February 2026 Empties

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

1. berkley jensen Scented baby wipes Green Tea & Cucumber: I use these wipes mostly to wipe down surfaces and to clean up any makeup messes or makeup items in my collection. They have a nice, fresh scent to them. 

2. Miscellaneous Angled Brush: This brush doesn't seem to have a label on it so I'm unsure where it's from, but given that it's broken I will be parting ways with it.

3. inm Out the Door Topcoat for Nails: I like this top coat because it dries quickly and also helps smooth any minor imperfections on the nail surface so that my nail polish looks smooth and pretty.

4. Sally Hansen color therapy Strengthening Base Coat: This was a nice base that helped hydrate my nails. That said, I feel like due to damage from gel polish, my nails needed a little more TLC than this was able to provide. It did not stop my nails from peeling for the most part, but it did help smooth their surface.

5. Cococare 100% Natural Peppermint Oil: This is a nice smelling peppermint oil that works great both in my fragrance diffuser and for sprinkling around my room as a deterrent to creepy crawlies. 

6. one+other Pro-Strength Nail Polish Remover Dip: I feel like this nail polish remover makes quick work out of taking my nail polish off because it is 100% acetone. But that said, I found that this particular jar, the inside bristles that take the polish off all came loose and so I ended up having to soak the polish off my nails and that really dried them out. I've decided to take a break from pure acetone for the time being in hopes that my nails can recover from dryness and damage.

7. Secret pH Balanced Powder Fresh 24 Hr Invisible Solid Antiperspirant/Deodorant: This is a great basic deodorant. It leaves me feeling and smelling fresh while keeping me dry. 

8.  Misc concealer brush: While this brush had a great fluffy shape where it dispersed and blended concealer beautifully, unfortunately, the brush has become severely disformed and has come loose from the ferule. It is time for me to say goodbye. 

9. Green Pharmacy Cactus Squalane Ultra Moisturizing Eye Cream: I feel like the serum from this line spoiled me into thinking it was going to be very hydrating. Unfortunately, this eye cream feels quite basic and is probably good for someone getting their first eye cream who needs perhaps a tiny boost of hydration around the eye area. For me, however, it wasn't hydrating, brightening, or depuffing which are the three things I need most. I will not be getting it again. 

10.  Dove deep moisture all day lotion-soft skin: As I always say, I like to use these body washes to shave with because they give my razors a smooth glide and leave my skin feeling soft and silky. This particular body wash is very hydrating and has a light, clean, slightly powdery scent to it.

11. Dr Teal's Shea Sugar Scrub in Prebiotic Lemon Balm: I love how gritty this scrub is. This has a very refreshing, intense lemony scent to it. I personally LOVE it, I feel like it wakes me up, but I can see how it can feel intense to some people.  This leaves my skin feeling very soft, smooth, and is great for shave prep. 

12. CALA 3D Faux Mink 35151 Multi-Dimensional Lashes x2: These are a pretty fluffy-looking lash that I feel help to open up my eyes and make them look larger. That said, I find that they have the tendency to want to pop up at the inner and outer corners.  

13.  deal worthy Fresh Scent Body Lotion: This is a nice, inexpensive body lotion. It does a good job of being hydrating in a basic way. As in, it keeps my legs soft post-shave but I do feel like I'd prefer something a bit richer for the soles of my feet. 

14. equate Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Scrub:  I love how gritty this scrub is. It has a yummy, sweet mango scent to it. This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth, and is great for shave prep. 

15. White Barn Sunshine & Lemons Pocketbac anti-bacterial hand gel:  I like how these hand sanitizers don't dry my skin out. This particular one has a bright, intense sweet lemon scent to it. 

16. KimChi_Chic Beauty Powder Puff: I am actually so sad that it is time to replace this puff because it's so cuddly and soft on the face. I will say that since I use puffs mostly for placing powder on targeted areas like under my eyes or around my nose that it was kind of big and cumbersome to use due to its size. But that said, its texture is so nice that I was willing to overlook its size.

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

September 2025 Empties

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

1. ProBeauty Essentials Wispies Lashes x2: I honestly feel like these lashes are a bit frustrating to work with because they're so thin and have such thin bands that rather than being easy to apply, they're outright flimsy and bend funny. Due to the way they bend and are stubborn about gluing to the inner corner in a way that flows with my eye shape nicely, I feel like they make my eyes look droopy.

