Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days Ultra-Replenishing Lotion With L-Bifidus & Shea Butter

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days Ultra-Replenishing Lotion With L-Bifidus & Shea Butter for very dry skin.

I reviewed this body lotion before – 7 years ago! I haven’t used it in a while – not because I didn’t care for it, but because there’s always something new to try. 😀

But I saw this body lotion for half price the other day (it was either at Sainsbury’s or Asda), and I thought why not take a closer look at it again?

The formula is great – it’s not runny, it feels rich and moisturising, but it’s not greasy. It’s absorbed in no time, and it leaves my skin feeling soft and lightly fragranced. This is a great body lotion for dry skin. I think this body lotion is just as good as I remembered it.

At the moment I am using a macadamia shower gel, and I think this body lotion goes well with the shower gel. No, they don’t smell the same, not even similar, but both products have a warm and comforting fragrance, and I think they go hand in hand.

Based on my experience, I would recommend this body lotion. Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days Ultra-Replenishing Lotion With L-Bifidus & Shea Butter for very dry skin is available as 250ml (about £4) and 400ml (about £6). I got myself a big 400ml bottle for £3 (half price offer). 😎

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau De Parfum

Hi there! Today’s post is about Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau De Parfum. This fragrance contains the following notes: clementine, almond blossom and cyclamen (top notes), jasmine, peony and amaryllis (heart notes), and vanilla, amber, benzoin and white musk (base notes).

I have been using Cinéma (and some of its limited summer editions) on and off for years, and I am a big fan. Cinéma is a wonderful blend of vanilla, benzoin, exotic flowers and a touch of citrus, perfect for all seasons and for all occasions. This could be your dream wedding fragrance, you could wear it to the office, or you could wear it for an evening on the sofa, snuggled up to your significant other – anything you can think of. It’s perfect any time and any place.

I love everything about Cinéma. 🥰 And I am glad that I discovered this fragrance many, many years ago. My current 50ml is almost finished, but I will buy another bottle soon, although it looks like the 50ml size is no longer made. However, Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Eau De Parfum is available as 90ml.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Palmolive Thermal Spa Pampering Oil Shower Gel With Macadamia Oil

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Palmolive Thermal Spa Pampering Oil Shower Gel With Macadamia Oil.

I’ve been a long-term fan of Palmolive. Sadly, they have discontinued so many of my favourite products.

The Palmolive products I see in store now are either with coconut or honey. I don’t like coconut, so am giving those a pass. Unfortunately, the honey products smell like coconut too. 🤢

But when I saw this cute looking shower gel at Poundland the other day, I picked it up immediately.

I used this shower gel this morning, and I think it’s lovely. It’s still quite cold in the UK, and the warm and comforting macadamia fragrance of this shower gel has put a smile on my face.

The formula of the shower gel is lovely too. It feels rich and nourishing in comparison to most shower gels. I’m really happy with it, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Palmolive Thermal Spa Pampering Oil Shower Gel With Macadamia Oil is available as 250ml and 400ml. I have the 250ml, and I paid £1 (Poundland), and I’ve seen the 400ml for £1.75 at Superdrug the other day (not sure if the offer is still on though).

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Carex Advanced Care Macadamia Oil Hand Wash, Carex Advanced Care Shea Butter Hand Wash

Hi there! I have a hand wash review for you today. And it’s about Carex Advanced Care Macadamia Oil Hand Wash and Carex Advanced Care Shea Butter Hand Wash. I don’t often review hand washes, but some are worthy of being mentioned in a good way!

Let’s start with Carex Advanced Care Macadamia Oil Hand Wash. This is a lovely hand wash. I really like the moisturising formula. Even though this is a gel formula, this hand wash feels amazing on the skin. The macadamia fragrance is very realistic and enjoyable. My husband and I like it a lot. A definite repurchase.

Onto Carex Advanced Care Shea Butter Hand Wash which is even better! This is a creamy hand wash which feels just as amazing on the skin as the macadamia hand wash. But this one smells even better. Shea is such a wonderful thing. It smells warm and lovely, but it also has a touch of vanilla and cocoa, perfectly captured in this hand wash. My husband loves it too, and he even purchased a few more of these on his own!

To sum it up, these hand washes are great. I thought they’d be good, but I didn’t expect them to be great. I bought them because they were on special (£1 each). I didn’t really care about them when I bought them, but now after I’ve used these hand washes, I feel like I struck gold (well, almost…). 😀

If you’re interested, Carex Advanced Care Macadamia Oil Hand Wash and Carex Advanced Care Shea Butter Hand Wash are available as 250ml and 500ml.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

A’kin Invigorating Facial Scrub

Hi there! Today’s post is about this A’kin Invigorating Facial Scrub which I found at TK Maxx. A’kin is a brand from Australia. They specialise in natural skin care. According to A’kin, this product is vegan and cruelty-free. This product also doesn’t contain mineral oil, sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, etc.

