January 2026 Empties

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bubbi Powder Brush

misc Memebox brush

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

Anastasia Beverly Hills Paint Liquid Lipstick

Christian Dior Rouge Dior Brilliant in 775 Darling

wet n wild MegaLast Lip Color in Pinkerbell

wet n wild MegaLast Lip Color in Purty Persimmon

wet n wild MegaLast Lip Color in On the Ave

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 2025 Arrivals

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

1. Dr. Sante Pre Age Ceramide + Prebiotic Moisturizing Mask: Since I'm running a bit low on one of my masks and we're already in December where it's only going to get colder and thus my skin is likely to get drier I went ahead and purchased this mask in hopes it'll keep my skin hydrated and happy. 

2. Organic Kitchen Pistachio Mafia Polishing Face Scrub: I am entirely out of my facial scrub and needed to pick up another. Since I've liked the masks from this brand I went ahead and got this facial scrub to try out.

3. L'Oreal true match Radiant Serum Concealer in  W1: I'm running low on my current concealer and decided since I always get the same one I might as well give something new to me a try. I've liked the true match formula in the past in terms of the lumi foundation so we shall see.

4. wet n wild Loose Setting Powder: I'm running low on my current powder so I felt that I should go ahead and replenish before I ran out. This is a really nice, smoothing, slightly blurring powder that feels like skin and doesn't make my skin look or feel dry so I just went ahead and repurchased it. 

5. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: I was running low on my squalane oil and since it's a holy grail for my skin I went ahead and replenished.

Sephora also sent me the following samples with my order (I say sent because these aren't what I asked for but alas... also do we remember when 3 samples were the standard? They've gotten cheap for no reason, I'm sure companies send them loads of samples and want customers to discover these products...)

Juliet Has a Gun Not A Perfume

Isle of Paradise Body Beautifully Balanced Body Butter 

6. Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++: I was running low on my sunscreen and noticed they now have this packet that is nearly twice as big as the tube and only $5 more so I went ahead and picked it up.

7. Reinarebelde On Your Face Contour + Color Trio in Adorada: My friend got me this really cute face palette for Christmas. I love the vintage tattoo vibes that it has.

8. Sheet Masks: My sweet wifey got me a whole bunch of sheet masks (among other self-care goodies) for Christmas:

innisfree Jeju Root Energy Mask in Lotus Root

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask

LuLuLun Precious Mask White Resilient, Glowing skin Aging Care

papa recipe Bombee Whitening Honey Mask Pack

patchology Soothe 5 Minute Flashmasque

innisfree My real Squeeze Mask EX in Aloe

LASplash Jelly Eye Pads x15

9. CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Foundation in 205 Ivory: I've been wanting to try out a new foundation for a while and decided to give this a try since I did have the cream version years ago and wanted to check out the liquid version. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all the items listed above myself with the exception of the samples and Christmas gifts I've been given. All opinions are my own.

September 2023 Arrivals

Ok folksickles! Well, given that it's my birthday month I picked up some things just for fun.

1. Flower Knows Gifts: One of my friends very generously got me these beautiful products for my birthday and we all know I am very excited and grateful because I love mermaids.

Flower Knows Moonlight Mermaid Series Setting Powder in 02 Fair Beige

Flower Knows Moonlight Mermaid Series Hand Mirror

2. ColourPop Haul: I've been eyeing most of these products for a while now and with the Aurora Struck palette FINALLY going on sale, I just went for it:

Fourth Ray Beauty So Radiant brightening eye cream

party proof eye primer in translucent

Rock On Pressed Powder Palette

sage the day Pressed Powder Palette

Aurora struck Pressed Powder Palette

3. Trader Joe's Honeycrisp Apple Scented Candle: This candle legitimately smells the way you would imagine biting into an apple would taste like. I wanted to purchase one last year but the wax looked really odd in last year's candles so I hesitated but it looks great this year so I decided to just go for it. 

