Showing posts with label Body Butter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Body Butter. Show all posts

SKINCARE : IN-SHOWER BODY MOISTURISERS


Hey lovelies. If you are anything like me and lazy when it comes to applying body moisturisers daily then I could have the perfect solution for you.



This was given to me in a gift set for my birthday, but I have linked to Superdrug above where this product is currently reduced. This has a lovely creamy honey scent that moisturises the skin really well. I have used a few of the Nivea In-Shower body moisturisers and love them. They are so easy to use and add moisture quickly all over your body. Just use your usual shower wash. Then apply this to wet skin and rinse off.


This product is applied to wet skin in the shower and then you rinse it off. It does say you can follow with body cream, but I didn't find I needed to unless I perhaps shaved my legs that day and wanted to add extra moisture. The scent is fantastic with pistachio, almond, and sweet vanilla.

I love both of these brands for lots of products. I do think I like the Nivea In-Shower Body Moisturisers more as I find they moisturise my skin deeper and for longer.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN USING IN-SHOWER BODY MOISTURISERS AS THEY WILL MAKE THE FLOOR OF YOUR SHOWER/BATHTUB SLIPPERY ESPECIALLY IF YOU APPLY TOO MUCH!! SO TREAD CAREFULLY AND CLEAN UP AFTERWARDS :)

In the comments below please leave your favourite time saving products for us busy lovelies!



Love to you all



Vicky xx

SOAP & GLORY BARGAIN BUCKET

Hey loves and welcome to Beautiful Addictions. For those of you who haven't already picked it up Soap & Glory have their spectacular bargain bucket of treats available for you released today!!


Costing just £29 for over £75 worth of products!

So what's inside the box designed by Hattie Stewart?











BONUS DRAWSTRING BAG

This is now sold out online and although the box came in 2 designs the version shown above is the only one left in stock.

So run to Boots stores now lovelies and grab this treat to gift someone this Xmas. You could even split some of the products up to gift separately or why not indulge yourself with the whole box ;)

For any family or friends stuck on what to buy me this Xmas please run to Boots for this now. I mean right now go on. Stop what you are doing and get it for me PLEASE :) XXXXXXXXXXX

Do let me know below if you have this already or plan to in the comments below.

Image not my own.



Love to you all



Vicky xx

Body Talk

Hi there cherubs. I have four body products to talk about today and here they are.


Nip + Fab Mango Smoothie Dry Skin Fix Body Butter ~ Currently £4.95 for 200ml

I received this product in my April 2013 GlossyBox. I was excited to try a product from Nip + Fab as I had heard other bloggers mention other Nip + Fab products they liked. Giving this a quick sniff when I received it in my GlossyBox I thought the scent was okay, but when I applied it to my skin I found it all too sickly. Now I love sweet and fruity scents, but this one wasn't for me. My boyfriend thought it was fine and I did persevere using it for about three days in a row to see if I could get used to it, but I really couldn't so I will be passing this on.

Di Palomo Orange Blossom Dry Oil ~ £15.00 for 50ml

In 2011 I was sent a variety of Di Palomo products to try which you can see my first impressions of here. I must say that I love their products, but somehow this one got away from me and I came across it recently knowing I had to try it. I love the shape of the bottle, the simple design on the front and the cute flower around the top. I used this at first on my face at night as I really got used to using multi-purpose oils in the evening to really pamper my face and neck. This was a mistake on my part however I believe as my skin developed dry patches so I used it only on my body and it worked great. It can be used on the hair, but I enjoyed using it on my body and had other hair products that I was using at the time. The scent is gorgeous. I can really smell the orange blossom and honey it. It's sweet, but in a very mellow and relaxed way. This product is so quick and easy to use. You just spray it on and you barely have to rub it in as it is so quickly absorbed. I love it as I did with all of the other Di Palomo products. The only bad thing I can say is that the flower kept falling off when I used it, but it's easy to remove.

Duck Island Limited Body Lotion ~ £2.95 for 250ml

I had no idea when I received this product in my January 2013 GlossyBox that this product was for use in hotels. It seems a weird thing to put products like this in a GlossyBox. Anyway the cream itself felt nice on the skin and the scent was pleasant.

Clinique Turnaround Body Smoothing Cream

I won this in a raffle at work Xmas 2012. The cream is a white slightly loose formula that felt nice to use, but I didn't really feel that it did more than that. It worked well enough as an everyday cream. I'm afraid if you are interested in purchasing this product you will need to search Ebay or Amazon as I believe it to be discontinued.

So that's my body talk for today. What have you been loving to use on your body lately? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.



