February 2024 Empties!

I can hardly believe it is already February but to be fair, I am ready for the cold weather to be done and to enjoy the spring time weather. I don't think I can handle another snow storm or temperatures in the single digit anymore.

I did manage to finish a few things this month. A few things were great and others were meh. I was surprised on some things that I heard rave review on was just mediocre at best. 

The Winkylux Mermaid Moisture cleanser was very pretty. It had a pale blue green gel consistency and had tons of shimmer in it. It was very fun and I liked the packaging. However, it was very lackluster when it came to removing my eye makeup. I found myself using multiple pumps and still having traces of makeup on my skin.

I have used a few products from Sweet Chef before and I liked their facial sheet masks. Their packaging reminds me of the brand Tony Moly. However, their Beet + Vitamin A serum shot has been disappointing. I am not sure if I waited to long to use it but the consistency was just too thick for the eye dropper. I ended up just pouring out the serum on my palms and then rubbing it into my skin. The serum was very hydrating but I feel that I ended up using way too much product because I couldn't use the dropper.

I tend to get skin sensitivities randomly. The Olivarrier Comfort Barrier Cream has been really great at helping my skin heal. It is thick and creamy and goes on so smoothly. It dried down to a  matte finish and it wasn't too heavy. I like that it didn't have a scent. It's also great for a cold weather cream as it is very hydrating.

Was there anything that you finished this month that you liked?

October 2022 Empties!

 

 

 

It's been a few months since I did a beauty haul post! I would like to say with that three months of no posting I finished a million and one things but, I didn't. I did end up buying a million and one things though.  Not surprising, I finished a lot of basic items along with skin care stuff.

I finished a couple of bars of soap and a few were a lot better than the others. I enjoyed the OffCourt's exfoliating body soap scent but, I felt like the grit was a bit too rough on my skin. I  think my skin is too dry to use something this rough.  The Soap Distillery's  Bourbon soap smelled refreshing and provided a generous lather. I would get this bar again or try another scent. I like that it didn't dry out my skin. I was quite disappointed with the Nopalera Catcus soap because it was $14 a pop and it didn't lather very well. It wasn't very moisturizing and overpriced considering it was meh. I bought six bars of Humble bar soaps from Amazon and found their scents to be nice and the bars provided decent lather. I don't remember the cost but, it was cheaper than Nopalera and worked 100% times better than it.

I always liked Babor concentrated capsules and bought two additional ones: Collagen and SOS Calming.  The Collagen capsules worked great and I felt and notice a difference with my skin texture after using it for a week. The SOS calming smelled terrible almost like vomit and I didn't notice a single different thing about my skin while using. I will be avoiding repurchasing that one again.

Is there anything you finished this month that you enjoyed?

August 2022 Empties Part 2!

 

I think it has been a while since I did an empty post but, I managed to finish a few things this month. Most of the stuff I finished though were okay but, a few things I did like and I  would buy back on sale.

I bought a set of soaps from Ilya and they were creamy and left my skin feeling soft. The bars were a bit smaller than my normal bars of soap. I believe the soaps are made in Turkey and they are hand made. I got these off Amazon and I am surprised by the quality since a few no name branded items were sketchy in quality and performance. 

I got a body scrub from Olivia in Coco Champagne. The scrub smelled nice and rubbed in easily. It left my skin soft and hydrated but, it was on the oily side and made my tub a danger zone after washing off the scrub.

Corpus shower gel in Vert smells so good and lathered so well. A small squirt lasted so long and the scent stayed on my skin. It smelled like I was wearing perfume even if I wasn't. The  only downside is that the shower gel wasn't very moisturizing and I wasn't sure if it was because of the extreme heat  but, I noticed product would bubble up towards the top of the dispenser.

I bought two different shampoos from the brand Otaci Labs from Amazon. I have their conditioner that I am still currently using but, most of the shampoo and conditioners have this luxurious herbal scent that reminds me of the spa. Although, compared to traditional drugstore brands these were more expensive and I had to use more product to get similar results. I would still re-purchase them though if they were on sale again.

Year round I get itchy and scratchy skin. I have used Boscia products before so, I was excited to try their Cica Soothing Universal Cream. The cream can be used both on the body and the face. I have tons of face products so, I thought I would use it on body mostly. The cream had a pleasant scent and it had a gel cream texture. It applied easily but made my skin feel a bit tacky which I didn't care for. 

Is there anything you finished this month that you enjoyed?

April 2022 Empties Part 2!

 

Wow, can't believe April is almost finished! The month has definitely went by so quickly. I am excited that I managed to finish quite a few things though.

