• December 2020 Product Empties

    January 12, 2021

    Hi Everyone!

    Happy New Year!

    I have a few empties for you this month.

    NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Shine Shampoo* (read my review)- At first, I wasn’t a huge fan of the scent since it’s a bit sweet, but it grew on me. I liked the shampoo and it did make my hair shine. The bottles are interesting and I like that they sell refills in bags.

    Repurchase? Maybe. I would consider trying one of the others.

    Garnier Fructis Clean & Fresh Fortifying Shampoo + Grapefruit – I liked the clean scent of this one. I don’t really do anything to my hair, so it’s not damaged or anything. So I mostly just buy shampoos that are on sale.

    Repurchase? Maybe.

    The Ordinary 100% Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil – I love facial oils for my dry skin, but this one seemed to break me out. I’ve tried a rosehip seed oil from Good Molecules and it didn’t break me out. Even though it broke me out, it did seem to keep my face moisturized.

    Repurchase? No.

    Goli Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies* – I was sent these gummies to try. I was expecting the texture to be like gummy candies, but it wasn’t like that. I can’t even think of anything that has a similar texture when you bite into the gummy. I don’t think I tried these long enough for them to help if they even do help digestion and other things.

    Repurchase? No.

    Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Lotion – I liked that it didn’t have a scent. I would use it as a toner as my first layer of skincare after cleansing. It’s nice for the colder months where I need a little more hydration. I’ve tried other products that I prefer more, so I probably wouldn’t repurchase this specific one. I might look into other products from the brand though.

    Repurchase? Probably not.

    What did you finish last year?

    Love,

    Products marked with * were sent to me.

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    March 2020 Product Empties

    March 31, 2020

    Hi Everyone!

    Here are my empties for this month:

    Rael Miracle Patches – Love these!

    Repurchase? I will continue to buy these, but I am interested in trying out different patches.

    Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel* (read my review) – It was a good cleanser, but it’s a bit expensive.

    Repurchase? Probably not.

    Nanacoco Foam Cleanser* – This cleanser claims not to dry out your skin, but I already have quite dry skin and it made it feel so tight. Maybe if you have oily skin, it would be okay.

    Repurchase? No.

    Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate & Glow Face Oil (read my review) – This is an expensive face oil and I had only seen good reviews on it. I was excited to try it. There is a scent to it, but it’s pleasant. I first used this last year, but then I got a bit of a breakout and stopped using it. I didn’t know if the breakout was from the oil or from my diet. I started using it again and I started breaking out again. I stopped using it and my skin got better. I think this face oil is too expensive anyway when there are so many other affordable options.

    Repurchase? No.

    Nars Liquid Blush in Luster – This was a beautiful liquid blush.

    Repurchase? Maybe.

    Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Sailor – This was the first time trying a Colourpop eyeshadow for me. I decided to try only one and see if I liked it. I did enjoy the creamy texture, although it panned so quickly. I didn’t love the shade, Sailor. While it’s a gorgeous shade, I didn’t love it ON me. I think I would prefer a darker colour next time.

    Repurchase? Not in the same shade, but I would consider buying the Super Shock Shadows again.

    Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara – This is a nice mascara, but it’s not my favourite. I got this in a set.

    Repurchase? Maybe.

    What did you finish this month?

    Love,

    Products marked with (*) were gifted to me.

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    August 2019 Product Empties

    August 30, 2019

    Hi Everyone!

    Here are my empties from August. As you can see, I finished my Butter Bronzer. Keep reading to find out what else I finished this month!

    Physician’s Formula Murumuru Butter Butter Bronzer – I think most people have tried this bronzer and love it. I also love it, but I wish it didn’t have fragrance in it. Why does a powder need fragrance?! For this reason, I will be trying out different ones. I may come back to it if I can’t find one that performed as beautifully as this one.

    Repurchase? Maybe. If they came out with an unscented version, I would absolutely buy it!

    Simple Foaming Cleanser – This was an okay cleanser. I used to love foaming cleansers, but I’m starting to prefer cleansing milks, oils and gels now.

    Repurchase? No.

    Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser – This is a great cleanser for a great price (especially at Costco). I use it in the mornings and I sometimes use it for the body.

    Repurchase? Absolutely.

    Benefit Roller Lash Mascara – It was time to declutter this little guy. It’s a great mascara. While it’s not my fave of all time, I would definitely consider getting it in the full-size.

    Repurchase? Maybe.

    Picture taken when I first got it.

    Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water – I really enjoyed this primer water. It was great as a primer and as a setting spray. I don’t know if it necessarily prolonged my makeup, but it helped my powder products blend in with the skin.

