CONFESSIONS: Of a Body Washaholic (Part 17)...

Fancy an ultra-rich moisturising body wash that leaves your skin baby soft, and delicately fragranced with the aroma of freshly cut peaches? Well good old Palmolive has released one such gem in their range, just in time to counteract the dreaded winter skin flakies. I'm SO in love with this utterly delicious Body Butter Peach Indulgence Moisturising Body Wash, I've bought FOUR of them already! Well, one's for my Mum, but I wasn't going to risk stocks running low as more and more folks discover it's delights...

Despite no less than eight other loves on my shower shelf, this is the one I'm reaching for most often at the mo', especially on work days - it's so hydrating, I can skip my body moisturising step! The creamy formula is super thick, and lathers into a rich glossy foam that gets my bod clean, softens my skin, and yet doesn't make the tiles the least bit slippery...

I'm saddened that it contains SLS though - it means that those folks who are sensitive to this pesky ingredient will miss out on experiencing the pleasure of this bathroom belle. I can't imagine anyone having a problem with the fragrance though - it's so fresh and amazingly realistic, subtle and yet quite pervasive...

So far I've only found this shower treat at Coles, but not doubt it will be available in the usual stockists shortly. At $4.99, it's terrific value for 400ml of fabulously fruity body cleanser that actually puts some juice back into your skin. Just like the Passionfruit Bodypolish Exfoliating Body Wash in the same range, this is another can't-live-without ♥♥♥

Take care of you,

kats xxx

CONFESSIONS: Of a Body Washaholic (Part 14) - nspa...

I doubt I'm not alone in loving beaut body washes containing at least some natural ingredients, are not tested on animals, and that I can pick up for under $8 at the supermarket - nspa is one such brand, a UK company that sells exclusively (?) through ASDA stores, and yet I found these at Coles...

Available in a standard 500ml plastic container with a flip top lid, the formula contains no parabens, lathers well and I haven't found it to be at all drying on my skin. The "natural vitamins" are not identified anywhere on the label, but there's quite a few strange sounding ingredients listed on the back, and three of them translate as Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin E and Vitamin A ...

Peach...

My personal fave, and starred in last month's empties - I mentioned it smelt exactly like freshly cut peaches, and it still amazes me how realistic the fragrance is. I know it says "real fruit goodness" on the label, but that doesn't always mean that the smell is spot on after all the processing, but in this case it is. Bellissimo. Truly this totally fools my brain into thinking it's the real deal, and my mouth actually starts to water whenever I sniff it! Nice thick consistency too so it won't slide off your loofah before you have a chance to lather up ♥...

Raspberry

Not quite so ecstatic about this one - smells more like raspberry cordial to me, although it isn't at all sickly or lolly sweet. Having said that I don't think I've actually stuck my nose into a punnet of raspberries (too busy eating them lol), so it may actually be close to the original. Gorgeous colour though, and I'll definitely finish it up because it's a nice fresh scent, just probably won't repurchase as there are lots of other shower fragrances that ring my bells a whole lot louder...

Coconut

Not a massive fan of this particular fragrance, but it's most definitely coconut - creamy and subtle, I'd prefer if it had a bit of something else mixed with it, like banana or mango, but that's just me. Still it's nice to have a change from my other flower and fruit varieties, and with any body wash that I'm not overly excited about, I can always use it as a hand wash. All these shower gels can be used as bubble baths as well - according to the blurb, they make masses of bubbles..

On their website there are 13 flavours in the range, and I can only hope that Coles decides to stock more varieties - personally I'd love to try the passionfruit and apple ones (pretty please?) ♥

Take care of you,
kats xxx

LOTD: Nude Peach(?)...

Having been so fascinated by colour from an early age, my interpretation of most hues is pretty set. So I'm puzzled as to why I had so much difficulty putting a name to this LOTD shade. I mean it's not exactly peach or beige, nor is it apricot or even a coppery salmon. I found a color chart on the web, and the closest I could find to it was a hue called "Burning Sand", but somehow that didn't sound like something I'd want to put on my lips lol! Anyways it's a pretty colour (whatever it is)...

As a base I used Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip liner in Wild Clover...

Over that went one of my faves - Coral Colors Magnetic. I bought this shimmery frosty little number from a stand in a local chemist, and love how creamy and moisturising it is. I have a few from this brand and they are all beaut - and for around $8, they're excellent value...

And over the top went an oldie but a goodie - L'Oreal Studio Secrets Gloss Shine Lip Lacquer. I was bummed when L'Oreal discontinued the range, but thankfully this gloss tube is still viable, and I love the subtle gold shimmer...

So ladies I need some help here - what shade would YOU call this?

Take care of you,

kats xxx

LOTD: Peach...

Peach is such a fabulous hue, and especially flattering for us older gals - it's warm and soft and feminine, and with enough colour to give any face a flirty lift without being too flamboyant. I wear pinks so often, and this a welcome change - goes with just about anything too :-)

Well now fancy finding a lip liner in this the perfect base shade - couldn't believe my luck when I spotted this Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Stay on Lip Contouring Pencil in Tiramisu. This one will be getting quite a workout - it's creamy, a wee bit soft on the really hot days, but the pigmentation is amazing, and covers all my annoying lip freckles...

Sob, I'm almost about to hit pan on this lipstick (what do you call it when you reach the bottom of a lippy?). This is Revlon Creme Super Lustrous Lipstick in 628, Peach Me. I'm devastated because they don't seem to make this shade any more, and it's just so darn pretty! I've had this for years, and yet it still delivers oodles of moisture and lasting pigment...

To finish it off and add an extra boost of the glossies I added Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine in shade #46 - this one is about to run out too. Actually these are the only glosses I ever use up completely - I just loves them, they always reward me with a mirror shine, and give my lips a wee bit of a plump-up...

I'm peachy keen about peach lip products - are you? Do you have a favourite peach lipstick?

Take care of  you,

kats xxx

EOTD: Party Pastels...

No doubt because my beautyheaven blogstar article had way too many pictures (!), the looks below ended up on the bh cutting room floor, but I'm including them here because, well, it's the height of the party season, plus they were a big part of my experimentation with pastels rather than bold shades, and it would be a pity for them to not see the light of day....

Peaches 'N' Cream...

Gee I reckon this is such a gorgeous shade for summer :-) essence White Kajal as a base, followed by off-white (I call it oyster) from the DB Bold palette along the top lashline, and shimmery orange (I call it terracotta) from the same palette over the rest of the top lid and underneath…

Lime 'N' Lilac...

These two colours were made for each other. This is essence White Kajal as a base, lilac from the L.A.Colors Venus Baked Eyeshadow palette, and lime green pearl (shade 5) from Makeup Academy…

And just to complete the set here's the one that was published, and judging by the comments, seemed to be a fave :-)

Pink 'N' Teal...

Take care of you,

kats xxx