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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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