Weekly Empties (20)

Biologique Recherche Lotion P50V (link): I've heard so many great things about the original P50 and I wanted to try it for the longest time. I finally purchased it, but I decided to go with a milder version (there are a few different options available). I used it once a day (at night) and it lasted about 3-4 weeks. I felt mild tingling, but nothing to bother or worry me. My skin reacted to this toner well, I've tried some other acid toners that I'm very happy with and that come in bigger amounts for around the same price point. While I'm not going to repurchase it right away, I might gt a different P50 option sometime in the future.

Botanics Micellar 3in1 Cleansing Solution (link): This micellar water was pretty good. It was gentle on the skin, it didn't irritate my eyes or face, it lasted long. It is a very basic micellar water.

Clinique Take The Day Off Micellar Cleansing Towelettes (link): I use wipes almost every time I need to take my makeup off. I use them on my eyes and then swipe over the face and continue with other makeup removing products. These towelettes were moist enough, they were gentle on my eyes and removed makeup well. I have no complaints about them and would repurchase in the future, but for now I want to try out a few others that are in my wishlist.

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eyes Creme (link): This cream has a bit of sparkly/shimmer-y particles, but they don't transfer on th skin. I didn't see any brightening, shimmering effect on the skin, but it was a nice hydrating cream. It was light, absorbed quickly and felt nice on the skin giving long lasting moisture to th undereye area. I do prefer creams (both eyes and face) in different containers where I don't have to dip my fingers into the product, but the product was nice enough to ignore the container this time.

Dr. Brandt PoreDermabrasion Pore Perfecting Exfoliator (link): While I'm not a fan of face scrubs, I like the feeling of dermabrasion products on my skin as I feel they are doing something. I received this product in one of my BeautyFix boxes and was really excited. However, I've used it a couple of times and afterwards got some pimples on my face. I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but I didn't use it on my face anymore and used it up as a body scrub. 

Biologique Recherche Lait Vip O2 Cleanser (link): I'm interested to try out more products from this brand, so I was happy to receive a sample of this cleanser with my purchase. It is a very light and gentle product and I think it's best when no makeup is worn. It did remove my makeup, but it didn't do a completely perfect job and I had to use a second cleanser.

Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Clarify + Clear Mask (link): Whenever I use this mask I can detect a very strong scent of camphor. It doesn't really bother me, but I would prefer the mask to be more scent-free or have milder scent. This mask was nice, it flt comfortable on the skin, didn't dry it out, but it didn't feel anything special so I would want to get a full size.

SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair Eye Cream (link): This was a tiny sample, but I liked the cream very much. It felt hydrating, but felt lightweight and absorbed well and quickly into the skin. It is getting on my wishlist and hopefully one day I'll get a full size.

Glamglow Volcasmic Matte Glow Moisturizer (link): Usually I avoid products that have silicone-y or balm-y texture, but this moisturizer was quite nice. It went on the skin super easily, it absorbed instantly, didn't leave any oily/sticky feeling and gave long lasting hydration. I would gladly use it again in the future.

Aerin Rose Lip Conditioner (link): This might be a very small sample, but you only need a tiniest amount of the lip balm, so it lasted pretty well. It had a very pleasant taste as well. The balm is very thick and super hydrating. I used it as a lip mask before applying other lip products or as a nighttime lip balm.   

Cocofloss Dental Floss in Pure Strawberries (link): I wish these dental flosses had more flavor as it is very mild. Otherwise it is a great floss and works as promised. 

St. Tropica Organic Coconut Hot Oil Hair Mask (link): Even though this mask feels/looks/smells like pure coconut oil, it has a few additional ingredients to benefit hair. After trying this mask I would prefer getting a jar of good quality coconut oil and using it as a mask instead of buying these packets. The packets are for one time use, but I don't apply oils to my roots, so it's too much product for one use and there's also no way to keep it for next time (unless you choose to keep an open packet).

Oribe Bright Blonde Shampoo (link): Finally! This is a purple shampoo that is meant to remove yellow/brassy undertones from blonde hair. It smelled wonderful, but it didn't perform as expected. I have light blonde hair for the longest time, so I've gone through a lot of purple shampoos. This Oribe shampoo is one of the worst I've tried. It did help to keep cool tone in my hair, but it dried out my hair so bad. I mixed it with either moisturizing shampoo or conditioner (and I never apply conditioner to my roots) and my hair still felt on the dryer side afterwards.

Sol De Janeiro Hand Cream (link): It's a very lightweight hand cream. It absorbs instantly, so I loved using it right before leaving the house. It's good for warmer weather, but it would be too light for any serious hydration or cold months.   

Milk Makeup Kush Mascara (link): I was excited to try out this mascara and I was happy after first application, but I changed my mind very quickly. This mascara gave me both volume and length, it was easy to apply, but it didn't arrange lashes as nicely as my other mascaras do. I was still happy with how I looked. However, a few hours after the application I wanted to practice false lash application and I saw some mascara fallout on my undereyes when I looked in the mirror. I was still fine, but the moment I started touching my lashes, Milk Makeup mascara started falling off the lashes and after applying false lashes twice I was left with almost bare lashes. I tried Kush Mascara once more, but again it crumbled off if I rubbed/touched my eyes. Besides, I have sensitive eyes, so any fallout irritates them. With so many good mascaras available I'm just not going to give another chance to this one.

Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara (link): This is another mascara that I've been eyeing for the longest time. I was super excited to see it offered as a sample on Sephora.com. It was the first time that I received a mascara sample packaged this way - it was in a peel-off plastic container (like the ones of lip product samples). You're supposed to peel half of the foil off, fold the brush and pull it out. Well, it worked and the mascara was pretty nice, but my problem is that it's not a hygienic way to store mascara as that peel off stays open. There's plenty of mascara inside, but the sample is not travel (or even everyday use) friendly, so I had to get rid of it.

Physicians Formula The Healthy Foundation SPF20 (link): This is one of my all time favorite foundations and very often I preferred to use it instead of some high-end foundation. It gives medium to medium-full (not completely full) coverage. It is easy to apply, it looks natural on the skin and stays on all day without a problem. I'm not a big fan of doe foot applicator, but I didn't mind it too much.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (link): It seems that I'm the last one to try it out as everyone is crazy about it. I got it, I loved it and I already repurchased this powder.

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Blackout EDP Travel Spray (link): I'm not good describing fragrance, but I'm in love with this scent and I'm already planning to repurchase it.   

Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Chihuahua (link): It's described as a dusty mauve shade, but I'd say it is a nude/brown-ish shade. It looked beautiful when I was pale and when I had a tan. It felt comfortable on th lips and lasted long. Many times I would apply lip gloss on top to get a shiny effect. I've been wearing this lipstick up until a month or two ago without a problem, but when I applied it a few days ago I noticed that it has changed. It became more liquid-y and wouldn't dry down completely. While the smell is still the same, I'm not going to keep it any longer. I want to reduce the amount of lip products in my collection, so I'm not repurchasing this one yet, but I will keep it in mind next time I need a nude lipstick.

Aloette Face Paint Lip & Cheek Tint in Blooming Berry (link): It's not a bad product, but it's just something I don't use and I know I will not use. I don't use blush (especially not liquid/cream blush), so I can only use this product on my lips. It feel nice and light on the lips, the shade is pigmented and applies evenly, but my problem is the application process. I don't like applying it with my fingers and I don't want to be bothered with getting a lip brush or with washing my fingers afterwards. It's also not a great product to take into my handbag for re-application throughout the day. I've tried it a few times, but I kept it in my makeup drawer without touching for almost a year, so it's time to get rid of it.