REVIEW: Graham's Natural Body Washes + Giveaway...

A few weeks ago the generous folk at Graham's Natural asked if I'd like to try their new Cucumber & Aloe Vera body wash. Given that I'm so impressed with absolutely everything I've tried from their range, my answer was always going to be a big resounding YES! As expected it was love at first lather, and so taken was I with the refreshing and invigorating shower experience that I ordered the other formula as well, plus a few extras so that I could share some of Graham's love in a giveaway at the end ♥ You can read how and why this great Australian product range came to the market HERE, meanwhile it's on with the review... 

Natural Body Wash with Cucumber & Aloe Vera

This is a clear gel that comes in 250ml pump bottle, nice and slim so it doesn't take up much space in the rack, and the plastic feels sturdy and strong (I've already dropped mine a few times and it bounced!) Like all their products, the formulation is especially for those with sensitive skin, or anyone dealing with eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis or roseacea - mine's pretty resilient, but as I age I find my tolerance for certain chemicals diminishing with each year, and I'm becoming more and more mindful of reading labels very carefully, opting for "natural" ingredients wherever possible. This ever so gentle gel contains Vitamin B5, Aloe Vera, Cucumber and Green Tea extract, no sodium lauryl sulphate, petrochemicals or mineral oils, and it's not tested on animals. It lathers exceptionally well - more like a creamy foam than sudsy bubbles, cleanses my skin thoroughly and leaves it feeling cool and hydrated, without any greasy leftovers. The fragrance is delicate, delish and all natural - my schnozz detects the tea and a kind of herbal fruit tang which is refreshing and invigorating without being overpowering. It doesn't seem to linger on the skin either, so it's perfect for all you folks who are scent-sensitive. Love it so much I've already bought another bottle ♥...

Natural Body Wash with Manuka Honey & Coconut

This variety is equally wholesome and delicious - containing Manuka Honey (antibacterial), Coconut Oil (moisturising), Orange Peel extract (soothing) and Lavender extract, the scent is predominantly coconut, but again it's reigned in somehow to just the right level. I don't normally go for coconut scented products, so this was a very pleasant surprise, probably because it's not artificial. And being a scentophile, I usually prefer my body washes to envelop me in a fragrant cloud, but I'm so enjoying this more restrained approach, and the moisturising quality of the formula means I don't need to apply body cream on a daily basis. Again there are none of the usual yucky chemicals, and I honestly can't decide which flavour I love more - guess I'll just have to have both! ♥...

The body washes retail for $15.95, and at present the range is available from pharmacies in Queensland and Victoria, or their website HERE. Delivery is prompt and so far every one of my orders have included sample sachets of their Calendulis Plus and Eczema Creams (thank you!) ♥...

Giveaway!

I so want to spread the word about these great products, so I'm giving away a selection of my favourites from their range - all purchased by me except for the Sooth-it Gel which was so kindly gifted with my last order. I already have a tube of this wonder-gel (also gifted), just haven't gotten around to reviewing it yet, but it gets a double thumbs-up from me for it's rapid absorption and calming qualities ♥...

Here's what's up for grabs:

• 1 x Graham's Natural Body Wash - Cucumber & Aloe Vera
• 1 x Graham's Natural Body Wash - Manuka Honey & Coconut
• 1 x Graham's Daily Facial Gel Cleanser (my rave review is HERE)
• 1 x Graham's Sooth-it Gel All Natural Skin Aid
• 1 x Graham's Natural Organic Lip Balm - Raspberry (love this!)

Total prize is valued at around $65, and because of the weight, I'll have to limit this giveaway to...

Australian Residents Only

Here's how to enter...

1. Leave a blog post comment on this page that answers the question inside the Rafflecopter (please note: if you don't leave a comment, you won't be included in the draw!)
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Woo hoo! - random.org has chosen the beautiful TUD as the winner.  

Congratulations gorgeous! 

TUD please respond to the email I've sent you by

Wednesday 21st February to claim your prize :-)

Edit: TUD has claimed her prize ♥

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Thank you Graham's for the chance to sample this lovely body wash - it's a winner, and both kinds have earned a permanent place in my shower stall ♥...

