July 2025 Empties

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

1. saie Glowy Super Gel: This is a really pretty, glowy, lightweight product that I personally liked applying as a primer to give my skin a bit more radiance. It also has a lovely lilac scent that I enjoy. That said I'm unsure if I'd buy it because there are similar items at a lower price point that work just as well.

2. The Creme Shop Flexible Fit 3D Faux Mink Lashes in Bossy x2: I really like how long, voluminous, and spiky these lashes are. 

3. WOW Skin Science Organic virgin coconut oil + avocado oil conditioner: Despite being fairly lightweight, I found this to be a nourishing conditioner that gave my hair a lot of shine and bounce without weighing it down. As someone who likes coconut scents, I appreciated the fresh coconut scent that this has. 

4. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: As anyone who's been following this blog for a while might know, this facial oil is an absolute holy grail for me so of course I purchased more as soon as I started running out of this. It takes the redness out of my skin and leaves my skin with a beautiful glow and soft texture.

5. Hourglass Blush in Sublime Flush: I am so sad to have run out of this blush - it's a really pretty, brightening yet natural-looking pink shade that gave my skin a nice glow. 

6. berkley jensen Scented baby wipes in Green Tea & Cucumber: As I mentioned in previous posts, I like using these to wipe down my makeup when it gets dusty or messy and for removing swatches from my hands and arms.

7. KISS Lash Couture Super Strong Strip Lash Adhesive in Clear: I don't see why they called this lash glue "super strong" as I found it to have the same level of hold that literally every other brush-on glue I've tried in the past has had. That said, this also took quite a while to get tacky and stick to my lashes so I probably won't be getting it again.

8. deal worthy Fresh Scent Body Lotion: At the price point that this lotion is, I really can't complain. I do wish that it were slightly thicker and more hydrating because while it does an alright job on the soles of my feet - where I need the most hydration, it gets absorbed rather quickly and then my feet are dry again. It does do a great job of hydrating my legs post-shave though.

9. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Mascara: I'm honestly sad to be letting this mascara go because it made my lashes look so fantastic! This gave me the length and volume I've been seeking from mascara for ages!

10. equate Tahitian Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub: I love how gritty this scrub is and how delicious and sweet it smells. I like that its vanilla scent feels sweet in a sophisticated way and isn't cloyingly sweet. This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth and is great for shave prep. 

11. Cococare 100% Natural Peppermint Oil: This time of year I use this oil as a deterrent for critters getting into my room and scaring me in the middle of the night. Unfortunately it doesn't do anything for centipedes but it seems fairly effective otherwise. 

12. COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream: I find that this is a good eye cream if what you're looking for is mainly hydration. It depuffs slightly, but I wouldn't say it's necessarily the most depuffing and it doesn't really do much to brighten the under-eye area.

13. miss spa Quick Dry Nail Color Top Coat Ultra Shiny Nail Polish: Unfortunately this top coat has gotten really goopy and difficult to work with which I feel happened quickly but alas. 

14. Dove refreshing cucumber & green tea body wash: As you know I like to use these Dove body washes in place of shave gel and like how they leave my skin soft and silky. This one has a nice refreshing yet sweet scent.

15. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner:  It was time to replace this and given it's my favorite, I just went out and picked up another one.

16. e.l.f. 16HR Hydrating Camo Concealer in Fair Rose: I honestly think this color is the best match for my skin-tone over Fair Beige, which is a hair too dark, but this is a hair too light and I wish there was a pinky shade in between those two.

17. pixi skintreats Rose Remedy Mask Nourishing Toning Jelly: This is a really great mask if you need an extra boost of hydration. It's gelatinous in texture which makes it feel cooling and soothing while it's on your face. I also personally think you don't need a thick layer of it to achieve results so the jar actually lasts quite a while if the mask is used in thin layers.

18. Green Pharmacy Rose Water and Almond Oil Facial Toner: I like this toner because it's gentle, hydrating, and feels refreshing to apply. I feel like the newer bottle doesn't smell as nice as this one did, but it still makes my skin feel nice.

19. Erbario Toscano Lavender & Lemon Purifying Soap: I really enjoyed this bar soap because it's very big, so it lasted quite a long time - about 4 months as a hand soap. Additionally, it smells really refreshing without being heavy and leaves my hands feeling soft. It's not harsh or drying like I feared it might be, so I really loved it. 

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

December 2021 Empties

Happy 2022 folksickles! (I write on 12/7 lol, but alas, gotta be prepared). Wishing you all loads of wonderful makeup and skincare discoveries this year!  

1. Kiss Lash So Wispy Lashes in Pompadour x3: These are a pretty, voluminous wispy lash. They're very lightweight and fairly easy to apply which I appreciate.

2. beauty 360 100% Acetone Pro Strength Nail Polish Remover x2: This nail polish remover makes super quick and easy work of removing my nail polish, which I appreciate. 

3. Soap & Glory Scrub for Joy: This scrub has a delicious grapefruit scent and is nicely exfoliating while being gentle on the skin. It's always a joy (haha!) to use this and I am glad to have had it.

4. Fourth Ray Beauty Acai Face Milk: Alas I have finally used up the last face milk in the set! Honestly, this was the first one I tried and I loved it initially but then I kind of fell off loving it. Maybe because it's wintertime now but I feel like I prefer a product with a slightly heavier, more emollient texture and while this provided hydration to my skin I honestly wanted a bit more.

5. Nature Republic Hand & Nature sanitizer gel in Rose: This hand sanitizer has an absolutely delicious sweet rose scent and I appreciate that it sanitized the hands without drying them out.

6. Lune+Aster 05 Porcelain Skin Tint: Y'all I am SO SAD to have finished this up. I love that this product is a medium to full coverage tinted moisturizer that is super thin and lightweight. It has a slightly satiny finish to it that I'd describe as a "natural matte" - your skin just looks healthy and is neither powdery or intensely glowing. I LOVED that this product went on smooth without gathering in anyone's lines and wrinkles and thus didn't create any texture even on mature skin. The latter part obviously doesn't refer to me but I did like recommending this particular product to clients because, as I said, it gave good coverage without being heavy and just looks like skin. I would highly recommend checking it out.

7. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask: This is a very lightweight, hydrating sleeping mask with a gel consistency. I really liked the extra boost of refreshing hydration that this gave my skin.

8. Trader Joe's Hair Mask: This is a nice hydrating mask that doesn't leave my hair weighed down but definitely adds hydration, softness, shine, and manageability to my hair. I was able to get two uses out of the packet and I'm fairly happy with it. 

9. beauty 360 Original Nail Polish Remover Pad: I purchased these to use on my feet since my local CVS, unfortunately, was closing and out of the liquid remover. These work fairly decent and do a good job of removing my nail polish. I'm able to get both feet done before it dries. That being said the pad is a bit thick which, overall, is not bad but it's difficult to get it around the cuticle area to remove nail polish there. 

10. Trader Joe's Formula No. 3 Winter Citrus Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash: Honestly when I saw the name of this product I was genuinely skeptical and even a bit... uncomfortable. As someone who's spent many years in the beauty industry I can confidently say that many products that claim to do several things generally will do one thing well and the rest of them in a whatever manner. So I figured this would either be too drying to use as a hair-care product or too emollient to be a nice body wash. Color me impressed because I was in a pinch of switching shampoos and had put this in my shower so I figured YOLO, if it dries out my hair I'll throw a hair mask on or something. Now, it works nicely as shampoo and as body wash. I'd personally describe its texture as being something akin to Johnson's baby shampoo although I wouldn't recommend getting this in your eyes as I'm sure there will be tears. I would say using this as a conditioner is a stretch, it doesn't have the same slip or hydration so if you're a regular conditioner user, I'd stick with using your conditioner after. It has a very light citrusy, slightly pine-y scent. 

11. CVS Ultra-Soft Cleansing Wipes - Fragrance Free: I mean nothing really to write home about when it comes to these baby wipes. I use them to wipe down makeup and dusty furniture. These have a nice thickness and moisture content to them. 

12. Oribe Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub: Personally I found this just ok. This is meant to help with dandruff and has both a physical and chemical (salicylic acid) exfoliator. I will agree with its "serene scalp" claim as this is a fairly gentle scrub. That being said, I personally prefer something a bit more intense for several reasons. Firstly, my hair is long, so despite this having a little applicator tip it's still difficult to directly deposit the product on the scalp... despite me not having that much hair in the first place... Additionally, when I am afflicted with dandruff I tend to get it in... somewhat mound-like areas dispersed through the scalp and the flakes tend to be sizable instead of small, especially right around my forehead/bang area. When I use this, it just doesn't attack the flakes as aggressively as I'd like, especially for a product designed to only be used once per week. I grittier scrub tends to actually lift the flakes off my scalp. 

13. Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Too Shy: This shade is a gorgeous blue but unfortunately it's developed quite the funky scent. 

14. Dove exfoliating body polish in pomegranate seeds & shea butter: I was honestly not expecting much from this body scrub and was pleasantly surprised. I'd describe the texture as having a gentle grit - it's scrubby enough where you definitely feel something is happening but it's not as intense as say a salt or sugar crystal. This also has a really yummy scent to it. 

15. Aveeno baby eczema therapy moisturizing cream: I mainly purchased this because I figured since it's designed for babies that it would very gentle on my compromised skin. That being said, for me personally, this works best layered over cortisone. It doesn't clear up or relieve my eczema on its own. I like that it's more lightweight and quick-absorbing versus other things I've tried because most of my eczema flareups now occur on my groin/crotch area (it isn't fun!) and having that area feel wet or heavy just leads to further discomfort.

16. MAKE UP FOR EVER Lab Shine Metal Collection in M0: Unfortunately this has developed a really off scent. I've probably held onto it for too long because I honestly really loved the Lab Shine collection and this gloss in particular - the glosses came in pretty colors and finishes and were long-lasting without being sticky. They were literally the perfect gloss!  That said, it's time to let it go.

17. OVERTONE Blue for Brown Hair Coloring Conditioner: I used this over both my natural hair - which is a light to mid-tone ash brunette and then over a violet-red-brunette hair that's been highlighted. In both instances I can't say that this showed up in a way that one would definitively say my hair looked blue. Sure, there were maybe a few strands that turned definitively blue but overall the effect this had was that it made my hair overall look darker and more cooler-toned which is... fine... but it's not really what I paid for. Personally, I find that it's false advertising to say that this is meant for brunettes and it's meant to make your hair literally blue when it doesn't really do that - the only people whose hair I've seen this turn blue are those with pre-lightened hair that was blonde or extremely light brunette to begin with. Even the swatches on the website show the darker brunette hair going cooler-toned but not necessarily blue.  

18. Trader Joe's Vitamin C Serum: I like how this serum has a nice citrusy scent and feels moisturizing. I find that it gives my skin a pretty glow.

19. Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover: I really like this because, while it doesn't really remove cuticles, it softens them quickly so I can gently push them down and get nicer looking manicures. 

20. Dove refreshing cucumber & green tea nourishing body wash: I've mentioned many times that I really like these to shave with and they're available in bulk at BJ's so that's why you keep seeing them on here.

21. e.l.f. HD Powder: Personally I found this just ok and, to be fair, comparable to other HD powders on the market. That being said, my under-eye area still creased when I was using this and, based on how I currently use powder, I prefer a less "smoothing" type under the eyes because I find that this settles rather strangely and it's mostly because I tend to be a bit heavy handed with my under-eye powdering and need a powder that can settle nicely without sliding on itself or getting cake-y. 

22. Virtue Volumizing Mousse: I really loved this mousse because it gave my hair volume, fullness, and a feeling of thickness that... coming back from the damage I had in my hair from both stress and bleach it just feels so much thicker now and this definitely helped it feel healthier.

23. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter: I really liked using this as an illuminating primer - it gave my skin a beautiful glow and lasted a really long time - I used it for nearly a year before it ran out completely. Although I really like the product I feel like I can probably find something at a lower price point that would give me a similar effect. 

24. Cala 3D Faux Mink Lashes in Wisper: These were a really pretty kind of spikey-ish pair of lashes. I didn't super love their shape but they were fun to play with.

25. Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream: I was using this to give my hair a boost of hydration at the ends and this did a nice job of giving me hydration without being heavy.

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

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Lune+Aster, Oribe, and Laneige products. 

