🛁 July Faves: Luxury Meets Clean Beauty with a Purpose

Hey lovelies, it's me again... and if there's one thing I’ve learned while managing CVID (Common Variable Immunodeficiency), eczema-prone skin, and the ebb and flow of health, it’s this: what you put on your body matters—deeply. Not just in texture or scent, but in ingredients. Your skin is your largest organ, and if you're using it like a vehicle for care, it’s worth every single ounce of diligence and delight.

July is always a funny month. It’s the cusp of summer's height and yet, for me, it's often a turning point—especially with Lourdes around the corner and long tour days ahead. My skin knows it. My nervous system knows it. And my products… well, they have to rise to the occasion.

So, this July, I’ve been leaning into products that feel luxurious, smell divine, and are kind both to my immune system and my eczema—without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s making the cut in my skincare suitcase as I prep for Lourdes and beyond. I always double-check using Think Dirty, but when items aren’t listed, I rely on SkinSAFE + clean branding. Spa-grade luxury, minus the hidden nasties!

🚿 Step 1: TempleSpa “La La Lagoon” Shower Gel

My spa & gym—where I’m fortunate to spend my “better” health days—stocks this. Every time I use it after a workout or lymphatic session, it feels like a mini-retreat. Botanical extracts cleanse without irritating, and the scent sings of calm confidence. Bonus: it scores clean on my Think Dirty, Shop Clean app, so I know I’m not trading health for luxury.
On a bad day? I keep it in the bathroom... and it reminds me of better days, which is uplifting!

A spa-quality, immune-safe shower gel perfect for eczema-prone skin and post-workout refreshment. Botanical extracts cleanse gently without irritation. This product scores excellently on the Think Dirty and Shop Clean app, ensuring no hidden toxins disrupt your delicate skin barrier.



🌿 Step 2: TempleSpa “Good Hair Day” Shampoo

Also from my spa lineup, this shampoo delivers exactly as promised—fuller, shinier hair with way less fallout (goodbye, Tresemmé, you know what you did....). Its botanical blend is gentle on my reactive scalp, and it smells like a dew‑lit English garden. I check every product with Think Dirty—the ingredients list here gets the green light, which is essential when your immune system’s on high alert.
I find that with this... a little goes a long long way so honestly it lasts and lasts because whatever you think you use... use less.  
90's girls that use Timotei shampoo... this is very close! it smells so nostalgic and similar...
Botanical, gentle shampoo that reduces hair fallout and promotes fuller, shinier hair—ideal for sensitive scalps prone to eczema flare-ups and immune sensitivities. Verified clean by Think Dirty for safe use in immune-compromised conditions.



🧴 Step 3: Garnier Macadamia Oil Blends Conditioner

Nourishing, supermarket-friendly conditioner enriched with macadamia oil for moisture and softness, yet gentle enough for eczema-prone scalps. This affordable staple is a must-have for immune-friendly haircare routines.

A supermarket staple that still feels indulgent. Macadamia oil restores moisture without weight, and it’s kinder to eczema‑prone scalps than heavier silicones. My hair leaves the shower calm, smooth, and soft.
I have a wiry hairy texture and this tames it. 
I also love argan oil, for similar reasons, but it's too heavy to use often on my high porosity hair. 
You can also get it in ALDI for pennies!




🌿 Step 4: L’Occitane Vervain Body Lotion

I scored a great deal via an eBay toiletries bundle—I love a bargain hunt. This lotion became an unexpected comfort staple. Verbena’s fresh zing and calming energy soothe both skin and soul. And every time I apply it, I feel reassured: pleasure doesn’t need to come with compromise. This scores well in Think Dirty’s clean beauty standards—not just indulgent, but informed.

Also Vervain is good for anxiety... which I also have, and the way this absorbs... oh la la!





🌟 Step 5: TempleSpa “Peace Be Still” Cream

My personal anti-anxiety balm, infused with lavender, chamomile, frankincense, jojoba, and shea butter. It’s fast-absorbing, soothing, and immune-safe—ideal for sensitive skin needing a calm, protective touch.


