First post, Jan-Aug empties
First time posting~ all the skincare, haircare empties from Jan till now. Started my skincare journey in dec last year and this is all I've panned
For context, my skin type: oily acne prone in summers and combination acne prone in winters
Products in picture:
Toners: 1. Plum Bulgarian rosewater- WNRP did absolutely nothing I just hate panned it because no one used it in the house the pump wasn't dispensinh properly too after a while😭
Plum cerasense mini and full size- WRP (already repurchased for the winter) winter season made my skin feel so dry, got the mini as a freebie so when I tried it on skin it worked well so bought the full size and it definitely felt more lightweight and hydrating in my PM routine but only better for the winter months, summertime it did get just a tad bit heavier.
Plum niacinamide toner mini- MRP (already repurchased and using) again got the mini as a freebie and emptied within a week and half, at the time it controlled my oily t-zone lot more so bought the full size and currently using it, but somehow it is not working the same? Dunno something feels off.
Isntree green tea toner mini- WRP worked quite well imo, honestly had way better oil control have no breakouts, but does have that medicinal green tea-ish smell, thinking about switching to this when I'm done with the plum niacinamide toner.
Serums: 1. Plum 5% niacinamide- MRP (already repurchased and using currently) my first niacinamide serum as a beginner and between minimalist and plum i chose this and kinda stuck with it. It's not watery thin and runny, but is not very thick either, idek if this worked at the beginning but wasn't ready to immediately jump to higher concentrations so ended up emptying 2 bottles and currently on the 3rd. Oiliness hasn't been controlled and I'm blind to the changes in any brightness or pigmentation changes. I tried 10% plum niacinamide too but it felt to heavy to use during Summers so stashed it away for winter use. Should I try minimalist 5% or the phd 10% next?
- Pilgrim 10% niacinamide mini- WNRP got this from smytten trial and i bought this after plum's this was okay~ not as watery as I thought it'd be and has this weird smell too. Product was again too little to tell a difference. But definitely didn't give any breaouts or stinging.
Moisturizers: 1. Bioderma sebium hydra gel creme- WNRP thank god for smytten trials because I planned on buying this expensive full size without trying for my oily acne prone skin and well. This doesn't work. I know a 5ml product can hardly show results but I was able to use it for a week. The smell is so? Cucumber-y? The gel was so generic.
Wishcare barrier bounce- WNRP another smytten trial, there was not enough product only to use, just one pump and done, but it definitely felt way heavier on my skin particularly.
Ponds superlight gel- MRP (already repurchased and currently using) had been using this for 2 years almost and emptied 2 jars previously but started feeling like it wasn't enough during winters, since skin was feeling dry and tight, so decided to try something else and bought it again now but something has changed in the ingredients I think, it's not hitting the same :/ I've just stocked this one for backup now
Garnier vit c sorbet gel- WNRP idk I got influenced and tried this instead of repurchasing ponds superlight for the summers and I don't regret the purchase honestly? Like the texture is great it was very matte finish and light on skin perfect for summer but.. it didn't do anything? Very strong smell also. Mostly I would not repurchase for the price and the results it gave(rather didn't give)
Plum niacinamide gel creme- WRP bought this 25ml jar during winters to solve the dryness problem and it definitely worked. Then proceeded to buy the full size and between summers it started getting heavier on skin so I've stashed it away and will continue using when winters comes around again. I'm comparison to price and results, i would rather pay money to this than garnier and now sadly ponds too.
Sunscreens: 1. Dermaco 1% hyaluronic aqua gel- WNRP got this as a freebie last year, felt so so plasticky I couldn't even bear to put on my face after first use, hate panned it to use on arms instead.
Wishcare oil balance fluid sunscreen- WNRP another hate pan, bought this from smytten, the texture is so thin and runny which should have been equally light on skin too right? But nope, it just had this weird smell and when it sat on my face I felt it making me look greyer and duller than normal, not plasticky like dermaco but equally weird oily feeling on face.
Deconstruct sunscreen- WRP (already repurchased and using currently) my first proper sunscreen for face exclusively, needed something matte and non stinging to eye so tried this at first, loved it, though it made me sweat and everything, I felt thsi was most comfortable, no CCs or breakouts. Currently on my third tube and yes maybe there are better products with better protection and finish out there, my brain has decided to go for this one for now😮💨
This became too long a post I think, will answer haircare bodycare in comments if anyone asks. Hope this helped someone out there! Please let me know if there's a way to send these empties out to recycling or similar organisations 🛐