Kneipp Deep Relaxation Bath Essence Review

One more. I usually try to break these up and not post one after another but I used this one up last night and want review it while I remember it. 

Kneipp claims:

• Proven to help deep relaxation and inner peace*
• Keeps the skin from drying out

The Kneipp® bath essence deep relaxation with natural essential patchouli oil and valuable sandalwood extract leads you into a deep relaxation and lets your mind come to rest. Confirmed by scientific study.

In combination with the soothing effect of warm water, the essential oils unfold their natural fragrance effect in their combination.

I was expecting to really like this...but I think it was just OK. I only like sandalwood scents in some things...most of the time it's a scent that's not my favorite. When I first dumped it in the bathtub I thought it smelled expensive, definitely not on the cheaper side.  I don't pick up much Patchouli though. Only Sandalwood. It's not the scent for me but if Pure Sandalwood sounds like a scent you would like to take a bath in, it might be for you.

The dark blue was my favorite color of all the water colors I have tried. I love any type of blue water but dark blue just seems more calming and relaxing than usual. 

It made some slight bubbles...but they went away very quickly. These aren't really meant to be bubble bath anyway.

Ingredients:

Polysorbate 20, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, CI 28440, CI 42051, Benzoic Acid.

Overall, not for me. But nice quality anyway.

Kneipp Pure Relaxation Bath Essence Review

 

Finally down to the last two of the sampler set I bought.....and I can tell you this wasn't a favorite.

Kneipp claims:

• Soothed and harmonized
• protects the skin from drying out
• Formula without microplastics
• Vegan

The relaxing and relaxing Kneipp® Bath Essence Relaxation Pure contains valuable natural essential oil of Indian lemon balm and an extract of lemon balm.

In combination with the beneficial effect of warm water, the essential oil unfolds its natural fragrance effect for a soothing and harmonizing bathing experience.

I don't like the scent of this- it was not pure relaxation to me. Mostly because the scent is Citronella. Something I use to resell bugs and just generally dislike the scent of. I have had a few bottles of the essential oil and would diffuse it but usually tried to leave the room so it's a scent that I really don't want to use in the bathtub. I'm surprised they used such a scent for relaxation. Citronella doesn't seem to be relaxing- almost seems like an energizing scent but I have read it's good for insomnia. It does say the scent is supposed to be lemon balm...

Other than that I like the color of the water, it made a little bit more bubbles than usual.

Ingredients:

Polysorbate 20, Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Farnesol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, CI 47005, CI 15985.

Overall, wasn't a fan of this and wouldn't buy anything in this scent again. 

Kneipp Sport Bath Recovery Review

 I am exhausted. It was moving day yesterday and today I have so much respect for movers. It's hard work, especially if you love up a couple flights of stairs. Which....I do. But I'm glad it's over. And would probably never do it myself again. But I remember I had this...and thought it would be the perfect recovery bath. Can't go wrong with anything that has menthol. 

Kneipp claims:

The Kneipp health bath sport recovery with natural essential rosemary oil and menthol as well as essential oils of eucalyptus and camphor in combination with the herbaceous fresh scent and the cool blue of the water gives a soothing and relaxing bathing experience, for recovery after sports. The bath leaves a fresh and cooling feeling on the skin and the moisture of the skin is preserved at the same time. In combination with the soothing effect of bath water, the essential oils in their combination unfold their natural fragrance effect for an all-round relaxing and relaxing bathing experience. With cooling effect: reduces sweating after bath. Formulated without microplastics. Application: Fill the lid once and add bath oil to the warm bath water (36-38 °C). Bath time: 15-20 min. Rinse lid.

I thought this would be Eucalyptus because that's the preferred muscle recovery oil so I was pretty surprised to see it is Rosemary and Menthol. It does smell reminiscent of Eucalyptus- it is listed in the ingredients. It is very medicinal smelling and that's OK. Sometimes that's just what you need. I really liked the scent but it's not something I would use unless I was in need of helping sore muscles.

The color of the water was so pretty and blue. I think blue is my favorite bath color. It made a little foam but it doesn't stick around. 

I think it did help. My arm muscles are sore, but before I used this I anticipated much more sore muscles today than what I have now. So I think it did help. It doesn't completely get rid of the aches and pains but...it helps. Much better than nothing. 

I don't notice the cooling effect..but that's because I put the bath water on lava. I like HOT water. 

