December 2025 Empties for the Face, Body and Hair

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During the busy month of December, I managed to finish up 5 full-size products, and would happily use all of them again. I finished up 2 face products, 2 body products and 1 hair product. 

Y'OUR Cleanser (Available from Y'OUR Skincare and their Amazon Store): This cleanser is a very gentle and lightly lathering, and it thoroughly cleans without ever stripping my skin. It rinses clean and leaves my skin soft and comfortable. Additionally, it is fragrance-free, nourishing and leaves my skin lightly hydrated. It is gentle enough to use morning and night. Purchase Again? I am swimming in facial cleansers right now, but I would happily use this one again!

Dieux Skin Instant Angel Lipid Rich Facial Moisturizer ($45.00 for 50ml and $78.00 for 100ml. from Dieux and Sephora): This is a thoughtfully created cruelty-free and vegan moisturizer that is richly moisturizing. It is a peptide and ceramide-rich formulation that is barrier-supportive and immensely moisturizing for dehydrated skin and skin with a compromised barrier. It is rich and thick, and yet it melts into the skin quickly leaving behind an ethereal glow. It is fragrance-free, with no detectable aroma, and it makes the skin feel so soft, smooth and supple. If you have acne-prone skin, this cream will likely be too rich for you, and you might want to try Dieux Air Angel Gel Cream instead. However, if you have dry or dehydrated skin, then this lipid-rich moisturizer is truly heavenly! Purchase Again? I have too many open face creams to purchase another one right now, but I love this moisturizer and will happily use it again in the future!

Renpure Oat Milk & Ceramides Sensitive Skin Body Wash ($7.50 for 24 oz. and $14.99 for a 2-pack from iHerb, Amazon): This is a lightly fragranced body wash that boasts a very satisfying lather and it leaves skin soft and moisturized, rather than dry and irritated. This body wash is perfect for anyone, but it is formulated especially for people with sensitive skin. It has become my very favorite body wash. It is emollient and delectable, and it rinses clean without any sort of residue. Purchase Again? Without any hesitation. This is currently my very favorite body wash!

TOA WATERS Liquid Bath Bomb in Lockwood Forest ($8.50- $10.99 for 50ml from TOA WATERS, Macy's, TOA WATERS Amazon Store, and ETSY): is a pretty enchanted scent, a truly luxurious to experience in the bath. TOA WATERS describes the Lockwood Forest scent as "Earthy and natural. Infused with Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla, Sage, and Lavender." It is calming, warm and creamy and utterly delectable. It is moisturizing, rather than drying and it feels utterly luxurious against the skin. Each bottle will give you two wonderful bubble baths, and they are perfect for the cold weather and after a long day on your feet. Purchase Again? I will happily use this again and again!

Herbatint Permanent Haircolor Gel in Light Golden Chestnut 5D ($17.49 from Herbatint, Amazon, iHerb, Walmart):  For many years I used drugstore brand at-home hair dyes, but the last couple of times that I did I noticed that my scalp became dry and irritated. I decided to try something a little different, and I kept seeing Herbatint Permanent Hair Color Gel, and I decided to try it. This Italian brand, founded in 1970, is cruelty-free, vegan and it has a wide range of colors from which to choose. I have naturally curly dark brown hair that naturally lightens up in the summer, and therefore during the cooler months I tried their Light Chestnut 5N, and for the summer I tried their Light Golden Chestnut 5D, and both are stunning shades.

I mixed the hair color gel and the developer until it became a thick gel that was uniform in color. I carefully brushed it from roots to tips and then left it on for 40 minutes. This formula was tested on sensitive skin, and it definitely did not irritate, burn or tingle my scalp. I rinsed it out after 40 minutes and then applied their wonderful Royal Cream Conditioner– which comes with the hair color. This conditioner is lightweight and yet incredibly emollient and moisturizing. When I was done my hair was uniformly a gorgeous chestnut shade, but it was darker than on the box since my hair was quite dark to start with. 

This formula neither dries out my scalp, nor my hair, and the color lasts for a few months before I need a touch up.

Herbatint encourages mixing shades to customize your hair color, and they also suggest that you can mix up just a small amount if you only need to do root-touch up. Whether you have any grey hair you seek to cover, or just roots that differ from the rest of your color, then just doing a root touch-up makes a lot of sense. I don't have much grey hair, but there are some strands here and there, and this does an excellent job of covering them. Purchase Again? I already have!

