With its newly launched sunscreen compact, Lakme Sun Expert Ultra Matte Compact SPF 40 stands for “Sublime Protection Factor”. So all you makeup addicts, you can now up your makeup game without compromising on skincare!

When it comes to skincare, sun protection is a must. But sweltering summer months can be tough for makeup lovers. Not all of us are ready to slaughter our pore-less, powdered faces for that gooey sunscreen glow.

Thanks to Lakme Sun Expert for combining makeup with sun protection and presenting us with an awesome on-the-go summer beauty essential in one convenient package. Whether you’re a makeup addict or a skincare fan like me, Lakme Sun Expert Ultra Matte Compact SPF 40 is something you’ll definitely want in your hand bag. Continue reading

A few days back, I compiled the list for 10 best skin whitening creams in India that really work to lighten complexion. But most of the fairness creams in the list are priced around and above INR 1000. Since that post, I’ve discovered that there are some drugstore beauty gems that cost very less but perform well (if not equally well) to those already mentioned high-quality skin lightening creams in India.

So girls, here is a list of 10 best fairness day creams in India that you can easily buy without worrying about disturbing your bank balance. All these below mentioned fairness creams are priced under Rs 500 to give you full value for your money. Continue reading

The Story Behind: 

By launching the country’s first CC Cream in India, Lakme has once again proved that it is the market leader in Indian skincare and beauty industry. When I first learnt about the entry of BB Creams in India, I got really excited. All my excitement, however met with disappointment, when most BB Creams from various cosmetic brands failed to fulfill my expectations of a ‘Blemish Balm‘. Some were either too oily and some were either too expensive.

But the problem with most BB Creams in India is that there are a very limited number of shades available. Infact, two of the major beauty brands in India, Ponds and Garnier have come up with only one shade of BB Cream for all skin colors! I was still on the look out of a perfect BB Cream, when Lakme introduced its CC Cream in India.

CC Cream stands for Complexion Care Cream and the product claims to combine the benefits of skincare with the wonderful effects of makeup.  Continue reading

I had always been a sunscreen girl. Be it a rainy day, cloudy day, cold day or sunny day, I can’t step out of my house without my daily dose of SPF. But no matter how strong a sunscreen fanatic I am, I do get confused about the best sunscreen to use. Summers in India can be really bad, finding the right sunscreen, the one you can easily wear daily, therefore, becomes critical.

However, there is a problem with using sunscreens in India. While, sunscreens are generally heavy, greasy and thick formulas, Indian skin is typically oily, combination, and irritable, especially during the summer months. It took me a lot of experimentation before settling down with my old preferred brand: Lakme!

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When I say Lakme Sun Expert After Sun face wash is the best face wash for Indian summers, you have to believe me. It is not a hyperbole’ and I am not paid by Lakme for writing a raving review about their product. It is a genuine and honest opinion from a beauty enthusiast like you.

For any girl living in India knows how bad can summers be for the skin. Add to this spiking heat and humidity, environmental pollution and you have the recipe ready for a dull skin and sullen appearance.

After all, what does anyone crave for after spending some time in scorching heat of the sun – a refreshing and chilled drink to soothe and rejuvenate your senses. Your skin too needs the same. And Lakme After Sun face wash true to its claims does just the same. It actually wakes up your dull and tired skin with an ultra cool and soothing sensation.

Product Description for Lakme Sun Expert Skin Lightening and De-Tan face wash:

• “Specially formulated with UV filters and anti-tan, skin-soothing ingredients
• Cleanses and soothes sun-exposed skin
• Deep-cleans each pore
• Infused with cucumber and lemon grass extracts that soothe and calm skin irritated by sun exposure
• Use immediately after sun exposure for maximum benefit”

My Experience:

There are really very few products that come worthy of their claims and lakme Sun Expert After Sun face wash is one of those few. I am seriously happy to give this product a try. I was actually looking for a face wash that can have a brightening effect on the skin. I have tried Ponds White Beauty, Garnier Light face wash etc. in the past but they did not prove to be extraordinary.

I avoid AHA or BHA cleansers as they are harsh on the skin. Unless, you have problem skin, they are best avoided. When I first saw this product, I decided to try it. The cleanser comes in a small tube with a flip cap. It has citrus fragrance and is transparent gel with a slight yellow tinge. There are very fine beads that provide mild exfoliation without irritating the skin.

As you massage the product in your skin, it gives a very cooling and soothing sensation to the skin. It lathers good and comes off easily. Skin feels extremely fresh and rejuvenated after wash. And viola!, the best part is the brightening effect it leaves after wash. Neither makes your skin oily and nor dry after use. And hence the reason, I made the statement, it is the perfect face wash for parched summer skin.

The only one negative I observed about this product is, it does not lighten or whiten your skin as per its claim. While, the cleanser may not be suitable for extremely oily skin beauties, it is perfect for normal to dry skin girls.

Price: 75/-

Quantity: 50 gms

Good:

• Provides cooling and soothing sensation to the face

• Makes skin feel refreshed and rejuvenated
• Brightens skin tone, though effect does not last long
• Contains cucumber and lemon grass, both are extremely good for the skin
• Refreshing citrus fragrance
• Travel-friendly petite packaging
• Does not dry out the skin
• Does not cause break-outs
• Only little quantity is required, so lasts long

Bad:

• Does not lighten or whiten skin as per its claim
• Not an all seasons product, suitable for only Summer season
• May not suit girls with extremely oily or acne prone skin.

My Final Take:

Overall, Lakme Sun Expert After Sun face wash is an extremely good product that does its job perfectly, fulfill most of its claims and is reasonably priced for the benefits it delivers. If have normal to combination skin and looking for a cooling face wash for summers, do give this product a try.

Will I Buy it Again?

Ofcourse, yes, but in next season as summers are almost over now and the little bit left in my tube will carry me through this month.

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