I always see Glamglow products being touted as a cult favorite and every time I buy one of their products, I just don't see it. I got their treatment mask and their everyday cleanser and I didn't notice any noteworthy results. The natural beauty store I shop at loves Ilia Lip Wrap but, I can't say I am in love. I feel like it makes my lip super dry and uncomfortable. I feel like I have to constantly reapply.

I love the Winky Lux Disco Kitten Gloss in Far Out. I made my lips a glittery soft pink that went perfect with my skin tone. The Freck Beauty Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer is so thick and creamy that when I apply this at night, I wake up with super soft and hydrated skin in the morning.

I got the Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Mineral Bath - Lavender at Whole Foods when, I was supposedly shopping for food. They had a small section dedicated to things that help promote a more restful sleep. The single use packet was enough for one bath and it did make me feel more restful. I love the sleek packaging of Aster Raine Reverse Serum but, honestly it was one of the most stinkiest serums I ever used. I am not sure if it actually worked but, I was really glad when I finished the bottle. I also loved the Basd body lotion. The peppermint scent was so invigorating in the morning.

Here is everything I finished this month - 

Margot Elena Library of Flowers Willow & Water Body Wash

St. Ives Collagen Elastin Body Wash

Glamglow YouthMud Stimulating Treatment

Dermaxgen Tumeric + Vitamin C Clay Mask Stick

Ilia Lip Wrap

Elishacoy Moist Up Super Hyaluronic Cream

Winky Lux Disco Kitten Gloss in Far Out

Freck Beauty Rich Bitch Cactus + Vitamin C Moisturizer

Klorane Nourishing Shampoo with Mango Butter

Beautaniq Beauty Guardian Angel Revitalizing Eye Gels

Acure Radically Rejuvenating Under Eye Hydrogels

Honey Jarret Super Beau'tea Mask Rose

Beplain Cicaful Calming Mask

Jeju:en You can't Handle This Mask Volcanic Ash

Jayjun Cosmetic Essential Calming Mask

Soo'ae Me Time Self-Heating Eye Mask

Ultru I'm Sorry for My Skin Jelly Mask - Relaxing

Fortify+ Hydrating and Protecting Facial Sheet Mask

The Orchid Skin Foot Mask

Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Mineral Bath - Lavender

Aster Raine Reverse Serum

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

BlowPro Weather Girl

Comfort Zone Active Pureness Fluid

UMM The Bar

Basd Body Lotion Invigorating Mint

REN Skincare Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm

Skin & Lab E Plus Moisturizing

Glamglow Gentlebubble Daily Conditioning Cleanser

 

March 2022 Haul!

 

 

 

Wow, I can't believe March is already here. I feel like it has flew by so quickly! February was over in a blink. Well, on to the goodies!

I got a few bath salts from Bathorium that look exciting. I love taking baths and these look like they would be so soul soothing and hydrating to use. They were a bit more expensive than I would normally buy for a single use sachet though. My friend is obsessed with SunAroma soaps and I usually love trying new soaps so, I decided to pick up an eucalyptus and a lavender soap to try. The soaps smells so fragrant before I even open the packaging. 

I got a new lip butter mask from Seraphine Botanical that I am excited to try. I usually try to use a lip mask before bed otherwise I wake up with dry and cracked lips. Speaking of dry skin, I am excited to try the Josie Maran body cream. I have tried her other products and other than the nail wipes, I found them to be of quality. I also subscribe to Ipsy and recently they introduced their own line of products. One of the items I got from their "refreshment" line is their lavender deodorant. The packaging is cute and it smells nice. I am hoping it works well too!

Is there anything you got this month that you are excited to try?

January 2022 Haul Part 2!

I can't believe that January is almost over! But, I would be glad for some warm weather. I been so lazy to apply any products. But on to the goodies!

I got a "new" bottle of perfume from Clinique called "Happy". I remember liking it when I was younger. I hope I still enjoy the scent. I wonder what scent memory this fragrance will evoke. Usually my favorite scents are tied to very specific memories.

I got a few masks and one from Dr. Jart+ I have good experiences with this brand so, I am excited to try this new mask. I got these individual mask ampoules from VT. It seems interesting and my skin has been needing extra attention lately. Speaking of extra attention to my skin, I got these Tula's Instant Facial wipes. I have tried the PHAT facial from Ole Henriksen and loved it, so I am hoping these work well too.

I got the earth body scrub from Tbg. and I am excited to try it. The body scrub smells like coffee but, the earth face mask smelled like tootsie rolls and smelled so delicious! I got a new facial oil from Herbivore called Lapis. It's this beautiful soft blue color. 

