Showing posts with label thebodyshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thebodyshop. Show all posts

Monday, 7 August 2017

BEDSIDE BEAUTY: CURRENT GO-TO PRODUCTS

Hello everyone! So i don't know about you but i always like to keep a selection of beauty products on my bedside table, for two reasons. One you can use these skincare/bodycare products whilst sat or laid in bed watching your favourite tv show or movie and two because they are mainly products that are best applied right before lights-out. Some of these products are always the same and some i like to switch up from time to time, with that in mind i thought for today's post, why not share with you all my current go-to bedside beauty products.


I usually always use the Palmer's Coconut Oil Body Lotion, which i still do from time to time but for the past month or so i have been re-reaching for this Sleepy Body Lotion from Lush instead. Sleepy was originally just part of the Christmas line last year (which is when i first tried it) and obviously since then they have made it permanent. This body lotion is perfect in every single way for bedtime, as it will put you out in a light, help free any built up anxiety with the help of its lavender oil infusion.

I have talked about a selection of products by Deciem (The Ordinary) in quite a few posts this year, as it has been a skincare brand i have been reaching for a lot. This particular product has replaced another product i was using for the same purpose, as i now prefer to just apply a small amount of something more effective to the problem area (aka a blemish). If i don't think a blemish is all that bad or it is almost healed i will sometimes reach for a little amount of ever so trusty Sudocrem.  


Again like i said above i sometimes switch between two different products and because i do have more normal/dry skin, i do love nothing better than to basically smother my face in facial oil before bed and then it keeps the dryness at bay. These two particular products are favourites of mine, both are some hydrating, brightening but that being said The Ordinary one is a great multi-purpose products as it can be applied to the ends of the hair also. As well as these facial oils being bedtime favourites, i am also obsessed with they way they prep your skin for makeup in the morning time, either underneath or mixed into your foundation.

Finally we have one of the products that i can never go to bed without applying and that is lip balm, i also never use any other kind now except for the Coconut Lip Butter from The Body Shop. This lip balm is just so effective, as it instantly hydrates your lips keeping them hydrated for longer and chap-free. Also if i am feeling as if my lips are that extra bit dry and in need of some TLC, i will apply a mixture of the Lip Scrub by Lush and this.

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Monday, 5 June 2017

BEST OF BEAUTY: COCONUT

Hello everyone! So when it comes to summer well not just summer but more so in summer, i always seem to want to cover myself from head to toe in anything and everything coconut scented. It is in fact one of my favourite scents of all time, but it also has so many other great beneficial purposes and i have tried my fair share of coconut scented/infused products over the years. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you the best of beauty: coconut products, everything from hair to body and nails.


I am a huge fan of barryM nail polishes in general but when they released this special formula which happens to be coconut infused, i was even more in love. These polishes bring some serious summer vibes to your nails, as well as keeping them hydrated and nourished. When they were first released i did a "mani monday" type of post with my favourite shade called Surfboard, which you can catch here.

Whilst on the topic of nails/hands, this is one Lush product that happens to be coconut themed and i can't live without it in my life. It is simply better than any hand cream you could buy, all you have to do it rub it into your hands and rinse under a warm tap, as easy as that you have super soft and hydrated hands that smell delicious. Even though some Lush products can be a little steep in price, a little of this goes a long way!

Moving onto hair and something that needs some serious loving a lot more in the summer time, as i battle with keeping frizz at bay. By putting a little of this through the length of my hair once i have washed it, before i blow dry it really helps to keep the frizz away. This product really proves that coconut can help so many different problem areas in so many ways.

There are around 1000+ coconut fragrance shower gels/creams available from pretty much every brand, but to me there is nothing that beats The Body Shop's coconut formula/scent. At one point this is the only brand of shower gel i would ever use, which obviously means it is good. Another great coconut infused shower gel from The Body Shop is the summer limited edition Pinita Colada shower gel.  

Whilst we are talking about The Body Shop, this coconut lip butter is probably the only lip balm that i ever reach for now because it just does the job so well for me (along side the Lush lip scrub of course). This is a product that i reach for more than once a day every single day, it honestly does such an amazing job at keeping them chap-free and moisturised. If coconut isn't for you, you can get these in so many different scents.

