vlcc gold scrub review and swatches

hello girls,

come monsoons and my skin starts acting like a petulant child. in winters , its excellent . in summers, a teeny tiny bit okay. arghhhhh the horror of rains. the humidity , the stickiness and the unpredictable atmosphere leads to my face looking like a oil slick and you know the rest of the tale how oily skin can lead to all sorts of skin problems etc etc . so popping a new pimple or blackhead every week and having a skin as dull as a barren desert is a common occurrence for me.

this year however, the cycle changed. thanks to the below product.

VLCC GOLD SCRUB

price:- 135 inr but i got it for 110/- at a local shop at a discount.

net wt:-  70g / 2.46oz

best before 36 months from manufacture

so it comes to 0.51 g per 1 re which is good IMHO.

PACKAGING:-

a very basic plastic tube with a flip cap, nothing very exciting.its got gold and yellow accents allover ,not my favourite colours.but its transparent in some places so you can tell how much product you have left and when do you need a new tube, which i like. despite it being a scrub, it doesn't get clogged around the hole and squeezes out nicely, even after months of use.

WHAT VLCC SAYS ABOUT THIS :-

exposure to environmental factors like pollution and dust make skin look dull and lifeless.this unique scrub,enriched with 24 carat pure gold, turmeric, and sandalwood , has a deep pore cleansing action that gently exfoliates dead skin cells, superficial white and black heads . it leaves skin fresh and glowing with a radiant complexion.

INGREDIENTS:-

extracts of aloe vera, sandalwood , raisin, turmeric, gold leaf , xanthan gum , dimethicone, triclosan and vitamin E.

DIRECTIONS:-

take an appropriate amount of scrub and apply all over face and neck with wet fingertips. scrub for a few minutes with circular and outward strokes to exfoliate impurities. rinse thoroughly.

MY FEW PENNIES :-

after finishing off my trusty olivia facial scrub ( yes its good and no olivia doesn't just make bleaches), i was scouring high and low for a new decent scrub ( read: inexpensive). i decided to try out a local cosmetics and novelty store ( tehhheeeehee...... yes i do live in a city with such shops and big, pushy aunties for s.a's ). she recommended that this will make me glow like 24 k gold. since it was light on the wallet what-the-heck right?

Let me clear this , it is a mild scrub , a very very very mild one. even my avon tea tree facewash is more grainier.as you can see from the swatches , the particles are few and very far in between. also it has golden, shimmery specks and larger Styrofoam-ish gold painted pieces. it is a pale yellow coloured semi liquid product. not too runny that is flows away and not too thick that it will clog the tube ( everyuth face scrubs do that ) . it does have a very strong ,artificial fragrance that lingers sometime after washing. it stings eyes painfully in case it gets into the eye :(

now the great part. its perfect for my dry cheeks, oily t-zone combo skin. i have many breakouts from being on medication for the past several months. this doesn't harm , burst or increase them . i do not have significant blackheads, hence cant comment on that . nut yes, it works to clear my whiteheads decently.it doesn't leave my skin dry and stretchy even though it does foam up. people blessed with normal or oily skins can use this pretty much everyday . but i try not to do that, OVER EXFOLIATION CAN MAKE YOUR SKIN SENSITIVE!!!

finally , THE BEST PART  *drumrolll*. it makes my skin GLOW . if you follow my blog , you might know how much i am obsessed with GLOW. and you will be pleased to know unlike a fake 2 hr glow, this kind of radiance actually lasts. i am almost tempted to try other products from the gold range for this very reason . 

tip of the day :- if for an event in order to ensure the best makeup application scrub your skin prior to applying makeup and rub an icecube over the face. the makeup goes on smoothly and stays fresh for a long time :)

do i like it :- YES . 

will i repurchase:- NO. i am still searching for and H.G face scrub . so please do recommend in the comments below !

will i recommend it :- YES. to people with sensitive skins or acne prone. and also ones on the lookout for inexpensive scrub for daily use. particularly for tired and dull skin .

rating3.5/5 . deducted for incomplete ingredient list and presence of silicones :( and lack of real gold  (w.t.h am i expecting in 110 bucks .... heheheh )

note:- the above reviewed product works for me may not mean it may work for you as well. caution should be maintained before and while using the product. discretion advised .

disclaimer :-

all the products mentioned above are purchased by me . i have never received money in return of a glowing review . my loyalty lies to my readers . this is a p.r friendly blog .

i can be contacted on vj.neglur@gmail.com for any queries and information .

d.i.y - body mist for body acne

i begin again with a confession . i suffer from acne not just face but even on my body . my whole back and some part of my chest and upper arms near my shoulder . its very embarrassing just to tell you guys . you can imagine my horror if living day in and day out through it. i cant wear any clothes of my choice lest people see those horrible scars and make fun of me :(  i also avoid social gatherings as much as i can to prevent being noticed . my face is in a much better position than my body though .
if you need more inspiration on living through acne please check out cassandra bankson aka diamondsandheels14's channel on youtube. she is my living inspiration on battling and surviving acne. i have tried many remedies so far to make my acne vanish but not with fulfilling results . its easier to work on your face since its accessible and hence that explains the better condition of my face but my back ? omg  that's my bugbear. since i cant reach it , i cant heal it .
so i being the wisecrack i m i came up with this spray format idea. the measurements etc were taken from site on the interwebz and modified according my requirements .

requirements:-

• distilled water
• green tea leaves
• rose water
• tea tree oil
• fresh tulsi leaves
• spray bottle to hold the mist ( any old bottle will do . just make sure to clean it with warm water and disinfectant soap and let dry for min. 24 hrs)

that's it . all of 6 things needed to make my anti acne life saviour

procedure:-

1. take some 7 to 8 fresh tulsi leaves and tear them up very finely. most preferably the smaller ones.

collect the leaves at the last moment and prevent them from getting black.

