IT used to be a joke among my friends that if we’re going to meet for lunch or dinner, it should not be anywhere near any The Body Shop branch. That’s because I had this habit of saying, “I’ll just go to the restroom” and then come back with a shopping bag filled with my favorites from the store.
And here’s one more The Body Shop anecdote about me. They used to have a fragrance called The Spirit of the Moonflower, and it smelled so good (it was my signature scent for a while) and was such a best seller.
However, I got hold of information that it was going to be discontinued so I hoarded several bottles. When I mean I hoarded, it’s like three years after they discontinued it, I still had stocks left.
There was a time when I would have three or four of different The Body Shop Body Butters open. I loved Shea, Olive, Satsuma and Strawberry, although I would try different scents every now and then.
Last week, I learned that the ShopSM web site was holding a sale on The Body Shower Must-Haves until April 30 only with up to 40-percent off. So, naturally, I had to pick some products.
The new Body Butters, by the way, are now registered by The Vegan Society (a gold standard for vegan certification), made with at least 95 percent ingredients of natural origin, love skin with 96-hour moisture, and come in their most sustainable packaging yet. They come in recyclable packaging made with an aluminium lid and 100 percent recycled plastic tub.
Here are what I picked up during the ShopSM sale.
- The Body Shop Hand Cream (P295). This hand cream is perfect for on-the-go hydration and is the ultimate handbag must-have especially now that we always sanitize so they’re extra prone to dryness! This light, gel-cream formula absorbs quickly, helping to soften and protect the hands.
- The Body Shop Hand Soap (P200). This soap is enriched with soya oil, certified sustainable palm oil and Community Fair Trade cold-pressed virgin coconut oil from Samoa, Polynesia.
- The Body Shop Bath Lily (P225). This body buffing bath lily is made with 100 percent recycled materials and it gently exfoliates your skin while making The Body Shop’s cleansing gels and creams extra thick and lathery. I remember that for one Christmas, my best friend Gianna used The Body Shop Bath Lilies as Christmas ornaments on her tree.
- The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil (P795). I don’t use tea tree oil on my face but as a treatment for scratches and minor skin irritations. Pre-Covid, I used to have a bottle in my bag all the time.
- The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask (P1,295). One jar of this tingly mask is sold every 15 seconds. I use this mask twice a week before showering. It leaves my face smooth.
- The Body Shop Shower Gel (P1,195). My favorite The Body Shop Shower Gel is Satsuma. Its scent is perfect for the summer.
Use the code HEY@SHOPSM for an additional P150 off for a minimum purchase of P1,500 on all products. This code is for one-time use only.
Download the ShopSM app today or visit the ShopSM.com site to browse the lowest-priced offers
Here are other beauty-related things I’ve been loving lately:
- Deoproce Green Caviar Moisturizer. I received the Deoproce Green Caviar Moisturizer as a press gift last year but only started using this recently. I was pleasantly surprised at how it gave me an instant glow or maybe the best way to describe the effect is that is gives the skin a light sheen. It’s perfect for day and night. I believe Deoproce products can be purchased at Watsons.
- Skin by BYS Extra Gentle Milk Jelly Cleanser. I use this cleanser with a mild and pleasant smell with my Foreo at night and I’ve been enjoying how it cleans my face without stripping it of moisture.
- Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Concealer. I no longer go out wearing a full face of makeup but thanks to my daughter, I have rediscovered this concealer, which was a favorite pre-Covid. I used to do my daughter’s makeup for work pre-pandemic and this concealer was one of the products I would frequently use for this purpose. What I love about this concealer is that it is self-setting, meaning you don’t need to set it with concealer. It doesn’t crease even if you use it for long hours.
Image credits: JULIANA MAXINE VASQUEZ