January 2026 Empties

 All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Ardell Wispies in 113 Black x2: These lashes are pretty and provide some nice length. That said, I find that they're delicate and bend easily so if you cry with these on or take a nap or something, it will bend the lashes funny and impact their longevity. You have to be careful with them! Otherwise they're easy to work with, have thin bands that bend to the eye nicely and wear well.

2. Dr. Jart Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask: This mask truly did give my skin a nice boost of hydration wherein it felt juicy. It also gave my skin a pretty glow. 

3. Dove deep moisture body wash: I love using this particular body wash during this time of year because, due to it being hydrating, it helps counteract dry winter skin. These provide a really nice glide for my razor and leave my skin feeling soft and smooth without any irratation. 

4. Trader Joe's Oatmeal & Honey Soap: This soap is an absolute holy grail for me and one I highly dislike being without! It's fantastic for anyone who struggles with eczema because it's gentle, soothing, and hydrating. It leaves my skin feeling clean and soft. 

5. innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask EX in Aloe: This mask gave my skin a nice boost of hydration. It left my skin feeling really soft and smooth.

6. LuLuLun Precious Mask White WF3: Like the other sheet masks I described, this mask gave me a boost of hydration and it did sort of even out my skin-tone. My cheeks were a bit red after using this but overall I feel like my skin had a glowy sort of clarity to it.

7. Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++: As you know, this is something a of holy grail sunscreen product for me so I'm sad to run out. It's just so lightweight and has this great hydrating formula to it. It makes my skin look smooth and glowy.

8.  patchology Soothe 5 Minute Flashmasque: Despite it being a 5 minute mask I do like to leave these on for longer - about 15 min to get the max benefit from it (although, unsure if that does much more) and find that this mask helped to boost the hydration of my skin.

9. papa recipe Bombee Whitening Honey Mask Pack: I'm genuinely unsure if this mask has just dried out or it wasn't meant to be very wet, but either way it was a bit dry. Despite that, it has a delicious honey scent and left my skin feeling soft and smooth.

10.  Brushes that are falling apart: Unfortunately the following brushes are starting to break so I'm letting them go:

bubbi Powder Brush

misc Memebox brush

11. Random lip products: The following all have developed an off scent so I'm discarding them from my collection:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Paint Liquid Lipstick

Christian Dior Rouge Dior Brilliant in 775 Darling

wet n wild MegaLast Lip Color in Pinkerbell

wet n wild MegaLast Lip Color in Purty Persimmon

wet n wild MegaLast Lip Color in On the Ave

12. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner: As always, I'm so sad that it's time to replace this eyeliner because I love it so much! That said, it did start drying out so it was time for a new one. 

13.  DUO Brush-On Adhesive with Vitamins: This has also started drying out and getting gunky so it was time for a new one.

14. equate Ocean Breeze Shea Sugar Scrub:  I love how gritty this scrub is. Out of the ones I've tried, I'd say this has a masculine scent to it. Like that kind of ocean breeze scent that has a hint of something musky or spicy that gives "men's scent" vibes. This leaves my skin feeling very soft, smooth, and is great for shave prep. 

15. equate Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Scrub:  I love how gritty this scrub is and how delicious it smells; it has a sweet, juicy mango scent. This leaves my skin feeling very soft, smooth, and is great for shave prep. 

16. wet n wild photo focus Dewy Foundation in Rose Ivory: As you might know, this has been something of a holy grail foundation for me for years. It looks very natural and wears well while giving my skin a healthy glow. I am a bit sad to have run out. 

17. now essential oils 100% pure grapefruit: During the winter time I like to use these essential oil in my oils diffuser to humidify my room and make it smell nice. I like a citrus scent so I just went with grapefruit this time around. This has a yummy, sweet, juicy interior of a grapefruit scent to it. 

18. BROWFOOD Chamomile Makeup Eraser Pen: This is a handy little makeup remover that was fantastic to clean up any eyeliner or eyeshadow booboos. Unfortunately it is beyond dried out so it's time to discard it. 

19. L'Oreal Telescopic Intense Lash Length Original Mascara: Honestly it was time to replace this mascara because it's starting to dry out and sort of clumps my lashes together in a funny way. I don't really love the effect it gives - I wish it gave more length and volume than it actually does.

20. Green Pharmacy Rose Water and Almond Oil Facial Toner: This toner has a hydrating, refreshing effect and a nice, sweet rose scent to it. I really enjoyed using it.

21. Christophe Robin No Frizz Care x Style Anti-Frizz Rescue Milk with Shea Butter: I liked this in the sense that it's a lightweight, hydrating hair cream that helped give my curls a boost of shine and hydration. That said though, I didn't find that it was hydrating enough for when my ends got really dry or needed a little extra TLC. 