Ingredients:

Polysorbate 20, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Menthol, Camphor, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil Expressed, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Ger. aniol, citral, Coumarin, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Glycine Soy (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, CI 42090.

Overall, I liked it. If you anticipate aches and pains, I would recommend it! 

Kneipp Dreams of Provence Foam Bath Review

 I have been getting right through these...only three more to go after this. I used the Lavender one last night, which of course Kneipp is going to have a Lavender scent because they base their scents off of nature. And it's definitely made with real Lavender oil. There is nothing artificial about these scents.

Kneipp claims:

Come to rest and breathe through: With the dreams of Provence bath foam you can quickly leave everyday life behind you. The luxurious formulation of Kneipp is enriched with natural lavender essential oil, which takes you on a journey to Provence and provides intense relaxation. 

I could not find this for sale by itself- it seems they only sell the Lavender Vanilla alone. And I love Lavender Vanilla so I definitely want to get my hands on it in the future. I bet it smells heavenly. 

As for this, it smells of pure and authentic  Lavender Essential oil. And it's strong! I don't know where they get their Lavender but it's so strong. I did use the whole mini bottle but you can definitely just use half of it and it will work perfectly fine. I need to use mine up, so no point in saving them for later. If you love real Lavender though, you will love this.

Lavender is calming and relaxing. Helps with stress and all that good stuff. I find only certain Lavenders really help with relaxation and sleep though...luckily this is one of them. I slept like a baby after taking bath in this. 

The color threw me off. It's blue. Most Lavender is purple so it's interesting they chose a blue instead of purple. I don't mind blue water though, so it's Ok with me. It makes a little bit of bubbles but it goes away so quickly, it's almost not worth mentioning. 

I'm too lazy to check the ingredients and can't find them easily online...but I am generally happy with Kneipp ingredients. They aren't all natural but they do use a lot of natural additives. I think the oils they use really help my skin to not dry out....

Overall, if you love Lavender, I highly recommend it. It is so intoxicatingly Lavender. I would definitely buy this again and will be seeing what other things they offer in Lavender scent. I think this is the best Lavender Bath product you can buy....

Kneipp Favorite Time Cherry Blossom Bath Essence Review

 

It's an icy day today and tomorrow so everything is closed and it's highly encouraged to stay in the house, which is nice because I can work from home... But I really wish the weather was better because I was planning on moving some more stuff to my apartment. But since I can't, I've been packing and then enjoying bath time. And I particularly enjoyed this one.

Kneipp claims:

The Kneipp Favourite Time oil bath brings relief and well-being to your aching body.

Characteristics:

• effective against fatigue and exhaustion
• has a relaxing effect
• nourishes and refines dry skin

Use:

Pour directly into the bathtub and mix.

I just looked and of course this is not for sale as a standalone product on the site so I think it might be harder to get. That's pretty disappointing because I really, really liked it. It's a very pretty, modern smelling floral. If you like scents like Miss Dior, Jo Malone Peony and Blushed Suede scents etc, this would be your bath scent. It's just the prettiest floral scent and really unique as a bath scent. It also smells more expensive than it is, which is always a good thing. 

It's suppose to be cherry blossom scented. I have honestly never smelled actual Cherry Blossom- but I have tried teas and Bath and Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom scent (meh). Also, almost forgot back in the day The Body Shop had a nice Cherry Blossom scent that is long discontinued and the Sakura Bath bomb from Lush I reviewed and liked as well.  This is definitely the one of the best of the ones I have tried. It is also pretty strong and scents the bathroom and really lingers. 

As for the water- at first I thought it was going to be red but with more water, it diluted into pink (forgot to take pics of the water). It makes a few bubbles that go away very quickly. In seconds really, but I don't mind. I think that's what makes it way less drying because I got out the bathtub and my skin felt normal. Not dry at all and very easy to skip lotion. 

After I got out the bathtub, I felt very refreshed, calm, renewed, relaxed..... 

Ingredients:

POLYSORBATE 20, AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), PRUNUS SERRULATA FLOWER EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, PRUNUS AVIUM (SWEET CHERRY) SEED OIL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS HYBRID OIL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, TOCOPHEROL, CI 16255.\

This is definitely a luxurious scent and if I didn't know better I would have thought it was a luxury bath product. If you like floral scents- maybe even if you don't and you see it, give it a try! 

