It’s been a while since I’ve done an empties post. I haven’t finished many products lately. For empties posts, I will now add how long it took me to finish the product. I keep a skincare journal of all products I use in a day, so I’m able to track how long it takes me to use a product. It also helps me figure out what products I’ve been using if I get a break out.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA
Youth To The People Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask
L’Oréal 8-second Wonder Water Lamellar Rinse-out
Rael Miracle Patches
Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA – My legs and arms feel smoother after using this scrub. I think if you use this scrub, you need to be consistent though. I’ve been trying my best to use it as frequently as directed, but sometimes I check when I last used it and it’s already been 2 weeks.
Repurchase? I already repurchased a full-size bottle.
How long does it last? For 1 oz travel size mini, I got 7 uses. I used a generous amount each time – full legs and upper arms, so you could probably get a few more uses if you only use on legs or arms.
Rael Miracle Patches (read my review) – You probably already know that these are one of my fave hydrocolloid pimple patches.
Repurchase? Yes.
How long does it last? I used a couple sheets in the last 3 months because I was breaking out from some new skincare and also my diet.
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser – This was an okay cleanser. It was very gentle and it didn’t dry out my skin. Comparing it to the cheaper Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, I didn’t see a huge difference. I’d rather buy the cetaphil cleanser and spend the money on a moisturizer.
Repurchase? No.
How long does it last? For 562mL, it took 9 months to finish (250+ uses). I used it once a day – 1 full pump, sometimes I used 2 pumps. I would say you could stretch it out to 10 months’ use if you only used 1 pump every day.
Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer* – This was a great moisturizer. I noticed that some of my redness went down when I woke up the next morning. I used this day and night.
Repurchase? Yes.
How long does it last? For 50mL, it took 4 months to finish (240 uses). I used one full pump each time and used it AM/PM (so 2 pumps a day).
Youth To The People Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask* – This is the first clay mask I’ve tried that doesn’t dry my face out. I didn’t use this as frequently as directed, so I didn’t see any of the benefits from this mask. I’m kind of lazy when it comes to face masks and I don’t use them that often.
Repurchase? Probably not.
How long does it last? The 59mL bottle lasted me 6 months, but I didn’t use it as frequently as directed. I didn’t get many uses out of it because I used generous amounts and went down to my neck. Using a regular amount, you could probably get 20-25 (maybe more) applications.
L’Oréal 8-second Wonder Water Lamellar Rinse-out* (read my review) – It was a cool product to try, but I don’t personally find it worth the $10 for only 10 uses. It worked for me, my hair felt smooth, and it smells nice. For reference, I have straight hair and I haven’t dyed my hair in a long time. I also don’t style it very often, so it’s not damaged or frizzy. I’ve seen a few reviews where this hasn’t helped people with frizzy hair (as it claims).
Repurchase? No.
How long does it last? For a 200mL bottle, you’re supposed to use 20mL (or more) per use. 10 uses or fewer if you have thicker/longer hair.
“Bubble is the first skincare brand made for Gen-Z.” Even though it has Gen-Z in mind, people of all ages can use it.
Science-driven products that are sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free
What you won’t find: harsh chemicals, additives, fillers or fragrances
Partnered with Better Help to offer 50% off of online therapy with each initial purchase
Donate 1% of their profits to organizations that support teens facing mental health difficulties
Our everyday cleanser purifies skin without drying it out. This gel-based formula cleanses away pore-clogging impurities while simultaneously soothing skin—and without any harsh ingredients that can strip it of essential moisture. The end result: A complexion that feels fresh, clean, and balanced.
Price: $16 USD for 4.2 FL OZ 125 mL
For all skin types
Free of denatured alcohols, parabens, artificial color & added fragrance materials
The packaging is cute. I like the baby blue and the fact that it comes in a pump. There are two things I don’t love about the packaging:
When you push the pump, it dispenses onto the side of bottle if you keep it upright. So I need to tilt the bottle (90°) to make sure it dispenses onto my hand.
I don’t know if I’m just not strong enough, but it’d be nice if the bottle could open so that when I’m closer to finishing it, I can see how much is left.
