Just before Christmas you may have seen my entry about my 'Secret Santa'
present - a Boots Sanctuary set. Well, after using the products for a good few
weeks now, I thought it an appropriate time to start reviewing my loot...
And that's exactly what I did. First up, the 'Body Lotion'.
First of all, for those who don’t know, ‘Sanctuary’ is Boots’ slightly
more upmarket bath and body line. Included in this line you will find
everything for the body, body and skin care. With prices starting from £9.50
for a 300ml tub of the body butter it isn’t exactly for those on a budget. The
idea of the line is so that people everywhere can create that ‘spa luxury
feeling’ at home. (Just to let you know, I’m reviewing the travel sized bottle
- £2.50 for 75ml)
The packaging is clean looking, with the distinctive orange and cream
colours that fans will associate with the Sanctuary brand. The bottle is a
cylinder shape with a screw top, and not a dispensing pump. The screw
top means that it is easy to tip it upside down when the bottle starts to come
to an end. After all, you do want your money’s worth. I like this about the
bottle's design; it is practical as well as stylish.
The smell is the typical orangey, citrus like Sanctuary smell. It reminds
me of sun tan lotion, and holidays abroad. But, as it sinks into your skin, the
smell becomes spicier, like the type of aroma you typically get after lighting
a scented cinnamon candle. I like the fact it smells like scents I associate
with both summer and winter. The only thing I would say is that the application
and consistency of the lotion isn't as smooth as others that I've tried.
Once on it does sink in quite quickly, but I did notice that my skin
looked as if it had a greasy film to it. I wasn't by any means 'over applying'
so I couldn't quite understand why. My skin did feel moisturised, but not
as much as it has done, compared to other body lotions I use on a regular
basis. I'm going to put this down to the extreme cold weather we've been having!
(My dry prone skin needs a lot of moisturising this time of year) If you suffer
from the same problem as me, I'd suggest using this lotion when the weather is
slightly warmer, well, when there isn't the threat of snow every two minutes!
Final Verdict?
I'm going to give this lotion a very well deserved 7/10. Whilst it isn't
as moisturising, or as smooth as I'd like, I do love the smell, and the
lotion's scent was something I could still smell a good couple of hours after
application.
I don't think I would rush out and buy more of this, but it is nice for
those times when I fancy a change from my usual. I may also save the
application of this for the warmer months of the year, when my skin doesn't
need such a massive injection of body lotion! Plus, the sleek and stylish
little bottle looks very cute sat on my dressing table.
Until next time lovelies x
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