Empties

 Hello,

for today I have prepared one part of my empties for the month, tomorrow I will have mostly make-up empties.

Big boy is Bioderma Atoderm intensive balm, this formula is supposed to be ultra-soothing and helps with itch. Last month I got extremely itchy skin on my back and I used this one but I feel like it didn't do much. My skin was still itchy, maybe a bit less (that is hard to judge) so I feel like it did not do much. I will not be getting another one of these plus the packaging is not my favorite. At the end I turned it upside down but not everything came out so I am throwing this bottle away with product still inside.

In the back is The Body Shop Juicy Pear body butter which I purchased one time in the Winter time. It smelled like a nice juicy pear and it was really nice, the texture was thicker but it is their butter so that was expected. I actually liked this one better than the Bioderma one. I think this scent was a limited edition and is no longer available. 

Up front is It's Skin Soak up helper serum which is for dehydrated and sensitive skin. I used it every evening under my moisturiser to help my skin get better. I like a little hyaluronic acid in my skincare routine and this one was nice, not too sticky.

There is one mini trial sized item, it is Anua Heartleaf pore control cleansing oil. It nicely removed my make-up without leaving greasy layer behind. I like that it did not strip my skin off and also that it did not make my eyes water.

Next is Malinca hair conditioner, which was given to me by my friend. It had a weird scent but I can get past it since it made my hair frizz free, super silky and soft. I think this one is one of my favorite conditioners but the price is a bit high. I guess it is worth it but I will be on a lookout for a sale.

In a blue and heavy bottle is Biotherm Life Plankton mild creamy peel. It feels like a moisturiser and then after rubbing it it starts peeling off. I did not notice any difference, my skin still felt a bit bumpy and there were no smoother skin. I feel like only the products rubbed off after rubbing it for a few seconds. 

Besides it there is Peter Thomas Roth Water Drenched Gel Cleanser. I didn't like it for make-up removing but I use it for my second wash. It was a bit goopey but it worked nicely to remove oil and remaining make-up but there are cheaper option out.

Last two items are Haruharu wonder items. One is Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream with this nice packaging.  I really like this packaging but it is not practical. The plastic it a bit too hard to squeeze it out so I had it turned upside down but the cream is not that runny. I think there is still product inside but I just can't get to it. The cream itself was nice, it did not leave extra glow, it quickly absorbed and moisturise my skin in the evening and also in the morning. If they would released it in a different packaging I would get it again.

Last item is another Haruharu wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic product but in the bottle is toner. It is water for the face. after washing it I applyed a few drops every morning and evening. I did not notice any drastic change in my skin but I started to use less lotion/creams on top of it since I did not wait to fully dry. That was a nice touch and maybe because of less cream my make-up also wasn't sliding off as much. I am starting ti like toners more and more.

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Empties

 Hello,

below is my second part of September empties and they are all among smaller tubes :) There is a bunch of minis :)

First there are two Origins Ginzing into the glow brightening serums. I already had a full size and I loved it. These two mini 15 ml tubes I have received as gift with purchases and I used them up with joy. Texture is very watery, I don't need whole lot to cover my entire face so serum last a long time and my skin loves it. This one is gone but now I see similar product with a different packaging, maybe they revamped the formula?

There is another Origins product, this one is Ginzing SPF 30 daily moisturizer with slight orange scent. I tried it on my face but I found it to be too greasy on me so I just used it on my body. I have other face sun lotions that I like better so I will not be buying big tube of it. 

Next one is Smashbox photo finish Illuminate glow primer. It has peach base and slight glow but I have noticed that most of the glow came from the texture, on me it was a bit too greasy and when I put foundation over it it started to come off. It just wasn't compatible with my favorite foundation so I used it on my days off without foundation and on my neck and chest area.

Fifth mini is Lancome anti-wrinkle, firming tone evening cream. At first it felt lightweight but it left a greasy layer afterwards. I used it up at night but I didn't like the greasy feeling so I will not be buying it.