What it does contain is jojoba and corn beads which are supposed to exfoliate the skin and to refine skin texture. Depending on your skin type (this isn’t explained further), you’re supposed to use this product 1-2 times per week.

I’ve been using this product on and off for a few months, but I am not a fan. It doesn’t really exfoliate. I’m using a cellulose sponge and a regular face wash (nothing fancy) on a daily basis – and I’m getting a much more effective cleanse out of that. I would say that, on the days that I use this facial “scrub”, my face feels the least clean. This is due to the lack of exfoliation but also because of the film that this product leaves behind on my skin.

I will do my best to use up this product, but it’s a real test. I would definitely not buy it again. Also, for my face and for the environment, I think I’m doing a better job by using a reuseable, washable and bio-degradable cellulose sponge instead of this ineffective product, which comes double-packaged (plastic tube housed in a cardboard box) and which has an aluminium seal. Personally, I do recycle, but let’s be honest, most people – sadly – don’t care about recycling any of these 3 materials (well, 4 actually if you count the cap from the tube which is a different kind of plastic), so that’s just more stuff going into landfill. 😥

I am getting way off track here. So let me stop the rant right now. If you’re interested, A’kin Invigorating Facial Scrub is available as 75ml. I paid £2 (TK Maxx).

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum. This is the old packaging – I bought this product at one of the bargain stores. With this one, I don’t remember the price. Normally, I either write it inside the lid of the box, or I take the product photos and save them in a draft, along with the product size and price. This time I did neither.

Anyhoo, this eye serum is supposed to be used as the fourth step of your skin care routine – cleanser, serum, moisturiser, then the eye serum. This eye serum is fragrance-free, fast-absorbing and and non-greasy. The product promises to renew the youthful look of the eye area, to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and to smooth, brighten and exfoliate the skin.

I’ve been using this product once to twice a day since the beginning of the year, and I love it. I said in a previous post that I have been using a bunch of random products over the second half of 2023, so I didn’t take care of specific skin care concerns. I didn’t think that this would show, however, since I started to use 3 different Olay Regenerist poducts, my skin looks and feels much better.

I’ve noticed that this eye serum has helped brighten the area around my eyes, and it seemed to have filled the fine lines which were starting to show. My eye area looks smoother and refreshed – this isn’t something that would have happened naturally this past cold and wet winter. I can only credit the Olay Regenerist products that I am using – the serum, the night cream, and this eye serum. To sum it up, I am absolutely over the moon with this product (and with the other products from the Regenerist range).

If you’re intersted, Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum is available as 15ml. I have done a quick google search, and I found several online sellers who still sell this amazing product for a bargain price.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Nivea Miracle Garden Soft Care Shower With Orange & Lily Of The Valley Scent

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Nivea Miracle Garden Soft Care Shower With Orange & Lily Of The Valley Scent which I found at Superdrug.

I always look at what’s on special before I look at my regulars or at anything else. And this cute looking shower gel – which was half price – caught my eye. I took a sniff and liked it right away, so I bought it.

I’ve been using this shower gel for a few days now, and I love it. I think this is the good old Nive Happy Time fragrance, or it’s very similar.

Sadly, I cannot be more specific as I haven’t seen or bought Nivea Happy Time (or Nivea Orange, its other name) for a very long time. None of my local stores have it. And even though I add it to my grocery order all the time as well, I always end up getting a refund for it as it’s never available.

This beautiful shower gel is, sadly, a limited edition. I would love to make it a regular purchase, but it’s not meant to be. At least I have a big bottle. The fragrance is just too good – sunny, yellow, refreshing but gentle. It’s perfect for the spring and summer months. The caring formula is lovely too. My husband likes to use this shower gel as well. He appreciates the moisturising formula, but he also likes the scent. Well, he has good taste in toiletries and fragrances, so I didn’t expect anything else.

Nivea Miracle Garden Soft Care Shower With Orange & Lily Of The Valley Scent is available as 500ml. I bought this shower for half price – it was about £2.50.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse

Hi there! Today’s post is about Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse. A little while ago, I picked up a small reduced price Nuxe set with 4 different oils. I have been reluctant to buy any of the full size oils for years as they’re quite expensive, and there was always something more enticing for a fraction of the price at TK Maxx… But when I saw this little set with 4 different small oils (10ml each) at M&S, I thought this was a great way to try the different Nuxe oils. So I bought the set.

