Great xmas set to cheer up winter blues (The Body Shop Merry Rich Plum)

Member Name: loopyloulon

Product:	The Body Shop Merry Rich Plum
Date:	14/05/09 (7 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: All products useful, nice packaging

Disadvantages: Lip balm bit too pigmented for me

I was recently bought this set as a gift-however it was a seasonal line only sold at Christmas time. It contains a rich plum soap, rich plum shower gel, body butter and lip balm. I must admit if i was choosing for myself i wouldnt have gone for this. I am not usually a great lover of sets like this as there is always one or two items i dont use. However with thi it was differen. The rich plus scent is addictive. It is very fruity and strong and not overly ssweet. I was ok with this as im happy to wear no perfume on the days i use this and there would be some severe clashing of scents.

The soap bar-surprisingly moisturising. I find soap bars are always messy no matter what you do. The purple colour in it is strong and did leave marks on my shower. These washed off quickly.

The shower gel used in combination with a shower scrunch ball is excellent. Because the scent isnt too fresh or too heady but more comforting its great to use this in the morning or evening before bed. I found a little of the shower gel went a long way.

The lip balm is also strong in scent and sweet tasting. It is a vibrant purple colour with shimmer included. I must admit im not too keen on the colour. If you put too much of this on you are in danger of looking dead!! If you go easy it is provides a lovely sheen and the little shimmer bits are picked up when the sun or a light shines on you.

Finally the body butter. Again i was amazed at the amount of scent in this and just how long it lasts. The butter itself is very moisturising and sinks in almost immediatelt. However as mentioned above the scent is too much to be worn with a perfume so if you decide to wear this for the way thats it no more fragrance.

I like the box the set comes in which ive now used to keep my nail varnishes in.

All in all a great set, but only if you like strong fruity scents

Summary: Good gift and very useful