With a light blue lid there is Biotherm life plankton elixir. Light almost gel like texture and it was nice to use under heavier creams for added hydration. It was mini and hard to see if it works for me but I have already purchased a big size of it so I hope my skin will really like it (after buying the big size I have received this mini as a free gift with purchase). 

First full sized item here is Avene soothing eye contour cream. It had a nice texture, it was fast absorbing and it didn't irritate my eyes, it was nice but nothing too special. I had eye creams that I liked better.

Purple one is Balea intensive lip balm with shea butter. I really liked it, it was hydrating and on the softer side. I like my lip balms to be soft so they can just melt into my lips, I also like the glossy look and this one covered all of that. Unfortunately I have lost it and I found it now one year later, it was buried inside my couch and now it has a weird scent so I didn't used it all the way up ;( If this is still available I would get it again.

Next to it is another lip balm and I deliberately turned it away since it is no name balm with a company name written all over it. It is a promotional balm and it is generic one. Slight vanilla scent which turns plastic, after around 15 min it disappears from my lips and I have to reapply non stop and my lips were still dry. At the and I didn't even bother with it since it isn't completely finished but I don't care. I just want it gone.

Last but not least is Benefit fan fest mascara in black. It is also a mini (it has a super short wand) but the brush itself is full sized. It had a slightly curved wand and I really liked it. Usually I use rubber bristles and this one has more of a traditional wand but we got along well. I liked to put on one layer, occasionally two since I don't like clumped lashes. This one behaved well for my needs but I could if I wanted to make it more obvious. I think it is a very versatile mascara and I like that. I already put it into my online shopping bag but I can't bring myself to buy it since I have a few others that I have to go through but this one is definitely one of my favorites.

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Empties

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below I have my empties for June and these were used up right before my Summer vacation by the sea.

I had these two next to my sink for more than a year., simply because I have picked up large bottles, and even though I would use them daily the products just didn't give up. First in a white bottle is CeraVe foaming cleanser for normal to oily skin cleansing without disrupting the protective skin barrier with cearmides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. It is my second one and I still love it. Gentle cleansing does it for me. All the make-up remaining was removed but it didn't stripped down my skin. No oilness but also no dryness caused by it. I would get it again.

In a clear bottle is the Hydrating foaming oil cleanser for normal to very dry skin cleanses, hydrates and soothes without distrupnig skin barrier with ceramides, triglyceride and squalane version. I honestly thought that this would be oilier and great for removing my make-up but this oil is thin and leaves no residue. I still liked it even though it wasn't what I have expected. I used it on days when my skin felt dry and especially in the morning. My skin loved both and having the option to customize daily based of off my skins need felt great. I would get it again.

I used up two tubes of Avon care hand creams, I had Cherry version at home and Watermelon one at work. I think the formulas were pretty similar and amazing. Light but heavy duty when it cam to dry skin. I would get both of them again. When it came to the scent territory the Cherry one was sweet and sour at the same time, the scent was noticeable while the Watermelon one was softer (the scent was less noticeable) and it had fruitiness but also it had creamy scent. What I am trying to say is that it wasn't stand alone Watermelon scent and I was fine with it since it is not my favorite anyways :)

A while ago I purchased three of these Biotherm glass serums to help my skin in different areas. First one to go is aqua glow super concentrate (glycerin, vitamin complex and life plankton water). It was very watery hence the pump but at the end I just couldn't get everything out so I was a bit sad about it. after using it up I haven't noticed any big changes in my skin, was it glowier? Yeah, it was right after putting it on and before it absorbed my skin looked glossier but when it sunk in I haven't noticed any big changes, so I will not be buying it again.

