Budget-Friendly and Splurge-Worthy Exhilarating Body Scrubs to Covet

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I am a big fan of body scrubs and exfoliating body washes that invigorate the skin and the senses. However, I like to have luxury and drugstore items from which to choose, and here are my top two picks that are definitely worthy of your consideration!

Malin+Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub ($35.00 for 7.5 oz. from Malin+Goetz, Space NK,  Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's): This is one of my all-time favorite body scrubs for so many reasons! Among them is the fact that it boasts a foaming gel formula that is gentle and non-stripping, and yet it effectively removes dead skin cells, and reveals silky soft and ultra smooth skin. It also has no greasy residue that requires additional washing, and the peppermint aroma is seriously exhilarating without being overdone. This is a truly amazing body scrub, and I highly recommend it! If you are willing to splurge, this should be at the top of your list!

According to Malin+Goetz,

Our foaming gel scrub synthesizes peppermint with amino acid-based, hydrating exfoliation.  Gently and effectively purifies and pH balances all skin types. Mixing bamboo and pumice helps shed dead skin, stimulate cell renewal, and soothe without irritation, drying, or stripping. Rinses free of residue for smooth, even skin. Natural color. Easily integrated into daily maintenance and prevention regimen.

Ingredients: Aqua|Water|Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Pumice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzethonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Alanine, Arginine, Betaine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Lysine, Proline, Serine, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Threonine, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol.

Effectively clean and exfoliate your skin with Suave Essentials Sea Salt & Eucalyptus Exfoliating Body Wash ($1.88- $2.39 for 15 oz. from Target and Walmart): This exfoliating body wash gently removes dead skin cells revealing soft and smooth skin– without drying or stripping! The fresh scent of the sea salt and eucalyptus is invigorating, uplifting, and energizing. It forms a nice creamy lather that is punctuated by the exfoliating sea salt particles– that is just so satisfying to use! If you want an effective and affordable exfoliating body wash, you simply can't go wrong with this gem!

According to Suave,

The invigorating scent will revive your senses, while the sea salt crystals will gently massage away surface dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria within your pores. This sea salt body wash is ideal for oily skin or dry skin because it provides a light scrub without drying your skin. Plus, this paraben- and phthalates-free formula won't leave a soapy residue on your smooth skin. Certified "Cruelty Free" by PETA, this body wash for women does double duty. Enjoy a fragrant deep clean experience as you scrub away dirt and bacteria with a built-in sea salt body polish. This is a natural way to hydrate dry skin and clear up oily skin or clogged pores. With no parabens or phthalates, this hydrating body wash and exfoliating soap in one is gentle enough to use daily.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Hydrated Silica, Glycol Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Citric Acid, Synthetic Wax, Tetrasodium Edta, Ppg-9, Stearamide Amp, Sea Salt, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Red 33 (Ci 17200), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288).

Overall Assessment: Whether you are looking to splurge or save, these scrubs are both satisfying to use and very effective. You simply can't go wrong with either choice!

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NEW Suave Sea Salt & Eucalyptus Exfoliating Body Wash and Aloe & Rose Water Moisturizing Body Wash

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Suave, which you may not know is a certified PETA cruelty-free brand, has launched some new body washes that can also be used as hand soaps. They smell amazing, they clean thoroughly and they are incredibly affordable!

Effectively clean and exfoliate your skin with Suave Essentials Sea Salt & Eucalyptus Exfoliating Body Wash ($1.88- $2.39 for 15 oz. from Target and Walmart): This exfoliating body wash gently removes dead skin cells revealing soft and smooth skin– without drying or stripping! The fresh scent of the sea salt and eucalyptus is invigorating, uplifting, and energizing. It forms a nice creamy lather that is punctuated by the exfoliating sea salt particles– that is just so satisfying to use!

