Brandless is this amazing online store that I’ve gushed about in the past & you can read all about here. In the post Brandless, I briefly went over what I did & didn’t like, but didn’t offer much more than that. Here I wanted a more thorough review of my purchases. This is a lengthy post, but hang in for the long haul for a surprise at the end!
Since I’ve talked about Brandless, they’ve expanded so much & for the better. They’ve added Pet & Baby aisles to the store & Contrary to their initial business model, their (individual) products range from $1.50-$16, with pre-selected bundles ranging from $12-$56, with built in savings as opposed to buying all included items separately.
Even though their prices are going up, so is their range of products & the quality, in my opinion, hasn’t faltered at all. In this post I will include a brief review of everything I’ve bought (for myself) on Brandless since the beginning.
KEY:
Italics means it was gifted out
Underlined means it’s a repurchase
Bold means it’s a staple & highly recommended
(Info in parentheses may explain certain purchases)
June 2018 (Going on a Cruise)
Facial Lotion
Rate: 3/5 Why? It’s “unscented,” which is nice in terms of being artificial fragrance free, but the scent it has on its own isn’t neutral enough to want on my face everyday. It’s hard to explain, but it wasn’t my thing.
Grapefruit Facial Scrub
Rate: 5/5 Why? I am a sucker for physical exfoliants, especially in the summer time. (They’re not for everyone, do your research for you skin type) I used to love Neutrogena’s grapefruit facial scrub, but Brandless takes the cake here on quality & cost.
Green Tea & Aloe Body Wash
Rate: 3/5 Why? This one confuses me. It’s advertised as “Green Tea & Aloe,” like the Shampoos & Conditioners are, but they aren’t listed as ingredients on the Body Wash. Instead, Tea Tree & Oat Kernel extracts are. I also prefer a much more moisturizing formula as I have very dry skin.
Green Tea & Aloe Moisturizing Shampoo
Rate: 2/5 Why? My hair felt clean, but stripped. I’m very picky about hair care, so this is an easy pass for me.
Green Tea & Aloe Moisturizing Conditioner
Rate: 3/5 Why? My hair felt better after using the conditioner, as opposed to how it felt after just having used shampoo, but still wasn’t the feel I usually go for.
Green Apple Facial Toner
Rate: 5/5 Why? It’s a great, affordable toner. You get a lot of product for the price, as compared to other brand’s toners. + I LOVE green apple & it smells amazing.
Recipe Cards – 50 Count
Rate: 5/5 Why? I bought a recipe card holder, but needed cards that were more ones it came with, but less than the ones I was finding on Amazon. These fell right in between fashion & function. I love them!
Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bar – 3 Pack
Rate: 1/5 Why? Not a fan… LOL. But, I know people who would love these. In my opinion, they are too grainy. I thought the chocolate / PB combo would help, but for me it did not. Oh well!
Cocoa Granola
Rate: 4.95/5 Why? I love this granola, but only suggestion is more chocolate!
$3.00
Organic Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Rate: 5/5 Why? I’ve recently learned to love beef jerky, especially teriyaki varieties. But, the big name brands (that are the best) are soooo expensive, even per unit. That’s where Brandless comes in. I just wish they sold it at 7-Eleven.
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray
Rate: 5/5 Why? Good, high quality EVOO & the continuous spray dispenser is so convenient for dressing salads or pre-greasing pans. Mid-width even spray, without clogging.
Mini Shortbread Cookies
Rate: 4.95/5 Why? They’re so good my dad ate the first bag i bought, whole, before I could even try them! I re-ordered & my only complaint is about how flaky the recipe makes them – very messy.
November 2018 (Christmas)
Almond & Maple, Nut & Caramel Chews
Quantity: 1
Everything Pretzel Thins
Quantity: 1
Mini Shortbread Cookies
Quantity: 1
Coconut Lemon Creme Cookies
Quantity: 1
Almond Pistachio Biscotti Thins
Quantity: 1
Raspberry Twists
Rate: 4.95/5 Why? These are so freaking amazing. I have a huge sweet tooth & love raspberry, so I took a chance on these and love myself for it! LOL. If the shortbread cookies are “flaky,” these will leave you at the alter. I just eat them over the bag & vacuum afterwards.
$3.00
Organic Cheese Duck Crackers
Quantity: 1
Jalapeño Flavored Corn and Quinoa Puffs
Quantity: 1
Nuts, Dark Chocolate & Fruit Mix
Rate: 4/5 Why? I’m very picky when it comes to trail mix. I usually prefer to make my own mixes, so I can’t complain. I bought this variety as a gift, gave a try myself & really love it – even the chocolate covered cherries & I hate cherry anything.
