2024 Skincare and Makeup Empties

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Omg, I never thought I would finally get to this post but here we are. I'm back to working from home due that fact that my boss and I have been waiting for new computer since I transferred there and now it getting to the point that I can't simply do my work when my personal computer can run lapses around my work computer, the commute was also stressing me the hell out on top of my very loud upstairs neighbors being totally bat ish crazy between the hours of 8PM-3AM and then you have work acquaintances being nosey when they should be focused on their work. I thought about moving to main office since it's closer to home and concert venues but I don't know if I would be guaranteed a computer for the work I do. Coming in once a week before the mandatory twice week actually worked for me and if I was like my work mom I too would use work as an escape too. We just started the year...filing taxes, finally getting my winter clothes out the vacuum storage because I freeze easily, mandatory meetings and new online training courses. And then I kid you not on the same day I get a Jury Duty Summons and what I thought wouldn't happen anytime soon I get an email asking for volunteers for fire relief which is on my mom's birthday. Also I had to buy a new phone which I was hoping to avoid and I see Political Science went totally over peoples heads and "De Nile a is River." It looks I will be buying certain products from overseas since everything is going to hell.

I have one more EM Cosmetics Cushion but I think I forgot in the past to show the box and what it looks like. She's the only brand I've seen so far has a cushion with SPF and K-beauty brand and I hope to in the future to buy her cosmetics because she came out with new products.

I've been wanting to talk about this Indie Korean Brand for a while. Ató 808 is brand that comes to KCONLA every year. They had booth but I was literally running around so I wasn't able to pick up another one. I used for dry crack hands, face, inflammation and even helped my co-workers eczema. When it was demo'd to me it has like a like a whipping cream consistency that was very soothing. They did have a website but it might be closed now because it a straight from South Korean brand. Also it's a great alternative to Illiyoon which I was also using around the same time which basically finished.

1. ELF HD Powder - I love this powder
2. ELF brow gel - I think I like the newer brow products from Elf because my brow hairs a really stubborn.
3. ELF Camo - Not my favorite formula and cause some contact dermatitis as the time of used went on.
4. ELF Halo Glow - It was great while it lasted because it goes bad before the expiration date
5. ELF Hydrating Camo concealer - very moisturizing but not long lasting as the original formula which on the dryer side.
6. Elf clear lipgloss - I used all up but I guess it's replaced with the new Squeeze lip balms
7. ELF Brighting Primer - Loved this primer and it was hydrating so I would definitely recommend this anyone new to ELF Cosmetics 
8. ELF Illuminating Primer - Actually didn't use it because I'm a Deep Winter and the texture was 
9. ELF Big Mood Waterproof Mascara - I usually buy Waterproof Mascara and this was from a collab which became a long term ip for the brand. Also I forgot to put in my contacts before my makeup up even though it's not advisable.
10. ELF brow wax stick - Great for the brow but you might need to warm it up a little with continued use but unfortunately it's discontinued 
11. ELF Brow and Lash Serum - Really affordable and I did help with health of brows.
12. ELF Brow cara - My heavy rotation product from ELF. I wish they made a huge tube.
13. ELF Pencils - These were the old pencils. 
14. ELF Waterproof Brow Pencil - I know a lot of people hated this product but it work on me the original formulation would always move/transfer but this formula does not move on me so if you have combo skin type this might work for you.
15. ELF liquid lipstick - I loved this formula and it is finished and the color is gorgeous. I think they discontinued it.
16. Missha quad - I loved the texture and buttery formula. I have nothing against Korean eyeshadow but main beef is talc which is still use with their products. They do have affordable options to popular options
17. White Mascara - This mascara is on the the wetter side which I like but the brush was very interesting. 
18. Kiss Me - This mascara has lasting power and you'll def need an oil cleanser and Makeup Remover to get it off.
19. Lawless lip plumper - I love it but I think I had an adverse reaction because of the continued use. I'm still trying figure out if it caused contact dermatitis on my lip or something else.
20. NARS lip pencils - I had this pink and Cruella red pencil for a long time. I used it but I think what stopped me was I didn't have a pencil sharpener big enough to sharpener them at times. 
21. Old Pencils 

1. Maple Holistic Silk18 - I actually reviewed this conditioner years ago and I think they were ahead of the game also they had a rebrand. I remember the fragrance till this day and I used it all up. I think they are now available on Amazon which is nice.
2. L'oréal Ever Pure Coconut - I bought because it had went viral but I would like to try their other lines because it's been awhile.
3. Aphogee Pro-vitamin Leave-in Conditioner - I love the smell of this product and this is the OG Kertain brand and affordable compare to Pantene one which I feel like is the Japanese formula in the same packaging but it has been scrubbed from the internet. 
4. Dry Shanpoo - Bought this because I just wanted to try different ones and this one was very refreshing and cooling.
5. As I Am Jamaican Castor Oil Curling Cream - I bought it to keep my hair moisturized after washing and for braiding. I would like to use like a cream treatment with a my hair steam. I bought I couple of her products during a sale I just need to find a routine.
6. Carol's Daughter beeswax - I used this mainly to seal the ends of my cuticles but you have be careful with Pollen based products because it actually breakdowns into Peroxides so I had to get rid of it.
7. Jane Carter Quench leave-in conditioner spray was one of my favorite products but when I bought this it was when I was still working part time and a lot brands made for texture hair I couldn't afford at the time. 
8. Maxius The End hair serum - I've been trying to find a dupe for this serum and Color Wow but I had mix it with Maxius The Straight Gel like cocktail that kept my hair straight and the closes is the Chi Gel Heat Guard. 
9. Mousse: I like trying different hair mousse and bought the Tresemme curl Mousse so many times as well the Aussie.
10. Ampro Protien Style Gel - This is an OG gel and bought two of these just to help with breakage since it's a protein styler gel and affordable but I have to be careful not over use it. 
11. IC Styling Gel - This is my go to if I can't find a gel and I like it doesn't build up as fast the other gel.

