LUSH Little Green Bag review + swatches

         For Earth Day, I'll be indulging in the LUSH Little Green Bag, thanks to the folks at LUSH Cosmetics! Inside, you'll find four solid bath and body products and one travel tin --- all wrapped up inside a  delightful leaf-patterned organic cotton scarf. LUSH solid products are eco-friendly for a number of reasons; they are preservative-free, packaging-free, and lighter, which means less energy is required to ship products. Of course, this makes them easier for you to carry around on your travels as well!

           LUSH Sexy Peel Soap is an fresh citrus soap that I can't get enough of! True to its name, it's full of peels; it has a mixture of orange, lemon, and lime peels to give it its zingy scent. LUSH Each Peach Massage Bar is a citrusy massage bar. It has moisturizing mango kernel oil and cocoa butter. The uplifting scent comes from the inclusion of lime, mandarin, and orange essential oils. As you might expect, it pairs perfectly with Sexy Peel soap. Massage bars can, obviously, be used for massage, but they're great for regular moisturization as well. LUSH Mini Sugar Scrub is a solid scrub that's great for getting rid of unwanted bumps and cellulite. It also contains fragrant ginger and fennel to stimulate circulation!

          As you might know by now, I'm a big fan of LUSH Shampoos; I've been using their solid bars for years (see my reviews of LUSH Jumping Juniper and LUSH Seanik). They're super sudsy and great for clarifying the scalp. I've been wanting to try LUSH Squeaky Green Shampoo Bar for some time now, so I'm excited to see it in this set. It has rosemary, nettle, peppermint, and tea tree oils for treating and cleansing  stressed scalps. It's also accompanied by a LUSH Shampoo Bar Tin. I actually have a couple tins already; they're necessities if you like LUSH shampoo bars. The bars are perfect for travel and storage. You never have to worry about weight, liquids, or spillage! 

          The LUSH Little Green Bag ($25.95) is a hit for me, as I'm already a big fan of LUSH's travel friendly, preservative-free solid formulas. It has everything you would need for a shower routine and would be a nice set for those looking to get into LUSH products, or even for seasoned LUSHies like me!

        Thanks for reading! Have you tried any of LUSH's solid products? What are your current favorite LUSH products? How are you celebrating Earth Day?

Love, Dovey.
Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own. 

J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey review (Body Scrub + Body Oil Mist + Body Butter)

         In the midst of a busy week, one of my favorite ways to unwind is with a fragrant bodycare routine. Most recently, I've been delighting in the deliciously scented J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey line, courtesy of the folks at J.R. Watkins! J.R. Watkins is a brand I've enjoyed and written about in the past. I'm an unabashed fan of their natural and effective formulas, as well as their color-coordinated vintage apothecary packaging! The J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey products I have today are the  Sugar & Shea Body Scrub, Body Oil Mist, and Body Butter.

          The J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey Sugar and Shea Body Scrub is a moisturizing sugar scrub. The sugar granules are fairly large, but they melt away in hot water, creating a gentle scrub. For those who prefer a more vigorous scrub, I'd suggest turning down the faucet. The scrub does impart a nice layer of moisturization, as it contains a good amount of shea butter and other natural oils. The Body Oil Mist is a spray-on apricot kernel oil. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this, but it turned out to be awesome! It's incredibly convenient. All it takes is a spritz and some light massaging, and the oil sinks in for a nice light to medium non-greasy finish on the skin.

          Finally, I've been loving the J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey Body Butter, which is new to the lineup. The body butter formula is wonderful; you can feel the contribution from real semisolid butters. (After all, shea butter is the second most abundant ingredient, the first being water). Overall, it's a rich, thick, and moisturizing body butter great for head to toe moisturization. The Coconut Milk & Honey fragrance is very sweet (like its namesake!) and long-lasting.

          With this trio of J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey products, I'm off to the land of milk and honey! The Body Butter ($11.99 for 6fl.oz.) is great for rich moisturization, while the Body Oil ($8.99 for 6fl.oz.) is quick and light. The Body Scrub ($12.99 for 8 oz.) is a good product for gentle moisturizing and exfoliation. Overall, these products have great formulas, fragrances, packaging, and prices --- indulge-worthy indeed. Thanks for reading! What J.R. Watkins products have you tried? Which of the three products appeals to you most?

