Trader Joe's Honey Mango Moisturizing Cream Shave

Purchased Over and Over and Over Again 

Trader Joe's Honey Mango Moisturizing Cream Shave is an emollient, moisturizing and delectably aromatic shaving cream that is very effective and such a pleasure to use. It should be noted that while it is a non-foaming shave cream that it neither clogs the razor, nor does it leave behind a greasy film, and it is very well suited for sensitive skin. It gives a very clean and close shave and leaves skin silky smooth and soft. It has a wonderful honey mango scent, but it does not linger. My husband and I both use and love this, and therefore we tend to buy 4-5 tubes at a time so that we don't run out. This shaving cream is so popular, that my Trader Joe's sometimes even runs out, and you have to wait for them to restock! It is our absolute favorite shave cream, with an incredibly affordable price tag ($3.99 for an 8 oz. tube), and it has pride of place among a very short list of toiletries that I repurchase over and over again.

According to Trader Joe's,

If it’s a clean, close shave you desire, and you’d prefer your skin be left silky-not-stubbly, Trader Joe’s Honey Mango Moisturizing Cream Shave will fill your wishes without emptying your wallet. This Cream was specifically formulated for us without the use of harsh ingredients and is tested for gentleness. In fact, we designed it for sensitive skin—it’s cream based, non-foaming, free of parabens, and enriched with aloe vera & vitamin E.

Many high-end brands advertise their moisturizing shave creams as being gentle and non-irritating. And then they charge you handsomely for the favor. That’s not very gentle. We’ll happily provide the gentle, non-irritating shave cream, along with a gentle price. Trader Joe’s Honey Mango Moisturizing Cream Shave is an excellent everyday skincare product for both men and women, with a refreshing honey mango scent.

In specialty skin care boutiques and department stores, you’d pay considerably more for a cream of this quality— and you’d have to make another stop. At Trader Joe’s we deliver not only great values, but shopping convenience as well. Oh, and a clean, close shave.

Ingredients: Organic Herbal Infusion Of Chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita), Echinacea (Echinacea Purpurea), Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) And Lavender (Lavendula Officinalis), Organic Aloe Barbadensis, Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Allantoin, Xantham Gum Methyl/Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Botanical Fragrance.

NO ANIMAL INGREDIENTS OR TESTING

Directions: For unequaled shaving ease, rinse skin thoroughly with warm water, leaving wet for a few minutes. Using a small amount of Cream Shave, apply a thin, transparent layer over damp skin. Shave normally, rinsing razor frequently.

Overall Assessment: I just can't recommend this shave cream highly enough. If you are interested in trying a new shave cream that is amazing, that happens to be cruelty-free, then you just can't go wrong with Trader Joe's Honey Mango Moisturizing Cream Shave,

$3.99 for 8 oz. from Trader Joe's.
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Gaffer & Child Skincare Picks to Covet

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Gaffer&Child is a Los Angeles-based company that makes handcrafted skincare products that are wholesome, healthy and filled with high quality ingredients. They believe that skincare products should both be good for the skin, and for the environment, and that they should be so safe that you could actually eat them! Therefore, they sought to create a simple selection of essential products to facilitate a stream-lined skincare regimen that consists of nourishing products that are good for you, and that smell great. Their beautifully curated collection of skincare products are made from sustainably sourced ingredients, but skincare experts, in small batches from organic, plant-based ingredients, and "every purchase will assist in PETA's groundbreaking work to stop animal abuse and suffering."

Gaffer & Child Facial Cleanser ($26.00 for 2 oz. from Gaffer & Child): This delectably aromatic moisturizing cleanser, with its beautiful lavender scent, thoroughly cleans the skin without stripping it. In fact, its low-lather consistency is hydrating, and it leaves the skin soft, smooth and supple without leaving behind an oily residue. This is definitely gentle enough to use twice a day, and is great for most types of skin.

According to Gaffer & Child,

As if stepping into an undulating field of lavender, your hectic day dissipates in the mist. With one spritz of our refreshing face cleanser you’ll strike the perfect balance between deep clean and deep moisturizing. Infused with nature’s disinfectants, lavender and peppermint, our repairing skin cleanser is naturally relaxing.

Massage our blend of organic oils and extracts into your skin in the morning and evening for that fresh feeling without drying, and rinse away the lather for the kind of clean only nature can provide.

Ingredients: Distilled Spring Water, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Castor Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Green Tea Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Chamomile Hydrosol, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Lavender Hydrosol, Lemon Essential Oil, Organic Peppermint Essential Oil.