4. one+other Pro-Strength Nail Polish Remover Dip: The one I currently have has gotten quite gross so I've decided to replace it.

5. FRUDIA My Orchard Mango Mochi Cleansing Foam : This was an impulse purchase because I have these on my YesStyle wishlist but I saw it for $4 at Marshall's and decided to just go for it.

6. Tiam Snail & Azulene Sleeping Mask: I'm running low on my current sleeping mask and decided to give this a try since it's got ingredients that have historically worked really well for my skin.

7. Birthday Gifts: So one of my friends decided to get me all these beauty goodies for my birthday:

it Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser

OYAX Deep cleansing Nutrition Mask Avocado Sheet Mask

OYAX Hyaluronic Acid Whitening Moisturizing Facial Mask

essie nail lacquer in mint candy apple

8. CVS Mini-Haul: These are things I needed to replenish on because I either ran out or that time to replace them is coming:

COVERGIRL CLUMP CRUSHER Mascara in Very Black

Physician's Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

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

Disclaimer: I purchased everything listed above with the exception of the Flower Knows items and the other birthday gifts I mentioned. 

October 2021 Empties

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

Sheet Masks Galore:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 2021 Arrivals

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

1. BYBI Super Greens Purifying Face Mask: I'll be honest in that I like to alternate between two face masks every time I use one so, given that I was down to only one, I decided since a Target opened up nearby and I haven't really perused what brands they carry, let me go check it out. Now, my main concern recently has been a collection of, I suppose they're sebaceous filaments, on my nose and occasional breakouts. I have redness as always but I have never found a mask that genuinely addresses redness so for the time I've given up. What appealed to me about this particular mask is that although it has skin purifying ingredients, it also has ingredients to hydrate so I bought it feeling fairly good that it won't dry out my skin while at the same time maybe helping me with the sebaceous filament situation. 

2. wondergloss beauty Makeup Assassin: 2 in 1 Makeup Remover and Oil Cleanser: This is the makeup remover that I meant to purchase the last time. It makes eye makeup removal a breeze and has a beautiful rose scent.

3. SENKA Perfect Whip Collagen in: Given that I was running low on cleanser and found this on sale, I decided to pick it up and give it a try. I picked up the collagen version specifically because I thought it would be more hydrating in comparison to the regular formula, I haven't tried either so I can't say for sure though.

4. Birthday Gifts: I don't think she'll see this and I know she likes to be low-key so I won't drop her name but I have a friend who is so beyond generous and mailed me these beautiful things. In the event she does see this, I hope she knows I am incredibly grateful to her for having sent me these products and I am excited to use them!

ColourPop Blush Stix in Mini Me

Juvia's Place The Sweet Pinks Palette

TONYMOLY Cat's Purrfect Brightening Eye Mask

TONYMOLY I'm Rose Mask Sheet

I also opted to get the Laniege gift from Sephora and that came with:

Lip Sleeping Mask

Water Sleeping Mask

Water Bank Moisture Cream

And then another one of my friends got me beauty goodies :') :

Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay

narciso rodriquez for her

5. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: You know I love this, I didn't want to trek out to a Sephora and considered on replenishing on things so, of course, being out of this, I wanted to pick it up. I really wanted to try their retinol in squalane as well but it appears that isn't currently sold at Sephora; alas one day I shall get my sea hands on it. 

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

Disclaimer: I purchased everything listed above with the exception of my birthday gifts.

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. 

June 2021 Empties

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

Sheet Masks Galore:

the SAEM Rice Natural Rice Mask Sheet: Personally I wish that this had a more milky serum but nevertheless I found it to be very hydrating, smoothing, and refreshing. 

MEDIHEAL Placenta Revival Essential Mask EX: Another one that I wish that had a more milky serum but nevertheless I found it to be very hydrating and smoothing. 

Fancy High Dream Beauty Aqua Moisture Mask: This is a super hydrating mask that made my skin feel, for lack of better words, juicy - just very hydrated and elastic/smooth.

