Empty :: Benefit's Fake Up

Well, there goes the very last of my concealer.

I somehow managed to destroy this sample the first time I tried to use it. I also somehow managed to use almost all of it anyways. "Impressed" is an understatement for the feelings I have toward Benefit's Fake Up, considering it was my first successful use of concealer in general and also my first introduction to the Benefit line.

Overall, I'm excited to try more Benefit products in the future. I'm not going to purchase a replacement for Fake Up at this time, because I need to reach out for more experience with other products, starting at the drugstore, now that I think I've got a handle on how this whole concealing thing works. This doesn't mean that I won't be back someday. Other concealers have got some big shoes to fill.

Empty :: Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle Leave in Conditioner

I am very disappointed that I've used all of this up, now that this unseasonal humidity has settled into my tresses.

Scent: I can't describe the scent of this spray, but I can say that I can't get enough of it. It is pretty strong, so beware when mixing with other fragrances.

Texture: This spray conditions and detangles, but it is also light enough for everyday use. A small amount of product is enough to detangle all of my hair post-shower, so I only use two or three pumps.

Packaging: I like the soft plastic of the bottle. I don't feel like it is going to crack if I accidentally drop it or it gets thrown around in my luggage during travel. I do recall that the pump was very hard to get started in the beginning, though.

Comments: I have a couple other similar product samples hanging around to try first, but overall I really liked this product and I will likely be purchasing the full-size. I am looking forward to trying the Beauty Protector shampoo and conditioner.

Empty :: BeeKind Body Lotion

I've been taking this lotion from BeeKind with me while traveling in lieu of any regular size body lotions.

Scent: Honey and chamomile, which combines into a very fresh and clean scent that isn't overpowering or harsh.

Texture: This is definitely a "lotion" versus a "cream". It is very thin and runny, and soaks into the skin quite rapidly.

Packaging: I absolutely love that this brand supports honey bee and sustainable pollination research. Every time I use this product, I think of fuzzy little honeybees and how sad it would be to live in a future without them.

Comments: I'm more of a "cream" person myself, but I did love the scent and mission of BeeKind. If I could continue to purchase this product in a 30mL tube, it would become a staple in my travel bag.

Empty :: Whish Shaving Cream

I have finally squeezed as much of this product from Whish as I can out of its tube.

Scent: Acai grapefruit, but smells a little soapy and acidic.

Texture: A "thick whip", and little goes a long way! I like the cream over a gel or foam, now that I've tried it.

Packaging: I don't like the tube, and that's just a personal preference. I feel like I miss out on some of the product left inside.

Comments: I was rather unimpressed with this shaving cream. I didn't notice a difference in the softness or smoothness of my skin post-shave like I did with the exfoliating scrub from Whish. That being said, I don't think I will be purchasing the full size product.