MY TOP 8 HAIR & BODY PRODUCTS {2022}

Here is my 2nd "Top" post of 2022 and it's now the turn of the 

Hair & Body products.

During 2022 I discovered some great hair and body products and

I've also included a make-up tool, as I wasn't too sure where

to include it and I couldn't not feature it.

From 2022 I have 2 hair, 3 body, 1 bath, 1 self tan and 1 hand

 product to share with you and are in my mind all worthy of making it onto

my 2022 "Top Hair & Body Product" list.

I have already posted my

 Top 3 Most Disappointing Products 2022

so if you would like to catch up then Click here

I will also include my Top Hair & Body Products from 2021

Click here

Hair

INOAR

 +AMOR -SODIO

 MASK

I was introduced to the Brazilian Hair Care brand INOAR a couple of years

 ago and I have tried and reviewed a couple of their products all with

 great success.

If you would like to read my other INOAR reviews Click Here

The key Active Ingredients are Tribulus Terrestris & Banana Flower Oil

which deeply nourish the hair and to be honest with you

after my first application I wasn't overly impressed, so on the 2nd

use I increased the amount I applied and left it on longer than the

recommended 3 minutes and WOW what it difference that change made.

My hair, as always after using, feels incredibly soft, shiny and fuller.

It leaves no oily coating on the hair shaft, so the hair doesn't

feel weighed down with product and now that I have my

 correct dosage and timings worked out, my hair smells & feels great

 every time and my hair appears to be truly loving this mask.

To read my full review Click here

LIVING PROOF 

RESTORE 

PERFECTING SPRAY

This was the fourth hair product that I'd tried from the

US brand Living Proof and I have really enjoyed the previous ones,

the Restore Mask Treatment, Perfect Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment

 and their Perfect Day Dry Shampoo, which is my

absolute favourite dry shampoo of all time and well worth a purchase

if you can get your hands on one.

I will leave my reviews linked here

Restore Perfecting Spray is a featherweight leave-in product to make dry, 

damaged hair look and feel strong, smooth, soft with natural shine.

It's pleasantly fragranced, the spray works well and doesn't drench your

hair, but best of all it leaves your hair feeling lightweight, beautifully soft

 and smooth.

I found this particular one to 

provide so much more for my hair than any previous ones that I've tried,

especially the UV protection.

To read my full review

BY TERRY

BAUME DE ROSE

HAND CREAM

I had been wanting to try this hand cream

for sometime and sadly it never happened due to my facial products

 winning, where the budget was concerned.

That all changed in 2022 thanks to my BY TERRY Beauty Advent Calendar

from 2021 where I received a full size behind one of the doors.

This pink lightweight, yet velvety-rich formula glides on effortlessly, is quick 

absorbing and leaves that all important, non-greasy finish.

 Your hands are left feeling beautifully silky soft, smooth, moisturised

 and smelling of beautiful roses...

Simply the Baume de Rose Hand Cream is pure luxury for the hands. 

To read my full review Click here

AROMOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES 

DE-STRESS MUSCLE

 BATH & SHOWER OIL

If you've been around these "Bath Waters" for a while, then

you will already know that I love my bath, as a bubble, candlelit,

fragranced bath is my absolute "Happy Place" and I do spend

on anything that takes my bathing experience to another level

and that's exactly what this bath oil did.

What can I say other than this oil is

pure pampering bliss

It relaxes and eases tension, whilst stimulating circulation all at the same

 time and of course it smells divine, leaves the skin feeling amazing

and with so many other products in the collection, 

this has ignited a passion for AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES 

and I want more...

To read my full review

RITUALS
RITUAL OF HAMMAM
DEEPLY PURIFYING HOT BODY SCRUB

Body Exfoliation is just as important a Face Exfoliation and

I thoroughly enjoy the process of both and I never see it as a chore.

I also enjoy discovering new ones and this one from the Netherlands

brand RITUALS is an excellent one.

It's just how I love a body scrub to be, it has coarse salts that 

really polish the skin, without stripping or damaging your

skin barrier, it smells divine and an added bonus with this one,

it has that slight warming feel on the skin.

