VLCC is a popular brand in India that offers a wide range of products. Here are my top 10 products from this range:
A 70gm tube of this product is priced at Rs.175. This earth brown tube is semi transparent so, you easily know when to buy yourself another one. It comes with a dull golden flip top and one has to squeeze the tube in order to extract the scrub. This VLCC product claims to contain 24 carat pure gold, turmeric and sandalwood. It has micro granules that gently exfoliate your skin. The scrub itself is translucent with a golden look to it and is packed with micro granules.
It easily removes dead skin and stubborn blackheads. It is safe to use for those who have oily skin or acne. Using this scrub twice a week is enough to clear your facial skin of dead cells, whiteheads and black heads. VLCC Gold Scrub rinses off easily and its fragrance is mild. It makes the skin feel fresh and instantly gives a glowing look to the skin. Value for money folks!
A tube of this kajal is available for Rs.150. It claims to contain a formulation that prevents it from smudging or fading. Also, it contains natural oils that nourish the eyes. Triphala is also one of the ingredients that this product claims at containing.
This kajal is gentle for those with sensitive eyes (like me!) and certainly does not smudge. It does not irritate the eyes. VLCC Kajal, glides smoothly on application and is dark black. The packaging is stylish and classy. It looks much like a lipstick tube; the body being silver with a black base that needs to be rotated to raise the kajal stick within the body. Its lid is a transparent cylindrical tube (with four silver bands at the base) that closes tight and therefore, makes this product travel friendly.
For a tiny 50ml tub of this cream, you will have to shell out Rs. 215. This cream needs to be used after cleansing and toning. One of the most prominent features of this cream is its bright turmeric yellow colour which may raise a few eyebrows! However, with most herbal products one expects a slight ‘out-of-the-box’ feature.
It has a strong smell though which may or may not be bothersome. Its consistency seems thick and coupled with its bright yellow colour, one needs to massage it well into the skin in order that it blends although, and it may leave a yellowish tinge on the skin. You may end up sweating and there are chances of breakouts.
A 50ml tub of this product costs Rs. 235. This product comes in a wheat coloured tub. You need to dip your fingers into the tub in order to extract the gel. Not a very hygienic method. It claims at containing extracts of Mulberry and Saffron. This gel is light on the skin and has an orange tinge to it.
One needs to use it after cleansing the skin and gently massage it into the skin for approximately 8-10 minutes (it is recommended to take your time while massaging and not to attempt at speeding up the process since the product needs to be massaged well into the skin). This gel certainly brightens the complexion and makes the skin glow. However, the fragrance may seem strong to some.
For a 50ml tub, you would need to shell out Rs. 215. This olive green gel looks much like your standard Aloe Vera gels. It has a strong peppermint and clove fragrance. This product is available in a tub which although is travel friendly, is not hygienic since you would have to dip your fingers into the tub every time you need to use this product. This gel has to be massaged onto the skin for approximately 10 minutes post cleansing. However, for maximum benefit, one needs to use the peppermint face pack after using the gel. Due to the clove and peppermint extracts, there is a tingling sensation while using the gel. However, on regular use, this sensation fades.
This product is absorbed readily into the skin. It helps smoothen out the skin a bit and blemishes seem to reduce. VLCC Acne Control Clove Massage Gel certainly helps pimples heal faster and gives your skin a glow. However, it is recommended that those with sensitive skin do a patch test first. One needs to remember that there may be several reasons that trigger a bout of acne. Therefore, one needs to be careful and if conditions persist it would be advisable to consult a dermatologist.
This product packed in a wheat coloured bottle is priced at Rs.195 for 100ml. This moisturiser has honey and jojoba oil extracts and for best results should be used daily after the cleansing and toning regime. It is best suited for dry to combination skin. This moisturiser blends well into the skin and does not sit heavy. Its mild fragrance is quite tolerable. It does make the skin smoother and clearer. The moisturising effect lasts for hours, one need not reapply time and again and your skin feels noticeably soft. Overall, value for money!
A 100gm turmeric yellow squeeze tube of this product is priced at Rs. 295! This product is very creamy and one needs to massage it into the skin for at least an entire minute! The cream is light yellow in colour, much like the colour of a sandalwood based product. It is mildly fragranced. While this cream does not leave a whitish cast like other sunscreens, it does make you sweat a bit. So, those prone to excess sweating need to think twice before using this product. It gives a matte finish to the skin and your skin does feel smooth and soft. It does not cause break outs and certainly helps prevent tanning. The only drawback of this product is that it does not get absorbed into the skin easily and requires a good massage. However, it does provide good sun protection. Worth a try!
A 100gm green and grey packet of this product costs Rs. 85. This product comes in a powdered form and needs to be mixed with water. The first thing one notices is that the product does not mix completely in water. Small clumps are left behind, no matter how much one mixes and stirs! On application, it does provide a cooling effect. However, one may be disappointed since it does not condition the hair well and neither does it make the hair shiny or glossy. Its fragrance can be tolerated since it does not contain egg.
This white, creamy shampoo is priced at Rs. 160 for 200ml. It is available in a white bottle with a grey flip lid at the top. It claims at containing Hibiscus extracts, coconut oil and Hydrolysed Keratin with helps protect the hair from damage and pollution. This shampoo may be used once or twice a week.
VLCC Hairfall Repair Shampoo is mildly fragranced and lathers well on the scalp and hair. It is considered to be one of the best VLCC products that offers conditioning effects. It also makes the hair seem shinier, softer and manageable. Hairfall does seem to reduce, however, slowly. Again, one needs to remember that there may be several reasons for hairfall and depending on its severity; one would rather seek medical advice first than depend on cosmetic products!
This neat transparent bottle with a steel grey flip lid is available for Rs.130 for 100ml.It is mildly fragranced and certainly helps soften your hair and reduce dryness. However, it does not completely help reduce hairfall as it claims. It is a mild non-sticky oil that easily washes out and smells good but does not provide any relief to your hairfall issue.
I hope this article on VLCC beauty products helps you pick the right product for yourself.