I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that why did I raise the bar by Rs.100, it’s because quality comes at a price darling. And I could not afford to miss out on some of the gems for Rs.100! Okay now this time I present you some of the best pocket friendly moisturizers in the market. I’ve taken care of all the skin types and used different brands without compromising on the quality.
Moisturizers are one of the most important part of your skin care which sadly most oily skinned girls ignore. I too used to belong to that club. But that worsens your problems. So girls don’t avoid moisturizing your skin thinking that you have got enough oil naturally on your face. Read on and take your pick:
Fab India Vitamin E Skin Hydrating Cream
It is god sent for oily skin. In terms of quality it can give a tough competition to the likes of The Body Shop, Lush, etc. Priced at Rs.225 for 120ml, it is very affordable. It has got this light whipped cream consistency which is what makes it apt for combination-oily skin. Also it is absorbed within minutes. But don’t go overboard with it, because too much of it can make your skin greasy and shiny. It comes in a tub. But I just checked Fab India’s website and now they have changed its packaging to a tube. Do check this one out.
Aroma Magic Almond moisturizing lotion
Now something for the dry club. Aroma Magic products by Blossom Kochhar are herbal so I trust this brand a lot for my skin care needs. This lotion is quite creamy and keeps your skin hydrated for a long time. Also, it keeps the dry patches at bay. Priced at Rs.215 for 220ml, it would last really long. It conditions your skin and keeps it soft and supple and if you like almonds then you will like how it smells! A real boon it is for dry to normal skin.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 15
Well what do I say about it. It is a moisturizer with an added advantage of SPF 15. It gets absorbed within minutes and keeps your face matte for a good amount of time. But some people complain of it making their skin greasy, I don’t know why. In fact they have the similar moisturizer for dry skin, sensitive skin, combination-oily skin, etc. So you can take your pick. Also if you wish for more sun protection, then you can go for the one with SPF 35. Priced at Rs.250 for 115ml, it is definitely not expensive. Also it doesn’t contain any parabens…me likey! Also it being non-comedogenic, won’t clog your pores.
Lotus Herbals SheaMoist 24 hour moisturizer
If you love strawberries, then you are going to eat this thing up. Dry skinned beauties look no further. I’m not sure about the 24 hour claim but it will surely keep you moisturized for a long time and you only need a little of this so the tube also would last long. The consistency is somewhere between a cream and a lotion which is what you always wanted. Priced at Rs.110 for 60ml and Rs.180 for 120ml, it is pocket friendly too. If you are not too sure, you can always pick the smaller tube too see if it works for you..
Lotus Herbals Aloe Hydra moisturizing gel
Aloe Vera is one of the best natural moisturizers for your skin. So it scores here. Secondly, it has this gel consistency which is very much apt for combination-oily skin. It is light weight, gets absorbed within minutes and smells pleasantly. What more can you ask for? Oh yes the moisturization! Yes this oil-free moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated without making it oily or shiny. You can use it as your makeup base too. One of the best moisturizers around. Price Rs.180 for 100g
Which one do you love? Any other favourites? Spill it here!
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Good post…i’m gonna try the fab india vite cream for sure as u mentioned that this cream can give tough compt to bodyshop.. :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo:
:thanks: shanaiia..fab india vit cream is superb..do try it
LOTUS ALOEHYDRA … PERFECT FOR MA COMBI SKIN 🙂
ya me combi too..love it!
Neutrogena it is for me…..I love it. fABiNDIA Cream is also tempting me now.
hehe i know!!
I havent tried any frm the list… :wilt: :wilt: :wilt: :wilt: :wilt: :wilt: :wilt: ansh hav u tried TBS and Lush…coz if Fabinida waala is bettr then i will def get it..
i did try TBS farha but it broke me out :X
hey Ansh..nice post ya :)).. can u or any1 also let me knw which moisturizer is good for oily-acne prone skin.. ?:) ?:) ?:)
try aloe hydra or fab india from the list..my skin is acne prone too
thnks ansh :))
will try the Lotus one..sounds perfect..though i still swear by Lacto calamine and Oil of Olay
Aruna i love lasto calamine..gives a nice tint too na
the Lotus Aloe-Hydra one actually..