I highly recommend this product if, like me, you enjoy a 

corse salt scrub, one that you can feel working on your skin to

reveal a softer and smoother skin.

* I think this product may have had a name change depending on

which market you are purchasing in *

To read my full review

NUXE 

RÊVE DE THÉ

REVITALISING GRANULAR SCRUB

I have been using Body Scrubs/Exfoliators for as long as I can remember,

so you can imagine over the years I have used many.

This surprising exfoliating scrub, an ultra-fresh cocktail combining a green

 Tea extract with Bamboo grains, removes dead skin cells to leave skin feeling revitalized and invigorated.

 It has the most irresistible scent with notes of green tea, 

rhubarb and fresh herbs. 

For me it combines the perfect exfoliation with a great refreshing fragrance

It's truly bliss for the senses and I adore it...

To read my full review

CLARINS 

SELF TANNING 

INSTANT GEL

I found this product,

which has a non-oily gel texture, to be both easy to apply and 

surprisingly moisturising, which meant that it moved around the skin well

 thus allowing you ample time to cover all of the skin that you're 

wanting to tan.

Whether you are looking for a natural subtle boost or a beautifully

 bronzed glow, this Clarins' self tanning instant gel is a quick way

 to a streak-free, even, golden glow, without the risk of sun damage 

To read my full review Click here

AVÈNE

 XERACALM A.D

 LIPID-REPLENISHING BALM

Having a sensitive and itchy skin was very unusual for me, so

when I developed an itchy skin, that was just prevalent on my shins 

and forearms, I opted straight away for my trusty brand AVÈNE.

 

 Applying XERACALM twice daily (initially) and then once a day,

this non greasy balm both nourished and soothed my skin and more

 importantly over a period of several weeks, the affected areas soon

 settled and the intense itching thankfully ceased.

The airless pump makes for easy, hygienic and controlled application.

So this product is certainly a keeper for me and one that I cannot 

recommend highly enough, if like me suffer from mature dry skin

 or any of your family suffer from dry itchy skin.

To read my full review

NUXE RÊVE DE THÉ REVITALISING GRANULAR SCRUB {REVIEW}

I have been using Body Scrubs/Exfoliators for as long as I can remember,

so you can imagine over the years I have used many.

My long time favourites have been the :

 Clarins Tonic Body Polisher

Caudalie Crushed Cabernet Scrub

&

Rain Biologie Manketti & Starflower Body Scrub

I have written a post about My Top 3 Body Scrubs and you can read 

the full reviews Here

Whilst I'm always on the lookout for new Body Scrubs, I tend to

stick to these same 3, however that has just changed, as I have a new

favourite on the scene.

The NUXE RÊVE DE THÉ Revitalising Granular Body Scrub 

although launched recently, was not on my beauty radar and my purchase

was totally influenced by the NUXE consultant.

As with all new launches the consultant should introduce her new products

and that's exactly what she did, unbeknown to her I was actually

needing to purchase a body scrub.

She tested on the back of my hand and the coarse granular texture

and the Green Tea fragrance sold it it to me instantly.

The body scrub forms just one product in the collection of

Rêve de thé products, others being a Body Milk, Deodorant, Shower Gel

amongst others.

The method of application is the normal way i.e.

Once or twice a week, after washing, apply the scrub to your still damp skin, massage in circular motions, then finish by rinsing off with cool water.

This product is also a Vegan formula with no ingredients or derivatives

 of animal origin and is

96% of total ingredients are of natural origin.

This surprising exfoliating scrub, an ultra-fresh cocktail combining a green

 Tea extract with Bamboo grains, removes dead skin cells to leave skin feeling revitalized and invigorated, appearing renewed.

 Its granular texture and its irresistible scent with notes of green tea, 

rhubarb and fresh herbs delight the senses to create a revitalizing 

sensation of freshness.

 Formulated using plant-based exfoliants, this scrub with its crushed ice effect texture exfoliates and smoothes the skin.

 Freed of dead surface skin cells, skin feels revitalised and renewed. 

