A simple pleasure, but is it worth the price?

I got this Olay Body wash with Tone Enriching Ribbons free in my gift bag from Shape's Beach Body Tour in Santa Monica earlier this summer (as well as a killer booty work-out). So far I've only let myself use it on "special occasions" or if I really need a pick-me-up because it smells so amazing and is just so luxurious and rich.

First of all, the smell is a gorgeous tropical combination of coconut, and mango and tropical flowers that reminds you instantly of the beach, and the lather is full and smooth. A little bit goes a long way.

However, I'm not really sure how "tone enriching" this body wash. I didn't notice any better results with this than with my dove beauty bar apart from a little extra moisture. Also, I noticed that the primary moisturizing ingredient is mineral oil, which is not at the top of the list of moisturizing ingredients as far as quality.

Now, since I got my product for free I am a little bit biased. It's easy to see the good in something when you didn't have to put up any green.

I've seen this being sold from $6 to $8 (Burt's Bees body wash and other more expensive natural brands also retail for around $8).

Although I love the smell of this body wash, and of course I'll use it until it runs out, I would not purchase this from the store when there are so many other products to choose from that are much more high qaulity. Sure, maybe they aren't "tone enriching", but what does that even mean anyway? Empty promises are certainly not worth $8.

At just under $3 ($2 on sale now) CVS Hydrating Body Wash with Essential Oils contains shea butter and sweet almond oil. Say goodbye to mediocre mineral oil and hello to natural ingredients that are professional moisturizing ingredients, for less than half the price!

If you are willing to pay more to keep your skin hydrated, try Burt's Bees Citrus and Ginger Root Body Wash, $8 at CVS. This body wash has too many amazing ingredients to list (coconut oil, sunflower oil, lemongrass, honey, and lavender oil to name a few) and is 97% natural and PH balanced. Definitely miles ahead of Olay, but for the same price.

I've always been curious about Burt's Bees products, I tried a few in high school but now there are so many more products to choose from. Let me know your experience!

love,

iCandy