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Elizabeth Arden Pretty is a scent that I have owned what seems like forever. I used to work at KFC and used to absolutely go to town with this. By the end of a 8 hour shift, I still smelt floral and 'pretty'. It's a lovely scent, that's obviously very floral, sweet, but not sickly sweet and has a teeny bit of citrus about it.
Maybelline Master Precise used to be my all time favourite eyeliner, but I discovered Thin Lizzy's. Ever since, I've been using the Thin Lizzy one and this one just sadly dried up. Master Precise is really good, but if you get the chance, try Thin Lizzy's!
Joico Daily Care Range* was one of my favourite hair combos for 2015. The scent was incredible for both products and the conditioner smelt faintly like aftershave. The only problem I had was that the packaging is so sturdy that it can be a teeny bit difficult to squeeze out.
Bed Head Colour Goddess Range* smells like caramel / salted caramel. I used up the shampoo and loved it. It cleaned my hair really well and was very moisturising as well. I'm currently still using the conditioner and I love it just as much.
When it comes to heat protectors, I have tried so many. By far, my favourite is this one. John Freida's Frizz-Ease* is incredible. It sprays on evenly, locks up so it doesn't leak and my hair is so smooth after straightening. My hair is colour treated, and it's still very healthy. I'm sure this product is responsible for a lot of my hairs vitality!
Victoria's Secret has some of the nicest smelling body washes ever. I used up Forever Pink and absolutely loved it. It was floral but not too sweet and actually smelt pretty fresh and natural to me.
Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Bath & Shower Gel* is probably one of my favourite body washes of all time. It is SO refreshing with lemongrass, ginger and rosemary. If you love fresh scents, grab this one.
The Body Shop Glazed Apple Shower Gel* was very sweet and of course, smelt like apples. It was limited edition and is probably a bit too sweet for me, so I don't think i'd pick it up again if it was re-released.
It's probably no surprise that I have another product from Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Range* in my empties. I talk about this stuff like no tomorrow, so clearly, I use a lot. This was the HydroBoost Gel. It was pretty good in the sense that it moisturised my skin, had a bit of SPF and didn't leave me oily. But, I did find this product a bit too similar to the Night Concentrate which is my holy grail. I feel like I can use the Night Concentrate and skip out on this one. I'll just use another SPF product instead.
Bioderma Micellar Water was so hyped up once it came out and like many others, I loved it. Until I found the Garnier Micellar Water. To me, Bioderma stings and is more expensive. Garnier actually works better, is cheaper, doesn't sting, and you can buy huge huge huge bottles. Here, I only had a sample Garnier Micellar Water because there were no large ones available. From now on, its Garnier Micellar Water in the large size forever.
Garnier Clean Sensitive 2 in 1 Gentle Make-Up Remover is another of those products I literally recommend to everyone.This removes all makeup. Stubborn eyeshadows, waterproof mascaras, lipstains, everything. It's incredibly gentle, doesn't sting and its super affordable.
Garnier PureActive Fruit Energy Energising Cleansing Gel* is super refreshing and pucks a punch. It's citrusy and definitely woke me up on those tricky early mornings. It left my skin clean, smelling great and it didn't break me out.
Like most of my empties, I've got my two essentials. Redwin's Sorbolene Body Wash for all those delicate bits and my trusty Nivea Invisible Black & White. Not much to say other than they work, and they're awesome.
What are some products you just finished up?
Do you use any of the same products as me?
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Here's some information of the Oils of Life Range
- Every time you purchase an Oils of Life product, seeds are planted in association with World Land Trust
- The products include Black Cumin Oil from Egypt, Rosehip Oil from Chile and Camellia Oil from China
- The seed oils are pressed to their pure form
Breaking this post down into specifics, let's begin with The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil*. Wow, the packaging. The bottle itself is so gorgeous. The oil is thick and luxurious, smells incredible, sinks in quickly and leaves my skin feeling ultra hydrated and happy. What more could you ask for? Since using this product I have noticed that my skin texture feels a lot smoother and it has also helped with reducing some redness. Now, whenever I feel like using something mega hydrating and repairing, I don't use a normal rosehip oil like I used to, I reach for this.
The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Cream* has become my ride or die for when I don't want to use chemicals on my face, so every second night. This cream is honestly one of the nicest creams I have ever used. I can definitely say that this cream would be incredible on all skin types and this is my favourite product of the two here in today's post.