Best of luck to all lovelies who enter the giveaway!

Take care of you,
kats xxx

Bloggers United AU 2nd Birthday Bash at Lush!...

If you're an Aussie Blogger, and you haven't hooked up with Bloggers United AU yet, you're missing out on a whole heap of benefits, including invitations to fabulous events, like the one I attended on Saturday 11th March. To celebrate their 2nd Birthday, this powerful team of gorgeous gals (who incidentally are blogging experts and so generously offer their tried and tested advice) arranged a celebration at QVB Lush, and I jumped at the chance of wishing them a Happy Birthday, enjoying the unbelievably colourful and scented surroundings of Lush, and catching up with some of my beautiful blogging buddies ♥...

Absolutely tickled pink (and red, and green, and blue lol) to see my lovely friend Ingrid from Fabulous and Fun Life at the door. We first met at last year's November event, and it was so wonderful to see her again and have a chat. She's such a warm, wise, fun and friendly lady, and her blog content is world class ♥...

After exploring some of the sights and smells in this wonderland of scintillating scents, tantalising textures and riotous rainbow hues, we were warmly welcomed by the knowledgeable staff, and were treated to a guessing game of "what are the ingredients in the Cupcake Mask" (which I believe Ingrid won!). We then split into two groups, and watched in amazement as the Lush ladies made two of the top selling masks, right in front of our eyes. My group was observing the blending of the luscious ingredients that go into the Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Face Mask. Incidentally that vision of loveliness on the right in the pic below is Rachel from Rachel Beauty Style, one of the Sydney Bloggers United team, and an absolute delight to know ♥...

And here's the finished product we were given to take home - those purply blue bits are freshly crushed blueberries! There's also chamomile, rose, and almond oils included in the formula, plus calamine powder and this kinda weird Irish Moss gel. We were advised to keep the mask in the fridge (no preservatives), and I treated myself to it's cooling and calming effect earlier this week - it's especially effective if you're dealing with redness. My complexion is still feeling super smooth and soft, and I'm so looking forward to another dose of this brilliant concoction...

Another guest I was delighted to catch up with was the stunning Marisa from Marisa Robinson MUA - this gal knows her makeup craft inside and out, and if you're not following her blog, you're missing out on awesome makeup tutorials and brilliant reviews of just about any beauty product you can imagine ♥...

After the mask-making, we headed on over to the cosmetic section, and here's the Goddess that is Barbe the Babe from Fashionista in Suburbia ♥ getting herself all swatched with eyeliner, lip colour, concealer, highlighter etc. I had no idea Lush made makeup, and I was so impressed with the quality and pigmentation, I bought one of their Liquid Lipsticks - more on that later...

There was a whole range of yummy refreshments to nibble on, and all of us were gifted with a selection of Lush products, plus there was the extra special treat of choosing something (pretty much anything) we liked, and that went into the bag as well. Below is what I scored - all divine creams that I've been thoroughly enjoying sampling this week (reviews soon)...

My special gift was a no-brainer - I chose the Dark Angels Fresh Facial Cleanser, which is actually more of a scrub than a cleanser, but being pitch black and made from charcoal, rhassoul mud, black sugar and cold pressed avocado oil, there simply couldn't be another choice hey? Here's what it looks like in store...

...and here's what's inside my pot. It's dry and firm, and you pinch off a piece about the size of a pea, mix it with water in your palm till it's like a paste, and then massage it into your skin. Being black the drips are a bit messy, so I'm keeping this in the shower recess. It smells a bit like licorice, and oh, what it does for my face is a wonder - my skin felt like that of a newborn babe, complete with the healthy glow. LOVE!

And what a joy it was to spot the truly gorgeous face of Mel from Aussie Beauty Talk. This woman is a total doll, and I reckon I deserve a bravery medal for standing next to her radiant beauty for this picture. I've been following Mel's blog for a while now - she does the best, funniest, 100% natural videos in the business, and sometimes her cute-as bunny is in them too. I say again, a total doll ♥... 