2. equate Coconut Hibiscus Shea Sugar Scrub: I love how gritty this scrub is and how delicious it smells. This has that kind of sweet, sour, floral scent that you'd expect from hibiscus with the coconut note here being extremely subtle. It leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth and is great for shave prep. 

3. pop arazzi Retro Remix Nail Polish: This is a pretty dark olive green that I think was really pretty as an autumnal or holiday nail shade. Unfortunately I am low on this and it's gotten goopy so it is time to say goodbye. 

4. Brow Brush/ Metallic Lash Comb: This is just a no-name one I bought off Amazon last year. Unfortunately the ferule has come loose and I worry that any day now this will poke my eye out so I'm parting ways with it. 

5. one+other Pro-Strength Nail Polish Remover Dip 100% Acetone: I personally really like these dip removers for quickly taking regular nail polish off my fingers. That said, unless you're willing to invest a long time soaking each individual finger, I just don't think this would be time-efficient for removing gel nail polish compared to doing foil wraps. 

6. Dove refreshing cucumber & green tea body wash: I like to use these in place of shave gel because I'm a hairy beast and these last me much longer than shave gel does while still providing me with a nice, smooth shave. This particular one has a nice, refreshing scent but personally I wish the formula was a bit more hydrating.

7. NYX Professional Makeup Baby Powder Faux White Inner Eye Brightener: Unfortunately the end of this dried out completely so my attempts at sharpening the pencil merely ended up with it crushing up into tiny bits. I'm sad because these were such great pencils for the waterline and really did brighten the eye. However, I believe they've been discontinued.

8. Secret Powder Fresh 24 HR Invisible Solid Antiperspirant/Deodorant: I tend to have good luck with Secret both keeping me from sweating and not irritating my armpit skin so that's why I keep getting these. It has a soft, clean, slightly powdery scent.

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

10. Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++: I was getting so sad when I started running low on this so of course I had to go and replenish on it because it's my favorite sunscreen. It got kind of gross and goopy toward the end, I assume because I cut the tube open and it dried up a bit.

11. Cococare 100% Natural Peppermint Oil: During this time of year I like to use peppermint oil as a deterrent to keep insects from hanging out in my room. While it really doesn't protect against centipedes, it seems to be effective otherwise. 

12. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: As always, I love my squalane oil, so I'm always sad when a bottle comes to an end even when I have replenishment. This oil is just fantastic for providing a boost of hydration, being anti-inflammatory, and soothing any redness and irratation, and really smoothing out the surface of my skin. 

13. m-61 PowerSpot Moisturizer: This worked alright as a lightweight moisturizer for the summertime but honestly I don't like how thin it is and I'm not a fan of its medicated scent. 

14. Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate: I am genuinely so sad at how high the price point on this serum is because it adds such a lovely boost of extra hydration to my skin and just feels like a drink or splash of water. I adore it. 

15. Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Instant Glow Moisturizer: I really liked the light, sweet scent of this moisturizer and the pretty glow it gave my skin. This felt really hydrating too which is nice. 

16. deal worthy Fresh Scent Body Lotion: I like that this lotion is fairly inexpensive and does a great job of hydrating my legs and feet.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the Shiseido and Ole Henriksen products which I received as samples with purchase. The m-61 product was provided for testing purposes. All opinions are my own.

August 2024 Empties

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 2024 Empties

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

1. Ivon Cuticle Pusher: I purchased a three pack of these because my cuticles were starting to look raggedy and they do a really nice job of getting rid of the dead skin but I feel like they're not as invasive as literal cuticle nippers and are easier to use.

 

2. reese robert Faux Fur 3D Feather Effect - Amplified Volume lashes x2: These lashes are beautiful, they really do have this wispy feathery effect that makes them dramatic yet also soft at the same time. That being said, I do find that they have a habit of wanting to come off at the corners.

3. berkley jensen Green Tea & Cucumber baby wipes: As I've mentioned previously, I like using these wipes to remove swatches off my hands/arms when I do them for the blog, I also like to use them to wipe down surfaces including those of my makeup items.

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

5. Skinfood Powder Puff: This is another item I'm replacing for hygiene reasons, as I've been using it frequently and it's kind of a bit worn down. 

