Weekly Empties (17)

I only had a mini of Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray (link), but I enjoyed it a lot. I used it on damp hair and it helped to brush it out, it detangled and conditioned my hair without being too heavy. It also smelled great and the scent lasted throughout the day. 

I received Live Clean Coconut Milk Moisturizing Conditioner* (link) as part of a goodie box. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good enough to repurchase. This conditioner is on the thinner side, it is pretty light and helps to soften and detangle the hair, but it doesn't make a big difference in hair hydration.

I finally used up Acure Mega Moisture Argan + Avocado 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner, but Acure changed some products and packaging, so it doesn't have this one anymore. It was on the water-y side, but it was good and wasn't too heavy for my fine hair. I did use additional conditioner on my ends though. It smelled nice and reminded me of almonds. It's your basic everyday shampoo, so I wouldn't buy it again and not in this size. It's good for 6 months after opening, so I used it as shaving cream as well. Overall I like Acure shampoos and used a bunch of them in the past and I highly recommend them (coconut one used to be my favorite, but I haven't tried the updated one). Here's a link to other hair products by this brand. 

It's been almost 3 months since I colored my hair. While trying to find new hair dye I ended up going from extra light blonde to light blonde tones and I started to like that. The first time I went darker than usual I was upset and couldn't wait to go light again, but then decided tostay like that for the winter and it just grew on me. Besides, I can go way longer between colorings. This time I intentionally picked light instead of extra light and went with L'oreal Superior Preference in 9A Light Ash Blonde (link). It was easy to use, it didn't irritate my skin and it ended up being a beautiful cool shade that looks natural and not too light. However, this hair dye seemed to dry my hair and I lost quite a few hair while rinsing the dye out. I barely had any hair fall out while rinsing during the past few hair colorings, so I think my hair broke/fell out due to the fact that this product dried my hair and made them tangly and hard to work with and I ended up pulling on it a lot. I really like the color, but I'm not a fan of the rest, so I might look for something different next time or try adding some oil into the hair dye. 

I use various toothpastes, but I almost prefer the ones that are milder and don't have strong minty taste. I finished Hello Toothpaste in Mojito Mint (link) and it was just the way I like. It had mild flavor and it did the job.

I'm not a fan of sandalwood and even get headache from smelling it, so when I received Soapbox Coconut Milk & Sandalwood Body Wash* (link) I didn't even want to go near it. However, once I tried it, I fell in love with this scent. I can't detect sandalwood at all. It also doesn't have the usual coconut scent. It smells sweet and warm, but I can't describe what it is exactly. This body wash lasted for a long time, it's creamy and hydrating. I really enjoyed using it and would repurchase it myself (just different fragrance for the warm weather). Besides, for every product purchased the brand donates a bar of soap for someone in need. 

I've wanted Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum (link) for so long, so I was very happy to finally get it and use it. However, this is a brand where I either love a product or I don't care about it. This serum fell into the second category. It wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me. I didn't notice any brightening effect while using it, except when combined with acids (bu then acids probably did the trick). The serum is in a lotion-like consistency and gave good hydration, so I used it by itself or on top of other more liquidy serums. I didn't mind using it, but I was expecting much more from it.

I'm also saying goodbye to my mini Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon in Pastile (link). It's a beautiful shade, but it's not something I wear often, so the product went bad. It doesn't taste/smell right anymore. I like the brand, their products and shades. Lip products feel comfortable on, but they don't work for me. Well, except for a lip mask which I use every day. Lipsticks tend to transfer on my teeth and this barely ever happens with other brands. I do all the tricks I know to prevent it from happening, but I can never trust Bite Beauty lip products in acting properly.

I enjoyed using a mini of Manna Kadar Flutter Mascara (link), but it gives too much of a natural result. It applies easily, doesn't stick lashes together, it lasts all day long, I usually prefer bolder and bigger lashes, so I didn't use this mascara too often and I wouldn't purchase it in full size.        


* marks PR samples received complimentary