I love the thrill of getting properly dolled up—for a wedding, a date night, a friend’s birthday, etc.—but even though I prep my hair, skin, makeup and nails gleefully, I’m notoriously bad when it comes to accessories. I never wear earrings; I’ve worn the same simple gold necklace for years and the only rings I own are my decade-old engagement ring and wedding bands. But because I am such a jewelry minimalist (who never takes any of it off), it’s incredibly important to keep the pieces I do have looking as glitzy and shiny as the day I got them.
With two young kids around and what seems like a thousand things going on at all times, the idea of soaking my jewelry for 20 or 30 minutes anywhere near the kitchen or bathroom (where little hands are always reaching) is downright risky. So many times, I’ve forgotten about my rings altogether and then thanked the universe that someone didn’t pour the bowl of liquid right down the drain or that the bubbly water wasn’t mistaken as a fun activity set-up for my five- and three-year-old. Simply put, I like to keep my jewelry on my person. That’s why I was so excited to try Shinery Jewelry Wash ($28), a plant-based, luxurious cleanser that safely scrubs your jewels as you wear them until they’re sparkling, while keeping hands clean, moisturized and super soft.
How to use Shinery Jewelry Wash
Shinery Jewelry Wash is a daily cleanser that effectively cleans your jewels in the time it takes to wash your hands. For rings and bracelets, simply keep your jewelry on and wet your hands with warm water. Next, pump three or four pumps of the cleanser into your palm and work into a rich lather, concentrating on your jewelry. Then rinse and pat dry. For earrings and necklaces, you can opt to take them off and lather those pieces in your hand, but Shinery’s Jewelry Wash’s plant-based formula is a moisturizing wash no matter what skin it touches—you can apply the cleanser directly to your necklace or earrings while wearing them, too. Apply a small amount to the desired area and rinse with water or a damp cloth.
What jewelry can Shinery Jewelry Wash be used on?
Shinery Jewelry Wash is safe for use on all metals and gemstones.
The Benefits
First, the obvious: my rings sparkle and shine as brightly as the day I got them 10 years ago. Also, the plant-based and glycerin-rich formula truly leaves my hands touchably soft—a blessing as wintery cold air sweeps in and dries my already-parched skin.
Key Ingredients
Shinery Jewelry Wash is specifically formulated with glycerin, a humectant that pulls moisture out of the air and into your skin. “In skin care, it hydrates the skin, decreases fine lines and wrinkles and alleviates dry, itchy skin. It’s also good for the hair and the nails, especially for moisturizing the cuticles,” Montclair, NJ, dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, previously explained. New York dermatologist Dennis Gross, MD, agrees, sharing that glycerin “helps create a barrier on the skin’s surface that enhances the moisture barrier and prevents moisture loss.”
Also worth mentioning of the plant-based ingredients are potassium cocoate, a derivative of coconut oil and glycerin that gently removes dirt and oils, and sodium cocoate, the ingredient responsible for the luxurious lather that helps remove buildup from your jewelry with ease.
What it’s Free From
Shinery Jewelry Wash is non-toxic, ammonia-free, fragrance-free and dye-free.
Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a safe and extremely easy way to clean your jewelry, the search is over. I love how eye-catching and beautiful all of my jewelry looks on a daily basis (no prolonged soaking with the risk of dropping anything down the drain). Plus, my hands feel luxuriously soft, even without hand lotion. I already know I’ll be adding Shinery Jewelry Wash to several holiday gift bags.
