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. 

February 2021 Empties

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

1. m-61 PowerGlow Peel x6: These towelettes are seriously no joke when it comes to resurfacing the skin, they really give the skin a nice radiance. I used them on top of my eczema hands and I found a big difference in my skin texture - usually it's rather dry and scaly but these really help to smooth the skin down without being irritating - they do tingle for a few minutes after application though. 

2. Dove pampering shea butter & warm vanilla Nourishing Body Wash: As mentioned in prior posts, I use this mostly to shave with and I find that this particular formulation is very hydrating and makes easy work of letting my razor glide across it. It has a soft, sweet scent but I'd say it leans a little more towards a shea butter scent with a hint of vanilla versus being a heavy vanilla scent. 

3. One Love Organics Skin Savior Multi-Tasking Wonder Balm: Unfortunately mine has started smelling horrible so it's time to part ways. 

4. Kat Von D NaYeon Studded Kiss Lipstick: This has also developed an odd scent so I shall be throwing it away. 

5. Urban Decay Rock Steady Vice Lipstick: Unfortunately this has also developed a funky odor.

6. L'Oreal 502 Plum Adagio Colour Riche Extraordinaire Lip Color: Another victim of funky smell.

7. Tree Hut Firming Sugar Scrub in Mocha & Coffee Bean: You know this is another product that I adore and keep repurchasing because it's really scrubby and works well to make my skin softer and smoother as well as to give me a closer shave. This scent is delicious and really helps to wake me up in the morning. 

8. Indie Lee I-Awaken Eye Serum: I find that this serum did a great job of hydrating and depuffing my under-eye area but I didn't really notice a difference in terms of brightening.

9. Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque: Frankly I wasn't expecting to like this mask at all, as in the past the Gold Lust line has been too heavy for my hair and most of my hair right now is currently virgin. That said, this left my hair really hydrated, shiny, and healthy-looking without weighing it down or making my hair greasy. It has a really nice scent to it as well. 

10. Colourpop Faux Mink False Lashes in Amor: These are very natural looking falsies that were just a  wee bit longer than my natural lashes. I think they're ok but I wouldn't go out of my way to get them again as I personally like more intense looking falsies.

11. m-61 PowerGlow Peel Extra Strength 20% x2: So this is the update to the PowerGlow Peel mentioned above with a whopping 20% glycolic acid (the original has 7%). Mind you these frightened me greatly given that even the original makes my face tingle so when I first applied this I was half-way prepared for my face to melt away. I was pleasantly surprised that this is, in fact, not terribly scary and leaves my skin baby's bottom smooth. After I applied, I did experience a sunburn-like sensation that was intense for about 5 minutes and completely disappeared within just about 10. I HIGHLY recommend following this up with hydrating and anti-inflammatory products such as squalane oil, which is what I did, to minimize potential inflammation and skin irritation. 

12. Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer: You folks know that I love this product! It smells wonderful and provides a nice extra boost of hydration to the hair without weighing it down. I love this product as a leave-in, heat protectant, UV protectant, and to help hydrate my ends. 

13. beauty360 100% Acetone Pro Strength Nail Polish Remover: This did a really good job of taking off my nail polish quickly but alas it has gotten all gross on the inside with all the polish it's taken off so it's that time to replace it. 

14. Ariose Monde Ocean Bliss Bubble Bath: So even though the gift set my friend gave me included a shower gel... I decided to use this as a secondary bottle of... shower gel. Now at first it worked fine but then, after a few uses, it ironically lost any ability to foam up... Needless to say I was left rather unimpressed.

15.  Dove renewing peony & rose Nourishing Body Wash: This body wash smells SO GOOD! Just a beautiful sweet floral rose scent that you KNOW I adore. I use this for shaving and it does a wonderful job of helping my razor glide and leaving my skin silky smooth.

16.  dermalogica neck lift contour serum: Honestly I wasn't expecting much from this and I was pleasantly surprised. My neck genuinely felt firmer when I was using this. I mean I don't feel like I have significant elasticity problems but I did feel a difference. 

17. Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candle: I am sad for this candle to be gone. It smells absolutely delicious. A really nice blend of citrusy and sweet. 

18. Bath & Body Works Blueberry Maple Pancakes Scented Candle: This is another one I'm sad to have used up. It's such a cozy, comforting scent especially when it's cold outside. 

19. NARS Audacious Lipstick in Bette: This is a pretty berry-toned lipstick. It was nice while it lasted.

20. wet n wild Rose photo focus Water Drop Primer:  This is a really nice, lightweight, refreshing-feeling primer that has a pretty rose scent. I really enjoyed using it. 

21. Odacite Bioactive Rose Gommage: This does a great job of leaving my skin soft and smooth but I personally feel like it doesn't give me results amazing enough where I feel like it justifies purchasing it at its price point.

22. RAW SUGAR sugar scrub in Pineapple + Maqui Berry + Coconut: This scrub smells absolutely incredible and is very scrubby in a way that I like. However, it leaves an oily/waxy residue on the skin that's difficult to remove and personally I really like to use body scrubs right before I shave to get rid of dead skin and help perk up the hairs up and away from the skin so having a waxy residue to shave through is just a pain. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the One Love Organics, Kat Von D, Indie Lee, Oribe, Bumble and bumble, dermalogica, Ariose Monde, Odacite, NARS, and m-61 products. 

January 2021 Empties

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

Sheet Masks Galore:

innisfree Jeju Root Energy Mask in Lotus Root: This mask felt super moisturizing/hydrating, smoothing, and it left my skin feeling like a baby's behind. It also smells absolutely delicious, it has a pretty light floral scent. I really enjoyed wearing it. 