According to Suave,

The invigorating scent will revive your senses, while the sea salt crystals will gently massage away surface dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria within your pores. This sea salt body wash is ideal for oily skin or dry skin because it provides a light scrub without drying your skin. Plus, this paraben- and phthalates-free formula won't leave a soapy residue on your smooth skin. Certified "Cruelty Free" by PETA, this body wash for women does double duty. Enjoy a fragrant deep clean experience as you scrub away dirt and bacteria with a built-in sea salt body polish. This is a natural way to hydrate dry skin and clear up oily skin or clogged pores. With no parabens or phthalates, this hydrating body wash and exfoliating soap in one is gentle enough to use daily.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Hydrated Silica, Glycol Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Citric Acid, Synthetic Wax, Tetrasodium Edta, Ppg-9, Stearamide Amp, Sea Salt, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Red 33 (Ci 17200), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288).

Replenish your skin’s moisture with Suave Essentials Aloe & Rose Water Moisturizing Body Wash ($2.94 for 28 oz. from Walmart): This moisturizing body wash, with its aloe-kissed rose aroma, smells delectable! It forms a rich and creamy lather, thoroughly cleans skin without stripping and it leaves it soft, smooth and hydrated.

According to Suave,

Enriched with soothing aloe and delicately scented rosewater, this moisturizing bodywash will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and hydrated, making it a perfect body wash for dry skin. Great for the bath or shower, it creates a rich, creamy lather that rinses clean to leave your skin feeling soft and smooth long after you leave the shower. 

To use, you can apply Suave Essentials Aloe & Rosewater Body Wash directly to your skin and work into a bubbly lather. You can also squeeze some of this shower gel onto a loofah or washcloth for additional exfoliation.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Glycol Stearate, Fragrance (Parfum), Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, PPG-9, Stearamide Amp, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Red 33 (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).

Overall Assessment: These are definitely worth purchasing. They are cruelty-free, affordable and effective, therefore this is definitely a guilt-free purchase.

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Empties Post Volume XXXI: March 2015

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I am in a state of utter shock that March is winding down already. I was so busy at work that I barely had time to come up for air, and when I finally did the month was nearly over! I did manage to use up a few full size products and a handful of samples, and am happy to have added a few more empty containers to my recycle bin.

1) Suave Moroccan Infusion Silkening Body Wash (reviewed here): The creamy rich lather softens the skin while the warm essence infuses the shower with a delightful scent. It also makes a delicious bubble bath in which to luxuriate!

2) J.R. Watkins Naturals Lemon Hand Soap (reviewed here): J.R. Watkins makes my all-time favorite hand soaps, and their Lemon scent has to be my favorite. These wonderful liquid soaps leave skin soft and hydrated instead of stripped and dry! I need to buy more on my next trip to the grocery store!

3) Belli All Day Moisture Body Lotion (reviewed here): This lightly lemon scented lotion is ultra moisturizing, and so pleasant to use. I left it on my nightstand and used it every day until one sad day when there was no more to use!

4) Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash (featured here): This was a deluxe sample from one of my BB5 boxes, and it was so good that it's now on my must-buy list! It leaves skin clean, soft and hydrated– it is also wonderful for shaving legs and underarms!

5) Antica Farmacista Lemon Verbena Shower Gel: I absolutely love Lemon Verbena scented body products, and this has to be one of my very favorites. This deluxe sample was given to me by a friend, and it is so amazing that I am planning on buying the full size as soon as I finish up my current body washes.

6) The Honest Company Honest Face + Body Lotion (reviewed here): I have yet to use a product from The Honest Company that I don't really really like, and this lotion is perfectly hydrating and a true pleasure to use.

7) REN Glyco Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask (reviewed here): I have been using this highly effective exfoliating mask for years, and I still think that it is one of the best of its kind. It effortlessly dissolves dead skin cells, and it reminds me a bit of Orange Marmalade without the rinds! Skin is left delectably soft, smooth and radiant!

