The other day I actually ran out of soap in the shower, and when my husband texted me to say that he was stopping by the grocery store on his way home from work, he asked if there was anything I needed him to buy. I immediately said Dove Beauty Bar Original. I love the formula and have been using it for years. However, I was shocked that he was charged nearly $10.00 for a 2-pack. I do not know if this price was a mistake, or the actual price, but I do know that it is available elsewhere for much less. Therefore, if you love this bar, as I do, then make sure to take careful note of the price before tossing it into your grocery cart.
Dove Beauty Bar Original ($5.39-$14.99 for 2-8 bar packs from Amazon, Target, Walgreens): This gentle, creamy cleansing bar contains ¼ moisturizing cream that leaves skin soft smooth and very clean. I have used it for many years, and absolutely love it!
Overall Assessment: This is still my very favorite drugstore bar soap, but I can't believe that we spent almost $10.00 on two bars!
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If you are seeking affordable luxurious finds for the holidays, then my go-to is always Baylis & Harding hand and body products. Their hand and body products are perfect stocking stuffers, and they are delightful treats in your bathrooms over the holidays. Your family and guests will be delighted by them, and so will you.
Baylis & Harding Goodness Natural Hand Washes ($5.99 each for 16.9 oz. from Target): are perfect gifts for the holidays, because they are affordable and sustainable luxury washes that are a joy to use and they smell utterly delectable. Furthermore, they leave your hands soft and moisturized, rather than dry and stripped.
About the Baylis & Harding Natural Hand Washes,
Inspired with the environment in mind, our Goodness collection is kind to the skin with 98% naturally derived ingredients and organic extracts, as well as also being kind to the planet with a 100% PCR bottle and recyclable pumps and caps through Terracycle.
The declared 95% biodegradable actually refers to the percentage of the formulation which is ‘readily’ biodegradable and will biodegrade quickly and completely within 28 days. However, the remaining ingredients will biodegrade within the waste water processing system but as they do not biodegrade within 28 days the brand does not include them in their on-pack claim.
Dermatologist approved (mild & gentle) and made in England with love, Goodness is also dye free, paraben free, silicone free and uses a mild coconut-derived surfactant as an alternative to SLES, making it SLS/SLES/ales free.
Experience a sense of natural ‘goodness’ with the new Baylis & Harding Goodness collection. Our Rose & Geranium luxury Hand wash is packed to the brim with a 98% naturally derived formulation consisting of organic extracts and essential oils which each have their own wellbeing benefits.
Experience a sense of natural ‘goodness’ with the new Baylis & Harding Goodness collection. Our Sea Kelp & Peppermint luxury Hand wash is packed to the brim with a 98% naturally derived formulation consisting of organic extracts and essential oils which each have their own wellbeing benefits.
Experience a sense of natural ‘goodness’ with the new Baylis & Harding Goodness collection. Our Lemon grass & Ginger luxury Hand wash is packed to the brim with a 98% naturally derived formulation consisting of organic extracts and essential oils which each have their own wellbeing benefits.
Baylis & Harding Oud, Cedar & Amber Natural Hand Soap is a rich, creamy and warm blend that is so luxe that it is hard to believe that it could be as affordable as it actually is. It is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful.
According to Baylis & Harding,
Experience a sense of natural ‘goodness’ with the new Baylis & Harding Goodness collection. Our Oud, Cedar & Amber luxury Hand wash is packed to the brim with a 98% naturally derived formulation consisting of organic extracts and essential oils which each have their own wellbeing benefits.
Baylis & Harding Elements Hand Washes are new gorgeously aromatic hand soaps that are sumptuous, luxurious and incredibly affordable. At a mere $3.97 for 16.9 oz. bottles, you will feel as though you are using extremely pricy luxe soaps that should be reserved for only the most special occasions. Each Hand Wash has a complex fragrance profile, and each one is striking and lovely. The formula thoroughly cleans the skin without ever stripping it, and the aroma delights the senses.
According to Baylis & Harding,
This new line embraces interior design trends with stylish marble, stainless steel and wood effect bottles meant to be displayed in your bathroom or kitchen. Cruelty free and paraben free, each vegan hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced. Each formula is also kind to your skin, thanks to Vitamin E’s added moisturizing benefits. These 500ml luxury cleansing hand washes have 4 different, fresh and modern fragrances, offering style without the spend.
NEW Luxury Hand Wash • Perfect to add a touch of class to your bathroom or kitchen • Gorgeous new fragrances • Designs inspired by the elements • Cruelty free, paraben free, Made in UK • With add Vitamin E •
About Baylis & Harding,
Founded in 1970 in the Heart of England, Baylis & Harding is a family business which has grown from humble beginnings to become an award winning, international success. Beautifully made, beautifully packaged and beautifully fragranced, Baylis & Harding create gifts that are opened with delight and products to make your home feel more wonderful.
