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Product Empties: Will I Repurchase?

7/13/2020

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I have another round up of products that I've used up. Quite a few of them will look familiar, but there's a lot of new-to-me stuff in here, too. Let's get started!
  • Alba Botanica Daily Shade SPF 15 body moisturizer, $15.99 for 32 oz.  I love this moisturizer very, very much. It makes my skin feel smooth and hydrated, plus it provides a starter shot of SPF. I don't rely on this as my primary SPF for the day, especially when I'm spending time outdoors, but it sure is nice to have it in there. I enjoy the clean, slightly sunscreeny smell (it's not overwhelming and fades quickly). The only downside? That packaging is a beast! The pump stops pumping with a quarter of the product still inside, so I always have to cut it open and decant into a different container. Worth the effort, and I will repurchase. 
  • Red Carpet Manicure Erase Gel Polish Remover, $12.99 for 16 oz. I don't wear gel polish, but I love this remover because it effortlessly tackles everything from red/dark polish that can stain to glitter (ohhhh, dreaded glitter - usually so hard to remove). It's been tricky to find this product during the pandemic, since so many more people are doing their nails at home. As soon as I can, I will repurchase. 
  • Pacifica perfume in Beach Lavender scent, $22 for 1 oz. I really enjoy Pacifica perfumes because they seem to be packed full of fewer ingredients than many others, and I never get a headache from their formula. The Lavender Beach scent is unique - it comes off as very lemony with a touch of lavender, to me. The kicker though is a top note of sugar which smells a little "young" to my nose. I won't repurchase this particular scent, but will definitely pick up a different one from Pacifica down the line. 
  • Derma E Purifying Daily Detox Scrub, $15.99 for 4 oz. This gentle exfoliating scrub has been a staple in my bathroom for a few years, now. I appreciate how creamy the formula is because it leaves my skin feeling smooth, but hydrated. As someone with reactive skin, a manual exfoliant can be an inflaming nightmare. Not this one. I will repurchase. 
  • Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream, $22 for 0.95 oz. This moisturizer was fine. The texture was lightweight, but that's the only claim it really lived up to. I didn't think my skin felt more hydrated or softer or smoother, as promised by Kiehls. I'm glad I didn't invest in a larger jar because I was really glad to finish this one up and move on to something else. Definitely not worth it to me for the cost. Will not repurchase. 
  • Andalou Naturals Meyer Lemon + C Creamy Cleanser, $13.99 for 6 oz. This one is making a repeat appearance in my empties because I've used this cleanser for a long time. I enjoy everything about this product - the light citrus scent is refreshing, morning and night. The creamy formula makes quick work of light makeup - though it won't do a lot for mascara - and is a fantastic second cleanse for my dry skin, especially during the winter. I'm using something else right now and am eager to get back to this bottle. Will repurchase.
  • Tree Hut Shea Body Butter, $5.99 for 7 oz. Another product making a repeat appearance here. I go through one of these tubs at least once a month. The formula is creamy, not stiff, and blends easily into the skin. I enjoy the light, tropical scents of Coconut Lime and Lychee Plum. Will absolutely repurchase. 
  • Everyone Soap in Sage & Verbena, $10.99 for 32 oz. Although this product markets itself as a body wash/shampoo/shave product, I've only ever used it as a body wash. In that capacity, it's fine. Nothing interesting to see here. Speaking of marketing, theirs annoys me for some reason. It's very much a unisex product, and their name is Everyone...but then this claims to be for every man. That annoys me, for some reason. I can't say why, but it just irked me every time I reach for the bottle. (Insert shrug here). I won't repurchase. 
  • First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Balm, $20 for 0.34 oz.  I'm afraid this lip balm might be discontinued because it's on the Final Sale page of FAB's website, and is only $10 there. I'm going to stock up because I really like the way this no-nonsense, zero frills balm makes my lips feel. It has a slightly gritty, waxy texture upon application (which takes some getting used to) but then quickly melts into something wonderful. I put this on every night before bed and will be stocking up in case it's going away. 
  • Pond's Cleansing Balm, $9.99 for 3.38 oz. I had high hopes for this cleansing balm. I thought it would be a terrific first cleanse at night, whisking away every trace of my makeup. It was not terrific, and there was no whisking away of anything. The balm is heavily fragranced, which I couldn't deal with - especially in the eye area - and I had to use a lot of product to get my makeup off. I didn't finish it and will not repurchase.
  • Oh K! Intense Moisture Violet Flower Hand Mask, $4.99. I really like most of the Oh K! masks I've tried, but this isn't one of them. If you're not familiar with hand masks, they are goo-filled gloves that you wear on your hands for about 10 minutes or so. The scent of the moisturizer in the gloves was lovely - light and floral - but the moisturizing seemed more superficial than intense. My hands didn't feel any better than if I'd applied some basic lotion to them. I won't repurchase this particular mask. 
  • Aveeno Repairing Cica Foot Mask, $3.59. I declared my love and affection for this foot mask on Twin Cities Live, and it still stands. These moisturizer-filled booties are large enough to fit my large feet (size 13), and they soften like nobody's business. My heels, my toes, and everything in between feel magically transformed after using this mask. I pop these booties on weekly during the summer to my feet looking fresh in their sandals. Will repurchase. 

That's what I'm tossing into the recycling and trash bins this month. What products have you finished up? Anything good we all need to know about? Let us know down in the comments. 
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