Stop the Press!

So I just got back from a haircut and the lady who did my hair gave me some great tips, she told me that in lots of anti frizz cremes there's wax, which doesn't wash out during shampooage and builds up, which can make hair dull and lose its color. So on that note, I have stopped using Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness Creme (and I have taken it off the dyme list). She told me that if you do want anti-frizz, it's better to go top notch salon products on that one. She also told me that the apricot scrubs (like St. Ives) have little bits of apricot pit in them and actually scratches the skin, creating fine lines. So per her advice, avoid those products.

9/10 Face Wash.

Aveeno Moisturizing Bar.

This face bar is great. I love everything about it except that sometimes the bar doesn't dry out between uses and gets softy (-1). Otherwise its my favorite fash wash as of now, it never dries out my skin and doesn't make me break out either. Muy Bueno!

Dove Deep Moisture Facial Lotion.

I got this lotion because it has spf 15 in it, and I love it! It's pretty thick, but not heavy on the face at all. It has a nice scent as well. I give it a 9/10 because its too heavy for everyday use.

C.O. Bigelow.

Okay so over the past years I have obtained quite a collection of C.O. Bigelow products. I usually buy them at Bath and Body works but I'm sure they can be found elsewhere. These are a few of the products I have and use:

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine- I have had it in a reddish color (not sure which tint #), pink (1137) and just plain mint- great gloss and great flavor 10/10

Bigelow Mentha Lip Balm Stick- its no-shine formula, I like it quite a bit, but it feels a little cakey on the lips. I didn't realise that there is an spf formula, but I definitely recommend it (the spf one that is). 8/10- -1 for the feel and -1 b/c it doesn't help with chapness that much.

Bigelow Deluxe Gentle Foaming Cleanser- I really like this face wash, the only problem I had with it is contrary to the title, it doesn't foam so I never know if it's all washed off or if I miss any spots. (9/10)

Chapped Hands Soap Free Cleanser- I bought this cleanser during the winter when I lived in the dorms, the foamy hand washes across campus are killer on the hands. I really like this cleanser but it's kinda hard to wash off, and you have to use pretty hot water, because of the oils, but it's definitely worth having baby soft hands. (9/10) -1 for the packaging, the jar is kind of awkward to scoop cleanser out of and the waxy-oilyness of the cleanser.

Dr. Hiosous Quince Hand Lotion- I used this lotion at about the same time as the chapped hands cleanser and they are a great pair! This lotion is lightweight but extra moisturizing and smells good! Also, its non-greasy. 10/10

As mentioned before, I bought Vaseline's Daily Skin Shield lotion with spf 15... it has green tea and aloe vera in it. It is wonderful! Just as it says, it is light and non-greasy. It absorbs quickly and smells pretty good (like aloe) and makes my skin feel good too. And knowing that it has spf in it makes me happy too. It doesn't feel like a sunscreen at all either which is a major plus. I give it a 10/10.

Okay, so after a long week in South Haven the sun has taken a toll on my skin. I thought about it more, and decided to use a moisturizer without spf at night (thank you Sarah N.), I started using Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer which is great, I used it in the winter and love it. I also use Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream, for those days when my face needs a little more attention.
I give the moisturizer a 9/10 because it can get greasy but thats what these are for.
I give the blotting tissues a 9/10- I just got them but I really like them, they sometimes leave too much powder in areas though, which can be rubbed in with the fingers.
As for the cream, I give it a 10/10. Its great! Also, fun fact: in 2005 the crew on the first ascent of Greenland's icy mountains used this cream! ooh la la!