My goal is to use up 100 samples. As of the end of my week two update I have used 73. This week was a bit slower for me-- I was super busy and ended up slacking on my use of sample shampoo and conditioner! I also made large dents into a few deluxe sized samples which I will be talking about next week during my final update!
A little less than previous weeks, but not too bad! It is getting stressful trying to get through these minis! But I have enjoyed falling in love with new products.
Hair
The Body Shop Moisture Shampoo x 2 - No Buy
This shampoo is probably good, but the samples were so small that two did not cover my hair! I ended up adding some of my regular shampoo to substitute. Smelled good! Very tropical.
The Body Shop Moisture Conditioner x 2 - No Buy
Same issue as the shampoo.
Alterna Moisture Shampoo x 2 - No Buy
Long hair problems! Same issue as with the Body Shop. This smelled strongly of Argan Oil. Which makes sense. I really enjoyed this sample but I can't justify such small and expensive bottles with my hair. They have a great 500 point sample kit with the shampoo, conditioner, hair milk and hair cc cream at Sephora but I would go through the shampoo and conditioner so fast!
Alterna Moisture Conditioner x 2 - No Buy
Same comments as above. The lady really gave me 1.5 samples which didn't even cover my ends!
LUSH Marilyn Hair Treatment - No Buy
This was nice, but I prefer the Jasmine and Henna hair treatment. Given their price I can really only pick one. I did find it brightened my blonde. Maaaaybe I will just grab samples every time I buy the other one. I just used this sample on my bangs/top of my hair.
LUSH Jasmine and Henna Fluff Eaze - Already bought!
Love this product! Stay tuned for a full review.
LUSH Retread Conditioner - No Buy
A find conditioner, but nothing special.
Ojon Deep Conditioner - Buy
Ugh, I love this stupidly expensive conditioner. I only use it on my ends though! It will be mine one day, once I get through some of my stash.
Face
Olay Wet Cleansing Cloth - No Buy
These were my go-to before eI discovered the Quo wipes which I find more gentle on my skin.
Kiehls Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Eye Cream - No Buy
I prefer an all over oil for my night time skin routine.
Julep Luxe Repair - Already bought!
Wow. This blew my expectations out of the water! I ended up adding on the Luxe Repair Serum and the Luxe Hand Repair to my August Maven Box for $14.99 Great deal, and I just can't wait to include this serum in my skin care routine.
GlamGlow Thirsty Mud Hydrating Treatment - Buy
LOVE this. I have reviewed it before, but I can't get over the coconut smell. It is a bit expensive, so I want to wait until I know where I am working this fall when I go back to school.
Clarins HydraQuench Cream Mask - Already own!
I bought this mask last year after trying it at Sephora. Then I got a whole bunch of samples of it from Shoppers the other week and I rediscovered it. Needless to say that I will be suing up the rest of my full sized version. You simply apply a thick cream for 10 minutes and then wipe it off. It makes my skin super soft!
Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream - No Buy
I have always wanted to love this product. I have tried a sample this size twice, and both times as good as it smells I can't get over how heavy? thick? it feels. I just don't like it. To get through it faster I ended up using it on my neck.
Other
DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel - No Buy
This really made my hair feel dry and crunchy. Not a fan! I would love to find the right version of a product like this though. I would love to be able to diffuse my hair with a gel/cream.
Aveno Daily Moisturizing Lotion - No Buy
This is a perfectly fine lotion. Its my baseline. My mom loves the brand and this stuff is all over our house. I literally will never have to buy it because it is always available. Never my first choice, but never my last.
Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter - No Buy
This smell was nice, but a bit strong. I liked that it was a tube rather than a tub as I find it more hygienic. Pacifica makes some neat products. Not sure where to find it in store. Just not in love!
Make Up
Smashbox Full Exposure - No Buy
Eyeshadow on a card is hard to use! Getting it on the brush? Applying it evenly? Ugh. Anyways I am not in love with this product but it may be the format I use it in. Either way I own every Naked palette so right now I don't need another neutral palette. I might buy this in January to start building up my Rouge status again in the new year.
Urban Decay YDK - No Buy
Frustrating to use, see above. I like this colour, but I am 99% sure it is either in one of the Naked palettes, or I have a dupe. Love the colour though!
Urban Decay Foxy - No Buy
Not my favourite colour, but it is useful in creating a smoky eye. This colour can be found in the Naked Basics palette.
Dior Pore Minimizer Primer - No Buy
This primer is fine, but I prefer the Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer and the Dior Radiance? Glowing? Primer. Haha the other one.
Becca Poreless Primer - No Buy
See above. I find this one hard to apply.
Make Up Forever HD Powder - Maybe Buy
The trick I learned with this is you apply your moisturizer/primer first, and THEN the powder, and THEN your liquid foundation. It creates a velvet finish that really stays all day. I am intrigued, but not sure if I need this one since I have a two mini loose powders.
Marc Jacobs Mascara - No Buy
Great mascara when it comes to length. But it is a flaky jerk to remove. Not worth it! I prefer Make Up Forever Smoky Eye Mascara, Diorshow, and Benefit They're Real!
Clinique High Impact Mascara - No Buy
When I think "Clinique" I think skin care, not make up. They have been improving their make-up game lately. This mascara strikes me as their "standard mascara". It lengthens, and add volume and curl with out doing too much of either. I actually even got a compliment on my mascara wearing this! This is a great day mascara. However I have 4 full sized, unopened Smashbox mascaras that achieve a similar look. I wouldn't complain if I got another sample of this though!
So there we go. I liked that there weren't as many mini reviews to write this week. Also, I reached 100 samples! Best product of the week? Probably the Make Up Forever Powder.
Goal - 25
Achievement - 29
Net Samples +4
Total Samples - 102
Mission accomplished! But I will still keep going for the last week.
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