December 2021 Empties!

Wow, I can't believe it's already December! I didn't really finish too much stuff this month other than a lot of skincare and face masks. Usually, I don't go out often during the colder months. I tend to spend most of my time at home drinking tea and applying face masks.

I finished a few masks but, only a handful were noteworthy. I liked the FIF micro hyaluron mask. The serum itself was tacky but, it left my skin feeling so hydrated and soft. The Bling Pop Face Mask Collagen Skin Elastic felt nice on my skin too. I think the packaging is cute and fun. I usually like Ariul's 7 days mask but, the lemon one was so dry out of the packaging I felt like it did nothing. I am not sure  if I was sent an old mask or if that's how the product is.

I usually don't use makeup wipes unless I am traveling. I gotten a packet of Klorane's makeup wipe for my recent trip and it reminds me why I stopped buying makeup wipes. The wipes was pretty much useless against mascara and it left my skin feeling irritated. 

I have mixed opinions on Glamglow. It's rarely has any products that actually work for me but, I still end up buying them for some odd reason. I got the Glamglow Moisturizer Omega Rich Moisturizer and didn't really care for it. I thought it was okay. The moisturizer felt very watery and when applied I felt like I had to use a lot to feel anything. The Hank and Henry Stick With It is one of the worst eyeliners I ever used. Most of the time too much product comes out and then it dried up when I barely got to use it.

Did you finish anything this month that you would re-buy?

Here is everything I finished this month -

Comelyco Rest Recipe Peach Mask

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack

FIF Micro Hyaluron Ampoule Mask

Bling Pop Face Mask Aloe

Celarion Deep Miracle Ampoule Sheet Mask

Purenskin Avocado Mask

Starskin 3 Step Nose Mask

Klorane Make-up remover wipes

Ariul 7 Days Mask - Lemon

Bling Pop Oops Hand Mask

Elensilia-IntraCell Escargot + Placenta Firming

Facetory Dream Garden Camellia

Bare Minerals Lip Gloss

Fresh Rose Petal Soft Lip Cream

Glamglow Moisturizer Omega Rich Moisturizer

Leesha's Lacquers - Cookie Dough

Sumbody Deep Sea Decongesting Mud Mask

Margot Elena Love and Toast Cherry Lemonade Lip Balm

Hank and Henry Stick With It

Forest Rhapsody Good Earth Mask

L'Occitane En Provenece Extra Rich Soap - Shea Milk

The Body Shop Cranberry Joy Shower Gel

Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask

 

January 2021 Empties!

 

 

Wow, it's almost the middle of Jan and the days are just flying by! Sometimes, I wonder if my entire life is just standing still...I kinda feel like that sometimes. But, I understand why things need to be the way they are. 

Because I been "stuck" indoors for 99% of my time (other than to get essentials and run errands) I haven't really been finishing anything other than face masks. I was thinking that maybe I should cut back on my other beauty purchases but, that really hasn't been the case. I can't refuse a good sale. However, I am trying to make an effort to finish 5 things (regardless of their size) that isn't a face mask. Thankfully, I was able to complete it for this empties post. Hopefully, I can keep the momentum going.

I have tried some new masks from Facetory. They are all solid but, nothing noteworthy to go out of my way to get again. I used two new soaps and they are very creamy. The Tom's of Maine and the Le Petit Marseillaise soap is creamy and provided a generous lather and my skin didn't feel dried out. However, I still needed to follow up with lotion. I might get them again.

I had the Yes to Carrots lotion for a bit and I finally finished it. I used to love the brand a lot more but, I feel like they have gone downhill. I read about people having severe allergic reactions to one of their masks and the company wasn't doing much about pulling the product from stores. I still have a few more of their products to use and I think I will stop buying from them. I have the full size Laneige lip treatment and it smells amazing. It has a sweet cotton candy smell and a tacky texture. I use this before going to bed. However, I do not use it alone otherwise, I wake up with dry lips. I apply a lip balm and then top the balm with this lip treatment.

