cat shepard Posted August 28, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Has anyone who suffers from allergies had a problem with the scent of the supplied shower gel? I usually have a problem with strong floral or chemical smells. My search identified that Elemis products are often supplied, and some of their products bother me. I suspect I do not have to worry about floral smells, but I will pack my own soap, if necessary. Thank you for any help you can provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted August 28, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I have allergies and sensitivities to scents but don’t have a problem with the shower gel. I find the lotion, however, way too strong so I bring my own unscented. Having said that, we all react differently so YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted August 28, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted August 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, *Miss G* said: I have allergies and sensitivities to scents but don’t have a problem with the shower gel. I find the lotion, however, way too strong so I bring my own unscented. Having said that, we all react differently so YMMV. Thank you. I may try their shower gel, but bring a small backup bar of soap. I can always pick up something when I get to my first port - if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted August 28, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I agree. Smells, perfumes especially, bother me. I don't find a problem with the shower gels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted August 28, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2019 HAL originally supplied Elemis products in the cabin bathrooms. Then they went into cost-cutting mode. The dispensers and containers still say "Elemis". The supplier is the same company that manufactures Elemis products, but they make a cheaper version for HAL. The quality and smell are not quite the same as the real Elemis products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 28, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I don't care for most shower gel and much prefer bar soap My late Dh used the shower gel and I never smelled a strong scent from the gel on hit. He liked citrus aromas .. lemon, lime. Had it been floral he would not have liked or used it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 28, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Donald said: HAL originally supplied Elemis products in the cabin bathrooms. Then they went into cost-cutting mode. The dispensers and containers still say "Elemis". Quote Donald: supplier is the same company that manufactures Elemis products, but they make a cheaper version for HAL. [/quote] Quote sail 7 seas : Please pardon me for asking but, How do you know that to be true? [/quote] Quote The quality and smell are not quite the same as the real Elemis products. Seriously, when did HAL switch to a 'lesser' product in place of Elemis? I used the shampoo and bar soap in May and did not notice it being any different than when HAL first began providing it to guests in early, 2006 and all the years since. Did someone confirm for you they are providing a different product now? Edited August 28, 2019 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted August 28, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2019 HAL switched quality and cost on Elemis in 2012, when I was working on Oosterdam. When they delivered the new Elemis products (mostly in new bulk containers) we noticed the packaging and smell had changed significantly. Then we looked at the invoices and noticed the cost was much lower. We first assumed it was an error in delivery. But when we contacted Seattle, they admitted it was a cost-cutting measure. "Carnivalization" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted August 28, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I find most companies change their product formulas after I have grown to like them. I can’t tell you the number of times I have stopped using a product simply because they changed what goes into them. With regard to the bulk containers... I much prefer that to the small bottles which are not good for the environment. (And a pain in the butt to get out.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 28, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, Donald said: HAL switched quality and cost on Elemis in 2012, when I was working on Oosterdam. When they delivered the new Elemis products (mostly in new bulk containers) we noticed the packaging and smell had changed significantly. Then we looked at the invoices and noticed the cost was much lower. We first assumed it was an error in delivery. But when we contacted Seattle, they admitted it was a cost-cutting measure. "Carnivalization" Thank you for responding. Though I have loads of days on HAL since 2012 in all honesty have not noticed a change in the product since they went to the wall dispensers vs. the small individually bottled products I think it would be a hoot to know if any guests even suspected that ' cut back' Certainly for anyone reading this thread who claims to have known, to now say so,now well,,,,,,,,,, credibility and all that. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted August 28, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2019 My perception is that the lotion definitely smells different. The shampoo smells the same. I honestly don’t recall there being shower gel before the dispensers. I thought it was bar soap only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8NCruise Posted August 28, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, cat shepard said: Has anyone who suffers from allergies had a problem with the scent of the supplied shower gel? I usually have a problem with strong floral or chemical smells. My search identified that Elemis products are often supplied, and some of their products bother me. I suspect I do not have to worry about floral smells, but I will pack my own soap, if necessary. Thank you for any help you can provide. I like the shower gel it has a light, citrus smell and it doesn't bother me at or. Same with the shampoo and conditioner which I use from time to time. The Elemis lotion has changed, however, and has a rather strong smell that I don't like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 28, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Donald: Did any significant number of guests notice the 'cut back?' at t he time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 28, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, *Miss G* said: My perception is that the lotion definitely smells different. The shampoo smells the same. I honestly don’t recall there being shower gel before the dispensers. I thought it was bar soap only. I use the shampoo and bar soap but never liked or used the bath gel except for a bubble bath but not in the shower and never used conditioner Such a to do about bath products. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted August 28, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Thank you all! @T8NCruise - I love citrus scents, and am not allergic to them. Edited August 28, 2019 by cat shepard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 28, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I agree about the citrus, it is clean scent without being too flowery, IMO I even like lemon scented for home cleaning products . sail.noordam@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely other Posted August 29, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 29, 2019 They have switched to the ‘revitalise me’ range of products I noticed on my last sailing. Still Elemis just a different scent and unsurprisingly a cheaper ml for ml value. Previously the shower gel was sharp shower ( my favourite) and they had skin nourishing body lotion which is creamier and less scented. I use Elemis a lot so I’m pretty well versed in their products ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHCruiser Posted August 29, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Since my first HAL cruise over 12 years ago, I have avoided the Elemis products. I have sensitive skin and developed a nasty rash from the shower gel. I find the smells of all of the products to be very strong and overpowering, too, so I always pack my own shampoo, soap, and lotion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted August 29, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2019 54 minutes ago, Lovely other said: They have switched to the ‘revitalise me’ range of products I noticed on my last sailing. Still Elemis just a different scent and unsurprisingly a cheaper ml for ml value. Previously the shower gel was sharp shower ( my favourite) and they had skin nourishing body lotion which is creamier and less scented. I use Elemis a lot so I’m pretty well versed in their products ... I did not like the Elemis products on HAL in the past. If they've gone to a different scent, I'll give it another try. But I'll still travel with my own soaps etc because I never know what's going to irritate my skin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandiego1 Posted August 29, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I couldn't use the shower gel or moisturizer on the 2019 WC on the Amsterdam. The smell of the moisturizer was too strong for me (I prefer unscented products). The shower gel actually stung my skin. I had no problems using the bar soap they supplied. I used my own shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted August 30, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Since cruising with HAL back in 2006, I have never liked Ellis products! The shampoo is harsh and the shower conditioner dose nothing for my curly hair! So I bring my own! I do believe their product could have changed when it went to dispensers. My husband noticed the smell was different! I love Philosophy forever and They too decided to change their conditioner product and my hair was different! So I do believe companies do cost cutting on their products! Denise😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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