Baylis & Harding Oud Wood and Bergamot Luxury Hand Wash ($5.19 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "A dynamic spicy citrus fragrance featuring a vibrant pink pepper, saffron and gingerbread accord over a solar woody base, bringing a unisex touch to a masculine note. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced."
Baylis & Harding White Tea & Neroli Luxury Hand Wash ($5.40 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "Mouth watering and refreshing notes of citrus and pear notes are combined with a delicate rose and freesia bouquet on a bed of ambery woods, musks and tonka. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced."
Baylis & Harding Fresh Lemon and Mint Luxury Hand Wash ($5.45 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "This citrus herbal creation features orange, lemon and lime in the top and leads to orange flower, basil and fresh herbal accords. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced."
Baylis & Harding Dark Amber & Fig Luxury Hand Wash ($4.94 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "A blend of deep amber, cedar and fig notes infused with nourishing Vitamin E. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced."
Baylis & Harding Goodness Natural Body Washes ($7.99 each for 16.9 oz. from Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target): Available in 3 scents (Oud Cedar & Amber, Lemongrass & Ginger and Sea Kelp & Peppermint), and this vegan line offers plant-based formulas with organic extracts, and they are housed in bottles that can be fully recycled. These delectably aromatic body washes feature a lovely lather that does not strip or dry out the skin. Baylis & Harding products are very luxurious, but surprisingly affordable.
Features:
- The 98% naturally derived formulation is 95% biodegradable and packaged within a 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) bottle.
- Dermatologist approved (mild & gentle) and made in England with love
- Dye free, paraben free, silicone free
- Uses a mild coconut-derived surfactant as an alternative to SLES, making it SLS/SLES/ales free
Goodness is an innovative, affordable and sustainably luxurious vegan collection that is kind to skin and kind to the planet. Each Body Wash is inspired by nature with carefully blended plant-based formulas, using only the finest, natural organic extracts and essential oils.
Inspired by nature and created with the environment in mind, Goodness is an innovative, affordable and sustainably luxurious vegan collection that is kind to skin and kind to the planet.
Each Body Wash is inspired by nature with carefully blended plant based formulas. Available fragrances use only the finest, natural organic extracts and essential oils to deliver a 98% naturally derived formulation that is 95% biodegradable, packaged within a 100% PCR (post consumer recycled) bottle. Dermatologist approved (mild & gentle) and made in England with love, Baylis & Harding’s Goodness line is also dye free, paraben free, silicone free and uses a mild coconut derived surfactant as an alternative to SLES, making it SLS/SLES/ales free.
Goodness’ luxurious fragrances include:
Lemongrass & Ginger (for a fresh burst of natural energy): "A perfectly matched compilation, with a rich heart of ginger and lemongrass, expertly blended with black pepper, citrus and bergamot for added freshness. Underpinned by nutmeg and cinnamon for spicy undertones, this sensory explosion is generously enriched by no fewer than ten essential oils; lemongrass, lemon, lime, orange, eucalyptus, nutmeg, patchouli, cedarwood, cinnamon, geranium. For an invigorating bathing experience, the formula’s organic orange extract can help awaken your senses, while lemongrass essential oil is known to uplift and its organic black pepper extract rejuvenates the body and mind."
Sea Kelp & Peppermint (for a moment of calm): "Refreshing and calming, a beautiful fusion of the ocean meeting an English garden. With simply refreshing top notes of peppermint, green tea and sea salt, coupled with sea kelp and underpinned by cedar and amber. The beautifully fragranced collection is bolstered by the addition of essential oils of peppermint, orange, aniseed, lemon, petitgrain, to nourish and enrich the skin. The formula’s organic green tea extract is known to help detoxify the skin, while its peppermint essential oil refreshes the mind."
Oud, Cedar & Amber (aromatic and uplifting): "Richly decadent, woody and refreshingly aromatic. Helping to brighten the skin, a blend of citrus fruits with herbal notes and strong woody undertones add depth to this fragrance from the new Goodness range. Enriched by lemon, patchouli and sandalwood essential oils, this aromatic experience is not to be missed.Working together in harmony, organic oregano can be used to purify and cleanse the body as patchouli essential oil helps clear the mind along with sandalwood essential oil which helps boost mental clarity."
Overall Assessment: Affordable luxury is just what everyone needs during these tough economic times!
The months seem to be blurring together since we have been under a stay-at-home order, and it really seems as though I just did an empties post for April! As you can clearly see, I am using up a lot of bars of soap each month with all of the necessary hand-washing, and the other products just tend to be daily use items.
LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant ($14.00 for 1.7 oz. from LAVANILA, Amazon and Ulta): LAVANILA makes wonderful healthy deodorants that are effective and smell wonderful (though they also make an unscented variant for sensitive skin). Their Vanilla Grapefruit scent is probably my favorite because it smells utterly scrumptious, and offers long-lasting protection. Purchase Again? I already have a replacement!
