My last empties post was last August, so I figured it was time to write another empties post!

Here are the products I finished recently! Unfortunately, I forgot to keep the empty wrapper (aka garbage to non-beauty peeps) so one of the pics will be a stock photo.

Mizon snail cream: If only I could finish moisturizers as fast as I did with my Mizon snail cream. My skin gulped it up and I’ve been using it pretty regularly since November… which means it lasted approximately five months.

I used this down to the last smear and ordered another one off Amazon a couple of weeks after! I debated on trying a new moisturizer but decided to stick with this one again since I’ve had such good results. But my skin tends to get bored of products and they slowly lose their effect so I probably should alternate.

Seche vite top coat: I’ve had this for a bit over 2 years now, and while there is still 1/4 left, it’s getting to the point where it’s not fresh and cute to use anymore. I don’t blame it since I purchased this two years ago. It’s very thick and goopy, and doesn’t dry as fast anymore.

Although I don’t paint my nails as often now because I get hard gel nails, I’ll probably end up repurchasing this when I do decide to paint them. My nail polish does not even last 24 hours without this! It’s a great product.

Wunderbrow: I also purchased this in November in preparation for my trip to Mexico. Over time, I noticed that my (oily) skin has probably gotten too used to it because it’s not as waterproof anymore. That, or perhaps the product isn’t as fresh. But in general, ‘waterproof’ products don’t work a long time on my oily skin.

On the first few uses and during the trip, it was quite waterproof but it comes off easily in the shower now. I don’t think I’ll purchase this again anytime soon since it’s $40 and isn’t really waterproof for me anymore… Perhaps if I go on another tropical vacation I’ll give it another shot.

Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Cream: Ahh, I forgot to take a photo of the sample before I threw it away! I received a few sample packs from Sephora awhile ago. I really liked this cream and am considering splurging on it. It makes my skin soft for over 24 hours, and I noticed that it’s really radiant and clear. Alternating between my Mizon snail cream and this would leave my skin looking amazing! But I’ll probably save up a bit more before purchasing.

While coming up with beauty content ideas, I thought it would be fun to do a throwback product post. These were my absolute favourite products in high school from Grade 8-10, I would say. Doing research and finding pictures of them online has brought back some major memories!

Do you remember any of these products?

Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation: My favourite foundation in high school! I remember how amazed I was at foundation. At any given time, I had a couple bottles of these lying around and in different shades too (not sure why….)

Maybelline Dream Liquid Matte Mousse: This foundation is from the same line as above. But, I loved it for a different reason… the texture! It was so bouncy and spongey and fun to play with. I remember wearing this on top of the Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation!

Covergirl Amazemint: I remember going to the mall with Sangria back in the day… and they were giving out free samples of these! They were infused with Colgate toothpaste/mint or something like that… It was advertised as ‘freshening your breath’ while giving you nice glossy lips!!! Fourteen year old me was sold and I had a couple of these too after I finished the sample… how cringy HAHA. I had a pink frosty one too LOL!!!

La Senza Beauty Rush Lip Gloss: My mom and I were obsessed with the lipglosses from La Senza too. It was an alternate between the Covergirl Amazemint and these. They often went on sale so we stocked up, and they made good gifts too. I really liked these because they had a fruity smell… I was so tempted to lick my lips!!!

La Senza Beauty Rush Eyeshadow: Not kidding when I said we really liked La Senza beauty products… I’m not even sure if they sell them anymore these days?? Anyways, the eyeshadow came in a tube and I remember I had a glittery black one which was my favourite.

MAC Fluidline: The last product was a ‘splurge’, I am using quotation marks because they currently sell this for $17.50 which isn’t that expensive. But as a teen, this was the most expensive product I purchased!

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Going down memory lane is always fun! Hours can go by when I look at nostalgic products. The other day, I was looking at old 90s toys that I used to love as well!

Any of these products bring up old memories for you too?!

Four may seem like a bit of a random number, but the reason why I chose four is because it is my four year blogiversary today! Yup, four years ago, I created this lil blog… with no idea what I would have in store.

It’s crazy how this blog has been such an integral part of my life and identity now. I never expected to be this involved with it but it combines my love of writing and sharing what I know.

In celebration of my four years of blogging, I thought I would share four of my absolute favourite brands that I have discovered (through beauty bloggers or as PR products). This does not include brands that I have heard of prior to blogging!

Amie:  I feel like this brand came as quickly as it disappeared… LOL I say this because  I was told that they were launching in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart, but I haven’t seen there products on shelf either. I asked the beauty counter and called a couple stores too, and they were confused.

Anyways, I ran out of their mask which I love for spot treatment (seriously kills pimples overnight) so I just ordered off Amazon and they shipped it from the UK. Their other face products are pretty good and affordable as well.

KORRES: Wild Rose Brightening Oil. Need I say more?! <3

essence: I discovered this brand off other bloggers, who raved about their affordability and effectiveness. For $2, the eyebrow pencil is great and lasts all day (as long it doesn’t get wet).

Seche Vite: Again, I discovered this off other bloggers as a great top coat, and I haven’t looked back since purchasing a bottle off of Nail Polish Canada. It’s the only top coat I use. My nail polish lasts for days, before it used to only last a day which was annoying.