Review of Patanjali Aloevera Gel

Hello my lovelies. Hope you all are doing great. Today I was following my usual beauty regime when I suddenly realized that I have not review one of my holy grail product as of yet. And since this product is so good it definitely needs to be mentioned. So here I am reviewing the Patanjali Aloevera Gel. This is a product that I use 365 days without a single skip. Before I start the review I would like to tell you all an incident that happened a few months back. I had gone to visit my sister in Sharjah and I don't know why but the weather there doesn't suit me. I get sick whenever I go there. So again when I went there in March for a month stay, I suffered with cold and cough. I took some medicine but sadly one of the medicine reacted and I was left with swollen face with minute bumps all over my face and neck. To my bad luck I was out of this gel at that time and I took medicines to get well. However nothing seemed to work. I applied rose water and other things hoping that something will work. This went on for like a week but there was no change. Luckily I found the Patanjali Aloevera Gel in a local shop there and I bought it immediately. I started using it by applying a thick layer overnight and then again after bath. There was visible change from the very next day and within 4-5 days all the bumps and swelling disappeared. However it took around a month to get the clear skin that I normally have. So you can imagine how good is this product.

I have been using this gel for more than a year now and I couldn't be happier. I suffered with irregular skin tone, acne and a dull face before. But since I started using this gel, I seldom suffer with any breakout. I have clear skin most of the time and my face looks bright and healthy. Even when I don't apply any makeup (which is most of the time) I do get compliments. The Patanjali Aloevera Gel retails for Rs.80 for 150ml. It is also available at Rs.40 for 60ml of product. You can easily find it in any local store and also on different websites like Nykaa, Amazon, Flipkart, etc. Patanjali has become a renowned brand owned by Baba Ramdev.

Now let's start with the packaging. The product comes in a transparent tube with an orange colored flip cap. The packaging is sturdy and looks very basic. In the front the brand name is mentioned in Hindi and there is a picture of aloevera plant on it. It also has the hologram on top so that the customer is assured of its authenticity.

Front Side

On the backside the brand name is mentioned in English. It also mentions the ingredients which is 90% Aloe barbadensis, Vitamin E, Permitted color & artificial smell. It says that the product is useful in roughness and dryness of skin, removes dark spots and increases skin glow. It also mentions directions of use which is mentioned in Hindi. Basically the direction says to massage the gel all over face or to apply a thick layer all over the face and sleep overnight. Wash with lukewarm water in the morning. You can also apply this gel 30 minutes before going to bath. For removing the roughness or patchiness and for treatment of dark spots, massage the gel for 5-7 minutes.If you are suffering with hair problems such as dandruff, hair fall, roughness, no growth; you should massage with this gel for 15 minutes before bath. Apart from all this, the manufacturing details are given and price is stamped on the crimp. The product has a shelf life of 18 months.

Back Side

Once you flip the cap open, the gel can be squeezed out. The consistency is obviously gel like but more inclined towards watery side. However it is not runny. The ways in which I use is a tad bit different then what is mentioned on the tube. I use a thick layer on the face at night time and wash it off in the morning. But instead of using it before bath, I use it after bath. I take a pea sized amount and massage all over the face. The gel dries out in a few minutes and my skin is left smooth and gives a healthy glow. Sometimes I use it on my hair after shampoo but only on the ends. This way I have less visible split ends. I also use it before makeup, if I need to go out for an hour or two. Instead of primer I massage this gel on my face as it sticks on my face and I think it's better to apply this instead of primer as primers have more chemicals in it. Also I use this to set my eyebrows but this differs from person to person. I have full brows so I don't really need eyebrow products to cover any gaps. Due to its quality and effectiveness, the Patanjali Aloevera Gel is one of my holy grail product. Below is a picture of the gel and the amount that I normally use.

The gel and the amount that I use

So this is a highly recommended product from me. Please let me know your holy grail product as I would also like to try some new products. See you all in my next blog. Till then keep smiling.

Review Of Faresat Highlighter Palette Color No. 201

Hello Lovelies. I hope you all are doing great. I am back with another interesting review. Today I'll be reviewing the Faresat Highlighter Palette in shade 201(This is the only available shade). The product is called Faresat Artist & Saloon Makeup 4-in-1 baking powder. But actually it's a highlighter.  I got this few weeks back from an instagram store. The link is as follows:- https://www.instagram.com/online_makeup_store_india/?hl=en

So this product has 4 highlighters and retails for Rs. 1200 which is amazing because you get four gorgeous highlighter at such an affordable price. The product is Saudi based and it is manufactured in China. The shelf life is 36 months once you open the package. The reason why am mentioning this is because the batch that I received has been manufactured in 06/2015 and will expire on 06/2020. Many people don't know the difference between shelf life and expiration date. Shelf life basically means the period upto which a product can be used once the product has been opened and is marked an an open jar followed by M. Like in case of this highlighter it shows 36M. On the other hand expiration date means the duration upto which the product can be used all-together. Expiration date is generally mention in DD/MM/YEAR or MM/YEARS format. So this basically means that you must stop using a product once its expiration date or shelf life is over (whichever comes first).