Kneipp Happy Time Out Bubble Bath Review

Quick post today because I have another bubble bath I reviewed. I was going to do a post yesterday but I was furniture shopping- and bought my very first couch. We looked at a ton and somehow it was the first couch I saw- or maybe the second one that I saw that ended up being the one I went back to get. I ordered it in teal and it has a motor that extends it completely out so it's almost like a bed....only 8 weeks and then it's mine! 

But back to Happy Time Out Bubble bath.

Kneipp claims: 

• Red poppy & hemp
• Mild cleansing & gentle care
• Formula without microplastics
• Preserves the skin's own microbiome
• Keeps the skin from drying out

The Kneipp® Aroma Care Foam Bath Happy Time Out with natural oils from red poppy and hemp gives you well-being and beautiful moments. Relax with the atmospheric, cheerful scent of body and mind with stress and tension in everyday life, while the bubble bath with natural nourishing oils ensures a soft and supple skin feeling.

Luckily this is one that you can buy independent of the bubble bath set. I'm not sure how to describe the scent other than I think it was floral and kinda smelled like almond scented bath products at the same time. I could smell it pretty easily...I don't think it was bathroom filling but it was fine. The scent is supposed to be red poppy and hemp...I'm not really familiar with the scent so I couldn't say for sure. I will say it does sound more expensive than what I paid for it.

Not much to say other than the scent was nice but a bit forgettable. I probably wouldn't purchase it again but it was nice to experience the scent once. Not sure if it was a happy time out anymore than taking a bath anyway would do.

The water was red. I'm not the biggest fan of red bath water so I just didn't look at it. There were a few bubbles but not very many....

My skin felt pretty nice after. My skin wasn't dry and I could easily skip lotion. Not as hydrating as the bath oils but it does ok. 

I think the ingredients are nice- they remind me of Lush ingredients without the exorbitant cost. 

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/ Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Boswellia Carterii Gum Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Denatonium Benzoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, CI 16255, CI 42090.

Overall, it's fine. Might be a good one to try if floral bath scents really appeal to you.

Kneipp Soft Skin Almond Blossom Bath Oil Review

 Meant to write this post yesterday but got caught up playing and watching video games so it just didn't happen. I have a lot of these to get through in a relatively short amount of time because I am moving to a place I am going does not have a bathtub. Which really, really sucks but....gotta compromise on somethings. So I might review quite a few bath products the next little bit. 

Kneipp claims:

• Made with skin softening Almond Blossom
• Free from Parabens, Phthalates, Silicones, Petrolatum, Paraffins, and Mineral Oils
• Vegan, Never Tested on Animals
• Delivers up to 10 restorative baths
• 3.4 fl oz/ 100 ml

This is one in the bath set I bought of Amazon that is one you can purchase a full size of. And it's also one of the more forgettable ones. I used it yesterday and can't really remember the scent to describe it, except that I could barely smell it. It did smell nice in the bottle and I thought it would be intoxicating like the first one I tried but no such luck. I wonder if it's because I opened it over a month ago? IDK.  I did use the whole bottle though. It's supposed be used over 1-2 baths.

It did really soften my skin though. No lotion necessary so at least it came though that way.

It didn't leave the bath looking nor feeling oily, which was nice. It was a bit boring though, no fun colors. No bubbles. 

Ingredients:

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Benzoate, Peg-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Flower Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Citronellol, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Tocopherol.

Overall, I have really liked others by the brand- but can't see myself purchasing this one again.

Kneipp Care Cuddly Bath Oil Review

 I don't think I have the name right...I tried to just pull the translation but I think some thing were lost in translation. I bought this in the My Bath, My Moment set from Kneipp. I've only used two of the bath oils and so far I love this set and think it was worth the 10 euro I spent on it.

Kneipp claims:

The care oil bath cuddly bath with essential oils of ginger, cardamom, macadamia and honey extract nourishes the skin. 

I love the scent of this...which is surpring to me because I wasn't expecting to like a "spice" scent in the bath. You can definitely smell both the ginger and the cardamom. The scent really reminds me of the Aveda Nutriplenish line. If you like that scent- you would like this. It also has a freshness to it that you wouldn't expect due to the spices. It's a nice scent though, I do notice it isn't as strong as the last bath oil I used from Kneipp. And I did use the whole bottle. Who knew Ginger and Cardamom would make such a magical combo? I might try this as a blend in the diffuser. Once I get some Ginger Oil.

