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

December Empties

Hi there everyone. I hope you are all enjoying the new year. I am still on leave, but will be returning to work on Monday :( Today I wanted to show you the products that I have used up in December and what I thought of them so I will get started.

Face

Left To Right: Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser, Link :), Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser, Link :), No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum, Caudalie Vinexpert Radiance Day Fluid SPF10, Link :)

Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser ~ I purchased mine in Superdrug, but I can't find it on the website to tell you the price, sorry :(

The Information:

This Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser is a perfect blend of ingredients to visibly help reduce the size of pores. Helps to leave the skin feeling refreshed and clarified. Perfect for even sensitive skin. The special blend of Simple toning goodness containing Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, Chamomile, Geranium and Witch Hazel, helps to keep your skin toned, clarified and refreshed.

NO PERFUME, NO COLOUR, NO UNNECESSARY INGREDIENTS so it won't upset your skin. Dermatologically Tested and Approved.

This product does not feel at all harsh on the skin. It has a smooth formula. I do want to try another cleanser though as I do end up using more cotton wool pads to removed dirt and grime from my face and neck than I would like. I have not noticed any pore minimising.

Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser ~ £5.50 for 30ml

The Information:

Now you can fight two stubborn skin concerns at the same time with the first patented time-release Anti-Ageing Blemish regime clinically proven to reduce blemishes while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. This high-performance solution includes an innovative anti-blemish treatment technology that continues to work even after you rinse it off. Breakouts and wrinkles won’t stand a chance! Additional features and ingredients: Multi-active blemish fighting system, featuring encapsulated Salicylic Acid technology, provides a sustained release that continues to treat blemishes, even after rinsing. Amino acids and Hyaluronic Acid bind moisture to skin while antioxidants neutralize free radicals to preserve a more youthful appearance.

Application:

Massage a small amount over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

I received this product in my August GlossyBox. I tend to use my face washes while I am in the shower. This product does feel quite refreshing when you use it, but I don't have much more to say about it than that I'm afraid.

No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum ~ The Boots Pharmacy website is currently unavailable, but this product is usually around £20.00 for the tube

I started using this product years ago and fell in love with it straight away as the frown lines on my forehead pretty much disappeared. Recently though I have noticed more wrinkles and fine lines appearing on my face. I know it's a part of the ageing process, but as this product is not working as well for me I am looking for something to help smooth out those fine lines. I am tempted by the fairly new product on the market Nanoblur, but I am waiting to see more reviews on this. Have you tried Nanoblur or a similar product? Any good or bad? I am interested in anti-wrinkle/anti-ageing creams too :)

Caudalie Vinexpert Radiance Day Fluid SPF10 ~ Currently at reduced priced on feelunique.com of £27.55 for 30ml

The Information:

This energising fluid with SPF10 offers complete firming, protective and anti-wrinkle action along with optimum moisture to ensure a glowing complexion all day long.Main ingredients: anti-ageing grapevine Resveratrol anti-oxidant grapevine polyphenols(OPC), strengthening and moisturising Vinolevure, coppery pearlizers and light-reflecting pigments for an instant healthy glow, toning ginseng, nourishing and moisturising cassia angustifolia, sodium hyaluronate, shea butter, olive squalane and pea, soothing pro-vitamin B5 and camomile, encapuslated sun filter, energising cypress, basil, mint, galbanum, mandarin and ylang-ylang. 

I received this product in my October Feelunique Beauty Box. This does feel like a nice cream, but it has not done anything spectacular to my skin. Even for the reduced price I think I can find something far more affordable.

Face/Make-up

Left To Right: Accessorize With-Love Primer, Link :), Primark Ta Ta For Now Magic Undereye Concealer (Light), Daniel Sandler Jumbo Jet Mascara, Link :)

Accessorize With-Love Primer ~ £9.00 for 30ml

The Information:

  

Helps to even out skin tone while reducing shine. Improves foundation application and helps minimise skin imperfections. Make-up lasts longer and skin is left feeling velvety smooth all day.

This product does feel velvety smooth on the skin. Prior to this I was using Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. I would much rather use this product as it's much more affordable and my make-up looks exactly the same. My one con for this product is that the hole it dispenses from is quite large so you may waste more product. Just be careful when you squeeze it out. I love the pretty design of the tube too.

Primark Ta Ta For Now Magic Undereye Concealer (Light) ~ Not sure on price as not shown on Primark's website. I bought this at a reduced price of a about £2.00 over a year ago.

This concealer brush pen has lasted me absolutely ages. I think it's great value as it works just as well under my eyes as the YSL Touche Eclat and the Clarins concealer pens ever did. You just click the button at the end of the pen to dispense the product and brush on.

