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  • They Have A Body Care Range? Scentsy’s Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub

    I’ve known about the brand Scentsy for years. As a wax melt lover I knew they sold wax melts and other home fragrance items such as wax warmers. But body care products? That was a new revelation to me and one that got me very VERY interested in the products they sold. Fast forward the company having a sale a few months ago and me making my very first Scentsy purchase. This included their Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub. 237ml, originally priced at £14.50. I got this for under £4.00.

    Scentsy Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub
    Why did I buy this?

    I’m a sucker for bath and body products! If I was going to try out wax from Scentsy for the first time (which I did!), it made sense to try out their body products too…surely? Body scrubs I love anyway. The scent of this sounded delicious on their website, the price was affordable and I thought this was the perfect introduction to their body product range.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Exfoliate and moisturise the skin leaving it feeling soft and smooth.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients in this sugar scrub includes sugar, glycerin, sunflower seed oil, shea butter, rice bran extract, argan oil and much more.

    Fragrance

    The scent of this scrub is almost edible! It’s sweet, tropical fruity with a little floral thrown in there. Very energising! This isn’t a soft and unassuming fragrance although not too strong in strength. This is one of those fragrances that if you love fruit and you love sweetie inspired scents you will adore this.

    Texture/Consistency

    To look at this, it looks more liquid than actual scrub because it does look quite wet. When I first scooped this up it had an almost jelly like consistency. It has a wobble to it, it’s not solid nor liquid and definitely not cream like. Packed with fine sugar particles so not totally smooth and has a slight oiliness to it overall.

    How To Use

    Wet skin, rub into the body and then rinse off with warm water.

    In Use

    I filled my bath with just water. Once my skin was damp I rubbed this in. What I noticed first was the scrub didn’t slop all over the place as I thought it would. The thought of it being too runny left my mind when I started using it as it went where it needed to go. Rubbing into my skin was easy and I found myself taking time using this. The ratio of solution and sugar was perfect, and the sugar particles where the ideal size to do the work of exfoliation but not damage the skin. These slightly melted with the warmth of my skin while using it.

    What I found interesting about this scrub was I thought it would be very oily. I wouldn’t say it was greasy but quite close (although not perfectly) to the feel of a dry oil. So although my skin looked shiny and felt incredibly hydrated and protected, I didn’t feel as if I was bathing in cooking oil. Very unusual texture and I loved it!

    After a few minutes of rubbing in, I sat in the bath, washed it off and soaked in the residue left. It was so relaxing and the fragrance was there from beginning to end which I thoroughly enjoyed.

    Skin Afterwards

    Soft, soft, soft! Oh my goodness, I stroked my skin many times after using this! It didn’t look very different before using this but didn’t look dry. But it felt so smooth, so soft, so supple and left a little hint of fragrance on my body. When I say my skin felt so good after this I truly mean it! Did I mention how much I enjoyed using this product? It felt like a body treatment not just any old standard scrub.

    Scentsy Body Products
    Recommended?

    Cards on the table here. I ADORED this scrub! Loved it! Enjoyed ever aspect of this. The fragrance was glorious. The texture, unusual but works so well. On the skin? It did what it needed to do and more. I would buy this again in a heart beat BUT only when priced right! Nearly £15.00 for a body product under 250ml sorry is a no no for me. Unless it treated a specific concern e.g hyperpigmentation, then I just couldn’t part with that amount of cash. On sale? I would happily buy multiples of this product and stock pile them for myself and for gifts. So thumbs up, finger and even hands from me with this!

    You can buy Scenty products direct from the website. Or, if like me, you will know some consultants who work for them. So help them make a pound or two, and boost the sales for your friends or family and order through them if you want to give their scrubs a whirl! But do it at the right price…..

  • New Product Alert! Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub

    I love scrubs! There’s nothing more satisfying than slapping off dead, dry skin off the face and body and leaving it fresher and smoother in look and feel. I use an exfoliator for my face which I use once or twice a week. Body scrubs I adore but I should use them more often but I forget. But what about using one specifically for the feet? This isn’t something that was in my body care collection until recently, but felt it was needed. I purchased Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub under a month ago,for £4.99 for 300g.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub
    Why did I buy this?

