This is my first empties post of the year. I posted some photos of my 2025 empties earlier this month and I made a mistake in it; I included the La Roche-Posay Thermal Water Spray in it that I actually finished in 2026 and forgot to include a Calypso sunscreen in the post that I did finish in 2025. I also crossed off my first product from my 26 in 2026 project pan, which was my Maybelline concealer.
Product list and reviews ⬇️
Schwartzkopf ☆ Gliss Total Repair Spray: I really enjoy this detangling spray. It loosens tangles in a way that lessens breakage and it has helped me grow my hair to tailbone-length. I've been using it for years. I only wish the bottle was larger, because I usually go through one of these a month. WRP.
La Roche-Posay ☆ Eau Thermale Spray: I received this as a gift. It wouldn't have been a product I would've thought to purchase myself, but I'm glad that I tried it out. It felt refreshing and cooling on the skin, much more so than other face mists I've tried. The mister was fine, even, and worked well. MRP.
Galderma ☆ Tretinoin 0.025%: This was a prescription product. I transitioned from 0.1% adapalene to 0.025% tretinoin, and it went smoothly. My skin handled it well, but sadly the tretinoin cream pills much easier than the adapalene gel. I will continue using it though. WRP.
Isntree ☆ Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser: This was my second bottle. It's moisturising, non-irritating, and effective. It never, ever dries out my skin or causes it to flush. It's not the most deeply cleansing product, but it still removes excess oil, dirt, and sunscreen well. It also removes base makeup well, though it's not the best at removing eye makeup. It's one of the gentlest cleansers I've tried. WRP.
Cosrx ☆ Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask: I used it like a normal moisturiser, because that's what it was to me. It had a nice, full, creamy consistency that offered good hydration. It didn't irritate my skin or clog my pores. It also worked well under makeup despite being a sleeping mask, since it wasn't too thick. It was fine, but nothing special. MRP.
Cerave ☆ Moisturising Cream: I used it as a body cream. It's rich, thick, perfect for winter, and dries down quickly without any lingering greasiness that would mess with your clothes. Works well on your face and hands too. WRP.
Missha ☆ Perfect Cover BB Cream in the shade 21: I've gone through a few of these now. I own two shades, 13 and 21, and only the shade 13 is included in my 26 in 2026 project pan so that's why the Missha BB cream isn't crossed off on the second picture. Shade 21 is a bit too dark for me on its own so I like to mix the shades. The greyish undertone of it is perfect, it neutralizes redness very well. The finish is natural and skin-like, and it has moderate coverage. It lasts the entire day. I've already repurchased shade 21 and will continue using it. WRP.
Laneige ☆ Cerapeptide Refiner: It was nice, hydrating, absorbed well, and worked well under makeup. It didn't clog my pores or irritate my skin. However, it wasn't anything special compared to other milky toners I've tried. I never tried the original formula, so I can't compare this to the OG. Overall, it was a nice product. MRP.
Maybelline ☆ Fit Me Concealer: This was the second one I've emptied. I really like it; shade 05 is a perfect shade match for me, the coverage is good, the finish is natural, and the longetivity is excellent. I don't have any complaints about it and I've already repurchased another one. WRP.
Nyx ☆ Pore Filler Stick: It visibly toned down shininess and it never pilled, not even with sunscreen, which is where most primers I've tried fail. It didn't clog my pores and it worked beautifully under BB cream and concealer. My only complaint is that there is only 3g of product and I went through it fast. It could be worth the money if you only intend to use it on specific areas like the T-zone, but if you want a primer for your whole face it's a bit pricey. MRP
by woodland-strawberry