Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Collection Review

Getting Beachy feels everytime I use Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Collection.  The newly reformulated range features new products and four restorative marine blends and a new hero ingredient of anti-oxidant rich Green Seaweed Extract. Marine Goddess here I come!

Crabtree & Evelyn say 

The La Source collection draws inspiration from the restorative powers of the sea around us, and is carefully designed to restore, condition and rejuvenate the skin from head to toe. Formulated with a blend of ingredients such as underwater algae, mineral salts and seaweeds the products in this collection allow you to escape everyday life and immerse yourself in spa-like rituals.

My thoughts

I absolutely adore the scent - fresh and Summery. It lends itself so well to the products in the range and there is a whole host of products for top to toe. I was sent a few bits from the range to review and have definitely fallen in love with this uplifting, feel good collection. Oh, and of course, all the products have that all important bathroom shelf appeal. A huge thumbs up from me.

La Source Refreshing Body Wash 500ml £27

Described as 'A crisp, clean scent of refreshing aquatic notes, musk, and gentle shoreline breezes' this body wash swathes the bathroom in its glorious scent and leaves skin feeling cleansed, soft and refreshed.

La Source Exfoliating Body Scrub 175g £20

One of my favourite products in the range, the body scrub is smooth and creamy with enough grittiness to do its job of exfoliating, leaving skin smooth. Contains a refreshing marine blend of green seaweed extract and purifying brown algae extract.

La Source Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy 25g £8

Moisturising, softening and leaves hands smelling great, what's not to love about the classic hand therapy hand cream? Features the restorative marine blend of anti-oxidant-rich green seaweed extract and protecting red sea algae. The hydrating power of hyaluronic acid and ceramides contribute to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier. I notice an instant plumpness and improvement in my hands condition as soon as I apply. 

La Source Triple Milled Soap 100g £7

For those of you who  like traditional soap there is one in this range, with all the goodness of shea butter and mineral skin loving properties from the collection, this is a bather's dream. 

La Source Eau De Toilette 100ml £37

And finally, we get to my absolute favourite item in the range - the EDT. I have worn this every day since receiving my package. In Spring/Summer I suffer terribly with hayfever and scents irritating my delicate nose. La Source EDT however is a revelation in scent terms - it is light, refreshing, Summery and oceanic. Does anyone remember Oceanus? It's similar-ish to this beautiful scent. 

Eau La Source is described in the following way - 

Take your senses on a journey with the new Eau de La Source®  Eau de Toilette, featuring a delicate marine accord and our antioxidant-rich Green Seaweed Extract. Experience the tranquillity of deserted shores as the spa-like scent of crisp ocean breezes, marine aromas and clean citrus notes soothes your soul and revitalises your spirit. Golden notes of amber evoke the warmth of rich sunsets, while Petitgrain and Basil bring to mind far-flung beach destinations.

• Marine aromas and clean citrus notes
• Golden notes of amber complemented with petitgrain and basil 
• Eau de toilette strength
• Perfect daytime fragrance

Literally transports me to the sea. I adore it! The husband also likes it so it's a win win.

Have you tried this range?

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Weleda Arnica Sports Shower Gel and Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash

I call these 'his and hers' shower gels but obviously they are entirely gender neutral offerings from Weleda and gorgeous to boot.

From the bright and sunny orange packaging,  which instantly zings up the morning shower experience and starts the day in the most perfect way possible,  to the wonderful scents you cannot fail to love these washes.

Arnica Sports Shower Gel £7.95 200ml 

Weleda say 

Weleda Arnica Sports Shower Gel is a perfect exercise partner – the kind that complements your efforts and treats you with satisfaction. Refreshing and energizing essentials oils of rosemary and lavender are perfectly balanced to calm your mind and energize your body. 100% of our surfactants are bio-degradable.

My thoughts 

This is one of the latest product additions to the Weleda family.