Fleur's Delightful Body Exfoliating Mist ($53.50 for 3.3 oz. from LeSpa USA): I am thoroughly obsessed with this exfoliating body mist– it is unlike anything else that I have tried. It has the most gorgeous floral aroma, it hydrates and refreshes the skin, and it effectively exfoliates dead skin cells. Simply spray it on your body, gently massage the skin and let it do the rest. Purchase Again? Maybe eventually, but I already have a couple of foaming and gel body exfoliants that I need to use up first.
LAVANILA Vanilla Grapefruit Rollerball ($19.00 for 0.33 oz. from LAVANILA and Ulta): This combination of warm Madagascar Vanilla and tangy pink grapefruit is such an unexpected surprise. The vanilla warms up grapefruit and transforms it into a creamy, warm citrus. Purchase Again? I have a full size bottle that I am currently using!
Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge Perfume ($240.00 for 1.7 oz. from Sephora and Nordstrom): Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge Perfume (sample): I love this scent! According to Tom Ford, "Voluptuous, sensuous and audacious, TOM FORD Jasmin Rouge is a saturated, spiced floral. An unexpected blend of precious sambac jasmine sepals absolute—an ingredient never used before in perfumery—with dusky clary sage and rich spices." Purchase Again? I would definitely consider purchasing a small bottle, but I need to use up a few of my perfumes first.
MegRhythm Gentle Steam Eye Mask ($10.99-$17.77 for 7 masks from Yes Style Global and Amazon): If you are looking for serious stress relief, MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask, which stays at a comfortable temperature for 10 minutes, bathes "eyes and the delicate eye area in warm steam. This 'steam bath for the eyes' helps with deep release of the tension of the day and soothes the mind. Purchase Again? I have two full boxes, and I will definitely repurchase when they are nearly empty!
Flowerspice Modern Apothecary Soothe and Repair Daily Moisturiser Rose & Coriander with Prickly Pear and Aloe Vera ($82.00 value from Boxwalla): This ultra-creamy moisturizer is rich, and yet luxuriously light and fast absorbing– it melts into the skin immediately, and it leaves behind no greasy residue whatsoever. It leaves skin remarkably soft, supple, lightly plumped, hydrated and luminous. It has a wonderful scent that is informed by the Rose and Coriander– thus it has a lightly spicy floral aroma that is utterly beautiful. Purchase Again? I definitely will once I finish up a couple of my open face creams, this stuff is sensational!
Artnaturals Hair Argan Oil Conditioner ($26.00 for 16 oz. each from Target): This conditioner, which is enriched with Argan Oil, is formulated to condition and protect hair while moisturizing, strengthening and enhancing manageability. This formula is safe for color-treated hair, gentle enough for curly dry hair, and it doesn't weigh down fine hair. Furthermore, it leaves hair soft, shiny, manageable and adds volume to lifeless tresses. It has a light scent that is clean and not long-lasting. Purchase Again? I already have a replacement bottle!
Mario Badescu A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap ($8.00 for 8 oz. and $14.00 for 16 oz. from Ulta and Nordstrom): This Alpha Hydroxy Acid body wash effectively exfoliates dead skin cells without any exfoliating particles, and it does so without stripping the skin in the least bit. It has a nice lather and a pleasant subtle aroma and it leaves skin soft and supple. I only use it where I seek exfoliation, and then use a non-exfoliating body wash elsewhere. Purchase Again? Just as soon as I finish up a few more body washes.
June Jacobs Fresh Squeezed Lemon Cleanser ($44.00 for 6.7 oz. from June Jacobs and Walmart): This wonderfully uplifting aromatic lemon cleanser is lightly lathering, non-stripping, and gentle enough for daily use. It effectively sweeps away dirt and makeup without ever drying or over-working the skin. The nourishing formula leaves skin feeling fresh, clean, soft and supple. Purchase Again? While I would definitely use this again, I am currently swimming in facial cleansers, so I won't need another for quite a while.
Dove Pink Beauty Bar ($2.99-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target and Walgreens): This creamy cleanser contains ¼ moisturizing cream to help make skin soft, smooth and hydrated. It doesn't strip skin in the least, nor does it leave it taut. Purchase Again? Most definitely! I already have more bars!
Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar ($3.19-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): If you have sensitive skin, then you likely seek a gentle cleansing bar that will neither strip, nor dry out your skin, and this bar definitely delivers. Furthermore, this bar leaves skin soft, smooth and not in the least bit taut. Purchase Again? Most definitely! I already have more bars!
Nubian Heritage Olive Oil & Green Tea Bar Soap ($4.99 for 5 oz. from Nubian Heritage, iHerb, The Vitamin Shoppe and Swanson Vitamins): This wonderful bar soap has a rich and emollient lather that is neither stripping, nor is it in the least bit drying. In fact, it hydrates and nourishes the skin while the green tea leaves offer gentle exfoliation for the removal of dead skin cells. The aroma is intoxicating and exhilarating, and it fills the shower with its fresh green essence. Purchase Again? Oh yes!