Always in my gym-and-spa–Chloé duffle bag, handbag, and bedroom shelf—this cream has become my mini-anxiety antidote. Blended with lavender, chamomile, frankincense, jojoba, and Shea butter, it’s fast-absorbing and softly aromatic. Every dab on pulse points feels like an offer of peace to mind, body, and skin. 
I use it on my hands, constantly, it's soothing and gentle, and just elevates my day!
I actually keep a mini tube of this in my make-up bag—it’s become my little security blanket when the green room gets stressful or the plane air gets dry.




💡 Think Dirty, Shop Clean



Listen, you can’t just smell luxury—you need to know what you’re putting in your pores. The Think Dirty app has been a game-changer for me. Scan your bottles and get a detailed breakdown of ingredients, risk levels, and cleaner alternatives. I’ve swapped out a surprising number of “nice” products after seeing their hidden nasties. Trust, it’s become as essential as my toiletries.
Think Dirty is my go-to tool for scanning product barcodes, checking ingredient safety, toxin risk levels, and cleaner alternatives. Living with CVID means I can’t afford hidden nasties—this app ensures my skincare supports my health, not sabotages it.

Link here: https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com

💼 Why This Matters Now

I’m packing for Lourdes tour: immune vulnerabilities, travel stress, and lots of schedule shifting. These products are coming with me because they do more than upkeep—they anchor. They offer comfort, sensory sanctuary, and a bit of....

✨boujie✨ approval

all while meeting my health needs.

When I come down with an infection after a project... showering takes a lot of spoons, so doing it with beautiful products makes all the difference. 


Shopping list: 

🛁 TempleSpa “La La Lagoon” Shower Gel

Spa-quality scent with clean ingredients—perfect for post-gym or rehearsal refreshers.
✨ bit.ly/LaLaLagoon-Shop (templespa.com, templespa.com, templespa.com)

🧴 TempleSpa “Good Hair Day” Shampoo

Botanical boost for thicker, shinier, low-fallout hair—immune-system safe and spa-served.
✨ bit.ly/GoodHairDayTS (direct store link)

🧼 Garnier Macadamia Oil Blends Conditioner

Silky, nourishing conditioner with eczema-friendly ingredients for supermarket convenience.
✨ bit.ly/Macadamia‑Cond (generic UG link)

🌿 L’Occitane Vervain Body Lotion

Fresh, calming verbena lotion—found at a bargain via eBay toiletries bundles.
✨ bit.ly/Verbena‑Lotion (ebay listing)

🕊 TempleSpa “Peace Be Still” Cream

My ever-present balm of calm—packed in every bag and spa kit.
✨ bit.ly/PeaceBeStillTS (gosupps.com, templespa.com)

📱 Think Dirty – Shop Clean App

Scan product barcodes to check toxin levels and ingredient safety—essential for clean beauty.
✨ bit.ly/ThinkDirtyApp

🧼 Final Thoughts

And that’s the faves for July—curated not just with skin in mind, but soul too. Whether you’re heading to Lourdes (like me!), navigating a busy summer tour schedule, or just need a little everyday spa in your shower, these are the bits I’m reaching for. They’re functional, comforting, and a bit boujie—but always clean. Because when your immune system’s a diva (and let’s face it, mine is), your beauty shelf needs to work with you, not against you.

Living with CVID and eczema means choosing beauty with purpose—luxury meets responsibility. But with the right tools—Think Dirty, bargain hunts, spa partnerships—you don’t need to sacrifice. You can have skin-safe indulgence, sparkling hair, and a shower ritual that feels like a hug.

So here's to health-first glamour, curated by conditions—and yes, I will be packed and polished for Lourdes.

With informed love and lavender dreams,
Clare Alexandra ✨

P.S Have a fave that meets the clean-beauty brief? Send it my way—I’m always discovering, always learning.




Comments

  1. Clare AlexandraJuly 21, 2025 at 8:24 AM

    psssssst! If you have any faves.. let me know! <3
    much love!

    ReplyDelete

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