IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

Well, I was hoping to finish 2014 with a bang, but I really didn't empty many products in the month of December. Let me show you. Ciencia8 Collagen8 - This is my second bottle that I have used. The serum is so moisturizing and feels incredible on. My skin seems to love it, since using has become baby soft and almost blemish free! Repurchase? I am using my last Collagen8. I would buy again, but alas I can't justify spending so much on skincare :'( Haus of Gloi "Imp" perfume sample- I just love perfume samples, such a great way to test perfumes. I think you often need more than one use to determine if a perfume is for you or not. Haus of Gloi is a favourite among many indie perfume oil lovers. Repurchase? No. Nice, but not a must have. Virus Insanity "Jasper" Eye Shadow- I finished a sample of this eye shadow, which lasted many uses. You can see me wearing it here . Repurchase? Although "Jasper" is a colour I really like, I have oth...

Don't you hate it when you really want to like a product, only to be disappointed. Unfortunately, this was the case with Haus of Gloi " Litchi Milk Tea ". Let me explain. With the description "tart lychee and black tea met with a splash of coconut", I thought the fragrance would be a hit for me. Yes, it is sweet, fruity, zesty and creamy. Sounds great, right? Unfortunately with my skin chemistry, there was something about the perfume oil that reminded me of the distinct smell of sunscreen. Not a smell I want in my perfume. Maybe the tea? I'm not sure. Such a shame for an oil that gets so many positive reviews. What was your last purchase that didn't meet your expectations?

I'm slowly getting through my remaining indie perfume oil samples. I'm sure my stash will be renewed in due time, but so far I'm sticking to my plan to use some product up first. From Haus of Glois I have " Imp " for review. Described as "Passion fruit, sun cured apricots, pink grapefruit juice and innocent mimosa blossoms". This reminds me of apricot jam. Rich, syrupy, fruity. The pink grapefruit tartness gets a little lost in the sweetness, though it's not too cloyingly sweet. This is a rather simple scent, and really doesn't last long on my skin.  No full size for me, even if it had more longevity, I see it as a nice perfume, but nothing more.