 For me it combines the perfect exfoliation with a great refreshing fragrance

It's truly bliss for the senses and I adore it...

 NUXE 

RÊVE DE THÉ

REVITALISING GRANULAR SCRUB

150ml

R

395

£

17

$

29

MY TOP 3 BODY SCRUBS #TBT REVIEW

These 3 body scrubs are still amongst my favourites and I still use today, but 

I have since discovered a couple more.

I wrote this post back in August 2019 and to be honest it's due an update, 

which I will do at some point.

In the meantime here is a reminder of My Top 3 Body Scrubs, as of 2019.

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We all know by now, or we should, that exfoliation for the face is a vital

 component of any good anti-ageing skincare regime and its been a weekly

 step in my routine since I was in my early 20's.

The same applies for the body and to be blunt:

 "Who wants to see a relatively youthful face on an aged looking body".

Whilst I'm not so diligent with my body scrubs I do use one every couple of 

weeks and this is an area I want to improve on and make it a weekly inclusion,

 as I just love the way they make your skin feel.

After a good body exfoliation/scrub/polisher your skin feels so clean, soft, 

refreshed, invigorated and above all very smooth.

I thought I would share with you my Top 3 products that I swear by.

My preference has always been a scrub that is quite granular in formula, 

so they slough off those dead cells really effectively and that's why I adore

 using the 3 below and have re-purchased many, many times...

As always I will leave the Pink Links below, so you can read my original thoughts 

and opinions, which I do advise , so you get all the important product info. 

*N.B. Prices may have changed since I wrote the original review*

1.

CLARINS

Tonic 

Body Polisher

I reviewed this product way back and its been in my collection of 

Body scrubs ever since.

After use it leaves you with that feeling that you've just been to a 

wonderful Spa.

Packed with Essential Oils that not only promote a feeling of well being, 

as they smell amazing, but more importantly help to both respect the 

natural hydrolipidic film and nourish our skin post exfoliation.

The granules in this polisher are made up of a mixture of Sugar and 

Salt crystals from the Camargue region in the South of France.

This mixture is what eliminates those dead cells, whilst deep cleansing the 

skin to reveal a smoother, brighter and more toned skin.

Sadly it doesn't fall into every ones beauty budget, as it is on the pricey side, 

but one to consider adding to your "Wish List" for a wonderful Spa 

like experience.

To read my original review

2.

CAUDALIE

Crushed Cabernet Scrub

This product had been on my "Wish List" for a couple of years and finally 

I got my hands on one at the beginning of this year and it was

 well worth the wait.

As I said earlier I want my body scrubs to give a good invigorating exfoliation

 and the brown sugar and crushed grapes seeds do just that, 

however if you prefer the more gentle approach then just mix with 

more water to soften the exfoliation effect.

Enriched with crushed grape-seeds and 6 essential oils, 

this natural body exfoliator leaves the skin smooth, soft and nourished.

In many aspects this Caudalie scrub is very similar to the Clarins, so you can

 see the type of scrub that I gravitate towards, which may not be for everyone.

To read my original review

3.

RAIN

Biologie

Manketti + Starflower

 Body Scrub

This body scrub has been a constant in my beauty life since I first reviewed it 

back in 2013.

The Manketti & Starflower Body Scrub with Wild Harvested Mongogo Nut Oil, 

Jasmine and Cedarwood not only smells divine, but with the exfoliating

 Poppy seeds suspended in the

various beneficial oils makes for a super exfoliating product.

 Again this product is very similar to the previous two, but this one comes with a

 more affordable pricing.

To read my original review

Let me know in the comments below if you also love any of the above.

CLARINS TONIC BODY POLISHER #TBT REVIEW

Throwing it back to February 2017 today with my review on the

Clarins Tonic Body Polisher

This product has been a constant in my body regime since then and I have

just finished yet another jar, however I am now finding the R640 pricing 

to be rather steep and have reverted to another tried and tested 

less expensive body scrub, but I must admit, I am already missing my

 Clarins Spa in a Jar.