Love to you all

DHC Olive Body Butter



Cult Japanese beauty brand DHC will be launching in the new year their Olive Body Butter. A luxurious, high performance moisturiser packed with softening botanicals including shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, squalane and argan oil.

The non-greasy formula absorbs quickly into the skin for immediate results. Smooth over the body daily after showering or whenever skin feels dry, paying particular attention to dry patches. 

My thoughts:

I love the textures of body butters, but I don't usually buy them anymore as I prefer to squeeze, pump or spray body creams, lotions and oils into my hands to apply. The texture of this body butter though is like no other I have tried. It feels more sturdy than others in the pot and definitely has an emollient feel. 

The butter is not at all greasy, yet it leaves a layer a bit like a dry oil in the skin. Like it's locking in the moisture. It sank into my skin very quickly and easily.

The packaging is beautiful and would look sweet on dressing tables of all ages. The scent is very floral just like the packaging suggests.

I do really like this product, but unfortunately I would not purchase it as this tub which has almost been used up has only lasted less than 2 weeks. I admit that I have used this once a day neck to toes to see if I noticed any changes in my skin. I am usually very lazy with body moisturising, but if I continued to use it like this it would be a very expensive product for me. I was quite liberal in my application though.

My skin did feel much softer and conditioned from using this body butter so for those with already dry skin or really feeling the impact on their winter skin this may be worth a try.

I am definitely a fan of DHC skincare and would love to try more of their products.

Thank you Freedom PR for sending me this free sample to test and review. 

RRP: £15.50 – available from 1 January 2014!

DHC products are available from www.dhcuk.co.uk

Selected DHC products are also available at BeautyMART and Selfridges London.

Find DHC on twitter @DHCUK_Skincare

Will you be treating yourself to this product in the new year? Let me know along with your favourite DHC products, including reasons in the comments below.



Love to you all

Pearl Lowe Spring Fever GlossyBox

Hi there lovelies. I hope you are all fine and dandy on this gorgeous spring day. Today I have the contents of my April GlossyBox to share with you so here I go ........


The box itself is in a floral vintage inspired style. Absolutely gorgeous and so feminine. It was designed by Pearl Lowe so all credit to her.

Top Left: Sun Sense Daily Face SPF 50+, £18.50 for 75g

Sunscreen ideal for all year round protection –  use it every day on the face and neck.
  • SPF 50+, UVA and UVB broad spectrum, facial sunscreen
  • This light, soft cream has an oil-free base and is tinted for a sheer matt finish
  • Helps protect against premature ageing from sun exposure
  • Oil-free base – ideal for combination and oily skin
Anything to protect my skin from the harmful rays is worth a go.

Top Centre: Yves Rocher France So Elixir Purple Yves Rocher Eau de Parfum, Usually £44.00 for 50ml, but two sizes with one reduced in price

Described as an intoxicating and magnetic fragrance. A unique combination of botanical ingredients: Infusion of tuberose, essential oils of vetiver, bergamot, patchouli and benzoin extract to create an incredibly feminine, floral-woody elixir.

Spray onto pulse points.

I am sure this would be a wearable scent for a lot of people, but it's not really to my taste unfortunately. It feels a little too old for me. A little too vintage. I do think you could wear this day to night though.

Top Right: Nip + Fab Dry Skin Fix Body Butter in Mango Smoothie, Currently £4.95 for 200ml, Usually £9.95

This rich, whipped body butter repairs dry + dehydrated skin with 24 hour moisture-boosting ingredient Aquaxyl which has been shown to improve the skin's water reserves. Subtly invigorates the skin with the fresh, fruity scent of mango!

Apply to clean, towel dried skin after showering or bathing.

This cream feels really nice and smells more like a creamy mango rather than the really obviously fruity scent that I was expecting. I like the subtlety of it. This also comes in scents of Pistachio Sundae and Coconut Latte.

Bottom Left: Sleek MakeUp Blush in Pixie Pink, £4.49 for 8g 

Highly pigmented blushers to brighten and define cheekbones, available in 10 shades. These silky-fine and long lasting blushers create a subtle and radiant glow and suit all skin tones.

Apply using a small powder/blusher brush by swirling the brush over the surface of the blusher. Tap off excess and apply onto the apples of the cheeks to emphasise your cheeks and your smile.

There is definitely a great range of shades and I would say there are at least a few shades to suit all skin tones. 


This cool toned blush is very spring/summer. This will definitely make the cheeks pop if built up heavily like this swatch. It can be dusted on lighter however for a subtle pinch of colour to the cheeks. This is the middle ground between an English rose and a barbie shade as it can be worn to determine both.

