Showing posts with label Bath and Body. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bath and Body. Show all posts

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Bath and Body - Scented Candle and Body Lotions

Last year (2010) I started to become obsessed with scented candles and lotions. I've never cared for it, and i thought that it's a complete waste of money, but after my first purchase at "Bath and Body" i'm hooked.

I can't really explain what it is about it, but I've got into the habit of lighting candles and using the lotions now. A lot of it might have to do with how WONDERFUL it makes me and my room smells! I guess i'm a real sucker for stuff that smells good!

Here is my purchase. I took advantage of the deals that they had!


Scented Candles: Twilight Woods & Midnight Pomegranate



Claims

- Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers.

- Made using the highest concentration of the fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance

- Burn time of approximately 40-65 hours.

Cautions: Do not burn for more than 3-4 hours at a time





If you buy these at their retail price they are expensive! I believe its $22.50 CAD, but if you wait for the sales, it's 50% off. I don't have experience using many candles, but to me, these candles last a long time. I've burned them atleast 15 times each already, (each time for more than an hour), and it's still not done.

My favourite is Twilight woods. They were burning it in the store the day that i wanted to purchase candles, and i had to have it. It truly smells romantic & calming to me (that makes no sense(i know) at all- but i just really love this scent!). i love it so much i got the lotion as well. Pomegranate is much more "sweet" so i light it time to time when i feel happy and hyper. I think the scent i burn reflects my mood.



Here's a quick shot of how the candles look after lighting. The top layer of wax will melt, and i believe that is the fragrance oils. It's incredible, (to me, because i never seen that before). The smell fills my room very quickly. Once you are done, just blow it out, or cover it with the lid to put out the flame, and the liquid layer would solidify again. Ready to be lit up again.




Scented Body Lotions:all with vitamin e and jojoba & shea butter


Twilight Woods: a hypnotic blend of enticing fruits and warm cypress inspired by a romantic walk in enchanted woods.

Sweet Pea: a fruity floral scent that evokes the intoxicating, floral-infused breezes of the Mediterranean

Japanese Cherry Blossom: "award winning" a seductive and mysterious floral sdcent inspired by the exotic garden of Japan.




The smell lasts a few hours, if you are not running around and doing much, but otherwise they fad quick in my opinion. Otherwise, it's nice to apply on, because it dries very quickly and nicely. It also dries matte, so that is a plus for me. I would say moisturizing wise - they are good, but not great. My arms does feel smoother when I've applied it a couple of times, but i don't have a problem with dry skin (body wise anyways). It does soften the skin noticeably, but it won't work if your skin is very dry. Silly me, but i apply it because it smells so good, and i like to smell good. :)

I think my favourite would have to be the Cherry Blossom , but i honestly love the other two as well. They're all unique amongst one another. They all smell very nice, probably the best ones the store offers (in my opinion)

BTW. Bath and Body has a great return policy. They are all about customer satisfaction . They say "If your experience is anything less than perfect, please remmeber our 100% satisfaction guarantee." right on their candle and receipts. i really like stores that are dedicated to their customers. It makes me want to come back.

Note: I'm not trying to advertise the company by any means, i'm simply a very satisfied customer

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

LUSH products + Stila

On tuesday, boyfriend took me to LUSH ( a store selling bath, and beauty products), because i was bugging him about going. I have been seeing LUSH bath bomb hauls on so many blogs, and i was so intrigued by how colourful, funky, and cool it looks that i had to go find out what was the big deal.

So i didn't know that there was actually a LUSH where i lived. In fact, i just found out the day before i went. I always thought the store sound familiar, but for some reason i just didn't think it was in canada. So i looked it up, i realized it was actually in the MALL! so i was quite overjoyed and surprised, because Canada always seem to be slow to get the good stuff!