If you want one of those one coconut product works for all products, then you can't get much closer to that than this. You can get 100% raw coconut oil from pretty much anywhere, but this sister & co cold pressed raw coconut oil has to be my favourite. You can use this on anything and everything from your hair, skin, face and you can even cook with it. My favourite way to use it personally besides to cook with, definitely has to be as a hair mask. I always do this around once or twice a month and i apply it all over and leave it for around 20-30 minutes before rinsing out.

I first mentioned this product in a tropical trends style post last month, which you can catch here if you didn't do so already. I said how i had recently started to give this a try and i was really enjoying it, as it literally adds so much moisture back into your hair. As you can probably tell coconut style products really help me out in my dry hair-type/skin-type situation.  

Finally, saving probably the best until last and yet another product i can't live without and one that i use every single day. This palmer's coconut formula body lotion has been my go-to for probably over a year now, i just love every single thing about it from the scent, how fast absorbing it is, helps keep your fake tan looking fresher for longer and most of all keeping that moisture locked in and hydrated for so long.

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Friday, 7 April 2017

PRODUCTS I SWEAR BY FOR DRY SKIN

Hello everyone! So we all have different skin types, whether that be normal, normal to dry, oily or normal to oily skin and if you are like me mainly dry skin. Having dry skin can be such a pain at times, but with the products i use on a everyday basis it is pretty easy to keep your skin hydrated. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you, the products i swear by for keeping dry skin hydrated from face to body products.


I have used scrub of your life for years and it is the only body scrub i reach for now, i have tried so many in the past but non live up to the results of this one. I always use this to remove my fake tan/exfoliate my skin ready for a fresh application, doing this makes sure no tan clings to any dry patches you might have. 

So i have been using this moisturiser since around November of last year, as it is probably one of the best moisturisers i have ever tried and i can't believe how well it works for me. It is a super rich formulated moisturiser but it doesn't sit heavy on the skin or leaves your skin looking greasy and the best part of the product is how hydrated it leaves your skin. This is one of those moisturisers perfect for using right before makeup application, as it sinks into the skin pretty fast, locking in the moisture.

This lip butter from the body shop is one of those products that i have reached for again and again over the years, as it is amazing for that instant lip hydration fix. Having chapped lips is probably the worst forms of dry skin to have, whether it is down to cold/hot weather or even liquid lipsticks that dry your lips out but this lip butter always fixes the issue and my favourite flavour to get is obviously the coconut one. 


If you read my posts often then you will have probably already seen my talk about this facial oil on several occasions, in fact it is pretty much something i reach for every single day since getting it and now i am onto my second bottle. Facial oil will change your skin completely if you are a dry skin sufferer like i am and i shared my favourite little beauty hack that will change your foundation application game forever here.

Ever since i have been using this product i haven't suffered from dry hands at all, which also cut the amount of hand cream i used to go through right down. I always use this right before i give myself a manicure, rubbing it into my hands before rinsing away with warm water and then you are left with super soft feeling hands. 

Yet again another coconut scented product ironically and another product that i pretty much only reach for in terms of body lotion, as it is my favourite. I love how easy this body lotion sinks into the skin, locking in the moisture and isn't greasy feeling in the slightest. My favourite perk of the product putting the hydration factor aside, is how long the scent lasts for as a lot of body lotions scents disappears too quickly.  

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Monday, 18 August 2014

WILD ARGAN OIL BY THE BODY SHOP

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend! I apologize for no new blog post on Friday as there was a slight glitch therefore i will post Friday's tomorrow. So a lot of you might know about my obsession with The Body Shop but as of late i have banned myself so i could try out new things until now. I saw a while back they were going to be selling an argan oil range and i got super excited as argan oil products not only smell amazing they are so good for you. Stating the obvious here when in the store i just couldn't resist but picking up a few things, here is what i got...


