I'm happy with the skincare I was able to move out of my backup drawer - I've actually started to use some full-sized products since I've made it through so many of the minis. The perfume sample drawer is still going strong though. It's like a hydra - I use up one and two more pop up in its' place.
~ Ole Henriksen Counter Balance oil control hydrator - This was a good lightweight gel moisturizer for the summer months, but it had the same scent as the cleanser I previously finished and I'm not a fan of the scent. Probably would not repurchase.
~ Lancome sunscreen - This was a very thin liquid, even after shaking, and it left an oily sheen. Which was fine if I applied makeup over it, but I couldn't just leave a bare face. So I would not repurchase this.
~ Juliette Has a Gun "Moscow Mule" sample - The notes are "zesty lime and ginger" and I liked the spicyness of this for the transition to fall. I have another sample of this I'm planning to use in November.
~ YSL Mon Paris - This one has a ton of notes, including red berries, pear, white flower, musk, and patchouli (according to the Sephora website). It's very sweet on the top, which I like, but something in the base notes is kind of sharp and sneezy to me. I don't mind using the samples I get of this, but I can't see myself purchasing it.
~ Cerave foaming facial cleanser - This was unscented and basic and fine. I could probably repurchase this even though it doesn't excite me. Does cleanser need to be exciting? I don't think so, but my inner consumerist slave thinks it does. It's a struggle.
~ Estee Lauder advanced night repair eye - This was a luxurious, thick eye cream that made my eyes feel very soft in the morning. I don't think I'm at the point at which I need a heavy-duty night cream, but I would consider this one once I get there.
~ It Cosmetics superhero mascara - I do love a good volumizing mascara, and this one is no exception. It gave me those big butterfly lashes without feeling heavy throughout the day. I would consider purchasing this, but I still have a backlog of sample mascaras that will likely last me the next year or so, so we're a long way off from repurchasing any mascara.
~ Sunday Riley Good Genes mini - I want this to be the miracle product for me that it seems to be to the rest of the internet, but I'm not sure that it is. I still have a few samples hanging around that I'll totally use, but I'm not sure it'll be worth the coin to repurchase.
~ Bath and Body Works "Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte" hand cream - I use these as body & hand lotion, so I was able to use this fairly quickly. I tend to get coupons for free B&BW items so I get these free and already have many backups (in various scents).
Goals for November:
- use up a face mask
- finish a lipstick (you'll see which one in the Fall Beauty Focus update)
- use two more perfume samples (my usual system), then use Elizabeth & James Nirvana Bourbon (my perfume for the month, I'm very sad they discontinued the line)
~ Lancome sunscreen - This was a very thin liquid, even after shaking, and it left an oily sheen. Which was fine if I applied makeup over it, but I couldn't just leave a bare face. So I would not repurchase this.
~ Juliette Has a Gun "Moscow Mule" sample - The notes are "zesty lime and ginger" and I liked the spicyness of this for the transition to fall. I have another sample of this I'm planning to use in November.
~ YSL Mon Paris - This one has a ton of notes, including red berries, pear, white flower, musk, and patchouli (according to the Sephora website). It's very sweet on the top, which I like, but something in the base notes is kind of sharp and sneezy to me. I don't mind using the samples I get of this, but I can't see myself purchasing it.
~ Cerave foaming facial cleanser - This was unscented and basic and fine. I could probably repurchase this even though it doesn't excite me. Does cleanser need to be exciting? I don't think so, but my inner consumerist slave thinks it does. It's a struggle.
~ Estee Lauder advanced night repair eye - This was a luxurious, thick eye cream that made my eyes feel very soft in the morning. I don't think I'm at the point at which I need a heavy-duty night cream, but I would consider this one once I get there.
~ It Cosmetics superhero mascara - I do love a good volumizing mascara, and this one is no exception. It gave me those big butterfly lashes without feeling heavy throughout the day. I would consider purchasing this, but I still have a backlog of sample mascaras that will likely last me the next year or so, so we're a long way off from repurchasing any mascara.
~ Sunday Riley Good Genes mini - I want this to be the miracle product for me that it seems to be to the rest of the internet, but I'm not sure that it is. I still have a few samples hanging around that I'll totally use, but I'm not sure it'll be worth the coin to repurchase.
~ Bath and Body Works "Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte" hand cream - I use these as body & hand lotion, so I was able to use this fairly quickly. I tend to get coupons for free B&BW items so I get these free and already have many backups (in various scents).
Goals for November:
- use up a face mask
- finish a lipstick (you'll see which one in the Fall Beauty Focus update)
- use two more perfume samples (my usual system), then use Elizabeth & James Nirvana Bourbon (my perfume for the month, I'm very sad they discontinued the line)
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