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Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:13 am  |
This review is long overdue, as I am completely and totally addicted to this stuff!!! It is, simply put, the BEST bath and body oil I have ever used, bar none!!! Here are a few of the times when I use it:
*I add a splash to my bathwater for silky smooth skin
*I poured some into an empty Zenbiotic spray bottle and I keep it in the shower for spraying onto my legs after I shave them. Afterwards I can't stop feeling my legs because they feel so soft!
*I poured some into an empty dropper bottle, and every night before bed I use it as a cuticle oil on my fingers and toes. I've noticed since I've been doing this that my manis and pedis last longer, AND I don't have those pesky hangnails that I couldn't seem to get rid of before.
Quick story: the other day I tried to wax my legs using wax that is NOT water-soluable. The result: I ended up with my whole body covered in sticky patches of wax that I couldn't remove, UGH!!!! I tried sitting in the bath and plying it with Baby Bee oil, but apparently only Baby Oil with Mineral Oil will do the trick, so the next day I had DH pick some up on his way home from lunch. What a difference! When I used the Baby Bee Apricot oil it may not have actually removed the wax, but when I got out of the tub my whole body was soft, silky, gleaming, and not to mention yummy-smelling! The next day when I used the regular baby oil it did remove the wax, but for the rest of the day my skin was greasy and sticky and definitely NOT hydrated. So, that little episode definitely spelled out the superiority of the Baby Bee Oil for me.
The Baby Bee Oil comes in a gorgeous glass bottle. It's not very practical, though, for a slippery shower, so I keep the glass bottle out on my counter top because it looks so nice, and I just decant the oil into other bottles. The smell is the same Baby Bee smell, however, the apricot smell is a little more prominent in this oil than in the other products. Suffice to say, I LOVE the scent, and so does DH. You can buy it at drugstores or at drugstore.com, and it costs $7.99 for a 3 oz bottle, or $14 for an 8 oz bottle. It may seem a bit pricey, but I've been using my big bottle daily for month and still have a third or so left, so a little really does go a long way. |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:25 am |
I ordered this from Vitacost but they only have the smaller bottle. I'll definitely buy the bigger bottle next time! I love this stuff as well! That's a great idea putting it in a spray bottle...I definitely need to try that!
That's for yet another great Baby Bee review!
xoxo! |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:29 am |
also need to put mine in a spray bottle, such a good idea. I LOVE this stuff, and the scent is so universally appealing -- I hate the smell of baby products and am one of those rare people that even thinks babies do not smell good, and I still love this whole line. It doesn't make me feel cutesy or little girlish, I think it's just a nice warm summery scent.
plus, I like that it actually is apricot kernal oil. so many body oils say they are almond or avocado or whatever and you read the label and it's 90% safflower or some other cheap vegetable oil that does not sink in as well as the one advertised on the bottle. |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:00 am |
| waffle wrote: |
also need to put mine in a spray bottle, such a good idea. I LOVE this stuff, and the scent is so universally appealing -- I hate the smell of baby products and am one of those rare people that even thinks babies do not smell good, and I still love this whole line. It doesn't make me feel cutesy or little girlish, I think it's just a nice warm summery scent.
plus, I like that it actually is apricot kernal oil. so many body oils say they are almond or avocado or whatever and you read the label and it's 90% safflower or some other cheap vegetable oil that does not sink in as well as the one advertised on the bottle. |
Waffle, I totally agree--- I hate the body oils that claim to be so nourishing and then they are like 5% premium oil and then 95% filler. I was so used to those cheap body oils that when I first got the Baby Bee Oil I expected it to be greasy and not soak in like the others so I used it really cautiously, just in the shower. Then when I figured out how nourishing it is and how quickly it soaks in, I started using it all the time. Sometimes right before bed when I am putting the oil on my nails I also smooth some on my legs--- it's absorbed right away and never gets on my sheets. |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:45 pm |
| I like to rub some on my lips at night before I get in bed. It's close to my nose so I get to smell it as I fall asleep, and then I wake up with nice soft lips! |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:37 pm |
Liz, you've convinced me. Next time I order BB stuff this is on my list.
Thanks!! |
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Tue May 01, 2007 10:51 pm |
I will definitly try this. I have been using palmer's body oil for a long time and totally looking for a nice change now.  |
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Wed May 02, 2007 6:08 pm |
I really can't believe how well this soaks in...better than any oil I've tried.
Keeps my skin scented and moisturized all day...fabulous! |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Wed May 02, 2007 7:23 pm |
| manslayerliz wrote: |
| You can buy it at drugstores or at drugstore.com, and it costs $7.99 for a 3 oz bottle, or $14 for an 8 oz bottle. It may seem a bit pricey, but I've been using my big bottle daily for month and still have a third or so left, so a little really does go a long way. |
Liz, where do you buy your big bottle? I can't find it on drugstore.com and vitacost.com doesn't seem to carry it either (though I sent them an email and suggested it to them).
Besides the BB website...is there another site? Or do you buy it at a store? The stores in my area that carry the Baby Bee line don't have the larger bottle.
TIA...hugs! |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Wed May 02, 2007 7:31 pm |
Hi,
Anyone here know if i can BB from any of the Australia drugstore or online? It always took me such a long time to receive my parcel from shipping..
