Empties and a lot of trash/declutter, actually. I also just threw some old stuff straight to trash. But if I throw everything away without talking about them I will not remember what I had and why I did not use them! The waste hurts so bad but good thing I realized is that a lot of it is from advent calendars or other sets or gifts. Also I do need to clean up more often.
Face
Senka Perfect Whip
I actually did like this face cleanser. Has some scent but not too strong. Does foam but nothing crazy like name would suggest. Funny thick/slimy consistency, despite the foam it takes time to wash off because the slimyness just moves around the skin for a long time. You don't need much product so a little goes a long way. Washes off makeup pretty well. Not mascara. Leaves skin slightly "squeaky" but not in a dry way for me. Overall ok product, took me a year to finish (I think, I've forgot to post about it). I'm not going to repurchase purposefully but I might if I order other things from Japan.
Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Peeling Gel
Good, gentle peeling gel. When applied to dry skin, very effective as well. Can be used daily.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
So old bottle... good micellar water but I'm not a micellar water person so I use them really slowly. Might repurchase.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Gel
My basic, always a repurchase even though sometimes I use something else.
Ren Clean Skincare Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream
Smelt quite bad and felt like it was breaking me out. It is white cream that absorbs well but doesn't really moisturize that much. I don't have dark spots (maybe?) so can't comment if it works for those. Got from advent calendar.
Rodial Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel
I felt like this was breaking me out. Otherwise left skin silky smooth. Didn't like the scent.
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
Good cleanser, disliked the stuffy smell a little. Light foaming, a bit watery consistency. Not very elegant. I could use more but probably not going out of my way to repurchase.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Water Essence
Highly raved product at least a few years ago. I think it was hydrating but I also felt it was breaking me out a little or too much when used continually. Maybe hydrating serums just aren't for me, I do not need them usually. Nice slippery consistency though, a more gel like essence.
Paula's Choice Ceramide Enriched Firming Eye Cream
Good eye cream. A bit drying though... No scent. Quite thick but absorbs fast. I liked the other eye cream from Paula's Choice better though, Resist Anti-Aging Eye Cream.
Skinceuticals C E Ferulic
I must admit I did not notice difference while using this even though it is the golden standard of vitamin c products! But maybe it was already expired. Smells a bit weird but nothing too bad. Pleasant to use otherwise, absorbed well.
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
Just smells bad, is grainy, silicony and felt like it was only breaking me out. Man, what is it with me and vitamin c products... I'm too picky. The tube is so old I'll just chuck it out at this point.
Ecooking Vitamin C Serum
I can't say I noticed any difference while using this serum. It was ok serum though, slight scent, absorbed well, worked under makeup. Wasn't breaking me out though! Vitamin C derivate, Ascorbyl Glucoside.
Kicks Enzyme Peel Gel Mask
Actually a really good gentle mask! So old bottle. Kicks discontinued this line ages ago. Clear mask, no scent.
Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence
Didn't use everything but I do think this did calm my skin. Especially when I used it on my sun burn. Might think about repurchasing.
Geek&Gorgeous aPAD 20% Azelaic Derivate Serum
Again, didn't manage to use everything. Weirdly, I didn't think it made much difference so it went out of my product rotation. Probably needs a longer trial period. If you have access to Azelaic Acid and your skin tolerates it, it's better option.
Clio Kill Protection Matte Sun Base 50+
Another oldie. I also tend to "save" products when I like them. Too scared to finish. So, the rest just expires and I throw it out. I am actively trying to stop this habit. This was good sun base, did mattify and act as a primer. I think it was physical and chemical combo. Didn't break me out and didn't hurt my eyes.
Dr Ceuracle Cica Regen Vegan Sun SPF50+
Good sunscreen but easily pilled under makeup/other products, at least towards the end. I thought it was calming.
SVR Sun Secure Fluid SPF50
The more I use SVR sunscreens the more the strong scent bothers me... lingers all day long. I think this has been reformulated. Ok sunscreen otherwise, maybeee breaking me out/not doing my skin any favors.
SVR Sun Secure Blur SPF50
Peachy siliconey primer consistency, I do like it. Lasts really well on skin and good under makeup. The shade oxidizes a bit however into more orange which is not a nice look. Smells so strongly as well. I think has been reformulated and there is unscented version now too? I want more prime sunscreens.
Samples: Missha Signature Real Complete BB Cream, Clarins Hydra Essentiel HA2 Night Cream, Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Night Cream
Canmake Be My Baby BB
Just a bit left... so old. From the beginning a bit too dark for me but otherwise good bb cream. Time to let go.
Sleek MakeUp Mattifying Primer
From advent calendar. Like I thought back then, I will not find enough use for a primer. This one especially doesn't make much difference with anything. Nothing lasts better, doesn't really mattify skin that much, doesn't hide pores... just extra step. It was easy to apply though, white cream that blends well. Slight almost herbal scent. Didn't notice it would break me out.
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronzer 3 in 1 001 Gold Princess
So very old. My first bronzer? Hard panned almost immediately. Difficult to try to get some color and at least now is dusty. The shade doesn't suit me either, very orange. Very shimmery (which is not a problem though). In end, never used it much. Maybe during that one summer. Time to let go. It has just been hiding in the drawer.
