Weekly Empties (22)

Mario Badescu Cucumber Cleansing Lotion (link): When it comes to basic toners, I tend to pick inexpensive ones and spend my money on toners with a specific goal (e.g. acid toners) or other skincare products. I really liked Cucumber Cleansing Lotion and used it twice a day after washing my face. I would repurchase it as well as other products by this brand as they are affordable and good.

Leaders 7 Wonders Amazonian Acai Anti-Pollution Sheet Mask (link): I've talked about these sheet masks a lot. There is a variety to choose from and they are all great. While they are meant for different concerns, they all hydrate my skin well leaving it super soft.

Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Cleanser (link): Usually I don't care for creamy cleansers, because I'm not a fan of the texture and very often they don't remove all the makeup. I still prefer different texture, but this one was really great at removing makeup and wouldn't leave any residue. I wouldn't buy it myself, but if I got it again I would happily use it. 

Botanics All Bright Refreshing Eye-Roll (link): I've been using this for 6-7 months twice a day under my eye cream and I feel there's still about half of it left. It has to be used within 6 months after opening and since the roller ball isn't hygienic due to touching the product, I'm getting rid of it. I had an eye cream by this brand and liked it, but this gel didn't do much. It wasn't enough by itself and I still needed an eye cream afterwards.

Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream (link): I'm in love! I discovered Skyn Iceland pretty recently, but so far I love their products. This cream has a very light, airy, almost whipped texture. It applies and sinks into the skin quickly leaving it hydrated and soft. Definitely putting it on my wishlist.

Burt's Bees Medicated Lip Balm (link): I love Burt's Bees lip balms, but this one wasn't for me. The scent is too strong and I smell too much eucalyptus. It might be nice when you have a cold, but otherwise I prefer more neutral or sweet scents under my lipsticks or when worn alone.

Laura Mercier Mineral Pressed Powder in Real Sand (link): This powder is amazing and I used it for a couple of years as my powder foundation. It gave good medium coverage, didn't look cakey, looked very natural on the skin and stayed on all day. Since I went to using liquid foundations, I used this powder for touch ups during the day. It was amazing for that as well, but it got discontinued. There's still loose mineral powder that is just as good, but the pressed one was wonderful when on the go or traveling. I was saving this one and used only for touch ups, but eventually I ran out of it. 

Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick in Champagne Flash (link): It seems people love this, but I wasn't impressed. I used it before foundation, but I didn't see much effect after applying foundation and other products on top. I did try it on my foundation, but I found it rather thick and patchy making it hard to blend. I'm not a fan of cream products in general, so I ended up using it on my legs and I liked it ok for that.

Plume Science The Serum* (link): I have a review about this and a few other products by this brand on my blog. This lash serum did give me visible results and my lashes got thicker and stronger while using it. I got a little more effect while using a different lash serum, but this one was still good and it was better for my sensitive eyes. I never had any irritation or uncomfortable feeling. 



* marks PR samples received complimentary