December 2021 Empties Part 2!

 

Ah, my last empties post for 2021! Oh boy, this year went by quickly and I didn't really finish this year with a bang like I was hoping. However, I am actually surprised that I finished three lip balms and three serums because I usually don't finish those as quickly. Not surprising, is that I didn't finish any makeup products this month. I definitely been finishing more skincare than makeup products lately.

Most of these items were repeat purchases but, since I don't have anything new I can do a small recap. I have used Sumbody's products in the past and enjoyed their bath melts. Unlike other bath products, they don't fizzle or really carry a scent. I was able to get two uses and my skin was very soft after using. The only thing I didn't like is that the product didn't really melt and I had to crumble it myself and place it under the hot water tap.

I like Sunday Riley's products but, I had mixed opinions about their UFO acne treatment oil. I didn't really notice a difference. I never knew Elizabeth Arden made skincare products and I absolutely love their anti-aging daily serum. It made my skin feel so smooth and hydrated. The Purlisse cleanser didn't really do anything but, I really like how great it smelled and the texture. Every time I used the cleanser, I had to follow up with another cleanser to remove stubborn eye makeup.

Did you finish anything this month that you enjoyed?

Here is everything I finished this month

Farmskin Soothing Superfood Salad for Skin

Dewytree Quince 100 Mask

Needly Peony Jelly Mask

Kocostar Watermelon Slice Sheet Mask

Oseque Pure Noble Water Mineral Mask

Sumbody Bath Melts

Sunday Riley UFO Ultra Clarifying Acne Treatment Face Oil

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Daily Serum

ArtNaturals Anti-Aging Serum

Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator Exofliating Cleanser

Purlisse Watermelon + Charcoal Purifying Cleanser

Fourth Ray Beauty The Lightweight Hydrator

Sumbody Rice & Shine Showermask

Sonage Collagen Boosting Serum

On10 Dr. Pepper Lip Balm

Dylan's Candy Bar Candy Lip Saver Coconut Bon Bon

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

August 2021 Haul Part 2!

 

I am happy to say that August is out of the door along with it's hot weather. I am really looking forward to the Fall and the amazing cool weather. I didn't go too crazy this haul because I haven't been finishing too much stuff. And I am really trying super hard to de-clutter my apartment but, yet I still order more things every.single.day!

I got quite a few samples from orders I did and with GWP. I am really excited to try the Playa shampoo and conditioner set along with Davines samples. I already owned the full size of the Davines but, I enjoy the Oi line. I love Cake Beauty and so when I saw their Milk Made hand cream on sale, I had to get another. Their products have a decadent sweet taste that reminds me of...well..cake :) They smell so delicious it's hard not try and lick your hand.

I got two new products from Green Rhapsody that I am super excited to try. I got a marine hydrator and the bottle looks so cute. I am curious what is floating in the bottle. The Good Earth is a clay mask and I love me a good clay mask. I got this new serum from Somme Institute and I am excited because I love trying new serums. I thought the minimalist packaging was interesting because they don't  write the brand's name on the bottle but only the small copyright available.

I got this new jelly mask by Acure that I am really excited to use it. It has a pretty pink color. I got this lip flip from Estee Lauder from Turn Down. I got this new lip mousse from this brand called Absolute in Pin Up. I heard many great things about this affordable brand and I am super excited they opened a store in NYC.

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

June 2021 Empties!

 

 

I can't believe how many things I finished this month! Wow, usually I am struggling to finish five full size things but, this time I had to take two separate photos to get all the empties. I hope I can keep this up and eventually actually finish more than I buy! So far, I finished 36 things but, bought 76 things this month.

Quite a few of these items are re-buys such as the Nivea in-shower cream. I love that I can apply and wash it off in the tub. It's great for days when I am in a rush or don't want that tacky lotion feel on my skin. The Juara shower gel, Sol de Janiero, and Stila lip glazes are favorites that I usually buy when my skin is fussy or if they are on sale.

I am surprised how much I liked the Ole Henriksen Phat Facial. My skin felt noticeably different after one usage. I might get this again if its on sale. I usually have problems sleeping and I used their sleeping sprays, so I thought I would get the ThisWorks Bath salts. Honestly, I thought it was completely overpriced. The scent was strong but, for the amount of product you get, there are better options. The tub last for 3 baths and that was with me being stingy with the salts. That's almost $11+ per a bath depending on how much you paid. You can get Epsom salts and scent them with lavender oils to get a similar effect. I would not buy again unless it was less than $10 a tub.

I bought the entire line from Earth Harbors. I really like this cleansing oil as it removed tough eye makeup without rubbing or tugging.  However, unlike other cleansing oils I have used this didn't provide a lather or foaming action. I also tried the Kopari coconut cleansing oil and after trying the one from Earth Harbors, I would not get the Kopari one again. Yes, the bottle is bigger but, the Kopari one barely removed my makeup. Honestly, it was quite a disappointment.

