Re: Empties - V2 - Page 97

itsfi · ‎04-02-2024

March 2024 Empties

Month-To-Date = 23

Year-To-Date = 110

Touchland Hand Sanitizer - it’s a “must have” - keeps my hands fresh and clean, without tack or stickiness. Easy to carry and comes in a variety of great scents. This was the citrus scented version.

🫤 I know I’m in the minority with this one - I’ve wanted to love Tower 28 SOS Spray (Sephoria swag) the way so many others do. It just hasn’t been a winning product for my face, but it’s been good for hydrating the skin on my body.

We have another fabulous candle from Trader Joe’s - Peach Black Tea is one of my favorite scents.

love, beauty and power Beloved Peach Prosecco and Mimosa Flower Vegan Scented Candle - I love the scent so much that I picked up a couple of products from the bath and body line.

Yankee Candle Mango Starfruit is a soft tropical fruity scent that is fresh, refreshing, and not too sweet scent. Defnitely repurchase worthy.

Touchland Hand Sanitizer - it’s a “must have” - keeps my hands fresh and clean, without tack or stickiness. Easy to carry and comes in a variety of great scents. This was the citrus scented version. 🫤 I know I’m in the minority with this one - I’ve wanted to love Tower 28 SOS Spray (Sephoria swag) the way so many others do. It just hasn’t been a winning product for my face, but it’s been good for hydrating the skin on my body. We have another fabulous candle from Trader Joe’s - Peach Black Tea is one of my favorite scents. love, beauty and power Beloved Peach Prosecco and Mimosa Flower Vegan Scented Candle - I love the scent so much that I picked up a couple of products from the bath and body line. Yankee Candle Mango Starfruit is a soft tropical fruity scent that is fresh, refreshing, and not too sweet scent. Defnitely repurchase worthy.

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The granules in the e.l.f. lip scrub are way too harsh and rough on my lips. I don’t know if it’s the size, shape or sheer volume of granules, but it’s just too much for me. It almost hurt to use it so I ended up decanting it into a jar and mixing in some Laneige lip sleeping mask to make it more emollient and less rough on my lips. That seems to have done the trick.

Sadly for my wallet, I will in fact want a full size of the Le Paradis Tahitian Body Balm - it has more of a gel balm feel. The scent is magnificent - the monoi is not overly tropical and there’s a woodsiness to it that softens it.

Gucci mist continues to be a well loved, oft used product - great for skin prep, refresh and setting makeup. This is my second bottle & I have a third, and last backup, already open.

Rare Beauty primer (Sephoria swag) @missjeanie spoke well of this primer on the Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge thread so I made it one of my primary primers and it does create a nice, smooth canvas for my makeup.

The granules in the e.l.f. lip scrub are way too harsh and rough on my lips. I don’t know if it’s the size, shape or sheer volume of granules, but it’s just too much for me. It almost hurt to use it so I ended up decanting it into a jar and mixing in some Laneige lip sleeping mask to make it more emollient and less rough on my lips. That seems to have done the trick. Sadly for my wallet, I will in fact want a full size of the Le Paradis Tahitian Body Balm - it has more of a gel balm feel. The scent is magnificent - the monoi is not overly tropical and there’s a woodsiness to it that softens it. Gucci mist continues to be a well loved, oft used product - great for skin prep, refresh and setting makeup. This is my second bottle & I have a third, and last backup, already open. Rare Beauty primer (Sephoria swag) spoke well of this primer on the thread so I made it one of my primary primers and it does create a nice, smooth canvas for my makeup.

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Love the length I can get from the Hourglass Unlocked Mascara (gratis) though it can take some effort to nail down the right timing between coats to keep lashes from clumping

Beauty Bakerie makeup sponges that come in the egg cartons are my favorite sponges. This beauty sponge performs just as beautifully - blending products seamlessly when damp. I have mixed feelings about the brand's decision to shut down.

Sunblock is one of my favorite skincare products. I’m always interested in trying out new mineral sunblocks as technologies and ingredients improve formulations. That said, the lightweight Summer Fridays SPF continues to remain in my all-time top 3 (and my current top 3, for that matter)! Easy to apply, no pilling and effective. A huge “Thank you!” to @ather for introducing me to it.

The light and lightweight consistency of The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid (gratis) absorbs quickly without being tacky or sticky. I’ve worn it under a number of different moisturizers and foundations and it has not pilled. Leave skin bouncy & hydrated.

It had been a while since I used a leave-in conditioner, and fhe Ceremonia Guava Leave-In Conditioner strikes a lovely balance between keeping hair moisturized and not being heavy on hair

I feel like I have or have had every size ever made of Dr Jart Ceramidin Moisturizer. I was delighted to see it included in the SEPHORiA swag. Winter’s warrior against dryness and a compromised skin barrier. ️

Love the length I can get from the Hourglass Unlocked Mascara (gratis) though it can take some effort to nail down the right timing between coats to keep lashes from clumping Beauty Bakerie makeup sponges that come in the egg cartons are my favorite sponges. This beauty sponge performs just as beautifully - blending products seamlessly when damp. I have mixed feelings about the brand's decision to shut down. Sunblock is one of my favorite skincare products. I’m always interested in trying out new mineral sunblocks as technologies and ingredients improve formulations. That said, the lightweight Summer Fridays SPF continues to remain in my all-time top 3 (and my current top 3, for that matter)! Easy to apply, no pilling and effective. A huge “Thank you!” to for introducing me to it. The light and lightweight consistency of The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid (gratis) absorbs quickly without being tacky or sticky. I’ve worn it under a number of different moisturizers and foundations and it has not pilled. Leave skin bouncy & hydrated. It had been a while since I used a leave-in conditioner, and fhe Ceremonia Guava Leave-In Conditioner strikes a lovely balance between keeping hair moisturized and not being heavy on hair I feel like I have or have had every size ever made of Dr Jart Ceramidin Moisturizer. I was delighted to see it included in the SEPHORiA swag. Winter’s warrior against dryness and a compromised skin barrier. ️

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Kerzon Jardin du Luxembourg Candle is a springtime walk in a French garden.

