I received this classy collection of eight body care products from my dear brother. Thank you for the wonderful present. :)
Photo 1: Gift Set--From...With Love; slightly unwrapped. I was too eager and pulled off the red ribbon before the photo taken.
Photo 2: Gift Set--From...With Love; opened. Gift set contained Snow Fairy 100mL, Up You Gets 90g, Heavanilli 55g, Snow Showers 100g, Sugar Babe 100g, Father Frost 100g, Snowcake 100g, Honey Trap 10g, and 15% discount card--one time use (not featured in my photo).
Photo 3: Dates on the bottom of the gift set.
Recommendations: Money saving tip is to purchase the items separately.
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Photo 4: Snow Fairy 100mL
Photo 5: Shake well before use!
1.) Likes/Pros:
-Pleasant smell (Sweet, fruity, grapefruit scent)
-Light lingering scent on skin and in hair all day
-Skin and hair feels squeaky clean after-use
-Not greasy or oily
-Easy application
-Luxurious lather (22)
-Travel size
-Safe for daily use
2.) Dislikes/Cons:
-Sparkles adhere to skin, and hair
-Challenges to clean up in the tub
Overall Grade: B+
Final thoughts: I would repurchase this item for occasional use before I go out to casual parties.
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Photo 6: Up You Gets 90g
1.) Likes/Pros:
-Pleasant smell (Citrus: Lemon-lime, grapefruit scent)
-Great value (~$3.XX)-Easy to break or cut into chunks
-Food for the soul ;)
-Mentally refreshing
-Product placed on shower floor: Oils released makes feet smooth
-Placed on soap rack: Product lasts longer; slowly releases oils and scents
2.) Dislikes/Cons:
-Light scent in shower
-Product wasn't strong enough to give me that wake-me-up kick in the morning :(
-Scent does not linger on skin but lingers in the bathroom
-Placed on the shower floor: Product disappeared quickly ( ~ 45 seconds)
-Light scent in shower
-Product wasn't strong enough to give me that wake-me-up kick in the morning :(
-Scent does not linger on skin but lingers in the bathroom
-Placed on the shower floor: Product disappeared quickly ( ~ 45 seconds)
Overall Grade: C-
Final thoughts: I would repurchase this item in lieu of air fresheners.
Final thoughts: I would repurchase this item in lieu of air fresheners.
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Photo 7: Heavanilli 55g
1.) Likes/Pros:
-A pleasant sensational smell (Yummy, musky french-vanilla scent)
-Lingers on skin for several hours
-Easy application; Melts on contact
-Oily and greasy initially but sinks into skin
-Soothes flakiness, hydrates skin and moisturizes
-Works great on elbows, knees and ankles
-Doesn't get messy (Yay!)
-A little bit goes a long way; product lasts much longer than bottle lotions
-The pink on the product does not stain the skin
-A pleasant sensational smell (Yummy, musky french-vanilla scent)
-Lingers on skin for several hours
-Easy application; Melts on contact
-Oily and greasy initially but sinks into skin
-Soothes flakiness, hydrates skin and moisturizes
-Works great on elbows, knees and ankles
-Doesn't get messy (Yay!)
-A little bit goes a long way; product lasts much longer than bottle lotions
-The pink on the product does not stain the skin
Overall Grade: A
Final thoughts: I would repurchase this item and recommend it to others.
Final thoughts: I would repurchase this item and recommend it to others.
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Photo 8: Snow Showers 100g top of container
Photo 9: Snow Showers Jelly!
Photo 10. Empty canister. :(
1.) Likes/Pros:
-A fun squishy jelly! (Reminds me of Jell-O ^__^)
-Pleasant smell (sweet, spicy, orange-lime scent)
-Light linger scent for a few hours
-Safe to use on the face
-"No more tears"; Product does not sting or irritate eyes
-Cleans effectively
-Does not dry skin out
-Rich lather
-Product tastes salty, not bitter
-Keep in fridge or freezer for a more solid soap
2.) Dislikes/Cons:
-Messy
-Chunks of the product ends up down the drain
-Long shelf-life (greater than 12 months)
Overall Grade: B+
Final thoughts: It's a must try product!
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Photo 11: Sugar Babe 100g
1.) Likes/Pros:
-Pleasant smell (a creamy vanilla-coconut scent)
-A granulated sugar scrub
-Gentle exfoliant
-Super soft and smooth skin after-use
-Easy to cut up and use (divide into 4 pieces)
-Use on elbows, knees, legs, ankles and feet
-Non-greasy, non-oily
-Great value
2.) Dislikes/Cons:
-Melts upon contact with water
-Slightly messy; crumbles easily
-Does not moisturize skin
Overall Grade: B-
Final thoughts: I will repurchase this item and recommend it to others.
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Photo 12: Father Frost 100g
1.) Likes/Pros:
-Pleasant smell (elegant flora scent; unisex)
-Easy to use
-Cleans effectively
-Moisturizing, but not greasy or oily
-Skin feels silky smooth after-use
-Luxurious lather but not creamy
-Product lasts a long time; doesn't just melt away quickly
-Soap doesn't stain your skin or tub
2.) Dislikes/Cons:
-Scent does not linger on skin
-On LUSH's website the soap is suppose to be indigo blue, but my bar is black...what happened?! :(
Overall Grade: B-
Final thoughts: I product that I will purchase again because it makes a nice hand soap or gift.
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Photo 13: Snowcake 100g still in packaging
Photo 14. Top view of product.
Photo 15. Side view of the bar.
1.) Likes/Pros:
-Pleasant smell (yummy, sweet almond scent)
-Easy application
-Cleans effectively
-Moisturizing, but not greasy or oily
-Doesn't strip natural oils from skin
-Rich and creamy lather
2.) Dislikes/Cons:
-Scent doesn't linger on skin
-Soap melts away fast :(
Overall Grade: B-
Final thoughts: I will repurchase this product when it's on sale.
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Photo 16: Honey Trap 10g
1.) Likes/Pros:
-Moisturizing
-Prevents wind burn
-Treats chapped lips
-Fast absorbing
-Tingly feeling after application
2.) Dislikes/Cons:
-Heavy musky honey scent
-After application I received comments from friends and family about a "funky" smell (it was my lip balm! *sad*)
-Difficulties in application; product is a hard solid and does not melt easily on to finger tips
-Slightly gritty
-Tastes salty
-No SPF protection
-Moisturizing
-Prevents wind burn
-Treats chapped lips
-Fast absorbing
-Tingly feeling after application
2.) Dislikes/Cons:
-Heavy musky honey scent
-After application I received comments from friends and family about a "funky" smell (it was my lip balm! *sad*)
-Difficulties in application; product is a hard solid and does not melt easily on to finger tips
-Slightly gritty
-Tastes salty
-No SPF protection
Overall Grade: D
Final thoughts: A disappointing product it was not creamy or rich. I would try other LUSH lip balms but I would not repurchase or recommend this item.
Final thoughts: A disappointing product it was not creamy or rich. I would try other LUSH lip balms but I would not repurchase or recommend this item.
2 comments:
Snow Showers looks like tofu! :P
You should apply the Snow Showers Jelly on to your skin dry. That way it won't slip and slide!
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