And today the first thing I will talk about is TRASH. Yep.
Otherwise known as "Products I've Used Up / Empties!" haha
I actually get a sense of satisfaction every time I use up something, especially since these past few years I've been purchasing more and more things to try out. So when I use something up, I can recycle/throw out and it's a way of decluttering and I love it! Posts like these are also kind of like mini reviews because I can talk about whether or not I liked the empty product or not. I really enjoy reading other posts and watching videos like these so I hope you will enjoy this post by me also :)
Let's jump right in.
1) Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash: This body wash is supposed to clear your body of any acne because it has 2% Salicylic Acid (SA) in it. SA is a really common ingredient used in skin clearing, acne-resolving products out on the market, both in drugstore AND high-end products. I do suffer from some acne that tends to appear every now and then on my decollete and upper back so I thought this product might be able to help. I found that even though I didn't notice any immediate clearing of the acne that's already grown, there was definitely a decrease in the amount of new acne appearing, so that's always a welcome :) And if nothing else, this body wash is part of Neutrogena's Grapefruit line of products so just the grapefruit scent is worth the time :)
2) Dial Antioxidant Body wash in Cranberry: This is one of my all-time favourite (inexpensive) body washes because it smells absolutely divine. The so-called antioxidant beads suspended in the body wash is more or less a gimmick they do not pop as you lather the shower gel up, and it would take forever to try and pop them all yourself to get that "antioxidant" out of them, so I don't bother and just focus on enjoying the scent!
3) Vitabath Moisturizing Bath and Shower Gelee in Fresh Citrus Twist: I got this shower gel as a sample in a previous GlossyBox (from November?) and it lasted for a good 2 weeks at least, despite appearing a little small here. Overall, the scent was ok, but I wasn't impressed by it. I'm happy to use it up because I can get back to using the shower gel I really enjoy and it's a good feeling knowing that I didn't waste the sample. However, I won't be looking around for this one to repurchase.
1) TRESemme Heat Tamer Spray: I heat-treat my hair almost every single day, either blow-drying, straightening, or sometimes curling. I know it's bad for my hair but unfortunately I don't have hair that can be presentable if left all to itself so I have to help it out a little! Up until last year, I've totally neglected heat protectant products for hair, but as soon as I heard about it, I immediately started trying it out. I do find that it helps and this Tresemme brand really does a good job :) However, if you use too much at once and don't spread it through out your hair, or heat-treat your hair before it's had a chance to dry down a bit on your hair, it will cause your hair to end up a little slick. It has a really nice smell, though, which I really enjoy. Lately there has been an updated version of this spray that has keratin in it, and I've been using that one and really loving it too!
1) Maybelline Clean Express Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover: I had previously made a blogspot about this remove and how I was not impressed by it. After using up the entire bottle I still stand by my opinion from before. The remover gets the job done, but it takes several swipes back and forth and often I end up rubbing out lashes, and I don't have too many to begin with already :( It is, however, very gentle on the eyes and didn't cause me any irritation the times I got it in my eyes, so that's a plus for people with really sensitive eyes :) I will not be repurchasing this one.
2) E.L.F. Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths: These wipes were inexpensive as they were only $3 for 20 wipes. They aren't the best quality out there but the cloths are really moist with the remover and it gets the job done. I don't like to use removing cloths or wipe for my eye makeup but I do use them to take of most my face makeup before moving on to using a cleanser. These are handy for travelling as well and I like to take them with me on trips in place of my entire skin cleansing stash. I still have a couple more packs to go through at home as I tend to stock up with ELF has a 50% off sale on their website. I find that these perform similarly to the Neutrogena makeup wipes that I also love using.
3) MAC Cleanse-off Oil: This cleanse-off oil by MAC is seriously hardcore! It takes off everything, including waterproof liners and mascaras, so effortlessly and I really loved the product. This is an oil that you first pump out of the bottle onto the hands and then spread all over your face and eye. Give it a good rub and then start adding water. The oil instantly emulsifies and becomes a bit of a lather. It doesn't lather too much because it is not a soap. And then just rinse your entire face with water and all of the makeup is gone! Unfortunately this can't replace your regular skin cleansing routine, but it's just such an easy way to take off all the makeup. It's a good product to have, only the price tag is really steep at $36, so I really have to think about whether or not I will repurchase.
