Showing posts with label 2020. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2020. Show all posts

Friday, December 25, 2020

December 2020 Empties!

 

 

Happy Holidays, dear Reader! I can't believe the year is almost over...I really hope next year brings better tidings for us. Usually for the holidays, I am in a festive mood...this year I just feel off and don't really want to do anything. How about you? Are you looking forward to next year? Are you celebrating this year?

Once again, I finished quite a few face masks and treatment masks. I been taking a lot more baths lately and trying to clear up my bathroom shelves for the after the holiday sales. I don't think there was anything that I would try again or go out of my way to buy. Most of the facial sheet masks were okay, I didn't really notice anything noteworthy. I did try a new lip mask and it was disappointing. My lips didn't stay hydrated and was still dry after application.

Overall, most of the empties were meh products. I did like the IT Cosmetics night cream but, I had already owned the full size when I got this sample. I hope next month, I finish some more interesting products.

Here is everything I finished -

Jigott Pearl Real Ampoule Mask
Feelxo Pore Care Lotus Mask Black Charcoal Sheet
HaruHaruHoney Green Repairative Sheet
BlingPop Cucumber Face Mask
23 Years Old Hyaltox Petit Mask
Sur.Medic Bright Glutathione Mask
Masqueology Pucker Up! Lip Plumping Kit
Simply When Present Perfect Firm Up
ElishaCoy Lift-Up Mushroom Mask Sheet
Facetory Save Our Skin Restoring Mask with Royal Jelly
Starskin 3-Steps Cleansing Strips
Pura d'Or Scalp Therapy Shampoo
Inoface Cosmetics Body Jelly Wash in Cooling Mint
Belief The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb
L'Oreal OleoTherapy Oil Infused Shampoo
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
ElisaCoy Moisture Up Super Hyalurone Ampoule Serum
IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep
Evio Skin Rejuvenating Mask
Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum
Avene Eau Thermale Soothing Moisture Mask
Papa Recipe Eggplant Mud Cream Mask
Hey Honey Show Your Glow Collodial Gold and Honey Beauty Mask
Tocca Simone Crema Da Mano

Thursday, December 17, 2020

December 2020 Haul!

 

 

Where did the month go?! It feels like it was just December 1st only yesterday!  However, I should actually know better because I bought so much stuff during the holidays and used my credit card with wild abandon.

I bought a few more bath bombs from Lush that I am looking forward to using. I been trying to indulge in a bath more often. I got a few more sheet masks from Facetory. I got another Factr mask that I am excited to try. I got a new lip mask to try but, I am on the fence. They are relaxing but, I don't know if they actually do work. Sometimes, my lip gets dry even after putting on balm.

This is our crunch time at work and I haven't been sleeping that well lately. I bought these new Dream patches that you apply to your wrist and it delivers an even dosage of melatonin. I am looking forward to how these work compared to the pill version. 

No shopping haul could be complete without me buying a few lip products. I am loving the Too Faced Drunk Dial lipstick. That purple! Swoon! I bought another Huda lip strobe in Snobby (even though I didn't even use the first one yet). I wish dining was opened again because I can't wait to wear the Scarlet Empress by Nars and Bite Beauty in  Marsala and Cognac. The Marc Jacobs in snap shut looks nice and different from anything I own. The Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in Do Me Baby isn't as nice as I thought it would be.

I have bought a few things from Facetory's brand but, they are usually their face mask. I decided to try their cloud pouf cleanser to see how it compares to my normal one. I have used the Go-To Skincare facial oil and liked it. I decided to get their exfoliating pads to see how they work.

Lastly, I got a really expensive treat item the Chantecaille facial cream. I can't wait to use this but, I am also afraid of the results. What happens if they are so great, that I NEED this cream in my life? I dunno about anyone else but I love a good head massage. I bought this new head oil that you warm and pour all over your hair and give yourself a head massage and then wash out your hair. I can literally do not even care about the benefits to my hair, I just want a head massage.


Friday, December 11, 2020

December 2020 Empties!

 

I can't believe the year is almost gone! Where did the year go? Speaking of which I did finish a few things things month. Although it was mostly face masks.

