Empties #9

I will have to take a short little break this week from the blog. We moved apartments this past weekend and everything is still being unpacked and organized. I am also leaving on Thursday to go to a wedding in Pennsylvania. Before I completely leave for the rest of the week I thought I would show you a few things I finished up before our move!

Nailtiques Non-Acetone Remover with Aloe Vera
This was the first non-acetone nail polish remover I have tried. It is more gentle on the nails and since it contains aloe vera it also helps condition the nails to prevent it from becoming too dry. I really did like this nail polish remover and might repurchase it after my current one runs out!

Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom
This is the old packaging for the Bath & Body Works lotions. I am a huge fan of these little small size lotions because they're super handy to keep at my desk at work or in my bag whenever I need it. I hate the feeling of dry hands so as soon I wash my hands I reach for this. I already have a new one on my desk!

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50+
I picked this up because I like Cetaphil and I liked that it said SPF 50. Sadly I did not really like this moisturizer. It was too oily on the skin for me. It says that the moisturizer is non-greasy and fragrance free but I still felt it smelled too much like sunscreen. I won't be repurchasing this again...

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Plus Keratin
I really liked this leave-in conditioner. I love the ease of hair conditioning sprays and this one had a lot of benefits. It helps keep my hair hydrated, tangle free, shiny and healthy just to name a few. It also helps against heat protection which is awesome! All in all a great product.

ybf Beauty Automatic Universal Taupe Eyebrow Pencil
This was a great alternative to my favorite eyebrow pencil, the Anastasia Brow Wiz. I wanted to mix things up and try other brow products and I found this one to be quite similiar only the tip was slightly fatter. It has the same twist up pencil and brow groomer on the other end of the pencil. The taupe color was also a fantastic color and for half the price of the Anastasia pencil it was pretty darn good!

Nars Laguna Bronzering Powder
This is a cult favorite! And with good reason. I have been using this bronzing powder for years. Its a nice true brown shade with shimmer running through it. I finally finished this and although I really enjoying using this, I have a new love for the Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder because for me, my face is already quite tan so I need a powder with no shimmer to really contour the face.

Ole Henrikson African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser
I got this over the holidays when Sephora was having a few door stopper deals. I hear you should normally stay way from foaming cleansers because they can be to harsh and stripping of essential oils but since I have quite oily skin I think this one worked quite well with me. It felt very gentle and light on my face. It helped remove any leftover makeup I had on my face and I quite liked the fruity scent. This was quite a small travel size but I would be interested in picking up a full size in the future.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic Monday and I will try to do another post asap!

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Empties #8

This month I finished quite a few products. First I finished using the Loreal EverPure Moisture Shampoo. I liked this shampoo a lot. It smelled nice, made my hair feel super soft and I felt it helped keep the color in my hair really well. I also finished the Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer. I only used this in the morning since it has SPF 15. I think for a drugstore moisturizer it was really nice. It did leave a nice glow to my face after applying and didn't feel too sticky. I finally finished using the Mario Badescu Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream. It lasted me a very long time so it was great value for money! I felt it was a good standard eye cream that was very easy to blend into the skin and made my under eye area feel moisturized. It sat well under makeup and felt light-weight.

I was sad to finish the Missha Super Aqua Ultra Waterfull Cream. This product smells so incredible and feels so nice on the skin. I did a whole post here if you're interested in reading more about it. I loved applying this at night because it makes your skin feel amazing. Another product I have talked about over and over again is the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo. This is the second bottle I have finished and I'm already using the third. This is seriously the best acne treatment! I have read that if you use it regularly your skin may get used to the product and it won't work as well so I might have to give it a break (that's how much I use it!) but I swear by this!

I finished my Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transcluent. I have already opened up another one of these as well. I just think this is such a great product for the price. I use this after I have applied my foundation to set my concealer and foundation for the day. I pay this in to only my t-zone area to I don't look too powdery. And last but not least I finished my favorite drugstore mascara, the Loreal Telescopic Original mascara. For $10 this is seriously the best volumizing and lengthening mascara! I do think the Maybelline the Falsies is also good but I don't like the big clumpy wand. This wand is long and skinny and easy to get to all the corners of your eye. I love the waterproof and non-waterproof formulas. I finished the waterproof version awhile ago so I have repurchased another one. I will keep trying other mascaras but so far none has impressed me as much as this one!

Happy Monday everyone!

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Empties #7

I've used up another round up of products in the past month. A few of these I will be repurchasing soon!

1. Anastasia Brow Wiz
This is already my second time repurchasing this eyebrow pencil. It's just got the finest nib to get really good natural look brows. I'm using something else at the moment but I will be going back to this again.