L'Occitane Extra Gentle Soaps ($14.00 for 8.8 oz. from Sephora and Skin Store): You simply can't go wrong with any of L'Occitane's beautiful, and moisturizing soaps. I prefer to buy the large bars since they last for such a long time. Purchase Again? YES!
Overall Assessment: Well, there you have it. As you can see, I used lots of soaps and a little bit of this and that. What did you use up or toss out in March? Any real duds or winners to report?
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Mother's Day is just a few weeks away, but given that we are under stay-at-home mandates in this time of social-distancing we may be brunching with mom virtually, rather than actually. If you are seeking a wonderful gift for your mom, Spongellé Flower Child Collection of Body Wash Infused Buffers are the perfect way to help your mom pamper herself!
You simply dampen the Spongellé Body Wash Infused Buffers 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, but I am able to get closer to 20 washes per sponge. 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.
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 the Spongellé Body Wash Infused Buffers really excel in their ability to clean and exfoliate the skin while delighting the senses with their delightful aromas.
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According to Spongellé,
Embrace that inner free spirit during our quarantine with Spongelle’s Flower Child Collection of Body Wash Infused Buffers®. Continue the celebration at home by creating your very own Coachella with your favorite music, love, and peace, The Flower Child Collection will help bring relaxation and harmony to every bathing experience. These body wash infused buffers eliminate the need for a basketful of expensive bath products including a loofah, smoother, massager, body wash, moisturizer, and exfoliator- saving you time and money. Give your bohemian spirit the love it deserves with the perfect bathing experience. The Flower Child Collection is releasing three new natural scents just in time to help celebrate the spirit of Coachella! Hyacinth, Iris, and Rose will join the rest of the collection - Poppy, Daisy, and Tulip. The floral essences embedded in each nourishing body buffer are inspired by the delicate beauty of their namesakes. Designed to cleanse, exfoliate and massage the skin, each buffer sponge combines time release technology and a built-in body wash infused with quality moisturizers and cleansers. Embedded herbal extracts will leave your skin fabulously clean, smooth, and hydrated. Spongellé, an all-in-one body buffer, is the ultimate bath and body accessory rooted in convenience and luxury. At 3oz/85g, each buffer provides 14+ luxurious washes. Its all-in-one design makes it perfect for home, at the gym, or your next vacation. Spongellé is committed to providing the most innovative products with the finest natural ingredients, and an essential touch of luxury. As always, our products remain paraben-free, vegan-friendly, and cruelty free.
Features & Benefits:
- All in One Beauty Treatment
- Time-Released Lather
- Multi-Function, Multi-Use, 14+ Uses
- Relieves dryness and locks in moisture
- Multi-use, vegan-friendly, and cruelty free
Overall Assessment:The Spongellé Flower Child Collection of Body Wash Infused Buffers are perfect Mother's Day gifts!
I have used Dove Beauty Bars since I was a kid. We always had their wonderful bars in our showers and bathtubs, and in fact they are nostalgic for me since they made up part of the landscape of my childhood. I have always loved them, and as an adult I have always sought out their bars and body washes to fill my bathtubs as showers as well. Here are a few of my current favorites that have earned pride of place in my household, and that my family loves!
Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash ($4.79-$6.99 for 22 oz. from Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Walgreens, and other national retailers): If you have sensitive skin, then this ultra-gentle sulfate-free body wash is a perfect choice. It is a non-stripping and moisturizing body wash that has a rich and creamy lather. It has a light and clean fragrance, but it is neither cloying, nor long-lasting. This body wash is creamy, emollient and hydrating enough that I can use it to shave my legs and underarms!
According to Dove,
All skin deserves gentleness, which is why Dove is made with 100% gentle cleansers, is sulfate free, and #1 dermatologist recommended. Those of us with sensitive skin know all too well that it needs special care – and how much of a relief it is when we find a body wash that provides that. A good sensitive skin body wash is designed with the needs of delicate skin in mind. And we know one that fits the bill: Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash, a dermatologist-recommended, hypoallergenic body wash that looks after sensitive skin while still providing the rich lather that we all love. Dove doesn’t leave skin stripped of nutrients after washing. That’s because the formula has mild cleansers, to help your skin retain nutrients as you shower, as well as NutriumMoisture™, which replenishes any nutrients that are lost. It helps to maintain your skin’s moisture barrier as you wash, and leaves you with softer, smoother skin after just one shower. Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash is hypoallergenic: it’s our best body wash for sensitive skin.
