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Beauty Empties | 01

06/17/2015


Do you follow Eva Chen, recently-resigned head of Lucky Magazine, on Instagram? Besides her signature #evachenpose showcasing her shoes and bag du jour, her series of #beautifulempties is one of my favorite ‘grams to see pop up in my feed.

Each month or so, Eva shares mini reviews of the skincare and makeup products she used to the last drop. Plenty of YouTubers do this, too; but instead of a 15 minute video, Eva’s version only takes a few minutes to digest.

I love these kinds of ‘real life’ reviews when I shop for beauty products, so I’m jumping on board!

Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash ($28 at Sephora) – My husband and I both use this gentle exfoliating scrub in the shower almost every morning; a little goes a long way and the bottle lasted several months between the two of us.  With daily use, it helped keep pesky dry patches at bay, made my skin smooth for easier makeup application, and never made my skin feel tight or dry like other exfoliators. When we ran out, I repurchased.

Philosophy When Hope is Not Enough Facial Firming Serum ($45 at Sephora) I bought this in a value kit at Ulta back in January. While it seemed to keep my face smooth and healthy, and my occasional breakouts seemed to heal a little quicker, I did some research and opted for a retinol serum instead of repurchasing (more on that later).

Kari Gran Cleansing Oil ($30 at karigran.com) – Using this natural oil cleanser at the end of a long day feels like a little spa retreat at my bathroom sink. It smells so good, dissolves every speck of makeup, and leaves my cleansed skin feeling hydrated and balanced. I will restock this as soon as I use up some other cleansers in my medicine cabinet; it’s one of my all-time favorite products.

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue ($29 at Nordstrom) – I used this SPF 30 hydrating tinted moisturizing gel every day last winter. It’s quick and easy to apply, evens out my skin tone, and gives a dewy healthy glow that I really like. I used my Ulta points to repurchase, but found that doesn’t hold up very well to spring/summer heat and humidity (lots of shine and slip) so I’ll probably save it for later.

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water ($6.99 at Target) – Micellar cleansing waters are a staple in French pharmacies, and they’re gaining traction stateside. I decided to see what all the fuss was about with Simple’s new inexpensive drugstore version. I like it! It removes makeup with a quick swipe of a cotton pad, and no rinsing is required. I found it takes quite a bit of product to get the job done — up to three soaked cotton pads to remove every last bit of dirt and makeup — and I killed my first bottle in about 2-3 weeks. However, it’s been great to have on hand when I’m too tired to wash my face at night (which is most nights, let’s be honest) and it keeps my skin really balanced, so I repurchased.

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  • Hillary
    07/07/2015

    Love the Miceller water!! -H

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  • Kelli's Kloset
    06/25/2015

    ugh i love this

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  • eleganceisinnate
    06/25/2015

    Simple Micellar Cleansing Water is my life! LOVE IT! It helps hydrate my skin whilst cleansing at the same time. What more could a girl want?

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  • fabaliciousfifty
    06/23/2015

    What a great idea, showing empties. Love it . So I’m waiting to see yours. Might pinch your pinched idea, ha ha.

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  • ladibekky
    06/23/2015

    Reblogged this on queenofpeace2015.

    Reply
  • Paolina
    06/21/2015

    hello, have to say cute blog :D

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  • agirlwithablogthatnooneknows
    06/19/2015

    love your blog!! Im new to this whole blogging thing! Can you check mine out and let me know what i could improve on?

    Reply
  • heather
    06/19/2015

    she resigned? i love her product reviews and #evachenpose!

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    • Keira Lennox
      heather
      06/19/2015

      She did!! Or they parted ways; not sure what the official terms of her leaving were. But I’m sure she’s on to bigger, better things (even though it’s sad for Lucky). Hopefully she’ll keep serving up goodness on Instagram!

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      • heather
        Keira Lennox
        06/19/2015

        I love her snapchat also: theevachen212 :)

        Reply
  • lindseeanne1
    06/18/2015

    I’ve seen so many people posting about the Micellar water. Is it just a makeup remover or a face wash?