November 2021 Empties

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

1. Kiss Lash So Wispy Lashes in Pompadour x2: These are a pretty, voluminous wispy lash. They're very lightweight and fairly easy to apply which I appreciate.

2. Bumble and bumble Bb Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer: I love this product so much! It's great as a lightweight leave-in conditioner, a heat/UV protecting spray as its name suggests, and a hydration booster for dry ends, or to add a little extra hydration and smoothing on humid days. In my personal opinion, it smells really fantastic as well! I'm sad to have finished it up.

3. Shea Moisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Crème Coffee Scrub w/ Coconut Milk & Acacia Senegal: Honestly I really liked how hydrating this exfoliator is but I also found it to be more lotion-like versus scrub-like. The gritty bits in here are dispersed in this lotion-like fluid and thus aren't as consistently gritty as I personally prefer. I felt like I ended up applying too much of the product hoping to get the exfoliation that I was after. This also has a scent that I'd describe as being odd, it smells super toasty but isn't distinctly coffee or coconut which, frankly, is disappointing because I really love coconut coffee especially as cafe cot dua.  Overall it was alright, especially for providing hydration but I wouldn't get it again.

4. Odacite 552M Argan+Coconut Shampoo Bar: Honestly I really enjoyed having this shampoo bar. It lasted a long time, I want to say maybe around 6 months of me using it regularly. This has a delicious lemongrass scent and leaves my hair feeling clean, lightly hydrated, and very shiny. It foams absolutely beautifully despite being soap free which I'm sure can be attributed to the sodium cocoyl isethionate that is contains and is an alternative to SLS. 

5. now essential oils in 100% pure lemon: I really love this lemon essential oil for my diffuser - it has a nice, sweet, uplifting lemon scent. 

6. Trader Joe's Toasted Marshmallow Body Butter: I enjoyed this body butter - it has a nice thick, yet not overly heavy, texture that is very hydrating and nourishing to my skin. It has a soft, sweet scent that I would say does have a hint of toasted marshmallow but is mostly just sweet and sugar; due to its softness it's not an overpowering fragrance, a quality which I personally like.

7. Trader Joe's Exfoliating Sugar Cube: I honestly wish this was a permanent body scrub in their lineup because I liked it so much! This has that nice scrubby, gritty sugar texture that I enjoy and also has a really nice green tea fragrance. 

8. Fourth Ray Beauty Face Milk in Matcha: Honestly I found this to be just ok. It does an alright job o of being a lightweight moisturizer that still provides enough hydration for my dry skin. That being said I was hoping it would have a prominent matcha scent and that just wasn't the case. 

9. Virtue Curl-Defining Whip: Overall I found this mousse to be a disappointment. Now, it did define my curls but I found that it left this plastic- feeling residue in my hair. The residue would wash out in the shower but my hair just felt weird with this in it. In addition, the mousse dispenser just completely died on me, there's still maybe a quarter or even a third of this bottle full of product (I'm guessing just based on how it feels) that I cannot get out because it simply will not dispense out. Given its price point of $36 I genuinely feel like those issues shouldn't have existed in the first place. Overall I love Virtue and I'm sad to be saying unpleasant things about one of their products but I feel like a lighter weight formula might be able to solve both those issues.

10. AMNH Skincare Unicorn Dreams Whipped Body Butter: Unfortunately this was just way too heavy for my skin. Its base is mostly coconut oil and Shea butter so as you can imagine, in colder conditions, this would solidify and was a bit of an effort to spread and worked a lot better when my bathroom happened to be warm. That being said, this was still too heavy for my skin and just sat on my skin without really absorbing. The only spot on my body that this was genuinely helpful on was, yes, the soles of my feet. I feel like there needs to be some sort of compromise though where a body butter or lotion works well both on my legs and on my feet. This smelled really lovely, it has a sugary sweet-tart type of scent. 

11. Addison & Gates Lemon Verbena Soap: One of my friends gave me this and honestly I really loved using this. It has a lovely lemon verbena scent, felt hydrating, and produced a nice lather.

12. m-61 PowerSpot Clear: Alas I have finished the last of my backups of this. As I've mentioned many times I really liked this spot treatment because it really brought up all the gunk to the surface and helped clear up acne and its associated inflammation, irritation, and overall bumpiness and redness.

13. COSRX Aloe Sun Soothing Cream SPF 50 PA+++: I loved this sunscreen because it's lightweight, absorbs quickly, and provides my skin with moisture adequate enough to where I don't feel like I need additional moisturizer. As someone super pale, I appreciate its high SPF. 

14. Dove refreshing cucumber & green tea nourishing body wash: I've mentioned many times that I really like these to shave with and I have to give it a shoutout that when I had an eczema flareup in my groin region and was trying to use another body wash to shave with - I felt like it irritated the eczema whereas this soothed it. That being said, it's probably ideal to use the fragrance free one on eczema patches and avoid shaving the eczema-afflicted area altogether. In my personal defense, body hair really bothers me and makes me itchy, I shave it all the time for myself because I personally prefer feeling smooth and I feel like eczema treatments can better take care of my skin without hair interfering and acting as some weird barrier between the cream and my skin.  

15. Fourth Ray Beauty White Peach Body Milk: This body moisturizer smells really good but, in my opinion, it isn't hydrating enough. It's alright for my legs in the summertime but other than that I personally prefer something with a thicker, more hydrating, consistency. 

16. dermalogica redness relief essence: Unfortunately I didn't find this to have much of an effect on my redness. It boosted my skin's hydration nicely, which I appreciate, but I don't feel like it has its intended effect on my skin.

17. No 7 Laboratories Line Correcting Booster Serum: I really enjoyed the hydration boost that this serum gave me as well, but again I don't feel like its intended purpose was served here. I don't have much in the way of facial lines (thankfully!) so I can't say how well it would work on someone with significant lines going on.

18. Trader Joe's Frosted Cranberry Body Butter: Now this is an amazing body hydrator. This smells so good and has a wonderful texture that leaves my skin feeling hydrated, smooth, and silky. I wish they sold this in full-sized tubs.

19. Laneige Multi Cleanser: I think this is a really good basic cleanser if you're a fan of creamy, foaming cleansers. That being said, I personally like something with just a touch more hydration to it so while this did the job and I'm not mad at it; it's also not my favorite cleanser ever.

