Today we are here to review 5 most trending products from the category of health and beauty. They are available to purchase online in Pakistan. L-Ascorbic Acid powder is the most controversial among them.
Table of Contents
The products are:
- Multivitamins Supplement
- Vitamin C Powder for Skin
- Lip remedy/ Lip Balm
- Aloe vera Gel
- Waxing beads
Multivitamins Supplement
With growing age, the body’s capacity to take vitamins naturally from the food we consume reduces, and as a result, no matter how healthy your diet is you’ll still need vitamin supplements to fulfill the needs of your body.
There are numerous over-the-counter multivitamins available in the market. We have reviewed the most high-in-demand multivitamin/ multimineral supplement by GlaxoSmithKline. It is called “Centrum women/femmes 50+” for females and “Centrum men/hommes 50+” for men. This prescription is for people above 50. It also comes for various age brackets.
One bottle contains 250 tablets. It is non-GMO & gluten free. The packaging also says it has more lutein, vitamin D, and Calcium.
How does it help?
It claims to support immune function, eye health, dental health, bone health, and healthy skin. Which is effective for most people and helps with the feeling of a hungry stomach in the middle of the night, which is a common symptom for people with diabetes. It reduces the feeling of lethargy and keeps the body active all day.
Caution:
- There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child. Therefore, the Bottle has a child-resistant cap
- As with all iron-containing supplements, hypersensitivity has been known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.
- keep out of reach of children.
- Store the medicine at room temperature (15 – 30C)
- Protect from moisture
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If taking other supplements, read the label, as other supplements may contain the same ingredients. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately. consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners.
Adult Dosage(50+):
The prescribed dosage is 10mg pill once a day, taken with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
What it Contains:
1, Vitamin:
(A, E, C, B1, B2, B6, B12, D, K1) , folic acid, Beta-Carotene, niacinamide, biotin, pantothenic acid
2, Minerals:
- Calcium
- iodine
- Iron
- Magnesium
- copper
- manganese
- chromium
- selenium
- zinc
- molybdenum
Price
The price for the product is 8500pkr per bottle.
L-Ascorbic Acid Powder
Vitamin C is highly recommended to improve skin texture. It does so by peeling or ripping off the dead skin. Which in turn brings new skin to be built underneath. This fresh skin has an improved texture and pigmentation.
However, this product has to be used in limited quantities as excessive use can cause severe skin burns. A patch test is recommended as this does not fall exactly into a skincare product but is a less abrasive way of beautifying the skin.
The product we reviewed is by the Brand “The Ordinary” and is called “100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder- Fine 325 Mesh Topical Powder”. It is a very fine antioxidant powder that brightens the appearance of the skin, reducing aging. The fine 325 mesh powder formula ensures skin receives the most direct exposure to Vitamin C. It comes in a 20g glass container that claims UV Protective packaging. The powder has an expiry of 6 months after opening the cap. The product is free from water, alcohol, oil, silicones, nuts, and gluten. Not tested on animals. Cruelty-free and vegan.
How to use L-Acsorbic Acid Powder:
The product comes in powder form and has to be mixed with your moisturizer. The amount prescribed for L-Ascorbic Acid Powder is less than a pinch for the amount of lotion you use for your face. It will break the collagen of your moisturizer instantly and dilute it, leaving a lotion/watery consistency. Apply it to the face, and avoid any contact with the eye.
Caution before using L-Ascorbic Acid Powder:
This formulation (L-Ascorbic Acid Powder) is not to be mixed with Niacinamide or EUK 134. It is not to be used on broken/injured skin. A tingling (but non-irritating) sensation is expected during the first 1-2 weeks of use.
When to apply L-Ascorbic Acid Powder and how often
Apply ideally in the morning and once daily or thrice a week, depending on how it reacts with your skin. It can have adverse effects, so do your research before investing.
Our Suggestion Regarding L-Ascorbic Acid Powder:
L-ascorbic Acid Powder has mixed reviews. We have come to the conclusion, by taking opinions from the experts in beauty science/ skin specialist.
