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Product Review: Cream & Coco Face Polish & Face Mask

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I’m sooooo far behind on my product reviews, so over the next few days I’ll be reviewing all of the products I’ve tried recently.

Today’s review is Cream & Coco‘s Black Lemon Sugar Face Polish and Moroccan Mint & Chocolate Face Mask, which was sold as a set.

I was first introduced to the brand, Cream & Coco through Hairscapades. I began following Cream & Coco on Instagram and the pictures of the products just looked like they smelled sooooo delicious! Not only did the products look and sound amazing from the description, but she is very dedicated to her business and her customers. Great selling point for me.

I made a purchase during the Black Friday sale which included face products, a lip set and samples of hair products.

On to the review…

I used the face polish in the shower one evening. Honestly, I wasn’t planning on using the face polish at all because I know my skin is so sensitive (I really wanted the face mask). In addition, it contains lemon and my skin usually reacts to citrus. For whatever reason I decided to try it and AS SOON AS I put it on my face, my face felt like it was on fire. I hadn’t even rubbed the sugar in. I rinsed it off immediately and it still felt like it was burning for a few minutes, then it finally stopped. Needless to say, I won’t be using it again. I should have listened to my inner voice because I really bought the set for the clay mask. There was no lasting effect from the face polish though, so that was good.

The face mask, on the other hand, is fabulous! My skin loves masks. This particular mask is smooth and easy to apply. Once it’s on, you can feel the minty tingle and smell the mint. It’s like aromatherapy at the same time! After rinsing, my face was refreshed and didn’t feel dry or stripped. I’ve used it a couple of times and I enjoy it. Thumbs up for this one!

“Get your Cream and Coco on!”

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XOXO,
Rece

Senk Conditioner

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On my last wash day, I tried the Senk Conditioner for the first time. I decided to try it because I enjoyed the shampoo bar so much.

The conditioner smells very similar to the shampoo bar, which is a pleasant smell.

The directions state that it can be used as a rinse-out conditioner or as a leave-in. I decided to try it as a rinse-out conditioner.

The conditioner is pretty heavy. It doesn’t really emulsify like other conditioners which caught me by surprise. It felt heavy, even by my standards because I usually don’t mind that. Part of me wanted to mix it with another conditioner but I decided to give it a fair try.

I left it in for about 30 minutes with a shower cap on. After rinsing my hair, it felt moisturized. It didn’t feel heavy or greasy as I expected. I like this conditioner because of all of the natural oils it contains, but I can see it being too heavy for a lot of people. It may work well as a leave-in. I’ll have to try that!

What’s in it that caught my eye?

  • Olive & Coconut Oil gently cleanse and protect hair strands
  • Jojoba oil & blend of 5 essential oils balance and soothe the scalp
  • Vegetable Glycerin a natural humectant moisturizes
  • Rosemary Extract stimulates circulation & strengthens the hair
  • Palmarosa essential oil balances the sebum

    Would I buy it again? Probably not, unless it wows me before the bottle finishes. The shampoo bar is definitely a winner though!

    Here’s today’s bun for the Hairscapades Bun Challenge!

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    XOXO,
    Rece