Sukin Revitalizing Facial Scrub [Review]
There are so many things I loved about this scrub - the price point, the smell, how gently it exfoliates - but the phenoxyethanol in it is a dealbreaker for me. As preservatives go, I don't think phenoxyethanol is the worst out there, but it's one I generally avoid (I made a rare exception this time for the scrub!)
Repurchase? No, not unless Sukin reformulates without the phenoxyethanol.
Young Living Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil
Most of you probably already know how great eucalyptus is for respiratory problems, but it also has a whole host of other uses. I don't get a lot of pimples anymore, but when I do, this is what I use, in combination with frankincense essential oil. As spot treatments go, it's a little untraditional, but the duo works very well at reducing redness and taking down any blemishes.
Repurchase? Absolutely.
Humphrey's Witch Hazel Astringent [Review]
I've gone through several bottles of Humphrey's witch hazel making my DIY Witch Hazel and Glycerin Toner and it's still my witch hazel of choice, since it works well and is super affordable. The astringent does contain alcohol (only a small percentage), but it has no preservatives.
Repurchase? Yes, I already have.
Pure + Simple Eye Brightening Cream (sample) [Review]
This is a fabulous eye cream that's both gentle and amazingly effective on any darkness around and under the eyes. Sadly, it works less well on puffiness. When I wrote my initial review, I wasn't planning to buy the full size, but I did end up picking it up a few weeks after my sample ran out. It really is the best I've found for dark circles, and I've had decent results on the puffiness front by managing other factors (stress, sleep, allergies, etc.)
Repurchase? Yes.
Acure Moroccan Argan + Argan Stem Cell Shampoo [Review]
I've talked about this shampoo many times before, so I won't say too much. It's the best I've found for my curly hair and used with the matching conditioner, it get my hair clean and moisturizes it just enough, without leaving it feeling heavy or weighed down.
Repurchase? Yes, I already have.
Intelligent Nutrients Organic Styling Gel [Review]
I'm pretty low-maintenance when it comes to hair styling, but I like to use some kind of product to minimize frizz and help define my curls. I go back and forth between Intelligent Nutrients' gel and Yarok's Feed Your Roots, but the gel has been getting more love recently. It has a little more hold (still without being crunchy) and worked very well during the warmer months. Ideally I'd like to find something a little less expensive, since I feel like I went through this pretty quickly, but I've purchased another travel size for the time being.
Repurchase? Yes, I already have.
Earthpaste Cinnamon Toothpaste [Review]
Another repeat purchase! I've been using Earthpaste for almost a year now and I'm still loving it. The cinnamon leaves your breath a little less fresh than the peppermint or wintergreen flavors, but it still works just as well in every other way.
Repurchase? Yes, but probably not in this flavor.
And that's all for October! We'll have to see how things go in November, but I will say that I'm already working hard to finish up a couple specific products. What did you use up last month?
