Loved but Overlooked

I was dithering over what to call this post as I wanted to encapsulate the idea of products that I love, that other bloggers either seem to overlook or dislike.  Here are a few of them:

Bobbi Brown Cream Shadows

I adore these little pots of cream shadow from Bobbi Brown.  I seem to hear so much about Benefits Creaseless Cream Shadows but there never seems to be much love for Bobbi Brown's versions.  Perhaps it is because Bobbi Brown tends to produce 'safe' neutral colours or perhaps it is just because people don't know enough about them, but I love these and wouldn't be without my small, but ever growing, collection.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shines

I own two of these to date and love them both dearly.  I adore their super light hydrating formula which provides a sheer wash of colour to the lips.  General consensus seems to be that these are too sheer, especially for the price, but I find them to be perfect for giving a subtle, neutral look without much effort, especially during the Summer months.  

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Eyeshadow Base

Estee Lauder is another brand that is not written about to a great extent within the blogsphere, probably because it had a reputation for being rather mumsy at one point.  One of their staples that I have been using for several years now is their eye primer.  It comes in a small pot but it lasts for ever and helps my shadows stay put all day.  I would recommend their face primer too.

Cowshed Bath Oils

Cowshed are very well known but I never really see much posted about them.  Yes, they are pretty pricey but their products are priced similar to other luxe bathing brands such as Neom and Aromatherapy Associates and I believe they are just as good too.  My favourite items are the bath oils (I love a Lazy Cow!) but I have tried pretty much everything from them at one time or another.

Bomb Cosmetics Bath Bombs and Melts

I've posted about my love for Bomb Cosmetics previously and it shows no sign of wavering.  For  me, these are the more grown up versions for Lush's bath products and I find them infinitely more moisturising.  The presentation of the bath melts are gorgeous too with some disguised as mini cup cakes!

Are there any products that you love that you feel don't get enough attention from the blogsphere?  

Company Spotlight: Bomb Cosmetics

From amazon.co.uk

I first discovered Bomb Cosmetics last Christmas when I received a gift of 6 cupcake-shaped bath bombs from my mum.  I LOVE my baths and am always on the lookout to try new products and these were very cute.  Their website claims that their aim is to make products that make you feel special every time you use them, using natural ingredients and essential oils to scent the products.  All products are hand made in the UK as well.

Their main products are their extensive range of bath blasters at £2.29 each, (similar to Lush’s bath bombs) and their bath melts at £2.09 each.  These are their signature products and it would take you a lot of baths to get through all of them!  I have found that they are very hydrating and leave my skin lovely and soft after using them, rather than leaving me dry and rather scaly like some bath products can do.  They are smaller than those offered by Lush but are beautifully decorated and the scent leaves my bathroom fragrant for several hours afterwards.  They also don’t stain the bath which is another positive, although many of the blasters have ‘bits’ in them such as rose petals or lavender which can make for some time spent cleaning up after your soak.

Other products sold by Bomb Cosmetics include:

• Soaps and Shower Soaps
• Massage Bars
• Shower Butters  - these are next on my list to try
• Body pots, including lotions and scrubs
• Essential Oils and Carrier oils
• Candles, including some lovely ones in tea cups

I have yet to try any of these but if they are the same quality as the bath blasters they will be good. 

Where to buy

You can buy the whole range of products online at Bomb Cosmetics  I have found some of the bath blasters and melts in Fenwicks Newcastle and also in a  small shop in Alnwick, Northumberland which I forget the name of as I bought them after a friend’s wedding and I was feeling slightly worse for wear…!.  There is also a stockist finder on their website which can help you find somewhere close to you. 

If you like Lush products, give these a try, I can heartilly recommend them