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It's hard to believe that it is already time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping! I wanted to share a few fab finds from the drugstore beauty aisles that will are worth having. From clean skin and hair to sparkling pearly whites– here are some great affordable staples to stock your bathroom for the upcoming school year.
Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar ($6.49-$7.99 for 3.77 oz. from Ulta, Target, Walgreens, Drugstores and Mass Retailers): The Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar effectively draws out dirt and oil to help clean congested pores. This bar is infused with jojoba beads and peppermint, and it gently exfoliates the skin, and and leaves it tingling, clean and smooth.
Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Water, Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Carbon, Propylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Potassium Palmate, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Chloride, Galactoarabinan, Potassium Cocoate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Potassium Stearate, Charcoal Powder.
According to Bioré,
Not only does this mask draw out an unbelievable amount of pore congestion, but it leaves the skin deeply cleansed and tingly! Soft and smooth skin is revealed quickly and efficiently.
- Oil-Free
- Dermatologist Tested
- Gentle enough for everyday use
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitol, Laureth-‐4 Carboxylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-‐30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Polyquaternium-‐39, Disodium Edta, Propylparaben, Charcoal Powder, Mannitol, Cellulose, Iron Oxides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylisothiazolinone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose.
According to Bioré,
Heats on contact with water to open pores and draw out pore-clogging dirt and oil, then cools leaving skin tingly smooth and refreshed.
- Oil-Free
- Dermatologist Tested
- WET FACE. Leave face wet – the Bioré® Self Heating One Minute Mask is activated by water.
- APPLY MASK. Dry hands, open single-use packet, dispense contents into hand and apply mask to face. You may add a little water to your fingers to help spread the mask and activate warming.
- MASSAGE for about 1 minute. As you massage, the mask will heat up. For more heating action or for your preferred consistency, massage in a little water. The mask does not dry/harden.
- RINSE. After one minute has passed, thoroughly rinse with water to remove the mask.
According to Dove,
This Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar brings you classic Dove cleansers and ¼ moisturising cream in an unscented, hypoallergenic bar that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin. Suitable for daily use, it helps protect skin’s natural moisture and can be used on your hands, body or face. Get the gentle skin care for sensitive skin that you deserve – try Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar.
Ingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate Or Sodium Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Water, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate Or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Maltol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Dove White Beauty Bar ($2.99-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): This gentle, creamy cleansing bar contains ¼ moisturizing cream that leaves skin soft smooth and very clean.
Ingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate Or Sodium Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Water, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate Or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Dove Pink Beauty Bar ($2.99-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): This creamy soap contains ¼ moisturizing cream to help make skin soft, smooth and hydrated. It doesn't strip skin in the least, nor does it leave it taut.
According to Dove,
Dove Beauty Bars are specially formulated to deliver skin natural nourishment, helping your skin to keep its natural moisture during cleansing. Dove Pink Beauty Bar contains our ultra-mild cleansers, which don’t strip skin of moisture like a regular soap bar can. It’s mild enough to be used on your face, body and hands – the perfect addition to your daily skin cleansing routine.
Ingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate Stearic Acid , Sodium Tallowate and/or Sodium Palmate, Sodium Isethionate, Lauric Acid, Water, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Red 4, Red 33, Titanium Dioxide.
Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar ($2.99-$12.99 for 2-14 bar packs from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): I am a huge fan of exfoliating soaps that are gentle, effective and do not strip the skin. This bar effectively exfoliates dead skin cells, but leaves the skin soft, smooth and never in the least bit stripped.
According to Dove,
Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar combines our signature mild cleansers with ¼ moisturizing cream to cleanse and nourish your skin. And it also provides you with gentle exfoliation, washing away dirt and dead skin to leave your skin feeling beautiful and revitalized. Suitable for regular use on hands, body and face, Dove Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar leaves skin feeling soft and smooth – every day.
Ingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate Or Sodium Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Water, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate Or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Fragrance, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower)Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Microcrystalline Wax, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
According to Dove,
Our light foaming body wash gently cleanses your skin, leaving it feeling refreshed. But light doesn’t mean any less indulgent (quite the opposite): the instant lather is fragranced with warm vanilla and shea butter, wrapping you in a cloud of comfort.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance (Parfum), Lauric Acid, Sodium Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-9, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butyrospermum parkII (Shea) Butter, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
According to Dove,
Created with the same cleansing care as every Dove Go Fresh body wash, this green tea and cucumber body wash nourishes skin as it cleanses, leaving behind a fresh, uplifting scent. Enriched with our NutriumMoisture™ technology, it delivers skin natural nourishment to help keep skin feeling moisturized, while nourishing deeply* to help support skin’s moisture barrier.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Lauric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Polysorbate 20, Sodium Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-9, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate,
According to Dove,
Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo & Conditioner formulated with Nutri-Keratin Repair Actives, help your hair to recover from damage in two different ways. The formulas repair signs of surface damage, making your hair look and feel smoother and stronger against breakage. It also penetrates the strands to provide hair nourishment deep inside, making your hair look healthier, time after time.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Gluconolactone, Ppg-9, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Adipic Acid, Trehalose, Tetrasodium Edta, Amodimethicone, Dmdm Hydantoin, Peg-45M, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Peg-9M, Cetrimonium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner ($3.49-6.49 for 12-25.4 oz. from Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Walgreens): Like its companion shampoo, this conditioner has a light and pleasant fragrance that is neither cloying, nor unpleasant. It does a nice job moisturizing my hair, it fights frizz and leaves my hair manageable and soft.
According to Dove,
We know that damaged hair care should go beyond removing the outward signs of damage, which is why this Dove conditioner is formulated to nourish and help restore the hair inside as well. Formulated with Keratin Repair Actives, Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner repairs the signs of damage to the hair surface and, with continued use, penetrates the hair strands to progressively nourish, making hair stronger against breakage, beautiful and visibly healthier with every wash.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Behentrimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Potassium Chloride, Disodium Edta, Gluconolactone, Trehalose, Dmdm Hydantoin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Adipic Acid, Sodium Sulfate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.
According to Vaseline,
When you have very dry, rough, irritated skin you need something that will moisturize to help it heal fast. With our Advanced Repair Unscented lotion, we’ve combined healing micro-droplets of Vaseline® Jelly and our highest levels of moisturizing glycerin. The result is a rich yet quick-absorbing formula that gives you intense moisturization as well as a soothing scent. This lotion will give you immediate relief and moisturization, resulting in healing your dry skin.
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion ($5.84-$8.49 for 10-32 oz. from Target, Walmart, Amazon, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Walgreens): This is a rich cocoa butter infused lotion that is lightweight, fast absorbing and delectably scented. The warm and creamy cocoa butter scent is heavenly, but it sits close to the skin and isn't in the least bit overpowering. It adds serious moisture to dry skin, and leaves skin very soft.
According to Vaseline,
We believe healthy skin starts with deep-healing moisture. In our Intensive Care™ Cocoa Radiant™ Lotion, we’ve combined healing micro-droplets of Vaseline® Jelly, powerful moisturizers, and pure cocoa butter, in a rich, fast-absorbing formula. The result is a lotion that moisturizes to help heal dry and dull-looking skin, bringing out its natural glow.
Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Lotion ($5.84-$8.49 for 10-32 oz.from Target, Walgreens and Bed, Bath & Beyond): Lightweight and fast absorbing, this classic lotion has a refreshing light, green scent that is perfect for the warm months of the year. It leaves parched skin soft and moisturized in no time at all.
According to Vaseline,
When you have very dry, rough, irritated skin you need something that will moisturize to help it heal fast. With our Advanced Repair Unscented lotion, we’ve combined healing micro-droplets of Vaseline® Jelly and our highest levels of moisturizing glycerin. The result is a rich yet quick-absorbing formula that gives you intense moisturization as well as a soothing scent. This lotion will give you immediate relief and moisturization, resulting in healing your dry skin.
