So I am back after some technically difficulties that caused the site to be down for a few days so sorry about that but it is all sorted out now and we are back up and running.
I have used up so much stuff this month alot of it on vacation so there are some separate pictures of those items.
Skincare (24)
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel I thought I was going to love this since I love the eye cream so much but this had a fragrance I didn’t like it was a bit floral and just unnecessary. It was a nice light hydrating but watery moisturizer that I would use again I might see if they have a unscented version.
Repurchase: Maybe
Origins Clear Improvements this is an ok clearing mask but I don’t think it is too magical I prefer the tea tree one from The Body Shop. I cut this open which I don’t do often with face masks because it isn’t always enough but since I more area treat then full face mask with this it got me a whole application extra out of it.
Repurchase: No, but I do have more of this so you will see it again eventually
Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly I don’t love this moisturizer it basically turns to water when you touch it and can be really hard to apply. But it is does feel cooling and nice and basic on and I like it for that. I get this in samples a lot so I I will use it but It isn’t special it is also not going to be enough if you have dry skin.
Repurchase: No
Tarte Knockout Tingling Treatment this is a Salicylic and Lactic acid treatment/toner to clear skin and exfoliate I really really liked it it did help clear up gunk in my pores and it did do a little chemical exfoliation but not a ton. I would consider re buying this. This also smells and tastes if it gets in your mouth exactly like malt vinegar.
Repurchase: Maybe
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti Aging Serum I don’t know what this was supposed to do but it felt nice and thick in a good way.
Repurchase: No
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb I don’t really like the Aqua Bombs but I had it so I used it. I find them sticky and not that hydrating.
Repurchase: No
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser I hated this its heavily fragranced and sorta feels like you are washing your face with had soap.
Repurchase: No
Coola Mineral Sunscreen Unscented Matter Tint in SPF 30 (2) I am on the fence with this one it looks and feels nice and matte and smooth at first but then it gets pretty greasy though out the day. But it doesn’t break me out so I don’t know.
Repurchase: Maybe
Coola Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen in Fresh Mango this is really sticky and white I can’t tell if it was breaking me out or not.
Repurchase: No
Dr. Jart+ DermaClear Micro Makeup Remover (5) These are really nice and gentle on my eyes but really really effective for removing eye makeup. They are kinda milky so they are not for touch ups but I like them.
Repurchase: Yes
Be Fine Single Serve Gentle Cleanser (2) this was like washing my face with water and it smelt bad.
Repurchase: No
Be Fine Single Serve Exfoliating Cleanser this is really sticky and chunky.
Repurchase: No
Kiko Milano Pure Clean Eyes & Lips Makeup Remover I got this in a little travel set with a milk lotion. This was ok at getting makeup off but not strong enough for very heavy eye makeup or waterproof mascara. So while it was gentle and didn’t sting my eyes I wouldn’t recommend.
Repurchase: No
Kiehl’s Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Face Masque I don’t feel like this did anything and it was kinda drying. This just left me really confused this did not invigorate my skin or brighten it.
Repurchase: No
Garnier Skinactive Moisture Bomb The Super Hydrating Mask Anti-Fatigue this is really nice in the sense that it felt so soothing and nice and moisturizing on but in terms of doing anything not really. The fit is also kinda eh on this the eye holes are really small. These are so inexpensive though that they feel nice enough to be a nice treat. I was able to snag two of these for free with a Garnier coupon and for free or the very cheap price I would coupon them for they are fun and nice.
Repurchase: Probably
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye-Gel Cream this felt super nice it was really bouncy if that makes any sense.
Repurchase: No
Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Eye Cream this was only like 5 days worth of eye cream so I don’t know if it really does anything but it is a really thick cream that feels nice if that is something you are into.
Repurchase: No
Philosophy Purity Hydra Bounce Eye Gel hydrating but not really much else.
Repurchase: No
Random (9)
Fortune Cookie Soap Company Dim the Lights Mini Headache Oil this is one of those essential oil headache/muscle relief type roller balls it was nice it felt soothing and relaxing but it didn’t do much for actual headaches other than being mentally soothing and relaxing. The fumes on this were pretty strong though and would bother my eyes sometimes. Anyone ever rub muscle rub in their eyes by accident? Just like that. I would probably consider trying a product like this again but not this one.
Repurchase: No
Sweet & Shimmer Face & Body Wipes Mini Wipes in Vanilla Bean I always pick these up when Ulta has them for the holiday sales. I love that they smell good and are tiny because I use them for removing swatches. Love these.
Repurchase: Yes
Ulta Beauty Smarts Mask Removing Cloths so I used these as disposable wash cloths for travel and loved them of course they stopped selling these but I think I found potential and much cheaper replacements on Amazon.
Repurchase: Not these
Sweet & Shimmer Brush Cleansing Wipes (3) these have been game changing for me because I can bring just a few brushes instead of a lot of brushes with me. These don’t replace washing but they work for like having to be out and doing makeup.
Repurchase: These or others but glad I know they exist
Dove Men Clean and Comfort Antiperspirant this smelled like baby powder ew. Hated it.
