[2] Beauty Product Empties

Hey guys! Happy Lunar New Year! Hope you guys will have a blessed, prosperous, joyful and lucky new year in 2016!

This is my second instalment of my Empties blogpost. Check out my first Empties blogpost here: CLICK HERE.

I have accumulated so many of my products that have been empty for a long time and I'm just questioning myself if I am a hoarder or not. Haha.

So let's get to it!

SKIN CARE

1. The Face Shop Clean Face Oil Control Essence

I have done a full review on this product so if you're interested, please feel free to read it by clicking on this link: CLICK HERE. Anyway, here's a summarised version of the full review. This did help control the oils from my face and control the excess sebum that my face usually produces throughout the day. It did give my face a slight glow, without making it oily and it absorbs quite fast. It's also very fresh and my face feels cleaner. That's about it. If you've got oily skin, this will help you a lot, but that's the only thing it does: control the oils and excess sebum in your face. 

2. Missha Flower Bouquet Freesia Cleansing Cream

Also, I've done a full review on this product so click on this link if you'e interested: CLICK HERE. This is basically a makeup remover and an cream cleanser. It breaks down into an oily texture and melts the makeup off of your face. I find this very gentle and easy to use as well as it being effective in removing makeup, but the downside is that if you use this to remove your waterproof makeup, it's going to be very hard. You can also use this before cleansing your face with a normal cleanser, just to remove the dirt off of your face and more extra moisture.

3. Cellnique Paramedical Intensive Hydrating Gel Wash

I've been using this cleanser for 6 months and this has helped my skin a lot. It is very gentle and it's really good for those who have sensitive skin. It is on the pricier side, unfortunately but it lasted me for months and my skin has improved ever since I first used this. If you're looking for a really good, slightly higher-end product and don't mind splurging a little bit more than you're supposed to, definitely look for this cleanser because it's that great. The only downside is that the packaging. I'm not a fan of the bottle because you'll need to squeeze out the product.

HAIR 

4. Shiseido Ma Cherie Moisture Treatment

I bought this is 2012 and finally finished it after 3 years because well, I didn't use this very often. However, I did like it. It made my hair super soft, fresh and silky. At first, it was very sticky, but after spreading it all over my hair, it was okay and didn't feel sticky anymore. It also helps with faster hair growth and has a nice floral scent. I was surprised to find out that this is a Shiseido product because it's not written in the packaging but after looking at the back, it said 'www.shiseido.com' written at the bottom of the product. Overall, it's a good product and I would definitely repurchase it again if I can find it.

5. Q.One Treatment Hair Mist 

This is definitely a product you guys wouldn't know because it is a private company that is only sold in salons in Malaysia. Anyway, I've been using this for a year since 2013 until 2014 and I loved it. It leaves my hair feeling soft and silky, it also detangles the hair. It did also hydrate my hair and made it less dry and more moisturised. It's easy to spray as well. I know it looks like a glass cleaner bottle but trust me, it's not. The idea is the same though. Spraying. This was recommended by my former hair stylist in Malaysia and I will definitely repurchase this again.

6. Notel International Crystal Hair Serum

This serum, like any other hair serum works well on my hair. I feel like every hair serums I've used before and now is all the same. They all work the same. They prevent split ends, the roots of my hair feels hydrated and less dry and just feels better and nicer. This is similar to the serum I'm currently using. It feels light on my hair, easy to spread and it doesn't feel sticky after applying it on my hair.

BODY

7. Sleek Foamy Hand Wash in Soothing with Honey Extract (Antibacterial)

Kinda odd that I'm reviewing a hand soap. Haha, anyway. This was fairly quite cheap (for me) because it was only $2, but this was surprisingly good. I did not expect this at all. It's a foamy hand soap, but it didn't dry my hands out at all. It made it more cleaner and it smells really good. It is also an antibacterial hand soap so that's a plus. Best thing is that this is super long-lasting. I've been using this for 10-11 months (I wash my hands 3 times a day, take note of that and I used this every... single.. day). I really am a fan of the scent of this because it's soothing and has a floral scent to it. I would definitely repurchase this hand soap again. 

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So that's all for my Beauty Product Empties part 2! I usually just do 7 empty products per blogpost just to keep it consistent. I have way more products I have finished for the past few months so definitely keep a look-out for them!

[1] Beauty Product Empties

Hello guys! Today's blogpost will be a different type of blogpost compared to my other blogposts (e.g: reviews), so that's cool.

I've collected these product bottles and kept them in a plastic bag (I know, it's gross right?) but I kept it so I could review them once again (even if I have already posted my review here on my blog).

So let's get to it!