Here is everything I finished -

Natures Republic Acai Berry Mask

BioBelle Facial Mask #RoseAllDay

Betterskin Antioxidant Sheet Mask

Honey Jarret Super Beau'tea Mask Rose

Facetory Sun Bae Soothing Mask

Meg Two Step Jelly Mask

Kneipp Mineral Bath Salt Dream Away

Meribless Nurse Healing Intense Soothing Gauze Seal Mask

Facetory Let's Talk Vitality Firming Mask

PureHeals Propolis Rose Callus Mask

Skip the Spa Detoxifying and Hydrating Sheet Mask Charcoal + Rose

Frudia Natural Hydration Maintains Moisture Blueberry Hydrating Mask

Round Labs 1025 Dokdo Mask

Theorie Marcula Oil Transforming Hair Serum

Le Petit Marseillaise 72% Extra Pur Soap

Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner

Yes to Carrots Daily Moisture Body Lotion

Tom's of Maine Creamy Coconut with Virgin Coconut Oil Soap

January 2021 Haul!

 

 

I can't believe it is already January 2021! The entire year went by so quickly. But, I hope this year is better this year...

I got a few masks from Facetory. I been using sheet masks more frequently and have noticed my skin looking more radiant and it's softer. I bought a new skin routine from Perricone MD for acne. I hate getting those cystic acne that comes and goes in a non-stop cycle. 

I got a few lip products that I am super excited over. I got this new lip balm from a brand called La Muse. It reminds me of the Fresh lip balm. I wonder if it will be similar. I bought another lipstick from Huda in Alluring. I didn't realize it was matte. I am moving away from the matte lipstick since, I found that they can be very drying. I got a new lipstick lip gloss from Trust Fund Beauty that I am excited to try. Colourpop had a 25% off sale and I bought a few of their Disney lipsticks.  I got a few lip products from Philosophy but, I have been using their lip products for awhile. They are okay but, smell amazing.

I am really excited to try the Elemis Frangipani Monoi because my skin gets really dry during the winter. And I hate putting on cold cream during the cold weather. I have tried a few GlamGlow products and they are sometimes hit and miss. I am excited to try their Gentlebubble cleanser. I think the packaging. I bought quite a few things that I am super excited to try. Did you get anything during the holiday season you are excited to try?

 

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?

July 2020 Empties Part 2!

I am so excited I finished roughly 18 full-sized items this month in addition to what I already finished earlier. But, I have a stinky suspicion I definitely adding more than I am finishing haha. I recently began hoarding nail polish because you know that's the most sensible thing to do during a pandemic. 

Out of everything I finished there weren't many items I loved enough to repurchase again. I do like most of the face masks but, I just usually buy what's on sale lately. Occasionally I might go out of my way to purchase something but, lately, I been blowing through my entertainment/self-care budget lol

I did like the Elemis Rose facial oil. It smelled heavenly but, after a while, I felt like it wasn't really doing anything. I think I just liked putting it on because of how luxurious it felt. Sunday Riley Retinoid cream was nice and it didn't cause my skin to break out or get irritation.

The most disappointing thing was the Glow Recipe watermelon mask. This one didn't break me out like their moisturizer but, I didn't really notice anything. I used to be a fan of Lancome's eye makeup remover but, honestly, it doesn't remove tough mascara stains. I have been using the makeup remover cloth and that works wonders.

Here is a list of everything I finished -

Facetory Glow Baby Glow

BioRepublic Skincare Pomegranate Crush

Elvis + Elvin New York Grape Treatment Mask

I Dew Care See The Light Purifying Vitamin C Mask

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet Acai Berry

Soo ae Purifying Black Charcoal Mask

Facetory Ace that Face Sheet Mask

Evolvh Super Finish Polishing Balm Smooth

Essentiel Elements Fresh Neroli Shower Gel

Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum

TonyMoly Moisture Boost Gel to Water Morning Cleanser

Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Facial Oil

Dennis Gross Stress SOS Eye Cream

Lancome Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover

Red Flower Soft Water Mist

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask

Thisworks In Transit Camera Close-Up

July 2020 Empties!

