The Body Shop: Tea Tree Collection

Like many others my age, I have a bit of problem skin. It's not too terrible, but I do get acne, dry spots, and shiny spots. My biggest gripe with my face is probably the large pores around my nose! And so, like others, I have tried a multitude of products throughout my lifetime. I have probably tried every single major acne brand out there, with varying degrees of success. One day I was browsing in Ulta (what else is new?) and I came across something wonderful sitting on the shelves: products from The Body Shop! I have always loved their products, and faithfully used their Tea Tree line for years before I stopped since it was getting too expensive. But now it was time to be reunited.

At only $29, this is definitely a major steal. This box set contains 4 of the products from the Tea Tree line, 3    of which were my favorites. They're full-sized as well! You receive: 

• Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash 8.4 fl oz (MSRP: $11.50)
• Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner 8.4 fl oz (MSRP: $11.50)
• Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion 1.69 fl oz (MSRP: $13.50)
• Tea Tree Oil 0.33 fl oz (MSRP: $9.50)

The box does not lie when it says you will save 34%! And believe me, every penny is worth it. I kid you not when I say my face cleared up in two days. Two. Days. My pores shrunk, my acne disappeared, and I've received several compliments on how smooth and clear my skin looks! I love the smell of the products, though admittedly some may find it a little strong (I recommend sniffing the product in store before you buy it if you are sensitive to smells). I also love the way my face feels after--fresh, cool, and clean. 

Onto a little bit about each product:

Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash - I use this daily with no adverse effects. It's a bit runnier than your average face wash, but nothing unmanageable! I just apply it with my hands, but some may prefer using a washcloth or other favorite method of facial cleansing.

Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner - At the bottom of the bottle sits mattifying powder to help keep skin shine-free, so shake up the bottle before use to mix up the product. This product is amazing. It shrunk my pores and keeps away the shine all day! I apply it to my face and neck with round cotton pads that I bought at Target for like, $1. 

Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion - I had never used this before purchasing this set. I really like it though! It feels cool when you apply it to the skin. I do find however that I need to use more of this than I would with other moisturizers. Even with doing that though, my skin isn't greasy or shiny. It sinks in quite well!

Tea Tree Oil - Ahhh my favorite. This little beauty clears up blemishes in no time. Just use it as you would any other spot treatment! I usually apply some to a Q-tip, and then apply to said blemishes. I typically apply it before bed, so that way when I wake up, the blemish is gone! However, if you do have a stubborn little bugger, you can apply more than once a day. It doesn't try out my skin at all. And a little goes a long way! Really I feel like the whole set is worth it just for this product.

If you have blemished skin, or maybe just like the smell of tea tree oil, I really can't recommend this product enough. It clears up my face in no time and leaves me with softer, smoother skin. Not only will this line leave you feeling good about yourself appearance-wise, it will leave your soul feeling good too! The Body Shop products are all cruelty-free and the organic ingredients themselves come from Community Fair Trade partners around the globe to help promote sustainability and protection of natural biodiversity. 

Go out and try this product, I don't think you'll regret it! ♥