2. Boscia Clear Complexion Moisturizer
I liked how lightweight this moisturizer but I could only use this as a night moisturizer because under makeup it starts to ball up and just doesn't work with foundation. I'm also not sure how great it was at

3. Maybelline Babylips
I have about 5 different Babylips

4. Loreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions
I LOVE the whole range of these Loreal Telescopic mascaras. This waterproof version was amazing and gave super length and held my curl really well. Doesn't clump up too bad and I just really love the long thin wand. A+

5. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Gel
This is a big pricey for me to repurchase again. I think its a bit too gentle for my liking as well. I did enjoy using it. Its a lightweight watery gel texture and feels really good on the skin. I'm just not sure I saw any noticeable results.

6. LUSH Tea Tree Water
This was a great toner that I used morning and night and was great for travel. I didn't find it too drying and just really loved the whole misting action to wake myself up in the morning. I want to try more of LUSH's spray toners.

7. Loreal EverCreme Conditioner
This conditioner made my hair feel like silk and butter and all things soft. It was very moisturizing and thick and I really enjoyed using it. It's affordable and a great conditioner.

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Empties #6

Another Month! Another Empties post!

I have recently finished a few products that I wanted to share with you! First, I finished the Whish Exfoliating Body Wash that I received in a Birchbox awhile back. It has a nice vanilla scent and was a nice overall body wash but I don't think I will repurchase this one. I like other scents better. Next I finished the Amore Pacific Rejuvenating Eye Treatment Gel which was very nice and light. This was very moisturizing and feels amazing but it's a bit too pricey for to run out and repurchase right away. I also finished the Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream which I thought was alright. It's a good eye cream but nothing really stood out for me. I really like the packaging though! I also finished the Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk. I love love dry shampoos and this was great to toss in my bag for any touchups when necessary.

I finished 2 lip products. I finished the EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit. Absolutely loved the scent and will want to try others. Also finished the Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie. This was a staple for me this Fall and I will probably go out and pick this up again too! I finally finished my NARS Laguna bronzer which I have had forever. This is seriously the best bronzer I have ever tried and I think I will always go back to this. Lastly I finished the sample of the famous Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish that is so raved about on beauty blogs and I did enjoy using this but I think the best part is the Hot Muslin Cloth. Using the cleanser on its own is just alright but I did enjoy trying this new product.

And that's it! Hope you have a good monday!

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Empties #5

Here are a few products I have finished up using recently:

Clinique All About Eyes Rich
A great eye cream I have been using since college. It's super moisturizing and a good basic eye cream. It also helps with dark circles and puffiness!

John Frieda brilliant Brunette moisturizing shampoo
Since I ombre my hair I like to use shampoos sometimes to help bring out the different highlights and shades. This is a really affordable shampoo and although it's not really that noticeable to me, I think it helps maintain my dyed color.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser
I love Kiehl's. This was a great every day gentle cleanser that I like to use in the morning to refresh the face. My face didn't feel stripped after at all. I really enjoyed using this and it lasted a long time!

Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum
Even though this was a deluxe sample it lasted me quite a long time. I think this helped fade a lot of the freckles and unwanted spots on my face that I got this summer. It's quite pricey so I'm not sure I'll purchase the full size but I really enjoyed the sample!

Batiste Deep Brown Dry Shampoo
I absolutely love this and will repurchase this! It it great if you have dark brown to black hair it's perfect for helping reduce oils in your hair and give some volume. I'm a huge fan.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir
I pick these up from time to time. They come in such a good travel size and I love using this as a toner or refresher during the day. They are great because they act as a toner but also as part serum helping to tighten pores and stimulate microcirculation.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Empties #4

Another Empties post!

It was satisfying tossing a few items during the move to simplify my bathroom medicine cabinet. Although I might have to repurchase some of these products because they were really that good.

REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask
I mentioned this mask in one of my early early posts. In my opinion this is seriously one of the easiest and most effective masks out there. Its a goopy fruity mask that never dries so you just slather it all over your face, wait about 10-20 minutes and then wash off with warm water. I love how smooth, really clean and radiant your skin looks after. It really feels like it take off a layer of dead skin. I will be repurchasing this soon.

Le Labo Santal 26 Vintage Candle
I purchased this candle as a present for my boyfriend and we have finally finished using it. It was a bit too masculine for me, but he really enjoyed it so that made me happy. Online the description says it's a gentle, smokey and leathery scent… you can see why girls aren't really drawn to it. I love the packaging though and Le Labo has some wonderful perfumes I want to try.

Boots Botanics Rosewater Toning Spritz
I definitely enjoyed using this toner a lot. I love spray toners because they are just so easy feel refreshing. They wake me up in the morning. This was a nice simple organic rosewater toner that I could possibly repurchase.