1) Biotherm Biosource Tonifying Cleansing Gel (for normal and combo skin): This is one of my favourite everyday cleansers. It is very gentle and even though it has exfoliating beads inside, it doesn't feel abrasive and doesn't make my skin feel tight afterwards. I like to use this first thing in the morning and it really wakes me up :) The scent is fresh and pleasant so I really enjoy that too. $19 for 150mL may seem a little expesive for a cleanser, but this bottle lasted me nearly 6 months and I really use it every. single. morning. lol It only takes a little bit to lather the entire face, so there is very little wasted product. I will be repurchasing this cleanser next time I drop by a Biotherm counter!
2) Biotherm Biosource Instant Hydration Toning Lotion: This is in the same line as the cleanser, and has been the only toner I've used for the past year. It does exactly as it says without irritating my skin or having any weird scents. (I love the way it smells, actually lol) I used to have really enlarged pores and I really think that every since using this toner, and actually remembering to use it after every face wash, the size of my pores has really shrunk down. I love this and don't plan on venturing into other toners at this time. One bottle lasts about 2 months for me, so I always have at least one back-up at home :)
1) Sally Hansen Maximum Strength Strengthing Nail Polish Remover: This is polish remover has added vitamin E and wheat protein that is common amongst polish removers that claim to be able to strengthen nails. I love this polish remover because it gets the job done well and quick. It also works really well with the tin-foil method for removing glitter polish. It is super affordable as most places that have it available sells it for $3 or less, and this is a big bottle! I change up my nail polish so often that I make sure to remember purchase a backup bottle as soon as I'm down to about 1/3 of it left.
1) Chloe Eau de Parfum Rollerball: Hands down my favourite perfume of all time. I currently have a 50mL bottle I'm using, a backup 75mL bottle, and this rollerball I keep in my purse for touch ups. However, the staying power of Chloe EDP is so impressive it rarely requires touching up, also the scent that it drys down to I love a lot too. Therefore, it actually took me a long time to finish up this rollerball, and I would not be repurchasing because rollerballs are really expensive! It was $30 for this 6mL rollerball but a 50mL bottle was only $90.
2) Secret Body Spray Fresh Effects in Fresh Water Orchid: This was a nice body spray with a good scent, but at times I found it quite overpowering and the lingering vanilla scent stayed too long on my clothes. I don't think I will repurchasing this particular scent, although I find body sprays are nice alternatives to perfumes.
1) Urban Decay All Nighter XL Makeup Setting Spray: This is a makeup step that I NEVER skip for my routine. I do notice a difference in the staying power of my makeup throughout the day. Another lovely thing I like about using makeup setting sprays is the fact that they really help take away the powdery look after applying setting powder to your foundation! I currently am more than half way through using my second XL bottle of this and I'm getting a little anxious because the XL version has been discontinued and it was such a good value!
2) KATE by Kanebo Liquid Eyeliner in Ultra Black: This is a japanese brand liquid eyeliner that I pick up every time I travel to Hong Kong. The tip of the eyeliner is so fine and small that it makes drawing a precise line absolutely effortless. I'm surprised that this one doesn't get as much hype as the DollyWink eyeliner because there is hardly any difference as far as I can tell and this one by Kate is less expensive :)
3) Physician's Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 in Ultra Black: This is the eyeliner I use alternatively to the KATE one when I run out and it's quite nice too! The tip is a bit bigger but it really tapers down to a fine point that I can still draw very precise lines with it. The black formula is really as the name suggests, ultra black and it stays all day. I can't vouch for the lash boosting claim it has, as I haven't noticed much difference in my own lashes. Also this is quite pricey (nearly $15) if you were to purchase it at regular price, so I usually only buy it when Shoppers or Rexall has Physician;'s Formula for 40% off, or when they come out in the bonus double pack (2 for the price of 1) offers, which happen about twice a year.
4) DIOR DiorShow Extase Mascara in 090 Black: This is my holy grail mascara, no joke. I never would've thought to try it out because the price tag of $35 is pretty scary. However, I won a giveaway on MALLVIBES (www.mallvibes.com), a great shopping and many other fun topics forum in which most members are Canadian and majority are from Vancouver. One super generous member hosted a small giveaway for the mascara and I won it! I was super excited to try it out and I wasn't disappointed. This mascara volumizes without clumping and at the same time it gives awesome length. I've decided I cannot be without this mascara. Although I will still be experimenting with other mascaras, especially new drugstore ones, I will always have the Dior one with me because I know it's fool-proof for me :)
Well that was one heck of a long post! Thank you so much for sticking all the way through and made it to the end and I really hope you enjoyed my ramblings!
More posts will be coming soon, I'm really excited to be back and writing posts. So, until next time, take care!
Joanne
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