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Review: Molton Brown Relaxing Yuan Zhi Bath and Shower Wash

molton brown relaxing yuan zhi bath and shower wash

After a long day at the office, running errands or the sheer exhaustion of watching reality TV you just want to relax. Whatever the occasion you should always be prepared with a well-equipped bathroom arsenal of body cleansing products.

Water is cleansing and rejuvenating but it still needs a little help to get the job done. So why not get creative? I like to add an element of aromatherapy, light a candle or use a fragrant shower wash.

Well while at Barney’s I received a deluxe sample of Molton Brown’s Relaxing Yuan Zhi Bath and Shower Wash and I just had to try it out. This body wash has an interesting blend of Yuan Zhi, ylang ylang, mango oil and vitamin E which are combined to help de-stress the mind and moisturize the body. Most shower washes smell great, that’s really a given but this wash smells fantastic. If you like soft relaxing scents then you will appreciate the Vanilla and ylang ylang and with a hint of rose. The wash is fragrantly beautiful without being overly perfume-y, it’s a fine line and Molton Brown gets it right.

Using this body wash felt so luxurious! I really cannot get over the scent it’s really perfect for a relaxing evening. The body wash lathered lightly and rinsed clean leaving my skin soft and smooth. It’s not overly moisturizing but it provides a noticeable amount, but not enough to skip your lotion! Overall I loved it and would absolutely but this shower wash.

Molton Brown Relaxing Yuan Zhi Bath and Shower Wash ($28) at Barneys.com

Review: LUSH Twilight Bath Bomb

LUSH Bath Bombs
LUSH Twilight Bath Bomb (L)

The art of bathing has existed for centuries and has been essential to not only cleanliness but peace of mind and health. In fact ancient Greeks had bathing rituals for business, philosophical discussions and battles. In Egyptian and Roman cultures baths were known as temples of beauty where many therapies were developed – see even ancient cultures believed in the healing effects of spas! Today we embrace the healing powers of hydrotherapy by utilizing Spas, saunas, Jacuzzis, hot springs baths etc to heal us in many ways.

For me bathing is not only for cleanliness but a time for relaxation. Now enter LUSH bath bombs. I’ve been a fan of LUSH ever since I discovered their Coalface Cleanser and I’ve loved them ever since. If you’re not familiar with the LUSH brand they’re an eco-friendly brand that only uses only organic and vegetarian ingredients that are not tested on animals. And their products smell really, really good. The bath bombs are not the usual bubble bath products that you find in CVS, each bomb comes with a surprise inside which can be anything from sparkles to dried flowers. Each bath bomb contains  a combination of baking soda, citric acid and essential oils. I chose the pink Twilight bath bomb which contains lavender, ylang ylang and ovaltine to soothe your mind and body.

As soon as the bath bomb hit the water it started fizzing, which lasted a surprising long time. The bath bomb is a very generous size so you may want to consider splitting it in half before use. I didn’t because I like a lot of bubbles. 🙂 The Twilight Bath Bomb turns the bath water a light shade of purple (the inner part is glittery blue) and the foam was glittery pink and blue. The scent is sweetly fragrant and not overpowering and my skin felt amazingly soft afterwards.

Overall, I loved the bath bomb even though I had a little bit of glitter on me afterward. The bath bomb was fragrant, relaxing and even has a little surprise in the middle. What’s not to love?  Have you used any LUSH bath bombs?

LUSH Twilight bath bomb, $4.95 (6.3 oz)