Now back to the review. The product comes in a beautiful black glossy cardboard packaging with floral designs on its corner. The name of the brand is mentioned in golden color. The Net Wt is also mentioned on the top which is 18g/0.63oz . The packaging is very glossy so you are bound to have fingerprints on it once you start using it.

At the back of the cardboard box the ingredients are mentioned along with the manufacturing date, expiry date, batch no. and shelf life.

Once you open the box you find the palette inside. The palette is reasonably sized which means that you can keep it in your purse in case you want to touch-up. The palette is a of plastic material glossy finishing. The palette is sturdy, which means there is no chance that the box will open up inside your purse. The shelf life and net weight is also mentioned on back of the palette.

Once you open the palette you will find four beautiful highlighter shades inside. It comes with a big mirror which is a plus point because you can apply the highlighter anywhere you want. Below is the picture of the highlighters inside.

Shade No. 1 is probably my favourite out of the four. It is a beautiful light golden color which will suit most of the skin tones. This is also a close dupe for Mary Loumaniser. I have done a comparison on my instagram page. Here is the link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSbYetJh9m9/?taken-by=i_am_beauty_geek&hl=en Some people also compare it with Becca Shimmering Perfector whose price is around Rs. 5500. So if you are looking for an excellent highlighter without burning a hole in your pocket then this the palette you should go for.

Shade No. 2 is again a very pretty shade which will suit most of the Indian skin tones. It has golden undertone and will add a beautiful glow to your skin.

Shade No. 3 is more inclined towards bronze color. This color will be suitable for medium to olive and tan skin tone. If you are looking for  a shimmery bronze color then this needs to be in your vanity without a doubt. Trust me, you don't want to miss on this color.

Shade No. 4 is a silver-ish color. It has a pearly metallic finish to it. This will suit to very fair skin tone however I do use it in the inner corner of my eyes to get the fresh awakening look. You can also mix it with other highlighters to get your own desired color.

Without Flash

With Flash

Now coming to the texture. All of the highlighters are brilliantly pigmented. There is definite fallout but then it just that makes the highlighters easily blend-able. the above swatches are done with single finger swipe. No matter if you want to get the healthy dewy glow or a full-on disco glow, these highlighters will never disappoint you. Since these are so pigmented it should be safer to use a light hand while applying so that you can build it up as you desire. The staying power is roughly 6-8 hours on my oily skin.

The Faresat Highlighter Palette is hands-down one of the best highlighter that everyone must have. It is cost efficient. You get four highlighters at the price of 1200 which comes under affordable range. The color pays off beautifully no matter you use it with a brush or your fingers. The quality is similar to high end brands. What more can you ask for at this range? I, for one, highly recommend this palette as it has a color for every skin tone.

Review of L'oreal Paris Mat Magique All-In-One Compact Powder

Hi everyone. Hope you all are doing great. Today I will be reviewing the L'oreal Paris Mat Magique All-In-One Compact powder. I had heard great reviews on this product so I just thought to try it on my own. Starting with the price. The product retails for Rs. 420. However I got this at Rs. 315 during a sale on Nykaa. You can also buy this at a discounted price as the sale goes on throughout the year. All you need to do is keep an eye on the product that you like. The packaging is done in a pinkish purple kind of color with the word MAT mentioned in glazed form to highlight it. The net content is 6gms. The shelf life is of 3 years. Below is a picture of the packaging.

Front Packaging

The product claims to give 12 Hours shine free face with poreless finish and instant fairness. It has SPF 34 PA+++. The detailed claims are mentioned on the back of the cardboard package.

Backside of the outer cover

Description- The 1st magical matte all-in-one compact infused with volcanic perlite, a natural yet powerful sebum absorbant. Magical Result: 1. Primes + Poreless skin perfection that lasts 12 H Shine-free. 2. Perfects + Covers pores and minimizes appearance of all blemishes and skin imperfections. 3. Brightens + Impeccable instant fairness. Complexion enjoys a just-out of shower fresh finish and sensation.

My Thoughts -  The shade that I have is N6, i.e., Nude Honey. There are  total of 5 shades in this range which is a bummer because many people won't be able to find a shade for themselves. The shade that I have is a perfect match for my skin tone. I am NC - 34 - 40 depending on the weather. I think this is the second darkest shade in the range. Below are the swatches.

