The Body Shop Boost Uplifting Hair & Body Wash

On the very rare occasion I get to a Body Shop store, as I did a few weeks ago for my 29463903th bottle of my beloved Ginger Shampoo and Conditioner, I love a good mooch about to see what is new and on this occasion I was immediately drawn to the selection of products hidden away in a corner under a banner called 'Boost'.

As part of the new wellness range, which is made up of three collections - Boost, Sleep and Breathe, each one has a whole plethora of products under its banner and whilst I am waiting for an order to come for the products I couldn't get in store, I am glad I picked up the Boost Uplifting Hair & Body Wash.

Energise your mind and get ready to take on the world with The Body Shop’s Boost range. This blend brings some flavour to life thanks to this sunny and citrusy scent, rounded off with a cheerful, floral note. Known for their potent properties to help re-energise the body, mandarin & bergamot scent are mostly found on the shores of Calabria, crafted by traditional Italian producers who never let a drop go to waste.

Perfect for all skin types, this Boost Uplifting Hair & Body Wash is perfect for using on those mornings when you feel totally sluggish and like your eyelids are Velcro, then this bottle of energy is exactly what you need. Inside the recyclable aluminium bottle has an upliftingly warm, zesty, awakening and citrusy scent, which if you are familiar with products from The Body Shop is not only Vegan, but is made with 95% ingredients of natural origin, including 100% natural and biodegradable mandarin and bergamot essential oils as well as Community Fair Trade organic olive oil from Italy. 

In the shower, or the bath, you simply apply directly to your body and massage it into the skin, taking the time to breathe in and enjoy those citrus scents.  If you prefer to use a pump dispenser, you can get a reusable one from The Body Shop for free by showing your order receipt.

So what do these ingredients do?

• Community Fair Trade Organic Olive Oil - Often referred to as ‘liquid gold’ it helps to keep your skin soft and moisturised. 
• Bergamot Essential Oil - It is known for its zesty and uplifting qualities.
• Mandarin Essential Oil- Used for its uplifting scent which helps the body and mind feel energised.

This is an incredible find as far as I am concerned, it was an accidental purchase as I had wanted the Melting Breathe Balm which was out of stock, so I took a chance on this and am glad I did.  The Boost range is made up of 6 other products which includes - a Whipped Body Creme, Shine On Hair and Body Oil, an Essential Oil Blend, Hand Cream, Hand Wash and a Sugar Body Polish.  All of which I have no doubt I will try!

Priced at just £12 for 200ml, it is worth every penny.

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Lookfantastic Advent Calendar 2022 News

Use the code 22ADVENT for 20% off

It seems to be the month of Beauty Advent Calendar wait lists for 2022! Already there has been Liberty and Cult Beauty and now it is the turn of Lookfantastic.

Launching in September, the Lookfantastic Advent Calendar is now on sale and it is worth getting it quick.

The 2021 Lookfantastic Calendar was on sale for just £70 but had a value of over £400 and it features brands such as ESPA, Elemis, REN and Kate Somerville to name just a few. The 2022 Advent Calendar is worth over £500 and will be on sale for just £95, those who are monthly subscribers to the beauty box will be sent a discount code to get this Advent Calendar even cheaper!

If you want to get your hands on the 2022 Lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar then sign up to the waiting list to be alerted to its sale and if you don’t want to know what the contents are, then don’t scroll down any further!

Lookfantastic Advent Calendar is on sale now

Contents

• Rituals Ayurveda Mini Reed Diffuser Full Size
• Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream Deluxe Size
• ICONIC London Triple Threat Mascara Full Size
• Demi Candle 2 variations Deluxe Size
• Beauty Pro Warming Eye Mask Full Size
• We Are Paradoxx 3-in-1 Hair Repair Full Size
• By Terry Mini Hydra-Pressed Powder Deluxe Size
• Revolution Satin Kiss Lipstick (Ruby) and Pout Bomb Gloss (Glaze) Full Size
• Aroma Active Repair Cream Deluxe Size
• Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Mask Full Size
• Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt Full Size
• Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm Deluxe Size
• Avant Lip Scrub Full Size
• Sachajuan Hair Repair Mask Deluxe Size
• West Barn Co Brow Jelly Full Size
• Inika Black Eye Pencil Full Size
• Emma Hardie Plump and Glow Mist Deluxe Mini
• Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Booster Deluxe Size
• Luvia Bespoke 2 Pan Eyeshadow Palette Full Size
• Zelens Tea Shot Urban Defence Serum Full Size
• Disciple Gua Sha Full Size
• First Aid Beauty KP Body Scrub Deluxe Size
• ESPA Optimal Skin Pro Moisturiser Deluxe Size
• The Ordinary Mandelic Acid Full Size
• PMD Clean Mini Full Size

Get Lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar right here.

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Aldi Lacura Luxury Bath Float - A Sanctuary Spa Dupe?

If you read my blog regularly or even follow me on Instagram, you will know that I love a good Aldi inspired dupe. The latest product to join my collection is the Aldi Lacura Luxury Bath Float and it is every bit as fabulous as you might expect it to be and dare I say, even better than the Bath Honey, which I also happen to adore.

The Aldi Lacura Luxury Bath Float, which is sold in store for £1.89 and comes packaged inside this huge 500ml bottle, is and has been compared to the Sanctuary Spa Body Wash, which is sold in a 500ml for around £12, though it is often on offer. 

To the naked eye, the two bottles share that same bronze and gold coloured packaging packaging, but whilst the Lacura version offers a smooth honey-like look through the bottle, the Sanctuary Spa offering has well a smooth honey-like looking formula too - and this is the older style packaging and not the new fancy upgrade.

When it comes to the scent, for me, both products smell so similar, it is difficult to tell them apart, unless you have them side by side to make a direct comparison. From Aldi comes a bath float which promises 'blissful and sensuous bubbles with Vitamin E, honeysuckle extract and apricot oil' and from The Sanctuary we have a product which is described as 'decadent clouds of sumptuous bubbles infused with baobab, vitamin E, and freesia flowers.'  When it comes to using in the bath, unsurprisingly, both create amazing clouds of bubbles and again, whilst the Aldi version is a slightly thicker formula, for me, the only real difference is the price.

If you are a fan of the Sanctuary Spa Body Wash then you might find Aldi has a similar inspired option now in stores and online too!

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