20. Garnier Whole Blends Repairing Shampoo - Honey Treasures: Frankly, when I don't do anything special to my hair, this shampoo can be a little bit heavy. That being said, when I had bleach in my hair I find that this really gives my hair the hydration it craves. I also find its scent warm, sweet, and comforting.

21. beauty 360 Original Nail Polish Remover Pad: Personally I wish that this was more saturated with nail polish remover but overall it worked really well and stayed moist enough for me to remove the nail polish from both my feet. 

22. Trader Joe's Peel-Off Charcoal Face Mask: I really wish this wasn't a peel-off mask because it has really good anti-inflammatory ingredients in it. That being said, this being peel-off really irritated my skin.

23. e.l.f. Halo Glow Setting Powder: I really wanted to love this powder, especially because I heard that it was a dupe for the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders but, unfortunately, I just can't say that I agree. It looks nice on the face, like I'm not mad at it, it gives the skin a subtle glow. That said, I really wanted this to work well as an under-eye setting powder and it just creases like no one's business even when I use the trick of using a sponge sprayed with setting spray to keep it under my eyes. If anything, that trick makes this crease even worse. 

24. beauty 360 Strengthening Nail Polish Remover: This nail polish is nothing to write home about but it does the job. I realized that I personally prefer using straight up acetone because it really isn't more drying to my skin than any other nail polish remover but makes much quicker work of removing nail polish. 

25. now essential oils 100% pure tangerine: This oil smells wonderful and like a tangerine rind but unfortunately it really stains my diffuser orange. Just a heads up for any of you diffuser users out there.

26. Mario Badescu Rose Body Soap: This body wash smells so delicious! It has a rose scent that's a nice balance between floral and sweet. It did a good job of cleansing my body. 

27. Ariose Monde Ocean Bliss Bath Salt: This is a rather grainy bath salt and I don't super love its scent but it worked ok in my foot soaks to soothe and relax my feet.

28. Colourpop Hourglass Blending Sponge: I was really not the biggest fan of this sponge. It's easy to hold on to but it's not the best shape for blending makeup in my personal opinion, it's very hard to work around the eye area with this sponge.

29. Trader Joe's Chai Shimmering Body Wash: I have to start by saying that thankfully this body wash didn't leave me glittery in any way. It has a subtle chai scent that almost reminds me of spiced apple cider, without the apple note. Almost gingerbread-like. I think it smells yummy but it's not a scent that I personally want to smell like, so I appreciate that it's subtle. This foamed up nicely and left me feeling clean.

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

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Bumble and bumble, Odacite, Addison & Gates, dermalogica, No 7 Laboratories, Ariose Monde, and AMNH Skincare products. 

October 2021 Empties

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

Sheet Masks Galore:

the Saem Oatmeal Natural Oatmeal Mask Sheet: I wasn't sure what to expect with this but it's a really nice hydrating mask despite having a clear serum. I find the serum to have a nice viscosity to it where it's not dripping all over the skin and feels very nourishing. 

the Saem Honey Natural Honey Mask Sheet: Much like the mask above, this is a very hydrating, softening mask with a nice viscous serum that tends to stay with the mask and not drip all over the place.

WONJIN Effect Power Rejuvenation Concentrated Essence Mask: This mask felt intensely hydrating and left my skin feeling really smooth. 

WONJIN Energy Infusion Concentrated Essence Mask: This mask is lightly hydrating and left my skin feeling smooth and soft. It also has a nice refreshing, "green" type of scent.

TONYMOLY I'm Rose Mask Sheet: This is a nice lightly hydrating rose-scented sheet mask. 

2. Essie Closing Night Gel Couture Polish: This is a really pretty elegant gray color and I'm sad to discard it but it's down to the bottom.

3.  Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream: I was using this to treat my bodily eczema and have ran out. I really like that this is deeply nourishing without being a very heavy or sticky product. 

4. Bath & Body Works PocketBac in Banana Rama Beach? Alpaca Towel: I thought this was such a cute hand sanitizer because I always pack an extra towel for when I go to the beach for sitting on (because wiping oneself off with a sandy towel isn't exactly fun). This has a sweet banana scent that I enjoyed.

5. KISS Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection Lashes in Little Black Dress x2: As much as I love the look of these lashes in the box and on myself I wish that, especially given how soft and natural they look, that they had thinner, more flexible lash bands. I find them difficult to work with because they don't want to bend to my eye shape. I do find this annoying thick band frequently with faux mink lashes so that might be the issue. 

6. Suave Professionals rosemary + mint invigorating conditioner: This is a very hydrating conditioner that leaves my hair feeling very smooth and silky. I really like its herbal scent which shocks me a bit because I typically don't like herbal scents but I think rosemary smells delicious, so there's that. I really enjoyed using this and it lasted me quite a while.

7. wondergloss Blossom Balm: Honestly this is a great makeup remover but it's too thick and balmy for my personal preferences.

8. Dove glowing mango butter & almond butter Nourishing Body Wash: As I've mentioned in the past, I really like to use these to shave with because they're moisturizing, foam nicely, and provide a nice glide for my razor. It leaves my legs feeling super smooth and silky. It works great as a hydrating body wash also, leaving me feeling soft and clean. 

9. m-61 PowerSpot Clear: As I've mentioned before I really like to use this as a spot treatment because it really helps reduce inflammation and helps any of my breakouts heal quickly. 

10. Shea Moisture Lavender & Wild Orchid Calming Hand & Body Scrub w/ Shea Butter: I  really grew to like these scrubs as they provide good scrubbiness without being abrasive. This has a sweet lavender scent that i enjoyed.

11. Chantecaille Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara: Honestly I feel like I was determined to dislike this mascara just because it is ridiculously expensive so I wanted to avoid, at all costs, falling in love with it. That being said, I genuinely enjoyed this so much! I have seen a difference in my lash hairs becoming longer and thicker over time and I'm not 100% that I can attribute it to this or to the fact that the makeup remover I'm using is hydrating and removes most of the lash glue so my lashes just have a better chance to grow. I also really like the rose scent that this has but I can understand how it might irritate someone's eyes. Overall I do like this a lot but I still don't think I would drop $72 on an item that needs to be replaced every three months. 