Daniel Sandler Jumbo Jet Mascara ~ £11.80 

The Information:

Create an intense and mysterious look with the Daniel Sandler Jumbo Jet Mascara. A must have for the woman who wants to get noticed, this intense black mascara is the perfect addition to your collection. Specially formulated to deliver long, sultry lashes, Daniel Sandler Jumbo Jet Mascara is the only mascara a woman needs when she wants high-performance, luscious lashes. After one stroke of the brush, lashes are instantly thicker, longer, and with a false lash effect. Like little ball bearings, the spherical particles attract the formula and then become encapsulated with product. Due to the size and shape of these particles, they line up on the lash giving the effect of added volume.

Application:

For maximum effect begin at the lash root and brush up with a slight wiggle back and forth.

I received this product in my August GlossyBox and I have to say I really don't like it. The big brush did not assist with maximising my lashes. It does not deliver any type of false lash effect. Not enough product comes out. My lashes were not lengthened, volumised or thickened. My eyes water a lot and although this does not claim to be a waterproof mascara this stuff ran all around my eye area the first time I used it. My eyes are very sensitive, especially on a windy day, but I have never experienced anything like this before. I would not recommend this product!

Body

Left To Right: The Body Shop Satsuma Puree Body Lotion, Link :), Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Indulgent Hand & Body Lotion, Link :), Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Bath & Shower Cream, Link :), Avon Barbie Bubble-icious! Body Wash

The Body Shop Satsuma Puree Body Lotion ~ £8.00 for 250ml

The Information:

This lightweight body lotion has a fresh citrus scent. It hydrates skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth.

• Light and easily absorbed
• Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Fresh citrus scent

Key Ingredients:

• Satsuma oil
• Orange fruit water
• Community Fair Trade shea butter

Full Ingredients:

Aqua (Water) (Solvent/Diluent), Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Cyclomethicone (Emollient), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange Fruit Water) (Natural Additive), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Sodium Carbomer (Emulsion Stabiliser), Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Helianthus annuus (Sunflower Seed Oil) (Emollient), Carbomer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (Skin Conditioning Agent), Methylparaben (Preservative), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Viscosity Modifier), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) (Sunscreen), Propylene Glycol (Humectant), Hexyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Citrus reticulata (Fragrance Ingredient), Butylparaben (Preservative), Ethylparaben (Preservative), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Propylparaben (Preservative), Isobutylparaben (Preservative), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Citrus dulcis (Orange Oil) (Fragrance/Essential Oil), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), CI 15985 (Colour), CI 19140 (Colour), CI 14700 (Colour). 

Application:

Massage into skin and allow to sink in before dressing.

This lotion smells gorgeous. It's so fresh and juicy. I actually got this free as I received a Joy Card. I think I got it with Glamour Magazine. I took the card into The Body Shop and they told me the card was worth £3.00 so I got this lotion for free :) I would use this product again. The scent is fab and the cream is nice too.

Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Indulgent Hand & Body Lotion ~ £9.00 for 225ml

The Information:

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.

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

I love this herbal scent. It's very autumnal as is the pacjkaging. This lotion feels lovely and sinks straight into the skin. I love the touch of the little leaf attached to the bottle. Unfortunately the pump stopped working for me about half way through using this. I would definitely recommedn this product.

Please excuse me writing on this product, but that was to remind me that THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN!

Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Bath & Shower Cream ~ £9.00 for 250ml

The Information:

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. 

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 product feels so fresh and clean. I like the pump idea again. It's much easier to use in the shower. I lost the wee leaf that was attached to this :( I like the feeling of this cream on my skin. I would use this product in the future.

THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN!

Avon Barbie Bubble-icious! Body Wash ~ I can no longer find this on the Avon website, sorry :(

This is not a fantastic body wash in scent, but I just got a kick out of it because of the packaging. It was fun to use just for that.

Hand/Nail/Perfume

Left To Right: Di Palomo Enriching White Grape With Aloe Hand & Nail Cream, Link :), Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream, Link :), Etro Ambra Fragrance, Link :)

Di Palomo Enriching White Grape With Aloe Hand & Nail Cream ~ £7.00 for 75ml

The Information:

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.

Natural ingredients:

Grape Seed Oil
Olive Oil
Aloe Vera Extract
Grape 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, 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 obviuosly has the same scent as the Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Bath & Shower Cream above. This cream feels smooth and sinks nicley into the skin. I would reccommend this, especially if you travel a lot as this smaller size is handy.

THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN!

Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream ~ £7.00 for 75ml

The Information:

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.

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 sinks in just as nicely as the Di Palomo Enriching White Grape With Aloe Hand & Nail Cream, but obviously has then scent of the Wild Fig & Grape range. I would reccommend this product.

THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN!

Etro Ambra Fragrance 

This fragrance was okay, but not one that I would pick up for myself. I received this in my November GlossyBox.

So the products that I would purchase in the future are:

• No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum
• Accessorize With-Love Primer
• Primark Ta Ta For Now Magic Undereye Concealer (Light)
• The Body Shop Satsuma Puree Body Lotion
• Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Indulgent Hand & Body Lotion
• Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Bath & Shower Cream
• Di Palomo Enriching White Grape With Aloe Hand & Nail Cream
• Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream 

So that's all folks. What products have you been loving or loathing in December?