Ideal for that morning shower or to add to your sports bag for your post workout shower the Arnica Sports Shower Gel is an ideal companion. The blend of rosemary and lavender is not at all feminine which is why my husband nabbed this as his and soon as he spotted it in the bathroom (lesson learned). Of course those of you who are regular readers of BeautySwot.com will know when it comes to shower gels he is a lather fiend. Therefore I was surprised when he declared his adoration for this one for it has a noticeable absence of SLS, this made me happy thought as I am always telling him how it is drying out his skin. 

The Arnica Sports Shower Gel doesn't just feel like it is doing good to your skin, it IS, wakes you up with its energising scent and leaves skin feeling soft and moisturised.  Big thumbs up from this household. 

Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash £7.95 200ml

Weleda say 

Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Wash is a revitalising shower cream which is a delicate composition of antioxidant-rich biodynamic Sea Buckthorn Oil, blended with the fresh aroma of sun-blessed oranges, mandarins and grapefruit from pure essential oils. A revitalising fruity fragrance for shower or bath.

My thoughts 

I am a big fan of SLS free body washes as unlike my husband I don't believe more bubbles mean extra clean skin! 

I have to be completely honest, during my early pregnancy days I really struggled with scents and fragrances in practically everything. Luckily the only thing that I found bearable was citrus scents and happily I was able to use the Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash. It features a wonderful citrus orange scent that is really most pleasant. The creamy wash feels so gentle on the skin and leaves it super soft. Of course the major bonus is all its wonderful natural ingredients. 

* In the Summer I was fortunate to visit the Weleda Gardens. I saw where they grow all the wonderful plants used in the Weleda products and I witnessed just how passionate the staff really are about this fantastic natural brand.

Have you discovered Weleda yet? 

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Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash & Body Oil Review

I am currently loving using this duo of natural skincare gorgeousness from Balance Me from the Super Toning collection.

The Super Toning Body Wash 200ml £9

Balance Me say 

Our invigorating super toning body wash is designed to improve skin tone, soften, smooth and encourage good circulation thanks to a unique spa-inspired blend of natural, active ingredients; juniper, bergamot, geranium and lavender. The wash’s uplifting signature blend appeals to both sexes in equal measure. This is a wonderful daily treat, ideal for frequent use thanks to its gentle, naturally foaming formulation.
My thoughts 

Wherever possible I try to avoid SLS and Parabens in my skincare and indeed one of my favourite collections contains neither so it was nice to try yet another, lovely natural collection that avoids these as well, performs well and is a decent price.

The body wash has a pleasant, delicate scent and comes out as a gel that foams ever so lightly when mixed with water. Personally I am not bothered about bubbles but I know some people are!

Skin feels clean, soft and healthy.

The Super Toning Body Oil 200ml £20

Balance Me say 

This award-winning body oil is our beauty Shangri-La, originally created by Balance Me Co-Founder Clare. This super-effective body oil will soften and smooth skin, and encourage good circulation thanks to a unique blend of active ingredients; juniper, bergamot, geranium and lavender. We added the moisturising and softening oils jojoba, macadamia, sweet almond and wheat germ for their essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants and vitamins, to help keep the visible signs of ageing at bay.
My thoughts 

The body oil features the same light and pleasant scent as the body wash. The oil dries quickly on the skin to leave it super soft and feeling nourished. The effects are lasting too. Perfect for a Winter skincare treat, I will be applying this daily.

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Pinks Boutique Try Me Set Rose Body

I do love a sample sized product and this little Try Me Set from luxury organic skincare brand Pinks Boutique is up there with the best of them and is quite simply an ideal way for trying before buying. There are seven sets to choose from, being the Rose fiend that I am I had to try the Rose Body version.

The set contains the following items which I found to be suitable for one use.

Rose Crystal Bath Soak - My favourite from within this little box of goodies. I popped the crystals into my bath and soon the bathroom smelt incredible and inviting. A lovely way to relax and kick off the pampering.

Contains Himalayan mineral crystal, Epsom salts and is infused with an organic blend of rose essential oils.