Overall Assessment: I was pleased to recycle 5 containers in the month of December, and would happily use all of these products again. What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in December? Any serious discoveries or duds to report?

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Renpure Oat Milk & Ceramides Sensitive Skin Body Wash for the Hoidays!

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It always astonishes me when I find seriously affordable cruelty-free body care products that are effective and a joy to use. I am delighted to report that Renpure is a cruelty-free haircare and body care brand that makes gentle, effective and very affordable products. Whether you are looking for a new body wash for yourself, or you are going to have lots of overnight guests this holiday season, you can have affordable luxury in your shower.

Renpure Oat Milk & Ceramides Sensitive Skin Body Wash is a lightly fragranced body wash that boasts a very satisfying lather and it leaves skin soft and moisturized, rather than dry and irritated. This body wash is perfect for anyone, but it is formulated especially for people with sensitive skin. It has become my very favorite body wash. It is emollient and delectable, and it rinses clean without any sort of residue.

According to Renpure,

Renpure Oat Milk & Ceramides Body Wash is infused with Oat Milk to soothe and calm sensitive skin, and Ceramides to restore the skin’s natural barrier and lock in moisture. This gentle cleanser hydrates dry, sensitive skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and comforted. Our naturally derived body washes care for your skin and care for the planet without the use of harmful ingredients.

This cruelty-free formula for sensitive skin is naturally-inspired and free from mineral oil, petrolatum, sulfates, parabens, silcones and gluten.

At Renpure, we believe that everyone deserves beautiful skin, without compromise. Our pump and bottle are both 100% recyclable, making sustainable choices easier. After rinsing, drop the whole package into the recycling bin.

Click to enlarge to see ingredients.

Overall Assessment: This is my all-time favorite body wash! It is very affordable and such a real pleasure to use. 

$7.50 for 24 oz. and $14.99 for a 2-pack from iHerb, Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Renpure Affordable Luxurious Picks for the Hair & Body

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It always astonishes me when I find seriously affordable cruelty-free haircare and body care products that are effective and a joy to use. I say this, in part, because I have been known to spend a small fortune on luxury haircare products to pamper my naturally curly hair. I am delighted to report that Renpure is a cruelty-free haircare and body care brand that makes gentle, effective and very affordable products.

Renpure Biotin & Collagen Thickening Shampoo ($7.48-$9.99 for 24 oz. from iHerb, Amazon, Walmart): This nourishing shampoo neither strips, nor weighs hair down, and instead offers volume without being over done (read: not 1980s big hair). 

According to Renpure,

Renpure Biotin & Collagen Thickening Shampoo is infused with nutrients to help fine hair look and feel thicker and fuller. Our Biotin & Collagen Shampoo contains a blend of Vitamin B7 (Biotin) and protein (Collagen), created to give you the appearance of full, healthy-looking hair.

Features:

•  ZERO Sulfates, Parabens, Dyes, Gluten, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol
•  pH Balanced
•  Made from Recycled Plastic
•  Animal Test Free (PETA)

Directions: Apply shampoo to wet hair, lather, and rinse. Use shampoo with Renpure Biotin & Collagen Conditioner.

Key Ingredients:  

• Biotin (Vitamin B7)
•  Hydrolyzed Collagen
•  Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
•  Coconut Oil

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine*, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide MIPA*, Glycol Distearate, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract*, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Glycerin*, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid*, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.*

Renpure Biotin & Collagen Thickening Conditioner ($7.48-$9.99 for 28 oz. from iHerb, Amazon, Walmart): This conditioner is seriously hydrating and emollient, but it rinses clean and it neither strips, nor weighs down hair. It nourishes, fights frizz and fly-aways, makes hair manageable and gives it added volume without ever being overdone.

According to Renpure,

Renpure Biotin & Collagen Thickening Conditioner is infused with nutrients to help fine hair look and feel thicker and fuller. Our Biotin & Collagen Conditioner contains a blend of Vitamin B7 (Biotin) and protein (Collagen), created to give you the appearance of full, healthy-looking hair.

