January 2021 Empties!

 

 

Wow, it's almost the middle of Jan and the days are just flying by! Sometimes, I wonder if my entire life is just standing still...I kinda feel like that sometimes. But, I understand why things need to be the way they are. 

Because I been "stuck" indoors for 99% of my time (other than to get essentials and run errands) I haven't really been finishing anything other than face masks. I was thinking that maybe I should cut back on my other beauty purchases but, that really hasn't been the case. I can't refuse a good sale. However, I am trying to make an effort to finish 5 things (regardless of their size) that isn't a face mask. Thankfully, I was able to complete it for this empties post. Hopefully, I can keep the momentum going.

I have tried some new masks from Facetory. They are all solid but, nothing noteworthy to go out of my way to get again. I used two new soaps and they are very creamy. The Tom's of Maine and the Le Petit Marseillaise soap is creamy and provided a generous lather and my skin didn't feel dried out. However, I still needed to follow up with lotion. I might get them again.

I had the Yes to Carrots lotion for a bit and I finally finished it. I used to love the brand a lot more but, I feel like they have gone downhill. I read about people having severe allergic reactions to one of their masks and the company wasn't doing much about pulling the product from stores. I still have a few more of their products to use and I think I will stop buying from them. I have the full size Laneige lip treatment and it smells amazing. It has a sweet cotton candy smell and a tacky texture. I use this before going to bed. However, I do not use it alone otherwise, I wake up with dry lips. I apply a lip balm and then top the balm with this lip treatment.

Here is everything I finished -

Natures Republic Acai Berry Mask

BioBelle Facial Mask #RoseAllDay

Betterskin Antioxidant Sheet Mask

Honey Jarret Super Beau'tea Mask Rose

Facetory Sun Bae Soothing Mask

Meg Two Step Jelly Mask

Kneipp Mineral Bath Salt Dream Away

Meribless Nurse Healing Intense Soothing Gauze Seal Mask

Facetory Let's Talk Vitality Firming Mask

PureHeals Propolis Rose Callus Mask

Skip the Spa Detoxifying and Hydrating Sheet Mask Charcoal + Rose

Frudia Natural Hydration Maintains Moisture Blueberry Hydrating Mask

Round Labs 1025 Dokdo Mask

Theorie Marcula Oil Transforming Hair Serum

Le Petit Marseillaise 72% Extra Pur Soap

Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner

Yes to Carrots Daily Moisture Body Lotion

Tom's of Maine Creamy Coconut with Virgin Coconut Oil Soap

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

 

October 2020 Empties Part 2!

 

My last batch of empties for October! I finished a few more things than in my first empties for October but, it is also mostly sheet masks. I am happy that I finished my first bottle of perfume in the longest. I had the Chloe scent for years. I been trying to focus on one perfume at a time instead of using all my perfumes at once. Although, I really need to get a move on because I always go overboard during the holiday season because the sales are just too good to pass up.

I did finish another Lush bath bomb that I bought earlier in the year. I had quite a few shopping sprees there and I notice the scents don't last forever. I wonder if its because of their "open/naked" packaging. I finished a Farmacy honey potion which was okay. It felt like rubbing honey on my face and it burned my skin leaving it feeling sensitive. 

The masks other than my favorite BioBelle were basic and nothing noteworthy. I been adding in retinol to my weekly treatments since I am in my 30s. Being old sucks. Hopefully next month I will have finished more exciting things.

Have you tried any of these products? What are you thoughts?

My Desire Paradise Pack

Cosmetea T5 Nourishing Tea Ampoule Mask

Candy O'Lady Candy Mask Calm

BioBelle Replenishes & Hydrates with Sweet Peach Extract and Hyaluronic Acid #Peachy

Huangjisoo Red Fruits Brightening Mask

BioBelle Hydrate & Rejuvenates Seaweed & Pearl Extract #VitaminSea

Dewytree Cica 100 Mask

Chereskin Solution Wrinkle Mask Peptide Special Care

Facetory Everyday Jasmine Moisturizing Mask

Bling Pop Face Mask Aloe Moisturizing and Brightening

Pure Foret Natural Soap Centella Asiatica

Biore Rose Quartz + Charcoal Daily Purifying Cleanser

Alterna Caviar Smoothing Anti-Frizz Blowout Butter

Sunday Riley Luna Retional

Klorane Anti-Pollution Purifying Mist with Aquatic Mist

Raeka Illuminating Turmeric Polish

Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask

October 2020 Empties!

