After quite a while, I finally finished up my stock of some non-indie skincare products that I had from
before making the decision to switch to only indie products*. As I was running out I began searching
for an indie skincare line that would work for me. My skin is super dry (thanks New England weather)
and I can also be sensitive to lavender and tea. This is exactly where my issue came in, most of the
affordable indie skincare lines were either acne focused (which will dry out my skin even more) or
contain lavender and/or tea in most of their products, which seem to be very common skincare
ingredients. Just a heads up, this review is super in depth but that also means its pretty text heavy.
before making the decision to switch to only indie products*. As I was running out I began searching
for an indie skincare line that would work for me. My skin is super dry (thanks New England weather)
and I can also be sensitive to lavender and tea. This is exactly where my issue came in, most of the
affordable indie skincare lines were either acne focused (which will dry out my skin even more) or
contain lavender and/or tea in most of their products, which seem to be very common skincare
ingredients. Just a heads up, this review is super in depth but that also means its pretty text heavy.
Finally, I came across Wake the Dead Scrubs thanks to the suggestion of some other indie lovers in a
group I am in on Facebook. They are affordable, and the owner is not only incredibly nice and involved,
but was also very available and willing to lead me in the right direction on products that would work for
me. She also mentioned that due to my sensitivities, I may be interested in custom products, which she
has open from January through September. Due to everything being made to order/in extremely small
batches, she has this option available for people like me with allergies or sensitivities who may need
certain things left out of products or different flavors scents made, as well as for the possibility of
making things such as products in custom scents for those who are interested or just have a great
idea! Thankfully, I have noticed that most of her products just happen to not contain either lavender or
tea. There are some that do and there is always the custom option if I wanted to try those, but for now
the two products I needed to replace were both safe.
group I am in on Facebook. They are affordable, and the owner is not only incredibly nice and involved,
but was also very available and willing to lead me in the right direction on products that would work for
me. She also mentioned that due to my sensitivities, I may be interested in custom products, which she
has open from January through September. Due to everything being made to order/in extremely small
batches, she has this option available for people like me with allergies or sensitivities who may need
certain things left out of products or different flavors scents made, as well as for the possibility of
making things such as products in custom scents for those who are interested or just have a great
idea! Thankfully, I have noticed that most of her products just happen to not contain either lavender or
tea. There are some that do and there is always the custom option if I wanted to try those, but for now
the two products I needed to replace were both safe.
(Also I couldn’t resist trying some more involved product shots with a name like Wake the Dead...I am a
sucker for anything Halloween/horror/fall themed. We have now learned that I am not good at this lol but
I will continue to practice!)
sucker for anything Halloween/horror/fall themed. We have now learned that I am not good at this lol but
I will continue to practice!)
I chose the “normal” facial cleanser. There are three on the site, the one I purchased, and then one that
has benzoyl peroxide and the other is called the “zombie blood” cleanser and contains salicylic acid.
Both of these would be great for anyone suffering from acne or breakouts, but will not work for me and
my dry skin. The other product I chose was the zombie antidote gel moisturizer. This has rave reviews
and is said to work for even the driest skin.
has benzoyl peroxide and the other is called the “zombie blood” cleanser and contains salicylic acid.
Both of these would be great for anyone suffering from acne or breakouts, but will not work for me and
my dry skin. The other product I chose was the zombie antidote gel moisturizer. This has rave reviews
and is said to work for even the driest skin.
Here is my “before” picture. This is just after using these two products for the first time. Remember, I am
not really looking for an improvement in my skin but rather to use indie products maintain what I have
managed to get under control with non-indie products. As you can see, for the most part my skin is
okay, although I do have some dryness on and around my nose that just won’t go away, as well as a
little bit of redness and unevenness over my whole face.
not really looking for an improvement in my skin but rather to use indie products maintain what I have
managed to get under control with non-indie products. As you can see, for the most part my skin is
okay, although I do have some dryness on and around my nose that just won’t go away, as well as a
little bit of redness and unevenness over my whole face.
First impressions: The cleanser is super smooth and creamy, and I love the scent. I was born and
raised in New England, and the orange cranberry just smells like home and holidays to me! It is a light
and sweet scent but still noticeable and pleasant. After using it, my face feels soft and clean. The
moisturizer is supposed to be lightweight like a gel but with the moisturizing power of a cream (which
my face desperately needs). After the first use my face feels pretty adequately hydrated, but it soaked
in very fast, so we will see how long the hydration lasts on my skin.
raised in New England, and the orange cranberry just smells like home and holidays to me! It is a light
and sweet scent but still noticeable and pleasant. After using it, my face feels soft and clean. The
moisturizer is supposed to be lightweight like a gel but with the moisturizing power of a cream (which
my face desperately needs). After the first use my face feels pretty adequately hydrated, but it soaked
in very fast, so we will see how long the hydration lasts on my skin.
