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.

MY TOP 3 BODY SCRUBS {AUGUST 2019}

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.

MY TOP 6 HAIR & BODY PRODUCTS {2019}

"My Top" annual posts are compiled using products that I have fully reviewed and love,

 and in many cases have re-purchased.

I keep these lists tight, but that doesn't in any way mean, that all of the other 

products that I have reviewed during 2019 are not good, these are just my 

personal favourites of 2019.

It has only been whilst writing this blog post that I've realised that I haven't 

reviewed as many Body Products as I have in previous years, so I've decided to 

combine this category with hair products and these 6 products stood out 

and deserve a place on

My Top 6 Hair & Body Products 2019

To read my full and more detailed review on each product

 click on the Pink Links below.

If you would like to know which products I didn't rate over the last 12 months

then read my most recent post:

My Top 3 Most Disappointing Products 2019

1.

LIVING PROOF

PERFECT HAIR DAY 

DRY SHAMPOO

I discovered this brand via a hair mask that I received in my 2018 Marks & Spencer

Beauty Advent Calendar, which I enjoyed and it led me to research the brand further

and this Dry Shampoo has now found a permanent home in my 

hair "wardrobe" of products.

Only available overseas I do have a a couple of back-ups, even though I'm not

a huge dry shampoo user I wouldn't like to be without this one, as it really ticks

all those dry shampoo boxes.

To read my full review

2.

NATUR VITAL

S.O.S. REVITALIZING SHAMPOO 

for NORMAL HAIR

This shampoo was a very recent discovery and I only included it in my

QPR (Quickie Product Review) in December.

NATUR VITAL is not a brand that I would have given a second look at on the shelf 

of Dischem, nonetheless I'm grateful that I was sent this shampoo to review.

Not only have I enjoyed this shampoo, but judging by the amount that has been

used in a short time my hubby has also taken a shine to it.

Retailing for under R100 another has been added to my Dischem shopping list,

so expect some further reviews on this range in 2020.

To read that post

3.

MARGARET DABBS

NAIL & CUTICLE SERUM

Again this product was included in a QPR post and received a 9/10 score,

 but with hindsight I could have given it, its own blogpost.

Its the first serum that I have ever used on my nails and cuticles and its formula

is what sold me, as its like nothing I've ever experienced before.

This product was sent to my by my BFF in the UK, as she "swears" by it 

and I now agree with her.

To read that post

4.

CAUDALIE

CRUSHED CABERNET SCRUB

Containing 99% of natural products this Body Scrub is up there amongst 

My Top 3 Body Scrubs 

ever, so if you would like to check out which other 2 Body Scrubs

made that list then click on the pink link.

I adore everything about this product, it works so well, it smells divine and it doesn't

dry out my skin, its like a Spa treatment in a jar.

To read my full review

5.

RITUALS

RITUAL OF AYURVEDA

SOOTHING HAND BALM

I've always been a little erratic when it comes to using hand creams daily

and I find myself going through short phases of being diligent, however since

receiving this one from the Dutch brand RITUALS I'm a changed woman.

This soothing hand balm was a free gift in a UK magazine and I have fallen in

love with both the formula and the fragrance, so much so, that I have a bought

a candle and foam bath fragranced with Indian Rose and Sweet Almond Oil, 

so expect reviews on those in the near future.

This was one of the few products that I awarded a 10/10 in my QPR post.

To read that post

 6.

BATH & BODYWORKS

POCKETBAC

Here's another product that I reviewed in a QPR post and gave it 10/10

 and if you have ever tried one of these Pocketbac Hand Sanitisers from 

Bath & Bodyworks, you will already understand why I'm including this in my "Top" list.

Often on special offer they really are affordable and 

this skin-softening formula kills 99.9% of most common germs, 

while the pocket-friendly design makes it easy to keep hands clean & conditioned 

when you're on-the-go.

To read that post

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