Opinion
5 beauty investments that aren't beauty investments
by Natalie Hemengül
«Mind if I take a look?» – a peek behind the shower curtain
16.10.2025
Translation: Elicia Payne
Pictures: Natalie Hemengül
I’m always sneaking new test products into my shower. Aside from a few exceptions, my «inventory» is constantly changing. Here’s a snapshot of what I have at the moment.
1 Lush – Honey I Washed My Hair Shampoo Bar
This is one of the few solid shampoos that I like to use again and again. The smell is pure comfort (honey, orange and bergamot oil!), it lathers up nicely, spreads well and doesn’t dry out my hair compared to other solid alternatives I’ve tried. I love it!
3 CD – Intimate wash lotion
I know, I know, the best thing for your intimate area is just washing with water. But I haven’t reached that point yet. My first step was to get rid of the soap, but I stuck with this wash lotion and haven’t used anything else for a good three years. It’s soap-free, contains a mild fragrance, cranberry and lactic acid.
4 Fanola – No Yellow Care
This special shampoo has been reliably removing the yellow tinge from my bleached hair for years. I was persuaded to buy it after reading many of your positive reviews. Thank you!
6 Dove – Beauty Cream Bar
As you can see, there’s very little left of this. I love the solid soap and I now prefer it to shower gel.
7 Fino – Premium Touch Hair Mask
This product’s being recommended left, right and centre. And yes, it delivers what it promises: suppleness, moisture and shine. But, in my eyes at least, it’s no game changer. For fine hair, the mask could be too much of a good thing. Thick brittle hair, on the other hand, might enjoy some deep care.
9 Dove – Macadamia and Rice Milk Body Scrub
Dove’s cream shower scrubs are great! Since «Pomegranate & Sheabutter» has done me well, I took a gamble on a new scent. The sad thing is, I’ve already used up the scrub in just two weeks. So, for now I’m using it to store a homemade formula.
Find out what’s in my mirror cabinet here:
Header image: Natalie Hemengül
Natalie Hemengül
Senior Editor
Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.chAs a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.
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