Empties to report! Full-size Sioris “Time is Running Out” Mist. I have been pootling slowly through this bottle, mostly using it as a setting spray. I chucked it in the car as we were leaving for holidays as a last-minute idea and I’m so glad I did. I drove for two whole days each way (although had an extra night’s detour to another town on way there, so three.) in an air-conditioned car, stepping outside into temps between 36’c & 42’c. Repeated sprays of this kept my skin on my face, cooled me down AND smelled fresh and clean without grossing out everyone else in the car. Apart from it’s name, I bloody love this! Usually I am of the opinion that mists don’t do much except feel nice and cool. This is a two-phase oil-in-water mist that you have to shake vigorously first and it DOES feel gorgeous, and it mists delightfully without leaving oily stains like spilled salad dressing on your clothes. It comes in two versions - yuzu, which I have, and green plum, depending on what time of year you purchase the product. I am ordering two travel-sized green plum ones as they are on special atm and cheaper than one full-size. One to keep in handbag. Who have I become?
Finally finished Melano C Gel Creme. Lovely but not moisturizing enough for me. I needed to mix in a couple of drops of rose hip or jojoba oil as well just to keep skin on face. It’s lovely on body though. Smells fresh.
Purchasing Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream to try. (Have heard nice things. I rely on my tretinoin and serums for active ingredients. I don’t need them from moisturizer. This one is basic, soothing, unfragranced moisturiser.). Or a collagen one because it feels sooooo nice. Dunno.
Also finished Neogen Lemon Peeling Pads. Love these. Soooo good. I have used them for years. I cut them in half because they’re huge. I won’t repurchase because I don’t want to use disposable items like that anymore. Will look at equivalent liquid exfoliator and report back. Considering Beauty of Joseon again. Gentle and moisturizing but effective. (I mainly want for neck and décolleté, so sounds good - and on special!)
Won’t bore you with the samples I used. Honestly pissed off with myself for keeping them for so long. There is never enough product to really get a feel for the efficacy, and it’s just more plastic. If I receive any more, they will be used ASAP or given away. (Moisturizers and oils shall be kept in work makeup bag for hands.)
I used another sheet mask while in a motel on way back. That’s two now! I am tempted to try one every day until they’re done, but am worried about reactions and also - who has that kind of time? Maybe once a week. This one was a Kanebo Rice Mask from Japan. To be fair, it was very soothing and very hydrating. I left it on for much longer than I normally would and maybe that’s why it actually did something.
Used up Sunscreens there are a few here!!!:- Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel spf 50++++in clear. This is great! Love! Haven’t found a makeup that doesn’t work with this. No white caste at all. COSRX Aloe SPF 50++++ Also great, but whiter and thicker. Disappears virtually immediately though. Stings my eyes a bit, which isn’t unusual. Roho Mentholatum (same company as Hada Labo) Skin Aqua Gold Spf50++++ 140ml pump. Great product. Moisturizing, effective, decent-sized bottle. Will buy again, but want to try some new ones. OMI Sun Bears Strong, Waterproof spf50++++. This was the surprise product of the year. Teeny, tiny bottle of one of the best and most effective sunscreens I’ve ever used in one of the nicest formulas!!! It’s cheap as dirt and am going to buy two backups. (Will have one in car and one in work bag.) This one can be rubbed onto backs of hands and you can drive straight away. Big fan! Also plays well under makeup. Absolutely needs oil to be broken down for removal.
That’s my empties…