RATING: 3.5/5
I like that it’s a gel cleanser. There’s no added fragrance, the natural scent isn’t my favourite, but since it’s a cleanser, it’s not a big deal. I have dry skin and I tried using it out every day for a week. It didn’t make my skin feel dry. Since it has PHA (polyhydroxy acid) which is an exfoliant, I like to use it a few times a week as my night cleanser. I use about 2-3 pumps each time, So I will keep track of how often I use it to see how long it takes to finish up.
Back in high school, I had no idea what BHAs or AHAs were. I don’t even remember what I used as a cleanser, I might’ve just used bar soap and water. Just thinking about it makes me cringe. I barely had a skincare routine. I would use the same moisturizer as my mom (she has oily skin and I have dry). I wish I had been more interested in skincare when I was a teen. I only knew about drugstore brands like Clean & Clear and Neutrogena. Even then, I barely used anything.
I was contacted on Instagram by Soo’Ae Canada asking if I liked sheet masks. My answer was: Absolutely! They were very generous and sent me their line of face masks. They never asked me to review the masks, but I wanted to write a review. So, here are my thoughts on the masks. Each of the masks retail for $4 CAD.
They have several different types of masks:
Sheet Masks
Hydrogel Mask
gel-like texture, thin, two-piece (eyes/nose and mouth)
I liked that it had two pieces because then you can move the mask to fit your face properly (sometimes eye, nose and mouth holes don’t line up with my face)
Premium Essence Mask
thin, stretchy material
Skin Friendly Mask
thin, regular material (like other masks you get)
Skin Gel Mask
very durable, won’t rip (I tried pulling and it barely stretched)
Hydrocell Mask
thick, fibrous
Peeling Mask
exfoliating mask
Oxygen Bubbling Mask
carbonated mask that foams up
Sleeping Mask
like a serum that you apply before bed and wash off in the morning
This all-in-one mask instantly purifies troubled skin with the combined power of activated binchotan charcoal, kaolin and bentonite clay, and oxygen bubbles. Active binchotan, powerful enough to purify water, is a renown anti-inflammatory known to refine and brighten skin.
This was the first time I used a bubble mask. My face felt tingly when I used it from the bubbles. It had the consistency of a clay mask and when I applied it to my face, after a few seconds, it would start to bubble and puff up a bit. It didn’t puff up as much as some pictures I’ve seen of bubble masks. When I would touch it, it would go back to the clay mask consistency and then start to bubble again after a few seconds. I rinsed it off with warm water and applied my moisturizer. My face felt clean and very smooth after using it.
I wasn’t a huge fan of the tingling sensation, but that’s to be expected of the bubble masks. If you like bubble masks, give this a try. I would rather stick to a sheet mask or clay mask.
This silky and lightweight sleeping mask, formulated with acai berry, blueberry and niacinamide, improves the appearance of dull, lackluster and fatigued looking skin overnight for visibly youthful glowing skin.
Combines the potent benefits of black charcoal with peat water, bamboo water and birch sap to detox and replenish hydration in skin. Licorice root, green tea, omija (magnolia berry), and coptis japonica root extracts provide an additional boost of nourishing moisture to soothe dryness and fatigue helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
This luxurious overnight sleeping mask delivers the benefits of nourishing moisture to skin suffering from dryness with Donkey Milk. Infused with the added benefits of 5 potent plant extracts (Soybean, Licorice Root, Camellia Seed, Japanese Yam and Snow Mushroom), the lightweight yet rich and silky texture absorbs quickly and deeply, improving dry and tired looking skin overnight.
Innovative ‘skin gel’ mask hybrids traditional sheet masks with hydrogel to improve delivery of active ingredients to the skin. Donkey’s Milk, referred too as “white gold” has been valued for its immense benefits, revered by the likes of Hippocrates and Cleopatra and helps the skin look more nourished. With the added benefits of Green tea, Salmon Egg, Sugar Maple and Mushroom extracts, skin looks radiant and youthfully plumped with moisture.
