August 2016 Empties!

Hi beautifuls! August is over and now we're finally heading into the rest of the year, the soon to be holidays, and cooler weather. I honestly can't believe how fast this year went, even though I've been gone in the beauty world here online a good portion of it (due to personal and health issues) but, we're going to make the best of what's left of it. Today is my August 2016 empties. Sadly, some of the photos did not export over properly so the video that will be edited and uploaded to the YouTube Channel will have more of what my empties were.

Hair Care

Redken High Rise Volume Lifting Shampoo & Conditioner:

I remember talking about this as a favorite back in May (that's how long it's been since my last blog post, oh my) and I finally finished this. It lasted me this long since I don't wash my hair everyday and I used a little bit when I did because it lathered up SO WELL. I was pleased with this set. The smell was very exotic and fragrant and it did give my hair volume.

Redken Pillow Proof Blowdry Two Day Extender:

I don't know how I felt about this. I thought I liked it and then I realized it didn't last that long and I paid a lot for it (even though it was during the Buy 2, Get 1 Free at Ulta) it's normally about $13-15. It did help with oil in between washes but I don't think it pillow proofed anything.

Skin Care:

EOS Shave Cream (Tropical Fruit):

I finished this entire bottle, I can't believe it. Previous EOS shave creams I've had to tose them because they've either made my legs extremely sensitive afterwards or the pump has clogged up on me. This one actually did the opposite; it was nice on my skin, didn't dry them out and it smells great!

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub (Moroccan Rose):

Of all the sugar scrubs this brand makes, this by far might be my most favorite. But then again I'll probably say the same thing about another one one I find. This smells like you're a field of roses and it's so soft compared to the other sugar scrubs I've used and really helps with getting my legs prepped before shaving, smoothing my arms and legs and bottoms of my feet.

Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Wipes:

I really did like the first pack that I bought but then I started to not like these at all. It took me two wipes to take off my face makeup (I use eye makeup remover for my eyes) and it burned my face. Not so sensitive Burt's Bees.

Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash

This is an all time favorite. I use this with my Clarisonic to cleanse my face after removing my makeup with my eye makeup remover and makeup removing wipes and this gets any extra that I missed, plus cleans my face very well.

Bath & Body Works Wallflowers (Driftwood Surf, Tiki Beach, Mahogany Teakwood):

These were a huge disapointment. Normally when I get wallflowers from Bath & Body Works, they fill the room quite nicely and it smells good but, this three lasted maybe a week and then burned out and stopped working. Teakwood is an all time favorite and the other two I can't say much since I couldn't get a good scent from them.

ScentSationals Wax Melt (Blackberry Cognac):

This smells amazing! You can defenitely smell the blackberry in this melt and a small hint of cognac which has a sweet smell to it but other than that, a wonderful smelling wax melt. Unfotuntely I only got about 4-6 hours max out of this wax melt which is typical of this brand from my experience. Can't complain for $2 though!

WoodWick Wax Melt (Dew Drops):

I can't remember where I bought this wax melt but, I will never be purchasing this one again. I got about 1-2 hours of light scent from this one and the original candle has a much heavier scent.

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April & May 2016 Empties!

Hello beautifuls! Looooong time no see. It's been almost three months since my last blog post and six months with my lass video posting. I have some news, I'm back, of course. But, I have finally graduated with my Associate in Arts degree! So I'm done with my general education. I'm doing Associate in Science for my veterinary technician certification on an online school so I'm done with school just yet... but, I don't have to worry about getting to class for awhile. This last class took my main focus off my makeup community.

Today, I'll be sharing my April/May 2016 Empties! It's been awhile since I've done one of these and if I can remember, my last empties blog/video was a long one. I had so much stuff to share! This time, I don't have as much to share but, I though I'd share!

Vegas Nay Classic Charm False Eyelashes:

I bought these over a year ago and I guess I forgot about them. I use one of the larger drawers in my IKEA Alex 9 Drawer unit as a eyelash/back-up/unused product drawer. I finally wore them once earlier this year and then again my college graduation; they are amazing. They are about $5-6 at Target. They are light weight, easy to apply, don't kink up, and they can be wore a few times.

