Empties Since March

My empties from March to February 2023. And some spring cleaning. Not much though because I am a procrastinator and it hurts me to throw away stuff even though I know it's expired and I have barely used it. I should do an inventory again.

Also, it seems to be about 6 years since I created my blog! Never thought I would keep up with it. But, maybe it's because I have no rules for myself! Sometimes I post, sometimes I don't! :)

Face

It's Skin It's Top Professional Waterfull Highlighter Polish 02 Golden Vanilla

I bought this in 2017, back when k-beauty was easier and cheaper to get. I don't think I used it many times, I think it broke me out. I am unsure where I could find the ingredient list, though. Maybe it came in a box and I have a photo of that somewhere? (I try to photo boxes before recycling them.) It's definitely not a subtle highlighter. I find it very sparkly, lots of chunky-ish glitter, shows very well even without sun hitting my skin. I also thought it left kind of layer on skin that showed the tiny imperfections on skin, gathered into fine lines. I swatched it next to Essence The Highlighter Luminous Glow 01 Mesmerizing, which has a more subtle, wet look shimmer without the layer. I realized I really prefer Essence and so why would I hold onto another probably expired highlighter.

Peripera Ink Airy Velvet 05 Elf Light Rose

Bought in 2018! From the get go, I found it looked way too pink on me instead of MLBB that it was marketed as. I blind bought lip products back then because I had no idea what I would like or how they would look like on me. The liquid formula was very exciting. Peripera's Ink Airy Velvets weren't quite as amazing I thought that they would be, they weren't all that long lasting, didn't fade gracefully - they turned into bright pink no matter the shade and were drying. But I liked the two other shades more (Celeb Deep Rose and Glimpse Brick Brown), and I am not ready to throw them out yet! Maybe in couple of months!

Pixi by Petra Set Glossy Lip Plumper

Wasn't a fan of the minty scent and feeling on lips, but I actually liked the look and shimmery lips! I thought I was maybe too old or basic for this sort of gloss, but it actually was flattering. This one came from Lookfantastic Advent Calendar 2017!!! Back then I wrote: "I'm not that much into lip products and this one seems like it can be a catastrophe for someone who doesn't know what they're doing." Safe to say I never would have bought the shimmery gloss myself and now I do want to buy another similar one!

Paula's Choice Azelaic Acid 10% Booster Mini

I think, this helped me with my hormonal chin acne. I found the formula pleasant to use as well.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Mini

I was suspicious when I got the serum from Lookfantastic Advent Calendar, it has a great amount of alcohol and it's very expensive, so how can it possibly be worth it? But actually, it is a very good hydrating and calming serum. It even smells of alcohol when you apply it, but I find it pleasant, it's very similar to a toner I used to use when I was a teenager. I would definitely use more but I am not ready to pay closer to 100€ for full size bottle!

Exuviance Soothing Toning Lotion Mini

Ok toner, but a bit weird, as it wasn't really super hydrating, but wasn't purifying either.

Exuviance Gentle Cleansing Creme Mini

Too gentle and mild for me, doesn't remove makeup and leaves some film on skin, doesn't feel clean at all. But, it seems I am not a fan of creme cleansers anyway.

Exuviance Sheer Refining Fluid SPF35 Mini

Slightly greasy, otherwise quite nice. Didn't break me out! Been discontinued and reformulated as SPF40 I think?

Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash Mini

Herbal scent, not exactly pleasant but not too strong. Felt very effective and purifying, but not drying. My skin looked good! Been contemplating on repurchasing for weeks but it's not exactly cheap, 35-45 €/250 ml depending on a sale. Would be a great cleanser for summer though...

Caudalie Vinosource Hydra SOS Intense Moisturizing Cream Mini

Nice, soft cream, moisturizing without being greasy. When my skin was very dry, it was ok, but when normal, I thought it was too much and was maybe breaking me out. 

