Is it just me, or does it seem like you run out of all of your lotions, facial cleansers, shampoos and so on at once? This June I said so long to a ton of products. For some, it is goodbye forever; for others, I was sad to see them go and will repurchase in the future. Here are the beauty products that I emptied out this past month:
Cover Girl Line Exact Liquid Eyeliner in Black- This little buddy served me well, but I think I am officially over felt tip liner pens. The felt tip on this one shredded up long before the pen was empty. I used this until it dried up, and I won't repurchase.
Yes to Carrots Makeup Removing Cleanser- I used this to wash off my makeup before I used another acne-fighting cleanser. Mostly, I used it just to get rid of it. It did a nice job of melting off my face makeup, but took a bit of work to remove eye makeup. This product isn't a total flop, since it did remove my face products nicely and was highly moisturizing, but it certainly is not an essential to my skincare routine. In the future, I'll pass on this.
Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towlettes- Recently I have been seeing a lot of buzzing in the blogging community. For me, these were just ho-hum, but I have never been enamored with makeup removing wipes in general. These worked well enough though, and the travel packs are great to throw into a gym bag.
Proactive Renewing Cleanser- Back in the day when I had really problematic skin I hoarded this stuff. With time and a more gentle skincare routine, my skin has balanced out. I am so, so, so happy to be rid of this and to have moved on to all natural skincare products. I know Proactiv is really effective for many people, but I find it too harsh and too chemical-laden for my comfort.
Yes to Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer- I really love this moisturizer. While in the morning I opt for the Yest to Tomatoes moisturizer, at nigh this is my pick and I am so glad I had a backup waiting for when I finished this one! It is soothing and refreshing, smells like cucumbers, and offers phenomenal hydration without leaving a greasy residue.
Yes to Cucumbers Calming Facial Mask- I recently did a full review on this, which you can read here. The short and sweet version is that I really like this! It certainly is not as intense as other clays masks, but it does its job and I love that it is all natural.
Yes to Carrots Moisturizing Body Scrub- I really liked this! At first I thought that it didn't exfoliate well enough, but with continued use I really saw the difference. This is a cream-based product with small, gentle exfoliating particles in it. This was really moisturizing, and although there are many great scrubs out there, I am tempted to pick this natural one up again!
Oscar Blandi Olio Di Jasmine Hair Serum- I received this in my June Birchbox. This little sample lasted me at least three applications, so a little goes a long way. It did a nice job of controling frizz, but I wasn't wild about the jasmine scent. I am going to stick with my Macadamia Natural Oil, which is more hydrating, smells better, and less chemical-laden.
Suave Almond & Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo- I actually purchased this a few times, and it is a respectable shampoo. No miracles, but does the job. However, I have moved on to mostly natural shampoos and conditions, and have replaced this with the Yes to Tomatoes line.
Phew! I moved through a lot of loot!
What did you say sayonara to this past month?
Also, remember to always recycle your empty beauty and bath products! Many of us forget that they are recyclable, and simply toss them in the bathroom trash. Once they leave our home, lets make sure they don't stick around in landfills!