The oil disperses through the bath quite nicely and makes the bath water feel nice and moisturizing without feeling oily. My skin feels pretty nicely after- no lotion required. It doesn't really look like anything in the bathtub so I didn't take pictures.

It's a lovely bath oil, I only wish it was available to purchase separately but this one seems to only be offered in the set. The packaging is glass with a plastic lid, the box is cardboard. And the little sampler bottle comes with 20 ml of product which is good for 1-2 baths. I used mine all in one go but good to know I can get two baths if I choose.

Ingredients:

 Cuddly Bath: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia/Tetraphylla Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Eugenol, Citronellol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol

Ingredients aren't too bad-it has a few essential oils- Ginger, Eucalyptus, Cardamom, and Orange Oil. Also some oils that are good for the skin like Macadamia, and Sweet Almond. 

This is a great bath oil. I would highly recommend giving these a try. Especially the sampler set because you get a lot of variety at a very reasonable price. 

Kneipp Beauty Secret Bath Oil Review

 Ever since I used and reviewed the Kneipp Eucalyptus Bath salts and LOVED them (use them in a reasonable time though, the scent definitely fades) I wanted to get my hands on more of their stuff. I needed to place an order from Amazon and I wanted free shipping so I added the bath gift set to the cart.  It was the My Bath, My Moment set that comes with 10 mini bath products. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised to see they are mini glass bottles. I think the set was a bargain. 

Kneipp claims:

Kneipp care oil bath beauty secret. Discover noticeably smooth, supple skin with the Kneipp care oil bath beauty secret. The combination of precious, natural oils has an intensively moisturising effect and thus reduces skin tension for an improved skin feeling. Let yourself be pampered by the exquisite care formula and enjoy the luxurious bathing pleasure that has been proven to work. * *An independent study confirms the effectiveness of the care oil bath beauty secret. After three weeks of use, all subjects agree that the care oil bath beauty secret reduces both tension feelings of the skin and creates a soft, supple skin feeling. 98% of subjects agree that the care oil bath beauty secret balances moisture losses of the skin and leaves skin feeling smooth, even Independent study, 3 weeks application, 43 subjects.

I think this might be discontinued but I really hope not because I love this stuff! The mini is supposed to be good for 1-2 baths. At first I was going to use it for two baths, then I just decided to go for maximum luxury and use the whole bottle 😁. 

I'll start with the scent which was so intoxicatingly great! I don't know how to describe it though...except to say it is the perfect relaxing, intoxicating bath scent. It's what the Dove  bath scents try to be, but kinda fail miserably at. It kinda reminds me of a the commercial Shea scent. I think of The Body Shop Shea Line but I think this is nicer.  I also feel like it might have Sandalwood in it, which can be hit and miss. I love it in here though. With the hot water it just amplifies and makes the whole bathroom smell amazing. It smells way more expensive than it is. Really a beautiful scent.

It didn't really add any color or bubbles to the water. It was literally like adding an oil that has something to make it disperse in the water rather than sit on top. Once you get out the bath it sticks to your skin and makes your skin super moisturized and soft without  feeling greasy. I LOVED the after effects of the bath. 

I like the ingredients...they are mostly recognizable. Much cleaner ingredients than most bubble baths that you might get in the drugstore.

Ingredients:

Olus (Vegetable) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Antium Dulcc is (Orange) Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Tocopherol.

Overall, I loved it. I can't believe I haven't tried more from the brand. I definitely need to add them to the rotation more. Highly recommend. 

Kneipp Refreshing Eucalyptus Mineral Bath Salt Review

I've heard people rave about these bath salts for years and for some reason I just never picked them up. But I saw them in the store and realized I have no bath salts, bubble baths, bath bombs...nada! So I decided to pick this up.

Kneipp claims:

• Made with refreshing Eucalyptus and pure mineral salt
• Good for respiratory wellness

With a high concentration of pure Eucalyptus essential oil, this mineral bath salt makes the perfect antidote to feeling under the weather. Known for its soothing respiratory properties, the crisp scent of Eucalyptus helps clear the mind and revive the body, so you’ll feel better with every soak. Pair with our Eucalyptus or Lavender Bath Oil to add the benefits of color therapy and an intensified aromatherapy experience.