Gaffer & Child Facial Scrub ($28.00 for 2 oz. from Gaffer & Child): This beautifully effective, and aromatic, lavender scented facial scrub has mid-weight grit sugar particles that dissolve rather than pollute out waterways. It lifts dead skin cells, unclogs congested pores, and leaves skin soft, supple, hydrated and silky-smooth. Furthermore, it neither strips the skin, nor does it leave behind a greasy residue.

According to Gaffer & Child,

It’s the feeling of fresh ocean air in the morning. The earthy grit of the salty spray. The kind of clean you can feel in your lungs. Our face scrub makes that deep, natural clean available everyday by removing dirt, dead skin, and blockages for a bright, fresh complexion. 

Organic seeds and cane sugar, high in Glycolic Acid that penetrates the skin, leaves your skin glowing without harsh chemicals, and gently exfoliate without harmful, plastic microbeads. Shea and Jojoba oils seal in moisture as this luxurious Lavender-infused formula slough away impurities without leaving your skin feeling dry.

Ingredients: Distilled Spring Water, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Cane Sugar, Emulsifying Wax, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Rice Bran Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Broccoli Seeds, Organic Poppy Seeds, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Bamboo Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.

Gaffer & Child Shaving Butter ($30.00 for 4 oz. from Gaffer & Child): This shaving butter is such a moisturizing treat for the skin. It has a luxe creamy texture that is filled with rich and nourishing oils that soften and prepare the skin for shaving. It encourages a close shave, and doesn't leave behind an oily residue. It is perfect for men and women alike.

According to Gaffer & Child,

Relax into the warm steam of a hot face towel, or the luxurious embrace of the bath. this feels so good, you could be at the spa. perhaps you are?

Our latherless shea butter base helps you get a close, moisturizing shave from the comfort of your own home. We’ve loaded this product with nutrient-dense oils that will protect your skin after shaving leaves it sensitive and exposed. The healing properties of sea buckthorn oil have been known for centuries and used to repair and soften skin and hair.

This shave cream has been designed with the highest quality organic ingredients to reduce irritation and dryness. For the best skin care experience, follow with gaffer&child cleanser and moisturizer.

Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Emulsifying Wax, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Distilled Water, Rice Bran Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil, Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.

Gaffer & Child Hydrating Serum ($34.00 for 1 oz. from Gaffer & Child): This is such a luxurious antioxidant-rich oil-based serum that is formulated to deeply moisturize, protect and nourish the skin. It is lightweight and fast absorbing, and it leaves skin very soft, supple, hydrated and luminous. It has a wonderful light lavender aroma which is neither overpowering, nor in the least bit cloying. This is such a lovely face oil, and it is very affordable.

According to Gaffer & Child,

Something has changed but it’s hard to say what. friends notice your radiant glow. is it love? It might be.

It’s easy to fall for our light, vitamin-rich facial moisturizer. High in lycopene, tomato extract helps repair sun damage, while argan oil’s high concentration of Vitamin E keeps skin supple and guards against wrinkles. This ultra-light moisturizer delivers daily antioxidants, nutrients, and moisture for optimal skin protection and elasticity. It’s love at first application.

Ingredients: Organic Argan Oil, Tomato Extract, Cold Pressed Carrot Seed Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Lavender Extract, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil.

Overall Assessment: I am very impressed by my first exposure to Gaffer & Child products, and I most definitely plan to try more of their products. A+

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Makeup Wars Non-Glam Beauty Essentials Picks

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When the Makeup Wars! Team decided to feature non-glam beauty essentials, I thought about the short list of daily picks that I am never without, and that I always repurchase. It became very clear to me that there were only a few things that I always keep on hand, and since the focus is non-glam that really excluded skincare and makeup. Here is a very short and concise list of the non-glam things that I have been repurchasing for years and use all of the time:

1) Organyc 100% Organic Cotton Rounds ($9.09 for a 3-pack from Amazon): I use these every single day to remove makeup, to apply a toner or facial mists that don't spray finely enough, to apply alcohol to the occasional cat scratch, to remove nail polish, and to do anything else that I can think of. They are absolutely indispensable, and they waste less product than cotton balls. They also work well to blend foundation in a pinch when you may not have a foundation brush or sponge handy.

