a comparison : Lush's Ro's Argan Body Conditioner vs Nivea's In-Shower Intensive Body Lotion

The Ro's Argan Body Conditioner has appeared a few times in my blog. I'm a huge fan of it and I love everything about it!...except the price tag. So when I heard about the Nivea In-Shower body lotion, I was really interested in it as it has the same concept as the Ro's Argan body conditioner, but for a much cheaper price. Both of the products are skin conditioners and they are meant to be applied over wet skin and rinsed off.

Lush's Ro's Argan Body Conditioner :

-scent- It just smells like sweet rose jam. It smells heavenly and I can't do it justice by describing it so you have to smell if for yourself.

-texture- It feels like a typical body lotion. It isnt very thick so it is easy to apply. The colour of it is creamy-beige.

-ingredients- Since its a Lush product, it is made out of fresh ingredients. The main ingredients are : argan oil, brazil nut oil, almond oils, shea butter, rose oils and much more. As you can see, it is packed with really nourishing ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft and heavenly.

-packaging- It has the typical lush packaging, a black tub. Its great cause i can control how much product I want to use, but Im always afraid i'll accidentally spill some out.

-effects- After I dry off, it does leave my skin feeling really nourished. It kinda has the same feeling as a normal body lotion (kinda sticky) and the scent will linger for a couple of hours. I love it as it is such a luxurious product. My skin will continue to feel really soft and nourished for the rest of the day.

-price- It is really expensive for a skin conditioner (about RM 150) but considering the ingredients used to make this product and the effects it causes, I think that it is worth to splurge.

-amount- 225 g

-overall- 9/10 (-1 cause of the price)

Nivea's In-Shower Intensive Body Lotion :

-scent- It smells like plain old body lotion with a touch a sweetness. (if that even makes any sense) If you are not a fan of scented products, i think that you will like the smell of this.

-texture- Just like the Ro's Argan, it feels like typical body lotion. It is also easy to spread over the body. It is white in colour. (ps the one i got is for dry skin)

-ingredients- It isnt made out of natural ingredients like the Lush one, however it does have almond oil.

-packaging- Its in a blue tube and you can easily squeeze out the product to avoid wastage.

-effects- It is totally the same as the Ro's Argan. It leaves my skin feeling super hydrated for the rest of the day. However, the smell doesnt linger when I get out of the shower.

-price- It is really affordable ( about RM 12-15) . Since its really affordable, I wouldnt mind using a generous amount of it everyday as I only use the Lush one on weekends or for special occasions.

-amount- 250 ml

-overall- 8/10

So as you can see, the Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion is a total dupe for the Lush Ro's Argan. I would recommend both of these products as they do a really great job in hydrating your skin. If you are on a budget, the Nivea one is perfect ; and if you want to splurge, definitely go for the Ro's Argan.

thanks for reading this super long post! xx

a month in favourites : july

This is my first monthly favorites post and I am excited to share my july favourites with you guys! 

Makeup : 

1. Mac lipsticks in creme cup and creme d'nude. I like mixing both of these shades to create a pinky nude lip and this combo has been my go to lip as it goes with any makeup look. 

2. Tarte lights,camera, lashes mascara. I picked up this sample size from Sephora for RM22 (such a steal) about two months ago. I love this mascara because it is easy to apply and there arent any clumps! It is also easy to remove. It makes your eyelashes look long, volumized and natural. Its your lashes but better. 

3. Eyeko eye do liner (review here). I love this liner because it lasts on my very oily eyelids. It is also easy to use and I would definately recommend it to anyone. 

4. Real Techniques expert face brush. I use the Nars radiant creamy concealer and for some reason, it just never blends out properly when I use my fingers. It will always look splotchy. But when i use this brush, the concealer blends out like a dream. It makes applying my concealer so much easier, better and faster. 

Body :

Lush ro's argan body conditioner. I love this product as it makes my skin feel super soft (the smell is a great plus too). I only use it during the weekends or when i shave my legs (cos its just too expensive to use it everyday) Its a great body moisturizer and sometimes I put a little bit of it in my hair so that my hair is soft and smells nice (it works!) 

Book :

eleanor & park by rainbow rowell. I picked up this book on a whim and I am in love with it. Its a love story of how two awkward teens fell in love while dealing with many hardships like bullying and domestics abuse.I think that people who read The Fault In Our Stars will enjoy reading this book. It is an easy read and I would definitely recommend it.