Too Faced Chocolate Solei Matte Bronzer (Light/Medium):

I had this bronzer for almost an entire year..... until it finally fell apart getting ready on the morning of my graduation day. It had a small amount left in the pan. This bronzer is my absolute favorite everyday bronzer. I use it to bronze my cheeks and temples.

ELF Clear Eyebrow/Eyelash Gel:

I come back to this product very often, simply because it's the cheapest eyebrow gel out there. And it's worth the small price. You don't get that much product, but you do get quality with this product. It holds my brows in place, they don't smudge, smear, or melt with this.

Hard Candy Fast & Fabulous Makeup Setting Spray:

This is a favorite setting spray. It makes my makeup lasts for hours and holds my oil back from coming through. It's around $8 at Walmart.

MAC Paint Pot (Painterly):

I've been using this for a few years and it's always a favorite. I have oily eyelids and most eye primers don't work as good as this. This keeps my eyeshadow on all day with no smudging or smearing!

Up&Up Sensitive Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes:

I've mentioned the Simple makeup removing wipes dozens of times on my blog and channel, and I love them! But I've been getting into trying the "house brand" of certain items and seeing if they work just as well. For this one, they work basically the same but, the towels have different texture, very smooth texture. This took all my makeup off without bothering my skin.

Clinique All About Eyes:

I have been using this for a few years (on and off) and I finally got into a routine of using it, and it actually helped with my dark circles. It helps my undereye concealer from creasing as well.

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild:

I go back to this face wash often. It's the one I originally started with when I had horrible acne problems. This always cleans my face, leaves it clean and smooth feeling.

ELF Daily Brush Cleaner:

I use this as a spot cleaner for my brushes in between deep cleaning them.

Not Your Mothers Plump For Joy Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner:

I actually really enjoyed using these two on my hair. It added volume but, for some reason I can't seem to find it anywhere. It smells like grapes and plums! It's pricy (around $9 at Target), but you get a lot in the tubes and you end up using every bit of it!

Dove Dry Shampoo:

Favorite go-to dry shampoo of all of them! It makes my hair smell great, gets the excess oil out and adds a bit of volume to my hair!

Bath & Body Works Wallflower (Black Teakwood):

If you're a fan of the orignal Mahagony Teakwood, you'll like this one, it's like a darker, more spicy very of the original.

Bath & Body Works Wallflower (Baja Cactus Blossom):

Smells a lot like cacti plants and fresh spring flowers.

Bath & Body Works Wallflower (Mint Lemon):

This smells like mint and lemon, perfect for the kitchen but, I had mine in the bathroom.

ScentSationals Wax Melt (Mountain Twilight):

This wax smells a lot like something I would melt during the Fall or Winter time. It smells very woody and crisp like something from high mountains. 

ScentSationals Wax Melt (Rock Candy):

This wax melt smells like sugar!

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September & October 2015 Empties!

Happy Sunday! I can't remember the last time I filmed or posted about my monthly empties, it's been months since my last one! During September and October, I used a lot of things up!

Makeup

Lorac Cobra Mascara:

This was a deluxe sample I got with a purchase from Ulta awhile back. I'm not a huge fan of this mascara. The wand looks cool but, it doesn't do anything to my lashes except make them a mess.

Clinique Stay Matte Oil-Free Makeup:

This is hands down, my go-to foundation for the summer time here in Florida. It's so hot, sticky, and humid here during the summer and this foundation holds up through all of the humidity, sweat, oil, doesn't break down easily, and is very lightweight! 

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder:

Favorite setting powder! This stuff is amazing! I get this in the transparent shade everytime I buy a replacement and it keeps my foundation in place, keeps me matte, and controls shine. The only beef I have with this product is: the packaging! I wish they would turn this into a close able compact like most pressed powders. This top makes it hard to store sometimes, not travel friendly, and it makes a huge mess at times.

ELF Eyelid Primer:

If you want a good eyelid primer and you're on a budget, this is for you! It's not as heavy duty and strong and some of it's higher end friends but, it does a darn good job and keeping shadows from creasing and falling apart!

Revlon Colorstay Foundation:

This is another go-to foundation. Not just some summer time, but anytime of the year. It stays matte and lasts all day. I just wish they would make this a pump type of foundation. I've never been a fan of pouring makeup onto my hand with these types of bottles.