6. ColourPop Blush Stix in Mini Me: I'm sad to have run out of this blush as it was such a pretty pink coral and I really liked it on myself. I think they discontinued this shade too, which is a shame.

7. Virtue Full Shampoo: I am just so devastated that after all this time I finished my bottle of this shampoo. I really love how this smells, makes my hair feel clean, and gives my hair the sensation of being slightly thicker. I probably won't be replenishing on it any time soon but I really enjoyed having it. 

8. wet n wild megalast Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer: Unfortunately the shade I got this concealer in was too dark for me and oxidized quite a lot too. That said, I really liked the formula on this, it provided good coverage and blended really nicely as well. 

9. Secret Cool Waterlily Antiperspirant/Deodorant: I really like these deodorants because they keep me feeling fresh and clean while being gentle and non-irritating on my pits.

10. Kose softymo Deep Cleansing Oil: I am so sad to have run out of this because it was so good at removing my makeup. It wasn't the most thorough thing in removing waterproof eyeliner or lash glue but I found that in combination with a Makeup Eraser, they both removed all my makeup while leaving my skin feeling soft and hydrated.

11. innisfree Jeju Color Picker Real Color Nail in 2: This is a really pretty dark purple nail polish. Unfortunately I have worked my way to the last bits of it which are now goopy and difficult to get out of the bottle or apply evenly, so it is time to part ways.

12. Trader Joe's Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray: I like these sprays because they're lightweight, they don't dry my skin out, and they smell nice. The lemongrass version is also effective as a bug repellant which is nice. 

13.  Bath & Body Works PocketBac in Afternoon Apple Picking: This smells like a crisp, fresh, sweet apple and was really nice for the fall season but in general I think it has a nice scent to it. 

14. L'Oreal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Boost It Volume Inject Mousse: This mousse did give a nice texture to my hair and I felt like it enhanced my curls/waves but I don't know that it gave me a lot of volume. It would probably be more noticeable if I used a hair drier on my hair but I only do so rarely. I do think my hair was more voluminous with this mousse in it versus how it would have been on its own.

15. Equate Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Body Scrub: I really like how abrasive these scrubs are and this one just smells absolutely delicious, it has such a good sweet yet somewhat tart mango scent to it. 

16. Equate Exotic Rose Shea Sugar Body Scrub: I really like how abrasive these scrubs are and this has that sweet rose scent to it that I love. It was such a joy to use. 

17. Trader Joe's Oatmeal & Honey Soap: This soap is an absolute must-have for me this time of year because I get eczema on my wrists when it's cold or there are steep weather changes, which only gets exacerbated by hand washing. This soap really helps to soothe my irritated skin and keeps it from getting worse. 

18. Bitter Lace Beauty Coral Cove Highlighter: I am so sad to have run out of this highlighter. It has made it onto several of my favorites and I just loved the pretty peachy, golden glow that it gave my cheeks. I feel like it's bittersweet because I have so many other highlighters to use up but I'm sad that this one is completely gone. 

19. Trader Joe's Brazil Nut Body Wash: This body wash smells absolutely delicious - it is very reminiscent of the scent of Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62; I also found it to be fairly gentle on my skin. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Colourpop blush which was given to me as a gift.

July 2023 Empties

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

1. Bath & Body Works PocketBac in Winter Candy Apple: This hand sanitizer smells delicious and has a strong, apple scent. I really enjoyed using this.

2. Dr Teal's Shea Butter & Almond Oil Shea Sugar Scrub: This is a fantastic body exfoliator that's nice and gritty, which I prefer because I feel like it really gets my skin smooth and my circulation going. This one has a subtle, sweet scent to it.

3. Charmed Aroma Peach Sugar Kiss Candle: This candle smells absolutely delicious but unfortunately this didn't contain any jewelry inside of it and, instead of jewelry, this tiny mosquito decided to get in there instead so I will not be saving the wax to use inside of my wax warmer. 

4. Secret Waterlily 48 HR Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant: I feel like I have such a bad habit of waiting until my deodorant falls apart entirely until I replace it, as is the case with this one. This has a nice, fresh scent and does a good job of keeping me smelling decent as well as staying somewhat dry in this summer heat. 

5. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner: This is my favorite eyeliner of all time and I am sad to be done with it. I had this particular tube for several months now and it's really beginning to dry out so it's time. 

