Showing posts with label lavender and alpine pepper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lavender and alpine pepper. Show all posts

Friday, March 22, 2013

Top 4 Hand Creams That Soothe and Smell Great!


Seriously, I have a truck load of half used hand creams floating around my place and I just can’t seem to stick it out with just one. These are my top 4 right now, and I love slathering them all over my hands (and elbows, don’t forget!) as I sit at my desk writing or reading blogs.
 
The Jojoba Company make some rad facial products, and this is the first body product I’ve tried from them. The Lemon & Coconut hand cream* ($22.95/50ml) comes in the cutest pink squeezy tube, and even though I have the travel sized 20ml tube, I still think the regular size would be perfect to keep in your handbag. It smells just like lemon meringue pie to my nose, and I’ll be honest and say that is isn’t my favourite scent, though everyone I’ve shared it with has absolutely loved the smell so perhaps it is just me. Not too thick and sinks in fast, good job Jojoba Co!


For seriously dry hands or an overnight treatment, I reach for my Burt’s Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Crème* ($19.95/57g). The crazy thick texture and sweet almond smell are highlights of this one, and though some might dislike the pot hygiene issue, I think the glass and cream labels look expensive and nice on my desk with my other night time goodies. Cute cow on the lid, too, how can you say no!?
The Sally Hansen Nails & Cuticle Hand Cream* ($9.95/96g) is fresh and citrusy, and feels quite velvety on the hands after it sinks in. I first used this during the racing season when I was in Federation Square getting a SH manicure (post here if you want to check that out) and I was enthralled by the smell of it. I think scents like this work all year round, either to perk you up on a chilly day at the office or to let you feel tropical on a warm summer day.
 
I've definitely saved the best for last, because although I enjoy the other hand creams for various reasons, my heart truly belongs to my Endota Spa Lavender and Alpine Pepper hand cream* ($34/90ml and $10/20ml). Amazing scent mix, best formula I've come across, classic and compact packaging...the list goes on. My original review is here if you want to check it out (a very old post indeed! but suffice to say that this cream is my very favourite.
 
Which of these scents tickle your fancy? Do you have a hand cream recommendation for me? I'd love to hear what hand creams you love most in the comments below, and also the ones that disappointed you!
 
 
*These products were provided for consideration and all opinions are mine. Honesty,always.


Friday, June 24, 2011

Endota Spa Hand Cream- Lavender and Alpine Pepper


Alpine Pepper
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Lavender
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Endota Spa Hand Cream in Lavender and Alpine Pepper

A powerful scent that takes some getting used to, this non-greasy hand cream is a staple in my handbag. Takes a minute to sink in, and then I'm left with super-soft, gorgeous smelling mitts.
I'm not lavender's biggest fan by any means, but when it's paired with alpine pepper?
Muchos respect!

emmabovary xx

Product was also mentioned here!

(Product provided in Primped goodie bag 2010-
 which does not affect my opinion or review of the product)
(Alpine Pepper image taken from alpineology.com.au)

Friday, June 17, 2011

Desk Essentials + Link Love

I've spent the last  few weeks chained to the university library desk, and I've found that these products have been major players in allowing me to hold on to my sanity (or what is left of it...)
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TYPO notebook
various styles, this being my favourite
it's actually my 'blog book' and it's got one page left!
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Mentos lollies
the fruity ones
these are ltd ed. orange flavour, noms!
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Yellow Highlighter
brightens up my studies, naw
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Jack Black Lip Balm
vanilla and lavender
if I'm not rocking brights, I'm rocking this
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Endota Spa Hand Cream
lavender and alpine pepper
wakes up the nose, soothes the hands
after a big writing session, this saves my life!
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shout outs to my favourite distractions

emmabovary xx
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