Oriflame Optimals Even Out Day Cream SPF 20

Let's know more: What causes skin pigmentation?

The most common cause of excessive pigmentation is an increased stimulation in the production of melanin due to certain hormonal changes - let's blame it on the highly stressed lives we lead , sun exposure or a combination of both.This condition, called melasma, appears as a dark, splotchy, brownish pigmentation on the face that develops slowly and fades with time.

Oriflame has come up with a product that is a tailor-made solution to the above problem!

What the catalogue says:

Effective formula enriched with Even Out whitening complex fights dark spots and hyper-pigmentation. Due to high performing formula, it reduces existing pigmentation and helps prevent the appearance of dark spots. With vitamin E and UV filter for extra protection from the photo-aging.

The Oriflame Optimals Even Out Day Cream comes in a cute 50ml glass tub with a beige-ish coloured cap. Contains:

• Liquorice extract: Obtained from the root of Glycyrrhia Glabra Linneva, it is one of nature’s most effective skin clarifying & lightening agents, that is an anti-irritant and relaxant, and has a depigmenting effect. Used to clarify and lighten the skin. Delivers valuable soothing properties to the skin.
• Rumex extract: Works by inhibiting the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme present in human skin that is responsible for the formation of pigmentation which causes color in skin

Recommended for: All ages. All skin types. Even oily & combination skinned people can use it without any qualms since it is non-greasy, gets easily absorbed into the skin, does not cause excessive sweating and does not lead to break-outs. 

Positives:

• Delivers what it promises – removes blemishes & dark spots and corrects pigmentation
• Works well for all skin types
• People without pigmentation/dark spots can also use this product to get an even skin tone
• Light weight, non-greasy and easily absorbed into the skin
• Makes the skin soft and supple and smoothens rough patches
• Comes with SPF 20
• Does not clog pores or cause breakouts
• Since it has a creamy consistency, a pea-sized amount is enough per application, and hence can be used for a minimum of 3 months (when applied twice daily)

Negatives:

• Needs regular usage for a longer duration to show optimum results on stubborn pigmentation
• Has a wee bit medicinal smell, but the smell fades out soon after application
• A tad bit overpriced for the quantity (MRP Rs.790/-) – ideally the 1^st purchase should be during heavy discounts, such as the one offered in March 2012 (Offer price – Rs.474/-)
• Contains parabens (But Oriflame is one of the few cosmetic giants that are trying to come up with products without parabens)

This product has been one of Oriflame’s best sellers since its launch!

Rating: / 5

(The '-1' is solely for the price!)