Walnut Whip is one of my favorite classic British sweets (the vanilla variety only, thank you very much). Something about breaking the semi-hard candy shell with one's teeth and sinking into the vanilla softness within is incredibly satisfying. (Frankly, I find the walnuts on top surplus to requirements.)
So I was intrigued to come upon Essence of Beauty Walnut Whip Beauty Cream in a friend's bathroom recently. The bottle was a dead ringer for Bath and Body Works body cream, and I guessed that Essence of Beauty was some cheap knock-off brand. I was right, but I was also pleasantly surprised by the product itself. It smelled delicious - not cloyingly sweet or babyish - and left my skin softly scented.
Alas, this product that once graced the shelves of CVS pharmacies everywhere now seems to be out of circulation. Google results reveal multiple boards where people are desperately seeking replenishment, and a few people are flogging them on Craigslist.
However, with the embarrassing amount of body creams I own, I definitely don't need to buy any more. But if I did, I'd shell out for this one - if I could find it.
Both the lotion and the candy look awesome. CVS just came back down here. They were in SoCal about 15 years ago and left. I may have to start checking them out.
Also - have you guys thought of doing a separate RSS feed for comments? I'd love to read what everyone else has to say, but I never remember to come back and check. (Or do you have one already and Firefox is playing tricks on me.)
Posted by: TSS | May 05, 2009 at 02:17 PM
TSS, we don't have an RSS feed for comments, and probably won't be implementing one for two reasons: 1) Typepad makes this a hassle, and 2) We are seriously on the verge of leaving Typepad for good and moving Jack & Hill to a better, less expensive platform. We'll keep you posted!
Posted by: Jackie | May 05, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Gotch! I look forward to the new digs, whenever and wherever they may be.
Posted by: TSS | May 05, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Hey, if you need some honest-to-goodness walnut whips just email me your address and they'll be winging their way to you!
Posted by: Jacq | May 06, 2009 at 05:19 AM
Generous offer, my friend! Alas, my ass says no thank you. I'm trying to lose my last 25 pounds or so!
Posted by: Jackie | May 06, 2009 at 03:34 PM
This stuff sounds so yummy....but we need to be wary of what we put onto our skin. it may smell good, but what makes it smell that way? Sometimes it's artificial ingredients but sometimes if we're lucky, it's essential oils (my favorite!)
Posted by: Robin | May 07, 2009 at 06:53 PM
I have no qualms about using a product just because it contains artificial ingredients. Many essential oils cause irritation and negative reactions even in those who do not have sensitive skin.
Posted by: Jackie | May 12, 2009 at 01:58 AM