Good Vibes Pomegranate Glow Toner

 Good Vibes is an Indian brand which makes a variety of skincare and hair-care products at affordable prices.

Claims: The Good Vibes Pomegranate Glow Toner is a light-weight, alcohol free hydrating face toner. It effectively balances skin's pH levels, minimizes the appearance of visible pores and instantly refreshes skin. The antioxidants present in the toner prevents premature aging of skin. Makes skin look youthful and fresh. It penetrates deeply into the skin to provide continuous hydration and adds a natural glow to the skn.

Quantity: Available in 120 ml and 200 ml.

Price: INR 195/- for 120 ml

Availability: Purplle and Amazon

Ingredients: The first five ingredients are- Purified water, Cucumis Sativus extract (cucumber), Glycyrrhiza Glabra extract (liquorice), Honey extract and Pomegranate extract.

Contains Perfume and Colour.

The product is free from alcohol, parabens, sulphates and is also cruelty free.

Shelf Life: 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Directions: Take some amount of Good Vibes Pomegranate Toner on a cotton pad and dab it on your face and neck. Use twice daily for best results.

Packaging: Sturdy spray bottle packaging and has the full ingredients list mentioned on the bottle, which I personally like.

My Skin Type: Combination - Oily T-Zone with Normal Skin.

My Experience

The spray on the bottle spritz the product evenly on the face. Its like a gentle flow of clouds that surround the face, which is appreciated. 

Coming to the smell of the toner, it is mild and refreshing. The smell fades away a few seconds after application. However, the colour of the toner is slightly pink. One would utmost need 3 sprays to cover the entire face and the toner gets absorbed into the skin within 40-50 secs.

When it is spritz on the face, it does not feel heavy and after it dries, the face does not feel sticky. 

Pomegranate is known for its rejuvenating properties and this toner provides instant hydration to the skin and makes it plump as per its claim. It also stands up to its claim of making the skin feel refreshed.

The toner gives a youthful glow to the face and does provide continuous hydration.

As far as the other claim of anti-aging is concerned, I am not in a position to comment on that as I am in my early twenties. However, it does not minimizes the appearance of visible pores.

The toner will suit all skin-types.

The toner is for sure worth a try and is not heavy on the pockets at all. And this would prove to be a great toner for oily to normal skinned beauties during winters.

Pros:

• The first five ingredients are the highest in concentration and the toner has excellent first five ingredients.
• Hydrating and Non-Sticky
• Gives a delicate glow and is refreshing
• Evenly spritz on face
• Sturdy packaging
• Pocket friendly

Cons:

• Has perfume and colours
• Might not suit extremely oily skinned people during summers.

Would I recommend it: Definitely

My Rating: 4.5/5

Globus Naturals Glycolic and Salicylic Acid Face Wash

 MS Globus Remedies Ltd. is a Delhi based ISO and GMP certified pharmaceutical company manufacturing international quality and well researched healthcare, nutritional and Ayurvedic products to the masses at best prices.

Claims: Globus Naturals Glycolic and Salicylic Acid Face Wash is a gel based glycolic and salicylic acid face wash. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E in the face wash helps in keeping the skin nourished post cleansing. It aims to cleanse the skin deeply, clear hyper-pigmentation and marks. Skin does not feel stretchyafterwards.

The face wash is suitable for all skin types.

Price and Quantity: INR 150/- for 100ml.

Availability: Nykaa, Amazon, Purplle, Flipkart and others.

Ingredients: Palmitic Acid, glycoside, Lauric Acid, Glycol distearate, Glyceryl itearate, Polyethylene, Polyquartenium 7, Myristic Acid, Glycerine, dmdm hydantion, Propylene glycol, Glycolic Acid (2% w/v), Salicylic Acid (1% w/v), Aloe Vera extract (5% w/v), Vitamin E(0.5%w/v), aqua upto 100 ml q.s

Directions: Gently apply on moistened skin in circular movements on the face and neck. Rinse thoroughly.Use daily, morning and evening for brighter and radiant skin.

Packaging: The packaging is basic, nothing fancy. It comes in a tube form with an outer cardboard packaging. The cap of the tube is sturdy, which makes it travel friendly.

My Experience

 Back in my hostel, my friend had it and even I had tried it once but ended up not liking it. So, when lockdown happened, and I was at home(though I still am) I thought of giving this a try again.

When you will open the cap, you will first notice the weird smell, sort of medicinal. I personally did not have any issues. However, my brother did not like the smell at all.

The consistency of the face wash is normal, neither too thick, nor too runny. It contains very small beads which are not harsh on the skin at all and help in exfoliating the skin physically.

The face wash doesn't lather much and one would require more than a pea-size amount to cleanse the face thoroughly.

Post wash, the face would feel squeaky clean and a delicate glow is noticeable and the face doesn't feel parched or stretchy, as per their claims. The smell fades away once the face is cleansed.

However, I did not notice any reduction in hyper-pigmentation or marks, as per their claims.

This face wash is worth a try and is not burning the pockets as it is always on sale.

