Small Body Shop Haul + Reviews

  Hello everyone, it's been a while since the last post so I thought I'd write something that I've never really done before; a haul!
  This was my first time ever shopping at the Body Shop so I only had a few recommendations that I knew to look for - the rest I left up to fate!

 I'll start with the less exciting purchases of my trip,  I didn't intend to leave with a shower gel but there was a special deal with this and another item in my haul that meant I just had to get it! I've not tried it yet but from its scent, an almost gummy bear aroma - fruity and sweet. I don't think much can go wrong with this product.

   I had heard about the Body Shop Rainforest range for hair being amazing so I picked up a pre made collection of both the shampoo and conditioner. I thought I'd start with a smaller size so I could see if I really liked the product or not;  if it was a hit, then obviously I'd buy the full size, if a miss, I could just finish up the small bottle and leave it at that.
  I'll try and do a review of this sometime in the future for you guys, as I'll try to do with all my products so you can enjoy them as much as I do!

   This was another impulse purchase that I didn't really think I would leave with. However, I was browsing through the body mist and perfume section, spraying random bottles onto my wrists and nothing was catching my attention. After walking round the store some more,  I noticed the most amazing scent coming from one of my wrists; it was this gorgeous English Dawn White Gardenia Fragrance Mist!
  The great thing about this mist is that at first,  it may smell way too strong but the more you leave it, it disperses beautifully! It's one of those scents that if you spray it on in the morning, you'll randomly catch it's scent throughout the day and think 'wow'.
  I would recommend this to anyone who is into that sort of smell; a subtle floral scent to add that touch of class and femininity. It does say special edition on the bottle so quickly get yours before it's too late ;)

The next few items will be to do with the face/skincare. I got the Tea Tree Pore Minimiser because I was searching for a new primer and the fact that this was suitable for blemished prone skin (me!!) made me feel like I should give this a try.

One of the first things you'll notice about this primer is how strongly it smells of tea tree - but I really do quite like that. As soon as you put it onto cleansed and moisturised skin, your skin feels purer (just like the bottle states). I love the feeling of a product working on my face so that was a hit for me!

For 30ml, a little goes a long way, I've been using this for a while now and I still feel like I've not cracked halfway into it. If you want something which has great lasting abilities, this will be great for you. 

The bottle also states the pores look smaller and it instantly mattifies. I'm not sure how much I would agree with the smaller pores but if you have oily skin, this does to an extent, mattifies your face.

I'm still in a 50/50 state of mind about this product but I'll give it some more use and see how I get on! However, if you do want a relatively cheap and long lasting primer which won't break you out, then try this one!

   This next skincare/primer product was recommended to me. I heard so many great reviews on how wonderful it made people's skin look etc. I've not used it too much to give a detailed analysis on this but from the first few tries, I have to admit I'm not really loving it myself, which is sad considering it's price. I'll keep trying it out over the next few weeks and see if my opinion changes.
  If anyone has any recommendations on Body Shop skincare items, I would love to hear them as I really would love to try some of the other ranges out!

 I reckon nearly everyone knows about the Body Shop body butters and I walked into the store knowing I was going to leave with one of these beauties!
  I love love love the scent of raspberry,  so there was no difficultly in deciding which one I should pick up. As soon as you open the tub, the smell hits you and you start to salivate just because this smells soo yummy.
  Thick (not too thick though) and moisturising, this is great for giving dry to normal skin a much needed moisture boost whilst making yourself smell absolutely incredible!

My final product is the one I'm the most excited about! I've heard all about the Body Shop Honey Bronzer for months and months now, how it is THE bronzer. I knew I had to get it as soon as I walked into the store and saw it's beautiful packaging. Also, just how cute is the honey comb design on the actual product?

I got mine in 01 Light Matte which is the lightest shade and best suited for fairer skin tones like myself. 

Instantly, I can see how unlike other bronzers I've tried this is. For one, it doesn't have that annoying orange undertone to it that I hate to a bronzer - who really wants to look like a sculpted tangerine on their day/night out? It also has such a lovely consistency to the product, lightweight but still giving colour pay off.

I have yet to use this but trust me, I'll be whipping this bronzer out all day, everyday, once I have more time to do my make up fully. You have no idea how excited I am about this bronzer (is it weird to be this riled up about a make up item?)!

That's all I picked up recently from the Body Shop, I hoped you enjoyed seeing what I got and having little mini reviews on products that I've tried out so far. Do tell me if you have any recommendations of your own that you think I should try out!

Love, 

Jocelle

xx