I was so curious about the Novellista Calypso Fountain perfume that I purchased it in a travel version just to see if it is any good and then splurging on the big ones. It had a pina colada touch to it and I liked it a lot. Great perfume for hot Summer days but I noticed that I got tired of it pretty fast. I noticed that I don't gravitate towards fruity scents and that is probably the reason, it was sweet but a little too much like the drink. I have used it up but I won't be buying it again. I rather splurged on the Couture Chic option ;)

Second to last is Avon anew skin renewal power eye cream which has a slight pink tint and shimmers. I looked up close and both are almost undetectable so it doesn't provide any coverage. I was using it regularly under my night time skin care and I started to notice my fine lines appeared smaller, even finer during using it. I was pleased with the results and it didn't bother my eyes (sometimes they get all watery), I would get it again.

Last in line is NYX fat oil in Supermodel shade. It is berry pink with super fine shimmers, the particles were so small that I couldn't feel them when I pressed my lips together. I liked the big applicator and color was nice, slightly sheer (I prefer it that way when it comes to bright colors) but it did disappear fast from my lips. At least it was hydrating and making sure my lips felt smooth afterwards. I liked this color but I wish they would make some lighter shades as well.

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Empties

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for the first half of April I have some really nice items in the empties bag.

I have used up two Avon Care coconut hand creams. These are some of my favorites, they are light in texture, absorb quickly and actually nourish my hands. I kept one at home and on at my workplace. I think I started to use them at around the same time and I also managed to finish them at the same time. I already have new ones to go through.

I already have a lot from the brand Some by Mi but I haven't used up much (my shopping addiction is showing). They are from their Beta Panthenol line, top is lightweight repair serum and at the bottom is repair cream (also quite light). Combo of these two helped my skin to calm down and hydrate it. I was really impressed with them and I have already purchased myself backup and I have also received minis of both :)

I am done with another one of this Catrice ultra last fixing sprays. This is hands down my favorite fixing spray. It holds my make up in place and keep my oils at bay.

Last bottle is a mini Biotherm micellar water. A few drops on the cotton pad and it removed the remaining bits of my make-up. I would get it again but I still have two bottles left and I don't go through micellar water that fast.

First here is Max Factor 2000 calories Cotton Candy shade lip gloss. It is very translucent peachy pink and on the lips looks almost clear. It has a slight sweet scent and I love taht it looks very juicy on the lips, just how I like it. The only downside is that it doesn't last, if it would I would get it again and also in the clear shimmery option.

Next in line is Essence Cranberry lip oil. It goes on clear and tints my lips bright pink. I ended up really loving it becuase this is one of the rare tinting lip product that evenly stains my lips and I was really annoyed when they discontinued it :( I did pick myself a back up :)

Second to last is Terra Naturi Shea butter & Argan oil lip balm. It is clear and looks very glossy on the lips. It is very soft and buttery, just how I like it. I do have another one to go through before purchasing more. This is one of my favorites so I will continue buying them but first I need to use up my extensive stash.

Last is a mini Lancome Hypnose mascara. On me it looked pretty natural and on most days that is exactly how I like it. On normal day, going to work I like my lashes just to be a bit more visible, nothing too dramatic. I feel like this mini lasted me for a long time ( I had to check and it was in November of last year, so around 5 months). I think I would get this one again if I can find it for less.

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 Hello,

my vacation came and went. It happened so fast and I am still recovering from it :) even though it ended in September, the memories are still alive.

I used two Avon care glycerine hand and nail creams, Jasmine with vitamin E and glycerine. I had one at home and one at work. These are some of my favorites. Lightweight but with real results. I probably already have some backups :)

Next is my purse hand cream from Frudia and this time I went through the Cherry hand cream version. Lovely scent and the lightweight texture (white cap has light weight cream and dark brown lid usually contains heavier cream inside). This one was one of my favorites and I would get it again, the formula is absolutely lovely, the price is low and the packaging is small enough to fit into my purse. 

Next in line is Garnier ambre solare sensitive expert SPF 50+ face cream. I tried it on my face but it was too heavy for me, too greasy and I had a light white cast so that is a point down for me. I recently tried two different asian face creams with high SPF and I prefer those two over this Garnier one. I used it on my body until I completely empty this tube. 