Pros:

• Goodness of Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid
• Small beads help in mild exfoliation
• Gives a glow to the face
• Pocket friendly
• Sturdy packaging, which makes it travel-friendly
• Suitable for all skin types

Cons:

• Weird smell, though I don't have any issues with it.

Would I recommend it: Of course, YES

My Ratings: 4.5/5

Good Vibes Orange Gel

Good Vibes is an Indian brand which makes a variety of skincare and hair-care products that are affordable.

Claims: The Good Vibes Orange Gel helps treat dark spots and blemishes, helps in drying away acne and improves skin texture and colour. It refines pores and controls oiliness. The last claim is that it brightens dull skin. It is suitable for all skin types but is the most beneficial for dry and dull skin.

The product is free from parabens, sulphates and mineral oil. it is also cruelty free.

Quantity: Available in 50g, 100g and 300g 

Price: INR 215/- for 100g

Availability: Purplle and Amazon

Ingredients: The first five ingredients are- Purified water, Carbomer, Glycerin, Disodium-EDTA, TEA pure. Orange extract is fourteenth on the list.

Shelf Life: 2 years from the year of manufacturing.

Directions: Multiple ways

Packaging: The packaging is very simple which is a plastic tub with a screw cap.

My Skin-Type: Combination- Oily T-Zone with normal skin.

My Experience

When the tub is opened, the first thing one will notice is its smell. The gel has a mild citrus fragrance which is refreshing.

The orange gel has the slightest bit of orange colour to it and the consistency is thick. one will only need a pea-size amount to cover the entire face as it glides easily. The gel absorbs into the skin within 30-40 secs. 

When it is applied on the face, it is light-weight, non-greasy and non-sticky. It provides instant hydration, the skin feels oil free and plump, as per its claims. Also, it did not irritate my skin.

As far as the claim of brightening is concerned, I felt that it at times brightened up my skin and the glow was visible.

However, as far as other claims like reducing dark spots and drying away of acne are concerned, I didn't see any difference. There was no improvement in my skin texture and colour.

It works as a gel moisturizer during summers and monsoon but the skin feels slightly dry during winters. This makes me doubt the company's other claim that the gel is especially beneficial for dry skin.

It is not a must have and there is nothing special about the product. However, its not heavy on the pockets and oily skinned beauties can give this a try.

Pros:

• Light-weight
• Non-greasy and Easy absorption
• Pocket friendly
• Provides hydration
• Does not cause break outs
• Cruelty free and paraben free

Cons:

• Has artificial colour and fragrance
• Might not suit dry skin
• Not for winters
• Orange extract is way down the list which indicates very less percentage of orange extract 

Would I recommend it:

For oily skin- YES

For dry skin- NO

My Ratings: 3/5

Vilvah Grapefruit Lip Balm

Vilvah is an all natural skincare brand which makes skincare goodies with the freshest ingredients. They have the right mix of agricultural produce, carrier oils, butters and essential oils to nourish the skin by embracing the simple yet effective properties of the ingredients. Produce obtained in its purest form, without any harsh chemicals, additives, synthetic oils or perfumes is the very basis of VILVAH. 

All their products are free from Animal Testing and contains NO parabens, NO sulphates, NO silicones, NO GMOs, No artificial fragrances and are also free from all harsh chemicals. 

Claims: Give some hydration and nourishment to your dry and chapped lips with the natural Grapefruit lip balm. glides on your lip for a smooth, even application. One swipe deeply hydrates and conditions leaving lips feeling soft and moisturized fora longer period of time. Perfect to wear alone or under lipstick for an extra moisture boost.

Quantity: 12grams

Price: INR 290/-

Availability: Nykaa and Vilvah Store 

Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Almond Oil, Unrefined beeswax and Grapefruit essential oil.

Shelf Life: 10 months from the date of manufacturing.

Directions: Dab on your lips whenever they are dry.

Packaging: The packaging is a tub, which is pretty and luxurious: gives a vintage vibe. Its small size makes it travel- friendly.

My Experience

I have been hearing about this brand for over a year now and always wanted to try out their products. Since I am a lip balm hoarder, I went forward to give this one a try.

When you will open the tub, the first thing you will notice is its smell. The smell is slightly tangy followed by a medicinal scent which fades away within a few minutes after application.

The consistency of the lip balm is thin and you will need an adequate amount to moisturize your lips. It has a slightly pinkish tint to it when applied on the lips.

The lip balm is quite light-weight and non-sticky. As per its claims of deep conditioning and moisturisation, it only provides average moisturisation which stays on the lips for a maximum of 3 hours. One needs to reapply this frequently.

This lip balm would not be a saviour for people with very dry and extremely chapped lips.

Pros:

•  Sturdy packaging
• Light-weight and Non-Sticky
• Enriched with all natural ingredients

Cons:

• Very thin consistency which makes it messy at times.
• Does not provide moisturisation for a very long period
• Will have to refrigerate during summers.

Would I recommend it:

For normal to dry lips: YES

For very dry and chapped lips: NO

My Ratings:

3/5