BEST & WORST OF BEAUTY | APRIL 2021

[@jenniferfranks583]

Yes for Aquaphor BUT not the lip formula. Use the other one that isn’t technically for lips. It’s MUCH better!

[@lawest63]

Yep, that's what I just commented. To get the regular aquaphor.

[@laineybugger]

Yes! I get it from Target in a little travel size 2 pack and use it for my lips. The lip formula is weird.

[@stephaniepowers-tanguay6346]

Regular Aquaphor, not the lip one!

[@jenniferkluever4281]

Literally just commented this also 😂

[@dawnhaberle6521]

I think when I’ve heard people recommend Aquaphor, they said just regular Aquaphor, NOT the one made for lips 💋

[@koolkatkasey]

Exactly!

[@amysala8299]

Yes, regular Aquaphor works. The Aquaphor lip treatment makes my lips dry.

[@catiefrye2815]

Aquaphor Healing Ointment (in the skincare aisle) is everything!!

[@emilyanne1426]

I looove the Not Your Mother's Clean Freak dry shampoo. I've used it for years, keep trying other ones, and always go back to that one! It's super affordable and Ulta frequently has buy one get one half off sales for them.

[@micr0bi0babe]

I second this recommendations.

[@sarahb5531]

Yes! I totally agree!

[@elenaperdomo9889]

Agreed! But the unscented

[@ChampEon0]

Hiya! I have medium brown hair and I've been using the Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Refreshing Dry Shampoo Spray (Texturizing in the white & blue can). It works great to absorb oil, give volume and a bit of "texture" and it's easy to work with as far as not leaving white behind. It's under $5!

[@agaymerstale6191]

It's definitely the hypochlorous acid in the SOS spray that's helping~ It's known for being a gentle acid that does a good job at killing acne-causing bacteria. I think Dr. Dray has even mentioned it's often used by eczema patients bc it's so effective and gentle.

[@thriftthick]

yeah, they advertise it as being a formula that works great for eczema as well as acne!! :)

[@Viv-no-pain-no-gain]

Thank you 😊 i came to the comments section just for this

[@Mpietrow]

I absolutely love the Dove dry shampoos. Super cheap too!

[@tajalevy6830]

Yes, I love it too. I use DOVE fresh coconut.

[@WinterIsWelcome]

Dove is the only dry shampoo I’ll use. I’m sensitive to high alcohol scents which rule out most dry shampoos. Dove is the only one that doesn’t have a scent that gives me a headache nor does it leave a white cast on my very dark hair. Highly recommend it!

[@brynb1325]

Yes!!!!

[@LindaW1956]

Dove is the best I have found!

[@bonnieliedtka9148]

I love it too 🥀

[@makeupandthemundane]

The Not Your Mothers brand of dry shampoo works really well for my curly hair. I use the clean freak green one lol. No white cast. Smells great.

[@SabrinaHawk]

I love their salt spray

[@leeannbaxter]

I legit love that brand! The salt spray is so good for the price too!

[@sarahpeyton5431]

This is obviously an older video but I just wanted to mention the Verb dry shampoo. They make a version specifically for dark hair, it feels super light weight and helps significantly with oil while leaving my hair feeling super soft. The price point is also great too. 🖤

[@lawest63]

Cassie, you gotta get the normal aquaphor ointment. Not the one that says it's for lips. I have it in a very small , tiny jar. It's the thick stuff, says advanced therapy for dry, cracked or irritated skin. It's different than the one for lips. I use it every night and it works perfectly for me!

[@sloanadkins9463]

Please don't ever stop Boxycharm vids. I love them. I agree. I love my box for trying new products I would never initially buy. Love you Cassie!! Feel better . ❤❤❤

[@SabrinaHawk]

Smiths rose balm is the absolute holy grail lip product it’s 7$ at Sephora

[@carolroe9586]

I would swear that sometimes formulas in a mini or deluxe size are different/better !Anyone else agree?????

