3 cleansing products i'm loving right now

have you been to the drugstore or your favorite mass retailer recently? if you're like me, i'm quite sure you have {LOL!}; i personally visit my local Walgreens, Target {and the like} multiple times a week, and of course with these visits come the stops to certain {cough, cough} departments that showcase a beauty girl's favorite things.

"i'm-just-going-to-look" is always what i say to myself, but …

hey, i'm only human!

in any case, the following items are very much a necessity in my beauty arsenal; they're all about cleansing {and we all know how important that is!}. 2 were purchased by me {yes, on a store visit that had no items regarding their function on my shopping list}; they are fabulous and keep me {and for one product, my beauty tools} fresh and clean.

take a look…

Rimmel London Gentle Eye Makeup Remover was a purchase made because i'm already a fan of their makeup and had never tried it, and also i was out of my fave Mary Kay eye makeup remover. it was the perfect opportunity for me to find out if Rimmel's remover was a drugstore version that would work just as well. like eye makeup removers from Clinique, Mary Kay and Lancome, i love that this beauty isn't oily, removes all eye makeup {yes, even waterproof!} and there's not a hint of sting when i use it.

keeping makeup brushes clean is important for many reasons and Sonia Kashuk Brush and Sponge Cleanser makes it super easy to do {saturate your brush bristles or sponge completely under running water, spray on cleanser, working up a lather ~ rinse under water until water runs clear. repeat as necessary; lay fat to dry}. from the first time i used it to now, i absolutely love it. it works on both synthetic and natural bristles, kills bacteria, breaks up oils and residue with ease {i use long-wearing products, so this was especially impressive}, and the scent, while strong at first, is surprisingly refreshing {i'm not sure of the exact scent, but lavender is definitely involved}.

finally, Dove Purely Pampering Nourishing Body Wash* creates the luxurious, uber-foamy lather that makes me feel so fancy and pampered. the scent is a long-time favorite {when i comes to sweet scents}: fabulous, warm pistachio. it's blended with magnolia, so it keeps the overall scent on the lighter side {so amazingly refreshing}. it comes in bar form as well, and as is the case with all Dove products, this body wash contains the brand's signature NutriumMoisture® ; my skin is always so soft and pampered after using this!


what special cleansing-type goodies are getting your love these days? do tell!

*product sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

beauty on a budget: Dove Go Fresh body wash

do yourself a favor this weekend and treat yourself to a fabulous, inexpensive treat:
Dove Go Fresh Body Wash 

 the gorgeous-scented Plum & Sakura Blossom i have is Rebalance {other Go Fresh products, in various scents, include Revive and Restore}, and i can't say i love it any more than i do. it just smells fabulous! plus, like all of their body washes, it's infused with their signature NutriumMoisture, a blend of gentle, skin-moisturizing lipids; after using it my skin feels soft, beautiful, lightly scented, and at the risk of sounding super cliche and cheesy...

 fresh!

find the entire line of Dove body washes, including Go Fresh, in drug and mass retailers {i bought mine at Target}; visit dove.com for more info. 

pic taken by me :)

bathing beauty: Caress Cashmere Luxury Body Wash

back in 2010, as 2011 approached, i really took time to think about what it was i wanted to do and accomplish by year's end. one of the few things i decided to do (among saving money and getting back in touch with my creative self) was to stop spending money on things, especially beauty products and clothing, that didn't make my beyond ecstatic each and every time i used or wore them. my ultimate desire was to spend only on items that were of absolute necessity and of great quality. so, i cleared my beauty stash of items i hadn't used in months and bagged up clothing, bags and shoes that didn't fit or hadn't seen the light of day in over a year.

everything i could donate or give away, i did.

to be honest, i can be a very impulsive buyer, so i thought this new practice would be a hard one, something that i'd have to keep "starting over" with. as it turns out, this "resolution" has been much easier to stick to than any other in my life.

maybe this quality over quantity mentality comes with age, LOL!

in any case, one of my absolute, favorite body washes, Caress Cashmere Luxury, definitely falls into this category, and it also happens to be wallet-friendly. my saving money plan is also being put into practice (btw, i am loving hellowallet.com as a tool for helping me manage and save more moolah)-- yay!