Features:

•  ZERO Sulfates, Parabens, Dyes, Gluten, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol
•  pH Balanced
•  Made from Recycled Plastic
•  Animal Test Free (PETA)

Directions: After shampooing, apply conditioner through hair. Wait 2-3 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Use conditioner with Renpure Biotin & Collagen Shampoo.

Key Ingredients:

•  Biotin (Vitamin B7)
•  Hydrolyzed Collagen
•  Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
•  Coconut Oil

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol*, Glyceryl Stearate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract*, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein*, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Citric Acid*, Glycerin*, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool. 

Renpure Oat Milk & Ceramides Sensitive Skin Body Wash ($7.50 for 24 oz. and $14.99 for a 2-pack from iHerb, Amazon): This lightly fragranced body wash boasts a very satisfying lather and it leaves skin soft and moisturized, rather than dry and irritated. This body wash is perfect for anyone, but it is formulated especially for people with sensitive skin.

According to Renpure,

Renpure Oat Milk & Ceramides Body Wash is infused with Oat Milk to soothe and calm sensitive skin, and Ceramides to restore the skin’s natural barrier and lock in moisture. This gentle cleanser hydrates dry, sensitive skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and comforted. Our naturally derived body washes care for your skin and care for the planet without the use of harmful ingredients.

This cruelty-free formula for sensitive skin is naturally-inspired and free from mineral oil, petrolatum, sulfates, parabens, silcones and gluten.

At Renpure, we believe that everyone deserves beautiful skin, without compromise. Our pump and bottle are both 100% recyclable, making sustainable choices easier. After rinsing, drop the whole package into the recycling bin.

Click to enlarge to see ingredients.

Overall Assessment: These three products are effective, very affordable and they are a real pleasure to use. 

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April 2025 Empties for the Face, Body & Hair

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I think what perhaps surprised me the most in April was the fact that I was able to finish up both bottles of Renpure Body Wash! They were both in use for a little over a year, but I didn't expect to finish them up in the same month. Overall, I used more body products than anything else, and I would happily use all of these products again! I used up a total of 11 products, and only one of them was a travel size.

Renpure Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Moisturizing Body Wash ($7.48 for 24 oz. from Walmart): This body wash has such a warm and creamy aroma that is calming and delectable. It boasts a rich and satisfying lather that is so pleasing to the senses. In fact, when I am in the hot shower, and my nose starts to unclog, its creamy toasted coconut aroma is a visceral pleasure, and it is just so comforting. While I love this body wash all year round, it is perfection this time of year, and it has made my cold a bit more tolerable! Purchase Again? Without question! This is my all-time favorite body wash!

Renpure Pomegranate & Mango Exfoliating Body Wash ($7.48 for 24oz. From Walmart): This delectably aromatic body wash, which is a beautiful blend of pomegranate and mango, is uplifting and incredibly pleasant for the senses. It gently and thoroughly cleans and exfoliates the skin, but it does so without stripping or leaving it dry or uncomfortable. Purchase Again? Absolutely!

Dove White Beauty Bar ($4.89-$11.99 for 2-14 bar packs from 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! Purchase Again? I already have!

MyKirei Onsen Therapy Soothing Mineral Soak ($15.00 for a 5 pack from MyKirei by Kai and Amazon): This is a very soothing mineral soak that is perfect after a vigorous workout, or a long day at work. It relieves muscle aches and pains and it relieves stress. The Japanese Hinoki fragrance boasts a calming woodsy aroma that is a delight to the senses, while the mineral-rich tablet relieves the tension in sore muscles. A soak before going to bed helps one achieve a calm and deep sleep. Purchase Again? YES!

ellixi beauty Limoncello Body Scrub ($19.00 for 4 oz. from ellixi beauty): This is a delectably limoncello-scented scrub that only contains 5 ingredients. Gently massaging a small amount into damp skin releases the beautiful aroma, and the sugar and salt particles work wonders in their ability to exfoliate dead skin cells. The oils (coconut oil and the essential oils of lemon and vanilla) offer skin vital moisture, but they do so without leaving behind a greasy mess. Skin is left soft, smooth, supply and hydrated. It is truly such a pleasure using this body scrub, and the sensory experience is truly outstanding. Purchase Again? YES!