Kneipp Mineral Bath Salts

Our mineral bath salts are made with hand-processed, all-natural thermal spring salt sourced from a 250-million-year-old ocean hidden 1500 feet below the earth’s surface. This ancient thermal brine is completely uncontaminated by pollutants and environmental stressors.  Exclusively sourced and packed with trace elements and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and zinc, our salts work to benefit and intensely smooth your skin.

I love Eucalyptus anything really. It has so many uses from clearing up congestion, relieving sore throat, soothing sore muscles, boosting immune system and on and on. It's one of my must have oils. When I opened this, I was not prepared for the Eucalyptus hit. It's pure Eucalyptus....like they used the Essential Oil and I love that. Nothing artificial about this scent.

 

I also really love how strong the scent stays diluted in the bath tub too! I can smell it drifting throughout the entire floor when I use it.  

It does color the water and creates a small amount of bubbles which I was a little surprised to see. Almost all other bath salts I have used usually just make flat non-colored water. 

It is very relaxing and invigorating at the same time. It just makes you feel really refreshed. And I think it counts as aromatherapy. I love the Eucalyptus scent for immune boosting. I really think it just gives you a little boost. 

I love that the ingredient list is so small and pretty simple.

Ingredients:

Sodium Chloride, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Carbonate, Polysorbate 20, Limonene

Overall, if you love Eucalyptus and like salt baths, this is one you should try! 

 

Lush Silver Bells Shower Bomb Review

 My very first shower bomb. It feels like I am always trying new products from Lush. They really do try to innovate. I'm not sure what I thought this was when I bought it, I didn't realize it was a shower bomb until I bought it home. Or else I might not have bought it. I love trying the different bath bombs, they are nice for relaxing. But a shower bomb? IDK Lush was trying to hit the market for people that don't quite like baths...but still want something special.

Lush claims:

Get into the festive mood

Step into the shower and wrap yourself in luxury with this single serving of thick cleansing foam. Crisp and fresh scented, this shower bomb will leave you reinvigorated and ready to ring-a-ling.

I've had this for a couple of months and just put off using it. I even dragged it out of storage to encourage me to use it and it just sat there. It moved spots a few times. Now I'm pretty much out of all my bath products and noticed it had broken so I figured I would finally just use it.

I can't really wrap my head around the fact that this is soap, so I still use a soap like I normally would. Then followed up with this. It kind of foams up a bit and feels like an oil or moisturizer going on. That was surprising to me. I'm not sure I get the point of this...not sure it's really filling a gap that a nice shower gel or soap can't fill. 

 And it can get pricey per use. From what I read it's a single use but I've been able to get a few days out of it. I just let it sit on a soap dish once I'm done with it to dry for the next day. 

The scent is really nice at first. I can't really describe it other than I love the scent the first few seconds, it smells so nice. I want a perfume of it. It's not strong, it doesn't linger either. But after a few seconds it kinda smells like hot dog water. IDK. Maybe it's because I let it sit too long and you have to use it when it's fresher. 

It has some nice oils, neroli, clove (one of my faves), clary sage....of course I never find Lush stuff to actually smell like the essential oils they use but I still like to see them in that ingredient list.

Ingredients:

Baking Soda, Cream of Tartar, Citric Acid, Potato Starch, DRF Alcohol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Calcium Lactate Gluconate, Seaweed, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Neroli Oil, Clove Bud Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Glitter, Dipropylene Glycol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Citral, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, Colour

Overall, for the price I just don't think it was worth it. 

Random: I made my first candle today. I just melted old wax (the very bottom of old candles)  to make a new candle. I had some trouble..the wick wouldn't stick so I had to pull out the glue gun. I didn't center it right. The wax isn't smooth etc. But it was still fun. I can't wait to light it. It's smells mostly of Voluspa Forbidden Fig and Pumpkin. Not going to be a great scent but that's OK.

Dove Indulging Cream Bath Soak Review

 I feel like I have been blindsided by Winter.  We were just getting weather that was well over the 90's and now it's all rainy and cold. Where is the 72 degree, sunshine weather? I hope it comes back. In the meantime, a quick review before I go into relax mode. 

Dove claims:

Dove Indulging Cream Bath Soak gives you a moment of relaxation each day that leaves you with smooth, soft skin.

