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  • Last Minute Gift Ideas From The Body Shop

    With Christmas being a few days away, have we all bought and wrapped our gifts for our nearest and dearests? I hope so. Makes life a lot easier and less stressful. But lets be honest, there will always be someone who leaves things last minute or circumstances make it happen this way. Or even worse forgetting to buy for a particular person. I thought it would be a great idea to focus on one store/brand, that could help fill in some gift gaps where bath and body products would be needed. I’ve used and enjoyed all of the below products from The Body Shop, and I think many people would enjoy these too.

    Salted Caramel & Vanilla Reed Diffuser.

    Ideal gift for someone who loves using home fragrances. Is particular in regards to their home and enjoys home decor. Great for someone who has recently moved house or spending more time in their home, and you want them to feel cosy and comfortable.

    The Body Shop’s Salted Caramel & Vanilla Reed Diffuser

    Banana Bath Blend.

    Banana Bath Blend is a little different and unusual. The scent isn’t typical and it’s texture isn’t either! Perfect for the fruity scent lovers out there who enjoy bath time and use it more as a ritual rather than a way of cleaning themselves.

    The Body Shop’s Banana Bath Blend

    Moringa Bath Bubble.

    Who doesn’t love a good quality bath bomb? Fragrance, colour and even foam? Moringa Bath Bubble is not only a fantastic bath product but it’s one of the most affordable products you can buy from The Body Shop which makes itamazing if you are on a budget. Or better still inexpensive stocking fillers for multiple people. Fancy the same product, same price but different fragrance? Go for Grapefruit Bath Bubble which has a citrus twist to it and equally just as good.

    The Body Shop’s Moringa Bath Bubble

    Warm Vanilla Body Scrub.

    Probably my favourite product from The Body Shop to date! If not, one of my all time favourite body scrubs. Warm Vanilla Body Scrub is a great gift for those who want to look after and pamper their skin. Easy to apply and enjoyable to use.

    The Body Shop’s Warm Vanilla Body Scrub

    Delivery before Christmas is highly unlikely. But if you are able to visit a store or even have a Body Shop consultant nearby, I think the above products would make anyone smile and would be great gifts for Christmas 2020!

  • Strawberry Melts Home For Christmas Wax Melts

    My addiction to home fragrance in the form of wax melts is still very much alive and kicking. And why not? A nice smelling room is a cosy and inviting one, right? And there is something comforting and enjoyable about using waxes during Winter. My most recent wax melt purchases was from Strawberry Melts, with one scent called Home For Christmas. Cost of the pack of two wax melts was £1.99 ( although discounted because of Black Friday ).

    Strawberry Melts Home For Christmas wax melts

    Why did I order this one? I haven’t purchased much Christmas inspired scented wax this year, so this was perfect. I thought the scent description sounded appealing and great for this time of year.

    Home For Christmas Strawberry Melts scent description. Home for Christmas – A scrumptious mix of boozy sweets, smokey caramel on a tonka and musk base Top – Rum , Orange, Lime Middle – Watermelon, Apple, Pineapple Base – Smoky Caramel, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk.

    Appearance. These are just the cutest! 2 simple gingerbread style shaped wax melts. Thick and chunky, roughly 2 inches long. On the bottom you can see its mainly a plain mid green coloured wax, but on the top is where the magic happens.Glistening gold, burnt orange and a sprinkle of gold and silver glitter make this simple yet stunning!

    Scent. I could smell this straight away once I took one out of the clear plastic packet it came in. Fruity, but in a juicy and ripe exotic way. Some citrus is in there giving it a little freshness. A touch of sweet and creaminess with a hint of musk. Mouthwatering, like a cocktail served while on holiday on a Caribbean island full of home grown fruit and alcohol!

    In melt. I used one to melt although it could have easily been halved. I loved how this shape took it’s sweet time melting, and how watching it slowly disappear into the warmed, liquid wax made it appear as if it was drowning! It held its shape right to the very end. What was left was a mesmerizing deep dark green almost black wax pool that shimmered slightly.

    Strength & Longevity. Strength wise this is a medium. Strong enough to make my kitchen smell sweet, but not overpowering enough for it to be too much. Longevity as per usual with SW melts was very good. This melted away over 2 days for a good handful of hours providing lots of fragrance.

    Recommended? Definitely! Despite what the scent is actually called this could be melted anytime of the year. If you love fruity scents this would make a great addition to your home fragrance wardrobe. Even a bakery lover might like this. It’s moreish, beautiful, not too sweet and one melt will last for AGES! Did I mention how cute and colourful they look too?

    Visit Strawberry Melts here to get your wax fix! A variety of scents and shapes available so don’t blame me when your online basket is heaving!

  • Secret Scents Home Fragrance Fireside Wax Melt Clam Snap Bar

    We all have our favourite or go to scents when it comes to how we fragrance our homes. One of mine is a scent called Fireside. It’s cosy, homely and literally is one of the most comforting scents I’ve ever experienced. Recently I was gifted a Fireside wax melt clam snap bar from a wax vendor called Secret Scents Home Fragrance. So what was it like?