Bottom Right: Essie Nail Lacquer She's Pampered, £7.99 for 13.5ml at Superdrug, Boots and other stockists.

To the victor go the spoils. Work hard and treat yourself like a VIP with outrageously luxurious scarlet.

Superdrug say this is from the winter collection so I am unsure why it is in this box, but I love the colour anyway. A gorgeous rose scarlet that I would wear at any time of year.

So that's everything folks. I am really pleased with this month's box. I am not too keen on the perfume, but one out of five ain't bad. The box itself is a keeper too. I love that GlossyBox have themed boxes and hope that they continue to do so.

For more information on GlossyBox UK check this link and for GlossyBox US check here.

What products did you receive in your Glossybox this month? Are you pleased with the products? Let me know in the comments below.



Love to you all

November 2012 GlossyBox: Stocking Fillers

Hello my little Beauty Addicts. Today I have my November GlossyBox to show you. This month it's all about gift ideas for Xmas. I'm starting to worry a bit now as the only pressies I have bought have been for my Secret Santa at work. Everyone else seems to be so much more prepared than me for Xmas, eek!




Anyway here are the products ....




Left: Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm, £18.00 for 50ml

Flawless skin instantly with all-in-one multifunctional Water Fuse Beauty Balm. SPF 25. A cult product in Korea.

Apply evenly to cleansed and toned face. Add a second layer to increase coverage. Avoid contact with eyes. If product gets into eyes rinse well with water. Avoid contact with fabrics.

I have only tried one BB Cream so far which I fell in love with. That was the Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream. You can find my full review on that product here. This product claims to give a bright and glossy complexion. Bright I like the idea of, but glossy I'm not sure on. This is an oil-free hydrating moisturiser that holds water. It also has aloe. It sounds thirst quenching which should hopefully be great for my dry skin. I will definitely try this out and let you know how I get on.

Right: Burberry Body Eau De Parfum, £75.00 for 85ml

An effortlessly sensual fragrance. Top notes of fresh green absinthe, illuminating peach and delicate freesia; at its heart are floral notes of natural rose absolute and iris, gently blended with warm sandalwood. Its base is made up of woody cashmeran, creamy vanilla, amber and musk notes.

I have already tried this product when I received it in my October 2011 Feelunique Beauty Box. You can see my thoughts in that post. This sample bottle is more attractive though.




Left: Alison Claire Natural Beauty Mango Body Butter, £15.00 for 200ml

Made with organic mango and cocoa butters; this contains the anti-aging influence of retinol, antioxidant action from green tea, mango and vitamin E, and anti-microbial protection. This is a new brand. This product was not tested on animals and is suitable for sensitive skin.

OMG this stuff smells amazing like refreshing fruity sweets and sinks into the skin straight away. I love the pump design as not too much product comes out. I will be using this for sure.

Centre: Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Topcoat, £11.00 for 4g

A must have product. This top coat will give your nails wet look shine whilst nourishing the nails with added caviar extract. As if that wasn’t enough, this incredible top coat is touch dry in just 45 seconds. Sunday Times Style Beauty Award Winner.

I am on the lookout for a new top coat so maybe this could be the answer? Watch this space.

Right: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, £38.50 for 75g

This gentle micro-exfoliating power utilized Rice bran and botanical brightening agents to smooth skin texture and balance pigmentation for a more even complexion. Models Favourite!

I think I have heard of this powder to creamy paste facial exfoliator before. It says for daily use, but I'm not sure how my skin will handle that as I only exfoliate my face twice a week. I will test it out and let you know how it goes.



So that's all of the products. Which products did you receive in this month's box? Are you pleased with them. Do you already have these products and have thoughts on them? Let me know in the comments below.



For more information on GlossyBox here are the UK and the US sites.



Love to you all


Mixed Product Reviews #2

Hey Everyone I hope you are having a good Friday. I have just been cleaning the house and fending off wasps. Yep you heard me right. We thought we had killed off the wasps nests in the loft, but I discovered a couple more flying around the house today and I am not happy as I'm a wimp and usually get my fella to get them. Alas he is at work so I went to McDonald's to use their loo as there is a lively one in the bathroom. It gave me an excuse to treat myself to a naughty lunch, but I would rather the wasps were gone :(

Anyway enough of me boring you with my wasp tales and onto today's post. I have some mixed product reviews for you of things I have used up in October so here we go.








