tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11694680348426460952024-03-04T23:10:04.331-08:00My Makeup IssuesAlexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.comBlogger648125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-55561744355609897092024-02-02T11:58:00.000-08:002024-02-02T11:58:16.119-08:00December 2023/January 2024 Empties<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqEzwMn1UwQ-iFEd3xtPZQz_ne7zlqhyphenhyphenviVVe6blCeHpZGYrAmwiC4eSqD6J38IhHG8TP-jDTdyQ7LZUpTAkH298edoMf2wsdT0DwWkECWS2N8jFK5ZxBrlTW2_nhYSM8XIhnTJtI3BPvkcH8XbQ429sm4NS_QwjV9nIcgpTxhyphenhyphenilfaJcCFKds5UC1l8/s4032/20240128_231712.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoqEzwMn1UwQ-iFEd3xtPZQz_ne7zlqhyphenhyphenviVVe6blCeHpZGYrAmwiC4eSqD6J38IhHG8TP-jDTdyQ7LZUpTAkH298edoMf2wsdT0DwWkECWS2N8jFK5ZxBrlTW2_nhYSM8XIhnTJtI3BPvkcH8XbQ429sm4NS_QwjV9nIcgpTxhyphenhyphenilfaJcCFKds5UC1l8/w480-h640/20240128_231712.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <div><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are my latest empties with some mini reviews included. </span></div><div><p></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Shiseido Facial Cotton - </b><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Another one done! Already repurchased. My favourite cotton pads, period. As a side note, I swear these used to be $11 and now they are $17.50 Canadian! Talk about inflation! I do my best to only buy them on sale.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b style="white-space-collapse: collapse;">Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion</b><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"> - What was left in this tube was hardened so I am throwing it out. Already well on my way through another tube. This is the only eyeshadow primer that I trust these days. </span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b>Beautyblender</b> - I keep trying other sponges to save a buck but the original Beautyblender is still the best. Already repurchased. </span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b>Nivea Pure & Natural Body Lotion</b><span><b> in Organic Oat (refill)</b> - I love the fact that I can now buy these in a refill format. I believe I have already repurchased two more refills. Best drugstore lotion in my opinion. If anyone has a better suggestion for body cream from the drug store, please let me know. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Grown Alchemist Body Cream in Mandarin, Rosemary Leaf</b> - I got this in a subscription box and at first I quite liked it. So much so that when I had the opportunity to buy another one on sale for around $8, I pounced. As time has passed I don't find this to be as good as I thought it was. I will use up the other tube for sure but will not be repurchasing as I have gotten sick of the smell and it doesn't moisturize as much as I would like. </span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo</b><span> - I've lost count of how many of these I have finished. I feel like a may take a break from this shampoo for a bit a try a few others plus use up some shampoo I have in my cupboards. I will definitely repurchase though. May wait for the next Sephora sale in the spring. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat Protectant Leave In Conditioner Primer </b><span>- This product is all that. It's a heat protector, detangler and leave in conditioner. I will never be without it. Already repurchased. </span><b> </b></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Christophe Robin No Frizz Care x Style Leave-In Anti-Frizz Rescue Milk </b><span>- I got this in a subscription box and loved it. It tamed my frizzies and gave me some volume. I have been checking online for ages to see if I could buy another one. Sephora has stopped carrying this brand and the product's website didn't seem to carry it any longer. I checked this morning and see that it now says "coming soon" on Christophe Robin's website and the price is $51 Canadian. Wow! That's a lot of money for 150ml/5 fl. oz. of product. The product was good, but not that good! Doesn't look like I will be repurchasing unless I can get it significantly on sale. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes!</b> - This was an ok mascara in terms of the results it gives, but it wasn't anything extraordinary. Gave both length and volume but not as much as other mascaras I have tried. I found this this mascara was the most likely to smear onto my contacts too which was highly annoying and inconvenient. Will not repurchase. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish in Medium</b> - There are days when I am not convinced this this under eye corrector is good enough for my very dark circles. When I switch to another brand, I find I definitely look worse. So I have repucrhased. This product lasted me for ages. Well over a year and I would say it was worth the money. The packaging is sleek and great for travel. Already repurcased. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair </b>- Whenever I used to use this, I noticed an improvement in my skin right away, as in the next morning! I lived on gwp samples of this for literally years. I finally took the plunge and bought a regular sized bottle and spent the money. Unfortuately for me, soon after I bought this, my rosacea got really bad. I have it semi under control these days but it is still a daily struggle. Because my skin needs have changed, I am not noticing any difference to my skin when I use this product now and I am not even sure my skin likes it any longer. I used it up by putting it on my forehead mostly each night as I do not have any rosacea in that area. Given how pricey it is, I will not be repurchasing unless the day comes when my rosacea disappears. Only then will I likely give it another shot. </span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The INKEY List Super Solutions 10% Azelaic Acid Serum</b> - I bought this as I had read it is good for treating rosacea. It is! I did notice very soon after starting to use it that it was helping. I was only using it at night originally. I later clued in that you can layer this with other serums. As a result, I started using it morning and night and the difference was fantastic. Already repurchased. This may become a holy grail I cannot live without. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beautyblender Blendercleanser Solid</b> - Used up another. I really like the way this cleans my brushes and it smells so nice. I grab a free mini one every chance I get when Sephora is offering them as a reward or sample. Already repurchased. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask</b> - I keep finding minis of these I have hidden all over the house. So sad they don't make this anymore. This was the original formula. Wish I would have bought a lifetime supply when I had the chance. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Clarins Lip Comfort Hydrating Oil in Honey</b> - I got a set of 4 of these around Christmas. I have only finished the Honey one so far. These are very much mini sized. I finished this one in maybe 2 weeks using it infrequently. I have not decided as yet how I feel about this product as I barely used it and it was done. I will have to use another one or two of them before I can form an opinion. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Skinfix Barrier + </b><b style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum </b><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;">- Another refill done! Already repurchased. This is great for keeping my face hydrated and reducing redness. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Skinfix Barrier + Triple Lipid + Collagen Eye Treatment</b> - This product is $73 Canadian. That's a lot of a money for an ok eye cream. For that kind of money, I expect to see some results. I found this eye cream to be very basic. It moisturized and did 0 for my dark circles. I can easily find hundreds of eye creams for far less money that are just as good. This eye cream is apparently recommended by dermotolgists. I am assuming it is for the non-irritating properties but otherwise I have no idea why. Maybe better ingredients? Kudos to Skinfix for putting it in a glass jar though! Will not repurchase but would take it if it's in a set of Skinfix products for a good price. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;">So that's it for now! Happy Ground Hog Day! </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-78257824693431816602023-12-12T08:43:00.000-08:002023-12-12T08:43:36.355-08:00Summer/Fall 2023 Empties and Trash<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0foz5N37c7YgCor_IGW4CH2n7y7LL92cCZ_dNTgfMUXFORffE09Outs5L3Zn6hHdiBy24DioVHaqWu3k5IF8w_ZED6-d8MzahjpgGDxdcHtEPJjTrRDAoCjCWlLk312S0e5NcHWwax77f7VaHFqFw5hFa_0m_BcYzltxXit-o0TzIYtiBkY_OsLGZlno/s4032/20231109_205327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0foz5N37c7YgCor_IGW4CH2n7y7LL92cCZ_dNTgfMUXFORffE09Outs5L3Zn6hHdiBy24DioVHaqWu3k5IF8w_ZED6-d8MzahjpgGDxdcHtEPJjTrRDAoCjCWlLk312S0e5NcHWwax77f7VaHFqFw5hFa_0m_BcYzltxXit-o0TzIYtiBkY_OsLGZlno/w640-h480/20231109_205327.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Lots of empties to cover today! Let the summary reviews begin! <p></p><div><br /></div><div><b>it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream in Light</b> - Another full size and a mini are done! Already repurchased. This helps cover my redness and the SPF is handy. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner</b> - Apparently, I went through a lot of conditioner the last few months. I finished two full sized tubes and a travel sized one. The best conditioner I have found for my hair. Already repurchased. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Colorpop Super Shock Shadow in Tea Party</b> - This is not an empty per se. What is left is all dry and crumbly - can't be used. This was a lovely colour but it was a dry product from the get go and it flaked a lot. I have other colours but this was my most used one. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Liner in Trooper Black </b>- This is my second to favourite black liquid liner ever behind Stila's version. I also have it in the colour Mad Max Brown and it is equally wonderful. Would repurchase for sure. This was a travel sized pen. I had two of these going at the same time, I finished the other one in my last empties post. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sol de Janeiro </b><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Refillable Deodorant Cheirosa '62 </b>- This was a refill that I used up. Already repurchased. I really like this deodorant. It works for me and leaves my skin soft.</span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Mint Choco (Mini)</b> - Really liked this scent. It was a mini from a holiday set last year. Handy for around the house or travel. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Peach Iced Tea - </b>Love, love, love this. This is my favourite scent ever. I bought another one soon after this one as it was limited edition. I really hope they bring it back one day. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil (travel size)</b> - This is a fantastic product and I have no idea why no one talks about it. I have already repurchased my second full sized bottle. It also mixes great with any serum of your choice and adds lots of moisture and glow to your skin. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive (travel size) - </b>This is also a fabulous product that works well with other serums and really gives a decent amount of hydration. I have already repurchased the full sized version and I believe I have gone through at least a couple of these. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Living Proof Perfect Hair Day</b> - Another one done. Already repurchased x2. Great stuff if you are looking for smooth hair with volume. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Shiseido Facial Cotton (x2)</b> - Nothing else compares. I'm sad the price keeps increasing. I try to get it on sale. Already repurchased x2. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;">Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser (travel size)</b><span style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"> - Ever since my rosacea got wild, this is one of the only cleaners that doesn't make it angry. I'd love to give my skin a good scrub but can't so for now I use this and try to be content. Very mild, perfect for sensitive or angry skin. </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation in 22N Light Neutral </b> - I actually really liked this foundation but sadly it appears to be discontinued. I have always struggled to find foundation shades from Tarte that worked for me and this colour did. The formula was watery, but the coverage was decent and it gave me a nice glow. It went on smoothly. The packing and dropper were utter crap though, the product went everywhere. Horrible packaging. I would repurchase, but I can't. </div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b>Klorane Floral Water Make-Up Remover </b>- Love this. There is no substitute. Will always buy this until it is no longer available. </div><div style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b>Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream (Refill)</b> - I love this cream. It has been so good to use with my rosacea. My skin loves it. I don't care what anyone says about how expensive it is and that the ingredients are not all that. I have tried lots of other expensive and cheap skin creams and none of them hold a candle to this one. Already repurchased. </div><div style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b>Bite Beauty Agave Lip Balm</b> - Like most of my Bite Beauty products that are left (they are all from before the company was sold) I have been hanging on to them for dear life because I know this is all I will ever have of their good stuff. This product I was willing to use up as it wasn't very good. Didn't much for my lips except give them a waxy film. This was nothing like their Lip Mask which was my holy grail. Wouldn't repurchase but couldn't anyway if I wanted to. </div><div style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b>Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask (in some berry colour)</b> - So sad this product is gone. I saved the last drop for ages and I recently decided it was time to use it up and throw it out. </div></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Schmidt's Charcoal + Magnesium Mineral Enriched Natural Deodorant</b> - (trash, not an empty) This gave me a wicked rash. At first, I thought it may have been coincedence but I waited awhile, tried again and it was rash city. A friend of mine also bought one of these deodorants and she had the same thing happen to her. No way would I repurchase. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Native Deodorant in Sugar Cookie (mini size)</b> - (trash, not an empty) My friend bought a couple of these minis for me because she really likes this product. I appear to be allergic to it as it gave me a terrible, painful reaction that took weeks to go away. It was awful. It's hard to believe a deordant could cause such havoc in my arm pits. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Clinique Acne Solutions BB Cream</b> - This product was ok. It was a sample size. This one was Light Medium but was a tad too dark for me. It's watery and light weight and I would say light to medium coverage. The coverage could have been a bit better for my liking but I understand it is only a BB cream so I need to temper my expectations. Not sure I would repurhase. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Shampoo</b> - This was a mini sized product I got as a free pomo. There wasn't enough product to see if it actually worked so I don't feel I can accurately rate this. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Fenty Beauty Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in Cuz I'm Black</b> - I got this awhile back in a Sephora Favourites set and didn't open it for ages. It was a travel/mini size. I was pleasantly surprised by this eyeliner. I would argue it is my 3rd to faourite liquid eyeliner ever. I would consider repurchasing this. Not sure why no one seems to talk about this product, it's really good! </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream</b> - This was a travel or mini sized tube. I have used this product on and off for years and overall I think this line works well for me especially in the summer months. In winter, it isn't always moisturizing enough. I would recommend this for sensitive skin. Since I have rosacea, I usually need something a bit more catered to that condition unless my skin is in good shape. I would repurchase this and I already have a larger size of this I am using here and there. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Pat McGrath Mini Lust: Gloss in Love Potion</b> - Someone please tell me why there is so much hype with these glosses? I do not enjoy them! I find they wear off easily and they have next to zero pigment. These Pat McGrath glosses can't hold a candle to the ones Fenty, NARS, MAC and GXVE makes. This was part of a set of 3 that I purchased awhile back. I believe I have one left to use and I don't have high hopes. Would not repurchase. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>BareMinerals Bareskin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation</b> - I think this product may be discontinued and I am not surprised in the least. This is a horrible watery foundation with precious little coverage. This was a sample that I got a few uses out of it. Would not repurchase even if I could. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Lanolips 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm</b> - If you have dry lips or bits (oops that didn't sound good) look no further than this product. If I had to have a complaint, it would be that the product is too thick and works almost too well! I bought this as a replacement for my Bite Agave Lip Mask that was discontinued. They were not the same product at all, but this sure did work on my dry lips. I have already repurchased this but I really only use it at home as I find it is too much as a base before lip products if I am going out. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Tarte Sea Wink of H2O Vegan Collagen Eye Cream</b> - This was a sample and I did not like it. It was not very moisturizing at did nothing for my dark circles. Would not repurchase. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara</b> (travel size) - This was one of my favourite mascaras for ages. It added volume and length and didn't flake or smudge much. I would consider repurchasing this but at the moment I have 3 other mascaras that are working wonders on my lashes. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Clinique High Impact Mascara (travel size)</b> - This is an ok mascara. Better than drug store but not top tier at all. Would not repurchase. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Belif The True Cream - Moisturizing Bomb (sample size)</b> - I cannot stress how badly my face reacted to this product. There must be something in it that I am allergic to. It gave me a wicked breakout/rash. I used the remainder of it on my legs (haha) and had no reaction there. Wouldn't dream of ever purchasing this. I have read online about others having a similar reaction so at least I know it wasn't only me. </span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="inherit" style="font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div><b>Make Up For Ever Ulta HD Foundation in Y252 </b> - I got a sample of this ages ago and I thought initially it looked good. So much so that I bought a full sized one but this colour proved to be too light and too yellow. One thing that drives me mad about MUFE is how almost everything is set up to lean pink or yellow. They have very few neutral shades which is what I and many others need. I decided to buy another bottle in a more pink leaning shade and mix them together. I wish I hadn't. Mixing them did work somewhat, but it was a hassle. The coverage and glow wasn't the same as the sample I once received. I found the foundation very drying on my skin as time went on. I used this mostly for work video calls since no one was seeing it up close. I'm very glad I have finished this bottle now. Would not repurchase. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Origins Plantscription Multi-Powered Youth Serum</b> - I used this product for years and found it worked well. As time has gone on, I need something more high powered now so sadly this was my last bottle. I would recommed this through if you are in your 20s or 30s and are starting to notice the signs of aging. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Power Eye Cream (travel size) </b>- Sadly, this did nothing for me. Wasn't overly moisturizing and didn't budge my dark circles. Will not repurchase. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel</b> - I had to be careful with this product because if I got it too close to my eyes, it stung and burned. I had to make sure it absorbed before I laid down and went to bed or it would creep into my eyes. There wasn't enough product in here to say if it worked or not but I wouldn't buy it again because it was a fussy product in general. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Refill Face Cream</b> - I am not sure how many jars of this I have gone through but this is one of the few skin creams that helps my rosacea. Already repurchased. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser - </b>This product was ok. Nothing to get excited about. It worked well when my rosacea was out of control as a calmer but other than that, it did little else. There are other cleansers on the market that work just as well for less money like CeraVe. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Skinfix Barrier+ </b><b style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit;">Triple Lipid + Collagen Activating Serum - </b><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit;">Love this serum. It's excellent for rosacea. Already repurchased x 2. Don't wish to be withhout it. The refill is a much better deal. </span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit;">So that's it! I already have several empties for the month of December so I may do one more empties post this month. </span></div></span></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-27063824750881395902023-11-09T11:03:00.000-08:002023-11-09T11:03:02.896-08:00Winter 2022/Spring 2023 Empties<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMBNG3AMX2T6jQt_4TzPDpnk7ow6tIBaEKLkTWtEDCrE6rRUY91I89znSrub8AgQrnYRk9IcFthDVVkfMRmKPkzRaj0Q_Ux0zH2GbSwkYNlqNqN5YWmCgyr2ud6I_9tLkhrKNFgUUjKBPdEvaE4qohOZ61gH6p5HuPUVwPmSe9MxxSh3TMF7C2gXmd34/s4032/20230612_230622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMBNG3AMX2T6jQt_4TzPDpnk7ow6tIBaEKLkTWtEDCrE6rRUY91I89znSrub8AgQrnYRk9IcFthDVVkfMRmKPkzRaj0Q_Ux0zH2GbSwkYNlqNqN5YWmCgyr2ud6I_9tLkhrKNFgUUjKBPdEvaE4qohOZ61gH6p5HuPUVwPmSe9MxxSh3TMF7C2gXmd34/w640-h480/20230612_230622.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Let's dive into it! <div><br /><div><b>Nivea Pure & Natural Body Lotion</b> (x2) - Best drugstore body lotion on the market as far as I am concerned. Note I said drugstore haha. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Liner in Trooper Black </b>- This is my second to favourite black liquid liner ever behind Stila's version. I also have it in the colour Mad Max Brown and it is equally wonderful. Would repurchase for sure. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Diorshow Maximizer 3D Triple Volume Plumping Lash Primer</b> - This isn't a bad product and I would repurchase but I don't feel it lives up to it's hype. It can help a so so or crappy mascara be better. If you have an amazing mascara though, not sure this helps a lot and it is an extra step. This was a travel sized tube and the wand broke off completely very soon after I started using it. Was not impressed with that. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>LYS Triple Fix Serum Foundation in MN1</b> - I have a lot of mixed feelings about this foundation. Let's start with the good - the colour match was good for me, the price was very reasonable and budget friendly, it was moisturizing and I received a lot of compliments when I wore it that my skin was glowing. It was also good for airplane travel in that my skin didn't look as dry as it would after a flight versus if I wore another foundation. So the bad...coverage was light and not overly buildable. It bothered me that I could never seem to cover my blemishes or rosacea with this and that was very irksome. I have seen other people online complain about the same thing. I also felt like the product sat on my skin. If I touched my face it would easily come off on my hand. These last two reasons alone are why I likely will not repurchase unless they reformulate the product. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer in Park Ave Princess</b> - This has been my favourite bronzer for years. Already repurchased. No idea why it doesn't get enough attention. I have been super into bronzers the last year and I have bought a number of different brands which I am really enjoying. The day may come when this Tarte one takes a back seat to others but we will see and I will keep you posted. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Eye Cream</b> - This was moisturizing I suppose, but this product was a big let down for me. I didn't feel it really did anything for me and certainly did not help my dark undereye circles. I believe this product has been discontinued. Cannot and would not repurchase anyway. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Gilchrist & Soames English Spa Shampoo</b> - This is a very good shampoo. I really enjoyed it and it was moisturizing. I would consider buying it again but I have to order it online and it's a bit of a hassle so not sure I will. There are other equally good shampoos that I am using presently. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Klorane Floral Water Make-Up Remover </b>- Love this. There is no substitute. Will always buy this until it is no longer available. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream (One Jar plus a Refill)</b> - I cannot wax poetic enough about how much I love this cream. It has been so good to use with my rosacea. My skin loves it. I don't care what anyone says about how expensive it is and that the ingredients are not all that. I have tried lots of other expensive and cheap skin creams and none of them hold a candle to this one. Already repurchased. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Londontown Foot Balm</b> - This foot balm worked really well. One of the best I have used. I will not, however, repurchase. That is because the smell is so off putting to me, I could barely stand it. I cannot stand the smell of eucalyptus and this product reeks of it. I would repurchase if they ever change the scent. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Conditioner</b> - This literally did nothing for my hair and in fact, tangled the heck out of it. I did not find it to be moisturizing at all. Will not repurchase. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream in Light</b> - Another one done! Already repurchased. This helps cover my redness and I need the SPF these days. Keeps me looking and feeling dewy. Covers all my redness. Love. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in Peach </b>- My lips get so dry and uncomfortable in winter. Peach is my favourite flavour in this line. I need something constantly to put on them and lots of it. These balms are not my holy grail but they work well enough to get me through the day so I keep buying them. Nothing will ever replace the old Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Vanilla </b>- I personally like Laneige lip products, but I don't love them. To me they are better than the alternatives. After Bite Beauty broke my heart and reformulated Agave Lip Mask and then basically went out of business for the most part, my search to find a replacement has been on. This search has not be overly fruitful. I have tried some really bad stuff. Some were things people rave about online. For now, this is as good as I can find and at least they smell nice and work even if it is for a short period of time. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum (×2 Full Size and Travel Size)</b> - I bought this to help my skin barrier because it was wrecked from my roseacea. I did find that it helped quite a bit and I have already repurchased this. I don't feel that it does anything else for me except help with my skin barrier and I don't think it really claims to anything else. At this price point though, $67 Canadian, I think I can do better. The face cream from skinfix does basically the same thing. I did like this serum under my Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. If the other products I have to try don't work I will come back to this strictly for facial survival. skinfix has also come out with a new serum and I have a couple of samples so I will be checking that out very shortly. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid 360 degree Eye - </b>This was mositurizing but didn't do a damn thing for my undereye circles. The brand has a new eye cream which is supposed to work better so I will give that a try. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Estee Lauder Double Wear Mascara</b> - This is one of the few mascaras that never smudge on me. I have found a cheaper replacement though which I will be discussing in my next empties post. I would repurchase this though if needs be. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Clinique Quickliner for Lips in 29 Sky Violet</b> - I loved this lip liner and I had it forever. The colour was somewhat unique. Looks like the colour has been discontinued so can't repurchase unfortunately. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>EOS lip balm -</b> No idea what scent this one is. Out it goes. I keep finidng them around the house. I think my cat likes to hide them. In case you haven't read any of my previous posts, I had a bad allergic reacction to these. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sol de Janeiro </b><span color="inherit" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Refillable Deodorant Cheirosa '62 </b>- I really like this deodorant. Not sure how much I love the smell, but it is ok and the deodorant works well all around. I wouldn't say it lasts for 24 hours but it's good for a solid 18. Good enough for me. Already repurchased the same scent. