Showing posts with label Vanilla. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vanilla. Show all posts

Saturday, 13 February 2016

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

Sunday, 15 November 2015

REVIEW: Chi Chi "Meet The Girls" - Vanillas...

Attention vanilla fragrance lovers! You're in for a real treat because there's two varieties of this delicious gourmand scent in the latest Chi Chi Meet The Girls Fragrance Collection. I'm reviewing both at the same time for two reasons - the comparison between the two is most interesting (one is subtle and the other is as subtle as a sledgehammer lol), and my blogging time keeps being eaten away by my work commitments, boo!


Anyways, before my phone demands my undivided attention yet again, here's my take on these two babes...

Warm Vanilla Sugar



Whoa! "Warm" is an understatement - on the contrary, my nose tells me a more appropriate label would be Sizzling Hot ha ha! This is one of the most potent fragrances I've ever tried - because of it's strength, I reckon gals with an undying passion for vanilla will be tripping with delight. This is a stayer too - the initial opening power-packed punch is sustained for hours and hours. It's SO strong, at first I didn't think I could wear it, but after a few teeny spritzes every other day for a week, I'm used to the wham-bam effect, and seriously in love. Lasting a good 5 hours, this is definitely not suitable for confined spaces or the scent-sensitive, in fact I'd recommend spraying it onto a finger (which you can later wash), and then dabbing it wherever you normally wear perfume. Amazing! And Chi Chi, whatever base ingredient it is that makes this particular one last would be a bonus inclusion for the other fragrances in the collection ...

Vanilla Spice



o me this one is a wee bit more spice than vanilla, but it's such a pretty little blend - delicate and refined, this will suit those lovelies who enjoy a far more understated foodie fragrance. Makes me think of Christmas, and all those yummy aromas that emanate from the kitchen when seasonal treats are on the stove, and in the oven. The cinnamon/clove content balances out the sweetness of the vanilla, and it remains (almost) the same from the initial spray to when it fades away just over an hour later (the shortest lifespan of all the fragrances I've tried so far in this collection), but what's left behind is a lovely soft powdery scent that is all woman ...

Are you a vanilla fragrance fan?

Take care of you,
kats xxx

P.S. Some beaut reads over at Ingrid's Monday Makeup Madness Link Up Party - blogs are uploaded from 6.30am...