oilatum fragrance free shower gel: review

In today's post I shall be reviewing the Oilatum Fragrance Free Shower Gel.

The Claims

A non foaming cleanser that gently soothes and conditions dry and itchy skin helping to leave skin soft and supple.

The Reality
I've struggled with eczema since I was a baby and regularly get flare ups due to stress, certain beauty products and changes in weather. The Oilatum shower gel was recommended to me by mydoctor to use instead of other products which may exacerbate the problem. The thick fragrance-free formula works well on my skin and although it doesn't foam like regular shower gels, I feel clean and moisturised at the same time after using it. However, skin can feel slightly greasy after use.

The Packaging

The shower gel comes in a squeezy tube with a screw cap. It is easy to use in the shower although the packaging could be improved with a flipcap so you don't loose the lid. 

The Price 
Boots: £9.49/150ml

The Ultimate Question: Would I Repurchase?

Yes 

The Overall Score: 4/5

How you tried Oilatum products? What are your thoughts? 

Radha xoxo

the body shop haul

 Body Polisher £4

I recently popped into the Body Shop to buy a Body Polisher and ended up buying a couple of other items too. The Body polisher has great reviews on the website and it claims to be good for dry skin. As it is a long nylon polisher it is also to exfoliate the back. I have used it a few times and will post a review soon.

Vitamin E Cleansing Bar £3 (100g)

 

I also picked up the Vitamin E cleansing bar. I was a bit dubious about a soap-like cleanser but it too has great reviews and it can be used on the body as well as the face. If it works well I thought it would be a great product to take with you on holiday as it is dual usage and wouldn't face any restrictions on carrying it in your hand luggage. I will also do a review  for this bar once I have tested it out.

Rainforest Moisture Hair Butter £3 (50ml)

I already have a large Rainforest Moisture Hair Butter and love it. Check out our review here. I picked up a smaller pot to take with me when I'm away from home.

Which products would you reccommend from the Body Shop?

Radha xoxo

cetaphil gentle skin cleanser review

In today's post we are going to review the Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser. We picked this cleanser up a few months ago in Costco and have been using it ever since.

We thought it would be useful to tell you our skin types:
Sita's skin type: Normal - Dry
Radha's skin type: Very Dry & Sensitive

The Claims

A mild formulation that gently moisturises and removes unwanted impurities, without stripping the skin’s natural protective oils and emollients, or upsetting the pH balance. Exceptionally soothing and fragrance-free, daily use relieves the dryness often caused by medicated skin products without itching or irritation.

The Reality
We would say the cetaphil gentle skin cleanser meet's it claims. The product is non drying and left our skin feeling soft and clean. There was no tight feeling. Last but not least neither of us broke out.

For those of you who like your cleanser to lather to get that clean and fresh feeling then this cleanser is probably not for you as it does not foam up. We were trying to figure out what the product smells like but it doesn't particularly smell of anything and then we realised it was fragrance free, so if you like something fragrant that is going to wake you up then this one is not for you either. Neither of these things particularly bother us.

Overall this is a great cleanser which worked just as well for both us even with our different skin types.

The Packaging

The packaging is practical. The pump on top makes it easy to dispense the right amount of product. 

The Price 
Costco (instore) £18.98/2x 591ml

Feel Unique: £8.35/
Boots: £8.99/236ml

The Ultimate Question: Would I Repurchase?

Yes most definitely!  

The Overall Score: 4.5/5

Have you tried the cetaphil gentle skin cleanser? What are your thoughts? 

Sita and Radha xoxo