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash ($4.79-$6.99 for 22 oz. from Target, Harmon Face Values, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Walgreens and other national retailers): This is a rich and creamy body wash that has a rich, dense, creamy and emollient lather. It is very moisturizing, and it leaves the skin soft, silky smooth and hydrated. Like the sensitive skin variant, it has a light fresh aroma, and I find it emollient enough to use for shaving my legs and under arms. Though it is very moisturizing, it leaves behind no greasy residue, and washes away clean.
According to Dove,
Who doesn’t like having soft skin? We all want to keep our skin looking healthy and well cared for, and it’s much easier to make that a regular part of your routine if you’ve found a moisturizing body wash. That’s the best way to feel confident that you’re nurturing your skin right from the start of your day. We know how you can do just that – with Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash. All skin deserves gentleness. This moisturizing and mild body wash combines NutriumMoisture™ with 100% gentle cleansers to help your skin retain its natural moisture, leaving you with softer, smoother skin after just one shower. The caring #1 Dermatologist recommended formula in this Dove body wash helps maintain your skin’s moisture barrier while delivering natural skin nourishment that goes deep into the surface layers of your skin. It creates a rich lather that replenishes your skin’s nutrients while also leaving it feeling cared for and clean.
Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash ($4.79-$6.99 for 22 oz. from Target, Walgreens, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Harmon Face Values and other national retailers): I love using exfoliating body washes, but I prefer gentle ones that neither strip, nor over-exfoliate the skin. This gentle exfoliating body wash has soft and uniformly round exfoliating beads that do not traumatize or over-exfoliate the skin. Instead, this richly creamy and emollient body wash gently exfoliates the skin, and leaves it super soft, smooth and hydrated. It has a light and clean aroma that is quite pleasant.
According to Dove,
Are you wondering how to nourish skin and revitalize your senses at the same time? A body wash with a vibrant scent that also cares for your skin while you wash could be just the thing you’re looking for. And with Dove’s Go Fresh range, you can get a light, hydrating feel and refreshing formula that lets you nourish your skin in the shower each day, and refresh your mind and body at the same time. That’s why we’ve created Dove Go Fresh Revitalize Body Wash, with a vibrant mandarin and tiaré flower scent and a nourishing formula that leaves you and your skin feeling refreshed and hydrated. All skin deserves gentleness, which is why Dove is sulfate free, and #1 dermatologist recommended. If you’re wondering how to get softer skin, this body wash is here to help. It contains our gentlest cleansers and NutriumMoisture™ technology to nourish deep into the surface layers of your skin. This body wash leaves you with softer, smoother skin after just one shower. The combination of this caring formula and juicy, revitalizing scent leaves you with fresh, glowing skin.
Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar ($3.19-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): If you have sensitive skin, then you likely seek a gentle soap that will neither strip, nor dry out your skin, and this bar definitely delivers. Furthermore, this bar leaves skin soft, smooth and not in the least bit taut.
According to Dove,
This Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar brings you classic Dove cleansers and ¼ moisturising cream in an unscented, hypoallergenic bar that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin. Suitable for daily use, it helps protect skin’s natural moisture and can be used on your hands, body or face. Get the gentle skin care for sensitive skin that you deserve – try Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar. Ingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate Or Sodium Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Water, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate Or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Maltol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar ($2.99-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): I am a huge fan of exfoliating soaps that are gentle, effective and do not strip the skin. This bar effectively exfoliates dead skin cells, but leaves the skin soft, smooth and never in the least bit stripped.
According to Dove, Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar combines our signature mild cleansers with ¼ moisturizing cream to cleanse and nourish your skin. And it also provides you with gentle exfoliation, washing away dirt and dead skin to leave your skin feeling beautiful and revitalized. Suitable for regular use on hands, body and face, Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar leaves skin feeling soft and smooth – every day.
Overall Assessment: I have been a lifelong fan of Dove soaps, and these Dove Body Washes & Beauty Bars definitely live up to my expectations. They are definitely worth tossing in your cart on your next trip down the beauty aisles of your local drugstore.
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I am such a huge fan of all things Farmhouse Fresh, and their beautiful handcrafted skincare and body care products make such wonderful gifts. That the holidays are quickly approaching means that it is time to start shopping for all sorts of presents, and their new Goats Milk and Whole Milk Soaps are perfect stocking stuffers, hostess gifts– not to mention delectable finds that will be treasured by people who love luxurious soaps.
Available in four delectable aromatic formulations: Honey Lavender Whole Milk Soap, Oatmeal Goats Milk Soap, Blueberry Chia Seed Whole Milk Soap and Pistachio Cream Goats Milk Soap. Each soap is 97% Natural, Gluten Free and made with locally harvested ingredients. Their holiday gift set features 8 wedges, two of each variety listed above, and all of them are housed in a handcrafted, Wisconsin-made, Aspen wood cheese box with a lid (Retail $124.00).
