Wallet-Friendly Wednesdays: Suave Daily Exfoliating Body Wash

I’ll admit it -- I’m a snob when it comes to body wash. My shower is cluttered with Jaqua, Philosophy and other boutique brands. Not that I find anything wrong with the less expensive varieties -- I just like to pamper myself with the ones I consider more luxurious. But in these trying economic times, I decided to bite the bullet and try one that was -- gasp! -- under $10. So I went with Suave Daily Exfoliating Body Wash, because the bottle was huge and the fact that it’s formulated with apricot seeds and coconut extract intrigued me.

And you know what? I am totally and completely hooked. The miniature moisturizing beads leave my skin feeling soft and supple even if the freezing temperatures outside are trying to ravage it and turn it into a chapped, raw mess. No matter how many times I lather up, it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin, which is more than I can say for some of those more expensive brands! Not to mention it smells absolutely divine -- slightly summery and juicy.

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