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    January 2020 Product Empties

    January 31, 2020

    Hi Everyone!

    Here are my first empties of the decade!

    Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink – This was a beautiful blush that had the perfect amount of pink and shimmer.

    Repurchase? Absolutely! I would also try other shades.

    Sephora The Cleanse: Daily Brush Cleaner – I bought my first bottle of this years ago and it took me a while to finish it. It was probably expired by the time I finished it, to be honest. It had a pleasant smell when I first bought it, but they’ve since changed the scent of it. It smells more like chemicals which I don’t like. Although it does clean brushes well (for a quick clean).

    Repurchase? No.

    Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Self-Setting Concealer in 21 Cinnamon – I really enjoyed this concealer. I bought it last year during the Sephora sale, so as you can see, I used it up pretty quickly. It looked really nice on the skin.

    Repurchase? Yes.

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation Stick SPF21 in 260 Bisque N – I decided to declutter this because I’ve had it for a while. I peeled off the sticker on it and it said it expired in 2018 which was when I bought it! I liked it, but I think I actually prefer the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick. I liked this one better than the Hourglass Vanish Stick though. The Hourglass was just too full coverage for me (even using it sparingly).

    Repurchase? Maybe.

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    Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème – I just featured this in my monthly favourites post. I really liked this eye cream. I don’t have dark circles, so I don’t know if it helps with that, but my under eyes felt moisturized and smooth. No reactions to it at all! I have heard that people have used it for a few months and all of a sudden, they had a terrible allergic reaction to it. Their eyes would get puffy and red 🙁 

    Repurchase? Sadly, no. If it causes reactions after using it for a while, I don’t want to repurchase.

    Rael Miracle Patches (read my review) – Love these hydrocolloid patches!

    Repurchase? Already have.

    What did you finish this month?

    Love,

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    January 2020 Faves

    January 28, 2020

    Hi Everyone!

    I’m sharing my favourites today!

    Good Molecules Pure Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil* – I love a good facial oil! This one and their Ultra Hydrating Facial Oil are great. I love that they aren’t fragranced.

    Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème – I really liked this eye cream. While I didn’t love the scent of it in the beginning, I got used to it. It wasn’t greasy and didn’t feel too heavy. It was perfect for my under eyes.

    I was just informed that this eye cream has caused some bad reactions for people who have been using it for a long period of time. I only had a mini that lasted about 2 months. Check out this post on Instagram.

    Good Molecules Silicone-Free Priming Moisturizer* – I’m currently loving this moisturizer. It’s silicone-free, fragrance free and alcohol free! After having to declutter (give to my mom) the Touch in Sol No Poreblem Primer, I needed a new smoothing primer to replace it. The No Poreblem Primer blurred my skin and made my makeup look good, but whenever I used it, I would breakout. I have been using the priming moisturizer for a few weeks now and my makeup layers beautifully on top of it. Will definitely purchase once I finish this bottle that they gifted me.

    What have you been loving lately?

    Love,

    Products marked with (*) were sent to me.

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    Makeup Inventory | Jan 2020

    January 8, 2020

    Hi Everyone!

    I thought I would do an update on my makeup collection. I’ve gotten my inventory down to a reasonable number. I think it’s reasonable enough that I don’t feel the need to participate in a Project Pan or 20 in 2020 challenge. I’ve also decided not to do a Low/No Buy this year because I think I can control myself now. I don’t really get swept up in new makeup releases. I might get samples at Sephora, but I don’t feel the need to buy the newest product until I’ve read or watched reviews.

    In 2017 and 2018, I bought a bunch of products from Winners and the Mac Warehouse Sale. I didn’t even do full reviews on most of the items because they were old or discontinued. I did do quick reviews on some makeup items in my mid-year makeup inventory:

    Primers & Foundations | Bronzers | Blushes | Mascaras | Highlighters

    Makeup inventory posts from previous years:

    Dec 2018 | June 2019

    July 2018Dec 2018June 2019Jan 2020
    Primers121174
    Foundations13766
    Concealers11565
    Setting Sprays/Powders111157
    Contour0311
    Bronzers6331
    Blushes14552
    Highlighters13945
    Brows3363
    Eyeshadows129602317
    Eyeliners12923
    Mascara10232
    Lipstick28774
    Lip Liners7540
    Lip Glosses/Tints/Balms10421
    Makeup Removers13142
    Perfumes5453
    Nail Polishes431970
    Total Items34016810066

    My plan is to get my collection down to 50 items by the end of the year. It’s shocking to think that I once had 340 makeup items (this number includes individual eyeshadows). It’s even more alarming to think that I paid for most of those items too. While I have been lucky enough to be sent products over the years, I’m sent more skincare products than makeup. Most of those items were impulse purchases because they were on sale or a good deal.

    What are your makeup plans for 2020?

    Love,

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    My 2020 Goals

    January 1, 2020

    Hi Everyone!

    Happy 2020 Everyone!

    I thought I would write a GOALS post to start the year off. I’m not going to call them Resolutions because I always fail to keep Resolutions but here are some goals I hope to accomplish in 2020:

    • Exercise!
    • Eat healthier/try to eat vegetarian 2-3 times a week
    • Drink more water
    • Improve photography skills
    • Improve blogging skills (SEO, coding, etc.)
    • Read more books
    • Add more listings to my Etsy shop, Prints by JenCat
    • Practise brush lettering
    • Practise watercolour art
    • Add more listings to my Poshmark Closet
    • Spend less money on makeup and skincare (see 2019’s beauty expenses)
    • Streamline my makeup collection to 50 products or less

    Here are some things I hope to continue doing:

    • Drinking lots of water throughout the day
    • Eating/drink less sugar products (I used to drink quite a bit of juice and pop. Now I only drink it every now and then)
    • No milk or cheese (my face has cleared up a lot since I stopped eating cheese and drinking milk). I still eat products that contain dairy, but cutting down on cheese and milk has improved my skin
    • Bullet journalling
    • Keeping a skincare journal to figure out what products work for me

    What are your goals for 2020?

    Love,

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