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9/18/2023

They Always End So Quickly...Bath & Body Works Endless Weekend

This Monday is Respect for the Aged Day, a national holiday, which means we're in for a three-day weekend! yay!

September, along with other transitional months, can be a bit challenging to adjust to. You're eager to immerse yourself in the color schemes and scents of the upcoming season, even though the weather hasn't quite caught up with the proverbial changing of the guard, and is clinging onto the climate of the former.

Originally, I had a new shower gel lined up for September. However, the current hot and humid weather rendered its fragrance intolerable (the post of that shower gel coming later). This is where Bath & Body Works Endless Weekend shower gel comes in.

Endless Weekend's fragrance notes are Summer Mandarin, Blue Coconut Water, and Vanilla Sandalwood. Although not listed on the back of the bottle, I also pick up scents of raspberry, lychee, apple, and a hint of floral.

The shower gel lathers up beautifully, leaving the skin feeling clean, refreshed, and lightly scented. I'm not sure if I need to continue to mention this bit, but I just feel incomplete if I don't. Also, this has nothing to do with performance and is strictly cosmetic, but I love it when shower gels are tinted. They're just pleasing to look at, and the turquoise shade of Endless Weekend is no exception.

Endless Weekend's invigorating fruity (and slightly floral) scent is a great remedy for those reluctant to let go of summer, as well as for those of us (me) who are ready to leave the season in our rearview mirror, but still have to deal with the lag in temperature.

7/06/2023

You're My Firecracker...Bath & Body Works' Firecracker Fizz Gentle Foaming Hand Soap

Hot off the FedEx truck, Bath & Body Works' Firecracker collection! I've posted on the Foaming Hand Soap, but I don't think I've written about the shower gel or candle; those posts will be up soon.

Again, I posted about the hand soap last year, but I love the design of this year's collection, and I wanted to showcase it.

In case you haven't read the first entry, here is a recap of the scent notes and my description:

The fragrance notes are: red cherry, fresh citrus, and juicy berry. During lather, and after rinse, the scent I get from Firecracker Fizz is a mixture of sweet cherry and Hawaiian Punch. The fragrance lingers on the hands for several hours; not in a noxious way, but in a pleasant, refreshing way. Also, the handwash lathers and cleans the hands nicely without leaving them feeling dry.

Every year, I repurchase Bath & Body Works' Firecracker products and will continue to do so.

7/11/2022

Pop & Fizz...Bath & Body Works' Firecracker Fizz Gentle Foaming Hand Soap

In keeping with the July 4th festivities, the handwash in my bathroom this month is 'Firecracker Fizz' from bath & Body Works.

I love the bottle's holiday packaging; it brings a patriotic smile to my face and helps usher in the summer season.

The foaming hand soap's fragrance notes are: red cherry, fresh citrus, and juicy berry. During lather, and after rinse, the scent I get from Firecracker Fizz is a mixture of sweet cherry and Hawaiian Punch. The fragrance lingers on the hands for several hours; not in a noxious way, but in a pleasant, refreshing way. Also, the handwash lathers and cleans the hands nicely without leaving them feeling dry.

Firecracker Fizz is a great summertime scent, and I really enjoy it! Also, I just checked the BBW website, and it's still available.

7/08/2020

Oppa Gingham Style...Bath & Body Works Shower Gel

June's Shower Gel was a new scent for me, Bath & Body Works', Gingham.

Gingham's notes are Blue Freesia, Sweet Clementine and Soft Violet petals, and is described as, "A fresh blend of bright florals and a hint of sweet citrus."

The fragrance is clean, fresh, lingers on my skin, and is lovely for the Summer. I've enjoyed Gingham so much that I ordered a few more bottles, along with the handwash.

Have you tried Bath & Body Works Gingham line?

9/28/2019

Sunshine of Your Love...Bath & Body Works Shower Gel

With temperatures ranging from 83 to 86 degrees, the first week of Autumn was off to a sizzling start. The month is just about over, and one use left in the bottle, September's shower gel was Love & Sunshine.

Love & Sunshine's key fragrance notes are: Sun-kissed Daisies, Sweet Lemon, Mara Strawberry, Golden Honeysuckle, Sunshine Musk.
A refreshing scent for warm weather, I mostly pickup the lemon and strawberry notes of the shower gel.

I thought Love & Sunshine was retired, but I just checked the Bath & Body Works website, and it's still available. I've already made my repurchase.

10/24/2018

Through Sun Showers...Bath & Body Works' Summer Rain & Linen Shower Gel

Well, I started off the month of October being sick. Then, that sickness turned into a pneumonia (a first for me!). My body bounced back in time for my friends' visit. Now, my friends are back home, and I'm sick again. I feel as if my immune system is in a permanent cycle of "wash, rinse and repeat."

