Collective Haul and Review - Mecca Maxima and The Body Shop !

I recently did a mini haul from The Body Shop and Mecca Maxima. In today's post am sharing my haul and also mini review of the products I got. 

The Body Shop Stuff

Vitamin E Moisture Cream - I have raved about the Vitamin E facial wash here and also really enjoyed the Vitamin E intense moisture cream. So I decided to try the Vitamin E moisture cream this spring/summer and have been really enjoying it. This is my second tub. It is a light, refreshing and quick absorbing cream, perfect for summer.

Vitamin E Face Mist - This face mist is good as a quick refresher or to give your skin a moisture boost. I use it before my cream as an added layer of hydration or throughout the day as a refreshing face mist. On very hot days I can even skip my moisturiser.

 

Early Harvest Raspberry Shower Gel - This was from a limited edition range and I got this in spring discount. I don't think its available anymore. I love citrus and berry fragrances and The Body Shop Raspberry shower gel is just perfect. Its refreshing and has the most gorgeous zingy scent perfect for morning showers. 

Bath Lily - I love The Body Shop loofahs, they are soft and last really well, more than any others I have tried. This is also a repurchase.

Review - The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash !

I recently hauled some 'The Body Shop' goodies and in today's post I am reviewing The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash. It is my first time trying out the Vitamin E range and so far I am impressed.

What the company says :
The Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash contains Wheat germ oil, one of nature's richest resouces of Vitamin E. It is a gentle facial wash that cleanses without drying, lathers on the skin to leave it feeling clean, soft and refreshed and helps to remove excess oil, light makeup and impurities.

The Body Shop Perfume Oils !

This is my first time trying perfume oils. I have tried solid perfumes before but not oils, though for an everyday use, my favorite perfume type to use is just a good old spray form as they are so convenient and quick in my opinion. Oils and solid perfumes are great for travelling or on the go.

In today's post I am reviewing The Body Shop Red Musk Perfume Oil* and Fijian Water Lotus Perfume Oil*.

First, a bit about the fragrance, The Body Shop Red Musk is very different to any other perfume I have used before, it is spicy, smoky, sexy and very sultry and I love it. If that is what you look for in a perfume, definitely sniff this next time you are at The Body Shop. I love the fragrance but I would categorize it more as autumn/winter fragrance. Fijian Water Lotus Perfume is a mix of fresh, floral and aquatic and is perfect for summers. I have tried the body lotion from this range and loved it too.

What the company says

Red Musk Perfume Oil (30 ml - 34.95)
Our new Red Musk™ Perfume Oil is a sophisticated blend of seductive spices and cruelty-free musk. It is a deeply sensual fusion of stimulating pepper complemented with notes of intriguing aphrodisiac cinnamon and alluring tobacco.

•     Lasting spiced musk fragrance
•     Contains cruelty-free musk
•     Alcohol-free
•     Notes of cinnamon and tobacco 

Fijian Water Lotus Perfume Oil (15 ml - 8.95 AUD)
Escape to the island paradise of Fiji where we discovered a breathtakingly beautiful water lotus. This sparkling, floral-aquatic scent featuring the precious scent of water lotus flower, is like a breeze of fragrance straight from the Pacific.

• Fresh aquatic-floral scent
• Long-lasting
• Alcohol-free 

I love the concept of perfume oils, you can layer them with perfumes or body lotions for added fragrance. You can also add a few drops in your body lotion. 

I like the packaging, the small cute bottles look good on your vanity and are a perfect size to carry in your makeup bag. The applicator picks up the perfect amount and is easy and non messy to use. Both the perfume oils are strong when you apply them and last on me for around 4 hours.

Overall I like the perfume oils and love the fragrance of both, I like that they can be used in different ways. I would have preferred them to be a bit more long lasting. The throw of the perfume oils is also moderate. 
 
This product was provided for consideration. However, I was not paid for it. My reviews and opinions are always honest. 

Bedside Beauty !

In today's post I am giving you a peek into my bedside beauty. 

From top to bottom -

EOS Strawberry Lip Balm - This lip balm is as cute as a button and I have to admit that I bought this solely because I was so intrigued by the packaging. There is nothing out of the world with this one but good nonetheless. I love the smell.

Manicare Cuticle Therapy - I use this to show some love to my always dry cuticles. I use this along with my hand cream. I don't use this daily, twice a week or so.

