Friday, January 1, 2016

Empties

Here are my empties from the last little while...



The cocowhite sachets are a product I've been using the last couple of months and I really like them. I think it's helped me to be more diligent in flossing (because I'll always floss before) and the combo has helped with oral health and hygiene. I can't say for sure it's actually whitened my teeth, though.

I think the Living Proof heat protectant has been helping, as I haven't been plagued with split-ends nearly as much. It definitely gives me peace of mind before drying and styling!

I don't know that I will ever try a different foundation and foundation primer system than Makeup Forever's. I have been nothing but impressed and truly love the flawless, healthy skin finish I get every time.

The Tree Hut Shea Body Butter in Tropical Mango was something I had lying around for years, and can't remember where, when, or why I got it. I recently became obsessed with The Body Shop's shea butters, so I called myself shopping my stash before opening another one of those. I have to say I like the Body Shop's better, and I'm not entirely sure what the cost differences are, but the Tree Hut brand is greasy feeling, and sometimes when I'm just wanting to moisturize my heals before putting on socks it's not a problem, but when I'm trying to hydrate my hands it's not my favorite feeling. The scent also isn't as good as the Body Shop's brand of mango. I can't compare any other scents, but the Body Shop never lets me down!

Olay Facial Hair Duo (medium to coarse hair) has been amazing! I came to realize I didn't love the small, and although blonde, hairs I have on my jaw, neck, chin and lip area. I tried waxing but my sensitive skin couldn't take it, so I had to stop and then I heard about this system. It's something I do while I'm swishing my coconut oil (only up to 10 mins) and my skin has been reacting much better. I still break out along my chin/jaw area, but who's to say if that's why or if that's just where I'd be breaking out regardless. I plan to keep using this until my skin either reacts poorly, or if I find something even better.

I have always used a detangler, maybe because my Mom always did, but they quit selling my beloved Aussie one, so I picked up the Pantene Pro-V Moisture Mist, and the scent just isn't as amazing, but it definitely gets the job done! I'm a bit obsessed with scents, so I'll probably keep trying other kinds, but all-in-all not a bad product!

Other than the shampoo, which was just something my cosmetologist sister told me to use and has since told me to use Biolage, the rest are just staple products I've been using and will keep using. I have to say that I've noticed a huge difference in my lashes since making eye makeup remover part of my routine. I think before I'd just scrub and rub with facial cleanser (without really getting it all removed) and now I just let it break the mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow down and then I'll wash my face, and won't be so aggressive in the eye area. My lashes have improved and the skin around my eye which normally gets so dry hasn't been as bad this year. I love when I can stay on top of that because I really don't want to look any older or age any faster and the eye area is a big indicator!

What products are your staples? What new products are you testing out?