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer:

Next to my BECCA Ever-Matte Pore Perfecting Primer (which is hands down, my all time favorite primer for my skin type), this primer comes pretty close to it and for $6, I can't beat that. It's like a lotion formula and is a bit greasy but once it sets in, my skin is matte, my foundation is matte, my oil stays controlled and my foundation stays together. It's not as long priming as my other long wearing primers, but it comes very close to them.

Maybelline FitMe Concealer:

I fell in love with this concealer earlier this year. I read it was a dupe for the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer and I decided to give it a go. I was blown away! It is perfect for sculpting my eyebrows, covering my dark circles, and covering blemishes.

Face & Body Care

Giovanni Fragrance Free Sensitive Skin Shave Cream:

I honestly don't know where my skin would be if I hadn't discovered this. Before this, I couldn't shave at all without red, irritated legs that would scream for days after shaving. My skin (especially my legs) are sensitive to scented products. I use this for shaving (with a combination of exfoliation before hand) and my legs are smooth, moisturized, and not itchy or irritated.

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub (Tropical Mango):

I absolutely love this sugar scrubs for my body and legs. This one smells delicious and fills the entire bathroom with the scent after taking a shower. The only issue with this specific scent, is it's very grainy feeling compared to a few others I've used in the past.

Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant (Freshwater Orchid):

What can I say? We all have to have deodorant and, this one works for me.

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Stay Matte Hydrator:

I've been using for almost a year now and it's probably the best moisturizer for my oily skin. It keeps me matte all day and controls my oil while still keeping my skin hydrated.

Caudalie Anti-Aging Defense Serum:

This was a sample given to me. It was only good one night so I really don't know what to say about it. It feels really good though but, can I say it made a difference? Not enough product to find out...

Hair Care

Dove Dry Shampoo:

I've tried a lot of dry shampoos out there (not all of them!) and this one works amazing for my hair. It gets rid of the oil, makes my hair smell good, gives it volume, and I'm able to use this up to third day hair with no problems.

L'Oreal Smooth Intense Polishing Conditioner:

I didn't not like this conditioner. I thought it would help my hair since it's been a little on the frizzy side lately and always been unmanageable, but no. It made it worse and made my hair very greasy looking. I think this was making my hair fall out.

Tresemme Extra Firm Control Hairspray:

Best hairspray ever. I use this on the regular.

Hand Sanitizers

Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizer (Black Cherry Merlot):

This sanitizer is in their new packaging (which I personally prefer, it stays in the holder and doesn't bust open in your purse or car), It makes like a grape wine or like being a grape vineyard. 

Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizer (Donuts About You):

This smells so sweet, it almost makes me think of having donuts.

Candles

Bath & Body Works Candle (Twisted Peppermint):

This smells sooooooooo good! I love peppermint smells and anything peppermint! This burns for hours and made the whole kitchen smell like a peppermint wonderland.

Wallflowers

Bath & Body Works Wallflower (Leaves):

This smells a lot like the candle. It smells like very spicy and sweet and makes me think of fall leaves that you would see up North. It just gives you the feeling of being in an area full of trees during the fall time.

Bath & Body Works Wallflower (Black Cherry Merlot):

Once I fell in love with the hand sanitizer, I got the wallflowers. I couldn't resist. These are so strong smelling, they will fill your room up and parts of outside your room. Like I said, being in a vineyard while watching television or reading a book.

Bath & Body Works Wallflower (Mahogany Teakwood):

This is my all time favorite scent for candles and wallflowers from them. It smells very spicy and masculine, but it's a soothing and inviting scent. It's also a very strong scent. Honestly, it reminds me of men cologne. 

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May 2015 Empties!

Hello beautifuls. It's been sooooooooo long since my last post. May was the toughest month of the semester; getting ready final exams, registering my classes, and surviving finals! Also, I was working a lot, had some personal and family issues (everything is ok). I'm so sorry I've been away for so long. Just keep in mind, if you want to keep up with me, you can always follow my social media pages; I update them frequently, especially twitter and facebook!

I'll be sharing the empty products for the month of May. You know the deal, talk about products I used up, give my opinion on it, and say if I would repurchase it or not. Let's get started!

