Nobody likes the feeling or look of a dry skin. In the winter season, our face and hands are highly exposed not only to cold air and wind but also hot and dry air inside our houses. Is your bed located close to the heater? Maybe you wake up in the morning with dry skin on your face and lips? Even, if most of the time our skin is oily or normal it can happen that we need an extra moisturizer during those winter days.
Today I’ve decided to review Biotique Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream for normal to dry skin and Biotique Bio Morning Nectar Whitening Lip Balm.
I have already reviewed two other products from this brand and I totally love them! Just to remind you Biotique is an Indian brand offering various skincare products e.g. face wash, face toner, moisturizer, lip balm, shampoo, shower gel etc. On each product, it is written that the brand is “based on 5000-year-old Ayurvedic recipes known to integrate and celebrate body, mind and spirit. This is the heritage and harmony of all Biotique products, blending proven Ayurvedic therapies with the science of 21st-century bio-technology“. According to brand’s philosophy, products are not cosmetics but they have therapeutic properties. After all, the ingredients list is very short (5 to 10 ingredients) and none of the product contains parabens, silicones, phthalates, mineral oils, SLS, SLES etc.
Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream
Because of the harsh weather and dry air in my house recently I got slightly dry patches on my cheeks, under my eyes, and on my forehead. My usual moisturizer was not solving my problems that’s why I reached for Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream. The product contains wheat germ, sunflower and almond oils, vitamins A, B, C, D, E and extracts of carrot and galangal. On the packaging, it is written that the cream moisturizes and strengthens skin for a more vital, resilient, younger appearance.
In general, my skin is normal to oily so I do not know how the product would work on completely dry skin but on mine worked wonders. I applied it only on my cheeks, under eye area, and neck. After a week I had to stop using it on under my eyes because the product is very heavy and potent, and as we know skin around our eyes is very sesnsitive. Basically, the cream was too heavy for me for this part of my face. I continue using this cream on my cheeks and neck and I really love it. I do not wake up anymore with dry skin in the morning and my cheeks are smooth and nourished. Also, I have noticed that the visibility of fine lines on my neck diminished.
The consistency of the product is very thick but smooth. An application is really easy and the product is not sticky. My skin absorbs it very fast. The scent is light and resembles any scent of “winter” creams. The packaging is neat and very sturdy. But what I love the most about it is the hard plastic top (after removing the cap) that protects the product from drying. We all know that natural products have shorter use life after opening so in my opinion, it’s an amazing protection.
The product is available in the 50g container. I bought mine when I was back in India for 230 Indian rupees (around 2.9€), but on their website, you can purchase it for 13.99$ (around 11.5€). The difference is quite shocking, right?
Extra cap protecting products from drying out.
Bio Morning Nectar Whitening Lip Balm
It is and anti-ageing balm that moisturizes and revitalizes lips. It fights collagen loss and fills-in creases to smooth-out dry lines for noticeable smoother, younger looking lips. Additionally, it has SPF 30 UVA and UVB filter.
I have been using this balm for couple of months now and I am thrilled. I have started it when I was trekking in Nepal. The product works perfectly either against the sun or cold weather. It is advertised as an anti aging whitening balm, but for me it works wonders in any harsh conditions. It is very thick but once gets warmed up in your fingers it spreads really smooth on lips. The consistency is thick therefore if you use it too much it leaves a visible white film. If used in smaller amounts it can look like a shiny balm. The product also have an extra top protecting against drying out.
I am not a fan of balms but this one I totally love! It’s universal so you don’t need to spend money on few products. It works in winter and summer! A little bit goes a long way.
The lip balm comes in 12g packaging and in India it costs 175 Indian rupees (2.2€) whereas on their website it’s 12.99$ (10.7€). Delivery available worldwide.
I love both products, but after a winter time, I don’t really see a purpose to use this night cream since my skin is normal to oily. If you have a dry skin I’m sure you will love the product so I really recommend it. On the other hand, I totally love the lip balm and I am definitely going to repurchase it!
What about you? Does your skincare routine change during winter season? Do you use different products? Let me know in comments.
Have a nice evening.
Yours environmentally friendly friend,
K.