Candy O'Lady Mystic Potion Candy Mask: This is  one that I wasn't a fan of and it's because this mask is just extremely oversaturated with serum to the point of feeling like wet goo on the face. The serum doesn't pat in nicely afterwards either, it just sits on the skin because there's too much of it and the mask just doesn't sit on my face nicely, it tends to flap around in a way that makes me feel like Dr. Zoidberg. It does smell really nice though. 

Etude House 0.2 Air Mask in Madecassoside: This is a really nice hydrating, smoothing mask. 

A'Pieu Strawberry Milk Air Pocket Sheet: 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 Honey Mask: You already know I LOVE these masks - they smell delicious and leave my skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated. 

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Acai Berry: This was a really nice hydrating mask. 

JMsolution Marine Luminous Deep Moisture Mask: This mask was interesting in that it came with an essence - which I found made it extra hydrating and didn't make the experience TOO goopy - and an eye cream (it was really hydrating and doubled as an all-over moisturizer, which was nice). 

2. LAFCO Chamomile Lavender Candle: This candle is truly bizarre - overall it smells nice and is a soft, soothing scent but somewhere in the middle it gave off a scent like a decaying animal would and it was absolutely disgusting. I'm not sure what happened there but it started off nice and ended nice too. Maybe it just got odd from having stood around for a while but alas.

3. RAW SUGAR simply hand wash in Lemon Sugar: Frankly my mom used most of this up because after a while this began to aggravate my eczema. It smells like freshly squeezed lemons which is so yummy and does a good job of cleansing the hands. I think I'd enjoy it if my eczema wasn't acting up.

4. Trader Joe's Candle in Pineapple Cilantro: You know I typically love pineapple scented things but I find that this is an odd combination in that it almost smells like a pina coolada with cilantro added to it which is just, in my opinion, a weird combination. 

5. m-61 PowerSpot Clear: You already know that I love this as a spot treatment. I find that it really assists in clearly up breakouts quickly and effectively. 

6. Oribe Priming Lotion Leave-in Conditioning Detangler: Honestly this works pretty well as a styling cream but unfortunately my little sample smells like it's gone bad so I am choosing to discard it.

7. Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo: I am honestly shocked because I remember using this years ago and disliking the product because it was too heavy for my hair and left my hair greasy. This time around I felt like it did a great job of cleansing my hair while instilling hydration and a soft, touchable feel. Most of my hair, except for the tips, is virgin at this time so I'm surprised that this wasn't too heavy. 

8.  Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Tropical Mango x2: You know this is another product that I adore and keep repurchasing because it's really scrubby and works well to make my skin softer and smoother as well as to give me a closer shave. This has a really yummy mango scent.

9. Avene Intense eye makeup remover: This was a pretty good eye makeup remover - it took off the vast majority of my eye makeup, sans lash glue, but when paired with a Makeup Eraser I found that it worked fairly well for me.

10.  Trader Joe's Watermelon Facial Mist: I really hope that this gets a re-promote because it adds a nice, light hydration to the skin, it feels refreshing, and it smells super yummy! 

11. Makeup Geek Full False Lashes in Graceful: These are pretty crisscross falsies. 

12. innisfree pore clearing clay mask with super volcanic clusters: This mask is, unfortunately, not as deeply cleansing as I would like it to be but I find that it does make my face clean and is nice in that it's a clay mask that doesn't dry my skin out. I guess it's just difficult in general for skincare to get rid of those pesky sebaceous filaments. 

13. berkley jensen Unscented baby wipes: I may have already said this but I love these baby wipes. I love that they come in 100-packs so one package lasts a long time. They have a nice, thick texture and are well-moistened so they're perfect for wiping surfaces/makeup down and they're great for removing makeup swatches from my hands and arms. 

14. KimChi Chic Raise the Curtain Diamond Sharts: This is such a beautiful product but mine has developed an odd vinegar-y scent so I think it's best to let it go. 

15.  m-61 Vitablast C Moisturizer: This is a nice, lightweight moisturizer that leaves my skin radiant. I think it's pricey for what it is but I do genuinely like its texture and the results it gives me.

16. Trader Joe's Candle in Strawberry Basil: This candle smells so delicious! It kind of reminds me of those old-school strawberry candies you'd find that old ladies carried around with just the slightest hint of basil. It's a very nostalgic scent for me and one that I really enjoyed having. 

17.  Trader Joe's Candle in Watermelon Mint: Honestly this candle was just ok, the watermelon scent here is that artificial candy watermelon and I am not the biggest fan of it. 

18. Makeup Geek Full False Lashes in Fearless: These are a really pretty full, fluttery lash. 

19. MAKE UP FOR EVER 03 Aqua Cream: Unfortunately this has just gone off and it smells really funky now. 

20. MAC Bare Study Pro Longwear Paint Pot: This is another one that's developed an odd odor that makes me feel like it's best to discard it. That said I'm so sad to part ways with this because you all know that I loved it very much, especially given how frequently I reached for it as a base when doing tutorials.

21. Incendio Beauty Love Spell Eyeliner Potion:  Unfortunately this was another of the products that has developed an off-scent. 

22. misc MAKE UP FOR EVER flash color lipstick pot: So back in my olden Sephora days the manager of the MAKE UP FOR EVER boutique made me this little pot of lip color that was meant to match my burgundy hair at the time. Alas, it has gone off. 

23. Bite Beauty Heather Butter Cream Lipstick: Unfortunately this was another of the products that has developed an off-scent. 