12. Ben Nye Luxury Powder in Rose Petal: Overall I liked this powder because it's brightening and this jar lasted me quite a long time. That being said, I find that it can look just a bit cakey on the under-eye area and can emphasize texture there. So if you're someone with a lot of dryness, texture, or lines on the under-eye I don't know that this is great on its own. It did work really well when I would use a sponge sprayed with good setting spray and press it into the powder but not all of the sprays I used created good results. So overall mixed feelings. If you don't have the issues I described above though, it's definitely a good value product because it'll last you. 

13. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Exotic Bloom: The reason you're seeing two scrubs essentially back to back is because I was already low on this but I put it back in my stash and then took put it back out to use it up. Frankly, after all the other scrubs I've used, I find the sugar crystals here a bit TOO abrasive but not enough to bother me much. This smells delicious too, I really like its sweet floral fragrance.

14. Duo Brush-On Adhesive with Vitamins: I feel like this has become my standard go-to lash glue. It does the job and is easy to find and purchase. 

15. KISSME Heroine Make Smooth 01 Jet Black Liquid Eyeliner Super Keep: I know a lot of people really like this liner and feel they can get precision from it because it's so thin but honestly I found it a bit of a learning curve to use this because it's so thin. Overall it's not my favorite.

16. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: I genuinely wanted to love this because so many people say that it helps them with their breakouts and pores. Niacinamide is supposed to be a great alternative to Vitamin C as well, I hear, because it has anti-oxidant, brightening, and anti-inflammatory properties. That being said, I didn't notice any change to my skin while I was using this, and if anything, I broke out more than usual with cystic acne. With all that being said, I will most likely not be repurchasing this.

17. CVS Health Ultra-Soft Cleansing Wipes: These are fairly standard fare as far as baby wipes go - they do a good job of wiping down surfaces, especially on my makeup collection as well as removing swatches from my hands/arms when I take blog photos. 

18. Femme Fatale Glass Coffin Artisan Nail Lacquer: This nail polish is beautiful but unfortunately has gotten to the stage where I am unable to dispense enough from the bottle to go over my nails smoothly. 

19. Maya Chia Supercritical Omega-3 Chia Face Oil: This is definitely one of my very favorite facial oils because it's very nourishing to the skin and has a beautiful citrusy scent. Like I said in my review of this product, I think I will always come back to squalane because it really helps my skin's redness diminish this but this oil is a more nourishing, more luxurious-feeling alternative for hydration. 

20. Fourth Ray Beauty Turmeric Face Milk: Honestly I found that this isn't hydrating enough on its own and while this gives my skin a pretty radiance I can't tell if its the turmeric doing anything or if it's because this has a shimmery pigment in it. In addition, turmeric is supposed to have anti-inflammatory properties but I haven't noticed a difference in my skin's redness when I was using this.

21. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater: I think this spray smells great and it feels very refreshing when applied but I personally prefer sprays that are designed to keep makeup on and this is more just for refreshment. I don't mind it but I wouldn't get it again.

22. Chesapeake Bay mind & body Clarity peppermint Essential Oil: This is a really nice peppermint essential oil that worked well to scent my apartment, keep rodents away (mice don't like the scent of mint), and worked well in my diffisuer. 

23. Korres Body Firming Serum Spray in Lilac Hyacinth: I really liked this as a lightweight moisturizer for the summertime and felt that, despite its very lightweight, silky milky serum texture, that it provided really wonderful hydration. This leaves my skin feeling super silky, smooth, and hydrated. As always, this wasn't enough hydration for the soles of my feet but it left me legs feeling amazing post-shave. I LOVE the scent of this; it's a very fresh lilac scent. The scent always takes me back to my childhood as we had lilac bushes growing all over the neighborhood back in Minsk. It smells so good and I am sad to have used it all up.  Additionally, I can't say that this had any noticeable firming effect for me personally BUT I only use body moisturizer on my legs below the knee and on my feet, because I walk around a lot and worked retail where I was standing constantly, those areas are fairly firm to begin with. 

24. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt: I am SO SAD to have used this all up as it is by far my very favorite scalp scrub - this is amazing for dandruff or otherwise dry, itchy scalp conditions because it will physically buff away the dead skin. The sea salt in this soothes inflammation and I find that this product does a great job of also cleansing the hair without being extremely drying. That said, because of the salt, I do suggest following this up with a deep hydration treatment or thick conditioner.

24. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Scrub: This body scrub smells so delicious and is a great level of gritty without being too intense.

24. Kiss Lash So Wispy Lashes in Pompadour: These are a pretty, voluminous wispy lash. They're very lightweight and fairly easy to apply which I appreciate.

25. Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel Mask: This mask had a very beautiful rose scent, is lightweight, refreshing, and adds a nice boost of hydration when applied.

26. Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask: I am so sad to have used up this mask because I just loved it so much. It hydrated my skin so beautifully, left it with a pretty glow, smelled nice, had a beautiful texture. I highly recommend it as a hydrating sleeping mask.

27. Dr. Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution Balance & Calm with Matcha Green Tea: Honestly I was hoping these would have more of a matcha scent which was there, but it was faint. In terms of efficacy these are as good as any of the other Dr. Teal's Epsom salts, they work great for relaxing sore muscles and feeling soothing overall. 

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

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Chantecaille, Mario Badescu, Christophe Robin, Peter Thomas Roth, Youth to the People, and TONYMOLY products. 

September 2021 Empties

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

Sheet Masks Galore:

A'Pieu Air Pocket Sheet in Coffee Milk: As in previous reviews, I continue to love these sheet masks. They're beautifully hydrating and leave my skin feeling very silky with a supple softness. 

BANOBAGI Vita Genic Jelly Mask in lifting: This mask, in my personal opinion, had way too much serum in it. Not only were they extremely generous, but the mask is gelatinous, as its name implies, in a way that felt like entirely too much to me. It left my skin feeling fairly hydrated but I wouldn't get it again. 

Coreana Orthia Perfect Collagen 28 Days Intensive Ampoule Aqua Mask: This mask, like the one above, was just too goopy and wet for me. I found that mask, on its own, was adequately wet without the need to go in with the first step serum (although I used it as instructed). I think it would've been better had I not gone in with that first step.