Wild Argan Oil Body Lotion 250ml - £8
Wild Argan Oil The Radiant Oil 125ml - £14
Wild Argan Oil Miracle Solid Oil 50g - £8
Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel 250ml - £4

I am so excited to try all of these items as they smell so good and The Body Shop products rarely fail with their products. I will be back very soon with a review on the range.
View the full range here:

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Tuesday, 1 July 2014

GOODBYE JUNE, HELLO JULY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day! Here we are again at the start of a new month, they just seem to keep coming quicker each time around. I have been loving so many different products this month, so without further a do here are my favourites from the month of June...


I have been loving so many new eyeshadow palettes this month and i have been switching between them all but my custom MAC palette is probably my favourite because i mean what beauty lover doesn't love MAC? This is a custom eyeshadow quad that i created myself  the shadows are:

Top Left - All That Glitters
Top Right - Satin Taupe
Bottom Left - Mythology 
Bottom Right - Espresso 


At the beginning of June i finally discovered that i could get my hands on the brand Essence from Wilko's of all places and i did a haul blog post on the items i bought here:
I bought two lip liners from the brand to try out and they are really nice lip liners, super pigmented and not drying on your lips. I loved them that much i had to go back and get a couple more and for 99p you really can't go wrong can you? The shades i have are:

06 Satin Mauve (My Favourite)
07 Cute Pink
11 In The Nude
12 Wish Me A Rose


Since i purchased this item i hadn't really tried it out much but then i ran out of my usual primer (L'Oreal Lumi Magique Base) and i reached for this. I love how soft this makes my skin feel as well as it minimizing the size of my pores which is what it's job is suppose to do. I don't think i would wear this product on itself but as a primer it does an amazing job.


As i have mentioned in a couple of previous blog post's i had fallen back in love with Soap & Glory products. I used to use this scrub religiously a while back and then my sister got me this as well as a Scrub of your Life for part of my birthday present and i am hooked again. This stuff leaves your skin feeling so soft afterwards as well as smelling amazing!!


Another body product i have been using everyday in June is The Body Shop Coconut Body Milk. Firstly this stuff smells so so so good (coconut always reminds me of holiday time), secondly it leaves your skin feeling really moisturized but it doesn't sit heavy on the skin it just sinks right in quickly and thirdly as it has a spray top it is super easy to apply.


If you have been reading my posts for while you will probably know that the Nivea face wipes were my go to favourite facial wipes well... that has now changed! Whilst i was in Wilko's buying the Essence items i thought i would pick up some more Nivea wipes then i noticed these and thought it couldn't hurt to try them. They remove your eye makeup so easily as well as them being really moisturizing on your skin, they have a really nice scent to them and you could get 4 packets of these for the price of one pack of Nivea at 75p for 25 wipes BARGAIN! 


Last up for my favourites is this Beauticology Vanilla Frosting hand and body lotion. I have bought this in a set just after Christmas in the sale and had completely forgotten about it, so i dug it out and decided to try it out. I have mainly just been using this as a hand cream, it is quiet a runny consistency and a little goes a long way but it is super hydrating and smells so good like cake.

Random Favourites:

TV Show: This is an obvious one seeing as Pretty Little Liars has started back, such a great show. I am so happy it has been picked up for two more seasons after this one.

Food: Not so much food but i have been obsessed with Starbucks Soy Coconut Mocha Frappuccino.

Music: This month i have been listening to "Change Your Mind" by Trey Songz pretty much everyday and more than once a day i am obsessed.

What is your favourite product of this month?

    

Friday, 23 May 2014

MAY EMPTIES

Hey guys, hope you are all having a great day whatever you are up to! So for the past few months now i have been sharing with you some of the products that i have actually all used up. Some of the items are recurring favourites and some are of things that i either liked but wouldn't try again and some i would never use again...


Tresemmé Keratin Smooth 60 second treatment.
I mentioned this product in my last empties blog post as well as a couple of other favourite's blog posts, i use this 60 second treatment once a week after my normal shampoo and conditioning routine. I keep stocking up on them as they are so inexpensive.

Tresemmé Keratin Smooth restore and control shampoo.
I purchased this travel size version of my current shampoo to take away with me whilst travelling. I just can't give enough credit to Tresemmé for their Keratin range, they have changed my hairs life! I have also recently started using the Keratin 7 day heat activated treatment which i am going to talk more about in a separate blog post coming soon.