Not content with the goody bag, there were a few other items I just had to take away with me on the night, and I was ecstatic we were able to make purchases. Below is what I bought - a cake of lavender, fennel & ginger Sugar Scrub, the absolutely fascinating Whoosh Shower Jelly, mouthwateringly berrylicious The Comforter Shower Cream, and the amazingly pigmented Liquid Lipstick in the shade Power Without Force...

And here is the lipstick on my pucker. Head over heels in love with the formula - creamy, smooth, non-drying, and I swear I reapplied it ONCE throughout the whole day. Hard to see in the pic, but it has the most gorgeous gold shimmer. Yes indeedy, I'll be getting more of these ♥...

What a fabulous night it was - I'm still on a high, and there are so many Lush products I want to try! Thank you Bloggers United and Lush for inviting me to this wonderful event ♥...  

Are you a Lush-aholic? What's your favourite product from their range?

Take care of you,

kats xxx

P.S. Come on over to Ingrid's awesome Monday Makeup Madness Party any time after 6:30am ♥...

REVIEW: Natural Secrets Goatsmilk...

You may have gathered I LOVE discovering new brands - sure I have my favourites, but finding a new love is always a delight, and I have the Bloggers United AU Event last November to thank for my latest skin and body care adventure. All the attendees were gifted with a tube of Goatsmilk Hand Cream and a cake of Goatsmilk Moisturising Soap from the generous folk at Natural Secrets. An all Australian brand, they make a range of products (some for bubs too) that you'll find in selected pharmacies. So far I haven't been able to locate one chemist that stocks the entire range, but when I fall in love with something, I don't mind heading off on a seek-and-ye-shall-find mission till I track down what I'm after. Below is only part of their selection, but it will keep me going for now ♥ If you have any trouble spotting this brand in your usual haunts, all products are purchasable from their website...

The first product I tried was the Moisturising Hand Cream - a delight from the very first application, it's non-greasy, and has a lovely fresh florally scent. My hands were in pretty poor shape after the move, from days and days of cleaning (without gloves - smack!) and ripping open cardboard boxes, but this deliciously hydrating cream fixed them in a week. I've actually been using it exclusively for the last month, and have already bought a standby tube ($6.99 for 80ml) ♥...

When I found out they made a Shower Gel, that was next on my list. With the same delicate scent, this bottle is what I reach for when I need some serious moisturising for my bod. Comes in a big fat 500ml container for $11.99, and your skin will love you for slathering on the super-softening pearly white bubbles. Suitable for dry and sensitive skin, it's made with goat's milk (no surprises there ha ha!), milk protein, aloe vera & vitamin E, and most importantly, free from sulphates, parabens & petrochemicals. Actually the entire range excludes these harsh chemicals ♥...

Just like makeup palettes, it's always a struggle for me to unwrap a cake of soap and actually use it - I do so love to keep them all pristine in my undies drawer, but I made an exception with this cake. Again the same refreshing scent, the one that was gifted was the plain moisturising variety, but I've since bought the kind that contains Manuka Honey. There are several other variations too, and both of these formulations leave your hands so soft and hydrated as well as clean. Although I'm a liquid hand wash gal, I always have a cake of soap on the vanity for when I want a really good scrub (especially under the finger nails), but also for guests so that they have a choice ♥...

The Moisturising Handwash was a must to try, and it didn't disappoint. Love the squat chubby bottle that never topples over (a steal for $6.99) - the formula is quite runny but highly concentrated, so one pump is enough to give your hands a fragrant cleanse that won't dry out your skin, in fact my hands always feel more supple and moist after a wash than before ♥...

Love each and every one of these products. There's also a Hand & Body Cream (250ml for $17.99) that I have my eye on - just desperately trying to use up a whole bunch of other body moisturisers that will expire in the next 6 months, but after that, I'll be adding it to my collection for sure ♥...

Love this range, and I reckon this old chooky and goats milk are a match made in heaven ♥...

How does your skin feel about goat's milk products? Have you tried this particular brand before?