The first of which is that the product has no exact amount of use. A pinch is a very vague terminology and can vary from person to person. Now one might wonder why is that so. They could have added a scope or some measurement in the product description. The answer to this is that formulation is the most cost-consuming factor in the manufacturing of beauty products. Therefore, they can manage to sell these ingredients for cheap.
Now even high concentrations of these ingredients can not benefit the skin but can cause harm than any gain. And using such tiny amounts can easily mess up the limitation ratios. Even big corporations mess up but the huge quantities they are making it for, the result doesn’t have much impact.
Secondly, a chemical that can have so much adverse harm is publicly accessible to people. And this audience has little to no knowledge of any beauty or skin science. Therefore it is very risky and unsafe for over-the-counter distribution.
They are playing it safe by not specifying or limiting the use of L-Ascorbic Acid Powder to a minimum quantity. It is of prior importance to only purchase If you have enough expertise related to the use of it.
Price of L-Asvorbic Acid Powder:
The Price for L-Ascorbic Acid Powder is for 4000 Pkr as of now September 2023. We purchased it in the sale for the price of 3500. The quantity of the product is good and even with multiple uses daily, it is going to last long.
Lip Remedy
Previously we have reviewed many lip balms such as Silaat Store’s Lip & Cheek Balm. Today this lip remedy is by Seraphine Botanicals. It is in the flavour “Cranberry + Dew”-Dewy Lip Remedy. It claims that it soothes lips and is more like a lip serum than a lip oil. The lip remedy is cruelty-free and PETA-certified vegan. Lip Remedy has no parabens. It has a shelf life of 12 months from the opening of the package. One container has 4g/0.14 oz of product. It is bulk-formulated in the EU, and assembled & filled in China.
Ingredients:
- Cranberry, raspberry, and Goji berry extracts help boost skin elasticity as well as soothe chapped lips
- Rice bran
- Castor seed oil (Both of these are naturally Rich in antioxidants to help keep lips soft, shiny, and healthy-looking)
Scent:
The product has no smell, so if you have allergies or don’t like artificial fragrances in skincare then this is highly recommended
Texture:
The product is a jelly-textured lip balm that leaves a dewy layer of hydration for smooth, supple lips without stickiness. It melts in contact with the fingers and glides nicely over the lip.
Finish and Colour:
It leaves a glossy effect on the lip more like a lip gloss and a shiny lip balm. The lips feel deeply moisturized and till now no complaints of chapped lips. As compared to Burt’s Bee lip balm formula for some people it leaves your lips chapped than being moisturized.
Ease of Applicability:
The product comes in a flat container and the application is with fingers. From the hygiene perspective, it is quite inconvenient as opposed to being in a stick and the end product is stuck inside, difficult to remove.
Price:
The price of the product is 22$.
Aloe vera Gel
Aloe vera gel is popular for its soothing and beautifying effects. As using the fresh gel out of the aloe leaves is quite a hectic procedure, it is more convenient to use a packaged version than not including it in your skincare routine at all.
As of the current market of Pakistan we have tested many Aloe vera gels and the most common Aloe vera gel available at beauty shops are within a price range of 250-300rs depending on where you buy.
This packaging boxed Aloe vera gel was tested by our team over an extended period and it comes as no surprise that it’s just water with aloe scenes as written on the package as well.
Now finally coming back to the product we highly recommend. It is the most authentic one available in Pakistan. The product is by seven to eight and called “Aloe Vera 100% moisture soothing gel”.
It claims to be free from 6 things:
- paraben
- silicon
- ethanol
- benzophenone
- mineral oil
- artificial colors
The container has 300ml/10.56 Oz of product. It can be used on the face and body to make skin healthy and moisturize it by activating the skin’s vitality similar to real Aloe vera.
Ingredients:
- water
- glycerine
- Aloe barbadensis leaf extract
- tromethamine
- carbomer
- PEG-60 hydrogenated caster oil and other small proportions of substances to preserve it.
