Guess who's heading back to school for her very last term of undergrad? In preparation, I've worked hard to empty a few things with a teensy tiny bit of product left and to toss anything that was getting a little old. You know the drill.
Here's my rating scale:
(>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ // worthy of dance party (repurchase)
^u^ ^u^ // pretty great (maybe repurchase)
-_- // indifference (will not repurchase)
/// MAKEUP EMPTIES
I liked all three of the Rimmel Scandal Eyes X-treme -_-, NYC Big Bold Angel Lashes -_-and CoverGirl the Supersizer Mascara -_-but both the Rimmel and CoverGirl mascaras smudged slightly throughout the day, while I found the brush of the NYC mascara too large for my eye shape. Won't be repurchasing any of the three because I have a love affair with the CoverGirl Clump Crusher.
The Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Colour in Medium -_-was a good colour match for a natural brow look but it dried out quickly. I loved the Lise Watier Magic Lip Enhancer ^u^ ^u^ . It's a gel-like balm that turns to a slight pink tint when it makes contact with the lips. However, it contains very little product for the $24 price tag.
The Laura Mercier Mineral Powder (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ is my go-to powder foundation. The packaging is bulky and cracks easily but it's worth the hassle.
/// SKINCARE + NAIL EMPTIES
The Olay Fresh Effects Acne Control Scrub -_- smelled delightfully citrusy, however the scrub lacked the abrasive granules that I typically prefer in my exfoliating products. Similarly, the Missha Cacao & Cream Facial Scrub -_- smelled of vanilla bean and cocoa but was so creamy that it lacked any scrubbing power. I really enjoyed the Odacite Beautiful Day Moisturizer (sample) ^u^ ^u^ - very lightweight, which worked well for my oily skin. Both the Equate Polish Remover (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ and the Trind Polish Remover ^u^ ^u^ were not as strong as acetone but also not as damaging to my nails. I really liked the Soap & Glory Fab Pore Facial Peel (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ for a quick 5 minute mask pre-shower as it made my skin feel smooth and clear of gunk.
/// BODY EMPTIES
The Jealous Body Scrub (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ is absolutely fabulous. The coffee grinds are abrasive in the best way possible and the coconut oil makes your skin feel moisturized after stepping out of the shower. The Odylique Coconut Candy Scrub (sample) -_- has the aroma of a fluffy coconut cake but lacks any grit to be considered "scrubby". I found the I love... Raspberries & Blackberries Nourishing Body Butter -_-to be fast absorbing and hydrating but the scent was too artificial for my tastes.
/// MINI POLISH TOSSES
I'm getting rid of a bunch of mini polishes from Indie Polish (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ and Glitzology(>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ . They've dried out and I think I kept them around because they're so cute.
/// MAKEUP TOSSES
I'm throwing away a no-name lash curler that never fit my eyes. The Shu Uemura curler is EONS better. I'm a bit sad that the Annabelle Big Show Lip Gloss (custom) ^u^ ^u^ started smelling funny. One of my Wet n Wild MegaLipsticks ^u^ ^u^ started separating because I left it in direct sunlight in my room (oops).
The Lise Watier Dramatique Intense 3D Mascara -_- gave me très dramatique racoon eyes. While the Olay Lash Serum + fLash both claimed to enhance the length of my lashes I saw no improvements. The Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ is just as good as all the British Beauty Bloggers say it is with the ridiculous staying power and high coverage, though the Medium shade only works for me in the summer. While the CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous -_-and Tru Blend Concealers -_- are both good, they're nowhere near as amazing as the Collection.
The Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk -_- was a super cool colour but it's now over 2 years old and has dried out. The Almay Smart Shade Mousse in Light Medium was a bit thick and the wrong shade for my face.
The Amazonia Preciosa -_- started smelling weird, so it was time to say goodbye. Wasn't a fan of the treatment. The Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava -_-was the first perfume that my mom ever purchased for me (5+ years ago). I'm not too big on perfume, especially very sweet fruity scents, so I've only spritzed it 5-10 times. The Soap & Glory Hand Food -_- separated the first time I tried to use it and I was kind of grossed out. OPI's Tickle My France-y (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ was one of my favourite shades of nude polish. After two years, it's gloopy, there's hardly anything left and it's time to let go.
I bought this mini cross body H&M Bag (>'-')> <('-'<) ^(' - ')^ for ~$10 a couple years back. The strap fell off.
THIS MONTH
18 tosses
13 full-size
2 samples
33 total
YEAR-TO-DATE:
56 tosses
64 full-size
25 samples
145 total
What did you finish up last month?
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