Rose Crystal Bath Soak 500g costs £39

Rosehip Face and Body Scrub - A gorgeous smelling, smooth and gentle yet effective scrub, I used it on my body for super soft skin. 

Rosehip Face and Body Scrub 60g £31.50

Rose & Geranium Body Wash - This body wash comes out as a gel, is delicately scented and is gentle on the skin and soothing.

Rose & Geranium Body Wash 250ml £23

Rose Face & Body Balm - The balm is almost solid in form but warmed up in your hands turns into a delightful oil that would be so good as a massage oil, as it was I had to massage into my own skin and it was just beautiful. Smelt wonderful and left skin feeling super soft for hours. I used it on my body as part of my pampering experience.

Rose Face & Body Balm 50g £30 

Final thoughts - I loved this little set and it provided a fantastic introduction to the Pinks Boutique products. I absolutely loved the Face & Body Balm and Bath Soak. 

Pinks Boutique Try Met Set - Rose Body costs £20 

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Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Body Wash

Readers of BeautySwot know that I am a lover of all things rose. I know a lot of people say 'oh I don't like rose' but I think that could be because they just imagine those horrid rose scents of cheap soaps that don't really resemble a true rose.. I call them old lady rose..and I agree it is horrid. So when I find a fabulous rose scented product, I have to shout about it.

I have been using the Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Body Wash for a while now, I wanted to take a picture and write the review earlier but I noticed that the packaging has changed, it looks even more luxurious now so I have included a stock photo so you know what you will get.

Aromatherapy Associates say 

Experience the hydrating and uplifting powers of rose, geranium and camomile to leave your skin gently cleansed and beautifully fragranced.

Key Benefits:

Contains essential oils renowned for their nourishing effects
Softens and hydrates the skin
Suitable for use during pregnancy

Key Ingredients

Rose
Camomile
Sandalwood

My thoughts 

The Renewing Rose Body Wash is simply exquisite, bath times are more indulgent and luxurious with this beautiful and delicate scent of rose that has been blended with Sandalwood and Camomile. I was a little worried about using essential oils and suffering irritation but this body wash is gentle and leaves skin wonderfully soft and hydrated and the bathroom smelling gorgeous.

With no SLS or parabens this is a real bathtime gem. 

Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Body Wash 200ml £28

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Kneipp Enjoy Life Body Wash

When life gives you lemons... have a bath!

This is a delightful citrus lemon scented body wash that brings a bit of uplifting zing to mornings with essential oils of May Chang and Lemon.

Leaves skin soft, cleansed and delicately scented.

Kneipp Enjoy Life Body Wash 200ml £4.45 

www.graftonsbeauty.co.uk

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Childs Farm Caked In Mud! Hair & Body Wash & Hand Wash For Mucky Mitts - Review

I don't know about your child(ren) but my six year old boy is an absolute nightmare to get in the bath or to get him to wash his hands. It wasn't always this way, when he was younger he loved it but now I guess he would be much rather doing other things. However this aversion is ironic considering he now gets muckier than ever...

I have always used paraben free and SLS free bath products for my boy ever since he was born, however I must admit I relaxed with the hand wash once he was old enough to use it.  Inside however I wished that I knew of a product that was SLS free because I prefer not to use it where possible.

Enter two fabulous products from Childs Farm which has made my life so much easier and made washing his hands and bath time generally more fun..no more resistance. Which from my point of view is ace.

First up is Childs Farm Hand Wash For Mucky Mitts

Childs Farm say 

Childs Farm hand wash contains grapefruit and organic tea tree essential oil to cut through grime and gently moisturise.

- Suitable for eczema prone skin
- For newborns & upwards
- Dermatologically tested and approved.
- Paediatrician approved.
- Over 98% natural ingredients
- NO parabens
- NO SLS’s
- NO mineral oils
- NO artificial colours
- Contains organic essential oils
- Tested on children

My thoughts 

I read out the description 'for mucky mitts' and this put a smile on his face. I told him that this hand wash was just for him and he asked to smell it. Mmmm he said. Since then he has taken himself happily off to the bathroom and washes his hands all by himself. It has a delicious and refreshing grapefruit scent which I adore too and secretly I want to use it too!

