I managed to finish up 9 products in the month of May, and only one was travel size bottle. I should state that all of these products, except for the hand soap, had been open for some time, and all of them were quite well-used before I pulled them to finish them up in the month of May. In an effort not to waste products, I routinely check expiration dates and target products that are more than half empty. Wasting products bothers me a lot, and therefore I really try to avoid tossing things out because they expired and I simply didn't get around to using them before they turn bad.
ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild ($20.00 for 6.75 oz. from Ulta, Stylevana, Target, Walmart and Anua's Amazon Store): The Mild version is non-comedogenic and it only contains only 11 ingredients, and ANUA increased the amount of heartleaf extract (20,000ppb) to soothe the skin. This cleansing oil is appropriate for all skin types, including very sensitive skin. It emulsifies when in contact with water, and if effectively removes dirt, makeup and it helps to eliminate blackheads and whiteheads. This is a really effective cleansing oil that really does what it claims, and it is nice that it is formulated to address the needs of sensitive skin. Purchase Again? I just opened a different one of their cleansing oils.
Vitabrid C¹² Wrinkle Serum ($72.00 for 1.01 oz. from Vitabrid C¹² and Amazon): This wonderful antioxidant-rich serum offers skin incredible hydration and protection from free-radical damage. It boasts a blend of novel peptides that help boost collagen production, and the result is the appearance of firmer skin and plumped fine lines. Their antioxidant formula, which is infused with Niacinamide, Bisabolol and Citric Acid, helps to brighten the skin and fade hyperpigmentation. The serum is mid-weight, fast absorbing, non-sticky and fragrance-free, and it leaves my skin soft, supple, smooth and incredibly luminous. Purchase Again? I just opened another bottle.
Vitabrid C¹² Wrinkle Cream ($70.00 for 1.69 oz. from Vitabrid and Amazon): This is a mid-weight rich cream that melts into the skin, and the Shea Butter delivers serious moisture. Stabilized Vitamin C helps to even skin tone and lighten hyperpigmentation, and the novel peptides help plump fine lines leaving the skin smoother looking in appearance. This ultra-luxe, and velvety-textured, cream is such a pleasure to use and it makes skin look and feel exquisite. While I do not have wrinkles, I do have some fine expression lines, and this cream has definitely softened their appearance. There is no fragrance, and therefore people who are sensitive to fragrant skincare products will not have any problems with this cream in that regard. Purchase Again? I just opened another jar!
Vichy Normaderm 3-in-1 Micellar Solution ($19.99 for 6.76 oz. from Amazon, Ulta, CVS and Dermstore): Discontinued, but Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin is even more impressive. It actually feels the same to me, and thankfully this gentle micellar water is widely available. It gently removes makeup and dirt and leaves skin soft and clean. Purchase Again? I will continually repurchase the Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 Micellar Water!
milk_shake cool brunette shampoo ($28.00 for 10.1 oz, $10.00 for 1.7oz. from milk_shake, Beauty Plus Salon and Amazon): If you have brown hair and need to neutralize red & orange tones to maintain cool brown hair, then this dark blue pigmented shampoo will reduce that unwanted warmth and brassiness. Purchase Again? I would definitely get this again, but I have another brand to finish first.
Saints & Sinners Velvet Divine Daily Conditioner ($38.50 for 8.5 oz from Amazon): First I have to say that the aroma of this conditioner is delectable, and if I had to describe it I would say that the jasmine and tuberose are the most legible of the scents. The aroma does linger for a while before fading altogether. This mid-weight conditioner is very emollient and moisturizing without weighing hair down or leaving behind a greasy film. It effectively fights frizz and fly-aways, moisturizes dry hair and leaves it shiny and manageable. It is a wonderfully effective conditioner for my color treated naturally curly hair. Purchase Again? I would love to use this again, but I have many bottles of conditioner to use first.