18. LASplash Jelly Eye Pads x15: I found these eye patches alright. They did a nice job of adding a boost of hydration on my under-eye area. However, they did tend to slide down unless I was very conscious of keeping my head back or when I wore a sheet mask along with them. They're also meant to be depuffing, which they sort of are, but the issue I have not just with these but any undereye patch is that, they don't fit directly on my undereye area. Meaning, they go more into the hollow beneath the eye, whereas the puffiness on my eyes is right below the lash-line and that area is left bare by undereye patches so that puffiness is left unaddressed. 

19. CALA 3D Faux Mink 35151 Multi-Dimensional Lashes: These are a pretty fluffy-looking lash that I feel help to open up my eyes and make them look larger. That said, I find that they have the tendency to want to pop up at the inner and outer corners. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the sheet masks and under eye patches which were a Christmas gift.

December 2025 Empties

All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Ardell Wispies in 113 Black x3: These lashes are pretty and provide some nice length. That said, I find that they're delicate and bend easily so if you cry with these on or take a nap or something, it will bend the lashes funny and impact their longevity. You have to be careful with them! Otherwise they're easy to work with, have thin bands that bend to the eye nicely and wear well.

2. Green Pharmacy Honey & Coffee Face Scrub: Honestly, I didn't love this scrub. It doesn't smell like honey or coffee, which was something I found disappointing. Additionally, it is too abrasive for my liking - it leaves my skin soft but it's more scratchy than I'd like it to be. 

3. equate Coconut Hibiscus Shea Sugar Scrub: I love how gritty this scrub is and how delicious it smells; it has a tart yet sweet, kind of fruity floral scent. This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth and is great for shave prep. 

4. Crabtree & Evelyn Peach body lotion: This lotion has a really delicious sweet peach scent to it. It left my skin feeling silky and hydrated.

5. Isle of Paradise Body Beautifully Balanced Body Butter: I personally found this body butter a bit too thick for my liking, it needs to be warmed up to properly spread and I don't love that aspect of it. I prefer something with a lighter, more whipped texture that melts into the skin. Outside of that, this does leave my skin fairly hydrated and silky. 

6. Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray: I feel like every time I run out of this setting spray I'm sad because it generally lasts me quite a long time so it almost feels abrupt that it's gone even though obviously it's clear there's less in the bottle. I feel like it really helps keep my makeup in place and reduces any powdery appearance; it also helps metallic eyeshadow go on very vibrant and keeps it lasting on my eyelids until I'm ready to remove it at the end of the day.

7. wet n wild photofocus Loose Setting Powder: I just adore this powder so much. It gives my skin a smooth, slightly blurred appearance, doesn't particularly crease under the eyes, and doesn't grab onto or emphasize dry patches. It also leaves my skin feeling smooth and velvety. It's very lightweight and doesn't look powdery or dry at all. 

8.  The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: I'm always sad when I run out of my squalane because I love it so much. In fact this bottle is even sadder because I ran out faster than I normally would have on account of having spilled some of it while I was away last month. Alas, I have restocked.

9. e.l.f. Suntouchable Sunlight Whoa Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen: I liked this primer alright and I do feel like it gave my skin a nice glow. But that said, the sunscreen in this makes it feel heavy and since I use a sunscreen regularly anyway I just don't think I'll be purchasing this again.

10.  berkley jensen Scented baby wipes in Green tea & Cucumber: As mentioned previously, I like using these wipes to wipe down surfaces, especially my makeup collection and to remove swatches from my hands and arms when I take photos for the blog.

11. e.l.f. 16HR Hydrating Camo Concealer: This is a very full coverage concealer and, as such, a little goes a long way. I apply it with a concealer brush so I can get both the placement and control that I need. Due to its high coverage properties, this tube does last quite a while and I find that once you get the hang of how to work with it, that it blends into the skin quite easily. 

12.  Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution in Pomegranate & Black Currant: These salts have a nice, subtle fruity scent. I really like using them when I do pedicures at home to soothe sore feet and to soften my feet as well. 

13.  ecotools powder brush: I've had this brush for ages now and it was one of my very first makeup brushes. The quality is fantastic and it's super soft. But that said, the handle of this broke off and I feel like it'll fall apart soon as I only have the ferule. So, as much as I love it, it's time to say goodbye.

14. Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume: I feel like I prefer this kind of perfume on other people and not on myself. It smells kind of musky and sweet in a way that I personally don't enjoy. I prefer either fruity florals or more fresh-smelling scents.  

15. equate Island Coconut Shea Sugar Scrub:  I love how gritty this scrub is and how delicious it smells; it has a clean smelling, slightly sweet coconut scent. This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth and is great for shave prep. 

16. dossier Floral Berries: I feel like the perfume, despite me knowing it was running low, came to an end quite abruptly. It's a nice fruity floral and this 50ml bottle lasted me for a little over a year. I'm not sure that I'd get it again, it smells nice but it isn't my favorite. I'd be down to try more dossier fragrances though but I wish there was somewhere I can smell them in person because going off notes alone is difficult - things can sound good in theory but not smell quite like I imagined they would.

