Showing posts with label thisworks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thisworks. Show all posts

Sunday, May 1, 2022

April 2022 Empties

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

1. Korres Renewing Body Cleanser in Cashmere Rose: This body cleanser smells absolutely delicious and left my skin feeling super soft and silky. 

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

3. ProBeauty Essentials Faux Mink Wispies x2: These lashes are a bit hard to get the hang of because they seem to want to just jump off the lash-line or not glue quite to where the lash-line begins. It took two pairs for me to finally got the hang of them. That being said they're a very pretty lash that gives great length and volume.  

4. thisworks deep sleep pillow spray: I personally used this fairly sporadically because it smells too herbaceous for my liking but I find that it does work to make me feel sleepier and to fall asleep faster versus when I wasn't using it.

5. Tocca Gia Eau de Parfum: I am very sad that I ran out of this perfume, because, as I'm sure many of you know I just absolutely adore it. That being said, I was starting to get sick of it at times, which is odd because as spring is approaching I'm loving it more and more again. With that being said, I appreciate running out of it because now I can play with my other perfumes. The rollerball lasted me a little over a year which, in my experience, is both shocking and a pleasant surprise.

6. Tree Hut Vitamin C Shea Sugar Scrub: I really loved this scrub, as I do most Tree Hut scrubs because they feel scrubby and invigorating to use. This has a sweet yet tangy, slightly citrusy (although more like a candy than an actual fruit) scent.

7. Physicians Formula Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner: I really love this eyeliner so much. It stays put very nicely, goes on easily, and is easy to work with. I'm sad to be done with it but I have a backup so I'm technically good.

8. Duo Brush-On Adhesive with Vitamins: This is, unfortunately, getting goopy so I have replaced it with a new one.

9. L.A. Girl Flash Big & Bold Mascara: When it comes to this mascara I am so glad to be done with it. It felt dry and like it wasn't really doing very much for my lashes at all since I started using it and I am just genuinely happy it has come to an end.

10. Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer: While I did say that I liked this in my original review of it, I personally find that I have to use a lot of product to achieve the kind of coverage that I'm after. I think when I first used this product, I was using it in conjunction with a full coverage foundation, which worked. That being said, I'm now using a tinted moisturizer and I find the combo to be one where I have to use lots of product. In addition to that, it is impossible to get to the last of this product that is gathered at the bottom of the tube. For these reasons I will probably not be repurchasing this product.

11. ColourPop Pretty Fresh hyaluronic tinted moisturizer: Although this tinted moisturizer is comfortable to wear I found that this shade is a little bit too light for me and, because it's too sheer for my personal preference, I will not be replenishing on it.

12. Nature Republic Hand & Nature sanitizer gel in Apple: Honestly, this smells like apple Jolly Ranchers which is neither here nor there for me. I wish it had more of a granny smith scent to it but it doesn't bother me much. I really like that these hand sanitizers are really lightweight and hydrating; they don't leave your skin feeling dry at all.

13. Trader Joe's Kombucha Black Tea Cleansing Oil: This cleansing oil smells delicious and overall worked well to take my makeup off (I realized I needed to use a little bit more of it than I was initially) but while I liked it I just find my other makeup removers work better and, as this isn't available in a full size I will not be getting it again.

14. beauty360 Pro Strength Nail Polish Remover: Unfortunately this is getting really bad at removing my nail polish so it's time I replaced it.

15.Dr Teal's Shea Sugar Scrub in Rose Essential Oil: I may have found a series of new favorite scrubs y'all. This smells so yummy and scrubs just as well as my beloved Tree Hut scrubs. That being said, I feel like lately the scents of Tree Hut have started going in the direction of appealing to teenagers (as in, they're extremely sweet compared to the scents that were available a few years ago) whereas these smell delicious but aren't painfully sweet. I just started on the citrus one and it's also fantastic! 

16. Lilly Lashes 3D Faux Mink in Miami: Although I found that I got good wear out of these lashes I unfortunately had a bad day and ended up crying them off. As you can imagine they were not useable after that. Frankly I think these lashes are pretty on other people and while they were OK on me I found them a bit too big, full, and having a lash band that's thicker than I like - I always ended up with a load of glue on my eyelashes that was difficult to remove and I'm convinced it's because of the lash band on these.

17. berkley jensen unscented wipes: As I mentioned in the past I really like to use these to wipe down my makeup collection or to remove swatches when I take blog photos. I like them for wiping down dust off surfaces as well and I will occasionally add rubbing alcohol to them to make them antibacterial (for instance, when I go to the laundromat I like to wipe the folding table down before I fold my clothes on it).

18. Laneige Berry Lip Sleeping Mask: Honestly so many people love this mask and I just can't relate. I wish it were thicker and more hydrating as it just doesn't do enough for me. I like its candy scent though.

19. m-61 Hydraboost Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF40: This is a really nice, lightweight, hydrating SPF that I liked to use as both an SPF and a daytime moisturizer. I am sad to have run out of it because I really liked its texture but will probably replenish with something at a lower price point.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.
 
Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the thisworks, Laneige, m-61, and L.A. Girl products. 

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Primer Review: thisworks in transit camera close-up

thisworks in transit camera close-up


Availability: This product retails at $45 for 1.35 fl. oz. (40 mL) and can be purchased at bluemercury.com and ulta.com along with their physical store locations as well as at thisworks.com (where it's currently on sale for $36), beautyexpert.com, dermstore.com.

Would I buy this again? I might, I like it.

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?
Product info according to thisworks.com:
A handbag must have - it's a mask, moisturiser and primer all-in-one, for a long-lasting perfect make-up finish.
WHEN: this portable pick-me-up will even, plump and brighten skin instantly, ensuring you’re always ready for that close-up. Use daily or as a top-up whenever needed.
HOW: this high-performance Superblend features Bio Boost – our unique blend of anti-oxidant plant oils- to rebuild and protect the skin barrier, along with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Caffeine to rebalance and revitalise.
WHY: pure confidence in a bottle – reduces redness and the appearance of wrinkles, leaving skin looking and feeling naturally radiant.


Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
Aloe Leaf Extract: Has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, is rich in Vitamins A and C.
Shea Butter: Has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Chondrus Crispus Extract: Has anti-oxidant properties.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil: Has anti-oxidant and hydrating properties.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil: Has anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Caffeine: Reduces puffiness and inflammation; brightens and tightens the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate: A humectant which holds 1000x its weight in water; helps hydrate and plump the skin.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil: Has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, soothing, hydrating, and brightening properties.
Malva Sylvestris Extract: Soothes rough, dry skin.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Has anti-oxidant properties.
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract: This is usually used to stop bleeding but I'm assuming topical use is meant to soothe redness and eczema.
Bisabolol: Has anti-inflammatory properties.
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract (Lemon Balm): Helps calm, cool, and brighten the skin.
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract (Peppermint Oil): Helps cool and brighten the skin.

What is the texture like?
This feels like a lightweight moisturizing cream and is very refreshing and cooling when it goes on.  

Is this scented?
This has a soft, herbal rose scent. 

What has my experience with the product been like?
So I've tested this as a moisturizer and primer in one step - meaning I didn't use any other moisturizer with it and found this to be hydrating enough for my dry skin on its own. I suppose you can say I use it as a leave-on mask too because I don't wash it off until I wash off my makeup. I find that makeup stays on very nicely on top of this and my skin feels soft and supple. I like the way this goes on and the way it smells. If you need a two (or three, depending on how you look at it) in one product I would definitely suggest checking this out.

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

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am under no obligation, nor am I being compensated, to mention it on this blog.