Buckle up besties, we have a lot to cover! Paying attention to panning has really helped me stick to my self care routine
Empties for February:
*Honeypot sensitive wash – WRP and have been for years, no complaints !
*Elf makeup melting cleansing balm – WRP; just opened my replacement . Doesn’t irritate my eyes or skin, washes off clean.
*Not pictured: byoma face moisturizer in the purple bottle- WmaybeRP, I liked it a lot at first but over time I needed more hydration. Just opened the elf hydration cream (accidentally bought it instead of the makeup remover lol) and it far exceeds this one for my skin.
Lotions:
I have very dry skin, and used to have frequent, severe eczema, so had to use strictly unscented products (still prefer this). Then I discovered that products with fragrance in the last 4 or so ingredients don’t flare it up and went overboard lol.
* Vaseline body lotion – staple product, have tried a lot and will never stray
* Up&up moisturizing cream – WRP if Vaseline was sold out. It’s unscented but smells a little synthetic, plastic-y? It’s not strong but is unpleasant if I sniff the jar or my skin after applying. Trying to use it up while the weather is mostly cold and I won’t sweat it off.
* Tree hut coco colada body butter – WNRP, it’s nice and light from the whipped texture but still moisturizing from the shea butter. However, I find myself needing two layers or adding a body oil to not feel dry after a few hours . The scent compliments a lot of the notes in perfume I wear tho!
* Beloved coffee bean and oat milk latte body butter – I dropped this and half the jar spilled on the floor so it’s not technically a true pan lol . WNRP from what I’ve used tho, not very moisturizing for me. Scent is stronger but nice, I just don’t wear coffee/chocolaty notes often.
Now the scrubs!
*S.H.E. Sea minerals body scrub – maybe used this once and don’t remember anything notable, but I tried a coconut oil one (orange jar, might have had mango too) by this brand years ago and really liked it so I trusted this one. From tj maxx/Marshall’s.
*Dr Teals exfoliate & renew lavender scrub – WNRP, I find it almost uncomfortably abrasive and that cancels out the relaxing lavender lol. Been using it on my neck, shoulders and lower back for pain relief but not really getting that either.
*Dove pomegranate and shea butter macadamia body polish – WRP, she’s that girl! Love the soft and finely milled texture. It does get messy in the shower but that could be a me problem lol. Side note- I’ve been allergic to all nuts my whole life, until I got an allergy test 2 years that discovered I can now have macadamia nuts, pecans and Brazil nuts. I jumped at the chance and I’m glad I can have this in my routine!
Bonus wet n wild photofocus translucent setting powder – WRP, basically perfect and doesn’t make my Black skin look ghostly 👏🏽. Still have a few uses left in this one
by clandestineelephants