Photo from website - my camera is currently being fixed :(

I love The Body Shop. I love their scents, their range of products and their easy to use website. The Body Shop gives you a huge taste of everything, from makeup, skincare, bath and body and gift sets.
A few months ago I went through a stage where I really wanted to switch up my skin care as the products I was using weren't working as well for my skin as they used to. Frustrated, I began doing a little research and that's when I came across The Body Shops tea tree oil range.

I found a few different blogs that talked about the products, and I couldn't really find much that was said bad about the range, so I went ahead and sourced out the products on their website. After a while of debating with myself, I decided to purchase the night cream and the little facial brush and the starter kit, just in case this product didn't go well on my skin so I didn't waste money on loads of product I wasn't going to use. And I'm glad I did.

I really liked the product at first- although the smell is really over powering and the toner stung a bit. I'll say this now- if you have sensitive skin, do not purchase. It can hurt quite a lot.
I got over the smell and stinging after a few days of use, which I was really happy about. I wanted to love this range so much. However, it just wasn't to be.

I read somewhere that this range is great for people with normal-oily skin and I thought this was perfect due to my skin being between normal and oily. Unfortunately I was wrong. After a few weeks my skin became extremely dry and flaky. I bought a new super hydrating moisturiser to try and counteract this problem, but unfortunately it just wouldn't work. I changed my routine to use it only a few times a week, but again it didn't work. Eventually I had to give up on trying new ways to use it and switch to a hydrating, sensitive routine to help recuperate my skin.To add insult to injury, due to my skin drying out so much, my skin produced extra oil which caused bad breakouts and now, almost two months after swapping routines, my skin is only just starting to return to normal.

I would recommend this product to people that have more oily skin and scaring/dark patches on their face. I did see a difference in my skin for a while and I do believe that it works- but only on oily skin. Please do not purchase this if you have quite sensitive skin like I do, I believe that it only made the matter worse. I do still use the tea tree oil spot oil as it isn't used all over my face and is only used in small amounts when needed, but I've had to say a parting farewell to the rest (much to my dismay).

What Body Shop product have you tried that you recommend? I'd love to try some more of their stuff.
I have a review on the brush coming soon! 
Until next time...

xx

I'm completely and utterly obsessed with lush. I've loved everything I've tried so far except for one soap because I simply didn't enjoy the scent. Unfourtuneatly, I haven't had the money to purchase some of their other products lately, so I've devised a small wishlist to show you what I would buy if I could right now.
Please note that these pictures are not mine- all have been taken from the Lush Website, Australia.

1. Sex Bomb Bath Bomb - $6.75
I love my coffee and my lipstick, but neither can beat a good bath bomb. Lush states on their website: "Jasmine- clary sage and ylang ylang to make you feel like a love goddess."
Not 100% what half of that is- but it sounds divine! 
2. Dragon's Egg Bath Bomb - $5.95
Claimed to have a fruity fragrance and described as 'bath tub fireworks', this little number sounds perfect for a fun, fizzy bath.
3. A French Kiss Bubble Bar - $10.50
"The Lush French Kiss is a calming and reviving lavender, rosemary and thyme bath, with essential oils from sun-soaked Provence. It's even topped with a sprig of lavender flowers."
Doesn't that make you want to buy this product and soak in its bubbly, scented goodness for all eternity? *melts*


4. Mask of Magnaminty - $16.95
Moving on to face, Lush claims: "China clay and bentonite gel will pull the dirt from your pores, ground aduki beans and evening primrose seeds exfoliate surface skin cells, and peppermint oil will make you feel so fresh and minty that you'll forget you were ever grubby."
Sounds exactly what my blackhead, acne prone, grubby skin needs. 

5. Skin Drink Moisturiser - $27.95
Recently my face has become super dry and flaky. Even the name of this moisturiser sounds like holy water. Definately something my poor skin needs.
 6. Sea Spray - $12.50
"A salty spritz that gives body, volume and hold. Sea Spray can be used in many ways to give hold and style, apply before blow-drying or apply to dry hair and work through for beach waves. Gives shine to the hair and has a beautiful perfume of orange flower absolute, grapefruit, neroli and rosewood oils."
Okay- I'm sold. I've heard great things about this product and I really like beach waves so this is definately on my wishlist.

Do you have any Lush favorites, or is there anything on your wishlist from Lush?
Until next time...

xx