Neutrogena Utlra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ With Helioplex - Review

Last summers I had found my favorite sunscreen in Vedic Line's sun proctor. And this summers I have experimented with Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock.

Neutrogena Utlra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ With Helioplex Technology

First lets see what the brand claims about this product.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunblock is powered by Helioplex which is said to be more effective in preventing both the UVA and UVB rays from penetrating the skin. 

Neutrogena Utlra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+  Review 

Favourite Skin Care Products of 2012

The year 2012 could not have been complete without some great skin care products. This post is dedicated to a special mention for my skin care finds of 2012, products that I personally highly recommend to all friends and family. Each product name is a link to the detailed review of the product for you to read.

The Body Shop Lilac Mo Bath Gloves
Thesse gloves make bath time scrubbing so easy that you ought to have a pair if you don't already own them.

Body Shop Lilac Mo Bath Gloves

Sleek Face Wax
Waxing away facial hair was never so easy until this little secret came into our hands.

Sleek Wax Pack - Facial Hair Remover

Neutrogena - visibly clear - blackhead eliminating daily scrub - review

Blackheads - yuck - I hate them - completely - and who doesn't. Face clean-ups and a weekly scrub become a must to keep the blackheads away. But with the kind of life we have these days I hardly find time to visit a parlour for regular clean-ups. And the weekly scrub - well it simply cleans away dead cells but the blackheads don't seem to go away.

That was until I started using a daily scrub - Neutrogena came to my rescue. Neutrogena has several face washes and scrubs targeted for normal skin as well as. The one that worked for me is the Neutrogena visbily clear blackhead eliminating daily scrub.

Neutrogena visbily clear blackhead eliminating daily scrub 

The scrub comes in a bright orange tube with a flip cap. Very easy and convenient to take along when travelling.

Neutrogena visbily clear blackhead eliminating daily scrub

The ingredients are clearly mentioned on the back label - the scrub I have was purchased in Sweden and hence does not have instructions in English. The other versions have clear English instructions. The packaging may vary depending on where you purchased it from.

Neutrogena visbily clear blackhead eliminating daily scrub - back label

The scrub is white in color with small orange particles which gently scrub the skin. It contains salicylic acid which also helps prevent acne. It is thick in texture and feels nice when you rub it on your skin. I wet my face, take a generous amount of the scrub and gently rub the entire face and neck area twice a day. With continues usage I have noticed an overall reduction in blackheads and a smoother skin. It is not 100% healed yet but my sister too noticed a change in my skin last time I met her - which means it really is working :)

Neutrogena visbily clear blackhead eliminating daily scrub - swatch

This has become a staple in my skin care routine ever since I laid my hands on it. I would definitely recommend using this and you will surely see a difference but with continued usage.

Details at a glance
Packaging      : plastic tube with a flip cap
Texture           : thick with small orangey granules

Fragrance      : very light (cannot describe it - but it is non-bothering)
Price              : Rs 660 (approx) for 150ml

What I like:

·        Helps clear out blackheads

·        Smooths the skin with continued usage

·        Salicylic acid prevent breakouts

·        It actually works!!!!

What I dont like:

·         Nothing

Neutrogena - Skin Clearing Oil-Free Makeup

My quest for a good foundation is still on - having pimple prone skin that likes to act on its own is not an easy thing to handle. From simple souffle form to the latest fad of mineral foundations - I have tried many but all in vain.
I was going over the Neutrogena website sometime back and saw this foundation which promised to clear the skin over time. I read the reviews and thought of giving it a try.
I asked my husband to get it from the US on one of his trips (this is not yet available in India).
Now for the foundation - it comes in a small glass bottle - the shade I got was fresh beige.

The back label is actually a small booklet with instructions and ingredients - you can see the 'peel here' in the pic below - that is where the first page raises to reveal more pages below.

The product claims to clear skin owing to the salicylic acid content.
The texture of the foundation is creamy liquid - it smooths out like a dream - no smudging no cakiness.

I have used this with a foundation brush, with a makeup sponge and also with my bare fingers.
Using with a brush gives a more airbrushed look but I like the dewy look it gives when smoothed out with bare fingers.
In the image below I have spread it on my hand to show you the dewy smoothness when spread with fingers

It hides blemishes and gives a smooth appearance to the skin. BUT, yes even though I love it so much there is a big drawback - the lasting power is horrible - anything that comes in contact with your face is sure to get kissed by this foundation. And I simply hate that!!! In summers you can easily put loose powder or some compact over this to increase the staying power but still make sure you keep your hands off your face.

I have been using this for over 6 months - this foundation did not improve anything about my skin but it does not break me out (unless I put a moisturizer before applying it - I guess it is creamy enough to not require a moisturizing base). Surprisingly I still have 1/4th of the foundation left - so there is quite a lot of product in the tiny little container :)

What I like:
1. Price (I think this cost only about $6 - Rs 300 approx)
2. Smoothness and dewy look it gives

What I hate:
1. Lasting power
2. Availability

I seem to be reviewing everything that has no availability in India - need to get hold of some Indian stuff from my cabinet :)