2. Kiss So Wispy Lashes in 09 x2: These are a very soft, natural-looking wispy lash that adds a little boost to any eye look without being too crazy or dramatic. I also have to sing some praises to these lashes, as they have thin bands, they're very easy to mold to your eye shape and therefore easy to glue on and apply. 

3. RAW SUGAR simply body wash in Lemon Sugar: Overall this body wash was alright and it smells just absolutely wonderful, literally like lemons with sugar. I just personally like my body wash to be a bit more hydrating. 

4.  ColourPop Just A Tint Lip Crayon in Maui Wowie: I loved this little lip crayon so much - it's such a pretty shade of red that just enhanced the features but is sheer enough to be worn at any time. Plus these just feel great on the lips - they're very hydrating and silky. 

5. m-61 PowerGlow Peel Pad x13: As I've said many times before I really love these peel pads because they instantly retexturize the skin - rough, flakey skin is transformed to beautiful glowing skin. Because these exfoliate they let the skincare you apply over top to work even better since it's not fighting to bypass a dry layer of dead skin. 

6. Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream: I really enjoyed the hydrating and depuffing quality of this eye cream. In fact I was sad to have run out of it. 

7. berkley jensen Unscented baby wipes: As I've mentioned in the past I really like to use baby wipes to wipe down surfaces, especially those of my makeup collection, and to remove makeup swatches from my hands. These are fantastic in that they stay moist for a long time and you get lots of them in a package so they last for a long time too. 

8. Dolce & Gabbana light blue: Ok, I know this is a really popular scent but I dislike Dolce & Gabbana's anti-LGBTQ stance so... meh, whatever. I don't hate the scent but it's definitely not something I would buy in general. 

9. patchology Warm Up Best Foot Forward: These are essentially a sheet mask for the feet - they're meant to hydrate the soles and tops of your feet. I find that they're very efficacious and although the packaging instructs to leave them on for 10 minutes I leave them on for about an hour. They leave my feet feeling very soft and rejuvenated. That said, if you're looking for significant warmth to occur I just don't feel like these heat up much, if at all. I typically wear socks on top of them to get the optimal heat and moisture absorption. These have a yummy, creamy coconut scent.

10. Bite Beauty Chai Amuse Bouche Lipstick: I'm sad to have used up this little lipstick - we've had an interesting run. At times I found this to be very cool-toned and too brown to look good on me and at other times it was quite rosy and even warm and caramel-like. It was definitely rosier toward the end (maybe because I'd use it on top of a peachy cream blush that I'd pat on the lips) and I really liked the way it looked. This is also really moisturizing which I appreciate. 

11. m-61 Hydraboost Face Oil: I really enjoyed using this oil while I had it. Given squalane is a main component in this oil blend, it helped reduce my redness and smooth my skin while being really lightweight and fast-absorbing. I'm sad to see it come to an end.

12. CLEAN RESERVE warm cotton [reserve blend]: I like the clean laundry smell of this scent but I personally think it would be best as a room fragrance versus a personal fragrance.

13. Dove gentle exfoliating with sea minerals nourishing Body Wash: I really like to use these Dove body washes for shaving as they provide a nice, smooth glide for my razor and leave my skin feeling soft and silky. This particular one has a very soft scent and gentle little buffing beads in it. 

14.Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence: This gave my skin a really nice boost of hydration. 

15. Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask: I don't know, other than the alpha keratin, what it is about Virtue products that just instantly make my hair feel different in the best of ways! After using this mask (and I literally only had it in for 3 minutes) my hair is bouncier, healthier, and feels thicker, smoother, and more easily manageable. This mask also smells absolutely delicious and a little bit goes a LONG way, the little trial jar that I thought I'd have for one use lasted me three. Despite this being a pricey item I think I'd save up for it to treat myself, just given how wonderful it makes my hair feel. 