Honey and propolis restore moisture and nourish skin while hyaluronic acid provides hydration. This nourishing essence formula is infused into a unique tencel fabric to provide optimal comfort during application and effectively delivers nutrients to the skin.
Smooth away lip lines, dry, cracked lips in 15 minutes with the nourishing and moisturizing benefits of sea kelp and super berries. Soo Ae’s My Collagen Hydrogel Lip Patch is infused with a special blend of collagen, nutrient-rich fruit and plant extracts to soothe and plump with moisture.
Charcoal’s potent detoxifying and brightening abilities fuse with cultured green tea and green caviar extracts to provide instant clarity and moisture to relieve dry and tired looking skin. Formulated based on traditional Korean herbal medicine known as Hanbang, Soo Ae’s unique blend of herb and plant extracts helps to improve the appearance of beautiful, youthful and supple skin.
Formulated with eco-cert certified moisture-rich natural cellulose, to deliver superb and extra gentle exfoliation with the added benefits of vitamins C + E and fruit extracts. The moisture enriched cellulose helps to gently lift dead skin cells and unclog pores to restore skin clarity and radiance while allowing for improved absorption and efficacy for skincare applications that follow after use.
This hydrogel mask combines the potent benefits of black charcoal with peat water, bamboo water and birch sap to detox and replenish hydration in skin. Licorice root, green tea, omija (magnolia berry), and coptis japonica root extracts provide an additional boost of nourishing moisture to soothe dryness and fatigue helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Formulated with Soo Ae’s Moisture Revival Complex, a unique blend of botanical extracts and 17 complex amino acids, this hydrating formula helps to improve moisture and skin clarity for radiant and smooth skin. This moisture-rich essence formula is infused into Soo Ae’s unique eco-friendly Hydrocell mask fabric and allows for significantly improved absorption and delivery of powerful ingredients into the skin, exceeding those of a traditional sheet mask
Healthy collagen level in the skin can help to achieve the plump and smooth appearance of a youthful complexion. As a key ingredient in this mask, it restores hydration while protecting that moisture from breaking down that may lead to dryness, and improves elasticity and resilience. In addition, each mask is also formulated with Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Witch Hazel, Natto Gum, and Wheat Amino Acids, to provide additional hydration and skin care benefits.
Charcoal helps to detox and purify skin. Plant extract delivers and nourishes skin. Hologram mask is soaked in a unique double-sided black charcoal and hologram sheet.
An effective hydrogel eye mask meets Soo’Ae’s cute panda to deliver a fun way to hydrate, soothe and smooth tired looking eyes. Formulated with Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract and Dipotassim Glycyrrhizate. this nourishing formula provides excellent moisturizing and soothing benefits, helping to chase those sad panda eyes away.
RATING: 4.5/5
These masks are a little more expensive than other sheet masks, but you can definitely see and feel that they are better quality than other brands. They all smell really nice.I think the hydrogel, skin gel and peeling masks were the best.
My face felt incredibly soft and plump after using the Donkey Milk Skin Gel Mask and the Purifying Brightening Peeling Gel (I wou. You could definitely get two uses out of one package of the peeling gel and the sleeping mask can last a while since a little bit goes a long way.
I think my favourites were the Donkey Milk Skin Gel Mask, Purifying Brightening Peeling Gel and the Black Charcoal Hydrogel Mask. I will definitely be purchasing those in the future.
The Super Intensive Hydrocell Mask was my least favourite one. I didn’t love the fibrous feel of the mask.
The lip patch made my lips feel super smooth and a bit tingly. It was also thicker than other lip patches I’ve tried and it didn’t really lay flat against my skin. It’s best to lie down when using it because it fell off while I used it.
The premium essence and skin friendly sheet masks were a similar material to the ones you get at The Face Shop. So, I wouldn’t purchase the nature essence ones since you can get similar ones for cheaper at The Face Shop or in packages at Winners. I think it’s more worth it to pay $4 for the peeling gel, hydrogel, and skin gel masks.
What are your fave face masks? Have you tried Soo’Ae masks?
