Beauty Empties 23.0 | December

Finally we have arrived to the last Empties post of this year of 2019! As for this time around, I have finished many products that I find simply above average and I'm pretty sure I'm not going to repurchase most of them.

As per usual, let us start with skincare products!

For makeup removers, I've used up the whole tub of that FORENCOS V-Right New Tone Cleansing Balm which is really pretty in texture but I don't think I will be repurchasing it simply because it is quite hard to rinse it off once it melted off the makeup.

With so many lazy nights the past couple of weeks, I can't help but relying on that Bifesta Enrich Cleansing Sheet to remove the layers of sunscreen at the end of the day. This makeup wipe is real nice and while I didn't actually repurchase it, I do have other variants as backups.

Throughout the past 3 months, I've finished a total of 8 cleansers. I do know it is a lot for merely a 3-month period but it is because I use most of them as body cleansers as well. I find most of these cleansers causing dryness onto my facial area so instead of tossing the out, I simply repurposed them.

The three cleansers from THE FACE SHOP Bubble Bubble cleansing line are actually different and I like the Mild Foaming Cleanser the most as it works well with my currently dehydrated skin. The other two, Moisturising Foaming Cleanser and Deep Foaming Cleanser were quite drying in general. I've also finished another tube of my favourite cleanser from the brand; Rice Water bright Cleansing Foam and I'm glad to report that that is the last tube I have in my cleanser stash. I've gone through many tubes of it at this point but I guess I'm not going to repurchase because I'm just really into gel cleansers these days.

That big tube of cleansing foam from Pyunkangyul is actually quite mild to my skin while it does cleanse well and the same goes to that one from Elle Beauty. 

I find both of those SNP LAB+ Triple Water Deep Clean Facial Foam and FORENCOS V-right New Tone Cleansing Foam drying out my skin so much I've decided to simply use them as body cleansers.

I've used up my first bottle of that SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Toning Toner and still have another bottle as backup. At first, I thought this exfoliating toner is quite harsh but then as it turned out, I was just reacting badly to a BHA toner that I also was testing at the time. My bad, really. So yes, I actually do glad I have a backup for it although I do want one in newer packaging.

As I've finished my first bottle of Cream Skin Refiner last quarter, I was focusing on both of those Leegeehaam Grow Hyal B5 Toner, the Ampoule and Cream sister for hydration. The toner was quite heavy to begin with so I didn't need to layer its application and as for the ampoule, I usually just use it on its own without layering another treatment product on top because it is quite heavy and takes some time to absorbed well into the skin. The cream too was quite heavy so I actually applied some of it on my dry elbows most of the times.

I have finally finished the Primer Water from Althea and I admit I did went over 12 months to finish it but it didn't changed in scent or colour so I guess it was all good. It's indeed quite nice to be used in the morning but I still have other opened hydrating toners so I won't be repurchasing this anytime soon. Speaking of which, I've finished another bottle of that Pyunkangyul Essence Toner which I love for its hydrating power and also, the fact that it has less than 10 ingredients. I'd be sure to at least repurchase this next year.

I have also finished up a tone-cream and this time around is that FORENCOS Wonderwerk Marula Tone-Up Cream which was nice as it's hydrating while giving me a toned up finish. As I always love trying new products, I won't be repurchasing this one for now.

That Huxley Secret of Sahara Sleep Mask: Good Night was given to me through a giveaway last year and I only had the chance to open it early this year. It's actually went really nice on skin and even more so when I wake up in the morning.

For sunscreens, I have managed to finish 5 of my opened stash. It did took me almost a year to finish most of them but when it comes to that Krave Beet the Sun, I've used it up within merely 3 months. I really do like it and already got myself a backup.

Both of those THE FACE SHOP Natural Sun Eco Liquid Fluid Sunscreen and Daily Sun Essence worked really nice with my skin as they both were nicely hydrating and felt lightweight on skin although I won't be repurchasing them anytime soon.

As for that LANEIGE All Day Anti-Pollution Defensor SPF30 PA++, I really like it as it worked greatly on top tone-up creams although it's not possible for me to repurchase this product as the whole anti-pollution line has been discontinued here in Malaysian market.

That Etude House Face Liquid Blur worked greatly too but I really hate the fact that it's heavily scented. I have been using AmorePacific products for years now and I'm quite used to how each of their products are scented but this one was just too much for me. While it does give me that nice and even toned up finish, I just can't deal with the scent. With that, I probably won't be buying anything from the brand anymore.

You guys know that I love using facial mists and that Innisfree Green Tea Mineral Mist is just one of it. I still do have several backups for it as I love carrying it in my bag. As for that Clinelle Pure Swiss Thermal Spring Water however, it's simply average so thank you. Next!

For body care products, I have finally finished the Dove Go Fresh Sakura Blossom Body Wash after about 9 months as I was alternating it with my other body cleansers. The fragrance suits my taste well for a body cleanser but I find it a bit too drying for my skin so I'm sticking to shower oil for now. As for that Shokubutsu Clean Fresh Shower Foam, it's actually a refill for my brother because he kept on using my floral-scented body cleansers so I got him a clear 500ml bottle from Daiso and filled it with that fresh-scented body cleanser instead. 

For hair care, I've finished my first bottle of that Rejoice Hijab Perfection 3-in-1 Perfect Cool Shampoo and gladly bought the bigger size for it recently. The cooling sensation is really nice after a long day at work.

If you noticed on the featured photo above, I've been using that Nivea Extra Whitening Antiperspirant for years now and I've lost count to how many that I actually finished so all I can say that it works well therefore it's unlikely for me to purchase a different product for that.

