The author shares their recycling adventure to Nordtrom, where they disposed of their finished beauty products. They express satisfaction in knowing that their empty items are being repurposed for future use, especially with Earth Day approaching. Some of the products they recycled include La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, Epi.logic Master Plan Collagen Renew Growth Factor Serum, and Caudalie Beauty Elixir.
The La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water is described as a versatile product that can be used as a morning pick-me-up, midday refreshment, or moisture surge before applying makeup. The author expresses sadness at finishing their mini bottle but promptly restocks from Amazon. The Epi.logic Master Plan Collagen Renew Growth Factor Serum is praised for its hydrating and reparative qualities, containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, growth factors, bioferment, and adaptogens that leave the skin plumper, bouncier, and dewier.
Another French face mist, the Caudalie Beauty Elixir, is highlighted for its ability to keep the skin fresh and glowing. Essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, and lemon balm contribute to its sensorial experience. The La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+M is recommended for treating dry skin with its rich formula of ceramides, shea butter, niacinamide, glycerin, and thermal spring water. Additionally, it is accepted by the National Eczema Association for its effectiveness in relieving sunburn, peeling, and dry skin.
The Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner is lauded for its ability to detangle and moisturize hair. Featuring soy proteins, vitamin B5, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, aloe, and botanical extracts, this conditioner leaves the hair shiny, soft, and hydrated after each use. The Augustinus Bader The Body Cleanser is mentioned for its gentle formula that cleanses the skin without stripping it of its natural oils, thanks to ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, and botanical oils.
The Youth To The People Superberry Firm + Glow Dream Body Butter is praised for its emollient formula containing niacinamide, superberry extracts, bisabolol, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter. This body butter alleviates dry, cracked skin and reveals glowing, hydrated, and non-greasy skin. Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Serum is described as a favorite product for its hydrating benefits that reach deep into the skin with three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid. The Ourself Lip Conditioner, available in three shades, leaves the lips glossy, plump, and kissable with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and cupuaçu seed butter.
The Phlur Améline Hand Cream, with notes of bergamot, rose, and sandalwood, is mentioned as a favorite hand cream that moisturizes and leaves the hands smelling delightful. The author expresses satisfaction with finishing the tube by Phlur and hints at the importance of keeping hand cream handy for well-moisturized hands.
