Drugstore Skin and Bath Products Haul with Mini Reviews

This is my latest drugstore haul from CVS. I had some extra bucks, and red box coupons so I decided to shop. I might have a shopping problem and you might be right.

I heard Eucerin is a good skincare brand for people with dry and sensitive skin so I decided to try the Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Face Lotion. It is a moisturizer plus sunscreen and has broad-spectrum SPF 30. I've used it a few times now and I just love this product. It is lightweight, glides on smoothly, sinks in very fast, hydrates my skin, does not cause any irritation, and does not leave any noticeable white cast (not on my medium brown skin at least). So far so good, but I will have to use it long-term to see if it is worth a repurchase. I might do a detailed review in a later post.

The Clear Scalp and Hair Therapy Total Care Shampoo is a new product and I've been seeing it everywhere, so I decided to give it a try and see if it cures my dry, itchy, sensitive, and acne-prone scalp in any way. I've used it a few times now and I feel like it does nothing special. It's a pretty regular, average shampoo. And I'm not sure my opinion is going to change after a few more weeks of use.

I needed a good conditioner so I got the much-hyped Organix renewing Moroccan Argan Oil conditioner to help control frizz. After a few uses, I feel like it is a good conditioner and works pretty well. But I didn't notice anything special or wow about it. It seems like any other regular conditioner.

I find makeup removing tissues to be quite rough and harsh so I thought I'll try a gentle 2-in-1 cleanser cum remover that doesn't irritate my face. I got the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser which is a dermatologist's fave/recommended, not just written on the bottle but for real. I've used it a few times so far and this cleanser is so moisturizing I don't feel the need to apply any moisturizer afterward. I don't wear any heavy or waterproof makeup so I cannot comment on that but it's good for removing normal makeup and sunscreen.

Have you been using any new skin/haircare products lately? Please let me know in the comments below.

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