6. NARS Explicit Black Climax Mascara: I really enjoyed using this mascara despite my initial review of it not being the most positive; it coated my lashes nicely while giving them a lot of length and volume. 

7. DUO Rosewater & Biotin Striplash Adhesive: I initially purchased this lash glue hoping that it would be gentler on my lashes and I have noticed some lash growth and thickness, although I attribute it mostly to the eyeliner above, this might also be helping. 

8.  Trader Joe's Grapefruit & Lemon Hand Sanitizer Spray: I really love these sprays because they're lightweight, non-sticky, and smell great. Plus they're easy to throw in a handbag or anywhere else you might need a hand sanitizer on hand.

9. berkley jensen Scented baby wipes Refreshing Green Tea & Cucumber: Since I personally use these for wiping down surfaces I don't really mind that they have a scent. In fact, I think they smell really nice. I love these because they have nice thickness to them, contain a large amount of wipes per package, and when I store them upside down they don't get dry so every last wipe remains wet. 

10. Shop Miss A Precision Eyebrow Razor: Honestly, despite this being a brow razor, I use it to clean up any straggling facial hairs. Because it's so small, it's great at getting into precise spots like right under the nose.

11. Trish McEvoy Blackberry Beauty Booster Lip and Cheek Balm: This has developed a really off, fish-like scent to it, so I'm discarding it from my collection.

12. Palladio rice powder in translucent: I found that this powder was cakey and didn't set smoothly on my skin at all. I would venture to say that it's probably best for someone with oilier skin. Additionally, unfortunately this powder got caught on something while I was trying to get it out of my drawer and I had the powder just spill all over the place, which is why it seems that I went through it so quickly. 

13. Dove deep moisture body wash: I like to use these to shave with because they provide a nice glide to my razors, last a long time, and leave my skin feeling hydrated. 

14. Pearlessence Faux Mink Lashes Wispies: Despite them being faux mink, I find these lashes are easier to apply and have thinner lash bands. They have a pretty, natural appearance that gives a voluminous, full lash look.  

15. Sage Goddess Perfume Sample: Unfortunately I'm unsure which scent I had, this smells like jasmine but also has an earthy quality to it, as though there is also sage or incense. It was quite lovely and i enjoyed it.  

16. Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum: This is a wonderfully hydrating serum - I'm not surprised that I liked it because I tend to like snail mucin serums, they help smooth and hydrate my skin which I appreciate.

17. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub: I absolutely love this scalp scrub - while it is pricey, the tub lasts me about a year with once weekly use. It does a fantastic job of scrubbing off any dandruff flakes and plaques I might have and leaves my hair feeling super clean while also rinsing out easily. I do, however, suggest following this up with a deep conditioner or mask of some sort because the sea salt in here can be a bit dehydrating. 

18. TONYMOLY I'm Rose Revitalizing Sleeping Mask: This is a nice, hydrating sleeping mask. I like that this has a gel texture because it adds a nice boost of hydration while being lightweight. It also felt cooling on the skin, which is a nice touch in this summer heat. 

19. e.l.f. Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist: I found this setting spray to be just ok - I'm not entirely sure if it did anything to protect me against blue light but that's not something that's visible to the naked eye so I'll never know. It did work to keep my makeup on but my issue is that the atomizer sprays in such a way that I end up choking on the fine mist particles. For this reason, I will not be purchasing this setting spray again. 

20. Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Hydrating Body Wash: Technically I bought this body wash by accident, as I had meant to order the Uplifting scent instead and somehow severely messed up. In any case, this is nice but I wouldn't buy it again. This smells like a creamy vanilla sugar cookie situation and I say it's nice because it felt hydrating and produced a nice foam. I was ok with the scent but it's a bit too sweet for my personal tastes. 

The following products all developed an unfortunate foul odor and I've decided it's best to discard them:

21. Sugarpill Teacher's Pet Liquid Lip Color: 

22. Sugarpill Nectar Pretty Poison Lip Color: 

23. Sugarpill Vertigo Liquid Lip Color: 

24. Sephora Collection We Have To Talk Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick: 

25. Sugarpill Doll Up Liquid Lip Color:

26. Sugarpill Petrol Pretty Poison Lip Color: 

27. Sugarpill Hijinx Liquid Lip Color: 

28. Urban Decay 24/7 Radium Glide-On Eye Pencil: 

29. Dr Teal's Shea Sugar Scrub in Prebiotic Lemon Balm: This scrub smells incredible - it's very citrusy and lemony. That being said, I found that it was softer and more liquidy than their other scrubs. 