One week check in: So far, all is well. The cleanser is not drying me out and is keeping my usual little
breakouts at bay for the most part. I have had one or two, but that's pretty typical for me when I switch
up skincare products for about the first two weeks. What I have to rave about the most however is this
moisturizer!!! Usually I was stuck using super heavy creams that left me feeling greasy just to keep
my face from flaking off. This soaks in so fast, leaves my face feeling incredibly soft, and no dry
patches or flakes!!! I used to literally use a night cream morning and night because I needed that much
hydration, and this works just as well as feels so much better on my skin!!! I have even been able to go
from using my overnight hydrating face mask every day to every two days. So far, these are both wins
for me.
breakouts at bay for the most part. I have had one or two, but that's pretty typical for me when I switch
up skincare products for about the first two weeks. What I have to rave about the most however is this
moisturizer!!! Usually I was stuck using super heavy creams that left me feeling greasy just to keep
my face from flaking off. This soaks in so fast, leaves my face feeling incredibly soft, and no dry
patches or flakes!!! I used to literally use a night cream morning and night because I needed that much
hydration, and this works just as well as feels so much better on my skin!!! I have even been able to go
from using my overnight hydrating face mask every day to every two days. So far, these are both wins
for me.
One month (plus a little) later: Okay you guys, I have nothing but amazing things to say. These products
have beyond exceeded my expectations, and have outdone any product I was using previously. My
skin has always been an insecurity of mine, and I want to cry every time I look in a mirror because of
how beautiful this has made my skin. The fact that I can look in a mirror and not even think about how I
am not wearing makeup is such a gift for me, so thank you to Wake the Dead Scrubs from the bottom
of my heart, you have a zombabe for life here. Overall, my skin tone is more even, any redness has
about disappeared, this magic gel moisturizer somehow keeps my face more hydrated than the thick
night time cream moisturizer that I used to have to use every day. My need to use the overnight
hydrating mask is now down to maybe two times a week and only in my driest spots. My dryness on
and around my nose has not completely gone away, but it is even more manageable than it was before
so for me that is a massive improvement. In the beginning I had said I was just looking to maintain, not
improve and well...look at the after picture for yourself.
have beyond exceeded my expectations, and have outdone any product I was using previously. My
skin has always been an insecurity of mine, and I want to cry every time I look in a mirror because of
how beautiful this has made my skin. The fact that I can look in a mirror and not even think about how I
am not wearing makeup is such a gift for me, so thank you to Wake the Dead Scrubs from the bottom
of my heart, you have a zombabe for life here. Overall, my skin tone is more even, any redness has
about disappeared, this magic gel moisturizer somehow keeps my face more hydrated than the thick
night time cream moisturizer that I used to have to use every day. My need to use the overnight
hydrating mask is now down to maybe two times a week and only in my driest spots. My dryness on
and around my nose has not completely gone away, but it is even more manageable than it was before
so for me that is a massive improvement. In the beginning I had said I was just looking to maintain, not
improve and well...look at the after picture for yourself.
Here is my official after picture. Fair disclosure, I have learned that my bathroom lighting is not my friend
so this was taken in slightly different lighting, however it is still obvious how improved my skin is.
so this was taken in slightly different lighting, however it is still obvious how improved my skin is.
Let's talk price. Previous to this, I had been using an origins cleanser and moisturizer. The cleansers by
this company run anywhere from $4.60 to $8.00 an oz, and I have used different ones over the years.
The moisturizer I used from them was $26 an oz. The wake the dead cleanser was $2.88 an oz, and the
moisturizer was $6.00 an oz. Some of their other versions of these products do run at slightly higher
prices, but all are similar. So the moisturizer I used to use is over 4 times more expensive than the WTD
one! The cleansers were also 2-3 times the price of the WTD cleanser that I chose.
this company run anywhere from $4.60 to $8.00 an oz, and I have used different ones over the years.
The moisturizer I used from them was $26 an oz. The wake the dead cleanser was $2.88 an oz, and the
moisturizer was $6.00 an oz. Some of their other versions of these products do run at slightly higher
prices, but all are similar. So the moisturizer I used to use is over 4 times more expensive than the WTD
one! The cleansers were also 2-3 times the price of the WTD cleanser that I chose.
I am excited to see what new formulas come from this brand! So far I am very happy with the quality of
their products and how they work for me. I would love to see a leave on hydrating night mask from them!
I plan on trying many more products they already have as well as soon as I run out of my non-indies.
their products and how they work for me. I would love to see a leave on hydrating night mask from them!
I plan on trying many more products they already have as well as soon as I run out of my non-indies.
Ps...There is another WTD product review I already have in the works!
And for a bonus picture, even my dog Poppy is interested in the products! She crashed my shoot but it
was adorable so I had to share.
was adorable so I had to share.
*I am still currently working through the last of some of my non-indie skincare including a moisturizing
leave on mask that I use daily, exfoliators and a few various masks. I will be making a larger post later
with my entire skincare routine once I finish and find replacements for all of these products. Any
recommendations are welcome!
leave on mask that I use daily, exfoliators and a few various masks. I will be making a larger post later
with my entire skincare routine once I finish and find replacements for all of these products. Any
recommendations are welcome!
