Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey moisturising body lotion and body cream

Left: Body lotion Right: Body cream







Now this is a real step up from the last post. I really like the container of the body cream. No i don't mean the box, i mean the very container. I find it very futuristic, nice.







Anyway, overall i prefer the lotion better. The cream is good, thick, but it smells different from the container and when you apply it on your skin. Smells just a teeny bit off, but still detectable. I would say the scent of these two products reminds me of bed linen and flowers. These creams are hybrids of the original scent L'Eau D'Issey perfume so im sure you'd know these smell good.




The lotion feels more like a gel to me. Very spreadable and absorbtion rate is quick. The lotion smells better too, i reckon, though they are both supposed to be the same.




Available at departmental stores at Issey Miyake counters.






Rating: ♥♥♥ ♥/ Decent body lotion and cream that smells good.

SJ Spa Ice Cream Dream Bath Fizzers

Given Description:

Ice Cream Dream Fruit Sorbet Scented Fizzers

A bath time treat so luxurious you will feel like you are bathing in champagne!

The packaging of this item is extremely adorable, thats the reason why i bought this in the first place. Pink cover with polka dotted base and such a nice name, whats not to love?

However, this only proves one point. Don't be fooled by appearances.

As much anticipation i had for this product, which looked promising, i was severely let down by the quality of it. The description of it on the packaging was so tempting, but it turned out to be everything other than that.

Sure, they fizz like what they are supposed to do. However, the smell is totally off-putting. I wouldn't say it is SMELLY, but i'd say the fragrance is nothing nice. And these fizzers don't even fizz right to the end, they fizz partially, leaving a block of it unfizzed. I don't know why.

I bought this in Century 21's basement for bout 5 USD. Even though its cheap, it's not worth it AT ALL.

Rating: ♥ one of the lowest ratings ever.

Victoria Secret Body Lotions

From left to right: Pear Glace, Endless Love, Sweet Daydream, My Desire, Strawberry and Champagne

Okay over here i have a couple of body lotions from Victoria's Secret. You maybe wondering why the two bottles on the right look different from the rest but let me assure you they are all from the same line. The two bottles on the right were bought in Canada while the rest in New York. I must say i prefer the design on the Canadian ones though.



Their body lotions are really good. Light and most of all, wonderfully scented. Let me start of by listing what i think of when i smell each lotion.




[1] Pear Glace: I think of forests, pine, body soap, the ocean.


Hmm so i think its rather safe to say that it smells of nature. Very foresty and earthy yet oceany. Hahahaha.


[2] Endless Love: Smells fruity, like Herbal Botanics shampoo


[3] Sweet Daydream: Has a strong fragrance. Undefinably though but still nice.



[4] My Desire: This strangely smells like nail polish from the bottle. However when you apply it on your skin it has a subtle nice fragrance. The lotion also seems lighter than the rest.



[5] Strawberry and Champagne: None of these two come to mind when i smell this. Instead, i just smell something sweet. This doesn't have a very strong definable scent.












Overall, i rate Pear Glace, My Desire and Strawberries and Champagne as my favourite because the fragrance appeals to me the most. Pop by a Victoria Secret Store and find out what you prefer. It's quite hard to choose because Victoria's Secret always comes up with the best fragrances. Their perfumes are heavenly.




Theres one in Herald Sq NY just so you know. The store is two storeys, so prefer to spend lots of time shopping!

Crabtree and Evelyn Naturals Botanical Body Butter in Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg and Cardamom

Given Description:

TYPE: Cocoa Butter
ORIGIN: Central, South America
BENEFITS: Absorbs quickly, helps to moisturize dry, stressed skin and minimize stretch marks on your body.

Cocoa trees generally grow in Central and South America and produce a brown fruit with about three dozen long seeds (cocoa beans). This super body butter emollient is actually made during the manufacture of cocoa and chocolate. Although a solid at room temperature, Cocoa Butter melts on contact with the body, so absorbs quickly into the skin. Cocoa Butter is a good choice for body butters formulated for dry or stressed skin and is used by many women to minimize stretch marks

Sounds great doesn't it? This was given to me by my mum's friend, so it came in a really nice box as you can see.



This is how it looks like. Pity the jar is so small. I don't think you can really see from the picture, but it definitely is smaller than your average jar of body butter.








The cream is cream slightly tan colour. The smell of cardamom and nutmeg is really strong at first, but when you apply this on your body it smells more like cocoa. Let me tell you all, this cream is a GEM okay. It's REALLY good.



