October 2020 Haul!

 

 

Wow! I can't believe that is almost October already.  It feels like the year went by so quickly and I did absolutely nothing. 

I got a few more face masks as that's seem to be the only thing I actually use. I got a new sleep mask from Oh K! that I am excited to try. I bought some more masks from Facetory that I am excited about. I love the I am sorry for my Skin, Dr. Althea, and 23 Years old masks.

I keep buying more lipsticks like a lunatic but, admitting my addiction is the first step. I got a few MAC lipsticks that I am excited to wear - Red Rock and Sweet Sakura is my two favorite. I got two Milk Kush lip balms that I am constantly eyeballing. I heard so many great things about it. One is a regular balm and other has color (Plushberry). I also bought a Charlotte Tillsbury lipstick (Very Victoria), Illamasqua lip polish, and Ciate Watermelon Burst Hydrating Lip Oil that looks so amazing.

I found a new brand - Earth Harbor and I bought a few products from them. I like their minimal packaging and it reminds me of the Herbivore packaging (I also bought their Jasmine body oil to try out). I bought their Mermaid Milk moisturizer, the Glow Juice enzyme mask,  and three of their ampoule (Marina, Aurora, and Helios).

Oh boy, I have so many good goodies this month! I got a few K-beauty items such that I am excited to try. I got natural soap from Pure Foret and a beautiful bottle of body lotion. It's the item that shaped like an abstract work of art. Oh, I got a new container of moisturizer from Glam Glow. I find some of their products to be aggressive and drying but, I read so many good things about this moisturizer. I hope it works for me. 

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

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 Haul!

Is it already September? Boy did the year fly but, I am not mad. I am really excited for Fall to start. I can't wait for Halloween season..yes, SEASON to start. 

I bought a few new facial sheet mask. I love trying new masks. I bought a few more lip products but, haven't finished a single one in the last few months :/ I am excited to try the Biore Rose Quartz face scrub. I heard that products infused with crystals help promote healthier wellbeing. I bought a few new face lotions that help with dark spots since I been suffering from a lot more acne breakouts.

Have you tried any of these products? Anything I should look forward to trying?

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

Blistex Lip Vibrance Lip Balm

I love lip balm! I don't care if it's pricey, drugstore, or even free. I can fill a bathtub with the amount of lip balm I own. I also tend to lose lip balms so, sometimes I try to avoid spending more than $10 (but, I always end up caving). I have used several different lip balms for Blistex but, this is my first time using one from their vibrance line. 

The lip balm is enriched with shea butter, grapeseed oil, and vitamin E. It leaves lips feeling soft and conditioned. The lip balm has a subtle color with a hint of shimmer to give lips a natural look. I also liked that the lip balm came with a built-in mirror. I didn't need to use it but, I thought it was nifty to have.

Cinnabon Lip Balm

This lip balm is more novelty than a hydrating product. It did smell like my beloved cinnamon bon and did have a pleasant cinnamon taste.  I found this product more fun than with using it to keep my lip soft. A fun product for any lip balm collector!

Inc.redible Jelly Shot Lip Quencher - Ex Revenge

Ah, I forgot to take a picture of the actual product. But, inside the tube is a clear balm with a flower at the base. I saw this lip balm advertised and in magazines everywhere. I was excited to try but, I saw that it got mixed reviews online. Thankfully I got this deluxe sample in one of the Sephora kits I purchased.

They call the product a "lip quencher" but, I found it very drying. The product is enriched with avocado, vitamin E, and rice bran oil to promote hydration. I had to constantly reapply throughout the entire day. The cute flower detail was cute until you used the product to the end. The flower detail just scratches the delicate skin on your lips. I think the newest version might have been reformulated with a new scent but, the one I had smelled terrible.

I think this is one of those "hype" or "Instagram" worthy product but, it doesn't do much for your skin. While the lip quencher was $10, I don't think it was worth that. I think I prefer Jurlique, Fresh, Rosebud Perfume Co.,  Jack Black, and Caudalie. Even the regular store-bought lip balms beat out this dud. 

TokyoMilk Dark Pretty Rotten No. 33 Lip Elixir

The clear lip balm is enriched with aloe leaf and vitamin E to leave lips soft and supple. The lip balm has scents of green tea, jasmine, apple, rose, mandarin, and forest greens. I found the scent to be very pleasant and tantalizing. I like that they redesigned the lip balm container as the old ones were very difficult to open. I can't wait to try the other flavors from the line.

Charms Blow Pop Lip Balm - Assorted

I love Charms Blow Pops, so when I saw these on display I knew I had to get them. Each pack had six lip balms: grape, green apple, cherry (x2 as it is the best flavor), strawberry,  and blue razz. The basic lip balm left a soft tint of color (red for cherry, slightly blue for blue razz, etc) and left my skin moisturized. As an added bonus, each lip balm tasted like their corresponding flavor. Personally, I find these lip balms more as a novelty item than rather a useful lip balm as I found myself reapplying more often than my normal lip balm. Overall, it's a fun item for fans of the candy and it comes with a reusable tin.

Jack Black Intense Therapy - Natural Mint Lip Balm

While, this minty lip balm is targeted towards men, I tend to have several of these on me. The hydrating lip balm is enriched with shea butter, mint, avocado oil, Vitamin E, green tea extract, and antioxidants. The potent cocktail of ingredients left my skin feeling smooth, soft and hydrated.

Tokyo Milk Dark Femme Fatale Collection Lip Elixirs - Salted Caramel Lip Balm

The beautifully packaged tin houses a delectable treat for the lips and senses. It is packed with aloe leaf extracts, vitamin E, caramel, sea salt, clove and rose water and it's formulated with any synthetic dyes. The clear lip balm left my lips soft and hydrated without a greasy feeling. The only downside to this product that it is nearly impossible to open and I usually have to leave the tin open. If the tin was a bit more easier to use this would replace my Smith's Rosebud Salve.