The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner review

 

There are a few things I like about the Body shop, one, they don't test on animals, two, they are vegan and three, they try to be environmentally friendly. 

I bought this product (as recommended by my SA at The Body Shop). This product claims to rebalance and revives your skin 

Further product features:

Rebalance and revive your skin with this harmonizing, alcohol-free toner. This will gently cleanse impurities while targeting combination skin, to purify and refresh. Suitable for combination/ oily skin Mineral rich seaweed from Roaring Water Bay, Ireland Alcohol-free Algae and cucumber extract Clarifying and purifying

Red Algae Extract We use this in skin-protecting products for its vitamin C content. It helps our products make your skin look brighter. Seaweed (Irish moss, to be precise) is an algae we add to our Seaweed skincare.

Here are the ingredients:

SEAWEED OIL BALANCING TONER Aqua, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Menthol, Propylparaben, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.

it claims it is alcohol-free, but it contains Benzyl alcohol. 🤔 

Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used in a wide variety of cosmetic formulations as a fragrance component, preservative, solvent, and viscosity-decreasing agent. Benzoic Acid is an aromatic acid used in a wide variety of cosmetics as a pH adjuster and preservative.

pros:

• moisturizes and prevents oil from forming
• and has a nice ocean aroma (salt and seaweed)

cons:

• this toner stings!
• why did they add mint?
• made my skin breakout 😡 

The minty feeling wasn't a refreshing sensation, but a horrible sting. I could not emphasize how much hate I have towards this product... it irritates me skin AND stings. After using it at home, I couldn't get it off my face fast enough DX... 

None of the "benefits" could justify the cons... I. DO. NOT. RECOMMEND.THIS.PRODUCT.

It is possibly one of the worst products I have ever used from The Body Shop >___<

score: 1/10
website: https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-ca/face/cleansers-toners/seaweed-oil-balancing-toner/p/p000072?gclid=CjwKCAiAlrSPBhBaEiwAuLSDUDv1OIihtp0u38EO8OXFjUvT1NcL5nWJErssZlROCJpB_XftC0T-IhoC8WoQAvD_BwE

The Body Shop Vitamin E serum review

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The Body Shop packaging is always changing so I'm not sure what it would look like by the time this post comes out. Just remember the name: Vitamin E Moisture Serum

Since I got this in a Canadian store, the packaging might be different than if you buy it somewhere else.

product and product

Details and info about product:

A concentrated pre-moisturiser treatment for the skin, for continuous, enhanced moisturisation and protection. Vitamin E protects, while tara bush seed extract works within the skin to boost moisture levels. Skin is instantly smoothed, while the future of your skin is protected over time, with regular regime use.

It claims it is:

• Suitable for all skin types
• With vitamin E
• With Community Trade honey from Ethiopia
• Facial serum
• Concentrated formula
• Enhances moisturisation
• All-day protection

impressions:

• pump type (easy to use and hygienic)
• very thick (consistency is between a serum and lotion)
• works!
• has a lightly baby powder scent
• your skin just grabs it and absorbs it

I was impressed. What seemed to be an innocent purchase became a great find! This serum must be paired with a moisturizer or it won't work. (I've tried). You do not have to use a body shop moisturizer, but you NEED a moisturizer.

This is definitely a product I was glad I picked up and I highly recommend it.

Score: 9.8/10
Website: https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-sg/face/moisturizers/vitamin-e-moisture-serum/p/p000878

The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector review

Photo source: www.bodyshop.ca

I have always wanted to give Body Shop hand creams a try, I have always liked their other products (e.g. Shampoo, fragrances, etc.)

I especially like Body Shop's fair Community Trade policies.

the official website describes this product:

BEST IF YOU WANT TO: Soften and protect hands, even after washing. Our best-selling Hemp Hand Protector is dermatologically tested for very dry skin and contains Community Trade hemp seed oil.
BEST FOR: dry to extremely dry skin 

How it works:Community Trade hemp seed oil has an unusually high concentration of essential fatty acids that help to repair skin's moisture barrier, so skin is smooth and supple. 

Community Trade organic beeswax moisturizes and conditions; acts as a barrier to seal in moisture.

impressions:

• leaves hands feeling "creamy"
• my hands do not absorb the product well
• natural "hemp" scent
• thick and creamy product

When I first squeezed the product out, the cream felt really hard. My skin had a problem absorbing all of this cream. I didn't put a lot on and my hands were dry. It seems that the "molecules" of this cream were a bit too big for the skin on my hands to absorb. (I feel like a scientist saying this). After a few minutes of trying to rub the cream on my hands, I was left with oily looking hands. I think that's why it is called "hand protector" as it leaves a layer of protection on my hands. It was not very fun when I had to use my cell phone though. I felt the product getting onto the screen.

rating: 6.5/10

website: http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/whats-new/top-rated-products/hemp-hand-protector.aspx