Happy Sunday Everyone! There's been a lot going on in the past week and I really needed some retail therapy to help me feel better and so I went into town and visited my local Body Shop! It's been a while since I last had a massive splurge and I really wanted to treat myself ... let's just say there will be a few Body Shop reviews popping up over the next few weeks! The first thing I'm going to share with you guys is a few bits I picked up to change up my shaving routine!
The kit was actually a super last minute purchase, I was waiting in the queue to pay and spotted the display in the corner. I walked over and had a gander before a lovely assistant came over to tell me a little bit more about the range. I took little to no convincing, honestly ... I basically just said I'll take it! I've been reading a lot about shaving and the best way to shave and I had read a lot about the benefits of using a shaving cream with a brush over a basic shaving foam. There was an offer in store and it worked out cheaper to buy the three pieces individually, I didn't get a fancy tin but let's be honest I'd probably just lose it anyway! I picked up the Maca Root Shave Cream, a Wooden Shaving Brush and also the Maca Root Razor Relief! My regular shaving routine usually takes place in the morning after a shower, I find that a hot shower opens the pores up nicely in the face and also softens the hair to allow for a smoother shave. I also tend to use a mild face wash or 'The MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator' to cleanse my skin and to remove any dirt. I've been using a Gillette razor ever since I started shaving and I've always found that it gets the job done. In terms of prepping my skin for shaving I've used gels and foams before and again it gets the job done and really that's all I can ask for ... until now!
So last night before bed I decided I was going to give the kit a go and I have to say I am super impressed! I didn't have a shower last night and so I was a little uncertain but I thought I would power through anyway. I gave my face a quick wash using a face wash before reaching for the Maca Root Shave Cream. Now, I have never used a cream before to shave with and there wasn't really any directions to follow so I just got on with it! Using the lid of the tub as a palette, I dabbed the shaving brush into the cream quite lightly - the brush at this point had already been ran under the tap. I then swirled the product in the lid to build up a lather. Because I normally use foam it wasn't really what I expected. The cream did lather but it only very slightly, I used the brush to distribute the cream evenly onto the face in circular motions, another tip I have read about recently! I used my regular razor to shave with and I have to say it gave me the closes shave I have ever had! The cream had enough slip to let the blades glide with ease over the skin but enough give to allow for a super close shave. It was a comfortable and easy shave and I didn't have to go over any areas, before I would always go back over my face as I was never really happy with what I was left with, there would always be little patches that I couldn't quite reach. Another thing I noticed was how clean my razor was after I had finished! This might sound gross but the foam would tend to clump up between the razor and I would have to spend a few minutes giving it a good clean to make sure it was clean and ready for next time! This time however there was nothing, all I had to do was run it under the tap and I was done! The overall finish was really amazing, there were no patches and my skin was left feeling clean and refreshed. I did find that my skin felt a little bit dry and stripped of it's oils almost however I normally experience this after shaving anyway and I always apply something after shaving to rehydrate my skin. This is where the Maca Root Razor Relief comes in! The formula is super light and the cream is quite watery, I usually like quite a thick shaving balm but this works just as well as any other balms I have used in the past. My skin tends to get irritated after shaving and I normally give in and start scratching, this of course just makes the itch worse and then the redness begins! However after applying some of the razor relief my skin felt instantly cooled and there was no itching whatsoever! I would always apply moisturiser once it has sunk into the skin but honestly I have to say this did leave my skin feeling super soft and did have a certain element of hydration! Overall this kit is definitely a winner for me and I can honestly say this has changed the way I will be shaving from now on!
Hope you guys enjoyed this post, I know it's slightly different from the usually beauty posts you would see on here but I am honestly so happy with the kit I had to share how much I loved it all with you lot! Let me know if any of you guys have tried any of the grooming products from The Body Shop before or anything else that you might think I'll take a fancy too! I picked up the new Pinta Colada shower gel and it smells like holiday! But I'd love to know if there is anything else I should be grabbing on my next trip into town! Hope you guys have a lovely week and I shall see you on the next one!
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