Everything I used up in Autumn 2025. I know it isn't winter until the 21st, but December is decisively a winter month in the UK.
I'm annoyed I can no longer replace some of these. Why do companies hate their products so much!! 😔 What's the point in finding holy grails? Let people enjoy things!
Glossier Wowder in G11-12: Discontinued/OOS. This brand continues to perplex me. Anything I used to like from them has either had a gross reformulation (RIP Gen G in Cake, now hideous grainy orange) or this happens. I would have been a lifelong customer for Wowder. It looked so natural on the skin, and was never drying. Back to the drawing board!
Jouer Blush Bouquet in Flirt: Discontinued/OOS. I have been using this specific shade of blush for 7 years since it was released. I wear it almost daily, and I have one backup I'm savouring. I always used up the light pink shade before the dark, so I always replaced when the light side was gone. I have emailed Jouer twice asking them to bring this colour back, and they said it is. But I haven't been able to get my hands on it in over a year now. To be continued I guess.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Oil Free in Petal: Discontinued. So Laura Mercier likes to reformulate their tinted moisturiser often. I've lived to see maybe 3, and recently they released two new versions – dewy and matte. I'm assuming the closest one to this would be dewy, and it has excellent ratings. Curious about how they compare.
Tarte Creaseless Concealer in Fair-Light-Neutral: Repurchased! Such a lovely thick skin-like concealer. Sits really well on top of anything dry. I've said this before, but it's basically It Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye in better packaging. Will continue to buy it as long as they sell it!
Peripera Ink Mood Glowy Tint in Rose In Mind: WRP. This is a lovely lip stain formulation, neck-and-neck with the Kaja Jelly Charms for me. It didn't leave a gross chemical taste in my mouth, it wasn't patchy, and the scent was a nice sweet vanilla without being sickly. While this tawny rose shade was lovely for fall, I would try a coral next time for spring/summer.
Etude House Curl Fix Mascara: Repurchased! This is a 10/10 mascara for me! Has a precise and small wand that ensures clean application. Doesn't smudge or flake (needs an oil cleaser to remove), and you can get a really fluttery look with this. I have used so many expensive mascaras through the years from Mac, Clinique, Dior, etc, and this sits right up there with them. Can't beat the price either, I get it on YesStyle for £5!
Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Brows in Soft Brown: Repurchased! Always one of these in my empties. It's everything I need in a brow product. Long wearing, nice colour, tiny brush, and decent hold.
Malin + Goetz Sulphur Paste: Repurchased! I had a painful zit last year that kept coming back in the same spot. I read somewhere that sulphur was a miracle acne cure, so I bought this, and it has been a lifesaver. Incredibly effective at drying breakouts overnight. Always the first thing I use if I see one, and they're usually gone the next day. WARNING! Do not get this in your eyes! It's so painful.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturiser: Repurchased! Always one in my empties, simply the best face cream. Gave it a try 5 years ago, and I've never wanted to try anything else. Very tempted to try the cleansing balm, but it's spendy.
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA: Repurchased! Both my husband and I use this for a weekly exfoliate. A nice no-frills dupe for Sunday Riley's Good Genes – if you don't want to pay an arm and a leg for Lactic Acid. This active ingredient works for both of us and our vastly different skin types.
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser: WNRP. I've been through several tubes of this now. It does take waterproof eye makeup off, but you have to work for it. I find solid balm cleansers to be more effective and faster to use.
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