Here is everything I finished this month -

Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Lush Happy Body Wash

Grown Alchemist Detox Night Cream

Milk Makeup Sunshine Oil

Eau Thermale Avene RetrinAL .01 Intensice Cream

Tarte Sugar Rush Peony Lip Balm

Dr. Dennis Gross Stress Rescue Super Serum

Simply When Cosmic Calm Soothe

Simply When Future Fresh Smooth Out

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack Chamomile + Tea Tree

Jayjun Cosmetics Rose Blossom Mask

Project Beauty Hairgurt Hair Masque

BBW Amber and Argan Body Oil

Kopari Coconut Cleansing Oil

Tocca Guiletta Body Scrub

Coola Daydream Mineral Primer SPF 30

Coola Dawn Patrol Classic Primer SPF 30

Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion

Ariul 7 Days Plus Trea Tree Pore Tightening Mask

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack Chamomile + Tea Tree

BioBelle Exfoliate and Brightens #RoseAllDay

Sandawha Camellia Intensive Essence

ThisWorks Deep Sleep Bath Soak

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

Facetory Collection Moon Velvet Sleeping Mask with Shea Butter + Azulene

Juara Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel

Earth Harbor Sunshine Dew Antioxidant Cleansing Oil

Stila Stargazer Lip Glaze

Glamglow Berry Glow Probiotic Recovery Mask

Sanitas Brightening Peel Pads

Ole Henriksen PHAT Glow Facial

Feel Balanced Moisture Balancing Cream

Feel Harmony Rose Petal Facial Mask

Lollia Shea Butter Handcream Wander

February 2021 Haul!

 

 

I can't believe that January is over! I feel like the year has been moving so quickly. Today, we had a big snowstorm and I thought it was the perfect time to go through some of my purchases. 

I bought a few more face masks from Facetory and Ulta. I got a few more When masks. I love their masks and when they are on sale, its a good deal. I got some Amazon and they were a $1 a packet. They are usually okay but, this was before I realized that I could just wait and get some masks on sale from more reputable brands. I got an avocado mask pack for my scalp because during the winter my scalp gets so dry and itchy. I am hoping with this mask pack that it will keep my scalp in good condition.

I been doing my nails at home more often. And I never really used a top or base coat and it really does make a difference. I bought a set of Seche Vite top and base coat because I heard so many good things about this brand. I bought quite a few new lip products because I have a mental problem. But I bought a few Colourpop lipsticks from their Villians line and I am in love. I can't wait to wear these out in public. I got Ursula, Cruella, and Evil Queen (and La Lady from their regular line). I love Urban Decay and I got Backtalk. This isn't usually a color I reach for but, I am trying to move out of my comfort zone. I also got some new lip products from Bite Beauty, Half Baked, Tarte, Smith and Cult, and Stila I love these brands and just got new colors for products I already own.

I got some makeup wipes for days I am just so lazy even though my skin always revolt the next day. I got one from Ricky's and the other by a brand called "Flaunt". I can't even where I bought this from but, I am thinking it was probably one of those discount makeup sites I visit and things are usually "cheap" that I just buy it because its a "good deal".

I bought the Factory Oats facial oil. I have used quite a few of their branded products and think that they do a good job at an affordable price. I bought the ElishaCoy hyalurone cream because I have used the essence and it always left my skin hydrated. I also finished a cream I use in the night so, I might rotate this one in.

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

October 2020 Haul Part 2!

 

 

This is one of my bigger hauls this month because October is my birth month! And it's one of the greatest months, if I may say so myself. And there is no better way than buying way more stuff than I can possibly use to celebrate my birthday. I got so many lip products I don't even know where I am going to store it...let alone wear them all. However, this has never stopped me before...

I am excited to try the Ole Henriksen Phat Facial. I used to get facials more often before COVID but, now I rely on more store bought products to keep my skin in line. The mask is supposed to mimic getting a facial with exfoliating acids. I can definitely go for some glowing skin after spending so much time under a mask.

I had good experiences with Elemis products and I am excited to try their moisturizer and jelly mask. I have tried their clay mask from this product line and my skin was noticeable different. I am hoping with the jelly mask and the moisturizer my skin will be revitalized because it has been looking a bit dull lately.

I heard of the brand Byroe but, I haven't tried any of their products yet. I got their tomato serum which looks interesting. Because I am getting older, the weather getting colder, and I have dry skin I been trying to hydrate and moisturize more often. 

And of course I can't wait to try all of the different lip products! I got a few from Stowaway Cosmetics, Fenty Beauty, Stila, Urban Decay, Hank and Henry, and a few others. Have you tried any of the products?

