Took a break from the virtual world and ended up with a lot of empties I ended up not talking about and just... tossing. Because I don't like storing things for too long :/
Yes. They are technically two different variants of the same style.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
Another basic, but satisfying empty. This isn't the first empty this lockdown, but the first I'll be posting. I purchased this a long time ago because I wanted to see how an older me would feel about this compared to a younger me... and true enough, my skin has changed!
This old, orange salicylic acid wash is super effective at keeping me acne-free (more now than when I was younger and suffering more hormonal break outs), but it is significantly drying if I use it twice a day (thus, it took so long to finish). I don't get all the hate though, as it is NOT the terrible thing some bloggers make it out to be. I'd still recommend this for younger, oilier, acne-prone skin types on a small budget... for use once a day as an evening cleanse. In fact, I best enjoyed using this as a second cleanse after an oil cleanser. After a relatively long massage with an oil, use this next. You only need to keep it on your face for 30 seconds, and everything's gone.
Other bonus: pump bottle. Top not seen because it's so manky now. Glad I can toss this out soon.
This old, orange salicylic acid wash is super effective at keeping me acne-free (more now than when I was younger and suffering more hormonal break outs), but it is significantly drying if I use it twice a day (thus, it took so long to finish). I don't get all the hate though, as it is NOT the terrible thing some bloggers make it out to be. I'd still recommend this for younger, oilier, acne-prone skin types on a small budget... for use once a day as an evening cleanse. In fact, I best enjoyed using this as a second cleanse after an oil cleanser. After a relatively long massage with an oil, use this next. You only need to keep it on your face for 30 seconds, and everything's gone.
Other bonus: pump bottle. Top not seen because it's so manky now. Glad I can toss this out soon.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Short Rant
Beauty related content, specifically in the form of YT videos, is something I've turned to even more at this trying time. I don't have to leave my bed and spend my hard earned money on products I'm pretty sure I would lust over, but not necessarily use frequently.
Recently, and most glaringly on a local beauty queen, on this platform, I've seen a lot of influencers say that they like product A because its natural, eco-friendly and recyclable packaging. It's good for the environment and it's something that they look for/like in a product.
In the same video, they will then talk about adoring product B, which is mostly a one use product such as a make-up wipe or face mask that very effective and convenient but contains a lot of plastic and/or packaging waste.
That's not to say you can't like both. But admit to yourself and to others that the environment is NOT a major concern when buying things. It's just a nice bonus.
Recently, and most glaringly on a local beauty queen, on this platform, I've seen a lot of influencers say that they like product A because its natural, eco-friendly and recyclable packaging. It's good for the environment and it's something that they look for/like in a product.
In the same video, they will then talk about adoring product B, which is mostly a one use product such as a make-up wipe or face mask that very effective and convenient but contains a lot of plastic and/or packaging waste.
That's not to say you can't like both. But admit to yourself and to others that the environment is NOT a major concern when buying things. It's just a nice bonus.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
CoViD-19
We're facing a global pandemic with over 1,000,000 people infected with SARS-COV-2.
Things people have been told to do:
1. Practice physical/social distancing (1 to 2 meters depending on the source).
2. Frequent hand hygeine (20 secs with soap and water or 70% alcohol)
3. Stay at home unless you really need to.
Now, an additional recommendation has been given which is to wear masks (and this will probably be part of the new normal).
But please don't hoard surgical masks, N95s or FFP3s as our frontliners need them most.
The alternative: cloth masks. Make them yourself or buy them from others. But use these when you're outside.
Things people have been told to do:
1. Practice physical/social distancing (1 to 2 meters depending on the source).
2. Frequent hand hygeine (20 secs with soap and water or 70% alcohol)
3. Stay at home unless you really need to.
Now, an additional recommendation has been given which is to wear masks (and this will probably be part of the new normal).
But please don't hoard surgical masks, N95s or FFP3s as our frontliners need them most.
The alternative: cloth masks. Make them yourself or buy them from others. But use these when you're outside.
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