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Big box walk of shame

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Here's my honest list of toiletries and “essentials” that I usually just get at big box stores. BUT I'm actively looking to divest from plastic & big box bullshit! Seeking recommendations for small(er)-batch and/or plastic-free replacements that ...Target.com. If you absolutely must order online, at least you can help a regular gal make a commission here through Benable.
 
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I used unscented Dr. Bronner's bar soap for years, but eventually I realized that it was too drying and was exacerbating derm issues
Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Bar Soap
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I still use Dr. B's for washing both dishes and hands!
Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap - Peppermint
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I've tried a lot of hippie toothpaste brands, and none of them seem to fight bad breath. Also, I'm agnostic about fluoride but recently have been using it again
Arm & Hammer Toothpaste Plus TheraBreath
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TBH I usually just get the cheapest possible toothbrush. Medium bristles
Oral-B Toothbrush
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I like that Dr. Tung's is plastic-free, and the expanding design means that I use less floss overall because it's just that much more effective
Dr. Tung's Smart Floss
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I've also tried a lot of hippie brands of deodorant, and none of them seem to fight odor. But now that Native is collabing with Dunkin Donuts, I think it's time to move on. Also I heard Native is awful if you shave your pits (I don't). Definitely loo...
Native Sensitive Deodorant - Aloe & Green Tea
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I've never found anything that even comes close to this deep repair for cracked hands in the winter.
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
 
Essano Collagen Boost Day Creme
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One good thing about Simple Green is that it's a concentrate, so you can stretch one bottle really far and then buy a refill jug
Simple Green Cleaner and Degreaser
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I always used to get these sponges but in recent years have gone back to the regular blue ones. Thoughts?
Scotch-Brite Greener Clean Scrub Sponges
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I tend to avoid OTC medication as much as I can, but one thing I embrace is Zicam at the first onset of symptoms
Zicam Zinc Cold Remedy RapidMelts
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I do keep ibuprofen around and will always go for the generic brand
Ibuprofen Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer
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I find this easier than the classic neti pot design, but the plastic feels icky and I feel the need to replace it every 6 months or so. Thoughts?
NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit
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God I love these
Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Pens - Extra Fine Point 0.5mm
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Damn so inky
Paper Mate Ink Joy Gel Pens - Medium Tip 0.7mm
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