Take care of you,
kats xxx

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 16) - Boutique by Grace Cole

Wow three months since my last post in this series! No, I'm not cured of my addiction, just been trying to use up my stash (to make room for more lol) and last month I did my seasonal swapover, which means that some that were almost finished have now been put away till Spring. But I sure haven't stopped looking, and I recently found these pretty-as Boutique Soothing Bath & Shower Gels by Grace Cole at Chemist Warehouse. They're a bit more upmarket than the other range I've tried from this UK company - there are eight varieties, although my CW only has five, but these two were the absolute standouts for me...

The packaging is elegant and classy - each bottle has either gold or silver trim, and a cute little tassel which I didn't want to remove because it's so pretty, but shower stall practicality prevailed. The bottles are sturdy and a generous 500ml for $5.99 (RRP). Almost impossible to photograph successfully though as the label on the back seems to show through at any angle - in short, a bloggers nightmare, but I've forgiven them because what's inside is so delish, and I'll get my revenge when I buy the handwashes, which also have this little adornment. For those with skin sensitivities, they do contain sodium laureth sulfate and benzyl alcohol, but on the plus side they are paraben free, and the company is against animal testing.

Wild Fig & Pink Cedar...with extracts of chamomile, honey & pink peony

This smells like red lollies to me, with a touch of tangy fruit - that's not a bad thing, it's actually absolutely delicious. A crisp, fresh fragrance for all year round, and especially if you want something zingy without being too intense. Literally makes my mouth water, and it's the most gorgeous pastel pink hue ♥ Contains chamomile & honey to soothe the skin - not the most moisturising shower gel on my shelf, but it's not drying either. All up I reckon it's great value for the price, and Chemist Warehouse has this range on special for $4.99 at the mo'...

Nectarine Blossom & Grapefruit...with extracts of Vitamin E, Honey & Mandarin

Of the two, this one has the edge for me - no lollies here, this is a delicate fruit and flower blend with a wee bit of zest. If it came in a perfume bottle, I'd buy it in a flash, that's how much I love the scent, and I'll certainly be buying the hand wash.. Fruit Extract is listed in the ingredients rather than specifically nectarine or grapefruit, but there's also a fair whack of mandarin orange, and that's what my nose picks up. Just plain lovely, and makes me feel super clean and refreshed - will repurchase for sure...

There's a heavenly looking lavender one in the range too, and I'll grab that next for those days when I need some serious de-stressing ♥

Take care of  you,
kats xxx

CONFESSIONS: Of a Body Washaholic (Part 15)...

Well it doesn't seem to matter how many body washes I buy and try, somehow there's always more to be discovered - fortunately! However I think these two may have taken me to the last of the Original Source range - there are others of course (I wish I could find the Mango one), and sadly not all varieties are available in Australia (like Liquorice Scrub, Cherry & Jojoba Oil or Strawberry & Pink Peppercorn) but the remaining fragrances I've found on my treks to various local supermarkets just don't grab me when I give them the sniff test. Still I'm absolutely delighted I kept widening my search area, because these two are beauties ♥...

You'll find my review of the other four I put to the test here - at the time I declared the Tropical Pineapple as my fave, but it's been well and truly surpassed by the fabulous Lime. If you're a fan of  this particularly zesty citrus fruit, then I have one recommendation - buy the big bottle! I've used about two thirds of the 250ml, but I've already bought the larger size as I'm powering through it, up to four times a week now that summer has finally settled down in Sydney. This zingy concoction is my go-to for the hot days we've been having more or less consistently of late. The uplifting scent is incredibly cooling and refreshing, and I'm delighted that it's all natural, enriched with essential oils, and not tested on animals. Even the colour of it makes me smile, and sets me in a happy mood to start the day ♥...

The Vanilla & Raspberry was recommended to me by a friend - she got me by saying it smelled like strawberry Freddos (thank you sweetie!). I was a little concerned about the vanilla content as it's not normally a fragrance I go for in the shower, mainly because similarly with chocolate or cocoa scented products, I often don't feel all that fresh and clean afterwards. Anyways I liked the smell when I flipped the lid in Woolies, so it launched itself into my trolley. All I can say is WOW - I wasn't expecting to fall in love, but I'm totally under its spell! Creamy and comforting (yes it does remind me of berry Freddos hon), but my take on it is more like one of those delicious fluffy fruit trifles that come in a huge parfait glass that you wish was never going to end. I hope I can find this in the giant size too as I'm almost out. While I'm loving it this season, I reckon this might become my numero uno in the cooler months when I stash away the lime one, and my preference is for something more warming. According to their website, there's a handwash in this flavour too, although I've not seen it anywhere - boo!...

