Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Empties (so many empties!)


As I was leaving France, I finished up a whole slew of products (and threw out some half finished duds so as to not take up too much space in my backpack) so this empties is gonna be a long 'un. I'll just link to full reviews where I can.
First up is the Oribe Moisture and Control Conditioner. I can't tell if I got everything out of the tube because of the packaging, but it stopped coming out, so I'm calling it empty. I ran out of this way before the shampoo, by the way. I'm still working through the shampoo a month after finishing this. Anyway, this stuff was okay, but not 37 bucks okay. I didn't like the smell, and it did nothing special to my hair. Free Your Mane all the way. I will not repurchase this.

I finished the travel size of the REN Micropolish Cleanser. This stuff was not bad. It lathered well, removed makeup, but it was gritty and a bit rough to use every day. I also hate the smell. I won't repurchase or recommend.

Next up is the Phytokératine shampoo. This stuff is really good. The only thing that would stop me from repurchasing is the packaging, which is very poorly designed. I actually got a bottle of it for free with my last French pharmacy haul, but I gave it to my mom because I think she'll like it.

My first bottle of Pixi Glow Tonic is gone. I have another one of these I'm working through. I really like it, although sometimes it can be a bit harsh. I compensate by not exfoliating with a hot cloth with my cleanser. After my second bottle is gone, I'm not sure I'll repurchase.

I threw out a half empty La Roche-Posay Toleriane Teint Minéral powder foundation. Easily the WORST powder I have ever used. Will NEVER EVER EVER repurchase.

I also threw out a half empty bottle of Mavadry and a Mavala base coat. I will never ever repurchase these. SO bad.


I finished up the Neutrogena Broad Spectrum SPF 60+. If I had dry skin, I'd repurchase this, but I don't, and this makes me greasy, so I won't. It also leaves a white cast if you put on the amount needed to get the SPF rating.


I also finished up the Super Facialist Neroli Firming Night Cream. I really liked this, but I actually can't repurchase this since I don't live in England. I think if you're looking to try something new this would be a good night cream to try, but I wouldn't go out of my way to repurchase this.


Upon arriving in the US, I had some products I left half empty at my parents' house before going to France that I finished before driving up north.

The Boots Extracts Mango Scrub might actually be the worst scrub ever. It's chunky, waxy, doesn't exfoliate that well, and leave the grossest residue ever on the skin. It smells good, but that's it. I will never repurchase a Boots Extracts scrub again.

I finished the L'Oréal EverSleek shampoo and conditioner. I do really like these. The whole sulfate-free line from L'Oréal is very good, and I like the price point. I would repurchase these or try other products from the line, but not before I repurchase Free Your Mane (I miss that stuff, and it's worth the extra cost). 

I said adios to a travel size Dove shampoo and Tresemmé conditioner. These were actually pretty good, but I wouldn't repurchase unless I had to go on another trip and needed little shampoos and conditioners. 

I also finished up the Yves Rocher Vanille shower gel. When I was using this in Spain, it lathered very well, although it was kind of drying, but in the US with the water quality change, this didn't lather well, so I had to use a ton per shower. The scent lingered though, which is nice. I won't repurchase in either country though before trying something new.


I used up the Ultimelt hot cloth cleanser from Soap and Glory. I really liked this stuff, and would repurchase if this becomes available to me in the US. It removes all makeup and just feels good.

I also finished the Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier Lait repulpant (I used it all up after this photo was taken). I liked this. It was hydrating, the smell was strong and lingered, but I can't repurchase this now in the US, and I don't know if I'll spend that much on a body lotion again. It's not better than the Vaseline Aloe Fresh one I like, so I'd pick that one up before repurchasing this.

Hope this post was helpful and that you liked it, because these are my favorite to do.

What did you last finish? Thoughts?


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