One of my
favourite blog posts to read are ‘Empties’ posts, as it usually means the
blogger has been using the product for a while, and I’m curious about people’s
routines!
I’m fairly
new to the Korean Beauty scene, still learning about all the different nuances
of snail versus starfish, and the truth about PH. But I’ve finally amassed an
empties collection worth blogging about.
In all their empty glory |
Hydra-Full Solution Watervolume Aqua Gel Cream - Mizon
First is the Hydra-Full
Solution Water Volume Aqua Gel Cream which came in my April BB Bag (Review Here)). I really enjoyed using this
moisturiser on the warmer days as it is light weight and doesn’t leave my skin
with a greasy feel after use. It spread very easily across my face, and was
fast absorbing so I didn’t have to worry about looking too shiny for too long.
This moisturiser also contains “Niacinamide” which is good for brightening
uneven skin tones and it is also free of parabens, a plus point in my books.
Though on the negatives the scent was slightly medicinal in my view.
Summer is nearly over in England, and I’ve purchased the fan favourite ‘Mizon recovery snail gel cream’ as my new lightweight moisturiser. But once the warm weather returns I will be tempted to repurchase. For those who are looking to purchase you can purchase some samples off Rose Rose here for $3.75 (RoseRose)or take the full plunge and purchase a bottle here at Beauteque for $12 Beauteque (I also found it on
amazon for an extortionate £22 :O )
Summer is nearly over in England, and I’ve purchased the fan favourite ‘Mizon recovery snail gel cream’ as my new lightweight moisturiser. But once the warm weather returns I will be tempted to repurchase. For those who are looking to purchase you can purchase some samples off Rose Rose here for $3.75 (RoseRose)or take the full plunge and purchase a bottle here at Beauteque for $12 Beauteque
Peach All in One Peeling Gel Mini - Baviphat
The second is a sample I got in the June Beauteque BB
Bag (Review Here), the Bavipat Peach All in One Peeling Gel Mini. I found that
this was a decent exfoliator, there was nothing that made me go wow about it
though. I also found the application of the gelatinous content quite cumbersome
and wasted product which fell straight off my face into the sink. I managed to
get 3 uses out of this tiny pot, and while it was gentle I now have a BHA
exfoliator and don’t want to over-exfoliate my skin so this won’t be a
re-purchase. For those who want to try it out you can get it on TesterKorea
here for approx. 90p. (TesterKorea)
Strawberry Toxifying Mask - Baviphat
Now this third one, also from the June BB Bag, is
the Baviphat Strawberry Toxifying Mask and a definite repurchase for me! This
smelt heavenly to me, reminiscent of strawberry yoghurt and I had no issue with
wearing it for the full recommended 20 minutes. I found that it was very
effective in making my skin feel smooth and noticed improvements in the
oiliness of my skin, in that it was far less! I used this mask twice a week,
and need to repurchase it asap. Unfortunately the price has almost doubled on
amazon since I last reviewed :’( , and out of my usual online sites I can only
find it on Beauteque for $21. ( Beauteque) I’ll have to wait until I’ve used up
some of my other masks before I can justify this repurchase.
Mask of Magnaminty - Lush
This fourth empty is also a mask, but
from a western brand and one of my haunts, Lush. Now my usual purchases from
Lush are their amazing bath bombs that I use to treat myself after a long hard
week at work. But I do also like their masks made from all natural ingredients,
though this can also be a negative as they tend to have a shorter shelf life.
The mask of magnaminty is my go to lush mask. Be warned the mint is strong and
it does slightly sting my face when I first put it on. The mint scent is
strong, but not overpowering. This is one of the lush masks that are
self-preserving, so I can keep it for longer than the usual Lush masks I own.
This mask is good for blemish prone skin, and I’ve noticed that it does help
prevent my skin from being too red, which is one of my major concerns. It also
leaves my skin feeling soft and matte (i.e. not oily). And a big bonus is that
you can do awesome Shrek impressions with your green skin. I am definitely
repurchasing this, and luckily I live 10 mins from a Lush store. It's £9.25 for
315g, but Lush are known for being friendly and providing samples if you want
to try something out before committing.
Linh & Chief have received many said Shrek snapchats |
Milk Brightening Toner - Secret Key
The fifth empty is the Secret Key Milk
Brightening Toner. I got this as one of my first more informed choices having
done a little bit of research on the difference between Western and Asian
toners. I don’t ask much of my toners, they’re the helpful in between step in
my skin care regime. Ensuring that every bit of make up is off, and moisturising
gently after cleansing. I loved this toner, it did everything I asked for and
lasted me a good 3 months of daily usage. I’ve got a Wonder Pore Etude House toner
on its way to me, if that doesn’t work out I am running back to this one. The
Milk is one variant of many that is in this Secret Key set, among which are Aloe
and Witch Hazel, so I might try out a few of those first! But the Milk will be
my safe haven if need be. Its very wallet friendly, only $5.36 on RoseRose (RoseRose).
All the toners currently in the collection (from Google) |
Snail Repairing Foam Cleanser - Mizon
Squeezed for every drop |
My sixth and final skincare empty is
the Mizon Snail Repairing Foam Cleanser. This was my first Asian beauty foam
cleanser, as well as the product which popped my snail cherry! This had a
really mild, almost not even there scent, and had a luminescent look with a
thick stringy texture. This foamed up nicely when I used my foaming net and
only a pea size is needed each time. I loved this cleanser, and used it almost
every night with my oil cleanser to make my skin feel squeaky clean.
Unfortunately I soon learnt about the importance of PH levels, and read Snow
White’s & the Pear’s post on this cleanser and it came out as an 8… You can
purchase it here on RoseRose for $5 (RoseRose).
I’m going to try some other foam cleansers first though, with hopefully a lower PH level, before I repurchase this. Apart from the high PH it was my perfect match.
I’m going to try some other foam cleansers first though, with hopefully a lower PH level, before I repurchase this. Apart from the high PH it was my perfect match.
Some bonus mask pics which I also used
this month!
Next week I’ll be posting about my make
up empties! So subscribe to get the latest J
Love Sophie
xxx
The Strawberry Mask is less than $12.00 with free shipping from a trusted AB seller on eBay. :)
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