It has a shelf life of 12 months and is made in Korea. We will review it in terms of 5 exceptional qualities it possesses:
Texture and color
The texture of this aloe vera gel is very slippery and resembles the real aloe plant which is hard to get hold of. Also, it is slightly tinted.
Fragrance:
As soon as you open the box, a smell or fresh aroma will fill up your space. It has a cool and soothing smell like the real one.
Effect on hair:
The aloe gel has significant results even with one-time use. It’s the best source of natural hair conditioner for soft silky hair. Just soak your hair in a bunch of gel and leave it, till it dries. Wash your hair as you normally do and you’ll see it will do wonders for your hair. There is no going back once you start using it.
Effect on skin:
Natural aloe is widely used to soothe burns. Similar is the cool feeling of this gel. It improves pigmentation and lightens skin tone, especially on the underarms. This is a must-use product after wax to give relief to the skin. It is safe to use externally and doesn’t even burn the eye if accidentally in contact.
Price
As the product is imported it falls in the expensive category. The price is given in dollars as Pakistan’s currency fluctuates exponentially therefore the price of aloe vera gel is 12$.
Waxing Beads
The popular method to get rid of unwanted hair leaving silky smooth skin is only possible by waxing. The process of waxing is painful but has the most effective results and proves to reduce growth and darkness.
Among waxes, the newly popular product is hot wax. It comes in small hard drop-shaped wax beads. The heating machine then melts this wax into a thick consistency which has to be applied with a stick or finger on the designated area. The wax dries within seconds depending on the temperature of the room and has to be peeled off while it’s still warm, but hard and not stretchy. The pulling action of the wax patch also takes with it tiny hairs from the roots.
We have reviewed plenty of waxing beads locally available within Pakistan. The product is called “depilatory wax” by Life Stance. The hard wax is a typical formula for home users.
It is 1 pound or 450g in one pouch. The packaging is of good quality matt finish and has a ziplock on top for convenience. It is made in the PRC and is cruelty-free. All green raw materials used are imported from Japan.
Ingredients
- Natural pine resin
- glyceryl resonate
- ethylene/VA copolymer
- beeswax
- paraffin
- glyceryl
- hydrogenate rosinate
- methyl hydrogenate rosinate
- hydrogenated coconut oil
- C30-45 Alkyl methicone
What makes it different from conventional hot wax?
- It melts at 55C or 130F, and thus can not burn the skin.
- It gives a good operating time of 20 seconds before completely solidifying, giving enough time for back-and-forth application.
- The formula is perfectly smooth and easy to apply to the skins without any resistance.
- It is painless due to the quality of premium toughness which ensures no wax will break.
- It has tiny microparticles that enter into the pores which makes the process nearly painless and efficient.
Caution:
It is advised to apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of hair growth.
When the wax is not completely hardened but still soft, hold the skin tight and pull the hard wax strip off with one quick motion in the opposite direction of hair growth. otherwise, it’ll break into pieces if completely hardened.
A hydrocortisone cream is recommended to be applied to reduce post-waxing irritation and reduce redness.
Expert Review:
The wax bead quality is really up to the mark. Compared to conventional wax beads which have courser microparticles and don’t pull up hair as efficiently as this product. This product’s most impressive feature is that it maintains the beads’ temperature at a consistent level. Regardless of how long it is exposed to heat. It always feels warm on the skin without any risk of burns.
Physically you can also differentiate by its color. The local beads are more whitish and opaque consistency while these beads are translucent.
The beads have no scent. It is ideal to apply powder before waxing to avoid skin moisture. Applying Aloe vera gel after the waxing procedure can significantly help the skin soothe.
Conclusion:
This sums up our discussion on the most hyped beauty and health products. The most controversial is L-ascorbic Acid Powder. These reviews are from our personal point of view and may vary from person to person. Try this at your own risk. Share your feedback in the comments below. We love to hear from you. If you have any query you can reach us at contact form.