17. ColourPop Super Shock Shadows:  Unfortunately the following shades developed an off smell so I am discarding them:
Erotic

Chirp

Fantasy

REM

18. innisfree Jeju Root Energy Mask in Lotus Root: It's been an absolute age since I last used a sheet mask and due to that I was so unused to the sensation of sitting there with something wet on my face for 20 minutes. In any case, this mask gave my dry winter skin a nice boost of hydration. My skin has a beautiful glow to it and feels smoother and more supple than before.

19. Dove Ultra Care Daily Moisture Conditioner for dry hair:  This conditioner smells really nice and gave my hair moisture without weighing it down. I will say that personally, I prefer something with a bit of a richer texture but this did the job.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the perfume which came as a sample with purchase and the sheet mask which was a Christmas gift.

June 2025 Empties

 All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. lune+aster Quickstick Lipstick in Double Booked: Initially, when I started using this lipstick regularly I found it a bit too cool-toned for my taste but I wore it nearly daily over YSL Orange Fougueux Babydoll Kiss & Blush, which warmed it up and made it this really pretty warm plummy shade that I really enjoyed. In fact I'm a little sad that I've used it up now.

2. Fito Product Mint Essential Oil:  This time of year I like having mint essential oil on hand to act as a deterrent for critters who try to enter my personal space. 

3. Shiseido Prepare Dermaplaning Razor: It's about time to replace this razor as it's getting a bit dull.

4. NARS Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil: Unfortunately. this has started smelling very off.

5. Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Sugar: Unfortunately, this also has developed and odd scent.

6. Mermaid Fan Brush: This brush just entirely fell apart on me. I was using it to highlight my cheekbones but I felt like it was a bit too thin to give me the kind of color payoff I was looking for. 

7. Ardell Demi Wispies: Not only do I love these lashes but I'm convinced all others should be similar to them. I say that because I don't need to trim them to fit my eye shape and the bands on them are so thin and flexible that it's easy to sit and adjust them so they're right at the lash-line.

8. Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++: As always when I run out of this it's a bittersweet moment because I usually have another one on hand, but I just love this SPF so much! It's hydrating enough where I don't need another moisturizer during the day and is extremely lightweight and doesn't feel sticky. I love it!

9. Dr Teal's Shea Sugar Scrub in Prebiotic Lemon Balm: This scrub is nicely abrasive and just smells so good! It has a really nice, refreshing, sweet lemon scent.

10. The Creme Shop Flexible Fit 3D Faux Mink Lashes in Bossy: I really like how long, voluminous, and spiky these lashes are. They are fairly ok to work with, but my issue is that the integrity of the lash band itself isn't great and these tend to come apart when picking lash glue off them.

11. SENKA Perfect Whip Beauty Foam: I am so sad to have used up all this cleanser. As you might know, the SENKA cleansers are some of my favorites because they leave my skin feeling soft and deeply cleansed after I wash them off. They also have a thick, creamy foam to them that isn't drying and that helps with shaving the face. 

12. Dr Teal's Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub in Glow & Radiance: I love how gritty this scrub is and how delicious and citrusy it smells. That said, given that it is a salt scrub, the salt element does tend to irritate my skin a bit.

13. Youth to the People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum: I'm assuming this serum is meant to be brightening and I can't say that, compared to my COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, that I see a big difference in my skin. That said, this was just a sample that didn't last me long so that can be why. This is quick-absorbing and would be great for someone with an oilier skin type, but I feel like I'll stick to the COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence because it's more hydrating.

14. method body daily zen body wash: This has a really nice, clean, slightly herby green tea scent. It foamed up well and I found it to be gentle on my skin. 

15. TRESemme Total Volume Pumping Mousse:  This mousse is really nice  for accentuating my curls and giving my hair a little bit of bounce. I wouldn't say it made my hair extremely voluminous but I nearly always air-dry my hair so the lack of heat styling might have something to do with that lack of volume.

16. Colourpop Shadow Stix in Honey BB: I'm a little sad to have run out of this because it makes such a nice shadow base and is the perfect light neutral shade for me that works well under literally any look. But that said, I did purchase a backup so I'm not truly out of product. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the Youth to the People serum which I received as a sample with purchase. All opinions are my own.

May 2025 Empties

All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Nexxus Clean & Pure Invigorating Detox Scalp Scrub: I really loved this scalp scrub because it helped my scalp feel clean, kept dandruff and flakey skin at bay, was sufficiently gritty and scrubby, and also doubled as a shampoo on the days I used this (about once a week) because it foamed up. For some reason it seems like it may be getting discontinued, because I haven't seen it around, but if that's not the case I highly recommend this. 

