I'm not one to go through products quickly. Often when I buy something expensive, I try to savor it and make it last as long as I can. That way I can justify the price I paid for the product. Am I the only one to do this??
Here are some of those pricey picks (minus the TRESemme) I'm sad to see empy. :(
La Roche-Posay | Physiological Cleansing Gel (retails for $20.95).
This is a cleansing gel meant for all skin types. I love using this cleanser in the morning to wash and refresh my face. I also use it at the end of the day on those days I don't wear makeup. It's a great cleanser to use when you don't want or need to use a hard working face wash. Some face washes leave my face feeling irritated, dry, or very tight (you know that feeling where you are making ridiculously funny faces to have movement in your face?). After cleansing with this gel, my face feels rehydrated and not irritated at all. This may be because it is paraben-free, alcohol-free, and soap-free. You may be wondering does this actually clean your face? I started using this cleansing gel about a year ago. I think in addition to the other products in my skincare regime, my face has never felt better!
My husband has oily skin that is prone to acne. He has started using this cleansing gel, mostly because it's what is sitting on the counter haha. Tim hasn't complained to me that it's not strong enough to clean his face. In my opinion, I think his skin looks better since using this gel. The only downside to Tim using the cleanser too... we run out of it faster! We probably buy a new one every 2 months or so.
Shiseido | Night Moisture Recharge Light (retails for $42.50)
I've been looking for the perfect night cream/lotion for a long time. For a while I was using either an Olay or Estee Lauder product. But I wasn't totally happy with them. I mostly used them when I thought I needed to, not nightly. About 9 months ago my mom brought this home for me to try. It was perfect timing! It was during the winter and it seemed like nothing was helping to keep my skin hydrated. I started to use this and fell in love with it! Ok, I didn't fall in love with it (that's just weird), but I really was happy to have and use it! Night Moisture Recharge Light is for oily/combination skin. The Night Moisture Recharge is used for normal/combination skin. I would probably describe the texture of this as a lotion/serum. After you put it on, it doesn't really feel like you have just put something on your face. It leaves your face feeling well hydrated and not greasy, oily, or suffocated. I have made using this product a part of my everyday skincare routine. I liked it so much I bought more products from the line to add to my routine. I don't only like the effects of the Night Moisture Recharge, but I love the look of the container. It's so simple and elegant that I love having it sit out on my vanity. I went through my first bottle in about 8 months. So I think I've managed to make this product well worth repurchasing.
Mario Badescu | Drying Lotion (retails for $17)
So I first saw this product on a few blogs that I have read. If you're not familiar with it, it is used to help minimize whiteheads. I did some research and took a chance on all the hype I read. I bought the drying lotion with Tim in mind. In the past he has used Accutane, which has helped to improve his skin mucho! But being a pharmacist, I really didn't like the idea of him taking Accutane. After he finished taking it, his whiteheads have started to comeback. So I bought this drying lotion in hopes to keep them at bay.
I am lucky enough to only have the occasional breakouts here and there. I've used the drying lotion very infrequently. But when I have used it, it certainly has helped. Tim has definitely used it more frequently than I have. I've noticed that his whiteheads (I hate this term and am sorry for any visuals you may now be imagining) don't get as large as they have in the past and they heal so much faster.
We finished the bottle in about two months. I contemplated on whether or not to buy it again. I so rarely have a blemish I didn't know if it was essential to have this and I wasn't sure if Tim liked it enough to repurchase. Before I could ask Tim what he thought, he asked me to buy another bottle!
TRESemme | Fresh Start Dry Shampoo (retails for $5.99)
This product isn't exactly empty. I've probably used about half the can. When I went to go use it recently, nothing would come out! I ran the nozzle under hot water. I took a pin to the opening and under the nozzle, and still nothing will come out. :( I haven't decided yet if I will repurchase this one or maybe find another dry shampoo to try. Anybody have any suggestions??
So, there you have it. Those are my most recent empties and purchases. I'll be on the hunt for a new dry shampoo now. I'll let you know how that goes.
Until next time!
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