I got several lip products but, I am excited to try the Patrick Ta lip gloss in "She's Expensive". It looks like a beautiful nude clearish color but, I am surprised on how small the container is for how expensive it was. I guess Patrick did get the name correctly. I got the Nars Afterglow Lip Balm in "orgasm" which is also a soft nude peach color.

Is there anything you got this month that you are excited to try?

October 2021 Empties Part 2!

 

 

It's a day away from November! I can't believe how quickly time flies.  I finished a few things this month but, nothing really worth repurchasing again.

I tried a few masks from Facetory and thought they were all pretty good. They fit my face well and were a good value for the money. The company is no longer doing their $1 mask Mondays but, they usually have very frequent sales so, hopefully I can still snag some deals. 

I bought a few beauty items from TJ Maxx last month and most of them were great. I loved the lemon soap and it was creamy and provided a great lather. I got a tiny bottle of a royal icing mask but, didn't list the name as an empty because I am unable to locate the brand online. I am guessing the brand went out of business and sold everything to the closeout store. The Naturally LeLa Mask was interesting. It was made of all natural food grade ingredients but, it felt more like a home made recipe than something mainstream.  Most of the mask got stuck in the bottom of the bottle and it was hard to spread. It didn't really notice my skin being any different after application. 

I got a travel size container of the Naturopathica calendula cream. I like that it was thick and creamy but, it wasn't noteworthy enough for me to repurchase again. I seen many celebrities rave about the Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream and I was excited when I got to try a sample. Honestly, I didn't care for it. Maybe I applied too much cream at once but, I found it to be too thick and greasy. I kept getting breakouts after application. 

Is there anything you finished this month that you loved?

Here is everything I finished -

Facetory Moon Velvet Moisturizing Cream Mask

Farm Skin Fresh Food for Skin Blueberry Energizing

Bling Pop Face Mask Aloe

Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Honey Jarret Super Beau'tea Mask Rose

Generex Malegum Purifying Soothing Mask

Coastal Collection Lemon Soap

Naturopathic Calendula Essential Hydrating Cream

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Neuma neuMoisture Instant Fix

The Beautiful Factr. Dual Probiotic Capsule Core Ampoule

Beauty Protector Protect & Volume

Feel Daily Hemp Oil Facial Cleanser

Glamglow Mud to Foam Cleanser

October 2021 Empties!

 

October is already here and I can't believe it! I feels like the year has blown by so quickly. However, I am loving this weather and I hope it stays like this for awhile and we have a mild winter. I didn't really manage to finish much this month and the few things I did finish were okay.

I didn't really do many face mask month because I been lazy about putting one on. The two new masks I did try were okay. I did like the Centella mask more than the green tea mask but, they were both average. I did try this new serum from Graydon that goes on like a charm and feels like a treat on my skin. I use it after applying a face sheet and my skin is glowing.

I finally finished a palette and a nail polish! This is the first time this year I finished a palette and nail polish. The Urban Decay palette is so old that I don't really know the name of the palette. I love this green polish and I am so sad that its finished. It's from Lollipop Posse Lacquer in Widely Regarded as a Bad Move. I got it last year for my birthday. The polish lasted so long and was a beautiful color so, I will probably buy more from this brand.

The last few things I tried this month was a bit disappointing. The Generation Clay mask was painful and burned when I applied it. I don't think it even did anything. The lavender spray from Kerstin Florian smelled nice but, did nothing to provide any hydration on skin. The Holifrog was one of the worst scrubs I ever used. The gummy texture made it hard to apply and the product smelled bad. 

Is there anything you used this month that you would recommend?

Pureology Clean Volume Shampoo and Conditioner

Orjena Green Natural Moisture Mask Sheet

FIF Centella Sensitive Ampoule Mask

Honey Jarret Super Beau'Tea Mask

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack - Chamomile + Tea Tree

Urban Decay Palette

Graydon Fullmoon Serum

Generation Clay Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask

Kerstin Florian Aromatherapy Lavender Body Spray

Holifrog Como Popp-e Renewal Scrubby Wash

September 2021 Empties!

 

Wow, I can't believe September is almost over. It feels like the year just started a few days ago. I am super excited I finished a few things but, unfortunately nothing was amazing.

I have been using the Moroccanoil treatments for years and love using it. A little drop goes a long way and makes my hair feeling soft and shiny. I love lip oils but, I didn't really care for the Yensa lip oil because I have to kept re-applying and it would literally just disappear after a sip of water.