I'm so behind on blog posts. I've photographed, and swatched about 25% of my Autumn posts. I really need to kick my own ass, and get them done!

Bath & Body Works'
Summer Rain & Linen was September's shower gel, and its notes are: Lakeside Breeze (whatever that is), Sheer Linen, Summer Apple, and Key Lime.

Another lovely warm-weather, long-gone, limited edition scent I enjoyed, and would most-likely repurchase.

10/01/2018

I'm Liming...Bath & Body Works Coconut Lime Verbena Shower Gel

I got my first cold for the season, and it's put me on my arse. I have a massive headache, sore throat, and feel achy down to my bones.

Anyhow, how are you doing? I've been working on clearing out my body wash drawer. I got down to 10 bottles, but then sabotaged myself by purchasing three Bath & Body Works Shower Gels from this year's Fall series.

This post is a month late (notice a pattern here?), but for Bath & Body works "scent documenting" purposes, here we go. August's shower gel was Coconut Lime Verbena. The blend of zest lime, verbena, and coconut was a refreshing scent combination for Summer. If it wasn't discontinued, I would repurchase this shower gel.

8/09/2018

A Recipe For Disaster...Bath & Body Works Sparkling Limoncello Shower Gel

I'm just going to come right out and say it, I hated July's shower gel, Bath & Body Works' Sparkling Limoncello!

With key notes of: Sparkling Lemon, Sugared Mint, Fresh Verbena, Orange Blossom, and Italian Cedarwood, BBW describes this scent as, "a refreshing blend of sparkling lemon, sugared mint & fresh verbena."

I heard great things about the Limoncello line, and I was looking forward to a revitalizing, lemony-citrus body wash. However, what I got was something that was nowhere in the spectrum of fresh. The verbena totally overpowered the lemon, and I'm okay with that. But, what killed it for me was the overpowering sweetness of the scent. What a horrible combination! A sugary note could work with lemon, but it doesn't mingle well with verbena, at all!

I would lather, and rise myself off, as quickly as I could to keep my exposure to the fragrance at a minimum (fearing it would cause a migraine).

5/27/2018

Rinsed in Sweet Tea & Peaches...Bath & Body Works' Shower Gel

Although this was April's body wash, I felt bad scrapping it, and deleting the picture.

After my disappointment with Sabon's Rose Tea Shower Oil, I was hoping Bath & Body Works'
Georgia Peach & Sweet Tea would give me my tea scent fix.

Georgia Peach & Sweet Tea's key notes are: Georgia Peach, Sweet Tea, White Nectarine, Apple Blossom, Jasmine Petal.

This peach-colored shower gel is described as, "a stroll through charming tree-lined streets while enjoying a warm breeze on the veranda savoring the delightful spring fragrance fit for a beautiful belle." Georgia Peach & Sweet Tea is more peach than tea. The peach note is definitely the dominate note, with faint swirls of tea, apple and floral scents. Despite being disappointed the sweet tea note wasn't equally matched with the peach, Georgia Peach & Sweet Tea shower gel was a lovely scent for Spring, and I wish it were still available because I want more.

1/08/2018

The Failing Snow...Bath & Body Works' Fresh Sparkling Snow Shower Gel

Has Bath & Body Works' ever made their Winter fragrance into a shower gel? Pardon my ignorance, as I was unfamiliar with the Fresh Sparkling Snow fragrance, and I didn't read the scent description when purchasing. Fresh Sparkling Snow was my final pick during one of BBWs' 3 for 3 sales, and I was hoping it was going to be the Winter scent in a shower gel.

The embossed, glittery, snowflake packaging, and turquoises colored shower gel is a nice festive, Mr.frost, winter-y touch.

December's shower gel, Fresh Sparkling Snow is described as a "sparkling blend of Iced Pear, Frozen Melon, Winter Apple, Snowdrop Blossom and Frosted Musk. Yes, because nothing smells more like Winter than pears and melons. Don't get me wrong, this shower gel has a great scent. I smell more apple than pear, but no melon at all. The floral note adds a nice depth. The fresh, coolness (which I assume is the Frosted Musk) of Fresh Sparkling Snow is the only thing, I feel, gives this shower gel a smidgen of winter appeal.

Final verdict: A nice scent, but I wouldn't use it during Winter.

What did you bathe with in December?

12/28/2017

Blooming Fair & Fragrant...Bath & Body Works' Bright Autumn Blooms Moisturizing Creamy Body Wash

Sorry guys, I have a ton of posts sitting in draft limbo, and this is one of them. Anyway, on to the product.

