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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I hope you enjoyed my empties for the months of September and October. Did you have any empties for these two months?

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Mini Haul! Ulta, Sephora & Target!

Hello beautifuls!

I'm starting to prep for some new blog posts and videos but, in the meantime, I thought I would do a quick post. A mini haul with Target, Ulta, and Sephora. I've been picking up new items, back up items, two room sprays, and my birthday gifts during the last month so these are all from different times. 

I picked up my birthday gifts from Sephora and Ulta. My birthday was August 25. From Sephora, I received two miniature sized lip crayons in a gorgeous red and mauve nude shade. From Ulta, I received a deluxe sample of Urban Decay Perversion mascara, which I'm looking forward to trying out.

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation:

The last time I picked this up, I got the wrong shade and it was terrible on me. I'm hoping I got the correct shade (the lightest shade they have). I really hope this works for me, I've been wanting to try this foundation out ever since it came out, since I've heard it's works so well with oily skin.

L'Oreal Miss Manga Rock Mascara:

Another mascara I've been wanting to try out! I loved the original Miss Manga mascara and really wanted to try this version out.

Hard Candy Fast & Fabulous Makeup Setting Spray:

I love this setting spray. This will be my second bottle of this stuff now. A great setting spray and $8? Why not? I had to pick this up!

ELF Daily Brush Cleanser:

I mainly use this cleanser for spot cleaning my eye, concealer, and eyebrow brushes. It's so inexpensive and fairly easy to buy at several places too!

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer:

I love this concealer. I use this to sculpt and clean up my eyebrows and to cover up dark circles under my eyes.

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer & Pressed Powder:

 This is another favorite primer of mine I like to use to keep my face and foundation matte and the pressed powder is my absolutely favorite go to for finishing powder!

Pacifica Kake Detox Deep Cleansing Face Wash:

I've been using their seafoam face wash for two years and I absolutely love that face wash. I found this one at Ulta and it's meant for "oily and acne prone skin", which is what I have. I hope I enjoy using this. I will definitely be doing a review on this!

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes:

I've been using these for almost a year and they are by far, the best makeup wipe to get all my makeup off, including long wearing foundations and liquid liners.

Tresemme Extra Firm Control Hairspray

Best. Hairspray. Ever.

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Drugstore Haul + What's New at the Drugstore?

Hello beautifuls! I have a quick post this time, nothing too fancy or long. I have a collective drugstore haul. Collective, meaning these items have been purchased from several different trips to drugstores such as Walgreens, CVS, Target, Walmart, Kmart, etc. 

New Items:

L'Oreal La Palette Nude 1 & 2

Maybelline The Blushed Nudes

Hard Candy Fast & Fabulous Makeup Setting Spray

Hard Candy 12 Hour Power Primer

Hard Candy "Eye the Limit" Eyeshadow Primer

Hard Candy "Eye the Limit" Shimmer Eyeshadow Primer

NYC CityProof 24HR Waterproof Eyeshadow

NYX Waterproof It Eyeshadow Primer

Backup/Repurchased Items:

Jordana Mordern Matte Lipstick (Matte Tease, Matte Blushed)

Milani Clear Brow Shaping Gel

Burt's Bees Hydrating Lip Balm (Coconut & Pear)

ELF Eyelid Primer

Let me know if you would like any reviews done on these products!

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January 2015 Favorites!

Happy Friday beautifuls! I can't believe it's already the end of January and the year just started! 2014 went by fast...

Today I'm sharing my January 2015 favorites with you all. I have some makeup, body care, brushes, and some random stuff I decided to throw in the favorites pile.

 Makeup:

Milani Matte Lipsticks (Matte Innocence & Naked): 

Oh my, when I finally got my hands on these lipsticks, I was excited to try them out. I usually don't get too many matte lipsticks becuase they either dry my lips out or don't sit very well on my lips. These lipsticks are amazing! They are so creamy! They lasts so long, don't dry my lips out, and the color payoff is beautiful!

Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer (Light/Medium):

I finally gave this bronzer another shot. I loooooooove it. No really, I do. I think I've found the perfect everyday bronzer for my skin tone! It's perfect, stays all day, and smells so delicious!

