Empties #5: May 2014

The Face Shop Masks: These masks were a disappointment. They didn't fit my face well at all and didn't really do anything to my skin besides making it feel moisturized. I'd rather just buy a moisturizer..

Purchase: No ✕

Balea Detoxifying Face Mask with French Clay: I love clay masks, and this detoxifying mask definitely seemed to work. My skin felt cleansed afterwards.

Purchase: Yes ✓

Masque Bar Anti-Blemish Prone Mud Mask: I've been liking this anti-blemish mud mask so far, although I really wish it came in a tub. I was able to use all the product in this pouch for 3 different mask sessions!

Purchase: Yes ✓

The Kit Warming Mask with Sauna Clay: I was super disappointed with this mask. I didn't find the ingredients to be good for your skin at all, and it smelt like melted plastic and felt irritating on my skin.

Purchase: No ✕

Montagne Jeunesse Masks: Love these masks! I've been buying them over and over again. I only bought the Glacial Clay because I couldn't find the Dead Sea Mud version, but frankly they both seem t work the same!

Purchase: Yes ✓

Maybelline Define-A-Brow Liner in Dark Blonde: One of my favourite brow products I've discovered at the drugstore :) the shade may be a bit too light for me, but I love it for filling in the inner parts of my brows.

Purchase: Yes ✓

Pure + Simple Calming Cucumber Mask: I never felt right about this mask every time I used it, so I wasn't sure if it was breaking me out or not. It did smell great, and I know there are some good reviews on it, maybe it just wasn't for me.

Purchase: No ✕

Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm in Bronzed: I thought this product was fun and I love that it only contains natural organic ingredients. Although, I received it over a year ago and I think I've had it for too long. Not sure if I'd repurchase it in the future; possibly for review purposes!

Purchase: Unsure

Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Ivory: I loved this concealer but I can no longer find it anywhere, so I assume it was discontinued. It covered well and didn't break me out.

Purchase: Yes ✓

Maybelline Rocket Volum Waterproof Mascara: I've been obsessed with this mascara lately, I think this is my 3rd tube? I don't even know!

Purchase: Yes ✓

Sponge Applicator: I purchased this at Winners for about $6, but it doesn't perform nearly as well as my Beauty Blender or Real Techniques Sponge does.
Purchase: No ✕

Bare Minerals Kabuki Brush: This brush was rough from the start, and just got rougher as time went on and I continued washing it. Was time to go.
Purchase: No ✕

Styli-Style Liquid Metals Chrome Liner: An old chrome/silver liner that I bought because I thought it was cool back then.. time for the trash!

Purchase: No ✕

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Black Liner: This is a pricey liner that is smooth and gentle, but I have a more affordable holy grail.

Purchase: No ✕

Rimmel Eye Twist Duo Liner & Shadow: A super old product I never use and decided to throw away. Shadow side was smooth but the liner side was difficult to apply.

Purchase: No ✕

Racinne Ultimate Aqua Blanc - Concentrate, Brightening Cream, & Boost: These packets were so small I wasn't sure what to think of the actual product unfortunately.

Purchase: No, too small of a sample ✕

Nuxe 24hr Soothing & Moisturizing Concentrate: This was a nice cream during the night, but it is too thick for daytime use. Again, I wish I had a bigger sample.

Purchase: No, too small of a sample ✕

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye: I have a larger version of this eye cream and it feels so hydrating and moisturizing on my skin. I would definitely consider repurchasing once I finish it up.

Purchase: Yes ✓

Indeed Labs Hydaluron Moisture Booster: I like the idea around my skin being able to absorb my moisturizer better, but I'm not so sure if it really works! But I did like using this product and I purchased a full-size for further testing!

Purchase: Yes ✓

Gud Body Lotion Pearanormal Activity: Love the scent of this body lotion and it absorbed quickly into my skin. I would think about repurchasing once I run out of all my moisturizers!

Purchase: Unsure

Kiehl's Rosa Artica Eye Youth Regenerating Eye Balm: This eye cream felt hydrating under my eyes, was thick and great for the night time. I'm not sure if they discontinued it but I would definitely repurchase in the future.

Purchase: In the future, if it is still sold! ✓

Sampar Ultra Hydrating Fluid: This didn't come across to me as anything special but I wouldn't know where to find it to repurchase it..

Purchase: No, too small of a sample ✕

Vichy Aqualia Thermal 48hr Hydration Light Moisturizer: I did initially like this moisturizer but it was not hydrating enough for me during the colder months and didn't work the best underneath my makeup.

Purchase: I did! But probably not again. ✕

The Emu Oil Well Moisturising Eye Cream: I heard so many great things about this moisturizer but my skin was going through a bad time when I bought this. It has natural ingredients and no preservatives and has been sitting so long so I think it was time for the trash.

Purchase: Yes ✓

Lise Watier 3D Hydration Gel-Creme: I got this in a Topbox so long ago and I did like it because it was alcohol and paraben free, however I wish it was unscented. It was basically finished so I decided to toss it!

Purchase: No ✕

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Makeup Removing Wipes: Another package of these wipes are done. I said I would re-purchase previously, but this time, I think I'd like to try shopping for wipes from other brands.
Purchase: No ✕

Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micelle Solution Mini: I've grown to love this makeup remover. Doesn't break me out and is gentle enough, if you use the right cotton pads!
Purchase: Yes ✓

St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash: This body wash was hydrating, had a light and pleasant scent, and the bottle was huge for $3 or 4 bucks.
Purchase: Yes ✓

Naturally Upper Canada Hydrating Shower Gel: I was so in love with the scent of this shower gel (Cranberry Moro Orange), but it was wayy too watery and hard to use and lather in the shower. I do appreciate the all natural ingredients but it was pricey for such a small product.
Purchase: No ✕

Caudalie Crushed Cabernet Scrub: This smelt so strong and weird.. it took me so long to finish! I would definitely not repurchase just because it seems bad for the drain (the scrub and pumice was so thick), but it was very exfoliating.

Purchase: No ✕

Osis+ Refresh Dust Bodyfying Dry Shampoo Mini: Not the best dry shampoo but it worked decently.. I would not rely on it to completely save greasy hair, however.

Purchase: No ✕

Batiste Original Dry Shampoo: I love this dry shampoo and have continuously bought it since discovering it. Just please, use it sparingly!

 Purchase: Yes ✓

Yves Rocher Express Cleaner for Sensitive Eyes: My HG eye makeup remover! It is oil based but takes off waterproof mascara quickly, and eyeshadow instantly.

Purchase: Yes ✓

Yves Rocher Cotton Pads: These pads came with my makeup remover as a special... I personally don't like them and they are rough, but they do the job.

Purchase: No ✕

See my previous empties posts, here :)