2. equate Shea Sugar Scrub in Island Coconut:  As I've noted many times, I love how gritty these shea sugar scrubs are. They make my skin feel smooth and are invigorating to apply. This one has a really nice, subtle, coconut scent that's almost perfume-like and not overly sweet or in-your-face; I really like it. 

3. Ardell Demi Wispies x2: Not only do I love these lashes but I'm convinced all others should be similar to them. I say that because I don't need to trim them to fit my eye shape and the bands on them are so thin and flexible that it's easy to sit and adjust them so they're right at the lash-line.

4. wet n wild Rose Addiction Photo Focus 3-in-1 Primer Water: As much as I used to love to use this as a setting spray and to apply my metallic eyeshadows wet, this time I found myself disappointed. Now, the reason I picked it up is because my local CVS decided to stop carrying my beloved Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray, and because I used to love this too, I picked it up. The thing is, I ran out of this bottle within a few weeks, and in addition to how quickly I finished it, the scent of it felt so intense that I found it off-putting. I probably will not get this again

The following brushes are all frayed or otherwise broken or damaged:

5. Odacite Facial Brush: 

6. Crown Pro C511 Brush: 

7. Sonia Kashuk Essential Blending Crease Brush No. 273:  

8. Memebox Oval Foundation Brush: 

9. Elizabeth Mott All Over Eyeshadow brush: 

10. AOA studio F19  Highlighter brush:

11. bubbi Blending brush: 

12. Isehan KISSME Heroine Make Long UP Black Mascara Super WP #01: As much as I wanted to love this mascara, I just really wasn't a fan and won't be getting it again. It's difficult to remove, is very textured - probably because it has fibers in it - and left me with racoon eyes no matter how thoroughly I'd go in with my makeup remover oil. Additionally, it smells really musky, off, and is starting to irritate my eyes so I'm discarding it. 

13. pop arazzi Speedboat Nail Polish: This is such a pretty periwinkle shade of nail polish but unfortunately it has become very thick and goopy to the point of not being usable. 

14. Cococare 100% Natural Peppermint Oil: I like to use this in my oil diffuser and on my carpet to open up my sinuses and as a deterrent for creepy crawlies. 

15. Secret Powder Fresh 24 HR Invisible Solid:  Honestly Secret is a tried and true brand for me that is gentle on my armpits, doesn't cause irratation, keeps me fresh, and keeps me from being sweaty and stinky; hence why I picked this up. That said, it was on its last leg, fell, and broke apart entirely today so it was time to take out my replacement. 

16. Quret Strawberry Milk Collagen Body Wash: This is essentially like my favorite Asian-market facial cleansers in body wash form. I loved it! This foamed up nicely, left my skin feeling soft, and smells nice. I wouldn't say it smells like strawberry milk at all, it's more like a floral strawberry scent, but it's nice. 

17. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner: This is an absolute holy grail product for me, but unfortunately mine was getting really dried out so it was time to replace it.

18. DUO Quick-Set Striplash Adhesive: My tube of this was getting super clumpy and gross so it was time to go ahead and replace it. 

19. mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum: This is a nice, lightweight, hydrating serum. I like that you get a lot in the bottle so it will last you quite a long time. That being said, I prefer my COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, simply because it provides me with more intense hydration. Given that my skin is on the drier end, I prefer being more hydrated. 

20. Bath & Body Works PocketBac in fresh cut lilacs: This has a really beautiful lilac scent that's perfect for this time of year. I really enjoyed using it while I had it. I like that these hand sanitizers not only smell nice but that they don't dry out my skin either. 

21. Queen Helene Oatmeal 'n Honey Scrub: This scrub was alright, I found it was a bit too abrasive for my taste. 

22. Dove refreshing cucumber & green tea body wash: As I always mention, I like to use these dove body washes to shave with because they last me a month or so and leave my skin smooth and soft. This has a nice, refreshing scent that I think is nice for spring and summer. 

23. no-name powder puff: It's unfortunate that I'm unsure where this powder puff came from because the quality of it was really nice - it was very soft and held up nicely. That said it is starting to come apart so it's time to replace it. 

24. Dr Teal's Shea Sugar Scrub in Vitamin C: This scrub is nicely abrasive and just smells so good! Out of the Dr Teal's line this is my favorite scent - it's bright, citrusy, and helps wake me up. I really enjoy it!

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the Quret body wash which I received as a gift.  All opinions are my own.

April 2025 Empties

All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Dove deep moisture body wash: I really enjoyed this body wash because they are very hydrating and thus made my skin feel very smooth and silky post-shave. I like to use this specifically for shaving because this lasts longer than shaving cream/gel and provide my razor with a nice, smooth glide so my skin feels soft and not irritated post-shave. 