2.boil the distilled water till continuous bubble arise about 50 ml . add this steaming water to the tulsi leaves.

3.now add green tea leaves 2 tbsp. you can use powder also . but since i had the leaves on hand i just crushed them roughly and added to the hot tulsi water.

4.cover the solution and leave it overnight, occasionally checking the progress . this will help all the essential oils from the tulsi and the green tea to mix with the water

5.this is how it looks after 5 hrs.

6.this is how it looks the next morning. add 5 to 6 drops tea tree oil(aroma shop tea tree oil) at  this stage and add rosewater ( dabur gulabari) 20 ml to make up the required volume.

7.filter this solution through a clean muslin cloth and fill it in the spray bottle prepared. i used my old basiltone bottle. and your mist is ready to use.

results:-

i have used this for over two months now . hence, i  am i a good position to comment on its efficiency.

it has managed to clear my acne to a certain extent. due to the spray format i can easily reach those previously inaccessible areas and treat them too. it has managed to prevent outbreak of new breakouts while healing the existing ones . if i muster enough guts some day i might post a pic. but i don't see that happening in the near future.

notes:-

• preferably do not use metallic instruments in preparing the mist. it may react with the formulation , altering it and reducing its efficiency.
• use ceramic, plastic or such instruments as shown in the pictures above.
• refrigerate the bottle and it will last upto 3 mths.
• shake well before use to emulsify the essential oil and water based components.

CAUTION:-

before using any skin care product be sure to consult your dermatologist or your gp . user's discretion advised .since the product  worked on some one's skin it may not mean that it might work on other skins too.



do try it out. let me know if you also suffer from acne and what do you do for it in the comments below.

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love,
vj

disclaimer :-

all the products mentioned above are purchased by me . i have never received money in return of a glowing review . my loyalty lies to my readers . this is a p.r friendly blog .

i can be contacted on vj.neglur@gmail.com for any queries and information .

purge update- week 1

if you have been following this blog then you might know that i am on a purge of makeup and skincare .'
to know all about what is purge and what do to and if you want to join ....just click the link here.
 so lets get on with it.
this is week one
and the are the products i managed to FINISH.,,,( whew...that was so hard )
jokes apart, it indeed was difficult to stay on track with the products that i had to finish . with so many temptations around i was totally like a magpie . u know shiny stuff attracts the eye . in case , u didn't know what an magpie was ... here is it

http://www2.imperial.ac.uk/blog/studentblogs/louisa/2009/11/29/about-magpie/

and so i blabber !

coming to the topic 

PRODUCTS I FINISHED IN WEEK 1

fabindia citrus lemon body wash

• FABINDIA CITRUS LEMON BODY WASH:-

love it. i used it all up in the summer months . very refreshing in the morning . kinda zingy too. need body wash suggestions . would love to hear your choices!

Himalaya cleansing milk

• HIMALAYA DEEP CLEANSING MILK :- 

everyone knows it . everyone loves it. just a basic cleansing milk. the packaging has changed now . this was an old bottle nearing its expiry date . so had to finish it off. couldn't throw it just ainvayi that would have been just bad (tsk...tsk)

vov liquid eyeliner 

• VOV LIQUID EYELINER:-

my first ever black liquid eyeliner . not waterproof or resistant . just jet black. it has a felt tip brush and a cute bottle. however, the brush was a bit thick . suitable for thick dramatic looks only . on a daily basis i used a thin art store brush for lining - camel 00 to be precise. and 90 bucks i m cheap and sweet on that baby !

cetaphil cleansing lotion

• CETAPHIL CLEANSING LOTION:-

sorry my bottle looks a bit botched . this is because i keep it in my bathroom . this one needs no introductions at all . no matter what i am keeping backups of it even if i am stuck in Honolulu.

lotus basiltone toner

• LOTUS BASILTONE TONER:-

i was so sad because this one finished . i almost spent half a day mourning . this is the best toner for combination sensitive oily skin and a great face freshener too . i considered using my mum's Himalaya refreshing toner for some time . but , the smell reminded me why i hate it in the first place. thankfully i have got a bottle of aroma magic skin toner for oily skin stashed . will start using it this week .

vaadi anti acne cream

• VAADI ANTI ACNE CREAM:-

HATE IT. i bought it literally as a joke from urban touch . i mean how can you expect some good anti acne stuff for just 50 inr? it was thick . too fragrant . and just sat on my skin made it burn and gave me breakouts instead of clearing them. i  finally finished it off by using it as a massage cream in my home facial routine . please don't buy this ever , even as a joke .

avon simply pretty whitening pressed powder in natural 

avon simply pretty whitening pressed powder in natural 

• AVON SIMPLY PRETTY WHITENING PRESSED POWDER IN NATURAL :-

cheap and good. almost comparable to maybelline whitestay uv compact . the shade was a bit darker for me and a bit redder too . but it worked well in the time that i was tanned . has spf too. decent product but i wont buy it again .

NOW A PURCHASE I MADE THIS WEEK :-

this bottle looks so much better than the one that i finished .  loveeeee it !

hope u liked this post . if you would like to suggest some changes or just let me know what do u think about the purge , do comment .

have you ever done anything like this ?

i would love to hear about it .

please comment, rate , follow , subscribe . it means the world to me ...

love,

vj 

 disclaimer :-

all the products mentioned above are purchased by me . i have never received money in return of a glowing review . my loyalty lies to my readers . this is a p.r friendly blog .

i can be contacted on vj.neglur@gmail.com for any queries and information .