Tag: raspberrycandyfloss

  • A Bit Of Luxury From Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter

    As much as I love using body care products there are certain things I could use more regularly. But there is one thing I use religiously without fail morning and evening which is some form of body moisturiser. Why? I HATE dry skin on my body! Tight, dry, ashy in colour. It’s just not for me. One of my favourite types of body moisturisers has got to be a body butter. One I’m currently using is Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter which was part of their March Subscription Box.

    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter
    Why did I use this?

    I’ve used Amber & lavender Body Butter (GIFTED) from Glow and I loved it! But with body butters I don’t use them all the time. It’s when I want an extra hit of moisturisation, protection on the skin and sometimes fragrance when I grab one to use. Body butters are so comforting and give dry skin a jump start. This is why I started to use this.

    Texture & Look

    This body butter looks solid but soft at the same time. There’s a slight sheen to it and it reminds me of opening up a tinned lip balm although is opaque and cream in colour. The body butter holds it shape in the pot but you can tell once you put your finger in it it’s not totally solid. Soft, lots of slip and has an oiliness to it when rubbed between the fingers and will go from solid to liquid in a flash.

    Fragrance

    I’m still in two minds whether this is more strawberry in scent than raspberry. This reminds me of how strawberry flavoured Chewits (the sweets) smell. It definitely has that berry, sweet, sugary scent to it that you associate with candy floss. But honestly, it’s strawberry Chewits to my nose and I LOVE IT!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients include shea butter and cocoa seed butter.

    On the skin

    I didn’t need to use much of Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter. Enough to cover a finger tip was enough for each body part. It melted in within seconds of rubbing into my skin so applying was quick and easy and it left a visible shine. It didn’t feel heavy or massively oily or sticky on the skin but it was typical balm/butter texture like. My skin felt and looked very moisturised, protected and cocooned which is what I would hope for with this type of product.

    The fragrance made this even more enjoyable to use. It wasn’t sickly or too sweet on the skin, it just smelt so good!

    With this containing a fragrance I did wonder if my skin wouldn’t like it. I’ve mentioned in previous posts the current heat in the UK has made my skin easily irritated. And this actually has caused no issues at all! In fact it’s keeping these areas in great condition because they aren’t drying out and are healing well. The fragrance was still there the following day, although softer, but just as nice. My skin the following day wasn’t shiny but supple, not dry and in great condition.

    Recommended?

    Body butters aren’t for everyone. Some people don’t like rich textured body products that leave a layer on the skin in the form of an oil, balm etc. This isn’t for them. What Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter is is an incredibly luxurious, rich, thick, highly moisturising body product. It’s a joy to apply and have on the skin and the fragrance makes it even more special. It does what it’s supposed to do which is moisturise, and more so. So if like me a body butter is one of those things you have in your body care collection, THIS needs to be added to it so totally recommended!

    All of Glow’s body butters are 120g each and cost only £4.50. There are various different fragrances available (when available). Visit the website here and keep an eye on when this is back in stock as it’s currently sold out! Not surprised..

  • Sweet Inspired Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Shower Gel

    Having a bath or a shower is part of everyone’s daily routine. It’s not just a way of keeping clean but for many of us it’s a time of relaxation and time out. Whether it’s a quick 5 minute shower or an hour in the bath, personally I like using good quality products in both. So I was so excited when Glow released bath and body products in their March Subscription Box this year which included Raspberry Candy Floss Shower Gel.

    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Shower Gel
    Why did I use this?

    I’m a fan of anything that smells sweet, comforting, almost edible and that’s why I wanted to use this. It’s one of my favourite types of scents in general but especially in the bath and shower. So I couldn’t wait to try this out.

    Packaging

    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Shower Gel comes in a tall, black flip topped lidded bottle with a white label on the front. I like how this is totally opaque and black in colour because it’s a bit different and stands out. It’s not the easiest bottle to squeeze the shower gel out as it’s so rigid so easier to pour.

    Fragrance

    This definitely smells like candy floss! Sweet, sugar based but with the fruity and berry like scent of raspberry which has a slight tartness to it. It smells great and even though it’s sweet it’s not too much.

    Consistency

    Clear and liquid but probably a little looser than other shower gels I’ve used before.

    In the bath

    Although this is a shower gel I mostly use this in the bath. Under warm running water this foams up quickly and beautifully. White, fluffy and and super soft bubbles were formed and they were beyond plentiful. Not only were there masses of them these bubbles lasted for a long, long time!

    The fragrance was definitely there while using this. This is a perfect scent if you want something sweet but not heady. The strength was just right.

    I enjoy using this in the bath. It always provides a very relaxing bath full of bubbles, softly fragrant and doesn’t irritate my skin. It’s actually very gentle on my skin even when it feels quite itchy and sore because of the changes in the weather.

    In the shower this provides the same sort of experience. Same fragrance, produces lots of bubbles but more creamy on the sponge. And it cleans my body effectively without stripping it of it’s natural moisture.

    Recommended?

    Raspberry Candyfloss from Glow is a great bath and shower product. The amount of bubbles it creates is insane, the formula is gentle on the skin and the smell is delicious! Totally recommended! For a handmade product from a small business you would think this would be expensive, but it’s only £4.00 for 250ml.

    If Raspberry Candyfloss isn’t your type of fragrance, there are other’s available such as Coconut Whisper, Sparkling Peach and more. Find your perfect bath and shower partner here to purchase.