16. Physician's Formula Rose All Stay Illuminating Setting Spray: Although this setting spray works alright I don't like how the shimmer in it sprays out in a way where it's not even-looking on the skin. In addition, it's too heavily scented for my liking.

17. m-61 PowerSpot Clear: As I've mentioned in the past I really love this as an acne spot treatment. 

18. LAFCO Sage & Walnut Candle: This is such a warm, cozy, beautiful scent and I really enjoyed having treated myself to it and the scent of the candle. That said, I'm annoyed with the fact that it only has one wick as the singular wick has trouble keeping the wax melting evenly.

19. Bath & Body Works Honeysuckle Scented Candle: This candle has a really warm, floral, summery scent that I enjoyed a lot. I'm sad to see it come to an end.

20. Bath & Body Works Frosted Cranberry Candle: Another delicious-smelling candle that I was sad to see come to an end. This has a yummy sweet cranberry scent to it.

21. innisfree Pore Clearing Facial Foam with Volcanic Clusters: I really liked this cleanser in the sense that it made my skin feel deeply cleansed without being drying. That said, I don't feel like it much in the sense of helping with pore size or pores being clogged.

22. Sugarpill Liquid Lip Color in Dainty: Unfortunately this smells like it's gone off.

23.  ColourPop Brow Colour Pomade in Dope Taupe: I really enjoyed this brow pomade because, unlike other ones I've played with, this one is very versatile and can be worn softly or intensified for a more fierce brow look. I'm also extremely impressed that I was able to use it until the very last drop - I expected it to dry up entirely before I used the jar up. It lasted me about a year of regular use. Unfortunately, they don't make this anymore and, while I enjoyed using it a lot, if I'm going to be completely honest I prefer using brow powders or taupe eyeshadows for my brows as I have naturally thick brows and powder creates a softer look. I am sad, however, that ColourPop stopped making these pomades as they are a really great product!

24. L.A. Girl Pro powder HD high-definition setting powder: While this powder did the job of setting my makeup and keeping me from getting oily or sticky I found that I went through it super quickly and that overall it tended to grab in certain areas, particularly under my cheekbones, and look chalky no matter how much I'd buff it out or spray it down with setting spray. 

25. Bath & Body Works Honeysuckle & Freesia Scented Candle: This is another beautiful summer fragrance that I am sad to see come to its end. It smells like a beautiful flower garden.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the m-61 (with the exception of the PowerSpot Clear - I paid for it), Mario Badescu, CLEAN RESERVE, Natura Bisse, Virtue, innisfree, L.A. Girl, and Dolce & Gabbana products. 

May 2021 Arrivals

Ok folksickles! Look at me for a change, only buying (mostly) essentials. The wondergloss items are actually from April but I forgot to mention them then so I'm mentioning them now. 

1. wondergloss Blossom Balm: I meant to purchase the Makeup Assassin as that is, in my personal opinion, the best makeup remover on the market - it really loosens up lash glue residue so my eyes feel comfortable, not irritated, after removing makeup.  I've played with this one and it's alright but not as efficacious. I think it's a better product for someone with dry skin who wears minimal makeup. 

2. wondergloss Pumpkin Latte Masque: I was running low on masks so I decided to give this one a try. It mostly smells like pumpkin puree if I'm going to be honest but it has a nice tingly feeling on the skin so I feel like it's working, and it leaves my skin feeling very smooth post-use. 

3. LAFCO Sage & Walnut Library Candle: This is a candle that I've been eyeing for ages and have coveted but didn't purchase due to its high price point. I was, however, given a gift card at work so I decided to splurge on this. It smells very cozy and comforting. 

3. m-61 Powerglow Peel x10: So just a heads up, 5/22 is Marla Beck's, bluemercury founder, birthday so anyone who comes in wearing blue shoes (they just have to have blue on them) gets a free 10-pack of these. They're a really nice exfoliating pad so I made the effort to go get them. 

