Winter Empties - 2022

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend? I'm feeling loads better than I was last week! ICYMI, I had my wisdom teeth removed, so I was very sore and swollen. I feel just fine now, thank goodness!

If you're new around here, every season I upload a post listing all the beauty products I've completely used up during the last three months. I realized a few years ago that I became a bit of a hoarder when it came to beauty items (I mean drawers full of unopened makeup, skincare, hair care products, etc.), so I'm actively trying to use up as many products as possible. So, here's everything I was able to use up this past season.

Tula Skincare Rose Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm

I liked this. It made my under eyes look bright and hydrated. It was nice and cooling as well. This left behind a noticeable sheen to my under eye area, so if that's not something you're interested in then this isn't the product for you. I think it looked pretty and youthful though.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Brightening Serum

This did brighten my skin and it smelled nice, but I don't think it's worth the price. There are other brightening products on the market now that work just as well for less cost.

 

Botanics Revive & Protect Postbiotic Moisturizer

I liked this moisturizer. My skin looked healthy and hydrated when I used it. It's fairly inexpensive too. This is something I would repurchase if I didn't already have 4328 other moisturizers to go through. lol

 

 

It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product

I really like this product. This is my second bottle, and I'm definitely going to repurchase this! It smells really nice, and it de-tangled my hair and made it feel so soft.

 

 

It Cosmetics Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep Skin-Transforming Pillow Cream

This was okay, but not something I would repurchase. I don't think it did anything amazing for my skin and it's kind of overpriced for what it is.

 

Lancome Idole Mascara

 

I really like this mascara. It separates and lengthens my lashes beautifully. This is a mascara I would absolutely repurchase. Actually, I just received the full size of this from BzzAgent, so yay!

 

 

DP Hue Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse

This isn't something I'd repurchase. It works fine, but you can achieve the same results with a mixture of ACV and water for wayyyyy less money. I do plan on keeping this bottle though because it will be perfect for my homemade ACV rinse.

 

 

Kerastase Soothing Scalp Scrub

I only used this twice and I did not like it at all. It took ages to wash all the exfoliating balls out of my long hair and I just didn't like how my hair felt after using this. I'm not a big fan of the scent either. It has a tiny hint of orange, but it smells mostly earthy to me. This made my hair smell like I had just rolled around in dirt and moss. Definitely not the smell I'm going for. My husband used this though. He didn't care about the smell and it was easy for him to wash out of his short hair. He used this a lot because at his previous job he was working with rubber and metal and paint that would constantly end up in his hair. This helped scrub it all out. Since he no longer works with those materials, he doesn't really use this anymore, so this isn't something we'll repurchase.

 

 

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

 

I use this body lotion all the time. I wouldn't call it "amazing", but  it's nice and it works for me.

 

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Purifying Cleanser

This was okay. I wouldn't purchase this over my favorite First Aid Beauty cleanser though. I liked that it has tea tree oil, but that's about it.

 

Ahava Deadsea Water Mineral Hand Cream

I really like this hand cream. This is my second tube, and I already have another one. I like the scent and I love how it makes my hands feel soft and hydrated.

 

Tree Hut Firming Sugar Scrub in Mocha & Coffee Bean

This was nice, especially for the price. This smells just like coffee. This exfoliated my skin really well too. I have another tub of this just in a different scent that I'm excited to use.

 

 

That's everything I was able to use up this time! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have an amazing week!

Autumn Empties - 2021

 Hello, everybody! How was your weekend?

Can you believe it's already almost Christmas?! This year flew by so fast for me!

So, here are my empties for autumn. There are a lot of bad ones this time! I don't know what's going on. Maybe I just had bad luck with products this season?

Purlisse Daily Lip Nourisher

This isn't something I'd repurchase. It had a weird smell and didn't sink into my lips. It felt heavy and gross.

Dr. Teal's Moisturizing Bath & Body Oil

This isn't the best. The scent was fine, but it was really greasy and took FOREVER to sink into my skin. My hair barely touched my skin after I applied this, but my hair looked super greasy and dirty afterward.

 

 

Dr, Teal's Body Lotion

This was fine. Again, the scent isn't bad. I don't think I'd go out of my way to repurchase though.

 

Aveda Nutri-Plenish Leave-In Conditioner

This was eh. The smell isn't that great, and I don't think it did much for my hair.

 

Beauty For Real Lip Scrub

This smells just like Juicy Fruit gum! It exfoliated my lips very well. 100% would repurchase for the scent alone.

 

Beauty Counter Counter+

I liked that this definitely brightened my skin, but I don't think it did anything else for me. It sinks into the skin fairly quickly and it isn't greasy. I'm undecided on whether or not I would repurchase this.

 

La Mer

 

This was such a small sample that I honestly have no idea whether or not this does anything. I saw no difference in my skin after using this. For the price, I would say this is a no for me.

 

 

Youth To The People Kale + Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Superfood Cleanser

This was nice. I felt like it really cleansed my face well without stripping my skin of all oils. I would repurchase this.

 

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator

If you've been around a while, you already know I really like this exfoliator. I have, and probably will again, repurchase this.

 

 

Burt's Bees Hydrating Sheet Mask

 

This was terrible. The mask was HUGE. I had to fold it down on almost all sides to get it to fit my face. Also, the holes for the eyes and mouth were way too small. I was afraid this was going to get into my eyes. It constantly slid down my face. I maybe wore this for 2 minutes before I ripped it off and threw it away.