This rich and creamy soap is ultra-emollient, nourishing and unbelievably hydrating. Enriched with whole milk, buttery fats, vitamins A and B12, coconut, rice bran and olive oil, it forms a creamy lush lather that thoroughly cleans without ever stripping the skin. The aroma, which is a wonderfully soothing blend of honey and lavender, is a calming treat to the senses.
According to Farmhouse Fresh,
This creamy, hand-poured Lavender Honey Whole Milk Soap is pure, small-batch deliciousness for your skin. Talk about locally sourced! Each bar is hand-poured & packaged and contains creamy whole milk from Midwest farms, Texas honey, and Washington lavender. Plus, it's shaped like an adorable cheese wedge that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, so it makes a one-of-a-kind gift for any gourmet enthusiast.
Lavender Honey Whole Milk Soap is 97% natural and like all FarmHouse Fresh products, it is paraben and sulfate-free.
This rich, emollient and creamy goats milk soap has a wonderful oatmeal aroma, and it's filled with vitamins A and B12, coconut, rice bran, olive oil and buttery fats that nourish and hydrate the skin without ever stripping it. Furthermore, the oatmeal is very gentle on sensitive skin, and I like to use the lather to shave because it is so rich and creamy. There are actual pieces of oatmeal throughout the soap that facilitates light exfoliation.
According to Farmhouse Fresh,
Mmmm mmm....This creamy, hand-poured Oatmeal Goats Milk Soap is pure, small-batch deliciousness for all skin types. Talk about locally sourced! Each bar is hand-poured & packaged and contains creamy goats milk from California and organic steel cut oats from Kansas. Plus, it's shaped like an adorable cheese wedge that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, so it makes a one-of-a-kind gift for any gourmet enthusiast.
Oatmeal Goats Milk Soap is 97% natural and like all FarmHouse Fresh products, it is paraben and sulfate-free.
This is a rich and emollient whole milk bar that also contains Vitamins A and B12, rice bran, olive oil, coconut and buttery fats that nourish and hydrate the skin without ever stripping it. The rich lather makes this great for shaving legs and underarms as well. The delectable blueberry aroma seriously smells good enough to eat!
According to Farmhouse Fresh,
This creamy, hand-poured Blueberry Chia Seed Whole Milk Soap is pure, small-batch deliciousness for your skin. Talk about locally sourced! Each bar is hand-poured & packaged and contains creamy whole milk from Midwest farms and fresh blueberries from Oregon (they're so ripe you can almost taste them through the packaging). Plus, it's shaped like an adorable cheese wedge that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, so it makes a one-of-a-kind gift for any gourmet enthusiast.
Blueberry Chia Seed Whole Milk Soap is 97% natural and like all FarmHouse Fresh products, it is paraben and sulfate-free.
This is a rich and emollient whole milk bar that also contains Vitamins A and B12, rice bran, olive oil, coconut and buttery fats that nourish and hydrate the skin without ever stripping it. The rich lather makes this great for shaving legs and underarms, while the creamy pistachio aroma fills the shower with its delicious sweet scent.
According to Farmhouse Fresh,
Yum! This creamy, hand-poured Pistachio Cream Goats Milk Soap is pure, small-batch deliciousness for your skin. Talk about locally sourced! Each bar is hand-poured & packaged and contains fresh goats milk and organic pistachios from California farms. Plus, it's shaped like an adorable cheese wedge that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, so it makes a one-of-a-kind gift for any gourmet enthusiast!
Pistachio Cream Goats Milk Soap is 97% natural and like all FarmHouse Fresh products, it is paraben and sulfate-free.
Ingredients: click to enlarge
Overall Assessment: Perfect gifts for yourself, or anyone on your holiday shopping list.
It's hard to believe that it is already time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping! I wanted to share a few fab finds from the drugstore beauty aisles that will are worth having. From clean skin and hair to sparkling pearly whites– here are some great affordable staples to stock your bathroom for the upcoming school year.
Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar ($6.49-$7.99 for 3.77 oz. from Ulta, Target, Walgreens, Drugstores and Mass Retailers): The Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar effectively draws out dirt and oil to help clean congested pores. This bar is infused with jojoba beads and peppermint, and it gently exfoliates the skin, and and leaves it tingling, clean and smooth.
Bioré Skincare Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser($6.49-$6.99 for 6.77 oz. from Target, Ulta & Walgreens): This charcoal-based cleanser deeply cleanses the skin without stripping it or causing any irritation. Skin is left soft, smooth and clear.I like to let it sit on the skin for a little while before messaging it in order to really lift impurities.
According to Bioré,
Not only does this mask draw out an unbelievable amount of pore congestion, but it leaves the skin deeply cleansed and tingly! Soft and smooth skin is revealed quickly and efficiently.
Oil-Free
Dermatologist Tested
Gentle enough for everyday use
Suggested use: For optimal results use daily. Wet face. Pump cleanser into hands, gently work into a foam. Massage over entire face. Rinse thoroughly. For external use only. Avoid eye contact. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children.
Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask ($6.99-$7.99 for 4 Single Packets 0.25 oz. each from Target, Ulta& Walgreens): This thermal 1-minute mask warms to help unclog pores, and it draws out dirt and oil very effectively. It has a wonderful menthol aroma that imparts a cooling sensation on the skin.
According to Bioré,
Heats on contact with water to open pores and draw out pore-clogging dirt and oil, then cools leaving skin tingly smooth and refreshed.
Oil-Free
Dermatologist Tested
How To Use: Before using, please read cautions and usage instructions. For best results, use on clean face.
WET FACE. Leave face wet – the Bioré® Self Heating One Minute Mask is activated by water.
APPLY MASK. Dry hands, open single-use packet, dispense contents into hand and apply mask to face. You may add a little water to your fingers to help spread the mask and activate warming.
MASSAGE for about 1 minute. As you massage, the mask will heat up. For more heating action or for your preferred consistency, massage in a little water. The mask does not dry/harden.
RINSE. After one minute has passed, thoroughly rinse with water to remove the mask.
Recommended Usage: May use up to 2-3 times/week. For external use only. Avoid eye contact. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children.
Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar ($3.19-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): If you have sensitive skin, then you likely seek a gentle soap that will neither strip, nor dry out your skin, and this bar definitely delivers. Furthermore, this bar leaves skin soft, smooth and not in the least bit taut.
According to Dove,
This Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar brings you classic Dove cleansers and ¼ moisturising cream in an unscented, hypoallergenic bar that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin. Suitable for daily use, it helps protect skin’s natural moisture and can be used on your hands, body or face. Get the gentle skin care for sensitive skin that you deserve – try Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar. Ingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate Or Sodium Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Water, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate Or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Maltol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Dove Pink Beauty Bar ($2.99-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): This creamy soap contains ¼ moisturizing cream to help make skin soft, smooth and hydrated. It doesn't strip skin in the least, nor does it leave it taut.
According to Dove,
Dove Beauty Bars are specially formulated to deliver skin natural nourishment, helping your skin to keep its natural moisture during cleansing. Dove Pink Beauty Bar contains our ultra-mild cleansers, which don’t strip skin of moisture like a regular soap bar can. It’s mild enough to be used on your face, body and hands – the perfect addition to your daily skin cleansing routine.
Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar ($2.99-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): I am a huge fan of exfoliating soaps that are gentle, effective and do not strip the skin. This bar effectively exfoliates dead skin cells, but leaves the skin soft, smooth and never in the least bit stripped.
According to Dove, Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar combines our signature mild cleansers with ¼ moisturizing cream to cleanse and nourish your skin. And it also provides you with gentle exfoliation, washing away dirt and dead skin to leave your skin feeling beautiful and revitalized. Suitable for regular use on hands, body and face, Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar leaves skin feeling soft and smooth – every day.
Our light foaming body wash gently cleanses your skin, leaving it feeling refreshed. But light doesn’t mean any less indulgent (quite the opposite): the instant lather is fragranced with warm vanilla and shea butter, wrapping you in a cloud of comfort.
Created with the same cleansing care as every Dove Go Fresh body wash, this green tea and cucumber body wash nourishes skin as it cleanses, leaving behind a fresh, uplifting scent. Enriched with our NutriumMoisture™ technology, it delivers skin natural nourishment to help keep skin feeling moisturized, while nourishing deeply* to help support skin’s moisture barrier.
Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo ($3.49-6.49 for 12-25.4 oz. from Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Walgreens): I often have problems using a great many drugstore shampoos and conditioners because they are often far too fragrant for my taste, and far too stripping for my curly hair, but I am pleased to note that I experience neither of these deal-breakers from this shampoo. It has a light aroma that is neither cloying, nor unpleasant, and it cleans my hair without any stripping. I can't say that I am aware of it penetrating my strands or deeply nourishing my hair, but it definitely leaves it smoother and more manageable.
According to Dove,
Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo & Conditioner formulated with Nutri-Keratin Repair Actives, help your hair to recover from damage in two different ways. The formulas repair signs of surface damage, making your hair look and feel smoother and stronger against breakage. It also penetrates the strands to provide hair nourishment deep inside, making your hair look healthier, time after time.
Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner ($3.49-6.49 for 12-25.4 oz. from Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Walgreens): Like its companion shampoo, this conditioner has a light and pleasant fragrance that is neither cloying, nor unpleasant. It does a nice job moisturizing my hair, it fights frizz and leaves my hair manageable and soft.
According to Dove,
We know that damaged hair care should go beyond removing the outward signs of damage, which is why this Dove conditioner is formulated to nourish and help restore the hair inside as well. Formulated with Keratin Repair Actives, Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner repairs the signs of damage to the hair surface and, with continued use, penetrates the hair strands to progressively nourish, making hair stronger against breakage, beautiful and visibly healthier with every wash.