I was excited to try the Jelly Mask by Acure but, thought it was pretty disappointing. I didn't really notice any results. I did like the Eminence Organic Skin Care Apricot Whip Moisturizer though. It was creamy and smells so delicious. My skin felt so hydrated and soft after application.

I have mixed feelings about Akar Skin Pure Lip Restoration. I bought two of this from different stores and each one sent me a different one. One is in a tin and the other in glass jar and I found that formula to be almost similar but, one felt a bit different and lasted longer.

Is there anything you finished this month that you liked?

Beauntiq Beauty Guardian Angel Revitalising Eye Gels

Logically, Skin Aquatide Soothing & Lifting Mask

Yerma Acai Berry Collagen Essence Mask

Burt's Bees Firming Moisturizing Cream Renewal

Moroccanoil Treatment

Yensa Super 8 Lip Oil - Pink Shine

Acure Brightening Vitamin C Jelly Mask

Eminence Organic Skin Care Apricot Whip Moisturizer

Rituals The Ritual of Dao Balancing Foaming Shower Gel

Barr Co Bubble Elixir Fir and Grapefruit

Akar Skin Pure Lip Restoration

Milk Makeup Vegan Milk Moisturizer

Sunday Riley Martian Mattifying Melting Water Gel Toner

Dermae Hydrating Night Creme

OFRA OFRA Peptide Silk-C Serum Maximum Whitening Effect

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Peppermint Oil Cooling Jelly Conditioner

Klorane Fleur d'Hibiscus Nourishing Body Lotion

TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Firming Ampoule Vitamin A

OhK! Sleep Mask Moisturizing

Tocca Green Tea Lemon Nourishing Body Scrub

Lorac Lip Gloss - Rock It

C.O. Bigelow No. 4006 Lip Balm

A-True Spring Green Tea Watery Calming Cream

Head & Shoulders Supreme Nourish & Smooth Conditioner

Avant Gentle Rose Beautifying Face Exfoliant

August 2021 Empties Part 2!

 

Wow August is gone! I can't believe its only 4 more months before the end of the year. The year has flown by and once again I felt like I didn't do anything really productive with my life....I guess though this month was productive because I did finish quite a few things this month.

I started using this new lip mask from Fresh Rose Lip Cream and found it leave my lips soft without being greasy. I used the new Facetory Oats My Bananas mask and loved it. I am excited that they are expanding their own offerings and that they are very affordable. I am adding both masks to my night time routine. 

I been using waterproof mascara a lot more lately because the heat has been so oppressive lately. I started using the Yensa CBD Superfood Dual Cleansing Oil to remove the mascara more easily from my eyes. The cleansing oil does have some foaming action but, not my favorite cleansing oil.

I suffer from insomnia so, I was intrigued when I saw Milk Makeup Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask. I thought it was okay and I would get it again if it was on sale. I do think that it did last longer than other overnight lip mask. The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask had a sweet scent and had a bit of sticky/tacky base. I liked putting it on but, I noticed that when I drank water the mask would come off. I would definitely use less than more with this product.

I started using this new hair mask called Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask and thought it was interesting. It definitely left my hair smelling nice and feeling soft and shiny. I liked my Akar lip balm so, when I saw their face oil I decided to get it. I thought it was okay. I have tried other face oils that had better results. I felt that the oil just sat on the top and didn't really absorb into my skin.

Have you finished anything that you loved recently?

Here is everything I finished this month -

Fresh Rose Petal Soft Lip Balm

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Buttermilk Bath

Shangpree Spa Care System Gold Black Pearl Eye Mask

Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb

Honey Jarret Super Beau'tea Mask Rose

Feel Brilliant Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sheet Mask

Facetory Everyday Charcoal Mask

Gangbly Jeju Canola Honey Nutri Mask

VT Cosmetics Gold Probiotics Mask

Facetory Oats My Bananas

Simply When Cosmic Calm Soothe

Carees Tahitian Renewal Silkening Body Wash

Yensa CBD Superfood Dual Cleansing Oil

June Jacobs Spa Collection Neroli Hydrating Mist

Sunday CEO Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream

Milk Makeup Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter

Botanic Farm Black Soybean Milk Pudding Sleeping Pack

Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask

Rituals of Sakura Celebrate Each Day Body Scrub

Steam Cream Coquette

Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt

Akar Skin Soothe Face oil

TonyMoly Vital Vita 12 Poresol Ampoule Vitamin H

Thisworks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray

Knours Skin Mediation

Elemis Superfood Blackcurrant Jelly Exfoliator

ESPA Clarifying Clay Mineral Mask

Rahua Voluminous Conditioner for Body and Bounce

Julep Rock Star Hand Creme

Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque

Pur x Barbie Glitterally Brightening Peel Off Mask

Ceramedx Restoring Body Lotion

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?