Love to you all

 

October Empties

Hello Darlings. I have been saving my products that I have used up in October so that I can give you a brief outline of my thoughts on them. 

Face

 

Left to Right: Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser, Link :), Gatineau Floracil Lotion, Link :), Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System, Link :), Colbert M.D. Nourish Eye Cream, Link :), Vaseline Lip Therapy, Link :)

Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser

A very gentle cleanser which removes make-up quite effectively. I have not noticed minimised pores though. This feels fresh and has a smooth formula.

Gatineau Floracil Lotion

This does a pretty good job at removing make-up without stinging or irritation.

Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System

This felt nice to use. When I first used this I did not realise that I also had to put on my own moisturiser as well so I had a little dry skin appear. Once I did this it was fine. I had to use a lot more than is recommended with this kit. I used up the spray before the oil so that may be something to note for those thinking of buying it as a kit. That may be because of the amount I was using, but I actually think that I applied the oil more liberally.

Colbert M.D. Nourish Eye Cream

This has a very pasty scent to it. It's okay, but doesn't blow me away.

Vaseline Lip Therapy

I have spent loads on trying to find a descent lip balm and although I still suffer with very dry, chapped and peeling lips this has been the best product that I have used so far.

Body

Left to Right: Nivea Invisible Anti-Perspirant 48h, Link :), Tropic Body Smooth Refreshing Polish, Link :), Soap & Glory Girligo Spray-On Body Moisturising Mist, Link :), Juicy Couture Body Sorbet, Link :)

Nivea Invisible Anti-Perspirant 48h

On me this does not stop me perspiring for up to 48 hours. I really sound like a sweaty betty now, but I'm not that bad, ha ha. I haven't noticed any white patches on my clothes though, although I am always careful putting them on as I hate those dreaded white marks.

Tropic Body Smooth Refreshing Polish

I love the sherbet scent of this. This felt comfortable to use on my skin, but didn't feel like I had really exfoliated as the granules are quite fine. 

Soap & Glory Girligo Spray-On Body Moisturising Mist

This has a medium strength scent which I like. I think it's quite sexy. The spray bottle is okay, but it's hard to moisturise your whole body as the bottle gets slippy, making the pump hard to use as you apply it. Also it is quite a milky, runny cream so you need to bear that in mind when spraying it on. Please excuse the missing lid in the photo as I lost it.

Juicy Couture Body Sorbet

This is such a sexy scent. I got this a few years ago in a set with the perfume that I still have and the shower gel which I have used up already. I would say this scent is my most favourite perfume scent so far. I used this whenever I applied the perfume. I always have compliments when wearing this range. I LOVE IT!!

Left to Right: Superdrug Shower Gel Strawberry And Raspberry, Link :), Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream, Link :), I Love ... Strawberries & Milkshake Bubble Bath & Shower Creme, Link :)

Superdrug Shower Gel Strawberry And Raspberry

This is a gorgeous, sweet and girly scent. So fruity.

Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream

I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FOR REVIEW PURPOSES! This has such a fresh and clean scent and is very creamy too.

I Love ... Strawberries & Milkshake Bubble Bath & Shower Creme

This does not have as strong a scent as the Superdrug Shower Gel Strawberry And Raspberry, but they are in the same family of scents. Lovely.

Hand, Nail & Body

Left to Right: Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream, Link :), Di Palomo Orange Blossom With Wild Honey & Olive Hand & Body Lotion, Link :), Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Hand & Body Lotion, Link :)

Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

This has an autumnal, warm smell.

Di Palomo Orange Blossom With Wild Honey & Olive Hand & Body Lotion

I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FOR REVIEW PURPOSES! This scent is what I would call a day to night smell. I love the packaging of this.

Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Hand & Body Lotion

I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FOR REVIEW PURPOSES! This has a very fresh and pure scent.

All of these creams are lovely. They sink in straight away and all have lovely scents. My first impressions and opinions have not changed of these products. Please see my post on that here :)

Perfume

Left to Right: DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, Link :), Plum By Mary Greenwell, Link :), Agent Provocateur L'Agent, Link :), Christian Lacroix NUIT Pour Femme EDP, Link :)

DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom

This has a rose type scent. I would say it's a definite day smell. It's quite romantic and pretty. It's quite subtle, yet noticeable.

Plum By Mary Greenwell

It's an okay scent, but nothing special.

Agent Provocateur L'Agent

This is quite nice, better than most samples at least. I did receive a compliment when wearing this.

Christian Lacroix NUIT Pour Femme EDP

This is another okay scent.

The products that I would purchase in the future are: 

• Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser
• Vaseline Lip Therapy
• Nivea Invisible Anti-Perspirant 48h
• Juicy Couture Body Sorbet
• Superdrug Shower Gel Strawberry And Raspberry
• Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream
• I Love ... Strawberries & Milkshake Bubble Bath & Shower Creme
• Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream
• Di Palomo Orange Blossom With Wild Honey & Olive Hand & Body Lotion
• Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Hand & Body Lotion

What products have you been loving and loathing in October? 

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