A new PWM is up on my YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/86feCda59pY
My experience with Dove Body Polish
One of my favorite things to do in the shower is to use a body scrub. I do the usual washing and what not, but when I reach for the body scrub, I must admit my heart does skip a beat a little. I think it’s the after affects that I enjoy the most. The feeling of my body being smooth, seeing the dead skin float away down the drain (sorry for the image) and how the lotion glides on after I step out the shower.
In my pursuit of finding the PERFECT scrub, I came across the dove body polish. Now to be honest, I find it though a youtuber by the name of Styled by Casanova. She was talking about her shower routine and showcased the scrub. To say I was intrigued is an understatement. At the time I was using the TreeHut body scrub but the end was coming for it and I needed something to replace it. So off to Target I went in search of this new scrub. I originally wanted to get all the “flavors” but I wasn’t ready to commit if I didn’t like the results or wasn’t happy in any way.
Spoiler alert - I should have gotten all the “flavors”
In the past month I have been thoroughly enjoying this new addition to my shower routine and I really had to share it with you. Let’s talk about shall we?
Pros:
1. Price: the price on this is too good to pass up. It's around $5.95 at Target and doing some price digging, this is a consistent price across the board.
2. Availability - You can pick this item up at Target, on Amazon, Walmart and a slew of other readily available places
3. It's smooth on the skin. The granules are small and don't feel jagged on the skin. It also dissolves easily in water, not leaving a film on the tub.
Comparison: So as I said earlier, I was using the TreeHut shea body scrub and I do have some thoughts on the two.
1st- the TreeHut is a thicker consistency with it being a sugar scrub. It is also slipperier as I think the base is oil or something of that nature. This means that I usually use it last in my routine as the bottom of my tub gets slippery and I fear for my life as there are no rails in the shower enclosure. If I am taking a bath and using this scrub I have to make sure to either wash the tub after I’m done or wash the tub before I shower next or there is a film on the tub. The Dove body polish is not as slick, so I feel more stable using it in the shower. I would say that the consistency is a bit drier than other scrubs I’ve used in the past and this is not a bad thing.
2nd – I often felt like I was using more of it, since it was so chunky. I would scoop it out and at times feel that I was not really getting a good scrub. Other times it was fine, so more of a toss-up. The Dove body polish has smaller, finer granules which I like better. I feel that it applies better and gets a smoother finish. I tend to use less of it because it is almost like lotion with small beads in it, spreading in a fine layer to go further.
3rd- Leaking. Due to the more liquid nature of TreeHut, when it comes to storing and buying on line, it’s a bit of an adventure in making sure it does not get anywhere. Even with tightly closing the lid, this is a not a product I would travel with and I would be cautious about who you order it from to ensure it does not leak. I ordered mine from Ulta and they taped the heck out of it for me. There was still a bit of leakage so that goes back to my point. Not so much and issue with Dove. As I said, it’s a drier consistency, so leakage is not so much a concern. This is a product I would travel with, even going so far as to decant a bit into a travel sized container.
I hope that this review is usual for you. I do like both products so please don’t get me wrong. I just seem to have a better relationship with the Dove Body polish.
Tell me… Do you use body scrubs? What body scrubs are you a fan of?
Top pamper products
Monday, September 14, 2020
Favorite pamper products
Lately, I have been into taking care of me. Before the pandemic started, I’d started getting into a habit of taking long baths, I was reading again…even journaling. Then we went into lockdown and I think I might have fallen into a funk. Everything was on lockdown and we weren’t going anywhere, not even to work. I started to think…what’s the point? I am loathe to admit that this went on for a while. I just could not shake the feeling of not caring.
Recently though, something changed. I began to see that not taking the time for me was hurting more than it was helping and I struggled to find myself again. The first step towards that was some pampering. I wanted to feel…alive. I know…dramatic but it’s the only way I can describe the feeling I was looking for. I wanted to feel like me again, so I started to make the necessary changes.
1st up…pamper sessions. This may not apply to everyone, but after a good skincare and bath routine, I tend to feel awake and more in tune with my feelings. Perhaps more in control I dare say. Now in order for these sessions to do some good, I need a few things.
Face mask:
The mask depends on what I feel my skin needs in the moment. Usually I’m in the middle of a breakout when I’m stressed, so I tend to gravitate towards clearing or detoxifying masks. After, I use an overnight hydrating mask to restore the balance and leave me plump
Eye patch:
These I tend to use about once a week when I feel that my under eyes are looking dark or tired…which is a lot with a toddler and working from home.
Body scrub:
These I love no matter what. I use them in the shower on a daily basis and in the tub especially right before I shave. I love how they leave my skin feeling and looking soft and smooth.
Hair Mask:
I do go about twice a month for a salon deep condition, but in-between those times, I do have to maintain this mane on my own. I have a few that I go with and they always leave my hair feeling and looking moisturized for days
Heated face cloth: 
I found this while watching a YouTuber talk about her bath times. This is a fabulous addition to any pamper routine. I got a three pack on Amazon and it always has me feeling like I’m at a spa.
Bath Bomb:
Both fun and functional, I like to splurge on these from Lush. They are always so big and give off a nice fragrance to the bath. I tend to like the ones that have oils in them as I have DRY skin and I do find that they help with that. I also like the colors they give the bath. I’ve tried other ones but none of them really compare…at least so far.
Body butter/Body oil: 
My most recent addition is has been body butters and bath oils. I’m not sure why, as I find them so hydrating and soothing. I picked up the body butter from kiehls and it has been a game changers. The scent is subtle and the moisture last like nobody’s business. My biggest gripe with lotion and other body butters is that I’ll put it on at night and then wake up to dry skin…again! It was so frustrating that a lot of times I would just forgo the lotion or use Vaseline and stain my sheets. This body butter topped with body oil is *chefs kiss* and hallelujah…when I wake up my skin is still silky smooth.
*I do try other products but these are what I'm using at the moment and love.
What pamper products do you find yourself reaching for?
Empties video
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
I talk about my most recent empties and a few thoughts I had on them. Pop on over and check out the video.