Hi guys! How are you all doing in these uncertain times? Are you getting sick of every sentence ending in 'during these uncertain times' or is that just me? To fill you in, I've been baking a lot of cupcakes, trying to be more active on my Instagram accounts, watching Netflix shows (anyone else enjoying the trash that is Too Hot To Handle?) and we bought some toilet paper off Amazon (exciting! lol) and scored a free month's trial of Amazon Prime Video, so I've been watching a lot of movies too. Another thing I've been doing a lot is washing my hands, so I was thrilled to be sent a hand and body duo recently. It couldn't have come at a better time!
al.ive body is an Aussie brand created by interior designer sisters Alisa and Lysandra. Their hand and body range expertly combines product purity with designer aesthetics to stimulate your senses and shape your surroundings. They believe that being surrounded by beautiful things improves the mood and increases our quality of life. I love this! Lovely products certainly make me feel special and happy. Especially if they look good, smell great, work well and are good for the environment, such as the eco-friendly al.ive body range.
Harnessing the power of essential oils and native botanical extracts, the al.ive body range is naturally derived, 100% palm oil free, vegan and never tested on animals. The products don't contain any SLS/SLES or parabens and are natural and gentle on the skin. The name 'al.ive body' was inspired by the twin sisters passion for environmental causes that help keep the Earth alive and contains the first initials of their names. Clever! The girls also have a tree planting pledge with charity One Tree Planted, where for every product purchased online or via a stockist, they will plant a tree in Australia to help the planet thrive. This is such an amazing and thoughtful initiative! The bottles are 100% recyclable and the sisters will be introducing refill pouches to enable re-use.
I've been trialling the Kaffir Lime & Green Tea Wash & Lotion Duo, which comes in a matching tray, perfect to display on the bathroom vanity. This consists of the Natural Hand & Body Lotion (500ml) and the Natural Hand & Body Wash (500ml). These products smell amazing, so fresh, fruity and zingy. It's just a happy scent! You get a lot of product, so they will last for ages, providing great value for money. Some details on the naturally derived ingredients:
~ Kaffir Lime Leaf Extract is packed with antioxidants and uplifts body and mind
~ Finger Lime Fruit Extract is high in vitamin A & C and improves hydration
~ Green Tea Leaf Extract is detoxifying and has anti-inflammatory properties
The hand wash is a runny texture, but despite this it lathers up really well and provides a satisfying cleanse, leaving my skin feeling clean and refreshed. This doesn't dry my hands out either! These products are so well designed. Despite the wash being a thin consistency, the bottles don't drip or get messy at all. You're just left with the beautiful, smooth, perfectly-interlocking bottles on display! I'd highly recommend this Hand & Body Wash, I'm loving it!
The hand and body lotion is not too thin and not too thick in texture. It smells divine as you rub it in, and it leaves my body feeling soft, moisturised and nourished. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any sticky, uncomfortable residue or tacky feeling to the skin. That'a one thing that puts me off using body lotion, but no concerns with that here, thank goodness!
The Earth Collection Wash & Lotion Duo is Alisa and Lysandra's first release, and comes in three beautiful earthy hues. Along with the delicious Kaffir Lime & Green Tea scent, the other fragrances are Fig, Apricot & Sage and Coconut & Wild Orange. What a perfect idea for a Mother's Day gift!
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Do you like the sound of these products? What are your favourite hand wash scents?
These sound looovly! I bet they smell beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOn the subject of Netflix (which I am onto each day), please watch the Scottish comedy 'Still Game.' SO FUNNY!
They smell divine! Ooh thanks for the Netflix recommendation, I'll add it to my list!
DeleteShe is correct. Still Game is a riot but you might need subtitles to understand the Scottish accent.
DeleteI'll definitely give it a go! Thanks!
DeleteKaffir Lime & Green Tea sounds exactly like my type of a refreshing zesty scent! Plus I love the packaging with the included tray. Very stylish, but I'd expect nothing less of Alisa and Lysandra.
ReplyDeleteIngrid xx
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Yes it's my type of scent as well. I'm so impressed with the design and packaging!
DeleteI feel like I can smell the lime and green tea aroma from here! I love fresh citrus-y smells and it'd make all the extra handwashing more bearable. win/win!
ReplyDeleteYes it definitely makes handwashing more fun!
DeleteLove a handwash that doesn't dry your hands out. I love Amazon Prime - have you seen 'Brittany runs a Marathon'? It's so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYES! I loved Brittany Runs A Marathon, it was funny yet really moved me too!
DeleteIt sounds like such an interesting scent and it's great that the bottles look so pretty too! I haven't had a lot of time for netflix, with the kids keeping me busy at home during the day, but I need to try make an effort to stay up a little later at nights and watch some of the things on my list!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful weekend :)
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Hope you get some 'me time' to watch Netflix Mica! Yes the bottles are so lovely :)
DeleteOoh. These sound fabulous! Love the packaging too! Xo
ReplyDeleteYes, they are really lovely to look at and use! xx
DeleteKaffir lime & green tea - I'm there! I love the packaging & the name is clever. I had no idea they had moved into body products.
ReplyDeleteI actually didn't know who they were as I don't watch The Block! I think I'm the only person in Australia who doesn't!
DeleteI love the green tea smell - Bvulgari was where I first smelt it, on our honeymoon....
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely memory!
DeleteThey look and sound so lovely! I had no idea they'd started doing products such as these. I popped over for a look as I'd love something like those for my public/kidults bathroom but a little pricier then I was expecting!
ReplyDeleteYeah they are definitely high end, but worth it as they smell amazing, are so well designed, look great and will last a long time :)
DeleteSounds very good. I like Lavender smells. My wife has so many products, she might already have theee.
ReplyDeleteI have the same issue of having a lot of products haha :)
DeleteThese sound like incredible products! I had never heard of the brand before reading this, but I'm definitely going to have to check it out!!
ReplyDeleteThey are so lovely, Britt! Thanks so much for reading :)
Deleteoh wow! Looks like an amazing product. The packaging is very nice. And I love the fact that its SLS and paraben free. Its very important that we do not use chemical based products on our skin.
ReplyDeleteYes I'm a big fan of natural products too. Thanks for reading!
DeleteI'm obsessed with the packaging - it looks so sleek! Need to try these :)
ReplyDeleteYes it is gorgeous packaging and really improves the bathroom vanity!
DeleteI absolutely love the natural ingredients in these products. The packaging is to die for!
ReplyDeleteYes it's so beautiful!
DeleteThat body lotion sounds divine. It's hard to find a lotion that isnt too runny or too thick.
ReplyDeleteHope you've been well beauty :)
Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
Hi Pam! Yes, it's such a beautiful lotion xx
DeleteI am legit going to check out this range. Sounds great.
ReplyDeleteLOL - "and we bought some toilet paper off Amazon" - hahahahaha
And "Too Hot to Handle"? I might have to check that out.
Ciao bella xo
It's addictive viewing... and the loo paper sitch was getting desperate lol. Hope you love the range as much as I do! xx
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