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Showing posts with label Crabtree & Evelyn. Show all posts

2 February 2014

SUNDAY SAMPLE REVIEW {CRABTREE & EVELYN HAND CREAM}

Last week I pulled out of my sample jar a sachet of Crabtree & Evelyn's Himalayan Blue Hand Treatment. The sachet contains 5gs of cream and I found it to be a generous amount, as it kept me going for several days. I am not a daily user of a hand cream as my cuticles and hands do not get particularly dry, but I always carry a small tube or sample in my bag.
 I'm also a lover of a weekly hand exfoliation and the best by far is the
L'Occitane One Minute Hand Scrub

Read Review Click Here

This also helps ease the need for constant hand moisturizing, combined with the fact that I don't wash dishes or do lots of gardening, both of which take their toll on our delicate soft hands.
The first thing I noticed on opening the sachet was the burst of exotic fragrances,which I later discovered was smoked black tea and ginger, which I have to say I enjoyed.
Himalayan Blue Ultra-Moisturizing Hand Therapy is infused with macadamia nut oil, shea butter and extracts of golden champaca, ginger and tea oil.
It also contains :
hydrating ceramides and antioxidant-rich vitamin E
Myrrh extract helps condition nails and cuticles
Formulated without mineral oil, parabens, phthalates or propylene glycol






As with all good quality products a little goes a long way and this hand cream was no exception.
I found the moisturizing levels to be good for me, but I fear that more seriously dry or neglected  hands may want to opt for a more intense hand cream with perhaps a higher concentration of Shea Butter, which is wonderful for nourishing and moisturizing extra dry skin.
Also this hand cream leaves no greasy residue and iPad work can continue soon after application.
(Hand creams must pass the iPad test and leave no oily film behind on the touch screen)
I am sure everyone's pet hate with hand creams is that greasy after use feel....
It is one of the pricier hand creams on the market, but taking into account my low usage rate it would work for me.


Price R330 100g

27 January 2014

SUNDAY SAMPLE

Eyes closed and dip in....
This coming Sunday Sample review will be on the :

 Crabtree & Evelyn 
Himalayan Blue 
Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream


I am looking forward to trying this sample and reporting back to you on this coming Sunday Sample post.

p.s. I am not sure why this is in my vase and I cannot believe that I have overlooked this one!


To read previous Sunday Sample Posts





15 November 2013

FESTIVE FOOD FROM CRABTREE & EVELYN





For those that are not aware Crabtree & Evelyn also make wonderful jams,teas and biscuits.
 Carefully selecting the best natural ingredients, 
Crabtree & Evelyn’s Festive Food collection boasts a wealth 
of luxurious seasonal treats, presented in a collectable tin 
with covetable Secret Garden illustration. 
Yes I know they carry a hefty price tag, 
but my favourite from this years Festive Food collection
would have to be the Musical Tin with Jelly Babies.
What a lovely keepsake to bring out year after year.




   
                     
Spiced Ginger Biscuits 165g

Traditionally baked English biscuits with an aromatic mix of ground ginger, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, fennel, cloves and cardamom.  For a real festive flavour.
RSP R250








Triple Chocolate Chunk Biscuits 190g

Milk, white and dark chocolate chunks combined in one traditionally baked biscuit.
RSP R250











Christmas Pudding Biscuits 190g

With a careful blend of seasonal fruits and spices including mincemeat, cinnamon, coriander, caraway, ginger and nutmeg, the distinctive taste of the charming Christmas pudding has been transformed into a biscuit, making every coffee break feel like Christmas day.
RSP R250






                             
                                                
Festive Tin 350g

This beautifully presented tin is filled with festive buttery shortbread shapes. Choose from a tasty selection of stars, bells, Christmas trees and Father Christmas shapes.
RSP R550







Gingerbread Men Tin 200g

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the comforting aroma of ginger lingering in the air.  Our delightful gingerbread men will bring a smile to everyone’s face no matter how old you are!  12 gingerbread men biscuits presented in a novelty keepsake tin.
RSP R400




Musical Tin with Jelly Babies 300g

Intensely fruity Jelly Babies made with only natural colours and flavours, presented in a musical tin that plays ‘Let It Snow’.
RSP R500