No more nagging needed. He loves that the hand wash is especially for him. I love the fact that it contains no nasties.

Win.Win.

*Childs Farm Hand Wash For Mucky Mitts 250ml £4.69

Childs Farm Caked In Mud! Hair and Body Wash For Dirty Rascals 

Childs Farm say 

Childs Farm hair & body wash contains organic sweet orange essential oil & Argan oil to cut through grime and gently moisturise. Suitable for eczema prone skin.

For newborns & upwards

- Dermatologically tested and approved.
- Paediatrician approved.
- Over 98% natural ingredients
- NO parabens
- NO SLS’s
- NO mineral oils
- NO artificial colours
- Contains Argan (Moroccan) oil
- Contains organic essential oils
- Tested on children

My thoughts 

Aaron loved looking at the drawing on the bottle and laughed when I read out the product's name. He really, really loved the scent and wanted to jump in the bath immediately to try it!

The scent is a really lovely orange smell and the body wash left his skin nice and soft. As it was quite warm that day I left his hair to dry naturally and it looked smooth, silky and shiny. It does say that if it gets into eyes their won't be tears.. and there wasn't. Love at first use.

A firm favourite in this house, he now asks to have baths!

*Childs Farm Caked In Mud! Hair and Body Wash For Dirty Rascals 250ml £4.69

Childs Farm products are available from John Lewis and Ocado 

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Yardley London Uplifting Daisy Body Lotion & Energising Peony Body Wash

The Invigorating Blue Orchid scent makes up just one part of the new floral Bath & Body Collection from Yardley London, also in the collection are Uplifting Daisy and Energising Peony scents. Each bath and body range consists of a body wash, body lotion and hand cream. All feature bright, modern floral packaging and are great value.

Energising Peony Moisturising Body Wash 

Described as a fruity floral this contains top notes of fresh green leaves, a heart of peony flower, redcurrant, geranium and helitrope with a base note of warm amber... the result is a fresh but sweet floral fragrance that is very appealing.

Containing vitamin E this is a rich and creamy body wash that leaves skin feeling super smooth, beautifully soft with a gorgeous light fragrance to boot.

A pamper experience that belies its price.

Energising Peony Moisturising Body Wash 200ml £2.49 

Uplifting Daisy Hydrating & Enriching Body Lotion 

Another beautiful scent, Yardley London have captured modern florals and packaged them into skincare products brilliantly. Daisy is a fresh floral that bursts with fresh green leaves and apple, with a floral heart of hyacinth and white rose blended with base notes of warm sandalwood and musk.

This body lotion instantly melts into the skin leaving no greasy residue but just soft, wonderful smelling skin.

Contains Q10, vitamin E, shea butter and sweet almond oil.

Uplifting Daisy Hydrating & Enriching Body Lotion 250ml £3.99 

For great floral scents and affordable value bath and body products look no further than the new floral Bath & Body Collection from Yardley London.

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Imperial Leather Foamburst Body Wash In Sweet Vanilla & Cherry Blossom

Bath times are all about pampering for me and Imperial Leather Foamburst Body Wash ticks all the boxes. I was sent the Sweet Vanilla & Cherry Blossom to try out.

One simple spray, you really don't want to be heavy handed as a little goes a long way, unleashes gel that resembles a piece of Turkish Delight that soon turns into a wondrous and ever expanding foam. The foam is super soft and creamy and smells absolutely delicious and exquisite. I was pleasantly surprised at just how nice it smelt and yet was subtle in its scent. I adore the cherry scent and it leaves the bathroom smelling divine.

The creamy foam feels luxurious and doubles up as a super performing shaving foam (for my legs, in case you were wondering...!). Skin is left feeling soft, clean and smooth, the experience pleasurable.

As a little really does go a long way, the can will provide 40 washes which for its price is a real bargain.