30. Charmed Aroma Cafe Latte Candle: This candle has a delicious, creamy, latte scent to it. It burned quite nicely/evenly as well and had a nice throw. 

31. beautyblender blendercleanser solid in lavender: I love this for washing my brushes as it gets them super clean and brand-new looking. That being said, this completely fell apart so it was time to replace it. 

32. Freeman exfoliating scrub mask: This was a really nice exfoliating mask that lasted me a long time. My only issue with this is that it seemed to kind of just melt into a liquid toward the end of the tube which was kind of odd and made this difficult to finish. 

33. Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation: While this foundation has a beautiful, dewy/glowy formula, I do have a few issues with it. Firstly, I purchased this in the lightest shade available and it's still a bit too dark/yellow for my skintone. Additionally, the packaging for this is just, unfortunately, atrocious. Initially, the top of this burst out of seemingly nowhere and leaked product everywhere and then, toward the end of my using this, the wand wiper came apart from the tube which also made it difficult to finish up the product. For such a pricey foundation, I feel like it belongs in a nice glass bottle with a pump and ideally one of those vacuum type situations that allows you to pump out every last bit. 

34. Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++: I absolutely love this sunscreen and am glad that I bought a backup of it. This is very hydrating while also being very lightweight. It feels more like a thick, hydrating serum than like a traditional sticky, heavy SPF which I highly appreciate.  

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Bath & Body Works, beautyblender, Wander Beauty and Sage Goddess  products. 

October 2019 Empties

All my garbage of the month! :D

Sheet Masks Galore:

innisfree my real squeeze mask in cucumber: This left my skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed. It hydrates very lightly which I enjoy.

innisfree Skin Solution Mask in Beta Glucan: This mask left my skin feeling very silky and hydrated. 

innisfree my real squeeze mask in acai berry: I really love how hydrating this mask is - it left my skin feeling very soft and smooth while looking dewy, plump, and radiant. I also love that it smells like a berry milkshake.
innisfree my real squeeze mask in rice x2: This is a fantastic hydrating, nourishing mask that leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth.

lune +aster 5 minute rescue mask in Nourish: This mask smells really yummy and does a wonderful job of leaving my skin leaving soft and smooth - honestly I think it's the very best mask in the lune+aster line and the only one I'd consider purchasing again. Although given that the rest of the masks I review are in the $2-3 range and this one is a whopping $8 I can't make any promises.
Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Tomato: This mask is absolutely fantastic - it left my skin feeling very smooth and supple while giving me a nice, light hydration. 

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Rose: This mask has a beautiful rose scent and left my skin feeling hydrated and smooth.
lune+aster 5 minute rescue mask in Firm: I wanted to love this like I loved the Nourish but I found it to be just ok. It hydrates lightly but I wasn't blown away by the results.
Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Orange: This mask has a really nice citrusy scent and left my skin feeling hydrated and looking radiant.
Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Royal Jelly: This mask has a really nice light honey scent and left my skin feeling hydrated and looking radiant.
Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Cucumber: This mask has a really nice light refreshing scent and left my skin feeling hydrated and soft.
Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Olive: This mask has a somewhat sweet scent and left my skin feeling super hydrated and silky. I love this one so much just because my face feels like butter after having used it.
Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Bamboo: This mask has a really nice light refreshing scent and left my skin feeling hydrated and soft.
Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Tea Tree: I'm surprised and pleased that this mask didn't dry out my skin at all but rather, left it feeling soft and smooth while giving my skin a nice clarity and bringing all the crap clogging my pores to the surface. I also appreciate that it doesn't have a super strong tea tree scent.

2. Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Sheer Eye: I find that this hydrates the under-eye nicely while also providing a tint that brightens the eye area - I feel like I use less concealer when I use this because it gives a little coverage. 

3. Eucerin Skin Calming Daily Moisturizing Cream x2: This is a really lightweight moisturizer, I personally feel like it doesn't do enough for me.