Milani Powder Rose Blush (Romantic Rose):

These blushes were limited edition a year or so ago, and I could never get my hands on them, never! They were always sold out and at select stores. When I saw that they were bringing them back as a permanent collection on their instagram page, I was excited! These blushes are a must have, especially if have pale skin like me. They are long lasting, wonderful smelling, high pigmented, and not bad on the price either.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit (Banana shade):

I finally got on the "Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit" wagon. For so long, I was told I should get it, it's great, blah blah blah.... I finally decided to get it with my 20% off coupon and points at Ulta for super cheap and I'm in love with banana shade. I use to set my undereye concealer and it sets it for the entire day with no creasing!

Maybelline "The Brights" Palette:

This is Maybelline's newest palette they released in the very beginning of this year. It's exclusive to Target, so it's very hard to find, if you find it at all right now. I have a full review and currently a tutorial up about this palette. I have loved with palette since I bought it. It's their best released palette in my opinion. Such pretty colors and pigmentation!

Video Tutorial - Fun Purple Look

Video - Review

Blog Post - Review

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

I've only liked a few makeup settings sprays in my entire makeup experience. Those by Urban Decay and Skindinavia. This one is amazing! It works just as well as my Allnighter Spray by Urban Decay. It holds my makeup in place all day and especially around my nose where I get the oiliest in my oily t-zone.

Brushes: 

Real Techniques Buffing Brush:

I've been using a large stippling brush to blend out my bronzer, blush, and highlight, until now! I love this brush for that. Don't get me wrong, I still love and use my stippling brush for blending, but this brush gives the blending an airbrush look!

Real Techniques Contour Brush:

I haven't used this for contouring much, maybe just a little! I've been using it to pat on my highlight on my upper cheek bones and it does such a wonderful job! It puts on the right amount of highlight; not too much, not too little! Just enough!

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush:

I haven't used a foundation brush to apply foundation in almost a year or so now since I was so hooked onto using my beauty sponges to apply it. This brush it awesome! Not only does it apply foundation beautifully, it gives it an airbrush look, and the blending it does is incredible!

Sonia Kashuk Large Shader Brush (No. 203):

I picked this up early this month while at Target and was curious about trying it out. I've been eyeing it for awhile and thought, "why not!" It makes packing colors onto the lid so easy and fast! It great for inner corner highlight colors too!

Body Care:

Acure Coconut & Pumpkin Ulta-Hydrating Body Wash:

I loooove this body wash. It smells amazing. I found it at Whole Foods. It's so moisturizing, I don't even need lotion on my legs after a shower with it. I can ever shave my legs with it if I want. Acure makes such great products.

Shea Moisture Olive & Great Tea Body Wash:

Another body wash that I absolutely love! I'm so glad I finally tried this brand after seeing it for so long. It's such a great smelling, moisturizing body wash that leaves my legs feeling so wonderful after a shower. I can also shave with this if I want. My skin is also no longer dried, itchy, and red after starting to use this body wash. 

Nubian Heritage Lavender & Wildflowers Body Lotion:

This is a wonderful body lotion. It definitely lives up to it's claims of being soothing, anti-inflammatory, and relaxing to tired muscles! My legs are so happy when I use this lotion. I have the beginnings of arthritis in my ankle and this really helps to calm it down after a long day on my feet. It has the consistency of a body butter, so I prefer to use it at night after a shower, but either way, it has really improved my skin. My skin is no longer itchy and dried out!

COMPLETELY RANDOM THINGS!

 Juicy Fruit Starbursts Gum (Strawberry):

This gum tastes just like strawberry starbursts. I can't stop chewing it!

Windex Electronic Wipes:

I really like these wipes for my Galaxy S4, iPad, iPod, Laptop ... all my electronics! They get gunky and greasy after a few days of handling and these wipes get all the oil from my face, hands, makeup, dust, and dirt off them!

Pledge Multi Surface Wipes:

My vanity and bedside table from all mirror furniture from the Hayworth Collection at Pier 1 Imports, and for the longest time, I was cleaning them with windex. Thankfully, I stopped doing that and used a cleaner specifically designed for mirrors. This gets all the gunk and powder off my vanity that collects throughout the week (and I mean... a thin line of powder is on my vanity by the end of week, haha!)