Voluspa Goji Tarroco Orange Candle has one of the more potent throws (cold and when lit) among the brand's many beautifully scented candles. This one is bright, bold and fruity.

Voluspa Panjore Lychee Candle is more subtle, fresh and dewy. It's on the softer side.

Moon+ Heart Scented 2024 Year of the Dragon Candle is a fun one, with the coins and gems/crystals trinkets in the candle. There's a lot going on with the scent, but it all works beautifully - bergamot, black oud and peony.

Harlem Perfume Co. (fka Harlem Candle Company) Speakeasy Candle looks pretty and smells lovely. I wouldn't have minded if it were more smokey and boozy, but the subtly sweet bourbon scent is really nice.

Kerzon Jardin du Luxembourg Candle is a springtime walk in a French garden. Voluspa Goji Tarroco Orange Candle has one of the more potent throws (cold and when lit) among the brand's many beautifully scented candles. This one is bright, bold and fruity. Voluspa Panjore Lychee Candle is more subtle, fresh and dewy. It's on the softer side. Moon+ Heart Scented 2024 Year of the Dragon Candle is a fun one, with the coins and gems/crystals trinkets in the candle. There's a lot going on with the scent, but it all works beautifully - bergamot, black oud and peony. Harlem Perfume Co. (fka Harlem Candle Company) Speakeasy Candle looks pretty and smells lovely. I wouldn't have minded if it were more smokey and boozy, but the subtly sweet bourbon scent is really nice.

A slow month for both foils and sheet masks.

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Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream is a winter warrior for my skin. It moisturizes and protects without being heavy or greasy.

Ilia C Beyond serum tint is a like, not a love. It is best suited when my skin is clear, or mostly clear, and very dry. It doesn’t give a lot of coverage and is not meant to. It does feel hydrating on the skin but it can also make my skin look overly shiny. I have a full size, from a variety box of clean beauty products. I’m not sure whether this is one I’ll keep or end up gifting to someone this will be a better fit for, or giving it away.

These Sephora Collection Caffeine Eye Masks are tried-and-true favorites. Am desperately hoping these are not being discontinued.

LalaRecipe Glow Face Moisture Mask is pretty to look at with the glitter infused into the clear, hydrogel 2-piece sheet mask, but the fit of both pieces required too much effort to make it worth it. The openings for the eyes were too small and narrow, even for my eyes which are on the smaller side. I couldn’t open my eyes fully when I had on the top part and cutting it to make the opening larger just tore the top half into another piece. The bottom half also had its issues with staying on.

The L’Occitane sheet mask is a surprise hit. I wasn’t expecting to love it so much, in large part because I don’t intuitively think sheet masks when I think of L’Occitane. That said, this is a beautiful mask - the milky / creamy serum is soothing and moisturizing, nourishing. My skin drank it up.

Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream is a winter warrior for my skin. It moisturizes and protects without being heavy or greasy. Ilia C Beyond serum tint is a like, not a love. It is best suited when my skin is clear, or mostly clear, and very dry. It doesn’t give a lot of coverage and is not meant to. It does feel hydrating on the skin but it can also make my skin look overly shiny. I have a full size, from a variety box of clean beauty products. I’m not sure whether this is one I’ll keep or end up gifting to someone this will be a better fit for, or giving it away. These Sephora Collection Caffeine Eye Masks are tried-and-true favorites. Am desperately hoping these are not being discontinued. LalaRecipe Glow Face Moisture Mask is pretty to look at with the glitter infused into the clear, hydrogel 2-piece sheet mask, but the fit of both pieces required too much effort to make it worth it. The openings for the eyes were too small and narrow, even for my eyes which are on the smaller side. I couldn’t open my eyes fully when I had on the top part and cutting it to make the opening larger just tore the top half into another piece. The bottom half also had its issues with staying on. The L’Occitane sheet mask is a surprise hit. I wasn’t expecting to love it so much, in large part because I don’t intuitively think sheet masks when I think of L’Occitane. That said, this is a beautiful mask - the milky / creamy serum is soothing and moisturizing, nourishing. My skin drank it up.

Emoji Key:

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= GOAT = Greatest Of All Time (have gone through at least two of the particular product and other comparable items)

= Chef’s Kiss = Outstanding

= Love

= Like

🫤 = Okay; “It’s fine.”; “meh”

= Undecided = “Still looking into it”

= Not for me / my skin type

🙅🏻‍ = = “No, non, nein, nyet, …”

= GOAT = Greatest Of All Time (have gone through at least two of the particular product and other comparable items) = Chef’s Kiss = Outstanding = Love = Like 🫤 = Okay; “It’s fine.”; “meh” = Undecided = “Still looking into it” = Not for me / my skin type🙅🏻‍ = = “No, non, nein, nyet, …”