Holy grail products can be found...in the children's aisle?!

I admit I have an addiction to beauty products (and I'm assuming you do too if you're reading this) but regardless of the countless items I purchase (and the products I'm lucky enough to receive for review), I sometimes crave simplicity and a product that just plain works. I don't always need fancy packaging (though it's certainly pretty to look at) but what I do always need is a reliable product that's easily available and doesn't cost a lot of money.

And sometimes, that product can be found in the kid's aisle.

I know a lot of you already use and love products made for children, but for those of you who don't, allow me to introduce you to a few of my favorite children's products, and tell you why I love them.

Johnson's No More Tangles Detangling Spray (retail: around $4, 10 oz)

If you've got long hair that's prone to tangling, meet your new best friend. No matter how many high-end detangling sprays I've used in the past, Johnson's No More Tangles is my absolute favorite because it gets the job done. It's cheap, it doesn't leave my hair greasy or weighed down, it smells clean and it WORKS. Every time. A few spritzes on your tangles and your comb or brush will slide through your locks like butta. In the cold weather we're currently having, my hair is drier and more tangled than ever, so I absolutely depend on this product to avoid breakage. Honestly, I think it's the best out there and it works on both dry and wet hair equally as well.

L'Oreal Extra Gentle 2-in-1 Strawberry Smoothie Shampoo (retail: around $3.50, 9 oz)

I'm generally not a huge fan of 2-in-1 products, but I make exception for this little cutie. L'Oreal really hit it out of the park with this kid's shampoo because it smells amazing (sweeeet strawberries), it's gentle, and it cleanses your hair without making it brittle (like some kid's shampoos tend to do). My hair feels so soft and springy when I use this (but if you've got damaged hair, you'll need to follow with your regular conditioner). Love it when I'm in the mood for a sweet treat.

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Unscented Baby-Mild Pure-Castile Soap (retail: around $3, 5 oz)

I keep a bar of this in my bathroom cabinet for whenever my skin is really acting up (the skin on face and/or body). It's got fantastic ingredients (as is the case with all of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps) and it's one of the few soaps that is not only mild, but actually cleans my oily skin. Don't you hate it when you buy something that says "mild" on the package and then it feels like it didn't actually clean your skin at all? This soap even removes eye-makeup, and I swear it leaves your skin feeling so clean and pampered. If you've got any mild skin irritation that seems to feel worse when you use your usual products, you might want to give this soap a try. It calms my skin whenever I need it. One word of caution: it's not truly unscented. It does have a very mild, clean scent to it, but it never, ever bothers my skin.

Mayron's Good Baby Barrier and Diaper Cream (retail: $9.95, 2 oz)

Back in July of last year, I had the amazing fortune of "meeting" actress and director Melanie Mayron (of 30-something fame) on Twitter. It was then that I discovered that Ms. Mayron is not only is a successful actress and director, but she and her chemist father have also created a line of all-natural baby products (click here for my full review of Mayron's Good Baby Barrier and Diaper Cream). This diaper cream is filled to the brim with vitamins, essential oils and shea butter, and it contains NO synthetic fragrance, parabens, SLS or DEA. Oh, and you may ask yourself why a grown woman like me would need diaper cream? Well, both my boyfriend and I have numerous uses for this, including skin rashes and chaffing (him on his inner thighs, me where my underwire bra rubs against my skin), shoe blisters, razor burn, and the list goes on. I love this stuff, and I've found that one tube lasts a loooong time because you only need a little to sooth your aching skin. Plus, it smells like fresh lavender and it dries sheer so no staining of clothes. The only downside is that it's not widely available, but I make exception for this wonder product and order it online (click here for more info).

Suave for Kids Splashing Apple Toss 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash (retail: around $3, 22.5 oz)

Like I mentioned earlier, I'm not usually big on 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 products, but I loooove to use this Suave product as a body wash. It makes my entire bathroom smell like apples, and for an inexpensive body wash, it packs some serious lather and bubbles. Just a fun, fun product to use when you want a pick-me-up in the shower and the best part? It costs far less than sweet-smelling "adult" body washes!

Band-Aid Spongebob Squarepants Glow-in-the-Dark Bandages (retail: around $3.50, 20 bandages)

And last but certainly not least, I LOVE CHILDREN'S BAND-AIDS! Whew! There. I said it. Now, bear with me here, but Band-Aids are obvious anyway, right? There's really no concealing that you've got a cut on your finger, even if you use the clear Band-Aids. So why not have a little fun with it and rock a Spongebob glow-in-the-dark Band-Aid the next time you have a boo-boo? There are so many cute designs of kid's bandages out there lately that it's a fun little process just deciding which box to buy when I run out. :)

So there you have it--a few of my very favorite children's products. No tell me me about yours! I'd love to hear all about them.

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