It's another installment of 3 empties, where I review 3 products I have used up and express my opinion on how well they worked, how they smelled, their packaging and if I'd make a repeat purchase.
Now let's get to the empties!
First up is Gem Block Liquid Latex from Dream Polish. This purple nail art protector shimmers when dry and is scented. I received this as a press sample in the summer (this is the old formula) in the scent Sun and Sand.
Scent: Sun and Sand is the perfect summer scent (well I love it year long!). It smells of sun screen - like the soft lotion scent of sun screen.
Feel: It dried quickly and shimmers when completely dry.
Packaging: Nail polish bottle and brush used to apply the latex.
Buy Again: Vanessa of Dream Polish changed the formula of her latex barrier (for the better). The new formula is creamier and thinner - getting into the cuticles and protecting them. I prefer the new formula to the older formula - so yes I shall buy again, but I have a few still in my drawer to use.
Next is a shower gel from Bath and BodyWorks. My birthday is near Christmas so I always get gift cards to Bath and BodyWorks. I can buy products for the whole year (especially when I luck out and hit their sales!).
Scent: I bought this last fall and finally used it - I stock up when I hit the sales! The scent was Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte. It smelled of Pumpkin Latte with notes of Toasted Marshmallow, Praline Musk, hints of Sandalwood and ginger. I really love this scent and I'm hoping they bring it back in the next year or two.
Feel: my skin felt moisturized after showering and lotion wasn't necessary afterwards.
Packaging: I love snap/flip tops, but the only drawback is that the top of the lid isn't perfectly flat. When I'm running low, I like to turn the container upside down and because the top is slightly rounded it won't stay upside down. I know this isn't a big thing, but when you are half asleep trying to balance a container upside down between a loofa and a bar of soap, it becomes a big thing. haha
Buy Again: I love Fall scents - so anything cinnamon, vanilla, clove, pumpkin gimme gimme gimme!
Last empty is not necessarily beauty related, but it's health related. I decided I needed more vitamins in my life. I picked up these berry gummy vitamins and kept them at my desk at work and took them with my morning BabyBel cheese (in my mind I was having wine and cheese). HAHA!
Scent/Taste: fruity taste - natural berry flavors with not taste of vitamins/powder and no strange after taste
Feel/Texture: gummy - who doesn't love gummies!?
Packaging: they come in a large plastic container with a screw off top with a total of 220 gummies. It was a bit large to have on my desk - but you know, I NEVER missed taking them.
Buy Again: YES - I actually have a 2nd container on my desk now.
Have you tried any of these products? How did you feel about them?
Happy emptying!
Kristi aka BeginNails
Wine and cheese..... you're such a nut! <3
ReplyDeleteI stock up on B&BW too, and I couldn't use their products for a while my last pregnancy. I haven't seen the Pumpkin latte marshmallow one before, but it sounds delicious!
I stock up and then don't use them in the season I actually bought them in...right now I'm using a citrus one! LOL
DeleteI've never seen that scent from B&BW. I'm obsessed with the Hello Beautiful scent right now.
ReplyDeleteoooh, that one was on my list, but the store was so crowded last time I was there - I decided to visit at a later date.
DeleteI'm in need of some more liquid latex, so I'll have to look into the Dream Polish!
ReplyDelete:) Latex changed my nail art game.
DeleteMarshmallow pumpkin latte sounds amazing! I have cuticle oil in that scent from Dream Polish, it's seriously my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYUM! I love scents that make you feel warm inside. :)
DeleteI have that Gem Block...but I dunno if mine is scented. I do know that it leaves shimmer on my skin!
ReplyDeleteI noticed that it does if I don't let it dry enough. Then I really look like a vampire from Twilight.
DeleteMarshmallow pumpkin... yas, this sounds absolutely wonderful.
ReplyDelete:) For reals!
DeleteI swear I have a Bath & Body Works addiction, love all their products! I need to make a stop there this week!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I'm all about their foam soap and shower gels.
DeleteI bet that B&BW shower gel smells delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt did! :)I wish the computer/interwebs had scratch and sniff!
DeleteThat BBW shower gel sounds fabulous - all my favourite scents combined! Yum!
ReplyDelete:) So true!
DeleteOne time I tried gummy vitamins, and I just ended up just eating them because I had a mean craving for gummies.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA - when I read this a few weeks ago (and never responded - sorry) I started laughing so hard my husband asked what was going on. LOL
DeleteHaha! I love gummy vitamins - I haven't missed taking mine either!! They taste ALMOST like candies. <3
ReplyDeleteYes! So true!
DeleteI need to get better at taking my vitamins...
ReplyDeleteI noticed I took them more often if they were sitting out on my desk at work - so they were STARING at me. LOL, else I would ignore them in the drawer.
DeleteI love that the latex is scented!!! I am a sucker for smell goods!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too! :) Especially since latex can not be the most pleasant of scents.
DeleteI use the same vitamins!
ReplyDeleteTwinning! :)
DeleteI seriously need to get some of that latex. I am so behind the times!
ReplyDeleteIt really does change your nail art game. Much easier clean up!
DeleteGood job on the empties!
ReplyDeleteThanks! <3
DeleteI am soo with you on the getting annoyed at trying to balance almost empty bottles upside down. There is a new product I came across that helps solve that problem and will hold it upside down for you to be able to get all out of the bottle.
ReplyDeleteInteresting!
DeleteI didn't realize there were so many different brands of liquid latex -- will definitely branch out and try one of these when I finish my current liquid latex
ReplyDeleteI think i'm currently using about 5 brands, I rotate between manis. :)
DeleteGummy Vitamins are a necessity for me, haha! I don't do healthy unless it's sugar coated ;)
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