When I first heard about the Linden Leaves, a beautiful skincare range from New Zealand, I  really liked pretty much everything about the brand.

I loved the clean and sophisticated packaging,  the series that the products are divided into and the story behind the brand. Plus they also have two series for men – Pure Man and Rugby.

I also liked their website,  it gave me this idea of a natural and soothing skincare line. There are actually a lot of products to choose from so it was very hard. But I’ve decided to try the scrub from the Herbalist line which is called Sugar Salt Exfoliating Body Rub and the Memories Body Oil from the Aromatherapy Synergy range.

 Herbalist  Sugar Salt Exfoliating Body Rub, €23.53 (200g / 7.05 oz)

It’s great to have a sugar salt scrub as most are just sugar or salt, so now you don’t have to choose. The first thing that I’ve noticed about this  product – its unusual and rather strong scent. I can’t quite describe it but I’d say that Herbalist is a great name for this product.

The rub contains essential oil of basil (‘to stimulate circulation and invigorate’), clary sage (‘to ease muscular aches and relax and de-stress the mind‘), and evening primrose oil (‘to nourish and hydrate’).  Other ingredients are: jojoba oil and sweet almond oil (‘to moisturise and soothe inflamed skin’).

This is a really lovely product,  I find that it effectively but gently exfoliates my skin, leaving it smooth and ready for a moisturizer! It doesn’t hurt or damage the skin as it contains essential oils.  As for the scent, I don’t think that I’ve had anything with a similar one, but,luckily, I like it. I find it calming and relaxing!

 Memories Body Oil , € 31.93 (250 ml)

Now this is a very unique product. Although

So here is finally the review of the Elemis‘  Tranquil Touch Body Polish (150ml for £20) which I recently got as a small summer treat for myself  and which I’ve already mentioned here.

Elemis have three body exfoliators: Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow which I adore and reviewed here, Tranquil Touch Body Polish and Devil’s Mint Body Scrub which I will be definitely getting in the future to try.

Just as I thought, this body polish is absolutely amazing.  I love the beautiful package, the design and the

I’ve already written about my favourite makeup products and even nail polishes of 2010 but what about skincare you may ask? The brand of the year for me was definitely Elemis.  All the products that I’ve tried this year were nice and some were just amazing.

I ADORE the Exotic line for the body. The Salt Glow, Frangipani melt and the shower cream are just amazing = perfection. The body lotion (I have a travel size) is nice but it’s not my favourite.  The Milk Bath is divine, you can read about it here.

I dream about the perfume which smells like the moisture melt and I  was really hoping that the Exotic perfumes smell like it but unfortunately (for me) they don’t. But my Mama is crazy about this scent.

I’ve been also loving Elemis face care products. I already

One more thing that I’ve been loving by Elemis besides their Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt is the Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow. This product won several awards and I’ve heard so many raves about it so today I will tell you my opinion.

So this is what is written about this product:

“The Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow is the ultimate exfoliation ritual for smooth, glowing skin from top to toe. Invigorating Ginger stimulates the metabolism and tones the body, whilst Lime Peel cleanses and purifies the skin. Sea Salt exfoliates and remineralises, helping the skin to regain its health and softness.”

The key ingredients are:

• Camellia
• Ginger
• Jojoba
• Kukui
• Lime Peel
• Sea Salt

And this is why I like it and how it looks inside:

What is written:

Indulge yourself. This invigprating tropically scented body scrub is blended with sweet papaya and juicy mango extracts to offer a dreamy tropical vacation  for your skin. Energise and awaken your senses while gentle, natural exfoliants your skin leaving it feeling clean, fresh and smooth.

Directions:

When bathing or showering scoop  into the palm  of your hand and rub in circular motions all over the skin. Rinse off after scrubbing

What do I think