I have never documented the things I finish using or the things I have to throw away, because it just doesn't occurs to me that it will be helpful.
But hey, I was wrong.
I realise that I do like reading or watching what other people have in their Empties, because then, that's a true representation of what has been liked and what has been hated, and what has been real, and not just a fleeting statement.
I think it is immensely helpful for me to look at Empties and know if the user says Yay or Nay to a product. I have stopped lemming for so many uber-hyped products because of that.
So say yay! Now, it's my turn. I hope I can keep this up for the last quarter of the year, and do another one!
In the meantime, here is my animated version on Yay or Nay! There are many products, so do check it out. =)
Part 1
Do pardon the long video again, because these are empties for three whole months. =)
Part 2
The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion: Smells of peppermint enough. It is cooling. The moisturising properties pass. Feels thicker than body moisturiser, which is good for foot. Only thing about it is that I am not use to sweet smell on my foot, and I just don't have the habit of using a body/foot moisturiser. This does not fit into my lifestyle, so no, I wouldn't repurchase. But I think it's a good bargain if you use foot lotions, will recommend it. Nay for me.
Silkygirl QuikClean Nail Polish Remover in Gentle Acetone-free and Vitamin E: Very effective remover, with a very good budget price! My gripe is that it claims to be acetone-free, but I think it's not. It's way too smelly for me to use long-term as well. I will not repurchase, as I prefer the Sephora one that smells more pleasant, though 3 times the price. But I will recommend. Nay.
L'oreal Kids Extra Gentle 3-in-1 Strawberry Smoothie Shampoo: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the strawberry scent. However, it does not works long-term for chemically-treated/damaged hair. Still great for kids or if you have perfectly natural, and undamaged hair. I will not repurchase but will recommend. Nay.
Hada Labo Cleansing Foam and Makeup Remover: I am too used to gel cleansers. I think the moisturising properties of Hada Labo is okay. Not drying, but just okay. I don't like the makeup remover, even though I had no problem finishing it. It is not effective at removing 90% of my mascaras and eyeliners. I do not recommend and will not repurchase. Nay.
Pink Plastic Roll-on Bottle Refillable: Used it to put perfume, and it cracked and melted. I have since purchased Travello and other versions of Travello that are all made of glass. I will not repurchase this or recommend if you want to bring perfume on the go. If it's rosewater or really just water, then okay. Nay.
SANA Loose Powder: Quite fine enough. But I don't like the box. SANA only has two shades of loose powder, and both are way, way to light for me. As such, I had a challenging time trying to finish this up, since I would get feedback from people all the time that I look pale as a sheet. But the mattifying power is good. So if you have fair skin and normal to oily skin, this may be good to check out. But I wouldn't repurchase. Nay.
Kiehl's Centella Skin-Calming Facial Cleanser: Hate this to the core as it claims to be for sensitive skin, but made me breakout a lot even though I gave it 4-5 chances over a long period of time. It is also very costly. I ended up using it to bathe, and the cleansing power is very poor. So I am not going to recommend it or repurchase. Nay.
Ingredients list below:
Charcoal Konjac Sponge: LOVE this for everyday exfoliation while washing my face. Even if you're in a Western country, do try to get your hands on a Konjac sponge to try out. This caused a stir in the Taiwanese beauty community about a year back. Only con is that you need to maintain a certain moisture in it, and replace it every 3 months or when it wears out. I highly recommend it and I will repurchase. In fact, this is already my 3rd or 4th one. Yay!
Physicians Formula Happy Booster in Warm: I purchased this over eBay, it came cracked, and my seller refused to reply me to send me a new one or refund. In the end, eBay refunded me and downgraded the seller. I emptied the broken loose pieces and powder into a loose powder tub and I can still use it now. The colour is actually really pretty. So I am going to throw my broken case away but I must say, I like the blush quite a bit (not ready to review), and I am beginning to understand the hype. Yay.
Hada Labo Arbutin Toner and Moisturiser: Definite YAY! I have reviewed this. All-star product. It really had a teeny bit of whitening effect, and it really helps my laugh lines become better!
Nature Republic Flower Blossom Prism Powder: One of my true love in cosmetics. However, the company has pulled out of Singapore, and I presume you can only get this in Korea now. If you have the chance, try it. But I do think something like Make Up For Ever HD Loose Powder is better, so I will not go to the extend of flying to Korea to repurchase. Nay.
Jericho Dead Sea Cosmetics 3-steps Nail File: LOVE THIS. Used it for more than 2 years. I have two replacements for this. So I'll definitely recommend and have already repurchased. Yay!
The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Lotion: Love this! It is so light and sinks into my skin fast enough. Fragrance may be unpleasant if you dislike cocoa butter. But yes, I still really like it and will recommend it. Already repurchased. Yay!
LUSH The Olive Branch Reassuring Shower Gel: Another great love of mine. It is just so light, so fragrant as though I were in a spa, so reassuring as it claims. It is moisturising and cleanses effectively. It does not activates my sensitive skin. Only gripe is the price. Go for it if you can! Yay!
Renu Contact Lens Solutions by Bausch & Lomb: After having tried all the brands possible in my local market, this is the one I have settled with. I feel like it cleanses my lens very well but is so soothing and not irritating at all. I think it really justifies the slightly higher price you pay, instead of something like P2 or Opti-Free. I will recommend Bausch and Lomb lenses and solutions to anybody, and have already been repurchasing and stocking up on this since years ago. Yay!
Colgate Total 12 Hour Protection toothpaste: Colgate is my all-life favourite brand and I always go back to it no matter how far I venture. After all these years, I'd still say, go for Colgate. Yay!
That's all!
Just as others have helped me, I hope this Yay/Nay list has helped you too. Have a great day ahead!
It feels soooo liberating to throw ALL those things!
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