milk_shake Leave-In Conditioner ($24.00 for 11.8 oz. from milk_shake and their Amazon Store): is revelation in haircare that I first discussed over a year ago, and I have used it ever since. In fact, this is one of my true can't-live-without haircare products. I am a huge fan of their curly hair range of products, that I have been using for quite a while, but this leave-in conditioner is my all-time favorite product from them! Made for all types of hair, this conditioner offers hair tremendous manageability and moisture without weighing it down or leaving an unpleasant oily residue. It fights frizz and fly-aways, detangles, nourishes and protects the hair shaft and hair. Additionally, it offers UV protection, is color-safe and it smells utterly delectable. In fact, the sweet and creamy vanilla aroma smells so good. This is a truly covet-worthy leave-in conditioner! I will use this as long as they make it! I apply it to wet freshly washed hair, since it is a great detangler, but I also use it on dry hair to help style, revive my hair and fight frizz. Purchase Again? YES, for as long as they make it!

milk_shake lifestyling dry shampoo ($26.00 for 4.7 oz. from Amazon): This is a powder-based dry shampoo, with a delectable clean semi-floral aroma, that absorbs sebum, refreshes the scalp and hair and feels weightless. It's a great solution on the days that you don't shampoo your hair with water. If you love a good dry shampoo, this is definitely one to try! Purchase Again? I have other dry shampoos to use before I even think about getting another one, but I would happily use this again!

Cure Natural Aqua Gel ($39.00 for 8.5 oz. from Amazon): This is a very fun exfoliant to use because after you massage it into your skin for a short amount of time it transforms into a rather milky gel that causes dead skin cells to pill on the skin. The next step is to simply rinse the gel and dead skin cells off of your face or body, and you will be delighted by the extent to which your skin is left soft, smooth, supple and luminous. I routinely use it on my hands and feet, and am thrilled by the results. Furthermore, it is fragrance-free, free of harmful chemicals and so satisfying to use! Purchase Again? I just opened a brand-new bottle!

Vitabrid C¹² Wrinkle Serum ($72.00 for 1.01 oz. from Vitabrid C¹² and Amazon): This wonderful antioxidant-rich serum offers skin incredible hydration and protection from free-radical damage. It boasts a blend of novel peptides that help boost collagen production, and the result is the appearance of firmer skin and plumped fine lines. Their antioxidant formula, which is infused with Niacinamide, Bisabolol and Citric Acid, helps to brighten the skin and fade hyperpigmentation. The serum is mid-weight, fast absorbing, non-sticky and fragrance-free, and it leaves my skin soft, supple, smooth and incredibly luminous. Purchase Again? I just opened a brand new bottle!

Atelier Bloem 1614 Eau de Parfume ($69.00-$71.74 for 3.4oz. from Amazon and Walmart): This fragrance has a clean, fresh and delicate aroma that is punctuated by the detectable scents of citrus, Bergamot, Sambac Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Once it dries down the notes of Teakwood, Sandalwood and Musk warm the edges of the citrus. The end result is a fresh and dewy aroma that sits close to the skin, rather than hanging in the air, and delights the senses. Purchase Again? I would happily wear this again, but for now I am not purchasing any new perfumes because I have so many already.

Victoria Beckham Eye Kohl in Bronze ($34.00 each from Victoria Beckham Beauty, bluemercury, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman): In my opinion, the formula is absolutely superior to everything else on the market. They are creamy to the touch, ultra-pigmented, and once they set they do not budge. They are waterproof without being harsh, and they glide across the skin effortlessly, deposit color evenly and they do not bleed or feather. There is a sponge-tip applicator on each liner that allows you to smudge effortlessly, and you have enough time to smudge before the liners set. On me, these liners stay put until I remove them at the end of the day. 

Victoria Beckham Beauty is a cruelty-free brand, and these liners are infused with Vitamin E, hydrating pro-vitamin B5, and calming chamomile. They are quite kind and gentle to sensitive eyes like mine, and they can also be used on the waterline and for tight-lining. The colors are spectacularly beautiful independently, but they can also be blended to soften or intensify the lighter and darker shades, respectively. I like to wear several of them at the same time. For instance, I like to first line my upper and lower lids with a color such as Bronze, and then I smudge Black into my lash line to intensify the effect, but also to frame my eyes using a darker color in my lash line for a more stunning visual effect. Purchase Again? I already opened another one in Bronze!