8) TATCHA Radiant Deep Brightening Serum (featured here): This beautiful serum hydrates, smoothes, softens and illuminates so effectively and the results are so pronounced that this is a definite must-have for me. TATCHA remains one of my favorite lines.

9) Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream (reviewed here): This eye cream is a great hydrator for skin that is dry and dehydrated, and the results are immediate. It is also very affordable– making it a great choice for the wallet!

10) Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser (reviewed here): I initially thought that this was going to be a harsh and stripping cleanser that I wouldn't be able to use on my face, but was I ever wrong. Not only is this a gentle cleanser, but it leaves my skin soft and smooth. It's brilliant by itself and with a Clarisonic!

11) Assorted foundation samples: Nothing to report because I don't remember what was in each little pot!

12) Rodan + Fields Redefine Acute Care for Expression Lines (reviewed here): These are very effective little magical cloths that temporarily plump and lift expression lines. If you haven't tried anything from Rodan + Fields– let me just say that they make amazingly high quality products that are well worth trying.

13) Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water Wipes (reviewed here): These are still among my very favorite cleansing wipes. They are gentle and never bother my sensitive eyes.

14) Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths (featured here): I haven't used these long enough to give you a full report, but I tried them during really hot weather at work when I was running around and sweating, and they were great for freshening up before reapplying deodorant.

15) Colbert MD sample packets (Soothe Night, Nutrify & Protect Day and Stimulate The Serum): Normally I wouldn't bother to comment on using a couple of sample packets, but in the case of Colbert MD I have to note that this exquisite line does not disappoint. Colbert MD Illumino Face Oil (reviewed here) remains one of my all-time favorite luxury oils, and I am thoroughly impressed by Colbert MD Uplift Eye Serum (review forthcoming), Colbert MD Nourish Eye Cream (review forthcoming) and Colbert MD Intensify Facial Disks (review forthcoming). While the three sample packets in this post don't provide enough product to review– I will say that I am quite impressed and definitely want to try all three.

What did you finish up, throw away, give away, or return in March? Any great products worthy of mention? Any real duds to avoid?

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Empties Post Volume XXIX: January 2015 Edition

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I must confess that I really didn't make any sort of concerted effort to finish up products in my current skincare rotation this month, and the things that I did finish had been very close to empty the month before. Nonetheless, I did manage to finish up 7 full size products and 4 sample packets. In January my greatest obsession was undoubtedly moisturizing my skin, and if these cold nights persist I will probably have a few moisturizer empties in February as well!

1) *Suave Softening Body Wash with Awapuhi Ginger & Honeysuckle (reviewed here): Lovely smelling, leaves skin soft and clean. I also used this to shave my legs and underarms! I am working on another bottle as we speak!

2) *Belli Pure & Pampered Body Wash (reviewed here): This is a wonderful body cleanser with a light lavender scent. It gently cleans, and leaves skin scrumptiously soft and hydrated!

3) J.R. Watkins Naturals Hand Soap in Aloe & Green Tea (reviewed here): I love J.R. Watkins, and they make my all-time favorite hand soaps. I continually purchase these in multiples! I love the Aloe & Green Tea scent, but am currently using the Lemon which is utterly luscious!

4) *Taya Amazon White Clay Thickening Shampoo (reviewed here): Taya makes really lovely haircare products, and their shampoo and conditioner are among my favorites from their line. The shampoo thoroughly cleanses without stripping, and the conditioner leaves hair tangle-free, soft and shiny!

5) Caudalie Divine Oil (reviewed here): As the name suggests, this is one divine oil! The moment that I finished my bottle I opened another! The scent is gloriously warm and rich, and it leaves skin soft silky and hydrated. I also use a small amount in my hair, and the results are amazing.

