Sample Empties #3

SAMPLE EMPTIES

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER

• Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturiser with Willowherb (foil packet) - I don't really know how I feel about this moisturiser, it's definitely targeted at people with oily skin so it didn't have the most amazing effect on my dry/combo skin. It tingled a little on application and felt cooling, had a gel moisturiser texture and sunk into the skin quickly and dried matte. Definitely had a matte appearance on the skin and although my skin felt hydrated and smooth, it was a little chalky almost like their was a film on top of my skin. This might be something I pick up if my skin gets oilier, but it is kinda pricey at $49 for 50mL. 
• Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 15mL - I really loved this, it didn't irritate my skin or eyes at all and got all my makeup off without leaving a weird film or any residue on my skin. Will definitely be purchasing the full size!
• Too Faced Sweet Peach Creamy Lip Oil Gloss 'Pure Peach' 1g - I didn't like this, it wasn't sticky and I like the scent, but that's about all I like about it. I found that this didn't hydrate my lips and just made them flake really strangely. The colour looked absolutely terrible on me and it was a bit patchy and just looked uneven on my lips. This would also bleed on me and end up all over my face, it was just a frustrating product for me. I think I've realised that I don't like really pigmented glosses, I like something sheerer that gives your lips a wet look rather than any colour.  
• Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum (foil packet) - This sunk into my skin very quickly and didn't irritate it at all. One little sample isn't enough to see a difference in my skin, however this is something I'd like to try again in the future and see if it does make a difference. I know Drunk Elephant is expensive, but they are a brand I am interested in trying. 
• Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer (foil packet) x2 - I really enjoyed this primer, it felt nice on the skin, mattified and smoothed my skin to make a really nice base for foundation. I think this did help with the longevity of my makeup too ! I don't know if I can justify the price for the full size, but I will happily use the other samples of this that I have. 
• Too Faced Hangover Rx Replenishing Face Primer (foil packet) -  I liked this primer, it was very hydrating and sunk into the skin very quickly, the only thing I didn't really like was the scent, it was pleasant when I first applied it but as it began to sink in the scent changed and I didn't love it anymore. I would like to try a larger size of this because I don't think I can fully form an opinion based on the one time use I got from this packet. I think this might have made me break out so I don't think I'll be trying this one again.
• Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder Diffused Light + Mood Light (card) - I liked these powders, they really brought the life back into my skin once my makeup was finished and just gave a beautiful healthy glow. I don't know if I could justify buying a full size Hourglass product, but I did enjoy using this and the effects it had! 
• The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream (foil packet) - I really liked this, it was very hydrating and sunk into the skin very quickly and I feel like it made my skin look refreshed. I think I might buy the full size of this because it didn't irritate my skin at all, just hydrated and gave me an almost radiant look! The only thing I didn't love was the scent, it smelled a bit like a hospital, but not in a bad way - and I can get past that because it didn't linger. 
• The Body Shop Drops of Youth Youth Concentrate (foil packet) - I didn't notice a big difference in my skin using this, but it was moisturising so that was nice. I don't think this is something my skin really needs at this point in my life, but maybe in the future I'll give it another go. 
• Smashbox Photo Finish Radiance Primer (foil packet) - I don't know if this comes in other colours, but this was just way too dark for me. Besides that, the illumination came from glitter which I didn't like because you could see chunks of glitter through my foundation, this also didn't feel hydrating at all. I'd much prefer to stick with MAC strobe cream. Will not be purchasing the full size. 

Iz 🦀