Overall Assessment: I really enjoyed using all of these products, and there isn't a single one tat I wouldn't happily use again. What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in April? Any amazing finds, or terrible disappointments?

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OCTOBER 2024 EMPTIES FOR THE FACE, BODY & HAIR

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What surprises me more than the 9 products that I used in October, was the fact that this month seemed to go by incredibly fast. Of the 9 products that I finished all of them were full-size except the one deluxe travel-size hair styling product.

Spongellé Botanica Tobacco Flower Body Wash Infused Buffer (Was $18.00 from Spongellé): While this particular Body Wash Infused Buffer was limited edition, and is no longer available, there are many different types from which to choose. These buffers with built-in body wash are infused with extracts of yuzu, edelweiss and vetiver root to cleanse, exfoliate, massage, and hydrate the skin for a spa-like pampering experience at home. Purchase Again? It appears that they no longer have this, but I have other scents to use next!

Renpure Lavender & Honey Calming Body Wash ($6.16 for 24oz from Walmart): This softly scented body wash is pleasant and calming to the senses, and it thoroughly cleans the skin without ever stripping it or leaving it dry. This is a wonderful daily body wash that is a definite repeat purchase! Purchase Again? I just opened another one of their body washes in another scent!

Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Flower Hand Soap ($4.99 for 12.5 oz. and a 3-pack for $13.94 from Amazon, Walmart and Target): is not your typical floral scented hand soap, but instead the aroma is neither too sweet, nor too fragrant. It has a light and delicate floral aroma that is uplifting and understated. This is a very moisturizing hand soap that neither strips the skin, nor leaves behind an oily residue. Instead, it is utter hand soap perfection. Purchase Again? I just opened another bottle!

evanhealy Rose Geranium Facial Tonic HydroSoul ($31.99 for 4 oz. from evanhealy and Amazon): evanhealy Rose Geranium Face Tonic HydroSoul is a refreshing revelation that leaves skin delightfully soft and hydrated when used alone, but when paired with evalhealy face oils it is an even more amazing performer of miracles in its ability to aid in their rapid absorption. Purchase Again? I have a few open hydrosol sprays currently open, but this is the one that I would actually repurchase! 

WYLYS Double Rose Luminizer ($188.00 for 1.01 oz. from Boxwalla): As a huge proponent of luxury face oils, I was elated to try this gorgeous mid-weight oil that sumptuously melts into the skin. Used after the Saro De Rue x Gothamista Essence, this ultra-luxe oil, with its stunning light herbal/floral aroma, leaves skin hydrated, soft, smooth and supple. It has an unparalleled silky texture, and it never leaves behind a greasy residue. It effectively softens the appearance of fine lines, leaves skin with a luminous glow, and it is a true joy to use. This is one of the most lovely face oils that I have tried in the last decade, and I simply cannot underscore the extent to which this is a delight to use, and that it delivers tangible and visible results. Purchase Again? Maybe at some point, but I have too many open face oils, and can't see buying another one just yet.

Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum ($195.00 for 30 ml/ 1 oz. from Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, bluemercury, Vintner's Daughter): This lightweight and fast absorbing golden elixir boasts a delectable warm and earthy aroma from which one can detect the Rose Damascena Absolute, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower and a fusion of the remaining essential oils. The intoxicating aromatherapeutic experience delights and calms the senses while it quiets the mind. I find that I slow down and inhale deeply as I massage in into my skin, and that any residual stress that I may have been experiencing just melts away. This ritual is utterly relaxing, and it heightens the sensory experience of using this luxe oil. This serum significantly bolsters radiance and it leaves skin silky smooth, soft and supple. I note a distinct brightening and evening of my skin tone, a lifting and softening on my fine lines, and an undeniable increase in the long term hydration of my skin. Purchase Again? I can't wait until I use up a few more of my facial oils because this is at the top of my list to buy again!

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset ($73.00 for 6 oz. from Shu Uemura, Sephora and Amazon): What an amazing hair mask, and it's definitely a splurge. I am a big fan of Shu Uemura Art of Hair products, and I am tremendously impressed by this mask in particular. It deeply conditions, makes hair manageable and frizz-free and even gives it a wonderful luster. Purchase Again? I just opened another one of their hair masks, but it is one especially for color treated hair.