Fruit & Nut Trail Mix
Quantity: 1
Cocoa Granola
Quantity: 1
Thai Peanut Cooking Sauce
Quantity: 1
Gochujang Korean Sweet & Spicy Cooking Sauce
Quantity: 1
Organic Tahini
Quantity: 1
Organic Hot Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa
Quantity: 1
Pink Himalayan Salt Grinder
Rate: 5/5 Why? Compared to similar products, this option is just as good, but less expensive. The grinder is made of high quality plastic & metal, so it never gets jammed.
$3.00
Coconut Macaroon Mix
Quantity: 1
Moisturizing Hand Soap, Cranberry Spice
Quantity: 1
Carving Knife, 7.8″
Quantity: 1
Carving Fork, 5.9″
Quantity: 1
Grapefruit Facial Cleanser
Quantity: 1
Grapefruit Facial Scrub
Quantity: 1
Açai Berry Lip Balm – 2 Pack
Quantity: 1
Cranberry Spice Lip Balm – 2 Pack
Quantity: 1
Lemon Verbena Body Scrub
Quantity: 1
Citrus Bergamot Hand Cream
Quantity: 1
Mint Foot Cream
Quantity: 1
Coconut Water Body Butter
Quantity: 1
January 2019
Mocha Fudge Coffee Bar
Rate: 1/5 Why? Similar to the Chocolate PB bars from earlier, these Mocha ones aren’t my style. The graininess is too much for me, personally, but I think the same thing of many granola bars that others love.
Cranberry & Cocoa Brown Rice Crisps
Rate: 5.5/5 Why? These are so amazing. I am so mad they don’t make them all the time.
Everything Pretzel Thins
Rate: 3/5 Why? After buying them as a gift, I decided to give them a try myself. They were very toasted, making some hard to eat. Unfortunately, I forgot to clip the bag shut after trying them out the first time & they got stale. I wasn’t mad though because they aren’t my favorite pretzel thins.
Mini Shortbread Cookies
Quantity: 1
Chocolate Chip Cookie Thins
Quantity: 1
Almond Chocolate Biscotti Thins
Quantity: 1
Raspberry Twists
Quantity: 1
Organic Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Quantity: 1
Dill Pickle Partially Popped Popcorn
Rate: 3/5 Why? I’m not sure how to feel…
Nuts, Dark Chocolate & Fruit Mix
Quantity: 1
Organic Coconut Flour
Rate 4/5 Why? Great Gluten Free Baking Option
Organic Cocoa Powder
Rate: 5/5 Why? Rich, fine cocoa powder. Very high quality.
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
Rate: 5/5 Why? There’s a reason why this is a “community fave.” It’s good coconut oil at a good price. I hope they offer bigger sizes in the future, like they do with Brandless Organic 100% Honey.
April 2019 (Easter)
Avocado Oil
Quantity: 1
Hot Fudge Sauce
Rate: ?/5 Why? Honestly I haven;t had the chance to try it yet!
Dark Chocolate Covered Quinoa Bites
Rate: 4/5 Why? They’re not my all time everyday go to snack, but when I crave them I could eat a whole bag. Very rich chocolate. Very crispy Quinoa.
$4.00
Salt & Vinegar Kettle Chips
Rate: 3/5 Why? They remind me of Vicki’s chip in the way that makes me want Vicki’s chips.
Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Quantity: 1
Double Chocolate Cookie Thins
Quantity: 1
Raspberry Twists
Quantity: 1
Organic Honey Graham Crackers
Rate: 2/5 Why? Very flaky & don’t have any extra flavor, so they’re pretty bland.
Organic Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Quantity: 1
Organic Hazelnut Spread
Rate: 3/5 Why? It’s not Nutella
Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter
Rate: 3/5 Why? Very liquidy, as most organic PBs are.
Professional Loaf Pan
Rate: 4/5 Why? Great size, but it doesn’t do too well in the dish washer. Hand wash only for the next ones.
Fine Line Pens 0.4mm Point
Rate: 5/5 Why? They’re great art pens.
Mini Colored Pencils FSC® Certified Wood
Rate: 5/5 Why? Wonderful range of colors & the size is perfect for on the go.