    Secret Scents Home Fragrance Fireside wax clam snap bar
    Packaging

    This wax comes in a sturdy plastic casing, which to open you simply pull the top of it to open. The label is very appealing and perfect for home fragrance products like this. Black in colour, scent name included along with brand and finished off with a gold ribbon secured to the top. Beautiful and very sophisticated!

    How does this look?

    Once you open the casing you can see the wax is off white in colour. Plain and very simple. Turn it around and it’s a little more special and festive, with a generous addition of various sized glitters in red, green and silver. You can see how the wax is segmented in 6 very chunky square, which you snap off to use.

    Fragrance

    Fireside is fresh fragrance but with musk and woody notes. Dashes of incense and a hint of delicate sweetness. Quite manly in a certain way but also warming, comforting and truly intoxicating.

    In melt

    Before this turned from a solid to a liquid, the scent was quite strong. Melting Secret Scents Home Fragrance Fireside Wax Clam Snap Bar just made this scent get stronger and stronger. The fragrance travelled through both my kitchen and living room beautifully. From just one square this fragrance reached a good distance.

    Strength & Longevity

    This fragrance is a powerhouse and is very strong. Not only was the strength great but how long the fragrance lasted was just as good. One cube melted away for over 3 days and the strength remained as strong and as vibrant as the day it first was used.

    Recommended?

    Nicely packaged, a generous amount of wax and the most glorious fragrance ever, so yes, recommended! A great quality piece of wax which I can tell Secret Scents Home Fragrance really puts the time and effort into their creations, as this isn’t the only wax I’ve tried from them. This wax melt clam snap bar costs £6.50, which will provide hours of home fragrance if and when needed.

  • Pretty Home Aromas Cosy Cuddles 80g Wax Melt

    My wax stash is not getting smaller, it’s just getting bigger! I promise myself time and time again that I will use up my fragranced wax more. But then I buy more than what I’m melting! But while it’s cooler and I’m enjoying being inside more than outside, this makes the perfect time to use more home fragrance and hopefully get my stash down. My home fragrance of choice, of course, is in the form of a wax melt. And this particular wax piece comes from Pretty Home Aromas and is in the scent of Cosy Cuddles.

    Pretty Home Aromas Cosy Cuddles 80g Wax Melt Segmented Pot
    Why did I buy this?

    I recently bought a beautiful Autumn scented wax bundle from Pretty Home Aromas, which included this piece. Wanting to chose something from this collection, I opted for this scent because I hoped for something quite fresh but calming at the same time.

    Packaging

    80g of wax sits in a flip top clear plastic pot. What I like about this is on the lid it gives a brief description of the scent and what fragrances are in it. The lettering and logo being in black really makes it stand out and look very upmarket. On the bottom of the pot is the relevant ( and legal ) ingredients list.

    How does it look?

    If the character Tinkerbell was ever an inspiration for wax it would be this one! A simple base of cream coloured wax with a random and sparingly run through of mint green. A large leaf ( not real ) is embedded close to the middle and surrounded by gold coloured glitter and green shimmering pigment. Absolutely stunning!

    If you turn the wax around to look at the bottom, you will see how although it’s one whole piece, its segmented like a piece of chocolate so you can break off individual sections for use.

    Fragrance

    A minty scent with a subtle herbal based background, finished off with an intoxicating sweetness and a dash of musk. It’s one of those scents which makes you want to inhale it. This fragrance is fresh in its own way, but warming at the same time. I wouldn’t normally associate this with any form of mint, especially eucalyptus. Very comforting, very relaxing and a little cuddle in wax form!

    In melt

    I used only 1 segment of this wax. I just loved how it melted into a decadent wax pool of hues of brown and green with a little glitter. I’ve melted this in both my kitchen and living room ( at different times ), and I found the fragrance filled the rooms beautifully. Exactly the same scent when melted as it was when solid.

    Strength & Longevity

    Strength I would say is medium. This was ideal for the scent type, and it just smelt and seemed so natural rather than a piece of wax just melting in the corner. Noticeable and very inviting. Longevity was great. This lasted for hours over a 3/4 day period and only on its last day I felt the strength got less.

    Recommended?

    A total recommendation here! Visually this is a gorgeous piece of wax! It’s just so pretty! Take into consideration the look and amount of wax you get is fantastic value. And I can’t forget to mention ( which is the most important thing! ), how gorgeous the scent of this is. The scent itself is definitely Autumnal but a nice change to the classic, bakery based scents most of us love around this time of year. This wax literally is bringing the outside into the home without you opening the front door!

    Does the sound of a Cosy Cuddle without socially distancing yourself sound like your type of scent? You can order your segmented wax melt direct from Pretty Home Aromas here and it costs £4.50. Enjoy!