4. NARS Audacious Lipstick: Given that I'm unsure of the names of the sample shades I have remaining I don't want to guess which one this might be but it's a soft nude. Frankly I didn't think I'd like it on but found it to be a nice soft shade.

5. M-61 Hydraboost Cream: I'm sad to have used up another one of these - I love the texture on this - it's pillow-y and kind of whipped without being heavy yet provides loads of hydration.

6. Dr. Barbara Sturm Brightening Face Cream: Frankly I didn't find this to have any effect on increasing radiance in my skin. I feel that it's a bit too heavy for my skin.

7. Dr. Barbara Sturm Facial Scrub: This is a lightly exfoliating physical scrub. It's alright but given its high price point I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase it. Frankly I'm kind of over physical scrubs as I find the vast majority of them to be too abrasive for my skin, I prefer scrubs that you massage into the skin and that cause the excess to peel off.

8. Revive Moisturizing Renewal Cream SPF 15: This moisturizer is so wonderfully lightweight while being hydrating. I love how well it sinks into my skin and that, although it contains SPF, it isn't sticky or heavy. I'm so sad to have used this up because it's so pricey and I can't just go and buy it.

9. Secret Shower Fresh Deodorant: I feel like I went through this very quickly! After using a natural deodorant that gave me quite the rash this summer this deodorant was a welcome reprieve - natural though it is not, this keeps me dry and rash-free.

10. Miche Bloomin' Glamorous Line Lashes in No.29 Glamorous Sexy x2: To be fair I used up two pairs in September and two pairs on October, although I didn't mention this in my September empties post. I find this lashes a bit too natural for me and because they're very short toward the inside of the eye I find it difficult to fix the lash band being wonky in that area - typically if a lash is longer I can sort of manipulate it to stick where I want it to but these were somewhat annoying to work with.

11. Odacite Bioactive Rose Gommage: I'm still unsure with this product what it's meant to do or how it's meant to be used. I thought this whole time you put it on, wait for it to get kind of tacky and then roll it off like you would with those chemical exfoliators I mentioned earlier that I liked. Oh and rose scented! I was excited. But I'm not really sure that this exfoliates - it does leave my skin feeling very soft and smooth after I wash it off so there's that, but I don't get any skin flakies balling off the skin.

12. Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Aging Body Cream: I think this cream smells really nice but it's not hydrating enough for me. Given how expensive this is I expected it to make my skin feel brand new.

13. Dove Go Fresh Pomegranate & Lemon Verbena Scent Body Wash: I really love the way this body wash smells - I just wish it was slightly more hydrating. I use this to shave with and I think it's great for that.

14. R+Co Balloon Dry Volume Spray: Frankly I'm surprised by how well this works because I really didn't think it would do anything for my hair - it gives a really fantastic boost of volume to the hair while being essentially weightless.

15.innisfree pore clearing clay mask with super volcanic clusters: Alright so I really liked that this mask made my skin feel deeply cleansed without drying it out but I also didn't find that it cleared or unplugged my pores in any way which was ultimately disappointing.

16. Indie Lee Superfruit Facial Cream: I really liked this moisturizer because it's deeply hydrating and smells delicious! It has a really yummy citrusy scent.

17. Tree Hut Bohemian Escape Shea Sugar Scrub in Turmeric: As we all know these are my favorite body scrubs - really grainy and super exfoliating.

18. Eau Thermale Avene Physiolift Eyes: This is a really great lightweight under-eye cream.

19. HUM Daily Cleanse: Although this is in no means super intense I find that it does keep you... very regular... if you catch my drift. I didn't really see a big improvement in my skin with these supplements though but I'd assume it would take longer than a three-day sample pack to see results.

20. Guerlain Light Lingerie De Peau BB Cream: Six years after falling deeply in love with this wondrous product I am now completely out of it. This stayed put and wasn't heavy in high humidity environments (Puerto Rico for instance), gave my skin great coverage, had a pretty dewy finish to it... I got so many compliments on my skin when I wore it. I'm so sad that it's gone.

21. Lash Star Visionary Lash Adhesive: This is a pretty good run-of-the-mill lash glue - does the job of gluing my lashes on and keeping them in place.

22.Revive Intensite de Yeux Firming Eye Cream: I really enjoyed the texture of this eye cream - it's very lightweight yet hydrating and it did a great job at reducing puffiness around the eye area.

