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 Empties!

 

 

 Wow, March is almost half over. The year has flown by so quickly! I did manage to finish a few things this month and I am excited to take advantage of new sales!

I finished a few masks that I enjoyed using. I used this sticky Natto mask from VT that was kind of sticky but, super moisturizing. I have used Simply When masks before and I got the illuminate mask. It made my skin feel so soft and glowy. 

I got the April Aromatherapy Mint Eucalyptus Bath Soak from the dollar store and it was pretty decent for the price. The smell did last for a bit and it left my skin hydrated after my bath.  I heard good things about the Summer Fridays CC Me Serum but, I felt that it was mediocre. I didn't really notice a difference using it. I wouldn't buy it again.

Here is everything I finished -

Averelle Acne Cover Patch

Skip the Spa Deep Cleansing Detoxifying Pore Strips Watermelon

Detoskin Lilly Floris Mask

111Skin Rose Gold Illuminating Eye Mask

VT Natto Probiotics Mask

Dermal Charcoal Collagen Essence Mask

Simply When Snow Song Illuminate

Ettang Paper Mulberry

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter

April Aromatherapy Mint Eucalyptus Bath Soak

Summer Fridays CC Me Serum

Osea Atomshere Protection Cream

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Bath & Shower Gel

GoTo Fancy Face Nourishing Oil Cleanser

Davines Oi All in One Milk

Tula Skincare Protect + Plump

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?

May Haul 2021!

 

I can't believe May is half way over! Although, I am looking forward to Halloween :D Mostly for the candy. I didn't go crazy this month but, I did get a few new things I am excited to use.

I got two new body washes from BBW. I already own the lotion version from of the body washes. I got the Stress Relief and Sleep varieties. I got another Fenty Beauty in Unlocked. It's a beautiful magenta color. I got a nice dark Oxblood color from Stila Cosmetics in Rubino. I got two new MAC lipsticks in Russian Red (I heard this is a fan favorite) and Sweet Sakura. Tarte has a new brand line called Sugar Rush. I got this cute gloss in Passion Fruit, that I am really looking forward to using it.

I have tried a few Bliss skincare items. I got a new rose gold rescue moisturizer. The stuff I have used I had good results with. I got a few new Milk Makeup skincare items. I got another watermelon mask, a new melatonin overnight serum, and a vegan milk moisturizer from their line. I got a new ampoule collection from Babor. I have used one of the other ones from them and loved it. I saw results right away.

Have you gotten anything this month that you are excited to use?

May 2021 Empties!

 

 

 

May? Is that you? I thought it was just April. The year has gone by with the blink of an eye. I feel like the month goes by fast when you least expect it. I managed to finish quite a few things this month and hopefully, I finish more things next month...cause I bought over 400 new things this month already....

I liked the Elemis Superfood Cica serum. It went on smoothly but, it was a bit tacky. It felt nice against my skin during the warmer days. I liked the Evolue super oil but, I am not sure if it did much. It had a bit of a greasy feeling on my fingertips.

I heard good things about Micellar water and thought I would get on the bandwagon. I am not impressed with the Hello Fab makeup melter. It took several applications to remove my eye makeup and I had to follow up with additional cleanser.  I had a similar experience with the Pacifica makeup wipes. I had to put additional makeup remover on each wipe to remove my eye makeup.

Here is everything I finished this month -

Evolue Super Oil

Skinceuticals Phyto+ Correct

Akar Skin Pure Lip Restoration

Native Deodorant

Neogen Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum

Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Hydration Juice

Macadamia Healing Oil Spray

Sabon Anti-Aging Smoothing Night Cream

Cargo Cosmetics Lip Gloss - Vienna

Merci Handy Hand Cream

Hello Fab Coconut Micellar Makeup Melter

Fekkai Glossing Cream

Purenskin Natural Effect Real Oatmeal Mask

Facetory Woah That H20 Hydrating Mask

SpaLife Tell Your Blackheads to Stop Being So Nosy Mask

Avette Daily Fresh Squeeze

Ojena Moisture Essential Vita Mask Water Hydrating

MediHeal Warming Eye Mask

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack Sodium Hyaluronate + Lotus

Pacifica Purify Facial Cleansing Wipe

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack Chamomile + Tea Tree

MediHeal N.M.F Intensive Hydrating Mask

Jayjun Cosmetics Rose Blossom Mask

Niveola E.G.C 3D Festival Mask Pack

March 2021 Haul!

 

Wow, its already March 13th! Where has the month gone? I feel like this year has been moving so quickly...although last year was quite the blur. 

