Things finished iii

I've been hoarding a few of these empty containers so I'd have enough for a post on my things recently finished. I'm trying a little something new here – if you hover over the image and click the little plus-sign icons that come up, they should link you to the product pages.

From the top left and going clockwise, let's start with the Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo. This is my usual go-to shampoo since I definitely suffer from various scalp problems. I've gone through multiple bottles, but I'm currently trying something new by Klorane.

This candle broke, or rather exploded, on its own one day while it was burning toward the end. I guess the glass got so hot that it couldn't handle it – yikes. It made for some pretty and dramatic shards though?

I was so excited about Emma Straub's latest book that I might have emailed the publisher to try and get my hands on a copy before it came out. I'm biased since I like her other books so much, but this one may be my favorite yet.

This tinted moisturizer needs no introduction. It's probably a favorite of many, and I can see why it continues to be so popular. It leaves a weightless feeling and the SPF is a much welcomed bonus. I love the smaller sized one for my travel dopp kit.

The next one is kind of embarrassing to report on. Apparently it takes me so long to finish a foundation that this particular one by Bobbi Brown is discontinued. I'm not much of a foundation gal, because I'm lazy with my makeup routine and foundation just seems like so much effort. But for the days and events where I knew I might be photographed, this was my favorite for so long.

Ever since Kristy sang the praises of Drunk Elephant products, I've been hooked. I use almost the entire line in my day-to-day routine. The serums may be my favorite of the line though. If I'm having a rough skin day, I actually look forward to washing my face at night with their cleansing bar and then slathering on the night serum – I swear it helps smooth out minor breakouts by the morning.

Speaking of brands I use every day, I also love the whole First Aid Beauty line. I know I can trust their ingredients to not irritate my skin. These facial pads were great after cleansing at night, because they made my skin feel extra clean. And as gross as it may sound, I liked them especially for clearing those pesky dry skin bits around my nose.

Ok that was a mouthful, maybe I won't hoard so many for the next set!

Things finished ii

It's been a while since my first post in this series, but it's surprisingly hard to finish products when you're constantly trying new ones! But these above were all just finished in the last week or so. I just read The Nest on the plane back from a short trip in Italy – highly recommend. I loved the character development throughout and I got pretty instantly hooked on the story.

I also tend to use this Själ face mask after getting back from travels and am so sad to be out of it. It does exfoliate a bit (which I hear many mixed thoughts about these days) but it's still gentle and leaves my skin feeling much brighter and awake. The smell is nice too, which is always a bonus.

You may already know my love for the Tom Ford Brow Sculptor (as I mentioned it here in an old beauty essentials post). I've tried to scrape out as much as I possibly could, but now the tiny nubbin is just leaving crazy streaks across my brows. It's time for a new one.

And finally, I've squeezed the last drop from my First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream tube. I've also talked about this brand in my previous "things finished" post but I really am a fan of multiple products from their line. I kept this by the bedside and would use it at night for extra hydration.

I have to say, it's very satisfying to actually finish products. I think it's partially because now I get to move on to something new!

The last drop

Yikes, it's been a while. I'm on a crazy back-to-back-to-back travel schedule right now and have neglected this blog a bit. I was thinking about adding a simple series on products I've loved and finished, particularly in the beauty/skincare realm. (Yes, this is completely inspired by the same series on Into the Gloss.) I've had to really tighten up my routine so that only the most necessary products come with me on my travels, since we all know this shit can take up precious luggage space. Below is one of my absolute musts.



So here we are; things finished #1 – First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser. I recently eked out the last drop of this day one in Barcelona and thought I was screwed for the rest of the trip (luckily I had some face wash samples that were able to tide me over). I've been using First Aid Beauty products for a while now and love how gentle they are. I don't have to be so careful not to get the product in my eyes, since it is so gentle. I also like that it's fragrance-free and can remove my makeup without leaving residue. It's also friendly on the wallet; I keep the 5oz in my home medicine cabinet and bring the 2oz for travels.