Thursday, September 5, 2013

Just a few August Empties!

Only used up a few things this month, but here they are: 




Clean & Clear Maximum Strength Persa-Gel 10

I  was hoping this gel would be a solution for my occasional breakouts.  And while it did help, it didn't reduce the size of the pimple or the redness as quickly as I would have hoped.  That said, it also took forever to use up!  The fact that it took so long to use may be part of the reason it didn't fight breakouts as intensely as I hoped since some products loose their strength over time.  It also caused extreme dryness and pealing (even on my oily skin!) if I had a stubborn pimple and applied it for a few days in a row.  Overall, I wasn't impressed and probably won't repurchase.  


Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

Even though I used an entire box of these strips, I'm still on the fence about them.  I paid around $9 for a box with only 8 strips in it (a bit pricey for me). They did unclog some pores, but not all.  Within a few days, I found the pores getting clogged again. All in all, this product can unclog pores, but it doesn't provide a permanent solution.  So I'm still on the hunt for a good pore cleansing strip!  If you have any recommendations, please let me know!    




Olay 4-in1 Facial Cloths
Recently I've tried quite a few different makeup removing wipes, but these were the first ones that weren't pre-moistened (just run it under water for a few seconds immediately before use). These cloths did easily remove non-waterproof makeup, but they also bubble up a bit like a face wash.  I liked having the cleanser built in for my face, but not so much for my eyes.  It quickly left my eye lids dried out even though the box stated the cloths were soap-free.  So if you're looking for a cloths just to cleanse your face (and avoid the eye-area) rather than remove makeup, these may be a good option.  



Suave Kids Detangling Spray (Double Dutch Apple)

This most important thing about this product is that it smells amazing!  My hair usually gets pretty tangled after a shower, especially if it was scrunched, curled or teased beforehand. Just a few pumps of this spray helps to quickly and easily works out of the tangles, plus it's usually under $2 at Target.  Keep and eye out since, Target usually sells these in 2 packs so you can save a few pennies!  


So what did you use up this month??