4. Sheet Masks Galore: I was running low on sheet masks so I went ahead on yesstyle.com and had me a bit of a haul

A'Pieu Daily Sheet Mask in Black Tea/Hydrating x33

the Saem Rice Natural Rice Mask Sheet

goodal quince infused honey mild sheet mask

Eunyul Broccoli Daily Care Sheet Mask

the Saem Honey Natural Honey Mask Sheet

A'Pieu Strawberry Milk Air Pocket Sheet Mask x2

goodal raspberry infused honey mild sheet mask

the Saem Oatmeal Natural Oatmeal Mask Sheet

goodal citron infused water mild sheet mask

A'Pieu Coffee Milk Air Pocket Sheet Mask x5

Coreana Orthia Perfect Collagen 28 days Intensive Ampoule

Wonjin Power Rejuvenation Concentrated Essence Mask

Wonjin Energy Infusion Concentrated Essence Mask

Etude House Madecassoside Air Mask

Etude House Hyaluronic Acid Air Mask

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Green Tea

Medi Heal Placenta Revival Essential Mask EX

Banobagi Vita Genic Jelly Mask in lifting

IlYang Pharm Daily Beauty Collagen Mask

FHD Fancy High Dream Beauty Aqua Moisture Mask

5. A'Pieu Lacto Bacillus Moisturizing Toner: I was running low on toner as well and I figured since I really like my A'Pieu sheet masks that I'd branch out and try out their other products so we'll see how this toner goes.

6. Shiseido Prepare Eyebrow Razors: Technically I hardly ever use these for eyebrow hair but I really like to use them for upper lip hair or any hair growth around the mouth area as I'm able to get into precise areas closer to the nose with this as opposed to a traditional razor. I've had a pair I bought from innisfree for years now and I figured it's time to replace them. In addition, be careful with these, their blades are not particularly sharp but you can give yourself a nasty cut if you aren't careful, I sliced my thumb open last November and it took nearly a month to fully seal up. 

Disclaimer: I purchased everything listed above with the exception of the m-61 item.

May 2021 Empties

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

Sheet Masks Galore:

papa recipe  Bombee Black Honey Mask Pack x4: 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 downside is that the masks themselves are somewhat small and I feel like they're designed for someone with a smaller face. 

innisfree Jeju Root Energy Masks in Kohlrabi, Carrot: I bought a set of these masks and frankly I have to say I genuinely enjoyed every mask in this series. I wouldn't say they differ much mask-to-mask, the main difference being that some have a more cream-type serum whereas others have a more watery, essence-type serum; some also have an ampoule serum but personally I didn't feel a difference between the ampule and the essence-types. All of these masks add beautiful hydration to the skin, give the skin a nice radiance, and leave my skin feeling like a baby's butt for days! For the sake of not repeating the same description for each individual mask, I've grouped them all in the description area. 

Skinceuticals Biocellulose Restorative Masque: Honestly I don't really think this did anything for my skin and I'm not sure if it's because I didn't have any procedures done and this is meant to be used post laser treatment or anything else where there's some skin damage that happens. There's no serum in this mask and, from the info on the packet, it appears that the mask is supposed to act as a temporary barrier on the skin to help soothe it. It's soothing in the essence that the bio-cellulose is cold-feeling but I found that it didn't stay put on my face very well. In addition, it's only meant to stay on for 7-10 minutes so it's not really providing any long-term solution for compromised skin in need of healing or with a compromised barrier. 

JMsolution Glowing Luminous Flower Firming Mask in Rose: This is a really hydrating mask that leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. It has a pretty floral rose scent.

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Rose: This is a really hydrating mask that leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. It definitely has a rather soft rose scent. 

papa recipe Bombee Honey Mask x4: These masks feel really refreshing and they leave my skin feeling hydrated and smooth. They have a delicious honey scent. 

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet in Olive: I really liked this sheet mask, it has a nice smell to it - just kind of like a sweet lotion but not fruity, almost nutty. It has a nice, milky serum that's very hydrating but isn't heavy. 