Happy Fourth of July! I hope everyone is having a great and safe day! Be sure to keep hydrated :)

Since I am still in isolation I have been managing to only finish mostly skincare products with the occasional makeup item. But, to be fair, I think that was like that was the case even before the pandemic. The most notable items were the face masks. I like the Skyn Iceland rubber mask but, the pouch goes with enough product for two uses but, unfortunately, can't be re-sealed. I like the other types of modeling mask where you mix with water so, you can use as much as you like. The Amika exfoliating shampoo was nice but, then I realized the sugar crystals don't always fully dissolve and wash away. A few times I have found some on my scalp. 

The biggest disappointment was the Snow Fox serum. The serum was around $75 and did absolutely nothing for my skin. The serum when applied to my skin made it feel tight and dry. A complete and utter waste. The same thing goes for the Tatcha face mask. The mask was $12 for a single one and it didn't perform at all. It was a complete rip-off. I had better luck with masks that were under $5.

Here is a list of everything I finished below. Let me know your thoughts!

Skyn Iceland Artic Hydration Rubberizing Mask

Lassie'el Real Vitamin E Powder Mask

Cuccio Somatology Yogahhh! Detox Bath

Miss Spa Detoxifying Self-Heating Creme Mask

Beauty Chuck I'm Real GIRA Mask- Aqua Beauty Chuck

Keep Cool and Let Shine Intensive Whitening Second Skin Mask

Feel Brilliant Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sheet Mask

Wonjin Effect three-step mask

Davines SU Hair and Body Wash

Snow Fox Skin Care True Luminosity Serum

Tom's of Maine Creamy Coconut with Virgin Coconut Oil Soap

Amika Reset Exfoliating Jelly Shampoo

Starskin VIP Nose Treatment Strips

Vagisil Scentsitive Scents - Peach Blossom

Leaders Labotica Bamboo Skin Soft Mask

Facetory Everyday Olive Squalane

Ariul Juice Cleanse Mask 2x Plus Raspberry and Lentil

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask

Annie's Way Rose Essence Jelly Mask

June 2020 Empties!

Here are all my empties for the last two weeks! I finished a lot of masks and skincare. That one blush I was on the finishing state for the last 4 months. The product I enjoyed was the Tatcha Water Cream. My skin just drank it up and left my skin feeling so soft. The I Dew Care and the Bubble T masks were among my favorite because my skin was visibly improved. 

I thought the Glow Recipe mask was a bit overrated. It smelled nice but, honestly, I don't think it was worth the $8. I feel like it was more of a mask to provide a cooling relief than any hydration benefit. I wasn't crazy over the Margot Elena cream tin because it was a bit greasy and apparently if you don't use don't it within a 1 month of opening the cream changes color and becomes dense gooey texture.  

Have you tried any of these products? Let me know your thoughts!

Here is the list of stuff I finished!

Tatcha The Water Cream

Margot Elena Library of Flowers True Vanilla Perfumed Creme

Samples

Facetory Everyday Rice Bran

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush - Fanciful

BioRepublic Skin Care Cucumber Breeze Soothing Fiber Sheet Mask

I Dew Care Jump Start Energizing Pomegranate Mask

100% Pure Bright Eyes Eye Mask

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Jelly Sheet Mask

Klorane Soothing and Relaxing Patches

The Preserve Company Bath Tea

Leaders Insolution Pore Scaling Black Aqua

BubbleT Lemongrass & Green Tea Sheet Mask

Facetory Ace That Face Collage Mask

 Sheet masks are one of my favorite things to use. It gives me the perfect excuse to lay down and read a book and just do me especially when I am frazzled. The mask is enriched with hydrolyzed collagen and mushroom extract to nourish and hydrate your skin. I felt like the mask fit my face well and hung on tightly without dripping serum all over me. I am not sure about the plump claim as my face is already chubby, I don't need to get plumper ;) The mask left my face feeling hydrated and revitalized. I can't wait to try the other masks in their line.