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.

MORE empties, eye problems, and mini haul

I finished MANY things recently so I'll be to the point with the explanations, and where possible I'll just link to reviews to save your time. 

More empties!

You know what these are by now, so let's just get crackin'.

Empties!

Another round of empties for you. I'm pretty sure we all know what these posts are by now, so I'll save you the explanation and hop right in. 

Empties!

Here we are at yet another round of empties. Enjoy!

Empties!

Even though I've been hauling some things, I also use up a bunch of stuff pretty regularly.

Empties

I've finished up a lot of stuff as of late, or at least I've collected a lot of used up products without writing about them, so I'm just going to jump right in. This is going to be a long post. 

I finished up this huge 16 oz bottle of the Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner. I think this stuff really does do the job at exfoliating, so be careful. If I used this twice a day undiluted (with my Clarisonic), I found this to be irritating. I ended up diluting it with a hydrating toner, and after that this stuff was awesome, still exfoliating, yet non-drying and irritating. If you don't use a Clarisonic, I do think you could get away with this without diluting it, whether it's once or twice a day. I think I would repurchase this, as it did do a good job. 

I finished up the Caudalie Body Lotion I got at a pharmacie in Grenoble. I love this stuff. It's so hydrating, but it sinks in really well and feels light. The scent is slightly more on the masculine side. I would repurchase this, but I do have some cheaper stuff that I like just as much that I'm going through right now. This is more of a treat.

Not the most glamorous body wash you can use, but this stuff does the job. I've found the Dove body washes to be very hydrating, and they all have a great lather. I would repurchase, maybe in a different scent, but only when I don't feel like trying anything new. This is more of an old stand-by product.

I finished up a bunch of deluxe samples of skincare. 

I got through a bottle of Nuxellence Jeunesse from Nuxe. Quite honestly, I'm not sure what this is for. It's not hydrating enough to be a moisturizer (maybe a light weight moisturizer to use under sunscreen in the morning, but it's not better than any other moisturizers for the a.m.) and it doesn't have any effect to be called a serum. It's just kind of blah and not a product to repurchase.
I finished two minitubes of Vichy Normaderm Anti-Age, which again, doesn't really do much. It has a lot of fragrance and denatured alcohol, so it's not really something I enjoyed putting on my face, and it didn't have much of an effect as far as oil production and blemishes go. Not one to purchase.
I also finished the Avène Soothing Hydrating Mask. This actually gets a lot of hype, not sure why. It feels like a lightweight moisturizer that you rinse off. It's definitely not the best thing I've used when my skin felt dehydrated. It does nothing basically. No repurchase here.
On a more positive note, I finished a deluxe sample of the Garancia Diabolique Tomate Water Cream / Crème d'Eau and absolutely loved it. It's lightweight, sinks in and hydrates, makes your skin look and feel healthy, and I felt like it helped control oil. It smells great, too. I would definitely get the full size. 

I finished up the Clean and Clear 3 in 1 Facial Cleanser. I got this stuff when I ran out of the Vichy Normaderm 3 in 1 because the formulas and ingredients sounded pretty similar (although this one lacks exfoliating particles). I do think the Vichy is ultimately better (although I do like the scent of the Clean and Clear more), but if you can't get your hands on that, this works, too. I did find this to be very drying, so make sure you moisturize properly after cleansing. I would repurchase, but only if I couldn't find the Vichy Normaderm 3 in 1 at a good price.

I went through another set of the L'Oréal Everliso / EverSleek in the US shampoo and conditioner. I keep repurchasing this stuff because it's a pretty good deal for sulphate free hair care formulas. It doesn't have silicone, which is more of a minus than a plus for me, but if you care about that, this is a line to look at. It's not nearly as good for my thick and frizzy hair as the Free Your Mane haircare line, but it is a third of the price. I did repurchase them again, and I'm almost all the way through those ones, too. I left those almost finished bottles in the US, and I'm now using the Oribe Moisture and Control shampoo and conditioner (which are good, but not 37 bucks good) and have the L'Oréal EverCrème range lined up. L'Oréal hair care gets a big thumbs up from me.

I don't know if I can count this as an empty, but my pot of Bold Gold 24 hour Color Tattoo from Maybelline dried up on me (and I had used most of it anyway, the glass jar being way more than just visible) so I thought it was time. I know the whole microwave trick thing, but this wasn't really worth the stinking up of my host family's microwave. It was dryish when I first bought it anyway, and the formula was no where near as good as Bad to the Bronze. Plus, it's not one of those "wear on its own" shades, which is the point of a cream shadow for me. For now it's not a repurchase, definitely not over a regular gold eyeshadow.