IlYang Pharm Daily Beauty Collagen Mask: Ok so this is fun times friends - this comes with a step 1 which is an ingestible collagen powder - if you look at the promos it looks like the girl is eating it like PIXY STIX. But, as you may have gathered, I don't speak Korean and the packaging of this product, other than saying "Daily Beauty Collagen Mask" has no other English on it, other than the pack saying "Step 1" so I just... put the powder on my face... which I'm sure isn't harmful. It felt rather abrasive like perhaps a powder scrub would and I just stuck the mask on top of it and then rinsed it all off after the 20 minutes. I mean I know technically, you should just pat the serum in and leave it but I did the mask pre-shower and alas. It left my skin feeling very soft and smooth but, haha, I had no clue I was supposed to have just eaten the powder. I feel like I missed out and I'm curious what the powder tastes like but since I did like the mask I might just buy another. 

Etude House Madecassoside Air Mask: I put this mask one right after using one with AHAs that has a tingling sensation to it and let me tell you my skin felt INSTANTLY soothed and wrapped in a blanket of hydration. Madecassoside has anti-inflammatory benefits but never have I felt them the way I did today (5/31 :P) as I'm using it. My skin feels very hydrated and soothed. This has a milky serum to it that's hydrating without being too heavy. 

2. Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Mask: I wasn't really a fan of this mask - it's really milky and sticky the same way that condensed milk is and it has the sugary scent sort of reminiscent of condensed milk if you also threw flowers into it. Now don't get me wrong, I love condensed milk but like... as a sauce on my French toast or drizzles over berries, not on my face. It left my skin feeling ok, but still somewhat sticky - and due to it being sticky, it was difficult to wash off. Overall it's ok at hydrating but I don't like its texture. 

3. Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer: This has a really nice, refreshing, gel-cream texture that I really like but I found that it's not hydrating enough for my skin. 

4. patchology POSHPEEL PEDI CURE: This stuff is absolutely fantastic for getting rid of dry, rough foot skin especially in areas that are stubbornly dry and rough but not thick enough to cut or file the way a callus would be. 

5. Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask x2: Out of the Tata Harper masks I've tried, this is by far my favorite. I notice a smoothness to my skin after I use this that makes me feel like this mask genuinely fixes textural issues like dry skin. In addition, this leaves my skin with a beautiful glow. 

6. Bath & Body Works Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla: I'm generally not a fan of the Bath & Body Works cinnamon scented candles because they have this intense pure cinnamon scent and I like a more sugary cinnamon. This candle genuinely delivers on that bakeshop cinnamon sugar scent. I find it very cozy and comforting. 

7. Memebox Nameless Lip Brush: Remember a time when Memebox used to sell boxes of random Korean skincare? Well this was back from that time when they sold a set of brushes that were Artis knockoffs. I loved using this as a lip brush but unfortunately it broke off from its handle. 

8. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Hand & Body Scrub: This scrub just smells absolutely delicious and has little bits of actual hibiscus flower in it. It's nicely scrubby and I used to love it and hadn't had it in a while so it was nice to use it again. 

9. Nature Republic Hand & Nature Clean Hand Soap in Cherry Blossom: I really like the scent of this soap, it's a pretty Sakura scent and it foams up as well. Unfortunately (for me) most of this soap was used up by my mom because in the winter when my hand eczema was having itself a good ole time I wasn't able to use this soap - it wasn't hydrating enough. 

10. Tata Harper Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil: I found this face oil to be alright in terms of efficacy - it was hydrating despite containing retinol. That said, I really don't love its intense herbal scent. 

11. Bath & Body Works Aloha Kiwi Passionfruit: This is a really nice refreshing-smelling candle. It has sweetness from its fruit notes but also has a bit of a fresh ocean breeze scent that's really nice. A great option for summertime. 

12. Colourpop Faux Mink Lashes in Kitten: I think these lashes are really pretty. They're long and thick so they have a bit of a drag look but they're not as intense as actual drag lashes. They are a pretty intense-looking pair of lashes but I think they're fun. 

