August 2025 Departures

Ok folksickles. Departure blogs will contain items that aren't empties but that are going to be given away for one reason or another. I'm working hard to curate my makeup collection and want it to include only the products that I think truly work well, that I reach for often and do what they're supposed to do.

1. Green Pharmacy Damask Rose Revitalization Washing Face Emulsion: Unfortunately, because this cleanser doesn't foam up, it just doesn't agree with my skin. I feel like the ingredient list makes it seem like it would be hydrating and help soothe my skin but in practice this kind of lotion texture that doesn't foam ends up irritating my skin. 

2. Milani Gilded Noir Palette: Honestly there's nothing inherently wrong with this palette - the shades in here have good color payoff and they all blend together well. That said, the color story in the palette itself is a bit too dark for my liking and I feel like I have these shades in other palettes. So for that reason I have passed it along.

Disclaimer: I purchased the cleanser myself. The Milani palette was a gift from my wifey. All opinions are my own. 

August 2025 Arrivals

Ok folksickles! I'm back to replenishing on things that I'm running out of and buying mostly just necessities.

1. wet n wild photo focus Dewy Foundation in Rose Ivory: I'm running low on my current bottle and decided to just restock on a tried and true. I find this foundation makes my skin look nice, provides buildable coverage, and stays put on my skin all day even in hot and humid weather. 

2. Kose softymo Deep Cleansing Oil: I'm running low on my bottle and since I love this for taking my makeup off with, I went ahead and got another bottle.

3. Green Pharmacy Damask Rose Revitalization Washing Face Emulsion: It seems as though my local pharmacy expanded the range they carry from this brand and since I'm running low on face wash and like the toner from this line, I decided to get this and try it out. 

4. Green Pharmacy Cactus Squalane Ultramoisturizing Face Serum: So, we all know I absolutely stan the COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence for a face serum that keeps my skin plump and hydrated. That said, this looked promising so I decided I'd give it a try and see how I like it. 

5. Green Pharmacy Pomegranate & Argan Oil Mask for Dry, Damaged Hair: Alright so honestly, my hair is currently not dry or damaged but I do like to use a hair mask weekly and the scent of this one seemed more promising than the chamomile one they had. I'm running low on my current hair mask so I decided I'd give this a try.

6. Lebelage Snail Cleansing Foam: Unfortunately the rose cleanser I mentioned above didn't work out for me so I decided to go ahead and pick this up in hopes it would be more agreeable with my skin. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all the items listed above myself. All opinions are my own.