SACHAJUAN Ocean Mist ($38.00 for 5.1 oz. from Dermstore, Revolve, Amazon, Credo Beauty, ): This styling salt spray is formulated to create definition and texture to the hair. It gives hair that beachy wave texture associated with a day spent playing in the salt water and sand. It is non-sticky and creates enough volume and structure and without impairing the natural movement of the hair. Purchase Again? YES!

Adirondack Fragrance Farm Balsam & Cedar Vintage Hand Cream ($19.00 for 2.3 oz. from Adirondack Fragrance Farm and their Amazon Store): is a rich and nourishing hand cream that immediately moisturizes even the most dry and chapped hands. The Balsam and Cedar scent evokes a walk through the Adirondacks on a crisp and cool afternoon. The woodsy scent is at once uplifting and intoxicatingly beautiful, and it isn't in the least bit overpowering. Sandy created this scent because she loves Balsam Fir and the essence of Northern White Cedar leaf combined with the "esters of white pine needles released on the wind on a sunny day." It is a beautiful embodiment of this amalgam of woodsy aromas, and it is a joy to use. Purchase Again? Eventually I will, but I just opened two difference hand creams that I need to use first.

Overall Assessment: I am quite pleased that I finished all of these products up before any of them began to go bad! What did you finish up, toss out, give away or return in October? Any real winners or duds to report?

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Revisiting Renpure Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Moisturizing Body Wash

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I managed to catch my first nasty head cold of the season, and little offers comfort when one is very congested. However, I wanted to share my reinvigorated interest in the wonderful Renpure Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Moisturizing Body Wash. In fact, when I am in the hot shower, and my nose starts to unclog, its creamy toasted coconut aroma is a visceral pleasure, and it is just so comforting. While I love this body wash all year round, it is perfection this time of year, and it has made my cold a bit more tolerable!

Renpure makes luxurious and yet inherently affordable products, and at a mere $6.61 for 24 oz., their body washes demonstrate this point beautifully. You will be delighted by their wonderful aromas, and the way they pamper and moisturize the skin. You may remember my reviews of the Renpure Lavender & Honey Calming Body Wash and the Renpure Pomegranate & Mango Exfoliating Body Wash (Reviewed HERE), and they are two of my favorite body washes. Renpure Tea Tree & Mint Purifying Body Wash (Reviewed HERE) is another amazing body wash that is ultra-refreshing in that it awakens the senses while it thoroughly cleans the skin.

Renpure Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Moisturizing Body Wash has such a warm and creamy aroma that is calming and delectable. It boasts a rich and satisfying lather that is so pleasing to the senses.

According to Renpure,

At Renpure, we believe that everyone deserves beautiful skin, without compromise. Our naturally inspired body washes cleanse and moisturize skin without the use of harmful ingredients, while caring for our planet.

Our Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Nourishing Body Wash Replenishes skin by hydrating and sealing in moisture to keep skin looking healthy and feeling soft. With subtle sweet notes of creamy coconut.

Features:

• The Benefits: The Renpure Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Nourishing Body Wash gently cleanses to get rid of daily grime without drying out your skin.
• The Formula: We use gentle, plant-based cleansers with carefully chosen ingredients like coconut oil, vitamin E, and hydrolized milk protein to create a nourishing and ultra-moisturizing body wash.
• Made For Everyone: Our Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Nourishing E Body Wash has the perfect unisex scent and was made with gentle ingredients for all skin types.
• 100% Free From: Sulfates, Parabens, Dyes, Gluten, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol.
• Sustainable: Both the bottle and pump are 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials.
• PETA Certified: Animal Testing and Cruelty Free.

Overall Assessment: This is a really wonderful body wash, and the warm and creamy aroma is utter perfection. This is one of my all-time favorite body washes, and I highly recommend trying it. You just can't beat the price, either!

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August 2024 Empties for the Face, Body and Hair

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During the month of August I managed to finish 8 products, and I am already missing some of those products! There is not a single product that I would not happily use again and again. Here is what I used, and what I thought about each product.

