Foil Challenge

[ather]

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! 

 

[itsfi]

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.

[JoSometimes]

Spoiler

Youth To The People Polypeptide-121 Future Firming + Hydrating Moisturizer 2 oz / 59 mL 
There was only enough here to give it a single try. It was a decent moisturizer that left my skin feeling nice and hydrated all day long. Not sure if I can justify the price tag but maybe during a major sale and I have some extra cash to spend.

Spoiler

Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide 0.5 oz / 15 mL 
It did not mention Niacinamide on the packaging and I only noticed it now when I tagged it. I was going to say it did go a little bit past tingling and into mild stinging territory and now I know why. I’m currently having a bit of a rough week in terms of my skin and I was hoping this would help a little around my eyes. Niacinamide and I just don’t get a long and I haven’t found a product that has it that I can tolerate. Skipping this one.

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. 

[Mellmars1185]

@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. 

[JoSometimes]

@Mellmars1185 Its habit for me to check. Sometimes looking at my own skin funny can set it off… 🫠

[itsfi]

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.

[JoSometimes]

@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. 

[CorgiMommy]

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.

[itsfi]

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. 

[CorgiMommy]

@itsfi it is definitely a product to check out 

[CynthieLu]

Great work this month @CorgiMommy 👏 I do love Glow Recipe, they know how to make nice stuff 😀 and that serum is a really nice one. Ooooh Are those Orbie Samples? How did you like those ones?

[CorgiMommy]

@CynthieLu yes, they are.  I think they came in a hair sample package but  I don't remember 

[ather]

Another month done! I am feeling like I have made dent in my foils this year! The month of August I finished 13. I actually am impressed since I have had a crazy month!! 

 
I really enjoyed both sets of shampoo and conditioner. If I didn’t have so many on hand I might purchase one. Although my hair care bag of foils is full so I might want to work through those first! I also love the tatcha rice wash! The rest were ok. 

[CorgiMommy]

@ather good job .  I use my shampoo and conditioner foils when I am out of town.  

[ather]

@CorgiMommy  I normally do that too but I can’t see us travelling out of town much now. We have an old pup so we don’t want to leave him. 

[CynthieLu]

Excellent progress @ather You made a great dent this month! 👏 Living proof is such a stand up hair care line. I enjoy thier products too 😉

[ather]

@CynthieLu  I agree I really enjoyed it!! I have so much hair care that I am not allowing myself to purchase any until I’m out 🤣

[CynthieLu]

Very wise @ather 😉 I am trying to do that as well, use up more of what I have before getting or replacing.🩷

[Mellmars1185]

@ather Wow! Great job completing so many empties when you have been busy. Did you have a favourite?

[ather]

@Mellmars1185  Both of the hair products! And the Tatcha rice cleanser. The serums are hard since I don’t know how much 1-2 times using them helps me see how good they are. I think I need minimal a week usage. If I have a bunch of the same one I try and use them all in a row to get a better sense. 

[itsfi]

Holy foils @ather! 😆 Look at all those foil samples. 😍 13?!! That’s a good assortment too - hair care, skincare and body care. Excellent job!