Eunyul Broccoli Daily Care Sheet Mask: This mask is lightly hydrating and left my skin feeling smooth and soft.

Etude House Hyaluronic Acid Air Mask: To be honest I had high hopes for this mask as I've really liked the sheet masks I had from Etude House in the past. With that being said, I found it to be just ok. It hydrates lightly but I just don't like it as much as the other Etude House sheet masks that I've tried before.

goodal citron infused water mild sheet mask: This mask was really hydrating despite being a clear serum - I find that typically milkier serums are more hydrating. That said, this has a nice light citrus scent and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. 

goodal quince infused honey mild sheet mask: I really liked this mask because it left my skin feeling hydrated, soft, and smooth. In addition this has an apple-like scent that set the mood for the approaching fall season. 

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Green Tea: This mask has a really pretty green tea scent; it left my skin feeling very soft, smooth, and supple.

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Avocado: This mask is a repeat favorite. It's extremely hydrating and perfect for when my skin feels dry, tight, is peeling, or is suffering from rough texture. My skin is left incredibly soft and smooth. 

papa recipe Bombee Honey Mask x2: These masks feel really refreshing and they leave my skin feeling hydrated and smooth. They have a delicious honey scent. 

papa recipe  Bombee Black Honey Mask Pack x3: Frankly I think I like these even better than the original honey mask! This smells just as delicious but it leaves my skin even more radiant, hydrated, and smooth. The mask itself feels more silky and luxurious. The only downsides are that the masks themselves are somewhat small and I feel like they're designed for someone with a smaller face. I feel like a lot of the serum drips all over my neck and chest when I wear this, which isn't the most pleasant of feelings. 

TONYMOLY Cat's Purrfect Brightening Eye Mask: This provided some nice hydration for my under-eyes as well as for the forehead. I went into this thinking it was going to be more for the actual under-eye area but it's more of a masquerade type of mask so it covers the upper portion of the face. It was weird to be able to drink tea and not worry about it being awkward the way it can be with regular masks. 

2. Bath & Body Works Tiki Beach Scented Candle x2: I love this candle scent so much and am sad to see it come to an end. 

3. germ-x fragrance free original hand sanitizer: Honestly I am not a fan of this hand sanitizer. It's too goopy and gelatinous in a way that causes it to take quite a while to dry on the hands.

4. Laura Mercier body & bath ambre vanille honey bath: This bubble bath just smells so incredible and I truly enjoyed having it. It produces lovely bubbles and has its scent lingers on the skin.

5. KISS Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection Lashes in Little Black Dress x2: As much as I love the look of these lashes in the box and on myself I wish that, especially given how soft and natural they look, that they had thinner, more flexible lash bands. I find them difficult to work with because they don't want to bend to my eye shape. I do find this annoying thick band frequently with faux mink lashes so that might be the issue. 

6. Indie Lee I-Awaken Resurfacing Mask: I really liked how smooth this mask made my skin feel when I washed it off but overall I wasn't a fan of the scent and the fact that this mask took a while to wash off. 

7. ColourPop Complexion Blending Sponge: This sponge did a fantastic job of blending on my face cosmetic products really flawlessly and seamlessly. I found it easy to work with, 

8. Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Color Stick in Rose Gold: I love this so much as a base for powder shadow. It adds a nice touch of neutral sparkle, which is pretty even on its own, and I find that it really helps my makeup stay put throughout the day. It's a great neutral pinky shade that, in my opinion, goes with everything. 

9. Oribe Featherbalm Weightless Styler: I found this to be a nice, lightweight, styling cream that added a little bit of smoothness and hydration to my hair. I personally didn't find it to be much better than other styling creams I've had in the past, outside of its light texture, which I do like... but technically I can use less of another product so, to be honest, I don't feel like I can justify its price point but if you need a light styler and are willing to make the splurge, this is nice. 

10. Trader Joe's Watermelon Facial Mist: I really love to use this as a toner. It adds a nice boost of hydration to my skin and smells really yummy too!

11. Maya Chia The Straight A Advanced Gentle Retinol Treatment Facial Oil: I am so sad to say that this is completely gone because, it being one of the only retinols I could use nightly with no irritation, and having a beautiful rose scent, made it a winner in my book. As I don't have any severe signs of aging or crepiness of the skin I can't say that this made any improvement in that aspect, my skin was very soft, smooth, and had a nice glow while I was using this. Pore-wise I also would say I didn't see a difference, but then again I feel like maybe with something as permanent as sebaceous filaments there isn't much that can be done to eliminate their presence. 

12. Ariose Monde Ocean Bliss Shower Gel: I know this may be a silly thing to say but I'm glad that this has come to an end. It works well and bubbles nicely but its scent has a musky note that I am not a fan of. 

13. L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD High-Definition Concealer in Classic Ivory: This is another item that I am glad to have used up completely because the color is just too dark for me. I was able to make this work by layering it underneath my foundation but overall it's ok and I didn't love it.

14. Laneige Foam Cleanser Moisture: This was a pretty nice standard creamy bubbly cleanser. I didn't find it any more hydrating than any other similar formula and overall wasn't super blown away by it. It did its job of making my face clean.

15 .Indie Lee Restorative Eye Cream: Unfortunately this was a dud for me. I found that it was too rich for my eye area to the point where I'd constantly get clogged pores around my eyebrow area and milia on the under-eye area when I used this. In addition, I feel like I zipped through it super quickly. 

16. Bath & Body White Caramel Cold Brew Scented Candle: This candle had a nice, prominent coffee scent. I don't know what it is with Bath & Body works but since they discontinued their Pumpkin Caramel Latte none of their coffee scents has been as good. I don't see why they discontinued that scent either as I personally think it was a really popular scent for the fall and one that my best friend and I sorely miss.

17. berklen jensen Unscented baby wipes: As I've mentioned before, I really like to use these baby wipes for wiping down surfaces, removing makeup swatches, and for wiping down my makeup collection. They are well-moistened and I like that they come in 100-packs, they last quite a long time. In addition, when I go to the laundromat I take these and some alcohol and use them to disinfect the surfaces there. 

18. Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment: While I don't love its scent, I really like this oil treatment to help hydrate dry ends. Even the regular treatment isn't too heavy for my fine hair; it leaves my hair silky and shiny without being weighed down or oily.  