1. Olay Collagen Body Wash - I'm not gonna lie but it's so drying so if you're oily you might like it but it also fragranced. If you are older you might also like it.
2. Nivea  Body wash - Loved it and I got through it really quickly 
3. Walgreens's White label lotion - Needed a light formula that was comparable and affordable to Eucerin
4. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion - Love it and very Creamy
5. Avon Fragrance Body lotion - It's expired 
6. Coconut oil - A household staple 
7. Pumpkin Spice foam soap - What can I say it speaks for itself 
8. Saltair - Kind of slept on as bodycare brands but formulation are one of my favorites. I finished the Seascape and I'm currently using the Orange body wash 
9. Pan Oxyl - It's so funny but when find it they rant and rave about it. I kind of slowed down using it because I'm my glycolic acid body wash era but if you have body this is for you.
10. Elemis bath salts - It's very relaxing but I hated cleaning my bath tube after use so I will stick to espon salts. I like there other body products and I would like to try there other popular products.
11. Rio De Janeiro Body Spray & Bum Bum Cream- I love this brand and 72 was a rebuy season after season but I think I found a replacement so I'm waiting for the new mini set for the new fragrance.
12. Holika Holika aloe gel - I talked about the aloe gel at length.
13. Almay Deodorant - This was recommended to me just once and I can't stop buying it .
14. Native - Birthday Cake smells so good and I don't know if it's discontinued but I know some people don't want to smell like a cookie lol. Coconut is usually my go to. 
15. Gatsby Saving Wax - I liked it but it was getting old.
16. Eucerin body cream - It's not practical but my skin needed the moisture.
17. De la Cruz oils - I like buying these to add to my baths for the aroma therapy and I love the sweet almond oil the most.

1. Naturie Hatamugi - Great during the summer and winter and helped with dryness after the bath and finally bought the skin conditioner in a tube. 
2. CNP Toner - I thought I wouldn't like it because of the fragrance/essential oil but it's great refreshing toner and Rose of BP makeup artist uses this as well
3. The Ordinary Glycolic acid helped with moisture and skin texture but does contain a lot of essential oils
4. Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask - Very thick and great for winter skin and was sad after finishing it.
5. Apple Peeling Gel - I like the texture over other peeling gels and helped with closed white heads.
6.  Daiso Razor - I bought these during the pandemic and they are one of favorites razors .
7. Avene Tinte SPF - I wish I had bought more when I was vacation because it's a great option for Makeup No Makeup looks.
8. Krogers Children's SPF - White Cast but worked great as base for makeup.
9. Medicube Vita C ampoule - This was finished at the beginning of last year so you can go to that post to see what I had to say
10. ELF Triple Blemish Serum - Used it on vacation and it helped reverse ance that was forming after flying. 
11. Vani-cream - Great for dry and inflamed skin types
12. Peter Thomas Roth Waster Drenched SPF- Enjoyed the formula would definitely recommend it.
13. Expired Samples 
14. Cetaphil Lotion - My favorite lotion and I wish I had this when I was growing up.
15.  ELF Night Retinol - It can cause some irration but does help with stubborn ance.
16. Guerlain Royal Jelly cream - It was definitely addictive but very expensive if you decided to purchase it out right but you could find dupes in K-beauty like Skinfood
17. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow -  It had strong watermelon scent and I really don't see the hype around this brand
18. Glam Up Face Mask - I just wanted show you all the mask brand I have been trying get through because it was given to me for free at KCONLA but I don't know anything about the brand.

1. Aswaganda - Sleep and Aniexty
2. Omega - 3 - Joints and Brain health
3. Fruit Supplement - Help to get my fruits up
4. MSM - Joints and Recovery
5. Polystyrene- Brain Fog and Focus
6. Zinc - Ance Scars and Immune Health
7. Anti-Gas - To mitigated the Plane/ Travel
8. Berberine - Helps with digestion and gas
9. Camphor Ointment - Helps with chronic pain and soreness
10. Vitamin A - Recovery from viruses and cell renewal
11. Vitamin D3 - Mental health and supplement for lack of sun exposure 
12. Lactase enzyme - Just in case I ate something with Dairy

1. Tide Pens - I try not to mess up my outfit but I'm just uncoordinated eater so it's handy to have them. I usually buy them around the time I have to go on vacation. 
2. Lysol - I basically buy it for the plane and I usually break out so this helps migrate the bacteria.

1. ACT Gum - My old Dentist actually recommended me this brand and my mom surfers from dry mouth and it can be a bit pricey but you can find great bundle deals. Also it's great for the plane. 
2. Debrox - I have a whole pharmacy in my medicine cabinet. Every time the season changes my ears and sinus act up and my ear has to be on life support and because it is so close to key nerves it throws my body temp and my anxiety goes through the roof.
3. RENU Contact lenses solution - This brand is very popular in South Korea these days possibly due to German brand trending in Korea.
4. Lens Town Contact Lens Solution- Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get to it because I was still finishing up a different brand of solution and you can't risk it.
5. Acuvue Solution - I just wanted to try different brands and it best to do to migrate bacteria build up.
6. Ice breakers - If I wanted a sponsor it would be Ice breakers, Altoids and PUR GUM because we go through them so fast that we have backs up for the backups lol.