another instalment of my #makeupreset project, another round in my drawers, this time going through all those cream and liquid singles and other bits and bobs.
this was a tough reality check, I was definitely hoarding really badly with this one…
Category: review
empties #17 . January 2023
another batch of products I’ve used to the last drop and my experience with them.
- Lush Yummy Custard shower cream (was limited edition for early winter)
- Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm (you can also buy it through More Than Beauty Store and use my affiliate code FREVOLOUS10 to get a discount, they have international shipping)
- Evolve Gentle Cleansing Melt
- Summer Fridays CC Me Serum
- Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence
- Skintegra Úna
- Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment SPF15
- Becca Hydra Mist Set and Refresh Powder (discontinued)
best make up 2022
trying to narrow down such an exquisite year of new discoveries to the best of the best is nearly impossible. but here’s a list of some that made my heart sing this year.
skincare faves 2022
it’s that time of the year, again! the ultimate roundup of the best of the best…
here are my skincare faves, the ones that have made a substantial difference on my routine (and even helped minimising it a lot), and I foresee not leaving my counter any time soon…
- Geek and Gorgeous Jelly Joker Cleanser*
- Sachi Triphala Pigmentation Corrector
- Sachi Overnight Reform
- Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Essence
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid UV Mune 400 SPF 50+
- Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice and Probiotics SPF 50 PA++++
- Ducray Dexyane Med Palpebral
- Zitsticka Killa Clarifying Microdart Patches
- Mario Badescu Lip Balm
- Too Faced Hangover Pillow Balm
*affiliated link, get 10% discount when using the code FREEVOLOUS10 on any purchase at More Than Beauty Store (yes, international shipping is available)
highlighter declutter . make up reset
going through my highlighters, realising how many I’ve collected and how many I don’t gravitate towards anymore… this was tough and I’ll probably revisit my decisions later on, but I’m overall pretty satisfied with the amount of space I’ve recovered in my make up drawers :)
just a gentle reminder that each person will have a different relationship with their make up (and stuff in general) and I’m doing what feels right for me at this point in time. I just can’t with all the high horse “you’re doing this wrong” videos at the moment. declutter in your own terms and only if it feels right for you. it’s your money, your space, your brain and your freedom.
I’d just suggest to be mindful of donating/passing stuff along to friends (as far as hygiene allows it) and recycle when possible because this is, all in all, a wasteful practise, and we should try to minimise its impacts whichever way we can… your relationship with stuff is none of my business, but the planet is all of our businesses ;)
Lisa Eldridge eyeshadow palette – Myth
A thorough review, after having used this palette for several full days, showing you the beautiful performance and blendability of this brighter mid-toned palette, but also some less spoken about characteristics I’ve stumbled upon and may be of interest to you.
Keep in mind in the meantime I’ve received Vega as a gift (I’m spoiled, I know), and I’ve had the same experience with all the formulas in that palette.
If you’re looking for super smoothing flattering mattes that blend themselves out and with which you can hardly over-apply, this is definitely one palette to look into.
But if you’re into shiny-sparkly shades, or if you need longevity for a full day of work (or just because you have oily lids), you may want to watch the whole video.
Of course this is just my experience (although I’ve been talking with some people and I’ve been having some similar feedback), so take it all with a grain of salt! It’s overall a beautiful palette, I love the “poppable” pans, the concepts behind the colour stories, and how impeccably and effortlessly you can make a look.
empties November ’22
here’s another run down of products that I’ve used up and my experience with them.
- Mario Badescu Coconut Body Butter
- Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
- Sachi Triphala Pigmentation Corrector
- Sachi Overnight Reform
- Sachi Complexion Clarifying Accelerator
- Geek and Gorgeous A Game*
- Uriage Bariésun Ultra Light Fluid
- Garnier Sensitive Advanced Facial Super UV Fluid
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-shine Facial Mist
- Ultra Violette Queen Screen (minis kit)
- Ultra Violette Supreme Screen
- Lierac Sunissime Eye Contour Protector
- Mario Badescu Lip Balm
- Too Faced Hangover Pillow Balm
- Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
*Affiliated link to More Than Beauty Store, use code FREEVOLOUS10 to get 10% off your order.
bronzer declutter | make up reset
this was a tough one, since finding a good match for my olive undertones skin is not the easiest, and I get too attached to the good finds… but it had to be done.
high end performing affordable make up
this is a thorough run down of amazing products that perform way beyond their price.
concealer declutter . make up reset
another day plowing through my make up and decluttering those products that just don’t work for me anymore, for whichever reason, leaving the hoarder’s guilt behind and curating my collection to a more manageable – even pan-able – status.
today, concealers. those tiny helpers that, not being as interesting as make up palettes, are there for me even on no-makeup days, helping me out when I want a bit or a lot of coverage. absolute staples, my friends.
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