19. Shea Moisture Superfruit Multivitamin Firming Hand & Body Scrub w. Mango Butter & Green Coffee Bean Extract: This is a really nice scrub that leaves my skin very soft and smooth. It has a nice sweet, sour scent to it that reminds me of sour candy but I can't really place it.

20. Dove glowing mango butter & almond butter Nourishing Body Wash: As I've mentioned in the past, I really like to use these to shave with because they're moisturizing, foam nicely, and provide a nice glide for my razor. It leaves my legs feeling super smooth and silky. It works great as a hydrating body wash also, leaving me feeling soft and clean. 

21. Mario Badescu Deodorant: I have to say that with this, as with many other natural deodorants, I found myself disappointed. The stick itself has a really nice, fresh, clean scent. That being said I find that this lasts maybe 4 hours before I have to reapply because I found myself sweaty (to be expected with natural deodorants) and stinky (NOT to be expected with natural deodorants after maybe a one or two week adjustment period). Toward the end of me using this I developed a bit of a rash on my underarms. Now, typically, I would blame the deodorant itself but because this is baking-soda free (baking soda is usually what irritates my skin!) I feel that the rash is moreso due to the inefficacy of this to do much about the bacteria in my sweat proliferating and causing stink and sweat rash. Unfortunately it just didn't work out for me.

22. Fourth Ray Beauty Papaya Face Milk: I really enjoyed this moisturizer because it's lightweight yet provided my skin with what feels like enough hydration. It has a faint, sweet scent that I really enjoy. In addition, the papaya enzymes in this leave my skin feeling very soft and smooth. I only used this at nighttime so I didn't experience any irritation, even when I was using a retinol oil alongside this.

23. Korres Body Firming Serum Spray in Cashmere Rose: I really liked this as a lightweight moisturizer for the summertime and felt that, despite its very lightweight, silky milky serum texture, that it provided really wonderful hydration. This leaves my skin feeling super silky, smooth, and hydrated. As always, this wasn't enough hydration for the soles of my feet but it left me legs feeling amazing post-shave. I LOVE the scent of this; it's a very warm, cozy rose scent. It smells so good and I am sad to have used it all up.  Additionally, I can't say that this had any noticeable firming effect for me personally BUT I only use body moisturizer on my legs below the knee and on my feet, because I walk around a lot and worked retail where I was standing constantly, those areas are fairly firm to begin with. 

24. Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil: I kept seeing advertisements for this so frequently that when I saw Sephora offering a sample with purchase I jumped on the chance. Also like, Guerlain usually doesn't do samples of anything. This felt really nice and absorbed really quickly into my skin, making it feel hydrated and giving it a beautiful glow. That said, it's too pricey a product for me to look into it further.

24. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum: This has an almost watery gel-like texture, is hydrating, and left my skin feeling really soft and smooth. That being said this is another one that's above my budget.

24. Chanel Ultra Le Teint in B30: *sigh* This is a sample that I tried to make work but alas, I'd have to say my attempt was a fail. There wasn't enough product in here for me to determine if it was merely a sheer coverage or that there wasn't enough product and therefore it ended up sheer. This shade was  a bit too dark for me as well so, in order to solve both issues, I ended up going over it with my regular tinted moisturizer. This has a nice, hydrating feel though and a pretty, glowing finish.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the germ-x, Indie Lee, Laura Mercier, Ariose Monde, L.A. Girl, Moroccanoil, TONYMOLY, Sulwhasoo, Chanel, and Oribe products. 

August 2021 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.  KISS Lash Couture Triple Push-Up Collection Lashes in Bombshell x2: As much as I love the look of these lashes in the box, I don't really like them on myself. Unfortunately, because they're very thick and full all the way across the band they tend to make my eyelids look heavy and down-turned. Due to the fact that they have thick bands that I constantly fight with and that glue onto my lash-line in a crooked ways that then makes my eyes look crooked, I frankly gave up on trying to make them work and will be passing them along. 

Disclaimer: I purchased these lashes myself.

August 2021 Arrivals

Ok folksickles! Look at me for a change, only buying essentials.  

1. Crown brush mini haul: Technically I bought these brushes back in July but alas, I forgot to post about them. Both brush shapes are ones I needed to replenish on:

C511 brush x5 - I LOVE these as a smaller blending brush to deposit crease color on with and also to apply or blend out cream shadow. They are a perfect dupe for the MAC 217 brush or the Sigma E25 brush at a fraction of the price. I bought a bunch because they were sold out for a long time and I wanted to have them on hand!

C158 brush x2- ever since my Anastasia angle/spoolie brush kind of fell apart I've been meaning to order something similar and this is close, but the angle brush on it isn't as stiff.

2. be natural by ProLinc cuticle eliminator: The name of this product sounds very dramatic. Anyways, I bought this because frankly it's less expensive to buy cuticle remover in bulk so I went for a larger bottle. 

3. Kiss Lash mini haul: So I was on a mission to find lashes that would work for me and given that I know more wispy, fluttery styles tend to suit my eyes better I went and got these

Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection in Little Black Dress x4

So Wispy in Pompadour x5 

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

Disclaimer: I purchased everything listed above.

August 2021 Empties

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

Sheet Masks Galore:

A'Pieu Daily Sheet Mask (Black Tea/Hydrating): So the reason you haven't seen me writing about sheet masks lately is because I was using up this box and then I got sick at the beginning of August so I took a week off from skincare altogether. Anyway, these are a really nicely, but lightly, hydrating mask. They have a nice tea scent to them as well. 

A'Pieu Air Pocket Sheet in Coffee Milk x4: As in previous reviews, I continue to love these sheet masks. They're beautifully hydrating and leave my skin feeling very silky with a supple softness. 

A'Pieu Strawberry Milk Air Pocket Sheet x2: You already know that I simply adore these sheet masks. They smell delicious - exactly as described, they're hydrating, they leave my skin feeling soft and rejuvenated. 

papa recipe Bombee Black Honey Mask Pack: Frankly I think I like these even better than the original honey mask! This smells just as delicious but it leaves my skin even more radiant, hydrated, and smooth. The mask itself feels more silky and luxurious. The only downsides are that the masks themselves are somewhat small and I feel like they're designed for someone with a smaller face. I feel like a lot of the serum drips all over my neck and chest when I wear this, which isn't the most pleasant of feelings. 

goodal raspberry infused honey mild sheet mask: This one is a mask that I really enjoyed, it left my skin feeling super supple, smooth, an hydrated. 

