It's been about two months since I started my Project 10 Pan, so I thought that it was about time for an update and some mini reviews. So far I have finished five products, and I have another three items that I think I'm close to finishing. I did purchase two items from The Fairest's Global Goddess sale, and I did get a few things during Sephora's F&F sale, but other than those exceptions I've been very good about not purchasing extra beauty items.
1) The first product I finished was
Boots Expert Sensitive Gentle Cleansing Lotion ($5 at Target). This is a very functional cleansing lotion, but I don't think that I will continue purchasing it. This did an excellent job of cleansing and removing makeup, and I found that it didn't leave a residue if I used it with a wash cloth, but I wasn't fond of the texture; it's more watery than I would have liked it to be and I felt like I had to use a lot of product each time I washed my face because of it.
Overall Score: 3
2) I also finished my pack of
Boots Expert Sensitive Cleansing & Toning Wipes ($5 at Target). I don't know if I feel like these actually cleanse and tone your skin, but they are good at removing dirt and makeup (even eye makeup) and they are handy. I usually take these with me to the gym, so I can remove any makeup I have on before I exercise - I can't exercise in makeup it just ends up all over - and so I can wash my face afterwards. I think that so far they have been doing a very good job; I feel more refreshed after I use them, and they are easier to take to the gym than my regular skincare products. The only way I think these could be improved is if the sheets themselves were softer. They aren't rough or anything, but I think that everything that gets used on your face should be super soft.
Overall Score: 4.5
3) Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance ($39). This is my HG moisturizer. I have dry, sensitive skin and this does an excellent job of moisturizing my skin without felling heavy or breaking me out. When I apply this I can actually feel it moisturizing, rather than just sealing moisture in or providing a protective barrier. I only use this as a night moisturizer since it doesn't contain sunscreen, and I haven't had any problems using this year round - I just use a smaller amount in the summer and a little more in the winter.
Overall Score: 5
4) Monoi oil ($9.95) is really just Tiare scented coconut oil. I purchased mine from
monoi.com, but NARS also famously sells Monoi oil This is a great product because it's so multipurpose and because coconut oil is so good for your skin and hair (it's one of only a few oils that can be absorbed into the hair shaft). I use this as a moisturizer when I get out of the shower; it can be applied to either wet or dry skin, but I think it absorbs more quickly if it's applied to wet skin. I also use this as a hair mask when I have time, and I use a drop after my hair has dried to smooth down frizz. At first I didn't care much for the smell - I don't really like coconut - but it really grew on me and now that I've moved on to my
Tipanie scented bottle I really miss the Tiare scented one. I hadn't realized how well the two scents actually went together.
Overall Score: 5
5) I decided to count these two products as one because neither of them is full size.
($3 mini size, $16 full size) is called a hair treatment, but it's really just an extra thick conditioner. I applied it like a conditioner and just left it on my hair for a longer period of time. I felt like this did leave my hair a little softer, but the added softness didn't translate into less frizz or fewer fly-aways. While this is a good conditioner, I didn't feel like it was really worth the splurge, but if you are looking for softer hair this might be a good fit for you.
Overall Score: 4
Bliss Lemon & Sage Soapy Sap isn't really that different in formulation from most gel body washes, but what sets it apart is its fragrance. Lemon & Sage Soapy Sap has a very pleasant, invigorating citrus fragrance that isn't overwhelming. I usually don't buy products based on scent, but if I were a morning showerer I would have purchased a full size bottle of this simply because it's so pleasant to use - it has a way of making you feel happy and more prepared for the day. If you are an evening showerer you may want to skip this one simply because invigorated isn't really how you want to feel right before you go to sleep.
Overall Score: 5
*All of the reviewed items were purchased by myself or were gift with purchase.
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