Getting fruity!

Having never really bought high end shower gels because I tend to get through bottles and bottles of the stuff , I never thought them to be worth the money for me. I was then given some shower gel and body lotion to try from Philosophy. I have used Philosophy products before and they fast became favourites especially Purity cleanser.The shower gel I have been getting fresh with is a new addition to the range and has the fruity name of Wild Blackberry Blossom.

This violet coloured gel smells gorgeous! The smell is very fruity but it is so much more grown up than that! More like a perfume it has top, middle and base notes. To say that this smells like ripe, juicy blackberries is a given really, but it also has a warming smell-I can't really put my finger on but I think it may be Liquorish. I have been using it as a bubble bath and a body wash and the great thing is you only have to use a very small amount for both. The amount of bubbles you get with this is amazing, you would have to pour out half a bottle of supermarket gel to get the same amount.If it takes your fancy you can layer it and use it as a shampoo as well.

My bottle of this is still very full even though I use it every day so It is value for money and now I have been eyeing up the other versions and will be starting a collection!

Body cream
I never skip putting on body lotion so I like to have a few to choose from. I have been using another Philosophy lotion in Pure Grace as it keeps you smelling clean all day and I also have the perfume.

This time it was a fruity lotion- Raspberries and cream. Yes it smells as good as it sounds, infact I bet if you put some in a bowl people would eat it!
This is a creamy lotion that I found sank in to my skin in seconds so no waiting around for it to dry. The smell lasts all day but never mingles with my perfume. I also love how soft my skin feels all day

The good news is it comes in a shower gel too! My wish list is growing by the second lol
These products from Philosophy certainly gave me my beauty junkie fix.

Get yours @ http://www.qvcuk.com/ and http://www.hqhair.com/ and in good department stores
products start at £13

Products that I am loving at the moment!

I always wear perfume even if I am having a PJ day or I am feeling under the weather.

I had a big collection of various perfumes….so many that I was wearing a new one every day, but I have recently noticed that my supplies are depleting at lightening speeds.

I was getting worried as I was down to the dregs of almost all my bottles, even the ones that I wasn’t that keen on.

Again Soap and Glory has saved the day and left me smelling sweeter even if I do say so myself!

For Christmas I got loads and loads of Soap and Glory and in one of the sets was a bottle of Mist you Madly.

It has a sweet yet clean smell that features notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrent, magnolia, freesia,Vanilla and musk , it reads like the notes of a posh perfume!

The smell lasts most of the day without starting off heavy but I like to carry it round with me in my bag as a quick spray always lifts my mood.

If you love this too S&G have been adding this fragrance to other products such as Clean Girls body wash, The Daily smooth body butter and Scrub em and leave em scrub.

£6 for a 250ml bottle it’s a steal and I am going to be wearing this as my everyday fragrance from now on!

Bright here Bright now.

This is a soap and Glory’s fans equivalent to the famous Beauty flash balm!

To start off it comes in a huge 50ml tube, at this size it will last ages therefore value for money!

It adds a glow to your face so your skin no longer looks dull, with or without make up!

You can use it as a moisturiser or mix a bit into your foundation to add that extra POP.

It makes a great make up base if you are going for the natural look or just add a bit to parts of your face that’s needs a bit of help.

The creme has a very slight peach tint to it and before you rub it in you can almost see a light reflecting glow to it.

It smells quite herby but that smell goes away as soon as it is rubbed in but it’s not unpleasant anyway.

I just find that it makes my skin look like I have had a few extra hours in bed and a more refreshed.

I would defiantly have it in my make up bag as a go to product when you need the help.

It’s only £10 and get a lot for your cash!

And finally.......

I am so into The Body Shop's Strawberry shower gel. It is so sweet I honestly want to eat it!...but I won't

It lathers up so well and the smell stays on your skin for ages. I have a bottle of the Satsuma tucked away for next time.

£6 for 250ml but you only need a little on a shower flower so it lasts a while

You can find S&G @ www.boots.com and www.soapandglory.com

And The body shop shower gels @ www.thebodyshop.co.uk