Hair Care:

Dove Dry Shampoo:

This is by far one of the best dry shampoos I use. Doesn't give my hair that white cast, it makes my hair smell fresh, gives it volume and gets rid of excess oil, even after third day hair!

Tresemme #4 Extra Firm Control:

I love this hairspray, it's my go to and is always a repurchase. It's great for holding my hair when I put it up in or when I straighten it to hold it against the humidity!

Makeup:

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Set & Spray Makeup Extender Setting Spray:

I honestly thought I would never run out of this stuff. When I first bought it, I didn't like it and didn't think it was worth the hype or the expensive price ($13-$16 depending on where you buy it) but, after using it a few times, I started to love it. It held my makeup all day, even around the corners of my nose, which gets the oiliest on my oil slick of a face. Only thing I don't like about it; the smell. It has an fragrance like alcohol smell to it.

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (Trooper):

This liquid liner is my holy grail, top dog, go to, whatever you call that which you trust the most in makeup! This stuff goes on black, stays black, stays on all day through sweat, humidity, and doesn't fade or smear.

Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel:

I love this stuff. It holds my brows in place all day through the humidity!

Skin Care (Face & Body):

Boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogel Mask:

I'll admit, I was sketical at first about this. I've tried a few different masks that are for my skin type and they've never really worked well. I decided to give this one a try and I ended up really loving it. It made my skin feel a little more tighter, clean, and my skin felt like it was purified of any of junk in it!

Clarisonic Brush Head (Normal/Oily Skin):

I used to use the brush head for "Sensitive Skin", but I ended up getting off that brush head and going to this one since I do have oily skin. I'm so glad I switched to this brush head. This really helps control my possible break outs, controls my oil, and really helps clean my face every morning and night. I always get them in a double pack so I don't have to worry about buying the replacement heads for about six months.

Acure Brightening Facial Scrub:

I'm glad I found about this face scrub. I found it at Whole Foods and used it once or twice a week. I really have to say, it does work if you use it regularly. It made the pigmentation and acne scarring help fade away, my face felt clean, it helped with breakouts, brightened my face a bit, and it smells so earthy and wonderful!

Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant (Oh la la lavender):

All I can really say is.... it works for me better than regular deodorants!

Skintimate Shaving Cream (Silky Skin):

I don't know how I feel about this.... I know I said I would never go back to regular shaving cream, and I'm staying to that but, I ran out of my Giovonni shave cream and couldn't find it anywhere, so I tried this. It's ok.... doesn't leave my skin silky.

Samples:

LUSH D'Fluff Shaving Soap:

This stuff smells like candy. It feels so wonderful on my skin when I lather it on my legs for shaving. It's almost like shaving with a soft fluffy pillow. My skin feels comfortable and wonderful after shaving with this!

LUSH Dream Wash:

I really enjoyed using the little bit of this product! It's apparently made for eczema sufferers since this body wash doesn't create a lot of suds, which is known to irritate eczema. My skin liked this body wash. I do have pretty sensitive skin on my entire body so this really help to calm it down and not irritate it which some body washes tend to do with my skin. I'm thinking of getting the full size of this next time I'm at LUSH.

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February 2015 Empties + Mini Reviews!

Hello beautifuls! 

I know I'm a little late on my favorites and empties, but today, I decided to share my February 2015 empties and miniature reviews to go along with the products. It's basically where I share products I've finished, how I feel about them, and if I would repurchase them or not!

Makeup

Makeup Forever Smoky Lash Mascara:

I got this as a deluxe sample in one of those 500 point boxes from Sephora. It was in a Makeup  Forever point box with a few other things to try. I did like this mascara, but all it really did was lengthen my lashes. I doubt I'll be purchasing the full size. If I do, maybe for my bottom lashes.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara:

I will definitely purchase the full size! I loved this mascara. It came as a deluxe sample in the Too Faced Everything Nice Palette which I loved using. This mascara not only lengthened my lashes, but gave them volume and fullness!

Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel:

I love this for setting my eyebrows after shaping, filling in, and cleaning them up. It sets and holds them all day. 