24. NARS Snake Eyes Eye Paint:  Unfortunately this was another of the products that has developed an off-scent. 

25. Colourpop velvet blending sponge: This is a nice blending sponge - I found that it gave me a nice full coverage and its blunted edge did a good job of getting into smaller areas. That said I prefer the shape of the Shop Miss A sponge I got a while back but it was nice to give this a try. 

26. dermalogica neck fit contour serum: I have found that over time this does have a bit of a tightening effect on my neck skin. It's lightly hydrating without feeling sticky and doesn't irratate my skin. 

27. Lavender Pond Farm Lavender Rose Soy Candle: This was a really soothing-smelling candle that's packed with lavender buds. It didn't melt the most evenly, especially at first, but I really enjoyed its scent. 

28. Colourpop Fizz Super Shock Shadow: This is another one that's developed an odd odor that makes me feel like it's best to discard it. 

29. Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Eyeliner: Unfortunately I found this eyeliner to be a little too thick for my liking - specifically the brush applicator portion. I could still get precise lines with it but I feel like it took more effort than necessary. Mayhap it's better for someone with more lid space than I have. 

30. Dolly Wink Eyelash Fix: This got really goopy and clumpy toward the end of me using it. It's ok and pretty much on par with any other paint-on lash glue. 

31. Tocca Gia Ea de Parfum: So I used up my baby rollerball of this and frankly I loved using this the whole time. It smells SO GOOD and I've gotten plenty of compliments when I wore this. I'm so glad I have a backup stash. 

32. Chanel Le Volume Revolution de Chanel Mascara:  Honestly this mascara sample was somewhat bizarre in that it started off as a super wet, clumpy mascara and then, over time, turned into something that didn't really do anything at all for my lashes. I'm not sold on it. 

33. Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate: Wow I sure did love this when I first reviewed it and no shade to the product, it feels really refreshing and hydrating in the summertime. That said, given that I was using it in the winter it works nicely when mixed with oil and with a moisturizer on top of it, but other than feeling refreshing and being a bit hydrating... I just feel like I need something heavier for the winter. 

34. Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner: Frankly I'm shocked that I liked this on my (mostly) virgin hair because a few years ago I used it on hair that was dyed and I felt like it was too heavy. This made my hair look super shiny and glossy while feeling hydrated, silky, and soft. 

35. Colourpop Faux Mink Lashes in Sweet Pea: Honestly I didn't love these lashes because they were nearly identical in length to my natural ones which actually made it difficult to glue them on and anchor them properly. My lashes looked thicker and neater with these on but that was about it. I also didn't like that these fell apart (as you see above) within only 4 wears. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the LAFCO, Oribe, Avene, innisfree (the pore care mask specifically), dermalogica, Incendio Beauty, Lavender Pond Farm, Tocca, Chanel, Clinique, and m-61 products. 

August 2020 Empties

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

1. Celeb Luxury Viral Extreme Teal Colorwash: This is a great vivid teal, color depositing shampoo - it does a great job of cleansing the hair while also depositing color. 

2.  innisfree brightening & pore-caring serum: This serum felt really refreshing to apply but I don't find that it did anything particularly special for my skin in terms of brightening or pore-care.

3. Youth to the People Spirulina + Microalgae Kale Spinach Mask: I really like that this mask is designed to be deep cleaning yet also nourishing for the skin. A lot of deep cleaning masks tend to just dry me out so this was a nice change.

4. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Mocha & Coffee Bean:  You know I love these and have been using them for years - my #1 body scrub because it's super scrubby but isn't oily so you won't be slipping and sliding all over your shower or tub. I LOVE this scent for my morning shower because not only does the scrubbing action wake me up but this yummy coffee scent does too.

5. berkley jensen Unscented Baby Wipes: I personally love baby wipes to wipe surfaces with, especially my makeup and these are fantastic because they come in a 100-pack so it lasts a long time before you have to go grab for another one. I'm sure that would be convenient for those of you with babies. They're also really good quality and are well-saturated. 

6. Softsoap Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Moisturizing Body Wash:  This smells absolutely incredible and I was using it to shave my legs. I don't find it to be all that moisturizing though, possibly because it's a gel-based formulation.

7. Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray: Truth be told I hardly ever use heat styling tools on my hair. I really liked the burst of moisture this gave my hair though and I appreciate that it didn't weigh my hair down.

8. Johnson's Bedtime Lotion: Unfortunately this wasn't really all that hydrating. It has a nice scent to it and it goes on smoothly but I wish it had more hydration to it.

9. Makeup Geek Elegant Full False Lashes: These are really fun spiked lashes.

10. Anastasia Beverly Hills False Lashes in Domina: These are such a fun pair of slightly spiky, slightly wispy, long lashes. They add such pretty, fluttery drama to my eyes.

11. Chaos Makeup in Golden Rose: Unfortunately this smells like it went off so I'm discarding it.

12.Darphin Intral Redness Relief Serum:  I don't really find that this does much for my redness but feels refreshing on the skin.

13. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Smoothing Shampoo: I got this as a sample and OMG it smells incredible - as their products do (to me) and I found that this shampoo made my hair feel super soft and smooth. Plus the scent lingers in my hair and reactivates when I ruffle my hair up... I absolutely love it!

14. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Smoothing Conditioner: Much like the shampoo, this is super hydrating and leaves my hair smelling phenomenal.

15. Tree Hut Black Sugar Scrub in Charcoal:  You folks know I love these and have been using them for years - my #1 body scrub because it's super scrubby but isn't oily so you won't be slipping and sliding all over your shower or tub. This does have a charcoal-ish scent to it that I don't personally enjoy.