Renpure Tea Tree & Mint Purifying Body Wash ($6.16 for 24 oz. from Walmart): This is yet another big hit from Renpure! This ultra-refreshing body wash awakens the senses while it thoroughly cleans the skin. It has a satisfying creamy lather that effectively cleans the skin without stripping it or leaving a residue. In fact, it moisturizes the skin and leaves it soft, smooth and supple. Purchase Again? Without question!

Spongellé Botanica Citrus Aurantium Petigrain Body Wash Infused Buffer ($18.00 for 3.5 oz. from Spongellé): Spongellé Botanica Collection comes in four lovely scent profiles, and they are shaped like butterflies! 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. Petitgrain Botanica Body Buffer (Yellow) has the following fragrance notes: Top: Lemon, sparkling water, grapefruit. Middle: Mandarin, navel orange, cassis. Bottom: Musk, sea salt. Purchase Again? Oh yes, I love this uplifting scent!

Curél Foaming Face Wash ($15.00 for 5 oz. from the Curél Amazon Store): Curél Foaming Facial Wash is one of my favorite discoveries from this affordable and effective Japanese skincare brand. I was particularly interested to see whether this foaming and moisturizing cleanser, which is made for dry and sensitive skin, would be a good match for my normal/combination skin. I am a fan of hydrating cleansers that are gentle enough for sensitive skin, but I like them to rinse clean without leaving behind any sort of residue that requires a second cleanse (when they would be used last in a double cleansing routine). This cleanser exceeded my expectations. It has a wonderful and dense foam that thoroughly cleans the skin without stripping it in the least bit, and it rinses clean without any sort of residue. It is fragrance-free (and unscented) and it leaves my skin silky-smooth and hydrated without feeling as though I need to wash my skin again to feel clean. It is gentle, a pleasure to use, and it feels like a great match for my normal/combination skin. Purchase Again? Just as soon as I need another cleanser!

[ comfort zone ] SACRED NATURE Youth Serum ($81.00 for 1 oz. from [ comfort zone ], Nordstrom and Amazon): is yet another reason that I have fallen head-over-heels in love with this magnificent Italian brand. This antioxidant-rich serum, which helps to fight free-radical damage, plumps fine lines while it delivers intense moisture to the skin. Formulated for all skin types, it leaves skin very soft, smooth, supple and unmistakably luminous. It melts into the skin immediately and leaves behind no residue whatsoever. It has a light fruity/herbal aroma, that is informed by its ingredients, but it does fade quickly. It is an ultra-luxe serum that is very effective and a joy to use. Purchase Again? Yes, but not for quite a while since I need to use up quite a few serums before purchasing another one.

Lovinah Dragon-C Vitamin C and Bio-Retinol Brightening Elixir ($155.00 for 1 oz. from LOVINAH, Boxwalla and Macy's): This antioxidant-rich Vitamin C based facial oil is my current favorite luxury face oil, and for me that is a significant claim– given my longstanding love of luxury face oils. This brightening elixir, which is composed in a base of Dragon Fruit Oil, also includes Kakadu Plum Oil, Goji Berry Oil, Lingonberry Oil, Raspberry Oil , Mongongo Nut Oil, Mongongon Nut Oil– to name a few of its nourishing oils.

Unlike many Vitamin C based products that quickly oxidize, Lovinah Dragon-C Vitamin C and Bio-Retinol Brightening Elixir contains a very stable form of Vitamin C, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, selected because it is a highly absorptive form of oil-soluble Vitamin C. Furthermore, Kakadu Plum, Dragon Fruit and Goji Berry were selected since they are very rich in Vitamin C. 

The texture of this oil is like crushed velvet, and the scent has a heavenly natural fruity sensibility that defies description. This otherworldly oil, which is lightweight and fast-absorbing, melts into the skin and leaves it soft, smooth, moisturized, brightened and glowing. I can't recall ever being quite this impressed by, or obsessed with, a face oil. This is truly covet-worthy. Purchase Again? This is one of the best face oils that I have used in years, and I will definitely buy another bottle.