Regards,
Jun |
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Wed May 02, 2007 7:50 pm |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
| manslayerliz wrote: |
| You can buy it at drugstores or at drugstore.com, and it costs $7.99 for a 3 oz bottle, or $14 for an 8 oz bottle. It may seem a bit pricey, but I've been using my big bottle daily for month and still have a third or so left, so a little really does go a long way. |
Liz, where do you buy your big bottle? I can't find it on drugstore.com and vitacost.com doesn't seem to carry it either (though I sent them an email and suggested it to them).
Besides the BB website...is there another site? Or do you buy it at a store? The stores in my area that carry the Baby Bee line don't have the larger bottle.
TIA...hugs! |
Hi Paris! Wow, that's weird that drugstore.com et al carry the small bottle but not the big bottle! Anyways, I got my big bottle at my gorcery store, however, you can order it from burtsbees.com too. A little pricey, but soooo worth it! |
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Wed May 02, 2007 7:52 pm |
Yeah...sigh. BB charges quite a bit for shipping (7 bucks) so I'll probably wait until I can put a big order in and get free shipping.
ETA:
I just checked BB store locater...I have two more options in town that I need to check (all the others only carry the lip balms or carry more of the line but not the Baby Bee.) |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Wed May 02, 2007 8:36 pm |
manslayerliz,you cause me want to try this stuff
Thanks for your sharing  |
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Wed May 02, 2007 8:48 pm |
I know! I'm hooked on this line because of Liz's reviews!
I've stopped wearing my Tiffany perfume and only wear this lotion and dab the Apricot oil on my pulse points.
Oh Tiffany will be saved for nights out, but for me to stop wearing perfume daily in lieu of lotion and an oil is an amazing feat! |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Thu May 03, 2007 7:23 am |
If anyone in the UK wants to try this, (and who wouldn't after such a rave review!), it's currently on special offer at a website I've used before and had great service from: http://www.glowgirl.co.uk
The Apricot Oil is priced at £6.99 (instead of £10.49 on other sites)
The Buttermilk Bath Pint is priced at £11.99 (instead of £17.99 on other sites)
And while you're there, if you're interested in Air Stocking, glowgirl are selling it for £9.99 instead of the usual £24.99!
Lots of other bargains on there too.
I've just ordered some of the Buttermilk powder and Apricot Oil myself. Been lemming this for a while. |
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Fri May 04, 2007 12:47 pm |
Majorb - thanks for that link. I bought the Baby Bee getting started kit yesterday and am about to go for a soak in the bath to test it all
I'll no doubt end up buying the larger sizes, so it's good to know where to get them for a few less ££.
Thanks again. |
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Fri May 04, 2007 12:53 pm |
Oops  I seem to have spoken too soon. I can't seem to access that link, and I can't find the website either?? |
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Fri May 04, 2007 1:23 pm |
| Update: As far as I can tell, the big bottle of this stuff has been discontinued since I can't seem to find it anywhere. It's strange to me that it was discontinued since I honestly think they should sell this liquid gold by the gallon, however, it's still definitely worth it IMO to get it in any amount or size. |
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Fri May 04, 2007 2:23 pm |
| Rachael wrote: |
| Oops I seem to have spoken too soon. I can't seem to access that link, and I can't find the website either?? |
I've just checked, Rachael, and it's working for me. Are you still having problems? |
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Fri May 04, 2007 2:24 pm |
| manslayerliz wrote: |
| Update: As far as I can tell, the big bottle of this stuff has been discontinued since I can't seem to find it anywhere. It's strange to me that it was discontinued since I honestly think they should sell this liquid gold by the gallon, however, it's still definitely worth it IMO to get it in any amount or size. |
That's probably why it's on the glowgirl website at a cheaper price, I reckon. Can't believe they've discontinued the larger one, as it seems so very popular.
Ain't it always the way!  |
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Fri May 04, 2007 2:31 pm |
That's weird...it's not listed on BB website as being discontinued. It's still available (granted it's 14 plus 7 shipping unless you order 45 bucks worth of products) and not under their list of stuff they are set to get rid of in 2007. Maybe an email to BB is in order.
Whatcha ya doin' to us, Burt?
ETA: I SPOKE TOO SOON...I just tried to add it to the cart (just to see) and it's out of stock!!!
Definitely time to email!!!
ETA #2: Just sent them an email asking when it would be back in stock...hope to get a note from them soon! |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Fri May 04, 2007 2:46 pm |
You guys could probably make this on your own, here are the ingredients:
Apricot kernel oil, wheat germ oil, tocopheryl acetate & tocopherol (vitamin E), rosemary extract |
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Fri May 04, 2007 3:19 pm |
I agree edenfield...but the scent...MY GOSH THE SCENT! That is what makes it
Yet another reason to try to figure out how to replicate it...make our own oil AND perfume!!!
I'm so determined...but I know nothing of mixing fragrance...maybe I need a crash course on it.
I'm tempted to email those sites I posted in the solid perfume thread and ask exactly what they put in it.
Though somehow I doubt they'd share it  |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Fri May 04, 2007 3:38 pm |
Having the perfume though could be a bad thing, since maybe it could irritate some people? (I doubt it though  ) |
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Sun May 06, 2007 1:18 pm |
| Majorb - found the weebsite. NOt sure what the problem was, but am now tempted to order.... |
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