23. Sigma E40 Brush (synthetic): This is a really great blending brush for the crease area or for fluffing setting powder under the eye area, precise highlight application, blending out concealer... heck it's very multipurpose but unfortunately I've had mine for years and it's falling apart at the ferule.

24. NYX Epic Ink Liner: You folks... this is by far one of the worst liquid liners I have EVER used. Like, I cannot in good conscious suggest this to anyone but to people who have wronged me terribly - that's how bad it is. I had this eyeliner for three months and for some god forsaken reason was determined to make it work, to believe that at some point it would dry out, just a little... You see, the formula is too wet, it gets into every tiny little fold in the eye and bleeds. To be honest I really hate how crummy the formula is because the brush itself is precise, flexible, and overall easy to use.

25. Laura Mercier Caviar Volume Mascara: This is a really great volumizing mascara, I really enjoyed using it.

26. Bath & Body Works Tiki Shore Antibacterial Hand Gel: I really loved this hand sanitizer in particular because it smells like my beloved Tiki Beach candle.

27. Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner: I've been wanting to try this for ages and I really enjoyed it. This gives the hair a lot of silkiness and hydration without being heavy or weighing it down.

28. Christian Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 1CR: I really loved the coverage and glow this foundation gave me but unfortunately it's somewhat too dark for me - it sort of worked in the summertime but even so I find this slightly oxidizes to a darker shade.

29. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Pear & Chia Seed: This scrub smells so delicious! It's fruity and sweet without being cloying and, as you folks know, I love how gritty and exfoliating it is.

30. Everyday Minerals All Over Shimmer in Sunny: I used this all over my face as a setting powder although, honestly, it should've mostly stayed as an under-eye setting powder. This gives the skin a really beautiful lovely glow which looks nice in real life but has the tendency to want to look kind of oily on camera/in photographs.

31. Dove Sensitive Skin 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. But in addition, I got my very first tattoo in early September and this was a fantastic soap to wash it with because it's hypoallergenic and has no fragrances, alcohol, or soap but is, as I mentioned, hydrating which helped take the itch out.

32. Klorane Ultra Nourishing Body Lotion with organic Cupuacu Butter: Honestly with a name like "ultra nourishing" I was expecting heavy hydration which I felt that this didn't particularly provide. It was a bit too light for my liking.

33. Pampers Baby Wipes: I use these to wipe down counter-tops and my makeup items - I like that they're unscented and gentle.

34. Chantecaille Lip Chic Lipstick in Camellia: I found this to be just ok - I like that it's hydrating but it doesn't stay on the mouth for anything over an hour and at $38 I think it's too expensive to be wearing off so quickly.

35. Bite Beauty Chai Amuse Bouche Lipstick: I didn't use this up so much as it went missing at work. Seeing as how I was nearing the end of it though I'm not too heartbroken. This lipstick is quite odd in the sense that some days when I wore it, it would look super brown while other days it was kind of a reddish terracotta. 🤨

36. Revive Intensite Complete Anti-Aging Eye Serum: This is a really liquid-y, lightweight yet hydrating eye serum - I found that it really brightened (because of the pearl it contains) and de-puffed my under-eye area.

37. Korres Pure Greek Olive Body Cream in Sea Salt: I really liked its mild scent and nice hydrating ability - it was lightweight yet did a good job hydrating my legs - although like most things it didn't do much for the soles of my feet, which need help the most.

38. Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Eau Gourmande: As you folks know, this is one of my absolute favorite fragrances especially as the weather gets colder because it's so wonderfully cozy. I am so sad to have used it all up.

39. Christophe Robin Delicate Volumizing Shampoo With Rose Extracts: This is a relatively gentle shampoo that's lightweight and leaves the hair feeling soft and hydrated. It has a floral rose scent and I find that it does give me a bit of a boost with volume.

40. Trader Joe's Lemon Verbena Triple Milled Soap: This soap smells delicious and performs really well in terms of me having washed mostly just my hands with it.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Natura Bisse,  NARS. Dr. Barbara Sturm, Revive, Odacite, Avene, Hum, R+Co, innisfree (just the volcanic mask), Laura Mercier, HUM, Bumble & Bumble, Dior, Klorane, Chantecaille, Christophe Robin, and m-61 products. The Korres product was a gift from my bestie.