A first time purchase, November's Bath & Body Works,' Bright Autumn Blooms Moisturizing Creamy Body Wash with Pure Honey, was an absolute hit...especially with the husband.

Bright Autumn Blooms Key Notes are: Warm Marigold Petals, Sparkling Bergamot, Cedar Leaf, Golden Amber, and Sandalwood.

A captivating blend of floral, cologne, and woodsy notes infused with a sharp freshness, warmth and iciness; Perfect for the chilliness of Fall and Winter.

The fragrance is long-lasting on the skin as well as in the shower. Every time I turn the shower on, the scent is invigorated throughout the space.

BBW states their creamy body wash "gently cleanses the skin with a rich moisturizing lather," and I totally agree; you only need a dime-sized amount to workup a velvety lather. However, as enamored I am with the scent and feel of Bright Autumn Blooms, I found myself using more than needed. After showering, my skin feels cleansed and soft.

I wish I had several backups of the creamy body wash, and all other products, in this heavenly fragrance. I'm not sure if Bright Autumn Blooms is a reoccurring seasonal scent or if it has been around for some times. But, I hope they bring it back next fall (in the same creamy formulation) because I will definitely repurchase it, and stock up as if they were emergency rations.

11/23/2017

Breathe In The Air...Bath & Body Works' Crisp Morning Air Deep Cleansing Hand Soap

Hello, all! I hope you're having a great thanksgiving filled with a second (and third) helping of good eats.

I'm on the second hand soap I purchased from Bath & Body Works', Crisp Morning Air. I was attracted to the contrast of the label's muted yellow and rusted red leaves print, and the hand soap's blue coloring.

A cool, refreshing, crisp blend of Pine, Juniper & Pear (I also get notes of apple with a hint of evergreen in the scent), Crisp Morning Air Deep Cleansing hand soap captures the brisk, chilly mornings of Autumn.

I love the scent, and how well it leaves my hands clean. But, I do find after using it several times throughout the day, my hands feel a little dry by the end of the evening. Nothing a little hand cream can't cure.

10/30/2017

Cider Wash Rules...Bath & Body Works' Spiced Pumpkin Cider Shower Gel

As adorable as the beehive-shaped bottle is (doesn't it remind you of Winnie the Pooh?), I was totally flabbergasted by the $18.50 price tag. What happened to the days of $12.50 Bath & Body Works?!

Spiced Pumpkin Cider Shower Gel is a blend of Heirloom Pumpkins, Royal Cinnamon, Apple Cider and Roasted Tonka Bean. The shower gel's fragrance was way too rich, and overbearing, for the summer-like temperatures of the first half of October. However, once the weather started to cool (thank you, Typhoons), I did enjoy the combination of the Autumn spices, apple and pumpkin.

Made with pure honey, aloe, shea butter, and vitamin e, Spiced Pumpkin Cider has a velvet-like lather. I like how well the shower gel cleanses and nourishes the skin, and so far, I haven't had any Fall itches.

10/23/2017

Everything Pumpkin...Bath & Body Works White Pumpkin Peppercorn Hand Soap with Pumpkin Butter

It's been a while since I bought something from Bath & Body Works, and boy have things changed. What happened to all the scents? some of the product packaging has been revamped, along with some exorbitant pricing.

Anyway, I was in the search for something more pumpkin-y, and knew I'd find it at Bath & Body Works.

First up: the White Pumpkin Peppercorn Hand Soap with Pumpkin Butter. The first thing to catch my eye was the packaging of the bottle; an image of the white pumpkins, contrasted with the shade of orange pumpkin. Also, I was intrigued by the fragrance description.

BBW's describes the scent of the White Pumpkin Peppercorn as an Autumn blend of creamy coconut, vanilla bean & white peppercorn; I agree. The hand soap is a nice blend of sweet and spicy, but I would also add pumpkin spice to the fragrance notes. A fitting aroma for Autumn, White Pumpkin Peppercorn lingers for a substantial amount of time.

The formula is thick and creamy, with a rich lather that doesn't dry out my hands, and leaves them feeling soft.

7/03/2017

A Peach Of A Shower Gel...Bath & Body Works' Peach Bellini

Last month was filled with several impromptu visits from friends; hence, the abysmal number of posts.

Anyway, June's Shower Gel was Bath & Body Works', Peach Bellini.

Peach Bellini's key notes are: Juicy Peach, White Apricot, Pink Grapefruit, Fresh Mango, and Sparkling Prosecco.

As I'm not a fan of peach scented or flavored things (I find them to have an off-putting artificial fragrance or taste), I've never had any interested to try anything from that range. Yet, surprisingly, I liked the shower gel. Oddly, I noticed more of a tangerine-grapefruit aroma, with a faint scent of peach.

