Friday 23 May 2014

CONFESSIONS: of a Body Washaholic (Part 4)...

This is actually a double-confession - ermmm I went out and bought four more body washes, even though I'd only finished off one of my existing ones from Parts 1, 2 & 3. Gee wiz, I just couldn't help myself :-( At this stage this just HAS to be it for a while though because as you can imagine, there's simply NO room at the inn...

As a reminder, here's what was already bulging out of my shower caddys...


Ok now that I've fessed up, there's little point dwelling on past sins, so here's what tempted me...

Grace Cole Fruitworks Strawberry & Kiwi Shower Gel


Loving body washes as I do, I've been on a mission to find some new and interesting ones to add to my collection. Spotted this in Chemist Warehouse, and it had me at first sniff. I reckon it's a bargain for $4.99 and there's quite a few varieties in the range (along with other matching body products), but given the fact that my mouth waters at the first hint of strawberries and kiwi fruit, the other scent combos didn't really get a look-in this time around. It's made in England, paraben free, and I've not seen it for sale anywhere else. The clear berry coloured gel is quite runny so be careful when you pop the flip-top lid - I cup my flannel and squeeze a bit into the middle, then mash the edges together before slathering the fruity suds all over my bod. Non-drying and zingily refreshing, I'll be exploring the other yummy scents once I have some space lol (I'm almost certain there was a pink grapefruit one, so that'll be next...)

Radox Coconut Rush Body Wash


Oddly enough, in the past I've avoided coconut fragranced products - haven't a clue why, and actually after trying this beauty from Radox, I'm wondering what past experience could possibly have induced this silly scent-blockage, but whatever it is, I'm over it because I LOVE this stuff - the name alone makes me feel energised. The smell is very definitely coconut, but it's not overly sweet or cloying. The liquid is thick and pearly white, soap free, and according to the back of the big fat bottle, contains Sorbitol (third item listed in the ingredients) to moisturise, and that it does. Most definitely scoring a place on my "regulars' list, the 500ml bottle is available in supermarkets and pharmacies for just under $7, and there's also a giant 1 litre pump container for less than $10. A massive thank you to Gemma Sapphire for inspiring me get over my coconut phobia 


Lux Soft Touch Cherry Cream Body Wash


Oh now this is a pretty one - forget it fellas, this is a 100% girly fragrance, a blend of cherry blossom and baby powder ♥ You know I really should note down where I buy things as soon as I walk in the door - by the time I get around to reviewing, I'm struggling to remember the source, which is a pain when I want to find it again. Anyway my seniors brain is telling me The Reject Shop for around the $5 mark. A gorgeous pastel pink liquid that's thick and pearly, this body wash is said to contain Silk Protein Extract and Cherry Cream - well it sure makes my skin feel as smooth as silk, nicely hydrated, and the ultra-feminine fragrance lingers for a while without interfering with my perfume...


Palmer's Tropical Shea Butter Body Wash


If the smell of fruit salad and cream appeals to you, then I can highly recommend this body wash. It's the first Palmer's one I've tried, and like most of their products, the Shea Butter content delivers a rich boost of moisture with every squirt, without making my skin feel slippery or slimy. Can't see any fruit listed in the ingredients, but it does have a lovely tropical tang to it, and the consistency is nice and thick. Interestingly there's not one review of it on beautyheaven, but the Coconut flavour won a 2014 Glosscars. This 400ml bottle has only just appeared at my local Coles for $5.99, is sulfate & paraben free, and Palmer's are against animal testing....

Well I'm calling the Body Washaholic series a wrap for the time being, but you just KNOW I'll be doing a Part 5 in the not too distant future now don't you? Ha ha...

Take care of you,
kats xxx

12 comments:

  1. Oh wow! I need some of that cherry Lux one. Sounds divine! My 12 body washes are down to 5 now. I did weaken and buy a rose scented Palmolive one and some Lush Turkish delight. I adore coconut, so I must try the Radox too.

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    1. I'm in awe of your self control Rose - congrats on getting through so many (I think I need to take more showers ha ha). Haven't come across the rose Palmolive variety - will keep an eye out for that for sure xxx

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  2. This is wonderful - your honesty, your brilliant explanation of the products and the way you've presented it all. Your blogs never cease to amaze, Kats Hun. With love,
    Trish.

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    1. Yet another lovingly encouraging comment Trish - YOU never cease to amaze me with your words of kindness and support ♥

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  3. Lol! Good on you Kats for buying more, can't have enough body wash! :)

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    1. Gee Monique, I'm really in trouble - bought two more this weekend, so Part 5 is halfway there already! But you're SO right - can't ever have enough shower choices :-)

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  4. This series astounds me haha I love it though! xx

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    1. Jas honey I've given up worrying about this particular obsession of mine - but thank goodness I'm not addicted to Chanel lipsticks, or something else wildly expensive ha ha...

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  5. Oh Kats.......this is wonderful!! I love seeing all the different types of gorgeous body washes that you manage to find! I have bought 5 since reading these posts LOL!! I spotted the Palmers Coconut one, also picked up a Imperial Leather Blackberry Blossom & Wild Fig and then a couple of Lush ones too!! Looks like we both need to be having at least 3 showers a day!!
    Love Flaming Beauty xx

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    1. Hey Flaming, gee I hope I'm not getting you into trouble with all the new additions to your bathroom! Gosh the Blackberry Blossom & Fig sounds like something I'd love too hon, thanks heaps for mentioning it, and believe me, I've thought about more frequent showering - the only thing that's holding me back is the hot water bill :-( Loads of love and hugs to you doll ♥

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  6. Haha I'm impressed that there's a part 4!! I loved reading about all of these, they sound fab, especially the strawberry + kiwi one :) I was in a chemist just yesterday looking for some moisturiser, and I had to exert some crazy willpower to try and ignore the the $5 Palmolive body washes. They made me think of you, actually :)

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    1. Lol Sarah - as you may have gathered I am unable to walk past a delicious sounding body wash, and SO admire your ability to resist hon :-)

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