ok, I'm a total beauty product junkie, have tried a whole lot over the years, and for me to say something is a holy grail means, lol. Maybe someone will find something useful here, and will save some dough in the long run. Just to add, my skin is breakout prone and moderately sensitive and hair is thick, long, dry and processed (sounds lovely, lmao).
Face wash: Earth Science ADE Creamy Cleanser (or Earth Science Clarifying one for summer or oily skin). Under $10 each, found at healthfood stores and online. Last a long time, remove make up really well, don't leave a residue, clog pores or dry you out. Also, oil cleansing method is great for heavy make up removal, leaving skin supersoft and giving yourself a mini facial. I do it when I have the time or am stressed.
Toners: DDF Aloe Toning Complex, very soothing and moisturizing, yet not sticky, and DDF Glycolic Toner 10% (looove this!). Both are under $30 at Sephora, huge bottles, and can surely be found on Ebay for less.
Scrubs: The new Olay microderm. & peel (I would marry it if I could, lol), $20 something, Avon Anew Microexfoliant, $20, and crushed aspirin as a scrub/mask.
Masks: St Ives Mineral Clay Firming Mask. On par with more expensive ones. Under $3. Plain honey as a mask while deep conditioning my hair. Really makes a difference.
Treatments: Paula's Choice 2% BHA. $15, I think, on her site. Great on blemishes and bikini line.
Eye cream: Bobbi Brown Hydrating, as well as her Extra Eye Balm. Just get samples, will last forever. Burts Bees Serum with Attar of Roses $20 (?).
Moisturizer/ sunscreen: Olay Total Sensitive spf 15, under $10. Want to try out La Roche Posay, tho.
Lip Balm: Cocoacare Coco Butter lip balm. The best. $1. Still on the look out for something with SPF.
Hand/body cream: Trader Joe's Unscented Moisturizing Cream. Will be loyal to it forever. $3. Sweet Almond Oil rocks too, awesome after waxing (i wax myself all over).
Shampoo: Elucence Moisture Benefits. Very moisturizing, feels luxurious, cleanses well, no build up. $12 somewhere online. I just got a liter bottle that will last me for 2 years.
Conditioner: Silk Elements Megasilk Moisturizing treatment. I'm sure most people use it as a weekly treatment, since it's very rich, but I use it every other day as a regular conditioner. Perfection. Serious moisture and detangling. $10 at Sally's.
Leave in: Giovanni direct leave in. $7 at whole foods. goes on sale often.
Mousse: Joico Ice whip. $12
Serum: L'Oreal vive smooth intense anti frizz serum. $4 (?)
Heat Protectant: Kiehl's Heat Protective Silk Straightening Cream, $14.
Gotta go, will post more later!



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