I recieived this as a gift and I probably wouldn't have picked it up otherwise.

The packaging is sturdy and good quality, much like all the other Body Shop Toiletries. The packaging, to me, is quite masculine. It looks very funky,ethnic and natural and I do quite like it on closer inspection, but it wouldn't attract me in store. It is a squeezy tube with a flat lid.

The gel is very odd in consistency. It is quite runny but still easy to manipulate and use. It is a white gel and it contains some funny little orange balls which I was not expecting at all! These, however, disappear when you rub the gel onto your skin. It rubs in and does not leave any feeling of greasiness, infact leaving an almost matte 'residue' but not in a bad way. Your skin immediately feels very soft and smooth.

The smell is certainly for an aquired taste, almost citrussy. I do quite like it.

I don't find that this energizes me or awakens me but I do like it. It contains Guarana, a well known stimulant so I can see that this might work. It does have lots of different aromas that would awaken and stimulate your senses, though.

This is quite an expensive product but is quite indulgent. I would reccomend this as I think it's a different product with a lovely result. The Body Shop is a store that i've always loved and been prepared to pay more for as I feel you are getting good quality products for your money. This is no exception.