Both these shower creams are non-drying, use 100% natural fragrances, and are such great value for around $5, even more so when they're on special  - incidentally, Coles have them at the mo' for $2 ♥♥♥ 

Here's hoping my review has made your mouth water ha ha. What's your favourite Original Source body wash scent?

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

CONFESSIONS: of a Bodywashaholic (Part 13) - Original Source...

Well there's one sure thing that excites me, and that's when a brand expands their range, and I was delighted to see these Original Source fruity selections at my local supermarket. I'd tried a few of their shower gels years ago - enjoyed the formulas, their availability and price, but wasn't all that keen on the fragrance choices. There are quite a few more, but these are the ones that grabbed me once I flipped the lid ♥ They are all vegan and contain 100% natural fragrances...

Blackcurrant & Moringa Oil

This particular Skin Quench formula contains natural oil beads suspended in the gel, and they work their magic boosting the moisturising power - my skin feels so soft and smooth after my shower, and I find I don't need any additional body lotion. Not overly sudsy, smells EXACTLY like ripe and juicy blackcurrants, and it's the prettiest berry colour. Loving this one, but being the fragrance fanatic that I am, I wish the scent was a whole lot stronger...

Pink Grapefruit

One of my all time favourite shower fragrances, so I couldn't go past this particular variety. Again, not quite enough scented oomph for my over-the-top tastes, but it's all natural and has a lovely zing to it. Despite not containing any moisturising oil beads, it doesn't make my skin feel parched or dry, just deliciously cleansed and fruitified...

Tropical Pineapple

Oh yum - this is my pick of the bunch, absolutely delish and ultra-refreshing. Whoever had the inspiration to create a shower gel that smells exactly like freshly cut pineapple deserves a round of applause - both revitalising and mouth-watering, this will be my numero uno for steamy hot days when I need to cool off, freshen up and boost my energy levels...

Watermelon & Jojoba Oil

Another from the Skin Quench range, this has the most subtle fragrance of the four. Most definitely genuine cooling melon (more like Rockmelon to me though), and delightful, but I can only just smell it. This would be terrific for folks who are scent-sensitive, but it just doesn't cut the mustard with me. A pity because it would be awesome for the Sydney Summer season when things get steamy...

In summary I'm loving these four varieties, but I'd love them even more if the fragrance intensity was doubled ♥

What's your favourite Original Source shower gel flavour?

Take care of you,

kats xxx 

CONFESSIONS: of a Body Washaholic (Part 12) - Imperial Leather (new)...

Imperial Leather have done it again. Whoever is creating their fragrance formulas sure has their finger on my particular perfume pulse - the scents of these new body washes are Spring-fresh, and just the ticket for a bathroom seasonal change-over. I first spotted the new Indulgence line in Woolies about 2 months ago, and the Limited Edition addition to the Body range only appeared at my local supermarket a few weeks back. Due to a major storage issue, I haven't been in body wash seek mode for several months - I've been attempting to clear the massive backlog of products on my shelf (and in my cupboard), but these just leapt out at me during my weekly shop, and I couldn't help but make them mine...

BIRD OF PARADISE - Shea Butter & Honeysuckle

I love just about all the varieties in this range, have reviewed each one in previous editions of this Confessions series (most reviews are here and here), and I literally jumped for joy when I saw this new flavour. Aptly named Bird of Paradise, this is a delight for the senses. I have no idea what the honeysuckle flower smells like, but I do know that hummingbirds go crazy for it, and I'm a nutter for this fragrant blend. My nose picks up fuzzy peach coated in musky marshmallow (yum!), and according to their website, there's also vanilla, sandalwood and amber in the blend. Altogether a dreamy concoction that leaves my skin soft and moist, and smelling scrumptious ♥...

