Alison Claire Remarkable Shower Gel and Body Lotion
I recently received not one but two generously sized samples from Alison Claire‘s Remarkable range of bio-natural beauty products. Alison Claire’s company was created in order to combat the use of artificial chemicals in beauty products which can damage and irritate the skin. As such, all of Alison Claire’s products are free of all four ‘big nasties’ – sulphates, parabens, phenoxyethanol and PEGs. Instead, everything contains only raw, naturally sourced ingredients, meaning they are suitable for sensitive skin, and are prepared and blended by hand to ensure that all of their products meet their high standards.
The two samples I will be reviewing are Alison Claire’s Lemongrass Shower Gel and Rose Geranium Body Lotion. On first glance the packaging may look basic, but the brand’s clean and simple image really reflects the products inside. I mean, what matters more? Frills and bows or, as Alison Claire boasts, ‘pure unadulterated quality’?
Lemongrass Shower Gel
When I first opened the bottle of shower gel I was immediately met with the delicate aroma of refreshing lemon, from the lemongrass and lemon balm that the product contains. The shower gel doesn’t lather up as much as I’m used to, but it still massages in well so it is worth the sacrifice if it means using less synthetic ingredients. This is perfect for use in the morning to wake you up as it has witch hazel and white willow bark in it, which makes it nicely invigorating. I mostly use shower creams through choice as I find gels can be quite drying, but because this is all natural it doesn’t dry your skin out at all. Rather, it leaves your skin feeling wonderfully clean and refreshed, but also conditioned and soft.
Rose Geranium Body Lotion
Alison Claire describes the Rose Geranium scent of this body lotion as ‘charmingly fragrant’, and it is exactly that. It smells earthy, but also subtly sweet and floral and is beautifully relaxing. The scent lingers on your skin for a good few hours too, and it’s always pleasant when you catch a whiff of it. I find that it takes a while for the lotion to be completely worked into your skin, but once it’s absorbed it feels intensely moisturising, but not at all greasy. At first, again because of the white willow, the lotion feels cooling and invigorating, but it soon calms to give long-lasting softness. It is also enriched with vitamins such as vitamin E and B12, which help to repair damaged or irritated skin. I have always loved natural moisturisers and this one really is gorgeous!
The two products I received cost £12 each for 200ml full-sized bottles. This may seem pricey, but if you want high-quality products which are made with care and are gentle on the skin then it is well worth it. Alison Claire’s range of bio-natural products is quite extensive, too. As well as shower gels and body lotions you can also buy all-natural hand washes, hand creams, lip balms, shampoos, conditioners, body butters, foot creams and even anti-aging face creams! There are many different scents available, from vanilla and coconut to apricot or lime, and many more. If you want to see the range for yourself then visit the Alison Claire website. I really want to try the Orange and Patchouli Hand Cream – patchouli is one of my favourite scents but it’s so hard to find.
Naomi x
Posted on September 9, 2012, in Body, Skincare and tagged @Bewitchery_, Alison Claire, bblog, bblogger, bbloggers, Beauty, beauty blog, Bewitchery, bio-natural, Blog, Body, Body Lotion, Care, Cream, Gel, Invigorating, Lemongrass, Lotion, Natural, Refreshing, Remarkable, Review, Rose Geranium, Shower, Shower Gel, Skin, Skincare. Bookmark the permalink. 5 Comments.
I hadn’t heard of this brand before reading your post but the products sound interesting.
First time I’ve heard of this brand, too! Although I must say I’m a big fan of lemongrass, although not too ken on geranium. It must be this overpowering smell. Nonetheless, thanks for the great post, Naomi.
You’d definitely like the lemongrass shower gel then
Do you like rose? If so, you might find the lotion tolerable as it takes the edge off the geranium!
They’re really great quality, I can’t wait to try more from the range
Hi!
This product seems nice. I would really like to have it. Always use a moisturizing cream or body lotion. Doing so will prevent many of the skin conditions caused by dry skin such as, itchiness, redness, peeling, and acne. Make sure that it is hypoallergenic as well as of the non-greasy type. This simple tip will make your life a lot easier as well as help to keep you looking fabulous.