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara</b> - I am not sure if I got a faulty tube but this was all dried out when I opened it. I had the tube for a while in the packaging before I opened it so I couldn't return it. I am tempted to repurchase to see if the great reviews are true but also I am concerned I will get another dried out tube. Please leave me a comment below if you have had the same experience. I guess this isn't an empty per se but there was nothing in the tube to use. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Covergirl Super Sizer Mascara</b> - This was trash. This mascara is why I hate drugstore mascara. Horrible, did nothing at all. I am throwing this out basically unused so not really an "empty". <br /><p><b>Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion</b> - I've tried a gazillion eyeshadow primers over the years and this one works best. I am not even interested in trying any others these days. </p></div></div><div><b>skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream </b>- This was the first of a few I have gone through in recent months. This has really helped my rosacea be manageable. I mostly use it at night but sometimes during the day if I was to conserve my CT Magic Cream. The refill is the better deal so I have started buying those. Very good product if you are having skin barrier issues. </div><div><br /></div><div>I will try to have my Summer/Fall 2023 empties up within the next couple of weeks! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-88747185924026872972023-03-17T15:25:00.002-07:002023-03-17T15:25:53.836-07:00Summer/Fall 2022 Empties<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacbIaRH84ORHuDpdmgWMpM9-_YS_SQjQcFcBMaFAfXIHSU7u3wvvMT25yIyyM7HcNVXAs58qmmrHVyyyfJREUTtbJhbzu3qJWxkTys_JlH0TbktvyNxPhcT2wDH1C4pJywG9Gb6lWU0Nd6jTTOGfrSXLrIAKfPeCkg54rQ7F7oljmcWm4x38V0zvt/s3024/20230102_224722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2694" data-original-width="3024" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacbIaRH84ORHuDpdmgWMpM9-_YS_SQjQcFcBMaFAfXIHSU7u3wvvMT25yIyyM7HcNVXAs58qmmrHVyyyfJREUTtbJhbzu3qJWxkTys_JlH0TbktvyNxPhcT2wDH1C4pJywG9Gb6lWU0Nd6jTTOGfrSXLrIAKfPeCkg54rQ7F7oljmcWm4x38V0zvt/w640-h570/20230102_224722.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A long awaited empties post finally! I have been working on this one for longer than I care to mention. I have a pile of Winter empties piling up so this one can't wait much longer. Let's jump right into it! <br /><br /><div><b>Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream</b> - I purchased this when my roseacea started getting quite bad. It offerred some temporary relief but overall I didn't feel like it did as much as it should have. I have since found much better products that help me more than this. I did purchase another one of these jars though before I discovered other things so at some point I may try to use that up. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Make Up For Ever Ulta HD Foundation</b> - I got a sample of this ages ago and I thought initially it looked good. So much so that I bought a full sized one but in another shade as the sample I had was a tad too dark and too yellow. Sadly, the one I bought was too light and still too yellow. So I bought this one - R330. It's too dark and too red. I have given up with Make Up For Ever complexion products. I know they now have some more neutral shades now, but there weren't many when I bought these two bottles. Regardless of my beef with their shade range leaning too yellow or too pink, I don't care for this product for other reasons as it turns out. I find the luminosity fades quickly and it gets dry on my face and sometimes uncomfortable. I would not recommend this for dry skin. I used this foundation mostly for Zoom and Teams meetings over the course of the pandemic to use it up. Also, that way, I didn't have to wear it for long. I still am working on my other bottle, a lighter, more yellow shade and am and using it for the same purpose. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Deep Dive Cleansing Gel</b> - I believe this product has been discontinued and for good reason. It doesn't clean your face at all and it leaves a horrible, sticky film that lasts for hours. I felt dirtier after washing my face with this than before I washed my face. The bottle is only 50ml but this product lasted me forever. Very liquidy. I always had to wash my face with something else after using this. It barely took off any makeup either. Not sure why it became a mission for me to finish it, but I did. Never again. <br /><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream in Light</b> - I have gone through a few of these in various sizes over the years. I didn't like it at first. I thought it was thick and dry looking and tricky to apply. Also, all of the shades are so yellow. I have come to love this product though the last couple of years. If you use a really good moisturizer underneath it and a very wet beaurty blender, it can look positively glowy. I like the fact that it has SPF protection as this is my go to if I will be out in the sun. I've even found that the "yellowness" fades after it has been blended in. With my rosecea that has developed in recent years, this is one of the few foundations that seems to neutralize the redness and cover it. I am almost done with my full sized tube of this as well and will definitely be repurchasing. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in Berry and Peach</b> - My lips get so dry and uncomfortable in winter. I need something constantly to put on them and lots of it. These balms are not my holy grail but they work well enough to get me through the day so I keep buying them. Nothing will ever replace the old Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask. So sad that love story between that product and I had to die. Maybe someone will one day resurrect the brand or at least that product and restore it to it's former glory. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Gummy Bear and Mango</b> - I see a lot of hate online for this product. Yet, good luck getting your hands on it at Christmas time in Sephora. I personally like it. I don't love it, I have issues with it not being as good as it should be, but to me it is better than the alternatives. After Bite Beauty broke my heart and reformulated Agave Lip Mask and then basically went out of business for the most part, my search to find a replacement has been on. This search has not be overly fruitful. I have tried some really bad stuff. Some were things people rave about online. For now, this is as good as I can find and at least they smell nice and work even if it is for a short period of time. Gummy Bear is my least favourite scent/flavour from the line as a side note. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum</b> - I bought this to help my skin barrier because it was wrecked from my roseacea. I did find that it helped quite a bit and I have already repurchased this. I don't feel that it does anything else for me except help with my skin barrier and I don't think it really claims to anything else. At this price point though, $67 Canadian, I think I can do better. The face cream from skinfix does basically the same thing. I did like this serum under my Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. If the other products I have to try don't work I will come back to this strictly for facial survival. skinfix has also come out with a new serum and I have a couple of samples so I will be checking that out very shortly. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Origins Eye Doctor x 2</b> - That's right. I have gone through two of these. I must confess that I had very little left of one jar and was using other things for ages that underwhelmed me so I finished the jar and bought another. I no longer feel that this product is doing much for my dark circles. It is so comfortable and non-irritating though. You put it on and your skin sighs. I still don't have crow's feet so maybe it works well in terms of anti-aging, although I think genetics may be at play there. My mother still doesn't have crow's feet! I have a few other eye creams I am testing out and so far nothing is working well but I will keep you informed. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara</b> - I have received countless samples of these over the years in gwp bags and frankly, they are terrible. I used this once or twice as it was lying around when I was in a rush, but it's near useless on my short, sparse eyelashes. It's all dried out now so out it goes. Good riddance. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Drunk Elephant Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream</b> - This smelled like marzipan. Delicious. It worked well enough for me but I am not sure if this would withstand a full workout. It's a very wet product and it doesn't dry down much which would turn some people off and frankly it turned me off sometimes. I would consider repurchasing this but I think I have found something that works even better - my Sol de Janeiro deordorant. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sol de Janeiro </b><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-align: inherit; text-transform: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Refillable Deodorant Cheirosa '62 </b>- I really like this deodorant. Not sure how much I love the smell, but it is ok and the deodorant works well all around. I wouldn't say it lasts for 24 hours but it's good for a solid 18. Good enough for me. There is another scent so I am going to give that a try. Already repurchased the same scent as that is all I could get and that is ok. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Benefit BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara</b> - This must have been the third tube that I have had of this at least. I believe I only paid for one them and the rest were travel sized free tubes. It simply doesn't work for me. The wand is massive and my lashes are so short and sparse all I can get out of this mascara is smudges and zero volume and zero length. It must work for some people since it has been on the market for years but it is a pass for me. <p></p><p><b>Marc Jacobs Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer</b> - I am constantly sighing as I type this. Marc Jacobs Beauty is no more and that is so sad. They had some solid products. This was one of them. Unfortunately, I bought this eyeliner from Sephora when Marc Jacobs was going out of business and when I opened this, the liner was completely dried out and it crumbled all my hands and pants. I was horrified. What was more horrifying was that for some reason I didn't return it. I have no idea why! I think I was busy at the time, I had ordered it online and then it slipped my mind. It was also on clearance so it didn't cost much. I still regret not returning it on principle alone. I noticed at the time that a lot of people were complaining online about the same thing. Must have been old stock leftover that we got. </p><p><b>Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil</b> - This face oil is fantastic! Already repurchased. I know this and other Drunk Elephant products have been getting dragged lately for being overpriced and doing less than expected but before I got roseacea my skin never looked better than when I was exclusively using Drunk Elephant products. My skin glowed and I had been plagued with bad skin most of my life until then. Sadly, with the roseacea now, I can no longer use some Drunk Elephant products as my needs are different. I can still use this facial oil though and it is so moisturizing and feels heavenly. </p><p><b>Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion</b> - I've tried a gazillion eyeshadow primers over the years and this one works best. I am not even interested in trying any others these days. When this product first came out I think it had parabens but Urban Decay got rid of them in there awhile back so I'm happy about that and have been a fan since. I've already repurchased 3 of these! Two are almost done and will likely be in my next empties. </p><p><b>Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 5 Cool </b>- I also had this in 5 Neutral but I gave it away as it was too yellow for me. I find in general this line runs yellow. Even the 5 Cool was a bit yellow and I have neutral undertones. This foundation is very much full coverage and that is what I liked about it. However, I will not be repurchasing it as it was a bit thick even when sheered out and it lacked the glowy finish I was looking for. It comes in a glass bottle which is always a plus. </p><p><b>Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer</b> - This was a travel sized container. I didn't notice that it did anything for me. Since my skin is sensitive these days, I only put it on my non-sensitive areas like my forehead, nose and chin and it seemed drying. Maybe it would work better for someone with oily skin. Will not repurchase. </p><p><b>A La Maison Sweet Almond Hand & Body Lotion </b>- I bought this at Winners I believe. Smelt ok. Felt a bit powdery. Moisturized ok. There are better and cheaper alternatives on the market. This company's hand soap is far better than their lotion. </p><p><b>L'Occitane en Provence Shea Butter Foot Cream and Intensive Foot Balm</b> - So two products here. I decided to try the Intensive Foot Balm since I liked the foot cream so much. I didn't care for the Intensive version and found it less moisturizing than the regular foot cream. Considering the Intensive Foot Balm costs $10 more ($47!) it will definitely not be a repurchase. Sticking to the one I love - Shea Butter Foot Cream it is! Already repurchased that one. </p><p><b>Pat McGrath Labs LUST: Lip Gloss in Sunset Rose</b> - Pat McGrath makes the most glorious eyeshadow ever, bar none. I love her eyeshadow and have now puchased a number of palettes. Words cannot express how stunning they are. Then there is this lip gloss. I hated it. This was a mini sized tube that I got in a set of 3. I have since tried a second one from the set and it is awful too. Pat really needs to go back to the drawing board on this one. The two glosses I have tried have almost 0 pigment transfer onto my lips. It's like they are clear glosses. This is not an issue I have ever had in my life with any lip gloss by any other brand including drug store ones. It's a bit mind boggling and disturbing. The smell is ok, vanilla I would say. The gloss feels ok on but it disappears sometimes in 20 minutes. You could probably go through a full sized tube if you used it daily and reapplied as needed in well under a month. I will use up the second and third mini tubes I have but I can't see me ever buying a Pat McGrath gloss again unless she reformulates. </p><p><b>Bb Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer</b> - This is one of those products that I have wondered where it has been all of my life. It's a detangler, leave in conditioner and heat protector all in one. I have spent so much money over the years on detanglers that didn't work or paled in comparison to this product. It's simply the best. Already repurchase a full size and I have two travel sizes on hand. </p><p><b>Kopari Aluminium Free Coconut Deodorant</b> - I just looked at Sephora's website and it appears they have stopped carrying Kopari??? Wow. That is a shame. As for this deodorant though, I was not impressed. I don't love the smell of coconut and this was coconut overload. The product was very wet and did not dry down much. Also, I found it wore off after a few hours and was no longer working well. I can't imagine how badly it would have performed if I was hiking or working out. Will not repurchase. </p><p>So that's it and that is an awful lot! Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! </p></div></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-83791201212224350512022-09-25T20:05:00.003-07:002022-09-29T03:11:32.265-07:00Empties 2021/2022 Part 2<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvS32RDQgIMiLRl4z010FZamQcwcrKiIXFXqKmRMAr7dfyutx0Foy2IbRZbg0Q3VqkVUTFj3rj9erjv55gcEwBkzHuMwx0qGmMpcQR3eQdy_yo3IGADYKiGhjdzhCdNEaYT2XlB2fXUNDJgL0D0E3vMuyS7ExFArFcRZMjciCJ_0A94xzMJYggjSdY/s4032/20220705_001023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvS32RDQgIMiLRl4z010FZamQcwcrKiIXFXqKmRMAr7dfyutx0Foy2IbRZbg0Q3VqkVUTFj3rj9erjv55gcEwBkzHuMwx0qGmMpcQR3eQdy_yo3IGADYKiGhjdzhCdNEaYT2XlB2fXUNDJgL0D0E3vMuyS7ExFArFcRZMjciCJ_0A94xzMJYggjSdY/w480-h650/20220705_001023.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div><b>EOS lip balms (x4) -</b> No idea what scent these are. None of them are finished but I had a reaction to these like so many other people. I keep finding them around the house but I think I've finally rounded them all up. So excited to see them go! I know they aren't finished but I am so done with them it isn't funny so thought they were worth mentioning.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Evodia Australia Coconut & Lime Body Wash</b> - I got this from Marshalls or Winners. It was pretty good and last me for ages. Loved the smell. Might not have been the most moisturizing body wash of all time, but it was alright. I haven't seen this brand sold anywhere else. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>COLAB Dry Shampoo in Rio (tropical)</b> - COLAB dry shampoos were the first ones I had ever tried. I thought they were great and the scents are so nice. Recently, I tried another brand and that is better than COLAB. You probably know what brand I am talking about - Batiste.....review coming soon. This is not a bad product though and I would buy it if I was in a pinch and couldn't get Batiste. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydraton Serum</b> - I have boughy so many of these. It's a great, solid product. I haven't been using it lately as I have had to switch up my skin care routine due to my roseacea, but I am thinking I may try to incorporate this into my new routine and see if it works. I like to mix this serum with other serums to give myself a nice hydration boost. It mixes so well with other serums too, I can't recommend it enough. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser</b> - (not pictured oops) This was either my second or third tube of this face wash. I decided I wanted something that cleansed better so I moved away from this and then I developed roseacea. Now this is one of the few cleansers I can use that doesn't anger my face. It is gentle and removes makeup. It's a glycerin based product. I have already repurchased two. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Dior Diorshow Mascara</b> - This was a sample or travel-sized mascara. I don't know if I got a bad one, but the product was very dry and I wasn't able to make it work. I have bought a full sized tube so we will see how that goes and I will report back. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil in Vanilla Apricot</b> - I have had this tub of body cream forever. I loved it so much, and it was so pricey, that I made it last forever. I finally got a new one so I finished this one off. This is hands down my favourite body cream of all time. It's luxurious and works so well. I have never found anything that could compare, but if I do, I will let you know. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Drunk Elephant E-Rase Milki Micellar Water</b> - This works, but you don't get much product for your buck. This is $19 Canadian for 100ml. The larger bottle is $37 for 240ml. Thankully, I bought mine during the last Sephora sale so at least I saved a couple of bucks. The product is like a runny cream and you need a fair amount if you are applying it to a cotton square or cotton ball. I probably used a good 1/20th or 1/15th of the bottle to take off my eye makeup once. I would happily use it again as it was effective and very gentle....if I got it at a marked down price or as a gift. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo</b> - Another one done. Love this. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner</b> - This is the perfect conditioner for my hair and I simply have not found anything better for me anyway. Not sure what number this is, but I have been through a few of these. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream</b> - This is a fantastic face cream. I have been using it a bit less because my rosecea needs something that targets it and this cream isn't meant for that. I have already repurchased one as I am still using it here and there. If you have dry skin and want something seriously mositurizing that will give you a little glow, look no further than this. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in Berry</b> - this is what I have been using in place of my beloved Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask. I have finished two tubes and have bought two more already. It isn't fantastic but it works and it is doing what I need for now. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask - </b>It works. Doesn't blow me out of the water, but it works. Already purchased six of these.....what can I say, holiday sets of these are where it is at! </div><div><br /></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-63714724436640271422022-04-11T17:56:00.000-07:002022-04-11T17:56:12.374-07:00Empties 2021/2022 Part 1<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-ZP2rTg0-QpVM2qkiY5KqFQexgOx2dXIiTMbUvQdKW-XtTGWYhLOoG8HHv68ekLdKCmBe8Iq2FAx8q-GDmZXpJEgtablXo9AGkywdaJmSyC6vaSATMcA0umlTIea4oPGuNY2sg2eDFeAveBP7PdvjJFzG65hbGkOV8zT7IpUBypKocrNRRmHXXWW/s4032/20220410_225718.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-ZP2rTg0-QpVM2qkiY5KqFQexgOx2dXIiTMbUvQdKW-XtTGWYhLOoG8HHv68ekLdKCmBe8Iq2FAx8q-GDmZXpJEgtablXo9AGkywdaJmSyC6vaSATMcA0umlTIea4oPGuNY2sg2eDFeAveBP7PdvjJFzG65hbGkOV8zT7IpUBypKocrNRRmHXXWW/w480-h640/20220410_225718.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> It's been eternity since I did an empties post and the crap is really piling up! Enough is enough. I have so much I need to break it into at least 3 parts. Let's get to it. <p></p><p><b>Nivea Pure & Natural Body Milk</b> - This is a staple in my empties posts. For quick hand cream or anywhere really Lotion, this is the best at the drug store as far as I am concerned in terms of quantity you get, decent quality and price point. Already repurchased like 3....</p><p><b>Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion in Cooling Menthol</b> - This is the best lotion from the Aveeno line in my opinion. I've even seen it heal burn marks super fast! The one in the tube is thicker and a bit better. Already repurchased.</p><p><b>Nivea MicellAir Micellar Water</b> - So disappointing! Not good at all. Doesn't take off makeup well. Raccoon eyes the next morning even when you think you got it all. Only bought this because when the pandemic hit I couldn't easily get my Klorane makeup remover easily anymore. Will never repurchase! </p><p><b>EOS lip balm</b> - No idea what scent this is. It's almost finished but I had a reaction to it like so many other people. I keep finding them around the house. They must go! </p><p><b>Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in Gummy Bear</b> - this is what I have been using in place of my beloved Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask. I know Bite Beauty was sold and they changed all of the formulas. The reviews have been dreadful. Not sure I will ever try the new formulation. The Laneige product is not as good as the old Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask but I like it enough. I've had 5 different flavors/scents so far and I liked the Gummy Bear the least. Doesn't smell or taste like gummy bears at all! More like a fake grape smell. </p><p><b>Origins Plantscription Serum x2</b> - I've used up two mini tubes. One of these actually lasts awhile. I've bought the big bottle which I am currently using. Used this for years. When I stop using it for awhile I feel like my laugh lines around my mouth look more pronounced. So I'm back at it using it full time. </p><p><b>Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream</b> - I used this for years and swore by it. I got bored, tried other things. I'm back to using it here and there as it seems to calm my rosacea a bit and its supposed to be good for that issue. </p><p><b>IGK Hot Girls Hydrating Shampoo</b> - This was a solid (by that I mean decent) shampoo. Smelt great and hydrating. Gives one hell of a lucious lather. I would consider repurchasing but at the moment I love my Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil shampoo too much to use anything else. </p><p><b>Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner</b> - Speaking of Bumble and bumble, another tube of their conditioner bites the dust. This is the perfect conditioner for my hair and I simply have not found anything better for me anyway. </p><p><b>Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser</b> - Ever since my rosacea got wild, this is one of the only cleaners that doesn't make it angry. I'd love to give my skin a good scrub but can't so for now I use this and try to be content. Very mild, perfect for sensitive or angry skin. </p><p><b>Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment</b> - Another bottle done. Already repurchased two more. Nothing else compares to this in terms of prep for hot tools and styling. Hair shape lasts for days and you get really great volume. One of my holy grails. </p><p><b>blendercleanser solid</b> - I love this smell of this and it really gets the job on my brushes done. The Sephora version is comparable (doesn't smell as nice) when it was at a lower price point but now it's about the same so that's no good Sephora! I like the blendercleanser just a bit more, however, I hear Sephora has reformulated their version so we will wait and see. </p><p><b>Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream </b>- Hands down one of my favourite moisturizers. Especially when mixed with DE's Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil. Already repurchased x2. </p><p><b>Drunk ElephantVirgin Marula Luxury Face Oil</b> - I can't seem to find a face oil as good as this one and I have tried a lot the last couple of years, a sample here, a sample there. This was a travel size. You will see in my Empties Part 2 post that I have also gone through a full sized one and I have repurchased it already...</p><p>That's it for now. Part 2 coming soon! </p>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-11321888258611183582022-04-10T10:40:00.001-07:002022-04-10T10:40:27.401-07:00Londontown Foot Balm - Mini Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbai-vF-VBiio6AhxBFEgiIrAXJy9-9ljbUFE6vNhPV2kVJk4a4XvahAv7V6gQhFPvzTJ4-X4jmwcKNsqNkusFPnq1SkB7xYAT2GXAKv2VsiAHLQ2wyaTrCBluTGktm8G1jvzkqrxHXVfPiGIt5KEphPEA90ttYSgJK0lZhWJFV6B7CXNnuDGOCc4Z=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbai-vF-VBiio6AhxBFEgiIrAXJy9-9ljbUFE6vNhPV2kVJk4a4XvahAv7V6gQhFPvzTJ4-X4jmwcKNsqNkusFPnq1SkB7xYAT2GXAKv2VsiAHLQ2wyaTrCBluTGktm8G1jvzkqrxHXVfPiGIt5KEphPEA90ttYSgJK0lZhWJFV6B7CXNnuDGOCc4Z=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I got this on a whim from Fabfitfun. I can't recall what I paid for it but it was a very decent price. It's a very thick and rich cream and it does a pretty decent job of moisturizing dry feet. One of the better foot balms I've ever used. I will not repurchase this though for one reason - I can't stand the smell of it. The scent of eucalyptus is overpowering in this balm and it is the scent I dislike the most in the world. So if you like the smell of eucalyptus or don't mind it, this may be the foot balm for you. </p>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-21347622474540018402021-07-17T21:01:00.001-07:002021-07-17T21:03:08.651-07:00Spring 2021 Empties!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdZGuRkDhTRWHDebPn_6eCwHhzovuczaR54QYfO7gIDFIylQAPJR-zWEuXj6PhHZMxPnDjAGOHHn9AtMiYD3JwoB0nSai2AoN_m1IANRpSKgDM-SJuhTUxvDw4N5XGy16NQGTqsXK6c0/s2048/20210606_214942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdZGuRkDhTRWHDebPn_6eCwHhzovuczaR54QYfO7gIDFIylQAPJR-zWEuXj6PhHZMxPnDjAGOHHn9AtMiYD3JwoB0nSai2AoN_m1IANRpSKgDM-SJuhTUxvDw4N5XGy16NQGTqsXK6c0/w640-h480/20210606_214942.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I know it isn't spring anymore, but better late than never right? I already have a bunch of summer empties piling up too so it's high time I get cracking on this blog. <p></p><div><b>Nivea Body Milk Pure & Natural x2</b> - This is my favourite bathroom/kitchen hand cream. Already repurchased. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Bath & Body Works Fresh Sparkling Snow Gentle Foaming Hand Soap </b>- I've almost finished my BBW stash and I don't plan to replace it as their scents no longer do it for me. This one was not my favourite but the packaging sure was cute.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner</b> - best conditioner I've ever found. Think was my second or third tube. Already repurchased. Best frizz fighter and smoothing conditioner.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Origins A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea</b> - I ended up liking this product more than I did in the beginning. It was refreshing but it's still not even close to my favourite face wash. It got gooey near the end and didn't smell right so I left a bit in there.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum</b> - I was stupid and bought a similar product and my skin reacted so badly to it. I regret it so much. I have repurchased this needless to say. I find this makes my skin glow, reduces uneven skin tone and makes it so soft. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Tatcha The Rice Wash Soft Cream Cleanser</b> - i bought a mini to try this. I really like this product and it may be in the running for my favourite cleanser ever. But...my skin freaked out a couple of months ago and when I tried to use this it made my skin even angrier. I had already repurchased another mini but I'm scared to try it again as my skin is finally calming down. I'll see how things go and let you know.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion in Cooling Menthol</b> - I quite like this cream. Its one of my favorites and I find it works well on burns from cooking or curling irons. Speeds the healing and minimizes marks or scars. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Native Deodorant in Candy Cane</b> - This was a mini and I really liked it. Loved the smell. It was a Christmas scent though I believe. It was my first Native deodorant and won't be my last.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream</b> - I got this in a set with The Rice Wash. Its a nice cream but really is for dry skin. I found it is sometimes too much for my combination skin. I've been using it at night here and there. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Korres Black Pine Night Cream</b> - This got better the more I used it. Was only a sample though. Not sure I'd buy it but I'd consider it.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyelining Pen in 01 Black</b>. Wouldn't repurchase. KvD or Stila are the best ones. The Clinique one is drier and the tip isn't thin and harder to work with.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Boscia Cactus Water Hydrating Cream</b> - I used this once or twice and wasn't impressed. I didn't look at it again for a few weeks and when I opened it the product was hardened and unusable. Got this as a sample. Wouldn't dream of buying.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Bite Agave Lip Mask</b> - this was a mini. I could cry. This was one of the pre-vegan ones. It was my holy grail and I'm sorry the new owners ruined a perfect thing.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair</b> - This was my last trial sized mini bottle. I finally bought a regular sized bottle and I love it. It saved my skin when it went crazy a couple of months ago. I use it every night and it's wonderful!</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for now! Have a great weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-68536875966069627252021-04-04T19:53:00.003-07:002021-04-06T21:15:19.205-07:00Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 Empties<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-PGSsWmHY6CQnJypSKoDkL6YN0TiIIwWih1osFLkeyPUtj3iLvtBKpStDCTATsiW01ECx7zGWNYcs74jhiQsy35vCxKxVlhXAd3AGVFhg2QZC6LM3YS113KGvTS-6LXqdJKjTToyPQE/s2048/20210207_232253.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-PGSsWmHY6CQnJypSKoDkL6YN0TiIIwWih1osFLkeyPUtj3iLvtBKpStDCTATsiW01ECx7zGWNYcs74jhiQsy35vCxKxVlhXAd3AGVFhg2QZC6LM3YS113KGvTS-6LXqdJKjTToyPQE/w480-h640/20210207_232253.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I started this blog 2 months ago and I'm finally finishing it now. Sad. Truth be told, like many of you I'm sure, you aren't using a lot of products these days. No where to go, little to do. But that's ok, as long as we are safe and healthy, that's all that counts!</div><div><br /></div><b>Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum (regular sized and a travel mini)</b> - I really like this Serum mixed with Drunk Elephant's C-Firma VitaminC Day Serum. I think this was my second or third bottle. Makes my skin feel so soft and happy. <div><br /><div><b>Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner</b> - I love this conditioner! This was my second bottle and I've already bought 2 more bottles. This is the best frizz fighting conditioner I've found to date.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream</b> - If you have dry skin this cream is fantastic. I can only use it in the dead of winter or it can be too much for my combination skin. With spring approaching I am not going to repurchase anytime soon but I would totally buy it again. This may have been my third jar?</div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion</b> - I got this in a set of Origins products and I used it when my skin felt a bit greasy or irritated. It was ok. Didn't wow me. I am using a new bottle right now which came in another set I bought but I would not purchase this on it's own. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Estee Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam</b> - This was not a bad little cleanser. I think I had it awhile when I finally got around to finishing it and it was getting a tad old but it was great when it was new. Would consider repurchasing but I think I found something better. Will share soon.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>REN Ready Steady Glow AHA Lotion</b> - This is not a bad little toner. Got this as a sample. I would consider repurchasing. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream </b>- I have decided to use up all of my travel sized Drunk Elephant products as they do go bad once opened for awhile and my overnight business trips and personal road trips have been nonexistent this last year. This is my favorite face cream ever when mixed with Drunk Elephant's Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil. Already repurchased.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>SkinFix Barrier+ Lip Repair Balm</b> - This was terrible. I got it in a Sephora Favourites set and it was the worst product in the bunch. Hardly lasted anytime on the lips. Felt like cheap Vaseline. Awful. Used it to get rid of it. Kept it on my desk so I'd absent-mindedly use it up and that did the trick.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>L'Occitane Dry Skin Foot Cream </b>- My favourite foot cream. I bought the Intensive Foot Balm from L'Occitane and it's not anywhere near as good. Stick with the OG.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Shiseido Facial Cotton</b> - The best. I can't go back to drug store rounds. I don't care it's pricey. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's all for now. Happy Easter! </div><div><br /></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-78524431491924205282020-10-21T21:49:00.000-07:002020-10-21T21:49:26.844-07:00Summer 2020 Empties <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSddr8wNDKOX3qPAt_Ah2BCwgmPtodqR80Hxfr9bFMdJQDC7ScRtoLwpIvOZTJAX720xokisw2bX-3NO_MZRsFS3Ah4X36h3FkXCSja32EwHS2QnktDfoePFRRyLF38y5__2jwiCDfE6k/s2048/20200927_235128.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSddr8wNDKOX3qPAt_Ah2BCwgmPtodqR80Hxfr9bFMdJQDC7ScRtoLwpIvOZTJAX720xokisw2bX-3NO_MZRsFS3Ah4X36h3FkXCSja32EwHS2QnktDfoePFRRyLF38y5__2jwiCDfE6k/w640-h480/20200927_235128.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>So it's mid-October and I am doing a Summer Empties post? Yep, it's true. It's been that kind of year. I'm stacking up my September and October empties already so it's long overdue to wrap up Summer 2020. I'm sure many of you have been in the same boat as me - wearing little to no makeup the past few months. I'm still working from home, have my video off for 95% of my work meetings and when I go out I have a mask on. Blush and lipstick have been nearly non-entities in my life the last several months. Sad. I miss them. I have still been ordering from Sephora this year, but mostly skin and hair care. Perhaps the odd eyeshadow palette that I cannot resist....still trying to wear eye makeup once a week at the supermarket to feel human lol! You'd think my skin would look fabulous wearing 0 makeup. Nope. That is a total fallacy my friends, that wearing makeup too long wrecks your skin. Ha! I don't know if it is the lack of sun but my skin doesn't look great at all here in quasi-isolation. Anyway, let's dive in to the empties! </p><p><b>Nivea Body Milk Pure & Natural (x2)</b> - yep, had a lot of dry skin this summer. Likely due to being inside a lot. I keep buying this product as it works decently and I like the price point. Would switch to something else if I found something better. I'm open to suggestions. </p><p><b>Klorane Floral Water Make-Up Remover </b>- this is where I should start lightly sobbing. I used to buy this at Rexall on my way to work when I needed it. I can't find it for sale anywhere near my home and I don't live close to my office. I also wonder if the Rexall I used to buy it at still exists or if they shut down due to the pandemic since it was in an underground office area which is now deserted. I bought the new Nivea Micellar Water and it is a poor substitute. Luckily, I am not wearing much eye makeup these days to really be irked by my lack of Klorane. </p><p><b>Living Proof Perfect Hair Day</b> - already repurchased. Love this stuff. Somedays my hair doesn't feel normal without it. </p><p><b>Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash</b> - this isn't a product that you wouldn't be in love with, but you know what? If you want to wash your face quick and have it feel clean and energized, this isn't a bad option. I keep one of these in my shower sometimes. I have another little tube that I am using now. I would repurchase. </p><p><b>Origins VitaZing SPF 15</b> - Many times when I left the house this summer I reached for this. I wanted some SPF protection (although there isn't much in here) and some kind of tint to cover my blemishes. Every time my mother saw me in it (often from a distance on her deck) she asked me where I got my serious tan. It was all fake thanks to this. I think this runs a bit dark for me and I know it looks a tad orange on some people. I have already repurchased but I will be looking for alternatives. </p><p><b>Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Mascara in Black - </b>I have had this travel sized mascara in my stash for longer than I dare to comment. It was unopened though. It's crumbs. I am not sure if it was always super dry and horrible or if it just got old even though it was sealed. I have never seen anyone talk about this mascara so I am thinking it's no great loss that I didn't get to use it. </p><p><b>Bite Agave Lip Mask in Lavender</b> - This is my fourth to last tube of the original Bite Agave Lip Masks and I am sad. Every drop is precious. Why they had to sell the company and then the new owner thought it would be a good idea to change all of the formulas is beyond me. People are not stupid. R.I.P. </p><p><b>Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion</b> - I avoided this product for years and then they took the parabens out. I have to say it works better than the half dozen or so other eyeshadow primers that I used in it's place over the years. This was a small tube and I have another. Already using it, would absolutely repurchase. </p><p><b>LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Coconut</b> - this product used to be so good and then I don't know what happened. It's just not as good anymore. I have been experimenting with some other "natural" deodorants on the market and they are worse so I may buy this again but the jury is out. I think I still have one or two more in my stash as I bought a bunch in bulk awhile back because I thought they were being discontinued. I almost finished this one but then the last bit dried up and crumbled so I said to hell with it, it's chucking time. </p><p><b>LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Breeze Sport Luxe -</b> this is the best of the LAVANILA deodorants these days. I have a friend who swears by this scent and this one alone. I almost finished this one too but then the last bit dried up and crumbled so I said to hell with this one as well. </p><p><b>Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara</b> - I always end up with samples of this horrid mascara and they are always terrible! I am amazed this product is still on the market after all of these years! It does nothing for my lashes whatsoever. Tarte has discontinued some good stuff here and there and yet this crappy mascara remains. </p><p><b>Leanne Grace Blissful Body Butter in Sweet Cream</b> - It smells nice but it's powdery. Hubby says it smells like baby powder. It does moisturize well though. I won't repurchase because shipping is a hassle (please see my other posts on this product in other scents) and the powdery texture I don't care for. </p><p><b>Sephora Lashcraft Big Volume Mascara </b>- This was a much better product than I expected it to be. Not my favourite mascara of all time by no means but it did an ok job at a respectable price point. It took forever to get dry and go bad. Not sure I would repurchase because there are better mascaras, but I don't regret buying it. </p><p><b>Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara </b>- It's funny but this mascara was drying up back in March when I stopped going into the office. It has sat in my purse for ages. I recently took it out of my purse and smelt it. Not good. So it's done. Love this mascara because it is the only one that doesn't smudge on me when I wear my glasses to work. Already repurchased.</p><p><b>Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum</b> - I was keeping this little tube for travel, but who are we kidding? I won't be traveling for a long time. This is the one Drunk Elephant product that I can honestly attest to the fact that it goes sideways and doesn't have a long shelf life. The orange colour gets darker and darker, the smell changes and I don't think it works well after awhile. So I decided I was going to use this up before it was unusable. </p><p>Alright that is it! So happy I am finally getting this post up. I have a couple deodorants and some foundations next up and soon another empties post! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-34464025869940762372020-05-31T20:36:00.002-07:002020-05-31T20:38:51.885-07:00Spring 2020 Empties!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Like many of you, I haven't been wearing much makeup since this pandemic got real in March. I have been working from home since then and likely will continue to do so for quite some time. I do miss makeup though and I've started to dab a bit on when I go to the grocery store just for kicks. Mostly eye makeup. I don't remember the last time I wore foundation because I usually wear a mask when I go out. So all of this being said, I haven't had many empties the last few months. However, I did manage to gather up what I have used and do a Empties post for you here today.<br />
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<b>Nivea Pure & Natural Body Milk</b> - Another one bites the dust. Already replaced x2.<br />
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<b>Bath & Body Works Winter Candy Apple</b> - I got rid of two BBW hand soaps! Yeah! I think I have maybe 4 or 5 left scattered throughout the house and I am on a mission to get rid of all of them! You would think that Winter Candy Apple would smell nice, but this soap sure didn't. Phew. I think it smelt better when I bought it, but once the air hit it, downhill it went. Good riddance.<br />
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<b>Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in Kitchen Lemon</b> - This is likely one of the best smelling hand soaps that BBW has. I quite liked it in the kitchen, but I am over these chemical hand soaps so I will not replace it.<br />
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<b>Tony Moly BBO BBO Lip Balm in Honey</b> - I remember when this was all the rage! Now Sephora doesn't even sell this brand. Product was ok but doesn't compare to Bite Beauty's Agave Lip Mask of the past, not present. I decided to use this up and get rid of it.<br />
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<b>Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Power Serum - </b>I used to swear by this stuff and I still do to some extent. It is a fabulous product, I've just really started to love Drunk Elephant and I find it does a great job for me anyway. I have another small tube of this and I will repurchase though as I like using it at night.<br />
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<b>Shiseido Facia Cotton</b> - I can't go back to regular cotton pads after using these the last couple of years. Worth every damn penny. <br />
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<b>MAC Painterly Paint Pot</b> - Another one done. Already repurchased. A definite cannot live without item.<br />