The shade is so similar to my skin tone that it hardly showed up even after layering.
That's why I circled the area but it can be hardly seen

Finger Swatch since it could not be seen on my skin

Once you open the cardboard box you find the product. It's an average round packaging. Nothing extraordinary. The name of the brand is engraved on the compact but since I have used this product for a while now; the engraving has faded away. Once you open the top lead you find the pressed powder and when you flip the compact, you find the white sponge. Now here is something that bothers me. There is a mirror below the compact compartment with the sponge. This means that if I have to reapply the compact outside then I open the box, lift the compact take the sponge, go back to the compact, rub my sponge over it and then again flip the compact to see the mirror. This is seriously too silly. I mean why not just give the mirror on the side of the compact itself. It's really bothering to me. 

This is how the product looks

N6 Nude Honey

The sponge along with the mirror in the bottom compartment

Now coming to the claims. I have an oily skin so I wasn't really expecting 12 hours of shine-free face. But it hardly stays for 6 hours. Yeah only if you are under air-conditioner this will work for 8-10 hours. But if you have to travel or if you are going to sweat then this won't help a lot. I use this compact by dabbing it on my face over foundation for the flawless finish. I do agree that it brightens up the face instantly. Below are my two pictures. In the top one I have nothing on my face while on the bottom one I have applied the compact only. This means no foundation, no moisturizer, no concealer, etc. I wanted to try the product on its own.

Just clean face with no products (Except lipstick)

After applying the compact

As you can see the compact has partially covered my dark circles and some acne marks which is pretty good. When I apply the powder, I just dab the product on my face instead of rubbing it. Doing this it doesn't show streaks pattern and also fills up my pores to some extent. Yes it is matte but not for a long time. The shine comes back within a few hours. So you will have to reapply in case you plan to stay outside for longer duration. It is a light weight powder so it doesn't give a cakey finish. Also since the compact comes in a sturdy package, it can be easily carried in a purse without worrying for the product to get damaged in the bag. SPF is again a plus point of this product. 

Overall I really like this product. It is great to be used in no makeup-makeup look, office purpose or even in parties. All you need to do is doing the right base for each one. I definitely recommend this compact and I hope that the company launch other shades too so that no one misses this great product.

Review of Charcoal Cream Mask

Hello Lovelies. Don't you love it when you have a clear skin? Oh what am I even asking! Everybody loves clear skin. I have an oily skin but my worst part is not acne. Sounds strange right? But this is true. I hardly suffer with acne which is a blessing. What I hate about my skin (my nose to be exact) are the stubborn blackheads. I feel really annoyed when am all dressed up pretty but my blackheads come poking out 😒. I try really hard getting them out but it hardly works. 

I had heard great reviews about charcoal peel-off masks but I was not getting it anywhere. Finally one fine day I found  a seller on Instagram selling the mask. The name of the seller is Shopiing_mania. I had ordered some products from her before as well. Here is the direct link in case you are interested. https://www.instagram.com/shopiing_mania/?hl=en

So the product that I got is Charcoal Mask Cream. On the bottom part of the cardboard box it mentions Bamboo Charcoal Oil Control Anti-blackhead Mask Cream. The sad part is I couldn't understand any thing else written on the box as it was written in a different language. From the looks of it I think it's a Korean product but I cannot say that for certain. The packaging looks like this:

The Outer Cover

Once you open the box you find the product in a plastic tube which makes it convenient for use. The flip open cap of the tube is sturdy but it can be opened easily, without much effort. Like on the outer box, the tube also mentions certain things written in a different language. The product weighs 130 gms. Since I could not read the font it's a disadvantage for me to know its ingredients. But the expiry date is mentioned on the outer box which is November, 2019. So am assuming that the product has 2-3 years of shelf life. Here is the picture of the product inside :

The Front Part Of The Product 

The Back Side Of The Product

The mask has a semi-thick consistency much like a glue (Fevicol for instance). The color is jet black which is obviously because of the charcoal in it. It's pretty sticky and so it's advisable to spread the cream on your face as soon as you get it out of the tube, otherwise things might get messy. Below is a picture of the mask cream:

Look at the consistency

Now let's come to the usage. Since I could not read the instructions, I just followed my instinct. I washed my face with a face wash and then took steam so that the pores on my face open up. After taking the steam for around one minute I applied the mask. I layered up the product in such a way that it was neither too thick nor too thin. It should be applied with the right amount so that there is a layer thick enough to peel off easily. Once applied, I left the product to dry on my face which took around 20 minutes. You should be careful and check that your mask has dried off completely, otherwise the cream keeps sticking on your face. Once I peeled off the mask, I washed my face and applied toner to shrink my pores and then used moisturizer Below is a picture of my before and after using the mask cream. I was truly surprised to see that my face (nose to be more specific) was clean of any blackheads. Please forgive my clumsy photography as my intention was to focus on the part which truly highlights my blackheads.

Left - Before Applying the Mask
Right - After Applying the Mask

To summarize it all I will say that I am truly impressed with the results. It works like a magnet that strips out all the blackheads. The price of the product was 300 and extra 50 for my shipping. The product is worth every penny. I recommend to use this product twice or thrice a month depending on your skin. 

Hope this review is helpful. Please comment below if you have any queries or suggestions.