[@k.e.M_]

Can’t say that I can

[@MartharadicallysavedbyJesus]

Yes

[@kookycoyote4046]

Best dry shampoo ever: Klorane Oil-Control dry shampoo with Nettle! It is the ONLY one I’ve ever tried that will actually absorb oils and make my hair look good/normal, lol. It also comes in a dark hair shade so white cast shouldn’t be an issue. I’m in Canada but it looks like it’s available on Ulta’s site!

[@kookycoyote4046]

I should have said, makes my hair look and FEEL good/normal. Like I can actually touch it and it doesn’t feel crusty/greasy like other dry shampoos tend to.

[@daisyxfaith]

That IGK dry shampoo is INTENSE lol. It absolutely makes my hair less oily but it makes me feel like I dumped an entire container of cornstarch on my head.

[@DebtFreeDreamingFamily]

You have got to try the Kristen Ess one! I’m testing a whole bunch of them for a review I’m doing on my channel. But it’s super lightweight, gives good volume, no gritty texture, leaves hair soft! It’s my favorite

[@yer_grrl]

Try the Amika Dry Shampoo! It feels like you’re not adding any product to your hair it literally just feels like clean hair. And smells DELICIOUS

[@mewen864]

ive been liking the dove dry shampoos! i have curly hair that i straighten and it helps me go longer between washes and doesnt revert the curls. what i do is spray on the dry shampoo before i go to bed as well and in the morning my hair looks fresh

[@mansionofcardboard]

Your best and worst of beauty is my holy grail, no matter how many products the pyramid consists of! 🥰🥰

[@wendybowman5871]

My favorite balm is the Paris Water Balm from bkr. And they have caps so it clips on the top of your bkr glass water bottle so it’s never lost.

[@taylorew9542]

Best dry shampoo: not your mothers clean freak!! Love it. Absorbs the oils, no white residue and no weird texture after using it. Nice fresh scent too

[@TheTideTurns]

Please order from Holo Taco! Cristine is amazing and the polish is so pretty :)

[@beautyandsomebeasts]

Nail polish!! You should check out Polish Pickup, it's a monthly pop-up that gathers 100+ indie nail polish makers in one spot. You can find some super cool unique shades. Leesha's Lacquer participates. The shop is open from May 7-10 this month.

[@ivoryandgold88]

For anyone with a lighter skin tone Watermelon, Cantelope, and White Peach are worth checking out in those Elf bite size face duos.

[@onecuet]

The reason to use toner. Is to balance the skins ph level. Which would lessen acidity & overly neutral skin levels. That could lead to more breakouts. A lot of people think a toner is a 2nd step to cleanse; with some thinking toner is a hydrant. It's sole purpose to balance the skin ph after cleansing.

[@lifestartingnow]

So far my favorite dry shampoo is the Not Your Mother's, Clean Freak Tapioca, Warm Sugar scent. It does have a white cast that you have to work out, but I think it absorbs the oil really well and doesn't make my hair feel heavy, oily, or tangled. I find so many dry shampoos are meant for straight hair and you have to bush it out, but these curls are not made for brushing. Just make sure you shake before use.

[@_MandyTV]

You would really like dip powder nails Cassie, they are so easy to do and last longer than nail polish. My favorite brand is Revel Nails and also Rossi nails are good too

[@taliamarks2252]

Omg the aquaphor is my absolute FAVORITE!!

[@iwilson6221]

Idk if you would be willing to try this because you seem to prefer expensive name brand stuff, but Walmart has a hairline called Hairitage which has an amazing dry shampoo. They even have a tinted one for dark hair.

[@bvargas516]

I love the way it works.too, but I don't love the smell.

[@WinterIsWelcome]

Have you tried KB shimmer nail polish? It’s another indie brand but less expensive than Cirque Colors (around $10/11 a bottle). Tons of glitter shades, holo, cream, and even magnetic. They’re my favorite brand and I’m addicted to the Oh Splat color with different color specks. Looks like paint splashed on a white wall, so pretty!

