Spongellé Body Wash Infused Buffers ($12.00-$20.00 each from Spongellé): This particular buffer was limited edition from a while ago, but you really can't go wrong with any of their buffers. These sponges not only effectively remove dead skin cells, but they also leave the skin deliciously baby soft, smooth, supple and moisturized. Body wash infused body buffers are such a treat to use, and they really excel in their ability to clean and exfoliate the skin while delighting the senses with their delightful aromas. You simply dampen the body buffer with water to activate the lather to effortlessly clean and exfoliate the skin. Each sponge is filled with enough body wash for a minimum of 14 washes, and once you have used up all of the body wash, the sponge itself is still quite intact, and therefore all you need to do is use it in conjunction with your favorite liquid or bar soaps. The hanging ribbon allows the buffer to dry out easily, but I recommend hanging it outside of the moist environment of the shower to avoid bacterial growth. Purchase Again? I just opened up a new one!
Cap'N Coconut Pineapple Face & Body Polish ($12.50 for 2 oz., $24.00 for 4 oz. and $40.00 for 8 oz. from Cap'N Coconut and the Cap'N Coconut Etsy Store): is such a beautiful exfoliator, and the delectable pineapple and coconut aroma is such a treat to the senses. This polish gently and effectively exfoliates dead skin cells, revealing soft, supple and smooth skin. Rather than stripping and drying out the skin, this lovely exfoliant leaves skin remarkably moisturized without leaving behind a greasy residue. The sugar gently exfoliates, and the moisturizing oils and honey soothe and hydrate the skin. It can be used on the face, lips and body. It has a wonderful putty-like consistency that doesn't crumble all over the place, making it so easy and satisfying to use. This is a truly lovely exfoliator for the face and body, and this cruelty-free brand is worthy of your consideration. Purchase Again? Perhaps eventually, but for the time being I have other exfoliators to use up first.
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil ($39.00-$42.00 & £28 for 3.3 oz. from Amazon, Beauty Expert, Anthropologie and Walmart): is a delectable smelling dry oil that is formulated for use on the face, body and hair. The aroma, which might be described as a warm nutty floral, is so beloved that it inspired NUXE to create an eau de parfum that captured its intoxicating scent.
Huile Prodigieuse is a multipurpose dry oil that nourishes, hydrates, softens and repairs dry skin and hair. It has a lightweight, fast absorbing texture that immediately transforms dry skin into soft, supple, nourished skin with pronounced luminosity. It leaves hair soft, silky smooth and shiny– while it tames frizz. I also find Huile Prodigieuse particularly effective for dry hands, cuticles and feet. NUXE selected particularly nourishing plant and nut oils such as Macadamia, Hazelnut, Borage, Sweet Almond, Camellia and St. John's Wort, because they efficiently nourish, repair and soften skin and hair. Purchase Again? I just opened another bottle!
Nécessaire The Body Serum ($45.00 for 5.1 oz. from Nordstrom): I received this sample packet, like the Leonor Greyl, as a GWP from Nordstrom, and I was so impressed by this body serum. It is formulated as a daily hyaluronic acid-based treatment that "hydrates, replenishes and plumps the skin." I was so impressed by the extent to which it hydrated and plumped my skin that I really want a full size bottle. Purchase Again? I am really giving it serious consideration!
Koh Gen Do Spa Moisture Gel Rich ($119.00 for 3.53 oz. from Koh Gen Do, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dermstore, SkinStore, Macy's, Beautylish and Amazon): This beautiful moisturizer, which is primarily formulated for normal to dry skin, is the perfect antidote to dehydrated winter skin. It has a beautiful lightweight texture that immediately sinks into the skin and leaves behind no greasy residue. It effectively functions as an essence, lotion, cream and treatment mask, and it effortlessly bolsters hydration, replenishes depleted moisture and deeply nourishes the skin. I love it as an overnight mask and as a daily moisturizer, and I have seen a vast improvement in the hydration of my normal/combination skin. I should also note that it is very soothing and calming to the skin, and maintains its hydration levels when I am spending time in the heated indoors and the cod outdoors. This is a miracle product, ad it pairs so beautifully with the Gommage Spa Gel. Purchase Again? I will definitely consider it when I need another moisturizer, but I have quite a few to use up first!
Vitabrid C¹² Facial Boosting Water ($28.00 for 4.4 oz. from Vitabrid C¹² and Saks Fifth Avenue): This toner was specifically formulated to use in conjunction with Vitabrid C¹² FACE Brightening Powder, and once you mix them you will immediately see why they conceived of this brilliant brightening duo. This toner seriously boosts moisture levels and softens the appearance of fine lines because of Vitabrid's ingenious and potent blend of peptides and Hyaluronic Acid. When mixed with their Brightening Powder, skin is left luminous, dewy and over time more even in tone. Purchase Again? I actually think that I might have another bottle that I need to find and open!
Omorovicza Balancing Moisturizer ($155.00 for 50ml from Omorovicza, Space NK and Neiman Marcus): This is a wonderful balancing lotion for people with oily to combination skin that offers lo g-lasting hydration while controlling shine and oil. The formula is a lightweight gel that sinks into the skin immediately. Purchase again? While I enjoy using it during the summer months, I don't really require a shine-controlling lotion since my skin is more normal to combination, and I tend to use products formulated for normal, rather than oilier skin. However, if you have combination to oily skin, this is a really wonderful moisturizer!
Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream ($53.00 for 2 oz. from Nordstrom): This is a light to medium weight, very hydrating and extremely fast-absorbing cream, and it leaves behind no residue whatsoever. In fact, it offers a matte finish– which doubles as a primer, for me. It has an earthy nutty woodsy aroma that lingers for about 10 minutes before dissipating. If you love matte finishes, and creams that do double duty as effective arming bases, then you will definitely want to consider this cream. Purchase Again? Maybe eventually, but I have so many open jars of cream to use first.
TATCHA Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder ($68.00 for 2.1 oz. from Tatcha, and Sephora): I'm just so incredibly impressed by TATCHA in general, and really believe that they make some of the very finest skincare products on the market. TATCHA Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder is a very effective, yet a remarkably gentle, exfoliating cleanser. I really enjoy the metamorphosis from powder to paste, and the routine itself is immensely pleasurable. There is just enough grit to the texture of this refined and silky paste to loosen and remove all debris and dirt. Purchase Again? I already opened a full size jar.
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