I got a few Bonvivant masks and they are pretty good. They are decent masks that I used to get from Memebox when they were selling stuff. Now, I usually get them from Amazon. I am still sad that they are no longer a store that sells other brands. They used to have some really amazing deals.

I got quite a few new lip products. I got a few Clinique chubby sticks, I haven't used these in awhile but, I remember loving them. I can't wait to use this one especially the red. I got this really cute heart shaped lipstick from Kaja in Be Mine. I got a few repeat lip products that are favorites such as the Tarte lip pencils and Burt's Bees lip balm.

As the weather is warming up, I got two new scrubs to help get rid of  flaky skin. I love coffee scrubs but, sometimes they are so messy. I bought two different brands: the Coffee Scrub and Frank Body. I am excited to see how each one performs.

I been breaking out a lot lately so, I got some of those acne patches. I heard good things about it so, I am excited to try it. I got another bottle of Huxley Secret Essence. This thing is amazing and I love it so much. I am excited to try the Peach and Lily Glass Skin serum. People swear by it and my skin could use a pick me up.

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

Erno Laszlo Multi-Task Eye Serum Mask

The hydro-gel eye mask is packed with algae extract, vitamin B3, amino acids, and allantoin. It promises to fight signs of dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles.  The eye gels had a pleasant cooling effect when applied to my skin. The masks weren't drenched in serum so, they stayed in place. However, even with continued use, I have not noticed a difference and probably use a cheaper eye mask for relaxation purposes.

Petitfee Placenta Hydro Gel Essence Mask Pack 98% Hydro Gel

I finally got around to using this mask that was in my Memebox I bought earlier in 2015. At first, I was a little skeptical of putting it on because it was made with Placenta --- like _that_ type of placenta or more like placenta from a flower. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find much information online that was in English. The clear liquid (utilizes deep sea water) itself smelled and looked okay -- but it took a bit to get over the ick and unknown factor to me. The mask was composed of hydrogel and still kept my skin moisturize and soft after removing the mask. The mask did fit my face but not a perfect fit but I would try this mask again if I could find it under $4 for each one.

Talika Eye Therapy Patch

I suffer from the occasional under eye puffiness but more often than not I am sporting racoon eyes. The dry patch has a slight gooey backing which is applied to the skin around the eyes. I usually have used eye masks that are saturated in serum so this was a bit new to me. The patch promises in 30 minutes to moisturize and deliver antiaging benefits to the skin. The reusable and washable patch gradually releases ingredients for a “lasting” treatment tool. I was able to get two uses (it started looking disgusting/glue wore off and I wasn’t sure if it would work after washing it) but  didn’t really notice much a difference to keep utilizing the patches.

Innisfree It's Real Squeeze Mask - Aloe

The triple layer sheet mask s enriched with aloe, green tea, tangerine, cactus, camellia leaves and orchids. The mask fit my face well and was dripping with serum. My face was soft and smooth after removing the mask.. A definite affordable treat and a good value.

JeNu Active-Youth Lip Serum

The lip serum is enriched with vitamin A and  E, olive and grapeseed oil. The serum is clear and thick and when used with wand (which isn’t included), it improves fine lines around the lip, nourishes the skin and improves lips. I didn’t have the wand and I used this lip serum like I would any other lip balm. I didn’t notice any other benefit than soft and moisturized lips. I guess if you don’t have the wand, this is basically an overpriced lip balm.

Lilian Fache Vitamin C Serum

The serum didn't have a strong noticeable scent when I used it. I have used other Vitamin C serums before and they usually have a "orange-y" scent. The serum is a bit thick; it has the consistency of Jello. Most of the serums I used were always water-y or oily in consistency. The applicator did a okay job at picking up the product. Some of the squeezes (even from a new bottle) no product was release or if it did, it was very bubbly. I assume, it's because of the consistency of the product that causes these issues. I found it easier just to "pour" some of the product onto my hand. Although, if you use too much of the product it leaves a bit of "white streaks (think along the lines of soap suds)" but these can be removed very quickly by working in the product. I applied the product mostly at night after cleansing and it kept my face smooth and soft. However, I didn't see any radiant skin or dramatic changes. I also used the serum on my boyfriend's back as he suffers from terrible acne. Using this after his salicylic acid treatments did help keep his dry skin at bay. I am not sure how true the anti-aging claims are as I have not noticed anything (and can't attest to it) but this serum does do a good job at hydrating and keeping skin soft.

 **Disclosure - I received a free sample in exchange for my honest opinion. This had no impact on my feedback**