Thisworks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray - I like how this spray smells and I like sleeping to this fragrance as its quite calming and relaxing. I liked it, but will look for affordable options after I am done with this.

Pill Box - I keep this at my bedside table as I take my supplements at night.

Sanitizer - Cos you just need a sanitizer everywhere :)

The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Cream - This hand cream is an absolute favorite, check my review HERE.  I love everything about this cream, the texture, the fragrance. I will definitely repurchase this cream. I just wish it was a bit cheaper.

What beauty items do you have on your bed side ?

Review - The Body Shop Fijian Water Lotus Body Lotion

Today's post features the review of The Body Shop Fijian Water Lotus Body Lotion.

As much as I love body butters, I have always been a body lotion girl (and more recently a body lotion spray girl). Body lotions seem less work to me as I think they absorb more quickly into the skin as compared to some rich body butters. I have recently been enjoying The Body Shop Fijian Water Lotus Body Lotion. 


What the company says

Escape to the island paradise of Fiji where we discovered a breathtakingly beautiful water lotus. This sparkling, floral-aquatic scent featuring the precious scent of water lotus flower, is like a breeze of fragrance straight from the Pacific.

• Fresh aquatic-floral scent
• Lightweight moisture
• Layer with other Fijian Water Lotus products to build the fragrance

The Good

• Simple, cute and practical pump packaging 
• Lightweight lotion which absorbs quickly into the skin
• Leaves the skin feeling well moisturized
• Leaves a sublte fragrance on the skin
• Beautiful fragrance - is a mix of floral, sweet, fresh and aquatic

The Bad

• None that I could think of, only, this price point may not be for everyone.
  

The Price
17.95

This product was provided for consideration. However, I was not paid for it. My reviews and opinions are always honest.

Loving Now - Fancy Packaging, Neutral Lips, Real Techniques and more !

In todays post I am sharing my current favorites.

I have been using the Real Techniques Multi task brush for powdering my face and blending my blush. I have been using the Real Techniques Setting brush for blending the concealer. I love how both these brushes can be used for multiple purposes. They are great quality for the price.

In an attempt to finish the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, I rediscovered it for good. The shade is a good match for me and its very easy to blend and I have been getting good use of it.

I have been enjoying my current face and eye cream, Dr. Lewinns Reversaderm* and The Body Shop Drops of Youth Eye Concentrate*. I love the packaging of both these creams. The Dr. Lewinns has the super chic pump packaging similar to the Kate Somerville creams, which I oh so love and my skin has been loving this cream so far. The Body Shop eye cream also has fancy yet usable packaging. I love how the metal applicator dispenses and blends the product. It is relaxing to tired eyes and you can almost instantly feel it firming the under eye area. 

Sometime back I bought The Body Shop Satsuma shower gel and I have been hooked since then. If you love citrus fragrances, you gotta try this. I absolutely love the smell, it is so refreshing and perfect for morning showers. This leaves the bathroom smelling good too :)

I have been loving the no fuss neutral lips and have been reaching for MAC See Sheer and Revlon Soft Rose. MAC See Sheer leans towards the peachy side while Revlon Soft rose is more of a dusty rose shade. 

* This product was provided for consideration. However, I was not paid for this post. My reviews/opinions are always honest.

The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Cream - Review

Today I am reviewing 'The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Cream'. I usually use Nivea hand creams, they are great value for money, so affordable and easily available.

I don't spend a lot on hand creams and this is a first for me. I am glad to say I am not disappointed. 

The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Cream comes in two sizes (100ml and 30ml) and I have the 100 ml. It took me a while to adjust to this smell. I would not say its bad, but it was my first time trying something almond, so was a bit different for me. I have grown to love the smell, so much so that I find myself sniffing my hands after applying it. 

What the company says : 

This effective daily hand cream cares for nails as well as hands and contains two manicurist's essentials: sweet almond oil and panthenol.

•     Moisturising
•     Conditions nails
•     Sweet almond scent

I love that this cream absorbs very fast into the skin and  leaves hands non greasy, which is  a big plus for me. I am obsessed with the smell. The cream leaves my hand feeling soft and smooth. I love that this cream moisturizes for long and you don't have to rush and apply  the cream immediately after washing your hands. 
 
I love the packaging too, looks luxe (similar to L'occitane). I have nothing bad to say except that this may not be for very dry hands.

This can be bought from The Body Shop.

