Hugo Naturals Soap Mini Haul

I friggen ADORE Hugo's soaps so much.  I reviewed them last year in May and can honestly say that no soap even comes close to how amazing these are. They lather nicely, are creamy and hydrating, and come in so many delicious scents.  I picked up a few bars in the last couple of months because, well, I needed them. Honest! Why I needed this many, I don't know.

I currently only have these four bars on hand and one of them is now in my shower.

 Vanilla Peppermint and Sweet Eucalyptus were holiday scents and damn are they ever good! Their name describes exactly how they smell.  I haven't actually used either of them yet but I have no doubt they will be fantastic.

The one below, on the left, is White Chocolate Raspberry...what? YUM! Nom nom nom. Guys, it smells absolutely delicious. It's clearly the one that I put in my shower, after taking these pictures, and my entire bathroom smells of it. The scent lingers on the skin for a bit and it's as wonderful as the handcrafted soaps. I believe this is their Artisan soap and you purchase it by weight.  That chunk was just under $4 CAN and worth every damn penny! Then I have my Shea Butter & Oatmeal bar which is one of my faves because it's so hydrating and has the oatmeal for gentle exfoliation.

Have you tried these amazing soaps yet? If so, what's your favourite? If not, why the heck not!?!

December 2012 Faves!

I've decided not to do a 2012 favourites list because I have tried and fallen in (and out) of love with so many products and while some have been consistent, many have not.

Here is what I have loved this month...

Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner - review here - I have fallen in love with product again! It's so gentle and does a great job of cleansing/removing excess oil, makeup and cleanser.  I have added some lavender and clary sage essential oils to help with acne, balancing and soothing and really love the mix.

Evanhealy Lavender Facial Tonic Hydrosol (sample size) - review to come - Enjoyed this toner while it lasted and used it for the whole month of December.  It was a favourite of mine but not something I will be purchasing the full size of.

Eminence Apricot Whip Moisturizer (sample size) - revew here - I love this moisturizer and am still considering purchasing the full size once this sample is used up.  It smells nice, hydrates beautifully and doesn't irritate or break out my skin. Been loving it!

Tamanu Oil - review here - My original review was for Shea Terra's Tamanu oil but there was a little problem with it.  The oil was reacting with the rubber of the dropper and black rubber was getting into my oil.  They were nice enough to get me in contact with the manager of Healthy Planet (where I purchased it) to get it exchanged.  I didn't end up getting the Shea Terra one for fear of the same thing happening so I picked up Aura Cacia, it works exactly the same.  It's hydrating and great for healing any cuts, acne, burns, etc.  I love this oil!

Apricot Kernel Oil - no review -  I picked this up to make my own serums but have been loving it to remove makeup and as a facial moisturizer.  It absorbs and hydrates the skin beautifully without any negative reactions.  One of my new fave oils!

Hugo Naturals Vanilla & Sweet Orange Shower Gel - review here - I have been alternating this with my Hugo Soap all month long and really enjoy it.  Smells wonderful and cleanses without drying out my skin.

Kiss My Face Whenever Shampoo - review to come - This was a complete impulse buy which I'm glad happened because it's fantastic.  If I use it on it's own, it can be a drying to my scalp.  I find it works best when I alternate or even mix it with my JM because it cleans my hair and scalp without being drying. 

Zuzu Luxe Mascara - review here - Okay, I LOVE this mascara.  I have already purchased another one for when this one runs out or dries up.  I originally didn't enjoy it but since purchasing a new eye lash curler, I can't live without it! It makes my lashes so long and thick, doesn't flake or smudge and lasts all day. It's fantastic and I will continue repurchasing.

Everything in December has been a new love except my Tamanu Oil and Apricot Moisturizer.

What have you loved this month?  Any new or old loves?

Love at first wash? - Hugo Naturals Vanilla & Sweet Orange Shower Gel Review

Hugo Naturals is one of my absolute favourite companies for bath products.  I am beyond obsessed with their soaps and now shower gels. Like seriously guys, their products are delicious and so luxurious!

Description: Our all-natural Shower Gel is the kindest way you can cleanse your skin. What’s in? Pure vegetable-derived Glycerin, nutrition-quality Vitamin E, soothing Aloe Vera, healing botanical extracts and lovely natural fragrances. What’s out? Harsh, chemical-laden ingredients that dry and deplete skin. Our handcrafted Shower Gels work gently for even the most sensitive skin types. You’ll feel clean, smooth, hydrated, and delicious.

The Good:

• YUM! Need I say more?
• leaves my skin soft
• lathers amazingly well
• a little goes a long way
• doesn't irritate my skin

The Bad:

• scent doesn't last long on my skin

Verdict: Just another Hugo obsession, no big deal. Even my boyfriend enjoys it, what?  It smells soooooooooo good! The scent doesn't really last long, which is disappointing, but that;s not a deal breaker. I would definitely repurchasing and am eyeing the Shea Butter & Oatmeal one.  I highly recommend trying out this shower gel if you're in the market for a new one or even if you're not, just get it anyway lol.

Retails for approx. $9.99 CAN for 355ml.  Can be purchased at any health food store, as well as through Hugo Naturals.

Ingredients: AQUA/PURIFIED WATER,LAURYL GLUCOSIDE,DECYL GLUCOSIDE,COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE,ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*,GLYCERIN,SODIUM COCOABUTTERAMPHOACETATE,TOCOPHEROL ,ALLANTOIN,CITRIC ACID,PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT,ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT,CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT,CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT,ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT,HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) BARK/LEAF/TWIG EXTRACT,LIPPIA CITRIODORA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT,EQUISETUM ARVENSE LEAF EXTRACT,FAGUS SYLVATICA BUD EXTRACT,CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL,CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE,VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT ,COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) SEED EXTRACT,MYROXYLON PEREIRAE (BALSAM PERU) OIL ,COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) FRUIT EXTRACT,PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT,PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT ,LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM (HONEYSUCKLE) FLOWER EXTRACT,LONICERA JAPONICA (HONEYSUCKLE) FLOWER EXTRACT,GLUCONOLACTONE
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