Recent Empties Vol. 2

Hey guys!

I can't believe it's already the end of November and just one more month, the end of the year. Time sure flies! Anyways, for the past month I've tried not to splurge and be more conscious of my purchases so that lead me to use up these products and it kind of made me feel accomplished. For the past year, I have been so caught up with growing my makeup collection that I've definitely accumulated more than what I need so finishing a product gives me a sense of achievement. So let's take a look!

Recent Empties Vol. 1

I like seeing empties post because it shows what other people may or may not like and see their opinions on different products. The title says 'recent' because as much as I would like to do a monthly empties post, I don't finish a product that quickly. 

So here are the products I've finished recently;

Organix Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner with Awapuhi Ginger - I have seen a lot of posts about the Organix with Moroccan Oil so I thought to give it a try but when I saw that the brand also has a shampoo and conditioner that repairs I thought that would suit me better. I like the shampoo because it makes my hair feel moisturized even on days that I don't use the conditioner. I've been growing out my hair and its dry at the ends so I like these two for keeping my ends healthy.

Nivea Gentle Toner - I bought this product a few months ago to go with my Neutrogena skincare routine to help remove any makeup that may have not been removed with my cleanser while still hydrating my skin. Unfortunately, I did not see any results from this product and concluded that this is an unnecessary step in my regimen. 

I Love.... Strawberries and Milkshake Shower Gel - This is the first product that I tried from I Love Cosmetics and was pleased with the brand. I like that this shower gel does not have a strong scent but still smells sweet

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Night Lotion - I find that products with Retinol work better for my acne prone skin than products with Salicylic Acid. I have the full Rapid Clear Kit from Neutrogena and found that the products helped my skin become clear and smooth.

La Roche Posay Mela-D Dark Spot Corrector - Since my skin is getting better from acne, I have been using this product to help lighten acne scars and hyper pigmentation. I have noticed a considerable result with this product so when Shoppers had a 20 x points for the Mela-D Serum I purchased the product right away!

Lush Retread Hair Conditioner - I bought this about 4 months ago when my ends were really dehydrated. I saw that my ends have gotten a little better with this product but not enough for me to purchase this again.

E.L.F. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen - I love this eyeliner because not only is this really opaque but also lasts long. I have oily lids so some eyeliners smudge and transfer easily but the E.L.F. eyeliner does not.  Review and swatch here

Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Candle - a non beauty empty that I thought to share as well. I just love the smell of Sweet Pea so much that I have this scent in shower gel, lotion, body mist and anti-bac as well.

What products have you finished lately?

Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Review

Here is a review for my go-to of the moment, the Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. I purchase this remover after finishing my makeup remover wipes that I normally use and decided to try something different. 

Product Description: This dual-phase 100% oil-free liquid activates when shaken to gently whisk away even waterproof eye makeup without any tugging, pulling or stinging. Your skin is left feeling clean and fresh with no oily residue. Aloe and Cucumber extracts soothe skin. 

My thoughts: I think this remover lived up to most of the claims as it effectively removes even waterproof eye products with ease and doesn't give my eyes any stinging sensation. I use this product with a cotton pad to remove eyeshadows and use a Q tip to remove eyeliner to prevent the product from  getting into the eye. The only claim that the product did not live up to is the no-residue claim. Once you take a look at some pictures below, you will see that the product left a film of oil after swiping the makeup off. Although the remover left some residue it's not a deal breaker for me because I cleanse my entire face afterwards. 

Here is a picture of a few waterproof eyeliners I use

And here is a picture after using the product to remove the liners

Price: $7.99 CAD
Place to buy: Drugstores

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Review

Hey guys!

Last May I went to the States for the first time and visited some family members that I have not seen in for years. Since there are a great deal of makeup products not readily available here in Canada, I took that opportunity to purchase some of the things that I wanted to try. One of products I've purchased is the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup!

The shade I have is 60 Natural Beige

Company Description: Neutrogena Healthy Skin liquid makeup takes over where your skin care leaves off. Silky-light coverage glides on for a perfectly natural look, whole the exclusive blend plus SPF 20 work together to visibly improve skin's luminosity, tone, and texture. 

My thoughts: For my skin, I prefer medium to full coverage foundation as I have some blemishes I like to be concealed but I still wanted to try this out because of its claim to help improve the skin. I know wearing foundation is not really the healthiest thing but if the product can cover my blemishes while making my skin healthy then I would give that product a go! Anyways, this foundation gives light to medium coverage and feels light on the skin. Neutrogena Healthy Skin gives more coverage than CoverGirl Natureluxe Foundation I would say but they have the same light feeling. For the finish, it's not matte, not dewy, but more like a satin finish. Since I have very oily skin, I still set the foundation with a powder and if I want more oil control I would spray some Urban Decay De-Slick. I like that my skin does not look dull when I put this on so I would agree with the brand's claim of giving the skin luminosity. It has SPF 20 so that's a pretty good level of protection without giving that heavy feeling. Overall, I am pleased with this product would recommend it for those who like lightweight foundations.

Here are some swatches

    

One thing I don't like about the product is the packaging. I have to be careful in opening this foundation because of the big spout to avoid spilling the product. Also, because the packaging is so open and the product is exposed to air, it affects the longevity of the product's shelf life.

Price: $11.99 USD
Place to buy: Sadly, this is only available in US drugstores