A burst of fresh orange in the morning: Buds Kids Orange Shampoo & Shower Gel

I don't like this stuff. I'm frigging addicted to it

I loved it from the moment the company gave me the products to try. I'm usually not keen on orange scents because they all tend to smell either like orangina or sugus. These however smell like you're peeling a fresh orange in the shower. Yes. It's THAT awesome. Gives me my morning rush when I jump into the shower. 

 Buds Kids is created by the same manufacturer as the Esmeria line. It's designed to be kid-friendly and is the toddler equivalent of their Buds Baby range. Like Esmeria, this is totally Eco-Certified (so its organic), cruelty free and made in Malaysia. 

The shower gel is mild and cleanses well. As it's organic it's not the foamiest of shower gels but it does lather enough to shave my legs with. I find it non-drying and have been using it everyday for two weeks and still adore it. 

The shampoo's awesome too. Cleans well without stripping and with a smidgen of L'Oreal's Elseve conditioner in the roots I find it stays bouncy all day and is still not greasy by the next morning. At present there's no citrus conditioner in this range in the market, BUT they did pass me an experimental tube to try but I'm not really sold on it. In its defense it's silicone free and I've never really worked out how to use those. It always feels insufficient in the shower and then later I find my hair weighed down. Puzzling! Anyone have any tips?

Sadly neither scent lingers long after the shower - but perfume wearers will enjoy this I think as it won't interfere with your scent of choice.

Cheapie + Goodie: Boots Ingredients Jasmine & Jasmine Rice Shower Gel

After trying and (absolutely) loving Boots Ingredients Coconut & Almond Shower Gel (which I cannot believe I have not reviewed... will do so in good time), I jumped at the chance to try out another shower gel from the Boots Ingredients range when opportunity arose.

While my olfactory functions are not exactly in top form, I can always tell what scents I don't like, and of late, what I do like.

And jasmine is one scent I likey very much.

Favourite Things: Johnson's pH5.5 Bodywash(es)

Can it be? Is it possible???

And if you're wondering what's all the fuss that I'm making, it's to do with the fact that I've never reviewed the Johnson's pH5.5 bodywash(es).


I've run through at least five or six massive 1L bottles of these. But why it's never crossed my mind to review them, I have no idea. In fact, it was only when I got started on a new bottle yesterday when I realised how badly overdue a review was.

I mean, this stuff is HG.

Ah well. Let's get on with it then.

Mmm.. Dove Go Fresh in Splash: Nectarine & White Ginger

Yet another great little item they DON'T bring into Malaysia!

Far more richly scented than its Grapefruit and Lemongrass counterpart (which I love) this thick creamy peach-coloured gel is absolutely delicious. I was afraid I wouldn't like it at first because I'm not fond of the scent of ginger (reminds me of fish everytime) but no fear! What you smell is pure delicious fresh Nectarine / Apricot / Peach. There is a added hint of spice which must be the ginger.

The scent lingers faintly for a bit on your skin and hangs around a LONG time in your bathroom. Everytime I walk past after a shower I catch myself sniffing happily.

Bathing in the Milky Way: The Body Shop Raspberry Shower Gel

When scientists aimed a giant scope at the milky way they found the presence of ethyl formate. It's the chemical that gives raspberries their flavour and rum it's scent.

Isn't that beautiful? The milky way tastes of raspberries and smells of rum.

So when using this shower gel (which PrettyBeautiful gave me -thanks babe!) I indulge myself and imagine that it smells of the milky way. Could use a touch more rum though ;)

Like most body shop gels it's beautifully scented, foams nicely and washes off cleanly. Although it's gentle, it isn't moisturising and can be rather drying. So follow up with a lotion if you're dry-skinned.

I believe this retails for about RM25 for 250ml. A touch pricey for me which makes it an even lovelier indulgence. What's your fave Body Shop shower gel scent?