I got my first products about a week. And a started using the lotion. I got the French lavender honey. And My skin has improved a 100%. Now I am buying it for christmas presents.
I love, love, love the lotion! I no longer buy any other lotion anywhere else. My skin is really sensitive and this lotion doesn't break me out, cause a rash or anything. And it absorbs well into the skin so it doesn't leave me feeling greasy at all. I use it head to toe.
The bath salts are so relaxing. I mix them with epsom salts after my runs and it works great on my sore muscles. They are also nice to throw in the shower for some aromatherapy in the morning.
The customer service is excellent. Friendly people with fast response times.
I have only ever used sugar scrubs and only a few times at that so I wasn’t super sure what to expect with this bath crumble but it was recommended when I asked about exfoliation options. Of course I love the orchard passion scent and i love that the essential oils leave my skin moisturized but not with that oily layer that makes the shower water bead on my skin. I used the crumble on my legs after shaving, applied my lotion after and my legs were super silky soft- i love that feeling of putting on my pajama pants when my legs feel that silky!! Two days later and no signs of ingrowns or angry skin at all, and still silky soft! Love it! Absolutely love the packaging as well- I always appreciate sustainable packaging, the glass and cork with the bamboo spoon are great quality that look great in my bathroom.
I reviewed the lotion separately but also purchased this set in a different scent and wanted to review the soap specifically here because as with the other products from T&L Kreations, I continue to be impressed by the value and attention to quality. I just finished my first bar of soap (orchard passion- so delicious!) and will be purchasing another asap.
I had previously been using dove men plus care bar soap because it was what my boyfriend uses and was sensitive enough that I could use it too without breaking out. It smelled good but it was also a more masculine scent and I think was contributing to my overly dry skin now in hindsight.
I use what I guess is called a soap bag with my bar soaps. The soap lathers perfectly inside it (not super sudsy but enough that by the time I’ve washed and rinsed, I feel clean and refreshed). I also use curology body wash for my trouble areas (I’ve got the acne of a teenager over here), and there’s no issues with using that along with this soap. There’s no residue type feeling left over and I’ve even used this soap to shave- not something I do often because bar soap generally doesn’t have enough “glide” for the purposes of shaving.
Perhaps the best compliment I can give this soap is that I feel like I don’t need to use the lotion as much as I have in the past. I think the two together have been instrumental in moisturizing my super dry skin. As a side note, I use the cotton wash cloth for my face because it’s softer than the wash bag I mentioned above. It’s the perfect size!
This whole set is cohesive and super well made. I can’t wait to purchase the white tea and sage set to try. Please make an exfoliating bar soap next!
This lotion was my introduction to T&L Kreations, and as a Colorado native with a dirty job and dirty hobbies, and of course having been blessed with overly sensitive skin, I have become very familiar with countless bottles of lotion in my life. No joke, this lotion is top tier.
In the last couple weeks using this lotion in tandem with the soap, the little cracks on my fingers along the side of my fingernails have actually had a chance to HEAL up a bit. Seriously, I’ll include a picture of one of the worst cracks I usually have on my right middle finger, please don’t judge my poor fingers though 😅 You can see the main vertical line on the side of my nail where it usually gets way too dry and it cracks in that same spot every time.
By keeping it consistently moisturized (I tend to put nitrile gloves on at night after I lotion up for 10 or so minutes when I need the extra moisturizing), its been able to heal up quite a bit more than I expected it would. Ive also been putting it on my heels before bed (with socks) the last couple nights and can already see a considerable improvement there too.
I’m impressed by the quality of ingredients, it has none of the stuff that tends to make my skin break out (which is an issue I have with some big name brands). It’s not oily at ALL, a little goes a long way, it soaks into my skin quickly, feels so silky and leaves a pleasant lingering scent. Another bonus is that it does NOT create that slippery layer that you feel later when you wash your hands, it actually soaks in and stays there.
Of course the orchard passion scent is divine. It’s like apple but elevated by the hint of floral which makes me feel fancy and feminine.
I also love the lavender and honey scent! I am not usually a lavender loving girl because it often overpowers and can give me a headache if it’s too perfumey. But this lavender is very well balanced with the honey. It’s a chill genuinely calming and lovely scent.
Highly recommend all around, especially with winter approaching!
I am hooked on the white tea and sage scented candle! I’m a big fan of candles in general but I rarely branch out from my go-to’s, which ranges from more expensive brand names to Walmart brand when I just want a candle but don’t have the $ to buy something better. Im glad I branched out, this scent is seriously my new favorite- I’ve lit it every night since I bought it (4th day so far, a couple hours at a time. tip- don’t forget to trim your wick before lighting!) Not only does it smell amazing (it has a mild scent that gets stronger as it heats up, but it’s never overpowering), it has it so far lasted longer than some of the other brands I use.
Here’s my take on the scent, from someone who is always trying to figure out how other people describe scents via reviews online: the white tea and sage genuinely smells like white tea leaves, and the sage just adds some depth to it. It’s a clean smelling alternative to the linen scent which I like occasionally but not as a candle. It’s welcoming and has a bit of sweetness to it without being fruity - which is my usual favorite. It’s very homey and inviting, a brighter alternative to vanillas, chais and baked good scents that are delicious but sometimes make me hangry (I’m not even kidding). I would brand it as a floral scent; very classy and makes me feel fancy, but it’s not perfumey- which i can only handle when I’m going for a specific vibe and if it’s not overpowering.
To sum it up; scent is amazing and the quality of the candle is excellent. I’m already planning on purchasing another so I can have it on hand before this one is gone. I
when I bought this lotion, I was leery that it would make my skin like other lotions. However, I was completely wrong this lotion soaks in and makes my skin feel soft without the oily or greasy feeling that is left by the majority of lotions that I’ve tried this is why I stopped using lotion several years ago and now have useless lotion every day and will continue to use it every day as it is my absolute favorite.
I have use the French lavender and honey soap every day since I bought it and I absolutely love the way it makes my skin feel.I have use the French lavender and honey soap every day since I bought it and I absolutely love the way it makes my skin feel I have only been able to use one brand of soap for the last 15 years. So I am excited to now finally have an option on different fragrances!
