October 2012 Empties!

I cannot believe how fast October, just kidding!  I cannot believe how many products I finished this month and I'm still going strong! While many like to use up products in the new year, I like to do it before the new year so that I can start fresh.

I am trying out a few new skin care products (and still working on older stuff) and that is why you'll read, "will repurchase at some point" several times below.  It's not because I don't enjoy the products, it's simply because I want to try some new things out and finish old ones.

Here we go, are you ready? Grab some coffee/tea, this is going to be a while...

Pure+Simple Face Wash (label came off because it was in my shower) - review here - I enjoyed this the more I used it, however, I won't be purchasing it because I like my current cleansers more.

Mary Ginseng Facial Scrub Cream - review here - LOVE! I had the full size before I even received the travel one.

Blum Naturals Towelettes -review here - ugh, hate wipes.  These did remove makeup VERY well but I just don't like wipes, so I will not be repurchasing.

Druide Toner - review here - This friggen thing lasted me like 4 months! I really enjoyed it and will repurchase at some point.

Pretty Lavender Facial Tonic - review here - I have gone through so many of these facial tonics and I will be repurchasing when I get a chance to hit up Big Carrot.

Pure+Simple Calming Cucumber Mask - review here - This mask is great for soothing and calming the skin. I will be repurchasing at some point.

Andalou Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask - review here - I really liked this mask and did notice a difference while using it, however, I'd really like to try out something else.  I doubt I will repurchase anytime soon.

One Love Organics Morning Glory Brightening Complexion Booster - no review - I received this sample from Fresh Faced with one of my orders.  I really enjoyed how it left my skin very hydrated and glowy.  I would consider purchasing the full size after I finish up some of the other serums.

Pure+Simple Cellular Repair Face Cream - review here - I absolutely hate the smell of this cream and my mom actually helped me use it up.  It's is very hydrating but the smell just kills it for me and I will not be purchasing this item because of that.  It's not even tolerable anymore.

Weleda Soothing Almond Facial Lotion - review here - I really love this stuff and have loved it for months.  I won the Soothing Almond Facial Cream which is thicker and will be trying that out soon.  I think I may have found something I like even more than this lotion and therefore will not be repurchasing right now.

Pai Eye Cream - review here - this little tube lasted me a few months, which is very surprising.  I really enjoy it and have already repurchased.

Pretty Bath Salts - review here - I love the smell of these bath salts and enjoy how they make my body and skin feel, but I won't repurchase unless I'm planning on taking a bath.  I don't like baths and take maybe one a year.  If you're a bath lover, I highly recommend you try these out!

Andalou Mandarin Vanilla Body Lotion - review here - I love the scent of this body lotion but I will not be repurchasing because I just didn't love the lotion itself. 

Pangea Lavender Body Wash - review here - This is a fantastic body wash.  The scent is so lovely, it lathers nicely and leaves my skin so hydrated.  I will be repurchasing at some point.

Burt's Bees Body Lotion - review here - Great product for my hands and body but horrible scent.  I will not be repurchasing.

Kiss My Face Toothpaste - review here - I already have a new tube but am open to suggestions on toothpastes.  This tube lasts about a month which is sad because it's so expensive.  I do love it though!

Sukin Toner - review here - I adore this toner for setting my makeup!  I recently realized that my whole Sukin travel set had expired in September except for this toner (expired this month).  Everything was pretty much full, except the toner.  I contacted the company to let them know, just because I didn't want it happening to others and not because I wanted it to be replaced, but they so graciously replaced my whole set and sent me full size products.  I could not believe how quickly they responded to me and how generous they were.  I will be trying out the products again and giving a full review in a few weeks time.  I have yet to try the cream cleanser though and that is why it is not on my original mini review.

That's it, I'm done.  Geez, I'm almost embarrassed at how many products I had in my collection. 

What have you finished this month!?

Jane Iredale Disappear™ Concealer with Green Tea Extract Review

I'm pretty sure that I've mentioned needing a new concealer, if not, I need needed a new concealer.  I am still using the Origins one for under my eyes but wanted a different one to conceal redness, blemishes and acne (aka picking) scars a bit better.  As the boyfriend and I were walking around Niagara-on-the-Lake, we came across Sanctuary Day Spa which carries the Jane Iredale line.  I applied a bit of the Disappear Concealer and walked around the town to see how it set/looked after an hour or so.  I liked it, so my boyfriend bought it for me as a surprise!

Description: This camouflage cream is so packed with pigment that it will even cover black tattoos! Better yet, Disappear won't just cover breakouts but will also help them to disappear permanently.

• Liposome-based formula
• Green tea extract is an antioxidant, and has also been documented to combat acne bacteria
• Patented applicator allows application with or without a brush
• Promotes faster healing time for pimples
• Nourishes with seaweed and green tea extracts
• Superoxide dismutase, a copper-containing protein enzyme, decomposes free radicals

I got mine in the shade 'light' because of its strong yellow undertones.  I find yellow works best for concealing any redness in my skin. I like that the concealer is in a squeeze tube because it's hygienic but don't enjoy the felt tip applicator that the product comes out of. I squeeze some on my hand anyway but I feel like the felt soaks up some of the product. It should have been plastic, just saying!

This concealer has a very creamy and thick texture, which can be a little hard to work with at times.  I find that adding a touch of moisturizer really helps thin out the product and allows it to apply amazingly well with just about anything (brushes, fingers, etc). Also in doing this, the coverage is easily buildable yet still incredibly natural looking.  I just apply my mineral foundation over top and I'm good to go. When I read that it helps heal blemishes quicker, I didn't believe it but I do now!  I swear this product really does help clear up any acne.

Now that I've figured out the best way of applying this concealer, I am enjoying it.  Not sure if I would repurchase.

Retails for approx. $30 CAN for .5oz.  Check out Jane Iredale for more info.

What's your favourite Jane Iredale concealer or which would you most like to try? 

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after -I can't remember if this is with powder or not but you get the idea!

 Ingredients:  Water/Eau/Aqua, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Cyclomethicone, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Superoxide Dismutase, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum. May Contain: Iron Oxides.