Shower

Washing

• body wash
  • liquid: Aveeno Skin Relief ($17 $13 for 33 fl oz)
  • bar: CeraVe Hydrating ($7 for one, $12 for 2-pack, $14 for 3-pack) or Foaming ($7)
• shampoo: Dove (unscented) ($ depends on type + amount)

You may prefer a different shampoo, Dove is recommended as it is readily available in most retail stores and it is relatively inexpensive

• facial cleanser
  • dry skin: CeraVe Hydrating ($15 $12 for 8 fl oz, $17 $14 for 16 fl oz)
  • oily skin: CeraVe Foaming ($16 $13 for 8 fl oz, $17 $15 for 16 fl oz)

The Cerave Renewing Salicylic Acid facial cleanser ($15 $12 for 8 fl oz, $17 $15 for 16 fl oz) is also worth trying out if you sre acne-prone. Other cleansers may be worth trying out depending on your skin type

• facial moisturiser: CeraVe PM ($19 $14 for 3 oz) / La Roche Posay double repair matte ($23 for 2.5 oz)

The CeraVe PM is great for all skin types, whereas the La Roche matte is amazing for oily skin. Other facial moisturisers may be worth considering depending on your skin type

Towels

$ depends on size

Cotton

• cheaper: Costco / Ikea / Target
• better: Turkish cotton towel
• waffle: Onsen

Turkish cotton towels (Peshtemal) are very absorbant and dry faster than traditional towels. Waffle towels also dry much faster than traditional towels.

Another good option for a traditional cotton towels are those from Red Land Cotton

Linen

brand does not really matter all too much

Bath Mats

• cloth: Ikea
• stone: Dorai

do not get bath mats with a rubber backing, they don’t last as long!

Hair Dryers

• under $40: Conair InfinitiPRO ($39 $31)
• under $100: Rusk W8less ($135 $94)
• upgrade: Dyson Supersonic ($429, $349 $219 refurbished)

The Dyson Supersonic is incredibly expensive for a hair dryer, but their refurbished dryers are quite a bit less expensive. Note that the refurbished Supersonics will have a reduced warranty and may have scuffs or scratches.

Fixtures

• showerhead: Delta / Kohler / Moen ($ depends on model)
• caddy
  • behind-the-showerhead
    • standard: OXO Good Grips ($51)
    • better: Simplehuman ($69 $59)
  • pole-style: OXO Good Grips Quik-Extend ($159)