There are seven variants in the range and already I am tempted to try the Moisturising Honey and Almond Milk and Rebalancing Green Tea and Jasmine versions.

And if that is not all, Imperial Leather have created 7 Genies to accompany the launch of each of the products in the range.. My genie is Sebastian... take a look :)

Imperial Leather Foamburst range costs £2.99 for a 200ml can.

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Mandara Spa Bali Santi Collection - Home Pampering For Just £20!

I have fallen in love with Mandara Spa's latest bath and body collection - Bali Santi. Taking inspiration from the exotic spa rituals of Indonesia, Mandara Spa have selected naturally pampering ingredients which are used in the traditional spa rituals of Bali.

The delicious key ingredients in this collection are - Coconut Oil, Yoghurt, Lotus Flower Milk, Sweet Almond Oil, Rose Flower Petals, Aloe and Cocoa. 

Coconut Oil is a buzz word right now, the benefits being exalted whether used in health, beauty or food so this is a timely release.

There are 3 products in the Bali Santi collection -

Mandara Spa Bali Santi Indulgent Bath & Shower Cream With Coconut Oil & Yoghurt £7 

Mandara Spa say

An indulgent blend of coconut oil, yoghurt and lotus flower milk to help leave skin feeling soft and smooth after bathing.

My thoughts

This bath & shower cream is rich and creamy. It has a lovely pearly sheen to it and is perfect to swirl in the bath for some soft bubbles and luxurious bathing or used as a shower cream. It has a gorgeous coconut scent and leaves skin feeling beautifully soft and smooth as it promises.

Mandara Spa Bali Santi Energising Body Scrub £8 

Mandara Spa say

A traditional blend of energising coffee granules and comforting coconut oil awakens the senses and stimulates the body.

My Thoughts 

The body scrub is my favourite product from the Bali Santi collection. It smells so incredibly delectable! Smelling of delicious chocolate mousse, with a soft, silky texture which is then blended with exfoliating coffee granules, it leaves skin wonderfully smooth. However, as it is the colour of chocolate too, bath water is left looking dirty and murky. Fabulous.

Mandara Spa Bali Santi Nurturing Body Milk With Coconut Oil and Lotus Flower Milk £5

Mandara Spa say

A soothing blend of coconut and sweet almond oils, blended with  lotus flower milk and yoghurt, work to deeply moisturise the skin leaving it calm and nourished.

My thoughts 

As expected this body milk is scented with coconut but has a slight spicy after-note to it which stops it from being too sweet and heavy. A light, fluid body moisturiser than leaves skin feeling soft. A nice finish to body pampering.

Final thoughts - 

Exotic print, bright packaging that add a splash of colour to the bathroom shelf, the real treat however are the contents inside. Lock the bathroom door and allow yourself to be transported to Bali with Bali Santi. A great, indulgent and inexpensive pamper in the comfort of your own home.

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Weleda Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash

Another gorgeous Body Wash to tell you about today. Weleda Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash is a gentle, paraben and SLS free creamy body wash with a delicate scent.

Weleda say 

Weleda Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash is a wonderfully harmonising shower cream with an exquisite composition based on richly nourishing Rosehip Oil, blended to perfection with organic essential oil of Damask Rose which provides a delicate mild fragrance.

My thoughts 

This is a really gentle, yet rich cream formula body wash that is ideal for my can be irritated to some washes skin. It has a pleasant fresh rose scent and leaves skin feeling soft and silky without leaving any residue. Oh and the hot pink packaging adds a welcome splash of colour to the bathroom!

Weleda Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash costs £8.95 for 200ml

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Melvita Rose Shower Cream

Melvita say 

This Rose Shower Cream offers a smooth lather and a delicious natural fragrance without drying the skin, preserving the balance of even the most delicate skins.
Combining an extra-gentle, soap-free washing base with a subtle cocktail of Rose seed milk, Musk Rose oil and floral water, it makes your skin feel softer and more comfortable.