Bath & Body Works' Peach Bellini Shower Gel is a great citrus-y fragrance that I find perfect for the transition from Spring to Summer.

In writing this post, I remembered a youtube video rant my sister sent me years ago about BBW's Peach Bellini's Candle. We've all either worked with, or had a retail experience with, someone like the "manager Jen."
Or like the lunatic customer 😈

10/10/2016

Won't You Come Up For A Spell? Bath & Body Works' Purrfect Pumpkin Shower Spell

Happy Halloween month, everyone! I love, love, love, love, love Halloween (and yes, everyday is Halloween), and as soon as October 1st rolls around, I'm filled with blitheness and mirth for All Hallows' Eve.

Bath & Body Works Purrfect Pumpkin Shower Spell's (I love how BBW changed the verbiage from gel to spell) packing is a total scream. I love the shower spell's orange coloring, the cute carved jack-o-lantern, the cute black cat and his adorable pumpkin shaped head, and mischievous grin.

Purrfect Pumpkin's key notes are: Carved Pumpkin, Spooky Cinnamon, Black Ginger, Moonlight Vanilla, and Spiked Amber; even the note description has a creepy twist.

The shower spell is a nice, subtle brew of pumpkin, spicy cinnamon, and apple cider, which is odd because there is no mention of apple in the key notes nor ingredients...I guess that's the trick in this spookish seasonal treat.

Purrfect Pumpkin Shower Spell is a frightfully perfect redolence of fall, October, and Halloween.

Have you tried any of Bath & Body Works Halloween releases?

9/18/2016

Mojitos In The Morning...Bath & Body Works' Iced Tangerine Mojito Shower Gel

September's shower gel is from Bath & Body Works' 2015 summer collection, Iced Tangerine Mojito.

Iced Tangerine Mojito's key notes of Wild Tangerine, Iced Mint, Waterlily, and Nectarine Sorbet harmonize well with one another, and each scent pleasingly peeks through in the shower. An exhilarating fragrance for the month of September, as we move from summer into fall.

8/05/2016

Gone To Maui...Bath & Body Works' Maui Hibiscus Beach Shower Gel

I was shopping at Roppongi Hills the other day, and popped into this cute store that sold bathing products and skin care. I was so tempted to buy some body washes, but I reminded myself of the drawer full of Bath & Body Works Shower gels that needs eliminating. So, I put the bottles down and walked out of the store. If only I had this much willpower when it comes to makeup?...

August's Shower Gel was last year's summer release, Maui Hibiscus Beach. BBW describes Maui Hibiscus Beach as "a native island blend of refreshing star fruit, tropical hibiscus and sparkling mandarin with waves of watery melon and mango wood." When I first tried MHB, I thought it was similar to last month's Pure Paradise; and although there is a slight similarity, Pure Paradise is more coconutty-pineapple, whereas Maui Beach is mandarin hibiscus. I prefer Pure Paradise over Maui Hibiscus Beach, but it's still a great refreshing, beachy-tropical fruity floral fragrance.

7/25/2016

Another Day In Paradise...Bath & Body Works' Pure Paradise Shower Gel

With top notes of Juicy Star Fruit, Juicy Guava, Dewy Cassis, mid notes of Luscious Gardenia, Dewy Frangipani Blossom, Water Lily, as well as dry notes of White Musk, Blond Woods, and Sunkissed Coconut, Bath & Body Works' describes this shower gel as "Pure Paradise in a bottle! A summer-chic blend of sparkling star fruit and ocean-kissed frangipani blossoms." And, I'd say it's an accurate description.

The mixture of floral, fruit, and musk gives the shower gel a refreshing, enticing, tropical summer bouquet. If only for a brief moment (aka, the duration of my showers), Pure Paradise's scent
allows me to tolerate the sweltering heat, and leaves me feeling rejuvenated and smelling fantastic! A little tropical getaway in a bottle.

6/08/2016

Cool As A Cucumber...

Now that the dreaded rainy season is underway (ushering in merciless muggy weather), consequently, I'll be hating my life, and my hair, from now until mid October.

Anyhow, I thought this Bath & boy Works 90's nostalgic scent, Cucumber Melon, would be a great shower gel to combat this disgusting humidity.

Cucumber Melon Shower Gel's Fragrance notes are:

Top Notes: Crisp Cucumber, Watery Honeydew.

Mid Notes: Summer Cantaloupe, Sparkling Grapefruit, Muguet.

Dry Notes: Sheer Woods, Soft Musk.

The smell of crisp cucumber and sweet melon and cantaloupe help invigorate my showers. I checked BBWs' website to see if Cucumber Melon was still sold, and I found it's marked as a "Flashback Fragrance" and marked down to $3.75...what a bargain!