REVIEW - Avalon Organics Moisture Cream (and used as a/s)

[joel]

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I rather enjoy this little concoction. A 2oz jar will set you back $12-15, and in my opinion it is worth every penny. If used daily, this jar would probably last me 8-12 months.... a tiny tiny touch goes a long way on a wet face. I found this cream to work beautifully at calming/soothing ones face after shaving, the cream had a wonderful scent to it, and it acted as a great, non-greasy moisturizer. This is certainly right up there among the better a/s mositure products, and I would/will purchase it again.

I'd give it a solid 8.5 out of 10.

[rtaylor61]

Joel,

Did you pick this up at TJ Maxx, or was it full retail? Also, how long did the scent last after application? Will it interfere with other fragrances?

Randy

[joel]

Joel,

Did you pick this up at TJ Maxx, or was it full retail? Also, how long did the scent last after application? Will it interfere with other fragrances?

Randy

I picked it up at a local health food store - on sale for about $12.50 or so. Charles at QED carries this product as well... The scent doesn't live long.... just a few minutes - then it is gone, so it shouldn't interfere with other scents.

[gage0921]

How would you compare it to CAR's a/s in the moisturizing dept.

[joel]

How would you compare it to CAR's a/s in the moisturizing dept.

I think the CAR is better overall - but as far as moisturizing goes... I think the Avalon gets the leg up on CAR's cream. The Avalon is specifically designed as a moisturizer - where as the CAR cream is more designed as a mens shaving a/s cream. For $12 or so - the Avalon is really hard to beat.... and it is designed for men/women - so your S/O can use it as well!

[gage0921]

This might just be the product im looking for then......im hitting up the central market this weekend and I know they carry there line of shampoos so ill check to see if they carry this as well. Would you say it could be used as a moisturizer only like CAR's?

[rtaylor61]

Sean,

You might try TJ Maxx first. I get my Avalon Organics shampoo and conditioner there, for about half price!

Randy

[gage0921]

Sean,

You might try TJ Maxx first. I get my Avalon Organics shampoo and conditioner there, for about half price!

Randy


I wish I had one closer......with the price of gas ans all it makes more since to just pick up as much as possible in on place.

[rtaylor61]

Sean,

IF you washed your truck windows once in a while, you might find a TJ Maxx closer to home! :001_tt2:

Randy

[TraderJoe]

I'll give this a 10 out of 10.

Works very well as an ASB. Soaks in very well, leaving no oily residue; has a pleasant (although fleeting) lavender scent, and contains a host of skin healing ingredients to boot:

Features and benefits: This daily moisturizer is made with organic Turmeric (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/), Arnica (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/) and Calendula (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/) to soothe redness plus superb antioxidant (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/) protection from Grape Seed Polyphenols, organic White Tea and Vitamins C & E.

[from the Avalon Organics website]

more from their website:

Product description: Weightless hydration and cellular nourishment for firmer, smoother, more radiant skin. Hyaluronic Acid (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/) and organic Sunflower (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/) Oil offer weightless hydration with a velvety finish. Organic Lavender and Grape Seed Polyphenols provide daily therapy to help reduce redness and defend against skin-damaging free radicals. Our Lipo-Filling Complex (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/) smoothes skin and balances tone for a healthy, radiant complexion.