YR summer products

Did you know:  This blog is actually meant to be a beauty blog instead of a lifestyle blog. Yup, I have pretty much written about lifestyle only. But not today!  Today is going to be a review of the new line from Yves Rocher called: Tradition de hammam.

I have only two products from the line. That’s why I added two more Yves Rocher products to review!

The first thing I’ll be reviewing today is the Nourishing Argan Balm. This is a nourishing body lotion with organic argan oil.

I really like the packaging. It sets a nice summery, bronzy mood.  I believe this packaging is a test version so you are able to test it out. The full sized lotion is in a jar (less hygienic).

The lotion smells like vacation to me because my mother uses YR summer products (after sun lotion is recommended!!) for as long as I can remember and every summer product they have smell the same. I don’t mind that at all, since I really adore this scent.

When we look at the ingredients we see quite some oils, that’s good. However there are parabens, which you could get allergic reactions from. There is alcohol in the ingredients list too. Alcohol tends to dry out the skin.

The lotion has the consistency of moisturizer. It spreads quite easily and it leaves a soft skin behind.

You keep smelling the lotion throughout the day. That could be a bad thing if you don’t like the scent.

Overall I like this lotion, but I don’t think it’s anything special. Just a nice lotion that smells nice.

The mini version of this product costs € 2.99 The bigger version costs € 22.50. So if you want to test this body lotion, I suggest buying the mini version ;-)

Would I buy this product again? I don’t think I would because there are so many body lotions like this.

The oriental velvety-skin scrub has pretty much the same packaging as the body lotion, very hygienic. It smells a little different tough. It’s hard to explain but it smells somewhat warmer.

This is definitely not a skin scrub. It’s pretty rough. I love scrubs like this, scrubs with soft grains don’t give me the feeling of scrubbing. After you use the scrub there will be a thin layer of oil behind that withdraws in the skin pretty fast. 

Again it leaves a soft skin behind. You probably can’t stop touching your skin ;-)

I like this scrub a lot.  But I wouldn’t recommend it if you have very sensitive skin.

The mini version of this product costs € 2.99 The bigger version costs € 22.50. I forgot to say that the bigger version is in a jar. So if you have that version leave it outside the shower!

Would I buy this again? Yes!

The Autobronzant Self-tanner shimmering gel is an instant self-tanner. I’m going to be very short about this self-tanner:

I like it. It works like a gem.

The packaging is pretty sleek, bronzy looking and hygienic. The scent is, again, nice and to me it smells like summer.

It leaves subtle shimmers behind when you use it. And it makes the skin more evened out looking. I think the best thing about this is: you won’t look like a leopard when you wake up the next day! It gives a few very small smudges, but that’s when I look very critical at it :) 

From left to right: The lotion, the scrub, the self tanner

The self-tanner costs € 14.90. I think that’s a reasonable price.

Would I buy this product again? Yes!

YR noix de coco lip balm

The packaging of this lip balm is pretty standard but that isn’t a bad thing. There isn’t a scent to this really. I can’t smell the coconuts, while this is a coconut scented lip balm. I actually own a lot of YR lip balms and there is  only one (the orange & chocolate lip balm from a limited Xmas collection a year ago) that really smells like the packaging says it would smell.

However: I do like the YR lip balms. They may not smell like they’re supposed to but they do feel nice on the lips. They’re not that oily and greasy as some other lip balms I have. I think these lip balms are suitable for everyone (even males) because they don’t give a shine whatsoever. They condition the lips while staying invisible. It’s awesome!

The lip balm costs € 2.50. but these are a lot in sale so keep your eyes open!

Would I buy this product again? No, but only because they continue to release new lip balms.

Would you buy any of these products?

♥ love, Vivian