Pixi Skintreats Glow Mud Cleanser

The deep pore cleaning mud cleanser is enriched with 5% glycolic acid and aloe vera. It is paraben-free and promises to gently exfoliate and revitalize skin. The creamy cleanser goes on smoothly and washed off cleanly. I didn't notice my face feeling tight or dried out. However, I didn't notice my skin looking different from my normal cleanser.

Re:Cipe Slowganic Cleanser Lemon

The creamy cleanser is composed of 98% natural ingredients and premium herbal oils.  The handmade cleanser promises to remove makeup, dust, oil and bacteria from skin. The sweet scented lemon cleanser whitens skin and provides gentle exfoliation while improving complexion and texture. A bit of this cleanser goes a long a way. After applying and massaging the cleanser for 2 - 3 minutes, you should wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water. My face felt relaxed while utilizing the cleanser, however, my makeup didn’t get entirely removed and I didn’t notice much of a difference from regular drugstore cleansers to warrant the extra dollars.

Memebox Ariul Moisture Box

My latest Memebox splurge - the Ariul Moisture box. I always loved sheet mask and the Ariul brand was new to me. The box came with 14 sheet masks, a cleanser and a lotion. Reviews will be up soon!

Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam Step 1

The twice daily cleansing foam promises to help clear skin and prevent acne. It removes dirt, excess oil and unclogs pores to leave face squeaky clean. When used as part of the clear skin system protocol, it  reduces active blemishes by 37% in 3 days. I don’t have many blemishes just the here and there stray pimple and then the dark spot that refuses to go away. The foaming cleanser had a slight medicinal scent and provided a rich lather. I didn’t purchase this foam to use as a part of the Clinique cleansing protocol but as a basic cleanser to use. I didn’t notice much of a difference over my regular drugstore cleanser. I still got the occasional pimple or cluster of small pimples on my face. I think I will stick to my regular cleanser and avoid paying the mark up.

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser

I have heard many good things about the Suki skin care brand and I decided to get this cleanser. I had thought I wrote a review about this as this my second bottle.  Alas, I digress. The cleanser has a sweet citrusy scent, thanks to the lemongrass extract. At first, when I ordered the product I was very curious how the sugar based scrub would be foaming.  It is quite interesting, that you take a little bit of product and mix a bit of water and rub your hands together with the product in the middle and it starts to foam. You then apply that foam to your face and wait a couple of minutes to wash it off. The cleanser does a good job exfoliate and it left my skin a bit tight the first time but my skin was so smooth and soft. I use this once a week to keep my skin fresh and clear.

Maybelline The Flash Clean Clean Express! Makeup Removing Lotion

 

Photo Source - Maybelline

This 3 in 1 formula removes makeup, cleanses skin and moisturizes.The makeup remover is packed with Moringa seed extract also known as nature’s purifier. The lightweight remover is easy to use and doesn’t need water to remove. While the remover removed most of makeup it was a bit difficult to remove my waterproof mascara and I had to used my LLancome Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover  to get rid of the traces of mascara from my face. However, the makeup remover did make my skin really soft.

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Hydrating Cream Cleanser for the Body

My mom loves 5th Avenue and I can’t remember if I bought the set and got the body wash with it. The body wash was very creamy but it gave a mediocre lather. It did have a bit of an overpowering scent but it wore off after I got out of the shower. Overall, I am glad I didn’t buy this separately as it is a bit disappointing.

Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals Nutritive Cleanser

The amber colored glass container that looks like it belongs in a laboratory is a potent cleanser that promises to remove impurities and delivers anti-aging benefits.  The gentle cleanser removes makeup and daily grime without stripping skin of its natural oils and improving skin’s tone and texture. While, the paraben free cleanser doesn’t offer much foam, it does leave skin feeling fresh, bright, and clean thanks to a healthy dose of antioxidants.  And, the best part is that look just at home on your bathroom shelf.

Philosophy Purity One Step Facial Cleanser

Photo Source - Philosophy

I am a big fan of Philosophy stuff. I love their quirky packaging, their delectable scents and simple formulas. This fragrance free formula is formulated with natural oil extracts of sage, chamomile and carrot to help hydrate and moisturize skin. The pH-balanced Purity one step facial cleanser is a good no frills facial cleanser. I use this days when my face feels sensitive and I don’t want to irritate or dry out my skin with a harsh cleanser.  It removes most of my tough to remove makeup even my waterproof mascara without me having really rub my face until it burns.

Neutrogena Visibly Bright Daily Facial Cleanser

Photo Credit - Neutrogena

The daily facial cleanser promises to make dull, tired skin into bright and refreshed skin within 4 uses. The formula is infused with soy, vitamin c and citrus antioxidants.  The facial cleanser is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic and oil free. My face felt soft and fresh, but it is usually that way after I finish washing my face anyways. I didn’t notice any of the brightening effects of the facial cleanser. My only qualm is that facial cleanser doesn’t lather well.