August 2021 Empties!

 

Ah August is here which means summer is almost finished! I can't wait for the cooler weather. I am super proud of myself with all the things I managed to finish this month. I think this is the most I ever finished.

I love using nose strips because its just so satisfying to remove the strip and seeing all the gunk adhere to the strip. The Me Factory 3 step mask I bought was fun to use but some part of the strip didn't stick properly and it didn't work very well. I had bought the strips for $1 and thought that was a fair price. 

Usually, I only take warm baths during the cooler months but I been enjoying a nice warm bath here and there when the weather has been tolerant. I recently re-discovered my love for Burt's Bees Milk baths. They have two - one "herbal" for adults and "buttermilk" for babies. They both have a pleasant scent that disappears quickly but, my skin is left feeling so soft.

I liked the Glo Renew Serum. It had a nice scent and when I applied this after applying a sheet mask, my skin was glowing the next day. I liked the ThisWorks Sleep body lotion. It felt relaxing to put on and made my skin softer when I woke up. However, I am not sure if its worth the $$$ price tag.

Is there anything you finished this month that you adored?

Here is everything I finished this month -

Me Factory 3 Step Pore Cleansing Strips

Burt's Bees Herbal Milk Bath

Midflower Clarifying Black Mask

MediHeal Warming Eye Mask

Honey Jarret Super Beau'Tea Mask Rose

Coscodi Propolis Blanc Cell Mask

Yadah Ba-Fu Facial Mask

Dewytree Skin-Derma Aqua Mask

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Buttermilk Bath

Murad Environmental Shield Essential C Cleanser

Nature Queen Premium Herbal Shampoo

Julep Nail Polish - Quinn

Glo Skin Beauty Solution Clear Renew Serum

Sabon Tropic Sorbet

Erno Laszlo The Famous Black Soap

Clio Gelpresso Eye Liner

Georgette Klinger Collagen & Elastin Mask

Murad Blackhead Remover

Thisworks Deep Sleep Body Cocoon

Coastal Salt + Soul Heavenly Hand Cream Blue Watermint

Yadah Cactus Toner

Neuma reNu Scalp Therapy

Rahua Clasic Conditioner

SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel

h20+ Hydration Oasis Refreshing Gel Moisturizer

It's a 10 Miracle Leave - In Product

July 2021 Empties Part 2!

 

I feel like today is the first day of July and not that the month is almost over. But, I am not going to lie I am very excited for Fall weather. I didn't finish too much this round but, I did make a dent in my full size items.

I loved the BBW shower gel, it had a nice relaxing scent. I used it before leaving my apartment and it leaves me in a calm mindset. I did notice that I had to be generous with the product otherwise, I didn't have enough to lather up for the entire shower. It did leave my skin delicately scented and it lasted through the day. I would buy this again if its on sale.

I heard of this clean brand called Meta~Pora so, I was excited to try it. I heard that turmeric is good for skin but, I was quite disappointed by this mask. It left my feeling tight and it cause tingly feeling that was uncomfortable. I didn't really notice a difference between the mask and other masks I have used in the past. I doubt I would repurchase again.

I have tried Perricone MD in the past and had mixed results before. I really liked this moisturizer and felt like that it showed noticeable results after the first use. My skin felt softer and moisturized especially after using a facial sheet. When I used this with moisturizer and the Skin Inc. serum, my skin looked flawless. 

I saw that Tower 28 lip gloss got glowing reviews and I know why. This lip gloss felt like heaven on my lips. After the sticky part wore off my lips were still hydrated through the day. I would definitely buy this again.

Here is everything I finished -

BBW Aromatherapy Sleep Lavender + Vanilla Body Wash

Tula Skincare Keep it Clear Acne Foam Cleanser

Goodal Waterest First Essence

SkinInc Collagen Serum

Tower 28 Lip Jelly - Chill

Meta ~ Pora Exfoliating Mask Yellow Clay & Turmeric

Perricone MD Essential Fx Acyl - Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer

Bliss Rose Gold Rescue Gentle Moisture Cream

Boudoir Peony Scented Soap

Facetory Everyday Pearl Face Sheet

Logically, Skin Aquatide Soothing & Lifting Mask

Frudia Natural Hydration Maintains Moisture

Nooni Snowflake Whipping Cleanser