Neutrogena Healthy Skin anti wrinkle anti blemish Cleanser

This is one of the cleanser's that i have been using since Dec, 2011 and i so wished this is available in India. I got this myself from Amazon, after reading a lot of positive reviews at makeupalley.com, which by the way seems to be a great website, as it is not image heavy and can be accessed at office without having to worry about prying eyes :P


Price: 7$ with free shipping for delivery over 25$

• Indications
  For the treatment of acne.
  
  Ingredients
  Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycol Distearate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Polyquaternium-11, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance.
  
  Directions
  Use daily. Wet face. Squeeze into hands. Apply to face and massage gently. Rinse thoroughly.

Product description::
Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cleanser fights blemishes and the signs of aging every time you cleanse. This unique anti-aging cleanser is formulated with a combination of the #1 blemish-fighting ingredient and a wrinkle-fighting ingredient to help give you clear, younger-looking skin. Salicylic Acid treats and helps prevent blemishes by penetrating deep into pores to remove dirt and oil. Alpha-Hydroxy Acid works to help smooth fine lines. Formula rinses clean, with no pore-clogging residue. Skin is clearer, softer and smoother. Fine lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced.


My experience:

Pros:

1) Skin is left squeaky clean.

2) There is no dryness or stretchiness felt after using the product, though it contains salicylic acid. I have used medicated facewashes which used to make my skin dry but not this one.

3) I have not had acne breakouts even on those day since i started using it.

4) Keeps skin oil free for longer duration.

5) Long lasting, i have been using since November, and still more than 50% is left.

6) Tube packing

I would here like to mention the way i used it during winters and summers

Winters: Twice a week, i used this to scrub along with adding St ives scrub.

Summers: 4 times a week, i used this to scrub along with St ives scrub.

Cons:
Availability in India


Would i recommend: Ofcourse yes, i have been looking for someone who can get me this product, once this finishes, which is some 3-4 months away.


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Lakme Citrus blast facewash vs Lakme Melon Melt facewash

I have been using both Facewashes regularly, and since many blogs had done detailed review for each of the facewashes individually, i thought of comparing them, since i have had the pleasure of using both


Lakme Citrus blast
Product description: Detox your skin from the effects of grime and pollution with this rich creamy Face Wash with citrus extracts of mandarin & anti-oxidant Vitamin C, leaving your skin feeling fresh and sparkling clean.

Price: Rs. 135 for 100 gm

Lakme Melon Melt facewash
Product description: A cocktail of Muskmelon and Watermelon in gel form that will deep cleanse, refresh and cool your skin. Rich in Vitamin A, B and C; the creamy gel will lather to transform your skin into never before freshness, radiance and hydration. It will rehydrate the pores while the natural luffa of the fruit fibres gently rub away the impurities. So your skin remains tingling fresh with the fragrance of natural melons.


Price: Rs. 125 for 100 gm tube

Comparision:
Similarites

1) Both stand true to their names, Citrus smells citrusy, and Melon smells melony.....Lakme fruit blast range is a sure winner with respect to the fragrance.
2) Packaging is good, flip flop, no wastage, attractive orange color for Citrus Blast and yellow color for Melon Melt.
3) Leaves face squeaky clean
4) Both lather really well


Differences: 
1) Melon Melt has got fibers, which provide mild exfoliation, wheras citrus blast doesnt have it...
Some might like it, especially the oily skinned girls for providing mild exfoliation, some might find it annoying, there is not too much of fibers, its kind of i am there, but i am not there...


Recommendation: Both are decent facewashes, value for money. However citrus blast can suit all skin types, but melon melt is purely for oily skinned girls....


I love Melon Melt, and i like Citrus blast :)

Ayur Lemon and Honey Face Gel with Tea Tree Oil

This is one of the product that just caught my fancy in Big Bazaar, and with Ayur, there is no reason not to splurge cos the products are super cheap...so i just bought it

What it claims:
This face wash, is in gel form, helps remove dead cells, dried sebum, sweat & atmospheric pollution from the surface of the skin. Clears lifeless cells, dried sebum, sweat, pimples and acne. The presence of lemon helps in controlling excess sebum secretion while honey moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin tissues making complexion fresh and clean. Tea tree oil helps prevent pimples and acne.

Price: 59 Rs for 100 ml

My experience:
Pros:
1) The smell is great, and its in a gel form, which is supposed to be great for oily skin types
2) Doesnt make my skin dry, and keeps the oil at bay for good enough time
3) It has got tiny beads in it, which are supposedly the exfoliants, they look cute
4) Packaging is decent
5) Price is good, comparing with the ingredient list

Cons:
1) Those tiny beads, apart from looking good, dont really exfoliate, as the facewash being a gel form, they just keep slipping. I actually feel apart from the look factor, it doesnt really add any value

Worth a buy: Yes, its comparable to Fab india tea tree face wash, but not that great...a good budget product

Would you recommend: Yes, if you are on a budget, else Fab india is the best

Fab india tea tree face wash

This has been by Holy grail product for long...Unfortunately, i am not able to get the image of the product from fab india product list....


Ingredients:
Tea tree oil, Turmeric extract, Water, Glycerine
Price: 90 Rs for 100 ml


What the product claims: An antiseptic face wash for oily skin, containing tea tree oil and turmeric extract. Daily use removes excess sebum reducing acne and pimples.

This is a gel based face wash, and ideal for oily skin...

Pros:
1) Smells good
2) Completely herbal
3) Tea tree and turmeric along with glycerin, takes icare of oil control part, as well as contributing to the moisturising part.
4) Delivers what it promises, all in all a satisfying product...
I have actually given a try to numerous other facewash, which had tea tree oil as the main ingredient, but i found Fab product the best.
You just require a drop of it, and it works well

Cons:
1) I have a feeling it wouldnt work well for dry skin, it saps the oil of your face.

This face wash is ideally suited for oily skin, smells great, and price wise i find it satisfactory...till date i have not found any problem with it...