Some moments in life are special and close to heart. Bru makes these moments with loved ones even more magical… It is India’s largest coffee brand that offers a range of coffee products. Its rich aroma and unique blend makes every moment come alive.
Ever since its inception, Bru has been on a constant endeavour to bring better products and formats to the consumer with every passing year. With the launch of Cappuccino in 2007, Bru pioneered the launch of instant coffee premixes in India for the youth. Then in 2010, a premium filter coffee with a blend of 85% coffee and 15% chicory was introduced under the brand name BRU Select.
In 2011, BRU Lite, a light-tasting coffee with classic Mocha flavour, was launched for people who avoid coffee because of its bitter taste. In the same year BRU Exotica was launched which is premium freeze dried coffee sourced from some of the world’s best coffee-producing regions like Colombia, Brazil and Kilimanjaro. With BRU Exotica, Bru brought in ‘the world’s finest coffee experience’ for the discerning Indian consumer. Later, in the same year, BRU Gold - a 100% pure granulated coffee with an uplifting aroma and superior taste - was launched.
Bru’s specially selected and freshly roasted coffee beans offer a great cup of aromatic coffee to the consumers, which makes their moments of genuine warmth and happiness even more special.
Bru also has opened cafes in Mumbai under the name BRU World Cafe with world coffee experiences to be enjoyed out of home.
Key Facts
Number 1 Coffee brand in India
Unilever's only Coffee brand
Enjoys a rich heritage, came into existence in 1962 under the brand name Deluxe Green Label
Consistently offering better and newer products to the consumer through improved packaging solutions and innovative product formats
Enjoys a strong presence at various out of home locations
Indian women have achieved unparalleled success in fields as diverse as arts, culture, finance, social development, legal, business. These are stories of achievement and expression, of women who have realized their dreams, established standards and pushed boundaries. Sip on some revitalizing tea, while you experience their journey, challenges and achievements, in their own words
Dove Intense Repair Shampoo contains Keratin Actives that go deep within, to help rebuild damaged hair at the cellular level*. It makes your hair beautifully smooth, strong and resilient to damage.
Directions to use the Dove Intense Repair Shampoo :
1. After washing your hair thoroughly take 2 to 3 drops of the intense repair shampoo, equal to size of a coin, on your palm.
2. Then apply the dove shampoo, gently massaging it all over your hair from the roots to the tips.
3. Leave the dove shampoo on your hair for a couple of minutes and then rinse it off completely.
New Clinic Plus makes sure that – No matter what your daughter does with her hair, she won’t face hairfall.
Clinic Plus knows that as mothers nurture their child, it is as important to nurture their hair as well. And Clinic Plus helps them do exactly that. Clinic Plus gives the confidence to the mothers to give their pre-teen daughters the freedom to experiment with her hair, without mothers worrying about their daughters’ hairfall, since Clinic Plus has Milk Protein Formula which reduces hairfall by 98%**. This is the main idea (Ab baalo ke saath jo bhi karo, balo ka girna mana hai) behind the latest relaunch of the brand in July 2012, with a new and significantly improved formulation and packaging.
It has got three variants under its Strong & Long range of shampoos – Health, Antidandruff and Naturals. Earlier in the year, the brand also launched a conditioner for the first time, to provide consumers smooth and tangle free hair with its Soft and Silky Cream Conditioner which has got a unique combination of Milk protein and Almond oil. In addition to this, Clinic Plus also has a Daily Care, nourishing hair oil. Thus, Clinic Plus has a full portfolio of Hair Care products to cater to the modern consumers of India.
The brand is also available in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines.
*As per AC Nielsen retail audit data (July 2012) in Shampoo+Conditioner Market. **Based on lab test, due to breakage vs non-conditioning shampoo.
Clinic Plus celebrates Mother’s Day
Mothers and daughters these days are seen to be more candid about their thoughts, emotions and expressions. The strict line of a mother-daughter relationship has truly blurred, giving way to a completely new dynamic. Keeping up with the pace of her daughter’s changing world, mothers have indeed donned the role of a confidant. Her utmost desire is to sustain her unique bond with her daughter, by giving her the boundless support to establish her individuality. Clinic Plus signifies this evolving dynamic of a mother-daughter relationship, and acts as a true companion strengthening their bond.
As a trusted hair care advisor, Clinic Plus echoes the emotion of a mother and believes in nurturing her bond with her daughter through the power of affection. Rejoice the special mother-daughter relationship, by embracing the goodness of Clinic Plus products like Clinic Plus Strong and Long Natural Shampoo, Clinic Plus Strong and Long Health Shampoo and Clinic Plus Soft & Silky Cream Conditioner. Endowed with the benefitsof milk protein, conditioners and silicone oils, theClinic Plus Shampoo and Conditioner formula help in nourishing the hair while washing. These ingredientsalso make the hair less prone to damages like hair breakage, while making it visibly beautiful and healthy. The milk protein supplement contains casein, which is widely known for its benefits in generating hair growth. The hydrolyzed protein is absorbed in the damaged hair strands thereby improving the health and strength of hair.Along with milk protein, Clinic Plus Soft & Silky Cream Conditioner also contains lysine and silicones. Lysine penetrates hair strands to provide nourishment from within and together with the silicone, it lubricates hair surface making hair noticeably smoother. The addition of Almond Oil in the conditioners in the formulation helps in nurturing the hair surface, leaving it less tangled & smoother.
The haunt for a good shampoo that can enable my hair to stand the heat and humidity of summer is always on . The All New Sunsilk Natural Recharge Shampoo and Conditioner has finally been able to satisfy me . Indiblogger in association with Sunsilk ( Hindustan Unilever Limited ) had conducted a survey program and on applying I have received both the products wrapped in a nice tray and decorated with green artificial Ginseng leaves .
