For a makeup hoarder like me, empties posts are always fun to write about, especially if it the First Empties of the year :-)
Paris Hilton Bath Gel: I bought this long long time ago, glad to have finished it. It was ok, I mean you don’t really expect a lot from a bath gel. I still don’t have a clue as to why I decided to buy a celebrity line of perfumes but I will definitely not buy it again.
Victoria’s Secret Love Spell Fragrance Mist: I bought this in a set long, long time ago as gifts to give my cousins back home. I could not take all of them cause of weight restrictions. This was the last of it and I am so glad I finally was able to finish them all! I mainly used it as room spray when I cook heavy Indian curries :-)
Marula Facial Oil: Just a little sample I used up! Noting super impressive about it!
Bath & Body Works 3-wick Candle in Honeysuckle: This is one of my favorite scents from BBW. I already have a backup and will definitely repurchase.
This
time I finished up some makeup items! I am very proud about that. I have to
admit that #finish17by2017 Project Pan (read full blogpost here) is definitely
helping me in going through my makeup up products! These are mostly sample
products, but an empty is an empty and I am free to rejoice in finishing up any
product; irrespective of the size.
Anastasia Brow Wiz: Woo
Hoo! I finished it in the first week of January. This is in my Finish17in2017
Project Pan and I am so happy that I was able to finish it up so early in the
year! It is a must-have product for me! I never used to do my brows but
now I do, and I absolutely LOVE the effect nicely groomed brows has on my look,
especially when I wear a good amount of makeup! I use Medium Brown shade and I
just adore how easy it is to use and how long lasting it is! I LOVE IT.
Lashfood Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer: Hmm, sadly this was a disappointing product. I got this in one of "Sephora Favorites" kit and first off, there was so very little product inside. It almost discouraged me to apply this at night on a regular basis. But I did use it consistently and I could NOT see any effect on my lashes. It is such an expensive product and it is a shame that it did not work for me.
Lakme LOVE Lipstick in Passion Fruit: This is the first lipstick that I ever bought with my
hard-earned money! In fact, it was the only lipstick I had for that time. I
finished it pretty quickly before I fall in love with makeup. I stopped using
it long time ago, but was keeping it for emotional reason! But time to part
away from it :-)
Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50: I had so much hope for this one! I
hoped this would be perfect for summer months to apply midday when I wear heavy
makeup to act as a sunscreen! I actually finished this long time ago but it was
still living in my office makeup bag. Anyway, I hated it. First of all, the
spray was very, very bad. It speckled the product in my face instead of
spraying it nicely. What was worse is that the speckles would turn white and
would not sink in. Basically if I apply it over my makeup it ruined my whole
look. Absolutely hate it.
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray: I don’t use makeup setting sprays often, so this
tiny little bottle lasted me a long, long time. This is before they underwent a
packaging change. Because I have dry skin, I don’t often face problem of my
makeup sliding off my face! So, I am not really sure how much it helps to
prolong the wear of my makeup. I still do enjoy it though. This is a product
that often comes in sample sets or gift with purchase. I already have another
sample of it.
Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence: This is my second Tata Harper product, and I have to agree that her products get used up pretty quickly. These are expensive products so I don’t like that these don’t last me a lot. Tata Harper is a natural brand, I love her purifying mask but this I don’t see anything special about. It was nice to use, I generally used it after cleaning my face, most of the times twice daily and sometimes just once. It absorbed rather quickly, and I could apply moisturizer very quickly thereafter! Lot of people were complaining about the spritzer but for me it worked fine. It has a unique lightly floral scent, I don’t hate but I don’t love it either! Overall, it was not worth the price; I used it nicely when I had but will not repurchase.
Nivea Lip Balm A Kiss of Moisture Essential Lip Care: I love this. This is one of the best lip balm money can buy. I have quite a few backups already and I will buy it again.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II: Another OG serum in this beauty community. It has been around for ages. I don’t feel any excitement for Estee Lauder products! I used it for a week and then used something else. I started to reuse again and it lasted me about 10 days. It did not break me out but I did not see anything extraordinary. Will not repurchase.
Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum: Deluxe sample that was about to get expired and I had to finish up! I did not care for it much. It did not break me out so I guess that’s something!
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum: The best thing about this serum was that it got absorbed in seconds. I am able to apply moisturizer almost immediately after I apply the serum. The consistency of the serum is very thin, gel-like. I liked it but it is a small sample to realize any huge affect on my skin. I have a lot of serums that I need to finish up but I can see myself considering this when I actually need to purchase a serum.
Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil: Another tiny sample of face oil. I had a very dry skin before but now it has become more acne prone! Otherwise I could have just slathered this type of oil on my face. This is a bit heavy in consistency so I use it in selective part of my face. I liked it while it lasted. I had two tiny samples that I gave to my mother and one of my family member. I am not interested in a full-size.
Murad Hydro-Dynamic® Ultimate Moisture:
I really enjoyed using this tiny sample. It was of the right consistency; not
too thick not too thin, gave me enough hydration for almost the entire day. It
also sinked in quickly allowing me to apply my makeup without waiting much
time. I will not repurchase in full-size now but I will keep this in my
“revisit” list.
Fresh Rose Face Mask: An absolute must-have mask for
me. Especially during winter, this really helps me keep my skin hydrating. I try
to apply it once a week. I already have a full-size back up and I do collect
deluxe size samples whenever Sephora offers them!
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask: This one has a very cooling affect on application. I do enjoy it but I am not
really sure if it does anything incredible for me. I have a full-size bottle
that I got in a set but I don’t think I will repurchase after that.
Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial: This was a deluxe sample I got from
Sephora and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is so moisturizing yet absorbs so
quickly. I am also impressed that this sample lasted me for so long! I will
definitely look into repurchasing once I go through all the current nighttime
moisturizer I have.
Origins GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Moisturizer: After trying out many different moisturizers, I have
settled with this as my regular daytime moisturizer. I absolutely love how
moisturizing and yet how thin this is. Also that mild ginseng smell is very much
appreciated! When I went to India last October, this the only thing I could use
on my face as it was extremely hot and humid there. During winter months here
in the windy city, it sometimes not enough for my dry skin but I just use an
oil over it. It is also priced moderately compared to other high end moisturizers.
This is my second jar, I already have backups and will continue to repurchase unless
I find something that impresses me over this.
Origins High-Potency Night-A-mins Mineral-enriched Renewal Cream: I
initially liked this one too but I have grown out of my fondness for this one! It is actually a very nice moisturizing
night cream but I am afraid that if I use it all over my face, it tends to
break me out. Hence, I just use it on the dry areas of my face. I have a travel
size one that I need to use up but I don’t think I will repurchase this
in full-size.
Nivea Crème: My god, this brings back memories. My father has been an ardent fan of this for decades! So it always reminds me of my childhood when he always used to boast that his great skin is because of this crème :-) I got this tiny jar just as a reminiscence. I used it over some very dry patches of my skin and it worked great. Will repurchase but not right now!
TonyMoly Pureness 100 Collagen Mask Sheet:
I have realized that I am not really a huge fan of sheet masks! I much prefer
the good old way of applying masks. I like to keep doing other stuff like
cleaning the house or work on my blog when I apply a mask! Most of the sheet masks I have used are just not that comfortable. But anyway, the mask itself was ok. I am not sure if
I detected any firmness that this may have provided but it sure felt hydrating.
I am however, not interested in repurchasing!
Peter Thomas Roth Acne-Clear Invisible Dots: I bought this in one of those “I-will-try-everything-to-fight-these-goddamn-acnes” moments! The performance
of these dots was very inconsistent. Sometimes it did not do anything, an a few
times I felt it reduced my pimple quite drastically. I feel like I might just
be imagining that because I wanted something that works on my acnes. Will not
repurchase.
Schwarzkopf
Professional Bonacure Hair Therapy (Repair Rescue) Shampoo: This is my regular shampoos. I
have gone through many bottles and will continue to repurchase. I used to buy
it from Ulta and now I don’t see it there and I am already panicking!
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Oil Miracle Light Finishing Treatment: I stumbled upon this while
searching for a hair oil that my regular hair stylist back in India gave me,
the first time I chemically smoothened my hair. I could not find that
particular oil so decided to try it. I anyway use the Repair Rescue Shampoo and
Conditioner from this line, so it made sense. I have been using this on and off
for past 2-3 years. I love it as a live-in conditioner after I wash my hair. I
only need a few drops! I enjoy just applying tiny little bit on my roots to
tame my insanely frizzy hair.
Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original:
This is the first dry shampoo I tried. And I very much love it. It is one of
those that gives you white cast when you apply it but it is easy to get rid of
it by just jazz-ing the roots of my
hair. It definitely prolongs the time between I wash my hair. These days, I
have been using it on my 2nd or 3rd -day hair before I go
to bed, and I can survive one more day without washing my hair :-)
Until next time-
Love,
~Arrru
