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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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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