April and May empties

Since I didn't have time to do my april empties

so I decided to put April and May empties together 

I use lots samples from my subscription boxes

some people don't like to put empty samples in monthly empties

cuz it makes them feel like cheating

however it makes me feel productive

so there are lots of empty samples

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Facial Cleansers

Clean Clear acne cleanser

I had a severe acne break out around my chin area

so lots people suggested this cleanser

make sure to buy the one with 5% benzoyl peroxide medication

this was very helpful 

but it's very harsh on the skin

so if people with sensitive skin shouldn't use this

irrations around my eye areas were really bad

the smell is pleasant

I won't purchase this again 

because it is a bit harsh on the skin

Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil

This is my all time favourite make up remover

it's very gentle 

but at the same time

it take away all the makeups

I usually wear full on makeups

two or three pumps at max would do the job

this remind me lots of shu uemura cleansing oil

this cleansing oil doesn't break me out

It's a bit pricy

but it's worth the investment for sure

Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

I don't like this makeup remover at all

because it broke me out 

and need to apply lots to remove a lil bit of makeups

the only good thing about this makeup remover is that it has no scent

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Eye Cares

Ole Henriksen Ultimate Lift Eye Gel

I don't like this eye gel at all

for two reasons 

firstly I don't see any "lift action"

secondly this eye gel is so sticky

therefore it's hard to absorb 

I won't purchase this again in the future

YSL Forever Eye Creme

This is my first YSL skin care product

I didn't really have any high hopes for YSL skin care line

even though I am a big fan of their cosmetics

This is pretty good surprisingly 

it kept my eye area hydrated 

I don't have lots fine lines

so can't really see the difference

I think YSL skin care line is pricy

so might not get the full size

H2O Aqua Firm eye concentrate

This is a okay eye cream for me

light texture

can be easily absorbed into the skin

the scent is very light

so very highly i will purchase the full size of this 

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Skin Cares

ShISEIDO Brightening Balancing Softener

I really enjoyed using this toner

it helped with blemishes 

I usually use brightening products at night

it's very gentle

a lil bit alcohol scent

however I don't think I would purchase this again 

because it's pricy for a toner

I usually drug store toner now

I feel that toner is just a small thing in skin care routine

I rather save the money to buy a good serum or cream

Philosophy Hope in a Jar Day Cream and Night Cream

I really love both of them

when I was using these two products

I didn't get any breakouts

and it kept my skin so smooth

I actually already purchased the full size of the night cream

the texture of the cream is a bit thick 

but it kept my skin hydrated without feeling greasy

Vicky Normader Hydrating Acne Care

I used up 4 or 5 of this sample products

I took them with me when I was on vacation

I used this on top of my sunscreen 

kept my face matte

I don't think I would purchase this in the future

unless there is some sort of promotion going on

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus

it says on the bottle that it help UV damage

so I took this with me when I was on vacation

I used this during the day 

applied as a serum

my face didn't get burn or got any sensitive

so i think this serum really helped

I am on my second bottle now

my skin got better after I used it

Clinique counter always have gift with purchase event

if there is any gift interest me in summer

I might get a full size

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Mask/Peels

Glam Glow Super Mud Clearing Treatment

I really love this mask

I bought a second bottle right after I finished this one in April

this mask has a very strong herbal scent

I don't mind it that much

it says that it can be used everday

so that's what I did for the first few days

but I found that my skin got so dry

So now I mainly use it as a spot treatment 

I put it on my nose area and acne areas

after 15 mins, I can see all the blackheads that are sucked through the mask

and the mask helps with acne as well

it calms the acne down

this mask does get dry up very fast toward the end 

so make sure the cap is tighten

Philosophy the micro exfoliating triple acid brightening peel

for me, I can't use it on my face

cuz it gives me really bad breakouts

so I mainly use it on my knees and elbows 

I do wish the pad is bigger

after I used it

my knees and elbows did get brighter 

but it went back to what it looked like before after 6 hrs

I will not purchase this again 

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Body Cares

BWC Lotion extra rich fragrance free

my legs are really dry through out the year

especially in colder weathers

this lotion is very moisturizing 

and my legs felt so good after I applied this

the scent is similar to chocolate

Even though I really enjoyed this

but I don't think I would purchase this again

cuz I like lotions that r easy to find in stores

there are lots good quality lotions in drug store as well

and I don't think BWC is available in Canadian stores yet

Valentine Whipped Sugar Scrub

This is a such a nice body scrub

I was upset when I found it's empty in the shower

The scent is sweet

smells like frozen yogurt  

it removes the dead skin so easy

and it keeps the skin moisturized

I don't think I would purchase this again 

simple because it's hard to find it in Canada

even though I loved this scrub

Fruit&Passion Coriander and Olive Tree Nourishing Butter

I am really bad at describing scent

this scent is so calming and mild

it has olive oil in it

kept my skin moisturized  

I will purchase this again in the future

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Hand products

La Fresh Travel Wipes Nail Polish Remover

only comes with one pad

which I think it's not enough for both hands

this nail polish remover did a good job on removing nail polish without glitters

I will not purchase this in the future

because I don't like these kind of nail polish remover pads

Julep Glycolic Hand Scrub

I don't think I have ever purchased any kind of hand scrub before

this hand scrub is really nice

my hands felt so smooth afterward

I will purchase the full size of this in the future

L'occitane Hand Cream

This might be my favourite hand cream 

This sample size is perfect for putting in a cosmetic bag

this hand cream keeps hands hydrated for hours

and feel so luxuries 

I will fore sure buy this again in the future

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Radoms

Bath&Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Candle

I love all the products from the Japanese Cherry Blossom collection

I don't know if it's just me or what

It smells like Chanel N'5 

It's so girly and mature

this is literally my favourite candle 

I will definitely purchase this again

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This is such a long post

hope you guys enjoy it

until next time 

xoxo

February and March Empties

I didn't do a February empties post

cuz I was busy with midterms 

so I decided to put feb and march empties tgt

I thought I would have a lot more used up products

I finished up 12 products, but lots them are deluxe sample size products that I'd received it from my sub boxes

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B.Kamins Laboratories Nutrient Replacement CreamyK.

