February 2025 Empties

I had a few empties piling up and some I am desperate to get rid of/recycle so I figured I had enough to do an empties post. Here are some mini reiews on what I used up in February: 

TRESemme Tres Two Extra Hold Hairspray – I have had this can for YEARS. I don’t use a ton of hairspray in general and this can is huge. I am so happy that I finally finished it. I think this is a great, cheap drugstore option, but there are better out there so I likely will not be repurchasing.

Drybar Triple Sec 3-in-1 – I really want to love a dry finishing spray so badly as I think it would be the answer to so many of my hair prayers, but they always end up leaving me flat. No pun intended. So far all of the ones I have tried are basically like spraying air into my hair.  This product is supposed to provide instant volume, texture and refresh your hair. It did none of that. Honestly, it was like I sprayed nothing into my hair whatsoever. Unless I get a glowing recommendation from someone I know and trust for a finishing spray, I think I am done with them. Needless to say, will not repurchase.

MAC Cosmetics Zoom Lash Mascara – At one time, this was MAC’s best mascara. I wouldn’t say it is any longer. It’s ok, but not much better than a good drugstore mascara. In fact, it appears to be discontinued. I’m not sad about it.

Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Conditioner – This was a travel sized conditioner that I used for travel and then decided to finish at home. This is one of my favorite conditioners ever! Will definitely repurchase. I am waiting for the Sephora sale at the moment. Have a bunch of other conditioners in my current rotation so I am good until then. 

Living proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment – I have gone through countless bottles of this product and I already have repurchased another two. I really love all of the volume, thickness and manageability that this product gives me. My only complaint is that it makes my hair a bit stiff.

fresh Soy Cleanser -  I got this in a gift set from fresh and I really do like it. I would say it is now in my top 5 cleaners. My skin was oily/combo for most of my life and then a few years ago it turned dry. So I say I love this as a dry skin woman. I am not sure if it would work for me if I still had oily/combo skin. This tube was a large travel size at 50ml. It took me a while to use it up, which is a good thing. I would definitely repurchase. I have a few other smaller sized tubes kicking around my bathroom from gift sets so I may try to use those up first. Also, I have a number of other favourite face cleansers in my regular rotation, so I am good for now.

Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème – I have had this jar for far too long and I decided it was high time I finished it so I could get rid of it. It was nice and worked well but was a tad greasy. The smell can be a bit much some days. I would consider repurchasing but I do have better creams so likely will not.

Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat Protectant Leave In Conditioner Primer - Love this stuff and will be repurchasing for sure. It's a fantastic hair detangler, softener and heat protector all in one. I'm waiting for the Sephora sale which is in 3 weeks to buy it again. I have another similar product to use up so I will be using that in the meantime. 

MAC Cosmetics Bronzing Powder in Golden – I believe this is discontinued. It wasn’t my favourite bronzer in world and it was a tad shimmery and too “golden”. However, it worked in a pinch as an everyday go to and I decided over the past several months that I wanted to use it up. Mission accomplished.

Caudalie Premier Cru (The Rich Cream) – I really enjoyed this as a night cream. My skin looked and felt so glowy, plumped and healthy each morning after use.  It lasted me about a year with somewhat consistent use. The jar is refillable so I will be repurchasing, likely when the Sephora sale happens next month. 

So that's it for February empties! For those of you on March Break, enjoy!