A couple of housecleaning items to kick off today’s post. First: may the fourth be with you! and second: I seem to be in spam hell once again. I’ve left a bunch of comments yesterday on various blogs and they all disappeared. It’s so discouraging when that happens – can you please check your spam box? Click here to see where your spam is located. Tak!
Onward to my April trash Stash! This month [turned out to be] ok for empties – I thought I’d have only a few to show but I am on an ambitious plan to clear out my cupboards of items that just aren’t working for me.
It was fairly well balanced in terms of skincare, body, hair and makeup stuff, actually.
Hudpleje
Consonant Skincare DHE Mask – $45 for 75ml
This is a very good clay mask – I’ve learned to only use this on my t-zone considering that it consists of Eucalyptus oil which irritates the skin on my cheeks. I do find this helps to suck the gunk out of my skin and my skin looks clearer after using this. I’d mostly recommend this for oilier skin types. The tube lasted me at least 4 months with weekly use.
Stash Worthiness: 8/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Avene Eluage Eye Contour care – $48 for 15ml
I used this as an eye serum at night. I pump a small amount and apply a thin layer on my under eye area before I apply my night eye cream (Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Intensive Eye Contour Cream). It consists of a tiny amount of retinoid in the from of retinal (aka retinaldehyde), which is milder and less irritating. I find this to be fairly effective in keeping my under eye area plumped up (it also consists of hyaluronic acid) but I couldn’t use it alone as my eye cream considering that it’s not hydrating enough on its own.
Stash Worthiness: 7/10 Tilbagekøb: Måske
Oslee Silk Revitalizing and Firming Sheet Mask
This is a fancy sheet mask because it came with a plastic backing – it’s not needed but I do find it makes it much easier to unfold the sheet mask with less risk of tearing it accidentally. The mask itself is actually a pale orange colour which I’ve never seen before. It fits my face very well – and instead of a cut-out for the mouth, it just has a slit there. They really do not want me to eat or talk while masking! Overall, I didn’t see a lot of results with this – no firming effects, just felt a lot more hydrated.
Stash Worthiness: 6/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
Mediheal Platinum V-Life essential Mask – $1.30 ($12.99 for 10 masks)
I took a gamble on this mask when I gotten a box of 10 at Winners last year. turns out the masks are really good! the box describes the material as silk cellulose and I need to say it’s quite similar to the Etude house ones I like, although not as thin. the best part about this mask is that it fits every feature of my face perfectly – like they used my face as the die-cut! XD as for results, I did find this helped to calm my skin as one of the crucial components is witch hazel. You’ll be seeing a lot more of this in future empties (9 more, to be specific! )
Stash Worthiness: 9/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Real Nature Acai Berry Sheet Mask – $3
These are basic sheet masks from The face shop which were my go-to masks considering that they’re readily available and relatively inexpensive (and they’re often on some sort of offer – get 10 get 5 complimentary type deals). They fit my face well and the material is a medium thickness. The amount of serum is appropriate – everything is very middle of the road with these masks. The main benefit I get from them is hydration, and I do find they plump up my skin nicely temporarily. Seasonal allergies have been wrecking havoc with my skin so this was a great soothing one.
Stash Worthiness: 8/10 Tilbagekøb: Måske
Reversa Cleansing Micellar option – $23 for 300ml
This is a repurchase for me – so you know that I like it (in fact, it made my 2015 best discoveries list). This is a fairly no-frills cleaning water – very effective and leaves my skin feeling soft and cleansed. The pump style bottle is very convenient – I’ll be reusing this for my Yves Rocher micaller waters. Reversa is a Canadian skincare brand that reminds me a bit of Bioderma.
Stash Worthiness: 9/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil – $35 for 200ml
I love this stuff! You can read my review here. This bottle lasted me 3 months with daily use. I’ll be keeping this bottle to refill it – I wished DHC sold refill bags like how Softymo does.
Stash Worthiness: 9/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Rebels Refinery capital Vices Skull Lip Balm (unscented) – $8
This is a great hydrating lip balm made in Toronto with good components like coconut and sweet almond oils. I like the passion fruit version better though, so I’ll repurchase that one.
Stash worthiness: 8/10 Repurchase: No
Mary Kay appeal Blotters Oil-Absorbing Tissues – $8.50 for 75 sheets
This is one of my much-loved blotting papers. They are effective in eliminating excess oil from my skin but don’t over strip it or disturb my makeup. They are also the largest blotting sheets I’ve come across, measuring at 10 x 7.6cm. I’m steadily whittling down my blotting paper stash, but I did also haul a whole bunch when I was in Japan so it seems never ending.
