This is available at HQhair!
Okay before I start this review can I just say that I am sooo jealous that I didn’t think of this product first. This truly is an innovation. Having said that if I would have created it I doubt it would have ever gone past my own bathroom so well done Sara Happ for doing it first.
How to use
All you need is a little dab to thoroughly massage your lips to softness. This is a moderate to hardcore lip scrub so if your lips are really chapped or have open cuts I would not use this until they have healed. I wouldn’t recommend it to someone who is just going to buy it because it’s cute you have to use it to appreciate it’s ability. Sara recommends removing it with tissue but I found this difficult so I used a wet paper towel instead and it came off just fine. My lips felt plumped and full afterwards as well as being soft.
Also comes in other ‘flavours’ Almond Creme, Peppermint, Vanilla Bean, Brown Sugar, and Cocoa.
This is available from HQhair!
I’ve been using Burt’s Bees products for several years now and even though they have become more global they haven’t lost their ‘down home’ roots or their passion for the environment and ethical business practices. They regularly support community projects and work tirelessly on new packaging innovations to ease the stress on our natural resources.
Application
Not many cleansers come little glass pots these days but this one does and it makes you feel like you have a treasure from days gone by. When you twist open the metal lid the smell hits you, it’s not citrus but a nutmegy fruit cake smell. The scrub itself is pretty much solid in the jar so you need to wet you fingers a little to get some out. It’s not a harsh scrub I would say mild to moderate. It’s best to make some in a little paste before you put it on otherwise it will not move. I like to use this before I do a face masque as it exfoliates but doesn’t strip your skin. The small jar should last fairly long as you don’t need much to get a good wash. This would also travel well due to the size and doesn’t cost the earth.
Contains:
Sweet Almond Oil, Orange Oil, Nutmeg, Clove
Advantages
- A little goes a long way
- Scrummy smell makes you want to eat it
- Gives a good scrub without being to harsh
- Won’t break the bank
Disadvantages
- A bit fiddly to get out of the jar
- Glass jar might not be practical
Verdict
Burt and his bees are always winners in my book and this scrub is a lovely surprise. If you care about the environment and want to look good at the same time then let Burt show you the way.
This is available at Boots and HQhair!
Bliss is an unpretentious cheeky and cheerful spa brand of super products. The original Bliss Spa opened in 1996 in Soho New York and they pride themselves on being a place for real women/men who want help to look and feel their best.
Application
This lovely product has a subtle but obvious smell of blood oranges hence the name. I would say this is a moderate scrub as the bits are small but you do get a fantastic polish from the grapefruit coloured grains. If you want a more robust wash I would apply this to dry skin before you turn on the shower. The fantastic thing about this scrub is it dissolves easily and doesn’t leave loads of crud in the tub. After you use it your other half won’t have to risk their death from slipping in a tub full of oily residue.
Contains:
Sucrose, Sunflower Seed Oil, Orange fruit extract, Pepper Seed
The Good Stuff
- Smells great without being overpowering
- Skin feels super clean and polished afterwards
- No need for lotion afterwards
- Non greasy/oil
The Bad Stuff
- Maybe too price for some
- The tub could do with being a litter bigger
Verdict
I will definitely be buying this again!
