My April favorites related to skin ( 2012)

It's that time of month when I do a monthly round ups of products I actually reached for the most. Even though there are products I have liked well, only a few go into my REGULAR skin care routine.
So, here they are and let me also do a round up. For the products reviewed, I am also putting in the links. In case you fancy something, click on the links to find out more

Sorry for the hazy image. My camera sensor is acting funny these days.


1 Lactocalamine Classic Perhaps this is going to be regular in my monthly posts. Every time I mention this, I can never stop raving. It's the miracle lotion for insect bites to skin rashes.


2 HImalaya Herbals Skin toner: This one is perhaps the third or fourth bottle I'm using up. It turns oily on most. My trick? I transfer this to a spray bottle and spray it on. Then gently pat with a towel. The excess is removed while my skin stays healthy.


3 The Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser: My perfect cleanser for winters and the one for removing every trace of eye makeup without getting raccoon eyes. I have already repurchased a full sized bottle.


4 Yardley of London Deo in English Lavender: I'm not a big fan of lavenders. But this one feels refreshing. Since I have had it for quite some time, it's time I finish it up. My deos tend to take up ages to finish up. :(


5: Himalaya Neem Face Pack: An absolute must have for my acne and pimples. I use this often. But mind, it burns on my sensitive and oily skin, more so, if I have acne or pimples.


6: Lotus Herbals Phyrx Rejuvina Day Lotion: The one you see is a new bottle because I have finished up the last one, which was my second bottle. I'm  on my third bottle now. It's your thing if you are looking for something light and moisturizing and works almost like lactocalamine.
Mind, it may leave whitish cast on very dark skin and make oily skin further oily.


7: Lotus Herbals Sunblock SPF 70 PA +++ : This year's favorite sunscreen. Suits me to the T . No tanning, no break outs, nothing! Price is the biggest con. But mind, heard some friends here are allergic to Lotus's sunscreens even though they suits some of my very close pals and my family.


8 Biotiquie Lipbalm Aloe Vera SPF 30 : I have a hoard of lipbalms I'm desparately trying to finsih up. This one is among them. A good lipbalm for everyday use. It contains SPF30, but is too thick to be layered under a lipstick and leaves too much of a whitish cast to be worn alone. I'm wearing this at home. A good option for my dry lips. Prevents drying, but did not do anything great for chapped lips.


9 Garnier Gentle Cleansing Milk: Good for sensitive skin, and doesn't sting the eyes. Review soon.


10 Himalaya Lip butter: Thick, buttery, smells divinely of chocolate and vanilla. Great for chapped lips or in preventing chapping. The only lip balm that stays on for hours. Inexpensive and good quanity.. the list goes on.


11 Liz Earle Body Lotion: As I felt, this turned out to be the perfect body lotion for summer for my dry body skin. Rich, but gets absorbed in a jiffy and leaves a refreshing light smell that is not too strong on your olfactories.

Soulflower Pink for Skin Cleansing Bar: How is a skincare complete without a facewash? I have already finished this up. Since I have not learnt the art of shooting a vanished product, this is an image before it was used up.You can enter my Soulflower giveaway here.


So, these are my most used products? What about yours? Any favorites in common? What were your April favorites? Do share with me. May be I would be able to find another jewel.
You can also read my last month's favorite pertaining to skin here and makeups here

PS: Don't forget to enter my summer treat of  Soulflower giveaway. Time is flying by. So, make hay while the sun shines.