    It actually is a product I need! My feet are neglected and they need lots of TLC. Genuinely, I don’t think any body scrubs I use currently are hard working enough on the feet, so a separate product is needed. This is a new product from Aldi so it already caught my attention. Also, it contains good moisturising ingredients and for the size and price this made such a good buy.

    What is this?

    An exfoliating scrub that will remove dead skin leaving skin softer and smoother plus moisturising the feet as well.

    Fragrance

    This smells like tea tree. Not identical to pure tea tree but similar. This scrub has a cooling feel to it fragrance wise. Clean in scent, almost aromatherapy like but not eye watering in strength. I like how this smells and perfect for the body parts it’s made for.

    Texture

    Not what you would expect. I thought this would be similar to a balm but it’s not. It’s white in colour, looks thick and solid and has a slight sheen to it. When I scooped some out and broke the surface, it actually was very soft, almost whipped in texture. I could feel the grains in it so it’s not totally smooth, but the texture is quite luxurious and has a slip to it.

    Ingredients

    Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond Oil), Sodium Chloride (Salt), Maris Sal (Dead Sea Salt), Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrosperium Parki Butter (Shea Butter), Parfum, PEG-20, Glyceryl Triisosterate, Linalool.

    In Use

    I used about a finger tip and a half of foot scrub per foot. Rubbing this in, I could feel how soft this scrub was as it melted and coated my feet. My feet looked like I had applied some form of oil or balm to it as it had a shine to them and an oily feel, yet had a slightly creamy look to it. While rubbing this in I did notice the particles that made the scrub weren’t all the same size or circular. Compared to a body scrub I would say these exfoliating pieces were slighter bigger and rougher, and with plenty in it.

    The fragrance was there while using this. With hay fever blocking my nose and making me sensitive to smells, this was very comforting and not irritating at all to take in.

    Feet After

    Bare in mind this was after one application. But my feet did look and feel smoother and softer. There was a difference, and I was pleased how semi human they looked after application compared to before. I didn’t follow it up with a foot cream, I just brought my Aveeno body lotion down from the body to my feet. I was very happy with the first application and excited to use it again.

    Negatives?

    Just the one! I really wish the exfoliant pieces in this weren’t so irregular in shape and size. They weren’t massive, but I think smoother particles would be nicer to use and safer if you are heavy handed in application.

    Recommended?

    I enjoyed using this. It’s a practical product but it was so nice to use. The texture was beautiful, easy to apply with a great scent to it. This product delivered what it was supposed to do just after one application. But to keep this up and see a better result, you would need to use this more and regularly. For the amount of product you get and the price I think this is great value and totally recommended! Ideal for general feet maintenance, perfect for getting feet Summer ready and I think the guys may like too!

    Aldi’s Lacura Foot Care Products

  • Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Brightening Micro Polish

    Skincare for some people is a necessary evil. It’s something we use everyday to keep our skin clean and healthy. For others skincare is passion, a love, a piece of enjoyment. And I have to say I fall into that particular camp. I like the process of using good skincare products and I love even more having good skin. One product that is in my weekly skincare routine is Naturally Radiant Brightening Micro Polish by Superdrug. When I purchased this it was half price and cost £2.99.

    Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Brightening Micro Polish
    Why did I buy this?

    I’ve used products from this range before. They’ve provided good results on my skin and I’ve enjoyed using them. Affordable and easy to get hold of, this range is a no brainer for me and I’m always open to using products from the line. I needed a facial exfoliator in my skincare routine, this was half price, and I was happy to try this out.

    What does this do?

    Naturally Radiant Brightening Micro Polish is designed to leave skin clearer, smoother and even out skin tone thanks to its exfoliating action.

    Packaging

    75g of product comes in a very soft mint green coloured tubed. It’s not fancy, but what this and the whole Naturally Radiant range of products look like are items that are geared towards being natural and good for the skin.

