*Products were gifted but all opinions are my own
Nécessaire is one of those brands that I kept seeing everyone and their mom post about on Instagram. Usually, that kinda turns me off but there’s a reason everyone is talking about this brand! It’s that good. I was initially intrigued by the sleek, simple packaging but as I looked into the brand, I found out they are clean and sustainable! That, coupled with their impressive Instagram marketing, prompted me to reach out to the brand to ask if I could try it out! I’m so glad they agreed to send me their Body Essentials kit to try out because I think I’ve found my new favorite body care brand.
Nécessaire The Body Essentials Review
About Nécessaire
Nécessaire believes that “it has to be necessary” and effective. So they carefully choose the products they develop, the ingredients they use, and the footprint they leave behind. They are a clean beauty brand so their products don’t contain parabens, phthalates, sulfates, silicones, petro-chemicals, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes. They are transparent with their ingredients and you can see what’s included on their “YES List” and “NO List“. Nécessaire also believes in sustainability and their products are packaged in 85% post-consumer waste boxes and 100% recyclable paper. All of Nécessaire’s products are pH balanced to maintain skin’s natural pH levels.
The Body Essentials
The Body Wash
I was most excited to try out their body wash because I’m always looking for simple formulas that get that job done. Sandalwood also happens to be one of my favorite scents so I was soooo excited that they sent me the Sandalwood body wash to try out!
The Body Wash is a multivitamin gel cleanser that cleanses the skin with plant derived surfacants that won’t strip the skin. The formula contains ingredients rich in Vitamin B³, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Omega-6, and Omega-9 as well as Marula, Cacay, and Meadowfoam oils to soften skin. The Body Wash comes in three light scents – Sandalwood, Bergamot, and Eucalyptus – as well as Unscented.
All of Nécessaire’s products are unisex and after trying out the Sandalwood Body Wash I can confirm that it’s a scent and formula that your partner would love to! I use my Boie USA Body Scrubber to apply the body wash and I was able to get a nice lather.
The Body Exfoliator
The Body Exfoliator is a chemical AND physical exfoliator for your whole body. The gentle AHA/BHA combination of Glycolic, Lactic, and Salicylic Acids help remove dead skin and the physical pumice and bamboo charcoal help scrub and soften the skin. It starts out as a gel with tiny black charcoal/pumice pieces and as you massage it into your body it starts to foam. It’s available in the Sandalwood, Bergamot, and Eucalyptus scents – as well as Unscented.
I really like the tiny tiny scrubbers in this gel. Usually, the body scrubs I have contain large pieces of exfoliant and I feel like it’s hard to get a good scrub. It’s also nice that this exfoliator has a double whammy of exfoliation with the chemical + physical exfoliators.
The Body Lotion
The Body Lotion is a multivitamin lotion that is non-greasy and absorbs quickly. It contains ingredients rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B³, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Omega-6, and Omega-9. It also contains Marula, Cacay, and Meadowfoam oils to soften the skin. The Body Lotion only comes in Unscented.
I love that this lotion absorbs so quickly and doesn’t feel greasy at all. I can apply it to my whole body and then get dressed right away without having to worry that it will rub off on my clothes.
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Final Thoughts
I really like all the products and I would definitely buy them. Nécessaire embodies everything that I look for in a skincare brand – clean formulas, and great branding and packaging. Yes – packaging is important to me…haha. I like my skincare products to look good on my counter. But Nécessaire products work which is ultimately why I would purchase them. The only downside is that the products are a bit pricey. The products above range from $20-25 and the bottles aren’t that big. However, you can save a bit of money if you buy the above products in a set. Nécessaire also sells, deodorant, hand cream, body serum, and sex gel if you are interested in those!
