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Done to death I am sure...best shower gel

131 replies

Motnight · 15/07/2025 14:12

I fancy a new shower gel! I use a huge variety from Jo Malone (lovely but probably not worth it financially) to Molton Brown (as before) to Waitrose own brand etc.

Any suggestions please? I quite fancy a moisturising one but not wedded to that.

Thank you!

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WowIlikereallyhateyou · 16/07/2025 07:23

Vargas · 15/07/2025 22:31

£££ but Aesop geranium - gorgeous.

Yes, this too. Also Bamford shower gel.

Brownieshonour · 16/07/2025 07:27

ghostyslovesheets · 15/07/2025 22:29

Yeah I used to like but it’s like showering in cooking oil - I also hate anything with ingredients like rosemary or sage as it smells like cooking meat

I tried marjoram essential oil mixed with a carrier oil, to apply to skin before bedtime, as I’d read on the Neal’s Yard website that it’s good for sleep.
DH said I smelled like WD40, and I couldn’t disagree.

Brownieshonour · 16/07/2025 07:28

Aveeno body wash is lovely.

FestivusMiracle · 16/07/2025 07:35

I buy the Clarins Tonic one on repeat. I just love the smell.

IcedPurple · 16/07/2025 07:56

IlovetoKnitandRead · 15/07/2025 18:35

Soap and Glory Smoothie Star, sweet and vanillary good value and thick enough not to lose half of it in the shower before you start.

Love that one too, as well as the matching body lotion and scrub. Really moisturising with a lovely scent, and the 500ml bottle lasts ages. There's usually some sort of 3 4 2 or other offer at Boots too.

TheCurious0range · 16/07/2025 07:59

Off topic but what happened to l'occitane Shea shower oil, they also did Shea and rose for a bit which I preferred to the almond scent. Haven't been able to get either for months

pontivex · 16/07/2025 08:14

Soap and glory Clean on Me. Gorgeous smell.

3luckystars · 16/07/2025 08:18

I’m not in love with any at the moment. I used to use the rituals in the gold bottle but am
on the hunt for something that will make me as happy as some of them on this thread!

Motnight · 16/07/2025 08:25

Ooh more responses! Re L'Occitane - I hear the love but don't personally like it 😬. Molton Brown - love some of their scents but am looking for something new. Soap and Glory - I have used their shower gels a lot, but I think that they are quite drying on my skin and smell a bit synthetic on me.

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Motnight · 16/07/2025 08:28

Oops posted too soon! My husband loves Aesop but I'm a bit meh about it and as it's so expensive that is no good for me.

There's definitely a few suggestions on this thread that I need to look into.

I am very excited to be shopping tomorrow!

Thank you all.

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Opheliaaffrighted · 16/07/2025 09:03

Westlab Dead Sea Salts shower gel

westlabsalts.co.uk/collections/full-range/products/dead-sea-bath-shower-gel-new?variant=55105382482297

Iamthemoom · 16/07/2025 09:16

I love all the Korres ones especially Pomegranate.

828Pax · 16/07/2025 09:21

The Sanctuary is one of my faves. I also love any of the Bath and Body works ones. I'm now definitely going to try the L'Occitane one now though!

VanillaImpulse · 16/07/2025 09:27

Another vote for Fenjal - so lovely and creamy and smells delicious!

Done to death I am sure...best shower gel
mabelineandme · 16/07/2025 09:36

I always buy cheap shower gels, I love treacle moon especially their winter collection. I use it as hand soap too!

deeahgwitch · 16/07/2025 09:39

Ilovemyshed · 15/07/2025 15:34

Rituals foaming ones

Are they the squirty ones in a can ?
I find it slippy and don’t like using the nozzle
i don’t like the packaging - the one in a narrow can so don’t buy it but love their Jing scent.
I second L’occitane Almond.
But it’s expensive.
Aldi do a good dupe.

At the moment I’m using Bioderma Atoderm shower oil.
It’s fine.
It was expensive but the bottle is huge. Lasts forever.
Would I rebuy ?
Perhaps.
It’s gentle but there’s no scent.

Gothzilla · 16/07/2025 09:41

@Motnight Naturium available in Boots and Space NK

whereisit1 · 16/07/2025 09:44

Another vote for original source - I use the mint one every summer, to me it's the smell of holidays

UpMyself · 16/07/2025 09:59

@whereisit1 , I always seem to have a bottle on the go. The lime one is nice too.
I sometimes use a Bulldog one and get nice comments. Don't tell DP!

Starlight1984 · 16/07/2025 10:11

whereisit1 · 16/07/2025 09:44

Another vote for original source - I use the mint one every summer, to me it's the smell of holidays

I used to hate OS shower gels until DH used the lime one the whole time we were in Greece last year. Now I love it as it brings back memories of getting ready to go out for dinner in our villa after spending a day in the sunshine 😊

Ontheedgeofit · 16/07/2025 10:15

Also second loccitane almond.

But not sure if you have access to this brand in the UK as it’s Korean but Huxley Morrocan Gardener is just my most favorite fragrance ever.

IndigoDynamo · 16/07/2025 10:49

My usual go-to is Rituals Sakura but I fancied a change. I am currently in love with Radox Grapefruit & Ginger at 99p a bottle - the fragrance no way lasts as long but it smells lovely in the shower.

Noshadelamp · 16/07/2025 10:59

M777 · 16/07/2025 07:13

La Roche Posay Lipikar shower oil is the best. Slippery like L’occitaine, so o have to use a bath mat in the shower, but gentle fragrance, doesn’t irritate me, and keeps my skin soft rather than the standard flaky and dry everything else does. I buy it when abroad as it’s much cheaper.

I love their lipikar syndet ap+ wash as well. I get the pump bottle, lasts me over six months daily use, so good for sensitive skin and feels luxurious.

knackeredcat · 16/07/2025 11:01

I'm not keen on vanilla or fake fruity smells, much prefer spicy/woody scents. Current favourites are the Bath House patchouli and black pepper body wash, and M&S Fragrance Society black pepper, vetiver and coriander shower gel. Bottle lasts for ages.