Beauty on a Budget is back, and this time, we have got a bunch of hero products that are perfect to fight against dry skin. Well, it's that time of the year again. There's a slight nip in the air that proves that winter is almost here. Tis' the season which individuals with dry - sensitive skin dread the most. I cannot stress enough on the importance of -- right choice of products, correct skin care routine and perfect amount of moisturization; especially during winter. To beat those winter skin issues away, it's important to tweak your routine with the perfect product, that suits your skin type and concern. While we covered a list of 5 Winter Moisturisers under Rs 500 in a previous post, we have a round up of some really good body lotions and moisturisers, that will ensure your skin is well moisturised and the wallet looks happy.




Nivea Nourishing Body Milk

One of our personal favourite body lotions, packed with nourishing properties and the lovely signature Nivea fragrance. This is a no-nonsense body lotion, which does it's job of hydrating and ensures there are no signs of dry. rough skin.

Price - Rs 75 onwards (depending on size)
Skin Type - Dry to Very Dry Skin
What we love? - Easily Available. Enriched with Almond Oil. Pleasant fragrance. Nourishes the skin and keeps it hydrated for a good 4-5 hours.

Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore


Many of us swear by Vaseline petroleum jelly, especially during winter. This body lotion incorporates micro-droplets of the same jelly, which leaves your skin feeling soft and nourished. The price point, plus a pump bottle, scores big for us.

Price: Rs 235 (400 ml)
Skin Type: Dry Skin
What we love? - Non-greasy. Pleasant fragrance. Provides good hydration for 3-4 hours. Best for use post shower, as it locks in moisture very well and absorbs quickly.

Dove Purely Pampering Body Lotion - Shea Butter & Warm Vanilla

Hands down, one of the best from this particular range by Dove. The rich texture, which is non-greasy and extremely hydrating, also scores brownie points. Perfect for all skin types, and the fragrance is simply divine!

Price: Rs 295
Skin Type: All Skin Types
What we love? - Heavenly fragrance, which is subtle and calming. Shea butter provides long lasting nourishment. Rich texture.

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Body Moisturiser



An all time favourite by Neutrogena. Perfect for dry, rough skin that needs some pampering. The texture is rich and thick (it's a moisturiser after all, duh!). It absorbs within a few minutes and leaves the skin feeling extremely soft and supple. Stays on for a good number of hours. Recommended for dry, rough skin.

Price: Rs 449
Skin Type: Dry Skin
What we love? - Enriched with Glycerin. Fragrance - free (also available in a fragrant version). Rich texture.

Kaya Intense Hydration Lotion



Light texture and a pleasant fragrance, coupled with the perfect amount of nourishment makes this lotion a must buy. Absorbs really quick. Post application, the skin feels smooth and really soft.

Price: Rs 450
Skin Type: All Skin Types
What we love? - Fab combination of shea butter and kokum. Soothing fragrance. Non-greasy.

There you go! Stock up on your favourite lotion / moisturiser and ensure your skin stays nourished all through winter. Do you have a favourite that's not on this list? Let us know by leaving a comment below or join the conversation on
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Love,
The Dancebee

We love the signature fragrance of Nivea creme. The delightful, distinctive fragrance of the rich and creamy product has been an important part of our lives since childhood. No winter was complete without lathering up on some of that creme. And it gave our face, elbows, feet some much needed pampering after a long day out. Fortunately for us, the brand recently launched an all new range with the fragrance of NIVEA Creme. It includes a deodorant and roll-on, packed in the signature blue colour that the brand is known for. Read on to know our take on this range.

What? - Nivea Care & Colour: Rose and Red
Price: Rs 200
Quantity: 4.8g

What does it promise? Intensively cares and provides subtle rose / red colour. The pro-vitamin B5 provides long lasting moisture intensive.

Packaging: Chapstick tube with a tight fitting cap. The packaging is perfect and easy to carry.

Texture: Creamy. It glides on smoothly and is not sticky.

Fragrance: While rose stays true to its name, the fragrance of red is like a blend of raspberry and strawberry. What's amazing is that none of the fragrances are strong or over-powering. I was more skeptical about the rose variety, as a lot of products in the market use strong rosy notes, which is a huge turn off. The rose fragrance is subtle and fresh, while the red variety is pleasant and not very fruity, clearly making these two lip care products a class apart and notch above from the typical flavours available in the market. 

