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What shower gels are you loving at the moment?

103 replies

Lottapianos · 29/07/2020 22:37

I love the Body Shop shower gels but not buying anything from them for JK Rowling related reasons. Please could you share which shower gels you currently love? I have dry skin that's not sensitive, and love a strong scent, not hugely bothered whether that's fruity / floral / spicy/ whatever. Ta!

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Shosha1 · 30/07/2020 14:52

Faith in Nature Blue Cedar. Smell wonderful, and as its organic it doesn't set my skin off.

I also use the shampoo, conditioner, hand-wash and moisturiser.

houstonspca · 30/07/2020 14:53

Rituals shower oil in Ayurveda. I walk around sniffing myself all day, it's divine.

cheezy · 30/07/2020 14:54

I like pears but prefer soap generally. I never feel properly clean with shower gel. And it’s cold when it goes on.

cheezy · 30/07/2020 14:55

Oh, and my all time fave, Dr Bronnners peppermint. Now that does make you feel clean.

Deathraystare · 30/07/2020 15:09

I bought two but have already lost one! Radox I think in a tube apparently lasts 12 hr (the fragrance).

Alfiemoon1 · 30/07/2020 15:29

Loccitane especially almond oil or imperial leather or lush

Duemarch2021 · 30/07/2020 15:34

Dove dove DOVE!!! Lol i love dove! It has a really strong scent and is cheap.. lasts a long time as its thick and creamy and bubbly and leaves your skin soooo soft!!!! Xx

Lottapianos · 30/07/2020 16:20

Oh good call about Dove! Another lovely brand that I had forgotten

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Sairafina · 30/07/2020 16:26

@Extracurricularfatigue

L'Occitane do a really nice Verbena soap which I found to lather up well and not leave that 'squeaky' sensation some soaps do

Extracurricularfatigue · 30/07/2020 16:33

Oh, thanks. Will check that out. Anyone know of any vetiver-style ones? Quite like the masculine scents!

loutypips · 30/07/2020 16:40

I love the honey one by Palmolive. I have really dry skin and soap can be a bit harsh for me but this shower gel is lovely. I like that they do 750ml bottles too.

RiverCrossing · 30/07/2020 20:05

I love Original Source sea salt and samphire - vegan and also nothing nasty!

BestIsWest · 30/07/2020 20:13

I love Neal’s Yard Rosemary and Elderflower. I would love t even more as a soap.

bugarains · 30/07/2020 20:17

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universallychallanged · 30/07/2020 20:19

Radox - lovely and not pricey

rottiemum88 · 30/07/2020 20:22

Jo Malone orange blossom body and hand wash is lovely

LadyMuck111 · 30/07/2020 20:25

Niveas Basil and Ginger shower gel. It's so fresh smelling.

Lozz22 · 30/07/2020 20:47

Dove soap for me. Although the L'Occitaine Almond one does sound very nice so I might see if I can order one to try. Christmas time it has to be snow fairy from Lush

Sakura7 · 31/07/2020 10:04

When I used shower gel my favourites were Original Source and Nivea. I'm now a soap convert though.

VictoriaBun · 31/07/2020 10:12

Does the L’Occitane almond shower oil not make the shower floor slippy and dangerous ?
I have a family member who can be unsteady on their feet and won't try ( but really wants to ) for that reason.

diplodocusinermine · 31/07/2020 10:24

Extracurricular, TK Maxx usually have beautifully packaged Florentine soaps in citrus scents - I buy DH a box every Christmas, usually lemon or lemon and bergamot. They smell lovely and fresh. I'm with PPs, using bar soap makes me feel much cleaner and fresher than using shower gel,

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PoppySeedSaid · 31/07/2020 10:38

Jo Malone and Liz Earle get my vote at the moment.

Osquito · 31/07/2020 11:21

Seconding Nivea Basil & Ginger - it smells so good!

Faith in Nature bars are also lovely, I’ve never disliked a scent of theirs.

HarlanWillYouStopNamingNuts · 31/07/2020 11:41

Anyone know of any vetiver-style ones? Quite like the masculine scents!
You might like Molton Brown Russian Leather, and I think Korres have got some shower gels in the same vein.

Second the poster who said Dove, it's so fresh. I also love the Nivea Love Sun, which smells of sun cream, as does Bobbi Brown Beach.

Korres is my go-to, especially the Bergamot Pear and the Yoghurt fragrances.