The Body Shop Refresing Passionfruit joghurt for normal to dry skin with cooling effect was amazing scent wise. So juicy and fruity :) the texture was very light, almost gel like but moisturising properties were very low. That is my only complaint, body moisturiser wasn't moisturising enough but the scent was phenomenal. 

Next to it is Shiseido x Roxy after sun intensive recovery emulsion. I also have a full size but for this years vacation I decided to go with the mini. It is very liquid and slightly too sharp in scent. I haven't had any burns (thank god) but light texture didn't feel anything special. Next year I will use up the big size but honestly I don't think this item is anything special for me. 

Last item in line is very similar to the previous. It is Biotherm anti - drying body milk with citrus essences. Slightly less watery but with a more pronounced citrus scent. This one also wasn't my favorite and thankfully I don't have any backups. I received it as a free gift while buying products from the brand and there are some nice face creams (I have a stash) but this one just didn't wow me.

Super old Essence plumping nudes in the shade XXL charm. With this one I had a love and hate relationship. Some months I loved the frosty finish and slightly lighter shade on my lips and afterwards came times I really disliked it. All in all I am in love faze and I would get it again if it would be available, now I am on a hunt for something similar.

I have these old lipsticks from Avon limited edition in Sumptuous Nectar and Rose Enchantment. Bright coral was my favorite and I will miss it while the pink one wasn't that special in terms of shade. They were light but buildable and shiny - exactly how I like my lipsticks. The Nectar one will be missed.

Next in line is Maybelline Desert Bloom lipstick. It is also super old and I don't know if they stil sell them... I liked the neutral shade and the sheen but for my taste it could be a little less pigmented. I doubt I will get it again but only because I prefer light pigmentation on my lips.

Under hot pink lid is Make up Revolution London Juicy Pout lip gloss with Cherry, Raspberry and Jojoba oil in the Watermelon option. It was clear with tiny sparkles. I am not a big fan of glittery lips but this was so little, just enough to add some shine and I ended up loving it. It lasted decent amount of time (it could be better) but since I don't have big success with products from this brand I have to say this gloss was probably my favorite item from them that I have tried.

The very last item is Clarins lip perfector in the 01 shade. It is lovely light pink, almost clear. It has a sweet caramel like scent but unfurtunately it doesn't last long on my lips. It is very popular but to me is mere average.  Probably I won't be buying it again unless I will find it super cheap. Then I might reconsider it.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Empties

 Hello,

this time around I only finished up some smaller tubes of products. Some of them I really liked and some I just finished to be gone.

First green tube is Biotherm Aquasource gel intense regenerating moisturising gel and second is Aquasource night spa, triple spa effect night balm. They are both thicker gel formulas but the night spa is a little richer and I liked it a little more than the first one. So I went ahead and already bought the 50ml but I was a bit disappointed because I expected the same packaging just larger, it feels more hygienic to squeeze it out. I like the fast absorbing texture of both products and my skin seems to really enjoy it as well.

The next two tubes are the same product, one of them I purchased in a set, the other one came free but otherwise they are exactly the same. They are Bloom & Blossom wonder worker multi-tasking balm. To me they are a little too greasy but someone with super dry and cracked skin really enjoyed it. It feels like butter in a cream formula and on me it just doesn't get absorbed and my skin stayed greasy. I will not be buying it again because my skin just isn't dehydrated enough. The scent is creamy with some lemon thrown in the mix.

The very last tube is Bloom & Blossom hands up age-defying hand cream. At first it also feels a bit greasy (not as much as the multi-tasking balm) but it sinks in and I don't feel slippery or greasy. I had it at work and my coworkers also used it and they all liked it, even my sister mentioned lovely formula and the scent. This one also gets raving reviews from me and I'm already eying the big tube. 