The Price 
100 ml - 17.95 AUD
30 ml - 9.95 AUD

Have you tried this hand cream ? What are your thoughts ? Which us your favorite hand cream ?

Review - The Body Shop Facial Brush

Does it happen to you, when you walk into a shop and cannot walk out without buying something ? Well that happened, when I was at The Body Shop the other day and I ended up buying this cute little brush. 

What 'The Body Shop' has to say about it :

Turn your daily cleansing up a notch with this hand-held brush. A compact exfoliating facial brush that stimulates circulation, improving skin tone and texture.

• Enhances cleansing
• Shaped to follow facial contours

 
I think it exactly does that, gives the regular cleansing an exfoliating edge. I have not used any cleansing tools before so I cannot compare this with any other tool. 

Overall I have been really enjoying this brush as this does better cleansing than just with hands. I have been using this with both face wash and scrub. The bristles of the brush are not super soft, but at the time I feel comfortable using this on my face (I have normal skin). I have not had any reaction using this brush. The brush however I feel may not be suitable for sensitive skin.

The Good

• Turns regular cleansing up a notch
• Makes skin smoother and cleaner 
• Good size, works well for the face
• Comes with a lid - Hygienic packaging
• Affordable

The Bad

• May be harsh for sensitive skin 
• The bristles are not ultra soft

The Price
AUD 4.95

Where to Buy
The Body Shop

Overall I think its an affordable tool and does a great job. Would definitely recommend giving it a go, if you have normal or normal to dry skin. 

Review - The Body Shop White Musk Libertine Solid Perfume

I am not sure if I like this product or not.. I love the soft and subtle smell of 'The Body Shop White Musk Libertine', but at the same time I feel there is no scent at all..I mean even after dabbing the perfume liberally at all my pulse points, if you stand near me, probably you will not even know I am wearing any fragrance ...Although I do smell it when I sniff my wrist ..

So lets move on to the good and the bad of the product ..

The Good

• Cute and convenient packaging for on the go
• Soft and subtle scent 
• Will last long 

The Bad

• It has shimmer, which does not blend and stays on the skin
• Not enough fragrance
• Unhygienic as it comes in a pot, stick would have been better

The Price
19.95 AUD

Where to Buy
The Body Shop


Have you tried this ? Do you like it ? I definitely want to try the EDT of this as  I love the fragrance..

Loving now - Chanel, Rings and some prettly little things :)

Lately I have been loving wearing this beautiful bright pink lipstick, Chanel Rouge Coco in Taffetas Rose. Its a gorgeous wearable bright pink which adds a perfect pop.

If you have been following my Manicure Monday, you must have have noticed, I have been loving Rings, all sorts of rings. 

Winter calls for a lot of lip balm love, I have one at every corner of the house, well nearly. I have been loving this Vanilla flavored natural lip balm from Evodia for the smell, the Burt's Bees Tinted lip balm for the way it feels, the tint , the moisture it provides and finally the Burt's Bees Beeswax lip balm for the cool tingly minty sensation it provides on the lips ..

 

Finally have been loving this solid perfume 'White Musk Libertine' from The Body Shop, its perfect for on the go, as these days I usually forget to spritz some on..

What have you been loving lately ?

Review : The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream

Today I am reviewing 'The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream'. 
I am relatively new to the eye creams department and this is the first eye cream that I have tried, so I really cannot compare this with any other eye cream out there. I have normal to dry skin. I have a lot of scary under eye dark circles and have fine lines as well, but I do not have puffiness under the eyes. 

As per The Body Shop

A moisturising eye cream that helps protect the delicate skin around the eye area, reducing the appearance of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.

• Hydrates skin in the eye area
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines
• Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Gentle massage helps reduce puffiness

 

The Good

1. Absorbs easily into the skin leaving skin soft, smooth and hydrated, so definitely a good eye moisturizer. 
2. Feels light and soft on the eyes. 
3. Reasonably priced.
4. Little goes a long way.
5. Nice packaging, easy and hygienic way to dispense the product out without much wastage. I love the ease of packaging.
6. Cannot comment on the puffiness, as I do not have puffiness under the eyes.

The Bad

1. Does nothing for my dark circles.
2. Does nothing for my fine lines.

Price 
24.95$

Overall I think this cream is good just as an under eye cream, so if you are looking only for that, you can give this a try ..

Do you know any good eye creams that I should try ?