The Revitalising Cream's consistency feels heavy duty when you first touch it. Once you lather it onto the face, it doesn't feel as thick but it feels exactly as moisturising and calming as you would imagine. The smell is lovely, a combination of sweet and fresh. It sinks into my skin and feels very soft, yet my face does not stick to my pillow (yay). The next morning when I wake up, I feel hydrated and moisturised, so I can tell that it has worked its magic.
Even though I have oily skin, it works wonders and it is probably a product that is supposed to be more suited towards Normal / Dry. So if it works for me and I am on the oiliest of oily side of skin, then yep - definitely a cream for everyone!
You can purchase both the Revitalising Oil and Revitalising Cream here.
What skincare pattern or routine works for you?
Are you also a lover of The Body Shop's skincare?
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- This range is supposed to provide us with all of the feelings of luxury we feel when we visit a day spa - in the comfort of our own homes
- This range draws on some of the highest quality ingredients from the 'corners of the earth' - so there are lots of different ingredients that you may not have used before
- All of the products are 'infused with the finest natural ingredients, refined textures and deliciate fragrances'
- Dead Sea Salt Scrub
- Moroccan Rhassoul Body Clay
- Polynesian Monoi Radiance Oil
- Japanese Camella Cream
creamy, not scratchy yay!
Top: Body Clay | Middle: Salt Scrub | Bottom: Camella Cream
If there was one little thing to pick on it would be that the Body Clay comes in squeeze packaging vs a tub. Once I tried using the Body Clay and went in for more, my hands were already covered and trying to squeeze out more product was a little messy.
Overall, I think these are beautiful products. This is just a small taste of the overall Spa of The World Product range and when the range is released I think you should definitely pop in store. This range will be fairly expensive compared to other The Body Shop products but of course when you go in store you can smell and experience all of these products for yourself.
Is this range something you'd like to try?
What are your favourite pamper 'day spa' products that you use at home?
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If I could sum up The Body Shop's Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask* in 3 words it would be bouncy, fun and moisturising. I'm sure that hearing that a sleeping mask can be moisturising is normal, but fun? bouncy? You're probably thinking what on earth Katina.. but just keep reading and you'll see why.
In the above photograph I poked my thumb into the sleeping mask. Photographed 2:55pm.
The above photograph was at 2:58pm. As you can see, it mask sets back very quickly in its place.
For starters, lets talk about the packaging. Not sure if it is entirely visible through my photography, but this jar is made out of glass, so it is quite heavy. This can also be a bit worrying when you try to put the lid back on once applying the mask, as it does become slippery - so take care!!
The product itself is actually believe it or not, bouncy and fun. When you try to get some of the product, you'll notice that the mask is not soft. The product sets itself into the shape of the packaging and you need to apply a little force to break the product up from its mold.
The first time I used this product I was honestly so amused by the texture and how it literally bounces back. I opened the product, placed some on my face, massaged it all in, looked back and the dent was gone.
The sleeping mask itself feels incredible on the skin. to the point where you might go overboard and apply too much. Be careful because if you do it won't all sink in and you might be stuck in the face-stuck-on-pillow situation! The mask provides a great amount of moisture to my skin and you only need to use the smallest amount, meaning that one tub of this mask will last you a long time. It smells slightly like Aloe Vera, feels very cooling on the face and sinks in relatively quick.
I should also note that I have oily, acne prone skin and this product has caused no problems.
Has anyone else tried this or any other overnight masks?
*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.
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The Body Shop has always been a favourite store of mine (Cocoa Butter need I say more), and I was fortunate enough to be sent a couple of their new, and Christmas releases to show you all.
Firstly, the first makeup product from The Body Shop that I have ever owned. And boy o boy am I impressed. Not only is the packaging adorable, but the pigmentation is also incredible. This is the eye palette 01 Frosted Pastels*
Next, we have the ever so cute Lip and Cheek Doll Tint*
Okay now these two are going to be fighting for usage. They smell R.I.D.I.C.U.L.O.U.S in the best possible way. Left: mango body sorbet*. Right: strawberry body sorbet* (beautiful packaging but the daylight was hiding their labelled product name)
Finally, the limited edition Apple Edition Schoolbook of Peace* which comes with four lovely Apple scented products.
What do you think of these releases?
*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.
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