February Empties / Favorites

[secretlyevil]

What did you use up this month? What did you love?

[bluelikejazz]

Lots of Empties this month (at least for me)!:
*Elizabeth W Perfume in Magnolia (will not repurchase)
*TF Born this way foundation (will not repurchase)
*Cetaphil Face Lotion/SPF15 (had a backup in my gym bag)
*Soap & Glory Body Butter mini (will not purchase-was a gift)
Poractive Green Tea Lotion Sample (will not purchase)
*HASK Deep Conditioner Sample (from Target beauty box, will not purchase)

* denotes 18 in 18 challenge

Favorites:
-I keep going back to my MAC lipsticks. Capricious is a perfect MLBB shade for me.
-Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser.

[nsl]

Empties:

-Belif Aqua Bomb moisturizer--won't repurchase--my skin really didn't love it, and it was too expensive for the (lack of) results I saw
-Living Proof NO Frizz Conditioner--this was a liter bottle I had been working on forever. I don't even care that it's not makeup, I'm putting this sucker in my empties list for the month!
-Hourglass Mineral Veil foundation--I've used this formula for several years now, and always liked it, but Sephora didn't have any in stock when I went to the store, so I'm trying Hourglass's other formula right now and actually like it better. So, goodbye HG Mineral Veil!
-Random mascara deluxe sample--so forgettable I don't even remember which brand it was, and I've used it for six months

Faves:
-Bobbi Brown Telluride blush (actually bronzer, but I wear it as a blush) and lipstick
-Bite Amaretto lipstick
-NARS eyeshadow singles (various)

[Vespasia]

I thought I was going to have a lot of empties in January but they all held on into February.

Cosrx Good Morning pH cleanser - HG, had back up
Cosrx BHA A-Sol - HG, had back up
Klorane dry shampoo - HG, had back up
Cosrx snail goo - need to reorder
The Ordinary Natural Moisture Factors +HA - HG, had back up
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin +HA - may reorder
Benton Snail Bee serum - may reorder

Urban Decay Perversion mascara - HG, had back up

[beachbum22]

Mar 2, 2018 17:47:20 GMT -5 nsl said:

Empties:

-Belif Aqua Bomb moisturizer--won't repurchase--my skin really didn't love it, and it was too expensive for the (lack of) results I saw
-Living Proof NO Frizz Conditioner--this was a liter bottle I had been working on forever. I don't even care that it's not makeup, I'm putting this sucker in my empties list for the month!
-Hourglass Mineral Veil foundation--I've used this formula for several years now, and always liked it, but Sephora didn't have any in stock when I went to the store, so I'm trying Hourglass's other formula right now and actually like it better. So, goodbye HG Mineral Veil!
-Random mascara deluxe sample--so forgettable I don't even remember which brand it was, and I've used it for six months

Faves:
-Bobbi Brown Telluride blush (actually bronzer, but I wear it as a blush) and lipstick
-Bite Amaretto lipstick
-NARS eyeshadow singles (various)

I'm curious, have you tried The Hourglass Vanishing Stick? If so, did you like it?

I was talked into buying it at Sephora, and it's one of my biggest regrets. I cannot make it look good and stay on my skin to save my life. I even got the primer to go with it, and that doesn't work for me either.

[beachbum22]

Empty:
Aveeno Positively Radiant Makeup Wipes - I did like these, but they struggled to remove my mascara.

Nearly Gone:
Glossier The Balm Dotcom Skin and Lip Balm, Coconut - I LOVE this product.
Glossier Super Calm Serum - Love it. Helped to calm the redness from my rosacea.

Favorites:
Too Faced Hangover Primer - I already bought another tube!
Too Faced Hangover Primer and Setting Spray

[nsl]

Mar 3, 2018 0:11:00 GMT -5 beachbum22 said:

Mar 2, 2018 17:47:20 GMT -5 nsl said:

Empties:

-Belif Aqua Bomb moisturizer--won't repurchase--my skin really didn't love it, and it was too expensive for the (lack of) results I saw
-Living Proof NO Frizz Conditioner--this was a liter bottle I had been working on forever. I don't even care that it's not makeup, I'm putting this sucker in my empties list for the month!
-Hourglass Mineral Veil foundation--I've used this formula for several years now, and always liked it, but Sephora didn't have any in stock when I went to the store, so I'm trying Hourglass's other formula right now and actually like it better. So, goodbye HG Mineral Veil!
-Random mascara deluxe sample--so forgettable I don't even remember which brand it was, and I've used it for six months

Faves:
-Bobbi Brown Telluride blush (actually bronzer, but I wear it as a blush) and lipstick
-Bite Amaretto lipstick
-NARS eyeshadow singles (various)

I'm curious, have you tried The Hourglass Vanishing Stick? If so, did you like it?

