Joy S.'s Profile
"earth2joy"
Member since June, 2007
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8 reviews
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home office, CA
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Echoing Green's Be Bold short read
How we'll get around in 20 years...
plug in cars and functional public transit
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Magazines
Great alternative
I normally use Neutrogena's Deep Cleansing face soap and love the consistency, texture, and clean feeling I get from the soap. Alba's version is great as it offers all of the above. The only problem is that the smell is a bit much and it stings my eyes. I'm not sure if that has to do with the pineapple enzymes that its produced from.
keywords: face soap, facial cleanser, Alba
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Hated this conditioner
I have thick, fine hair and the conditioner was far too greasy for me to put up with. I even used a small amount and it still took me forever to wash it out. Decent price, but made my hair lay flat.
keywords: conditioner, hair, trader joes
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Decent for the price
I liked that I was able to buy this at Trader Joe's and it was branded / created by the company so I knew that some research and thought had to be put into the product. It was also inexpensive at $5+ each. Suds well, but the product runs thin and you need lots of it in order to feel like the shampoo is working.
keywords: shampoo, trader joes
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So fresh and so clean
Packaging: Easy pump is a great way to dispense the thick soap.
Quality: Smell is very slight and not overwhelming. Suds well and I actually still feel clean without over drying my skin.
keywords: body wash, bubble bath, soap, cleanser, Jason
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Pricey and not functional
The bags are ultra thin and silky to touch, however, they're far too porous to place in a kitchen trash bin. My roommate was so sick of the smell we had to place the bin outside and when we emptied the bags they often ripped and cumbersome to take down a flight of stairs. I'm not sure if it is realistic to say it can contain that much waste, but willing to try other options.
keywords: Biobags, compostable, trash bags
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super sudsy, but drying
I like the way the soap suds, however, I think the peppermint smell is too strong. Plus, it drys out the skin after you're done using it. I also have sensitive skin and its too stingy sometimes.
keywords: body wash, body soap, pets, all purpose
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Just ok
I'm still trying to find good bath products and I'm having a hard time finding them. I used the Lavender shampoo and it was ok. I didn't really feel like my hair was that clean, but more coarse then anything.
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Emergency kit...
Besides the Vitamin E face lotion and the eye make up remover from Body Shop that I adore, I swear by the tea tree oil as a great topical for those unforeseen circumstances that happen to your face overnight. I suggest putting drop or two on top of your face soap or lotion when using so its not so potent. If you need to use it as a spot treatment use a q-tip.
keywords: The Body Shop, tea tree oil, acne, skin care
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User Comments:
Jenn A. says:
Hi Joy - did you ever find a shampoo that works for you? more »