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The average Trader Joe's store stocks 4,000+ products, most of which are food. How are the non food items? Quality can vary, fortunately, that's why you have this site!
From Rose Facial Oil to the Hardwood Charcoal Briquettes find reviews of Trader Joe's products and see which ones are worth your time and which ones you may want to consider leaving on the shelf!
So, true story: Just the other day I was listening to a podcast and they were talking about, of all things lip scrubs. Lip scrubs are new to the beauty scene and up until this set I have never bought one. I mean with all the scrubs out there, who would think you need one just for your lips?
After buying this I kinda like it.
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It isn’t often that I complain about value at Trader Joe’s. Usually, that’s a high point for me. I usually believe that Trader Joe’s does provide an average or better value. Now, if this is your first holiday season shopping there then you are none the wiser. Or if you aren’t a blogger, you might not notice either, but this is one of those rare moments where I have to throw a bit of shade in the value department.
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If you are thinking about doing some holiday shopping at Trader Joe’s, then perhaps skip the sweets and start looking in the health and beauty aisle. This year there seems to be no shortage of new and fun items. This bath fizzers set is one of the new items I was excited to get into.
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I need a break from all the good stuff hitting shelves. In fact, there are a lot of non edible new items hitting the shelves right about now. You have a series of new candles, pumpkin body butter, dryer balls, and some wax covered food wraps. Among this small shelf also is another hidden gem: Trader Joe’s Grapefruit Ginger Sugar Scrub.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Blueberry and Acai Facial Scrub is nicely packaged, smells great, and is a nice facial scrub.
The cons: While the packaging is nice, I was concerned about keeping a glass jar in the shower no matter how heavy it felt.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Rich Hydrating Face Sheet Mask is new, inexpensive, cooling, and hydrating.
The cons: I looked absolutely ridiculous wearing this. There is a tingling sensation that not everyone will appreciate.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Lemongrass Coconut Body Oil is nicely moisturizing, has a sugary sweet aroma, and absorbs well into skin.
The cons: Fragrance might be natural but is not for everyone.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask is something that you might walk past without a second thought, but if you like shiny hair then this product delivered without any greasiness.
The cons: Nothing really stands out.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Mouth Wash with Tea Tree Oil and Cool Mint is a decent mouthwash if you are mostly shopping at Trader Joe’s
The cons: If you catch a good sale right, then this ends up being more expensive than regular mouthwash.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Rose Water Facial Toner is a very different type of toner. This is far more moisturizing than other brands out there.
The cons: Can be hard to find from time to time. If you are sensitive to smells, then the rose might not be ideal near your face.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Rose Facial Oil has returned to shelves and is a good all around moisturizer.
The cons: Your skin type will vary as will the results.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Broom is a strong cinnamon broom shaped air freshener that will make a room (or two) smell like cinnamon for a long period of time.
The cons: This is a seasonal product, so if you want one they are only around for so long. Also, if you were hoping this is made from bark of a cinnamon tree, you are mistaken. This is fragranced from cinnamon oil. If you are using this in a small or confined space the the aroma might be overpowering.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Hardwood Charcoal Briquettes will give you a smoky flavor that a gas, propane or briquette can’t give you. These are briquettes and of equal size. They do burn for a long time.
The cons: Only comes in one size. Will take more skill to light than easy light varieties. These took longer to light and get them ready for cooking.
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The pros: The whole bunch of Trader Joe’s Roses lasted just about a week. At almost 10 days they finally hit the compost pile. Really pretty. Nice pick me up.
The cons: Trader Joe’s Roses don’t last forever (it would be nice if they could do something about that.)
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