[All purchased by me, or gifts from friends]
Another few months, another empties post. I think keeping track of this is pretty useful for me and it encourages me to be more selective about which products I want to use again. There's also some products I've just had to let go because they're so old/unused/unflattering.
I love the smell and the textures of both these products. They're under $20 which isn't so bad, but hard to find if you don't live near an Asian grocery/beauty store. After using this and the yellow version, I can say that I would repurchase either in the future. This is slightly less moisturizing than the other one, but my hair isn't very dry. In the meantime though, I'm pretty happy with the regular drugstore shampoo/condition I am using from L'oreal. My hair isn't too picky, so I think I'll give a few more options a shot before coming back to this.
Vera Wang Lovestruck Shower Gel and Body Lotion
These came in a set with the perfume during a holiday gift set. I used them up and really enjoyed them for the scent, since the texture was nothing extraordinary. The perfume isn't something I would've sought out to purchase, but I get a surprising amount of wear out of it. It's a warm fruity/floral scent (so descriptive I know) that I think is perfect for someone wanting a young feminine scent, but not veering into teenage territory. I get compliments on this scent, but the perfume takes a ton of spritzes to show up/last on me, so the quality is probably not there. I enjoyed these but wouldn't repurchase unless it came in a set again.
Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream (Unscented)
One of the only nonscented hand creams I could find. This is a very moisturizing hand cream packed with a ton of glycerin so the texture is a heavy gel/cream. I enjoyed it, but I am always looking for an even more hydrating yet non-greasy hand cream. Best from the drugstore and I would repurchase again.
Cetaphil Oil Control Moisturizer
I used this up because it didn't work for my sister. It's not very oil controlling at all so I just thought of it as a good, basic day cream with a very high SPF. It had no scent which was great and the texture was almost a little glue-y? It reminded me of glue even though it's non-sticky. Actually, it reminded me of the Boscia Oil Control Moisturizer, so if you're a fan of that one, this could be good for you. I wouldn't repurchase because it was just so-so for my skin type. If this wasn't marketed as oil controlling, I think it would do better as a standard option for normal skin.
Missha Setting Spray (with Hadasui inside)
I've discussed both products before, but the setting spray didn't do much and the toner was basically water. I wouldn't recommend either, though the spray nozzle is nice.
Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover
Most heavy duty eye makeup remover. This was a gift with purchase obviously and I used it and liked it. Even though it takes the most makeup off, it can be a bit oily and I think that would bother some people.
Legere White Multi BB Cream
My friend gave this to me when she was tired of it, so I finished using it and really enjoyed it. It's more finicky than other BB creams in the sense that it comes out very tan and then adjusts to a pale shade. It's adjusted color is the palest BB cream I've used, but it does sometimes oxidize, so you have to check up on it if you're changing up your primer/moisturizer. I really enjoyed the dewy, natural finish it gave, but it isn't my #1 BB cream pick because of how much you have to check on it.
Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara
My absolute favorite mascara of all time. I've been trying some drugstore options in order to get away from using this all the time and also because I was tired of splashing so much water to get the fibers off. Haven't found anything that tops this yet though.
Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Ash
A super easy, almost universal product that is versatile and works for many people. I use a larger, flat angled brow product now for the convenience, but this definitely gives the most defined, clean look of any brow product I have tried.
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb [LET GOOOOO]
I pretty much never used this and these are re-packaged. The color was a nice deep brick color but it was so minty and I just don't like minty products on my lips. It took a while to figure that out and my limit is the Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stains.
E.L.F. lipstick in Classy [Let Go]
The formula of this isn't bad at all. It's not dry or slippery and has a decent amount of pigmentation. However, the color was a little too cool and I didn't love the smell. It is a little bit like cherry, which I don't love.
Makeup For Ever Aqua Eyes Liner in 21L [Let Go]
Someone gave me this and while I liked the shade and how long it lasted, this got too dry for me to keep using.
L'Oreal Color Juice Lipstick in Island Punch [Let Go]
I had this for so long but I really really loved it. It smelled amazing like grapefruit candy, and had a decent amount of both pigmentation and shine. It was a tiny bit gritty but otherwise was a favorite. I wish L'Oreal hadn't discontinued this line of lipsticks and glosses.
Bath and Body Works Handi Bac in Vampire Blood
My favorite scent that comes out every Halloween and sells out. A friend was nice enough to gift me a few of these to get me through the year. It smells like plum (nothing weird) and is pretty enjoyable.