Annmarie Anti-Aging Facial Oil ($149.00 for 30ml. from their Official Amazing Store): is a seriously gorgeous luxury face oil. While this glorious face oil is formulated for dry and mature skin, it is one of the finest and most effective oils to have graced my normal to combination skin. This ultra-luxe antioxidant-rich facial oil, which is velvety-to-the-touch, is infused with herbs and a symphony of more than 13 nourishing oils. Ingredients such as chia, goji berry, and broccoli firm and tighten the skin, and therefore soften the appearance of fine lines. Deeply moisturizing, this beautiful oil is lightweight and it effortlessly melts into the skin. It is neither greasy, nor does it leave behind any residue. I prefer to apply it to moist and warm freshly washed skin, and it immediately leaves my skin soft, smooth, supple and luminous.  It is quite concentrated, and therefore I find the a single pump offers plenty of oil to cover my face, neck and décolleté, but your use may vary. It has the most hypnotic herbal aroma, but is not long-lasting or overpowering. Purchase Again? I love this face oil, and there is definitely another bottle in my future!

milk_shake curl passion leave-in spray for curly hair ($25.00 for 10.1 oz. from milk_shake and their Amazon Store): is a product that I have been using for more than a year, and it is so incredible that I can't imagine not using it. I have naturally curly hair, and it can be unruly at times, and therefore a reliable and effective leave-in spray is essential to keep my hair in great shape. It fights frizz, hydrates and leaves hair manageable. It doesn't weigh hair down, it doesn't flake, but instead it nourishes and it facilitates bouncy and perfected soft-to-the-touch curls. I always use leave-in treatments to make my hair manageable, and this one is definitely obsession-worthy. It also has a delectable fruity aroma that smells like summertime captured in a bottle! Purchase Again? I already have another bottle!

SHU UEMURA Ultimate Remedy Extreme Restoration Treatment for Ultra-Damaged Hair ($73.00 for 6 oz. from Sephora and SHU UEMURA Art of Hair): If you seek a rich, ultra-moisturizing deep conditioning hair mask, then this mask will prove to be a real treat for your damaged tresses. Its rich and dense buttery texture is emollient and nourishing, but it leaves behind no greasy residue. It transforms my dry, color-treated naturally curly hair into soft, supple, manageable and shiny locks. Furthermore, it tames fly-aways and frizz, and the delectable fruity-floral aroma is the ultimate treat to the senses. Purchase Again? I just opened a new jar of another shu uemura hair mask!

Overall Assessment: Such great products, and not a dud in the bunch! What did you use up, toss out, give away or return to sender in August? Any serious winners? Any over-hyped misses?

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Renpure Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Nourishing Body Wash Review

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Renpure makes luxurious and yet inherently affordable products, and at a mere $6.61 for 24 oz., their body washes demonstrate this point beautifully. You will be delighted by their wonderful aromas, and the way they pamper and moisturize the skin. You may remember my reviews of the Renpure Lavender & Honey Calming Body Wash and the Renpure Pomegranate & Mango Exfoliating Body Wash (Reviewed HERE), and they are two of my favorite body washes. Renpure Tea Tree & Mint Purifying Body Wash (Reviewed HERE) is another amazing body wash that is ultra-refreshing in that it awakens the senses while it thoroughly cleans the skin.

Renpure Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Moisturizing Body Wash has such a warm and creamy aroma that is calming and delectable. It boasts a rich and satisfying lather that is so pleasing to the senses.

According to Renpure,

At Renpure, we believe that everyone deserves beautiful skin, without compromise. Our naturally inspired body washes cleanse and moisturize skin without the use of harmful ingredients, while caring for our planet.

Our Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Nourishing Body Wash Replenishes skin by hydrating and sealing in moisture to keep skin looking healthy and feeling soft. With subtle sweet notes of creamy coconut.

Features:

• The Benefits: The Renpure Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Nourishing Body Wash gently cleanses to get rid of daily grime without drying out your skin.
• The Formula: We use gentle, plant-based cleansers with carefully chosen ingredients like coconut oil, vitamin E, and hydrolized milk protein to create a nourishing and ultra-moisturizing body wash.
• Made For Everyone: Our Coconut Milk & Vitamin E Nourishing E Body Wash has the perfect unisex scent and was made with gentle ingredients for all skin types.
• 100% Free From: Sulfates, Parabens, Dyes, Gluten, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol.
• Sustainable: Both the bottle and pump are 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials.
• PETA Certified:Animal Testing and Cruelty Free.

Overall Assessment: This is a really wonderful body wash, and the warm and creamy aroma is utter perfection.

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