My Current Scrub #6

It has been a while since we've done one of these! My last one was in January where I started using The Body Shop Coconut Body Scrub and I've only just finished it which I think is pretty good.


Now I am using Lush Let The Good Times Roll Cleanser. It is called a cleanser but can be used for both face and body with maize flour and polenta to exfoliate. I have actually had this in my shower for months now for exfoliating my face when I wash my hair but now I am using it for my body too. I absolutely adore this product as it smells like buttery popcorn and it forms a paste when it mixes with water. It isn't creamy like The Body Shop Coconut Body Scrub but does feel like it does more exfoliation. In addition I feel like it plumps the skin which I like using round my lips as I swear it makes them look bigger!


This particular pot won't last as long as my previous scrub from now on because I have already used half of it for my face over the months. However, I've got 2 other pots of it so no doubt you will be seeing this mentioned again!

Skincare | My Body Scrubs Collection

Last week I shared with you my face mask collection. Today, I thought I would show you my, slightly larger, body scrub collection. The main time I like to use body scrubs is before I shave to exfoliate the dead skin cells and allow a closer and cleaner shave.

• The Body Shop Vanilla Bliss Body Polish- I like the smell of this as it really does smell like vanilla. The body polishes are in quite large bottles so will probably last a long time.

• The Body Shop Cranberry Body Polish- I believe this was a Christmas limited edition one that I am still yet to use! I don't normally eat cranberries or have them in the house but I do like the smell.

• The Body Shop Strawberry Body Polish- I sometimes have an issue with strawberry scented products because a lot of time I find they smell really fake and synthetic. However, this one does not smell synthetic to me and I really like it! 

• The Body Shop British Rose Scrub Sample- This is a sample of the British Rose Scrub which was brought out for Mother's Day this year. I had a hand massage done with the range and the scrub really did make my hands feel soft so I'm looking forward to using my sample. I'm going on holiday so will probably bring it with me!

• The Body Shop Coconut Body Scrub x2- I've got two of these (one in the picture and one in my shower) as I specifically asked for it for Christmas. Like the cranberry one I don't ever eat coconut but enjoy the smell. I also particularly like this scrub as it's thick and creamy. I would recommend it for sensitive and/or dry skin.

• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub- The only non-The Body Shop product! I recently spoke about the body spray of this but I've also got the scrub. Because of the sugary lime smell I bet this would be invigorating for a morning shower and feel nice on a hot, stuffy day.

I should probably also mention the difference between The Body Shop body polishes and body scrubs. The body polishes are in the form of a shower gel as well so foam up like a shower gel. They are more gentle than the body scrubs because they're literally scrubs and not gels.

What body scrubs do you like?

My Current Scrub #5

It's that time again!


Last week I finished by scrub from #4 and so this week I bring you my current body scrub #5. This is The Body Shop Coconut Sugar Body Scrub. As the big fan of The Body Shop body scrubs that I am, I had them on my Christmas list for 2015 and ended up with two of these coconut ones. 


The scrub smells deliciously strong of coconut and seems more abrasive than some of the other body scrubs by The Body Shop. There are brown beads in it which contributes to the exfoliating and it did seem to be more rough than some of other ones I have tried, such as the mango one. However, this is not a bad thing. It isn't too abrasive- just a good balance! You can definitely tell it is doing the job and leaves a moisturising feel afterwards.


Overall I do like this scrub and I am thankful that I have another tub of this. Because of the size, I think it will last me quite a few months!

My Current Scrub #4

It's that time again!


My last post was back in April when I started the Mango Body Scrub (click here). Since then I did finish it a while ago. However, I also had a small sized version of the same scrub which I started afterwards but I didn't see the point in telling you guys about it when it was the same one! Anyway, I've just finished the small sized version and I'm on to a new one.


This is The Body Shop Chocomania Body Scrub. Yes, you've guessed it- it smells like chocolate! I don't like it as much as the Mango one but it is still the lovely texture as all The Body Shop body scrubs are and the smell of chocolate lingers on your skin. It looks like chocolate too which is a bonus! Almost good enough to eat.


As you can see this is only a small tub of it so I am sure it won't be too long until you see 'My Current Scrub #5'!


What is your ultimate body scrub? Let me know!

The Body Shop Body Scrubs

It is true that my favourite body scrubs (bar Rub, Rub, Rub from Lush) come from The Body Shop. The Body Shop are certainly experts when it comes to skincare and I always trust them to create great body scrubs.


I like to use body scrubs regularly to exfoliate. My favourite time to use them is in the shower before I shave, ensuring I get a smooth, close shave when any dead skin have been scrubbed away.


Here are the ones I currently have in my collection:

• Mango Body Scrub- This is seriously my favourite right now. This is my second tub of this and I have not smelt anything better. It smells incredible, seriously! 

• Chocomania Body Scrub- An oldie of mine but it definitely smells like chocolate. Perfect for those who want to rub chocolate all over their bodies (without eating it of course)

• Cranberry Joy Body Polish- These body polishes are slightly different to the body scrubs but still do the same job. If you find body scrubs too harsh on your skin then these might be a better choice for you. This is a limited edition Christmas product but it smells delicious.