Experience: Nivea's Care & Colour is a yummy, smooth and fragrant lip care in a tube. Every lip care in this range has two layers. The inner formula (in white), with panthenol, works on the core edges, while the outer colour coat keeps your lips hydrated and leaves a subtle rosy / red (depending on the chosen flavour) tint on your lips. The product is dermatologically tested and works well in all seasons. Since we have already started experiencing dry skin issues (dehydrated lips are the first signs), this came as a big boon. The ongoing season is such, where everybody needs that one hero product, that can take good care of their lips and save it from drying out. Nivea's care & colour range of chapsticks do just that! Its a no-nonsense, simple formula that hydrates, nourishes and as a bonus, leaves a subtle tint that looks great.

What? Nivea Fresh Flower Deodorant
Price - Rs 190
Quantity - 150ml

What does it promise? Nivea Fresh Flower Deodorant cares for your underarms. It leaves you feeling fresh all day long. Provides 48 hour odour protection and gentle Nivea care. The product is dermatologically tested and sensitive skin tolerant, with a fresh floral scent.

Fragrance: Very pleasant and fresh. In fact, this is fast becoming one of our favourite deodorant based fragrances. Despite the name (fresh flower), this is a far cry from the usual flowery fragrances available in the market. For us, it was like a refreshing blend of flowers and ocean based tones, that are both subtle and fresh.

Experience: This product can be best explained in five words - A breath of fresh air. Although we would also like to carry this around during the more hot and humid days (read: Spring / Summer 2016), we feel its perfect for the cold days too. The soft, caring texture will ensure that your underarms stay hydrated, and absorb, do away with whatever little perspiration that you encounter. While the deodorant promises 48 hours of gentle care and protection, we felt it did a decent job during our 12 hour long, gruelling work schedule. Post application, you will almost feel like your underarms have got some moisturiser slathered on them. And as mentioned above, we absolutely love the fragrance.

What? Nivea Anti-Perspirant Fresh Natural Roll On
Price: Rs 175
Quantity: 50ml

Packaging: Housed in a glass bottle (just like most other Nivea roll ons), the Nivea Anti-Perspirant may not be your ideal travel friendly option. While the product is well packed, its too heavy and fragile (read: glass) to carry around. The application process is simple, and I personally prefer roll-ons, as they slightly better for the environment (and for personal hygiene reasons, you don't have to share it either *wink*).

Texture and Fragrance: The texture is mostly a mix of gel and water, which feels cool and light post application. Nivea's Fresh Natural has ocean extracts, which lends this roll on its ocean inspired fresh fragrance. So much, that it will almost transport you to a land of cool, breezy virgin beaches. Again, the fragrance is perfect for all seasons and has a long lasting effect.

Experience: If you are looking for a product that really lasts long, and if you are someone with a serious issue of perspiration, then Nivea's Anti-Perspirant Fresh Natural Roll-On is your best bet. One of our team members, who travels by train and faces major perspiration issues, tried this roll-on everyday for a week and noticed that while the fragrance lingered on for a good 6 hours, the anti-perspirant properties actually helped keep all the sweat away. We also used tried this roll-on before a workout and felt super good about the way this formula works. Plus, those ocean notes are just perfect (and so soothing).

Pros: Amazing quality of products at a reasonable rate
The lip care range doubles up as a tinted lip conditioner (multiple swipes will make the tint look darker)
The deodorant moistures and hydrates the underarm skin
All the products have a great fragrances, which is not strong.

Cons: Deodorant contains Alcohol
Roll on comes in a glass bottle, which makes it tough / heavy to carry

Verdict: The new range has something for everyone. While it is tough to choose a favourite, the lip care range definitely gets a double thumbs up. Our daily essential kits feel incomplete without it already.

And as part of our ongoing - The Great Festive Giveaway Month - we have now collaborated with Nivea. One lucky winner can walk away with a Nivea gift hamper! Answer a simple question, follow the rules and get set to win.

Question: Which Nivea product would you like to try this Winter?

Rules and Regulations
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- Participants are allowed to leave their responses by commenting in the response box below or sending their tweets tagging our account or commenting under the post on Facebook
- Multiple responses are allowed. However, spammers will be immediately disqualified
- Contest open for Indian residents only

Deadline: December 2, 2015 23:59 pm IST

PS: This is the final giveaway as part of our Great Indian Giveaway Month. So, those of you who haven't been successful in the previous contests, this is your chance! Get, set and participate.

Love,
The Dancebee

I took a lot of time to review this product, because I wanted to use and analyse it properly (and also because college assignments were acting weird). Nivea launched the much awaited Total Face Clean Up some months back, with Parineeti Chopra as the face of this product. In today's hectic lifestyle, an all in one product works wonders. Nivea's Total Face Clean Up claims to be a 5 in 1 product, which works as a face wash, scrub, face pack, oil remover and spot reducer. Should you go ahead and buy this wonder product? Read the review to find out.