 

Kiehl's Vital Skin Strengthening Super Serum

Again, this is such a small amount that I had no idea if this works well or not. Obviously I'm undecided on whether or not to repurchase this.

 

 

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

 

This was a 100 point perk from Sephora. I had heard good things about this, so I added it to my order. I really like this! I hate that you have to get your hair wet before you apply it, but it works wonderfully! I have already ordered a full size of this (spoiler - you'll see it in my next beauty haul) because I love how my hair looks and feels after using this. This is definitely becoming a staple in my hair care routine.

 

 

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes

 

I like these. I don't really have much else to say about them.

 

Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum

This was a lightweight formula and it sank into the skin quickly. There really wasn't enough product in this sample to see any differences in my skin though.

 

Princess by Vera Wang

 

I really enjoy this perfume. I've had this bottle for an embarrassingly long time. My husband bought it for me for an anniversary present in the early years of our marriage. We've been married for 13 years. Surprisingly, this still smelled nice even after all these years.

 

 

That's everything I was able to use up! Have you tried any of these products? If so, what are your thoughts on them?

 

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have an amazing week!

Spring Empties - 2021

 Hello, everyone!  How was your weekend?

Here are my empties for spring.  Again, lots of skincare, BUT I've actually started wearing more makeup lately so we'll be seeing some more makeup empties soon!

Dr. Teal's Relax & Relief Pure Epsom Salt

I always enjoy using epsom salts for baths/soaking my feet.  I have two more smaller bags of this same epsom salt that I will 100% be using.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

This was nice.  It was moisturizing without being greasy.  I was sent a full size of this from BzzAgent so I'll use it again, but I do prefer the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter

This smells so nice.  It can be a bit overpowering though.  It was moisturizing but kind of left a greasy feeling on my skin.

 

Dr. Teal's Relax & Relief Body Wash

Smells just like the epsom salt.  Nice and relaxing.

 

 

Dior Diorshow Mascara

I really liked this mascara but it had a strong floral fragrance to it that I did not enjoy.

 

Dr.Brandt Needles No More 3D Volumizing Mask

I didn't see any difference in my skin after using this.  It actually balled up on my face after I applied my moisturizer.  This is a no for me.

 

 

Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life

The scent is really nice.  My skin felt soft afterward.  Not sure I would prefer this over a regular body wash though.

 

Smashbox X-Rated Mascara

I liked this mascara too.  The only downside for me is that it is a very wet formula and smudged a bit.  Which is unfortunate because I love how it made my lashes look long and full.

 

 

Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction Fragrance Mist

I like this scent but I probably won't purchase it again, at least for quite a while.  I have a lot of perfume that I would rather wear instead, but I've been trying to use up the body sprays that I've had for a long time.  Thankfully this is the last of the older body sprays that I had.  I do have two more bottles of body spray, but they were purchased not that long ago, and I plan to use them up this year so I'll finally be left with only my "nicer" perfumes.

 

Briogeo Scalp Revival Shampoo

I will not be repurchasing this.  It felt like I had sand in my hair and my hair felt so dry after rinsing it out.  I had to use quite a lot of conditioner to make my hair feel soft again after this.

 

 

Ouai Leave In Conditioner

I liked how this made my hair feel, but I'm not at all a fan of the smell.  It's bad enough for me to not consider repurchasing this product.

 

 

Strivectin Advanced Resurfacing Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads

These were great.  They really helped exfoliate my skin and made it look bright and smooth.  The pads are convenient and easy to use.

 

 

Couture Couture Juicy Couture Perfume

This was fine, but I really don't like the gaudy plastic cap on it.  Also, the name of this kills me.

 

Girlactik Beauty Precise Eyeliner Marker

I didn't like this liner.  It's a felt tip and I prefer brush tips.  This also dried out pretty quickly, and skipped while I was applying it.

 

Benefit Cosmetics Roller Liner

Again, this liner has a felt tip which isn't my favorite.  However, it was very black and it wasn't too difficult to use.

 

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream

This was a really nice moisturizer.  It's a little bit thicker than I'd like, but my skin looked hydrated and soft after using this.

 

 

Moschino x Sephora Sheet Mask

I FINALLY got around to using this!  This made my skin feel very hydrated and soft.  The smell is okay.  It has "ears" attached to the mask which just ended up in my hair, so I folded them back over onto the rest of the mask instead.  I wish this mask would have been just a little bit wider to fit my face better.  It was cute, but the ears were unnecessary.

 

Bare Minerals Fresh Faced Made-2-Fit Foundation

I liked this foundation.  It was a perfect match to my skin, and it looked nice on.  I'm not sure I want to go through the whole process over and over again to buy a foundation though.  I'd rather go into a store and pick one up instead of waiting for it to arrive in the mail (hopefully intact).

 

 

Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser

I honestly don't know why I go back to this cleanser.  It dries out my skin.  My face feels tight after I wash it off.  I keep forgetting that I dislike this product and pick it up when I run out of whatever cleanser I'm using at the time.  I need to remember not to buy this!

 

Laneige Water Sleepimg Mask

I did not like this.  My face felt sticky and gross after applying it, and in the morning I could still feel residue on my skin.  This is definitely not something I'd go out and purchase.

 

MAC Prep + Prime

I like this.  It's not amazing and life changing, but it works.

 

 

Origins Ginzing Into The Glow Brightening Serum

I really liked this serum.  It sank into the skin quickly, and had a nice, but light citrus scent.  I do believe this helped make my skin look bright and youthful.  I would absolutely repurchase this.

 

 

That's everything I used up this time!  Thanks for stopping by!