2. Dove relaxing lavender oil & chamomile body wash: In a similar vein to the above, I like to use this in place of a shaving cream/gel. The reason I finished two bottles back to back so quickly is because I had this bottle with a tiny bit of product in it hanging out for a while since my eczema came back in the winter and I was using the deep moisture version instead.

3. wet n wild photo focus Dewy Foundation in Shell Ivory: As you all know, I love this foundation - it's very natural looking on the skin, but gives great coverage and is long-wearing. I like the healthy glow that the dewy finish one gives me.

4. Ardell Professional Active Lash in Speedy: I really like how soft and natural these lashes look, they add a little length and volume without being over the top. That said, similar to many other pairs I have issues with, they really like popping off at the inner corner and it's a bit of a fight to get them to stick on there. I wish they were like a centimeter or so longer because what causes issues is how difficult that inner corner is to grab onto and adjust.

5. Colourpop Party Proof Eye Primer in translucent: I LOVED this primer, the tube itself lasted forever - I believe over a year! I like the translucent shade because it doesn't really have any color in it, so it doesn't interfere with whatever eyeshadow you place on top. Additionally, this gave me a smooth canvas on my eyelids and my eyeshadow was vibrant and crease-free until I washed it off at the end of the day.  

6. Kerastase Paris Chronologiste Youth revitalizing hair mask: When I got this sample, I honestly wasn't expecting anything special other than hydration. That said, I was wrong to think so! My hair felt so silky and healthy in a way it hasn't felt since I was a child! This sample packet actually had enough for 2.5 uses (I say 2.5 because the last one I did have to add a little extra of a different hair mask into my hair), which I am grateful for. This mask also smells delightful -it's got this really sophisticated perfume to it which leaves my hair smelling fantastic. That being said, at $75, this mask is crazy expensive and I'm unsure as to my likelihood to ever actually purchase it for myself. 

7. equate Shea Sugar Scrub in Coconut Hibiscus:  As I've noted many times, I love how gritty these shea sugar scrubs are. They really make my skin feel smooth and are invigorating to apply. This one in particular has a sweet, tart, fruity scent that I really enjoy. 

8. SENKA Perfect Whip Beauty Foam: I love this cleanser because it has a very nice, rich lather to it and leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth after I wash it off. 

9. Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray: I am so sad that I've run out of this and my nearby CVS no longer carries this so I can no longer get it on sale (nearby anyway), I loved buying the jumbo bottles of this spray because they lasted forever and helped my makeup stay on. I also love using this setting spray to apply metallic eyeshadows onto my eyelids to give them more intensity.

10. Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Light Bronzer: My issue with this bronzer is that this light shade felt a hint too light for my skin-tone, and overall the shade range on these is very warm-toned. I do love how silky the formula is, but I feel like the shade range only works on light-to-medium warm skin-tones and not very fair or very deep skin-tones.

11. COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence: I'm so sad to have run out of this as it is a staple item in my skincare collection. This keeps my skin feeling supple, hydrated, and bouncy. I feel like if my skin ever starts drying out, this always brings it right back so I like to have it on hand just in case my skin gets irritated.

12. Bath & Body Works Pocketbac in Passionfruit & Banana Flower: This hand sanitizer smells really nice and I guess it gets the job done? Being a germaphobe I always have hand sanitizer on me and I like that these have a nice scent. They don't have that heavy alcohol scent that standard hand sanitizer tends to have. 

13. equate Shea Sugar Scrub in Tropical Mango:  As I've noted many times, I love how gritty these shea sugar scrubs are. They really make my skin feel smooth and are invigorating to apply. This one in particular has a sweet, tropical fruity scent that I really enjoy. 

14. deal worthy Fresh Scent Body Lotion: I like that this lotion is fairly inexpensive but it feels hydrating and does a great job making my legs feel soft post-shave. It smells nice too, fresh but not overpowering. 

15. wet n wild Loose Setting Powder: Even though I have backups, I'm sad that this ran out because it's a great setting powder. This doesn't cling to any dry patches I have, it makes my skin look very smooth and I don't need a lot of product to create that velvety, natural skin finish I like. 

16. berkley jensen baby wipes in Green Tea & Cucumber: I like using these to wipe down surfaces, wipe swatches off my skin, and to wipe my makeup items off with.

17. Ardell Demi Wispies: Not only do I love these lashes but I'm convinced all others should be similar to them. I say that because I don't need to trim them to fit my eye shape and the bands on them are so thin and flexible that it's easy to sit and adjust them so they're right at the lash-line.

The following lippies all smell off so I'm letting them go:

18. Clinique Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer in Lava Pop: 

19. NYX Butter Gloss in Sugar Cookie: 

20. ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in Bad Habit: 

21. ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip in The Rabbit: 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the Kerastase hair mask which I received as a sample.  All opinions are my own.

