June Empties

EMPTIES

• Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour Liquid Lipstick Mini Equality Bundle ($75.00) - I've been waiting until all of these dried out to finally count them as empties. This was a set of eight mini liquid lipsticks that I bought back in September 2018 when I met Jeffree, and some of these dried up within a year. I hate that these dry out so quickly, but I do feel like I got my money's worth out of them, I use these as eyeshadow bases, eyeliners, lipstick, brow pomade, all sorts of things. I didn't love all the colours and I found that the formula wasn't the same for every colour, but I still enjoyed the set. I wouldn't repurchase this whole bundle because I know I wouldn't use them all again, but I would repurchase Flamethrower because it is just the perfect orange lip for me. The shade Equality is still usable, but it was never a shade I used often which is why I've decided to finally call this an empty. I'm going to keep the bundle box and all the lipsticks in it because these remind me of going to Princess Polly Live. 
• Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss in Naked (SAMPLE) - I like this gloss but it's nothing special. It's not sticky and has a nice minty scent, you can't feel the glitter in it, and I like the colour. I just wouldn't pay Urban Decay prices for this because it doesn't last well and it's not as glossy as my Colourpop glosses. I got this little sample at Meccaland and I'm glad I got to try it out, but I won't be buying it any time soon. 
• NYX Epic Ink Liner in Black ($18.95) - I've decided to call it quits on this one because I can't get a sharp line anymore and it bleeds on my inner corner every time I use it now, the last one of these I had did the same thing and I think it's a sign that they need to go. I like this liner, it's a little shiny but when it's fresh I can get really thin and crisp lines because of the brush tip so I overlook the fact that it's not matte. The two of these that I had I got in a goody bag from a NYX event so I've never bought one myself but I think it's worth it. I got over six months use out of this, I don't think I would pay full price but if I could grab it on sale I would definitely repurchase it. I don't always wear liner but when I do I know I can trust this one and I find it really quick and easy to use, and it's not too difficult to remove either.
• Dior Diorshow Pump 'n' Volume HD Squeezable Mascara in Black (SAMPLE) - I liked the length I got from this and it gave just a little bit of volume that made my lashes look nice and full, but sometimes it looked spidery. I also found this difficult to remove and it irritated my eyes a bit. I wouldn't buy the full size of this because it's ridiculously overpriced, and I only really got three months use out of it and with others I can get six. 
• John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Shampoo 250mL ($15.99) - I still like this and will continue to use it, but my curls haven't been as defined as I like lately. My hair has really been frustrating me lately and I don't know what I need to change in my routine.
• Pretty Serious Cosmetics Nail Polish in Cutie Patootie ($11.45) - I liked this colour, it was a really pretty warm pastel purple, but it was a bit streaky and didn't last long on the nails at all. This brand doesn't exist anymore so I can't repurchase this anyway, but I will look for another polish a similar colour.

Total value of products used up: $121.40

Iz 🦀