April showers! Get ready for a soaking.
Get ready for a soaking this Spring with these fantastic products to hand – no brolly required
Lush Dirty Springwash Shower Gel, 250g, £8.95, from Lush stores and www.lush.co.uk
“With spearmint and menthol, this shower wash is cool and refreshing – a perfect morning pick me up. Ideal for men and women, it can also be used to wash the hair as well as the body. Incorporating Lush’s Gorilla Perfume for a distinct fragrance.”
H2O Plus™ Sea Salt Body Wash 370ml, £13, available exclusively at Marks & Spencer Your Beauty & www.marksandspencer.com
“Compared to other shower gels this has a thick consistency but lathered well and with its slightly minty fragrance it leaves the skin feeling fresh and re-hydrated. The packaging is simple and most importantly easy to use with wet hands! Highly recommended!”
Elemis Spa@Home, Skin Nourishing Shower Cream, 300ml, £22, available from timetospa.co.uk, nationwide spas/salons, selected John Lewis, Debenhams and Harvey Nichols stores.
“Heavenly Camellia, Macadamia and Jojoba Oils and Milk Protein combine to make this luxurious rich, moisturising cream a daily treat. Leaves skin satin soft and nourished.”
Herbal Essences new Bee Strong shampoo & conditioner, £2.25–£3.79
“This shampoo and conditioner combination smelt nice and left my hair feeling strong and protected. Tangles were kept away and my hair stayed shiny, even after several washes, avoiding product build-up. Well, if it’s good enough for brand ambassador Nicole Scherzinger, it’s definitely good enough for us!”
Radox new Coconut Kiss Shower Cream, 250ml, £1.99, from Boots stores, all good chemists and supermarkets, www.boots.com
“Radox’s new fresh and fruity shower gel range will make you forget the dismal winter and look forward to the warmer months ahead. We love ‘Coconut Kiss’ to remind us of lazy summer holidays. Containing exotic coconut and milk, it lathers well and leaves skin super soft and smelling delicious. The only downside is the packaging – the cap is quite flimsy and with no hook for the shower, it’s not the easiest to just ‘wash and go’.”
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle – Reconstructor Deep Conditioner, 250ml, £4.99, available from Boots and all good chemists/ supermarkets, www.boots.com
“One of our favourite hair brands has been given a new lease of life in the form of Limited Edition packaging this Spring – guaranteed to liven up any bathroom.
“To the product itself: a light-weight conditioner (less heavy than the original 3 Minute Miracle) with the distinctive and delicious smelling Aussie fragrance. Great for overstyled locks, this reconstructing treatment is perfect for the weekend/off day with hair left super soft.”
Champneys Spa Indulgence, Distant Shores Shower Mousse, £8, 200ml, from Boots stores, Champneys Spas and www.champneys.com
“I like the idea of a mousse as you only need a little – then it expands into big ball of foam! The fragrance of passion fruit, mango extract and essential citrus oils is amazing and left my skin feeling softer, moreso than using a regular shower gel. A light and refreshing change!”
We also love…
No shower is complete without:
Ecotools Bamboo & Loofah Brush, £9.99
Give your body a boost with this exfoliating brush to stimulate circulation. Made from recylced materials. Available from Boots store nationwide.
4711 Nouveau Cologne Shower Gel, £7.95, 200ml
Massage the fresh and fruity notes of litchi, blackcurrant and yuzu to gently awaken you and set your mood. Available from Boots store nationwide.
Charles Worthington Salon At Home, Strength & Repair, Miracle Repair Elixir Oil, £14.99
Use after washing and towel-drying the hair: this miracle elixir enriched with argan oil increases the strength of the hair and smooths the surface. www.charlesworthington.com