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    • Keira Lennox
      lindseeanne1
      06/19/2015

      It’s water with ‘micelles’ suspended in it, which from what I’ve read cling to oil and makeup on your skin so you can wipe it all away. It’s excellent at removing makeup, but it’s also good for cleansing your face in the morning. I like that it doesn’t strip my skin or make it dry. Really good if you have sensitive skin!

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  • a m y p h a m.
    06/18/2015

    I love reading empties posts and I would like to do one someday, but I’m not good with saving my trash. lol. Really enjoyed this post! I’m happy to still hear good things about the Simple cleansing water! Definitely want to try that out and see how it compares with Bioderma.

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    • Keira Lennox
      a m y p h a m.
      06/19/2015

      LOL!! It took effort NOT to throw these things out. I stashed them in a drawer and kept telling myself, ‘you can’t pitch these until you snap a picture.’ Although honestly, you probably don’t need photo evidence for a good empties post. ;)

      I wanted to try the Bioderma. I’ve read so many good things about it. I was actually doing the opposite — trying the Simple before I bought the Bioderma. :)

      Reply
  • Erin E.
    06/18/2015

    I tried the Bare Minerals gel at your recommendation, and I have to say I’m still loving it! It’s one of the only foundations I can put on without lotion under, so it’s a true multi-tasker for me. (I’ve also tried Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and find it SO THICK and ugh – not what I want in a light summer foundation.)

    I was also using the Kari Gran for awhile and loved it, but it was absolutely breaking my bank account. I went through a bottle every month or so. Now I’m using Ponds cold cream – because I’ve turned into my grandmother. #noshame

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    • Keira Lennox
      Erin E.
      06/19/2015

      You know, I never understood the hype of the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer! I tried it, and found it so thick and hard to blend, too!! I made myself finish the tube because I spent so much on it, but I never bought it again.

      And funny you mention Ponds. I just found some under my bathroom sink and started using it after my KG ran out!! My grandmother always swore by that stuff.

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      • Erin E.
        Keira Lennox
        06/20/2015

        LM tinted moisturizer was ALL the rage when I was in college. I bought it on the recommendation of a sorority sister and never trusted her makeup judgment again.

        I’ve always struggled with acne, even now that I’m in my late 20s, but since I started using Ponds, my face has cleared up and been 99% perfect. It’s my miracle product!

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  • Your Avon Kat
    06/18/2015

    That is some good advice. I hardly ever get to the end of anything except toothpaste :)

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    • Keira Lennox
      Your Avon Kat
      06/19/2015

      Oh man, I never used to, either. I’m making it my mission to use stuff up before I buy new stuff!! :)

      Reply
  • Abigail
    06/18/2015

    Had considered trying out bare minerals, was hesitating because I didn’t want my skin to freak out on me! Thanks for your informative post.

    http://fashionfootforward.com/

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    • Keira Lennox
      Abigail
      06/19/2015

      I have super sensitive skin, and I’ve never had a problem with anything from BareMinerals, from their mineral powder makeups to the Complexion Rescue.It’s just a bit dewy if you live in a high-humidity climate, but I LOVED it before the summer weather hit.

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      • Abigail
        Keira Lennox
        06/19/2015

        It seems I’m destined to give it a go then, as the weather where I live is anything but humid! Thanks for your feedback. :-)

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  • luxerae
    06/18/2015

    I was eyeing the microdelivery exfoliating wash from Philosophy today at Ulta while I was searching for something for my boyfriend to use! (He uses a bar of soap right now 😷) next time I’ll be sure to pick this up!

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    • Keira Lennox
      luxerae
      06/19/2015

      I really love it! Plus it’s unscented, which makes it more dude-friendly. ;)

      Reply
  • Shekin D.
    06/17/2015

    ive been dying to try out the bare minerals! Shall purchase it soon! :)

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  • Daisy and Pixie (@DroolyHappiness)
    06/17/2015

    I love Kari Gran’s cleansing oil. I bought her travel kit to test her products out and was really impressed. I’ve been curious about Bare Mineral’s gel so I will definitely have to add that on my try it out list.

