Product Review: Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes

Mission: To find an affordable and natural makeup remover/facial cleanser towelette that effectively removes makeup.



Merchandise: Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes

After my positive experience with the Yes to Carrots Shampoo and Conditioner, I decided to try their other vegetable line, which is the Yes to Cucumber skincare/haircare line.With five unique collections, this particular recipe addresses sensitive skin. The Yes to Cucumber line gently hydrates and soothes with organic cucumbers, aloe vera and green tea.





To be honest, I'm not a big fan of facial towelettes. I typically clean my face with coconut oil which removes everything from waterproof mascara to long wearing lipstick. Olive oil is great too! But I tend to get hungry when I see, let alone smell olive oil. It reminds me of cheese, breasticks, and red wine. mmmm... makes me hungry just thinking about it. With that said, I'm sticking with coconut oil. haha!

But now that I'm a freelance makeup artist (YAY!), I had to find a product that would efficiently remove my client's makeup yet keeping with my goal of using natural/organic goods.






Yes to Cucumbers facial towelettes did the trick. I was impressed! Considering that I applied Urban Decays' All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray on top of my carefully applied makeup that day. After a long evening of partying, (and was too exhausted to wash my makeup off) I would definitely use this product. It gently removed sweat and makeup without the need to rinse. Which makes me spend less time on the sink, and more time to cozy on the couch and watch episodes of "guilty pleasures" T.V that I've missed during the week. YES!!






One point that I need to stress is that, these are FACIAL towelettes. I don't think these were specifically designed to remove EYE makeup. To remove eye make up, I placed a few drops of coconut oil onto the towelettes and began to gently remove my eye makeup off. Always remember that the skin around eye area is very thin and sensitive. So clean that area with caution! Your peepers will thank you later ; )


















Affordable, Efficient, Natural. Mission Accomplished!



Until next time, seek you truth and you'll find your way : )






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NaturallyNancyDlish

Product Review: Yes to Carrots Shampoo and Conditioner

Since early 2008, Target stood by and delivered it's commitment to make natural/organic products accessible to the masses. As a result, I've purchased and tried several skincare and haircare items from Target. But, before I move forward with my review, I'd like to give you an idea of my hair woes. I have thick, long and naturally curly hair which needs to be treated and conditioned regularly.

Otherwise...

Now, some of you may think..."aaww, how cute!"

Uhm...No.

I wasn't going for the cute factor. I was going for the unruly, frizzy Don King hair factor. Yikes!

With that said, let's start with the first item up for review.

Yes to Carrots Shampoo (Normal to Dry hair):

First thing I noticed was the packaging - LARGE! It contained 500mL compared to most 350mL shampoos! Cost effective? Check!

Second, the scent wasn't offensive to me. Initially I thought..."Who wants the scent of carrots in their hair all day??". But after taking a whiff of the item, which had a sweet, clean faint scent of carrots, I was easily convinced that it will be an enjoyable hair cleansing experience. Check, Check!

Third and most importantly, LESS TOXINS. SOLD!!

Whilst reading the ingredients in the back of both products, (even if the product says organic, I ALWAYS make it a habit to read the ingredients) I caught myself smiling as I read the directions of how to use shampoo. I was immediately engaged, which made my shopping experince less of a bore. Kudos to the marketing team! haha!

Yes to Carrots Conditioner (Normal to Dry hair):

Though all three points mentioned of my shampoo review applied to their conditioner, I generally look for very specific quialities when it comes to choosing the right conditioner for my temperemental hair. Before using Yes to Carrots, I was an avid fan of Nutrogena's Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask. The texture was rich and emollient which made my long, curly hair soft and managable. My hair needed intense moisturization...

Luckily, I hit the jackpot! Yes to Carrots conditioner provided the same concentrated texture comparable to Nutrogena's Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask, but without the toxins. I stock up on both items whenever I take a trip to Target. YAY!

So there you have it! Organic/natural hair care without break the bank. You don't have to spend oodles to use organic. You just have to be vigilant coupled with a dash of common sense. It's always worth it in the end.

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