March 2025 Empties

 All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Citrus Pure-Castile Soap: I'm sad I've run out of this because buying these big bottles full-price is expensive and I snag them when I see them at Marshall's. This one has a nice citrusy scent and I like using it to wash my brushes as it removes makeup quite well. 

2. The Face Shop Clean Beauty Rice Water Bright Vegan Eye Cream: Unfortunately this eye cream was neither hydrating nor brightening enough for me. It works alright as a basic daily eye cream but I was left unimpressed. 

3. NARS High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner in Via Veneto: This was a mini that I used mainly for doing swatches for the blog. It's too soft and smudgy for my personal tastes as eyeliner on the upper lash line - you all know I love my sharp cat eyes. As for the waterline, I don't like wearing black on it because it closes up my eyes. So overall the main purpose of this wasn't daily wear, although I feel like I ran out of it quite suddenly regardless.

4. Ardell Professional Active Lash in Speedy x2: I really like how soft and natural these lashes look, they add a little length and volume without being over the top. That said, similar to many other pairs I have issues with, they really like popping off at the inner corner and it's a bit of a fight to get them to stick on there. I wish they were like a centimeter or so longer because what causes issues is how difficult that inner corner is to grab onto and adjust.

The following two shadows have dried out and become unusable

5. stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in into the blue: 

6. stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in next to notte: 

7. equate Shea Sugar Scrub in Tahitian Vanilla:  As I've noted many times, I love how gritty these shea sugar scrubs are. They really make my skin feel smooth and are invigorating to apply. This one in particular has a pleasantly sweet vanilla scent that's not too over the top.

8. e.l.f. 16HR Hydrating Camo Concealer: I feel like there's a little bit of a learning curve with using this concealer because a tiny bit goes such a long way, it's best applied with a fluffy brush to give nice, thin layers of product so it doesn't go on thick or cakey. That said, once I figured out the application technique, I really fell in love with this product! It gives beautiful coverage, lasts a long time (both because it's long-wearing and because the tube itself lasts a long time), and I really like the way it gives my skin a healthy glow. 

9. e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter in 0.5 Fair: I love how brightening this is, that it gives my skin a beautiful glow when used all over as a primer, has a tacky grip that holds my foundation in place, and seems to provide a little extra coverage. But that said, despite me purchasing the lightest shade this comes in, I feel like the shade itself is a hair too dark and too warm-toned for my skin. I wish they would come out with pinkier, lighter shades of this! 

The following three products have all developed an off-scent

10. Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Creamsicle: 

11. Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Berry Sweet: 

12. Random Franken-lipstick: I melt leftover odds and ends of lipsticks and balms to create franken-lipsticks because it's difficult to get to those bits at the bottom and use them up fully so this gives me a way to do so. That said, this smells very off so I feel like it's safer to just discard it.

13. Green Pharmacy Chamomile and Cotton Proteins Facial Toner: Although I didn't like the way this toner smelled, when I transferred it to a spray bottle, the scent of it was much more pleasant when atomized. That said, it isn't my favorite and I don't think I'd get it again. This felt refreshing going on but that was pretty much it. 

14. MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Seal: I purchased this years ago and frankly I don't even remember what my plans for it were. That said, it's gotten really thick and sticky so it's time to part ways.

15. Bath & Body Works Pocketbac in Pink Pineapple Sunrise: This hand sanitizer smells really nice and I guess it gets the job done? Being a germaphobe I always have hand sanitizer on me and I like that these have a nice scent. They don't have that heavy alcohol scent that standard hand sanitizer tends to have. 

16. ColourPop Over the Moon Super Shock Cheek: This was such a pretty highlighter - with pink and violet glitter - that gave me a nice glow - and I'm sad to have used it all up. 

17. Trader Joe's Oatmeal & Honey Soap: As you may know by now if you read this blog frequently, this soap is somewhat of a holy grail for me. It's very hydrating, a bar lasts a month or so, and it doesn't dry my skin out or aggravate my hand eczema even with frequent hand washing. I love it and highly recommend it especially for anyone with inflammatory skin conditions.

18. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: As  always when I run out of this oil, I am sad to have done so. I did purchase a replacement so I wouldn't have to be without but I just adore this oil so much! It's lightweight, it really helps reduce inflammation and redness in my skin, and it also helps to smooth out my skin's texture.

19. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI: The sample size I got was only enough for two uses, so I can't tell you how this functions long-term. But that said, this serum isn't as hydrating as I prefer my serums to be, it felt fairly watery.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the NARS eyeliner which I received for testing, stila next to notte which I received as a gift, and the Sulwhasoo Serum which I received as a sample.  All opinions are my own.

February 2025 Arrivals

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

1. Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++: I'm running low on my SPF currently and decided to just go back to a favorite of mine. 

2. Green Pharmacy Rose Water and Almond Oil Facial Tone: Similarly to the above, I am starting to run low on my toner so I picked up one that I enjoyed in the past. 