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    • Keira Lennox
      Daisy and Pixie (@DroolyHappiness)
      06/19/2015

      Isn’t Kari Gran the best?! I also love the serum; it smells like heaven.

      If you don’t mind powder, I think a little dusting would go a long way in making the Complexion Rescue work better for summer.

      Reply
  • vanitywilliams
    06/17/2015

    Definitely gonna look into this!

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  • The Heart of a Gypsy
    06/17/2015

    So glad to see a product from Target featured. That is in the budget :)

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  • onsundayafternoon
    06/17/2015

    Love these short reviews! Great idea, hope you can continue!

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  • pagebypaigebeauty
    06/17/2015

    I love the Simple Micellar Cleansing water! I also found that it runs out quickly, but I definitely prefer using it over makeup remover wipes. Great Post!

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    • Keira Lennox
      pagebypaigebeauty
      06/19/2015

      Yes!! I feel like I’ve tried every makeup remover wipe out there, and I’m always underwhelmed. They’re either too dry, or have too much perfume. The micellar water is an awesome alternative (and at $7 a bottle, I don’t mind restocking!).

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      • pagebypaigebeauty
        Keira Lennox
        06/20/2015

        I absolutely agree! I used to love the Neutrogena makeup wipes, but after switching to the Simple Micellar Water, I don’t think I’ll ever go back!

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  • tessgalen
    06/17/2015

    I’ve heard good things about Complexion Rescue. Good to know it’s not the best for summer though. I’ve been wearing mineral make up since it got hot because liquid make up feels too heavy.

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    • Keira Lennox
      tessgalen
      06/19/2015

      Mineral makeup is a life saver in the summer. If you don’t mind powder, the Complexion Rescue would probably hold up better (I hate wearing powder, for some reason).

      Reply
  • Susanna
    06/17/2015

    Love these types of reviews! Would you please let me know where your sunglasses are from in the JCrew pants post (from last week)? Thanks!

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    • Keira Lennox
      Susanna
      06/19/2015

      They’re Nine West from many seasons ago. I found them at an outlet store! I’m always impressed with Nine West’s eye wear; you can’t beat the quality for the price.

      These from Express are kind of similar, and under $30: http://www.express.com/clothing/women/squared-ombre-cat-eye-sunglasses/pro/0271062/cat320004

      Reply
  • ohwizeone
    06/17/2015

    I have been eyeing that cleansing water!! Good blog pic as well.. I never thought about taking my products outside in the grass..I may give that a try :)

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    • Keira Lennox
      ohwizeone
      06/19/2015

      Give the cleansing water a try!!

      Reply
    • agirlwithablogthatnooneknows
      ohwizeone
      06/19/2015

      Could you checkout my blog, let me know what i could do to improve?

      Reply
  • classychicstyle
    06/17/2015

    This is a really cool idea!!

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  • Lauren
    06/17/2015

    Really want to try the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue, sounds fab! Shame its not too good in the heat!

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    • Keira Lennox
      Lauren
      06/19/2015

      Florida heat comes with a heavy dose of humidity, which is the main culprit of this not working super well for me in the summer. I also hate wearing powder, but I’m sure it would go a long way in making the Complexion Rescue hold up better in the heat.

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      • Lauren
        Keira Lennox
        06/19/2015

        We don’t have much heat in the UK so I should be fine haha!

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      • agirlwithablogthatnooneknows
        Keira Lennox
        06/19/2015

        Could you check out my blog? Let me know what i could do to improve it

        Reply
  • Amy
    06/17/2015

    I love Simple Products

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  • Carolina E.
    06/17/2015

    I love your Blog ,you have helped me over the months with skin care and you are Blessing !!!

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    • agirlwithablogthatnooneknows
      Carolina E.
      06/19/2015

      Check out my blog? tell me what i could do to improve?

      Reply

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