ELF Eyelid Primer: 

This has and will always be a go to eyelid primer for me. It's a great product for $1 and it really does hold eyeshadow really well. I typically use this when I'm using a paint pot, cream shadow, or shadow stick just for extra priming since I have oily eyelids.

Milani EasyBrow (Natural Taupe):

I've been using this brow pencil for almost a year and I absolutely love it! It helps me to shape my eyebrows before I fill them in with eyebrow powder, clean them up with concealer, and blending them out! It's the perfect shade too!

Makeup Removers

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes:

I love using these wipes to remove my face makeup at night. They get the majority of it all off. It doesn't irritate my skin, doesn't add oil, doesn't smell weird. The only con of them is I have to massage my face with a little extra pressure when I have long wearing foundations on. Other than that, a great makeup remover!

Simple Eye Makeup Remover Pads:

I've tried just about ever eye makeup remover out there, from drugstore to high end and most irritate my eyes or burn them severely. I was in love with the makeup removing wipes from this brand I tried these out and love them too! They remove all my eye makeup, including my liquid eyeliner which is tough to remove. They don't irritate my eyes either.

 Skin Care

Clnique #3 Toner:

I ended up buying a new one of the big bottles with the pumps they come out with a few times a year, because mine was broken (as you can see in the picture). This is hands down, my all time favorite facial toner, ever! I can change my face wash and moisturizer all I want, but I have to have this toner. It helps me from breaking out, controls the pH in my skin, and really does wonders for my skin!

Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Stay Matte Hydrator:

Since I have an oil slick for a face (literally... haha), most moisturizers don't work on my skin. They either break me out, feels disgusting, or add more oil to my face, which is a no! I use this and it helps control the oil on my face throughout the day, doesn't break me out, and keeps me matte!

Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash:

I want to say I've been using this face wash for almost two years now. I found out about it from watching a favorites video on YouTube, and have used it ever since. I use it to remove any remaining makeup my makeup removers didn't get and cleanse my face. I haven't had many facial skin issues since switching to this.

Lip Care

LUSH Lip Scrub (Bubblegum):

I love this lip scrub. Mainly because it tastes and smells so good! Come on, bubblegum flavored sugar! Anyways, I love using this a few times a week to exfoliate my lips to remove dead skin cells and especially when I wear a lot of lipstick. This leaves my lip so soft afterwards!

 Body Care & Hygiene

Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant (Oh la la lavender):

What can I say? All the other "regular" deodorants just don't work for me...

Giovanni Sensitive Skin Shave Cream (Fragrance Free):

Best shaving cream, ever! No, really. I've raved about this so much it's ridiculous. It's amazing to shave with. It's creamy, it's moisturizing, prevents razor burn and nicks so well, and my skin is very soft and moisturized after a shower.

Shea Moisture Olive Oil & Green Tea Body Wash:

I can definitely say the skin on my body has changed after going through a bottle of this! It lathers up so well and smells amazing! It's extremely moisturizing so I can even shave with this body wash if I wanted to. My skin isn't very itchy or dried out anymore since using this body wash and I think I'll stick to it for awhile.

Hair Care

Dove Dry Shampoo:

I've tried a lot of dry shampoos, and this one takes the crown. It gets all the excess oil out of my hair, makes it smell nice, and gives it some volume. I've used it on third day hair and it does wonders and doesn't leave that white cast on my scalp. Great dry shampoo!

Tresemme Mega Firm Control Hairspray:

I love this hairspray. I use it mainly for the poof on the top of my head, or when I need an all over spray for a windy day. It holds it all day!

Mineral Fusion Volumizing Shampoo:

I mostly love this shampoo for it's smell! It smells wonderful! It has been so good to my hair since starting to use it. It's paraben, gluten, sulfate free and free of a lot of other junk I don't want in my hair! I honestly think this gives more volume than any other volumizing shampoo I've used in the past.

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January 2015 Empties + Would I Repurchase?

Hey beautifuls, long time no post! I'm sharing with you today my empty products for the month of January 2015. I feel as if these and favorites posts/videos are my favorite. You get a mini review and possible new product recommendation all at the same time!