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Empties

Hello,

cold weather and some snow announce true Winter. I don't like this season but since I'm an optimist I do anything to make me feel better. I light up my fireplace, warm up some hot chocolate, bundle up on couch with some books... I would do pretty much anything until reality strikes me and I have to embrace the cold and go to work  ;)

I think that the name of the brand is Roberts and it is their Rose water/toner. Mine is just a sample bottle that I received when I bought the full size (I gave it to my mom and she loves it). I feel in love with it after first use, it is rose scented which is already a big plus for me but it also feels moisturizing and a great companion for my make-up. I pour it in a spray bottle and use it over my make-up and it just makes it better. It is quite hard to explain but I can see a difference to the better. My skin afterwards isn't to dewy just hydrated and healthy looking. Now I'm using something else but I'm buying the big bottle next (one for me and one for my mom).

Dusch das is a very cheap brand that makes body washes. I remember a couple of years when I went on a vacation with my parents and we completely forgot to take a body wash with us so we found this one in a local market and the Magnolia scent charmed me. It is nothing too special but this scent take me places, I probably won't buy other scents but this one for sure I will.

Green Pharmacy products were on my list for a long time so when I was running low on micellar water I purchase this tall bottle. It is gentle on my skin but unfortunately also on make-up. I wash my face with face wash and as a last step I soak cotton pad with some micellar water to remove any bits of foundation or eyeshadow left but this one just couldn't handle it. I won't be buying it again.

Biotherm recovery face gel intense hydration prolong your tan gel was something I purchased at the beginning of this Summer. For its claims to prolong your tan you have to have some tan to begin with ;)   I used it as a night time moisturizer and it didn't disappoint. It feels like an ordinary aloe gel but way more hydrating. I didn't even need to top it off with oil or heavier cream, this lightweight gel was completely enough. It is a stellar product but the packaging has its flaws. On the photo you can't see but the straw doesn't reach all the way till the bottom so I was not able to get the last bits of product out (it was expensive so I would really like to dig everything out), I thought of taking scissors or knife but knowing how clumsy I am I would rather keep all of my fingers so I'm tossing this pretty hard plastic bottle away even though that there is still some amazing product left.

I finally decided to try the only mascara that my sister uses and she swears by. It is Avon Supershock mascara (I have used up a couple of tubes of the Supershock Max and loved it). This one is its big sister and it is gorgeous. Big brush my look scary at first but the plastic bristles combs through every lash. It can look very natural (it individualize and lengthen every single lash) with two coats it still doesn't look clumpy but a bit more dramatic (not in a false lash kind of way). I fell in love with it and I'm definitely buying it again.

The next mascara is from Catrice and it is The little black one in waterproof version. Compared to the Avon brush this one is tiny. It is very wet and if I didn't wipe it really well it made a big mess. With this one I had to take an extra step to remove the excess and slowly build it up but once it was on it looked quite dramatic and nothing could ruin it (it survived my sisters wedding day). Still, I wouldn't repurchase it but I would rather get their Lashes to Kill mascara next.

Missha perfect cover BB cream in the shade 13 was something I bought ages ago. A couple of years I was only wearing BB creams but those times has changed but I'm still left with quite a lot of Asian BB creams which I use on my neck and chest (it depend from my clothes and how deep the cuts go). This one was a bit too light but it was nice to mix in with other BB creams. This tube never really convinced me to get the more suitable shade for myself. For me the coverage wasn't impressive enough and so  I was always scratching my head whenever I have read or heard people raving about it.

Benecos Fall in love blush trio was an amazing blush that I already miss. I talked about it here you can also see how it looks like. The color was a fresh coral-pink with build in highlighter. In original post I stated that the blush and highlighting strip feels softer and the bronzer strip harder and I was right. I had a massive pan in the center and towards the coral blush part it was very thin while the brown side was still quite intact. Last week when I used it, happy with the result I accidentally dropped it and it smashed all over my floor so I had to clean it up and admit that it is gone. I know that this trio is still available and I have set a goal for myself. When I will finish two more blushes I will go and pick this baby again, I just have to stay away from purchasing novelties and use what is already in my stash.

That last bit goes for all my make-up and cosmetic, I will try to finish at least two products from the same category before purchasing a new one at least if used one wasn't the only one. I decided that I'm not going to wait till next year to make resolutions which will benefit me but I will start right now and here.


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