Product Information
he Sunsilk Natural Recharge Shampoo ( Strong and Abundant ) has been co-created with Naturals Hair Expert Jamal Hammadi . Among the other ingredients they have used the roots and oil of Ginseng plant , an age old perennial plant which has its long history of being used for cosmetic and clinical purposes.
What The Products Claim To Do On Your Hair
The Shampoo claims to to make hair look two times thicker and five times stronger . Readers please concentrate on the word ” Look ” for it clearly states that the hair will by no means actually grow thicker but would look so . Of course it’s also not logical to expect miracle from a shampoo. It actually ‘recharges ‘ your tired looking hair providing that shine and bounce and a somewhat healthy look .
My Take On The Product
The shampoo , like other shampoos from Sunsilk , has a sweet and lingering fragrance . Lather is created abundantly as it contains SLS . A small quantity is sufficient for a shoulder-length hair ( like mine ) . Keeps the hair absolutely tangle free when used along with conditioner . Good for those who have a problem with frizzy hair . It also cleanses the hair effectively making it soft , smooth and shiny . Feels really good on touching and this effect lasts for about 48/ 72 hours . I’ve to travel a lot and the heat and pollution take a high toll on my hair. The softness provided by this shampoo really works .
Packaging And Pricing
The shampoo comes in a nice flip-open bottle and the conditioner in a tube . The price is quite affordable .
Shampoo 80 ml = Rs 64
Conditioner 80 ml = Rs 64
Shampoo 180 ml = Rs 132
Conditioner 180 ml = Rs 132
Shampoo 340 ml = Rs 219
As it comes in a 80 ml bottle also , it is affordable to all.
Pros
Has a nice smell
Makes the hair soft, smooth and easily manageable
Cleans effectively
Absence of Paraben ( chemical compound of para-hydroxybenzoic acid which is used as a preservative )
Effect lasts for 48/72 hours.
Budget shampoo
Requires a small amount
Cons
The effect of smoothness et al is absolutely temporary
Though Paraben free , it contains Sodium Laureth Sulphate or SLS ( a caustic detergent which can cause irritation to the skin )
Not useful for dry hair as it happens to make the hair a bit dry ( on the other hand useful for oily hair )
Not effective for other hair problems like split ends , dandruff and hair-fallOverall a good product if you’re looking for a budget shampoo but don’t expect too much .Contains natural Ginseng root extracts but also contains chemicals as well. Not recommendable for colored hair .To know more log on to SunSilkHairExperts Facebook page or visit Sunsilk.com .
At any age, at any time, whatever your skin needs, the Vaseline skin care team wants everybody to be able to enjoy great, healthy skin every day and feel ready all the time!
Healthy skin everyday
In 1869, Robert Chesebrough, a dispensing chemist, discovered something amazing. He discovered a 100% natural product, rich in minerals from deep within the earth yet totally pure, which had remarkable healing properties when applied to cuts, burns and abrasions of the skin. That product was branded Vaseline petroleum jelly.
Keeping skin amazing
Just as Robert Chesebrough in the 1800s, we continue to be motivated by a passion and curiosity about skin. It's an incredibly complex and miraculous creation of nature. It protects us from adverse climate and from infection. It recreates and regenerates itself through our lives. It stretches, yet retains its form. It is waterproof, yet it can emit water.
It is easy to take skin and all of its properties for granted, but Vaseline never has. For over 130 years Vaseline has marvelled at skin, and through our products we share everything we've learnt over all those decades about how skin works and how to keep it in great condition. We are constantly developing accessible, everyday skincare products to help keep your skin amazing.
Did you know?
Skin is the body's largest organ, accounting for approximately 16% of your body weight
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Two years after shifting its beauty and wellness business to subsidiary Lakme Lever, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) plans to expand the number of outlets and introduce new products from its global stable, said Nitin Paranjpe, managing director.
HUL’s beauty & wellness business includes 125 Lakme salons and about 20 Ayush therapy centres. The focus, said Paranjpe, would be on Lakme salons as HUL looks to cash in on the growing trend of professional beauty services in India.
“We have very aggressive plans for our Lakme salons. We are going to open one salon every week in 2011,” he said. “Some will be company-owned, some franchisee-led. Plus, we have already begun introducing some of the products from our global acquisition, TIGI (made in 2009), into salons here. TIGI has a fabulous salon range of professional products for hair. That rollout has begun.”
The overall beauty services market in India, according Purnendu Kumar, associate vice-president, Technopak, is about Rs 3,500 crore annually and growing at a compounded annual rate of 15 per cent. The organised segment, which makes up about Rs 1,000 crore, is growing faster, at close to 25 per cent per annum.
Kumar attributes the trend to higher disposable incomes and the need for a professional approach to beauty. “Consumers on Friday are looking for the best, especially when it comes to health and beauty. Which is why the organised sector is booming,” he says.
This point is corroborated by Sandeep Ahuja, managing director, VLCC Healthcare. He says, “The market is maturing. Even as players step up their activities in the segment, consumers are demanding more.”
VLCC, whose founder is Vandana Luthra, who became popular in the 1990s for her slimming centres, has 160 outlets on Friday in over 90 cities. Apart from slimming, VLCC outlets also offer beauty services, targeting skin and hair. Ahuja says. “We will continue to add about 25-30 outlets, year on year. There is enough scope for growth.”
The story is no different for rival Marico, also ramping up, introducing new products and services at its Kaya skin clinics. The company began the rollout of Derma Rx products in the third quarter of the current financial year. Marico acquired the Singapore-based company in the first quarter of the current financial year. The acquisition, according to company executives, has helped Marico add four clinics to Kaya’s existing tally of 98.