    Consistency & Texture

    This comes out like a clear thick gel that you would expect from a face wash, but possibly a little thicker and not as loose and runny. When I looked closely I could see tiny grains within this product which are blueberry seeds.

    Fragrance

    Like other products in the range this is has a clean, fresh, a slightly sweet and subtle fruity plant based smell. It’s quite delicate and not overpowering. In a strange but good way, this is quite a neutral scent and should appeal to both women and men.

    How to Use

    Use once or twice a week. Massage over wet or dry skin using circular movements. Add a small amount of water to create a foam then rinse off.

    In Use

    I didn’t need to use much of this. A finger tip of this Micro Polish was enough to work over my slightly damp face and neck area. I could feel the grains which seemed so small but with movement you could feel their sweeping and resurfacing action. Adding a little water meant that this scrub lightly foamed and gave an almost 2in1 product alternating between a scrub and a face wash which I really enjoyed and felt great on the skin.

    My face felt and looked soft, clean, fresh and looked matt. I felt the scrub was very gentle on the skin but still very effective. This was the perfect way to get my skin ready for any additional treatments I wanted to follow on with.

    Recommended?

    Y-e-s. This is an affordable facial scrub that works! Easy and enjoyable to use, a great product for any age to slot into a skincare routine. I can see this being a good product to purchase because of its size, ingredients and cost. Love!

    **At the time of writing this post ( 29.01.2020 ) this product hasn’t been available on the website and possibly has been discontinued. Definitely worth checking for this in a physical store to see if it’s still available. The range currently is half price.**

  • The Luxurious Warm Vanilla Body Scrub From The Body Shop

    Most of us have at least one scent that’s special to us. Mine is vanilla. I adore it! It’s warming, it’s moreish and it brings back memories of when I was younger, covering myself in vanilla body oil and spray from The Body Shop. My love for vanilla isn’t going away, so I was beyond happy to receive Warm Vanilla Body Scrub by The Body Shop (funnily enough) as a birthday present from a friend.

    The Body Shop’s Warm Vanilla Scrub
    Packaging

    250g of product lives in a clear pot, with a beautiful labelled lid with pictures of vanilla pods and flowers dotted over it. Very festive in look with added silver detailing. How this is presented is very pleased on the eye.

    How does it look?

    The colour of this scrub looks like honey, or liquid caramel or toffee. It looks so rich and resembles something you could eat. You can just about see its not totally smooth in consistency as it looks a little grainy.

    Fragrance

    There’s no mistaking this is vanilla! Warm, sweet and comforting. At the same time there is a slight muskiness in this with a faint floral scent as well. This isn’t your typical sugary, synthetic vanilla fragrance, it’s absolutely delightful.

    Texture & Consistency

    There are lots of grains in this scrub, but not so much where you feel its solid. They are perfectly sized grains of sugar which are living happily in an almost serum like oil. Its not a sloppy mixture, its easy to take what you need and apply to the body but loose enough to move freely over the skin.

    In Use

    Some scrubs I would apply on damp skin this I didn’t. I wanted to feel and enjoy the oiliness of this product direct onto dry skin. This was applied to my whole body. The grains in the scrub didn’t feel harsh but definitely did the job you would expect from this type of product. The scent made the process enjoyable adding to my pampering experience. Using this scrub was relaxing, it felt like a touch of luxury and was a pleasure to use.

    After Use

    My skin felt super soft after using Warm Vanilla Body Scrub. It didn’t feel or look dry but was moisturised and slightly scented. No irritation occurred, which is very important ( I’m a psoriasis sufferer and all the naughty foods and drinks I ate over Christmas has really caught up on my skin! ).

    My Top Tip

    To get the most out of this scrub and upgrade it from an exfoliator to more of a treatment, don’t rinse this off but slip into the bath straight after its been applied. Your skin will thank you for it for creating a mini bath soak.

    Recommended?

    This product is heavenly! I really can’t praise this scrub enough. If you are a vanilla lover like me, you will automatically love this. If you love your body scrubs in general you will love this as it’s a fantastic, pampering scrub that does what its supposed to do and more.