Sunday, June 20, 2010

Lovin' the Body Shop

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So lately I've been loving The Body Shop. As a kid / teen, I would dread getting those gift baskets from them because I would seldom use the products in it. But that all changed when they introduced the moringa scented products. They smell like jasmine flowers, but it is light and airy. Since then, I've loaded up on their shampoo's, conditioners and a bunch of other products from them. I just realized that my entire beauty routine (wash, moisturize) consists of products from them. I thought I would list my favourites here.
  • Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: I hated the smell of this shampoo at first, but I've grown used to it. It really helps me in the summer with those pesky little flakes and it feels refreshing. Although I prefer hair products without SLS, I made an exception for this one. I think its a good summer shampoo. 
  • Guarana Berry Volumizing Conditioner:  This is such a great conditioner! It really leaves my hair full of volume and it smells so amazing! It's not as moisturizing as I would like it to be though, but it does the job that it says it will do! 
  • Moroccan Rose Milk Lotion and Bath & Massage Oil (not pictured): The Moroccan Rose collection smells so amazing! The lotion is light and really moisturizing while the bath oil is great for de-stressing. Who doesn't want to smell like a rose when they get out of the bath?
  • Love etc Eau de Parfum: This is a perfect summer scent. Fragrances don't tend to last long on me, and for the summer I want something light and airy without being overwhelming and this fits the bill. 
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  • Banana Conditioner: This smells so amazing! I just started using it and so far so good! I noticed a bit less frizz in my hair today after air drying it and using it in the morning, so maybe its from this little guy. I kind of want to eat it though! **update** I am totally in love with this conditioner and I just bought two more bottles today (before they run out!) I don't blow dry my hair in the summer, just let it air dry and this makes it super soft without weighing it down. The only thing that sucks is that the incredible smell doesn't stay in my hair. Oh well.
If you're in Canada, I know that The Body Shop is having a great sale on a lot of their products right now. They're also discontinuing their cherry scented line, so if you like those products, make sure that you stock up now!

What are your summer beauty must-haves? Are you a fan of a beauty brand? 

(ps, The Body Shop didn't pay me to give them this free publicity, but if they would like to send me products I'm not complaining!)

29 comments:

  1. Thanks for the review. Now I'm quite intrigued to check these out... though not sure if we even have a Body Shop here. :)

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  2. PS - sorry to hear you had some health scare but glad to know everything's well with you now, healthwise.

    You take such great photos, really enjoyed browsing here! =)

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  3. Ooo. The names of those products are just tempting in themselves! I really want to try to volumizing conditioner because I need one!I love the name "moroccan rose milk..." Ahhh. Sounds relaxing already!

    Thanks for sharing! You are a great "review"-er!

    Love,
    Erin :)

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  4. hi marz, thanks for the nice comment on my blog.

    it's been a long time since i last bought something from the body shop. i should check their items when i go to the mall. I'm using head and shoulders or nutrogena tar shampoo for my dandruff. does the ginger shampoo really works?

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  5. Yes to the Moroccan Rose collection... I am a big fan. Have a great week ahead Marz! xoxo

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  6. I haven´t tried this set yet because I´ve been using drug store shampoos and lotion lately.hahaha! I love Body Shop, I´m a fan of their lip balm. I will have to try the lotion, anything with rose in it surely smells good. ;)

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  7. I used to love the Body Shop as a kid, but now I'm more of a Lush girl! :P

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  8. I love the Body Shop & it always smells so good inside :)

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  9. I haven't shopped in the body shop for ages, butI wouldn't mind getting one of those product gift baskets, since I would never buy it for myself! I use to love John Frieda's Beach Blonde "Wave" spray, but I think it's discontinued :( I hate when that happens...

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  10. The smell of the Moringa cream is just too much for me, but the Banana shampoo definitely sounds intriguing.

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  11. I'm not sure exactly what it's called, but the Body Shop coconut body butter is great.

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  12. Body butter is A-MA-ZING!!! I love the mango flavor.

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  13. i adore the bodyshop!

    Missy
    Blending Style, Beauty and Fashion
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  14. the body shop is one of my favorite places - love the post

    Anna Katrina
    http://passportglamour.blogspot.com

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  15. Love the Body Shop! Their products always are of good quality and decent prices. Have you ever tried the Manoi oil? It smells wonderful and is a good leave-in conditioner.

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  16. Hehe yes aloe is delicious! Sooo refreshing on hot summer days

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  17. The Body Shop rocks any day of the week!

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  18. i adore body shop! i always go in there and stel some body butter for hand cream! its a little exspenisve, but my friend bought me papaya shower gel from there and it is really AMAZING :)

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  19. I also really like the Body Shop products. Such nice smells and you feel like getting a good product
    *Nathalie

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  20. Love their stuff. A visit to any shop, and I come out smelling good. I've used the Camomile Eye makeup remover for years.

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  21. i want to try at least one of those products!

    jadepurplebrown.blogspot.com

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  22. I haven't gotten anything from The Body Shop in a long time. But the one in my mall always smells like gummy bears. It's so yummy! Lol. :)

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  23. I think they always have very appealing products. I would buy all of them!


    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  24. I'm a huge fan of the Body Shop. I think all their products smell so great.

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  25. I am really into anything Verbena from L'Occitane. : )

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  26. banana conditioner sounds amazing! i have the lemon products from them and i adoreeee them! especially the lip butter :o)

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  27. I LOVE the body shop.
    Beauty must haves?
    Oh there are too many.
    p.s.
    I love that your kisses photo is chuck and blair in the season two finale!

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  28. Love the Body shop products! Especially the 'coconut' products

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  29. My summer beauty must-have is anything and everything from www.thann.ca! Thann is my all time favorite skincare product. I have been on a search for something that works for a travellin' woman like myself and it Thanns facial care line has kept my skin calm, moisturized and cleansed throughout my world travels. And since I can buy everything online at www.thann.ca, it is easy to get anywhere in the world! I use their facial foaming wash followed by the Rice extract moisturizer and could not be happier with the results. So glad to see this product here in canada!

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