SKIN CARE

1. LA'DERM Enlighten Me  Oxygen Cleansing Foam

I've been using this cleansing foam for 2 years and it got out of stock so I am now currently using another cleansing foam. Anyways, I think this cleansing foam is brilliant. It cleanses the skin really well, doesn't make your skin feel that weird 'squeeky-clean' feeling and it's hydrating and smells great. It is quite pricey, I have to say, but it's a good product, overall. Plus, it's beneficial for people with oily skin like me. :)

2. Skin Food Lettuce and Cucumber Watery Toner

I have done a full review on this product so if you're interested, here's the link: SKIN FOOD PREMIUM LETTUCE AND CUCUMBER WATERY TONER REVIEW

Anyway, I'll write a brief review on this toner. I love how subtle this toner is. It's great for all types of skin (oily, dry, combination and normal). It's not the type of toner that's effective for people with sensitive skin, it's more of a double cleansing toner that doesn't change the skin's condition. I guess it's an okay overall toner, doesn't do much for the skin but it balances the pH of the skin and double cleanses really well. So this toner is best suited for skins that have no troubles, or this could be an extra addition to your skin care routine even if you have sensitive skin. :) 

3. Beauty DIY Job's Tear and Licorice Whitening Night Jelly

I have also done a full review on this product so if you're interested, here's the link: BEAUTY DIY JOB'S TEAR AND LICORICE WHITENING NIGHT JELLY REVIEW

I have never heard of this brand before, but it was recommended by Mia from Asian Beauty Secrets on YouTube, but this product is actually quite fantastic. It's a really good night cream/jelly because it moisturises your skin throughout the night and leaves the skin feeling moisturised and hydrated. My skin also got even brighter and slightly whiter (but I can't tell any difference as because I originally have fair skin). I especially love the packaging as well. It's a great overall product and the price is quite reasonable as well. It's BND$28.00 including shipping. 

4. A'PIEU PURE BLOCK Natural Sun Cream Daily SPF 45 Pa+++

This is also a pretty decent sunblock. It does what it says which is protect the skin from the sun. I have to say that if you're on a budget, this is the product for you because it costs less than $10, but it's not waterproof, leaves a bit of white cast (but definitely avoidable if blended well) and only has SPF 45 Pa+++, not SPF 50 Pa+++. This is a good product to use on a daily basis, as long as you're not going to the pool or anything like that then it's fine, but for the price, it's good enough for me.

BODY

5. Etude House Sun Prise SPF 50+ Pa++ Cooling Spray Body

This is a pretty good sunscreen body spray because it has SPF 50+ Pa+++, gets around all the nooks and crannies around the body (like your limbs, neck, back, chest, stomach, etc.) and it's very cooling so it's great for the summer when it's hot. It smells like a sunscreen, of course and it does have a strong scent so I advise you guys to spray this outside of your house or building. It's easy to press the handle so that's a plus. I think it lasts throughout the whole day so thumbs up to that. I got this from a sale so I'm happy about it. I'm not sure if they discontinued this product but it's a good sunscreen that I'm willing to re-purchase this again. If it is discontinued, I would purchase the Skin Food Tomato Cool and Dry Sun Spray. :)

HAIR

6. Pantene Pro-V Anti Dandruff Shampoo

I got the mini version of this when I was in Thailand in 2012 December (yeah, I know it's long ago and I still kept the empty bottle, okay?). I thought bringing my full-sized shampoo would be troublesome so I'd rather fork out some cash to buy a shampoo in a nearby supermarket near my hotel. Anyway, this shampoo doesn't do much justice to my hair. I guess my dandruff did fade away a little, but it is not very effective (unfortunately). I'm not disappointed though because there are like hundreds of hair brands that make anti-dandruff shampoos and still won't work, I've tried like 10 different types, so I know. I definitely will not re-purchase this again because well, why would I purchase something that doesn't work? It was cheap so I just let it off.

7. Pantene Pro-V Hair Deep Repair Essence

I have also done a full review on this product, so if you're interested, please do check it out by clicking this link: PANTENE PRO-V HAIR DEEP REPAIR ESSENCE REVIEW

I am in love with this product. I just recently finished this product (how devastating). This product left my hair feeling soft, silky and smooth in the nicest way possible. Like, it's just so amazing. It detangles my hair and makes my hair healthier and softer. It's a great hair treatment and I think a lot of people should have hair essences like this because we can't just rely on hair shampoos or hair conditioners 100%. This does the job really well and how did I know about this product? Melodee Morita was having a giveaway in Japan and she said it's a really good product so I got it shipped all the way from Japan to Brunei and tried it. The price is very reasonable, I think it's about $25 including shipping and it took like a week to arrive, so that's another plus. I would definitely re-purchase this product again, maybe not for now. :)

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So that's all for today! This is my first ever empties blogpost so I hope it was interesting enough for you guys.