It is very fitting that my first blog post for the month of September is another ‘Product Empties’. I have probably mentioned this before, but September always feels more like a new year to me than January. I always feel like it’s a fresh start and I love the transition from summer to fall. With that transition, also comes switching out products and using up old ones. So, it feels good to be doing this post!

Here’s the products I have used up over the last couple of months:

Haircare

COLAB Extreme Volume Dry Shampoo in ‘New York’

Pros: Smells amazing, absorbs any excess oil, minimal white residue, gives my hair really good volume and texture

Cons: Contains talc, can only find this scent at some Winners and Marshalls

Repurchase? Yes. I think this might be my favourite scent in the line.

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Strong Roots Spray

Pros: Helps with hair growth, stimulates the scalp, conditions the scalp and hair, strengthens the roots, relieves any itchiness and tightness, free of parabens and sulfates, cruelty-free, affordable

Cons: Nozzle sometimes gets stuck

Repurchase? Already have—this is a holy grail product for me.

Skincare

LUSH Bubblegum Lip Scrub

Pros: Effectively exfoliates dry skin on my lips leaving them soft and smooth, smells and tastes exactly like bubblegum, cruelty-free, vegan

Cons: Can be a bit messy to use, would prefer it without the dyes

Repurchase? Yes.

Simple Cleansing Micellar Water

Pros: Easily and gently removes dirt, oil and makeup, does not irritate my skin or eyes, affordable, free of parabens, artificial fragrance and dyes, comparable to Bioderma

Cons: Would love this to come in a larger size

Repurchase? Already have.

Avène Thermal Spring Water

Pros: Extremely refreshing, perks up skin, water stays cold in the can, soothes and calms any redness and irritation, great for soothing a burn

Cons: Expensive

Repurchase? Yes, I am smitten with this stuff.

The Body Shop Nutriganics Smoothing Serum (discontinued)

Pros: Helped smooth out my skin in regards to bumps, firms the skin, hydrates, one pump generously covers my whole face

Cons: Has been discontinued!

Repurchase? If I could, I would… *shakes fist*

Bath & Body

The Body Shop Vanilla Brûlée Shower Gel (limited-edition)

Pros: Smells incredible, lathers up extremely well, little goes a long way, soap-free (does not strip skin), skin feels soft

Cons: Limited-edition scent which is no longer available at the moment

Repurchase? If they bring this scent back (which I really, really hope they do)—absolutely!

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Body Lotion

Pros: Evens skin tone, paraben-free, cruelty-free, inexpensive, smells like hot chocolate, dry skin is nonexistent for me with this product

Cons: I feel like the price keeps going up on this—otherwise nothing!

Repurchase? Already have and always will!

Makeup

Sonia Kashuk Liquid Light Concealer

Pros: Easy to apply, blends well, long lasting, brightens the under eye well, cruelty-free

Cons: Only comes in two shades, can only get it at Target

Repurchase? If I could still purchase it here in Canada…100%.

Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Pressed Powder

Pros: Affordable, sets makeup really well, controls oil, cruelty-free

Cons: Contains parabens and talc, can only get it at Target

Repurchase? Same answer as the concealer…

Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Pressed Powder

Pros: Natural coverage, sets makeup and controls oil, felt like my skin could still breathe wearing this, ingredients are 100% natural origin, free of harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives, fragrance and colours, parabens and GMOs, cruelty-free

Cons: Horrible packaging, annoying to take on the go, not a fan of the scent of this

Repurchase? Unsure. Yes, if they repackage it.

Fragrance

Victoria’s Secret Love Spell Fragrance Mist

Pros: Smells fantastic (blend of cherry blossom and peach), non-irritating, scent lingers quite awhile

Cons: Nozzle sometimes gets stuck

Repurchase? Probably not. This body spray smells amazing, but it just reminds me too much of high school. I would definitely try another one of their scents though!

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Want to check out my other ‘Product Empties’ posts?

Product Empties #1

Product Empties #2

Product Empties #3

Product Empties #4

Thanks for reading!

ellerow.