The Body Shop Carrot Moisture Cream

I used the Body Shop, Carrot Daily Hydrating Moisturiser last summer whilst staying with my parents in Italy. - Packaging - This was in a 50ml, cylindrical tub with a screw top lid. - What it promises - ~ Rich non-greasy moisturiser. ~ Contains carrot oil and sweet almond oil to smooth and soften your skin. ~ Suitable for normal / dry skin. - Smell - Given that this proclaims to contain almond oil, I was hoping for at least a hint of the scent of almonds but unfortunately this was not the case. On a more postive note, it doesn't have a strong aroma of carrots. I'm not averse to the ...  Read the complete review

Ok, I needed a challenge today whilst sat at my desk and this is what I came up with. An opinion a beauty product. It really all started in the office anyway, which is why I found myself on the prowl for decent moisturiser. Sitting all day under an air-conditioining vent doesn't do much for your skin, and in no time at all, voila, dry peeling face. Very attractive wouldn't you say. Anyway, I had been recommended the Body Shop Nut moisturiser by a friend so I went in to look. Sure, it smelt fab, felt okay (I have no idea what it's supposed to feel like!), but it came in quite a hefty size tub. I don't really want to carry something ...  Read the complete review

Top marks for this, it's a no nonsense moisturiser! It's an intriuging orange colour and smells yummy for a start. On the pack it says it's suited for "normal to dry" skins. I found it excellent, as it moisturises but doesn't leave your skin feeling really greasy, especially in the parts that tend to get oily like forhead or around the nose lol! It's absorbed well and doesn't feel sticky either! There's both carrot oil and almond oil in the ingredients. The only down side is that it seems a bit expensive for the size of the jar it came in. It was £6 in Ireland, but maybe the fact that a little goes a long way will ...  Read the complete review