It comes as no surprise that I’ve got a bunch of empties again this month.

Fine, I’ll admit it, I’m literally eating this stuff. I just want lots and lots of empties each month! I especially enjoyed the gulping down that Mizon snail serum – YUMMY. 😆

Nizoral 2% ketoconazole shampoo – $17 for 120ml (drugstores)
Let’s get the sexiest stuff out of the way first. This is my go-to product to help relief dry flaky scalp in the winter months. It’s a bit stinky but it gets the job done. If you want to read more about this, I reviewed this in my winter scalp rescue post.
Stash worthiness: 10/10     Repurchase: Yes

Ion Curl Styling Creme – $8 for 177ml (Sally Beauty Supply)
This replaces my old favourite Biotera Curl Creme which was unfortunately discontinued. I do like that this product gives a piece-y look to my waves and helps to reduce frizz. The only challenge is that sometimes it can make my hair feel a bit crunchy – it’s a fine line between the perfect amount and whoa there 90’s gelled hair. 😛
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Yes

L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set – $17 for 100ml (drugstores)
I found this to be rather drying on my skin. It dehydrated my skin but didn’t necessarily keep me shine-free or help my foundation last longer. I do appreciate that this would be good for those with oilier skin types. The spray nozzle is a bit wonky – it’s a semi- fine mist, but deposits splotches of liquid in random areas. I decanted this into an empty Saje facial mist bottle – to my surprise, when I was pouring it out, I discovered that the product is actually milky white in colour! Did you know this? I guess that’s why L’Oreal packaged this in a black opaque bottle – I don’t think the average consumer would be really keen on spraying a liquid that looks like 1% milk onto their face…
Stash worthiness: 6/10     Repurchase: No

Sukin Micellar Cleansing Water – $17 for 100ml (Winners and well.ca)
I found this at Winners and I’m in LOVE with it! So effective at removing any makeup residue (I use micellar waters as my 2nd step cleansing after I use cleansing oils – see this post on my evening cleansing routine). This leaves no soapy film on my skin at all. And it smells so nice, kind of like a soft marshmallow scent. This is a fairly new product from Sukin and I’ve not seen this sold anywhere else other than Winners. It’s also online from well.ca
Stash worthiness: 10/10     Repurchase: Yes

Consonant Skincare The Perfect Sunscreen SPF 30 – $45 for 50ml (Consonant stores and online)
I suspect this product isn’t actually finished since it doesn’t feel empty by weight, but the pump stopped pumping product out. That’s the issue with these vacuum type containers – you can’t really tell how much is left. Ah well. I do really like this mineral sunscreen – it’s slightly tinted to combat the typical issue with mineral sunscreen. To see how it swatches, see my review on it here.
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Yes

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream – $8 for 45g (eBay)
I did a full review of this product and was just lukewarm about it. However, I do have it say that it was handy to have around when my skin freaked out from IPL Photorejuvenation procedure – it really helped to calm my skin down and didn’t further irritate it. I used this tube on and off for 5 months.
Stash worthiness: 7/10     Repurchase: Maybe

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream – $34 for 50ml (Kiehl’s stores and online)
This was one of my Project Focus 10 items that I reviewed – this jar lasted me roughly 4 months which is longer than I thought it would.
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Yes

My Melody 3D Sheet Mask Whitening (pink) (sasa.com)
I accidentally ripped the chin portion of this 3D sheet mask while applying it – oops. But it worked fine. If you haven’t tried a 3D fitting mask, you really should – they are pre-formed with a center seam so that it curves to your profile better than a flat sheet mask. This particular type has super cutesy packaging but it also delivers on the product inside. The amount of serum and formula are perfect – this mask leaves my skin supple and clear looking. (Since I threw away all of my sheet mask packaging as I use them, I’ve repurposed the pictures from my sheet mask stash post)
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Yes

Etude House Skin Note Hydrogel Mask in Deep Moisturing – $5 each (eBay)
This is my first hydrogel mask and while it feels really nice, I don’t see a big difference between using this or a cotton sheet mask. The texture of the hydrogel is similar to a really firm, very thin layer of Jello. It’s sandwiched between 2 plastic films and I was sure I was going to tear the mask while I was positioning onto my face (but I didn’t). This mask comes in 2 parts – one for the upper portion of the face and the other for the lower.  I guess the hydrogel vs a paper ensures the mask fits very snugly over the skin. Overall it was nice but I’m not sure worth the higher price tag.
Stash worthiness: 7/10     Repurchase: Maybe

Life Brand Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask – $2 each or 3 for $5 (Shoppers Drug Mart)
This has hyaluronic acid and konjac as the feature ingredients which helps to provide hydration to the skin.  I really like these Life Brand sheet masks (it’s the private label brand of Shoppers Drug Mart) – the paper is nice and thick, the openings fit my face and there’s a good amount of serum.  And they’re made in Korea.
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Waikiki Beach Coconut Ultra Shea Body Cream – $13 for 226 g (Bath and Body Works)
Amazing stuff! Of course you know I love the scent but what really made this a favourite-worthy item was the hydrating formula. It’s just a step below a body butter, but thicker than a body lotion. I don’t think I’d buy the BBW body lotions anymore (those always seem watery to me) but instead I’ll get these. The only thing I don’t like is how FAST I go through a tube of this. I used this up in less than a month!
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Yes

