Years ago, I discovered The Body Shop when I was on a business trip to London. I was amazed by the store, and I loaded up on skincare and makeup to bring home to the U.S. At the time, we didn’t have anything like The Body Shop. I mention that bit of nostalgia just to let you know that I’ve been shopping at The Body Shop for a long, long time. And the brand has certainly changed a lot over the years.
Just before we left on our trip, I received a big package from The Body Shop. They sent me a jar of The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream.
Along with the moisturizer, they enclosed the cutest throw pillow that was the perfect accompaniment to their sleeping cream. The meme made me chuckle. And how did they know it would go so well with the pillow collection on my bed?
Since we returned from Arizona, I’ve mentioned repeatedly that I’ve been on a quest to rehydrate my dried out skin. The Body Shop Oils of Life Sleeping Cream arrived at the right time. I wasn’t familiar with TBS’ Oils of Life so I read a little bit about it:
“Introducing our Oils of Life™ skin care range: Infuse life back into your skin with four revitalizing products created to nourish and bring back radiance to tired, lifeless looking skin. The power of encapsulating three precious natural seed oils into each product offers your skin true radiance. Skin feels revitalized, nourished, and radiant.”
Exactly what I needed! No surprise that I’ve been using Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream a lot. Some nights I use it after applying the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence and another serum, and other nights I go whole hog, and I apply it after the essence, serum, and then on top of StriVectin Multi-Action Restorative Cream. I want as much anti-aging and hydration as I can get!
The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream contains three precious seed oils:
- Black cumin oil from Egypt, known for its concentration in antioxidants
- Rosehip oil from Chile, rich in repairing Omega 3 and 6
- Camellia oil from China, naturally rich in nutritive oleic acid.
I’m already a big fan of both rosehip and camellia oils, but I had never heard of black cumin oil. I often use cumin as a spice in cooking but I didn’t know that a skincare oil comes from cumin too.
The seed oils are combined with 7 essential oils:
- Lavender Oil from France known for calming and sedative properties
- Rosemary Leaf Oil from Tunisia helps prevent free radical damage and improves skin tone
- Geranium Oil from South Africa promotes radiant skin
- Roman Camomile Oil from Central Europe is a calming agent
- Marjoram Leaf Oil from Mediterranean countries is used to fragrance the product
- Orange Peel Oil from Southeast Asia revitalizes the skin
- Lavandin Oil from Provence stimulates the fusion of elastin and collagen.
This cream is an oil-lovers dream!
It comes in an elegant looking white box and the cream is in an amber glass jar. I know some of you don’t like skincare in jars, but I’m OK with them. I use a clean scoop, and I don’t keep the jar open for long periods of time.
The Sleeping Cream is actually a butter-colored gel-cream, and I love the consistency of gel-cream.
It feels both hydrating and lightweight on my skin. When I first apply it in an upward motion on my face, neck and décolleté, it feels “wet” on my skin. You don’t need to apply a lot, and it sinks in quite quickly. It has a relatively strong but pleasant floral scent (some women described it as “earthy, spicy” but to me, it smells floral). The scent goes away once you apply it. In fact, it reminded me of French skincare products that often have a floral scent. So I was not entirely surprised when I looked at the box and saw that the product is made in France. Yet, I think you have to like fragrance, as I do, in order to enjoy this cream.
I’ve been using the Sleeping Cream several nights a week for almost a month, and it has definitely helped rehydrate and revitalize my skin. It truly does feel more hydrated in the morning! Plus I just love the consistency of the gel-cream itself. It’s especially nice to apply right after using a mask.
The Oils of Life Anti-Aging skincare line is a welcome addition to the TBS skincare lineup. Perhaps because I discovered TBS in London when I was quite young, I associate the brand with skincare for younger women. Truth be told, I hadn’t purchased any facial skincare products from TBS for years. The new Oils of Life products have changed my perception of facial skincare at TBS.
Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream is priced at $39 and contains 2.7 oz. (They also sell samples of the Sleeping Cream on the website for $1.) Because my skin is so dry, I read a lot of reviews online from other women with different skin types who have used the product. Women with oily and combination skin reported good reactions to the Sleeping Cream. None of the reviewers reported that the Sleeping Cream made their skin breakout. Good news!
If you weren’t familiar with The Body Shop’s Oils of Life Anti-Aging line, take a look either online or next time you stop into the store. I know I was happy to find more serious, anti-aging skincare from The Body Shop.
Lastly, purchases from the Oils of Life product line support the planting of one million seeds in Cerro Blanco, Ecuador, in association with World Land Trust to help protect biodiversity.
Complete Ingredient List: Aqua/Water/Eau, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Nylon-66, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, t-Butyl Alcohol, Linalool, Eryngium Maritimum Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Citronellol, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum.
New Look for Never Say Die Beauty and Mobile Commenting
In case you didn’t read NSDB over the weekend, I just want to mention again that the blog has an updated look. But the best part is that you can not only read the blog on your mobile or tablet, you can comment too. I know a number of you have been frustrated by not being able to leave a comment via your phone. Well, now you can! Hope to hear from you soon 😀
Love the new look of your blog Allison !
