Weekly Empties (16)

I use Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (link) about once a week and I'm happy with how these perform. I really don't see much difference among pore strips, but I buy Biore most often.

I used up a mini of Peter Thomas Roth Irish Moor Mud Mask (link) which came in my BeautyFix box. I didn't see much difference when using it, but it didn't have any scent, it didn't dry out the skin and lasted quite long.

I finally used up Sanitas VitaRich Serum* (link). While it was a mini sized one, it lasted for a very long time. At first I used it together with other Sanitas products, but when I ran out them, I put this serum aside for some time. I did use it once in a while for my undereyes or lips, but then I tried mixing a drop or two into my moisturizer and I loved it so much tat I ended up using it that way. It sank into the skin quickly, it didn't leave any oiliness or film on the skin, it was great both morning and evening and didn't interfere with makeup application. I wish it came in smaller size than 1oz as I would love to repurchase it and continue mixing into my face products.

Another product that I finished is Dermalogica Precleanse Balm (link). It's one of those balms that you massage into the skin and it melts away makeup. It was an ok product for first cleanse, but I'm not a fan of cleansing balms in general.

Quite often I don't include sample/mini sized moisturizers in my empties, but Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturizer (link) impressed me enough to mention it. While using it my skin was very even toned, calmed, it didn't lack moisture and felt comfortable. It is a light product, but it gives enough hydration without clogging pores or sitting on the skin for a while. I will definitely consider purchasing it in full size in the future.   

Le Mini Macaron Nourishing Hand Mask (link) was nice, but I prefer hydrating one from this brand. The effect of this one wasn't as strong and as long lasting.

I through away the bottle of Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3 (link), so I'm including a new bottle in this photo. I think that says enough to figure out that I loved this product. I apply it to damp hair about once a week and keep it for an hour or longer. After washing the hair it is left soft, silky, smooth, hydrated, but not heavy. My hair is in pretty good condition, so it's hard to tell if Olaplex made a long term difference, but I love how my hair is after washing it and I also see stronger ends.

I don't really use brow gel, but I received Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel (link) as a sample or gwp, so I decided to use it. It was good, it applied easily and placed brow in place without looking hard or fake. If I got it again, I would use it, but it's not something of a must in my makeup bag, so I'm not going to repurchase it myself.

I don't use my Clarisonic regularly, so I stretched the use of its brush head. I mix and match my cleaning tools throughout the week and use Clarisonic, Foreo and silicone pad depending on my mood and laziness.   




* marks PR samples received complimentary