16. Tocca Stella Eau de Parfum: This is a nice citrusy perfume.

17. Creme de La Mer the moisturizing soft lotion: This felt so lovely on my skin and absorbed quickly, leaving my skin super soft and supple.

18. Clinique Pep-Start Guava Pout Perfecting Lip Balm: This smells like it's gone really off.

19. Tocca Florence Eau de Parfum: This is a really clean, earthy, green scent. I like it but I don't find that it's one I'd go out and purchase.

20. m-61 PowerSpot Clear: As you can tell I keep repurchasing these - they're a great spot treatment that really helps reduce the redness and swelling of acne while drawing all that nasty puss and bacteria to the top.

21. dermalogica retinol clearing oil:  I have mixed feelings on retinol as I've had dryness and irritation happen from it in the past. That said, because this is an oil, I find that it hydrated my skin so I didn't really get dry. I did notice more radiant skin when I was using the sample.

22. Creme de La Mer the moisturizing soft cream: This feels a tad bit too heavy for my skin.

23. innisfree nourishing mist with canola honey: This was a really nice smelling refreshing mist. I find that it smells floral but not like honey.

24. Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne: This is a lightweight, soft scent.

25. Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne: This is a lightweight, soft scent as well, a bit earthy compared to the one above.

26. Clinique Pep-Start Cherry Pout Perfecting Lip Balm: This smells like it's gone off.

27. Tocca Gia Ea de Parfum: You know I absolutely LOVE this perfume and I was happy to wear it but sad to have used it all up.

28. Maya Chia The Revitalizer Beautifying Body Oil: This truly is such a wonderful hydrating oil (alas, not hydrating enough for the soles of my feet) that absorbs quickly - I used it after shaving my legs and it made my skin feel lovely.

29. Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser: This is a nice basic foaming cleanser that had my skin feeling soft and clean.

30.Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E: I feel like this didn't really do anything for me but I also feel like this is one of those things that, because it's so heavily anti-oxidant based, is a product you have to keep using for years to see if it prevents further aging.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Youth to the People, Oribe, Jonson's, Chaos Makeup, Darphin, Sol de Janeiro, Tocca, La Mer, Clinique, innisfree (serum), Jo Malone, Maya Chia, Korres, and Skinceuticals  products. 

January 2020 Empties

Hello and welcome to the first empties of the year - of the decade! All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

Sheet Masks Galore:

innisfree Skin Clinic Mask in Collagen: I found this mask to be really hydrating - it left my skin very soft and smooth with a nice bounciness.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Pomegranate: A really nice, lightly hydrating mask. 

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Rose: This mask  left my skin feeling smooth and hydrated.
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Manuka Honey: As with many honey masks I wish this smelled more like honey - it smells floral. It left my skin feeling hydrated and smooth.

innisfree Skin Clinic Mask in Vita C: A nice lightly soothing, hydrating mask that left my skin looking bright and radiant .
innisfree Skin Clinic Mask in Betaine: This mask left m skin with increased clarity and reduced redness - it was lightly hydrating as well. 

Holler and Glow Money Honey: These are really nice lightly hydrating, brightening, and de-puffing under-eye gels.
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Fig: This is a nice lightly refreshing, hydrating mask.
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Green Tea: This mask left my skin feeling really refreshed while giving it a beautiful glow and nice clarity.
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Cucumber: This was a really nice, refreshing-feeling mask that gave me light hydration.
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in in Aloe: This is a nice soothing, hydrating mask.
miss spa quench facial sheet mask: This mask was a bit thicker than I'm used to but it was super hydrating as its name suggests, which was really fantastic because I was recovering from being sick and needed the extra hydration
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Acai: Probably my favorite innisfree mask, super hydrating without being heavy.
innisfree Skin Clinic Mask in Panthenol: Another super hydrating mask. Again, not complaining because my skin really needed the extra TLC.
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in  Bamboo: This mask was nice and lightly hydrating.
Mizon Joyful Time Essence Mask in Rose: This mask  left my skin feeling hydrated and refreshed.

2. m-61 PowerGlow Peel Gradual Tan x4: I'm going to be real with you all, I have no intention of tanning my face with this stuff, I'm more looking for it to give me a glow. Hence I will be using a pad maybe one or two times a week only. I really don't love the way these smell, kind of reminds me of coconut that's been  infused in acetone... not the nicest scent at all. These don't give me a "glow"; unfortunately, they make me look jaundiced. Owing to the fact that I am using them kind of infrequently, the color doesn't last but the day after I use these my skin itself, like, radiance-wise looks nice, but color-wise looks an off-orange. :/

3.  Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in  Coconut Lime: I don't think that, after all this time, it's necessary for me to sing my praises to this product anymore but I love these scrubs so much - they're super scrubby but don't leave your tub all slippery and gross.

4. wet n wild Rose Addiction Photo Focus 3-in-1 Primer Water: I'm so sad that this is gone - given how quickly I went through it (about a month, maybe a little less) - it smells nice and really keeps my makeup on while making my skin look radiant.

5. Oribe Shampoo for Brilliance and Shine: Admittedly I liked this a lot less last year when I first tried it because Oribe products are quite rich and normally are a bit too heavy for my super fine hair. However, given that my hair has been recently subjected to bleach and is parched it can now handle heavier, more hydrating products. This left my hair looking shiny and healthy. 

6. Volcano Black Soap 100% Pure Olive Oil Soap with Volcanic Lava: My bestie brought this for me from Greece and I used it as a facial cleanser. It's really nice and left my skin feeling soft without any kind of heavy residue. Unfortunately I had a tiny chunk of it left and said chunk fell in the restroom once and disappeared into the abyss so while I never used it up 100% it is now gone.

