pinkcupcake
19-08-2007, 08:38 PM
Thought I would start a thread for L'Occitane reviews. I will start by listing my recent L'Occitane purchases and as others I have tried come to mind I will add them in.
Almond Apple Cleansing Oil - All of those who love Dermalogica's Precleanse are going to love this. It is less expensive and you get more product. It smells amazing and gets every last trace of makeup off. You don't even have to use another cleanser after if you don't want to. I do though just because I am a cleansing nazi!
Almond Apple Toning Cider - Someone suggested this was alcohol based but on the ingredients label it doesn't list alcohol (unless it's also called some foreign name that I can't read). I am loving this. Combined with the Almond Apple Cleansing Oil this refines and softens skin amazingly well. My skin feels as soft as a babies bottom after using this.
Almond Apple Velvet Cream - Love this moisturiser. Ok I was in love with it before I had even used it because of it's texture and gorgeous smell. However once test driven this moisturiser more than justified it's own purchase. I can use it all over my combination skin, even on my slightly oily t-zone. My skin feels like velvet and ever so soft and well hydrated.
Almond Apple Sweet Peel - I used this for the first time last night. First impression was that it was going to be too gentle for my liking as I really like to feel a good scrub buffing away. However I was quite surprised when I massaged it in how good it was. I was still thinking there's no way this is going to scrub enough for me but when I took it off My skin felt AMAZING! It's gentle but super effective. It really is just an exfoliant, the name gave me the impression it would peel off or something but you just use it as you would any other exfoliant.
Honey Cleansing Jelly - If you like the smell of Honey you will love this. It's a bit strange to use as it doesn't foam and it seems to disappear into your skin as you massage. I kept adding more product thinking it had fell off. Once I got over the different texture my skin felt clean and soft and I could still smell the honey!
Honey Comfort Cleansing Fluid - Stupid me thought this was a cleanser so poured a bit into my hands and found it was more like a toner. You can use it as a cleanser but I don't think it would be at all effective in taking off makeup and daily grime (much like the Clarins waterless cleansers). It can also be used as a toner and they recommend you don't wipe it off but just let the skin absorb it. My skin was super soft and felt very well hydrated after using it.
Shea Butter - This is supposed to be used as an ultra-rich moisturiser. You rub a little between your fingers until it melt a little and then massage it in. I thought it would be far too rich for my fine skin so I'm using it as a lip balm. This would be excellent for anyone with very dry skin.
Honey Comfort Water - This is a little botlle of sans alcohol (alcohol free) honey scented water. This can be sprayed all over the body and leaves a light honey scent. I got this product purely for the cuteness factor in it's appearance. I hardly use it because it clashes with my perfumes a bit but if you love the smell of honey and perfume gives you a headache this might be just your thing.
Almond Apple Cleansing Oil - All of those who love Dermalogica's Precleanse are going to love this. It is less expensive and you get more product. It smells amazing and gets every last trace of makeup off. You don't even have to use another cleanser after if you don't want to. I do though just because I am a cleansing nazi!
Almond Apple Toning Cider - Someone suggested this was alcohol based but on the ingredients label it doesn't list alcohol (unless it's also called some foreign name that I can't read). I am loving this. Combined with the Almond Apple Cleansing Oil this refines and softens skin amazingly well. My skin feels as soft as a babies bottom after using this.
Almond Apple Velvet Cream - Love this moisturiser. Ok I was in love with it before I had even used it because of it's texture and gorgeous smell. However once test driven this moisturiser more than justified it's own purchase. I can use it all over my combination skin, even on my slightly oily t-zone. My skin feels like velvet and ever so soft and well hydrated.
Almond Apple Sweet Peel - I used this for the first time last night. First impression was that it was going to be too gentle for my liking as I really like to feel a good scrub buffing away. However I was quite surprised when I massaged it in how good it was. I was still thinking there's no way this is going to scrub enough for me but when I took it off My skin felt AMAZING! It's gentle but super effective. It really is just an exfoliant, the name gave me the impression it would peel off or something but you just use it as you would any other exfoliant.
Honey Cleansing Jelly - If you like the smell of Honey you will love this. It's a bit strange to use as it doesn't foam and it seems to disappear into your skin as you massage. I kept adding more product thinking it had fell off. Once I got over the different texture my skin felt clean and soft and I could still smell the honey!
Honey Comfort Cleansing Fluid - Stupid me thought this was a cleanser so poured a bit into my hands and found it was more like a toner. You can use it as a cleanser but I don't think it would be at all effective in taking off makeup and daily grime (much like the Clarins waterless cleansers). It can also be used as a toner and they recommend you don't wipe it off but just let the skin absorb it. My skin was super soft and felt very well hydrated after using it.
Shea Butter - This is supposed to be used as an ultra-rich moisturiser. You rub a little between your fingers until it melt a little and then massage it in. I thought it would be far too rich for my fine skin so I'm using it as a lip balm. This would be excellent for anyone with very dry skin.
Honey Comfort Water - This is a little botlle of sans alcohol (alcohol free) honey scented water. This can be sprayed all over the body and leaves a light honey scent. I got this product purely for the cuteness factor in it's appearance. I hardly use it because it clashes with my perfumes a bit but if you love the smell of honey and perfume gives you a headache this might be just your thing.