The Body Shop Vitamin E Range Review

I posted a couple weeks back that I stopped by The Body Shop to pick up some skincare necessities since I had been suffering from some rosacea breakouts and sensitivity issues. I have dry skin and saw from a couple fellow bloggers and girls I love to watch on YouTube that The Body Shop's Vitamin E range was quite good. I went all out and purchased practically the whole line.

Cleanser - $14.50

Toner - $12.50

Moisturizer - $16.50

Face Mist - $16.00

Now as for how all of these items worked out, the cleanser left my skin feeling soft and clean but not at all tight or stripped which was a nice change from most cleansers I use. The Hydrating Toner was a bit of a stretch for me because toners have never worked out in the past but this didn't leave my skin tight or dried out. It felt nourished though I wouldn't say it was really hydrated all that much. The moisturizer was in between a lotion and a thick cream which felt nice and refreshing, it sunk in quick and left me moisturized yet not greasy. Lastly the facial mist, it was not something I used often just because it made me really nervous. I haven't had good luck with face mists or toners in the past as they have all broken me out so I was hesitant to really give this a good try. I did use it a couple of times and from what i could tell it worked in the sense that it hydrated my skin when I felt a bit dry and I used it alone as well as over my makeup. I wouldn't say it should be used as a setting spray by any means but as a refresher though out the day.

Overall these products were a middle of the line type of range. Nothing too extraordinary but definitely not horrible. 

NOW, that the basic review is out of the way I HAVE to mention that all but one of these products contain quite a bit of artificial fragrance, which for me, with my skin condition (being rosacea) is HORRIBLE. I really liked all of these products however, because of the large amount of fragrance in them they caused a bit of a rash on my skin. I have come to find that fragrance, alcohol, and mineral oil are not good for my skin what so ever, I always end up with a bumpy rash on my skin. Very similar looking to acne though not filled with anything (sorry to get so detailed). 

If your skin isn't sensitive to fragrance you will love this line, but if you are, I would stray from this and lean towards the aloe range which I have heard is much better for sensitive skin as it is fragrance free and much more soothing. 

 

The Body Shop Haul

So as you may think, it looks like I went a bit crazy at The Body Shop, and boy did I!!

I originally went in specifically for the Vitamin E moisturizer because I had gone through all my skincare at home and tossed everything that I no longer used or that was old. More importantly anything that was leaning on the more chemically side. I had posted about my skin woes here so take a look to find out more.  I ended up leaving with alot more because they were having some good deals going on in store that I just couldn't pass up. 

There was a kit that had a full sized vitamin e cleanser, vitamin e hydrating toner, vitamin e body butter and the vitamin e day moisture, all for only $35 which was a steal seeing as how normally all four of those items bought separately would have been $61!

As well I picked up the vitamin e face mist, and the warming mineral mask because of how much I loved the befine warming mask (posted about here) and they were having a buy two get one free so I added the moroccan rose body milk which I have to say SMELLS DIVINE! 

Then at the counter I just popped a lemon hand sanitizer in my basket because I have been loving the fresh lemon scent lately. 

Overall it was a definite success and I cant wait to tell you all my thoughts on these products!

Are you a fan of The Body Shop?  What are some of your favorite products?

Boots Botanics Organic Rosewater Toner

I bought this months ago, probably, I'd say about four or more ago. I have never had a good relationship with toners, I have tried drugstore toners, spray toners, higher end ones from Sephora and such. They all caused big breakouts or just irritated my skin. I was hesitant but since I hadn't tried one in a good while I figured I would give it a shot.

I bought mine from Target seeing as in the US thats the only place I know Boots to be sold at. It was $8.99 which is right in the middle for price wise. When i first started using this I really enjoyed it, I had some breakouts at the time and I felt it really helped to get out any crud that was in my pores even after cleansing, it seemed to help my face clear up nicely and quickly without leaving any horrendous scars behind.

I then stopped using it because I thought it had been drying my face out a tad, only to find out it was really the cleanser I was using at the time. So I am back on the bandwagon for this product. 

I only use it once a day, (in the evenings) after cleansing and before my moisturizer and serum. I really do think it helps keep breakouts and spots at bay while leaving my skin clean and smooth. It has also helped to level out the oiliness of my skin. I find that moisturizer sinks into my skin better after I use this rather then just sitting on top of my skin leaving some sort of residue. 

Overall I really enjoy this product. I am finding it to be a must have for me in the evenings, not so much in the morning but once a day is the perfect dose for my skin. 

Do you use a toner? Which ones do you prefer?