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanded Super UV Fluid SPF50+

Great fluid sunscreen! I think it's been renamed... reformulated... and repackaged into a smaller size! Called serum something. Nevertheless, I am going to pick up the new version at some point. I hear it is less shiny. 

De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment 6g

Sulfur it great. Had this tiny jar since 2020. I used it as leave in treatment during night so I had to apply veryyy little at a time. I have repurchased the jar with 73,7g and I will have to make a note to throw it out after a few years, as the amount would last me almost a life time otherwise... 

Etude House Collagen Sheet Mask

Funny thing, I can't even remember how the mask was. Probably ok then! Old and expired. I am not really into sheet masking these days but sometimes my face gets so painfully dry (hormonal) that the only relief is masking.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask Rice

Very old and expired as well but still calming and moisturizing! I think oatmeal and rice were my favorites from My Real Squeeze Masks.

Catrice Lash Brow Designer Shaping and Conditioning Mascara Gel

Very old, bought in 2019 or so. My first brow gel mascara? No hold whatsoever, but did leave my brows more shiny&conditioned, so it was great for beginner who was lost what to do with brows. Made me less scared of colored brow gels!

Catrice Brow Colorist Semi Permanent Brow Mascara 

I think this one is discontinued, the shade is Soft Brunette. I also bought it in Dark Brown or something similar. I really did like it! Great neutral color and tiny precise brush. It has dried out a long time ago and I am thinking of cleaning and saving the brush. Soft Brunette is definitely closer to my natural coloring, but I dyed my hair dark brown so I was able to give my brows a bit moore oomph as well as a result. I am still dyeing my hair dark brown! It gives some contrast to my face.

Body

Rituals Ritual of Sakura Body Scrub

I used the scrub maybe twice, but disliked it very much, so it's time to throw it away finally. It was oily, not very scrubby, left skin slimy and difficult to get "clean" feeling afterwards, plus the fragrance is insanely strong! My bathroom stank for a while. I can see people with dry skin and strong nose perhaps like it...? But it's a definite no from me. I got the scrub from Lookfantastic Advent Calendar.

Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Foaming Shower Gel

Ok, I really do like foaming gels! There's something very pleasing about the soft foam. I think the scent wasn't for me though, so artificial somehow. Weird that I liked Sakura foaming gel scent more, even though the Sakura scrub I hated...

Rexona Maximum Protection Sport Strength Antiperspirant x2

My staple antiperspirant! Have repurchased several bottles. Should buy more. Usually I've gotten these from Notino, but Notino's prices have gone up significantly (now 8,8 €, used to be 4,8 €) so it's probably cheaper to find deals in my country at this point.

Verso Body Peel Mini

I actually really did like this body peel! Was gentle and effective and didn't smell bad. Not ready to pay 60€ for a full size though. 

Espa Positivity Bath&Shower Gel

I felt like I was a cured salmon everytime I used the shower gel. It smelt exactly like dill/herby mix that is used with fish. Could just be that my scent of smell is broken... Or I got a bad batch. The gel is supposed to smell like "Positive Signature Blend using a combination of Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose Geranium for a burst of joy while the confidence and vibrancy of Bergamot and Sweet Orange are a fragrant reminder to focus on the positive".

Hotel Shampoo x2

Found these in my box. Must have taken/my partner took them from hotel so I used them as shower gels because I still haven't bought more shower gels despite running out. They were ok, too runny for my taste.

Fair Cosmethics Body Cleanser (from hotel)

Also a hotel cleanser I reckon? Actually pretty good! I thought it was good cleanser, I felt clean, it also had a nice scent.

Masque Me Up Foot Peeling Mask

Ok mask, and for the price, about 4,5 € I will repurchase. Usually the peeling socks are around 12-15 €. I used the Masque Me Up mask quite soon after another one (2 months in between), so the peeling effect was quite mild. My feet were softer afterwards anyway.

Hair

None!