March Empties — Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
- Hilary Burke
- Mar 31
- 6 min read
Updated: Apr 1
There’s something deeply satisfying about finishing a skincare product, a perfume sample, and a good book!
But seeing the bottom of a jar or bottle just hits differently. It reminds us it’s not all about consumption — it’s reassurance. Proof that I’m showing up, sticking with my routines, and actually doing the work.
February wiped me out. Between my son breaking both arms, yes, both, and having surgery, pins, and casts on both arms, like 6 different snowstorms, two fibro flares - I think the only thing I did was hang on. But March brought snow melt, cast removal, and the promise that spring might actually arrive.
These are the skincare products I officially closed out March 2026 (and hopefully winter) — with on empty.
It must have been the dry winter air, because I hit pan on two under-eye favorites last month. Nothing gives your age away faster than the skin under your eyes. Between genetics (hello darker pigmentation), stress, and life doing what life does, this area requires commitment and consistency.
I started incorporating a retinol eye cream into my nighttime routine about 9 months ago, and I see a difference. This is my PM eye cream. Well, the second eye cream I use each night.
I love this retinol under eye cream for smoothing away signs of aging around the eyes. This is my nighttime supervisor for reducing the appearance of fine lines. Gentle, effective, and plays well with others in your skincare regimen.
I have this on Subscribe & Save every 90 days - yes, it lasts that long. Plus I always get a FREE gift and free shipping. Winning!
Restock: ✔️
I started using this to help with dark circles, I keep using it because it works and is priced to perfection.
It works to build firmness, elasticity, crepiness and sagging skin, while helping to minimize the lovely inherited darker pigment under and around my eyes.
She is helping me turn back the clock on my under-eye skin.
Restock: ✔️
Not all Vitamin C serums are created equal — and delivery matters. BioLumin-C feels luxe: smooth, silky, almost spa-like in both texture and scent. What sets it apart is how effectively the Vitamin C is delivered and absorbed by the skin.
I've been in a committed relationship with this particular vitamin-c serum for about 18 months and I notice visible brightening and smoothing.
While it’s pricier than many options, you’re paying for optimized delivery and real results. I also opted in for the auto-renewal program, and have it delivered every 90 days, it's less pricey this route, and a little goes a long way.
If you want performance and ritual, this serum hits both.
I have this on Subscribe & Save every 60 days. The 2oz bottle is the best bang for your buck. Plus I always get a FREE gift and free shipping.
Auto-renewal: ✔️
This is an anti-inflammatory serum for your face. One of the best serums on the market and a daily part of both my AM and PM routine, for well over a year now.
The facts: This serum uses a combination of high and low-weight hyaluronic acid to provide surface plumping and deep dermal hydration. Contains 6 potent plant-based peptides and antioxidants that stimulate collagen and elastin production and fight free radicals.
Targeted Repair: Specifically designed to heal compromised skin, reduce redness, and treat dryness, eczema, and post-procedure irritation.
Formula Quality: Non-comedogenic, non-greasy, and safe for all skin types.
Anti-Aging: Improves texture, luminosity, and firming while reducing fine lines
So whether my skin is irritated from the weather, hormones, emotions, or a flare up, this serum truly balances and saves my skin every time.
I purchase from SkinClique and it's always on sale and I always get an amazing Hydrinity freebie along with it.
Restock: ✔️
Do you need a toner? Not always.
But do I think they make skincare more enjoyable and effective? Absolutely. For me, toners are less about “should I” and more about “why wouldn’t I?”
I love this hydrating toner for my P.M. routine because it feels like it helps remove any layers of dirt, oil, or sunscreen that may still be on my skin. The bottom line is, my skin doesn’t feel clean unless I have fully painted toner across it.
Restock: ✔️
The choice is clear with this cleansing gel. This is the third cleanser I use every night. Excessive? Probably, but does it make me happy? Yes.
This gentle, salicylic acid cleanser removes excess oil, pore-clogging debris and makeup without drying skin. With hormonal changes, my skin has become unpredictable, and this lightweight, clear, foaming gel cleanser is gentle, non-stripping, and has helped manage pesky outbreaks.
I save with autorenewal every 90 days.
Restock: ✔️
I love this lightweight, anti-aging milky toner that replenishes essential nutrients and fatty acids, and uses hyaluronic acid to visibly hydrate and soothe skin.
It’s my go-to for AM toning. Yes, I use a different toner for AM and PM, I am that committed to me toning! I love the rich, creamy texture, it feels hydrating and restorative on my skin, and I never skip a morning.
I save with autorenewal every 90 days.
Restock: ✔️
This is the mother of all moisturizers! Don’t be intimidated by it’s unique balm-to-oil formula, it doesn’t clog pores, it doesn’t make you greasy, instead it delivers profound hydration.
Crafted with 86 antioxidants and 20 plant-derived ingredients, its power packed! And the final step in my PM skincare routine. I have been using it for over a year now, and see outstanding results with texture, tone, and hydration of my skin. There isn’t anything else I would end my nighttime skincare routine with.
She’s expensive, but you use less than a dime size amount with each application.
Worth its weight in gold! **If you shop my link you get the option to auto-renew and it saves on pricing— I go through this tiny tub of green goodness every 4-5 months, it lasts for ever!
Restock: ✔️
This is my favorite product in the whole Divi Hair Product Line. I leave it in the shower and use it 1-2x/week. I love the smell, the feel on my scalp, and how great my hair looks and feels afterwards.
A silver dollar sized dollop will make your hair feel nourished, hydrated, and oh so soft.
Restock: ✔️
I’m now over 6 months into this daily supplement, which supports internal triggers of inflammation, stress, and hormonal shifts using proprietary blends of antioxidants, adaptogens, and micronutrients.
I love knowing I’m supporting my skin from the inside out—helping protect against UV damage, promote elasticity, regulate stress response, and encourage a calm, radiant complexion.
This Dual Pathway Skin System is on auto-renewal for me — it saves me money and I genuinely look forward to it every month.
Auto-renewal: ✔️
A patent-pending, collagen-boosting formula packed with:
Hyaluronic Acid for hydration
Squalane for barrier support
Vitamin E for antioxidant protection
Blue Tansy to calm and balance
The texture is light, silky, and dewy — no stickiness. The pearlescent gold color gives a lit-from-within look, but there’s no shimmer — just healthy skin doing its thing.
This Dual Pathway Skin System is on auto-renewal for me, I find I only need to restock every 60 days.
Auto-renewal: ✔️
As a woman creeping up on 50, my body is changing — rapidly! Hair loss and hair thinning is one of those changes. I have it coming from all angles, genetics, medications, hormones, and age. With a Biotin sensitivity, I am limited in what I can use to promote new growth, enter Highbrow Hippie.
With a great name comes a great results driven serum. It's lightweight, fast absorbing, and delivers healthier, stronger hair. When I am committed to applying every morning and every night I really see the results.
Another cost saving measure is auto-renewal. Shop smarter, not harder.
Auto-renewal: ✔️
Winter… respectfully, you overstayed your welcome. I'm very ready for Spring's warmer temperatures, gentler pace, and a fresh round of products to love, test, and finish.
Out of the skincare products I finished in March, I’ll be restocking every single one.
These are my non-negotiables — not because they’re trendy, but because they work for me.
What skincare did you finish in March?
What are you restocking?
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