December 2020 Empties!

 

 

Happy Holidays, dear Reader! I can't believe the year is almost over...I really hope next year brings better tidings for us. Usually for the holidays, I am in a festive mood...this year I just feel off and don't really want to do anything. How about you? Are you looking forward to next year? Are you celebrating this year?

Once again, I finished quite a few face masks and treatment masks. I been taking a lot more baths lately and trying to clear up my bathroom shelves for the after the holiday sales. I don't think there was anything that I would try again or go out of my way to buy. Most of the facial sheet masks were okay, I didn't really notice anything noteworthy. I did try a new lip mask and it was disappointing. My lips didn't stay hydrated and was still dry after application.

Overall, most of the empties were meh products. I did like the IT Cosmetics night cream but, I had already owned the full size when I got this sample. I hope next month, I finish some more interesting products.

Here is everything I finished -

Jigott Pearl Real Ampoule Mask

Feelxo Pore Care Lotus Mask Black Charcoal Sheet

HaruHaruHoney Green Repairative Sheet

BlingPop Cucumber Face Mask

23 Years Old Hyaltox Petit Mask

Sur.Medic Bright Glutathione Mask

Masqueology Pucker Up! Lip Plumping Kit

Simply When Present Perfect Firm Up

ElishaCoy Lift-Up Mushroom Mask Sheet

Facetory Save Our Skin Restoring Mask with Royal Jelly

Starskin 3-Steps Cleansing Strips

Pura d'Or Scalp Therapy Shampoo

Inoface Cosmetics Body Jelly Wash in Cooling Mint

Belief The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb

L'Oreal OleoTherapy Oil Infused Shampoo

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

ElisaCoy Moisture Up Super Hyalurone Ampoule Serum

IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep

Evio Skin Rejuvenating Mask

Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum

Avene Eau Thermale Soothing Moisture Mask

Papa Recipe Eggplant Mud Cream Mask

Hey Honey Show Your Glow Collodial Gold and Honey Beauty Mask

Tocca Simone Crema Da Mano

December 2020 Haul!

 

 

Where did the month go?! It feels like it was just December 1st only yesterday!  However, I should actually know better because I bought so much stuff during the holidays and used my credit card with wild abandon.

I bought a few more bath bombs from Lush that I am looking forward to using. I been trying to indulge in a bath more often. I got a few more sheet masks from Facetory. I got another Factr mask that I am excited to try. I got a new lip mask to try but, I am on the fence. They are relaxing but, I don't know if they actually do work. Sometimes, my lip gets dry even after putting on balm.

This is our crunch time at work and I haven't been sleeping that well lately. I bought these new Dream patches that you apply to your wrist and it delivers an even dosage of melatonin. I am looking forward to how these work compared to the pill version. 

No shopping haul could be complete without me buying a few lip products. I am loving the Too Faced Drunk Dial lipstick. That purple! Swoon! I bought another Huda lip strobe in Snobby (even though I didn't even use the first one yet). I wish dining was opened again because I can't wait to wear the Scarlet Empress by Nars and Bite Beauty in  Marsala and Cognac. The Marc Jacobs in snap shut looks nice and different from anything I own. The Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in Do Me Baby isn't as nice as I thought it would be.

I have bought a few things from Facetory's brand but, they are usually their face mask. I decided to try their cloud pouf cleanser to see how it compares to my normal one. I have used the Go-To Skincare facial oil and liked it. I decided to get their exfoliating pads to see how they work.

Lastly, I got a really expensive treat item the Chantecaille facial cream. I can't wait to use this but, I am also afraid of the results. What happens if they are so great, that I NEED this cream in my life? I dunno about anyone else but I love a good head massage. I bought this new head oil that you warm and pour all over your hair and give yourself a head massage and then wash out your hair. I can literally do not even care about the benefits to my hair, I just want a head massage.

December 2020 Empties!

 

I can't believe the year is almost gone! Where did the year go? Speaking of which I did finish a few things things month. Although it was mostly face masks.

I didn't try any new masks that was noteworthy. Most of the "new" masks I tried was from Facetory and they were decent. I didn't notice any of them being good enough to purchase again. Although, they recently had a sale for Black Friday so, I did get a few more goodies. I do like their skincare items.

I bought a few things from Lush from their Holiday collection. The Snow Fairy smells like cotton candy. It has soft and sweet scent. I did like the Nuori face mask. I usually applied this after using a sheet mask to leave my skin extra soft. I didn't like Tula's Detox in Jar. It made skin feel very uncomfortable. One thing I did like was the Lime Crime Wet Cherry gloss. It smells so amazing and it made my lips shinny without tacky.