SimCity BuildIt:

Ooooh my goodness! I haven't been obsessed with a game this long since Guild Wars (and I still play Guild Wars, ever since 2007, haha) If you ever played the Sims, you know they the most demanding people ever! In this game, you have Sims living in your city and you have to keep them happy, healthy, and safe! It's like building a city, destroying it, rebuilding it, and playing with Sims at the same time! Fun addictive game! 

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What were your favorite products for the month of January?

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Tutorial! Fun Purple Look using Maybelline "The Brights" Palette!

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I recently spotted and picked up Maybelline's newest palette "The Brights" and was playing around with it and came up with fun purple look that would be great for Spring, Valentine's Day, or soon to come Summer! I look forward to doing more looks with this palette!

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Review! Maybelline "The Brights" Palette + Swatches!

Hello beautifuls!

I'm back with another review for you on Maybelline's newest palette "The Brights"

Maybelline has released two palette prior to this one; The Nudes and The Smokes (I picked up The Smokes awhile back and have yet to see it in stores since I picked it up. Same with this palette here. Perhaps they are limited edition?) I spotted this in a Target near my boyfriend's apartment and had to pick it up! 

I was very disappointed in The Smokes when I tried it out. It didn't blend, the shadows were powdery, I had to keep digging my finger into the product to get color, and overall that palette was a disaster. The Nudes was only a better than The Smokes by a small amount.

The packaging is exactly the same as The Nudes and The Smokes. Same font, size, feel, weight, and the information on the back is the same (information about different looks, distribution information, expiration, etc.)

The palette comes with a nice variety of fun colors that can be used for Spring and Summer coming up. I was really hoping for the colors to be a little more on the actual bright side. These colors are very dark for being considered "bright" colors.

The palette also comes with a double ended sponge applicator.

First row of shades are more on the "bright" side. All of the shades in the top row have good pigmentation and blend nicely, except for the second pink shade. It doesn't come off the way it shows in the palette.

The second row kinda bothers me a little bit. They are very dark for being in a palette that is said to consist of bright colors. Perhaps to make bright smokey eye or some crazy neon look for a party. Either way, they are nice shades, good pigmentation and easy to work with.

Pros:

Inexpensive for the quality pay off (Paid around $12.00)

Good pigmentation

No offensive scents

Easy to apply and blend

Cons:

Hard to find the palette in stores

Possible limited edition

The pink champagne color in the top row doesn't swatch the same as in the palette

Palette contains a lot of dark shades for me a "bright" palette

Final Thoughts:

I'm very happy with this palette. I truly think Maybelline hit the target on this one. The last two weren't the best. The Nudes was a great palette, but something was missing for me. The Smokes was horrible for me. If you are able to find this palette, I definitely suggest picking it up!

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Friday Hits & Misses!

Happy Friday everyone! Hope your Friday is going awesome! Today, I'd like to share my Friday hits and misses; products I loved and dreaded through this week.

Hits!

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps (Peppermint):

I recently picked this up at Target hearing great reviews about it from various blogs and watching videos as another method of washing makeup brushes. I love this stuff! I was using Baby Shampoo for the longest time to wash out my makeup brushes, and it just wasn't getting the job done. I would have stains left over from foundation, eyeshadows and other powder products that would not come out. This stuff is truely magical, it cleans my brushes, gets every amount of color out of the bristles and, leaves them feeling soft and smelling good!

BeautyCleanser (Solid):

For the longest time, I was washing my beauty sponges with baby shampoo and I could never get the concealer and foundation stains out of the sponge, never! So, I picked this bad boy up at Sephora and gave it a try and I was surprised that it actually worked! It got all the stains out of the sponge (new and old) and made my sponge look brand new again.

Urban Decay Primer Potion (Original):

I started using this primer late September going into October and have loved using it so far. It holds my eyeshadows on all day, prevents creasing, and it works great on my eyelids, which can get oily sometimes. It does unfortunately make my eyes watery if I apply it my lower lash line area so that part is a miss for me, but other than that, it's a great primer!

Maybelline ColorSensational Creamy Matte Lipstick (Daringly Nude):

I finally broke down last night and bought a few of these new Maybelline lipsticks that were released a little while ago. I have fallen in love with them. They are a perfect matte look on my lips, doesn't dry them out, they smell delicious, pretty packaging, and the color payoff is nice. Definitely going to buy more shade colors!