Thanks for reading! xx

a review : Lush Love Lettuce Fresh Mask

Anyone who knows about Lush definitely knows about their fresh face mask. They are made with super fresh ingredients, thus the short 3 weeks shelf life. This mask is meant for normal to oily skin. The person working at Lush recommended this mask to me to help clear out acne and give a radiant glow to the face. 

Its a really bright green colour and it does have a really strong, fresh smell (im bad at describing scents). The mask applies smoothly and the almond shells do help to exfoliate your skin while you apply it. The mask did not really harden on my face, so it did not feel uncomfortable on the skin. It washes off easily. 

Im abit disappointed in the product because it did not clear out my acne but it did reduce the redness in my skin. However, it did leave my face feeling refreshed, soft and glowy. 

So, I would recommend this mask for someone who wants a refreshing mask to reduce redness or for someone who needs a little pick-me-up. I wouldn't recommended this mask for people who want to clear their acne. I think Mask Of Magnaminty is better at clearing acne.  

Nevertheless, I still love Lush! :) 

thanks for reading! xx

a mini haul : lush lush lush!

Top left : Ro's Argan Body Conditioner
Top right : King Of Skin
Bottom left: Therapy
Bottom right : Mask Of Mangaminty

I was recently in Singapore again and of course, I went to Lush. I went into Lush to check out the Ro's Argan Body Conditioner after hearing too many good things about it from my friend. When I tried it out on my hands, I immediately felt the oils sink into my skin, leaving my hands super soft and moisturized. Smells like heaven too! It was really pricey but a little goes a long way, so that kinda justifies the price right? 

I also bought King Of Skin Body Butter (its shaped like a crown!). It has the same concept as the Ro's Argan. Apply it right before you get out of the shower, rub it in, rinse, and pat dry. It also smells really good but it does leave an oily film on your body. But it is a body butter so its meant to be super moisturizing. 

Therapy is a massage bar which is sorta like a body lotion in solid form. It doesnt have a very strong smell so it wont overpower your perfume. Its buttery soft and I can't wait to try this! (i may have went overboard with the moisturizing stuff)

Mask Of Magnaminty was given to me by my friend. Its a face and back mask and it's meant to help clear and clean your face and keep blemishes at bay. I like using it for my acne as it helps to dry it out. Its a good mask for people with troubled skin.

thanks for reading! xx 

a weekend edit : haul! (beauty edition)

I just got back from Singapore and lets just say I did quite some damage there. I went on a hunt to only buy things which werent available in Malaysia and I was super happy with the stuff I got! So lets just dive in! 

The no1 thing I wanted to get from Singapore. A YSL lipstick. Its the Rouge Volupte Silky-Sensual Radiant Lipstick in Rose Asarine (#34). It feels silky and smooth on the lips and it can last for hours and hours. It is super opaque and glossy. The colour is like a hot pink-red and is a great perk-me-up colour.

From Lush, I bought two pots of Let The Good Times Roll cleanser. I did use up a pot of this cleanser last year and I loved every moment of using it. It is the best smelling cleanser I ever had ( smells like caramel popcorn! ) It leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed. I also bought a fresh mask called Love Lettuce. The person working at Lush said that it is great for oily skin. I cant wait to try it

I was on a hunt to find a foundation and I decided to

purchase the Mac Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 in NC15. I heard many good reviews on it especially for people with oily skin. I did apply it yesterday and it wore beautifully for 12 hours straight. 

I wasnt expecting to find Batiste here as I had searched for this when I went to Singapore last year. But I found it in this huge Watsons (drugstore) and they were even on sale! 

Maybelline in Malaysia does carry the Dream Matte line except for the powder. So when I saw it in Watsons, I was really happy and so excited to try it after hearing some of my favourite Youtubers like Missglamorazzi rave about it. 

I got this hair mask from Thann after hearing Fleur De Force raving about it. It contains Nano Shiso Extract, wheat protein and jojoba oil. It is organic and one of their best selling product.

Victoria Secret body mist in Dream. Its sweet and not too overpowering. I needed a new perfume for school and I thought that this would be a good choice. 

Last but definitely not the least, I got the Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual. I was so excited to get my hands on this book as i couldnt find it here in Malaysia. This book is filled with makeup tips and other stuff like skin care.

Thanks for reading ! xx