[@kimbasciano_]

I love your best & worst of beauty videos! I can’t believe it’s May already!

[@thriftthick]

thank you Kim, and I know!! so crazy we're already a quarter through the year 😱

[@therese9966]

You’re amazing Cassie! Watch your videos all the time. Love ya 😊❤️ I can never find any hair care products for my oily roots, dry ends, curly, thin, and hair loss. 😢 Suggestions??? 🤔

[@boombanga1]

I am obsessed with the Amika dry shampoo! Smell and everything is amazing ... with your darker hair you’ll have to work in that white cast but I’m my opinion that’s a small price to pay! It’s amazing.

[@genellbrooke]

Same here! Obsessed!

[@jasmine3637]

Oooh I'm gonna have to try it!

[@LeslieSunshine17]

Truly the BEST dry shampoo. I have used it for years

[@DebtFreeDreamingFamily]

You have got to try the Kristen Ess one! I’m testing a whole bunch of them for a review I’m doing on my channel. But it’s super lightweight, gives good volume, no gritty texture, leaves hair soft! It’s my favorite but I would love to try this one because I have heard good things about this one

[@JordanStar7]

I love the way it works and smells but no matter how much I work it in, can’t get rid of the powdery white cast in my hair 😱

[@nikki8789]

Cassie, buy the Aquaphor Healing Ointment for lips! It's AMAZING! Better than the one that's made for lips!

[@heathershemery5182]

Hask dry shampoo is by far my favorite! I've tried so many and I always go back to Hask! Specifically the Chia Seed one!

[@Katmorrow90]

I have the Bite Agave lip mask. I love it. Kinda messy since it’s in the jar and a pain to use the little scoop. I didn’t know they reformulated. I got it near when it first came out. I’ve also tried the Aquaphor and I don’t like it either. Another great one you’d probably like is the Too faced hangover lip mask. I use it practically every night. It’s perfect as a lip mask, does not budge.

[@teaganplum]

The dry shampoo I’ve used and loved for years is the ‘Oh Beehive’ by Bed Head . It smells like honey and I often receive compliments from others about how good I smell. It leaves minimal to no white cast and really freshens up the hair! You should try it out one day for sure.

[@maellebycrystal3883]

I have bought so many dry shampoos! I have fine thin hair and struggle with oily hair daily... I have found the perfect affordable option at Walmart. Equate Brand Dry Shampoo. They have the regular and the brunette. They both work great! I like the regular a little more but you gotta make sure to work it in a little more and comb out so you don't get a white cast. It makes my hair look so clean and full. If your in a rush the brunette one is quick and no cast possibility at all. The regular gives more body for sure. 😊

[@tracytarmy4866]

My favorite dry shampoo is by Cake and it’s called “Do Gooder volumizing dry shampoo”. It’s sold at Walgreens and it’s in a pink can. It leaves no white!

[@catiefrye2815]

‘More water than water’!? I’m sold!!

[@jennavadnais5394]

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better! I definitely want to try out that facial spray!

[@shellcole]

I’m the exact same way, I have to use up all my products even if I don’t like them. 🤦🏼‍♀️ so silly. Love your best and worst beauty videos🤍

[@marie-andreec5164]

My favorite dry shampoo is the Nioxin Instant Fullness Volumizing Dry Shampoo. It is made especially for people with thinner hair. It will not leave your hair weighted down or crunchy. It is just perfect.

[@Makeitagreatday365]

I know you said besides Batiste, but the Batiste brunette works great. It doesn’t leave a white cast, is inexpensive, and doesn’t give me a headache from the smell.

[@Yoshiko9317]

Love love love the Oribe Gold Lust and Amika dry shampoos. 💚 Have you tried either?

