Sensitive Haul: Here's What We Bought in November

Another month, another super-reasonable and not at all embarrassing amount of money spent on skincare and makeup. Here’s what we bought, what we loved, and what we totally and completely hated.

Love This: Juice Beauty B.B. Cream

I hate foundation. So instead of torturing myself by hunting for the perfect formula in that hard-to-find shade of freshly dead, I've moved on. B.B. cream -- a.k.a. another tinted moisturizer with some added skincare benefit -- is my new BFF.  I love this one from all-organic brand Juice Beauty so much. Available at Whole Foods and through Amazon, this hydrating formula blends easily, evens out skin tone with a natural finish, and has an antioxidant-rich formula featuring hyaluronic acid and a zinc-based SPF 30. Becky Bartkowski

Fuck That: Tarte Clean Queen Vegan Deodorant

This deodorant from Tarte has a lot going for it. The formula works fine. It isn't tested on animals and contains zero animal-derived ingredients. It's free of parabens, aluminum, and other scary ingredients. It comes in a twist-up tube that's easy to toss in your purse. But it smells like Love's Baby Soft, that cloyingly baby powder-scented perfume for late '90s tweens. And for that reason and that reason alone, FUCK IT. B.B.

Love This: Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil

The perfect compromise between a pomade and a powder, this angled pencil from Hourglass has been my go-to for a while now. The formula's buildable, so you can fill in gaps for a natural look or layer it on for the full faux Brooke Shields. It comes in a twist-up metal tube with a grade-A spoolie on the opposite end. Yes, it's a little pricey at $34, but it'll last you months -- and the color range is pretty spectacular. B.B.

Fuck That: Yes To Cotton Mask

Y'all know we get down on some Yes To. It's at Target. It's cheap. And it's cruelty free. Which is why we had to give this paper sheet mask a try. It's specifically marketed as beneficial for those with sensitive skin and also "comforting." So why in the goddamn fiery hell does it burn upon application? I sure as shit don't know, but wow that is not comforting. Some other things: It's pretty heavily scented, has mad extra fabric, and promises to nourish and soften skin. The results were fine, but absolutely not worth the sting. B.B.

Love This: Drunk Elephant Baby Pekee Bar + Juju Bar Travel Duo

Drunk Elephant and I got off to a bad start. First its T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum basically burned my skin off, resulting in a frantic eczema-induced trip to the dermatologist. Then its Shaba Complex Eye Serum inflamed my eyelids so badly, I had to get treated at the Minute Clinic. Yeah, it was rough. And yet I was willing to give Tiffany Masterson and her line of allegedly sensitive-friendly skincare products another chance. Crazy? Maybe. But lucky for me, this duo of bar-based cleansers has so far proven to be as gentle and as effective as my much trusted Fresh Soy Cleanser. Katie Johnson

Love This: Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner

I just don’t feel truly clean without a toner. And this cult favorite drugstore buy has more or less found a permanent home in my medicine cabinet. Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner has everything my confused skin needs (softening astringent properties via witch hazel and aloe vera) while ditching everything it doesn’t (alcohol, fillers, and fake fragrance). K.J.

Fuck That: RMS Beauty "Volumizing" Mascara

Lately I’ve been on a natural kick because I care about my body or whatever, so I thought I’d give this mascara from green beauty favorite RMS a try. Unfortunately, this cruelty-free, toxin-free mascara is also free of volume, shape, and, well, basically everything. My eyelashes took too long to dry (cut to me sneezing and getting wet mascara all over my cheeks) and were hardly even noticeable despite multiple applications and an eyelash curler. K.J.

Love This: Schmidt's Rose + Vanilla Deodorant 

Another step in my newly reclaimed green beauty routine? Deodorant. If you’ve ever experimented with natural pit sticks, you know it’s a real roulette of “Will this irritate my skin?” or “Will this make me reek by 11 a.m.?” (Spoiler alert: Sometimes it’s both). Lucky for me and my precious underarm area, Schmidt’s has done none of these things. From morning to night, my body smells faintly of rose and vanilla -- a refreshing escape from the usual two-scent selection of tea tree and lavender that I always find at Whole Foods. K.J.

Fuck That: First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads

I wanted to love these Facial Radiance Pads from First Aid Beauty because then I could say I found a daily chemical exfoliate with a much simpler ingredients list than my beloved Negoen pads. Sadly, it was not meant to be. Sure, they’re gentle, but they’re almost too gentle. After a month of use, I didn’t notice a single improvement in the texture of my skin. Sorry, FAB, you’re no match for K-beauty geniuses at Neogen. K.J.