I was talked into buying it at Sephora, and it's one of my biggest regrets. I cannot make it look good and stay on my skin to save my life. I even got the primer to go with it, and that doesn't work for me either.

I haven’t tried the stick, mostly because of bad reviews like yours. The mineral veil and veil liquid formulas are both great, though. 

[tiramisu]

I think I used up my conditioner in February. Hard to tell because I already had a backup on hand.

Neutrogena Triple Moisture daily deep conditioner

I tossed my CoverGirl mascara because my eyes have been irritated lately and I don't know what's causing it.


My favorites:
Paula's Choice cleansing oil. Really all my Paula's Choice products.
Lipstick Queen Nothing But Nudes lipstick in The Truth

[calico]

Empties:
LP frizz conditioner
Bioderma pink cap
Neutrogena makeup wipes
Mamie Blue clay mask
DE B-Hydra little
Shiseido Facial Cotton
Murad Acne Wrinkle Reducer
Tarte Lip gloss

I would repurchase the first 3 items. 

Favorites:
Dr Jart Radience BB
Leaders Coconut Sheet masks

[gilmoregirl]

Smashbox primer mini size - Yes, would repurchase if on sale
Tarte lights, camera, lashes - No, would not repurchase
Doucce DS mascara - I have a full size in my stash to use
Skinfix hand cream travel size 1oz - No
Elemis Cleansing oil - No, this was a gift
Egyptian skin magic - I have a backup of this I’m using
Revitalash - I have one more to use, bought a double pack last year
Olay Pro-Retinol eye treatment $25, No, would not repurchase **

**project pan item

[tiramisu]

Forgot two empties:

Bobbi Brown corrector. I will absolutely repurchase. I don't any other corrector/concealer as much for my dark circles.

Verb manage and restore hydrating mask (hair). I got a sample and will probably purchase a full-sized product, but first I want to try the new Trader Joe's deep conditioning mask.

[Miss Phryne Fisher]

Finally used up the Bioligique Recherhce P50 1970 travel size I bought when God was a boy. It lasted forever, so it was a $27 well spent. Just a couple drops. (Yes, that is not a misprint, $27 for the travel size) Will not repurchase, I have a lot of less expensive chemical exfoliant options.

Emma Hardie moringa balm. Will re-purchase when in London this summer but smaller sizes. It has a short shelf-life and I use a Niod spoon to scoop it out to keep my germs out.

[mrsukyankee]

Mar 9, 2018 17:15:21 GMT -5 Miss Phryne Fisher said:

Emma Hardie moringa balm. Will re-purchase when in London this summer but smaller sizes. It has a short shelf-life and I use a Niod spoon to scoop it out to keep my germs out.

That looks interesting.  What do you like about it?

[Miss Phryne Fisher]

Mar 10, 2018 3:16:59 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Mar 9, 2018 17:15:21 GMT -5 Miss Phryne Fisher said:

Emma Hardie moringa balm. Will re-purchase when in London this summer but smaller sizes. It has a short shelf-life and I use a Niod spoon to scoop it out to keep my germs out.

That looks interesting.  What do you like about it?

It made my skin so soft. It works really well cleansing and removing makeup, and smells great. I watched a lot of reviews on it so I got it on Cult Beauty and it really was just...very nice. I am not sure how else to describe it. They had it at SpaceNK when I was in London and I smelled that and the Eve Lom stuff (I was going to buy that one) but this one smelled better and seemed to have better reviews. My mom also bought one from Cult, she is 60 and also loves it (I am 40). I use it with Liz Earle washcloths though, the on that comes with the EH isn't as good...it is thick/soft/"fancy", but the thin ones are better.