Daily Multivitamin Chews Cat Supplement
Quantity: 1
Lysine Chews Cat Supplement
Quantity: 1
May 2019
Organic Women’s Gummy Multivitamin
Quantity: 1
Hair, Skin & Nails
Quantity: 1
Greens & Antioxidant Blend
Quantity: 1
Organic Unsweetened Golden Milk Mix
Rate: 5/5 Why? I’ll let the posts speak for themselves…
Makeup Removing Grapefruit Facial Wipes
Rate: 5/5 Why? Loved them as make up removing wipes & facial cleansing wipes. Nice scent, durable material. Definitely reordering, but going to buy other wipes until I have enough in my Brandless cart to fill an order.
Hydrating Rosewater Facial Toner Spray
Rate: 5/5 Why? When I saw the beauty product launch, I knew I had to get this spray. I love anything that spritzes, especially when it comes to skin care. For me, the more hands free the better. Right now, I keep this in my beach bag & it’s super refreshing between laying on the beach and hitting the boards.
Lemon Verbena Body Scrub
Rate: 4/5 Why? I bought it as a gift and decided to try it for myself, but it isn’t my favorite scrub. It is very loose, but not oily – which I think I’d rather prefer.
Plant Based Pet Wipes
Rate: 5/5 Why? They get the job done & smell good. My cat is partial outdoor & loves to roll in mud / dirt when it’s time to go back inside, so rather than combing or bathing him, he gets a quick wipe once over & he’s good to go.
Cocoa Granola
Quantity: 1
Organic Coconut Sugar
Rate 5/5 Why? I didn’t know I loved Coconut Sugar until I tried baking with it & now I’m glad I started with Brandless!
Another thing I included last time was a list of things I wanted to try next. Here it is, all updated:
What I want to try:
FOOD
Mocha Fudge Coffee BarDark Chocolate Covered Quinoa Bites- Tomato Basil Hummus Crisps
Everything Pretzel ThinsDouble Chocolate Chip Cookie ThinsAlmond Chocolate Biscotti ThinsDill Pickle Partially Popped Popcorn- Lemon Basil Scone Baking Mix
- Organic Brownie Baking Mix
- Organic Lemon Bar Baking Mix
- Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing & Marinade
- Organic Peanut Powder
- Sour Gummy Worms
- Organic Whole Wheat Animal Cookies
- Freeze Dried Sweet Corn
- Baked Honey Crisp Apple Chips
- Peppered Beef Jerky
- Organic Pancake & Waffle Mix
- Organic Honey 100% Pure
- Organic Agave Nectar
- Organic Sunflower Oil
- Organic Canola Oil
- Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother
- Wild Albacore Tuna in Water
- Organic Fair Trade Coffees (Whole Bean, Ground, Pour Over, Cold Brew & Pods)
- Organic Fruit Tea & Herbal Sampler Variety Pack
- Organic Green Tea
- Organic English Breakfast Black Tea
- Organic Maca Powder
- Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder
- Organic Moringa Powder
HOME
- Clean Concentrates Starter Kit Bundle
- 16 Piece Black Stoneware Dinnerware Set
- Professional Baker’s Bundle
- Silicone Utensil Tools Bundle
- Kitchen Essentials Bundle
- Silicone Pot Holder
- Brandless Kitchen Knives: paring knife, santoku knife, nakiri knife, chef’s knife, serrated bread knife, carving knife & fork, honing steel
- Serving Board & Knives Entertaining Bundle
- Silicone Kitchen Tongs (9″ & 12″)
- Silicone Ice Cube Tray (Large & Small)
- Porcelain Pour Over Coffee Cone
- Organic Cotton Dish & Wash Cloths
- Black Gel Pens
- Recycled Mechanical Pencils
- Recycled Highlighters
- Stationary Set
- Gift Wrap & Sticker Sheet Set
- Gift Bag & Stationary Set
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
- Grapefruit Facial Cleanser
Lemon Verbana Body Scrub- Green Tea & Aloe Shave Gel
- Coconut Water Body Butter
- Night Cream
- Aluminium Free Deodorant (Lavandin & Citrus Neroli)
- Avocado Basil Hand Cream
- CBD Collection (Facial Cream, Facial Serum, Balm)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Calm & Focus Support
- Digestive & Immune Biotic
- 7-Day Herbal Cleanse Kit
- CBD Collection (Oil, Soft Gel Capsules, Gummies)
BABY
- Baby Multi Purpose Balm
- Plant Based Baby Wipes
PET
- Freeze Dried Chicken Breast Dog Treats
- Duck Jerky Recipe Dog Treats
- Organic Beef Bone Broth for Pets
It’s grown quite a bit….
If you made it this far, congratulations & thank you for reading!
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Neat & Messy 
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