HANK Skincare: Botanical Ingredients for Men

The team at HANK Skincare creates healthy skincare products for men backed by plant-powered evolution. Their botanical ingredients and holistic approach means high quality products that work to enhance skin health.

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HANK Skincare is cruelty-free and organic. Their mission is to expose more men to the beneficial effects of roots and flowers, instead of toxins, to better their skin.

I received the Shield Hair and Beard Balm, Primo Cleanser, and Bhang Face Treatment to review. My boyfriend helped me out with the review and I'll share both of our thoughts here. We're both Korean, and as you may or may not know, Koreans take our skincare seriously! I knew he would be interested in trying out this line.

 
The HANK Skincare packaging is simple but eye-catching. I would reach for this on the shelves and my boyfriend said he would, too.

The Primo Cleanser comes with a turnkey inside the top of the box to ensure you get all of the product out of the tube. This is a nice touch that I haven't seen in other skincare products before.

The cleanser has a mild pH ideal for maintaining the proper balance on the acid mantle, a thin layer on the skin composed of lipids (fats) and amino acids from sweat that keeps moisture in and bacteria and pollution out. The cleanser is gentle enough for every day use and won't harshly irritate skin but is still effective.

The texture is light and creamy and the cleanser doesn't foam up much when mixed with water. This isn't a bad thing, though. I liked how gentle it was and that it didn't leave my skin feeling dry after use. My boyfriend also enjoyed the feel and that it was unscented.

The Bhang Face Treatment is an oil/serum consistency that fights the effects of stress and fatigue on the skin, such as dry, pale skin and redness or inflammation. The natural plant compounds in the treatment protect against free radical exposure from the environment.

This treatment is great for use after cleansing and can be used as a moisturizer. A little goes a long way and it absorbs quickly into skin. I added a few drops to my palms and patted the treatment onto my skin. My boyfriend said that the treatment was nice but he prefers a cream moisturizer.

Here's a look at the texture of the Primo Cleanser (left) and Bhang Face Treatment (right).

The Shield Hair and Beard Treatment was created as a multipurpose treatment. It contains the antibacterial properties of Palo Santo and New Calendonia Sandalwood to keep hair in perfect balance. It's ideal for keeping hair smooth and hydrated with a light hold.

The Shield Hair and Beard Balm was my favorite product of the bunch. It has a wax-like texture but isn't heavy. A small amount (about dime-sized) warmed between the palms was enough for my boyfriend's short hair and it gave the perfect amount of hold. It made his hair look polished but still had movement. I didn't take any pictures of the final look because he's shy about having his photo posted online, but I promise that it looked great!

Here are the ingredients lists for the three products:

Shield Hair and Beard Balm

Primo Cleanser

Bhang Face Treatment

My boyfriend and I both enjoyed using the HANK Skincare products. Even though they're marketed towards men, I think people of any gender would enjoy them. I like that the products are gentle and effective and made with natural botanicals. I especially enjoy that they're unscented, making them great for anyone to use.

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Bottom Line: The HANK Skincare products we tried were all high quality and felt great on our skin (and his hair!). I think they do a great job of creating products with natural ingredients that keep skin looking healthy.

July and August Spiffy Socks Review and Coupon

Now that the weather is getting cooler, treat your feet to something cozy with Spiffy Socks!

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Spiffy Socks sends bamboo fiber socks in fun prints each month. Their socks are so comfortable, on top of being hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and thermo-regulating.

They have women's sizes 5-10 and men's 6/-12.5 starting at $11 per month. Here are all of their pricing options:

• Monthly: $11 per month
• Three Months: $31 every three months
• Six Months: $61 every six months
• 12 Months: $119 every 12 months

Shipping is free to U.S. addresses You can also purchase individual pairs from their shop for $20 per month.

I'm reviewing the July and August socks that I received. As you can see from the photos above, the patterns are always fun and bright. What I like best about these socks is that they're not bulky but they do a great job of keeping my feet warm in the fall and winter and cool and comfortable in the spring and summer. They're high quality and a lot of fun.

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Bottom Line: Spiffy Socks is a fun and affordable way to liven up your wardrobe. They also make a great gift!

FaceTory 7 Lux September Review and Coupon

I'm Korean-American and obsessed with Korean sheet masks! I do one almost every night and I decided to subscribe to FaceTory 7 Lux to save money, since I buy tons of masks individually anyway.

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Facetory has two subscription options, both of which send Korean sheet masks each month. I'm obsessed with skincare and I purchase sheet masks regularly, so this subscription appealed to me because it was easier to get Korean masks all from one place instead of having to shop around at various websites for them.

This is a review for the 7 Lux subscription, which costs $19.90 per month for seven masks and 1-2 bonus items. The other option is the Lux Plus, which is $49.95 per season for 5-6 skincare products and 5-6 masks. Both options have free shipping to U.S. addresses.

 

 

Facetory sends a good assortment of masks for all skincare types. At $19.95 per month, that's about $2.85 per mask, which is an excellent deal. Most sheet masks will cost at least $3-$5 individually, some even upwards of $10.

The masks ship in a padded mailer and come with an insert explaining all of the masks.

 

I love being able to try masks from Korean brands I've never tried before! I live in a smaller city, and while I can get masks from some of the more popular brands, it's harder to find other ones from Korea unless I order them online. Getting them all in this package is exciting!

The JM Solution Active Bird's Nest Moisture Mask Prime is a hydrating mask with bird's nest extract. This ingredient is prized in traditional medicine and helps improve skin clarity by boosting moisture retention.