 

Ah, it's October! The greatest month of the year -- there is candy, scary movies/books, costumes, glitter, pumpkins, cool weather, and did I mention CANDY? Hypothetically I should be clearing out my shelves for the holiday sales but, I been definitely dragging my feet of late. 

I finished a few more masks from Factory and Biobelle. My favorite mask was still the Biobelle. The other masks I didn't really notice much of a difference. My skin is hydrated afterwards but, I still need to follow up with moisturizer to lock in the hydration. I did like the 23 Years Old mask because my felt like it was drowning in hydration. This is mask is perfect for the dry and cold weather. 

This was my first time trying the coffee scrub and my god....that thing created a huge mess in my bathroom! However, it did leave my skin very hydrated but, I could have done without the cleanup. This is my first time using the Ouai treatment masque and I love how great it smells. It is amazing! I am definitely going to keep my eyes out for more of their products.

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think of them?

Wonjin Effect 3 Step Mask

Frudia Natural Hydration Maintains Moisture Blueberry Hydrating Mask

23 Years Old Hyaltox Petit Mask

Soo'ae Panda Eye Brightening Mask

Dove Refresh+Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo

Farsali Liquid Glass Radiance Make Skin Serum

Foxybae Replenihsing Hair Mask

Blow Pro Weather Girl Pure Anti-Frizz Serum

The Coffee Scrub

MediHeal I.P.I LightMax Ampoule Mask

Midflower Rosa Damascena Flower Water Brightening Mask

BioBelle #Rise&Shine Energizes & Illuminates with Pineapple Extact & Glycolic Acid

Sur.Medic Bright Glutathione Mask

Dr. Timepeel A1 Normalizer Mask

CeraVe Healing Ointment

Ouai Treament Masque

Biggs & Featherbelle Body Scrub

Tarte Big Ego Mascara

September 2020 Haul Part 2!

 

 

 

Ahh, my favorite season is almost here! I love the fall. I can't wait to snuggle under a blanket, drink a nice warm drink with a book. Oh, I am counting down the days. I got quite a few products that were a little pricey but, I thought why not splurge. 

I love BioBelle masks and got a few more different varieties that I didn't try before. I am a big fan of Marc Jacob and have a few of his makeup but, this is my first skincare item from him. I hope it lives up to the hype. I got a few Earth Harbor skincare treatments. To be honest, I liked the simplistic packaging and that was the main reason I bought them. I never heard of the product before buying it.

I also got a few Tarte lip products and Fenty Beauty lip products. I heard some great things about Fenty Beauty products. I am very excited to try them. I have tried some of the L'Occitane products but, this the first time I tried their oil cleanser. I also got a few new moisturizers that I am excited to try and it's the perfect weather for new cream!

 

 

 

BioBelle Botanic Fiber Face Mask #Decadence

Facial sheet masks are a mainstay in my weekly routine. I used to use one Sundays before work but, I, unfortunately, bought so much over the years that, I have enough to use one every single day for the next five years and still have some leftovers. And now, I have quite comfortable using facial sheet masks more often. I haven't quite mastered using it every day but, usually at least three times a week.

I have used quite a few brands of sheet masks over different price points and noticed just because a mask is sometimes priced higher doesn't always mean it is good. BioBelle masks are one of those rare unicorns where they are under $5 and you notice results after the first use. I was actually drawn to this mask because I have a huge sweet tooth. The sweet-scented mask is enriched with chocolate and acai berry extracts. This mask really does seem decadent and was a treat to use. My face was left hydrated and revitalized. This is one of my favorite brands of sheet masks and I always reach for it if I know I have a special event coming up.

Biobelle #Unicorn Glow Facial Sheet Mask

Ah, I love facial sheet masks! However, I usually get the $1-4 ones and on special occasions, I splurge and get the more expensive ones. Boy, am I excited I took the chance and splurged with this facial mask! The Tencel sheet mask is enriched with honey, mulberry, and chocolate. The ingredients read like a smoothie ingredient list and my skin loved this mask. It left my skin so soft, moisturized and radiant. I got so many compliments the next day after using this mask before going to bed. Definitely one of my favorite masks over the ones I normally use. After getting such great results with this mask, I am going to try other masks from this company as I can't rave enough about this mask.