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<b>Living Proof <strike>frizz</strike> humidity shield</b> - This was hands down the most useless hair product that I have ever used. It did nada to my hair when I sprayed it. Did nothing to tame frizz. It was like spraying air into my hair. One day I got mad and sprayed all that was left in the can onto my hair. No difference. Total garbage and I normally really like Living Proof products.<br />
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<b>Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream</b> - This moisturizer makes my skin glow. It is not the most moisturizing cream in the world, but when you add in some DE Marula Oil and it doesn't get much better than that! Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Leanne Grace Blissful Body Butter in Vanilla Rose</b> - I have another couple of jars of this cream that I am trying to use up. This product is a good moisturizer but it smells like baby powder and it's a bit pasty. My husband, as I think I have mentioned before, says it smells like baby powder too and I didn't even ask him what it smells like! I've mentioned too that I had issues with 2 shipments arriving smashed, but the company did make it right. I am not convinced it wouldn't arrive smashed the 3rd time if I reordered as it is not packaged well. The shipping costs to Canada are very expensive and the powdery smell and feel turns me off a bit.<br />
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<br />Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-57163924894549215172020-05-18T17:31:00.003-07:002020-10-21T21:51:39.029-07:00Belif The True Cream - Moisturizing Bomb - Review <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got a 10ml sample of this from Sephora (I stole the picture from them as well above). I decided to try it several weeks ago at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown. The first thing I noticed was how incredibly soft and moisturized my skin was after I put this on. My skin felt very luxurious with this on. Also, almost instantly, my skin looked fantastic - it was like imperfections were blurred and I was not expecting that!<br />
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When I awoke the next morning, my skin still felt extremely hydrated and like silk. I was wowed. I was tempted to open up my Sephora App and make the full-sized purchase. Since I have a ton of moisturizer around at the moment (I had just restocked several of my Drunk Elephant faves) I held off on rushing to order.<br />
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Later that same day, I noticed my skin was starting to feel a bit itchy and tender. That passed quickly and then I started to get little bumps. Within a few hours of this, I broke out like crazy with cystic acne, the likes of which I hadn't experienced in years! Since it was that time of month nearly upon me, I chalked it up to stress from the recent lockdown coupled with hormones.<br />
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Since my skin was not happy, I went back to my Drunk Elephant products and my skin recovered within a few days. Fast forward a few weeks and I decided to try my Belif sample again. As if I was in the movie <i>Groundhog</i>, the same thing happened. Put it on, skin felt amazing, looked amazing, woke up the next morning, skin looked and felt fabulous and then a few hours later irritated skin, small bumps, cystic acne breakout. It was not near that time of the month. So it was the face cream. I won't make that mistake again.<br />
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It is clear from the online reviews that people either think this is their holy grail or they had my experience. I should have googled first, but it was only a sample....If you have dry skin which is not sensitive, this may be the best cream you have tried! I'm sure for some people, this is a fantastic product for them. I would caution those who haven't tried this to get a sample first, maybe test a small area before you put it all over your face. If you have sensitive skin, just pass. Maybe I and others are allergic to something in it? Don't know but it was not good for me.<br />
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The product sells at Sephora for $50 Canadian for 50ml. Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-80153378978921131722020-03-18T20:44:00.001-07:002020-03-18T20:44:11.658-07:00February 2020 Empties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe that it is already March 18th! The world is a strange place right now and I am doing my best to stay indoors at home (also working from home at the moment) as I am sure many of you are. For all of you beauty lovers out there, I think it's time we all had a distraction with some empties!<br />
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<b>Bumble and Bumble Mending Shampoo</b> - This shampoo was ok. I don't think it did much for my hair except make it soft and it detangled alright. I was still battling frizz in a big way with this and for that reason alone, I won't repurchase.<br />
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<b>Avalon Organics Lavender Luminosity Brilliant Balance Cleansing Gel </b>- My mother was using this and for some reason gave it to me. I was pleasantly surprised! It smelt nice, cleaned well, removed makeup and was gentle on my skin. I don't know the cost of this but it can't be super expensive - looks like it's between $10-$15. Compared to cleansers at Sephora, this is cheap! I really liked this and I would repurchase!<br />
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<b>Bath & Body Works Black Cherry Merlot Gentle Foaming Hand Soap</b> - I am trying so desperately to get rid of all of my BBW liquid soaps! I checked and I think I am down to the last 7 or 8. How did this happen? How did I collect so many! I am just over them and their chemical scents. I have another full bottle of the Black Cherry Merlot in the cupboard but this scent is truly one of the better ones. Since I am washing my hands morning, noon and night with COVID-19, maybe I will get rid of a few more of these in the next month! Gah!<br />
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<b>Aveeno Active Naturals Intense Relief Hand Cream</b> - This is the one I keep at my desk at work. I keep forgetting to put this in my empties posts and I am nearly through another one. Glad to finally chuck this empty out. I really like this cream and I will buy it again and again.<br />
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<b>NARS Chelsea Girls Lip Gloss</b> - This might be my favourite lip gloss. I love layering this over whatever is on my lips. Smells nice, feels nice and the colour is a great neutral on me. This was my second one. I will definitely repurchase!<br />
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<b>Milk Makeup Kush Mascara</b> - I have had this mascara for a long time! It really went the distance for a travel sized tube. It was ok. It gave decent volume but not much length for my taste. For that reason I will not repurchase but if all you want is volume, give this a go! The packing is super heavy as a side note.<br />
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<b>Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair</b> - Another freebie bites the dust. One day I will buy a regular, full-sized bottle...once I use up all of my free samples of course! This does make a noticeable difference to your skin in the morning and I would recommend it, albeit it is pricey.<br />
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Foundation swatches and reviews coming up for Charlotte Tilbury and MUFE over the next few days!<br />
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Ever since Estee Lauder discontinued my beloved Double Wear Light foundation, I've been so lost. The new version that they replaced it with, the Soft Matte Hydra Makeup version, is just not good and nothing like the original version that I'd worn for a good decade. </div>
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I found myself with no choice but to see what the makeup industry was offering in the way of foundation products since I hadn't really been looking for....well a decade! I wish I could say I was wowed and amazed with what I found but instead the last year has been a frustrating, disappointing, maddening and not to mention expensive experiment with foundation. I've bought quite a few and I have many reviews to share with you. Let's start with Fenty Beauty's Pro Filt'r Matte Longwear oundation.</div>
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I got a sample from Sephora of this foundation in 260 which is on the right in the swatch above. As you can see, it's too dark for me. I mixed it with another lighter, thinner foundation and was impressed by the great coverage it had and the soft glow it gave off on the skin. I thought this could be a foundation option for me! This was last Fall before the dry winter air emerged. I swatched a number of shades in Sephora and decided 185 was the best match for me based on arm and wrist swatches. This shade is on the left hand side in the picture above and below. </div>
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It was obvious when I got home that 185 was too light for me. It looks white when I apply it to my face. So I started mixing it with the 260 travel tube I had. The mixture was still too dark. I waited until deep dark winter and tried 185 again. It was still too light worn on it's own but now it was a better fit. After wearing it alone for an hour or so I noticed something. It oxidized and went darker. So the colour was even better but it of course had oxidized so that was no good! To make sure I wasn't losing it, I read some reviews online and realized that this foundation is known to oxidize. Also when I wear it alone not mixed with another foundation it's not comfortable; after awhile and feels quite drying.</div>
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When you apply it, you better work fast because it dries quick and you don't want it clumping up on you. Also, in winter anyway, you don't feel like your skin is breathing and it's an uncomfortable feeling.</div>
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In the picture above, I have 185 blended out on the left and 260 blended out on the right.<br />
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I bought the Fenty concealer in the shade 230 because the product was nice and thick so I thought it would do a good job of concealing. It does a good job of concealing but the colour is still too light! Fenty Beauty has 50 shades and I can't find one that matches my skin tone. Brutal.<br />
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Let's forget about the fact that I can't find a shade in the Fenty Beauty range for the moment. The pros of the foundation is that it is very thick and offers good coverage, gives a nice glow to the skin, is in a glass bottle (yeah!) and is very long lasting.<br />
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So Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Matte Longwear Foundation was a bust for me. I feel like it is a shame because this foundation could be so much better and it has the seeds for greatness with some tweaks.<br />
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Empties post next and then another foundation review.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Klorane Floral Water Make-Up Remover</b> - Countless bottles purchased and finished. Already repurchased. If you read my blog, I need not say any more. <br /><br /><b>Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser </b>- I really liked this product and I would consider buying another but I haven't. The reason? The price. This product is outrageously expensive at $42 a tube Canadian. Thank God I got it during a Sephora sale. It's basically a really good jelly or glycerin-like cleanser but I have others that cost a fraction of the price that work pretty much just as well. I have a number of travel-sized tubes of this product and I will happily take them when I go on vacation and use them up. <br /><b><br /></b><div>
<b>Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream</b> - I think this was my second jar of this and I have already repurchased. I find my skin looks really nice and healthy when I use it and it seems to keep my blemishes at bay. I find it works best when I mix it with Drunk Elephant's Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil, otherwise the Protini alone might not be moisturizing enough, especially in winter. </div>
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<b>It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Light</b> - I have had this product for awhile and I finally cannot squeeze anything else out of it. This may sound out of left field but I really like to wear it on airplane rides! You get coverage, moisture and it doesn't dry out your skin like wearing foundation would. This product is likely all many people would need day to day but it's not as good as foundation so for me it can't replace it. This is great to use if you are running some errands and don't feel like doing a full makeup day but you still want coverage. I have tried wearing this alone with no moisturizer and I have to say, you still need to apply moisturizer unless you have super oily skin and it's high summer. </div>
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<b>Origins Plantscription Powerful Lifting Cream</b> - I swear by the Planscription Serum but I didn't like this cream. I used it mostly at night. Found it didn't do much for me. Definitely one of the most disappointing moisturizers I have tried in the last couple of years. Would not repurchase. </div>
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<b>Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream</b> - I love me some Drunk Elephant but this one is not very good. Maybe if I was 20 years old with super oily skin I would say it was alright. It's a bit drying and that is not something I want in an eye cream! I'm also not 20 something so this isn't going to cut it. This was only a travel-sized tube so I mostly used it for overnighters but I found myself applying other creams on top of it, so what was the point! Will not repurchase. I meant to do a full review on this but I think I pretty much just did. It did nothing for my dark circles either. </div>
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<b>Origins Eye Doctor</b> - I finished this and I switched to something else out of boredom and now I miss this like crazy! Will repurchase soon! My eyes are not as moisturized without it and my dark circles are not looking so hot right now. Why, oh why, do I switch things up sometimes???</div>
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<b>Skin Laundry Gentle Foaming Face Wash</b> - If you are looking for a nice smelling, gentle face wash, look no further than this. It's too gentle for me personally, but some people will love this especially if they have super dry skin. Sometimes I used this in the shower to wash my face when I was in a rush. But for everyday use, I need something more powerful. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b> Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer in Light Neutral</b> - I just found out this has been discontinued. I am sad and I am not. I am sad because this colour was excellent and this product worked well. I am not sad because I was going through these like crazy as there isn't much product in them and I was not happy at what I was spending on them. I have bought 2 of the replacement product in different shades and I plan to have a review on them for you shortly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To those of you in Ontario,Canada, Happy Family Day! </span></div>
