I actually threw away some super expired products this month! Not even going to include them all here because they were sooo old and tested maybe a couple of times back in the day. Anyway, I am proud. The waste saddens me but it also pushes me to accept the realities - what I actually use and how fast.
Face
Avene Cicalfate+ Repairing Protective Cream
I have repurchased. A good basic. I use it as a night moisturizer.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3
I really liked this expensive retinal product. I also have already repurchased Crystal Retinal 6, one step more effective one. Didn't irritate my skin and seemed to calm it down overnight. I did have a huge inner debate before repurchasing though - I think the tube cost about 68 € on sale. Finally I gave in, thought that it might be more expensive to try to find another one that is this pleasant, doesn't break me out, doesn't dry me out, works as well.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C Mini
Not going to repurchase. Ok product, citrus scent I think? A bit oily feel.
Clinique Lash Power Mascara
Not going to repurchase. Maybe I got a dud because the mascara felt dry so fast and crumbled on me. In the beginning, I did like it a lot! Even though it never was completely crumble proof. But it is smudge proof which was great. Didn't irritate my eyes either and easy to apply. But I've moved to Maybelline Sky High.
Evolve Organic Beauty Bio-Retinol Gold Mask
Not for me, came from Advent Calendar. Felt like it made me break out. No wonder because it includes so much different oils. But for dry skin, I do believe it can work and that's why it's a praised product. Didn't like the scent either (but it was not strong). The golden color of the mask was interesting though, maybe a bit messy to wash off.
The Ordinary Plant Derived Squalane
Squalane is always ok! But I've been using a lot less than when I found out about it. Maybe because nowadays I use thicker moisturizers instead of light gels.
Lumene Light Glow Lumenessence
So old, finally decided to just throw the bottle out. Never really got into using it, felt like it did nothing, smelt too strong or maybe even broke me out. Didn't calm, cleanse of hydrate. Also includes betula alba juice (birch) and I think my skin doesn't like that. This product has been discontinued already so maybe it didn't suit other people's skins either.
Body
Rexona Maximum Protection Sport Strength Antiperspirant x2
My basics. Still effective for me.
Rexona Maximum Protection Sensitive Dry Antiperspirant
Rexona Maximum Protection Stress Control Antiperspirant
Both of these scents smelt on me like fish, or spoiled, or dill. Weird! So to trash they go. Weird how some products and scents just don't work on me despite the formula being the same (I think) for all these Maximum Protections.
Aco Intimate Care Cleansing Wash
Very gentle. I have repurchased.
Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Shower Gel
Nice scent, not overpowering at all, but I did get bored of it towards the end. Cleanses ok but I wouldn't say it's my favorite, maybe too gentle. Would not go out of my way to repurchase but wouldn't mind using again.
The Chemistry Brand Retin-Oil
Deciem brand that doesn't exist anymore. I tried using this body oil but just couldn't get past the scent. It was too strong and lingered all day on my skin. Good thing I bought it on sale. But anyway, now it's sooo expired and ready for trash. Otherwise I don't mind body oils.
Hair
Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Oil Nutritive Conditioner
Not very amazing but was cheap (2-3€ ?). Ok when used between other more effective treatments. Notice, my hair is currently quite brittle, dyed and I'm losing a lot because of hormonal reasons. Otherwise I would just buy normal affordable things like this conditioner.
Schwarzkopf Instant Volume Powder
Never really learned to use it or liked it. Always felt it made my hair more greasy and flat. Strange! Very old bottle so time to throw out.
L'Oreal Elvital Bond Repair Conditioner
Ok, but didn't leave such an impression that I would have repurchased already. Might purchase in the future but this did not noticeably leave hair smoother or make my hair loss any better. Didn't notice much difference at all but bond repairs do not work like silicone conditioners that immediately make hair silkier, of course. Did work better than Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Oil Nutritive Conditioner however.