2. KISS Lash Couture Triple Push-Up Collection Lashes in Bombshell x2: As much as I love the look of these lashes in the box, I don't really like them on myself. Unfortunately, because they're very thick and full all the way across the band they tend to make my eyelids look heavy and down-turned.

3. Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment: Ultimately this worked like a very hydrating mask but I think its application as a pre-shampoo renders it ineffective. First of all there's the hassle of wetting your hair and chilling with it on with a shower cap 20 minutes pre-shower, which is frankly a bit awkward to do - at least an in-shower mask can be done while you shave your legs or something. In addition, washing it off with shampoo essentially washes away the softness that it gives the hair. I personally didn't see a big difference using this versus not. 

4. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist SPF 70: Although the 100+ version of this is my standby, I really like this one too! It genuinely keeps my skin from burning, which I'm grateful for. In terms of texture, it leaves my skin with a film that's a bit oily BUT in comparison to store-brand dupes of this or of more cream-based sunscreens, this does feel more sheer. 

5.  fresh Rose Hydration Cream: This is a really lovely, lightweight cream that absorbs readily into the skin and smells like rose jam. I quite enjoyed it.

6. Soap & Glory Scrub Scrub For Joy Body Polish: While, initially, I found this not scrubby enough I kind of grew to enjoy its more gentle, gel-based, sudsy scrubby feel. This also has a really delicious sweet, juicy grapefruit scent to it that I absolutely adore. I think I would get this again just for the scent alone. I wish they had other products that smelled the same. Ok further research has told me that anything in the Uplifting line smells the same - you know I'll keep my eye out for that when I need to replenish on body wash and lotion! 

7. Sally Hansen Problem Cuticle Remover: I feel like in the past I used to love this stuff for hydrating around the cuticle but I find that now that my cuticles have gotten extra thick and scraggly this just isn't as effective as the Instant Cuticle Remover they sell. 

8. Dove glowing mango butter & almond butter Nourishing Body Wash: This body wash is incredibly moisturizing and I love it for shaving. It smells delicious, gives my razor a great glide,  and leaves my skin feeling really soft and smooth. 

9. bath & body works Scented Candle in Cranberry Woods: This is a really beautiful, autumnal, holiday-scented candle and despite it still being summertime I still enjoyed this scent a lot. It's cozy and warm without being overly heavy.

10. wondergloss beauty Pumpkin Latte Masque: This mask was really nice for resurfacing and revealing softer, smoother skin but honestly I wasn't a fan of its tingle, scent, or the way that it left little bits of pumpkin on my face after I would go to wash it off.

11. dermalogica biolumin-c serum: As I've mentioned before, I really like this serum as it combines both a hyaluronic acid serum along with a vitamin c serum so you get the benefits of hydration and brightening. It absorbs into the skin quickly.

12. m-61 PowerSpot Clear: A repeat favorite for treating and helping clear up any acne. 

13. m-61 Hydraboost Collagen + Peptide Water Cream:  This is a really nice, lightweight moisturizer and I really enjoyed it while I had it. I can't justify its price point but I really like its texture.

14. Jack Black Intense Therapy Natural Mint & Shea Butter Lip Balm: This is a really nicely hydrating balm with an SPF in it. Funnily enough, despite the SPF I really like to use this as a nighttime balm before bed to keep my lips hydrated.

15. AOA studio Buildable Satin Foundation: I love the price point of this foundation but, that said, I personally prefer using something more luminous. This unfortunately fell a bit flat for me. I feel like it tends to create texture on my skin due to it being a tad bit too matte.

16. NATURE REPUBLIC HAND & NATURE sanitizer gel in Rose: I really loved this hand sanitizer because it has a beautiful rose scent and a gel texture that absorbs quickly. It leaves your hands feeling really soft and smooth afterwards. It's not slimy at all and smells great which I appreciate. 

17. Shea Moisturizer Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Hand & Body Scrub: This is a really nice intensely scrubby exfoliator that has a really beautiful scent. It's sweet, tropical, and refreshing. 

18. Bath & Body Works Maple Cinnamon Pancakes: Frankly friends I feel weird having burned this candle in  the summertime BUT it smells so delicious and made me crave pancakes every single time I burned it. It sort of reminds me of Pumpkin Caramel Latte from many years past and, in my opinion, is a very cozy scent that I enjoy. 

19. Secret Cucumber Water Antiperspirant: This works just fine and dandy at what it's supposed to do and smells great. Unfortunately the cap on mine broke and while I tried to make it work, it just drags across my armpits quite painfully due to the fact that it dried out. At this point I have to suck it up and say goodbye.

20. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt: I absolutely adore this product for being a great physical remover of dandruff and any product buildup that might be in the hair. Even this tiny jar lasted me for many months so I can certainly say it is worth the investment. I find weekly use is enough for me. My only advise would be to follow this up with a rich conditioner or hair mask as it tends to dry the hair out a bit, due to the sea salt.  

21. skinfix eczema+ Targeted Body Balm: As always, this is my go-to for soothing and hydrating eczema patches. I do find that this can clear up eczema patches entirely but that requires about a month and a lot of patience. That said, I'm willing to commit the time as having an untreated eczema patch is infinitely worse in my opinion. 

22. KISS Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection Lashes in Little Black Dress: As much as I love the look of these lashes in the box and on myself I wish that, especially given how soft and natural they look, that they had thinner, more flexible lash bands. I find them difficult to work with because they don't want to bend to my eye shape. I do find this annoying thick band frequently with faux mink lashes so that might be the issue. 

23. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Exotic Bloom: I know it seems like I went through a load of scrubs this month. The case with this particular one is that I was almost out of it anyway so I figured I'd just use up the rest. As I've mentioned before I really like these particular scrubs due to the intensity of the scrubbiness. This has a really beautiful floral scent to it as well. 

24. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy: Unfortunately this has an off scent/flavor when I put it on. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the fresh, dermalogica, m-61 (moisturizer), Jack Black, Christophe Robin, First Aid Beauty, and Philip Kingsley products.