Mitchum Power Gel Antiperspirant in Unscented – $8 for 80g (drugstores)
Yes, this is a men’s antiperspirant! It’s got a whopping 25% of aluminum sesquichlorohydrate when most antiperspirants contain 17%. This had been my go to antiperspirant for ages until I decided to make the switch over to deodorants. You’ll be pleased to know that I’ve now gone completely without antiperspirant for the past 2 weeks!
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Maybe

L’Oreal Bare Naturale Mascara (discontinued)
Another one bites the dust. This contain a measley 4.8ml of product – a tube lasts me 3 months max, sadly. I have 3 tubes left of this. 2016 will be the year when I will have a moment of silence for this magical mascara.
Stash worthiness: 10/10     Repurchase:  😥

Shiseido Nourishing Mascara Base – $25 for 8ml (department stores, select drugstores and online)
This was my favourite lash primer – but I’ve found a cheaper alternative that I like just as much. Read more here.
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Maybe

L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara – $16.50 for (drugstores)
Full review of this here. Another Project Focus 10 product gone!
Stash worthiness: 8/10     Repurchase: Yes

Quo Luxury Cotton Facial Pads – $7.50 for 165 count (Shoppers Drug Mart)
This is the fake wannabe Shiseido Facial Cotton. I did a comparison review of this against the real thing – this one sucks! Don’t waste your money. I ended up using this up to remove my nail polish.
Stash worthiness: 4/10     Repurchase: No

Quo Luxury Cotton Rounds – $4 for 80pcs (Shoppers Drug Mart)
These are pretty good – I normally use the Delon+ Premium Cotton Rounds which are really inexpensive and totally lint-free. These Quo ones are a bit more cushy and softer compared to them, but also more expensive and slightly linty.
Stash worthiness: 8/10     Repurchase: Maybe

Lise Watier Métamorfix Liquid Transformer – $16 for 15ml (Shoppers Drug Mart, Lise Watier online, select Sears stores)
I’m using a stock photo because I gave the bottle to a friend who regularly uses her eyeshadow as eyeliner. I bought this ages ago with the intention to do this myself but I hardly ever used it. It found a better home with her. I have the Inglot version of this as well.
Stash worthiness: 8/10     Repurchase: No

Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Cream 10% Glycolic AHA – $11 for 56g (Winners and online)
Not photographed because I traded this product in at Consonant Skincare when they ran their annual trade-in promotion where you bring in a skincare product and they give you 50% off. I reviewed this in my Top 5 Autumn Skincare collab post. I was almost finish the tub.
Stash worthiness: 9/10     Repurchase: Yes

Paula’s Choice Resist Weekly Resurfacing Treatment with 10% AHA – $35 USD for 60ml (online)
Another product I don’t have in my possession anymore because I did another trade-in event – this time at Pure + Simple. On Earth Day they ran the same promotion as Consonant Skincare – bring in a skincare item and they’ll give you 50% off (I’ll post about what I redeemed for in my April Low-Buy Accountability). I love this product from Paula’s Choice – it’s probably my top pick from the brand. I use it on a weekly basis as a chemical exfoliating treatment and my skin feels like a baby’s butt the next day. A bottle of this lasts me about 4 months with weekly use. I will forever repurchase this!
Stash worthiness: 10/10     Repurchase: Yes

Becca Boudoir Skin Mineral Powder in Desire (discontinued but I got mine for $8 for 7g at Winners)
Just look at the sad state of this powder! Once I hit pan on this compact, I knew it’d be only a matter of time before the product would break apart and crumble.  I like this powder a lot – it’s been my go-to touch up powder midday when I’m at work. I blot my face and then dust a light layer of this to refresh (and that’s all I typically do to touch up my makeup during the day).  This powder is discontinued and replaced with Perfect Skin Mineral Powder which contains 9.5g and housed in a larger compact. I really enjoyed the small size of this old Becca compact though (it’s approx 6cm or 2½” across) – it’s perfect for the purse. I do have another unopened one of this but I’m going to keep this empty compact and see if I can try to press other powders into it.
Stash worthiness: 8/10     Repurchase: Maybe (the new version)

Sample / Travel Size

L’Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Lip Balm – my friend received this in a gwp bag and she passed it onto me. I LOVE this thing! It’s hydrating and not sticky. I will definitely get the full size of this one of these days…

The Face Shop Therapy Secret-made Anti-Aging Cream – since the essence made me break out, I ended up using this as a hand cream. It’s got an odd kind of texture where it kind of rolls off the skin and I have to really massage it in.

Vincent Longo Water Canvas Base Primer – I received this sample when I bought the Water Canvas Foundation. It’s actually a very nice primer. I’ll keep this in mind if I’m in the market for a primer. It worked equally well with the corresponding foundation as with other foundations.

Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser – this is a nice cleanser but a little too harsh for me to use daily. I received a few of these in various gwp which I will use up but I’d not purchase the full size.

Klorane Leave-In Spray with Flax Fiber – what an utterly useless product, it was like spraying tap water into my hair. BUT, I freakin love the little spray nozzle on this thing. I’m going to refill it with a facial mist to keep in my purse.

Yves Rocher Collection Ete Shower Gel – got this for free and it was a nondescript scent and an adequate shower gel.

Neutrogena Rainbath – my SO and I did a foot peel and we had to soak our feet nightly for a week to help them peel. I like putting this Rainbath into the water for a warm sudsy soak. I have about 10 of these bottles stolen rescued from hotel rooms.

Hey, if you stopped reading after the first 2 products and skipped down to the bottom, I don’t blame you! That was a LOT of stuff. Sometimes I wonder if I should keep up the mini reviews or if I should just do a rating / repurchase or not, and call it a day!