Makeup:

Revlon ColorStay Whipped (Buff):

I swear, this foundation is like cement on my face. It's so hard to remove at night. It blends and dries on my face beautifully. It controls my oil so well and lasts all day! Repurchase.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (Transparent):

This is my go to setting powder to set my entire face when using foundation and concealer. It sets everything, controls shine, controls the majority of my oil, keeps me matte all day, and has never bothered my face. Repurchase.

Revlon ColorStay Foundation (Buff):

This will always be a favorite foundation of mine. I use it anytime of the year for that full coverage look. It has never broken me out or irritated my skin. Repurchase.

Maybelline FitMe Concealer:

I ran out of my MAC Pro Longwear Concealer and was looking a temporary concealer to do the same or similar job of MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. I did some looking around, and watched a review video on this concealer saying it's a dupe for the NARS Creamy Concealer, which is very similar to the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. This concealer works wonders on cleaning and shaping up my brows, concealing my under eyes, and it doesn't crease! Repurchase!

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner:

This has become my go to and favorite liquid eyeliner! I've tried so many eyeliners to achieve a wing, and 90% of the time I got smudging, hard to work with tip points, or it fading within a few hours. This stuff sticks all day, doesn't move, doesn't bother my eyes, and gives me complete control of my wing! Repurchase!

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer:

I actually do like this primer for days I need shine and oil control on my face, but I'm not putting on as much makeup or none at all. It does help with shine, but controlling oil, it's not very good as it breaks down around my nose after awhile. Other than that, it's a great primer to use on days I just do my brows, eye makeup, and concealer! Repurchase.

ELF Eyelid Primer:

 This will always be a go to eyelid primer. It works and it's inexpensive! Sometimes I like to use this to prime my eyes when I'm using a creme shadow, as those can sometimes crease on me throughout the day. Repurchase!

Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eyeliner:

I had this eyeliner for the longest time, and thought it was going to be an exact dupe for the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, but it's not. It gives off a semi-matte black look which isn't bad, but it isn't the most pigmented black liquid eyeliner I've used. The felt tip point is very difficult to work with as it's stiff and larger. Not a repurchase.

Skin & Body Care:

Giovanni Moisturizing Sensitive Skin Cream Shave (Fragrance Free):

BEST. SHAVING CREAM. EVER. I'm serious.... all other shaving creams need to get a lesson from this one! This is such a moisturizing shaving cream, I no longer dread shaving my legs now. Before, my legs would scream at me in pain and irritation. Not anymore! My legs are smooth and happy! Repurchase.

Acure Coconut & Pumpkin Hydrating Body Wash:

This body wash smalls amazing! It's defenitely smells like pumpkin and coconut, which is amazing smelling. It doesn't lather up very fast like some of my body washes, but it's extremely moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling very smooth afterwards! Repurchase.

EOS Hand Lotion (Cucumber):

I stick these in my bag I take to school with me since I'm constantly having to wash my hands on campus (you know, campuses are dirty places!) and since that dries my hands out, I use this to moisturize them at school! It's compact and easily fits in my bag for school!

Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash:

I've been using this face wash for about two years now and I love it. I use it morning and night with my clarisonic! It removes any remaining makeup my makeup wipes didn't get, cleans my face, doesn't break me out, or irritate my skin. It's become my holy grail face wash! Repurchase!

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes:

I completely the rest of my makeup and cleanse my face in the shower at night with my clarisonic. With these wipes, they do the job of removing the majority of that makeup, so my clarisonic doesn't get clogged up. These don't break me, add extra oil, or irritate my skin. Repurchase.

Salon Perfect Eye Correcting Sticks:

I love these! I use these all the time when I make mistakes on my eye makeup or my winged eyeliner. They clean up mistakes fast and easy! Repurchase.

Misc:

Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizer (Gingersnap):

Smells like a gingerbread cookie! That's all!

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December 2014 Empties + Would I Repurchase?

First of all, sorry for the lack of posting, again! I got busy with the holidays, came down sick twice to where I needed a steroid injection and antibiotic (still recovering from being sick twice), and working so much at work that I was barely getting good amounts of sleep. Hopefully, I'll be uploading videos again very soon and I'll be back on track!

I know I'm pretty late on the empties for the month of December, along with my favorites for that month and best of 2014 post, which is coming soon! I decided to blog about it anyway!

Skincare, Bodycare, Hygiene, Etc.

