Bath & Body Works Honolulu Sun Shower Gel Review

Skin type: Combination

Hello ladies,
I am so thrilled and happy to be reviewing my first beach scented ‘Bath & Body Works’ product from the recent launches. I have a mini Bath & Body Works haul along with a mini beauty haul waiting for you guys. Before I get any more excited, let me run to the details of the shower gel that I am going to be reviewing today, which would be ‘Honolulu Sun Shower Gel’.

Bath & Body Works Honolulu Sun Shower Gel Review

Price: 12.50 USD for 10 floz/295 mL

Product Description:
Wash your way to softer, cleaner skin with a rich, bubbly lather bursting with fragrance. Moisturizing Aloe and Vitamin E combine with skin-loving Shea Butter in our most irresistible, beautifully fragranced formula!

Fragrance Description:
A warm, sun-kissed blend of fresh island coconut, Pacific palm & ocean air
• Top Notes: Fresh Island Coconut, Ocean Air Accord, Pacific Palm, Sundrenched Citrus
• Mid Notes: Creamy Coconut Milk, Exotic Island Nectars, Pink Passionfruit
• Dry Notes: Driftwood, White Sand Musk

My Experience with Bath & Body Works Honolulu Sun Shower Gel:

It is my first review after my visit to Jersey City and luckily for me, there was a ‘Bath & Body Works’ sale going on. So I thought to go ahead and pamper myself with as many products I could *toothygrin*. Being the happy summer person I am, I could not resist picking what shouted ‘Honolulu Sun’. I picked the shower gel and body lotion although I was not very happy with the initial smell or the fragrance notes. I thought well, why not, let me try and here I am!

front

Packaging: ‘Honolulu Sun’ is a bright sea blue colored gel that is very inviting to look at. The gel comes in the usual transparent short and stubby transparent bottle that is sturdy. This signature ‘Bath & Body Works’ bottle has a shiny blue press type cap that reflects beautifully under the sun. It dispenses the right amount of product whenever required and it is a perfect gel to pack in your transparent beach bags.

cap

Fragrance: As per my nose, first impressions on sniffing ‘Honolulu Sun’ was a not a very pleasant experience. The fragrance lives truly to what the notes claim. Although some might like this light, refreshing, coconut-smell-dominated shower gel, the drying down of musky notes takes time. I could not smell even a mild note of sun-drenched citric scent or pink passion fruit. For anyone who typically dislikes a sweet-smelling cashmere, sugary or vanilla scent, this shower gel cannot be a good friend.

bottle

Consistency and usage: The transparent gel based blue-colored liquid weighs light on lathering and this rich hydrating gel is ideal for all skin types and can be used all around the year if you are not particular about the signature summer scent that the gel would reflect. I take desired quantity of the gel and use it with loofah for best results. You can layer it up with a body lotion followed by a body cream and a fine fragrance mist for best results and for a long-lasting scent that would last all day long.

swatch

Overall performance: This daytime gel has to be paired with a body lotion or cream if you got an extremely dry skin or do the same for extremely cold weathers. My ride with ‘Honolulu Sun’ was a lively beachy ride and I look forward to sharing my reviews on my next ‘Bath & Body Works’ signature collection which might either be ‘Honolulu Sun body lotion ‘or the refreshing citric ‘Waikiki Beach Coconut Shower Gel’.

Pros of Bath & Body Works Honolulu Sun Shower Gel:

• Packaging – travel-friendly transparent bottle containing a blue colored gel with a shiny blue shiny press type cap.
• Affordable price with an attractive product quantity.
• Consistency – gel like consistency that flows to form rich and generous amount of lather even if a minimal quantity is used.
• Although the shelf-life is not specified, the product would ideally last for more than a month easily.
• Fragrance of the shower gel contains a rich coconut crème dominated scent that is perfect to pack for beachy places.
• Refreshing fragrance of the gel ideally welcomes summers and suitable for daytime.
• The scent of gel has an impressive staying power, especially if it is layered with other products from the range.
• Contains shea, vitamin E and aloe.
• Hydrating shower gel that would suit all skin-types and seasons.

Cons of Bath & Body Works Honolulu Sun Shower Gel:

• The coconut crème dominated scent can be bothersome to some.
• An overpowering creamy fragrance that might not be liked by all
• Cannot make a good everyday shower gel or daily cleanser.

IMBB Rating: 4.2/5

Would I Repurchase/Recommend Bath & Body Works Honolulu Sun Shower Gel?
No, I would not repurchase this sweet smelling coconut crème based shower gel. If you can imagine a palm beach setting and you like smelling a bunch of coconuts, then I would recommend this one for you.

Verdict: ‘Honolulu Sun’ was a happy tropical-based summer purchase for me!

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