I made my way through the Deborah Milano Cipria UltraFine powder. It was good on the coverage front, but it wasn't nearly as flawless and natural in finish as the Trish McEvoy mineral powders, and it smelled like a grandma. The color was never right for me either, a bit too dark, and it could look cakey at times. Not to mention the mirror broke off from the rest of the packaging. It was a bit expensive, too. Not a repurchase.

I finished a floss. Standard. Boring. I would pick up another free one from my dentist's office. Heh heh.

I also finished up the Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum. I love this stuff. I find it does make a difference in skin discoloration. However, i do think the packaging is flawed. The dropper doesn't reach all the way to the end of the bottle, so you have to dump the product out once the dropper has stopped reaching it. Then after that, I had to stick my fingers into the bottle to scrape away the remainder of the product. I used up all I could reach, as you can see from the picture. I think this would be nicer in an air pump with a darker color packaging to protect the contents from degradation by UV exposure. Just a thought. Although I really liked this, I'm not going to run out and repurchase because of the packaging and the price. I got this for a very good deal, but if I were in the US, it would be pretty darn expensive.

I finished up the last of my L'Occitane hand creams, the Mango Flower one. I love this stuff. It smells beautiful, sinks in without being greasy, and is very hydrating and healing of course. I might definitely repurchase after my other hand creams are gone.

I finished up the Nuxe Rêve de Miel lip balm in the stick version. I won't be repurchasing. This was okay, but the one in the jar is a zillion times better. This one also isn't matte like the one in the jar. At the end, as with most stick balms, you have to stick your finger in and scrape out the remaining product.

Finished a hotel lotion. Cool.

I also finished a bottle of the L'Oréal Micellaire Water. It's supposed to be a dupe for Bioderma, which I have not tried. I'm really just over the whole micellaire thing, not that I really got into it anyway. No micellaire water is going to remove makeup as well as a proper cleanser would. This certainly didn't. I liked the smell (like coconut water), and it was nice to keep around for those days when you just really wanted to get the bulk of your makeup off and get into your sweat pants (or drunk nights when you're can't be bothered to do anything and just want to go to sleep). I would not repurchase though, and I don't think I'll be purchasing any micellaire water for that matter. They're the better version of wipes, which still are not good. I'll just be washing my face.

I didn't completely finish the Nuxe Bio Beauty deodorant, but it was not worth transporting to the US from Spain, so I ditched it. It worked well at first, but after a few weeks, the BO just came through. It also went on pretty wet and gooey and never really dried completely. Herbal-y smell, not for everyone, not for me. Not a repurchase.

Another almost finished but ditched product, this Jasmine oil, which funny story, was not actually perfume oil but air freshener oil. Turns out this university student can't read. Again, almost finished but I didn't feel like it was worth carrying an air freshener oil with me the US, especially if I shouldn't be using it on my skin anyway. I didn't have anything funky happen to me, but you can see why I wouldn't repurchase.

I also finished the Rimmel BB Cream. Many claims with this one. 9 in 1? Um sure. I felt like I got pretty greasy through the day with this, and depending on what's under it, it did not blend very well. It blended okay and had good coverage if used alone, nothing under. Not a repurchase. In fact, remind me to never buy another BB cream again. They've all been pretty disappointing so far, and I'd rather just do the whole sunscreen and concealer thing.

I almost finished the Garnier Ambre Soleil SPF 30 suncreen oil (which I put in a little bottle to take with me to Madrid (to use as a body lotion because it's also hydrating), where I ditched it because it's not worth carrying a little amount of liquid to the US from Spain). This stuff was great. It smelled like Jo Malone Vanilla and Anise cologne, it was hydrating, gave the skin a glow and no white cast, and I used it the whole summer. It has good and pretty protection. I would repurchase if I can find it cheaper than other sunscreen oils.

I didn't finish this natural deodorant that I got in a market in Spain. Not worth carrying back to the US. It didn't do anything, and it left white bits under the armpits. Lovely. Not a repurchase.

I finished the Bourjois Volume Clubbing Ultra Black mascara. Definitely would not repurchase. I didn't like this stuff at all. At the beginning, it was too wet and would clump lashes together and get all over the place because the brush was huge and awkward. It smudged. When it dried out towards the end, I couldn't get much volume out of it, and it flaked. If this is supposed to be similar to Chanel formulas (because Bourjois owns Chanel), I will never ever buy a Chanel mascara.