Repurchase: No
Aquaphor Ointment Travel Size I love Aquaphor for chapped skin and lips and any little scrap or whatever I need it for.
Repurchase: Yes
Tommy Bahama Conditioner I used this bottle to shave and it was fine I usually do that with hotel conditioners and it is fine.
Repurchase: No
Home Scents (1)
Bath and Body Works Deep Cleaning Hand Soap in Boardwalk Vanilla Cone I loved the scent of this it really did smell like a vanilla ice cream cone with the like chocolate on the top. Such a yummy scent. I don’t love the Deep Cleaning hand soaps I would opt ofr the creamy one or the foaming when (if it comes back around we all know how bath and body works can be) I buy it again.
Repurchase: Yes
Lip (1)
Blistex Complete Moisture I love this chapstick it is so smooth and moisturizing on and it feels so good. It also has this nice light sweet lemon type scent/flavor that I really adore. The only this I don’t like is that if I apply to much which I tend to because of how good it feels it cakes up really white and thick on which is not a good look.
Repurchase: Yes
Makeup (8)
Smashbox Photo Finish Lip Primer this wasn’t a great primer it didn’t grip eyeshadow well and didn’t prevent fading at all.
Repurchase: No
Too Faced Shadow Insurance this was a great primer I really want to try it some more. It wasn’t too sticky my eyeshadow looked great all night.
Repurchase: Probably
Tarte Lights Camera Lashes I don’t like this mascara I find it too heavy on my lashes.
Repurchase: No
Bare Minerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer this was a terrible primer it did nothing I would want a primer to do. It didn’t prevent creasing didn’t make my shadows last longer or make them look brighter or grip them either.
Repurchase: No
Cover Fx Mattifying Primer with Anti-Acne Treatment I don’t think they make this anymore but I really liked it it was silicone based but felt smooth and nice rather than that slippy feel.
Repurchase: Maybe
Pur Cosmetics Get a Grip Eye Shadow Primer this was a good primer but very sticky and hard to blend over I know some people prefer a sticky base and this might be one to try I just don’t like sticky bases.
Repurchase: No
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Zero this can’t be sharpened anymore so its done for. I love these eyeliners they are smooth and creamy and long lasting. I I have a strong feeling that the L.A. irl eyeliners are the same formula though baased on a green one I tried from them so I will be trying the black one from them before I would go to repurchase this. If it is the same I would only rebuy these for color I can’t get in the L.A. Girl Line.
Repurchase: I never thought I would say this but maybe not
Physicians Formula Butter Highlighter in Rose Gold so technically this isn’t empty but I have hit major pan its getting old and it is way to dark for me like ten months out of the year so I am letting it go and I feel like I have given it enough effort to call it an empty and not a declutter. My empties my rules. It is a nice creamy pretty look but it tends to fade away fast.
Repurchase: No
Lotion (2)
Paul Mitchell Energizing Lemon & Sage Body Lotion this I picked up at some hotel some where you can’t buy it I don’t think. It smells so nice but it does leave my skin really dry. Which is unfortunate I have a few other at home that I will use because it smells so good though.
Repurchase: No
Nivea Aloe Vera Body Lotion this absorbed well into wet skin but otherwise it was just meh to me I don’t like very basic lotions like this just not my preference but I know this would be great for people who need and like simple lotions.
Repurchase: No
Bodycare (5)
Bio-Oil (2) I had two packets of this so I gave it ago this seems like an oil you need to use a lot of at a time and it is pricey. So for me no thank you. It is also unscented which is not my preference but important for those that need that or like that. This is a pretty thin non greasey oil that didn’t spread very far.
Repurchase: No
The Fortune Cookie Soap Company Sea Salt Body Scrub in Sandy Toes and Sunkissed Nose I really liked this it had that perfect sandy summery beachy scent and was a ice scrubby scrub. The only thing I don’t like is how fast you use up scrubs that are in this loose consistency.
Repurchase: Maybe
Bath and Body Works Shower Gel in Poolside Pop this was a fruity fun summer scent and a good shower gel but I have tons and the scent is long retired.
Repurchase: No
Spongelle in Quince Blossom I love these sponges for travel but this scent was a bit more floral and powdery then is my taste.
Repurchase: No
Perfume (5)
The Fortune Cookie Soap Company Dreamer Shimmer Perfume Oil I loved this scent one of those typical fruity candy sweet scents that I adore this was almost like sweet tarts but less sugary sweet. I am terrible at describing scents. I wish this hadn’t had all the glitter in it but I would get this scent again in other forms or if there was no glitter if it comes available again. The FCS perfume oils last forever on my skin hours later I can usually smell them no matter what I have been doing that day.
Repurchase: Yes
Moschino Toy 2 Perfume this was kinda a nothing scent really.
Repurchase: No
Juicy Couture Oui I like this one I have it in a full size.
Repurchase: Yes
Coach Floral I don’t normally like floral scent but this one was quite pretty and very tolerable.
Repurchase: No
Zoella Bake My Day Perfume this smelled so fake and cheap I hated using this up I didn’t like any of the Zoella perfumes that came in the set I bought they all smell cheap and fake and even though they are cheap they are not worth it.