6) Spectrum Organic Coconut Oil: Spectrum makes amazing organic products, and I absolutely love their Organic Coconut Oil! While it is fantastic for cooking, I left this jar on my nightstand and used it each night from my scalp to my toes (not on my face). Organic Coconut Oil is a great way to moisturize the skin, and it is one of my absolutely favorite products to use on my feet before putting on fluffy socks. Since it has been cold at night, I have been layering it beneath a heavy cream.

7) *Shea Yeleen Shea Butter Soap in Lemongrass Peppermint (reviewed here): Shea Yeleen makes amazing products, and their earthy soaps are definitely a favorite. They clean the skin thoroughly without stripping, and skin is left soft and hydrated. I have been keeping a bar at my bathroom sink since it prevents my hands from drying out!

8) *Natracare Cleansing Make-Up Wipes for Sensitive Skin (reviewed here): These wipes are highly effective, unbelievably gentle, and well worth trying if you have sensitive skin and/or eyes!

What did you use up, toss out, give away, or return in January? Did you make any great new discoveries? Any duds to report?

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Get the At-Home Spa Experience with Suave Professionals Body Care

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With our lives moving at what seems to be warp speed during the work week, and with our weekends filled with running errands-- it is very easy to forget to squeeze in pampering yourself.

Suave has sought to redress this symptom of modern life by allowing you to unplug and power-down, at home, with their Professionals line of premium body care products. They are infused with wonderfully moisturizing ingredients such as Awapuhi Ginger that is treasured in Hawaii and Argan Oil from Morocco, and while the ingredients pamper the skin-- their scents delight the senses.

Suave Professionals Body Care Collection includes:

Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Body Wash with Moroccan Argan Oil: Moroccan argan oil is known to have skin-softening antioxidants and nutrients. Now this lightweight miracle oil is infused into our luxurious body wash to leave your skin beautifully silky. 

The creamy rich lather softens the skin while the warm essence infuses the shower with a delightful scent. It also makes a delicious bubble bath in which to luxuriate!

Ingredients:

Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Awapuhi Ginger Body Wash: The Awapuhi Ginger plant is treasured in Hawaiian culture for its moisturizing beauty benefits. Now this prized extract is infused with honeysuckle into our luxurious body wash to leave your skin perfectly soft. 

This deliciously fresh scented body wash moisturizes the skin leaving it soft and silky, and the senses revitalized.

Ingredients:

Suave wants you to treat yourself to an at-home spa experience any day of the week with their new Professionals Body Care Line.

Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion: Suave Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion is infused with authentic Moroccan argan oil to leave your skin beautifully silky and stunningly radiant. Moroccan argan oil, known to have skin-softening antioxidants and nutrients, is one the world’s most treasured beauty secrets. Now this lightweight miracle oil is infused into a rich lotion, which absorbs quickly for silky, radiant skin.

Suave Body Lotion infused with Moroccan argan oil leaves skin silky soft and radiant. The non-greasy formula sinks in quickly, but leaves skin very moisturized. The deep warm scent is calming and pleasant, and couples beautifully with their Moroccan Infusion Dry Body Oil Spray.

Ingredients:

Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Dry Body Oil Spray: Suave Dry Body Oil Spray is infused with authentic Moroccan argan oil, one of the world’s most treasured beauty secrets. This body oil absorbs instantly to leave your skin beautifully silky and stunningly radiant.

Moroccan Infusion Dry Body Oil Spray has a non-greasy formula that absorbs instantly leaving skin moisturized and soft and silky. It is non-greasy and it gives skin long lasting moisture and radiance.

The dry oil shares the same scent as the body lotion, and this allows the two to be used in tandem without competing scents. I like to apply the oil immediately after the shower while my skin is still warm and sightly damp, and then I apply the lotion immediately following. The end result is soft, supple and moisturized skin, and a deeper sense of relaxation. 

Ingredients:

Affordable luxury!

Overall Assessment: A wonderful, and affordable, way to pamper yourself at home!

The Suave Professionals Collection can be found at Target, Walmart, Walgreens and Rite Aid.
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