BEAUTY EMPTIES //skincare, makeup, haircare, body care and fragrance!!
DEWYTREE$19.99- “It's super gentle, it's non-drying and it doesn't really foam”▶ 0:40
- “I feel like it's a dream for really dry skin”▶ 0:47
- “I would mainly stick to this one in my morning routine, but for night time I still prefer something that foams at least a little bit”▶ 0:49
- “If you're on the market for a really, really gentle dry skin friendly cleanser, I feel like you would really enjoy this one”▶ 0:59
Yadah$23.00- “It has this really soft, smooth texture and it's just melt into your face and it had zero issues with removing my sunscreen and makeup”▶ 2:09
- “I love how it leaves my skin really soft and comfortable, never tight or stripped”▶ 2:21
- “This is a big favorite of mine and I can see myself repurchasing it”▶ 2:25
Clarins$134.00Double Serumshade · Light Texture- “It gave me a little bit of hydration boost and left my skin with a little bit of radiance to it”▶ 3:17
- “However, it is very expensive”▶ 3:21
- “This one is really heavily fragrance”▶ 3:26
- “If a fragrance is a deal breaker to you, maybe skip this one”▶ 3:28
- “Personally for me, it's just not worth it”▶ 3:32
- “I think it was a really nice simple lightweight serum that gave me a boost of hydration and it also layered really well with my other skin care products”▶ 4:27
- “It never irritated my sensitive skin”
- “Personally, I did not notice any dramatic anti-aging results with this one”▶ 4:46
- “If you're looking for a really gentle peptide serum that's really easy to use every day, I think this is a really nice one to consider”▶ 4:50
Kiehl's$79.00- “First couple of times that I've used it, it actually stung. My skin felt like it was on fire”▶ 5:07
- “Maybe if you're somebody who has really sensitive skin or you're a newbie to vitamin C serums, maybe sit this one out”▶ 5:20
- “It honestly feels very siliconey on the skin too. It feels like you're applying a makeup primer to be honest”▶ 5:38
- “After some time of me using it, my skin actually adjusted to it and it was not stinging or irritating on me anymore”▶ 5:45
- “Will I repurchase this one? Probably not because I would much rather use something that's a little bit more gentle on my sensitive skin”
Peach Slices$19.99- “Something weird happened with the texture of this serum. It kind of curdled up towards the end”▶ 6:11
- “I feel like they definitely need to get back in the lab and work on the texture issue”▶ 6:31
- “I did notice that my skin looked a little bit more even and brighter when consistently using this one”▶ 6:50
- “It was a little bit tricky to use because of that texture issue, which is a shame”▶ 6:56
Glow Recipe$45- “It feels so silky and so hydrating on the skin. It never dries my skin out. It never irritates my skin”
- “I really appreciate that they combine retinoids with soothing ingredients”▶ 7:21
- “The results are also a little bit more gentle and not as visible”▶ 7:30
- “If you have sensitive skin or maybe you're just beginning your retinoid journey, this is a really nice option”
Laneige$43- “It has this really lightweight almost gel-like texture and is heavy in silicones. So, it instantly will give you a little bit of a smoother blurred look”▶ 7:56
- “It sets so nicely under my concealers and my makeup overall”▶ 8:07
- “It was really nice and hydrating and gave me a little bit of a plumper look”▶ 8:10
LAGOM$29.72- “It had this really nice balance of being really hydrating and nourishing, yet still being lightweight enough for me to use during the day”
- “This made my skin feel really comfortable. It was a little bit smoothing, so I loved how it looked under makeup”▶ 8:36
- “My only concern is that it had a little bit of essential oils to it. So, if you have really reactive or sensitive skin, it's just something to keep in mind”
DAMDAM$48- “It had this rich and creamy texture and gave my skin that bouncy look”▶ 9:01
- “It wasn't greasy, but I feel like it's definitely geared towards more drier skin types”▶ 9:04
- “If you have oily skin, this one might be a little too much”▶ 9:12
- “I was reaching for it at nights or during colder months when my skin needed that extra boost of hydration”▶ 9:16
BYOMA$13.99
Clarins$48.00- “Love that it provides broad-spectrum protection and I love a higher SPF 50 factor”▶ 10:31
- “It feels very greasy on the skin. Even on my dry skin, it looks super shiny”▶ 10:50
- “It also irritates my eyes, which is the biggest pet peeve of mine”▶ 10:56
- “This one is so extremely scented. If you don't like scented products, you should stay away from this one because I feel like it will actually give you migraines”▶ 11:02
- “It's not a good one. I would say skip because there are so many amazing sunscreens on the market and this is just not one of them”▶ 11:29
SKIN1004$18.20- “This is I think is my favorite sunscreen of all times”▶ 11:48
