Whenever I have breakfast in a hotel or browse the supermarket fruit juice selection, I'm always drawn to pink grapefruit juice. But the truth is, I don't like it. I've tried so hard to train my taste buds to convert to its bitter taste, but it just won't work.
But it wasn't until I sniffed the new selection of The Body Shop's EDTs that I realised why I am so interested in the fruit - I just love the smell.
It was like one of those eureka moments, but with a fragrance. I'd tried and tested the Satsuma EDT, which was far too sweet; the Brazil Nut EDT, which didn't quite match my taste; and the Shea Butter EDT, which was frankly a little bit strange. And then Pink Grapefruit came along and instantly made the grade.
Pink Grapefruit EDT
The thing I love most about the Pink Grapefruit EDT is how much it smells like the actual fruit. As much as I adore the scent of the Strawberry range (childhood memories much?), it has a sweeter smell than strawberries do themselves. The same goes for the Satsuma range, which smells as if 100 spoons of sugar have been mixed with it.
The only down side about the EDT in particular is its staying power - if you applied it in the morning before leaving for work, you would have to spritz yourself with it another two or three times throughout the day to keep the scent alive. But given that the smell of pink grapefruit is invigorating and fresh, I actually like the idea of reapplying at my desk to awaken my senses.
The EDT only costs £8.50 for 100ml, which is a total bargain. You could treat yourself to at least three from the range and it would match the price of a high-end product. Variety rules!
Pink Grapefruit Beautifying Oil
I love that the Pink Grapefruit Beautifying Oil is a dry oil and doesn't leave my face, body or hair feeling greasy. Also, unlike other oils, this one doesn't leave too much of a shine but leaves the skin soft and smelling great.
It's made with a lightweight blend of nut oils, including marula oil (which is one of the ingredients in Clarins' Pure Melt Gel Cleanser).
At £9 for 100ml, it's a multipurpose beauty bargain.
What do you think of The Body Shop EDTs and oils? xxx
I'm so with you on the grapefruit taste... I love lemons and anything sour so keep thinking i be well into grapefruit... I'm not though! Maybe it's the smell, will have to visit the body shop and have a spritz :)
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Kate
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I love anything Pink Grapefruit from The Body Shop :) it smells amazing
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Naomii
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I absolutely adore the Pink Grapefruit scent from TBS, it smells divine! <3 I have the scrub and love it so I may need to get the Beautifying Oil a try, it sounds lovely! :))
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Andrea,
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I had a nosey at these in the Body Shop today! What does the beautifying oil actually do? Have you noticed any difference in skin or hair etc.? :)
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