• Vanilla Bliss Body Polish- I really like the vanilla shower gel so I'm sure I will like this one. I think this may also be a limited edition product, or was just discontinued, but it is worth keeping an eye out for over Christmas!

So that's it! Body scrubs will always be apart of my routine now so when I eventually finish these I will be sure to get more. Body scrubs usually make an appearance in my collection during Christmas or my birthday but for now I am sorted!

What's your favourite body scrub? Let me know!

Empties #5

• The Body Shop Mango Sugar Body Scrub- This is one of my favourite body scrubs I have ever used. The smell is so incredibly amazing and it lasted be a good 4 months which is a plus! I always used it before shaving to exfoiliate my skin. To see my blog post on it, click here.

• The Body Shop Vanilla Bliss Shower Gel- Another Body Shop goodie! This is a shower gel which I have finally finished up. I've been using it for months and months! It smells amazing and overall is a good shower gel.

• Lush Ro's Argan Body Conditioner- This is an in-shower body butter but is like a hair conditioner for your skin. It doesn't last very long but it is great to use after shaving in the shower. Instead of chucking out this pot I will keep it as if you bring back 5 clean pots to Lush they give you a free face mask! To read my review on it, click here.

• Boots Essentials Nail Polish Remover- There isn't much to say about this product. It is Boots' own brand of nail polish remover which I had been using for probably a year. It is good enough to remove normal nail polish and glitter but the acetone isn't strong enough to remove gel nail polish.

That's it for empties for now. What product have you emptied this month? Let me know!

What's In My Shower?

Hey guys! 

I decided it might be interesting to show you guys what's in my shower. I have a lot more stuff in my shower than this but that's because I share a shower! However, this is all that I use. 

1. Tresemme Colour Vibrance  Protection Shampoo & Conditioner: I have always used Tresemme even as a little kid and I won't trust anything else with my hair. Tresemme makes my hair so shiny and healthy which people always compliment me on. I have red/purple dyed hair which is known for fading so I use this one to help keep my hair colour going which I love.

2. The Body Shop Vanilla Shower Gel: 9 times out of 10 I have a shower gel from The Body Shop in my shower. At the moment it is this vanilla one that I have been using for months and it's still going strong.

3. The Body Shop Mango Body Scrub: I love using body scrubs before I shave and at the moment I'm loving this one. It looks and smells so good! To read my review on it, click here. 

4. Lush Ro's Argan Body Conditioner: I am yet to use this but in shower body conditioners are always useful at saving time so you don't have to moisturise afterwards. Because it is from Lush however I have high hopes for it!
                                                                   
5. Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel  Exfoliating Face Scrub: I always use a face scrub in the shower when I was my hair. I love using scrubs to get rid of dead skin, especially ones with tea tree in for my acne prone skin.

And that's it! What do you use in the shower? Let me know!

My Current Scrub #3

Hello!

As always, I let you guys know what body scrub I am currently using.  After finishing my body scrub from Soap & Glory (click here to see my review) I have now started using the Mango body scrub from The Body Shop which I got for Christmas.

I adore it! I love the smell and what is even better is that the smell of mango lingers on your skin afterwards. It isn't too much of a rough feeling scrub which is nice and it feels nice to the touch. It does the job well and I even prefer it over my Soap & Glory scrub! The only downside is that I don't think it will last too long but fortunately enough I have another mango scrub to use.


Have you used this scrub? Let me know!

Current Scrub: Soap&Glory The Scrub of Your Life

Hello!

Currently, I am using Soap&Glory The Scrub of Your Life as my body scrub. I like to use it at least twice a week, specifically just before shaving.

On the most part, I like this scrub. There is a lot in there, you don't have to use a lot and it does the job well of removing dead skin. As I said above I like to use it before I shave and I believe it helps give a better shave and prevents ingrown hairs. Furthermore I have found that I get a lot less dry skin on my arms now than I used to.

The exfoliant particles are also pink in colour which match the colour of the packaging; making it one of those small minor things that make the product even nicer.

The only problem for me really is the smell. I know the scrub doesn't claim to have a particular scent or anything but it just isn't overall pleasant. I am not saying it is unbearable or that it smells really badly, I am just saying the smell isn't super appealing. However this is only a little fault that I can find with the scrub which is really good as a review goes.

Overall I like this scrub and I will continue using it. I probably won't buy it again as I would like to try other scrubs and I have already got an ultimate favourite (Scrub Scrub Scrub from Lush) but if I was running out of products to try I'd definitely buy it again. I would also buy it for a gift for someone.

Have you used it? What do you think? Let me know!

Lush 'Hello Gorgeous' Gift Unboxing!

Hello!

I couple of months back it was my birthday and one of the presents I received was the 'Hello Gorgeous' gift box from Lush; given to me by one of my sisters. The gift box contains various products and costs £21.95 which is a fair price. Here are photos from when I unboxed it:

The first product that I pulled out was a little sample tin of the facial moisturiser 'Gorgeous':

I next pulled out the beautiful bubble bar 'The Comforter' which I was most excited about!:

Then I pulled out the shower 'Rub Rub Rub' which I was also pleased about:

Afterwards, I found the Vanilla Dee-Lite Body Lotion:

And finally, the 'Think Pink' bath bomb:

Have you ever used any of these products or received a similar gift box like this from Lush? What do you think? Let me know! Reviews will follow on all these products.