Left To Right:

Boots Time Delay Anti-Ageing Wrinkle Reduce Daily Serum, £8.85 for 50ml

This product says it was £13.27 so I'm not sure if it is only £8.85 for a period of time. I applied this after cleansing and toning my face and neck. I like the way this feels when I apply it to my skin. It has a smooth creamy gel consistency, but is not at all sticky. I have to say that I have not noticed any difference to the fine lines and wrinkles around my face though. It claims to reduce the appearance of pores and smooth lines in just 4 weeks, but this did not happen for me.

Guess Seductive EDT, Various links and prices

This came with the body cream that I purchased from asos some time ago. This is a very sexy and seductive fragrance. I lost the tag/trinket that hangs at the top of the bottle, but you can see it in the link above.

NYX Cosmetics Round Lipstick (Iris), £2.99 or $2.99

For some reason the lipstick snapped off of mine into the lid after I had used about a third of it. I might still try and scoop out the remains to use it with a cotton bud.







Sorry for the poor quality of this photo, but I just couldn't get the camera to focus properly. I would describe this shade as a honey beige nude. It's very creamy and lasts quite well on my lips. I am a very big fan of NYX Cosmetics Round Lipsticks.  I think they are such good value and quality for the price you pay. This is the first one that has ever broken for me so it hasn't turned me off of them at all. There are so many shades to choose from that I know everyone could find something they would like.








Left To Right:

Soap & Glory Scrub 'Em And Leave 'Em Body Buff With Babassu Oil & Sea Salt, £7.50 for 300ml or $18.00 for 10.1 oz

I love the smell of this. It's warming, sexy, girly and comforting. This felt nice to apply as it exfoliated well without being too harsh. I received this as part of a Xmas gift set last year.

Possibility Vanilla Creme Brulee Ultra Rich Shower Gel, Shampoo & Bubble Bath

I picked this up back in July with three other scents from this range. I got mine in Savers where at the time they had these for £1.00 each of 525ml of product. If you Google this product many deals will appear. The scent of this will definitely appeal to vanilla lovers. It is nice, but I find it a little sickly if I use a lot of it. I think it's great value though. I love the idea of the recipe on the bottle, but Creme Brulee does not appeal to me. If you would like to try the recipe however here is a close up.







Superdrug 48 Hour Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Cotton Alcohol Free

I can't remember how much this was and I can't find it on the website, but the men's version is £1.49 for 250ml so I'm guessing it's about the same price. This has a pleasant smell and is great value. The only downside to this product is that once you use it for the first time it probably won't be great to take travelling as there is no lid to it so I imagine it could spray onto your luggage.

Soap & Glory The Daily Smooth Amazingly-Effective Dry Skin Formula Body Butter With Rosehip Seed Oil And Cocoa Butter, £2.50 for 50ml

To try the size I have see the link above. I received this in a gift set last Xmas. I have been using this for a quick spot of moisturisation wherever needed rather than full body moisturising which is why it has lasted quite a while.  A small plum-sized splodge is said to be all that's needed for your whole body though. This appears to have the same scent as the body scrub mentioned above so of course it's yummy. 

 

 So that's everything. Please excuse the change in text at the end of this post as Blogger is playing up. I hope you found these reviews helpful. Which products have you tried out recently and what are your thoughts on them? Let me know in the comments below. 

 

 Love to you all

 

June 2012 Empties

Hi there loves. I hope your weekend has been great so far. Today I want to get straight into this post as I have a lot of empty products that I have used up in June. Here is a brief review of them all.




Handy Wipes, Cotton Pads, Eye Make-Up Remover, Collagen Filler & Face Cream









Left To Right:




Me To You 80 Handy Wipes Orange Scented ~ £1.00

Previously reviewed here.

2 x Johnson's Baby Cotton Pads ~ 99p Each Pack

Previously reviewed here.

Pure Revitalising Eye Make-Up Remover ~ £1.00

Previously reviewed here.

Superdrug Optimum Line Decrease Collagen Filler

I think this product is usually around £7.00, but I can't find it on the Superdrug website. I got it a bit cheaper at the time though. I wanted to try a different face serum so I gave this a go. It is said to smooth wrinkles and fill in fine lines. It directs you to use it morning and night on cleansed skin. My routine is to use a face wash in the shower, face scrub (twice a week only), then use a cleanser/make-up remover, toner, face serum and finally a moisturiser. Unfortunatley this didn't really do anything for me. It has a pleasent neutral scent and is a nice cream, but I noticed absolutley no difference to my lines and wrinkles.


I received this product in my May GlossyBox. This was a nice cream to use, but it's just not the type of scent that appeals to me.




Bath/Shower Gel, Bubble Bath, Body Scrub & Cotton Buds








Left To Right:





Noble Isle Summer Rising Bath & Shower Gel, £20.00 for 250ml on nobleisle.com

I received this in my May GlossyBox where you can see my thoughts.