[@alexismartin4470]

Girrrll Batiste is the best! You just have to find one you really like and right now I like their Ezra volume line they have and it adds so much fluff to the places I want and they have a “lighter” one that feels a lot cleaner rather than heavy lol

[@leapingLily03]

Hi Cassie :) Happy to see your Best and Worst video! I have tried so many new products thanks to you, thanks so much!! I like Not your mother's green and white bottle dry shampoo, just an idea :) Hope you are doing well, you look very pretty :) Love to you and your Mom, your family and always sweet Galileo and Figaro :) Have a great week!!

[@mamadebbeauty4118]

Try the Dove dry shampoo it’s amazing! My holy grail. I try different ones if on sale but go right back to it nothing compares to it. And it’s so inexpensive!

[@joannab.6282]

Wonder what you’d think of the Dr. Barbara Sturm balm!

[@DebtFreeDreamingFamily]

Kristen Ess is the BEST! It’s lightweight feeling but gives volume. I’m actually in the process of testing a bunch of them for my review I’m putting on my channel. But it’s so soft and you can’t even feel it in your hair. It doesn’t leave that gritty texture but instead very soft!

[@squirrel_of_mistri8565]

Nice to hear about the spray. Sounds great!! 💜💜💜

[@CassMcGraw]

I believe the dry shampoo is the heaviest out of the 3 they offer. I have been trying the Dove dry shampoo and it’s pretty good. Allie Glines said to use the foundation with a sponge instead of a brush.

[@mimirooney5034]

I would try the Jason Wu goodnight lip mask, it’s at target

[@rachelenchanted]

I didn’t like the IGK dry shampoo either, the residue it left on my scalp felt so nasty (the Livingproof one does the exact same thing on me). I really enjoyed the Amika Perk Up dry shampoo, but I recently picked up the Moroccanoil dry shampoo and I love it. Get the dark tone one to avoid white cast. The Moroccanoil one smells soooo good and doesn’t leave a residue. It layers well too, I apply it on 2nd and 3rd day hair. Love everything from Tower 28, their ShineOn Milky glosses are phenomenal!! 💕

[@cassidylafountain9484]

I’m surprised I remember this but the first product I’m pretty sure it was the beach hair texture spray you liked. I only remember this because I got the same one

[@saffrons12]

Dry Shampoo: My ride or die is Living Proof but Ouai makes a very nice nice one as well. I agree on the IGK-my hair felt gritty. I think it’s got texture making properties in it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@noellebrown1665]

If you like lip masks you should try the tatcha kissu lip mask. I also have the laniege one but it’s not nearly as good. I haven’t had dry lips since I started using the tatcha, I usually just use it once a day

[@ShannaCarlson525]

Try the Living Proof dry shampoo. It's pricy but WORTH IT. Every time I try something else I always come back to the Living Proof one.

[@amandaguerette9036]

OMG I LOVE CIRQUE COLORS!!! I had no idea they were on Etsy lol. I just order straight from their website. I think they get more money from the sale that way and the shipping may be cheaper as well!

[@melpomenimandy]

Cirque Colors really have a great color selection & types of polishes available, not to mention a pretty solid formula for most of them as well. It's just a bummer that for the price you get such a small bottle compared to other brands, including other indie ones. If you wanna explore more indie a great way I've found is shopping Hella Handmade Creations. They carry a wide range of indie brands with limited releases every month, it's pretty fun!

[@katieh5604]

I'm so happy to hear about the Tower 28 I purchased it from Boxy pop-up and I just haven't worked it into my routine yet but I'm definitely going to now

[@neworleans1979]

Katie H I was looking for my name to see if my comment posted and got really confused upon seeing your name! I was like “I didn’t comment that!” then realized it was another Katie H when I seen your picture! Haha! Never had that happen before! Anyway, have a great week! Love from Louisiana ~ Katie

[@katieh5604]

@@neworleans1979 Lol I've never seen this either but nice to meet you I'm Katie from Philadelphia

[@macmclernon9603]

Maybe they changed the formulation on the dry shampoo - that really gets on my nerves when they ruin a perfectly good product... if it ain't broke, and all that!!