• Fills your bath with a soft, relaxing fragrance 

• The bath soak formula with ¼ moisturising cream helps care for your skin 

• A bath cream that gives you soft, smooth, clean skin 

• A caring bath cream and bath gel that gives a rich, indulgent cloud of soft, smooth bubbles 

• Enjoy the renewed feeling of soft, smooth skin 

• After using our bath foam follow with your favourite Dove product for an extra caring finish 

The key to beautiful skin is everyday moisture and with the right moisturising bubble bath you can easily make caring for your skin part of your daily routine. Dove Indulging Cream Bath Soak gives you a moment of relaxation each day that leaves you with smooth, soft skin. It's a creamy, relaxing bubble bath, with ¼ moisturising cream, that creates a velvety, rich lather that's especially formulated to help care for your skin as you soak. Using Dove Indulging Cream Bath Soak in your bath is a great way to pamper yourself at home, helping you make those quiet moments an act of beauty for your skin.

Do they sell Dove bubble bath in the US? I have only ever seen it here. This isn't my first Dove bubble bath, I used one years ago...as a shower gel because it was in German and I just assumed it was shower gel and not bubble bath. I didn't like it at all and then later I translated it and figured out why. 😁

I bought this mainly to use up old eyeshadow. I like to take shadows that aren't really working for me- color off, terrible wear time, etc and use it to make a colorful bubble bath. I feel like it gives me a little more joy than just tossing the shadow away. It also adds a little something to otherwise boring bath water.

I expected it to smell like the regular Dove line and it doesn't. It's not a bad scent but I don't really like it. It's an extremely forgettable, clean, floral, sour kind of smell. Not sure how to describe it but doesn't really smell like a Dove scent. It's also extremely forgettable.

It makes decent bubbles that don't really last. And it's drying and makes my skin feel kinda dry and itchy.

It has cheap unexciting ingredients. Nothing I'm thrilled to soak in. 

Ingredients:

Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Glycol Stearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.

The only thing I like about it is that the bottle is 100 percent recycled plastic. 

Overall, I don't like it. Not even worth the 2 euro and some change I paid for it. 

Lush Monsters and Aliens Fun Review

Play dough for the bath/shower is exactly what I didn't know I needed. I kinda unexpectedly love this stuff though. Mostly because it's a very cost effective way to take Lush baths. Bubble bars and bath bombs can really start to get pricey. It really adds up. This is a good way to get Lush scents in the bath at a fraction of the normal cost.

Lush claims: 

For comfort and creativity

Soap it, shape it, shampoo it. This spicy black pepper and comforting Fair Trade vanilla absolute scented cleansing dough brings fun to wash time.

You can really have a lot of fun with fun. It's basically play dough. I didn't really make anything. I think mine is starting to get old so it's not as pliable...but that's ok. You can if you want, and it's still useable even if you don't shape it into anything scary or extraterrestrial. 

Lush's photo.

There are a lot of different uses. You can use it as soap, shampoo, or bubble bath. It has the same scent as Lush's Boo Shower Slime, Lord of Misrule Shower Gel, and the Lord of Misrule Bath Bomb.

I mostly enjoyed the vanilla patchouli scent in the Lord of Misrule bath bomb so I didn't really try it out as a soap or a shampoo. Maybe one day. For now, I love it as a bubble bath.

It colors the water a light green, light pink, or light purple depending on the colors you choose. Or you can mix and match for your own color. I love the colors this makes though. 

The bubbles aren't bubble-icious. But that's OK. I know there are some tricks to get more bubbles (swishing the water, using a mesh strainer, etc) but I'm not that bothered. Without any tricks you get modest bubbles. 

The fun itself is cool. It's really like play dough. You can just rub it around as soap, hold it under the tap to create a bubble bath, or wash your hair with it. If I do try it as a shampoo I'll come back and update but so far no plans for that as of now.

The scent- so good! I think it smells better in this than it did in the shower slime and gel. Maybe it's stronger? But doesn't linger too much that I notice. I love the scent though, it is the perfect relaxing bubble bath scent. Vanilla and Patchouli heaven.

It has some of my favorite oils- Vanilla Absolute, Black Pepper and Patchouli. The ingredients are pretty basic. It would probably be easy to DIY if you happen to have Sodium Laureth Sulfate.

Ingredients: 

Cornstarch, Talc, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Black Pepper Oil, Patchouli Oil, Vanilla Absolute, Gardenia Extract, Limonene, Perfume, Colour 

Overall, I'm a fan. I need to get my hands on the Rainbow Fun. That one has a different scent for each color which could be...fun!