Hello Kitty Liberty Bath Bubbles x 2

I received these 200ml/75ml bottles at Xmas time. You can find that post here. I love the scent and the packaging of these products. Just adorable. Unfortunately these were only available around Xmas time at Boots, but you may be able to search for them on Ebay or Amazon.

Soap & Glory Flake Away ~ Various Prices On ebay.co.uk

I received this product for Xmas too. That post is here. Although I like the scent of this product I don't like the way it feels when I apply it. I can feel the sweet almond oil in it. It's a little sticky and bitty. It makes me skin feel like it's getting a little warm. Not irritated or anything though.

Johnson's 200 Cotton Buds ~ £1.00 at tesco.com

I always throw the lids away on these so that's why it's not in my photo. These are just handy to use for make-up touch ups and to clean my ears. Nice huh!




Body Spray, Body Butter, Shimmer Gel & Fragrance/Perfume










Left To Right:





Hello Kitty Liberty Body Spray

I received this in my Xmas gifts. That post is here. Again this was available in Boots at Xmas time, but you may be able to find it on Ebay or Amazon. The packaging and scent are lovely, but the spray bottle stopped working half way through using it which was annoying.

Gorgeous By Gok Rich Moisturising Body Butter x 2

These products I again received for Xmas, Link. Most people I know know I love this range. The packaging is so girly I just love it, but it's the scent that really gets me. It's quite rich and warming. You could go out without perfume or body spray if you apply this because the scent of this cream is gorgeous enough on it's own. I am not a fan of body butters because they get under my nails, but that wasn't a problem until I neared the end of the jars. This range again has been out only at Xmas exclusive to Boots, but it has come out for the last two years so I will be asking for more from the range if it's out again this Xmas. There are lots of links for this on Ebay so have a search if you fancy it.

Avon Spotlight Moisturising Shimmer Gel

I purchased this product in an Avon sale for 75p. You can see that post here. This gel has silver shimmers which look pretty in the sunlight, but make sure to wash your hands after applying it or everything will have shimmer on it. I am not bothered by the scent, but it is just a little bit chemically. I could not find this on the Avon website, but I found it on ebay.co.uk for 99p.

Please see my May GlossyBox post for my initial thoughts on this scent, Link. This is so gorgeous I really do want a bottle. Maybe I will put it on my Xmas wishlist this year.




Floss, Hand Cream & 2 x Foundation










Left To Right:




Boots Dental Floss ~ £1.89 for 50m

I have been using this product for ages. I like to floss every evening and this works fine.

Soap & Glory Hand Food

I think I received this product at Xmas time. I have purchsed this many times before as I like the scent. This tube however smelt a little pasty and was a bit watery so I think I had a dud one. I found this on ebay.co.uk for various prices.

Max Factor Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum SPF 15 (Light Ivory 40)

This is one of if not the best foundation I have tried so far. The only problem for me is that this shade is a little too light and the shade Natural 50 that was sent to me for free was a little too dark. You can see my review of shade Natural 50 here. I did make this shade Light Ivory 40 work a little better for me however by mixing it with my Eyeko Tinted Cream, but I found I used more product this way. There are so many links on Ebay for this where you can find a price to suit you.

Max Factor Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation (Creamy Ivory 40)

I love how compact this product is. I bought this at the same time that I bought the other foundation above when Boots were having a 3 for 2 as I was curious about it. The shade is quite light, but it matches ever so slightly better than the foundation above. The texture of this product is creamy and smooth. It was so easy to apply this with the sponge provided. The sponge worked really well without leaving any streaks on my face. The jar was very hard to twist open on my very first use, but once opened it was fine. I plan on keeping this to put tester foundations in and I will keep the sponge as it works so well. This is a brilliant product if you just can't be bothered with spending more than two minutes if that applying your foundation. Mum's on the go please note. My only downfall with this is it did show up dry patches on my forehead and eyebrows. If you are prone to dry skin like me you may not like it for that reason. This gives light to medium coverage. I found this on lloydspharmacy.com for £12.99 and cosmetics-skincare.co.uk for just £6.99.




The products I would buy in the future:
 



Me To You 80 Handy Wipes Orange Scented

Johnson's Baby Cotton Pads

 Johnson's 200 Cotton Buds

Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum

 Boots Dental Floss

Soap & Glory Hand Food

Max Factor Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum SPF 15 (Light Ivory 40) 

Max Factor Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation (Creamy Ivory 40)




So that's the lot people. I hope you found these reviews helpful. Which products have you been loving and loathing in June?