Here is the list of everything I finished -

Meg Two Step Jelly Mask Firming and Radiance

Elvis + Elvin New York Grape Stem Cell Treatment Mask

Feel Brilliant Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sheet Mask

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack Collage + Olive

Que Bella Professional Radiance Boost Shimmering Cream Mask

23 Years Cocoon Gold Silky Mask

Hanalei Papaya Face Mask

Orjena Nutrition Essential Vita Mask Skin Refreshing

Biobelle Facial Mask #InstantDetox

ElishaCoy Lift-Up Mushroom Mask Sheet

BetterSkin Detoxing Sheet Mask

HaruHaru Soothing Mask Cool Down Drop Kick Maqui Berry

Elensilia - Intracell Escargot + Caviar Repairing Sheet Mask

Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel

Nuori Supreme Moisture Mask

Olie Biologique 004 Hydrating Oil

Tula Skincare Detox in a Jar

Comfort Zone HydraMemory Cream

Lime Crime Wet Cherry Gloss

Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray

Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cleanser

November 2020 Haul Part 2!

 

 Wow, I can't believe it's November already!  I can hardly believe it. I felt like it was just Halloween a few days ago. 

I got a few more masks from Facetory to replenish my stock even though I haven't really been using them too often. It's been cold in my area and I didn't want something cold on my face. I bought a few more masks from Facetory's own brand line. I liked their masks so far and I am hoping these are good too.

I have used Kat Von D lip products and got a new dark red. I love NYX products and got two new dark purple colors in subversive socialite and temptress. I got a new "nude" lipstick from Nars and a "nude" Kylie liquid lipstick. I am on the fence with the Kylie product. I am not sure if I would consider her products prestige since it came out that her lip kits used the same formulations and ingredients as Colourpop.

Bath and Body Works released a new foaming luxury bath product. I love taking baths so, I am really excited to try it. I also got another Rituals body wash to replace the one I finished a few months ago. I got a new mud mask that I am excited to try. I am hoping this month I finish a few more things to justify my spending :D :D

Did you get anything new this month that you are excited to try?

November 2020 Empties!

 

 

 

Ahh, I can't believe the holiday season is among us! It just felt like a few weeks ago summer was beginning. I finished a few things this month but, nothing noteworthy enough to be excited over or to get again. Surprisingly, I didn't finish that many sheet masks either.

I tried this new fresh clean coconut and the cleanser was meh. The texture was unappealing. It looked like spoiled milk. However, it did remove most of my makeup including my mascara leaving minimal traces behind. I have ordered from Yves Rocher mostly because their free gifts. I do like their shower gels but, I wasn't a fan of their Lime scent. It reminded me a little too much of floor cleaner. I had bought the C.Booth Milk Bath and Shower Cleanser during a sale at Ulta and it has floral milky scent. I liked that a small amount of cleanser provides a generous amount of bubbles and foam.

I did try a new clay mask - I'm Beet Facial Clay Mask. It was a little messy since I had to mix the mask myself. Hopefully, next month I have more interesting empties!

 Here are things I finished -

Avette Fresh Clean Coconut Mild Foam Cleanser

Yves Rocher Jardins Du Monde

C.Booth Milk Bath and Shower Cleanser

Lollia Breathe Peony and White Lily Finest Perfumed Soap

The Medius Heart Eye Patch

Beautiful Nutrition Lemon Rinse

h20+ Beauty Aquadefense Refining Matcha Detox Mask

Chapstick Total Hydration

I'm Beet Facial Clay Mask

Hanalei Lychee Face Mask

Botanic Bouquet Dry Shampoo Scent Stick Rose

Sur.Medic+ Bright Glutathione Mask

Biobelle #Lightup Brighten Skin

Aromafloria Feet's Sake Spa Foot Scrub

 

September 2020 Empties Part 2!

 

 

So, this last set of empties for September is a bit disappointing. I finished maybe a handful of things but, added like hundreds of things to my stockpile that keeps increasing by the day.  I thought with the pandemic I would be using a lot more than I was getting...I guess that's never going to change.

This was my first time using Smith and Cult nail polishes and I love them! They are shiny and take awhile to chip. And the bottle is very generously sized. I have noticed that a lot of nail polish manufacturers though use brushes that don't reach all the way to the bottom. I feel like a lot of product can go to waste like that. I used a new salt scrub that actually creates a foam! The Christophe Robin salt scrub was fun to use but, I had to make sure to stay longer under the water because a few times I have found salt in my roots long after my shower has ended. I am a huge fan of BioBelle's face mask and this one worked so well. I been sleep deprived the last few nights and you couldn't see a trace of that on my face.

I love the Cake Beauty brand but, didn't love their lip balm. It felt greasy and it wasn't very hydrating. Other than the BioBelle (and the Simply When) face masks, the others were meh. They were okay. I don't think I would go out of my way to get them. 

