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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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