Stash Worthiness: 9/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Etude house Dr. Lash Ampule and Serum set – $20
I was prepared to write a separate review post on this set considering that some of you expressed interest when I hauled it (here). I even measured my eyelash length when I began the treatment (7mm, using the included ruler) – but, there’s not much to report because I didn’t see any difference when I used them. I need to also admit to not using it consistently so that’s possibly why I didn’t notice huge improvements.
One of the reasons why I didn’t use this system regularly was that they stings my eyes often if I over-apply. I just don’t understand why products that are indicated to be applied near the eyes would remotely irritate the eyes, let alone, sting? I also didn’t care for the wand, it was messy and didn’t apply the serum precisely to the lash line.
Stash Worthiness: 4/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
Quo konjac sponge – $8
Bought this on a whim because it was on sale and ended up liking it. Not as spongey as The face shop one but it’s got a great texture. Interestingly, it’s made in Korea rather than China like a lot of the sponges I see these days.
Stash Worthiness: 8/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Krops pleje
Bath & Body works Foaming shower Gel in Tiki Mango Mai Tai
This foams up like shaving gel and lathers up like a shower gel – it’s very hydrating and smells incredible. This was on my favourites list recently. Sadly, this was limited edition. It lasted me about a month. And, while doing some tidying, I discovered another can of this in my closet – huzzah!
Stash Worthiness: 9/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Jergens BB Hand cream – $7 for 90ml
Interesting concept but it pilled on my skin (rubbed off in little bits like eraser shavings). I do like that it consists of SPF and supplied a good barrier on my skin without any grease. I’d love to find a lot more hand creams consisting of SPF.
Stash Worthiness: 5/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
L’Occitane Shea Butter extra gentle Soap in Milk – $8.50 for 100g (not shown)
This is my much-loved bar soap from L’Occitane. The smell is so comforting and the soap leaves my skin soft. It’s spendy but a guilty pleasure of mine.
Stash Worthiness: 9/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Trader Joe’s Coconut Body Butter – $4.99USD for 227g
This was on my favourites list as well. It smells like coconut ice cream and hydrates the skin amazingly well. It’s such a gem at a fantastic price. I’m still pouting that Trader Joe’s isn’t in Canada. C’mon already.
Stash Worthiness: 10/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Here are 3 deodorants that I’m getting rid of because they just don’t work for me:
Consonant Dealkalizing Deodorant – $14 for 75g
Read my review of this here. I tried using it again and I just don’t like the texture (crumbly) and it did not stop odour as well as the Lavanila.
Stash Worthiness: 5/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
Saje peaceful Warrier Deodorant – $12.95 for 100ml
I also examined this in my quest to switch from antiperspirant to deodorant. I do not love the scent of this, nor do I like using using a spray as much as a solid (it was leaky).
Stash Worthiness: 6/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
Schmidt’s natural Deodorant in Ylang-Ylang & Calendula – $14.99 for 92g
This was recommended by Jodi of A Brash attitude but it just didn’t work well for me. The solid is very firm and rough, so it is actually painful to apply this to my armpits! I also did not like the smell as much as I thought I would, and I didn’t find it neutralizes BO for me. just goes to show how individual personal care and appeal items are!
Stash Worthiness: 4/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
Hårpleje
Head & carry Shampoo in green Apple – $8 for 400ml
This is a long time much-loved of mine. I don’t get dandruff per se, but I do experience tight, itchy scalp especially during the wintertime months. This really helps to alleviate it – plus, it cleans my hair without stripping it and leaves my hair very bouncy. The green apple smell is really fresh and my much-loved of the various types H&S sells.
Stash Worthiness: 9/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Kiehl’s Magic Elixir Hair Restructuring Concentrate – $28 for 120ml
I’ve had this lingering in my cupboard for a couple of years. I showed this in my wintertime Scalp Rescue post and I didn’t much care for it. I didn’t find this to be wonderful – it’s very greasy and doesn’t do any better than if I’d just use plain olive oil (this consists of rosemary, avocado and safflower oils). and it’s expensive for what it is. This isn’t completely finished but the oil has gone rancid.
Stash worthiness: 3/10 Repurchase: No
L’Oreal Tecni Art Spiral Splendour curl 2 cream – $25 for 150ml
I snagged this for $6.99 on clearance – I’d never pay full price for this! The cream is just ok. It supplies some definition and anti-frizz but not enough hold. I det mindste vejer det ikke mit hår. Jeg hentede 2 andre rør af dette på grund af prisen, som jeg vil bruge op, men jeg ville ikke søge det for at tilbagekøbe.