Da Bomb Galaxy Black Amber Bath Bomb Review

 

What a day! I've had both a horrible/great day simultaneously. I could actually really use a bath bomb now, but too bad for me, I used this one yesterday. Meant to write the review yesterday too...whoops! 

Da Bomb claims:

Fizz yourself right out of the stratosphere with this delightfully cosmic creation!

Watch carefully as this black amber fizzer dissolves, because there’s a fun surprise inside. Perfect for adults and kids alike. (Everyone loves surprises.) Use one bomb per bath. Your bath bomb will arrive in our signature packaging, as shown.

Net Wt.: 7 oz. (This bomb is 2.75 inches in diameter and about the size of a tennis ball.)

The first one by the brand I tried was horrible, terrible. If I had just tried that one I would probably say I would never buy another. This one was better.

First off, it does come in plastic packaging. You can put it in the recycling...but I favor Lush more because they are completely plastic free. Since they sell in other retailers, the plastic is probably necessary to protect the bomb. 

Next thing I noticed was the scent. Not bad. Reminds me of something from my childhood but I can't put my finger on what exactly. It kinda reminds me of what I thought Sandalwood what smell like but it says Amber. I guess that's what it smells like? I like the scent...it's really nice but a little more masculine than I was expecting. So the verdict is nice but wouldn't buy it again.

I had no expectations for performance based on the other one but this wasn't bad. It still sucks when you throw it in the bath and just fizzes at the bottom. Doesn't put on a show but it colored the water quickly. A deep black purple with what looks like a rainbow oil slick on top. It was pretty and unexpected. I liked the overall effect. 

Almost forgot, this one comes with a keychain or charm? Idk. It's kinda cool but I don't really like it. I'll probably leave it somewhere....

Ingredients are nothing special. Very Basic. I enjoy Lush ingredients much more...no fun essential oils or butters...just meh.

Ingredients:

sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, PEG-8, fragrance (parfum), red 40 lake, blue 1 lake, yellow 5 lake.

Overall, not bad. I would still prefer Lush, 100%. Especially for the price, but this one wasn't bad.

Da Bomb Unicorn Bath Bomb Review

 

My Dad bought this for my Mom on one of his travels but for some reason my Mom does not use bath bombs so I took two of them and one will go to my sister. I've mostly used Lush Bath Bombs and only really strayed from Lush a few times. 

Da Bomb claims:

Don’t be surprised if rainbows start shooting out of your bath water. (Some imagination required.)

Watch carefully as this rainbow sherbet fizzer dissolves, because there’s a fun surprise inside. Perfect for adults and kids alike. (Everyone loves surprises.) Use one bomb per bath. Your bath bomb will arrive in our signature packaging, as shown.

Net Wt.: 7 oz. (This bomb is 2.75 inches in diameter and about the size of a tennis ball.)

Phthalate-Free, Paraben-Free, SLS-Free & Gluten-Free.

Created by a pair of teenage sisterpreneurs™. Handmade in the USA.

The retail price on this is $8.00. Which you should save and use on a Lush bomb because this is a waste of time and money.

First up- it comes in plastic. Which Lush doesn't do.. I prefer a plastic free option..although I do understand it's hard to sell these without plastic when you are selling them through other retailers. Or at least that's what I assumed. 

The scent of it is fruit punch..it' a nice scent but nothing I want to take a bath in. I barely noticed it once the bomb dissolved though..unless I sniffed the water. Which is good I guess....but not a good scent for the price tag unless your 8...maybe.

Next major disappointment was in the bathtub. It sunk and didn't fizz right, it was like the Lush Hey Hollywood! bomb...it sucked. Just sank and took forever to not fizz. And when it was done, cloudy, no color water. 

The ingredients aren't great either- especially compared to Lush. At least you get fun colors and fair trade butters and essentials oils. This you get a whole lot of nothing....

Ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, PEG-8, fragrance (parfum), blue 1 lake, red 27 Al lake.

Unless you count the Unicorn toy. Honestly...I wasn't too thrilled with it. It does continue to smell like Fruit Punch which is kinda cool. But really I would rather a better bomb and no lame unicorn toy. Idk what to do with it. I kinda want to throw it out? The head also falls off too easily.

Overall, mega disappointing. I'll use the other one to see if this was just a dud but I have a feeling it's not.....