[@BeautyBookCorner]

The best dry shampoo for me is Klorane. Their dry shampoo with oat is really good for sensitive dry scalp. The dry shampoo with nettle is good for oily hair. Ive tried both and love them!

[@BeautyBookCorner]

Available at Ulta. At least that’s where I mainly buy them.

[@lalalozzie9]

Re dry shampoo - not sure if it’s even available in the US but Klorane make a good dry shampoo, few options available - oily, sensitive, normal, detox, coloured hair.

[@brookeshort5651]

Yes on the tower 28 spray! I almost didn’t use it but im so glad I did! It is really good!

[@lizb4791]

When my lips are super dry I use CeraVe healing ointment. But, I also have eczema and thats something my dermatologist told me to use for my dermatitis. Otherwise I use that rose scented lip balm in the old timey tin that all the cool girls in high school had. Have you tried the elf ride or die balm? I like the grapefruit one (love me some grapefruit) but I don't find that it's super hydrating for very long, but I also haven't tried it overnight.

[@kajalwagjiani7821]

Cassie you would love the bare minerals stick foundation, I love that :)

[@rachelonipepperoni_]

I always love these videos!! And I can't wait for the KVD foundation dupe video! 🐱💙

[@Ronsonpeters]

Best dupe for the old old bite lip mask formula is the lano-lips balm! The one that only has lanolin and lanolin oil in it. It lasts forever too!

[@christinek984]

I love C.O Bigelow My Favorite Night Balm. I am always looking for a great lip balm. I have actually repurchased that one. Love it!

[@sammibooger4784]

I just thought I was going bananas that your skin looked faaaantastic. I’m about to get my third tube of The Falsies lash lift. It’s been a holy grail for me for a year now 😂

[@tanbellanyc]

Dry shampoos I'd recommend are CHI, Herbal Essences, and Pantene.

[@jLo4sho]

Awwww! I LOVE THAT DRY SHAMPOO!

[@jessicao8517]

I know a lot of people love dry shampoo to extend time between real shampoo and conditioner. TBH my fine thinning hair and scalp health dramatically improved when I gave up on dry shampoo and just washed my hair every day.

[@ellens1518]

I love the Eva NYC dry shampoo!

[@tamekawalker5580]

The IGK Direct Flight with the green can is the best! The First Class was way too heavy for me too!

[@aliciavsanchez2599]

I love boxy charm! And the price is great tor what you get. Thank you for reviewing them!

[@kimbasciano_]

I bought the IGK dry shampoo too because everyone said how great it is for greasy/oily hair and my hair gets super greasy in just one day. This product made my hair feel more greasy too! I was so upset with it.

[@DebtFreeDreamingFamily]

You have got to try the Kristen Ess one! I’m testing a whole bunch of them for a review I’m doing on my channel. But it’s super lightweight, gives good volume, no gritty texture, leaves hair soft! It’s my favorite

[@kimbasciano_]

@@DebtFreeDreamingFamily I will! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@chants_fin]

I’m not sure if this is available in the US or not (haven’t seen any US creators talk about it...it’s a UK company) but if it is, the Colab dry shampoo is really great & you should definitely try it. My fav is the unicorn one! 💛🌸

[@debbicardwell3082]

Cassie try the Hask Charcoal with Citrus purifying dry shampoo or OGX Extra Strength argan oil dry shampoo. They work great.

[@leannmccarter7855]

You should try Tammy Taylor nail polish... My nail tec uses her colored acrylic and it's AMAZZZZING so I'm sure her polish is good... probably pricey though!! 💅💅💅💅

[@rosem5044]

This is an honest question - I don’t understand dry shampoo - if your hair feels oily, why wouldn’t you just wash it?

