(Body Butter Tin £2.95)
Ingredients:
Cocoa Butter, Almond Butter, Laureth 4, Ground Almond Shells,Sandalwood Oil, Rose Absolute, Perfume
*occurs naturally in essential oils
I’ve forever been looking for the best exfoliator for my skin. I did at one point use a L’Occitane Body Exfoliator until it got discontinued and I haven’t found a comparable one since.
I want my body exfoliator to get rid of dry/dead skin cells, as well as lumpy bumpy bits (especially on the upper arm part) but moisturising at the same time. I don’t mind it being grainy (but not too harsh) because I like to feel like it’s working. Am I being too picky? haha!
Lush was not my first pick of brand because the strong, sweet smell from the store put me off going in there but many of the YouTube beauty gurus I watch, recommend the products... so I thought, why not?
The sales lady in the store recommended Aqua Mirabilis Body Butter Bar. I’m pretty happy with the results and it’s one of the only exfoliators that I have found that fit “my specification.” The almond shells help to scrub away the dry/dead skin cells without being it’s not too grainy and help minimise the bumpy bits on my arms. The cocoa butter and almond butter leave my skin feeling soft and moisturised. The guys at Lush did say you can use this up to 3 times a week (I only use it twice), which goes to show it’s not harsh. The ingredients combined smell absolutely yummy!!! I love, love, love it!! There is a nutty tone to the smell but later, once you start using the bar, it smells like a freshly baked biscuit. But don’t worry... you don’t leave the bathroom smelling like a chocolate digestive! ;p
I would wash with my usual body was first and then use the Aqua Mirabilis. I’ve tried using it with body polish gloves but the best way to use it is literally bar to body. Take the bar to your skin and smooth over your skin then use your hands in circular motions just like any other body exfoliator.
My skin is left smooth and moisturised. I would also, recommend buying the body butter tin (only £2.95!) just to keep it separate your other soaps, etc.
Overall, I’m impressed! ^.^
Love TJ x