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Hello everyone! I just noticed a bad reflection in this picture. It looks like my Bath & Body Works hand soap has a small halo. Must be from my shiny mascara cap? Not sure....sorry about that in advance. Without further ado, let's get into it.<br />
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<b>Nivea Pure & Natural Body Milk (x2)</b> - I am one of those weirdos who keeps multiples of items I use often stashed around the house for easy access. One of these was in my ensuite and another was in the kitchen. They both managed to kick it around the same time. Already repurchased. This is basic hand cream but it does the job.<br />
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<b>Deep Steep Passion Fruit</b> - Guava Body Lotion - I was so happy to get rid of this! It worked well but I hated the smell! I bought this at Winners on the cheap. Might consider trying another scent but it won't be this one.<br />
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<b>Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Iced Blackberries</b> - I am still on a mission to use up everyone of these that I bought ages ago when I went on a BBW kick. I am totally over it, but I spent good money so I am using them all up if it kills me. This one was one of the better scents.<br />
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<b>Clinique Repairwear Sculpting Night Cream</b> - I got this in a gift with purchase bag. I wasn't crazy about it. I mostly applied it to my neck at night...did seem moisturizing but didn't wow me.<br />
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<b>Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II Serum</b> - I must have owned couple of dozen of these over the years all from gift with purchase bags. This is good stuff and I likely will buy a full sized one eventually once I have used up all of my "samples". (<a href="https://mymakeupissues.blogspot.com/2014/10/estee-lauder-advanced-night-repair.html">review here</a>)<br />
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<b>Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Mascara </b>- How many of these have I been through? 50? The only one that doesn't smudge on me. Already repurchased x2.<br />
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<b>Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Rockstar</b> - My heart is broken. This was one of my favourite eyeshadows ever. Makeup Geek discontinued it awhile back. I have been milking what was left of this pan for a long time. I decided it is time to let go and finished it off. My understanding is that MAC's Vex is a dupe for it. I own Vex and I think Vex leans more on the green side versus Rockstar leaned more purple than green. Marlena, if you are reading this, please bring it back!<br />
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<b>Shiseido Facial Cotton</b> - The only face cotton I will even think of buying. Costs way too much but I'm hooked and there is no turning back.<br />
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<b>Bite Beauty Agave + Daytime Vegan Lip Balm</b> - This is such a far inferior product to the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask. It came in a set of Bite Beauty products so heck yes I used it up. I would not purchase on it's on though.<br />
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Ok not too many empties the last couple of months but it was time to get rid of them. Hopefully we will have some more interesting empties for December.<br />
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Hello! Quick post today. Just wanted to show you guys a nail colour that I had on a little while back. This is OPI's Can't Find My Czechbook. I loved it! It actually wasn't the colour I wanted when I went into the nail salon, but boy I sure ended up loving this! I got a lot of compliments on it too! Yes those are my real nails by the way, they are not extensions.<br />
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I'll be back in a day or two with some long overdue empties and some posts on some foundations I have been trying.Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-1202986610723164102019-10-08T19:09:00.000-07:002019-10-08T19:09:24.218-07:00September 2019 Empties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't have much this month but may as well have a quick go through and move on to whatever October empties come along.<br />
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<b>Goldwell Dualsenses Color Detangling Conditioner</b> - I've gone through I think 2 of these. My hairdresser used to use this on me and the smell was so divine I ran out and bought a couple of bottles. After awhile I got sick of the smell and so I stopped buying it. This product does not detangle so if you are buying it for that reason, don't bother. What is does do is make any color you have had done pop. Whenever I used this people would ask me if I just had my ombre redone or of I had added highlights. I hadn't, it had been several months ago at that point since I did my ombre.<br />
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<b>Living proof. Perfect Hair Day</b> - I've gone through quite a few bottles and this is one of my holy grails. If you haven't already tried this, you really should. (<a href="https://mymakeupissues.blogspot.com/2015/04/living-proof-perfect-hair-day-5-in-1.html">review here</a>)<br />
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<b>L'Occitane Foot Cream </b>- Great stuff. Works really well. Wished it smelt a tad better but I can live with it. Used it all summer and I've already cracked open a new tube. (<a href="https://mymakeupissues.blogspot.com/2013/07/my-new-favourite-foot-cream-loccitane.html">review here</a>)<br />
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<b>Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask in Candy Cane</b> - I love these damn lip masks. I seriously want to have one stashed at work, in my bedroom, my living room, my travel bag and one in my purse. I really liked this colour too but it was limited edition. As soon as they bring out another set of these, I'm going to be all over it. (<a href="https://mymakeupissues.blogspot.com/2015/02/bite-beauty-agave-lip-mask-in-smashed.html">review here</a>)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's already the middle of September and I have no clue where the summer went. We should probably just get into the empties. I did finish another huge bottle of liquid soap that I have talked about before so I didn't show it and bore you with it this time.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Earth's Nectar Hair Care Nourish Conditioning Detangler </b>- This product does not detangle. Sorry, but no. It is the best hair refresher that I have found so far when I wear my hair curly. The spray nozzle is brutal though, goes everywhere! Already repurchased. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Bumble and Bumble BB Quenching Conditioner </b>- I really liked this conditioner and I blasted through this bottle pretty fast. I would repurchase but I don't feel it is my holy grail so the search continues. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Smashbox Blush Rush in Flush</b> - I loved this blush and I milked this little compact forever. The product is discontinued. Boo! I had a neat little swivel mirror on the bottom of it. One of the best produtcts Smashbox ever made. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bio-Sana Waterproof Foot File</b> - Please ignore the limescale on my foot file. There is a reason it is done and going in the garbage. They do work well though. I have owned tons of these but I have moved on to a different kind that hopefully will be easier to keep clean. Will keep you posted.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation</b><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> <b>in 2.0 </b>- It's been discontinued, my heart is broken. I managed to find 3 at the Estee Lauder/MAC and sadly this is the first one gone. Probably used this product close to 10 years. Estee Lauder, please get it together and bring it back. </span></span></span><br />
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Quick disclaimer before I get into the polish. I am in no way, shape or form advertising or promoting the car manufacturer of my vehicle here. In fact, my car is a lemon. Just wanted to get that out of the way first.<br />
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I love this shellac colour!!! This picture was taken in natural light. I think the lilac colour looks a lot darker indoors than it does here. Nevertheless, I loved this colour and would totally get it again. This polish lasted me 4 weeks! I have a totally different colour on now and I will show that soon enough. Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-16502939745429467382019-07-01T13:13:00.000-07:002019-07-01T13:13:05.859-07:00May/June 2019 Empties <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Canada Day!<br />
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I have no idea where the time goes!!! It's July tomorrow! Sheesh. Anyway, looks like I am combining two months again. Let's jump in.<br />
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<b>Erbario Toscana Aloe & Tea Tree Liquid Soap</b> - I know I'm a broken record but truly I don't show you all of the liquid hand soap that I go through. I am only mentioning this brand again because it was excellent! Smelt great, was moisturizing, and a good ingredient deck. It's made in Italy too. This was my second bottle and I am using a third right now. Bought it at Winners (Marshalls, TJ Maxx etc.) for $9.99 but look how big it is! Lasted me a good couple of months or more. Will repurchase for sure. </div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Shampoo</b></span> - I've turned back to Aveda lately for my shampoo, I really like this bottle but I think it is the older version and I heard they reformulated which was not a hit with people. I got sick of it as I neared the end of the bottle, as I do with most shampoos. Might repurchase later on. </div>
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<b>Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream</b> - Loved it! If my skin was dry or mad at me, this was the stuff to reach for! I am so sorry it's gone especially because of the price point it is at! I have some smaller travel containers of it that I am using but I will be repurchasing the full sized for sure very soon!<br />
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<b>Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer in Light Neutral</b> - This was my second full sized tube and I blasted through it in 2 months or so. I noticed it only has 5ml so there isn't much in there. I have a funny feeling I will be repurchasing. I bought a Fenty Beauty concealer but it doesn't appear to be as good as this. </div>
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<b>Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter</b> - I have been using this on and off at night for the past few months. I really didn't like it as it was tacky on my face and I don't feel that it moisturized very well. I really like the Josie Maran body butter so this was a let down. Glad it was a sample size and I didn't pay for it.<br />
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<b>Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum</b> - This was a travel sized tube. I confess I didn't understand what exactly it was for when I bought it as I was using it as a stand alone serum and then adding moisturizer. It works best when coupled with C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum. Already have two more travel-sized tubes on the go.<br />
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<b>Murad Renewing Eye Cream</b> - There was a big fuss over this product a few years back and I got this sample size in a Murad kit I bought. This "sample" travelled with me and lasted a long time! I didn't feel it did much for me. It wasn't even that moisturizing and it did nada for my dark circles. Will not repurchase. <br />
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<b>Origins Plantscription</b> - Countless tubes used and I have already repurchased two small sized tubes for travel.<br />
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<b>Eos Lip Balm</b> -I really don't know what happened here. I loved these when they first came out. I must have had close to a dozen of them. I got people at work addicted to them. And then...I started having serious lip issues. Redness, blistering and pain! The funny thing is I thought for months it was my face wash or something else and then I heard about the Eos problems and lawsuit. I stopped using them so fast! So here we are years later now and I am still finding the odd one hidden in my house so when I find them, I am chucking them. This one is practically brand new. My cat may had hid it on me.....buh bye.<br />
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<b>Phyto Phytojoba Shampoo</b> - I liked this the more I used it. I liked the container too. I may repurchase.<br />
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That's all for today!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-69450560065066556682019-05-19T14:29:00.001-07:002019-05-19T14:29:31.183-07:00March/April 2019 Empties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had full intentions of doing a March empties post but before I knew it the end of April had come so I decided to hold off and do two months together. So here we are. Without further ado....<br />
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<b>Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser</b> - I think this is my second or third tube that I have finished. I really liked using it in the shower in the morning as I would leave it on my face while I shower to soak in. I would repurchase it but I have been using this product for a little while and I think maybe it is time for change for a little while. So we will see. It did help my blemishes but I think maybe I don't need it anymore as some of my newer skin care products may have taken its place....<br />
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<b>Klorane Floral Water Make-Up Remover</b> - Countless bottles purchased and finished. Already repurchased. If you read my blog, you know.<br />
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<b>Bite Agave Lip Mask in Lavender x 2</b> - I finished full sized one and a travel sized one this Spring. I've gotten to the point where I have a number of these going at one time. One on my vanity, one in my purse, one in my living room....it's become a necessity and an obsession. I quite like the Lavender one as the slight purple sheen makes your smile look whiter and the smell was not strong which was a bonus for me. I currently have another Bite Lip Mask that smells not so great. More on that later...<br />