My thoughts 

This shower cream feels soft and silky as it glides across the skin. It has a wonderful light rose fragrance (I am a huge fan of rose scents) that is nothing like the old fashioned heavy Rose scent that a lot of people find overbearing, using this whilst shaving my legs I found it to be non irritating. Gentle, comforting and skin smoothing. Provides a pleasurable bathing experience. Skin is left feeling wonderfully soft. A lovely natural skincare product.

Melvita Rose Shower Cream 200ml costs £10 but I have noticed it on their website for a rather bargainous £5 right now!

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Noble Isle Lightning Oak Hertford Heath Hair & Body Wash - One For The Men

The lucky husband has been trying out some men's hair & body wash for me and I say lucky because he has been using luxury British brand Noble Isle's Lightning Oak Hertford Heath Hair & Body Wash albeit a travel sized version. Now it has to be said he is a rather fussy fellow and often when I ask him to try something and then ask his opinion the best that he can muster is a non committal 'Yes it was ok' so imagine my surprise when his reply this time was .. Yes I really liked, it was good.. Hallelujah!

Noble Isle say

An enduring, handsome fragrance, balancing smoky wood aromas with modern notes of crushed pepper and bergamot, enriched with toning extract of English oak.

Fragrance Notes

Top notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit
Heart notes: Cardamom, Clove Bud
Base notes: Vetiver, Sandalwood

My husband's thoughts

A fabulous masculine scent that is akin to an aftershave, woody with a hint of zest. It foamed up nicely to feel like it was giving a good clean and worked nicely on my hair too. Skin was refreshed and hair smelt good. I liked the clean cut packaging design and the product being green felt like it was really natural and earthy. I like the fact that one product does two things, I don't have to faff about with two items in the shower. I would use this again.

Final words... My husband said.. buy it for me. High praise indeed.

Noble Isle Lightning Oak Hertford Heath Hair & Body Wash 250ml costs £20 

Visit www.nobleisle.com for more details 

Woods Of Windsor Blue Orchid & Water Lily Moisturising Bath & Shower Gel

Woods of Windsor describes itself as 'Natural beauty from the garden of England'. The story behind the brand is really rather wonderful. Originating from a small apothecary located in the shadow of Windsor as far back as 1770, This local apothecary served not only the townsfolk of Windsor, but also the Royal family and its distinguished visitor.

In the Spring of 2013 the brand underwent an entire relaunch of its offering with new packaging, bigger and better value products, in addition it added three new contemporary scents to the range of which Blue Orchid & Water Lily is one.

Woods of Windsor say 

Contains vitamin E to help protect the skin and leave it soft, smooth and protected. The soft, luxurious lather is delicately fragranced with a light clean, fresh Blue Orchid & Water Lily scent, a mix of exotic fruits, bluebell and vanilla.

My thoughts

This bath & shower gel has a pleasant, delicate scent that is quite fresh. Foaming nicely it feels lovely on the skin and it rinses off without leaving any residue. Result - soft skin that feels nourished and the delicate scent lingers. I am not a huge fan of many scents when bathing but this is definitely one I make an exception for

Woods Of Windsor Blue Orchid & Water Lily Moisturising Bath & Shower Gel 350ml costs £8.50

Visit www.woodsofwindsor.co.uk to see the whole range.

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Smiths Of Jersey - Spa Quality Products In Your Home

I have had a lovely pampering morning at home with new British bodycare brand Smiths Of Jersey. Inspired by the sea, the capsule range consists of four products. Certified organic and harnessing the benefits of local seaweeds and marine extracts this is a luxurious range of products that bring the Spa into your home.

Smiths of Jersey Regenerating Honey & Sea Salt Body Scrub 200ml £24.95

Smiths say

Say goodbye to dry areas and a dull complexion with this luxuriously nourishing Thalasso Body Scrub. Mineral-rich Atlantic Salt blended with Honey, Shea Butter, Organic Sweet Almond Oil and Marine Extracts gently exfoliates and removes impurities, rapidly renewing the skin cells and intensely moisturising to restore softness, suppleness and radiance to the skin – for spa-quality results at home.