Misses!

BH Cosmetics Contour & Blush 6 Color Palette:

I absolutely looove the blushes in this palette. They are highly pigmented, long lasting, beautiful shades but, the contour shade.... broke! I found it at Urban Outfitters for around $12 so I guess it's not that bad that it broke since I paid so little for the palette. I bought a second palette of this (exact same palette) for my makeup kit I use on my friends and potential clients and now I'm worried this too will happen!

As you can see above, the contour shade broke on it's own...

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara:

No, never again! I like that it gives my lashes length and little bit of volume I can't get over the scent of it! It smells too chemically for my preference and the moment I applied this for the first time, it burned my eyes and made them watery all day.

Urban Decay Nail Polish (Zodiac):

I was really excited to find Urban Decay nail polishes at Nordstrom Pack for around $5, I litterly jumped up with excitement but, even with a top and base coat, this polish chips horribly within a day. I thought these nail polishes would be high quality... guess not!

ELF Eyelid Primer (Pearl):

I love the original sheer eyelid primer from ELF, so I decided to give this formula a try. It makes my eyes all glittery! I thought it would give a pearl look to my eyelids, thus making the eyeshadows appear with more of a pearl look to me. I can't get over all the glitter... and it was falling all over my face! Eek!

I'd like to hear from you! What are your Friday hits and misses?

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Video: Review! "The Smokes" by Maybelline!

Hey beautifuls! I did a small video on my review of "The Smokes" palette by Maybelline that goes with my blog posting "Maybelline "The Smokes Palette + Swatches!"

Personally, I think my actual blog posting came out a lot better than the video. I had to do a lot of editing and cutting out my rambling in the video, but here it is!

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Current Favorites!

So lately I've been obsessing over a few products so I decided to share with you all my current favorites at the moment. I seem to be grabbing for these everyday!

Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette:

I've really been enjoying the use of this palette, especially the mauve and purple tones. Such great pigmentation! Something about this palette makes me happy every time I use it lately!

Too Faced Melted Lipstick (Melted Pheony): 

This is a sample size I received along with the purchase I made of my Too Faced Candlelight Glow Duo and I love this shade! It's perfect for a simple eye look when you want the slightest pop of nude pink! Last long too!

Too Faced Melted Lipstick (Melted Marshmallow):

Oh my goodness! After swatching and wearing Melted Pheony (and falling in love with that shade) I ended up going out and buying the new shade up and I'm so glad. Perfect barbie pink!

NYX Lip Liner (Natural & Nude Pink)

I've been pairing these two shades (not together at once, but on different lip looks) with my medium shade nude lipsticks and it really gives them a beautiful finish! It makes the color look more of a natural nude on my skintone.

NYX Black Label Lipstick (Heiress)

Another great nude pink to wear when I have bold eye looks or a softer look that I want to pair with pink toned nude

ELF Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick (Turkish Coffee)

I was using this as a color base when I used my Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette to tone down "Sonic" on my lid and it turns "Sonic" into a shimmery taupe, mauve jewel tone color!

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner (Black Black)

I recently went back to this lately since I have a feeling I may have a slight irritation or allergy of some kind to liquid liners. I'm totally glad I gave it another chance with a different application! This stays all day like my Kat Von D Liquid Liner. I've been applying it with one of my very thin small angled eyeliner brushes from Sonia Kashuk and it applies perfectly!

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Maybelline "The Smokes" Palette + Swatches!

Hey everyone! I'm excited to share this with you! I recently spotted and picked up the new Maybelline "The Smokes" palette at Walgreens for about $12. I was a fan of their twelve fan palette "The Nudes"and was excited to see photos of their "The Smokes" and "The Brights". I will sharing photos of the palette, colors and swatches of the colors. Please excuse my reflection in a few of the photos.

I will do a full review on this palette once I've had the chance to create looks with it and test out the wearing of these eyeshadow colors!

The front features a clear view of all the colors and the name "The Smokes"

The back features ingredients, and three looks featuring quads, trios, and duos and information about the palette itself.

It comes with a double-ended sponge applicator (which I ended up throwing out since I don't use them myself) The palette features twelve gorgeous colors that can create several night or day looks. It has five mattes and seven shimmers.