I also finished a tube of Sensodyne. This stuff is gross. I used Marvis toothpaste, which tastes like heaven, so going from that to this was like a slap in the face. Also, weird, but this stuff made my mouth shed. Yeah, dead bits of skin would roll off of the inside of my cheeks. This stopped when I switched back to my beloved Marvis. I would not repurchase this ever.

I also finished this Cleansing Milk from Yves Rocher. Not the best cleanser, as it didn't fully remove makeup. However, it did smell like a watermelon Jolly Rancher. Not a repurchase.

I finished the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. This was hard to get through because I hated it. I used to love the Stay Matte powder, but then Rimmel went and reformulated it. The new formulation is cakey, has no coverage, and does not mattify my skin. Not a repurchase. P.S. the packaging stinks.

I finished the Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum, which I LOVE. This is very effective for both hyperpigmentation and acne. I love the ingredients list. It's hydrating, too. It goes yellow towards the end, but no big deal. That's just how vitamin c products age. I would buy this again if I could get it discounted on Hautelook like I did the first time I bought it.

Another deodorant (you guys must really think I have BO issues by now). The Dove Go Fresh deodorant in Cucumber and Green Tea is pretty standard and effective. I prefer the stick form, though. I don't know why roll on deodorants are such a huge thing in Europe. I already repurchased the same STICK formula deodorant, but I picked out two different scents that I prefer (Blue Fig and Orange Blossom and Plum and Sakura). The Dove ones are really hydrating, soothing, leave no white marks, and actually control BO.

My most recent empty is the Kiko Compact Powder. It has very decent coverage, and the color was perfect for me. However, it was pretty cakey and didn't mattify that well. Not a repurchase. Trish McEvoy wins the powder competition always.

Hope you enjoyed! I tried to make that as short as possible.

What have you finished up recently?

Btw, leave some mattifying powder recommendations down below if you'd like! I'd like. ;)

Quick (Makeup/skincare) Update

I've been making little changes with my routine lately, and I'd thought I'd update you guys real quick on how that's working out for me.

Finished (Empties): Nuxe Body Gel Douche Fondant, La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo, Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet, and Phyto 9

I love seeing reviews of products after people have finished them. It just gives a better picture of how the reviewer like them. Would they get it again? Or is it really not worth it?

I finished up a few things a while ago, so here's what I've been thinking about since they've gone away...

Emptied and Replaced #2 (If empties, reviews, shop the stash, and a haul had a baby...)

Emptied: Vichy Normaderm 3 in 1 Cleanser

Replaced: Clean and Clear 3 in 1 Daily Cleanser

I recently ran out of my beloved Vichy Normaderm 3 in 1 Cleanser, and I replaced it with this Clean in Clean 3 in 1 (which is really just a 1). The Vichy Normaderm is incredibly difficult to find here in Spain, and when I do happen to see it or someone can order it for me, it's super expensive compared to buying it in France. Instead of paying a billion dollars to replace it, I found the Clean and Clear 3 in 1 at a supermarket.

Emptied and Replaced

Emptied: Trish McEvoy Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Natural

Replaced: Deborah Milano Cipria Ultrafine Shade 2

This is my second Trish McEvoy Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 I've gone through. I love the stuff, and I'm so sad it's gone. It gives great coverage, absorbs oil well, and sets my concealer in place perfectly. However, for now, I've found an okay replacement in the Deborah Milano Cipria powder. It does a great job of absorbing oil and setting makeup, although it does so with less coverage. It also has a weird granny-ish scent, so if you have fragrance-sensitive skin, watch out.

Finished (empties): Trish McEvoy Eye Serum (sample), Mitchum Advanced Control Deodorant, Ojon Damage Reverse Serum, Natura Bisse Oxygen Gel, Fresh Sugar Rose lip balm reviews

1. I finished up a deluxe sample of the Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Eye Serum. It's really good stuff, actually. It doesn't feel like it does anything because it has such a water-like consistency, but it does help moisturize the eyes, reduce puffiness and circles, and surprisingly make eyelashes grow faster and look really good.

Finished (empties): Avène Extremely Gentle Cleansing Lotion, Klorane Papyrus Shampoo and Conditioner, Caudalie Thé des vignes shower gel

I finished up this cleanser at the end of August. Not my favorite. I like to be able to rinse off my cleansers, and this was no-rinse. I just felt like it never got my makeup off, never

June Empties

Long time comin', but here they are. I finished more things than in the video, like little samples and stuff, but ain't nobody got time to watch a twenty minute video. Enjoy!