Love, Dovey.
Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own.
INGREDIENTS: J.R. Watkins Body Scrub : Sucrose, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Fragrance, Lecithin, Tocopherol. J. R. Watkins Body Oil : Apricot kernel oil, isopropyl Myristate, Fragrance, Tocopherol. J.R. Watkins Body Butter : Water, Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cocoa Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Avocado oil, Fragrance/Parfum, Apricot Kernel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Orbignya Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate, Beeswax, Allantoin, Glycerin, Honey extract, Safflower Seed Oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Calnedula officinalis flower extract, Matricaria flower extract, Tilia cordata flower extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

MOR Sugar Rose Tiger Lily Salt and Sugar Body Scrub review + photos

          I've been collecting fragrant body care ever since I was old enough to have an allowance; years later, not much has changed. I still have fun finding new, great scents to add to my everyday routine! Today I'm sharing an offering from MOR, a niche bath, body, and lifestyle brand that I've come to enjoy. (I've been toting around MOR's Lip Macaron in Cassis Noir for some time now). MOR is an Australian brand that draws inspiration from new experiences and old traditions to craft their beautifully fragranced products. Today I'm sharing my thoughts on MOR Sugar Rose Tiger Lily Salt and Sugar Body Scrub!

       MOR Sugar Rose Tiger Lily Salt and Sugar Body Scrub is an invigorating scented scrub enriched with avocado and jojoba oils to nourish and protect the skin. The texture is very thick,  having an almost gel-like consistency. The formula hydrates without being oily, thanks to a generous helping of glycerin. The salt and sugar are present in high density small granules, and do not melt too quickly (which is often occurs with shower scrubs). The exfoliating capacity was definitely on the greater end, which I enjoyed. And last but not least, I loved the gorgeous rose and lily fragrance of the scrub! (You know I love my florals).

 
          MOR Sugar Rose Tiger Lily Salt and Sugar Body Scrub ($22 for 21.5oz) leaves my skin both polished and beautifully fragranced. I enjoy the soothing nature of the lasting non-oily scrub, as well as the perfume-like quality of the scent. (It layers nicely with my fine fragrances, of course!) The MOR Salt and Sugar Body Scrub comes in five different colors (each with its own color and gold foiled icon), including : Sugar Rose Tiger Lily, Black Currant Iris, Neroli Clementine, Basil & Grape, and Honey Nectar. If you're a fan of fragranced bath and body products, MOR is certainly worth a try. MOR products are available at Nordstrom and www.morcosmetics.com

        Thanks for reading! Have you tried MOR? Which of the five fragrances appeal to you? What are your current favorite body scrubs?

Love, Dovey.
Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration by PR. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own. The MOR link in this post is not an affiliate link; it is present for your convenience.

LUSH '...had a very shiny nose' gift set (Holiday 2012) review + photos

          If you're still trying to 'wrap up' Christmas shopping for the men in your life, take a look at this reindeer inspired gift at LUSH. LUSH '....had a very shiny nose' gift set (Holiday 2012) is a shower set geared towards men, which is nice since men's gifts are considerably harder to come by. (And why not? Men take showers too). The fresh scented products include: Mr. Punch soap, The Olive Branch shower gel, and Sandy Santa.

        LUSH Mr. Punch looks just like punch full of floating fruit; it even has a few dried juniper berries mixed in. It's packed with fragrant and toning ingredients including juniper berry oil, blackcurrant absolute, lime oil, and gin. In hot water, the soap has a bright fruity blackcurrant scent with a touch of gin. I've developed a small obsession with Mr. Punch; after all, who couldn't use an extra shot of booze?

          LUSH The Olive Branch is a Mediterranean-inspired body cleanser that's full of olive oil to keep skin moisturized and soft. Like a martini, this body wash should be shaken before use so that all the oils emulsify. The Olive Branch also contains a vine leaf infusion, sea salt, and fresh mandarin juice. The scent is not a bright citrus scent like LUSH Happy Hippy; the strong vine contribution makes it unisex (if not masculine).

LUSH Sandy Santa sugar scrub

          LUSH Sandy Santa is a sugar and sand shower scrub that will buff away dry winter skin. (This limited edition holiday scrub was inspired by a life-sized 'Sandy Santa' seen at a sand-sculpture competition in Brazil!) It works as promised, and the orange, rosewood, and sandalwood scent is absolutely gorgeous.

          LUSH '....had a very shiny nose' gift set ($23.95) is full of crowd pleasing shower goodies that are easy-to-use. The unisex scents would suit a variety of people, including men and those not familiar with LUSH. The ready-to-go red-nosed wrapping is cute and and convenient too. Thanks for reading! Which of the three products above appeals to you most? Have you ever gifted shower goodies for the men in your life? What are your go-to men's gifts?

Love, Dovey.
Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration by PR. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own.