Friday, July 11, 2014

June 2014 Empties!

This post should have been up last week but, it's never too late to talk about trash. Right? I haven't really been buying new products or accepting PR samples, I'm just working on my stash in hopes of simplifying my entire routine.



Lulu Organics Hair Powder in  Lavender + Clary Sage (sample) - I really enjoyed the scent of this hair powder and it worked nicely at refreshing my greasy hair, however, straight up arrowroot powder works even better for me.

Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser (sample) - This cleanser didn't wow me like I had expected it to. It had exfoliating bits and left my skin soft but, it also left it really red.

100% Pure Burdock & Neem Healthy Scalp Shampoo (sample) - There's something about the 100% Pure hair care range that just doesn't work for me. This left my hair clean but my scalp irritated.

*SBT Seabuckthorn Juice Bar - I used this as a hand soap and while it was nice, I prefer something with a scent (like lavender). I also didn't like that it contained canola oil.

Province Apothecary Regenerating + Stimulating Exfoliator (sample) - This stuff was seriously exfoliating! It didn't irritate my skin at all, just left it super soft and bright. I may need to pick up the full size at some point.


*Mont Echo Sea Buckthorn Cleansing Cream - review here - I forgot how much I liked this cleanser. It left my skin so clean, soft, bright, and even toned. Mont Echo actually sent me this bottle because they've changed their packaging! It went from a jar, to this lovely airless pump. If you do try this cleanser, note that you need to pump it a million times before any product comes out. I actually thought it was broken at first. Will repurchase at some point.

*Consonant The Perfect Sunscreen - review here - So sad to have finished this bottle :(. It really is the perfect sunscreen. It left absolutely no white cast and created the perfect base for makeup. I find it works best for my skin in the warmer months though, is that weird? I do have a couple of sunscreens to use up but this one will be on my repurchase list!

Andalou Naturals Illuminating Toner - review here - I've talked about my love for this toner many, many times. I've already repurchased.

Pretty Ginger & Cypress Mud Mask - review here - This is another long time favourite and staple in my routine, I've already repurchased.

Weleda Calendula Face Cream - review here - Yes another favourite and staple in my routine. I love this for the ezcema/dermatitis on my hands, as well as my face. I'm currently trying out some other hand and face creams, however, it's very likely that I will be repurchasing in the near future.


OM Organic Matter Shampoo (Damage Level 1) - review here - I can't be without this shampoo! It works so well for my hair and scalp. Already repurchased.

On a Branch Soaps in Tea Girl - review here - I love the On a Branch Soap soap range and while this one was lovely to use, I had mixed feelings on the scent. Sometimes I smelled the lavender, other times it smelled a little weird. I won't be repurchasing this particular scent.

*nyl Whipped Hand & Body Lotion - review here - Another sad empty. This lotion was super hydrating and left my skin incredibly soft. Will be repurchasing at some point.

*Dr. Sponge Original Body Sponge - review here - Sorry, I can't get into these sponges.


Origins Planscriptions Concealer - This concealer has been sitting around for a long time and I almost never reach for it. It's not the worst, in terms of ingredients, but it's also not the best. Tossing it out and will not be repurchasing.
Pure Anada Mascara in Black - review here - I believe this was my third tube of Pure Anada mascara and I can now officially say that it really irritated my eyes. I stand by my initial review of how well it holds up in heat, doesn't smudge, budge, smear, melt, flake, etc. If it didn't burn my eyes, it would be my holy grail forever. Sadly, I've had to move on.
Alima Pure Blush in Freja (sample) - Loved this beautiful blush! It was a gorgeous shimmery (not glittery) pink blush that I think would suit most skin tones. May purchase the full size.
That's it! Hope you enjoyed my trash :).
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19 comments:

  1. Always love reading your empties posts! I've read quite a few people saying the Tata cleanser wasn't too impressive. I have a sample of it and I'm just saving it for when I really need to open to try.

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    1. Thank you :). I can see how people would love it, but it's not ideal for my skin type. Just open it and try it already! xo

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  2. Great job using things up! I tried that same cleanser from Tata recently too, but I actually really liked it. I'm just not sure I can stomach the price of the full size! :)

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    1. haha thanks. I mean if you really loved it (and can afford to splurge), I say get it!

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  3. Great empties babe! I'm always so bad when it comes to little samples, I never used them up! :) xx

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    1. Thanks! Ugh, me too. I usually have several sitting around and it takes me forever to be like, "okay, I'm going to finish these samples up this month". xo

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  4. You managed to use up a fair amount, I love looking through your empties :)

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    1. Thank you :). Peeping in people's trash is something we both have a love for. I think my empties really show people how much stuff I have sitting around, it's kinda sad lol.

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  5. I always love to look at empties posts! It's too bad you didn't like the Tata Harper cleanser, her regenerating mask is incredible though. You should definitely give that a go.

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    1. I do enjoy the mask! Not sure I enjoy it enough to splurge though xo

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  6. I love reading empties post because by the time you finish a product your initial review/thoughts may have changed. Great post.

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    1. I agree completely! I just wish I had the ability to make videos instead, would be so much easier when I have a bunch of empties :P

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  7. I just ordered the Lulu Organics Hair Powder in Lavender and will give it a go .. but never thought that arrow root powder could also do the job - and - I have a big o'l bag of arrow root powder in my kitchen pantry :-P

    Monica, www.pear-shaped-gal.com

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    1. You'll really like it! Since you have a bag of arrow root, you can try it whenever. That way you can compare the two. Let me know how it works for you xo

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  8. I've been using the Lulu hair powder since last year now, but now I want to try arrowroot powder!

    I've been getting eye infections ever since I started using natural mascara, I'm not 100% sure if this is why...but it is a bit odd. I really don't want to switch back to the chemical ones!

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  9. PS. I forgot to mention, I love reading your empties posts!!

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    1. The Lulu is lovely but I'm just selective in where I prefer to spend my money, try arrow root and let me know how you like it!

      See, when I started using natural mascaras, I would get styes that hurt so bad. I sorta went back and forth between conventional and natural. Now I'm fine. Stick with it! I think it's about finding the right one. And thank youuu xo

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