Mellow Matte Liquid Lip Paint Tehran
Wears off quite easily and not so prettily. The shade I do like, when applied sheer it is very natural. From advent calendar.
Illamasqua Loaded Lip Polish Melba
I like the formula, lasts on lips for a long time, like a thick pigmented gloss. But the shade is just not it... too peachy orangey. Nude. Makes color disappear from my face. Very old product at this point as well. Tried to wear this during summer because it is summery shade but just no.
Pixi by Petra Glow Booster Liquid Face Illuminator Peach Gold
From advent calendar. Never used that much. The shade is really pretty, but maybe a tad too pink for me. I have used way more the accompanying powder highlighter blush. Funny because I actually do think that liquid highlighters look better on skin. Anyway, if I want to play with liquids again, I'll buy fresh ones because this must be at least 7 years old.
Maybelline Matte+Metallic Eye Duo Stick 05 Heat+Flash
Smudged and wore off so easily and fast. Too creamy product for me. In the end, I did not even like the shades that much, even though they did not look bad on me.
Maybelline Tattoo Brow 01 Blonde
Too much hassle to apply. But lasts well once it's done. A bit crunchy result. Might crumble during the day. Shade is ok, quite pretty neutral. Overall good product but I just haven't used it enough and I am lazy.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Waterproof
Great mascara but almost impossible to wash off. Excellent for parties, rain... snow storm... Easy to apply.
Essence Golden Days Ahead Lip Oil 01 Oh My Gold
I do like the sheer golden shade. I just really dislike the taste and the fact that it's really thin formula and feels like it dries my lips. I've used half of it so I am confident at this point that I don't want to use the rest.
Peripera Airy Ink Velvet 8
Peripera Ink Velvet 6
I did like the shades! Very old lip products at this point. Quite liked them back then but in the end the end they didn't turn out to be my favorites.
Lumene Instant Glow Fresh Skin Tint Light
For some reason, too light for me. I liked the formula. Can be layered. Lasted well on skin. But due to shade and sheerness, or whatever else, never got enough use out of it and now it's old and split. Wonder if it pilled with most sunscreens? Wouldn't mind trying again with right shade.
Body
Rexona Maximum Protection Antiperspirant Sport Strength x3
My staple. Good compromise.
Absolut Torr Antiperspirant Roll On
I would just get the normal stick next time. Roll on is not a good format for a poison like Absolut Torr because you can't control the amount too well. I feel my armpits are too sensitive for Absolut Torr these days and even when I do apply it I am sweating and smell disgusting, pungent, so I don't get it. It's supposed to be the strongest thing available.
Bats Expert Maximum Protection Antiperspirant Original
Unfortunately did not work for me at all. Broke my armpits but didn't work even a little like Absolut Torr did. I thought it would work like Absolut Torr but irritate less because it has less Aluminum Chloride as well. I wrote this about 2 years ago when I bought it:
"I wanted to try Bats Original as well, it has 15 % Aluminum Chloride. I thought it maybe irritates my armpits less than Absolut Torr that probably has 25-30 % Aluminum Chloride. According to my first impression, Bats Expert Original sadly seems like a failure. At first it didn't irritate my skin, then my armpits started to itch and smell BADLY in 5-8 hours. Like I hadn't put antiperspirant at all. My armpits didn't get wet though. Just very smelly and itchy. Absolut Torr both irritates and itches badly but it is also very effective at tackling the smell and wetness. "
Right now, I am not sure if even Absolut Torr works that well anymore.RefectoCil Oxidant Cream
A few years old and the packaging is broken. Has changed consistency to more liquid as well. I have repurchased.
Masque Me Up Hemp Foot Peeling Mask
Ok foot mask. Will repurchase.
The Chemistry Brand Hand Chemistry
I dislike the smell of this hand cream so it has gone mostly unused... But it is very moisturizing, I'll give it that. Now it's very old and time to let go. Deciem has already discontinued the whole Chemistry Brand as well! Didn't notice any visible results but there was no way I was applying it every night and day for 11 days straight due to the smell.
Dermosil Hand Cream Sea Buckthorn
Used quite a little. Otherwise it is quite ok hand/body cream that absorbs quickly (not the most moisturizing for dry skin) but sadly I dislike the sweet scent that lingers. I always rather use something unscented and this tube is getting old (4 years).
Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive 50+
Good sunscreen. I think I have repurchased a couple of times.
Hello Sunday Hand Cream SPF 30
I highly dislike the strong bubblegum scent that lingers. Doesn't absorb and my skin stays slimy and smelly. Tried to force myself to use it but no. I guess it is moisturizing.
Hair
Kerastase K Genesis Fortifying Anti Hair Fall Conditioner / Fondant Renforcateur
Very good, very expensive. Left hair silky. Can't say if it helped with hair fall out. But I did feel better about the hair I still have. I liked the scent as well, a bit like Guerlain Aqua Allegoria perfume, with some green notes. I do wish to repurchase... but 30+ € is a bit much when you aren't used to spending on your hair.
Color Wow Dream Coat
Ok product, actually. But nothing magical about it. Does make hair a bit silkier when you apply it + heat. But I've tried to avoid blow drying lately. My hair doesn't like it (my scalp does!).
Got2b Glued Water Resistant Spiking Gel
Very old and now that Got2b has those wands for eyebrows and flyaway hairs, I no longer have any need for a huge tube.
