In our last post a few of you vouched for the affordable Breville juicer and said that either you owned it or knew someone who did. It’s said to be very large and also to potentially be expensive to buy produce to juice, so I’m going to wait until I get a bigger kitchen. Many of you liked and ordered the soap by Pre de Provence. Here are some more random things which were recommended to me or which I want.
Himalayan salt body scrub to bring the spa home
Weeks ago I got a salt scrub at a spa (I prefer the scrubs and wraps to getting a full massage) and it was amazing. I left feeling totally relaxed. If I can recreate half of that feeling at home I would be so happy. This all-natural himalayan salt scrub from Handcraft Blends has 4.9 stars, over 573 reviews and an A from Fakespot! It has almond oil and lychee oil along with salt sourced from the Himalayas so it’s exfoliating as well as moisturizing. It’s called “amazing” and is said to work well without being too abrasive or oily. It’s also said to be “Easy to spread and work into the skin compared to other scrubs.” It also comes in brown sugar and matcha green tea varieties.
A peptide complex serum with allover effects
Serums are so popular here and they really seem to work. I’ve definitely seen a difference in my skin since using them. (This is my serum set, still working my way through these, love them.) This anti-aging peptide complex serum from Eva Naturals contains hyaluronic acid, amino acids and vitamin E to stimulate collagen production, repair skin and reduce fine lines. It has 4.3 stars, over 1,000 reviews and an A from Fakespot. Reviewers say this reduces acne scarring, makes a visible difference in fine lines and skin texture, and that they get compliments on their skin. It’s said to absorb well without being sticky and to be “light on the skin” while making it “tighter and smoother.”
Glotion gives an overall subtle glow
Hecate told me about this product by Loreal, Glotion, which is a face lotion for a subtle overall glow. I didn’t even know about this! Glotion comes in four different shades to match different skin tones. It can be used all over as a primer, worn alone on the skin, or used in a slightly darker shade for highlighting and contouring. This has 4.3 stars, over 500 reviews and an A from Fakespot. Women call it “subtle and flattering,” say they’re “obsessed” and that it gives a “healthy natural glow” that looks great on mature skin. I want this!
Travel vacuum bags to reduce bulk and take the stress out of packing
This set of 10 travel vacuum bags can take the hassle out of packing while solving the question of how to deal with dirty clothes. You take the air out of these bags just by rolling them so they’re ideal for traveling. These have 4 stars, 75 reviews and an A from Fakespot. People are amazed that they stay airtight longer than the bags you use a vacuum with. They’re called “just the right size” for traveling, “sturdy,” “well made” and “easy to use.” Some reviewers recommend just sitting on them instead of rolling them to get the air out. These would be great for camping, storing wet items (temporarily, they would get musty) and for bulky items like towels, robes and sweaters. Packing can be such a pain and I could use something like this.
Shoe bags that can go on vacation or to the gym
I’ve featured shoe bags before, as part of this set of packing cubes. (That set has an A from fakespot and 4.8 stars with over 2,000 reviews!) These are just the shoe bags alone though, which I definitely need for the gym. These have over 2,300 reviews, 4.8 stars and an A from Fakespot! They’re just $4 for two (1 standard size, 1 extra large) or $7 for four (2 of each). People call them “roomy” and “well made,” strong enough that heels won’t pierce them, “durable” and “great for travel.” You can also use them to store socks, underwear, or other items you want to keep separate.
Leakproof color-coded travel bottles with suction cups for easy storage
I get the little clear plastic bottles from The Dollar Tree but they leak randomly and it can be frustrating. Plus I don’t always know what’s in them. With color coding it’s so easy to tell which is shampoo, conditioner, face wash and body wash. These 3 ounce leakproof BPA-free silicone squeezable bottles are just $10 and come in their own zip-up pouch. They have 4.5 stars, 155 reviews and an A from Fakespot. Users say they’re better than other bottles because you waste less product, that they’re “super soft and easy to squeeze” and that they love the suction cups because you can mount them almost anywhere. They’re also said to be easy to fill and to not leak at all.
Construct a tiny art studio, greenhouse or study
Remember last week when I featured the tiny real toy products and then found those awesome earrings? These miniature dollhouse kits came up in my suggested list and now I may try a new hobby. I think my love of small stuff comes from the train set my grandfather had. It had a little city area with a train stop and a country area with farms, it took up the whole basement and I used to play under it. These are little models you construct which are under $35 each. You can choose from a little art studio, I think I may pick that one, a greenhouse or a study complete with books. The photos on Amazon’s site show them in all stages of construction, and they’re the cutest when they’re complete. This brand also has standalone rooms including a kitchen, living room and bookstore.
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I actually use sugar scrubs (I find it less drying on my skin than salt scrubs) and one of my favorite brands is Lovefresh. Their products are clean / natural, and their sugar scrubs come in so many different varieties too. My favorite is the vanilla and coffee but I’ve also used the lemon one too…they’re not super cheap, but the scrubs lasts quite a while so I don’t mind splurging now and then.
I love Glotion, mix with my foundation to sheer it out and give some glow.