13.  Dove rejuvenating pomegranate & hibiscus tea Nourishing Body Wash: Another body wash that smells really delicious and refreshing. I really like to use these Dove body washes for shaving as they provide a nice, smooth glide for my razor and leave my skin feeling soft and silky. 

14. innisfree Pore Clearing Toner 2X with Volcanic Clusters: Overall I think this toner is just alright and didn't really do much in terms of clearing out my pores. I'm unsure if that's the case because most of my issues with pores come in the form of sebaceous filaments but it didn't really make a difference for them. 

15. Colourpop Pretty Fresh hyaluronic acid creamy concealer: I really liked this concealer, it gave me good coverage in addition to being creamy and moisturizing. It was also really easy to blend. Just overall an A+ and one I'd probably purchase again in the future. 

16. Overtone Pink for Brown Hair Coloring Conditioner: Ok so I used this as more of a dye and left it on my hair with a shower cap and a plastic bag for an hour before rinsing it out. I applied it with a tint brush through my hair after it was freshly shampooed. It truly did dye my hair though, despite me not bleaching my hair at all - the bits I have that were bleached back in 2019 (aka the very tips of my hair) were brighter than the rest - that said, it gave me a nice mahogany pinkish tone. In addition, unlike traditional box dyes this left my hair feeling super silky and conditioned post use with a nice sweet mint scent. I purchased a 2 oz. size so I could play around with other colors but I do see myself perhaps purchasing the full-sized one in the future.

17. berkley jensen Unscented baby wipes: As I've mentioned in the past I really like to use baby wipes to wipe down surfaces, especially those of my makeup collection, and to remove makeup swatches from my hands. These are fantastic in that they stay moist for a long time and you got lots of them in a package so they last for a long time too. 

18. Kiss So Wispy Lashes in 09: These are a very soft, natural-looking wispy lash that adds a little boost to any eye look without being too crazy or dramatic. I also have to sing some praises to these lashes as they have thin bands, they're very easy to mold to your eye shape and therefore easy to glue on and apply. 

The following two lip products have developed a rather funky scent so I feel that it's best to part with them.

19. L.A. Girl Fleur Matte Flat Finish Pigment Gloss:

20. L.A. Girl Obsess Matte Flat Finish Pigment Gloss: 

21. Sephora Collection Let It Snow Colorful Shadow & Liner: If you've spent any length of time on this blog you'd know this is a very loved product of mine as an eyeshadow base and one I've used in a great number of looks on this blog. That said I've pretty much used it up completely. 

22. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40: This is a really nice sunscreen with a primer feeling to it. It leaves my skin feeling really smooth but it's also fairly lightweight.

23. Indie Lee Whipped Body Butter x2: I really love this body butter! Despite being whipped, it has a very rich texture that is quickly absorbed by my skin, leaving the skin hydrated and silky. This also has a light lemongrass scent that's nice and refreshing. I wish it was less pricey so I could maybe treat myself to the full size every once in a while. 

24. Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Rosewater Toner: This toner was just alright. It smells really nice but the effects of it are nothing to write home about. Frankly I think it would be nice for someone younger who's just starting to use skincare products who doesn't really NEED a toner but wants one that smells nice. 

25.  Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Bath & Shower Gel: This has a rather sweet scent with just a slight spicy kick from the pink peppercorn. It's alright and I enjoyed it while I had it but I personally think it's rather pricey to purchase at full price. 

26. wondergloss beauty Makeup Assassin: Wow I cannot believe that I've never written up a full review on this makeup remover but no worries I bought another tube and hopefully I'll write one up in the near future. Now, since I've been using makeup cleansing cloths like the Makeup Eraser I thought that I was done with makeup removers but one of my friends convinced me to purchase this and give it a try. Friends, this makeup remover is MAGIC - and the reason I say that is because it completely removes lash glue residue which no other makeup remover does for me. It keeps me from scrubbing at my eyes and leaving them irritated the next morning. It also has a delicious rose scent. That said, a few warnings, obviously if you don't like rose scents or are sensitive to fragrance stay clear of this as the scent is fairly prominent. The product also has a tendency to just come pouring out the tube so be careful when dispensing it. 

