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There goes my money 🫠 all joking aside, I have been looking for a new face moisturizer that does more than just hydrate and I never knew of the underarm sweat thing! Although I do remember reading the natural deodorant reviews. The acne face wash has been promptly added to my Target cart. As always, thank you for doing the work and sharing it with us, Hillary ❤️

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My pleasure!!!!

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I’m one of the ones who recommended PanOxyl! As a hot yoga practitioner/instructor not smelling is essential for me and everyone is shocked when I say I don’t use deodorant. USER TIP: the benzoyl peroxide WILL BLEACH STAIN your towels. In the shower, I lather it on first thing, let it rinse off as I do everything else, then use a soapy washcloth to ensure it’s all off before getting out.

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Good to know! I have learned the hard way with benzoyl peroxide but didn’t catch this had that. Thank you

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Yes, Hillary, after reading about your expensive sheets and towels, I’m afraid about the benzoyl peroxide for you! My daughter had a friend spend the weekend who used PanOxyl and the towels she used were ruined (luckily they were from Target).

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Well I feel lucky because I haven't had a problem; maybe because I was pretty thoroughly after? Also: One set of towels I recommended (the Target ones) are made to not stain from benzoyl peroxide!

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I realized that impatience is the enemy of our make up performing well. Mine looks best when I do skincare/sunscreen fresh out of shower and walk away - to do morning chores in kitchen, blow dry hair etc.

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Yeah that is a major learning for me too! I also run impatient and am trying to remember that results come with time!

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Sometimes I think you’re a mind reader. The hair serums are hitting home today. Maybe you need a panel of volunteer testers to help your with research…😬

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I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!

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At the ready! I think you have at least two volunteers 🫡

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I’ll go on the arey journey with you! This is the first I’ve heard of it but I’ve also recently become bothered by my greys and seem to be a good candidate so ordering now. Fingers crossed!!

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Okay maybe we can be our accountability coaches! Keep ourselves on track. Staying on this path for 4+ months will be the real challenge for me.

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Same! I need instant gratification lol

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Another terrific article!! Thank you. Also, loved the personal background story :)

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❤️❤️❤️

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I'm wondering how the gel compares to the Instant Angel Lipid Rich Moisturizer? Have you tried both?

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Sorry, I should've added more. I bought it recently based on a recommendation. I made a rookie mistake and didn't try it on its own – also was trying it with Make hydrascape, suggested as a dupe for AB Rich Cream – off and on and broke out a bit. I think I have the same skin as you, based on what you described (and also am often reluctant to try new moisturizers for this reason).

I was curious of the comparison with the gel bc you mentioned it not clogging your pores.

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I do have Instant Angel and it's incredible, but I think too heavy for the majority of my face. I love it for my forehead and parts of my cheeks, but not chin/cheeks close to my nose, because I felt like it was making me lightly breakout. This one is much lighter; I think Charlotte (one of the founders) who has dry skin uses the Air Angel as an almost serum and the Instant to lock in the hydration. Even though it's lighter, I still find it super hydrating, but agree that if someone is super dry they might need more.

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This is so helpful to know, thank you! I think I will try this, then as my moisturizer and leave the instant angel for really dehydrated times or parts of my face. Your anecdote about one of the founders using the gel first, as a serum, and the instant angel on top, makes me think of Maya Chia the super blend (serum). I bought some recently from a recommendation to calm my skin, which was getting or showing signs of being irritated. I was surprised how much I loved it! And I use it similar to how you described in your other example; I put it on as a serum, but it's so moisturizing and sinks in so well that I don't put a moisturizer on top of it.

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I’m so curious about Virtue products. This might be the kick to try.

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Just want to say I bought this PanOxyl face wash and have been using for almost 2 months now and wow. My deodorant goes on smoother and definitely lasts the 48 hours it claims on the cap (I always wondered in what world that could happen). I also use it on my feet and it is a game changer for smelly feet! So thank you again for this tip.

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Oor this post was an expensive read!

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Thank you so much for these reviews! Can’t wait to try these!

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It's wonderful / dangerous!

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Ahhhhh Tricia! Thank you!!! I really appreciate this. You never really know how people feel about your work, and this means so much to me. Truly.

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