3.  Ardell Professional Active Lash in Speedy and Wispies The Original Feathered Lash in Demi Wispies: I ran out of lashes as well so I decided to pick these up since both types look natural but with a bit of an oomph, which is what I'm leaning toward lately. 

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: I purchased everything listed above. 

August 2024 Empties

 All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Equate Watermelon Shea Sugar Scrub: I really like that these scrubs are gritty without being overly abrasive and are at an affordable price point. I don't know that I'd get this particular scent again, as it has that strong artificial watermelon scent to it. That said, on the other hand it reminds me of watermelon Bubblicious gum that I used to love as a child, which is nostalgic. I don't know that I want to smell like that gum though.

2. Vaseline Intensive Care cocoa radiant Lotion: I can't say this really adds radiance to my skin, but it is hydrating without being thick or greasy. As always, I wish it were a bit richer because it doesn't hydrate the soles of my feet - which is mainly where I use moisturizer - as deeply as I'd like. Other than that though, I like this lotion. I also like its delicate sweet, roasty scent.

3. NYX Professional Makeup Faux White Inner Eye Brightener in Mint Cream: I am really sad to have run out of this because I loved it as a waterline liner. It really helps make me look more awake and makes my eyes look a bit bigger and brighter. I also liked that this was a subtle mint because it sort of color-corrected any redness in the eye area as well. I'm especially sad because it seems like NYX has discontinued these and they were great in my opinion, I wish they'd come back.

4. Ardell Original Demi Wispies x: I love that these lashes are very easy to work with, glue close to the lash-line, and are very natural-looking. In fact I wish all lashes had lash bands like the ones on these because they make it so easy to glue these lashes on without them popping off anywhere the way that thick lash bands tend to do. My only issue is that if I take a nap and have these lashes on, they tend to bend easily and never go back to their original shape. 

5. Laura Mercier Rouge Essentiel Silky Creme Lipstick in Rouge Ultime: This is a beautiful classic red shade of lipstick. That said, this has gotten down to a point where I can no longer apply it neatly and when I try to put it on with a lip brush it goes on weirdly sheer in a way I don't like. I do use the tail ends of lipsticks to create a "Franken-lipstick" so this will go toward that but I'm done with it as a standalone.

6. Secret Powder Fresh 24Hr Invisible Solid Antiperspirant/Deodorant: I'm not sure what it is with the Secret brand, that it works best for my armpits without irritating them, but I really liked this deodorant, I found that it worked well and was gentle on my pits.

7. inm Out the Door Topcoat for Nails: I love this topcoat because it creates a thick, glossy, gel-like appearance. However, this bottle has gotten down to the bottom where it's difficult to coat the brush with product and the product itself has become sort of goopy. 

8. Equate Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Scrub: This scrub smells absolutely delicious - it has a sweet, tropical, fruity-floral scent that I really love. I love how scrubby the sugar is, it's abrasive enough where I feel like I'm getting a good scrub but isn't harsh on the skin either. 

9. Cococare 100% Natural Peppermint Oil: I use this oil as insect deterrent in my room as I was attacked by a waterbug late one night and don't want a repeat of that experience ever again. So far it seems to be effective.

10. Dove revitalizing cherry & chia milk body wash: I like using these body washes as replacement for shave gel - they really help my razor to glide nicely and leave my skin feeling soft, silky, and hydrated. This one has a really yummy cherry candy scent to it.  

11. Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++: I feel like I'm always sad to run out of this sunscreen because I just love it. I love its lightweight, serum-like feel and how despite being so lightweight it keeps me from getting burned in the sun while also leaving my skin feeling comfortably hydrated.

12. boscia Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask: I liked how this felt like a deep-cleansing mask because it was clay based but it isn't drying at all. 

13. Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray: I am so sad to have run out of this because I feel like the jumbo bottle of this lasts forever and I really like this setting spray - it's great for keeping your makeup on and for applying eyeshadow wet. 

14. Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops Dewy Skin Tint in N and 0.5: Honestly I'm unsure if I didn't like this because the samples that they sent to Sephora essentially have only enough product in them to get a decent color match and not to actually try out the tint and see how much coverage you can get with it. Frankly, I found this entirely too sheer for  my taste and while I like the glow it gives, I feel like this would be more of a glow-giving primer for me versus a tint or foundation product because I prefer more medium to full coverage. Additionally, at $68 I'm just not dropping it on something that doesn't even give me the kind of coverage I like. 

Edit: I did use the second sample as more of a slightly tinted dewy primer and I really liked the kind of coverage and glow I got out of my foundation when using this under it, but again, $68 just doesn't justify the cost of doing so, I can purchase any other glow-giving primer or even a tinted moisturizer or BB cream to do the trick and it would cost less.