Love to you all



Di Palomo Products: First Impressions

Hi there Sweethearts. Today's post is one that I am really excited about and as I go on you will see why. In my September Beauty Box from feelunique.com I received a product from Di Palomo. This is a company I have never heard of before, but the point of these beauty boxes is to try out new products so that I can discover new companies, which is exciting to me. Here is a link to the post of this Beauty Box and the Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream from Di Palomo, Link :)

As you can probably tell from my review I fell in love with this product instantly. It truly is my most favourite hand & nail cream to date. The smell alone has me captivated. Anyway after seeing my review Di Palomo contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing further products for them. I was so excited and went straight onto their website to see if I would find things that I would actually use as I didn't want to waste their time and I want to try products that appeal to me, not just so I can get free products. I passed my details on saying I would be happy to review more products, but I was astonished at the amount of things that I received. Take a look below.






I thought it would be nice to start with their Wild Fig & Grape range as this range is where my initial Hand & Nail Cream came from. Left to Right: Luxurious Cleansing Bar, Enriching Hand & Nail Cream & Sumptuous Hand & Body Lotion.


Luxurious Cleansing Bar

Hand made vegetable soap especially formulated for healthy & beautiful skin. Fig & Grape are rich in antioxidants, which help maintain a healthy skin tone.

Ingredients
 
Natural ingredients:

Shea Butter
Fig (Fruit) Extract
Grape (Seed) Extract
Goat Milk
Vitamin E


Full ingredient list:

Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii, Goat milk, Ficus Carica (Fig Extract) Vitis Vinifera (Grape Seed Extract), Sodium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Glycerine, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Cinnamyl Alcohol,Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool,Coumarin, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone.

This retails at £8.00 for 275g. 


I do not use soap at all, but I will definitely give this a try as I love the scent. The bar itself is engraved with the Di Palomo signature which is a nice touch. I think this bar will last a long time so for £8.00 I think that's pretty good value. It will be interesting to see if this changes my mind about soap as it's not something I would ever choose to buy. I would like to know if this is safe to use on the face as I think I may use it more for that. If anyone knows the answer please tell me :)


Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

An enriching and luxurious Hand and Nail Cream containing Grapeseed Oil, Olive Oil and Fig Fruit Extract. Olive Oil is rich in vitamins A & D which aid the production of healthy skin tissue. Use daily leaving your hands smooth and soft.

Ingredients

Natural ingredients:

Olive Oil
Grape Seed Oil
Fig (Fruit) Extract


Full ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ceteth-20, Parfum, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 19140.

This retails at £7.00 for 75ml.


You already know that I love this product so I will not say much more on this other than I would definitely repurchase this and thank you to Di Palomo for sending me more of it. Make sure to check out my initial review of it, Link :)


Sumptuous Hand & Body Lotion

A rich & indulgent hand & body lotion blended with a mouth watering blend of Grape & Fig oils and extract. Apply all over the body, after a bath or shower to leave your skin smooth & nourished.

Ingredients 

Natural ingredients:

Fig (Fruit) Extract
Grape (Fruit) Extract
Sweet Almond Oil

Full ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil), Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycerin, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coumarin, Linalool, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Ficus Carica (Fig) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Cinnamal Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone.

This retails at £9.00 for 225ml.


I love the little autumn leaf tied around the top. It adds to the whole theme of this range. This has the same consistency as the Enriching Hand & Nail Cream. I like the fact that I now have a product of the same scent to apply all over my body too. I like the pump design. I much prefer this to squeezing product from a tube.

Overall I really like the smell of this Wild Fig & Grape range. I think it's a nice choice for heading into Autumn/Winter. The packaging of these products adds to that autumnal feel. The terracotta packaging makes me think of something warm, natural and herbal.

Other products that I want to try in this range are the Bath & Shower Gel, the Bath Syrup, the Body Butter, the Dry Oil, the Eau De Parfum and the Fragrant Candle (Wooden Bowl).






These products are from the White Grape With Aloe range. Left to Right: Bath & Body Treat, Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream & Body Butter.


Bath & Body Treat:

Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream
 
A rich, luxuriant bath & shower cream formulated using the finest ingredients. Contains Grape and Aloe extracts, which are known for their toning and soothing properties.

Hand & Body Lotion
 
A rich, indulgent hand & body lotion blended with Grape & Aloe extracts which are known for their toning & moisturising properties. Apply all over the body, after a bath or shower to leave your skin smooth & nourished.

Enriching Hand & Nail Cream
 
An enriching and luxurious Hand and Nail Cream containing Grape & Aloe Extracts. Also rich in Olive & Grapeseed Oils to leave your hands soft, smooth and nourished.

