E.l.f

cocokind

Le Labo

Kylie Cosmetics

Wooden Spoon Herbs

BAGGU

The Ordinary

Lush

Everyday Oil

LL Bean

I love my Baggu bags! I have a couple different sizes in several different cute colors and patterns. I love that they fold up easily and have a little sleeve that they fold into. With the design of these, they are a bit difficult/weird to carry over your shoulder when they're full, because they stick out horizontally, but it's not a big deal. They're easily washable and have held up really well for several years.

I have always been avoidant of LL Bean because it gives me dad vibes but I really love the winter down jacket that I have. I'm in Boston and am always cold, I truly didn't think the jacket would keep me warm with how thin it is but it really does! It's super light, it actually can be folded and squeezed into a small pocket for travel/easy storage but I have yet to master that skill. It's very light and thin and excellent quality, keeps me super warm and I don't look like a total dork.

I have tried a ton of TO products and you can't beat the price for the quality. My favorites are the rosehip oil and chia oil (which I used to buy from cocokind but TO's is cheaper), squalane, the AHA/BHA peel & the glycolic acid toner (I use it on my body instead of my face). Customer service has helped me with product questions and figuring out how to build my routine, which is SO helpful especially when you're not deep into the science like some skincare girles (I wish this were me). If you go for the sunscreen, just know the mineral one leaves a really heavy white cast so beware if you're planning on any photo ops. There is so much I want to try from this brand, and there are plenty of products to try. I have been and will be a customer for a long time.

Rose 31 is intoxicating. I sprayed it on myself in the store and was obsessed all day sniffing my coat over and over. It's an incredible scent. I only wish I could bring myself to purchase a full-size bottle...it's extremely expensive! My best friend bought one though so I will just sniff her until then.

I am a cocokind STAN and have been from the beginning. I've tried pretty much every single product they have.

My holy grails:
- MyMatcha moisture stick - I have multiple, it's my lip balm. One for my purse. One in the bathroom. One at my desk. One in my nightstand. I can't LIVE without it and I never want to.
- Resurrection Peptide Cream - I have dry skin and this is so creamy and soft for my face, not sticky at all. My favorite of the newer products. Great in the winter. I do wish it came in a travel size.
- Rosewater Toner - I used this day and night always.
- Ceramide Barrier Serum - Also use this day and night always. Helps keep my skin soft and calm.
- Oil to Milk Cleanser - Feels SO good. At first it feels like you didn't wash it all off but then you remember that other cleansers strip your skin and this is what it's actually supposed to feel like. Super moisturizing.
- Turmeric Illuminating Solution - My exfoliator of choice for skin cycling. My skin feels soft and smooth after!

Other opinions:
- Silk SPF - Feels great on my skin and doesn't leave a white cast. I only use this when I'm not wearing makeup because it tends to pill.
- Texture Smoothing Cream - I do really like this but I prefer the RPC for my skin type (dry). It is nice for a lighter option in the summer. And I do like that there are travel sizes of this.
- Daily SPF - Leaves a white cast. It's good, just not for me.
- Vitamin C serum - I don't see a huge difference with this and am experimenting with other products, but I know lots of people like it
- Sake Body Lotion - I liked this but it's just an unscented lotion. I buy another cheaper product.
- Scrubbing Clay - Just not a product I tend to use regularly, but it feels & smells good!
- Chia oil - I've repurchased this several times but now I only do when there's a sale because I buy it cheaper from The Ordinary
- Resurfacing Sleep Mask - I didn't see a noticeable difference so I found myself not using it much
- Sea Moss Exfoliator - I prefer chemical exfoliators now but I did enjoy using this when it fit into my routine
- Chlorophyll Mask - I purchased this a lot in the beginning and loved it but I don't find myself doing masks much anymore and don't know how to fit it in my routine

I've also tried the Raspberry Vinegar Toner, the Turmeric Stick, Oil Cleanser, but don't feel like I can have the right opinion on them as they don't seem to be for my skin type (dry & not acne-prone).

Their customer service is amazing and helpful. Their social media is heavy on product education which I LOVE. It can be hard to figure out where things go in my skincare routine and they always have infographics showing you exactly where their products go. The founder is super transparent especially about pricing, which is very much appreciated. The website tells you exactly how to recycle the packaging!  They are becoming more available in stores so they're very easy to find at Target, Whole Foods, Ulta & my local co-op when I need something last-minute. I clearly, seriously love this brand & everything they do and I recommend them to everyone I know!!! 

I was hesitant to purchase this because of the price, but I really liked the scent and now that I've started using it I can tell it's going to last me quite a long time. I mix it in with my body lotion for extra hydration. It's a very incense-forward scent, which may not be for everyone, but I really like it! I didn't realize I could use it for my face and hair until I read reviews just now but I'm glad it can be an all-in-one product to make packing toiletries simpler!

This review is specifically for the Dream Cream since it's the only thing I've tried. It's pricey for what I usually spend on body lotion but I felt like treating myself. It is super soft and silky, and has a light scent that's hard to describe (the website says oat milk and lavender but I didn't really get much lavender), and frankly I don't think it's a scent that's broadly appealing but I didn't mind it. My skin is dry and I really liked using this right after a shower, my skin felt hydrated all day. I gave it 4/5 because I just don't like the packaging (I know it's Lush's thing). I prefer a tube or a pump for lotion rather than having to scoop it out with my fingers.

e.l.f. is hit or miss, but more often than not you find a pretty good product for the price. I mainly use their makeup brushes and have tried many of the cosmetics over the years, but my favorite product is the Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm. I've tried other drugstore balms and regretted them immediately, I always go back to this one. It's super soft and melts in your hands, easily removes my most stubborn makeup (like my HausLabs liquid lipstick & waterproof mascara), and doesn't have any weird scent. A little goes a long way, and it's a great price for $11.

I've tried a few of the lip kits. They're fine! I do like that they come paired with a matching liner. And they aren't dry or flaky. There's no bleeding/feathering, and it stays put for hours.

Kristen - Brighter than it looks in photos but still a beautiful color.

Mary Jo K - LOVE. If I had to choose only one product it would be this one. I think it's the best red I've ever had. It's a true red, blue-based, and I think it looks great on everyone.

Leo - I wanted to like this because it's a nice color but it was streaky and required 2-3 layers. Not good with matte liquids.

I had a couple more but forget which shades exactly as I gave them away for the streaky issues (they were darker colors).

Would I buy more? No. I think ColourPop offers just as good a product (I believe it's the same manufacturer) for a much better price. 

I have tried a few products and taken a couple workshops with the founder of Wooden Spoon Herbs. I think the knowledge required to make great herbal products is immense and the founder, Lauren, is incredibly knowledgeable so I trust that her offerings are truly formulated to be as effective and high-quality as possible.

Rose-Colored Glasses: Did it do anything for me personally? Hard to tell. Is it fair to rely on a single product to change my entire life? Probably not. Did I enjoy the experience of taking it every day because it tasted good and I'm a sucker for beautiful packaging? 100%! So to that effect, it did indeed lift my mood. 

Herbal Coffee: I really wanted to like this, but I just did not like the flavor at all.

Rose Cocoa: This was my absolute favorite and I'm not sure she makes it anymore unfortunately. 

I eventually would like to test the Light Ray and Adaptogen Balance tinctures & will update my review when I do!

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