Review: Perlier Shower & Bath Cream Kit

Product received for free from iFabbo.  This is my honest review

I was excited to try these out from iFabbo since I am a total sucker for good smelling bath products =P.  I will go through each scent then give my overall impression at the end.

They came in a zip top plastic bag, this bag would be perfect for travel or keeping in a gym bag

It also came with a card to give the details on each scent in the kit

I decided to try the Honey scent first.  Totally by accident, I wanted to try the almond first, but was half asleep when I put this in the shower. 

Overall Thoughts: YUM. This smells just like honey.  The body wash lathers up really nicely and leaves my skin soft.  The lotion is really thin, but I was beyond shocked at how soft it made my skin. I cannot remember the last time my skin was this soft! For a thin fast absorbing lotion this is the best I have ever tried.  

Next up is White Almond.

Overall Thoughts: Very mild almond scent.  I was hoping for a stronger scent, but mainly because I am a sucker for almond.  It is still very nice and does not smell artificial at all.  The body wash lathers nicely and the lotion is quick absorbing and makes my skin super soft. 

Next is Shea Butter

Overall Thoughts: MMMMM citrus.  This has a light fresh citrus scent to it.  Like the other scents the body wash lathers up really nicely.  This lotion is much thicker, but I expected this with so much shea butter.  Even with being super thick, it absorbed quickly and did no leave my skin oily at all. 

Last we have Olive Oil

B

Overall Thoughts: This is the most mild scented of the set.  I can't really describe the scent, it is fresh and clean but I cannot pin point what I am smelling.  Body wash is great and the lotion is not as thin as the honey, but not as thick as the shea butter.

Overall Thoughts On The Kit: Oh my! My skin is soooo soft.  I really can't remember the last time it has been this soft. I am beyond impressed by this kit.  The scents are great and don't smell artificial.  The body washes lather up and clean really well. And the lotion, even the thinner ones, do a killer job at making my skin super soft. 

You can buy the kit from HSN here.  You can also get $5's off any Perlier product purchase at HSN.com by using the promo code: ifabbo5 (affiliate link)

Review: Avalon Organics Lavender Bath & Shower Gel

This product was purchased using personal funds

This shower gel is one of my faves ever.  Read to see why!

 

Initial Thoughts: I love the smell.  It is more herby than floral.  It smells like the entire lavender plant, not just the flowers.  The scent is different and not overpowering.  It is low lather, but this is common with natural products.  This works well as a body wash and as a shave gel. 

Overall Thoughts:  I love the scent.  The floral note fades after a bit and you are left with a fresh herby scent.  It also doesn't make the bathroom smell like a florist shop exploded which is always appreciated by the boyfriend. My skin feels clean and soft after using this.  It is not extra moisturizing, but I find this common with clear body washes that don't have things like oils added for moisture.  The lather is minimal, but it just enough that you feel like you are clean and it can also be used for shaving.

ALSO!!! I have used the mint wash from this same line. It is the BEST for after a workout or on a hot summer day.  The mint makes your skin feel cool and it is super refreshing. 

This product was purchased using personal funds 

Quick Review: DHC Purifying Charcoal Shower Gel

Here is another quick review of DHC

 

Initial Thoughts: Clear with black tint, it reminds me of smoked glass. Like the green tea shower gel, this one is thick like honey. Good rich lather, not many bubbles but feels nice on skin and washes clean.  Hard to describe scent, it is somewhat herbal, but I honestly cannot determine what makes up the scent. It left my skin a bit dry, but that is normal for me for clear shower gels.  It also makes sense as charcoal has clarifying properties and not moisturizing.  

Quick Review: DHC Imperial Green Tea Shower Gel

Today is a sample from the Japanese brand DHC.  They are becoming more and more popular over here in the US especially in Asian markets and you can also find them online.  I am a long time fan of their products, but this is the first time I have tried one of their body washes.

 

Initial Thoughts: Very thick, reminded me of honey in color and thickness. This was nice as it could not wash away in shower before lathered. Made a rich fine lather, it didn't have many large bubbles, but it still felt rich and nice on the skin.  It also easily washes clean. Skin felt a little dry after shower, but I find this fairly common with clear body gels vs creamy ones with moisturizers in them. Didn't smell distinctly of green tea, but has a fresh herby scent that is hard to describe.

Quick Review: Nivea Touch of Happiness Body Wash

Another sample from the Nivea Happiness line. I love how this sample came, it is a nice switch from the basic flat packet samples.  I think its cute!

Initial Thoughts: Oh how I love this scent! As with the lotion of the same scent, I absolutely adore the sweet citrus smell. It has a nice lather and left my skin feeling soft and moisturized. I am so in love with this scent I think I just might need to get the body wash and lotion! 

Review: Philosophy Happy Birthday Beautiful! Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

This was the Sephora birthday gift from 2011, yes I am a tad...late.  But had to work my way through a lot of shower gels this year! 

Initial Thoughts: I was wary of the scent of this one, at first sniff it is very vanilla.  And I do not like fake vanilla smell.  But since I have heard such good things about Philosophy products, I gave in and gave it a try.  I am so glad I did! Once lathered, this smells just like a vanilla cake.  The vanilla note becomes very subtle and is balanced nicely by a sweet sugar note.  They really did nail the scent on this one.  The gel is very thick, which I like because it doesn't drip off my hand in the hot shower before I can get a good lather going.  The lather is nice and thick and works well as a shave gel too. 

Overall Thoughts: I can totally understand the hype over these Philosophy shower gels. I haven't tried it as a bubble bath or shampoo, but as a shower gel this is awesome.  I love how thick it is, and how a little goes a long way.  The thick lather makes a great shave gel too, making this a great multi tasker. And the scent, YUM. This makes me want to try other scents. 

Review: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

Today I have another review from my VoxBox! This is the only non full size item from the box. But, at 2 ounces, this is a pretty good sized sample. 

Initial Thoughts: I love Aveeno so I was very excited for this.  I have only been disappointed by one Aveeno products in years (tinted moisturizer, but I blame my super oily skin for that one). I love how it had directions for shaving right on the bottle.  I have been using body wash as shaving cream for about a year now, so yay! I'm not the only one. 

After a few days: I decided to test how moisturizing this body wash is by not using lotion.  I have to say I am very pleased with how my skin does not feel dry at all! Usually I have to use lotion every day or my skin gets really dry, itchy and/or ashy.  Even after one use, I wasn't missing the lotion at all.  This is also fantastic for shaving, it created a very nice rich lather which I love for shaving.  Shaving usually dries out my legs, but not at all with this body wash, no lotion needed to feel moisturized. I cannot see "visibly healthier skin" but, my skin feels very moisturized even without lotion. 

Overall: This may be my new favorite body wash.  I love not having to use lotion every day! It creates a rich lather that is great for washing and shaving. 

Note: I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.