Suki Concentrated Balancing Toner (now the Concentrated Clarifying Toner)
I like the signature, lemony scent that most of Suki's line has, and the Balancing Toner was no exception. It had a good, even spray and felt light and non-sticky going on - perfect for summer. The trial size only lasted me about two weeks, but even in that short time, I noticed my pores looked cleaner and less visible.
Repurchase? Yes.
Vice1960 Facial Oil* [Review]
Vice1960 was one of my favorite discoveries of this year and I particularly enjoyed this oil. It's a gorgeous blend that includes hazelnut, radish, meadowfoam, and jojoba oils, and it consistently left my skin hydrated, glowy, and very clear. The company is going to be launching five (!) new oils soon too, which is super exciting.
Repurchase? Yes.
Aura Cacia Organic Argan Oil [Review]
Argan was the first oil I really fell for and it's a still a staple in my haircare routine. I use it on the ends of my hair and also sometimes on my face too. Aura Cacia's organic argan oil is affordable and the quality is generally great. I've gone through multiple bottles without issue, but this particular one smelled strangely minty, even though it's labelled as 100% argan oil.
Repurchase? Possibly. I ordered Acure's argan oil this time, but I'd likely buy Aura Cacia's again too. I'm hesitant to order it online though, after the peppermint scent of this bottle.
Pure + Simple Eye Brightening Cream [Review]
I wasn't completely sold on this eye cream when I wrote my original review, but I ended up picking up a full size jar anyways and slowly came to love it. It doesn't do a lot for puffiness, but it's amazing on dark circles. It's also gentle and very moisturizing without being heavy.
Repurchase? Yes.
Pretty Pure Radiance Day Cream [Review]
I've enjoyed many of Pretty's products, but I think the Pure Radiance Cream is my favorite to date. It's a rich cream, but it sinks in quickly and never leaves my face greasy or shiny, no matter how generously I slather it on. It has a soft, neutral scent and is also the best base I've found for applying makeup. It won't get rid of pores or fine lines like a silicone-based primer, but it does soften both, plus I think my makeup lasts better on top of this than anything else I've tried.
Repurchase? Definitely.
Peppy Galore Diva Face Moisturizer (sample)
I liked everything about this moisturizer except the vanilla scent. Because of the smell, I actually ended up using most of my sample as a body moisturizer. Peppy Galore has recently shut down, so I'm just as happy this didn't turn out to be a perfect product for me.
Repurchase? No.
Balm Balm Hibiscus Face Mask (sample)
Balm Balm's Hibiscus mask is a simple formulation made of just brown rice powder, hibisicus flowers, and rose geranium essential oil. I think it'd be great for super sensitive skin that might not be able to tolerate other masks, but personally, I found it was so gentle that it didn't really do much at all. The second time I used it, I boosted it with some green clay and I enjoyed the combination a lot more than I did this mask by itself.
Repurchase? Probably not.
EvanHealy Blue Rosehip Treatment Serum (sample)
I like EvanHealy's Rosehip serums, but in terms of what they do for my skin, I don't notice any difference compared to using a much less expensive, plain rosehip seed oil. The Blue Serum is my favorite of the two though, purely because of the chamomile/lavender scent.
Repurchase? No.
ZuzuLuxe The Mascara in Onyx [Review]
Another tube bites the dust! No matter how many other mascaras I try, I always come back to Zuzu. It's gentle and doesn't irritate my eyes, plus it doesn't smudge or flake on me at all.
Repurchase? Yes, I already have.
And that was it for August. I'm happy to use things up, as always, but I'm a little sad to see some of these products go!
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I love seeing your empty products. It was a shame Peppy Galore decided to close.
ReplyDeleteI was sad to see them shut down. I kept meaning to order more of their gorgeous Body Mousse, but I just never ended up doing it :(
DeleteI've never seen an empties with so many repurchases. Great empties!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! It was definitely an unusual month for empties that way :)
DeleteI see rosehip and argan-two of my favorites. Thanks for sharing these lovely reccomednations.
ReplyDeleteWelcome! Rosehip and argan are two of my favorites too :)
DeleteGreat bunch of empties! Sad that Peppy Galore closed down but I do agree their products did have quite a strong vanilla scent!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I guess the vanilla was just one of those scents you either loved or didn't..I know I've seen other bloggers rave about it :)
DeleteIs the Pure + Simple Eye Brightening Cream the best you have found for dark circles so far? I need to invest in a product soon as I am not using one right now, and i have terrible racoon-ish dark circles. Desperate to find something that doesn't just conceal but actually fixes! repairs! helps! <3
ReplyDeleteI have awful dark circles too! I think I had the most noticeable results from Blissoma's Bright serum, but I couldn't use it longterm as something in it started to irritate my eyes.
DeleteThe Pure + Simple cream doesn't completely get rid of my dark circles, but it definitely makes them lighter. When I was using it, I'd get used to the lightness and then if I missed using it for a couple days, that's when I could REALLY see the difference. If you can make it into a P+S store, they'll give you a sample so you can try before buying :)