EFFORTLESS - Sparkling Citrus & White Gardenia

Delighted with the new slimline packaging of this range - the bottle is skinny and flat and takes up half the room on my shower shelf. The formula is thick and clear, nourishingly moisturising, the lather is creamy and soft, and there are hundreds of tiny little Argan Oil pearls suspended in the gel. If I have to pick a favourite of the three, then this is it - the scent is beautifully fresh and feminine, there's a purity about it, an innocence, and it's actually more like a "white flowers" eau de parfum than a shower product. I would be spritzing it all over if it were available as a perfume ♥...

BEAUTIFUL - Jasmine, Lychee & Peony

Another absolute gem - a similarly refreshing fruit and floral combination, but with a playful tang that almost earns it an "exotic" tag in the kats scent catalogue. While not mad keen on jasmine in body products, I can barely pick up that particular ingredient (yay). And I so love anything containing lychee - perhaps that's what gives this blend its mystery? Not in the least bit heady, it's subtle, sophisticated and enlivening at the same time. Less than half the quantity of visible oil pearls, but the formula is no less softening or moisturising, and I adore the pale peony pink colour...

 

There's a third one in this Indulgence range called PRECIOUS - Rosewater & Sandalwood, which is a golden hue. I've given it the sniff test twice now, but there's something musty going on - I'm usually entranced by anything Sandalwoody, but this particular combination just doesn't appeal. Still, as Meatloaf would say, two out of three ain't bad...

Crazy in love with all three of these body washes, and the fact that they're available when I'm picking up my groceries is a bonus I so appreciate ♥

What's your favourite body wash scent this Spring?

Take care of you,
kats xxx

P.S. Don't miss Ingrid's Monday Makeup Madness Link Up Party - I've found some fun new bloggers to follow, and they're all on the one page ♥

CONFESSIONS: of a Body Washaholic (Part 10) - Palmolive!...

I'm always excited when I see something new on the shelves, and even more so when it's a shower product. Spotted these two new additions to the Palmolive range in Woolworths (come on Coles, get with the program!) and did a little dance as they flung themselves into my trolley - barely had time for a pre-purchase sniff, but when anyone mentions "passionfruit" or "citrus", well I'm pretty much a goner anyway lol...

Body Polish Passionfruit Exfoliating Body Wash

I have to say I haven't been this excited since Imperial Leather brought out their fabulous range of body washes, but I have such a soft spot for Palmolive - they're the ones that converted me from soap many many years ago, and I adore just about everything they make. And this being (in my memory) the very first PASSIONFRUIT scrub I've ever laid eyes on in a supermarket, I'm jumping for joy - it's fantabulous ♥ Smells like the real deal, and those little black specks you can see are kiwi fruit seeds, and there's some apricot ones plus peach juice in the mix as well. The consistency is thick and rich, it lathers magnificently, and leaves my skin feeling supremely soft and fruitily fragranced. While I'm indulging in a good old scrub, I can spot the black seeds on my skin, but they all wash down the drain without leaving any stray bits behind. This is a definite keeper, in fact, I've already bought another bottle!

White Citrus with Lemongrass Extract Shower Gel

As for the gel, it's just as refreshing, probably even more so because it has a deliciously sharp tang to it. Containing tangerine peel oil and lemongrass oil, you can probably imagine how zingy it is. 100% soap free and ph balanced, this shower beauty is guaranteed to kick start your morning with a foamy fruit punch. It's super concentrated so you won't need much to work up a luscious lather...

In all honesty, I'm going through torture each day deciding which one to use the. I'm giving them both a 5 star rating as neither of them have any vices - my skin doesn't feel the least bit dry, just clean and enlivened. Of the two though, I guess my heart belongs to the Passionfruit Body Polish, but that's ONLY because I'm a total nutter when it comes to this particular fruit - Passionfruit Pavlova is my favourite dessert ♥

Have you tried either of these bathroom belles yet?

Take care of you,

kats xxx

And if you missed the rest of the series, here they are...

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9...