Empties Since September

Empties from September to October. I think I did okay. Finished a lot of mini cleansers because I still haven't repurchased my usual face cleanser. Clearly my skin is far less finicky with cleansers compared to moisturizers.

Face

Samples

Trying to get back to using my samples before they go bad. I used only 6 samples but it is more than none! They all were surprisingly good products as well. 

Malin+Goets Vitamin E Face Moisturizer Mini

Smells like some cream my grandma used for cows but maybe it is a general un scented vitamin E smell then? First I thought the moisturizer was slightly clogging my skin but afterwards noticed it seemed to calm some redness too. Absorbs super well, in a few minutes almost to nothingness. Wouldn't mind trying another mini, I'm on the fence how I feel!

Filorga Time-Filler Absolute Wrinkle Correction Cream Mini 

To my surprise I really liked this Filorga cream. But it seems to be discontinued/refomulated. Still, this moisturizer played well with all my other products, was moisturizing despite not being heavy and didn't break me out. Maybe one day I'll get to try to new reformulation... Will have to look more into this matter. Because the cream just worked for me.

Filorga NCEF Night Mask Supreme Multi Correction Night Mask Mini

I liked this cream as well! Didn't break me out and seemed to calm my skin. Not super moisturizing though. Why are Filorga products so expensive though?

Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser Mini

A bit funky herbal scent but I did really like this one. Slightly foamy gel, not much is needed, feels purifying but not drying on my skin. Could repurchase a full size sometime. This was from Lookfantastic calendar.

Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel

I did like this cleanser! I used it as a first cleanse and also alone. I'm not into strong rose scents in skincare products but here the scent was quite mild and felt more like real rose. Definitely not drying, quite gentle but effective if there was not too much makeup. Yet, I didn't feel my skin was "clean" when I used this alone for several days so I personally need something "purifying" as well. Still, could repurchase a mini sometime.

Nivea Soothing Cleansing Oil Grape Seed Oil Sensitive Skin

Not my favorite, didn't emulsify well and was a bit of an extra hassle but it did remove makeup well and was unscented. Was cheap too when I purchased it. Now it's not even available to me anywhere so wouldn't repurchase.

Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser Mini

A good cream cleanser, the best I've tried actually! Has honey scent but it actually didn't bother me. Not drying, yet cleansed well. Used mostly in the morning. Could use more, but the price and poor availability to my country is putting me off.

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Serum

Half used. I really did try to use this serum, but my skin always looked worse after a couple of days so finally I'll just trash it, it is too old anyway. Sticky on skin as well, not that good under other products/makeup. I'm not sure if it is because this formula just didn't work for me or is it Arbutin in itself that my skin doesn't like. Or maybe the serum had gone bad. I'd like to try some watery Alpha Arbutin serum.

Body

Nivea Protect&Dry Touch Extra Water Resistant Cream Gel SPF 30

A few years old and still haven't used this much so time to go. The product applies well, is not greasy and no white cast, BUT I can't deal with the scent. Everytime I applied body sunscreen, I opted for the sensitive kids versions (from both Nivea and Garnier) over this perfumed mess.

The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey Shower Cream

Ok shower cream but not my choice and wouldn't repurchase. The fragrance was surprisingly strong and not my favorite, but it wasn't bad, it wasn't too much like artificial honey. Felt gentle and was ok at cleansing but I had to use another shower gel as a second wash for armpits etc.

Rexona Maximum Protection Antiperspirant Sport Strength

My staple. Just repurchased 8 new bottles last month.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Scrub

Now, this one was a gift that just kept giving. Lasted for so, so long, but admittedly I used it only a little at a time. I actually did like using this scrub even though I didn't notice that it would actually do much. So I don't think I'll repurchase, but I wouldn't mind getting this as a gift again.

L300 Intensive Moisture Body Lotion

I don't even know how old this bottle is! It is an urea based light gel like moisturizer. I quite liked it, didn't irritate my face either and was effective for my partner's eczema. Cheap too if I remember right. But leaves the slightly slimy sticky feel on skin.

Hair

L'Oreal Paris Preference Shine Protect Conditioner (from hair dye pack)

I do like these mini conditioners. It really is good for dry hair and especially after the dye job.

Redken No Blow Dry NBD Airy Cream Mini

Actually, this one was good for curly hair! Not heavy, dried well, complimented the curls. Fruity fresh scent. But sadly discontinued. For straight hair, did nothing.

The Curl Company Enhance&Perfect Curl Cream 

Excellent for dry curls! Feels like heavy cream but my hair just slurped it. Cheap as well. But the scent is very strong. Might repurchase if I get another curl permanent. Soon I'll get my hair chopped off, getting too long.