    Repurchase? Yes!

    Subi Beauty Perfect Pimple Patches* (read my review) – These were great pimple patches. They’re like the Rael or COSRX Clear Fit ones. It comes in a pack of 18 x 10 mm patches.

    Repurchase? Probably not. As a Canadian, it’s cheaper for me to get the COSRX (from Chuusi.ca) or Rael ones (from Amazon).

    What did you finish this month?

    Love,

    *Products were gifted to me.

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    Project Pan Update | 2019

    August 13, 2019

    Hi Everyone!

    It’s been six months since my last Project Pan update!

    Check out my last update and my original 2019 Project Pan post!

    STILL IN MY COLLECTION

    Marcelle Velvet Gel Lip Liner in Rosy Nude – Still working on this one because I don’t wear lipstick that often.

    FINISHED

    Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in Bare Pink – This was a beautiful lipstick shade. I’ve been leaning more towards glosses and lip balms lately, so I probably wouldn’t repurchase this one.

    Lancôme Skin Feels Good Skin Nourishing Foundation in 01N Nude Vanilla (read my review) – Loved this foundation, but I wish it came in more shades. If they expand to a shade that matches me better, I would definitely repurchase!

    DECLUTTERED

    MAC Cremesheen Glass in It’s A Strike – I bought this at the MAC Warehouse Sale in 2017 and it started to smell different, so I decided to declutter it.

    MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil in Kittenish – I also bought this at the MAC Warehouse Sale and I liked it, but again, I am leaning more towards glosses and balms.

    TheBalm Batter Up Eyeshadow Sticks in Dugout and Shutout (read my review) – I decided to declutter these because I just didn’t reach for them when I would wear eyeshadows.

    So, my 2019 Project Pan kind of failed since I ended up decluttering quite a few of the products. It did make me realize that I need to think twice before I go and buy something that I can’t return (from a warehouse sale or Winners – TheBalm Batter Up sticks were from Winners). 

    Love,

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  • Project Pan Update | 2019

    February 8, 2019

    Hi Everyone!

    It’s been a month since I posted my Project Pan 2019 post. It turns out I was pretty close to finishing some of my products, so here’s an update.

    I am very close to finishing the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Equalizer Primer and I’ve finished the Smashbox Under Eye Primer, MAC Radiant Primer, and Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick. I decluttered the Essence Eyeshadow Base because it was older than I thought. I also decided to declutter the Burt’s Bees Blush because I was just using it to finish it and not because I loved it. It’s a gorgeous shade, but I have a love-hate relationship with blush. I either apply too little or too much and making that mistake with a pink blush is not good. I don’t want to look like a clown. Anyway, I have been leaning towards the peachy/nude/coral shades lately instead of bright pink.

    Since I finished so many products already, I added some more:

    • Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Bare Pink
    • MAC Cremesheen Glass in It’s A Strike
    • Marcelle Velvet Gel Lip Liner in Rosy Nude
    • MAC Patentpolish in Kittenish
    • TheBalm Batter Up Eyeshadow Sticks in Dugout and Shutout (read my review)
    • Lancome Skin Feels Good Skin Nourishing Foundation in 01N Nude Vanilla (read my review)

    What products are in your Project Pan?

    Love,

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  • Project Pan | 2019

    January 8, 2019

    Hi Everyone!

    I’ve chosen ten products that I want to finish for my Project Pan:

    • Make Up For Ever Step 1 Equalizer Primer – Hydrating
    • Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eyes Primer
    • Essence I Love Colour Intensifying Eyeshadow Base
    • MAC Radiant Primer (mini)
    • MAC Strobe Cream in Pinklite
    • Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in Ivory
    • Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation (Contour) in Fawn
    • Burt’s Bees Blush in Shy Pink
    • Maybelline Master Chrome Highlighter in Molten Gold
    • Physician’s Formula Butter Highlighter in Pink

    Here are a few products that I will probably finish before July or declutter:

    • Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Light
    • NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Black
    • Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder
    • Laneige BB Cushion Hydra Radiance SPF50 in No. 23 Sand → REVIEW
    • Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder
    • Urban Decay Primer Potion (mini)
    • CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara → REVIEW
    • Maybelline Lash Sensational Full Fan Effect Mascara → REVIEW
    • Diorshow Bold Brow Gel in 002 Dark
    • Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gioia Eau de Parfum. I’ve had it since 2014, so I’d like to finish it so I can try new ones. It’s still one of my faves, but I’d love to try another one.

    What do you hope to finish this year?

    Love,

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