I sure do love the light scent of Lavanila’s new Healthy Body Wash 2-in-1 Shower & Shave in Vanilla Lavender ($15 for an 8-oz. bottle), and not just because it combines two of my favorite scents.
It’s one of five fragrance “flavors” in a new line of body washes — the others being Vanilla Coconut, Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Grapefruit and Vanilla Passionfruit — that Lavanila designed to double as shower gels and shave gels.
As a shower gel, let me be blunt: I think it rocks, and I’m assuming the other flavors do, too. It lathers up into a rich, cleansing foam, feels light and fresh, does a great job of actually cleansing, rinses easily away and doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight. The lovely fragrance even lingers for a few hours after rinsing.
And, miracle of all miracles (because of how great it works), it’s all natural; many of the ingredients are even certified organic. 🙂
What Lavanila Healthy Body Wash 2-in-1 Shower & Shave doesn’t contain: parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, mineral oils, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs or tricolans.
I think its specialty, or “area of expertise,” so to speak, is how it works as a shower gel, because as a shave gel, I think it’s only okay. Not bad, but it’s not as thick as most dedicated shave gels/creams. And when you get right down to it, just about any ol’ shower gel can double as a shave gel, so it’s not much of a stretch to refer to one as “2-in-1.”
No biggie, though. It stands tall as a spectacular shower gel with a scent I absolutely adore, something Lavanila achieved without the use of any harsh chemicals.
Bravo, Lavanila. Ya done good. 🙂
PRICE: $15 for an 8-oz. bottle
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Sephora stores and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A- (not the cheapest shower gel on the block)
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Joyce says
August 27th, 2011 at 9:52 pmYour cat is so plush and cute!
I like the packaging of the shower gel, but I prefer shower gels without any fragrance or scents.
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Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:05 pmHi Joyce,
Thanks! He’s even softer in real life. 😉
dani@callitbeauty says
August 27th, 2011 at 9:59 pmLOVE the smell of their vanilla lavender products! must check this one out :).
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Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:04 pmHi Dani,
Me too! Have you tried their body butter?
Crystal says
August 28th, 2011 at 4:37 amI’ve never tried anything from them, this sounds like a good thing to try!
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Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:04 pmHi Crystal,
Keep an eye out for them next time you’re at Sephora!
Chris25 says
August 28th, 2011 at 6:45 amIt’s always good when Vanilla and Lavender get combined.
Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:04 pmHi Chris,
I agree! Have you ever tried this line before? It’s kinda pricey, but they have some nice ingredients.
minnja says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:16 amBeautiful cat, sounds like a good product.
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Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:03 pmHi Minnja,
Thanks! That’s Tabs… he’s my spoiled little brat. 🙂
Joy says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:43 amThis will be a good shower gel and specially the scent.
Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:03 pmHi Joy,
It smells delicious! Have you tried anything from this line?
Paula says
August 28th, 2011 at 9:03 amHow did you know I’ve been checking out Lavanila lately? Have you tried any of their body butters?
Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:02 pmHi Paula,
I have! A while back I got a Vanilla Lavender sample tube from Sephora and really enjoyed the texture and sweet scent. It reminds me of a lavender infused version of Fresh’s Brown Sugar.
Ling says
August 28th, 2011 at 9:48 amCute cat!
And ahhh, wish we had Sephora in Australia! You guys have so many products I wanna try!!!
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Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:00 pmHi Ling,
Thanks! That’s Tabs, aka the kitty who rules our home. 😉
Nina says
August 28th, 2011 at 3:58 pminteresting stuff ….
Karen says
August 28th, 2011 at 8:00 pmHi Nina,
It smells yummy, too! Have you ever tried anything from this line?