Dove Unscented Sensitive Skin Body Wash:

I absolutely love the body washes from Bath & Body Works, but for some reason, I'm either not allergic to their ingredients, fragrance, or my skin is so sensitive that scented bath products are no longer an option. When my skin has an issue, I go back to this body wash to help soothe my skin. Works like a charm! Repurchase!

Giovanni Sensitive Skin Cream Shave (Fragrance Free):

BEST. SHAVING CREAM. EVER. No really... I think I have found it. It works wonders for my skin. Doesn't irritate it, doesn't dry it out, the shave is ridiculously awesome afterwards, and my legs are happy! It's free of a lot of junk ingredients most shaving creams have so ditching those have made a lot of difference for my skin lately. Repurchase!

Bath & Body Works Body Lotion (Vanilla Bean Noel):

Probably one of my most favorite scents from Bath & Body Works, especially in their lotions. It smells like "deliciousness in a bottle". Their lotions are very moisturizing, absorbs quickly, and keeps the dry skin on my legs hydrated all day! Repurchase!

Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant:

Maybe it's just me... I can't use the regular deodorants. They just don't work for me. Either they leave horrible stains or don't control underarm wetness well. I sweat a lot, so this clinical strength deodorant is awesome for me, lasts all day, doesn't irritate my skin, and comes in very nice scents! Repurchase!

Victoria's Secret Body Mist (Amber Romance):

Of all the body mists that I go through, this has got to be my favorite, especially for late summer and early fall. It smells like vanilla and caramel to me! Repurchase!

Haircare

Mineral Fusion Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner:

I believe these have been in a previous favorite blog/video and I definitely think they will be again in the future! I have tried sooo many shampoos and conditioners which claim to "volumize" hair and work for a week on my hair. When I got my hair done early November, I made a promise I would start using shampoos and conditioners which didn't have harsh ingredients (parabens, salt, etc). Since using this system, my hair is seriously volumized! Repurchase!

Dove Dry Shampoo:

One of my top favorite dry shampoos out there. Along with my oily skin and semi oily hands (ugh), I somewhat have an oily scalp, and it's worse if I don't wash it after not washing it for one day (I can go every other day without washing my hair and it'll be fine, anymore and it starts to get greasy). This helps to absorb the oil, freshens my hair for the day, and adds a good amount of volume. Repurchase!

AG Hair Cosmetics Sterling Silver Toning Shampoo:

My hair is naturally blonde and can get brassy at times on it's own, so I use this extremely purple colored shampoo to tone my hair and take out any brassy shades out. It also helps to brighten the blonde in my hair. Love this product! Repurchase!

Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Argan Oil:

I normally take my showers at night and let my hair air dry. But, whenever I take a shower in the morning, I've been using up this sample size of this stuff before I blowdry my hair. It really makes my hair soft, shiny, and protects it very well against my flat irons. I'd say better than any of my Tresemme heat protectant sprays. I'm thinking of buying the full size bottle!

Makeup

ELF HD Undereye Setting Powder:

I've gone through a few containers of this stuff and it's truely the best under setting powder so far that I've used. It sets any concealer under my eyes and it doesn't budge, move, or crease at all! Repurchase!

BECCA Ever Matte Poreless Primer Perfector:

Dealing with oily skin basically my entire life has been an issue with breakouts, shine, greasy hands if I touch my face, and makeup breaking apart. Not anymore! My foundations no longer fall apart, crease, melt, or show shine. This bad guy is a miracle worker for my oily skin. It not only controls my oil, but it holds my foundation in place all day, mattifies my skin, and doesn't break me out! This is my second bottle. Repurchase!

Milani Brow Shaping Clear Gel:

I love this stuff! It holds my brows in place all day after I've filled and sculpted them! Repurchase!

ELF Makeup Mist & Set:

Besides loving my Urban Decay All Nighter Spray, I like to use this spray for days I don't need the extra hold. This really helps with the cakey look with powders (sometimes it happens with pressed powder) and holds my makeup really well for the day. Repurchase!

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder:

Another product I absolutely love! It's always my go to pressed powder. It controls the shine and oil from my oily shine, keeps me matte throughout the day, barely needs touchups, and doesn't break me out! Repurchase!

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