15. TIAM Snail & Azulene Sleeping Mask: This mask is great in the sense of the jar lasted a long time, a little bit went a long way, and it added a nice boost of hydration and anti-inflammatory ingredients for my skin. 

16. Shop Miss A AOA Studio Dermaplaning Face Razor: I honestly realize that even though I use this for dermaplaning, I prefer using smaller razors designed for brows because they give me better precision. 

17. Givenchy Powder Puff: This is the one that comes with the Prisme Libre powder. I really like the powder puff in the sense that it feels soft and does a good job of depositing powder and is also great to pat across the face to touch up any spots like around the mouth after eating or on the nose if you were wearing glasses. That said, the strap on it broke quite quickly and I didn't love that aspect.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the Westman Atelier product, which was provided as a sample. All opinions are my own.

July 2024 Empties

All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Pixi Summertime Beauty Bronzer: I'm sad to have run out of this bronzer as it was actually a good contour product for me - it was neither too gray nor too orange-y on my skin-tone and despite the shimmer in it, it didn't look weird or gaudy. 

2. Edmong Honeybee Water Cream: This is a really nice, refreshing, hydrating gel that I enjoyed using in this hot season. Despite my skin being dry, I feel like in combination with my sleeping mask that this provided adequate hydration for me.

3. Ardell Original Demi Wispies x2: I love that these lashes are very easy to work with, glue close to the lash-line, and are very natural-looking. In fact I wish all lashes had lash bands like the ones on these because they make it so easy to glue these lashes on without them popping off anywhere the way that thick lash bands tend to do. My only issue is that if I take a nap and have these lashes on, they tend to bend easily and never go back to their original shape. 

4. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner: I've had this eyeliner for a while now and while it's still working ok, I'm replacing it for hygiene reasons. 

5. method body coconut, rice milk, shea butter simply nourish body wash: I really liked this body wash. It has a almost salted caramel, coconut scent to it that's warm, toasty, and pleasant. This also foams up nicely and feels hydrating on the skin. 

6. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara: I feel like this is a nice starter mascara because its wand shape makes it easy to use and it gives the lashes a natural lengthened and volumized look. That said, I'm looking for something that gives my lashes more oomph. 

7. Duo Quick-Set Striplash Adhesive: I like this glue because it does tend to set a bit quicker versus the brush-on glues. While I still have plenty left, because of hygiene reasons I'm replacing it. 

8. Kari Gran Cinnamon Pimenta Berry Naked Lip Whip: I enjoyed how hydrating this lap balm is, but that said, I wasn't the biggest fan of its flavoring.

9. e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter: I like how this product gave me a lit-from-within type of glow to my skin but that said, I purchased this in the Fair shade and I think I need to go lighter because it was a bit too orangey for me.

10. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub: I personally really like this scrub for getting rid of any flakes from dandruff or product buildup on my scalp; I feel like it's deeply cleansing and great at keeping dandruff at bay. That said, because of the salt in here, it can be a bit stripping to the hair itself and I recommend following it up with a deeply nourishing hair mask. 

11. Equate Island Almond & Shea Shea Sugar Scrub: I really like that these scrubs are gritty without being overly abrasive and are at an affordable price point. This has a nice, subtle almond scent that's sort of reminiscent of a cookie or the inside of an almond croissant, I like that it isn't overpowering.

12. Bath & Body Works Cucumber Melon Shea Butter Cleansing Bar: I love how long-lasting these are compared to their liquid soaps and wish that they'd release more fragrances in the cleansing bar form. I know some people use these as alternatives to liquid body washes but I use them almost exclusively as hand soap. This smells delicious and has a rich, creamy lather. It also leaves my skin feeling really hydrated.

13. Femme Fatale Cat's Eye Nail Polish: Funny enough, I was painting my nails with this as I'm writing this blog and the nail polish is literally on its tail end, there's a bit on the bottom but I can't get to it with the way the brush and bottle are set up so I'm giving up. It's pretty and a fun color so I enjoyed it while it lasted.

14. Dove revitalizing cherry and chia milk body wash: This body wash has a yummy cherry scent and a creamy lather. As I mentioned before, I like to use these to shave with.

15. berkley jensen Scented baby wipes Green Tea & Cucumber: These are great for wiping down surfaces, especially when my makeup collection gets a bit messy or dusty and are also great for removing swatches from my hands/arms.

16. one+other Pro-Strength Nail Polish Remover Dip: I like this dip for my fingernails. It being 100% acetone means it does a fairly quick job of getting my nail polish off, and the little scrubbers in this help remove more stubborn glitter nail polish.  

17. wet n wild photofocus Translucent Loose Setting Powder: I really love this setting powder because it gives my skin a very soft, natural finish without emphasizing any dry or crusty spots. It also looks nice and smooth on my undereye area - although I will say it does tend to crease occasionally, especially on my left undereye.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the Kari Gran product, which was provided for review. All opinions are my own.