Shave the Day with Kiss My Face 4-in-1 Moisture Shave

Maybe you’re down with body hair or maybe you’re not, but if you’re looking to do a little grooming, try Kiss My Face’s 4-in-1 Moisture Shave, which I liken to rubbing my body with soft, pillow-y clouds. And really, who doesn’t want to rub their body with soft, pillow-y clouds?

KMF Moisture Shave, unlike that gross canned foam stuff, is like a cross-between conditioner and lotion that offers a light lather and helps the razor glide easily over skin, whether you’re removing fine or coarse hair. I find it leaves my legs super smooth and hydrated -- the first shave product I’ve ever used where I don’t feel desperate to slather on lotion afterwards. Husband, who has a coarse beard, even uses it on his face (seriously guys, the man gets 2 o'clock shadow). Moisture Shave is his favorite so far in a range of products -- some cruelty-free, some not (before we made the switch, of course). For a number of years he used animal-friendly Lush’s “Dirty” Shaving Cream -- which is awesome, but is much more expensive than KMF, coming in at $13.95 for 3.5 oz. But if you’re looking to splurge, both ladies and gents are encouraged to give it a try.

We share an 11 oz. bottle and it lasts us about 3 to 4 months. I love that Kiss My Face is pretty easy to find in grocery stores and other retail chains, but you can also score yourself a deal by looking at online offers. Moisture Shave in the pump bottle retails for $7.95, but I swear I’ve bought it at the grocery store for about $4.99. Look at your usual online retailers to see if you can score yourself a package deal.

Moisture Shave comes in at least 7 scents, including a fragrance-free option, and is available in the 11 oz. pump bottle or a 3.4 oz. tube. Our favorite scent to share? Green Tea & Bamboo.

Less Breakouts, More Compassion: BWC Aromatherapy Skin Care AHA Facial Cleanser

Everyone wants glowing skin, right? The first component of good skin is a good facial cleanser, which, a lot like finding the right moisturizer, can be a bit of a challenge.

After trying out a few different cruelty-free options, I’ve landed on Beauty Without Cruelty’s Aromatherapy Skin Care AHA Facial Cleanser. I have sensitive skin, and needed something that would wash away makeup and dirt without drying me out. What I like about this face wash is that it’s so easy on my skin -- my face never feels tight or dry after cleansing, like it did when I used other non-cruelty free brands. I also don’t get zits very often and Husband, who has combination skin and is more prone to breakouts, has watched his skin clear up drastically as well. He hasn’t had any dry spots and it evened out redness.

My only complaint with BWC is that I have yet to find it in stores (at least here in New York City). I have been buying online, and go to the source that’s offering a package deal on multiples at the time, like Soap.com or Amazon. I’ve been buying in sets of two, and find that each 8.5 oz. bottle lasts us at least 3 months, if not longer.

Aromatherapy Skin Care AHA Facial Cleanser retails for $11.95 on BeautyWithoutCruelty.com and elsewhere. I encourage you to look at their full site as they offer a wide range of products, including several different facial cleanser options so you can find the formula that’s right for your skin type.

Soapy, Happy People: JASON Body Wash Review

I don’t know about you, but a good smell means a good start to my day -- meaning that the soap in my morning shower is some important aromatherapy. I’ve tried several brands of body wash in the last couple of years, and the JASON brand is by far my favorite. The 30 oz. bottle comes in 10 different scents – plus unscented and gluten free options. At home, we’ve tried out Purifying Tea Tree, Invigorating Rosewater and Moisturizing Herbs, which we agree is our favorite. It’s a little spicy and has a pretty gender-neutral smell -- I loved the Rosewater but Husband found it a little too perfume-y. If we had room for more than one scent in our little Brooklyn apartment shower, we’d definitely make use of it.

Because it doesn’t use any harsh chemicals or detergents, this body wash leaves skin feeling soft without drying it out -- or leaving a residue. One pump is more than enough to get a good lather -- for me at least. Husband is a taller, hairier man, so he needs a little extra. One bottle easily lasts us six months and retails for around $14 on the JASON website. Our current supply was bought in the fall for a buy one, get one deal at Whole Foods, but you can also buy it online at Soap.com and Amazon.

Added bonus: JASON body wash is completely biodegradable, so Mother Earth will thank you.