Collection 16 Hour Lasting Perfection concealer in Light.
I have used this up to the point where it looks like there is still some product yet you can't get any out. This is one of those well loved concealers (as you can tell by the state of the packaging) that one will always be in my makeup collection as it is such good coverage.

Boots Botanics Cleansing face wipes.
For the longest time i have been sticking to the Nivea facial wipes and i really wanted to try something different, these were on offer at Boots for around £1.70ish i think and they are usually £3.49. I really didn't like anything about these which is a disappointment as the Botanics range is usually pretty good, i found the wipes to be really drying, didn't really remove any makeup off and they didn't smell that great. In the end i just used these for wiping any makeup i got on my hands, i wouldn't repurchase these again.

T-Zone Nose Pore strips.
I don't think i have ever really spoken about pore strips in a post before, the T-Zone ones are the only ones that i have ever tried that i can actually tell a difference afterwards with. So i never bother trying out any other brands but this one as i know i will be disappointed. Another bonus is they are so inexpensive at not even £2 for 6 nose strips.

Clarins HydraQuench moisturizing cream.  
I have mentioned previously that i wanted to change up my skincare products so i had been trying out the Clarins HydraQuench Introductory Collection which had smaller sized products in so i could just give them a try without spending too much money on something in case i didn't like it. I love this moisturizer so much and i am so sad that it has all gone, i just don't know whether it is worth spending the £35 for the full sized when i have also been enjoying a Clinique one also.

The Body Shop satsuma shower gel.
If i could marry a shower gel (which i have just realized sounds really creepy) then i would marry this shower gel, in fact all of The Body Shop shower gels, they all just smell so great!

Soap and Glory scrub of your life.
Previously i was a huge fan of Soap and Glory and then i got back into using The Body Shop products but just lately i have fell back in love with Soap and Glory. I have about 6 of these smaller sized body scrubs in my possession left from gift sets at Christmas, so i have yet to buy a full sized one. I love everything about it the smell, the way it leaves your skin feeling super soft and a great exfoliate before fake tanning.

Hope you all have an amazing weekend, whatever you have planned!

   

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

TOP 5 FAVOURITE FACE MASKS


Before we start lets get something straight, i love me some face masks. I'm not just a once in a while kind of girl, i like to put on a face mask twice or more a week. I find them so relaxing and definitely my favourite part about my skincare routine. Over time i have tried my fair share of different face masks, some higher end, some inexpensive and some have really impressed me. So here is my top five favourite face masks...


With this face mask being from Clinique it definitely on the more higher end side coming in at £19 (at Boots and Debenhams). This face mask is great if you are easy prone to blemishes or if you have blemished skin, as it helps to heal blemishes, prevent getting breakouts and it is oil free.


The No7 Purifying sauna mask is my holy grail favourite face mask hands down, i have been using this for years and it never fails me. As i have said in previous blog posts when talking about face masks, i have said that i love sauna masks to other types of face masks. This is definitely a mix of higher end priced and on a cheaper scale at £12.50 from Boots.


If i want something a little heavier and deep cleansing, this is a go to face mask. It has a very thick consistency and is a longer leave on mask. To say that ginger and cinnamon flavors can be quiet over powering sometimes, this is such a subtle and refreshing scent. This is another in between priced item coming in at £10 from The Body Shop.


Another item from The Body Shop (what a shock haha). The Vitamin E range is my favourite range of skincare from The Body Shop and i use the cream cleanser daily. Unlike other face masks this is a sink-in mask so you don't use water to rinse the mask off. I love how hydrating this mask leaves my skin feeling. This is definitely i more affordable mask coming in at only £1.50 for a sachet or you can buy the tub for £12 at The Body Shop.


This face mask from Garnier is my favourite sachet face mask, this is also a sauna mask and is really deep cleaning. This is the most inexpensive face mask out of them all coming in at only 86p from Superdrug and this contains two sachets in one. It also makes me feel like a smurf when i apply it haha.

If you are looking for a good face mask or wanting to get into face masks, i definitely recommend trying any one of the masks shown above, they never fail for me.

What are your favourite face masks?