I love this little set. It has lived in my bedroom for a while. I had a bunch of other products to use first, and this set always looked cute and fancy, almost too pretty to be opened. But I finally got around to open it, and I chose Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, the brand’s most famous and most popular product, to try first.

I’ve now been using this facial oil for a few months, and I think it’s awesome. I’m using it in many different ways. Sometimes I use it right after cleansing, sometimes I use it on top of my moisturiser or instead of my moisturiser. I also use it before I apply my make-up, to lock in some extra moisture, and to ensure my make-up looks as dewy as possible for as long as possible. Other uses are for dry patches, mainly on my face, but I’ve also used it on my body. I’ve never used this oil for my hair, so that’s one aspect I can’t comment on.

This oil is lovely. It’s a dry oil, so it doesn’t feel greasy. It’s rich, but it’s absorbed into the skin in no time, and it plays well with all my other skin care products and with my foundation. Also, the scent is lovely – it’s warm and tropical. I’ve been using this oil since November and I’m only about one third through the bottle. It’s absolutely insane how much is still left in the bottle!

Based on my experience, I would recommend this product. It’s working really well for me, and I can’t wait to try the other oils from this set. If you’re interested, Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is available as 30, 50 and 100ml. I have a 10ml size from a set. And I have also seen other sets with 15ml bottles, usually gift or travel sets.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Boots Ingredients Shampoo & Conditioner With Hyaluronic Acid

Hi there! Today’s post is about my current hair care combo – Boots Ingredients Shampoo & Conditioner With Hyaluronic Acid and extra virgin chia seed oil. These products promise a gentle and moisturising cleanse. This is the first time I’m trying anything from Boots’ Ingredients hair care collection, so let’s see if these products are any good.

Boots Ingredients Shampoo With Hyaluronic Acid is a fantastic shampoo. It’s a creamy formula, and it lathers up very well, making my hair feel weightless. I love it! This is one of the best shampoos I’ve ever used – and I’m a daily washer, so you can trust I have tried and tested plenty of shampoos! The shampoo feels cleansing but it’s also gentle at the same time which is exactly what it promises to do. The fragrance is fresh and floral – a bit like white tea with a touch of floral sweetness. Gorgeous! In summary, I love everything about this shampoo. A definite repurchase!

Boots Ingredients Conditioner With Hyaluronic Acid is just as good as the shampoo. This conditioner detangles my hair quickly and easily, and I don’t have to use a lot of product. Truly great stuff! Let me mention one thing – it’s not easy to squeeze the conditioner out of the bottle. The bottle is very stiff. But there’s no need for drama. I turned the bottle upside down, and this seems to do the trick. All in all, the conditioner is lovely, and I wouldn’t let a stiff bottle stop me from buying this product again.

I’m enjoying these hair care products very much. They’re much better than I thought they would be. I also love how wonderful and gentle they are on freshly coloured hair. This hair care combo makes my hair look and feel fabulous, and I also haven’t noticed any product build-up (I wash daily though, so I can’t comment on how it would be if you wash less frequently).

Boots Ingredients Shampoo & Conditioner With Hyaluronic Acid are available as 250ml each. The price is usually £2.55 each, but I picked them up during some special offer – although I don’t remember how much I paid.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛

Cussons Creations You’re Having A Giraffe Apricot & Jungle Papaya Limited Edition Shower Gel

Hi there! Today’s post is about this Cussons Creations You’re Having A Giraffe Apricot & Jungle Papaya Limited Edition Shower Gel.

A little while ago, I bought the shower gel, the hand wash and the bath soak together. I have gone through several bottles of the hand wash by now, but I didn’t manage to use the shower gel until now as I had some older products to finish first.

But I’ve been using this shower gel for the past week. And here’s what I think.

This is a wonderful shower gel. It smells like the cutest mix of apricots and papayas. It’s a fruity, sunny, bright, refreshing and yellow scent. It’s not a sugary scent. Whilst it’s super fruity, this shower gel will be perfect for the hottest summer days.

This is the shower gel version of the summer holiday fruit cocktail that you’ve been longing for all winter.

I would totally recommend this shower gel. It’s one of the best new shower gels from the past few years. Sadly, it’s a limited edition. Cussons Creations You’re Having A Giraffe Apricot & Jungle Papaya Limited Edition Shower Gel is available as 250ml, and there is also a 500ml Bath Soak and a 500ml Hand Wash.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde 💙💛