BEAUTY: EMPTIES 2015 REVIEW

Well, I’ve collected my skin care and makeup empties for several months through 2015. To end this year’s beauty review post, I’m going to do a recap review by doing Empties Review! I’ll try to make a video about it also, but in the meantime, I’ll post the written review first. 

Clean & Clear Essentials Oil-Control Toner

This toner does an amazing job despite it is a drugstore product. It contains salicylic acid, which is good in clearing acne. I have an acne prone skin, so I used this toner when I have ‘that time of the month’. I didn’t recommend it for who have sensitive skin because it contains alcohol too. Even I didn’t use it everyday because it can cause dryness. 

Banila Co Hello Sunny Sun Moisturizer SPF 35 PA ++

This is my skincare must have in my morning routines. Basically, it’s a moisturizer that contains SPF. It acts as my morning moisturizer. I’ve done the detailed review of this product on my Sunscreen Battle here. 

Dr. Jart Spot Out

This is my ultimate skincare product. It is a gel that treats your acne spots. It was quite expensive, but it does worth the money. If you have an acne prone skin or have acne in few times in a month you should give this product a try. This product contains some magic power and will make your acne poof! because, it contains salicylic acid which is good for acne prone skin. 

Lancome Hydra Zen Neocalm

It’s basically a serum/essence for me. But before I used this as a serum/essence, I used it as a spot treatment. At that time I was ran out of my Dr. Jart Spot Out, and when I was strolling around a department store, I was attracted to drop by Lancome’s counter. I asked the sales-woman if they have it. She gave me this and I bought it without asking too much. (Don’t do it okay?) Even though I really didn’t know how the product work, but it does pretty good job. It clarify and sooth your skin. The redness caused by some pimples goes away. Basically, it treats your discoloration. This work also with acnes, but the process is not as fast as Dr. Jart Spot Out to pop out the acne. This product became my favorite product in my skincare routine.

Pond’s Cleansing Wipes

I’ve finished 5 packets of these wipes since last year. I first found it in a supermarket and I fell in love with it since then. I liked it because it’s easy to find and does a pretty good job. I used it to cleanse simple makeup or when my face feels tacky. The only downside is sometimes it became too soapy if you kept it for too long. You have to storage it well and don’t let it get too much sunshine (keep in a cool place). So, if you are the one who are lazy to do double cleansing, I didn’t recommend it if this product has changed to soap-soaked wipes, because the residue might break you out and leave dirty feeling afterward.

Jill Stuart Lip Essence UV SPF 18

I don’t know whether it’s a skincare product or makeup, but one thing sure is this is an amazing product. Unfortunately, the one I have is not for sale. I got it as a gift from the other Jill Stuart my mom bought. By the way, Jill Stuart is not available in Indonesia. I got mine from Hongkong. This lip essence is a lip-gloss type that contains SPF! YAY! I think I kinda addicted with products that contain SPF. Since I can’t find this product here, I’ve already purchased another lip sun protection product from Loccitane.

Jill Stuart Mascara

I didn’t know the real name of this product because it is written in Japanese. I didn’t know for sure either if this mascara is waterproof or not. But one thing that I know for sure is I love the brush. It lengthens the lashes. It’s the perfect type of brush for short lashes. And I like the packaging - it’s so princess-y. all of the packaging of Jill Stuart is very classy girl, as if you are a Princess.

Body Shop Body Butter

This is the last empty product. I’m not the type of girl who loves body butter - I prefer body lotion. I used it because I got this as a gift. The smell was okay, but I didn’t really like the feeling after applying it on to my skin. I feel tacky. But other than that, I was pretty okay with this product.

Alright, that’s all I have for my first ever empties 2015. I hope you liked it. I’ll see you on my next post! 

What is your favorite empties skincare, makeup, body care, and hair care for 2015? Let me know in the comments below. Maybe I would like to try it!