27. Skinceuticals C E Ferulic: Frankly I don't know what it is about Skinceuticals but a vast majority of their products don't work for me at all and I'm not sure why that is because I know a lot of research and development goes into the products, thereby causing them to be pricey. I suppose that's a good thing for my wallet. This is no exception. I really despise its hot dog water scent (coming from the Ferulic acid, given that it's an iron derivative). Because the scent dissipates fairly quickly though, I'd be ok with tolerating it but this product just... I've found other vitamin C serums give me a much more noticeable radiance, feel nicer, and smell nice too. In my personal opinion this just isn't worth its hefty price tag but as it is the #1 selling item from Skinceuticals I'm sure plenty of people will disagree with me.  

28. Anastasia Beverly Hills #12 Brush: This is a great brush for brows as it's precise and gives nice sharp lines. That said, unfortunately I've had mine now for something like 5 or 6 years and it's just deteriorating. It's just not as precise as it once was and all the paint is chipping off it. 

29. misc no name foundation brush from Crown: I purchase a few flat foundation brushes from Crown a while back specifically for use in putting skincare masks on and this one is fantastic for that but unfortunately all the paint is chipping off it which makes it a hassle to use.. 

30. m-61 PowerGlow Toner: Frankly I thought I was going to like this a lot more than I did in practice. When I put it on the back of my hand, which I don't often exfoliate or do a lot of skincare on, this made the back of my hand glow in a nice way. That said, on my face, if anything this was slightly irritating due to it having glycolic acid in it because I already use things like exfoliators, masks, and retinol so it was somewhat overkill. 

31. White Barn French Baguette Scented Candle: I love this candle so much! It's very comforting and smells like freshly baking bread.

32. patchology Warm Up Best Foot Forward: These are essentially a sheet mask for the feet - they're meant to hydrate the soles and tops of your feet. I find that they're very efficacious and although the packaging instructs to leave them on for 10 minutes I leave them on for about an hour. They leave my feet feeling very soft and rejuvenated. That said, if you're looking for significant warmth to occur I just don't feel like these heat up much, if at all. I typically wear socks on top of them to get the optimal heat and moisturize absorption. These have a yummy, creamy coconut scent. 

33. Fourth Ray Beauty Soak It Up hydrating hyaluronic Mask: I have been using this as a hydrating sleeping mask and I love it. It's lightweight but adds a nice boost of moisture to my skin. I really love its silky, creamy texture. 

34. innisfree Eyebrow Razor: I've had this for quite some time now - I'm talking years - and I figured it's best to replace it.

35. Colourpop Detail Blending Sponge: This is your basic tear-drop shaped blending sponge. It does a great job of blending primer, foundation, concealer, and other cream products on the skin and does a great job of precise powder application as well. I think it's a great investment if you're thinking of getting one. They're having a Memorial Day sale so now's a good time to get one if you're thinking about it. 

36. Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel: This was alright as an exfoliator. It made my skin feel soft and smooth after I used it but I just personally think it's expensive for what it is. 

37. Shea Moisture Lavender & Wild Orchid Calming Hand & Body Scrub: I really enjoyed this scrub as it was scrubby enough to feel a difference with and had little lavender buds in it - they added a really nice scent and just a sensual experience to the scrubbing process. 

38. ReVive Revitalizing Eye Mask: I used this as eye cream and I found that it was extremely hydrating but, at least for me, it didn't provide any other benefits and I don't find that it is worth its hefty price point given that it only gives me hydration. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Skinceuticals, innisfree (toner), Supergoop, Indie Lee, Mario Badescu, Molton Brown, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Peter Thomas Roth, Revive, and Tata Harper products.