Empties: September 2013

 

Hi everyone! It's been a crazy couple months for me. Just to give a quick update, I'm currently working at Lush Singapore and it's been busy busy busy. So since I'm working there, I'll try to do more review on Lush products since I'm trying new products from there.

 

Anyway, moving on, it's October already! So of course, here's my empties for September!

 

 

(YAY) Garfield Baby Wipes 100pcs

It has a slightly rough texture but I find that it removes makeup from my hands very effectively. This is my HG everytime I put on makeup and make a mess on my hands and table.

 

(YAY) ELF Booster in Sheer

Good if you want a sheer, light finishing powder.

 

(YAY) MBD Black Pearl Mask

This mask claims to brighten and whiten. I think it does brighten and moisturise, doubtful about the whitening part, or it might be that I do not use it frequently to see the results. But still, a happy girl because I'm a sucker for masks.

 

Daiso Natural Pack Black Peel Off Mask

 

(YAY) Biore Pore and Oil Clear Facial Foam with Micro Scrub 

Cheap and it works pretty well for me. Gentle on my face even with the scrub.

 

Lady Speed Stick in Shower Fresh

 

(YAY) Guardian Hydrating Face Mist

Works pretty much like its sibling; the nourishing face mist. However, I find this smells more pleasant. I like to use this to refresh my face after a wash or just to set my makeup. I think Guardian has discontinued its face mists though.

 

Guardian Nourishing Face Mist

 

(YAY) Opto-Pharm Buffelin Eye Drops

Definitely without a doubt a yes for me. A cheaper alternative than my previous P2 eye drop and works just as well. I'm a fan.

 

(YAY) Hello Kitty Raspberry 2 in 1 Shower Gel and Shampoo

Sweet raspberry scent. It makes my body AND my hair smell nice. This is a fun product to have!

 

Essence CoverStick in 01 Matt Sand

 

(YAY) Simply Active Deep Cleansing Facial Wipes 30pcs

This is suitable for all skin types and costs me like $1!! This is effective when use together a makeup cleansing product, and it makes my face feels refreshed. It does not remove makeup effectively alone, but again, for $1, it's no wonder. Overall, I'm still pretty happy with this product.

 

  

Refer to July Empties:

MBD Chocolate Truffle Sheet Mask  

 

Alright! So that's all for my September empties. Surprisingly, I'm pretty happy with the products I used up in Sept (:

 

 

xoxo,

April

Empties: August 2013

 

Finally...here's the empties for August!!!

 

Constance Carroll Double Volume Mascara

 

(YAY) Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion

Gotta love this for sure. It absorbs well into my skin and leave it super soft and moisturised. It's gentle on my skin. If not for the many bottles of skincare I own now, I would definitely re-purchase this bottle of goodness.

 

(YAY) Clean&Clear Deep Action Daily Pore Cleanser

Love the apple scent and the exfoliation factor is very gentle on the skin. One thing I have to say is that it's pretty watery so I always tend to use more product for this.

 

(NAH) Dove Go Fresh Beauty Cream Wash

Love the scent of grapefruit and lemongrass fragrance! If you use this as a hand wash, it's fine. I, however, bought this as it states that it can also be used as a facial cleanser. It stings my eye area every time I wash my face with this product. It's a no no for me.

 

(YAY) Glade Solid Air Freshener in Fresh Berries and Hawaiian Breeze

For $1.95 each, it's definitely worth the money. It lasts about 1-2 months and it smells good. A good spend for any room.

 

(YAY) Sally Hansen Strengthening Polish Remover

If you have smell Sephora nail polish remover before, I think you would agree with me that this remover smell wayyyy better. Anyway, this has Vitamin E and suitable for weak and thin nails. I feel pretty safe and comfortable using Sally Hansen nail products as they have been in this industry for like the longest time. Although I don't seem to see awesome nail care results from using this, I FEEL good (:

 

(YAY) Odbo Collagen Hydra Mask

(YAY) MBD Bulgarian White Rose Mask

 I have a weaknesses for masks. So if there's any masks to try, I'd most probably be happy. Of course, if they have the word 'whitening' and 'collagen', I'm sold.

 

(YAY) Eucerin DermoPurifyer Scrub (Lactic Acid)

It's my first time ever to use a facial wash that contains lactic acid instead of salicylic acid, and I love it! My skin feels deeply cleanse after this exfoliating wash and it helps improve my blemished area too! If it was a little cheaper, I would probably make this my HG facial scrub.

 

(YAY) Theramed White Booster 2 in 1 Fluoride Toothpaste & Antibacterial Mouthwash

I have to give a heads up for the packaging! I love how handy this is and that it is good to bring for travelling as it is in a hard bottle and not burst somewhere in the baggage. It does really whiten up my teeth after brushing even though it's for a while. Happy enough.

 

(YAY) Solo Care Aqua All-in-one Solution

Gentle and moisturising solution for the eyes. Decent product.

 

(YAY) St Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish and Blackhead Control

Now, this definitely has salicylic acid and I love anything that contains that as it's good to prevent blemishes on my face. If you're not a big fan of crazy exfoliation, this is not for you. This is tough on the exfoliation factor and some users have mentioned about it being hurtful instead. For me, I like to gently scrub it on my face and it works fine for me. I feel that my face is being deeply cleansed with this.

 

(YAY) Kodomo Baby Powder

$1. Gentle powder. Great for everyday use. Smell soothing.

 

(NAH) Swisspers Cleansing Eye Make-up Remover Pads

I tried this out as it was $3 for a packet of 30 pads, that's like 10 cents for one pad! It claims to remove waterproof eye makeup and contains Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. This has got to be the worse product ever. The pad is so thick and rough that it makes removing the makeup difficult and hurtful. Waterproof makeup does not get removed by this and the pad is not moisturised enough so it tugs at the skin around my eyes. Thank goodness this lousy product is affordable but no way should anyone get this to try at all.

 

P2 Comfort Drops Lens Lubricant

 

(YAY) Guardian Mini Mint Dental Floss

So cute and handy. It's one of those thing that you should bring it anywhere you go. I have helped many friends with this after a meal when they find something stuck in between their teeth. A life-saver indeed.

 

(NAH) Rainbow Nail Polish

I like to get Rainbow nail polishes but this colour just did not work for me. I need to layer a few layers to make the polish look opaque and this takes me more time than other polishes.

 

Refer to July Empties

Camay Chic Body Soap

Watsons 15 Vitamin C + Zinc Effervescent Tablets

The Face Shop Collagen Essential Masksheet

MBD Chocolate Truffle Sheet Mask

 

xoxo,

April

 

 

(YAY) Review: Guardian Nourishing Face Mist

 

The last time I went to look for this in the hope of getting one more, I could no longer find it. But I'm gonna review it anyway (:

 

I only have a problem with its scent, especially when I first spray it onto my face. I find that the scent is overwhelming for me. However, the smell does dissipates away after awhile.

 

I like this Guardian Nourishing Face Mist as it is very moisturising. I have been using the Avene Thermal Spring Water before trying this and I find that this is way moisturising than the Avene one. Furthermore, I decided to use this as my makeup setting spray and guess what? It works! I spray this product on after my face makeup but before my eye makeup. It sets my makeup and moisturises my face, and also helps the oil control on my face.

 

Too bad for me, I'm halfway done with this product and looks like I have to look for another face mist to try.

 

xoxo,

April