My thoughts 

This body scrub is to be applied to dry skin and then washed off using a body wash (I used the one in the collection) It feels buttery soft out of the container but as it is rubbed over the skin you can feel the grains of salt as they exfoliate the skin. It has a pleasant scent that is slightly salty. As water made contact with it, my skin felt like I had applied grease to it but I needn't have worried because as soon as the body wash was applied the scrub rinsed off leaving my skin soft and smooth.

Smiths of Jersey Marine Rich Detoxifying Bath & Shower Wash 300ml £19.95

Smiths say 

Experience pure spa indulgence at home with this soft lathering organic body wash. Packed with detoxifying and toning Marine Extracts, collagen-boosting Sea Kelp, Barley Sprout Floral Water and Papaya Extracts to deeply cleanse, maintain pH balance and rapidly renew the skin cells - leaving the skin feeling soft, supple and revitalised.

My thoughts 

The bath and shower wash has a gel like texture that just glides across the skin, it doesn't foam which personally I prefer in my body washes. This has a delicate fresh scent which I liked, feels really gentle to the skin and my skin felt beautifully soft when I stepped out of the bath.

Smiths of Jersey Sheer Hydration Body Lotion 200ml £24.95

Smiths say

Gently massage this sensationally silky lotion into the legs, arms and feet for the ultimate skin treat. Packed with revitalising Marine Extracts, Propolis, Elemi oil and Organic Cornflower Water to effectively restore skin’s natural moisture balance, increase suppleness and alleviate the signs of ageing. Skin is left feeling deeply soothed, hydrated and silky smooth, without a dry patch in sight.

My thoughts 

Once again the scent on the body lotion is really delicate which is ideal for those of us who are not overly keen on heavily scented products and prefer our scent to come from our perfume.. Texture wise this is a really light lotion which absorbs fast and does a fabulous job of hydrating the skin. At the end of my pamper session I was surprised at how super smooth my skin was, how even the tone and flawless my legs appeared. You know when you see airbrushed legs in adverts?..well that is how my legs looked.

Smiths Of Jersey Nourishing Ultra-Rich Hand & Foot Cream 100ml £18.95

Smiths say

A beauty must-have, this organic hand & foot cream has a sensationally rich texture that melts into the skin. Enriched with moisturising Shea Butter, soothing and hydrating Sea Fennel, collagen-boosting Sea Kelp and other revitalising Marine Extracts to effectively nourish, moisturise and regenerate dry and cracked skin, restoring silky smooth softness to hard-working hands and feet.

My thoughts 

Oh now this was amazing. The hand and foot cream is reasonably light in texture but made light work of my feet, leaving them literally like silk and incredibly soft that I couldn't stop feeling them! I absolutely loved this product. As with the other products the scent was delicate.

Final thoughts

Often I read descriptions and claims of products and take them with a pinch of salt but it was hard to disagree with the words from Smiths Of Jersey, having used the products I found myself nodding along as I agreed with everything they said. The products provided me with a spa like experience in my home, were a real pleasure to use and left my skin feeling so good that I just could not fault them. Home pampering at its finest.

For more information visit www.smithsofjersey.com

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Dove Body Wash - Deeply Nourishing and Go Fresh Restore with Blue Fig and Orange Blossom

I love bath time, I am a real water baby and for many years I only used Dove products, a particular favourite was the body moisturise in the huge tub for silky soft skin). Now I do get to try a fair few bath and body products so it has taken a while to get round to using Dove Body Washes again but never mind here I am and what a treat they are.

Dove is probably thought of as a budget brand because the products cost so little but I think that the packaging looks nice and the actual product quality feels a lot more luxurious to use compared to the price.

The new range of Body Washes feature something called Nutrium Moisture - a unique blend of moisturisers enriched with skin-natural lipids, which absorbs into the skin to nourish while you shower. Used everyday, it helps restore skin's strength from the inside for longer lasting more beautiful skin.

