Weekly Empties (21)

Beautigenix Lifting Mask* (link): I've used up a couple of these and I still like them. They are on the thicker side, but attaches to the skin well, it gives hydration, plumpness and softness to th skin.

Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream (link): It was just. I hated the design of this jar as the cream seemed to slide around the jar under the neck curve, but not get on my fingers (it would get under my nails though). I don't have patience for that, so I ended up using a spatula and using it as a neck cream. The cream it self is quite light, hydrating, but basic.

Danish Skincare Perfect Day Skin Protector* (link): It's a pretty light cream, but I had to be careful and to use just a little bit as anything else wouldn't sink in to the skin. It is a pretty basic moisturizer with spf. It lasted for a very long time, but since it didn't excite me enough, I ended up using as a body cream.     

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bod Buff Smoothing Scrub 'N' Mask (link): It's a nice product, but I don't know if I really need it. I applied it on dry skin before shower and it was gentle, so to use in the shower it would be too gentle. It does smell and fell nice.

Skinfix Ultra Rich Hand Cream* (link): You need just a tiny bit of this cream or else it will take a while to sink in. Other than that, it's a nice basic hand cream that hydrates skin well. I prefer creams that sink in faster, so I don't think I'll use this again.

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Stength + Moisture Leave-In Mask (link): Maybe full size container is different, but the sample kept clogging and at times I'd think that it's empty as it wouldn't spray anymore. Though after shaking/opening the bottle I'd see there's still product inside and it would work again. The mask itself wasn't bad, but nothing to make me run and buy it. I do love wash off hair mask from Briogeo and other products, but just not this one. It seemed that either I don't spray enough to get full benefits or I spray too much and my hair is left limp/greasy looking. I jsut couldn't find a good balance.

Etos Blood Orange Shower Cream (link): It's very unusual for me not to like a shower gel as it is such a simple product, but I didn't like this one. I didn't like the scent, the texture, the feel on the skin. I still used up, but I used way more than needed. It was a quick grab at the grocery store, but I hope I won't have to do it again. 

Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Kitten Karma (link): This was amazing! It was super glittery, but didn't transfer all over the face, it stayed on well and it didn't bother my sensitive eyes. I've got a good use of this tiny sample and while it still looks full, the doe foot applicator has no product on it. I would repurchase full size of this color as well as some others.

Beautyblender Sponge in Pop (Orange, link): This one came from a Spring Fling Set containing 3 sponges. I have a regular Pop sponge and the feel the same, except that the one from a set it a tiny bit smaller (that doesn't interfere with use). I love Beautyblender and I will continue using them.

Sephora Makeup Sponges (blue and purple): I've tried a few of Sephora's makeup sponges and some I liked alright and others were not for me. These two came from a set and were ok, but I really don't need a small one (I use a tip of my big sponge for whatever I need) and the big one wasn't soft enough, so it ended up not bing used after few tries. The only other sponge that I use for my makeup and love as much as Beautyblender is Sephora Total Coverage Sponge.

Japonesque Kumadori Powder Brush (link): I used it a couple of times, but I didn't like it and didn't find any other purpose to use it for. This brush seems soft and gentle, but after I use it my skin gets itchy and tingly. I tried using it for bronzer or blending cheek products, but I don't like the shape of it for that.   



* marks PR samples received complimentary