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Healing Moisture Lotion ($3.49-8.99 for 10-32 oz. from Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Walgreens): This fragrance-free lotion is rich, creamy and very moisturizing. It sinks into the skin quickly, leaves behind no greasy residue, and it's tough on dry patches. Skin is left soft, smooth, supple and very hydrated. It is a perfect if you have dry skin.
According to Vaseline,
When you have very dry, rough, irritated skin you need something that will moisturize to help it heal fast. With our Advanced Repair Unscented lotion, we’ve combined healing micro-droplets of Vaseline® Jelly and our highest levels of moisturizing glycerin. The result is a rich yet quick-absorbing formula that gives you intense moisturization as well as a soothing scent. This lotion will give you immediate relief and moisturization, resulting in healing your dry skin.
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion ($5.84-$8.49 for 10-32 oz. from Target, Walmart, Amazon, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Walgreens): This is a rich cocoa butter infused lotion that is lightweight, fast absorbing and delectably scented. The warm and creamy cocoa butter scent is heavenly, but it sits close to the skin and isn't in the least bit overpowering. It adds serious moisture to dry skin, and leaves skin very soft.
According to Vaseline,
We believe healthy skin starts with deep-healing moisture. In our Intensive Care™ Cocoa Radiant™ Lotion, we’ve combined healing micro-droplets of Vaseline® Jelly, powerful moisturizers, and pure cocoa butter, in a rich, fast-absorbing formula. The result is a lotion that moisturizes to help heal dry and dull-looking skin, bringing out its natural glow.
Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Lotion ($5.84-$8.49 for 10-32 oz.from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): Lightweight and fast absorbing, this classic lotion has a refreshing light, green scent that is perfect for the warm months of the year. It leaves parched skin soft and moisturized in no time at all.
According to Vaseline,
When you have very dry, rough, irritated skin you need something that will moisturize to help it heal fast. With our Advanced Repair Unscented lotion, we’ve combined healing micro-droplets of Vaseline® Jelly and our highest levels of moisturizing glycerin. The result is a rich yet quick-absorbing formula that gives you intense moisturization as well as a soothing scent. This lotion will give you immediate relief and moisturization, resulting in healing your dry skin.
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly ($3.49 for 7.5 oz. from Walgreens and Target): While vaseline has so many uses, and is a great multi-tasker to have on hand, I tend to use it around my hair line when I color treat my hair. It prevents the hair color from migrating onto your skin, which also protects sensitive skin from hair color, and it is easy to clean up.
According to Vaseline,
Vaseline Jelly is the original wonder jelly. It works by creating a sealing barrier between cells, which locks in moisture and speeds up your skin’s natural recovery from dryness, helping it heal from within.* Its occlusive function also allows it to protect dry, cracked skin and minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Our jelly is triple-purified to be 100% pure.
CloSYS Alcohol-Free Oral Health Rinse Unflavored ($11.99-$13.49 for 32 oz. from Walgreens, Walmart and Amazon): If you like to pre-cleanse your mouth and teeth before brushing, these alcohol-free rinses are absolutely fantastic. I simply swish them around in my mouth after flossing and before brushing, and what a difference it makes. My teeth are left very clean and my mouth feels refreshed.
According to CloSYS,
CloSYS Original Unflavored Rinse with Flavor Control and new pre-flavored Gentle Mint Rinse contain Cloralstan, a powerful yet gentle patented ingredient that kills 99.9% of the bacteria that cause bad breath, dissolve unwanted compounds, and reduce harmful bacteria in your mouth for a noticeably cleaner and fresher mouth.
Unflavored Rinse Ingredients: Water, Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, Trisodium Phosphate, Citric Acid. Flavor Dropper Ingredients: Natural Mineral Oil and Natural Peppermint.
CloSYS Fluoride Toothpaste ($10.79 from 7 oz. from Walgreens, Walmart and Amazon): I have sensitive teeth, and find this toothpaste to be both effective and gentle. It comes with or without fluoride, and it is free of sulfates.
According to CloSYS,
CloSYS contains mild polishing agents that help whiten teeth and remove tough stains, while being one of the least abrasive toothpastes available (Relative Dentin Abrasivity score=53). CloSYS protects the enamel and won't harm expensive dental work or irritate sensitive mouths. CloSYS is one of the few toothpastes available that does not contain sulfates, which have been linked to allergies, mouth ulcers and canker sores.
CloSYS Fresh Breath Spray ($2.49 for 0.25 oz. from Walgreens): This refreshing mint flavored breath spray is sugar-free, it comes in a non-aerosol spray and is small enough to carry in your purse. It is perfect to use between meals when you don't have a convenient place to brush your teeth.
According to CloSYS,
Our mint flavored oral spray is perfect to use when it is not convenient to brush, floss or rinse. It quickly refreshes and cleans your mouth and breath anytime and anywhere.
