Review: Garmier Ultimate Blends Body Moisturisers

For a while now I've tried and occasionally failed at maintaining a moisturising routine for my body. And after trying various different brands and products that didn't work for me, I've finally found some that work perfectly for me. So today I'm going to talk you through why I love the Garnier Ultimate Blends Body Lotions.

There are four different types of body lotion available in this range. You have the Restoring Lotion, Hydrating Lotion, Soothing Lotion and Nourishing Lotion. Each lotion contains it's own blend of ingredients that works to combat a certain issue or problem with skin. I have the Restoring Lotion and the Hydrating Lotion. The Restoring Lotion contains Honey, Propolis and Royal Jelly. It's aimed at very dry skin and is very thick in texture so it really takes it's time to sink into skin and give long lasting results. The Hydrating Lotion contains Argan Oil and Camellia Oil. It's aimed at normal skin but I'm sure this is suitable if your skin veers towards the dryer side today. It's a lot less thick in consistency compared to the honey lotion but still gives that long lasting result you want.

I like both of these lotions firstly because they come in a pump bottle. Not many lotions come in a pump, especially those that are thicker in formula. But these do. They come in 400ml bottles, 250ml bottles and the Restoring Lotion and Soothing Lotion both come in a balm formula in a tub. Secondly they work wonders on the skin. I'm notoriously bad at moisturising my body on a day to day basis but with these it's okay if I missed a day as you wouldn't notice I hadn't. I predominantly use the Restoring Lotion as it's thicker than the others and leaves me legs and arms feeling soft, supple and looking better than ever. I tend to only ever use it at night as it takes ages to dry on the skin and I tend not to notice it when I'm in bed. The Hydrating Lotion is brilliant to use on a day to day basis as it's lighter in consistency and dries quicker on the skin than most lotions I've tried.

And of course they smell divine. All of them have their own unique scent and none of them of unpleasent but my favourite has to be the Restoring Lotion. It smells like honey and that smell translates nicely onto the skin. It also reminds me of my shampoo and conditioner which happens to be the Honey Treasures duo in their Ultimate Blends Haircare Range.

If you're looking for something specific to help get your body summer ready then these may just be right up your street. With one designed for each type of skin these will be able to target any issues you have with your skin without breaking the bank. And of course they come in small sizes if you're like me and can't finish a massive bottle of lotion.

Have any of you tried these? Did you like them? Or did you have a product you'd think I'd like? Let me know in the comments.

Top 3: Body Scrubs

When it comes to exfoliating my body then I'm all for those full on scrubs that you can practically feel removing your skin. But it doesn't mean I'm not for those that are gentler on the skin and less likely to rub you raw. And in my body scrub collection I have a mixture of both so today I thought I'd take you through my Top 3 Body Scrubs.

My ultimate favourite body scrub has to be the Soap And Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub. Firstly it smells divine; for those who haven't smelt it, it smells like lime. It's a very addictive smell, I always spend a good five minutes smelling this before even applying it to my body. And secondly it is a bloody good scrub. Literally after the first use of this scrub my body felt smoother and softer than I've ever felt before. It feels almost like a gel when you first apply this to your body but when you start to rub it over your skin it loses it's gel like consistency leaving all the exfoliating beads on your skin. This can be quite a rough scrub if your a bit rough when it comes to scrubs but I'm sure with a gentler hand it can be less abrasive on the skin. Once this is washed off the skin you're left with smooth, soft skin that will easily absorb moisturiser and stays looking moisturised for longer.

Up next is another scrub that smells divine. It's the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Body Scrub. It's a lot less abrasive than the Sugar Crush Scrub but gives you the same results. Packed with cocoa butter, shea butter and vitamin e, this scrub not only exfoliates the skin but nourishes it at the same time. It's a lot creamier in consistency compared to the first scrub and a little bit does go a long way but because it comes in a smaller tub I find I use more of this compared to my Sugar Crush Scrub. The smell alone drew me into this product, the strong cocoa sent fills the bathroom well after you've closed the tub. I also like to mix this scrub with the Sugar Crush Scrub so that my skin gets that nice exfoliation but also gets some nourishment at the same time. Plus the two combined is drool worthy scent wise.

And the third scrub I find myself reaching for quite a bit is the Boots Extracts Brazil Nut Scrub. This is the most gentle of the three scrubs but you still get a good result with it. It's perfect for people who have slightly sensitive skin or who's skin are irritated by harsher scrubs. More of a cream consistency than the others this is very easy to rub over the skin. Yes, it doesn't leave arms feeling as smooth as the Sugar Crush Scrub does but if you're in a rush and don't mind if it's not perfect then this is the scrub for you. It smells lovely and if Brazil Nut isn't your kind of scent then no worries as these come in a variety of scents ranging from Strawberry to Cocoa to Almond (it smells like marzipan).

So that's it for my Top 3 Scrubs. How do they compare to your favourte Scrubs? Are any of them the same as mine? Or do you have one you think I'd like? Let me know in the comments.