Avalon Organics Bath and Shower Gel

Scent: Lemon

Contents: 12 fl oz

Price: US$8.45

Local of Purchase: iherb.com
Coupon Code for $10 off your first purchase

According to Vitacost's webpage:

• Enriched with vitamin E, panthenol and arginine
• Gently cleansing, refreshing lather of organic lemon moisturizes and softens the skin
• Paraben Free

Nourishing botanicals, gentle cleansers and the refreshing aroma of organically grown lemon replenish your skin and revitalize the senses.

Formulated with a special blend of gentle, plant-based cleansers, our certified organic herbal blend, certified organic essential oils, our signature Vitamin and Amino Acid Complex and special skin conditioners to moisturize and soften the skin. Benefits all skin types.

 

pH Balanced & 100% Vegetarian Ingredients!

Free Of

Artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, parabens, SLS, harsh preservatives, grapefruit seed extract or animal testing.

 

Ingredients: Aqua (water), aloe barbadensis leaf juice(1), cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil(1), citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil, cedrus atlantica bark oil, litsea cubeba fruit oil, calendula officinalis flower extract(1), chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract(1), citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel extract(1), arginine, bisabolol, sodium citrate, sodium pca, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, alcohol(1), benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, citral, limonene, linalool.

 

My Opinion:

 

This is a great summer shower gel especially if you have oily skin, although it claims that's suitable for normal to dry skin, it felt dry on me, so I'm not sure how it'll work for someone with dry skin.

As a lover of anything citrusy scented, this smells amazing, and it'll really wake you up in the morning.

I used to shop at vitacost.com for avalon organics products, because they are very reasonably priced, however, recently I've stopped shopping from them, because they've done something to their webpage and it no longer accepts order from countries where you don't have a postcode, I've tried writting to their customer service and was told that the system was unable to accept orders without a postcode and they couldn't take me order.

Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Balancing Toner

Contents: 8.5 fl oz (251 ml)
Price: US$9.06
Local of Purchase: Iherb.com
Coupon Code for $10 off your first purchase

According to Avalon Organic's webpage:

 

Product description: To rebalance skin tone and moisture levels, our pore perfecting combination of Aloe, Cucumber and Papaya Extracts purifies and hydrates while targeting areas of hyperpigmentation. Plant-derived Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant and cell energizer, helps eliminate free radical damage caused by daily sun exposure to help fight the visible signs of photo-aging.

Directions for use: After cleansing, dampen a cotton ball with toner and gently sweep over face and neck. Follow with your favorite moisturizer.

 

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract(1), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract(1), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(1), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract(1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract(1), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract(1), Echinacea Angustifolia Extract(1), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract(1), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract(1), Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract(1), Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides, Fusel Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol(1), Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool

(1)Certified Organic Ingredient
*Also known as Lemon Bioflavonoids

 

 

My Opinion:

 

I've previously tried the Vitamin C Cleanser and really liked it, so I thought I would give the toner a try as well, and was really dissapointed with it. I didn't know what happenned,  because Vitamin C products usually works really well on my skin, but this toner just left my skin super sensitive and it always gave me the burning sensation.

Avalon Organics Biotin B-Complex Thickening Shampoo

Contents: 14 fl oz (400ml)
Price: HKD89.90
Local of Purchase: ParkNshop

According to Avalon's webpage:

Fortified with biotin, saw palmetto, wheat protein and vitamin E for an energized scalp and thicker, fuller hair.

Product description: 

• Helps build body in fine, thinning hair
• Stimulates scalp to encourage hair growth
• Cleans and nourishes hair from follicle through entire shaft
• Strengthens hair strands
• Boosts volume so hair feels thicker and softer

Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (¹), aqua (water), decyl glucoside, sodium coco-sulfate, coco-glucoside, sorbitol, xanthan gum, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract (¹)*, calendula officinalis flower extract (¹), chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract (¹), citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit extract, daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract (¹)*, persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract (¹)*, rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract (¹)*, serenoa serrulata fruit extract (¹)(²), solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit/leaf/stem extract (¹)*, styrax benzoin resin extract, tanacetum vulgare extract, canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles, cedrus deodara wood oil, cedrus atlantica bark oil, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, copaifera officinalis (balsam copaiba) resin, coriandrum sativum (coriander) fruit oil, eucalyptus citriodora oil, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, ferula galbaniflua (galbanum) resin oil, geranium maculatum oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil (¹), lavendula angustifolia (lavender) oil, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil (¹), zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil, babassu oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, bisabolol, citric acid, hydrolyzed wheat protein, inulin(¹), sodium sulfate, tocopheryl acetate, alcohol (¹), benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, limonene, linalool.
(¹) Certified organic ingredient
(²)Saw palmetto extract

My Opinion:

When I've finished my first bottle I've noticed that my hair was thicker, but since then I have stopped using it daily, because I've noticed that by using this product on a daily basis it makes my hair dry and coarse, so I only use it when my hair is limp.

Avalon Organics Vitamic C Refreshing Cleansing Gel

Contents: 8.5fl oz / 250ml

Price: HKD90

According to Avalon Organics webpage:

Signature ingredient: Magnesium Ascorbal Phosphate is a form of vitamin C that is readily utilized by the skin cells to protect against damaging free radicals, and stimulate collagen and elastin production. One of the most stable forms of vitamin C, it will remain active over the shelf life of the product.

Formulated with a powerful antioxidant team - Vitamins C & E, Lemon Bioflavanoids and Melatonin plus White and Green Teas - because antioxidants perform longer and more effectively when used in combination.

Product description: Our Refreshing Cleansing Gel gently removes impurities and nourishes skin with organic Aloe. Fortified with the synergistic action of Vitamin C plus Lemon Bioflavonoids, Melatonin and organic White Tea to refresh and balance for healthy, radiant skin.

Features and benefits: This refreshing citrus facial cleanser will gently remove impurities while protecting your skin and its natural balance from free radical damage generated by sun exposure. Scented with the refreshing aroma of organic Sweet Orange essential oil.

Who should use this product? For normal to oily skin.

Directions for use: Add a small amount of cleanser to dampened palm and work into a creamy lather. Gently massage over face and neck. Rinse clean.

Ingredients: Organic lavandula angustifolia (lavender)(1), chamomilla recutita (chamomile)(1), camellia sinensis (white tea)(2) and organic arnica montana(3) extracts (aqueous), cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium oleamido succinate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, organic aloe barbadensis(2), vegetable glycerin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C), glycereth 7 cocoate, lemon bioflavonoids, melatonin, citric acid, phospholipids, tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), sodium PCA, allantoin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, organic citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil(2) and other essential oils.

1) Certified by Oregon Tilth
2) Certified by Quality Assurance International
3) Certified by Pro-Cert Organic Systems

My Opinion:

Current favorite cleanser, mainly because it smells like real fresh oranges and I just love it. Sorry, forgot to mention that it does cleanse your face and it's more for normal to oily skin, if you have dry skin this might not be for you.