Revlon Lash Potion Mascara
Goodbye to my summer 2013 mascara. I seriously wore this almost every single day. I will say I got tired of using it by the end of the summer and very tired of removing stubborn waterproof mascara. I may suffer from super straight lashes but I don't want to suffer every night anymore removing the product it too.

Amore Pacific Time Response Skin Renewal Creme
This was such a luxurious moisturizer that I really loved using. Read my full review here.

Now that I've used up some products, that means I get to go shopping right?

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Empties #3

Another round of Empties! Here are a few products I have just finished using!

1. Origins Zero Oil Pore Purifying Toner
This lasted me a pretty long time and I really did enjoy using it morning and night after I washed my face. It didn't sting my face at all and I think it did help control the oil on my face.

2. C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Lotion
I'm not a huge fan of the lemon scent (I love lemon hand washes but was sad the lotion is not the same) but the consistency was good.

3. Sephora Fleur de Coton body wash
I did not like this smell either. It really smelled like baby powder which was really odd in the shower. It got the job done I just really didn't like the way it smelled.

4. Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
I enjoyed using this a lot but I ran out really quick! I'm not sure I saw a huge difference but I do think my skin feels over all pretty even toned.

5. Dr. Brandt Glow Ruby Crystal Retinol Hydracrème
I have used this before and this was my second sample size bottle. The sample size is a pretty good decent amount that lasts you almost an entire month! I definitely enjoy using this product at night after I tone and would like to try it again.

6. Anastasia Brow Wiz in Brunette
I want to go out and purchase this again immediately but I've been holding back and using a different combo this month for my brows (MAC eyeshadow in Brun with Anastasia Brow Gel)

What products have you just finished and need to repurchase again?

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Empties #2

I seem to be finishing up my products a lot lately and it's about that time again I share with you what I've completely used up! I love finishing products because it's always good to be trying new things so your skin does not get used to the same routine.

1. Jurlique Purley Bright cleanser
I used this cleanser all summer and it was included not only in my May favorites, I even included it in my June favorites! I had no idea ha. I really did enjoy using it every morning. It wakens up the skin and makes you feel refreshed for the day.

2. Boots No7 Eye Make-up Remover
I wear waterproof mascara every day so I really need a strong waterproof makeup remover. After you shake this up to blend the product, put it on a cotton round and then hold it over your eye area to let it hold onto the makeup and remove it. It's gentle and I will consider buying it again.

3. Sephora daily Brush Cleaner
I have had this forever. It's quite a small bottle but it lasted me a very long time. It's nice to have a brush cleaner spray in your cabinet for days when you're a little lazy to thoroughly clean your brushes. I'm a big fan and I'd be interested in trying other brands.

4. Caudalie Nourishing Body Lotion
This was a nice travel size product to bring with me whenever I was on vacation. I'm not sure I was in love with the scent although I know a lot of people like it but it was very moisturizing and not sticky at all.

5. Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Gel
I normally don't use gels on my face and I do think this was a little too lightweight for me. The description online sounds super fantastic but I'm not sure I'd purchase a full-size. I got this in a small holiday set and I liked using it but I don't think I will be using it again.

6. Lipfusion XL
This is a night time lip treatment that I would put on right after I washed my face. It makes your lips tingle and for me I LOVE that feeling. It was quite pricey and while I won't be purchasing this any time soon again, I can see myself picking it up again as I get older and my lips start to thin...

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Empties #1

My first Empties post! I love when other bloggers do empties posts so I thought I'd share my first one. Empties are products I have finished using up. I will review each product and let you know if I would repurchase or recommend them. It's seriously so satisfying when you finish a product!

1. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
Sort of one of my fav products ever. Yes I have already repurchased this and will continue to do so. For a complete review on this awesomeness, read my review here.

2. Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-in Cream
This was actually the second time I had purchased this item but I don't think I will in the future. It does make my hair feel softer but over time I seemed to have notice it less and less. I was happy I finished my second bottle but I'm more excited now to use my other products.

3. Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle
I've raved about this before. I use this twice a week in the shower and for $3 its pretty darn good. Amazing value for money. I've already repurchased it and would recommend anyone to just give it a go.

4. Philosophy the Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash
I purchased this almost 2 years ago (that's how long it's lasted me!) because I felt like whenever I went to get a facial, they all told me to exfoliate more. So, I bought this everyday exfoliating wash that's gentle enough for every day use. The beads are super tiny and I definitely enjoyed using this. I often paired it with my Clarisonic. Although I did enjoy this wash, I think after 2 years I'm ready to move on to something new.

5. Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion
I really loved this moisturizer and I think after I have finished all my current ones, I could possibly repurchase it. It's super lightweight and blends really well into the skin. Not good for winter when your skin is super dehyrated but ideal for the summertime.

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