We Review: Bathroom basics

Sometimes it feels like something is missing from your beauty routine, doesn’t it? You search high and low for that one mystery product when in actual fact you might just need to update those beauty essentials that always make you feel good.
This month we’re sharing our new beauty basics. From the nourishing hair treatment that made bh’s Kate fall in love with hair oils, to the hydrating eye cream that bh’s Beth swears by, the plumping skin serum that’s got bh’s Rosie raving and the new tan that bh’s Sophie loves for her lily-white skin.
Organic Island Restructuring Eye Crème
bh’s Beth says:
"As a skin care fanatic, I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that eye cream has never been a part of my everyday routine. But lately I've noticed my eyes looking and feeling a bit tired-er, so I welcomed the chance to try Organic Island Restructuring Eye Crème. One of the things that's turned me off using an eye cream in the past is the fact that many of them feel too thick and heavy for me. Not so with this scent-free formula - it still feels really creamy and nourishing, but has a super light texture so it smooths on easily. A small amount covers the entire eye area and it takes a couple of minutes to absorb, which I actually don't mind as it feels so hydrating. After four weeks of use, I can see that it has really helped to reduce the puffiness around my eyes. I love that it contains hydrating and brightening ingredients like rosehip and sea kelp, which make my eyes appear more fresh. Studying my eyes in the mirror as I write this review, I've just noticed that I also have some fine lines in my eye area (shock horror!), which I expect the cream will also help to plump and smooth long term!"
TLW Let’s Get Tacos Treatment Oil
bh’s Kate says:
"The more I heard about the benefits of using an oil on my strands, the more I wanted to try it. But being that I have oily hair already, I was worried that a hair oil would only make my hair more oily and heavy. I now know that using a hair oil isn't just for dry hair – no matter what your hair type, there's definitely a hair oil for you – and this TLW Let's Get Tacos Treatment Oil has become a new favourite! FirstIy, I love the scent of this product – it smells like lollies! The packaging is super cute and easy to use and the oil itself is really lightweight. I like to use the oil as a leave-in treatment after washing my hair, squeezing a small amount into my palm and working it through the ends of my hair. I love how soft it feels once it's dry and it adds a real shine to my hair! I also enjoy using it on dry hair to seal my split ends and I even use a very small amount of the oil on my roots to smooth down fly-aways. Amazingly, my hair isn't any more oily – in fact, my hair feels so smooth and sleek without being weighed down. Thanks to this little bottle, I've waved goodbye to winter frizz and hello to soft, shiny strands!"
Natural Instinct Plump & Renew Serum
bh’s Rosie says:
"As the years go by, my skin care concerns are becoming more and more related to the signs of ageing – namely fine lines, dullness and pigmentation. With that, and the fact that I'm trying to incorporate more natural skin care products in my routine, this Natural Instinct serum was a must-try for me. It works by helping to improve wrinkles, hydrate the skin and correct the skin tone for a brighter, more even complexion. The serum has a really smooth texture, and one pump is enough to cover my face, neck and décolletage. My skin immediately looks hydrated and more plump, and after using it for a couple of weeks now, my skin is looking brighter. I haven't really noticed any significant improvement in my fine lines yet, but I look forward to seeing these results with more time."
Le Tan Uber Dark Ash Base
bh’s Sophie says:
"As someone whose natural skin tone is the same as Casper the friendly ghost’s, fake tanning without turning an alarming shade of orange can be a challenge. So when I heard that Le Tan’s latest tanning product had a base colour specifically designed for fair skin tones, I HAD to try it! This tanning foam has an ash base that gives pale girls a really dark cool-brown tan, without a hint of orange. Don’t believe me? You can see my results here. This tan complements my skin tone really well! The first time I tried it, I double-coated and left it on overnight so that I could get the deepest tan possible. The results were flawless! The next time I tried the tan I only applied one coat and left it on for three hours, which still left me with a pretty dark tan. One of my favourite things about this tan is the fact that it’s completely fragrance-free - something that many fake tanners claim, but few actually achieve. This tan is a must for pale girls who want a deep, dark tan, without turning an embarrassing shade of orange."
Which one of these products would you like to try? Do your regular bathroom basics need an upgrade?
60 Member Comments
From its great reviews I am seriously considering getting the Natural Instinct Plump & Renew Serum.
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The serum is really nice
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Love the sound of TLW Let’s Get Tacos Treatment Oil
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Hair oil sounds amazing, i love reading about the staff reviews for inspiration
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Oh it's not fair! I want all of these products! They all sound amazing. I wish I wasn't so broke.
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Hair oil sounds delish! I did try NI serum, and was not that good for my skin type. Not bad or good. Loved the packaging, glass pump bottle. Wish it did not contain alcohol
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Some amazing products!!! Lucky ladies!!!
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I really want to try the above Organic Island Restructuring Eye Crème, it sounds like just what I need. My eyes have been puffy and tired looking lately.
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I am interested in the eye cream and will be keeping an eye out for the Natural Instinct serum. Definitely keen to give that a go.
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Get Tacos treatment sounds great!
Also really enjoy the packaging/name. Sucker for good marketing haha.
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I would love to try the treatment oil
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Lots of new products to look out for
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All products sounds great to me!
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The eye cream sounds fantastic.
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Organic Island is a new brand to me. Sounds nice.
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Lolly scented hair oil? YUMM! I'm as confused as everyone else about the name though.
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Thanks Sophie for your review on the Uber Dark Ash Base tan - I have been reading the guest reviews on this one and currently unhappy with the Bondi Sands one I am using so I shall give this a go.
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There are some good sounding products on this list.
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Organic Island Restructuring Eye Crème. I may have to try this one out. The puffiness is getting more noticeable now.
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Yes more great products to try and have great reviews!
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Have just ordered some TLW products... super excited to try out the hair oil!
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So excited to try the new Le tan uber dark! Sounds great from every review I've heard
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I bought the Ash Base tan. It's perfect!
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I, also too love the Natural Instinct serum..
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Natural instinct is a decent brand have tried their moisturizer and like it a lot. Was very light and fast absorbing.
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