Repurchase: No
Haircare (6)
Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask in Hibiscus this is not really a color depositing mask it is pretty much just a packet of dye. And it worked it dyed my hair and pretty evenly too but I would expect that from dye. I can get better quality dye for cheaper. This also left my hair a bit frizzy which my normal hair dye would not have. I bought two packets of this but one was almost enough for all my hair so I didn’t open the second yet I will use it up but this is not worth it just buy a regular jar or bottle of hair dye you will be better off.
Repurchase: No
DevaCurl No-Poo Decadence I tried a few samples of this before I committed to a whole bottle and I had loved the samples but after getting through a whole bottle I am mostly ambivalent about it. It was fine but not as magical as the samples. It left my hair drier then I would prefer and a bit more tangle prone then my hair ever usually would be. My hunt for my perfect no poo shampoo continues.
Repurchase: No
Bed Head After Party I love this product it is like a smoothing cream with that standard Bed Head fruity scent (that is clearly the theme of this empties). It only takes like three or four pea sized pumps to smooth out my hair and leave it soft and shiny but with out feeling like there is anything in my hair. I don’t like that sticky heavy feeling of having product in my hair. I have a smoothing serum I want to try but I have doubts it will hold a candle to this. Like it looks like suck a gimmicky bottle and concept but it really does revive your hair and make it look so pretty and styled when I have actually done nothing but brush it.
Repurchase: Yes
Marajo Cleansing Cream I like this cleansing cream alright this packet was far to small for my hair so I had to supplement with the next product and it was not great for my hair.
Repurchase: No
Tommy Bahama Conditioner this was awful as a conditioner my hair felt so dry. Ugh I hate hotel hair products.
Repurchase: No
Marajo Deep Butter Treatment I really like this hair mask I have a full size of it too. This saved my hair after the conditioner fiasco.
Repurchase: Probably, It is expensive
Declutter (14)
Seraphine Botanicals Liquid Coal Waterproof Liquid Liner this was really hard to use and I would have to go over it to twice to get a solid black like and it was hard to get neat precise wings for me so this one is a pass.
Colourpop Brow Boss in Brunette this is just too light and too brown of a color for me.
Touch in Sol No PoreBlem Primer I just don’t like this primer it is too slippy leaves my skin feeling greasy and I don’t find it pore filling.
Kat Von D Everlasting Face Shaper Bronzer in Shady Business 1 this got shattered I am not really sure how but I never liked it so it is no loss. It was too orange and way way to shimmer for my liking.
Medusa’s Makeup Metal AF Lip Gloss in Hells Bells these are not lip glosses they are metallic liquid lips and the formula on them is fine they aren’t too drying they stay on ok I just don’t like this Barbie pink color and won’t ever use it.
Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Liner in Blacquer this I really don’t know what is going on I’ve heard such rave reviews about this eyeliner but I couldn’t get it to transfer to my waterline at all. I tried warming it up on my hand, it was impossible to get off so I imagine if I had gotten it on my eye it would have been good. I don’t know if I got a dud or what but this was unusable.
The Balm Meet Matt(e) Trimony in Matt Moskowitz I have another Meet Matt(e) shadow in Matt Kumar and that one is great and blendable. This purple Moskowitz shade is so patchy and hard to blend it just does not perform well for me.
Elf Gotta Glow Lip Tint in Perfect Berry this is one of those color changing balms but it is weird. It barely changed in then there would be random patches that were a little purple and it just looked odd as hell. I have this same on in pink and it doesn’t do that but it is in my maybe declutter pile because it is really pink and I don’t know if I want to keep it, but that is for a different day lol.
Lipsmacker in Silly Strawberry last summer Target had a Disney collection for Mickey’s 90th birthday and there was a pack of like 5 Mickey themed Lipsmackers that came our and it was cheap like no more then 5 or 6 dollars so I had to have it even though I don’t always love Lipsmackers. I know I used on up and I am using one now that I like ok. But this strawberry one is so artificial and thick and gross I hate it and I am not going to kill myself to use a lip balm I hate that cost like a dollar or less.
Tresemme Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo this made my hair feel sticky and look greasy.
Sleek Highlighting Palette in Distorted Dreams as pretty as the colors in this the formula just was not it didn’t apply well or last at all it was just a mess.
Kiss Professional Makeup Lip Stain in Lost Cherry this was not a great lip stain no lasting power even though the color was pretty.
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Minor Sin I don’t like shimmery eyeshadow primers. Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint in Rosé this is just too light a color for me and too peachy.
So much stuff this month so proud of myself. Alot of declutter because there was alot of things I didn’t like this month that I had put my mind to try which both feels good and a bit anoying because I don’t like getting rid of or wasting stuff.
Total This Month: 75
Total: 440
Approx Value This Month: $266.25
Approx Paid This Month: $134.87
Approx Total Value: $2,270.69
Approx Total Paid: $643.31
I have a really good ratio of paid to value of used products going on here I feel really good about how my empties have been going this year now. I wasn’t feeling stressed about empties this year which was making me feel stressed like I wasn’t doing enough. #anxietyproblems
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