7. Pampers Wipes: As I've mentioned previously, I like to use these wipes to wipe down my makeup and just for every day dust removal because they're gentle and are a nice level of moist without being overkill.

8.  Bumble and bumble Super Rich Conditioner x2: This is a very hydrating conditioner that, as the name implies, gives good hydration but didn't weigh down my hair. As I mentioned previously, due to the bleached conditioner of my hair I've needed a little extra TLC and this does the job nicely.

9. Bumble and bumble Gentle Shampoo x2: This is a nice basic shampoo which, as the name implies (again! :P) is gentle on the hair. It left my hair feeling clean and soft.

10. Sephora Collection Pro Tapered Crease Brush #19: Unfortunately this brush has shed and, in doing so, has lost most of its former shape and density.

11. fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Moisturizer: This moisturizer felt really nice on the skin; it's hydrating without being overly heavy.

12. Bumble and bumble Don't Blow it Fine (H)air Styler x2: So, to be frank, I nearly always air-dry my hair and all the styling creams I use, regardless of whether they're meant to be used with heat, are given review and evaluation by yours truly on how well they work with air-drying. All that said, this is a nice, lightly hydrating, styling cream that smooths out my hair and reduces frizziness. I wouldn't say it's any better than other styling creams I've used though.

13. dermalogica biolumin-c eye serum: This is a vitamin C enriched eye serum that, to be honest, feels like a very lightweight cream. I really like the texture on this and that it hydrates gently while also brightening the under-eye.

14. Skinfood Black Sugar Honey Mask Wash Off: I will say that out of the Black Sugar Mask Wash Off series from Skinfood this is definitely the most gentle of the bunch. The honey in here also leaves the skin feeling really hydrated. That said, I feel like my skin is too sensitive for the sugar particles because they're too abrasive- at least my facial skin is and these are kind of pricey to use as body scrubs.

15. Lune + Aster Formidable Lengthening Mascara: This is a nice lengthening mascara that leaves the lashes mostly clump free (I brush through them regardless) and is a build-able, lightweight formula that gives you a natural look. I think it works fine but I'm not blown away with it.

16. Sugarpill Trinket Lip Color: I am SO SAD to let this go especially because it's in the original packaging with the beautiful mermaid (which I'd keep if it wasn't super chipped-looking) but unfortunately the formula's pretty dried out at this point. The lipstick is a beautiful pinky mauve with golden sparkles.

17. L'Oreal Paris Flash Cat Eye by Infallible in Black: This comes with a weird stencil that I just... didn't use - I held it up to my eye because for a hot second I thought ok maybe... but nah. The shape just wasn't the kind of cat-eye that I do. Stencil aside, this is a brush-tip pen eyeliner that, personally, I found pretty to use - at least initially. I prefer brush to felt-tips because I feel like the brush hugs the lash-line better and doesn't tug as much. Like I said, initially this went on easy and gave me beautiful smooth lines but over time I found that it kind of bled a tiny bit and on one occasion the base came apart from the handle and I had to snap it back on... I'm unsure what that whole debacle was about but it was quite messy and the pen was never quite the same since. :/

18. Callas Clear Eyelash Adhesive: One of my makeup artist friends was super raving about how great this was and I was very excited to give it a try but  I find this to be pretty on-par with brush-on lash glue. It gets the job done but I don't find it any better than the other ones that I've used.

19. Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil: Oh how many praises have I sung to my very beloved squalane oil. It leaves my skin feeling like butter and reduces redness. I absolutely adore it.

20. LASHFOOD Conditioning Collagen Lash Primer: This was a nice primer - mascara went over it very smoothly, it didn't make my mascara look gray or weird, and it enhanced what the mascara was supposed to do. In addition, I did notice a change in lash length and growth when I was using this - it really does work and I recommend giving it a go if your lashes are short or sparse.

21. Innisfree brightening & pore-caring sleep mask: I would say this mask is just ok - it feels really refreshing when applied but I prefer sleeping masks with a more hydrating consistency. I didn't feel as though it did anything special in regards to making my pores smaller.

22. Bumble and bumble Curl Butter Masque: I found this mask to be very hydrating but I don't find that it enhances my curls in particular or makes my hair any curlier than it would normally be.

23. que bella professional intensive foot mask: This mask smelled really nice and left my feet feeling super soft and smooth.

24. Dove Winter Care Nourishing Body Wash: This really came in handy for several reasons - because it's getting colder, and therefore drier, this does a wonderful job of being a moisturizing alternative to a shave gel - which is mainly what I used it for. 

25. NARS Audacious Lipstick: Unfortunately the names of the lipsticks rubbed off so I'm unsure what color this was exactly but it's a very pretty red that went on in a nice, silky fashion and stayed put on my lips for about 4 hours without much fading.

26.Odacite Ba+S Baobab Sarsaparilla Eye Contour Serum Concentrate: I love this stuff because it's super hydrating, which makes the under-eye area look more "plump" - I mean this in the sense of fine lines, but it also helps to reduce under-eye puffiness and brightens.

27. The Body Shop Satsuma Shower Gel: My wife gave this to me last Christmas and it smells absolutely heavenly. I'm sad that I'm done with this just because I love that nice citrusy scent it's got.

28. Bath & Body Works Island Margarita Scented Candle: I really love the way this candle smells - exactly like a margarita. It's super yummy, sweet, and refreshing.

29. Molton Brown Bath & Shower Gel in Suede Orris: This has a very faint, slightly powder cologne-y scent too it that's not too noticeable. I find these work alright for shower gels but are very pricey for what they are.