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<b>Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm</b> - This was what I mainly used before Bite Lip Mask's case into my world and rocked it. It's fine stuff, but can't hold a candle to the Bite Lip Mask. Won't rush to repurchase.<br />
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<b>Leanne Grace Skin Care Hand & Body Lotion Lemon Buttercream</b> - I have been meaning to do separate post on Leanne Grace Skin Care and my experience with shipping etc. but I haven't gotten around to it. I think I will do that once I finish another jar of cream. In the meantime, I finished this bottle of lotion and I have to say, in my opinion, it was the best lotion/cream of all of the ones of theirs that I have tried. I really liked the smell and the lotion did a good job of moisturizing. I found this one to be the smoothest feeling of their cream and lotion products. I find some of their products feel a bit powdery to the touch. I did like this product and would recommend it. Since I don't live in the U.S., shipping ended up being pricey especially with the exchange rate so for that reason alone I won't repurchase again.<br />
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<b>Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum</b> - More than any other product in my stash, I need to do a full product review of this day serum. I don't want to say too much here but I attribute my skin looking better than it has in years to this product. It smells like a rotten pumpkin patch upon application, but the smell quickly disappears. It's pricey as all hell, but worth it. I started off with this little trial size and now I have the full size which I have nearly finished. I kept this little one for travel which is why I have had it so long. It's empty now!<br />
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<b>NARS Audacious Mascara</b> - I am not going to say much about this small tube of mascara because I honestly think I got a dud. Please let me know in the comments below if you have experienced the same issues with the full sized tube or if this is fantastic mascara and I really got a dud. This mascara is the driest mascara I have ever seen in my life. It was not useable at all. It was a free promo from Sephora so I haven't complained.<br />
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<b>Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream</b> - This coupled with the Drunk Elephant C- Firma Day Serum has changed my entire skin care routine. I love this stuff. I must do a full review. This has changed my skin. It keeps blemishes at bay, makes my skin glow and helps with evening out my skin tone. The minute I ran out of this product, I was ordering one on the train less than 30 minutes later on my way to work. Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer in Light Neutral</b> - Funny story about this. I had a sample of this in Light Neutral and it rocked my world. Best coverage I have ever encountered. It didn't work well for me under the eyes though, but that's ok. I found the colour a tad orange but I was able to work with it. Naturally, I bought the full sized tube. It too was a bit orange, but I made it work. The full sized tube's concealer was thinner than the sample. Disappointing but it was still good stuff. I finished the tube (this one). I decided to try the Light Warm colour because it looked less orange and lighter online. That colour was a disaster. It was almost white on me. I went back and exchanged it for the Light Neutral. Guess what? My new tube of Light Neutral isn't as orange as the last 2 tubes! The colour is perfect! What on earth is going on? The product is still not as thick as the original sample tube though but I still love it! <br />
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<b>BareMinerals 5 in 1 BB Advanced Performance Eye Cream Eyeshadow</b> - I got this as a sample (story of my life!) and hated it. It's not discontinued. I'm not surprised. You needed a shadow primer under it or it creased and slid off of your face. Well it did on mine anyway! Colour was ok, had a bit of a sparkle to it. Nothing special. I object to having to layer a paint pot and/or eyeshadow primer under this supposed 5 in 1 product. It's all dried out so I am chucking it! Good riddance!<br />
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<b>Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara</b> - My holy grail of no smudge mascara! This was a travel sized one (thank you Estee Lauder sale!) and I was done it in a jiffy.<br />
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<b>Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper</b> - Whenever I tried another liner I am so disappointed these days. This one is the bomb, what can I say. I am not even sure how many tubes I have gone through. I have not repurchased as I am trying to use up a large Clinique one that I have first. I'm on this "let's clear out the stash" kick lately and I must use some stuff up before I bring in more.<br />
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Okay that is it and that's enough for now!<br />
<br />Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-1740649333990005482019-05-07T17:12:00.003-07:002019-05-07T17:12:27.120-07:00Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream - Review <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have received a few travel sized samples of Lala Retro Whipped Cream from Sephora over the last year or so. I liked it so much, I bought the full sized jar. I don't tend to wear this moisturizer daily, as its strength lies in being a really good calming, soothing and deeply moisturizing cream. Anyone with dry skin will love this. A total winter rescue when your skin is dry, flakey and irritated.<br />
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The reason I don't wear this everyday is I noticed that while it is a fantastic moisturizer, it doesn't really do anything for my blemishes or uneven skin tone. If you read the information on this product, it doesn't really claim to do anything other than be an awesome straight up moisturizer and frankly, there is nothing wrong with that!!!<br />
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Drunk Elephant makes other products that work well on my uneven skin tone and blemishes, but we will get to a review of those products soon enough. Suffice to say, this is a great product, please try if you live in a cold climate or have dry skin. You will thank me later. <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I like to mix this into my routine as I need it. </span>It retails for $75 Canadian from Sephora and this jar contains 50 ml of product.<br />
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As a little side note, I just finished this jar this morning so it will be in my May empties as soon as the time comes. I will repurchase.<br />
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March and April empties will be up soon!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-45243660750292437332019-03-24T19:37:00.000-07:002019-03-24T19:37:55.475-07:00February 2019 Empties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay February empties, let's go! Have you ever been excited to get rid of a product because it was cluttering up your house, you paid good money but didn't want to waste it or you just got sick of something? I sure have and I've got a few of those for you in this month's empties!<br />
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<b>Bath & Body Works Fresh Picked Strawberries Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap</b> - I have been itching to get rid of this forever!!! I don't know what possessed me, but I went on this Bath & Body Works hand soap frenzy for a few years there and I just overdosed big time! I can't stand the smell of them anymore. I've really gone to low chemical hand soap in recent years and I just can't with these anymore. I have them in my guest bathrooms and I rarely use these myself but now I am on a mission to use them up and get them out, even if I force myself to use them personally once in awhile. Any of my friends reading this will be thinking, "sure, sure, give us the soap you are trying to get rid of, some friend you are! I see what you are doing there". Actually one friend already busted me doing it. She wanted my really nice plant-based French soap instead! Can't say I blame her. Anyway, I really didn't dig the smell of this particular one, so good riddance!<br />
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<b>Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion with Shea Butter</b> - I don't care what Jennifer Anniston tells you, there are some Aveeno products that are wonderful and others not so much. This is a not so much one. I didn't find this one particularly moisturizing and the smell was not great. I won't be repurchasing. It's winter though so I am draining every bottle of moisturizer I have in the house. <br />
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<b>Kiss My Face Air Kiss Light Moisturizing Lotion 2 in 1 in Olive & Aloe</b> - I really liked this when I first bought it and it actually took me a couple of winters to use it up. It's great to use when you need to apply lotion super fast in the morning after a shower. I would consider repurchasing but I just got sick of it! I simply had it too long. Also, I have better moisturizers in my bathroom.<br />
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<b>Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion with Cooling Menthol</b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> - Now this product is the same "blue label" as other Aveeno product I just mentioned, but the two products are night and day! This one with the cooling menthol is the balm. I even got my Dad using it! I don't care how dry and irritated your skin is, this is the stuff to buy. Even helps rashes! Ashen bits, get this! Really moisturizes well too. I have already repurchased 2 more because I am worried they have or will discontinue this. I can't find mention of it on Aveeno's website anymore and will be very upset if it disappears. I even find this stuff gets rid of curling iron burns fast! </span><br />
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<b>Shiseido Facial Cotton</b> - I'm addicted. A cotton ball just doesn't cut it for me anymore since I started using this. Already repurchased.<br />
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<b>Urban Decay Vice Waterproof Liquid Lipstick in Amulet</b> - This was a travel sized sample I got from Sephora. The colour was very pretty (I got a lot of compliments on it) but the formula was unbearably dry! I can see why the reviews aren't good and why people aren't talking about this product. I was done it in a flash. Will not repurchase.<br />
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<b>Beautyblender</b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "quot"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> - This was maybe my sixth beauty blender? I can't live without this now. This one was a swirly one although it's so dirty you can't tell....I am finding the swirly ones last longer than the opaque colours but maybe it is my imagination. (</span><a href="http://mymakeupissues.blogspot.ca/2015/06/beautyblender-blingring-kit-review.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #0066cc; font-family: &quot; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: magenta;">review here</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "quot"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">) </span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
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<b>Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara in 01 Black</b> - This was a travel sized mascara. Great for the old purse. Already have repurchased another too. It really doesn't smudge on me which is almost unheard of.<br />
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<b>Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in 02 Raspberry</b> - I got this as a sample from Sephora. I quite enjoyed it and it smelt great. Not much colour showed up on my lips so it was more of a super glossy clear lip glass. I would consider purchasing it but I don't feel I need it in my life so we will see.<br />
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Ok that's it for today! I'll try to get some more Drunk Elephant reviews up soon!<br />
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<br />Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169468034842646095.post-45233346121660747262019-03-17T19:25:00.001-07:002019-03-17T21:31:59.704-07:00Earth's Nectar Hair Care Nourish Conditioning Detangler - Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever had a product that you bought for one purpose but then ended up using for another purpose? I have and today I am going to introduce you to one of those products - Earth's Nectar Hair Care Nourish Conditioning Detangler. First, the obvious. I bought this to use as a detangler. It isn't a very good detangler at all. Sorry Earth's Nectar....I bought this at Sephora (available online only) for $25 Canadian. It sells for $23.50 U.S. The reviews on Sephora's website are 3.6 out of 5 at the time of this post and I see I am not the only one who doesn't find this to be a very good detangler.<br />
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Guess what though? I love this product! I have been searching for years for a good hair refresher, especially when my hair is styled curly, and it infuses a wonderful softness to the hair and relaxes Day 2 curls so that my hair is manageable again or at least looks manageable! I find that even if I spritz this on when my hair is wet, that my hair feels so much softer and nicer when it is dry. My hair just becomes easier to work with. For the record I have naturally curly hair which I tend to straighten or wear wavy.<br />
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Also from the reviews I see on Sephora's website I am not the only one extolling the softness this brings to the hair. The product is light weight and does not weigh hair down. I will definitely be repurchasing! As you can see, I have gone through quite a bit of the bottle.<br />
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The only thing I am not keen about, besides the fact that the product doesn't detangle, is that the spray nozzle is that of an industrial cleaning product. It comes out fast and in large quantities when I spray it and it gets all over my neck, my shirt and my bathroom floor! I am sure I have lost a lot of product as a result! I am tempted to move this into another bottle! I am so careful when I spray it now. I have to say though that the packaging is nice and sturdy, good quality otherwise.<br />
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I have purchased another Earth's Nectar product and I might try another so I will keep you posted as to what I think about other Earth's Nectar products.<br />
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February 2019 Empties will be up in the next day or so. Happy St. Patrick's Day!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215869074364082947noreply@blogger.com0