Alba Botanica • Very Emollient Bath and Shower Gel-Honey Mango • Gels/Soaps

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hnrenfro on 3/27/2012 1:59:00 AM more reviews by hnrenfro

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

this body wash smells exactly like Joicos kpak shampoo i love it<33 this is my all time favorite sulfate-free body wash it never strips my skin but still foams up great!! i buy it in the huge pump bottle 10$for 20oz at whole foods you cant beat this

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*TOP REVIEWER* Janay on 3/24/2012 4:15:00 PM more reviews by Janay

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I really like the sweet fruity fragrance, which smells just like honey & mango. But it would get cloying if I had to smell it for hours, so what I really like is that the fragrance dissipates from my skin by the time I dry off. The gel does not dry my skin out, nor does it seem overly moisturizing. I'll definitely buy this one again.

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angi8488 on 1/13/2012 11:59:00 PM more reviews by angi8488

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brown, Straight   Eyes: Green    

I have been on a hunt for cheap, natural body wash that cleanses well and is a decent size for the price. This is it. If you are not a fan of scents be aware that while lightly scented (fruity) while bathing, it does not leave any scent on the skin- you just smell clean. The pump style of the large (32oz) bottle is easy to use and a great value at around $10. I have a problem with the dye from my darker jeans staining my skin and usually have to use exfoliation to remove it but this body wash removed the dye without any scrub- a first for me. It leaves my skin feeling soft and moisturized. I love the natural aspect and that it doesn't contain sulfates or parabens.

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mochila on 10/26/2011 5:38:00 PM more reviews by mochila

Age: Unknown   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

My favorite bodywash. The smell is delicious! You can really pick out the mango and honey notes. It lingers just a tiny bit afterwards and is a nice complement to all my perfumes. I love that it is SLS free and leaves my skin soft. The packaging is great - I got the large bottle with a pump for $10 at Whole Foods. I hope the never discontinue it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* FeeFee34 on 3/12/2011 9:49:00 PM more reviews by FeeFee34

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

What's not to love about this? Smells great, lathers well, cleans well, and the price is quite nice as well. Some might be put off by the fairly sweet, strong, vaguely tropical scent of honey and mango, but I for one love it. I'm a fan of Alba Botanica body products in general, and I recommend this highly.

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malika on 2/4/2010 4:03:00 PM more reviews by malika

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love all of the alba shower gels. i get them when they are sale for $9.99 (large bottle) at whole foods. They put BBW shower gels to shame!

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*TOP REVIEWER* joiseygirl27 on 5/11/2008 4:41:00 PM more reviews by joiseygirl27

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This was recommended to me from another MUAer. Very nice sulfate free body wash leaves my skin feeling clean & moisturized but not stripped. I've had less KP bumps since using this. I paid about $8ish at Whole Foods, expensive for a body wash.

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leo11m on 3/30/2008 8:58:00 PM more reviews by leo11m

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love this product. I bought the huge 32 oz bottle for only $9.99 at Whole Foods. It cleans gently without stripping, yet doesn't leave a yucky film on my skin and I love the smell...a little bit of coconut mixed in with honey and mango. After getting hooked on Rescue Beauty Lounge's Citrus Vert body wash, and feeling guilty for spending over $60, I found this and I love it just as much. I will surely purchase again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jhoggan on 9/6/2007 6:09:00 PM more reviews by jhoggan

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love this body wash! Smells delicious. I use this and my Lucky Chick stuff. Fairly inexpensive, will definitely buy again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sugarlumples on 9/1/2007 11:18:00 PM more reviews by sugarlumples

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This is an ok body wash. I am not overly fond of the smell. It smells like a shampoo I used to use. It gets the job done though.

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pezbot on 2/23/2007 8:54:00 PM more reviews by pezbot

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Green    

I love this one. It smells sweet but not too sweet and slightly mango not overpoweringly fruity. It is great on a bath scrunchie and produces lots of lather. It cleans well and never leaves my skin feeling dried out. It reminds me of the smell of summer.

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its4kix on 1/7/2007 1:53:00 PM more reviews by its4kix

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love this body wash! Smells delicious. I use this in rotation with Jergens Skin Firming Body Wash. Fairly inexpensive, will definitely buy again.

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rosenfeldwest on 12/16/2006 12:31:00 AM more reviews by rosenfeldwest

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I LOVE this product. It lathers nicely and smells heavenly. It seems identical to the signature Honey Mango scent at the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui where I recently stayed. I went crazy for the little bottles in my room when I was there and bought some at the Resort's spa to bring home at $25 for an 8 oz bottle. I swear it is identical to Alba's Honey Mango. What a rip off!!! But so glad I found a huge bottle for $9.99 at whole foods. The scent makes me feel like I'm back on vacation....ahhhh....

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radsgirl on 9/28/2006 2:21:00 PM more reviews by radsgirl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I love this stuff. It smells divine (but I love fruity scents). It is moisturizing and doesn't leave my skin dried out. I have some other shower gels to use up first, but I can't wait to buy this again.

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maskotti on 8/7/2006 12:53:00 PM more reviews by maskotti

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Smells divine! I wish the scent would linger a bit longer on skin and that there was a lotion for this. Doesn`t dry my skin and lathers nice! I recommend!

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*TOP REVIEWER* laru on 7/3/2006 10:55:00 PM more reviews by laru

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I used this for a summer and I thought that this was just an average product. It smelled okay, rinsed clean, and didn't dry out my skin, but that's what I expect from most gel soaps. This one didn't seem particularly emollient or moisturizing and there weren't any other cool effects. I have pretty dry skin, so I was expecting something more moisturizing since it was called 'Very Emollient' but I was disappointed. I've found drugstore shower gels that moisturize more, and if this means that they aren't completely all natural, then that's fine in my book, as long as it gets the job done. Don't get me wrong, this isn't bad, nor did it do anything bad, I just don't think it's very special and would not purchase again since I think there are shower gels out there that smell better and perform better for less. The scent is pleasant and fruity, the consistency is smooth, and it produces a nice amount of lather, but it's still nothing more than average in my book.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MegE on 7/3/2006 10:12:00 PM more reviews by MegE

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

THE best smelling body wash EVER! Delicious! And it's a great body wash...hydrating, rinses clean, and leaves skin soft. I also love the PearBerry scent and all the scents in the Hawaiian line, too. Alba scents are incredible!

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pugtales on 6/29/2006 6:07:00 PM more reviews by pugtales

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

My favorite HG shower gel.Love the smell,love the consistency,love the fact that is free of harsh detergents,it moisturizes and cleanses so so good.I stopped itching the minute i started using it,i just love it!Great huge size pump dispenser available, A+

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ofstier on 11/6/2005 11:55:00 AM more reviews by ofstier

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I love this body wash - the smell is divine!!! I got the 32 oz. bottle at Whole Foods for $9.99, which makes it a bargain!

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pelikandaughter on 11/1/2005 11:26:00 PM more reviews by pelikandaughter

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this stuff. As a reviewer noted, it does have a relative of SLS in it, which doesn't bother my skin, but I imagine if it bothers yours, you probably know it. I pay 12.99 at a local shop for 32 ounces, which really makes it cheaper than buying a lot of mainstream drugstore brands where you pay 5-7 dollars for 8-12 ounces. It leaves my skin soft.

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