L'Occitane Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Make-up Remover

I had 2 of these 200mL/6.7fl. oz. pump bottles of L'Occitane Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Make-up Remover but only kept one (the other went to mum). I really like the Pivoine Sublime product line so was keen to try anything with this scent. Too bad they discontinued the line :(

DHC Cleansing Balm

More than half way through this DHC Cleansing Balm and wishing the jar has more than just the puny 90g of product :(

Decleor Aroma Cleanse Soothing Micellar Water

I've had this 400mL/13.5fl. oz. bottle of Decleor Aroma Cleanse Soothing Micellar Water in my rotation basket for a long time now, probably at least a few years! 

Yoku Moku Cookies Part II

More Yoku Moku Cookies, and probably the last of them. It seems we've gotten bored of these and moved on to other goodies. Plus these are difficult to get a hold of, and expensive, and the selections are always the same because LE flavors are out of reach for us :(

These Double Chocolat Blancs were from a Japanese grocery store downtown, and for $18/tin too which I thought was pretty reasonable. However, when I went back for more, I was told they could no longer restock these. No reasons were given :(

Chantecaille Lip Tint Hydrating Balm

These Chantecaille Lip Tint Hydrating Balm was released as part of Vibrant Oceans Collection in the summer of 2020 (yes, I'm super late on posting, what else is new?). There were 4 colors available: Beach Rose, Calendula, Madeira, and Verbena. I started out with Calendula and Verbena but read so much about Beach Rose being "universally flattering" that I came back for it. Then I decided that all three were so sheer I didn't need Madeira, so I skipped it.

All pictures taken in natural light without flash.

Baby Magic Baby Lotion

I have two 488mL/16.5fl. oz. bottles of Baby Magic Baby Lotion, Original and Gentle that I can't tell the difference between them. So I ended up pouring both into a giant pump bottle (reused the empty bottle of Johnson's Baby Lotion) and stationed that bottle permanently in my kitchen for everyday use.

 

I have super dry skin, and being mum of two little boys means I'm in the kitchen for a good part of my day and soaking my hands constantly. So I need a light and quick-absorbing lotion that I would apply just as constantly. Sometimes, I would apply lotion only to immediately wash if off again--frustrating, yes. I'd gone through many a bottle of cheap lotions the same way: if a lotion isn't moisturizing enough for my body, it'd end up in the kitchen.

So far so good. I wouldn't say these are the best, but they work ok for this purpose and they're super affordable. And really, I can't distinguish between Original and Gentle. The texture is the same. Moisture level is the same. Doesn't smell that much different either. Plus I don't get why there's a "gentle" baby lotion--aren't baby lotions supposed to be gentle to begin with? Anyway, will not repurchase.

By Terry Hyaluronic Sheer Rouge Part II

Along with By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Care Stick, I also picked up three more Hyaluronic Sheer Rouge in 5N Flush Contour, 11 Fatal Shot, and 15 Grand Cru in hopes of finding sheerer colors than the 10 Berry Boom I first tried. But of course this review is super late as I've had these lippies for several years now. These tube and packaging designs are old, as the line was revamped a few years ago, which means all three colors described below are long discontinued as well.

All pictures taken in natural light without flash.

By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Care Stick

Shortly after getting By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Care several years ago, I also picked up this Baume de Rose Lip Care Stick (yep, took this long for me to review...). I liked the formula of the Lip Care but couldn't make it work with the white base and the strong scent, and I thought this Lip Care Stick would be better. Since it was in a stick, I thought it would be more like a clear balm. 

All pictures taken in natural light without flash.

Dove Botanical Selection Makeup Removal Oil Pore Beauty Oil Cleansing

Last but not least, I'm finishing up this Dove Botanical Selection Makeup Removal Oil Pore Beauty Oil Cleansing 155mL refill pouch, which I poured into the emptied pump bottle of Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil EX.

This is a pretty decent cleansing oil, actually. It's thick and smooth but isn't too oily. There's also a slight cushy texture, but I wouldn't call it a gel--definitely an oil. Otherwise, it rinses well and doesn't dry out my skin. It has a mild fruity-floral scent that's pleasant. I probably won't repurchase though: I have an ongoing queue for cleansing oils, balms, and gels ^.^

Shu Uemura Nutri:Nectar Gentle Cleansing Oil in Emulsion

...And for days when hubby actually remembered to remove the waterproof sunscreen on our boys before dunking them into the bath, he used this 150mL/5fl. oz. pump bottle of Shu Uemura Nutri:Nectar Gentle Cleansing Oil in Emulsion.