I got this from my topbox 

I used it twice a day, 

day cream and night cream

and it lasted me through out Feb

I like this cream 

it didn't cause any irritations 

it kept my face hydrated 

the texture of this cream is like whipped creams

very light but not in a gel cream texture 

this cream has a very strong fragrance smell

a very mature scent

however I didn't mind it

the cream doesn't have SPF in it

so it's okay to use as a night cream as well

I will probably purchase this in the future 

however I do like to explore different kinds of moisturizer 

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The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner

I go thro toners pretty fast

I used to spend lots money on high end toners

but now i feel that toners don't do much on my skin

so i save some money on toners to put forwards better face creams and serum

This toner is for Combination/oli skin

there is no scent in this toner

it claims that it can help to pore-minimising and remove impurities and reduce excess oil

for me, didn't do much 

at least not significantly 

I won't purchase this again in the future 

unless it's heavily discounted

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Avene Cleanance Toner

For oil, blemish-prone skin

I enjoyed using this toner

the scent is very fresh and light

it did help to reduce blemish on my skin

but not much

it helped to keep my face matte without my skin feeling dry

I will for sure purchase this toner again in the future

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La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique 

Effaclar Duo-Double Action Ance Treatment

I heard about this product from youtuber Tanya Burr

It helped her acne problems

so I purchased this after watching her video

Now this has became my holy grail skin care product

This suppose to be s spot treatment

but I use this as a serum

I don't have severe acne problems

I have acnes on my chin area

I am on my second bottles now

almost all the acnes on my chin area are gone

this product is very light, no scent

also it's not harsh on the skin

I will for sure purchase this product again

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Cool Way Boost- The Low heat revolution

I got this from my glymm sub box

I have nothing to say abt this useless product

it didn't do anything to my hair except making my skull very dry and itchy

so no purchase of this product in the future 

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Josie Maran Argan Oil

got this frim ipsy sub box

I love this argan oil

very gentle on the skin

very hydrating and didn't make my skin break out

sometimes I mix this argan oil with my La Roche-Posay double action cream

or just apply it after my double action cream

no scent 

super soothing on the skin

Josie Maran argan oil is pricey 

but it's definitely worth the investment

I will purchase this again in the coming winter

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Wine Delights

Beer Shampoo

got this from a sub box 

I love this shampoo so much

it doesn't smell like a beer, 

maybe jst a hint a beer scent with some honey

I am not a fan of beer

but this shampoo has definitely won my heart

it kept my hair soft and hydrated

also my hair didn't show any oiliness on the next day

I would for sure purchase this if I can find it in a local store

but i don't think any local store sell this particular product or this particular brand 

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Shiseido facial cotton

I have been using this for years

It is pricey for cotton pads

Usually i stock them up whenever they are on sell at shoppers drug mart

or at the semi-annual shiseido warehouse sale

the cotton pads are very thick and the shape is squared 

also I sometimes split one cotton pad into half and soaked it in toners

then used it as two small masks on my cheeks

 however I found a good alternative for these expensive cotton pads

I will probably don't gonna purchase this again

after I finish up all the stock ups

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MAC Rapidblack Penultimate Eye Liner

This is my favourite black liquid eye liner

It's so easy to apply

and the colour is very black

doesn't smudge 

I will for sure purchase this again in the future

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Pantene Pro-V Color Preserve Volume Conditioner

I used to b very cheap when it comes to hair products

I got this jst simply because it was on sale 

don't remember how much I got it for 

This conditioner kept my skull from dryness and itchiness

the scent is very fresh, nothing too special

Not gonna purchase this again 

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Aveeno Active naturals Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion

It claims that it helps to calm and relax, moisturizes for 24 hrs

I don't think it live up to the claims

but it definitely moisturizes well

but up to 24hrs?

don't think so

winter in Canada is brutal

skin always feeling dry 

I have to put a thick layer on this lotion each morning on my lacks, arms 

and sometimes my back

This bottle lasted me from November to February

however the lotion at the bottom is so hard to get thro the pump

I have to use a stick or a lil spoon to get the lotion at the bottom

I might not purchase this again in the future

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La Fresh Travel Lite Makeup Remover Wipes

I got this from my ipsy sub box

I am not a big fan of facial wipes

Facial wipes are so hard to use to remove makeups around lower eye lashes area

and facial wipes tend to make my skin break out

I don't like to wast products

I usually try to use as much products as I can even when I don't like them

These La Fresh facial wipes are very pleasant

I was very surprised

I used these wipes to remove lipstick colours and foundations

it did a very good job

however like I said I don't like facial wipes

so I won't be purchasing them in the future

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Finally finished writing this long post

anyways hope you guys enjoy reading it

until next time

xoxo