Ingredients

Natural ingredients:

Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream
 
Grape Extract
Aloe Vera Extract
Panthanol Pro-Vitamin B5
 
Hand & Body Lotion
 
Sweet Almond Oil
Grape Extract
Aloe Vera Extract
 
Enriching Hand & Nail Cream
 
Grape Seed Oil
Olive Oil
Aloe Vera Extract
Grape Extract

Full ingredient list:

Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream
 

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Polyquaternium-7, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzophenone-4, Linalool, Citric Acid, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Trideceth-7, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Extract Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Potassium Sorbate,Methylisothiazolinone, CI 15985 (FD&C Yellow 6), CI 19140 (FD&C Yellow 5), CI 42090 (FD & C Blue 1).

Hand & Body Lotion

 

Aqua (Water), Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil), Parfum, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde,Dehydroacetic Acid, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Glycerin,Linalool, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Extract, Hydroxycitronellal,Limonene, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

 

Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ceteth-20, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, zethylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene, Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 19140.

This set retails at £9.00 for 3 x 25ml.


Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream

This has a very subtle scent to it. Very fresh, yet soft. The product itself is a milky, creamy consistency.

Hand & Body Lotion

This has the same consistency as the Wild Fig & Grape Sumptuous Hand & Body Lotion. It's smooth and sinks into the skin straight away.

Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

Again this has the same consistency as the other creams and lotions so far and sinks into the skin just as well.

I think this set would be great for travelling. I do not travel really, but I do stay at my boyfriend's house a lot so it's perfect for that. It also gives me the oppotrunity to try products in smaller sizes to see if I like them. 


Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream

A rich, luxuriant bath & shower cream formulated using the finest ingredients. Contains Grape and Aloe extracts, which are known for their toning and soothing properties.

Ingredients 

Natural ingredients:

Grape Extract
Aloe Vera Extract
Panthanol Pro-Vitamin B5

Full ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Polyquaternium-7, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzophenone-4, Linalool, Citric Acid, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Trideceth-7, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Extract Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Potassium Sorbate,Methylisothiazolinone, CI 15985 (FD&C Yellow 6), CI 19140 (FD&C Yellow 5), CI 42090 (FD & C Blue 1).

This retails at £9.00 for 250ml.


Again I love the touch of the leaf added to the bottle and the fact that it has a pump. This is the larger version of the one that came in the Bath & Body Treat set.


Body Butter

Containing over 30% natural cocoa butter blended with extracts of White Grape & Aloe, this body butter melts at body temperature, so is instantly absorbed. Apply daily after a bath or shower to maintain silky smooth skin.

Ingredients

Natural ingredients:

Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil
Grape Extract
Aloe Vera Extract
Pro-Vitamin B5
Vitamin E

Full ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-2, Parfum, Steareth-21, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis Vinifera Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

This retails at £15.00 for 200ml.


This product really surprised me as I expected this to be a lot more loose like a thick lotion consistency, but it feels more like a creamy wax. When applied to the skin it feels very creamy and sinks in beautifully. It really is instantly absorbed as it says on the website. I think this product will take ages to use beacause you don't end up using more than you need to. A great value product I think.

My thoughts on this White Grape With Aloe range are that it is pleasent and fresh. I would reccomend this range to someone who prefers a subtle scent. It is not at all overpowering. The packaging gives this vibe I think as it has a very clean appearance.

Other products that I would like to try from this range are the Bath Elixir, the Dry Oil, the Eau De Parfum and the Fragrant Candle (Glass Vase/Glass).






These products are from the Orange Blossom with Wild Honey & Olive range. Left to Right: Irresistible Eau De Parfum & Bath & Body Treat.


Irresistible Eau De Parfum

A soft, sweet fragrance, inspired by an early evening walk through orange & olive groves above the Bay of Naples. Top notes of, bergamot, mandarin & orange blossom lead to middle notes of jasmine, honey & geranium, resting on a base of sandalwood, olive, amber & musk.

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat, Aqua (Water), Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral.

This retails at £22.00 for 50ml.


First off let me say yet again that I love the fact that they have added a little flower to the bottle. It's the little touches that please me as much as the overall feel and look of a range as it makes me feel like they have put thought and effort in. I would describe this as a light/medium perfume in terms of strength. I think you could wear this for day and evening. Great for going out straight from work. This is both musky and sweet as it describes and I can definitely smell the mandarin and orange notes. I think that this would suit a lot of tastes as it is a kind of in between perfume. Not to strong, yet not so subtle that you don't notice it. Someone added a review on the website saying that the scent holds longer when used with the Dry Oil.


Bath & Body Treat:

Moisturising Body Wash

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.

