Perfect for your travel or gym bag, maybe? Cleansing Sticks from St. Ives: “Inspired by Korean beauty trends, this solid cleanser easily dissolves away daily grime while leaving your face feeling healthy and soft.” In Cactus Water & Hibiscus, Apricot & Manuka Honey and Matcha Green Tea & Ginger, 45g each for $7.99.
Here’s how they work…
I need a good vetiver shower gel. This one likely costs more than I'm going to spend, but it's tempting. From niche line Escentric Molecules, Escentric 03 body wash: "....a gentle, fragrance-rich formula that leaves the skin feeling vibrant and fresh. Paraben- and sulfate-free, this wash features notes of vetiveryl acetate, a smooth and woody vetiver molecule with a grapefruit accent, together with fresh lime peel, ginger, green peppercorn, and musk." $40 for 200 ml at Barneys.
Pacifica Coconut & Cherry Makeup Dissolving Milk: "A beauty sleep prep and a makeup artist's dream! This multitasking milk helps you make the most out of your beauty sleep, remove makeup on the go and take good care of your skin. We make it easy to be good. Think of old make-up like rust on your beautiful face, you need to remove it or it oxidizes on your skin. This works on the go- with no rinsing required." About $12 at Target.
"Warm sand, coconut milk, and ylang-ylang fragrance" is what interested me in Klorane's Ylang Ylang Protective Oil. The rest of it sounds useful too though: "This lightweight multi-protective oil with Ylang-Ylang wax that shields hair against the drying and damaging effects of UV rays, salt, sand, and chlorine. It deeply nourishes the hair and protects against color fade." $18 for 100 ml at Smallflower. Do comment if you've tried it!
Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun moisturizer, just in case I manage to get some sun this summer: "Indulge your senses with the lush scent of Hawaiian Tropic Lime Coolada After Sun moisturizer—ideal for everyday use! This after sun lotion is blended with exotic island botanicals, shea and cocoa butters, and soothing Aloe Vera that will leave your skin soft and refreshed." It has pretty good reviews everywhere I looked, and I predict it will be my next cheap thrill. About $7 for 474 ml at Target.