The funny thing is, I usually resent having to repurchase loved products because it's not as much fun or something. Recently I ran out of my Juno oil and was like, ugh, this is expensive. I texted Marianne to whine about it and she was like, "Why mess with a good thing?" And she's right. This past winter was the first one where I didn't get gross flaky patches on my face. So:
Sunday Riley Juno Hydroactive Cellular Face Oil
This is expensive, yes, but there really isn't anything else like it. It's 100% antioxidant-rich seed oils and doesn't make me break out. What it does do is make my skin happy and moisturized. It's the first thing I put on my face after cleansing, morning and night. I am on my third bottle.
Shiseido Senka Aging Care UV Sunscreen SPF 50
I just ordered my second tube of this! I wrote about it here (thanks to Ampersand for the best recs!) and I just can't stress enough how much nicer the Japanese formulas are. I like the Shiseido Senka because it's inexpensive, sinks right in and it works great under makeup. It's not exciting or fancy, it just does what it's supposed to do. I like it a lot better than my super-fancy tinted SkinCeuticals sunscreen, if that helps.
BeneFit Dandelion
I've been wearing this for years and while it is physically painful to repurchase there is nothing I like quite as much. (I know there are less expensive dupes but I just want my Dandelion.) I like the weird box packaging, I like the brush, I like the way it smells, I love the highlighting glow it gives. Every summer I mean to buy a little box of the Hoola Bronzer but I never do. Maybe this year I'll actually try it. I might buy this set of minis! I'm also eyeing this set because I'd love a travel-size Dandelion. Damn Benefit with their adorable tiny products.
Bumble and Bumble Straight Blow Dry
When I cut my hair short again I started using this on the ends and OMG, why did I ever leave it? I'm finishing up my second tube and will definitely be buying more when I run out. It really does what it claims to do - it helps get your hair straight and sleek. A little goes a long way and I can always tell when I forget to use it. Also, I apparently raved about the Repair Blow Dry but never actually bought a full size tube. Maybe I'll revisit that one.
So, what about you? What are your products that you repurchase again and again?
I love the Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Rockstar - such a great dark color without being as harsh as black. I've lost track of how many I've gone through. Also the Benefit Gimme Brow gel. I've tried others, but finally quit bothering b/c this one works the way I want it to.
ReplyDeleteI love the Sunday Riley Good Genes, and the Luna Oil. Damn you for making me want to try yet another wicked overpriced bottle of yumminess!
ReplyDeleteI also love the Good Genes! On my second bottle.
DeleteThere's aa adorable baby dandelion that you can buy separately for $15 http://www.sephora.com/dandelion-box-o-powder-blush-P38347?keyword=dandelion%20travel&skuId=1782267&_requestid=172186
ReplyDeleteI buy Nars Radiant Tinted moisturizer and Nars Radiant Creamy concealer over and over again. I'm going to be at Sephora this weekend, and have been eyeing the B&B Blow Dry. You've convinced me.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a "brand loyal" person, and happily skitter from sample to sample or cheap dupe to drugstore brand, but my "ugh, this is expensive but it works for me" re-purchase moment involves items from the Oribe hair line. I rotate them with other brands so that I don't have to purchase very often, but the dry texturizing spray, as well as the Gold Lust hair masque, shampoo, conditioner, and the (not Gold Lust) moisturizing cream) are all just right for my hair type, and my hair is better than it's been in years. I've also repurchased the R+Co salt spray. It's my favorite of all the brands I've tried. For face, I frequently re-purchase the Olay serum from my drug store. Big fan!
ReplyDeleteYes! The Oribe Dry Texture Spray is the best.
DeleteI'm this way about Dandelion. The perfect blush for the Caspar-colored.
ReplyDeleteI'm also this way about: Frederic Fekkai Technician Color Care Mask, Estee Lauder's DayWear moisturizer, La Mer lip balm (I recently discovered Tommy Bahama SPF30 lip balm to wear during the day, which is much cheaper, so I only wear the La Mer crappe at night now, yay savings!)
For almost everything else, I'm a total slut.
Dermalogica intensive moisture balance face lotion, special cleansing gel, regular face spray, conditioner and shampoo. Same shit over and over and over and over again, for 10+ years. Boooo-ring, but it works for me.
ReplyDeleteSorry for being such an online beauty n00b, but dupes. I find dandelion dupes hard to find. Maybe my google is broken ;) Bought it once as an act of rebellion, but obvs couldn't use it because of the scent (bad allergies). Could someone pretty please point me in the right direction? Thank you <3
Are you on Pinterest? Search "Dandelion Dupes" and you'll get a bunch! L'Oreal Baby Blossom blush is one I see a lot.
DeleteYes I am, and thank you :)
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