These four neutral-coloured soaps from soapmaker Patti Flynn are anything but ordinary. From the pitch blackness of jello biafra charcoal soap, to the sweet luxury of silk. honey. coconut cream and milk in panacea, each hefty 150g bar is a work of art. $26 from Patti Flynn.
I love face mists for travel to counteract the dry environment in planes. This compact set contains 50mL cleanser, mist toner, face lotion and body lotion, all with the benefits of rosehip oil. A great travel companion! $59 from Upurea.
Bath salts are a great way soften and perfume your bath water for a relaxing experience. These organic bath salts from South Africa are packaged in a beautiful handmade basket with wooden spoon. What's more, they are handmade by villagers using local ingredients harvested locally. $34 for 15.8 fl.oz at Beautorium.
KEVIN.MURPHY hair care products is a range designed to be a simple for all hair types. This cheeky pack contains Born.Again, a conditioning treatment for tortured hair, and Luxury.Wash, a rich moisturising shampoo for dry or damaged hair. With conditioning ingredients such as Olive Leaf, Shea Butter, Omega 3 and amino acids, the range makes luxury haircare easy. AU$49.95 at Adore Beauty.
These sponges are made with natural konjac fiber - a vegetable fiber extracted from the plant Amorphophallus konjac. The perennial konjac plant is used to create a flour and jelly of the same name (however the sponge itself is not edible). The sponge dries hard, so it needs to be soaked gently before use to soften. $11 at Jade & Pearl.
These luscious candles are scented with an amazing blend of real cocoa oil, sweet coconut oil and a touch of mandarin oil - just like a decadent chocolate bar. These 8oz glass containers also come topped with a recycled, seed paper cover that can be planted, composted or recycled again! $23 at Gabriel's Aunt.
Have trouble keeping your hands off chocolate Easter Eggs before they reach the hands of their intended recipient? Maybe Easter Egg soaps are the answer! These eggs are orange sherbet-scented and SLS-free. $1.65 each at ShopDavinia.
Can you argue with a name like that? Everyone could do with less stress in their lives, and I'm sure soaking in a hot tub with this essential oil bath soak could be just the trick. 7oz for $8 by Jane Inc at Bath Splendor.
I don't think I'd want to use such a cute gift! This twig nest contains three almond-scented soap eggs, speckled with cocoa. $21 at Jay Design.
Now you can enjoy that new car smell, not only in your new car (if you have one), but also in your home! Enjoy 60 hours of that fresh, leather scent! £7.75 for 300g by Best Kept Secrets at Kiarie Candles & Home Fragrance.
I admit I have a food obsession ... and products as cute as this don't help! This delectable gift set contains half a dozen sweet treats for the bath or shower: 6 mini donuts (chocolate icing, glazed, two with pink icing and two with sprinkles).$8.50 at AnniePoo.
Chocolate mousse? No, it's actually Whipped Sugar Scrub - a delightful combination of whipped soap and exfoliating sugar - so not only do you smell delicious, your skin feels silky smooth too. 8oz for $7.50 at Spotted Cow Soaps.
It might be that because Australia's (where I'm from) been in drought for so many years, that any droplets of water seem happy to me. But these glycerin soap tears come complete with smiley faces and the comforting scent of fresh laundry. $4 for 2 tears (3.5oz total) at LoveLee Soaps.
These edgy tubes of natural lip balm contain a hint of color, are vegetarian and heal chapped lips. They are flavoured with essential oils (including tingly peppermint) and come in a great selection of shades (my picks are Ruby Slippers and Grapevine). $3 each from Unico's Cauldron.
How gorgeous is this soap? The image is somehow embedded within the soap and does not wash off from the surface the first time you use it. Furthermore, it's unscented and made with shea butter. Also available in a selection of other patterns. $5 at Spa Luxuries.
These luxurious handmade soaps remind me of a box of cakes! They are beautifully presented with dried flowers, and made with essential oils of lavender and rose geranium. AU$35 at Bon Savon Australia.
I remember reading Red Dwarf and wondering how I could get my hands on some of that luck virus. This blend of plant and flower essences, absolutes and botanicals is blended to help attract fortune and reverse bad luck. 2.5oz for $8.95 at Crystalwood.
Firstly, this perfume does not smell like any type of actual bird, even sparrows. But with it's blend of Neroli, Citrus, Crisp Greens, Gardenia and Rosewood, you could almost imagine being in a garden filled with birds twittering on the fragrant breeze. 1oz for $28 by Tokyo Milk Parfums at Home 101 Apothecary.
This lemon verbena sink set is just a delight to look at! I just love their signature pewter charm. The kitchen soap is even packaged with a silver pourer. Just don't confuse it with the gourmet olive oil on your countertop. $35.95 from Mangiacotti.
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