Swatches! I've primed these eyeshadows.

The first row has two mattes and two shimmers

This row is probably my absolute favorite! It has the most pigmentation out of all the colors in the palette. It has all shimmers except the last color is a matte with shimmer.

The last row has two mattes and two shimmers. Sadly, even with a primer, the second color barely shows up against my skin tone, it would be a great highlight color!

My final thoughts

- Highly recommend using an eye primer of your choice

Expensive

Travel friendly sized palette

Some colors aren't very pigmented

Some colors don't show up very well even with an eyeshadow primer

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Trash Talk! Empties + mini reviews! (September 2014)

So, let's talk about some trash :)

To start off with, skincare & hygiene:

Bodycology Exfoliating Body Scrub (XOXO):

I've been using the Tree Hut Shea Body Scrubs for a few years now and I love them so much, they help scrub my skin and make it soft, make it easier to shave and my skin feels so wonderful for days afterward. I've seen Bodycology at Walmart, Target, and ULTA and was always curious and picked a scrub up! I definitely like this brand of scrub. It gives my skin a smooth feeling just like my Tree Hut scrubs do. Now I'm wanting to try the other scents! 

LUSH Lip Scrub (Bubblegum):

I've used this scrub for years! I use it several times a week during my night routine before bed and it makes my lips so smooth and ready for lip application the next day!

Dove Dry Shampoo:

I try not to wash my hair every single day, so I ended up getting into using dry shampoos. I've tried a lot of brands and so far, Dove Dry Shampoo is the best on my hair. It makes the oil disappear, makes my hair smell really good, doesn't give that white cast, and it adds a lot of volume to my hair!

Maybelline Clean Express Gentle Eye Makeup Remover:

Let's be real here, my eyes litterly hate every eye makeup remover out there. I've tried tons from Clinique, MAC, Estee Lauder to Neutrogena and they've all stung my eyes terribly. This remover is very gentle on my eyes and removes everything! Even my Kat Von D liquid liner which is so hard to get off! As a plus, it does not leaves my eyes feeling greasy!

Secret Clinical Strength Deoderant (Oh-la-la):

Over the years and growing up, I have found most deodorants to work for me. I do sweat a lot from taking medications so I discovered the clinic strength deodorants and they work wonders for me. I no longer get sweat stains in my clothes, especially my white shirts (ugh, I hate that) and it keeps my underarms dry all day long!

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel:

I have oily skin, very oily skin in my T-zone and somewhat normal on my cheeks and neck. I've been using this moisturizer for years since I was a teenager and I've never switched to any brand. This is my night time moisturizer (I use a different moisturizer for the day by Clinique) and absorbs quickly, isn't greasy, doesn't have a scent to irritate my skin, doesn't break me out and leaves my skin feeling so soft.

Victoria's Secret Body Splash (Such A Flirt):

I love the smell of this! It's very girly and feminine and great for spring time. I wore it a lot during spring going into summer. I'm always buying this scent whenever I visit Victoria's Secret to snag their 6 for $35 deal on their beauty line!

Makeup:

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer (Sunny):

I love this bronzer! I always repurchase it and buy backups of it all the time. It's great on my skin tone, doesn't leave me orange or dirty looking and lasts all day.

Maybelline Great Lash Real Impact! Mascara (Blackest Black):

I hated using this mascara. I thought it would be a nice dupe for Clinique Lash Impact Mascara at first but then, as I applied it to my lashes, it was horrible. Basically, the formula in the tube is so dried out and I got no product on my lashes from the brush. Bad buy.

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer (002):

I normally prime my T-zone with a mattifying, pore refining and oil controlling type of primer and the rest of my face with a normal type of primer. Well, this primer does the job for my cheeks and neck for making my foundation last throughout the day. 

Misc:

Bath & Body Works Candle (Mahogany Teakwood):

I love this candle. It smells so wonderful when it's lit and in my wallflower in my bedroom. I'm constantly repurchasing it everytime they have their 2 for $22 3-Wick Candle sale. It litterly reminds me of a well dressed, good smelling man, haha. It's a strong smelling scented candle so it's not for the faint hearted but, if you love those types of scented candles, such as myself, then this one is for you.

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