December 2019/January 2020 Empties

I have 3 foundation reviews on deck to post (ahem have had them pretty ready for a little while) but recycling day is upon me and I want to get rid of some of my empties taking up space. Also I am starting to get some February empties so I want to make room for them. Let's get to it.

Klorane Floral Water Make-Up Remover - Countless bottles purchased and finished. Already repurchased. If you read my blog, I need not say any more.

Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser - 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.

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream - 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. 

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Light - 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. 

Origins Plantscription Powerful Lifting Cream - 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. 

Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream - 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. 

Origins Eye Doctor - 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???

Skin Laundry Gentle Foaming Face Wash - 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. 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer in Light Neutral - 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. 

To those of you in Ontario,Canada, Happy Family Day! 

October/November 2019 Empties

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.

Nivea Pure & Natural Body Milk (x2) - 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.

Deep Steep Passion Fruit - 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.

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Iced Blackberries - 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.

Clinique Repairwear Sculpting Night Cream - 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.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II Serum - 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". (review here)

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Mascara - How many of these have I been through? 50? The only one that doesn't smudge on me. Already repurchased x2.

Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Rockstar - 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!

Shiseido Facial Cotton - The only face cotton I will even think of buying. Costs way too much but I'm hooked and there is no turning back.

Bite Beauty Agave + Daytime Vegan Lip Balm - 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.

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.

OPI Can't Find My Czechbook Swatch?

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.

I'll be back in a day or two with some long overdue empties and some posts on some foundations I have been trying.

September 2019 Empties

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.

Goldwell Dualsenses Color Detangling Conditioner - 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.

Living proof. Perfect Hair Day - 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. (review here)

L'Occitane Foot Cream - 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. (review here)

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask in Candy Cane - 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. (review here)

Beautyblender - This was maybe my seventh 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. Already using the OG pink one but I may go back to the swirl (review here) 

Clinique Acne Solutions BB Cream - This is so much more than a bb cream. The coverage is really good. This one was a sampler in light medium. It was a tad dark for me but I made it work. It's super watery and you have to apply it quickly. The smell is meh but it fades. Leaves your skin comfortable. Not sure if I would want to wear it daily, but it's good for running a few errands.

July/August 2019 Empties

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.

Klorane Floral Water Make-Up Remover - Countless bottles purchased and finished. Already repurchased.

Earth's Nectar Hair Care Nourish Conditioning Detangler - 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. 

Bumble and Bumble BB Quenching Conditioner - 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. 

Smashbox Blush Rush in Flush - 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. 

Bio-Sana Waterproof Foot File - 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.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation in 2.0 - 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. 

Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum - This was the first full sized bottle of this product that I finished. I was so impressed and happy with it that I have bought another full sized bottle and a number of small travel sized versiosn. For me, it makes my skin soft, glow and seems to help with blemishes and uneven skin tone. 

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel -They've changed the name of this product to "serum" instead of "gel" but this one says gel. Just a small travel sized tube I've used up. I have purchased the full sized version. I made the mistake of using this alone as a serum and although it was very hydrating, it works best with the C-Firma Day Serum mixed with it. 

Origins Eye Doctor - Another done and another already purchased. Good stuff.

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask (2) - These were part of a set I got so they are quite mini. These were the colours Natural and Maple. Didn't like the smell of the Maple nor the colour. Still it's a fantastic product.

Bio Seaweed Gel (UV/LED Polish) in Fairtytale - Swatch

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.

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.

May/June 2019 Empties

Happy Canada Day!

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.

Erbario Toscana Aloe & Tea Tree Liquid Soap - 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. 

Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Shampoo - 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. 

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream - 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!

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer in Light Neutral - 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. 

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter - 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.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation in 2.0 - It's been discontinued, my heart is broken. I managed to find 3 at the Estee Lauder/MAC sale so I am happily using these three plus the one I have in reserve up right now. I just can't find another foundation that compares. Used dozens, my go-to.

Shiseido Facial Cotton - I'm addicted. A cotton ball just doesn't cut it for me anymore since I started using this. Already repurchased. I have no idea what number bag of this I am using. 

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo - I did not like this and I am amazed I finished it. I took in with me on vacation once or twice and I think some escaped into a Ziploc bag I had it in once or twice. It tangled my hair like nothing I have ever seen before. It made my hair dry despite what it is supposed to do which is moisturize. Will never repurchase. Just not for my hair type I guess.  

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum - 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.

Murad Renewing Eye Cream - 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.

Origins Plantscription - Countless tubes used and I have already repurchased two small sized tubes for travel.

Eos Lip Balm -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.

Phyto Phytojoba Shampoo - I liked this the more I used it. I liked the container too. I may repurchase.

That's all for today!