 When I re post throwback product reviews I am always amazed at how the prices

have increased over the years and sadly South African increases are always the

 highest and on many occasions the $ & £ increases have been negligible

and have often remained the same.

I have updated the prices below and as you can see the $ price has

 increased by $1 and the £ price has remained the same, whilst the

SA price has increased by R140

I also notice that the name of this product in the US & UK has 

changed to

Tonic Sugar Polisher

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I love a good face and body exfoliator and I'm one of those people that use 
regularly as part of my beauty regime and I really don't find it a chore, 
as there is nothing nicer than the feeling of a smooth, soft and revitalised skin
 and considering the little effort required, it yields maximum results.

An exfoliator for the face or body is the one product that gives instant results
 that you can both see and feel.

If you don't use an exfoliator then now is the time, as it's never too late to 
introduce to your beauty routine.

I have learnt that face, lip, hand and body exfoliation becomes even more
important with age, as we need to encourage and stimulate the skins 
cell renewal process, which naturally slows with age.

Body Polishers, scrubs and exfoliators, call them what you may,
 all pretty much do the same thing and that's to remove the surface 
layer of the dead, drying skin cells that build up over time. 
This build-up is responsible for giving the skin that rough, dull and uneven 
appearance and feel to our skin whether it be on your face or body.

Exfoliators for the body generally comprise of coarser grains than those used
 on the face and I personally love a coarser type of scrub. 
I feel that they are far more efficient at the exfoliation process and leave the skin 
feeling wonderfully smooth, soft and glowing.

As with most exfoliating type products you can control the degree of exfoliation
 by adding more or less water on application.

(If your skin leans more towards the sensitive side then finer granules

 would be more suited)

To say that I have used so many body scrubs etc. over my years I cannot believe
 that the Clarins Tonic Body Polisher with Essential Oils escaped my
 "beady beauty eye", 
but it did much to my annoyance and loss.

Having started my beauty career here in South Africa with Clarins, 
firstly as a counter consultant and then as a rep, I have a fond appreciation 
and respect for the brand. 

Originally Clarins had 3 specific body oils on offer:

Tonic Oil (Firmness & Tone)

Relaxing Oil (Soothing & Relaxing)

Anti-Eau Oil (Anti Water & Fluid Retention)

They no longer have the Anti-Eau Oil, but have extended their product offering
 within the Relax and Tonic ranges, which I'm happy about.

The clever people at Clarins have included in their Tonic Body Polisher 
a wonderful mix of

100% essential oils including Rosemary, Rosewood, Mint, Hazelnut & Geranium 

These essential oils not only promote a feeling of well being, 

as they smell amazing, but more importantly help to both respect the 

natural hydrolipidic film and nourish our skin post exfoliation.

The granules in this polisher are made up of a mixture of Sugar and Salt crystals
 from the Camargue region in the South of France 

(I have been lucky to have visited this beautiful region)

This mixture is what eliminates those dead cells, whilst deep cleansing the skin 

to reveal a smoother, brighter and more toned skin.

The inclusion of one of my favourite ingredients Shea Butter along with Hazelnut Oil 

make this body polisher super nourishing and softening on the skin.

This body polisher is also a perfect product to prep the skin prior to the application 

of a self tan, as it ensures an even and streak free bronzed result.

Body exfoliators are easy peasy to use:
Use once or twice a week. Lightly massage into clean, damp skin, concentrating 
on areas of rough skin: elbows, knees, feet. Rinse well.
(Remember it's always advisable to use a moisturising product immediately 
after any skin exfoliating)

I fell in love with this product as soon as I opened the jar, as it truly smells 
divine and the  aromas immediately work their magic to give you a 
feeling of well being.

It's my "Spa In A Jar" and as if it couldn't get any better, the Body Polisher is 
super effective at what it's name suggests and that's...
Polishing the Body

Clarins 

Tonic Body Polisher

200mls

R

500

640

$

41

43

£

33

No price increase

Available from Clarins stockists countrywide and

 online

To read my other 

Body Scrub/exfoliator reviews and my Top 3

recommendations

Click here