2) Kiss My Face Cucumber Green Tea Active Life Deodorant ($4.68-$5.99 for 2.48 oz. Amazon, Walmart and Whole Foods Market): I have long used more natural deodorants, and this is the one that I have repeatedly repurchased for many years. It does a good job deodorizing, isn't filled with chemicals, doesn't leave a white residue on clothing and it has a wonderful fresh scent. I couldn't even begin to guess how many of these I have purchased over the years.

• No aluminum chlorohydrate parabens.
• Naturally effective.
• Cruelty-Free.
• Sheer, clinically proven all day protection with effective odor absorbing ingredients & natural antioxidant Defenders.

Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Aqua, Sodium Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera Leaf Juice), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel Distillate), Zinc Ricinoleate, Steareth-100, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit Seed Extract), Sucrose Cocoate, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Leaf Extract), Salvia Officinalis (Sage Leaf Extract), Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander Seed Extract), Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme Leaf Extract), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea Leaf Extract),

3) Trader Joe's Moisturizing Cream Shave Honey Mango ($3.49 for 8 oz. from Trader Joe's. They can also be purchased on Amazon): This is an emollient, moisturizing and delectably aromatic shaving cream that is very effective and such a pleasure to use. It should be noted that it neither clogs the razor, nor does it leave behind a greasy film, and it is very well suited for sensitive skin. It gives a very clean and close shave and leaves skin silky smooth and soft. My husband and I both use and love this, and therefore we tend to buy 3-4 tubes at a time so that we don't run out. This shaving cream is so popular, that my Trader Joe's sometimes even runs out, and you have to wait for them to restock!

There you have it, these are my top non-glam beauty essentials that I am never without. What are your picks? Click on the badges below to see which non-glam beauty essentials the rest of the Makeup Wars! team selected!

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Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream in Pomegranate | Review

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If you are like me and prefer shaving to waxing, then do I ever have a shave cream for you! Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream in Pomegranate is the most delectably scented and ultra creamy moisturizing shave cream, and it is an absolute joy to use. From the moment that you spread it across your skin, you know that you are in for a wonderful experience to savor. It is a rich and moisturizing cream that does not turn into a skin drying foam, but instead moisturizes and softens the skin with organic and natural botanicals. Not only does one get the closest shave imaginable, but skin is left soft, supple and indescribably moisturized. Furthermore, the organic shea butter, jojoba oil, and coconut oil protect and soothe the skin, and as a result reduces skin irritation often associated with shaving. It should also be noted that it is ultra concentrated– so the bottle will last you a very long time.

According to Whisk,

If you’re used to shaving being a drying affair, you’re in for an incredibly luscious surprise. This thick whip provides a close, moisturizing shave with no drying foam. Its natural ingredients leave your skin soft, smooth, and pampered. Welcome to a gentle new world.

Available in pomegranate, almond, lemongrass, lavender, blueberry, coconut and limited edition seasonal flavors.

Directions: Apply a thin layer to your legs, armpits, or bikini line before you shave. After shaving, rinse away with warm water.

Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream is made in the USA with Earth friendly packaging and ingredients. Paraben free, sulfate free, DEA & TEA free, petrochemical free, phthalate free. Tested on us, not animals™. All natural with organic ingredients.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Squalane, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocos Nucifera (Organic Coconut) Oil, Glycol Distearate, Fragrance (Parfum), Simmondsia Chinensis (Organic Jojoba) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum (Organic Pomegranate) Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Organic Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Organic Shea Butter) Fruit, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Ethylhexyl (Octyl) Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Limonene.

Attributes of Selected Ingredients:

Natural Squalene: A source of Omega 3 fatty acids, replenishes and hydrates to eliminate roughness and dryness.

Organic Shea Butter: Has a high content of non-saponifiable fats which are the best natural skin moisturizers and are also high in anti-oxidants.

Organic Raspberry Butter: High in anti-oxidants, this attacks free radicals making it a magical moisturizer.

Organic Green Tea: A natural anti-oxidant to protect skin from free radicals.

Organic Coconut Oil: High in anti-oxidants, coconut acid; helps penetrate into the underlying skin tissue to deeply moisturize while preventing and protecting against free radicals keeping the skin young, healthy and beautify
 
Organic Jojoba Seed Oil: A natural emollient to help keep the skin supple and soft and maintain moisture.

Overall Assessment: Utterly scrumptious.

$20.00 for 5 oz. from Whish, Nordstrom, ULTA, Amazon, Birchbox, Dermstore, SkinStore and Anthropologie (Affiliate Links).

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