L'Occitane Verveine Agrumes Fresh Granita Body Gel £27 150ml / Body & Hair Refreshing Mist £15.50 50ml Sample Review

 

I've been reviewing a lot of L'Occitane of late, and therefore it should come as no surprise it's one of my favourite brands. As I've mentioned regularly, the Verbena range is probably my favourite and so I was intrigued to review the latest 'Verveine Agrumes' range, which translates to ' Citrus Verbena'.  

I was lucky enough to be sent the new Fresh Granita Body Gel and the Body and Hair Refreshing Mist, and with this heat the timing was rightly so. 

First of all taking a look at the Fresh Granita Body Gel. As you can imagine from the packaging this range is a lively, bursting with vitality, zesty and sparkling fragrance. It is absolutely ideal for the hot weather and summer holidays. The Fresh Granita Body Gel upon application reminds me of lemon curd however, apart from the zesty smell this is where the similarity ends. It bursts into a tingly, cooling sensation and melts instantly into the skin leaving not a trace of sticky residue. It's fragrance is undeniably lemon mint/menthol (ideal for men and women), and it is instantly cooling. For even more of a wake-up call you can actually keep this in the fridge. 

As always with L'Occitane the products are not just 'cosmetic, superficial, and make the skin feel nice', the ingredients included are used to actually treat skin issues. Such ingredients include:-

• Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract - a very rare plant that is often used in skincare for it's astringent and toning properties. It also acts as a mild exfoliant so ensures skin is kept smooth. 
• Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil - used for a number of conditions, especially acne, blackheads and is used in skincare to clarify the skin and keep skin clear of bacteria build up.
• Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil - anti-bacterial and anti-microbial make this the perfect ingredient to unclog blocked pores and soak up excess oil. 
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil - helps give radiance to the skin.
• Menthol - helps cool overheated skin, has an instant cooling effect and can also help with swollen legs. Ideal to use if you've been on your feet all day or on an aeroplane. 

The Refreshing Hair and Body Mist does just that, it refreshes instantly. With similar ingredients to the Fresh Granita Body Gel, this is an ideal companion to take with you on your flight, pop in your handbag to freshen up during the day, and most definitely one to use for the 'morning after the night before'. A spritz or 2 over your body and in your hair will most certainly leave you bright eyed and bushy tailed and set up for the day. 

Another great addition to the L'Occitane range - it's not only ideal for holidays but for nurses, after pregnancy, sport and just anyone who is feeling the heat, has water retention or feeling sticky in this hot weather!

Check out the range here at www.uk.loccitane.com