The Meditime Jeju Deumppook Turmeric Mask is great for healing breakouts. It's vegan and eco-friendly due to eucalyptus mask fibers. Turmeric is great for the skin, as it has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components. I used this one the other day and it felt so refreshing, but there was a ton of serum in it so it dripped a little.

The MedB 1 Day Honey Mask Pack is a moisturizing mask with honey extract, which has anti-inflammatory properties to keep skin nourished and glowing. It can help soothe acne and brighten skin.

The extra item for this month was the FaceTory Spot Fighter AM Patch. I love patches like these for when I break out and other ones I've tried have worked pretty well. They have tea tree oil, tea tree extract, and centella asiatica to fight acne and prevent further scarring and irritation.

The Glowiest Youthful Glow Mangosteen and Peachy Glow Hydrating Masks are a duo with brightening and nourishing properties. The Mangosteen mask has antibacterial properties and soothes inflammation. The Peachy Glow mask has antioxidants and provides the "glassy skin" look so popular in Korea right now.

The Petitfee Agave Cooling Hydrogel Face Mask is a cooling hydrogel infused with agave and blueberry to nourish and calm skin. It comes in two pieces (one that goes on your forehead/nose and one on the chin) like most hydrogel masks and is great for hydration.

I was most excited to receive the Dr. Jart Dermask Ultra Jet Porecting Solution Mask! Dr. Jart masks are great quality and retail for $9-$12 individually. This one is a bubble mask with activated charcoal to deep clean and purify pores. They're really fun to use, too, since the bubbles come up after you apply the mask and the serum oxygenates.

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Bottom Line: I'm so happy with my first FaceTory 7 Lux pack! I love sheet masks and this subscription really delivers. If you're a fan of skincare and Korean sheet masks, it's a great deal.

EVXO Cosmetics Review - Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free Makeup

You can freshen up your beauty routine with EVXO Cosmetics! The line is made up of botanical, cruelty-free and vegan cosmetics made with all-natural, gluten-free, and certified organic ingredients and oils.

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EVXO Cosmetics was created by ethical vegan founders with a pledge to always remain completely cruelty-free. They are partnered with Leaping Bunny with a certified cruelty-free status.

Their products are made with sustainable, natural ingredients that are good for your skin and are packaged in recyclable packaging.

I love handmade soaps, and the Succulent Shea Butter Soap is lovely! It has a beautiful floral scent and succulent design on the top. They're a lovely decorative soap, but even better with use, as they're made with a Shea butter base with nourishing Vitamin E. It's great for dry, cracked skin and is packed with antioxidants and hydrating properties.

The soap also contains French pink clay that cleanses and detoxifies skin while removing dead skin cells to create a refreshed appearance. It can help with acne and other issues, such as sun damage and cracked skin. Vitamin E also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help skin look younger.

The Peek-A-Boo Organic Liquid Mineral Foundation is one of EVXO's best selling products, and I can see why. I received the shade "Sedona" to try and it perfectly matched my medium skin with yellow undertones.

The foundation is certified organic, gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free with natural ingredients that are non-comedogenic (won't clog pores). What I like best is how smoothly the foundation applies. I used a makeup sponge for application and one layer was enough for medium coverage, but it's easily buildable if you need more coverage. It felt weightless on my skin and lasted all day with primer.

The foundation is made with gluten-free Vitamin E to keep skin glowing, along with thyme and chamomile to help soothe skin. Chamomile is a strong anti-inflammatory and thyme has been shown in recent studies to help treat blemishes.

I also enjoyed the Organic Eyebrow Powder. It contains jojoba oil, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, rosemary, lavender, and more! The powder is made to help fill in brows while also being great for skin.

I applied the powder with an eyebrow brush and I found it was easy to build coverage. You can easily shade with this, adding more if necessary. The pigmentation is great and it helped my brows look full and even.

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Bottom Line: I'm very impressed with the products I tried from EVXO Cosmetics! All three were high quality and available at affordable prices. I love their commitment to being cruelty-free certified, vegan, and gluten-free, too!

Desert Harvest Aloe Vera Shampoo and Conditioner Review

The shampoo and conditioner from Desert Harvest is made with non-GMO aloe vera, a rich source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, natural antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and inflammation-fighting properties.

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Desert Harvest has plenty of aloe vera products, including supplements and skincare. Their Aloe Herbal Shampoo and Shower Gel and Aloe Herbal Conditioner were interesting to me because they're a natural way to fight dandruff.

The Shampoo and Shower Gel is made with aloe vera, herbs, and essential fatty acids that help remove dulling residue from hair to reveal natural shine. It can also be used as a shower gel to gently cleanse skin and is great for all types of dandruff on the scalp. It's safe for sensitive skin and color treated hair.

The Conditioner is made with organic aloe vera, vitamins, herbs, and essential oils to transform dry, damaged, and over-treated hair in minutes. It's chemical free and can be used daily to moisturize and nourish hair. 

Both the Shampoo and Conditioner have no artificial ingredients and have 100 percent organic aloe vera as the number one ingredient (as you can see in the ingredient list above). They're also cruelty-free and have no parabens or synthetic preservatives.

I have oily scalp and pretty bad dandruff so I need to wash my hair every day, but that can get pretty drying. I used the Desert Harvest Shampoo and Conditioner and they left my hair feeling soft and nourished and my scalp was calmed without feeling overly-dry. I like using these in addition to my other dandruff shampoos to balance out my scalp.

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Bottom Line: The Desert Harvest line of products is an affordable way to treat your body to natural and potent aloe vera. I've had great results with their Shampoo and Conditioner and highly recommend both!