30. Bath & Body Works Grapefruit Breeze Body Cream: This was a very yummy smelling body cream. I wish Bath & Body Works would bring its grapefruit scents back because I really like them.

31. Oribe Cote d'Azur Restorative Body Creme: This stuff smells so good! I wish I had a larger tube because it's so nice but alas. Clearly I like the way it smells but given its high price point I'm highly unlikely to invest in this.

32. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Pear & Chia Seed:  Another one! I really like the way this one smells sweet and refreshing.

33. Now Essential Oils 100% Lemon: A really nicely scented, bright, crisp, lemony essential oil. I use mine mostly for my diffuser and every once in a while as a throat rinse when I'm sick(wherein I mix about 10-15 drops of it in with a cup of hot water and gargle). I find it works pretty great.

34. Skinceuticals Phyto +: I thought it was for redness but I was told it wasn't entirely. It's a botanical blend + exfoliation, hence the +.  So according to their site, it's more for discoloration, which other than redness I don't really have. I haven't seen much of a difference in my skin since using this stuff.

35. By Terry Baume de Rose La Creme Mains Hand Cream: This is a beautiful rose-scented hand cream, I used it on my body mostly because I've got a load of hand creams and am trying to use them up. I really love the way it smells.

36. JulieG Bubble Bath Nail Color: Unfortunately this polish has gotten thick and goopy. As such I will have to throw it away/

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Holler and Glow, Indie Lee,m-61, dermalogica, Oribe, fresh, Volcano Black Soap, Bumble and bumble, Lune + Aster, LASHFOOD, que bella, NARS, Odacite, Molton Brown, Skinceuticals, Mizon, By Terry,  and The Body Shop products. 

October 2018 Empties

All my garbage of the month! :D

1. Sheet Masks Galore is Back!:
lapalette Moisture Keep Pocket Elastic Honeybee Mask: This is a really fantastic hydrating sheet mask. It has a very subtle honey scent.
lapalette Moisture Keep Pocket Nourishing Truffle Mask: I was afraid that I might not like this because when I eat anything truffle-infused I feel somewhat nauseous the next day but I really loved this mask! It's got a really lovely smell and left my skin feeling soft, supple, smooth, and hydrated. I would absolutely get this one again!
lapalette Moisture Keep Pocket Returning Snail Mask: I really liked this mask for its hydration properties. I like how large and well-soaked this lapalette masks are.
Missha Pure Source Cell Sheet Mask in Lemon: This is a really refreshing, very lemony sheet mask. I liked it scent-wise but I feel it's somewhat astringent and would work  best on an oilier skin-type.

no:hj Pearl Modeling Foil Mask: This mask was super funky looking and EXTREMELY saturated in serum. That said, it felt super nice and refreshing but I don't know that I'd get it again. It was somewhat too drippy for my liking.
Oozoo Bear Aurora Illuminating Mask: I really liked this one - it smelled nice and left my skin glowing and feeling refreshed. 

Oozoo Bear Water-Bang Hydrating Mask: So I opened this one before breaking open the serum pack to see if it was dry inside and it wasn't, I think the serum just adds extra "juice" to the mask but, compared to the one above, it was much harder to burst the serum pack after opening the mask bit. Anyhow, this was refreshing and felt hydrating but I like the Illuminating Mask better as I feel it has a more viscous, and thereby more hydrating, serum.
Sephora Collection Pineapple Face Mask: Alright so I'll start with the fact that the packaging on this is weird - there's two... what look like traditional sheet masks with some weird carboard-ish thing in the center that can't possibly be the mask... so I just put the two sheet mask looking things on top of each other. This smelled really good (like pineapple soda!) and left my skin feeling hydrated and smooth.
Trader Joe's Rich Hydrating Face Sheet Mask: This is a lovely smelling mask that left my skin feeling hydrated and refreshed. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's "richly" hydrating as it has a clear, not a milky serum but I did like it ok.
Peach Slices Firm Pomegranate + Honey Sheet Mask: This is a refreshing, hydrating sheet mask. I wouldn't say my skin felt mega firm after use but I don't particularly have saggy skin concerns so there's that. :/

Trish McEvoy Instant Solutions Hydrate and Glow Dry Sheet Mask: This is a reusable sheet mask (up to 3 times, it says) that, as its name implies, is dry. Personally I prefer masks that are soaked in solution because I feel like the serum actually does something... this being dry made it feel kind of gimmicky especially since I don't think it really did much to hydrate my skin, it felt tightening because you put it around your chin and strap it over your ears and it kind of made my face itchy but that's about it.
JMsolution Glow Luminous Flower Firming Mask in Rose: This is a really nice hydrating sheet mask that left my skin with a beautiful glow. It's got quite an intense floral scent.

2. Tree Hut Firming Sugar Scrub in Italian Mocha: As you all know, these are my favorite body scrubs as they feel really scrubby but aren't irritating - they leave my skin feeling really soft and smooth. I love that this one smells like a true intense mocha, it really wakes me up in the morning.

3. NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base: I've always been meaning to give this primer a try and it's truly remarkable. It really keeps my shadows from creasing all day long - even on the inner corner that I always complain about! I highly recommend this if you're looking for something high-end although I will say the wet n wild photo focus eyeshadow primer works just as well.

4. REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic: I have to say that although I like the way this smells - there's a nice citrus note that some AHA products don't have! However, other than smelling nice it wasn't all that for my skin. I found myself breaking out A LOT when I was using this and although I get that some products are meant to make the skin purge I've had better luck with other products and the results I got from them so I will not be purchasing this.