[@nikkiluvsmakeup5224]

Try LanoLips... I think that is the name. I have 4 and love them all. This has substance and for me it stays in place.

[@hebaismail2550]

cassie, try OUAI dry shampoo if u like rose smell or living proof dry shampoo if you like fresh herbal smell. but they are both good. xox

[@everogersdownunder1242]

Your skin is looking amazing in this video. That's so awesome. Love these videos. And boxycharm unboxing ones that you try on. Luv ya, from Australia. 💜💜💜💜

[@teasizedbeauty2327]

You have to try Wildflower Lacquer! My favorite indie brand

[@awu814]

Buy the Aquaphor healing ointment. The one you use is not good.

[@hc8214]

Dry bar dry shampoo is the absolute best dry shampoo ever. I have thin hair and it gets greasy easily, but this product works so well. I will say I am not crazy about the scent, but it works so well I can look past it!

[@raskasha]

"Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Dry Shampoo" is pretty good, and smells good. Not sure if you have a Krogers grocery store, but you might be able to buy it on line.

[@milky649]

The aquaphor healing balm in the big tube is superior to the one specifically made for lips! Sinks in right away and helps very chapped lips

[@jenx77]

I also hated that dry shampoo! I LOVE Dove dry shampoo. It’s cheap and smells amazing!

[@Bunny-fv3fl]

treseme has a good dry shampoo....it's a white bottle with some blue....I have thick black South Asian hair

[@aprillovesjulio]

I really want to try Tower 28 products. I here their lip products are awesome. I tried to buy the spray off of Boxy pop up but it sold out. For dry shampoo I like Dove. Just wondering is you have tried Colourpop lop masks? They seem to be always sold out. Makes me think those must be worth the try.

[@laceyryan553]

I am still looking for the best dupe for the old Bite Agave Lip Mask and the two that I have found that work the closest are the Lanolips 101 Ointment (good hydration and prevents cracked/bleeding lips but doesn't stick around overnight) or the Sara Happ The Dream Slip (thick, cushiony and is still on my lips in the morning but doesn't have the lanolin.) However the original Aquaphor is much better than the lip formula.

[@annhelfrich6139]

You have to try the regular not the lip treatment one. Look at Taylor Wynn she’s tells you what one she uses but I know she said no the lip treatment one.

[@1212aoa]

I used Baptiste for a long time! As much has it is one of the best to remove oil I got fed up of the white cast. I love Pantene no white cast !

[@gailpennycook1882]

Dove dry shampoo is my favorite. I prefer it over more expensive ones.

[@hollyholden5042]

I've found the eva nyc freshen up dry shampoo has worked very well, almost no white residue unless I go a little too overzealous in one spot and hair looks lifted after massaging in.

[@owotlarx]

Dry shampoo: "Not Your Mother's" brand, but the TAPIOCA scent (it smells like delicious vanilla pudding). It smells delicious and I find it works really well without being too heavy and not too much of a white cast.

[@Hannah-zm1wz]

The Dry Bar original dry shampoo is the best!

[@prairie8356]

I’m with you on the bite lip mask. I bought about 10 tubes when it was on sale right at the end, lol. I prefer the aquaphor healing ointment to the actual lip product for my lips. I also like just pure lanolin (they sell it as a nipple cream on Amazon. Lanolish I think is a good brand; you can even get it in small or large tubes). Lanolin was the key ingredient that was in the bite mask that they took out to make it vegan. It’s nice and thick, and cheap. Might be a good fit for you.

[@Moon.Saiiren]

I got the tower 28 spray too and it has been doing WONDERS for me skin. I cannot believe the difference it has made in only the couple of weeks I’ve been using it. I got it during the Sephora sale and I want a million of them. I don’t have acne but I have some sort of dermatitis and eczema and it has made a hide diff in the texture of my skin. I used to use a bumpy forehead and it is SO smooth now not to mention the rest of my face. I highly recommend anyone with any sort of troubles with texture give it a try at the very least!