January 2019 Empties

I have a bunch of products sitting here that I need to share my reviews on for you guys but it's already February 16th and my empties will be stale talk very soon so let's tackle this!

Erbario Toscana Olive Oil Liquid Soap - I know I have said it a hundred times before but truly I don't show you all of the liquid hand soap that I go through. I am only mentioning this particular one because it was excellent! Smelt great, was moisturizing, and a good ingredient deck. It's made in Italy too. What's not to like? I have already repurchased 2 more. 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.

Aveeno Intensive Relief Hand Cream - I think this was my second tube of this and I have already bought a third and it is in use on my desk at work. Really like this product, perfect for hands.

Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm - I love most Drunk Elephant products, but not this one so much. Full review here.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Shampoo  -  This was my second bottle of this shampoo I believe. It's only 200ml or 6.7 oz. so you go through it fast! It's $41 Canadian and I don't think I even got 10 shampoos out of one bottle. I don't have hair loss issues but my hair is not as thick as it once was so I thought I would try this to see if it made my hair thicker. I did notice a little difference after I shampooed with it, but as soon as I stopped and used another shampoo, the effect was gone immediately. I really don't feel that it did that much for my hair, and given the price point, I won't be buying it again. Maybe I have to use it for several months or a year to notice a difference, but I don't have time for that and I am not that desperate or rich. Volumizing styling products work just as well for me.

Not Your Mother's Whip It Up Cream Styling Mousse - I really should do a full review on this product because I have a lot to say about it. I am going to buy a full sized version so perhaps I will wait for that before I do a big review. I bought this at Ulta and paid very little for it. This one is a travel sized container. The product is not sticky, which I love, and it feels very nice in your hand and in your hair. It's an odd product though because I find it works really well in the winter months for me, but not so great in the summer. In the summer, I feel as though it doesn't tame frizz as well as it should and I get a few "straight" pieces of hair that don't match the rest of my head. I have naturally curly hair by the way. In winter, it works awesome, no frizz, hair is evenly curled, my hair is soft, volumized and touchable. So I am a bit mystified about the seasonal thing, but I am going to try a few things and see if they make a difference. If nothing else, it's good for winter!

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild - This product isn't very good at all. I have had this tube for an eternity. I had it in my shower to wash my face with some mornings when I didn't have any makeup on and I just want to wash my face quick. It doesn't really do anything for my skin at all. This was a gwp and I likely have another one kicking around, but I certainly wouldn't buy it on it's own.

Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Lightly Whipped Body Buttercream -  This was a sample and normally I don't review samples because you can't get a feel for a product really from a sample. I am mentioning this one today because the smell of this product was almost like nothing I had ever smelt before from a non-cheap body lotion. The smell almost knocked me off my feet in a horrible way. This body cream straight up smells like a cheap dollar store cookie scented candle. It is so gross! The smell alone makes it impossible for me to even consider even buying this product. The good news is that the product is very thick and works really well! I got 3 uses out of this sample and the moisturizing benefit was fantastic! What a shame it stinks!

Gehwol Softening Balm - This wasn't bad, it was a travel sized tube, but Gehwol makes better products than this one. Wouldn't repurchase but you can bet your bottom dollar I will be buying other Gehwol products again and again.

L'Occitane Amande Precious Hands Hand Cream - I love L'Occitane hand care products in general but I didn't dig the smell of this one. I have smelt much better almond scented products in general and also by L'Occitane!

L'Occitane Previous Cleansing Foam - I bought two of these together awhile back and I was not crazy about them at all. I am not even sure they clean your face whatsoever. This was a travel sized container so it was handy for travel but really was the most ineffective face wash I have ever used. Kept it in my shower for a quick face wash. Would not repurchase. I already finished the other container ages ago and now they are both done! Good riddance!

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara - I am not going to beat this one to death again. Countless tubes finished, the only non-smudge mascara in my opinion. Already have 3 more tubes...

Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup - My big review is here. After finishing the bottle I actually think I might repurchase. I am very disappointed with the new Estee Lauder foundation that replaced my beloved Double Wear Light. I have a major review to do on that for you guys very soon. I have actually purchased a brand new non-Estee Lauder foundation for the first time in years and it is waiting in the wings to use this week. I will report back to you.

So that's it, and that is a lot for one month. Will be back with more reviews this week.