Anywas, so when i got there, the nice Sales Associate showed me around, and showed me alot of the products that they sell and how it exactly worked. She had bowls of water, and everything, and showed me how the bubbles bars made bubbles, and how the bath bombs worked. IT WAS SOO COOL!. They totally revolutionlized the concept of taking a shower/bath. All the products are designed to enhance your bathing/showering experience. It's suppose to make you feel luxurious, and just PRINCESSY!

So for the first time there, i was quite overwhelmed by all the products. You will definitely be sniffing a lot. i sniffed up some powder out of carelessness, and it was like sniffing crack! ( not that i ever did ahem*). Anywas, I decided to skip on the bath bombs, (EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE SOO COOL!), because i don't take baths. BUt i might have to start taking baths, because of this product. Anywas, before i show you what i got, i wanted to show you the baggies!

This is the main bage


the smaller bag (carrying one product each) inside the main bage


the back of the two products i got. i thought this was cute


So this is what i got:

This is how the products look like:

(Sugar scrub on left, and Dorothy Bubble Bar on right)


another shot of the dorothy, bcos the colours are pretty. LOL


1. DOROTHY BUBBLE BAR (limited edition)


Price: $5.95CAD
Smell: i'm not good with describing scent, so i told bf to sniff it and he said it smells ROSeY. LOL

How to Use:it's makes bubbles!WHO DOESN't LOVE BUBBLES? All you gotta do it crush it up in your hands, and let the water run through it. This will make the particles dissolve and bubble up like crazy. The water will turn blueeeee!

i aint gonna lie, i got this one cos it was limited edition, and there were only prob 10 left, so it must've been popular. hehe


The second item that i got, is the

2. Sugar Scrub (GREEN ONE)



Price: $4.95CAD
Smell: kinda herbal to me. BF said it smells like asian soap bars. O.O

How To Use: She showed me how it worked, and you basically just take a piece of the bar, and crush it up in your hands (to small bits) then scrub it on your skin. It will lather, and when you wash it off, you skin feels amazingly smooth. This was the main reason i wanted to try it. I hope it delivers the same result on the body.



I can't wait to try it out. I will certainly do a review when i get the chance. I'm sure i'll be taking advantage of these since finals are around the corner.

One of the item that i didn't get, but i thought was SOO COOL. LOL was the
Sex in the Shower Emotibomb

suppose to be a hand grabbing a butt the SA said. BF thinks otherwise. USe your imaginaion. LOL


Basically, you start the shower. Turn the water hot, and get some steam going. Then later get into the tub, and place this piece at the bottom, FACING you. The steam and hot water will work to "activate" this bar. It would start releasing steam/vapours, and this very nice scent. PERFECT for couples who want to set the mood, and get a little steamy..ahem..LOL. DEFinaitly ask the Sales Associate to show u how it works, bcos it's so awesome.



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The next thing i want to show you guys are these awesome Stila Lipglosses that i found at Winners. OMG they are SOOO AWESOME, and it was such a bargin. These are my FIRST stila items.



( i don't see names on them, so i guess they aren't named???)


The swatches look funny, bcos the brush was still stiff. After a few use, i'm sure it would loosen up and be fine :)



STILA Lip Envy


Price: $9.99 CAD
Inital Review:

1. pigmentation is INCREDIBLE (better then dazzleglass from MAC in my opinion)
2. not sticky
3. smells like candy

i think i'm gonna love these.

EDIT: i wore them today (baby pink one), and i think these are hands down better than MAC dazzle glass, in terms of formula. I LOVE the fact that it's NOT STICKY at all, and the colour PACKS a PUNCH. i had soup, and my lips still looked STAINED from the lipgloss! i love this one in particular bcos it has no shimmer what so ever. so it gives ur lip this very natural look once it fades a bit.

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P.S. Is there any LUSH products that you guys absolutely LOVE? i can't wait to try the products!

i already know that i will definately go back to try the:

Ocean Sea Salt (exfoliator, body and face)
BIG SHAMPOO (shampoo)


and that is everyhing........for now. hehe

Thanks for reading my blog! have yourself a wonderful day!