The texture is kind of hard at first, not really easy to scoop up, but it spreads really well on your body. As the description says, it melts on your body and becomes easier to spread as compared to when your scooping out of the jar.



I don't know if many will take to the scent, im fine with it but i guess those around my age like below 20 wouldn't like it so much cos it doesn't smell like your conventional sweet fruity lotion. But im fine with it really.




Takes a large amount to cover your legs arms and neck. This body butter is moisturizing and at the same time, not as greasy as others. It's taken me YEARS to find something like this. I've never found a body butter that is super moisturizing yet not greasy before, never even my life and this is one that is absolutely fantastic. Im telling you, use this and you'll love it. Doesn't stain my pajamas either, and they are satin so i guess this must be pretty good.




My stretch marks (yes im embarrassed to admit that i do have some around my thigh area) have also reduced a lot, not sure whether it's due to this cream but they have reduced in appearance. Don't know how much this cream costs, but i think it should be around $50? The last body butter from Crabtree and Evelyn was around that price range anyway. Pricey but GOOD. Trust me, you should get this.




The only bad point? The size. I just wish it were bigger. Haha!




Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ Best body butter i've ever used in my life

Victoria's Secret Blossoming Romance Eau De Toilette and Strawberry and Champagne Body Mist

Left: Strawberry and Champagne Body Mist
Right: Blossoming Romance Eau De Toilette



Given Description:

Eau De Toilette Spray :
The nectar of Secret Garden's surreal fruits and flowers, bursting with otherworldly fragrance. A blissful union of violet petal, raspberry and vanilla sugar.


Refreshing Body Mist :
Our single best-selling item. Invigorating and calming all at once, this delightfully fragrant mist is formulated with moisturizing aloe and soothing chamomile to leave skin supersoft. An intoxicating blend of strawberries, hyacinth, cassis, white flowers, and sandalwood.

Okay for the Blossoming Romance Eau De Toilette it smells very very sweet. Like saccharine overload. It smells exactly what sugar would smell like.



A bit too sweet for my liking, i think this is perfect as a gift for young girls below the age of 12. Personally not my favourite but would probably be a hit with girly girls and barbie dolls fans.



Bought in New York for $9.50. Very affordable and good as a gift.



Rating: ♥♥♥



The Strawberry and Champagne Body mist smells a lot better. I really love the scent of this particular range, as in the Strawberry and Champagne range.



Has a sweet scent, a nice luxurious name and is quite light. Evaporates quickly, but leaves a lingering scent. Lovely.




Bought in New York too, for $9. Afforable too, and quite worth it.



Rating: ♥♥♥ ♥/

Crabtree and Evelyn Nantucket Briar hand therapy

Given Description:

Nantucket Briar
Hand Therapy Cream
Our award-winning shea butter hand cream leaves your hands feeling incredibly smooth and soft.

Award winning shea butter hand cream
Soothes
Conditions
Moisturizes
Scent: A blend of briar roses, bergamot, fresh greens, amber and vanilla.

I like the design of this tube, really sweet looking.




Smells rather oldish, like an olden scent that older people would like. The scent definitely doesn't appeal to me, unless you want to smell like Grandma.




Leaves hands feeling rather sticky, and is quite thick.




Retails $30 SGD, from any Crabtree and Evelyn Store.



Rating: ♥♥♥

Proactiv Advanced Blemish Treatment

Given description:

Proactiv Solution Advanced Blemish Treatment - Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Cream. Medicated with 6% Benzoyl Peroxide. Use for emergency treatment of acne - directly on blemishes. This product is a part of the unique Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution system. Advanced formula works quickly and gently to help clear and prevent acne blemishes. Contains oil-free moisturizers to avoid irritation and keep the skin hydrated. Extremely smooth and silky semi-clear formula. This tube is small enough to easily fit into your pocket. For spot treatment only - do not cover large areas of your face with this product. Store in a cool and dry place until ready to use.

Well this is the first time i've tried any Proactiv products. As you know, i have skin that is prone to blemishes so i've tried about nearly every method in the book (i don't mean traditional blemish removing recipes) to remove them. I heard about Proativ and how good their products are so i decided to buy this product to test out how good it really is.




The cream looks slightly whitish, but goes onto skin clear. DOesn't have an overwhelming unpleasant smell.



Results: After 2 days of putting it before bedtime i noticed that my blemishes were smaller and less red. however, this does not significantly remove large pimples totally. It does however work well on small zits.



It isn't very cheap either, costs $39 SGD i think? You can get this at any pharmacy such as Watsons and Guardian.



Rating: ♥♥♥ ♥/ 3 and a half hearts. Pretty okay, though not a miracle worker