Deeply Nourishing Body Wash is as exactly as it describes, rich, creamy (white colour) and indulgent and beautifully moisturising whilst being gentle to the skin, skin feels super soft all day. The scent is really nice, almost comforting and is the original Dove scent that I know and love.

Go Fresh Nourishing Body Wash Blue Fig & Orange Blossom is runnier in texture (blue colour) and a lot more fresh fragranced, this has an uplifting scent but still manages to be just as caring and softening for the skin.

Great purchases

Dove Body Washes retail for £2.30 for 250ml bottles 

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Weleda Calendula Cream Bath - Review

Aaron (aged 4) has been helping me review a couple of Weleda products -  the first review was of the Weleda Calendula Weather Protection Cream and today the Calendula Cream Bath.

Bath times are I feel very precious, sometimes they can be full of fun, laughter, toys and mess and other times quiet and relaxing preparing for bed and sleep. The one thing I don't compromise on is the products that I use on my child. Around water your children trust you to keep them safe but I also feel that that includes the products that you use on them.

Personally I check all labels to ensure that the products that Aaron uses are paraben free and as gentle as possible and have a few brands that I buy regularly and rarely venture far away from. If they cost a bit more then so be it.

Weleda say

Weleda baby products care for your child's skin from the very first day with natural ingredients. The mild formulations developed in collaboration with midwives, are specially formulated to care for baby and infant skin. Our products provide comfort and promote the development of healthy looking skin.
A creamy bath milk to cleanse gently without drying. Naturally fragrant and free from synthetic detergents.

Weleda Baby Calendula Cream Bath gently cleanses and cares for your baby's delicate skin. Precious Almond and organic Sesame oils envelop your baby in warmth, keeping the skin smooth and supple and protects the skin from moisture loss.

To use - Add to running water when bath is almost full. Mix using hand.

Ingredients (taken from the Weleda website)

Water (Aqua), Prunis Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Sodium Beeswax, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance (Parfum)*, Limonene*, Linalool*. * from natural essential oils

My thoughts

Well this has been a complete hit with Aaron he loves the creamy lemon scent and it leaves his skin so incredibly soft after his bath and he smells so lovely too.

As an aside I use it on him as a wash rather than popping it into the bath and I only need to use a teeny tiny amount to clean him.

Thumbs up from the both of us

Weleda Calendula Cream Bath costs £8.95 for 200ml

*PR Sample

Scent Of The Med With Di Palomo Orange Blossom Body Wash & Hand Cream

With the countdown to my holiday in full swing I have been getting in the mood with these two gorgeously Mediterranean scented items.

Di Palomo Orange Blossom with Wild Honey and Olive Moisturising Body Wash £9 for 250ml 

Di Palomo say

A rich, luxuriant Body Wash formulated using the finest ingredients. Contains natural extracts of orange blossom, honey & olive, known for their soothing & nourishing properties, plus added moisturisers including Pro-Vitamin B5 to help keep your skin smooth & supple.

My thoughts

This feels really luxurious, thick and creamy in texture. It is heavily scented so steer clear if strong scents are not your thing. When I use this in the bath I feel like I am sat in a big tub in the med, it is just gorgeous and leaves my skin incredibly soft and smooth, while the sweet scent of orange blossom delights my senses. The scent also lasts a long time after bathing but is not overpowering.

Di Palomo Orange Blossom with Wild Honey and Olive Enriching Hand & Nail Cream £7 for 75ml 

Di Palomo say

An enriching and luxurious Hand and Nail Cream blended with olive oil, honey and orange blossom extract which are known for their soothing and nourishing properties. Also rich in Grapeseed Oil to leave your hands soft, smooth and nourished.

My thoughts 

This has the same delicious scent as the body wash, it is a nice lotion consistency, absorbs fast and is non greasy. Leaves my hands feeling beautifully soft. Pretty packaging too.

For more details and their other ranges check out the website - Di Palomo

*PR Samples