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I know we all talked about this but I need it in writing to hold myself more accountable! I have picked out around 28 foils that I am hoping to get through by the end of Feb. that’s 1 foil a day unless I decide to stack more than one! Here’s what I’ve picked randomly!
That's awesome that you are getting caught up on your foils @ather, and super impressive that you enjoyed all these samples. 😍
@itsfi Thank you! This month I’m not so good! But I still have 3 more days to pick up my speed!
It ebbs and flows @ather. Some months are better than others. And some months, it’s all about working through our full size products.
@itsfi I agree. I’ve been trying to balance both! But eventually I will be all out of fouls I hope!
omg, that’s awesome!! 🙌🏼 That would call for a celebration @ather! 🎉
September 2023 Foils
@itsfi Spectacular September (Sephoria) foils! The Anihana steamers definitely sound like a lovely treat. I would imagine the lavendar would be a lovely calming spa scent. A well deserved treat, I may add. Ooo I still have to try the peach sponge. How long do you typically use sponges for before you toss them?
Love the illiteration @Mellmars1185! 😁 The steamers definitely satisfy the aromatherapy function - it helps make unwinding after a long day that much nicer. They're one of those things that are not a necessity but they do offer some value add that make them worth picking up every now and again.
I've read that beauty sponges typically need to be replaced every 3 months (or sooner if you notice the product tearing, losing its bounce, having a smell, etc.), but I tend to replace mine every 2 months, or maybe even 6 weeks. It's more of a personal preference to replace them more frequently.
@itsfi Thanks for the info on the Beauty Blender type sponges. Would you beleive I throw mine in my washing machine 🤭? No tears yet. Although, I do not use them a ton.i have had my one Beauty Blender for years. I have been using it more frequently for under eye concealer. Maybe it is time to open up the peach 🍑 ones.
@itsfi Great job! I love that most are favs. The steamers sound awesome! The amika sounds like the the samples might have been off. I’ve used the shampoo and I don’t remember it being thick. Hmmmm I have some of those amika samples at home. Maybe I’ll dig mine out and see if it is the same?
The steamers have been fun to use - I don't always realize, or remember, how nice the little touches like these can be. Oh, if you have the amika at home, would love to know how the texture is on those @ather. It took me by surprise how thick and sorta clumpy that conditoner was - definitely not what I expected from amika.
Summary: 1 maybe-if-there’s-a-sale-and-I-have-a-gift-card-to-use-and-there’s-nothing-else-I-want-to-get, and 1 pass.
And I think that’s all the skincare foils that I have right now. I have a TON of foundation ones to go through.
@JoSometimes Sorry to hear about the skin irritation. Tbh, I don't read labels much. I really should because I don't even know why my skin is irritated sometimes.
@Mellmars1185 Its habit for me to check. Sometimes looking at my own skin funny can set it off… 🫠
That's great that you found a skincare beauty you love @JoSometimes! Sorry to hear about the Caudalie - sensitivity to niacinamide is a thing and can make it a challenge to find skincare products that don't trigger a reaction. It's one of the ingredients-du-jour so it is featured in A LOT of skincare, especially under eye products because of its brightening properties. Have you tried OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Eye Crème for Dark Circles 0.5 oz / 15 mL or OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright 15% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum 1.0 oz/ 30 mL? I looked at the INCI list very quickly and didn't see any niacin-based ingredients in it. There are a bit of citrus fruit extracts and a potent vitamin C. If your skin isn't sensitive to those ingredients, either of these two might be something of interest to you.
@itsfi I haven’t tried that one. Hopefully I can find a sample to check out someday. Some vitamin c products do tingle for a bit but it usually goes away after a moment. When I use something with plenty of Niacinamide, the sting lingers for a looong time.
Here are the 21 foils I used in the second half of August.
A few standouts are:
Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder , have used this before so it was nice to have a foil to use when I was out of town.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads , in the past I used these religiously but for some reason I stopped. Great product.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump™ Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum , do they make a bad product? I don't think so.
Shani Darden Skin Care Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL , like I said in my first post, a brand to check out.
Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask 1.69 oz/ 50 mL , another winner
Everything else I have used before or left a good first impression except First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL , probably would have to give it more than
a foil to know how it works .
My year-to-date is 31 foils used since August 10.
Oh wow @CorgiMommy! You’ve made your way through a lot. Brava! The Shani Darden exfoliant has been on my list for a while but I need to be careful about exfoliating products. May have to get a sample at some point.