Friday, November 13, 2015

Empties - October 2015

So, I know this is late, but I thought I would put it out there.  I'm already collecting for November, and depending on how much there is I may go through the rest of the year.
For now, here are my October Empties!


Makeup
·Bite Beauty Lush Fruit Lip Gloss in CurrantFrom the Bite Beauty Lush Lip Trio from Sephora.  This was my favorite in the set.  It was a lovely, sheer, light berry color.  The Bite lip glosses are made with fruit juice, so these also smell and taste nice.  Purchase: Maybe.
·CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara in Very Black – Full Size.  I LOVE THIS MASCARA!  I have recommended this to so many people already as the best drugstore mascara on the market today.  This is as close to Benefit Roller Lash that I have found in the drugstore.  Repurchase: YES!!!

Face Care
·The Body Shop Vitamin EMoisture Cream – Rippy packet from The Body Shop.  This was OK, but I prefer the Intense Moisturizer better.  Purchase: Maybe.
·Clinique All About Eyes EyeCream – Full size from Sephora.  HG eye cream.  Repurchase: Yes.
·Freeman Facial Anti-StressMask – Single use from Ulta.  This is an OK clay mask.  I already have a full size, but I really don’t use masks all that often, especially clay masks.  Repurchase: No.
·Liz Early Instant Boost SkinTonic Spritzer – Sample from Birchbox.  This was nice, but not sure it really did anything.  Purchase: No.
·Neutrogena Makeup RemoverCleansing Towelettes – Full size and Travel size.  HG product.  Repurchase: Already have.
·Olay RegeneristMicro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer – Rippy Packet.  Nice, but not really a large enough sample to get a great idea of how well it works.  Purchase: No.
·Ole Henriksen Reparative Anti-Aging Oil – Rippy Packet.  Oils should not come in rippy packets.  Purchase: No.
·Simple Cleansing MicellarWater – Full size.  This is the best micellar water I’ve used so far.  Repurchase: Already have.
·Suki Exfoliate FoamingCleanser – Full Size from Birchbox.  At one point I thought this was my HG face scrub.  Love the feel, love he energizing lemon scent.  Unfortunately, then it started breaking me out.  Repurchase: No.
·Too Cool for School Egg CreamMask – Full Size from Birchbox.  In K-Beauty box.  This was a fun little mask, although so full of serum it was quite drippy and messy while applying.  Purchase: Maybe.


Skincare
·CeraVe Moisturizing Cream – Travel Size from CVS.  I grabbed this when I was first diagnosed with my skin issues and I was trying out several different creams that were recommended by my dermatologist.  This wasn’t bad.  I have other moisturizers I’m working my way through now, but I may think about this again when/if I get through some of those.  Repurchase: Maybe.
·Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash – Travel/Sample Size from Walmart Beauty Box.  Pretty standard body wash.  Purchase: No.
·Dr. Hauschka Lemon LemongrassVitalising Body Wash – Sample from Birchbox.  I have found that I really enjoy using citrus-scented bath products in the morning, and this was no exception.  They really help to wake me up.  The packaging was a little awkward on this; it came in a metal tube, so I looked past it every time I was looking for a new body wash because it wasn’t in typical packaging.  Purchase: Maybe.
·Lush Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub – Full Size.  In Christmas gift.  I don’t know which Lush salt scrub I like better, this or the Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub.  This one, however, smelled better.  Purchase: Maybe.
·Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Extra Gentle Hand Wipes – Travel size.  I grabbed these from a gas station due to an unfortunate BB cream incident since these were the only ones available.  I have better.  Repurchase: No.

Fragrance
·English Laundry Pour Femme – Sample from Birchbox (gift).  This is now my third sample (at least) of this, and I thoroughly enjoy this scent.  Purchase: Maybe.
·Prada Candy Eau de Parfum – Sample from Sephora.  This was lovely.  Note: spray pump stopped working.  Purchase: Maybe.
·Prada Candy Florale Eau deToilette – Sample card from Sephora.  Another lovely fragrance.  Purchase: Maybe.
·Sula Champagne Sugar (Roller Ball) – Full size from Ulta.  I’ve had this for many years now and the scent has held up really well.  I really enjoyed it this and may get it again if it is available when I work my way through some more of my fragrances.  Repurchase: Yes.

Hair Care
·Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo – Hotel Sample.  This was fine, but there are others I like better for my colored hair.  Purchase: No.

Nails
·Cutex One-Step Pads Advanced Revival Nail Polish Remover Pads – Travel size from Target Beauty Box.  These worked really well and were very convenient for travel.  Purchase: Maybe.

Other
·BBW Blue Skies & Blooms PocketBac – Full Size.  PocketBac is a HG product for me.  Repurchase: Already have (in other scents).

Toiletries
·Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Alcohol Free Mouthwash in Refreshing Clean Mint – Travel Size.  Standard mouthwash.  Purchase: Maybe.


Giveups
·It Cosmetics No-Tug WaterproofGel Eyeliner in Black-Brown – Sample from Ulta.  This was very dry and tugged.  I tried using it up because it was just a small sample, but just couldn’t take it any more when I have so many better eyeliners.  One good thing about this product, though, was that it did stay all day.  Purchase: No.
·Laura Geller Blush Brush.  I received this brush in a kit.  It’s a great size for travel, but unfortunately it shed all over the place.  Purchase: No.
·Vasanti BrightenUp! EnzymaticFace Rejuvenator – Sample from Ipsy/Birchbox (multiple samples).  I didn’t like how this smelled or felt on my face.  The scrubby particles are smaller than I prefer.  I will be giving this to my coworker, since I know she really enjoys it.  Purchase: No.