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. 

wondergloss beauty Makeup Assassin: 2 in 1 Makeup Remover and Oil Cleanser Review

'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the wondergloss beauty Makeup Assassin: 2 in 1 Makeup Remover and Oil Cleanser.

Availability:  This is available at wondergloss.com. The retail pricing is $26 for 100 ml (3.3 oz.) or at $49 for 2 tubes.. You can occasionally find it at a lower price point through their amazon.com shop. 

Would I buy this? Probably.

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to wondergloss.com:

Let’s not front. You probably leave your makeup on overnight more often than you’d like to admit (shhh, we’ll keep your secret) [I know they're not talking about me because I make a point of taking it off to the point where my body will refuse to fall asleep if I leave it on, I have to at least use a wipe or Makeup Eraser]. For the morning after when you want your 1990s Seattle-grunge level eyeliner GONE, or for those times you want to save your pillowcase from an unnecessary overnight mess - Makeup Assassin is your go to remover to get that ‘ish OFF, it also doubles as a cleansing balm! As a cleaning balm, Makeup Assassin leaves a light layer of oil behind, to not strip your acid mantle and aggravate your skin.
Removes:
Waterproof Mascaras and Liners
Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks
Removes Eyelash Glue
Full Coverage Foundations (that do not budge)
FOR: All skin types *Light Natural Rose Fragrance. We formulate using the minimum amount of fragrance, when needed, to create an enjoyable skincare experience.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Once again, according to wondergloss.com:
Castor Oil
Castor oil penetrates the skin and helps to stimulate the body’s own production of collagen and elastin, which can soften and hydrate the skin. Being especially rich in naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ricinoleic acid, castor oil has the advantage of a dual-action approach. The oil hydrates skin and fights bacteria at the same time, helping to end the cyclical nature of itching and irritation.
Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters
This Olive oil ester contains excellent emollient and conditioning properties all while being super non-irritating.

What is the texture like?

This starts off as a very thin balm-like liquid that turns into an oil when warmed up in the hands. 

Is this scented?

This has a rather prominent fresh garden rose scent to it.

What has my experience with the product been like?

Honestly I really love using this makeup remover because it really gets all the stubborn, waterproof eye makeup off and it even loosens and removes lash glue which is always an issue for me. It doesn't really leave much of a residue behind but I like to go in with a Makeup Eraser to remove anything left behind and then wash my full face with a bubbly cleanser.

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

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Mask Review: BYBI Super Greens Purifying Face Mask

'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the BYBI Purifying Face Mask.

Availability:  This is available at target.com along with its physical store locations - although store inventory varies so you might want to call the store before making the trek there. You can also purchase this at revolve.com and bybi.com. The retail pricing varies from around $20-$24 for 60 ml (2 oz) of product.

Would I buy this again? Yes.

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to bybi.com:

Super Greens is a powerful purifying face mask that brings skin back to balance. Packed with detoxifying and nourishing natural actives, Super Greens calms stressed-out complexions, whilst balancing oil production and helping to clear breakouts.
A gentle yet powerful base of kaolin clay and spirulina clears pores and draws out impurities, without stripping or drying the skin. The combination of superfoods, tomato and broccoli, means that skin won’t just feel clearer but restored and hydrated too.
Super Greens uses sustainable active ingredients, including locally-sourced kaolin clay from Cornwall, UK and broccoli seed oil that is cold-pressed, minimizing the energy used during extraction.
Super Greens is packaged in our fully recyclable, carbon-neutral, sugarcane tubes. Its carton is also fully recyclable and made from FSC approved, sustainably sourced wood pulp.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Once again, according to bybi.com:
BALANCING
A gentle, deeply cleansing base of white clay (kaolin) and spirulina helps to clear congestion and draw out impurities. Kaolin purifies the skin, without drying it out and disrupting the skin's moisture levels. It helps keep pores clear and clean by effectively removing any build up of oils.
PURIFYING
Spirulina is the source of its rich green colour, a powerful antioxidant that helps purge skin of toxins.
NOURISHING
Jojoba, tomato and broccoli seed oils leave skin feeling hydrated, soft and smooth. Rich in omegas and fatty acids, they help condition skin and maintain a healthy moisture barrier.

What is the texture like?

This has a thin clay mask consistency. 

Is this scented?

This has a slightly sweet, earthy scent with just a hint of "green" herbaceous-ness. 

What has my experience with the product been like?

So I have to say that I bought this at my local Target because I went in there looking for a mask to help clarify the skin. I bought this completely on a whim without looking at any reviews or anything merely because the ingredient combination sounded like it would do the trick for me without being drying. I am happy to report that this doesn't dry out my skin at all. In fact, when I rinse it off, my skin feels really nourished and soft. In addition, it doesn't feel dry or tight as it sits on the skin either which is fairly common with clay masks and it rinses off really easily. I'm pleasantly surprised! Perhaps the best, and most surprising, thing of all is that in addition to leaving my skin feeling cleansed and nourished, this also significantly reduces the redness I often complain about. I am not currently using a squalane oil but I can only imagine that the combination of the oil and this mask would just work wonders for the redness I constantly complain about. 

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

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

August 2021 Departures

Ok folksickles. Departure blogs will contain items that aren't empties but that are going to be given away for one reason or another. I'm working hard to curate my makeup collection and want it to include only the products that I think truly work well, that I reach for often and do what they're supposed to do.

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

Disclaimer: I purchased these lashes myself.

August 2021 Arrivals

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection in Little Black Dress x4

So Wispy in Pompadour x5 

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

Disclaimer: I purchased everything listed above.

August 2021 Favorites

Hey folksickles,

Alright, all the goodies I've been enjoying in August :) To be honest I have been sticking to many of the same products so I don't have much in the way of favorites but alas:

1. Lancome Energie de Vie Dullness Relief & Energy Recharge Daily Cream: I've busted this out of my storage and have been absolutely loving it. This has such a wonderful, whipped, cloud-like texture that feels like it gives skin a burst of hydration yet is also refreshing and quick-absorbing. I know in my original review that I said I didn't like the scent of this product but it has really grown on me as well. 

2. Bath & Body Works Tiki Beach Scented Candle: I love this candle so much and have mentioned it in favorites posts in the past. In fact I have it burning as I'm writing this, it just smells so delicious and comforting.

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

Disclaimer: I paid for the products mentioned above myself with the exception of the Lancome moisturizer.

August 2021 Empties

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

Sheet Masks Galore:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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