If you guys haven’t seen/tried The Ordinary, can I recommend? I am in LOVE with their products. Right now using their hyaluronic acid, Moroccan oil, caffeine eye serum, and their primer and considering adding a few other items. My skin looks incredible-I’m pushing forty and had a few fine lines starting on my forehead, as well as the potential in my smile lines, and it is making an IMPACT. Also… it’s barely marketed in the States, crazy inexpensive compared to lines like La Mer, or even Estée Lauder which I have used for serums and moisturizers for ever.
I haven’t given up my actual moisturizers yet, but for serums and skin treatments, I’m very impressed so far.
I’ve been wanting to try The Ordinary serums.
I have been wanting to try their stuff, but it is so overwhelming with all the choices. And I’ve tried reading that Reddit about it, but that just confused me even more. Do you mind me asking what kind of skin you have? Mine is fairly normal, but I’m 46 so I’m dealing with fine lines.
Hi!
I have dry and sensitive skin that is prone to breakouts if I try something new, but when I added The Ordinary products my skin didn’t even have an adjustment period.
So my regimen is this:
Morning- wash with Dove bar and gently exfoliate with a facial exfoliation mitt and a bit of Dove only (no chemical or added exfoliants). Pat dry. Then Hyaluronic Acid over my face and neck, then a few drops of their cold pressed Moroccan Oil, then their caffeine serum, then my daily moisturizer with SPF (estee lauder’s Resilience for dry skin) and my eye cream (also Estée Lauder).
Evening is: Cleanse with Cetaphil (I know it’s not universally beloved but my skin has been great for twenty years on it), then a quick wipe with micellar water (I think it’s Klavuu), another coat of Hyaluronic Acid and Moroccan Oil, then microneedling focused specifically on areas where I want to stimulate collagen, then my nighttime moisturizer/eye cream routine.
The routine has worked reasonably well since my early thirties, but I added The Ordinary products a few months ago and my skin is glowing and the fine lines are easing away. I was starting to eyeball baby Botox but I think I’ve got several years left if I can continue to tweak my regimen as needed without my skin freaking out.
Also, I feel like the page I linked below was reasonably helpful for me. I have one more serum I’m considering adding to really focus on those lines, after reading all the options. Full disclosure, I worked makeup counters in my early twenties so I have some familiarity with the industry, but tons has changed in 16 years, plus the ordinary is very different in how they’re sending out their products.
I second The Ordinary recommendation! I’ve used both their Matrixyl serum and The Buffet peptide serum, and both are great.
I love scrubs but refuse to buy them, I make my own with turbinado sugar and my oil of choice (sweet almond, etc).
But lately I prefer hammam treatments to exfoliate.
Same here. I do my feet and calves with coarse salt and olive oil out of the pantry. Already available is the best price.
Those foot “sock” peels you guys recommended earlier are just spectacular! Thanks!
Ooo the Lumi glotion is so good! I use one squirt with two squirts of matte foundation and mix the two. It’s very similar to the Hollywood Flawless Filter by Charlotte Tilbury 😊
I’ve bought the Pura D’or Trio Set with vitamin C serum, rosehip and argan oil, and I’ve been using the serum with the argan oil. It hasn’t exactly blown me away, buy it hasn’t broken me out yet.
Can anyone recommend Vichy skincare? Or a serum that is a little more potent? I have combination skin, no acne, but a little roughness and dullness. I can’t take the dullness… I want my skin to be plump and glow. Thank you!
Here’s the link to the options on The Ordinary. You basically build a regimen based on your needs. This is the guide, and although it sounds like you and I have very different skin, I’m just raving in general about their entire approach. It feels fresh compared to everything else out there.
https://theordinary.com/regimenguide
I love the ordinary
My twin is the skin expert so she just tells me what to buy but the employees at their store in nyc are very helpful
For dullness – have you tried a powder cleanser?
Or Konjac sponge?
Powder cleanser like this:
https://amzn.to/31Yi5Tx
Konjac sponges I use:
https://amzn.to/2Hnzm0B
I have the glotion…I picked it up from a drug store. It’s pretty amazing! Sometimes I wear it alone and other times I mix a few drops into my tinted moisturizer or wear it underneath my powder. Every damn time I wear it people tell me my skin is glowing! And a plus is that just a little goes a long way
The travel bags are excellent! I use them both in my suitcase or carryon. They really do fit lots of stuff and just roll on a hard surface. The air releases easily, you need to seal with a little plastic tab (kinda like a big ziplock bag).
Can also purchase at the best stores ever (imho!) TJ Maxx or Marshall’s. They have lots of travel stuff.
I love the shoe bags (think I bought them the last time they were featured here). I used them on a trip earlier this summer. On the return trip my sandals had some sand on them and the bags kept that contained. They also easy to pack around in my suitcase.
Forgive me if this has already been discussed/recommended, but I am in search of a new smoothie blender! I don’t want a “full size”one, but one of those single serve ones that is 1.) strong enough to blend frozen fruit and 2.) not terribly loud ( I mean, it’s a blender so I know it will be loud, just hoping there might be one that doesn’t wake up my entire house in the AM like my current one does 😬)