- “This just doesn't feel like sunscreen. It feels like skin care”▶ 11:57
- “So lightweight, so hydrating, it blends in instantly. There's no white cast. It doesn't irritate my eyes and it leaves my skin with this really beautiful hydrated natural finish”▶ 11:59
- “If you're looking for a really mattifying and silicone-based smoothing primer-like sunscreen, this is not the one for you because it is hydrating”▶ 12:26
- “This is a huge favorite of mine and I will keep going back to it over and over again”▶ 12:38
Peach & Lily$8.00
L'Occitane$16.00
Shiseido$18.00
Bumble and bumble$38.00- “This shampoo was really lightweight. It was really effective at removing all the build-up”▶ 16:08
- “It also gave me a really nice boost of volume without over stripping my hair”▶ 16:19
- “The conditioner was really lovely, too. I feel like it gave just the right amount of hydration to my hair without weighing them down”▶ 16:26
- “It made my hair really soft, manageable and bouncy”▶ 16:35
Briogeo$39.00- “It's one of those treatments that makes your hair feel instantly more smoother, softer and more manageable after one use”▶ 16:47
- “With this mask, I would only use it towards the ends of my hair”▶ 16:59
- “I do love the results that I get with this mask because it instantly makes my hair look more healthier”▶ 17:04
Divi$110- “I really like the ingredient list on this one. It was honestly pretty impressive, because it doesn't just contain biotin”▶ 18:55
- “Overall, I did experience a little less shedding than usual”▶ 18:45
- “I wish these were a little smaller, because these are not capsules. They are solid tablets, and they were kind of big”▶ 18:58
- “They also had a little bit of a minty aftertaste”▶ 19:19
Divi$48.00- “I really enjoyed this one because it was so lightweight. It never weighted my hair down, it never felt greasy or heavy, never oily”▶ 19:23
- “I really enjoyed the cooling sensation on the scalp from it because it has peppermint and menthol”▶ 19:34
- “It just made my scalp feel instantly refreshed and I really enjoyed using it regularly”▶ 19:38
Vanilla Sugar & Shea Butter Body Scrubshade · Vanilla Sugar and Shea Butter- “This really creamy, luxurious texture”▶ 20:15
- “It honestly felt more like a body polish than a harsh scrub”▶ 20:24
- “I loved that it left my skin really smooth and soft and also a little bit hydrated afterwards”▶ 20:29
- “If you do prefer a more intense body scrub, this might be a little too mild for you”▶ 20:51
Dove$7.97Go Fresh Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Sprayshade · Cucumber and Green Tea
Ellis Brooklyn$115- “I think it's a really nice sparkly and fresh white floral scent”▶ 21:48
- “It opens really citrusy and there's also a little bit of sweetness from pear and then a bunch of white florals come in”▶ 21:51
- “It's fresh, it's soapy, it's a little nostalgic”▶ 22:01
- “Would I repurchase this one? I don't think so just because I'm somebody who prefers a little bit of a different approach when it comes to my white florals but I do think it's pretty”▶ 22:22
Benefit Cosmetics$29.00BadGal Bounce Mascarashade · Mini
Lancôme$46.00- “It was actually really nice silicone-based primer and sometimes silicone primers can be hit or miss for me”▶ 24:00
- “This one didn't. It felt actually quite hydrating on the skin while still being smoothing”▶ 24:08
- “I'm really happy that I moved it out of my collection because the packaging was honestly kind of big and bulky and it was a little bit harder to store”▶ 24:17
Armani Beauty$40.00- “It was a really lovely sheer red shade. Nothing too pigmented, very easy to throw on and reapply throughout the day”▶ 24:31
- “I love this formula because it doesn't feel sticky or heavy. It honestly feels so comfortable like a lip balm, but it gives you enough shine to look like a lip gloss”▶ 24:39
- “I'm a big fan of this formula and I have a couple more shades in my collection”▶ 24:54
Morphe$19Bake & Set Setting Powdershade · Translucent- “I love this formula because it does such a good job of setting your makeup without looking overly drying”▶ 25:04
- “It doesn't feel heavy. It doesn't sit like another layer on your face. It's not cakey whatsoever”▶ 25:08
- “If I would, I would definitely grab this one because I think the formula is really good”▶ 25:35
Moira$9Stellar Glaze Stick Shadowshade · Bewitched
Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundationshade · 3- “Overall, it was a nice shade match for me. Maybe a tiny bit too warm, but just a tiny bit”▶ 26:26
- “This was a lovely formula. I enjoyed this foundation so much. Mainly because it looks so natural on the skin. It doesn't feel heavy”▶ 26:35
- “It has this really beautiful coverage and it gives me this really nice satin like finish”▶ 26:45
- “It just makes my skin look like skin, but slightly better, and I really enjoyed it”▶ 26:50
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