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly ($3.49 for 7.5 oz. from Walgreens and Target): While vaseline has so many uses, and is a great multi-tasker to have on hand, I tend to use it around my hair line when I color treat my hair. It prevents the hair color from migrating onto your skin, which also protects sensitive skin from hair color, and it is easy to clean up.
According to Vaseline,
Vaseline Jelly is the original wonder jelly. It works by creating a sealing barrier between cells, which locks in moisture and speeds up your skin’s natural recovery from dryness, helping it heal from within.* Its occlusive function also allows it to protect dry, cracked skin and minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Our jelly is triple-purified to be 100% pure.
According to CloSYS,
CloSYS Original Unflavored Rinse with Flavor Control and new pre-flavored Gentle Mint Rinse contain Cloralstan, a powerful yet gentle patented ingredient that kills 99.9% of the bacteria that cause bad breath, dissolve unwanted compounds, and reduce harmful bacteria in your mouth for a noticeably cleaner and fresher mouth.
Unflavored Rinse Ingredients: Water, Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, Trisodium Phosphate, Citric Acid. Flavor Dropper Ingredients: Natural Mineral Oil and Natural Peppermint.
Flavored Rinse Ingredients: Purified Water, Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, Trisodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Flavor, Sucralose.
CloSYS Fluoride Toothpaste ($10.79 from 7 oz. from Walgreens, Walmart and Amazon): I have sensitive teeth, and find this toothpaste to be both effective and gentle. It comes with or without fluoride, and it is free of sulfates.
According to CloSYS,
CloSYS contains mild polishing agents that help whiten teeth and remove tough stains, while being one of the least abrasive toothpastes available (Relative Dentin Abrasivity score=53). CloSYS protects the enamel and won't harm expensive dental work or irritate sensitive mouths. CloSYS is one of the few toothpastes available that does not contain sulfates, which have been linked to allergies, mouth ulcers and canker sores.
Ingredients: Sodium Fluoride, Water, Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, Cellulose Gum, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sucralose.
CloSYS Fresh Breath Spray ($2.49 for 0.25 oz. from Walgreens): This refreshing mint flavored breath spray is sugar-free, it comes in a non-aerosol spray and is small enough to carry in your purse. It is perfect to use between meals when you don't have a convenient place to brush your teeth.
According to CloSYS,
Our mint flavored oral spray is perfect to use when it is not convenient to brush, floss or rinse. It quickly refreshes and cleans your mouth and breath anytime and anywhere.
Ingredients: Water, N&A Flavor, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, Sodium Saccharin, Methyl Paraben, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate.
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Dove, VICL & Biore were all past market research clients of mine and their products are excellent, backed by a ton of research. Great picks for back to school
ReplyDeleteThat's very cool, Allison! I agree with you, they are first rate! I'm glad that you agree that they are great picks for back-to-school! :-)
DeleteIt would be great to make a back-to-school basket as a gift or to put some in a shower bucket for a college student.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great idea– especially since they tend to share a bathroom with a lot of other people!
DeleteGreat picks! I've been interested in the Dove shower foams. I was all about Costco-sized shampoo and conditioner when I was in college so I didn't have to repurchase anything.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bailey! The Dove shower foams are really fantastic! I am already half way through my second bottle, and will definitely buy a replacement! Costco sizes are perfect for those college days!
DeleteOhhh, I really want to try that self heating charcoal mask. And my girls have been dying to try the Dove shower foam from the commercials they see. LOL!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really cool mask, Kristina! I really love the Dove shower foams– they are so creamy and moisturizing! I have already finished one bottle, and have made a good dent in the other!
DeleteDove and Vaseline are staples in my house! The only Biore product I've tried is a nose strip!
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely worthy of being staples! Biore cleansers are really fantastic!
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