Product and sample empties November 2017

November was a great month when it comes to empties.

Etude House Pure Water Baobab Moisturizer
This was a nice moisturizer but I found it a bit boring. It absorbed quickly with a semi-matte finish but all it did was hydrate my skin. I will not repurchase.

Mamonde Aqua Fresh Soothing Essence
This essence was perfect for the summer because of the soothing effect but my dry skin needs more during the winter. I will not repurchase.

Skinfood Intensive Shea Butter Cream Lotion
The texture of this was more creamy than an average lotion. I used it after scrubbing my legs and arms so I was in need of some moisture and this definitely delivered. It left my skin so moisturized but also a bit greasy. I will not purchase full size.

Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel (55 ml)
I bought this in a wholesale deal with 10 of them. I've already emptied the full size (250 ml.) I had of this and this was my last one of the travel-friendly sizes. I really adore this aloe gel. When my skin is irritated because of an allergic reaction, I store this in the fridge which gives it a nice cooling effect. Stored in the fridge or not, this does a great job at soothing my skin. Another plus is that the packaging is hygeinic. Repurchased.

Skinfood Lettuce and Cucumber Watery Cream
This was a soothing and slightly hydrating cream. It absorbed quickly without leaving any sticky residue. However, it was not enough for my dry skin. Also, alcohol denat is pretty high in the ingredients list. I will not repurchase.

Purito Hyaluronic Acid 90 Moisture Serum (2 samples)
This was a hydrating serum but it contains Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) which made my skin purge. I don't mind acids but I would rather buy a moisturizing serum without acids and if I ever want to use acids, I can always buy an acid serum. I will not purchase full size.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (berry)
This is probably my all time favorite lip product. Whenever I use this, I wake up with non-flaky, moisturized and plump lips. I have nothing bad to say about it. I've repurchased this in the Grapefruit version instead of berry.

Tonymoly Pokemon Hand Cream - Kkobugi
To be honest, I only bought this because of the cute packaging. It was a pretty basic hand cream - lightweight and moisturizing. It's too light for my super dry hands during the colder months to be the only hand cream I use but it has been the perfect hand cream to keep in my purse because it absorbs quickly without leaving the hands greasy. The only con is that it has a strong lotus smell. It's not unpleasant but it's very strong. I will not repurchase.

Laneige Water Bank Essence EX (10 ml. deluxe sample)
This essence was lightweight and hydrating. It absorbed quickly without leaving any sticky residue - it just left my skin smooth and ready for the rest of my routine. The only con about this was the smell. It has the classic 'water bank' smell. It's not unpleasant but it is quite strong. I might purchase full size.

Dr. G Super Aquasis Moisture Toner (30 ml. deluxe sample)
This absorbed quickly without leaving any sticky residue - even when I used 5-7 layers of it. It left my skin soft and hydrated. Unfortunately, it had a strong perfumed smell. I will not purchase full size because I've tried better toners (like the one from Klairs).

Laneige Water Bank Eye Gel (3 ml. deluxe sample)
This was a nice hydrating eye gel that absorbed quickly without leaving any sticky residue. It was not moisturizing enough for my dry skin but with Etude House Honey Cera Priming Eye Serum underneath, my dry skin got the nutrition it needed. I will not purchase full size because of the high price tag and because winter is here so my skin needs a thicker cream.

Goodal Honey Pack Cucumber Sleeping Pack (10 ml.)
This is soothing and hydrating. I really like it but the packaging is just too unpractical - it can't be closed. I still have two of these left and when I've used those, I will not repurchase.

Skinfood Freshmade Watermelon Wash Off Mask
This was a great budget friendly wash off mask. It had a nice cooling effect while on and it was really soothing - perfect for irritated or sunburned skin. The smell of this was amazing - like watermelon candy. I might repurchase this in the future but right now, there are too many wash off masks I want to try.

Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
This mask cleansed my pores well and it exfoliated my skin gently. It didn't dry out my skin completely like a lot of other exfoliating products do. Unfortunately, this product started to harden after a few months. I will not repurchase this but I might purchase the non-super version.