Hand & Body Lotion

A rich, indulgent Hand & Body Lotion blended with moisturising olive oil, plus natural extracts of orange blossom & honey, known for their skin soothing properties. Apply all over the body, after a bath or shower, to leave your skin soft, smooth & nourished.

Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

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.

Ingredients

Natural ingredients:

Moisturising Body Wash

Orange Blossom Extract
Olive Oil
Honey Extract
Panthanol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Hand & Body Lotion

Olive Oil
Orange Blossom Extract
Honey Extract

Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

Grape Seed Oil
Olive Oil
Orange Blossom Extract
Honey Extract

CI 15985, CI 14700

Full ingredient list:

Moisturising Body Wash

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Benzophenone-4, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Phosphoric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Trideceth-7, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Orange Blossom) Flower Extract, Mel (Honey) Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, CI 15985, CI 14700.

Hand & Body Lotion

Aqua (Water), Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Parfum, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Ethylhexylglycerin, Geraniol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Orange Blossom) Flower Extract, Mel (Honey) Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citronellol , Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Parfum, Ceteth-20, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Mel, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, CI 19140, CI 14700.

This set retails at £9.00 for 3 x 25ml.


Moisturising Body Wash

Now that I am smelling this product I can really smell the honey too. This has the same consistency as the previous Body Wash. I really like this scent.

Hand & Body Lotion

This has the same consistency and works in the same way as the previous Hand & Body Lotion.

Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

Beautiful consistency and works in the same way as the previous Hand & Nail Cream.






This product is also from the Orange Blossom with Wild Honey & Olive range, but I did not realise this at first because the blue shade of the packaging is on the inside with the outside being white. This is the Dry Oil.
 

This unique blend of luxurious oils blended with vitamin E and extracts of orange blossom & honey is instantly absorbed into your skin. Dry Oil can also be used on your hair as an intensive leave-in conditioner.

Ingredients

Natural ingredients:

Grape Seed Oil
Olive Oil
Sunflower Seed Oil
Orange Blossom Extract
Honey Extract

Full ingredient list:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Parfum (Fragrance), Diisopropyl Adipate, Octyldodecanol, Isopropyl Myristate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Mel (Honey) Extract, Bht, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral.

This retails at £15.00 for 50ml.


Dry Oil

You already know by now that I love the wee flower on the bottle :) This is the product that someone suggested on the website to apply with the Orange Blossom with Wild Honey & Olive Irresistible Eau De Parfum to make it last longer. I just applied this to my skin and it sank in straight away just like the creams and lotions. That really impresses me as I absoloutely hate greasy, oily products that take ages to sink into my skin. The fact that it doubles up as a leave in conditioner is great. I don't think you would mind leaving this in your hair as if doesn't feel slick on your skin I can't imagine it making your hair greasy as it is so light-weight. It literally sank into my skin in 2 seconds. This product is something that I would definitely buy.

The packagaing of this range has a slightly oriental and pretty appearance. It's my favourite packaging of these three ranges. I really am loving this scent. I would say it is quite a sexy aroma. Again I think that the Bath & Body Treat set is great for a traveller or someone wanting to test products out before purchasing the full sizes.

Other products I would like to try in this range are the Bath Nectar Glass Decanter, the Body Butter, the Eau De Parfum and the Fragrant Candle (Glass Vase).


There is also a Spa range on the website, but I do not have any products from that, sorry. I would like to try though the Bamboo & Sisal Back Exfoliator, the Bamboo Face Cloth & the Bamboo Foot File.


Damn I smell good after testing out all of these products while writing this post, haa haa. I am so happy that I have had the opportunity to try all of these products thanks to Di Palomo. I have fallen in love with all of them so far, but I will update you on my thoughts after using them for some time. 


Pros for me:

  • Appealing packaging
  • Great scents
  • Great consistency/texture of products
  • Extra touches with the flowers/leaves added :)
  • Travel/smaller size options
  • Variety of ranges
  • Great prices

Cons for me:

  • The White Grape With Aloe range and the Orange Blossom with Wild Honey & Olive range varying slightly in packaging, but only slightly. I would have preferred them to be consistent like the Wild Fig & Grape range as it's easier to identify that products are from the same range.


I would like to clarify that all products in this post were sent to me for review purposes. This is with the exception of the intial product that came in my September feelunique.com Beauty Box which I purchased myself. My opinions I assure you are still my own.


Please check out these links to both feelunique.com for details of the Beauty Box and dipalomo.com to view these products and more.


Have you tried Di Palomo products before? What are your thoughts on them? Do you have any likes/dislikes and why?


Love to you all

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