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Friday, 21 March 2014

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

So with Mother's Day (UK) being just a little over a week away, that means there is still a time to get a special gift for all the lovely Mummy's out there. You don't have to spend heaps of money on an expensive gift to show someone how much you love them. Here is a few gift ideas you could surprise your Mum with this coming Mother's Day and still leave your bank balance undamaged...


I know i talk about The Body Shop all the time but they have some really amazing Gift Sets available in-store and they are only £15. This is such a great deal for full size products (body butter, shower gel and body spray), if you purchased the body butter on its own that would be £13 so for £2 extra you are getting two other items to make the perfect gift set.

 
At the moment The Body Shop have a great deal on their shower gels. This could make a perfect gift for your mum, they come in a wide range of different scents.

1 shower gel for £4.
2 shower gel for £6.
3 shower gel for £8.
4 shower gel for £10.

If you are unsure what to buy your mum on a tight budget but still want to get your mum a little something just to show her that you appreciate her, there is so many great gifts for £5 and under.


I saw this super cute floral mum cup whilst shopping, perfect for them special mums who love their cups of tea and coffee. Mum Cup - £2 Tesco.


What mum or person for that matter doesn't love being showered with chocolates. This doesn't mean you have to go out and spend £40 on an expensive box of chocolates, you can get great quality chocolates for much cheaper. Lindt Lindor Chocolates - £3.50 Tesco (Available in a variety of places).

I also had a look online at several other gift ideas you could get for this Mother's Day.


Already bought your mum a gift? I would love to know what you have bought.
Have an amazing weekend...

Katie♥

Sunday, 16 March 2014

PAMPER EVENING/GETTING UNREADY

So sometimes as i think we would all agree that when we have/are in a rubbish mood and feeling down, there is nothing better than a good pampering session to make us feel a lot better. Even if you're not in a rubbish mood it is still good to give yourself a good pampering, so it's time to get unready for bed and have that good pampering...


First i like to remove the days makeup off of my face, using my NARS makeup removing water and The Body Shop Vitamin E cream cleanser using cotton pads.


Next i am going to apply my The Body Shop warming mineral mask, i am a huge lover of warming face masks and prefer them over other types. When i don't apply a face mask i just wash my face with a facial wash or scrub. I like to leave the face mask on for around 5 minutes and rinse off when i get in the shower.


Once i am in the shower and i have rinsed off the face mask, i am going to do my usual shower routine using The Body Shop limited edition blueberry shower gel and the pink grapefruit scrub-gelee (can you sense a The Body Shop theme here, in previous blog posts i have mentioned how much i have fell back in love with their products). Next i shampoo and condition my hair using my current favourites Aussie miracle moist, rinse away then its time to get out of the shower.


Once out the shower and i am dried off i apply my body lotion/butter all depends on what i am using at the time, at the moment yet again another The Body Shop item the pink grapefruit body butter.


Last off in the bathroom i apply my moisturizers and lip scrub. The Body Shop Vitamin E night cream, Elderflower unperfumed eye gel and Lush bubblegum lip scrub. Then it is time to head to my room.


Once in my room it is time to tackle my hair. I like to leave my hair wrapped in a towel for about 10 minutes to soak up some of the water, then i apply my leave in conditioner Aussie miracle recharge and a Charles Worthington straightening cream before brushing through my hair with my tangle teezer. All is left to do then is blow dry my hair then i am done.


Then all that is left to do is relax in bed with my pyjamas on, either watching YouTube videos or a TV show. I hope you have all had an amazing weekend whatever your plans were.

What are your must have items to have a pamper night?

Katie♥

Saturday, 1 March 2014

GOODBYE FEBRUARY, HELLO MARCH

Saying that February is the shortest month of the year, it has actually felt like one of the longest. So March is finally here and we can start to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring time, pastel colours and hopefully some warmer weather. Here is some of my favourite things from the month of February...


Cream eyeshadows have been a real go to for me this month as they are great as a base for your regular eyeshadows or worn on itself. My two personal favourites are:
New CID Cosmetics i-colour long wear cream eyeshadow in the shade Romance.
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24Hr cream eyeshadow in the shade Permanent Taupe.


