Alba Botanica Hawaiian Facial Wash, Deep Cleansing Coconut Milk Review | Cruelty-Free

I finally been able to get my hands on an Alba Botanica skin care product. I chose the Deep Cleansing Coconut Milk facial wash because my skin seems thrive anything coconut. I've been using this awhile and I'm excited to share my thoughts on it.

Claims:
"Your skin will worship this smoothing, miracle milk cleanser.  Creamy, rich and abundant in Mother Nature's nourishment, it gently washes away any traces of the day with deeply cleansing coconut milk and pore-refining papaya enzymes.  Revitalizing ginger and soothing aloe balance the skin for a refreshed, clean feel without tightness.  Slip into smooth."

Product Details:

• Facial Wash with Deep Cleansing Coconut Milk
• Hypo-Allergenic
• No Parabens, Phthalates or Animal Testing
• pH Balanced
• 100% Vegetarian Ingredients
• Bottle Made with 100% Recycled Material  

Ingredients:

Water, C14-22 Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Certified Organic Ingredient), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (Certified Organic Ingredient), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Certified Organic Ingredient), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (Certified Organic Ingredient), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (Certified Organic Ingredient), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Certified Organic Ingredient), C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol (Certified Organic Ingredient), Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Coumarin, Fragrance

Pros:

• Gentle to the skin
• Leaves skin feeling clean
• Leaves moisture to the skin without feeling greasy
• Doesn't strip the skin or leaves a tight, uncomfortable feeling 

Cons:

• Doesn't remove stubborn makeup

My thoughts:
This is life saver for those who deal with dry or sensitive skin due to how gentle and hydrating it is. As a person who uses makeup removing wipes (I use the Pacifica Purify Coconut Water Cleansing Wipes), I have no issue with the cleanser not removing my makeup. My skin feels bouncy and hydrated!

Would I repurchase? YES!


You can find Alba Botanica products at Walgreens or Target.

Current Drugstore Favorites

As promised, here are my current drugstore favorites!

 

Real Techniques Brushes

 I have been currently using Real Techniques brushes religiously. The bristles are extremely soft and blends product effortlessly. These brushes are amazing quality and are only under 10 bucks each or for a set 20 bucks. As most of you may know that brushes can be extremely expensive. A big thanks to Sam and Nic who created these brushes! 

NYX Twin Cake Powder

I always have expectations when I comes to pressed powders because I like to have a powder that set my makeup and also touch up without looking cakey. This sets my makeup very well and you only need a little dusting throughout the day.

NYX Soft Lip Cream in Cannes 

I absolutely love lip cream and liquid lipsticks but they can get a little pricey. Luckily, NYX has an amazing selection of lip cream that are only $5.99. As of lately, I've been wearing the color Cannes and it is a great everyday lip color. This drys to a complete matte finish without the intense drying of the lips. Every lip cream that I tried from this line has be pigmented and great!

e.l.f. Baked Blush (Highlight) in Pinktastic

This is probably one of the best drugstore cheek highlighter that I have ever used. Most highlights that I had purchased at the drugstore are always glittery. As for this one, it gives a luminous shimmer. I was told that this is actually a dupe to M.A.C's Soft and Gentle which is $32.00. As for the e.l.f. blush, it is only 3 bucks! A mega-steal!

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Foundation 
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