As far as links go, just use google, please! :)

May Empties

April Empties

WR=Would repurchase WN= Would not repurchase

Products Mentioned:

Tammy Fender Cleansing Milk with Lavender and Foti - WN

Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser - WR

Witch Hazel toner that I put lavender and tea tree in - WR

Lancome Visionnaire - WN

Tammy Fender Clarifying Dermagel - WN

Caudalie Vinosource SOS serum - WN

Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer - WR

Isana Sanft Rose Lip Balm - WR/WN

Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm - WR in tube version

YuBe Scrub - WN

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash - WN

Vaseline Aloe Fresh Body Lotion - WR

Earth Science Lavender and Tea Tree Deodorant - WN

L'occitane Date Flower Hand Creme - WR in different scent

Hand Sanitizer - WR/WN

Nail Polish Remover - WR

Revlon Photoready Concealer 003 Light Medium - WR

March Empties

I'm sorry for the lack of posting lately, but I've been so busy with school, and I've been really sick, too, which is always fun.

However, I have to come back with a March Empties video because these are my favorite kinds of videos/posts ever. It's just nice to get a bunch of little reviews in there of stuff you wouldn't see talked about otherwise. Also, I just like seeing what people still think of a product after they've used it all up and if they think it's worth buying again.

What's a product that you repurchase again and again?

Serge Normant Meta Silk Shampoo

Serge Normant Meta Velour Conditioner

Ojon Dry Recovery Shampoo

Ojon Dry Recovery Conditioner

Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Shower Gel

Sephora Supreme Body Lotion

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Trish McEvoy Blackberry and Vanilla Musk Body Cream

Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Serum

Jack Black Dragon Ice

CVS Tone Correcting Serum

Shiseido Urban Environment SPF 42

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15

Tarte Amazonian Clay Translucent Powder

Edward Bess Besslash
Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser

February Favorites

My favorites for the month of February! A few I have finished up at the beginning of this month, so look out for them in March Empties. 

Products mentioned:

Serge Normant Meta Silk Shampoo and Meta Velour Conditioner

Ojon Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum

Free Your Mane Reviving Spray

Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Shower Gel

Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser

Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42

Edward Bess Illuminating Eye Shadow Base in Suede

Revlon Colorstay Gel-Smooth Basecoat

OPI Number One Nemesis

Deborah Lippmann Lady Sings the Blues

Please use google to find prices and where to buy near you!

February Empties

1. L'Occitane Rose Petals Hand Cream | 2. The Body Shop Cucumber and Mint Shower Gel for Earth Lovers | 3. Molton Brown Relaxing Yuan Zhi Bath and Shower | 4. Nest Passiflora sample | 5. and 6. Deborah Lippmann Rich Girl and Steppin' Out Hand and Foot Creams samples

7 and 8. Bed Head Control Freak Shampoo and Conditioner | 9. Aura Cacia Argan Oil | 10. Mehandi Oil | 11. Rahua Finishing Treatment sample

12. Lumene Makeup Remover | 13. Lumene Matte Touch Deep-Cleansing Peat Mask | 14. Lumene Arctic Aqua 2 in 1 Skin Perfecting Moisture Booster | 15. Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 | 16. Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel | 17. Nuance Salma Hayek Smoothing Anti-Aging Eye Cream | 18. Tata Harper Replenishing Nutrient Complex

19. Darphin Purifying Foam Gel with Licorice | 20. Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie | 21. Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Leave-in Conditioning Cream

It's that time again, and like usual, I have a bunch to show you, so I'll hop right in.

1. I love L'Occitane hand creams, and as a cream, this was really nice. It made my hands soft and wasn't greasy. However, not a fan of the smell. I don't like rose. So I will repurchase the hand creams from L'Occitane, just not this scent.

2. This shower gel is okay. You need a lot for a decent lather. It doesn't strip the skin, but doesn't leave it perfectly hydrated either. The scent is pretty refreshing, but I was glad to move onto something new. I won't be repurchasing. (I don't even know if this scent is available anymore anyway).

3. This travel size lasted me forever. Just a little bit gets a great lather. The scent was so relaxing and pretty. It smelled like it had some jasmine in it, too, which I love. I want to try other scents from Molton Brown, so I don't know if I'll repurchase this right away, but it's definitely possible in the future. 

