What’s In Her Shower: Beauty Addict
Happy Friday! Besides today, we also have two more beauty bloggers scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to keep reading this weekend.
The series continues today as we take a look at what Kristen at Beauty Addict has in her shower. Many of the products featured here have been reviewed on her blog. I put in links to these reviews where I could find them, so be sure to click over if you want to read her assessment.
More pictures (including close-ups), as well as bath tips, after the jump!
Top Shelf (roughly left to right)
- The Body Shop Vanilla Spice Shower Gel * Available at Thebodyshop.com for $12.
- Wella System Professional Hydro Conditioner * Available at Salon.excuriaspa.com for $17.
- L’Occitane Mimosa Bath & Shower Gel * Available at Loccitane.com for $18.
- Product Body Crush on You in Yuzu * Available at Productbody.com for $22.
- Korres Cedar Shower Gel * Available at Skinstore.com for $11.
- L’Occitane Olive Shower Cream * Available at Sephora.com for $18.
- Lancome Pure Focus Exfoliator * Available at Sephora.com for $23.
Bottom Shelf
- Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo * Available at Aveda.com for $9.
- Matrix Sleek.Look Shampoo * Available at Drugstore.com for $12.99.
- Matrix Sleek.Look Conditioner * Available at Drugstore.com for $13.99.
- Hamadi Lemon Mint Hair Wash * Available at Beauty.com for $27.
- Armani Code Shower Gel * Available at Nordstrom.com for $35.
- L’Occitane Amande Shower Oil * Available at Sephora.com for $20.
- elizabethW Hyacinth Bath Gel * Available at elizabethW.com for $22. It doesn’t seem like they’re selling the Hyacinath scent anymore - horror, as this is my favorite scent of theirs! But they do carry a number of other ones.)
- elizabethW Violet Bath Oil * Available at elizabethW.com for $28. Same thing here. No Violet anymore, but lots of other great options.
Kristen’s best bath and body tips:
- “Shave with bath oil to keep your legs smooth in the winter. I’m loving the Violet Bath Oil from elizabethW.”
- “Step back into the shower to apply self tanner - especially if it’s tinted. Any flying bits of tanner can be easily rinsed down the drain when you’re done, with no risk of ruining your towels or tracking it all over the floors. In my house, many a fluffy bath mat from Crate & Barrel has been saved using this method!”
Stay tuned tomorrow as we peek into the shower of The Makeup Girl!
December 8th, 2006 at 9:48 am
Everyone has recommended using bath/shower oil and I’ve never tried it, so I have a few questions. First, it looks like most of these bottles come with regular screw tops, and it seems like it would be a huge mess getting the product out without it pouring all over. Second, how do you keep from slipping all over the tub when it gets on the floor? And third, how well does it sink into your skin after you’ve applied it? I have VERY dry skin on my legs, and it sounds like a great option for me, but it seems really inconvenient. Any advice you guys could provide would be awesome!
December 8th, 2006 at 11:03 am
Hi Meg! Some people use bath oils to pour directly into their baths. I actually use mine as a moisturizer after my shower. The elizabethW bath oils do come with screw tops, so you just have to pour slowly. I think the Neutrogena bath oil has a little flip cap with a small circular opening so you have better control when pouring.
In regards to your second question, just be careful after you use your bath oil!! It might mean you have to clean your tub more often because it might get slippery.
Finally, your third question. I love using bath oil because I too have very dry skin. I find that the oils sink in very well and aren’t overly greasy while also providing great moisturizing power. Not all oils are created equal, though. Certain oils have a better ability to seep into the skin than others. For example, sweet almond oil and jojoba are supposed to be good. Olive oil, on the other hand, absorbs more slowly.
December 8th, 2006 at 1:16 pm
Meg - start with the L’Occitane Amande shower oil. It has cleansers in it and foams slightly, so it’s easier to work with. My all time favorite bath product! And it has a cap just like the Aveda shampoo in the photo, you press down on one end and the other side flips up. It also doesn’t create any slipperiness on the floor. Hope that helps!
December 8th, 2006 at 1:23 pm
Good thing you can’t see mine! I would be horrified. I get teased about the store I have going on in my shower. BTW, I always use Baby Oil right before I get out of the shower. Cheap and works well.
December 8th, 2006 at 1:27 pm
I forgot to say the obvious…makes my skin as smooth as a babies arse.
December 8th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
I have a passion for essential oil soaps made with natural butters, like Shea and cocoa butter. My personal favorite is Lickadoodles Essential Soaps. I never tried a shower oil. I always leave my skin a little damp and apply creams or butters. I think I’ll give the L’Occitane Amande shower oil a try. Does it have soap in it?
December 9th, 2006 at 4:05 pm
Darlene - yes, the Amande shower oil has cleansers in it. Try it! Everyone I’ve recommended it to absolutely loves it. I can’t live without it.
December 9th, 2006 at 10:56 pm
Christina and Kristen- Thank you for your thorough answers to my (admittedly, very long) question! I’ll definitely check out the ElizabethW and Amande soon, they sound fantastic!
December 10th, 2006 at 1:46 am
Wow, I’ve never thought of using oil either… will have to try this! Thanks for the tip and peek into the shower!
December 10th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
I love Neutrogens Light Sesame Bath Oil. It’s really light and has a great gardenia scent. It absorbs so well, I sometimes dab it on my pulse points post shower. I makes a light but long lasting perfume.
December 10th, 2006 at 5:40 pm
You know, I’ve been meaning for ages to pick up some of the Neutrogena Sesame Bath Oil, but the few times I went to the store, they only had the unscented variety. I’ve used the Sesame Body Lotion, and love the scent of that one, so I know the bath oil has got to be a winner, too.