5. Klorane Nourishing Shampoo with Mango Butter: Another product I really wanted to love because it smells nice. I think I'm pretty big on things smelling nice and I enjoy using products more when they have a nice smell. This smells like a straight up mango smoothie! Unfortunately I feel like it didn't nourish my hair at all and, in fact, it felt a bit dying. :(

6. Molton Brown London Bath & Shower Gel in Rosa Absolute: Alright folks so the store I work at - our customers absolutely RAVE about Molton Brown and how "great" their products are and half the time I'm extremely tempted to say "have y'all been to Bath & Body Works?" Peep that a full-size version of this body wash is $30. It works the same as any of my Bath & Body Works shower gels, it has SLS in it as foaming agent so it's not particularly better ingredient-wise. Perhaps they're upping the price due to the perfume notes they use, or because they're from the UK, and I'll give it to them that their scent selection is certainly more "adult" than Bath & Body Works but at 6 times the price I'll stick to my adolescent scents thank you very much.

7. Oribe Conditioner for Beautiful Color: This conditioner didn't really do much for the color of my hair and I can't expect it to because it's been 7 months since my hair was last color. However, it left my hair feeling VERY nourished and silky. The shampoo really felt really thick, silky, and luxurious and its scent is really luxurious as well. Personally I find the brand is very pricey but I would consider saving up for this or purchasing it if there was some sort of sale.

8. Odacite Autumn on the World Facial Serum: This is an oil-based vitamin C serum. I will say I am absolutely not a fan of its earthy scent but it left my skin with an absolutely gorgeous glow.

9. Bath & Body Works Honeysuckle Bouquet Scented Candle: This is a really beautiful honeysuckle scent that's mellowed out by a hint of vanilla. I really enjoyed using this candle.

10. Oribe Cote D'Azur Replenishing Body Wash : This is a beautiful, luxuriously-scented, hydrating body wash. I liked it a lot! That said I think it's pricey for what it is and most likely will not be purchasing it.

11. Clinique Pretty Easy Eyelining Pen: Ok folks, I'll be honest. When I first started using the pen I will say that I think using it was... pretty easy. That said, over time, I don't know what happened but I continued to struggle to make a line that was thin yet even-looking. It doesn't seem like the pen dried out or frayed any and I am tossing this more so because I've used it for three months and think it's hygienic to open up a fresh one because there's no good way of sanitizing it. :/

12. LUSH Dream Cream Body Lotion : While I found that this was a nice lightweight moisturizer for my legs it did absolutely nothing for my poor dry feet - it absorbed instantly and the feet were dry again. Unfortunately it's my feet that need the most TLC and since that's the case I won't be repurchasing this. It's also fairly unscented, which I am personally not a fan of. I understand the necessity of having unscented body creams for folks out there who are sensitive to fragrance or have conditions like eczema and dermatitis that are reactive. But personally if I'm not having an eczema flare-up I like something that smells nice too.

13. Revive Moisturizing Renewal Cream: This moisturizer was just absolutely wonderful! It has a beautiful gel-crème texture that's very hydrating yet incredibly lightweight and easily absorbed by the skin. I found that it left my skin looking really supple and hydrated. Unfortunately, as much as I really enjoyed using this, its price point is entirely too high for my budget and unless I magically get some sort of windfall and run out of my other moisturizers I will not be picking this up,

14. Clinique High Impact Lash Elevating Mascara: I will say the good thing about this mascara is that it layers beautifully without clumping very much. That aside, I feel like it doesn't give me that "high impact" look - I want a mascara to give me plump, voluminous, long lashes that are completely clump-free which I suppose is a tall order. This is also incredibly difficult to remove and no matter how well I wash my face I find mascara residue under my eyes in the morning after wearing this. I am genuinely looking forward to using a new mascara now that I've tossed this.

15. Odacite Jojoba-Lavender Serum Concentrate Clogged Pores: I found that this serum is INCREDIBLE for making the pores seem smaller and - I could swear - less clogged. It also smells absolutely beautiful, it reminds me of the Sky (it was lavender and mint) diffuser blend I had from Muji years ago and I like it because I find the scent really soothing.

16. Oribe Cote D'Azur Restorative Body Cream: Like the body wash, this smells amazing and feels really luxuriously moisturizing. That said... the soles of my feet... geez, this works alright on them but not amazingly and again, it's pricey so I will most likely not pick it up.

17. Femme Fatale Shadow Stair: This is quite a beautiful, unique nail polish - a purple-y-gray with a pinkish-red pearl and silver glitter -  and one that I loved a lot. Unfortunately it's almost out and the last few times I've worn this it chipped horrendously so it's time to say goodbye.

18. drybar Mai Tai Spritzer: This is a really nice salt spray in that it gave my hair texture without drying it out. That said, I just don't love the type of texture salt sprays give me because it's a bit gritty and I like for my hair to feel smooth. This was fun to use while it lasted but I'm glad to be back to slightly smoother, softer hair.

19. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes in Fresh Scent: My issue with these, other than their intense chemical scent, is the odd and inconsistent way in which they're soaked. They're very wet - especially the ones toward the bottom, and there's always a lot of the liquid solution left in the bottle even after the wipes are gone. I don't think I'll be restocking.

20. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Moroccan Rose : This is a great scrubby sugar scrub that smells of roses in a floral (aka not sweet) way. While I do prefer sweeter rose scents I think this one is nice and I really like the grit that the scrub has.

21. Bath & Body Works Scented Candle in Limoncello: This is a really nice sweet, powdered-sugar-lemon scented candle. I find that it's a nice, refreshing, sweet lemon scent.