Stash Worthiness: 6/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
L’oreal volumen kollagen krop forbedre rodløftespray – $ 8 for 200ml
Jeg var ligeglad med dette, selvom jeg brugte det hele op. Jeg tror ærligt, at dette havde den samme effekt som sprøjtning meget fortyndet hårspray på mit hår. Dette er afbrudt, så jeg antager, at jeg var oraliseret, hvor crappy det var. Jeg er nu på markedet for et andet rodhejsningsprodukt. Jeg plejede at bruge lacoupe en udelukkende, men nogensinde i betragtning af at de stoppede med at sælge i butikker, jeg er sol! Nogen recs?
Stash Worthiness: 4/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
Makeup
nisse. High Definition Powder i Sheer – $ 8 for 8g
Jeg kæmpede for at bruge denne krukke op i aldre, men som nogensinde overvejede, at jeg begyndte at “bage”, jeg har brugt meget meget mere produkt (80% af dem, der simpelthen bliver støvet og lander på gulvet!) Mens dette sætter alt og låses makeup på plads, jeg elsker ikke det i betragtning af at det giver en meget mat finish, der kan se tørre, især under øjenområdet. Hvis du kan lide en mat finish, der blurs linjer og porer, er dette et stort pulver.
Stash Worthiness: 7/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
Estee Lauder Ideel Light Brush-On Illuminator i lysmedium – $ 35 for 2,2 ml
Jeg har fået dette under Duress efter en Quickie Makeover ved tælleren. Det er ikke et frittstående skjult produkt, som jeg vidste, når jeg købte det. Mit hovedproblem med dette er, at det ikke er meget lysende, og skyggen er for mørk for mig. Det har også en dårlig rutine at forstyrre min concealer, når jeg blander dette på toppen. Denne vare er afbrudt, og jeg er ikke ked af det.
Stash Worthiness: 5/10 Tilbagekøb: Nej
Marc Jacobs HighLiner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner i RO (Cocoa) # 48 – $ 31 for 0,5g
Dette er meget tæt på at være færdig, men det er bare tørret for meget for at fortsætte med at bruge det. Blivet er også krympet eller brudt af basen, så det falder let ud nu. Men som en liner er dette ess. en af de længste slidforbindelser på min nedre lash line. Der er også en indbygget skarpere, som er utrolig praktisk. Jeg kan godt lide at de frigjorde ikke-shimmery farver nu. Jeg kan få den mørkebrune i det senere i år.
Stash Worthiness: 9/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
L’oreal bare naturale mascara
Et øjeblik af stilhed er nødvendig, fordi det er mit sidste rør af denne ophørte perle! Dette var min HG mascara. Dette særligt rør syntes at tykke hurtigere end andre, jeg havde – sandsynligvis fordi det er 4 år gammelt! (forseglet dog) Jeg brugte dette nøjagtigt i en måned før det var for goopy at bruge. Du kan læse min rave anmeldelse af denne mascara her.
Stash Worthiness: 10/10 tilbagekøb:
Covergirl Lashblast Volume Mascara – $ 10 for 13,1 ml
Og hvor rettidigt, at jeg brugte denne ene nu i betragtning af, at dette er min nuværende meget elskede mascara – det er ikke som forlængelse som L’Oreal, men det giver imponerende volumen. Hvad jeg især elsker om denne mascara, er, hvordan det ikke smutter eller løber selv med mine vandige øjne fra allergier. Jeg brugte dette rør i 3 måneder, og det blev endelig for klumpet at fortsætte med at bruge.
Stash Worthiness: 10/10 Tilbagekøb: Ja
Skønhed Blender Sponge – $ 28 hver
At skrive ud af denne pris på denne svamp gør mig krybe! Når det er sagt, må jeg indrømme, at dette er en ekstraordinær svamp for at blande ud fundament fejlfrit. Og denne svamp har varet mig 3 år med regelmæssigt brug (ca. to gange om ugen – jeg roterer mine svampe), og det er nu endelig at falde fra hinanden. Det er på tide at gå på pension dette, og jeg er ikke sikker på, om jeg ville tilbagekøbe det på grund af prislappen. Der er absolut ingen grund til, at prisen på dette fortsætter med at forblive så høj, når der er en overflod af økonomiske alternativer. Jeg personligt kan lide quo svampen (se min sammenligning af appel blender type svampe