Thank you so much, Laura! It took me a long time, but I’m so happy I finally got it done 🙂
I’m actually not familiar with their anti-aging line .. so I’m glad I stopped by today !! I love the Body Shop ~ oh, those pots of body butter <3
Monica.
PS: Love the re-design!
I’m so glad that TBS has an anti-aging skincare line. The Sleeping Cream is so lovely! And thank you for noticing my new blog theme – it was a long time coming!
I haven’t tried this product but I LOVE The Body Shop, their products are so moisturizing, especially the body creams!
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I’ve gotta pick up the Samsara body butter! The new Oils of Life Sleeping Cream is so lovely!
Love the new layout and that pillow is awesome! Oh also I really want to try that sleeping cream. Sounds great.
Thank you, Leigh! I’ve got a few things to figure out how to fix with the new theme, but I really needed it! The mask is lovely, and that pillow is adorable. Looks great on my bed!
Great new look! Very easy to load 🙂 This cream looks like whipped frosting!
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Thank you, Destany! Hopefully, now you can comment from your phone 🙂 And in the photo, I think you’re right: it does look a bit like frosting!
This sounds so dreamy! I love hydrating products for night time.
That’s a great word and a nice pun, Jodi! This Sleeping Cream is dreamy!
haha! I didn’t even realize I made the pun! 😉
Clever girl!
I enjoyed your lovely Body Shop cream and sounds perfect for my dry skin to try out!! Great skincare post!
Ursula
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I think it would be a good one for your skin, Ursula. Stop into The Body Shop and ask for a sample!
I know the Body Shop has changed tremendously. I haven’t walked into one in too long though. If I’m at the mall I’m usually with my two little ones but I’ll make a point to go in one day to smell this.
I was thinking about you, Marcia, when I wrote the part about the fragrance. I think it’s too fragrant for you. I have a different recommendation for you that’s much less fragrant: Origins Drink Up Intensive Sleeping Mask.
This sounds so soothing, I would love it!
It is soothing and also refreshing. I’m looking forward to using it as the temps heat up too.
I love the updated look!
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Thank you, Courtney!
TBS body washes and body butters have been long time staples in my beauty stash, but I only tried their facial skincare in the form of tiny samples.
Same with me. I was happy to get an opportunity to try a product from the new Oils of Life line. It reminded me of Decleor. Very nice!
I love oils for my skin and this would make me very happy, indeed.
I like what you’ve done with the place!
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Thanks, Erika! And yes, the oil in gel-cream form is quite wonderful
Nice new layout! I’m going to try using tablet or iPhone next time. Good that you have improved on it!
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Thank you, Kathryne! I hope you’ll have no trouble using mobile to comment. I know that was an issue
I love sleeping masks of any kind! Like you, I discovered The Body Shop in London as well – when flying home from Heathrow. All my skincare had been checked in and my hands and lips were dry; I saw their outlet and walked in and the rest was history.
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I love your story about TBS, Renu!
I just picked this up and can’t wait to use it. My skin isn’t as bad during the summer as it is during the winter but I can use all the help I can get.
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It’s lightweight, Aleya. I think you’ll find it perfect for summer. I hope you like it as much as I do!
This sounds DIVINE! So many fabulous oils! The pillow is adorable also!
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Isn’t that a cute pillow? So nice of them to send it along. And the lightweight but oil-based Sleeping Cream really is divine!
I didn’t get this one and had hoped I would be able to try it. My skin is going through that weird eczema transition it always does as the seasons change and its going into summer here so my skin could use something like this. Oh – well, I guess I’ll have to order it online. 😉 I know if you like it, I’ll like it.
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It has a fairly strong fragrance, Honey. Don’t know if that could affect your skin. They have samples though so you could try it out!
Love the new look around here Allison! I am dying to try this. I’ve read something else recently about Black Cumin, and I wonder if its the next “big” thing in skin care. The Body Shop is on their game with all the new releases!
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I’ve been using the oil from this range (it’s great!) and this sound like a perfect partner product. That pillow is adorable too!
LOL! I need that pillow! I need to try this line!
Isn’t that pillow adorable? Love it. And this is the perfect sleeping cream for summer: lightweight and refreshing!
Love the new look, Allison! Also, love TBS. All their stuff is great.
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Thank you, Justina! The blog really needed a new look 🙂
Love your new theme Allison! Looks great! I remember my friend’s sister used to work at The Body Shop in the early 00s at the mall and it is a nostalgic place for me too! This new line looks so luxurious and now you’ve got me itching to try it. I just got their Bouncy Sleeping Mask though for $14 on clearance at Ulta so maybe after I finish that I’ll try this. Also that pillow is adorable! Another great review!
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Thank you, Megan! It needed an update for sure. The Bouncy Sleeping Mask sounds great too, Megan, and the price was right. Try a sample of the Oils of Life Sleeping Cream. It’s lightweight and refreshing!
Anything that works while I sleep is a winner in my book!
Couldn’t agree more!