22. Olay Fresh Outlast Purifying Birch Water and Lavender Body Wash: I will say I love the fresh, clean, watery scent of this stuff but I also find that it doesn't hydrate my skin very well. I used this predominantly for shaving my legs and I prefer a body wash that's more hydrating for that purpose.

23. Bath & Body Works Mango Mandarin Shower Gel: One of my favorite Bath & Body Works scents - this has a nice refreshing-yet-sweet mandarin note mixed with sweet juicy mango. Yum!

24. Indie Lee Stem Cell Serum: I absolutely adore the lightweight, silky texture of this serum and how intensely hydrating it is - it left my thirsty skin feeling quenched and calm.

25. Bath & Body Works Caramel Pumpkin Swirl: A great fall candle for when the weather gets chillier - this smells really sweet, caramel-y, and comforting.

26. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder: Ok so I've tried a mini of this before but I totally get what all the hype is about (even though this has been around for ages, mind you!) but it sets makeup in a really soft-focus, smoothing way and has a pretty slightly brightening effect AND, although it looks yellow-ish in the container, it doesn't make me looked jaundiced.

27. Duo Brush-On Lash Glue: I will say that I like this lash glue ok but I find that it's quite difficult to remove off lash bands and my natural lashes themselves. Looking for better lash glue tbh.

28. Patchology Lip Service Gloss-to-Balm Treatment: Honestly speaking I don't love this product - due to its extreme minty-ness this left my lips feeling uncomfortably tingly - almost like a strong lip plumper would and while yes, it plumped my lips b/c it irritated them it also felt like it didn't really hydrate because of that tingling, plumping sensation.

29. Oribe Conditioner for Brilliance and Shine: While I did find that this conditioner made my hair silky, was hydrating, and left my hair with brilliance and shine I also found that the shine wasn't anything more than what I get out of my typical shampoo and conditioner. Hence I won't be going out of my way to invest in this.

30. Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream: I've had this in the past and quite like its lightly hydrating and depuffing qualities so I didn't mind getting a little sample packet of it with my Ulta order.

31. Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly: I think this is a really nice, lightly hydrating gel for oilier skin types. I was curious to try it since it launched as the yellow Dramatically Different moisturizers are such cult classics. Although my skin is on the drier side of things I find that this still gave me a decent level of hydration. Overall I like how it moisturizes the skin without being heavy at all and hence I think it will work on people whose skin is oily yet dehydrated and produces excess oil to compensate.

32. Oleum Limoni: This is a lemon essential oil. While I like the oil itself and find that it has a nice lemony scent the dropper on this is absolute trash. I like to add a few drops into my diffuser for aromatherapy purposes but this just dumps half the bottle in at a time... not OK.

33. Odacite Black Cumin - Cajeput Pimples Serum Essence: Quite frankly I found that this works just ok as a spot treatment for acne blemishes and personally, I really don't like the way it smells. I find it kind of warm and earthy (in a soil-like way) … personally I just don't like earthy smelling things very much.

34. Bath & Body Works White Citrus Bath Gel: A really nice, sweet, fresh citrusy smelling shower gel.

35. Ro's Argan Body Conditioner: I absolutely ADORE this stuff. It is a yummy sweet rose scented body cream that feels richly hydrating. Welp so after reading reviews I've realized you're meant to wash it off... :/ I've been using this as a moisturizer and I've liked it a lot that way. Kind of a pricey item to use and then wash off.

36. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Zero: Honestly speaking I really didn't like this pencil, I get that the point of it is to be matte so that it makes lip-color longer lasting but I found that it left my lips feeling dry, tight, and crusty and didn't do a better job of making my lipstick stay on than any lip balm that I use. At the cost of dry lips I just don't think this is worth it.

37. Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color: This shampoo was just alright to me and honestly left me with a really odd patch of dandruff at the back of my head that I wasn't the biggest fan of.

38. Oribe Shampoo for Brilliance and Shine: As with the color shampoo this left me dandruff-y and didn't do a better job of making my hair shiny than the Head & Shoulders that I typically use. :/

39. Natural Republic Real Squeeze Aloe Vera Peeling Foot Mask: This is a really great peeling foot mask. For some weird yet miraculous reason I find that these do a good job of alleviation foot pain and, over the peeling process, getting rid of gross extra dry skin on the feet. That said, if you have thick calluses this may remove the top layers of them but not go all the way down to the "core" of the callus.

40. Tata Harper Resurfacing Serum: I think this is a really nice, lightweight serum. It left my skin feeling supple and smooth.

41. Ardell Faux Mink Lashes in 811: I am SO GLAD that these lashes are over and done with as I've been struggling through 3 packs of them since may. I personally am not a fan of the lash band as it's thick and difficult to maneuver and has crappy structural integrity in that, if you accidentally rip it when you're picking glue off it, it'll separate and the whole thing will fall apart. :/

42. R+ Co Dallas Thickening Conditioner: While this conditioner is great for hydration, overall, I find the combination makes my hair more voluminous and tangle prone than "thickened."

43. R+Co Dallas Thickening Shampoo: The shampoo, I would say, is the more tangle-inducer of the duo as I'm assuming the texturizing function that it has is supposed to make the hair look and feel thicker. Alas...

44. Indie Lee Active Oil-Free Moisturizer: This is a really nice lightweight moisturizer. I find that despite its being light and oil-free that it still manages to provide hydration for my dry skin which is pretty impressive.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the NARS, REN,  Klorane, Molton Brown, Oribe, Odacite, , Clinique, Urban Decay, Indie Lee, R+Co, and Tata Harper products.