March Monthly Empties and Reviews

Happy Saturday, dolls!!!  Today we will be going over the Empties from March and February.  I was out of the country for most of February so I was unable to get a post up then.  This will combine empties from both months 🙂  Each of these products will be accompanied by a mini review, and recommendation on whether or not I would repurchase.

MAKEUP

L’oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara:  There is a reason this is a cult favorite.  The mid-sized brush adds length and volume with each buildable coat for va-va-voom lashes.  The formula is pitch black, dries quickly, and doesn’t smudge or irritate my eyes.  This is one of my top 5 favorite mascaras of all time and I would repurchase…once I go through my stash of mascara samples 😉

E.L.F. Conditioning Lip Balm in Nude:  This has a vanilla-like scent and feels more on the waxy than creamy side.  I didn’t feel it provided adequate moisture and the packaging, while chic, is rather bulky and not travel friendly.  This wasn’t a bad product, but there are better lip balms on the market so I would not repurchase.

SKINCARE

Pur-lisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum:  I received this eyecream in a previous Boxycharm and fell in love with it.  I did not see a huge difference in brightening or a decrease of puffiness as the product claims.  However, I liked the sleek packaging with the pump and loved how lightweight and moisturizing it felt around the eyes.  This is one of my favorite eye creams ever and would recommend.

Shara Shara Water Girl’s Ice Cream:  I received this moisturizer in a Memebox, a box of curated Korean Skincare based on your skin type.  The packaging is super cute, but I can’t get over the strong scent that lingers even after application.  It feels very lightweight on the skin and did a decent job of moisturizing.  However, I was not a fan of the scent and will not be repurchasing.

Mario Badescu Alpha Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion:  I have been using this toner for years and absolutely adore it.  It feels gentle on the skin, yet completely removes any makeup/dirt leftover after my cleansing routine.  My skin does not feel truly clean until I’ve ran a cotton pad soaked with this lotion all over.  This is a holy grail toner and I would definitely repurchase. 

Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask:  This sheet mask smells so good, like honey and felt very cooling on the skin.  Unfortunately, I did not see a big difference after usage.  Typically with a really good sheet mask, I will see much smoother and brighter skin in the morning.  For that reason, I will not be repurchasing.

Kirkland Daily Facial Towelettes:   You can’t beat the value of these Costco Makeup Remover Wipes.  They are so cheap, yet I like these way more than the cult favorite Neutrogena Wipes, which I found left a filmy residue on my skin.  These are my current favorite makeup wipes and I will continue to repurchase.

EOS Hand Lotion in Cucumber:  The unique packaging totally caught my eye and it’s the perfect size to throw in your purse.  It is a very lightweight lotion with a fresh cucumber-melon scent.  However, I will unlikely repurchase as I prefer a thicker hand cream.

HAIRCARE

Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Hairspray:   This is a very light-hold hairspray if you are looking to tame flyaways or for a non-crunchy look.  It has a nice fruity scent, but it didn’t provide enough all-day hold for me so I will not be repurchasing.

Nth Degree Smoothing Moroccan Argan Oil & Keratin Hair Serum:   I received this sample in a previous Ipsy Glambag and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I like to apply a small amount to the ends of my damp hair to smooth flyaways and add shine.  A little goes a long way.  I liked this, but will not repurchase.

Thank you so much for reading and hope to see you in my next blogpost 🙂

Have you tried any of these products?  What are your March Empties?

XO,

Mary Dee

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