4. This perfume is really nice. It's very sweet, so if that's not your thing, you might not like it. It's a very fresh and green scent. Very soft and great for day/spring/summer. It lasts all day and is very addicting. I have some perfumes I want to finish at the moment though, so I won't be running out to purchase it.

5/6. The hand cream from Deborah Lippmann is amazing. Non-greasy, but very moisturizing. The scent is okay, fresh and floral. It's also really nice that it's an SPF, because hands show the first signs of aging (because we don't use SPF on them). The foot cream is really nice, too. Again, not greasy, and works really well. It smells like cake, too, which is always nice. I don't know if I'll purchase these right now because I have other hand creams and lotions I want to use up, but maybe in the future...

7/8. I will never ever purchase liter sizes again. I got so sick of these that I was using double the amount anyone actually needs just to get rid of it. I ran out of the conditioner well before the shampoo (one pump will get even the longest hair clean) so I had to use a Tresemmé one to finish with the rest of that (I didn't care for that conditioner either, although it wasn't as bad (even though I did mention it in a favorites post, as I used it up, I stopped liking it). The scent of these is really nice, like a piña colada. The conditioner has a weird consistency, more serum-y than thick and moisturizing. As far as hydration goes, this dried my hair out and, therefore, did nothing to tame frizz. I have another couple of big bottles from Costco of the Self-Absorbed shampoo and conditioner (that I got at the same time as these, stupidly), so we'll see how I like those in comparison, but I won't be buying these again.

9. I have a full review of this here, so I won't go into depth. I will say though, the pump started to break on me, which was annoying, so I'll probably try a different brand of Argan oil next time.

10. Mehandi oil is really good for making hair really shiny and taming some frizz. I've had this forever though, so it kind of smelled rank, like insect repellant gone bad. But it did make my hair nice. I'll probably purchase Argan oil before this though.

11. I just had a little sample, but from what I can tell, this hydrated my ends pretty well and helped tame some frizz. The smell is interesting and definitely took me a while to get used to, but it the end, I liked it. I don't know if I'll run out and buy this because it is expensive, and I love Free Your Mane hair products better ultimately. 

12. I mentioned this in this empties post.

13. This mask was okay. It absorbed some oil well, but it didn't do much else. I won't repurchase.

14. This is a nice serum, and it does hydrate and make the skin smooth. However, it would pill up depending on the other products I was using at the time. I'll only repurchase if I need some cheap hydrating serum, but for now, I won't.

15. This is my favorite SPF moisturizer as of now. It sinks into the skin and gives it great moisture without breaking me out or making me oily. You can use other moisturizers under it, too, if you need an extra boost. When I finish my next SPF, I'll probably go get this again.

16. I got this in a deluxe sample bag, and I did like it. It does kind of give your face a fresh glow and help slightly with any spots. I don't think I'll purchase the full size though, because I think the Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask is better and more multi-use. A little of this does go a long way, though, which is nice.

17. This eye cream is actually pretty good for the drugstore. A little bit goes a long way, it's hydrating, and it does help a bit with some fine lines. However, I have my Natura Bisse Eye Recovery Balm that I'm obsessed with and works so well, so I won't be repurchasing this anytime soon. Obviously, Natura is expensive even though it is amazing, so this is a good cheap option, just not as good.

18. I am obsessed with Tata Harper in general, and I LOVE this facial oil. I use this on any dry patches or acne, and it just helps everything heal and properly moisturizes the skin. This is especially great for minimizing any under the skin bumps. It just makes my skin so glowy. I will definitely purchase the full size. Love this stuff.

19. I'm sad to see this cleanser go. It just cleans the skin so well without stripping, and it helps a lot with any blemishes. However, I have a bunch of cleansers to go through right now, so I won't be repurchasing yet. It is definitely an option in the future though.

20. I wrote a review on this here, but I am glad to have finally used this up. There's a ton of product in the rest of the tube that you could get out with a lip brush, but this wasn't worth the hassle for me. I won't repurchase any of the Revlon Lip Butters.

21. Finally, we've reached the end! I really liked this treatment from Garnier. It smells amazing, and it does really make the hair soft and help smooth out frizz. It wasn't so amazing that I'll repurchase before trying any other products, but I did like it, and it is worth a shot. Right now I'm really into oils (as opposed to creams), so I'll probably be onto those for now.

I know that was long, so for those that stuck through, thanks so much! Have a good March, y'all!

January Empties

I'm just going to hop right in because I have a quite a few things to talk about, and any info about what Empties posts are can just be found in my last empties post. Click the links in the captions for product info (prices/where to buy).

1. Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer | 2. Maybelline Master Precise Liner | 3. L'Occitane Shea Hand Cream

 1. I enjoyed this deluxe sample of primer while it lasted. For the most part it did what a primer is supposed to do: prepare the skin for makeup, hydrate, fill in some lines, not pill. However, it didn't really do anything to control my oil, so I probably won't be purchasing the full size. For those that have dry skin (and, therefore, don't worry about oil) this would be perfect for you, as it is nice and silky and gives that extra boost of hydration we all need in the winter.

2. This is a really good liner, and I enjoyed using this at first. It was really easy to achieve a fine, steady line with this, and it was nice and black. However, as it dried out, the end of the nib got dry and started to roll up into itself/dull (if that makes sense), it got less black, and it tugged at the eye area (not good). I guess I was disappointed about how long the product lasted even though it is pretty cheap for a good liner. I might just stick to shadow as liner. Just be prepared to replace this frequently if you do run out and get this. 

3. I love the L'Occitane hand creams, and after trying this sample, I got a few more in some different scents, and I will definitely continue to repurchase them. They're not greasy, they keep my hands moisturized (not intensely, but enough to keep them from getting cracked), they last a long time, and they're not even that expensive. However, I don't really like this original shea scent. It kind of smells like baby powder. I would recommend the lavender (which is even more moisturizing), the honey, and the vanilla scents. 

4. The Body Shop Moringa Body Butter | 5.  The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter | 6. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

 4/5. I had tried The Body Shop Body Butters before and didn't really like them. I thought they were way too greasy, so I was skeptical when buying these. However, that was years ago, and they changed the formula, and I really like it. The Moringa was by far my favorite: It's paraben-free and has a more buttery/whipped texture that kind of melts into the skin without leaving you greasy. Plus the smell is to die for. The strawberry had parabens, which I'm not fond of, and the texture of Greek yogurt (specific, I know, but true). It also didn't absorb as well, leaving a bit of a greasy feeling. The smell was a bit more artificial, and again, yogurt-y. Overall, I will repurchase the Moringa if I find the paraben-free formula. I'm curious to try the lotion for other times of the year, but the butter is great for winter. 

6. This is by far the best powder I have tried from the drugstore, and I will definitely repurchase. It sets the skin really well and absorbs oil, but it doesn't look like you're wearing makeup. The best powder I've ever tried, my favorite of all time, is the Trish McEvoy Even Skin, but for an inexpensive option, this is great. My only complaint is the packaging. It's hard to travel with because the lid could pop off at any moment, but this isn't a carry-in-your-bag-powder anyway because it doesn't have a mirror. It also begins to crumble when you hit pan.

7. Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer Moisturizing Lotion | 8. Dove deodorant | 9. Clean Outdoor Shower Fresh

7. I got this a year ago with the products that came with my Clarisonic, and this was definitely a product I was glad to finish. I pretty much hated this moisturizer and ended up using it on my upper body to get rid of it. I have oily skin, and when I used this (no matter how much powder I put over it or how many mattifying products I used) I was greasy after even an hour of wear. It's not like it broke me out, but it was just unattractive. I tried using it as a night moisturizer, too, and I would wake up with dry patches around my nose and corners of my mouth. For that reason, I can't even recommend it to dry skin girls. It's basically an expensive, greasy sunscreen, not a fast-absorbing moisturizer. Just don't waste your money.

8. Deodorant is kind of boring, but we all (or most of us) use it. I really like this one. It's moisturizing, smells fantastic, and kept the sweat and odor at bay. I just purchased a deodorant without aluminum to try, but it's really not working (therefore, I got another really cheap one I hate to cover that stank up), so when those are done, I'll probably go back to this. I'll risk the health problems. 

9. There's something so satisfying about finishing a fragrance, and I feel like I've been running through mine (they're mostly half full bottles, and I've been sticking to one at a time). I wasn't happy or sad to see this go. For me, this is just a nice, fresh, everyday scent (good for summer and spring days and nights, but I used it now just to finish it and move on to something else). It's very green, easy to wear, and the only person who didn't like it was my mom (I got so many compliments on this, it was crazy). I won't repurchase for now, as I have three fragrances to get through, but it's a possible repurchase candidate.

So I hope this was helpful, and I have some products that I'm going to be finished with soon, so I'll probably be writing another one of these next month. Have a good February, y'all!

What did you finish this month?