Caress Cashmere Luxury key ingredients include white orchid milk, warm vanilla essence and sunflower oil. the creamy, rich texture lathers up beautifully and feels just as the name suggests, like luxurious cashmere. it leaves skin so incredibly soft and lightly scented. i love it!

next time you're looking to gift yourself a simple, yet luxurious, treat, try this body wash, won't you?

pic taken by me:)

beauty on a budget: Aveeno Positively Nourishing Hydrating Body Wash

i am in love with this body wash from Aveeno. Positively Nourishing Hydrating Body Wash was sent to me as a travel size sample, and from first use i was hooked. not wanting to be without it before it ran out, i looked for in-store.

no luck.

when i finally did find it, it was sold out. multiple times (sigh). i think i looked for the Fig & Shea Butter flavor over a month before i finally found it in stock! the women in my area know a good body wash when they find it, i must say (LOL!). the smell is divine and the shea butter leaves my skin so gorgeously soft. the creamy formula lathers up nicely and rinses away easily, i can't get over what a fabulous product this is-- it's such a treat after a tough morning workout and even at the end of the day before bed. :)

find Aveeno Positively Nourishing Hydrating Body Wash at a drugstore near you.

xo
as stated in this post: initially a travel-size sample was sent to me; pic taken my me of product i bought :)

Tone Antioxidant Body Wash with Blueberry & Vitamins

Tone's new Antioxidant Body Wash with Blueberry & Vitamins is the perfect way to keep the good feelings associated with the season with you when you start your morning or while wash the day away. when this arrived on my doorstep, i admit, i wasn't expecting to like the blueberry scent (you know i love citrus scents), but once i used it, i found the scent to be the perfect balance of fresh and fruity.

infused with ingredients like vitamin E and A, as well as blueberry extract, this yummy in-shower treat has a rich lather that rinses clean and leaves my skin feeling soft. plus it comes with the added bonus of antioxidants fighting against environmental stress-- what's not to love?



indulge your skin with an affordable luxury-- try this to find out for yourself. in addition to body wash, you can also find this formula in bar form at your local drug and mass retail locations. visit ToneSkinCare.com for more info

xo
pics taken by me :)

beauty on a budget: Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash

i love body washes, and Caress makes some of the best low-cost varieties. one i have been using a lot lately is the Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash. the scent of Burnt Brown Sugar & Karite Butter is beyond delish; it's creamy, almost like vanilla, and sweet like sugar, but with a hint of warmness (think of a fabulous cupcake). the beads aren't super scrub-y, but the softness of my skin when i get out of the shower is enough to leave me very satisfied.

love this stuff!

**this also comes in a bar form, which i recently tried-- it smells just as good, and leaves skin feeling amazingly soft, but overall i prefer the body wash.

find Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash at your local drugstore and mass retailers, and online at drugstore.com

xo
**added 8/17/09

Crabtree & Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations Revitalizing Skin Conditioning Body Wash

if you're looking for a fabulous body wash that will energize and soften your skin while giving you a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own shower, i suggest you check out Crabtree & Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations Revitalizing Skin Conditioning Body Wash.

my son was sick the whole weekend (and i knew he really was not feeling well because he was laying on the couch most of the time-- so unlike his jumping-and-running-everywhere self), and if you've ever had to take care of a sick child, you know it's not very fun or glamourous. thankfully, i had this citrus-infused body wash. the uplifting mix of conditioning vetiver and samphire extracts gently cleanse the skin,and i really appreciate the scent (lemon-- yum!).

since the economy isn't doing so well, it's also a treat to be able to use a product at home that feels like a really indulgent, luxurious treat. the lather isn't as rich as i expected, but is lovely anyway, and my skin feels fresh and soft after using it. this is a unisex scent as well, so hubby doesn't shy away from using it (although he has to ask me about everything in the shower, since it's a little over -run with products at the moment, lol). and for those of you who are into more natural products, it doesn't contain any parabens, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, colorants, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl or laureth sulfates.

find Crabtree & Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations Revitalizing Skin Conditioning Body Wash in Crabtree stores and online at crabtree-evelyn.com

xo

my favorite drugstore beauty buys: 2.20.09

happy friday my beauties-- how was your week? mine was busy! with fashion week i started sharing all the collections and makeup looks i was loving with you, but the last couple of days i haven't had a chance to get as much done blogging-wise since a little bug is going through my home, and hubby now has it (oh no, does that mean i'm next?). so expect many (many) fashion week posts this weekend :)

and the Oscars are on sunday (eeek!). will you be watching? you know i will, and you can expect all the best looks from the night come next week. until then, how about some drugstore beauty buys? this week's batch features products that are all less than $6 each-- enjoy!




Suave Naturals Body Wash in Sweet Pea & Violet is an amazing body wash that is low cost, and works so much better than its more expensive counterpart. i love the sweet smell and the lush lather leaves my skin lightly scented and feeling soft-- definitely a must have!




TRESemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Shampoo for dry or damaged hair has been in my shower for ages, and for good reason-- it's great! i love the nourishing formula and when used with the conditioner, my hair ends up looking healthy and shiny as well as feeling amazingly soft. the size you get for the price is amazing, and lasts a really long time-- a little goes a long way!




Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is a product most everyone has in their homes, and can be used in several different ways. i personally use it to keep my lips soft, give my feet an insane moisture treatment (i slather it over my feet, put socks on and either sleep in them or keep them on for a few hours-- amazing!), and even use it over blemishes that are drying up to keep the skin around them from looking like it's shedding.


have a great weekend!

xo

beauty on a budget: Johnson's Body Care 24 Hour Body Wash and Lotion

Johnson's Body Care 24 Hour Body Wash not only will pamper your dry winter skin and transform it into smooth, sweet-smelling skin, but it's a fabulous buy for around $6.

i started using this last week, and i fell in love with the fabulous lather (not too much, just enough), light scent and of course the way it left my skin feeling. i couldn't wait until my next shower!

i add even more moisture to my skin after my shower with Johnson's Body Care 24 Hour Body Lotion, and let me tell you, my skin feels amazing! the lotion is silky and light, absorbs quickly and leaves behind a soft floral scent. another plus about this lotion is that it doesn't sting the skin on my just-shaved legs. :)

these two products on their own work great (trust me, i've tested them out individually), and together are uber-fabulous. so if you're looking for some skin-loving products to get your dry skin through the rest of the cold, dry winter season, or even year-round, give these two products a try-- then come back and tell me what you think!

Johnson's Body Care 24 Hour Body Wash and Body Lotion can be found wherever Johnson's is sold.

xo

review: Jan Marini Bioglycolic Resurfacing Body Scrub

having good skin shouldn't just stop at your neck, and Jan Marini knows that. her Bioglycolic Resurfacing Body Scrub helps body skin of all types look and feel their best.

Resurfacing Body Scrub combines glycolic acid and polished granules in order to provide an aggressive but safe approach for reaching a noticeably improved level of body skin rejuvenation. this formulation enables patients to immediately address roughened or calloused areas while enhancing overall smoothness and tone. patients will experience unparalleled softness and results will only increase with continued use.

every time i use this scrub i find it funny that there is nothing remarkable about it "at first glance". it has no fancy frou-frou scent, the packaging doesn't shout "buy me", but after using it once, i noticed my skin felt super-soft!

i've been using it now for a few months, and my skin glows! the Bioglycolic Resurfacing Body Scrub keeps it clear, and the dark spots that have been lingering around for a few years, especially on my back, have faded. i love it!

fing Jan Marini Bioglycolic Resurfacing Body Scrub at dermstore.com

xo

Kiehl's "Aloe Vera" Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser

from Kiehl's comes the first 100% biodegradable formula and fragrance that also happens to be the first beauty product with Cradle to Cradle Certification.

"Aloe Vera" Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser provides refreshing and gentle cleansing, is formulated without parabens, is packaged in a 100% post consumer recycled (PCR) bottle.

all of Kiehl's net profits from the sale of this product will support the work of JPF ECO SYSTEMS, a charitable partnership created by Kiehl’s and Brad Pitt to maximize awareness of environmental sustainability.

"Kiehl's formulated this product to minimize the impact we have on our environment. all proceeds will go to benefit green initiatives around the globe." -Brad Pitt


visit kiehls.com for more information

xo

More Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit products!

remember i mentioned that Neutrogena had introduced a new Pink Grapefruit Acne Wash?

well, it turns out there is also an Oil-Free Acne Scrub and Body Clear Body Wash to "match"! i had to run out and get them! hello? i love citrus!



developed to treat breakouts on your back, shoulders and chest without over-drying, Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit, gives your skin the acne-fighting ingredients you need with a shot of vitamin c and grapefruit...so delightful! it leaves skin soft, and there is a hint of grapefruit left on my skin...





Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Foaming Scrub, Pink Grapefruit contains microbeads to slough away rough spots, while still treating your acne, without over-drying. i like that i can use this as a 2-in-1 step once a wekk when i wash my face.











all of the new Pink Grapefruit products can be found in a drugstore near you.



xo

photos: drugstore.com

my favorite drugstore beauty buys 7.11.08

i think drugstore products are better than ever these days, don't you? there really is a plethora of goodies to be discovered and used!

this week, i share a few more of my favs:




Caress Tahitian Renewal Body Wash is like a like a spa experience at home (i'm hoping to have one at a real spa)! this contains pomegranate seeds and tahitian palm milk to gently exfoliate and luxuriously moisturize your skin while enveloping the shower with it's amazing, tropical smell...aahhh...

Boots No. 7 Blush Tint Cream Rosebud is a fabulous, creamy blush that gives me a natural flush. i usually use this under another color since my skin is oily, but it helps the powder blush to have something to hold onto. if i wear it alone, i apply it more heavily and set it with translucent powder.

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask gives my tired strands a fierce dose of moisture with olive oil, meadowfoam seed and sweet almond. it is a really effective treatment, and perfect for my over-stressed hair.


let's have some fun! send me your favorite drugstore beauty products. each week i'll feature a new reader favorite...it will be fun discovering new products with you! send me an email: beautygirlmusings@gmail.com


xo