Glam up is a much publicized make up cum skin care product from Vini Industries, India, which claims to glam up your look effortlessly. Especially recommended for special events like a special date, interview, party or anywhere where you want to, need to look special (as per the television ads).
Claims:
Sunscreen, suitable for all skin types, cream based product that gives a powder finish. Shelf life 2 years from date of manufacture. Price Rs 150 for 25 g tube.
Ingredients:
I have listed the complete list of ingredients as mentioned on the carton of the product as well as their respective use in the product below. Those highlighted in red may not be suitable for some.
PPG 15 Stearyl ether - moisturizer, smooth skin appearance, derived from animal fat
Ceteraryl ethylhexanoate - improves speadability and water proof
Isopropyl myristate - binder and moisturizer.
Bismuth oxychloride - primary ingredient of mineral make-up powders, due to its atomic structure, it reflects light such that to give a pearly radiance.
Cyclopentasiloxane - silicone, adds shine
Cetearyl olivate - olive oil derivative, helps bind together other oils in the moisturizer product
Sorbitan olivate - surfactant based on olive oil, helps the product wash off in plain water
PEG-12 dimethicone - silicone which gives a smooth feeling on application
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate - gives thickness to the product and cuts out the greasiness
Dimethicone - skin protectant
Talc - gives an opacity to the product's coverage on skin and also protects skin
Sodium PCA - attracts moisture, moisturizing agent
Trehalose - attracts moisture, moisturizing agent
Sorbitol - attracts moisture, fragrance
Glycerin - attracts moisture, moisturizing agent
Panthenol - derivative of Vitamin B5, moisturizing and conditioning
Sodium hyaluronate - attracts moisture, skin conditioning
Urea - moisturizing and softening
Polyquaternium- 51 - attracts moisture, skin conditioning
Titanium dioxide and Iron oxide (mixed) - mineral finish and sunscreen
PPG 33 Butyl Ether - reduces flakiness, increases sheen of the skin
Alumina - increases the volume of the product
Simethicone - anti foaming
Olive oil derivatives - skin conditioning
Mica - gives a sparkly, white appearance
Vinyl Dimethicone - thickening agent
Cross polymer silica - thermal stabilizer
Parabens - preservative
Phenoxyethanol - fragrance, preservative
Methylisothiazolinone - preservative, may cause allergic reactions
Cetostearyl alcohol - skin softener
Xanthan gum - gives a soft texture to the product
EDTA 2NA - enhances skin absorption
Perfume
Lactic acid - improves skin appearance
Menthyl lactate - moisturizer
Review:
As you can see, most of the ingredients have hydrating, moisturizing, skin smoothening, skin conditioning and skin protecting (sunscreen as well) properties. Some of the ingredients give it a shiny, whitish or pearly finish. While there are many a ingredients doing the skin some care, there are as many a ingredients just stabilizing the presence of one another. The only allergenic could be methylisothiazolinone, and PPG 15 stearyl ether is from an animal fat. Most ingredients could be derived from plant or animal based fats!
While the ingredients look promising, one may be alarmed by the presence of too many chemicals in just one product which is believed to give a good alternative to make up coverage. Only the manufacturers may know best and argue the necessity of each of those ingredients.
Coming to the packaging, the tube is a jazzy red one with silver text highlights and a black or sometimes silver cap - a color combination that one might think is one helluva combination. The packaging itself does not look top notch. The nozzle is fairly long enough and dispenses a small amount of product. Actually, the nozzle size and thickness is perfect for this product. The cap is resealable and closes tightly. The tube itself is about 5 inches long and 3/4th inch thick (a 25 g tube), so it conveniently fits into any purse or travel pouches.
Now the product is off-white with slight pinkish undertone. Just a little is a lot to cover the entire face and neck. It does spread easily but takes a while to blend in.
Once it blends in, it is difficult to wipe it off. It stays put that way for hours. It even does not budge under sweat. It does not change color in the sun, speaking of which, the whitish pink undertone does not complement most Indian skin tones which are warm and earthy in tone. On my dusky dark skin tone especially, it stands out like a white cast. I tried it out on my mom who is fair skinned but it still looks pale and whitish. However, used under a BB/ CC cream/ foundation, it gives an amazing result as a lighter skin tone which looks natural without looking made up.
The fragrance is very similar to a popular soap brand in India which is quite a hit among the young and lovely ladies. The fragrance lasts all through the while that the product is on the skin.
The product does make the skin a bit oily after a while because of so many ingredients in it that have humectant (water-attracting) properties. If a blotting paper is used to blot off the excess oils, the product still stays put. So full marks for its stying power. The sunscreen effect is also very good. Unlike other sunscreens which are a bit oily, this one is not. It is actually just right blend of oils to keep the skin fresh. However, just like all the sunscreens it leaves that whitish cast. One tube with normal usage would last about 3 months, I reckon.
Overall, I would not recommend it as a standalone product because of the whitish color, but used together with regular make up base, it is wonderful. Given the price, and its easy availability (in the Indian market), and versatility in terms of skin care as well as make up, it is definitely not a waste of money.
Buy online using the link below to get Rs. 10 discount on a single product with free delivery in India or go for the dual or triple pack to save on multiple orders.
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