Hidden Gems by Dona - 1
Newsletter about new discoveries & updates I think are useful and interesting.
nope. Shampoo Bar
I have been trying and using shampoo bars on and off since 2016. I’ve tried many brands, from the very first ones made with goat’s milk to the popular Lush ones, and I discovered nope. in April 2024. This is by far the best one I’ve ever tried. They have three options, I bought the peppermint one and they are about £8 per bar (the price varies if you buy in bulk or a singular one).
Use this link to get £2 off your purchase.
Matador travel dry bag for soap bars
If you love traveling and being plastic-free, then you probably use shampoo/conditioner and soap bars. In my opinion, these are a bit of a nightmare when traveling especially when backpacking and moving from places to places, so when you can’t let them dry for long. This dry bag is great because you can put your bar in there and it’ll dry while being stored. This will make it last longer.
Essie nail polish
When I tried Essie nail polish, I just gave up trying any other brand. They have three types of nail polish - regular, gel-like, quick dry called Expressie (what a great name). The Expressie line really lives up to its name - once I had to leave in 10 minutes and I still managed to put on a double coat and it was dry by the time I had to put my coat on!
Picnic blanket
This would’ve been good to know at the beginning of summer, but it’s never too early to get ready for next summer. The VonShef picnic blanket is soft on one side and waterproof on the other, and I love the faux leather buckles. It’s a very simple item but looks very nice to carry around and useful for enjoying picnics in the park.
Let me know in the comments if there is anything on here that you would like to try or buy, and let me know something cool/useful/interesting that you think should be shared!