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AIBU to ask for your favourite scented (budget) shower gel?

77 replies

IntegrityisDead · 10/06/2019 20:30

I'm going away on a training course next week for a month - the first time I have been away from home for so long since having children!
I know I will be kept busy but i envisage at least having the luxury of a long hot shower without interruption EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Only I don't currently have any I particularly like, so please share your favourites old or new....

OP posts:
19lottie82 · 10/06/2019 20:52

The Nivea Sunshine one. It smells of sun cream, so just like Summer.

burnoutbabe · 10/06/2019 20:52

Yeo the unicorn marshmallow foam one is lush, around £1.99!

Politicalacuityisathing · 10/06/2019 20:54

Fenjal creme body wash

Kwackerly · 10/06/2019 20:57

Nivea coconut, only £1 and lovely fresh coconut smell

DannyWallace · 10/06/2019 21:13

On top of shower gel I used to LOVE a creamy exfoliating soap thing from lush called Buffy.

It smells like cocoa butter and your skin is soooo smooth after it. I really need to get some!!

YoThePussy · 10/06/2019 21:15

CaptainPovey you’ve just reminded me about Bromley lemon soap, gorgeous and a smell from my childhood.

Another one who likes Original Source mint shower gel, the hair shampoo is fabulous too.

AlexaAmbidextra · 10/06/2019 21:16

M&S La Maison de Senteurs. A friend gave it to me and I’ve been using it for weeks thinking it was a posh French one. Only just realised it’s M&S. It’s gorgeous.

ThomasRichard · 10/06/2019 21:17

Another Original Source mint lover here. Tingly good!

Heulog · 10/06/2019 21:19

Original source the coconut one.

thebluearsefly · 10/06/2019 21:19

No shower cream beats Palmolive milk and honey..NONE

My boyf buys moltens and I snub them every time!

Bojangles33 · 10/06/2019 21:22

Agree with PP, get a nice soap! Lasts longer and takes up less space!

Clevs · 10/06/2019 21:22

Nivea Happy Time. Rich and creamy with a hint of orange.

Sear86 · 10/06/2019 21:22

Original source, vanilla and raspberry is lush

Kintan · 10/06/2019 21:24

I like Neals Yard shower gels. The orange and geranium is lovely. Enjoy your uninterrupted showers :)

TigerDroveAgain · 10/06/2019 21:27

The Radox ones smell really nice. Grapefruit, lemongrass or mandarin.

PixieL · 10/06/2019 21:33

Another’s vote for Original Source, but my favourite was the lavender one which I haven’t been able to find for months now.

Sarahlou63 · 10/06/2019 21:35

Buy a bar of Dove soap. Why the obsession with shower gel???

QuestionableMouse · 10/06/2019 21:39

What's the obsession with soap? It leaves my skin dry and irritated.

I like the foam bursts. The fig and blackberry one smells lovely and it's very moisturising.

FrowningFlamingo · 10/06/2019 21:40

Any Korres one. They’re lovely and not overpowering.

jmh740 · 10/06/2019 21:43

Another vote for the mint source but don't use it anywhere sensitive!

origamiunicorn · 10/06/2019 21:47

This! But it's getting harder and harder to find Shock

LaurieMarlow · 10/06/2019 21:49

Some posters idea of ‘budget’ on here is quite something 😂

hammeringinmyhead · 10/06/2019 21:51

Korres Fig. Not exactly budget but Sainsbury's often have it for a fiver and it lasts ages.

8dayweek · 10/06/2019 21:54

The Right Guard coconut water one. I think it's 89p in places like B&M but you can also get it in Waitrose for three times the price

violetgrey · 10/06/2019 21:56

Waitrose Essential Bluebell or Cammomile. Also Nivea in dark blue bottle. Smells clean and soapy.