Seeing as how we're now up to Part 5, it's time to refresh the picture of the my current collection - I only have 10 on the go at the moment because some of them are fat round bottles, and I can't fit so many in my wire hangers in the shower (lol, is that classified as a First World Beauty Problem?). I've used up quite a few of the old ones (proudly pats herself on the back), but I admit my vanity cupboard already has some extras just itching for their chance to be part of the next show...
LUX Magical Spell Fragranced Body Wash...
Success at last! I've been searching for this one since April when Sam D. mentioned it in her comment on the Part 1 article, and it was well worth the wait (and thank you Sam ♥). The purple hue is even more vibrant than the Palmolive Aroma Therapy Anti-Stress one, and the fragrance is markedly different, this one being a delicious mix of Black Orchid and Juniper Oil. It's a comforting and caressingly sweet floral, but there's something decidedly exotic about it too - it conjures up a fragrant garden on a hot night in some mysterious and far away land. Captivating, sophisticated and elegant, and definitely not one for the boys...
Palmolive Ayurituel Peaceful Shower Gel with Jasmine & Patchouli...
Bless you Palmolive! I was SO hoping you'd extend this fabulous range ♥ Spotted this aqua blue treasure in an out-of-the-way supermarket about a month ago, and let out a squeal of delight (which startled a few of the other shoppers). I grabbed it immediately, and then my heart sank when I read the label - jasmine! Oh boo - jasmine and I just don't get on, and I hesitated for a good 30 seconds before I flipped the cap to take a sniff. BUT, I needn't have worried - the patchouli counteracts the (for me) headache inducing sickly sweetness of the jasmine, and the resultant blend is refreshingly different from anything else I've come across. (Note: I adore REAL jasmine flowers, but can't tolerate the fragrance whenever it's in a product - weird huh?) This is a fascinating blend of sweet and sour, beautifully balanced, and the colour is just so darn pretty...
I love...mango & papaya bubble bath & shower creme...
I've been eyeing off this UK brand in Target for months, but had never taken the plunge, mainly because I could NEVER decide which flavour to buy because they all smelt so delicious. But the decision was made for me when I found this on special for $5 - it became obvious why when I discovered that most of the bottles on the shelf were all dented or the cap was broken, but I poked around and found one that wasn't damaged. The colour is so tantalisingly uplifting and cheerful, and it smells like the real deal - refreshingly fruity and zingy. To me the packaging is very similar to the Philosophy brand, but around half the price. Unfortunately the fragrance loses a lot of it's potency in the shower, and my skin felt a little dry afterwards - nothing dramatic, but I prefer my shower creams to be a tad more hydrating. It might work better as a bubble bath, but hey, it was only five bucks...
Urban Rituelle Turkish Rose & Vanilla Bath & Shower Gel...
Another of the goodies that came in my UR prize pack from Kate's giveaway. This is possibly the most beautiful shower gel I've ever used ♥. It's a clear liquid that doesn't foam up very much, but it lovingly and ever so gently cleanses my bod, and the fragrance (oh the fragrance!) is PURE BLISS, and it makes my skin so incredibly soft and silky, so much so that I don't have to moisturise with my in-shower lotion, or anything else afterwards for that matter. The formula contains a bucket-load of natural and skin loving ingredients - ginseng, gingko biloba, chamomile, calendula and witch hazel, and the pump-topped bottle is a generous 500ml. The elegant and understated packaging is also a standout - makes the rest of my collection look quite tacky and trashy. Yep, in case you hadn't noticed, I'm turning into an Urban Rituelle FANATIC!...
If you missed them, here are the links to Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 & Part 4 ♥
Well my lovelies, Part 6 isn't far off, so till then...
Take care of you,
kats xxx