Have you tried any of these products? Let me know your thoughts!

Christophe Robin Cleansing and Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt

Klorane Soothing & Anti-Irritating Shampoo with Peony

Smith and Cult - Bite Your Kiss

Cake Kiss Lip Butter

Dove Sensitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash

Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Organic Lip Balm

Midflower Rosa Damescana Flower Water Brightening Mask

Simply When Snow Song Illuminate

Holika Holika Camomile 2 Step Face Mask

Biobelle #VitaminSea Seaweed and Pearl Extract

Dr Botanicals Pomengranate Superfood Regnerating Sleeping Mask

September 2020 Empties!

Yay, I managed to finish a few facial masks and some skincare products. Most of the masks I tried were okay. I did like the Be Shine Mask. It was the only one I noticed a difference for. If you have really dry and sensitive skin, I would recommend the First Aid Beauty. My skin felt so much better after a few uses.  

I bought the Verso Dark Spot treatment to help with the dark spots from wearing the mask. It did help lighten the appearance but, the treatment finished before the spot disappeared. The spot treatment was $150 and barely did anything. Everything else was okay but, not noteworthy to buy again.

Have you tried any of the things I finished?

Cowgirl Extreme C Serum

Eos Shea butter Hand Cream - Coconut

Image Skincare I Mask Hydrating Hydrogel Sheet Mask

Puclair Cocktail Cinderella Sheet Mask

It's Skin Tea Trea Balance Sheet Mask

Bolero Anti-Aging Paper Mask Pomegranate & Gogi Berry

Merbliss Nurse Healing Intense Soothing Guaze Seal Mask

Feel Brilliant Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sheet Mask

Nature Republic Acai Berry Mask Sheet

FrienVita Perfect Skin Adhesion Firming Gold Glow Mask

Lassie'el Be Shine Jewerly Mask Aqua Aura

La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

Mio Skin Tight Body Serum

Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care Body Wash

Burt's Bees Spearmint & Lime Body Wash

VersoSkincare Dark Spot Fix with Retional 8

August 2020 Empties!

Ah, it's August already! I felt like the year has passed us by. I can't say I tried any new products that I was excited/love enough to buy again. I did like the Bliss Mud Foam. It had a unique dispensing method and it did dry out the cystic acne along around my chin. I liked the IWIN lip oil. It tasted great and left my lips so soft but, a little goes a long way otherwise it has this chemical taste. I liked the Skyn Iceland oxygen moisturizer. It made my skin feel soft and radiant but, a little goes a long way. I got overzealous one day and woke up with irritation on my cheek.

Two disappointments were the Tatcha and Lancer masks. Both of the masks are uber prices (think double digits for the Lancer mask) and I didn't notice much of an improvement. Meh, what a jip! The Burt Bee's lip mask was more like a thin cotton piece of paper soaked in oil. I had the same results by using a night treatment for my lips.

Here is everything I finished below. Have you tried any of the products before?

Burt's Bees Moisturizing Lip Mask

Sur Medic Age Control Multi Vita

Inn Inn Glaze #1 Lip Oil

Shore Soap Clay Mask

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask

Lancer Lift & Plump Sheet Mask

Kneipp Body Oil Restoring Safflower and Olive

Fourth Ray Beauty The Lightweight Hydrator

23 Years Old Seaweed Silky Mask

Feel Brilliant Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sheet Mask

Villages Naturals Therapy Aches + Pain Muscle Relief

Holika Holika Watermelon Mask Sheet

Evolue Hydrating Serum

Vasanti Power Oils Lip Gloss - Super Mom

I Dew Care Jump Start Energizing Pomegranate Mask

Purlisse Charcoal + Licorice Sheet Mask

Dr. Althea Pro Lab Recovery Solution 2 Step Mask

Jeju:en This is My Sheet Green Tea Calming

Dr. Althea Herb Therapy Velvet Mask

Bliss Pore Patrol Deep Detox Four Clay Souffle Mask

Dove Dermacare Scalop Anti-Dandruff 2 in 1

Lollia This Moment Water Lily & Sun Blossoms Perfumed Shower Gel

Red Flower Sea Salt Scrub

Pantene Pro-V Foam Conditioner Sheer Volume

Dr. Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil

The Cottage Greenhouse Cucumber & Honey Foaming Bubble Bath

Elea Springs Epsom Salt Restore Jasmine Vanilla Scented

Skyn Iceland Oxygen Infusion Night Cream

Evanhealy Wild Carrot Nourishing Eye Balm

Soap and Glory The Righteous Butter Body Moisturizer

Juara Rice Facial Cleanser