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This Rituals cosmetics review began with a quiet Thursday afternoon in Bromley. I wandered into the store and discovered wonderfully scented body care, a place to try the products and staff who were happy to help. It turned an ordinary shopping trip into a little moment of pampering.
As a visually impaired beauty lover, I notice more than the fragrance. Packaging contrast, containers I can recognise by touch and a shop I can navigate with my guide dog all shape my experience. Here are the products that impressed me, my original accessibility ratings and some useful pointers to the collections available now.
Originally published on 10 March 2013. Refreshed on 12 November 2026 with clearer information and current collection links. My product reviews, photographs, prices and ratings describe the products and store I experienced in 2013; they are not a new test of today’s formulas or packaging.
Rituals is a body, beauty and home fragrance brand founded by Raymond Cloosterman in 2000. Its first shop opened on Amsterdam’s Kalverstraat. You can explore that background in Rituals’ own brand history.
What appealed to me was the idea of bringing a little luxury to familiar routines: a morning shower, applying body cream or lighting a candle at home. The fragrances and textures made everyday products feel like a treat.
The range has changed considerably since my original visit. For current ingredients, suitability and the brand’s animal-testing or vegan policies, check the individual product information and Rituals’ sustainability FAQ. A botanical ingredient or a nature-inspired fragrance does not mean that every product is organic or suitable for everyone.
These scores describe the selection I tried in 2013. They reflect my own experience and the prices, packaging and products available then.
Ayurveda, Hammam and Sakura are names from my original review that still appear in the current UK collection. The links below lead to today’s ranges, so you can compare their current products and prices. My original impressions are a starting point, rather than a review of every item now sold under each name.
In my original review, I was drawn to the rose scent and the deep pink gift packaging. It struck me as a lovely choice for someone who enjoys floral body care.
The current Ritual of Ayurveda collection centres on Indian rose and sweet almond oil. Rituals renewed this range in 2026, with bath, body and home products, so check the current description rather than relying on the rose-and-honey wording from my original article.
Hammam was one of the ranges I enjoyed most. Its rosemary and eucalyptus fragrance reminded me of a Turkish bath and made a shower feel like a small spa experience.
Today’s Ritual of Hammam collection features eucalyptus, rosemary and argan oil, with products including foaming shower gel and salt body scrub. My detailed reviews of the older Hot Scrub and Body Mud appear below.
Sakura’s soft cherry blossom and rice milk scent felt fresh and delicate to me. It was a particular favourite for spring, and I bought a body set when I first discovered the collection.
You can browse the current Ritual of Sakura collection for shower products, body care and home fragrance. Packaging and formulas may differ from the products in my original photographs.
Tao: I remember this collection for its white lotus and green tea fragrance and the relaxed feel of its body care. My original article also described foot treatments, oils and body mists. Rituals now describes Tao as a retired collection in its 25-year history, so the Tai Chi Shower Foam review below is a record of an older product.
Tatsu: this was the bamboo-and-Japanese-mint range I described in 2013. Its fresh character made me think of summer showers and products to use after sport. I have kept that memory here, but have not verified a current UK product under the Tatsu name or an exact replacement.
As someone who is visually impaired, fragrance is an enjoyable part of how I experience my surroundings. I liked the idea of bringing the store’s inviting scents home through candles and fragrance sticks. The brand still offers both within its collections, including Hammam home fragrance.
For grooming, the current Rituals men’s range includes shower, hair, skincare and shaving products. These are current shopping links, rather than products I have newly tested for this update.
My original visit also included make-up such as Autumn Boost Powder Blush. I have kept my experience below, but have not confirmed a current UK listing for that exact blush. For any make-up you buy now, check the ingredients and product description rather than assuming they match the range I saw in 2013.
The prices in this section are the prices recorded in March 2013. They are included for context, alongside my original ratings, and should not be read as current offers. When buying today, check the packaging, ingredients and directions for the exact product you choose.
Original price: £14.50.
For current options, browse Rituals body scrubs. The current Hammam salt scrub should not be assumed to have the same formula or packaging as the Hot Scrub I reviewed.
Original price: £7.
Tao is a retired collection, so this review describes the original Tai Chi product rather than a shower foam available under the same name today.
Original price: £12.50.
A Hammam Body Mud appears in the current Rituals body scrub and mud range. Check its current size, directions and availability; my scores above refer to the product I used in 2013.
Original price: £14.50.
If you enjoy make-up reviews, you may also like my Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette review and swatches.
Original price: £36 for 50 ml. I recorded this as a mixture of citrus and floral notes. The comments below are from Emma, as included in my original review.
“The smell was a pleasant mix of citrus and floral. Subtle and fresh. I am absolutely in love with this fragrance.” — Emma
I have not verified a current UK listing for this exact fragrance, so the name and price are retained as part of the original review.
My original visit was to Rituals at The Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley. For the current location, contact details and opening hours, use the official Rituals Bromley store page.
When I first wrote this review, I found the website’s categories and product information helpful. That was my experience of the site in 2013, not a current screen-reader or accessibility audit.
If you shop with sight loss, useful things to check include whether you can distinguish similar containers, read the label contrast and find the dispenser without relying on colour alone. In store, ask to handle the packaging and try a tester where available. My positive experience will not necessarily match every person’s needs.
I explore these wider issues in how disabled people feel about the beauty industry, including why accessible packaging and inclusive shopping experiences matter.
What stayed with me after that first visit was the combination of fragrance, texture and a welcoming place to explore. Hammam and Sakura were particular favourites, and being able to test products without a hard sell made the experience feel relaxed.
This review captures that introduction to Rituals. If you are discovering the brand now, use the current collection links to compare what is available, and choose the scent, packaging and price that work for you.
For more pampering ideas, read my Lush Oxford Street Spa: The Spell treatment review or explore my beauty reviews.
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I used the Rituals foot products, which consisted of a sample sized foot scrub and foot cream which made my feet feel and look brand new. The body scrubs are amazing and leave your skin feeling soft and supple. My most favourite product from Rituals has to be the Ginger and White Tea perfume, which I tried in a sample. I must purchase the full size product. 50 ml retails at £36.
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