I didn't try any new masks that was noteworthy. Most of the "new" masks I tried was from Facetory and they were decent. I didn't notice any of them being good enough to purchase again. Although, they recently had a sale for Black Friday so, I did get a few more goodies. I do like their skincare items.

I bought a few things from Lush from their Holiday collection. The Snow Fairy smells like cotton candy. It has soft and sweet scent. I did like the Nuori face mask. I usually applied this after using a sheet mask to leave my skin extra soft. I didn't like Tula's Detox in Jar. It made skin feel very uncomfortable. One thing I did like was the Lime Crime Wet Cherry gloss. It smells so amazing and it made my lips shinny without tacky.

Here is the list of everything I finished -

Meg Two Step Jelly Mask Firming and Radiance
Elvis + Elvin New York Grape Stem Cell Treatment Mask
Feel Brilliant Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sheet Mask
Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack Collage + Olive
Que Bella Professional Radiance Boost Shimmering Cream Mask
23 Years Cocoon Gold Silky Mask
Hanalei Papaya Face Mask
Orjena Nutrition Essential Vita Mask Skin Refreshing
Biobelle Facial Mask #InstantDetox
ElishaCoy Lift-Up Mushroom Mask Sheet
BetterSkin Detoxing Sheet Mask
HaruHaru Soothing Mask Cool Down Drop Kick Maqui Berry
Elensilia - Intracell Escargot + Caviar Repairing Sheet Mask
Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel
Nuori Supreme Moisture Mask
Olie Biologique 004 Hydrating Oil
Tula Skincare Detox in a Jar
Comfort Zone HydraMemory Cream
Lime Crime Wet Cherry Gloss
Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray
Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cleanser

Sunday, November 29, 2020

November 2020 Haul Part 2!

 


 Wow, I can't believe it's November already!  I can hardly believe it. I felt like it was just Halloween a few days ago. 

I got a few more masks from Facetory to replenish my stock even though I haven't really been using them too often. It's been cold in my area and I didn't want something cold on my face. I bought a few more masks from Facetory's own brand line. I liked their masks so far and I am hoping these are good too.

I have used Kat Von D lip products and got a new dark red. I love NYX products and got two new dark purple colors in subversive socialite and temptress. I got a new "nude" lipstick from Nars and a "nude" Kylie liquid lipstick. I am on the fence with the Kylie product. I am not sure if I would consider her products prestige since it came out that her lip kits used the same formulations and ingredients as Colourpop.

Bath and Body Works released a new foaming luxury bath product. I love taking baths so, I am really excited to try it. I also got another Rituals body wash to replace the one I finished a few months ago. I got a new mud mask that I am excited to try. I am hoping this month I finish a few more things to justify my spending :D :D

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


Thursday, November 12, 2020

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

 

Saturday, September 26, 2020

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

Saturday, September 12, 2020

September 2020 Empties!




Yay, I managed to finish a few facial masks and some skincare products. Most of the masks I tried were okay. I did like the Be Shine Mask. It was the only one I noticed a difference for. If you have really dry and sensitive skin, I would recommend the First Aid Beauty. My skin felt so much better after a few uses.  

I bought the Verso Dark Spot treatment to help with the dark spots from wearing the mask. It did help lighten the appearance but, the treatment finished before the spot disappeared. The spot treatment was $150 and barely did anything. Everything else was okay but, not noteworthy to buy again.

Have you tried any of the things I finished?


Cowgirl Extreme C Serum
Eos Shea butter Hand Cream - Coconut
Image Skincare I Mask Hydrating Hydrogel Sheet Mask
Puclair Cocktail Cinderella Sheet Mask
It's Skin Tea Trea Balance Sheet Mask
Bolero Anti-Aging Paper Mask Pomegranate & Gogi Berry
Merbliss Nurse Healing Intense Soothing Guaze Seal Mask
Feel Brilliant Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sheet Mask
Nature Republic Acai Berry Mask Sheet
FrienVita Perfect Skin Adhesion Firming Gold Glow Mask
Lassie'el Be Shine Jewerly Mask Aqua Aura
La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Mio Skin Tight Body Serum
Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care Body Wash
Burt's Bees Spearmint & Lime Body Wash
VersoSkincare Dark Spot Fix with Retional 8




Tuesday, August 11, 2020

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