This month i had been wanting to try out a new foundation and had heard good reviews about the Revlon Colorstay foundation, so i gave it a try. I love this foundation it has a great finish to it and the lasting power is so good, i am not sure about 24hours though because i never have makeup on for that long but it definitely lasts all day long. At the end of last month the lovely Tanya Burr launched her range of lip glosses and nail polishes, so of course i had to make a purchase there. The quality of her products are amazing, i definitely recommend taking a look at her range.
Revlon Colorstay 24HR Foundation in the shade Ivory.
Tanya Burr Lipgloss in the shade Afternoon Tea.


At the end of last month i switched up my shampoo and condition as i thought my hair was feeling a little dry and lacking moisture. So i decided to give Aussie a try, i have never used any of their products before and i am so glad that i have now. I have seen the biggest change in my hairs condition just after the first use, it has made my hair super soft and in really good condition.
Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo.
Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner.


This month i have re-discovered The Body Shop and fell in love with a lot of their products all over again and also tried out quiet a few new things to me.
The Body Shop Moringa Body Milk.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser.


This month i have been listening to these two songs non stop, i just can't get enough of them. 
Na Na - Trey Songz
Letter To My Ex - Pleasure P

Also i have been loving Marcus Cooper aka Pleasure P's new mixtape "Break Up to Make Up".
It has only been back for one episode after a mid-season break on the last day of the month, but Grey's Anatomy is one of favourite TV shows ever, such an amazing show!

So that is the end of my "February Favourites" what things have you been loving this month?
Hope you all have a great month of March and i will be back very soon...

Katie♥

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

THE BODY SHOP HAUL

What self confessed beauty lover doesn't love The Body Shop? Cause i know i do and i am a complete sucker for not being able to go in without purchasing something. So yesterday whilst in town i thought i would pop in.
Some of the items i have purchased i haven't tried before and a couple are repurchases.
So here is what i have purchased...


The first thing i purchased and one of the main reasons i actually went into The Body Shop was to take a look at "Tea Tree skin essentials" as my sister had recommended this line to me as it has really helped to clear up her blemishes fairly quickly and i have been having a few more breakouts than usual just lately. I decided to go for this set of 4 mini items from the range just to try them out and for £10 you really can't go wrong with that. If you have ever smelt Tea Tree before it has quiet a strong scent to it but if the outcome of the product is effective it is worth the smell.


1. Skin Clearing Facial Wash - 60ml (2.0 US FL OZ)
2. Skin Clearing Toner - 60ml (2.0 US FL OZ)
3. Skin Clearing Lotion - 15ml (0.5 US FL OZ)
4. Tea Tree Oil - 10ml (0.33 US FL OZ)


1. Mini Pink Grapefruit Body Butter - 50ml/48g (1.69 US FL OZ) £5
2. Coconut Hand Cleansing Gel - 60ml (2.0 US FL OZ) £2.50 each
3. Chocolate Lip Butter - 10ml/8.5g (0.3 US FL OZ) £4
(Cleansing Gel and Lip Butters are all 3 for 2)


1. Brow and Lash Gel in 01 Clear - £10. 
I wanted to get a new brow gel for a few weeks now as my no7 one has all dried out fairly quickly, so i decided to go back to the trust The Body Shop one. 
2. Honey Bronzer in 03 Medium Matte - £13.
(I didn't purchase this on this particular shopping trip but have purchased it recently so i thought i would include it in the same haul). I have been wanting to try this bronzer out for some time and it has become my new favourite go to bronzer.


At the moment at The Body Shop they have this free gift set worth £22.50 when you spend £18 on makeup and skincare. As i spent over this amount i picked one up. 
The gift set includes:


1. Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Mask - 6ml (0.2 US FL OZ) usually £1.50
2. Vitamin E Cream Cleanser - 60ml (2.0 US FL OZ) usually £2.50
3. Big and Curvy Mascara in 01 Black (Full Size) usually £10
4. Eye Definer Crayon in 01 Black (Full Size) usually £8

So that is everything that i purchased from The Body Shop, i hope you enjoyed seeing what i have bought. What are your favourite The Body Shop items?

Katie♥