Time for empties again
Vivel Body Wash Mint + Cucumber
INR 80 for 200 ml
I bought this because it claimed to have a refill pack as well (which means less plastic pollution in the long run). However I'm not sure if the plastic bottle is more recyclable than the flimsy refill bag or vice versa. It smells lovely and feels a bit cooling on the skin. Ideal for summer. Will be repurchasing again.
Himalaya Herbals Tan Removal Orange Peel-off Mask
INR 70 for 50 gm
I know these peel off masks don't do anything for the skin but if you are a 90s kid you'll remember being bombarded by ads for Everyuth Peel off Masks. And it takes a while to relearn what you believe WORKS! This is the last peel off mask in my stash and I'm planning on not buying any more.
Shri Shri Ayurveda Turmeric Face Pack
INR 65 for 60 gm
I wanted to try this brand and thought a face pack was a good place to start. It's a basic clay & turmeric pack. It's decent for the price. I won't be repurchasing as I'm trying to be all atmanirbhar.
Lux Botanicals Freesia Scent & Aloe Vera Soap
INR 32 for 100 gm
I'm loving the Lux Botanicals range. I wonder if these are available in body wash form. Both the soaps I've tried smell fantastic.
Alps Goodness Coffee Exfoliating Face Scrub
INR 125 for 30 gm
Don't know why I bought this. I don't even use walnut shell scrubs anymore - so harsh. Anyhow the product does not smell anything like coffee & instead smells like caramel. I love caramel scent & didn't mind so much but the product itself is nothing to write home about. I have 1 more of this to go through. Also what is it with products having German /Swiss names? I get it - you want to milk the whole Alps thing - but it's a home grown brand manufactured somewhere near Mumbai. What gives?
Maybelline Nail Polish in Coral Chic
INR 100 for 8 ml
When I started posting empties I never thought I would ever be posting makeup empties. When I finished using loose powders & compacts I just thanked my oily skin for it. When I finished using mascara I thought I had finally become a finisher. I'm so proud to have actually finished a nail polish this time. I went through a coral phase & wore only this polish from Maybelline. I also had a matching lipgloss by Revlon called Papaya. Somehow both of them lacked pigmentation. Maybe it's because of applying multiple layers that I've finally managed to finish this.
Me Now Pro BB Cushion Foundation in Shade 01
INR 350
I love the sheer coverage this one gives. The shade is a bit pale for me but I finished it by using when I was practicing looks. I've borrowed a hack from Wayne Goss & using the same container to use my other existing foundations.
Discards
Kiss Beauty Color Blur Lipstick in Shade 8
INR 100
Supremely drying & settles into lip lines like crazy.
Sivanna Lipstick
INR 300
I don't know why this is popular. Maybe it's just the packaging. It has a weird crumbly texture & does not even apply evenly on my lips. If I do manage to apply a couple of coats it promptly settles into lines on my lips. So done with this one.
That's all for this month. Cheers
