got2B Guardian Angel

I’d been using the Pantene thermal protectant for my hair for about a year when I came across got2B’s Guardian Angel on clearance at the drugstore. Well, I couldn’t pass it up for $1.99, so I grabbed it and tried it the next morning. In comparison to Pantene’s thermal spray, it’s definitely adequate but doesn’t have the same fresh smell. On the other hand, the nozzle actually mists your hair, which is nice for even coverage. I found that the Pantene spray nozzle would peter out about halfway through the bottle and end up just squirting in a straight line rather than misting, which led me to start spraying it into my hands to distribute it through my hair. The got2B takes away that step because the mister really covers your whole head.

It also leaves your hair shinier than the Pantene, in my opinion. That could just be because it’s distributed a little more evenly, but I think it’s also a slightly better product. The other reason I like it more is that you can spray it on dry hair without it looking greasy, which is nice. If you want a little curl or flatiron touchup during the day, you’re still going to want to protect your hair from the heat. I like a glossy finish on my hair, and my hair definitely seems less dry and damaged at the ends since I’ve starting using it.

Jergens Naturals Ultra Hydrating Lotion

I love this stuff. It’s my regular daily body moisturizer that I bought in a big fatty bottle and has lasted me for months. I’ve always been a Jergens fan. I mean, the stuff was lying around my house everywhere as a child, and it was the only moisturizer my family ever used for the most part. This lotion is a bit different in that it is made up of 95% all-natural ingredients, is cruelty-free and doesn’t contain parabens. So naturally (pun intended), I simply had to try it.

One of the biggest plusses is the scent, of course. It’s really light and won’t choke out your coworkers when you’re at the office and feel a bit parched. It has jojoba oil and agave, and it doesn’t leave your skin feeling greasy at all. I highly recommend it for your standby body lotion when you don’t want something too perfume-y or heavy.

Jergens Naturals also comes in Extra Softening, Skin Firming and Age Defying. Each one of them smells amazing, and I had a private battle in my head when I was picking out which lotion I wanted in the store. I probably look like such a fruitcake in stores when I’m picking out beauty products, standing there for sometimes twenty minutes just staring at the line of shiny products before me. I’m like a fat kid in a candy store; I want everything. Sadly, my paycheck doesn’t allow that, so I have to make these tough decisions often. But getting back on track here, this is a great moisturizer if you want soft, lightly-scented skin that stays hydrated all day.