I guess that's all for now and here's to more emptied products in the upcoming quarter. I'll see you guys on my next post!

Beauty Empties 21.0 | June

Here we are at another Empties post for the second quarter of this year! I'm so proud of myself for finishing bunch of products this time around so first, let's go to some skincare products.

As usual, I'm gonna start with cleansers! You guys know that I'm totally dedicated to double cleansing method, right? How about you?

For makeup remover, I have recently finished the most expensive cleansing oil I ever bought in my life! Hah! I'm not exaggerating as that 150ml bottle of that Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil is retailing at RM143 in their boutique. I've got mine from Imago KK Times Square boutique and it was actually so much fun as I also got to try their makeup and some skincare products. Because of this product, it's actually the first time I ditched the double cleansing method as this oil cleanser is already enough to remove all kinds of makeup and impurities. I already purchased its newer sister product so I'll get this again next time.

For facial cleanser, I've finished the Althea Bare Essentials Contour Cleanser I think around last month but I'll be honest, I don't think I'll be repurchasing as my skin is leaning towards drier side and this cleanser is indeed a high pH product so my skin become even drier because of that. I used it like a third for my face and finished the rest of it as my body cleanser. Love the verbena scent, though!

Finished the first bottle of that Bifesta Bright Up Foaming Whip and I'd be sure to repurchase this one at least as it's the gentlest foam I've ever tried.

I've also finished 2 deluxe samples for cleanser during a quick getaway. I've already finished a full-sized bottle of the LANEIGE Perfect Pore Cleansing Oil and as for the Huxley oil cleanser, I'm not that impressed so I guess I'm going to pass it.

Now, let's move on to first treatment products!

Finished my fourth bottle of THE FACE SHOP The Therapy First Serum and I still loving it and I've already repurchased another backup for it.

I've finished bunch of deluxe samples for Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum the new upgraded version and I like the new better as I feel it's more hydrating. I already opened a new full-sized bottle!

I've tried the Mamonde First Energy Serum deluxe sample but I don't feel it's hydrating enough for my skin so I guess I won't be getting full-sized of it.

I've also finished my first tub of Althea Waterful Green Bamboo Pads that I really like so I bought several tubs more as they're on sale. It's really convenient as it's pre-soaked and I just wipe the pad across my face after I'm out of the shower. The pads are so hydrating and soothing at the same time, I sometimes even use the pads as my point masks.

I've also finished my first bottle of Krave Kale-Lalu-yAHA 5.25% Glycolic Acid Treatment and I am loving this so much! I don't think I can go a week without using this in my evening routine as it really helps smoothing out my skin; my flaky dry patches around my cheeks and chin. I already bought another from a local reseller but man, I cannot wait for the brand to start shipping their products soon!

For toners, I've finished that Dr.G Hyper Brightening Toner but I don't really like it as I don't see any hydrating nor brightening effect so I'm not going to repurchase.

Used up some deluxe samples and you guys know I love that LANEIGE Cream Skin Refiner and I've bought full-sizes of that ISOI and Fresh rose toners because I want to compare them both so do stay tuned for that.

The only treatment (essence, serum or ampoule) skincare product that I've finished is that Innisfree Jeju Lava Seawater Essence and to me it's simply a basic hydrating essence. It does performs similarly to Mamonde Red Energy Recovery Serum but I decided to repurchase latter as it has thicker consistency (being a serum and all) instead of this. I do hope its boosting ampoule sister is better so I'm going to open that soon.

 

For moisturisers, I've finished the Althea Bare Essentials Fixer Cream - the first one out of the trio and I actually do like it although I'm not going to repurchase this day moisturiser anytime soon as I want to finish other opened products before coming back to this one.

I actually fell in love with that LANEIGE Water Bank cream so I've decided to buy the full-sized only to find the new upgraded Water Bank Hydro Cream at the store. Awesome!

As for that Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream, I absolutely love it! It's great for day skincare routine as it leaves me with ample of hydration for me to pile on matte or tone-up sunscreen on. Already bought the full-sized tub!

Finished my second tube of THE FACE SHOP Natural Sun Eco No Shine Hydrating Sun Cream and already opened my third! It's great for regular indoor days while that Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway is perfect for working days as it gives slight tone-up effect. I have already got my backups during last Althea sale.

Finished all these facial mists about the same time and the only one that I've repurchased in full-sized is that LANEIGE Water Bank but in its new Hydro and Moisture Mists. 

I had breakouts several times for the past few months and I use the THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur Spot Plaster Band during daytime and that COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch for 

nighttime. Both work great and already repurchased.

For sleeping masks, I still have several of that LANEIGE White Plus Renew Capsule Sleeping Packs in my stash but I'd be sure to finish them soon. It works great but quite pricey to begin with so I haven't got myself the new upgraded White Dew version.

When it comes to lip care, I love lip sleeping mask the most but those from Petitfee is just average I'd say so I decided to repurchase that LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask again for the third time in Vanilla and Grapefruit!

I'm back and forth between Althea Petal Velvet Powder and Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder. I love both of them and and already repurchased like 2 years worth of them as Althea got sale recently and Innisfree released their annual limited edition powder that comes in 13 different designs and I. Got. Them. All. :D

I didn't actually finished the Innisfree No Sebum Blur Primer as I have decided to stick with my top sebum-controlling and pore-blurring primer from Benefit Cosmetics. So, thank you but I guess there's no Next one for me. 

Some of the samples that I've gone through while I'm in the office doing my midday skincare routine! Finally got myself the Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum by the way!

I guess that's all of it! I'll see you guys on my next Empties post! Annyeong~