greattt yaar ansh…. i cant thnku enuf for dis… i ws super confused to buy a new moisturiser… now me know wht i shud b buying. thnku :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks:
awwwie… :thanks: :thanks: sooo much Noopur. i luv ur blog btw :))
Aroma Maggicc :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
hehe..do u bribe blossom kochhar for making products dat suit u so much? :whistle:
huhh?? 😛 😛 😛 😛 Bt I think I should do so now… 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 I love her products. :))
Hi Rati,
Love all your reviews.Can u suggest a good moisturizer for face for combination skin type. i cant experiment with my skin as was it earlier prone to acne and now it stable after treatment and sensitive too.I have been using lakme for years nw but its giving a greasy effect on my skin
excellent post, agree with u 100%, moisturizers really are the best and affordable out there
:thanks: amel
me wanna try fab inda’s vitamin e thingy…me likey pond’s age miracle also vry much 🙂
nice post ansh…very informative :inlove:
i too luv ponds tm for the tint specially..not moisturizing though 🙂
I love the ALOE hydraone..it is my HG moisturiser even thou i have dry skin it tends to get oily by the noon and tis one saves me :heart: :jiggy2:
hehe somebody vouched for me then!! :toothygrin: :toothygrin:
:hugleft: hehehe
fabindiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
nainaaaaaa :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
i haven’t tried anything from this list :weep: but so want to try the aroma magic one….. thx for d list Ansh 🙂 🙂
do try it Ramya…n u r always wecome 🙂
Ansh,
Another good article, I always follow your articles…super cool list of mois..thanks
aww :thanks: :thanks: Akhila..m so happy to hear dat u like my stuff :happydance: :happydance: :happydance:
This post was really helpful for me… i really need some good face products !! thnx !! :waytogo:
u r always welcome Deeptima!! :))
nice 1 ansh…M in love with my fab india vit e skin hydrating 1… :yes:
:thanks: yaar bhumika :))
Me too wanna try out Fab India Vit E Cream.. Awesome compilation… :waytogo: :waytogo: :waytogo:
:thanks: mrunmayee..n best of luck!! :))
I have not tried any from the list Ansh 🙁
May be I will try Lotus one coz I am oily O:)
this is so much help :)) :yes:
I was loving netrogena oil but it gets my skin oily in summer. Was perfect for winters though.I think the price is abt 300 now ansh… I’m tempted to trt fab india and lotus now. Thnx for the review ansh 🙂
i have try this Lotus one ……….now will next try for Feb india wala……….thanks…………….ansh
I love Lush and bodyshop products… Havent tried out this Fab india one.. i will tho!!
I like Ayur moisturizer , its herbal and suits my skin. :haanji:
Hi,
I have an oily nose(got lots of blackheads thr) and dry skin around my mouth.
Can u tell me which moisteriser to use in such a case.
Thanks.
Blossom kocchar’s almond moisturizing lotion is now available for 240/- in a brand new packaging and a better, thicker formula that doesn’t become watery in the heat. My favourite moisturizer for my dry skin along with the fab india vit e lotion.
Hi girls.
Until few months ago,I was just a regular tomboyish girl..a bookworm..an MBA aspirant..(which means you study till you drop dead..and keep aside all your “girl problems” until you get into a shiny B-school! *blah* *yawn*
Anyhow,It was in this strain that my hair started falling out badly..and well,my skin(which was behaving very angel-like uptil then,suddenly started breaking out(with prominent acne zones which leave marks even after drying out ).. And just when I was on the verge of committing suicide (due to all the ridiculous problems),I found IMBB! Literally ,I was fed up of trying new shampoos,face creams and face washes! I was stupid enough not to know the intricate details of being a girl and the responsibility attached with maintaining good skin(I mean really,looking good DOESNOT just happen all by itself,that’s a myth and I know it now!)..
So I have come to you all..and m very very new to this site and this kindof interaction..but I am here to listen to and follow the advice of the “VETERANS” ..a tomboy seeking out help from my girly girl pals(isn’t it lovely to have those girlfriends who can help you out with the real problems of life-aka zits,bad hair days and pimple scars?)
So,please please suggest me the following(preferably budget products under 300 each,as I am a student)-:
(SEPARATELY FOR WINTERS AND SUMMERS)
1.A FACE WASH
2. A FACE CREAM
3.A LIP BALM
4.A BODY LOTION
Skin type-: I have combination skin (oily T-zone and rest of the face is normal except in winters when it gets a little noticeably dry and stretchy)
Currently using : Lotus herbals tea tree & cinnamon anti-acne oil control face wash,
Lotus herbals Aloehydra aloevera moisturizing gel
P.S-these current products which I am using are also courtesy IMBB..Before this,I was having a plethora of products which I was trying like a maniac..In an effort to understand my skin type..but IMBB came as a lifesaver..these products have done a lot of damage control..but even then..I need to know what are the kind of products (brand names would be welcome) which I can choose from..becoz u know one gets bored of the same products if used for a really long tym period..(specially girls like me-yes I am a Gemini..I always get bored of using the same products twice..) *wink*
THANKY YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!! a BIGGG HUGG… :* :* XOXO
Hi, am using neutrogena ultra sheer sunscreen.. It gives me a shiny look. (kindof oily touch). but anyways it vanishes in few hours. I wana know which product will give me dat shiny look wich celebrities have.. its ok even it is compact cream / moisturizer / sunscreen. Please help me with choosin correct brand and product..
Thanks,
Swathy