May & June 2014 Empties

Sometimes I wonder if the amount of makeup and skincare items I go through is unhealthy. During the month of May and June, I have used up 26 products! Some of the products would be very familiar to you if you have been following me for some time, others are new mentions! I am extremely happy with the amount of products I have gone through because that means that these products aren't sitting there and collecting dust in my cabinets! There is of course a lot of products I still have to go through before I can be happy with the amount of products I own, but I'm making lots and lots of progress!

Products Mentioned:

Almay Longwear & Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Moisture Plus Sunscreen SPF 15

Biotera Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner - Review

Clinique Pore Refining Solution

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening Toothpaste

Colgate Total Gel Whitening Toothpaste

Complete Multi-Purpose Contact Solution

CVS Age Refine Eye Cream

Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash

Elf Makeup Remover Pen - Review

Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 - Review

Elizabeth Arden Perpetual Moisture Cream

Freeman Bare Foot Peppermint and Plum Foot Scrub with Tea Tree Oil

L'Oreal Infallible Lacquer 24Hr Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black

Noxema Ultimate Clear Anti-Blemish Pads

Olay Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin

Olay Oil Minimizing Toner with Witch Hazel for Normal Skin

Puristics Totally Ageless Daily Anti-Aging SPF 15

Scarzone Scar Diminish Cream SPF 15

Sephora by OPI Nail Polish in Dinner for Two

Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Eye Contour Cream

StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles

Suave Natural Daily Clarifying Shampoo

In other news, I am currently destashing my samples collection during the whole month of July! All updates will be on Instagram, but last week I killed seven samples... definitely working on stepping up my game this week! All I have left are foundation samples though...and I'm not sure if I will go through them that quickly!

What products have you used up lately? Let me know in the comment section below!

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November and December Empties!

Hello everyone! Today I am showcasing the products I've used up for November and December. Not as much products as last time around, but it is still a sizeable portion. For 2014, I will be doing my Empties related video/post every 3 months, so you can expect to see these 4 times a year. The main reason for that is beauty products do take awhile to use up, and sometimes two months I won't use up a lot of products to show my viewers! As such, I will be doing the videos in that manner. I hope you guys enjoy the video!

Products Mentioned:
Almay Makeup Remover
Bath and Body Works Island Margarita Hand Sanitizer
Clarins Toning Lotion with Iris for Combination/Oily Skin
Complete Multi-Purpose Contact Solution
Lancome Hypnose Drama
Mac Lipstick in Brave
Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss
Olay Reginerist Anti-Aging Cleansing Cloths
Preferred Nail Polish Remover
Sephora Eyeshadow Primer (discontinued)
Stila Lip Glaze in Grape Fruit and Kaleidoscope
Studio 35 Beauty Nourishing Nail Polish Remover
St. Ives' Apricot Scrub for Sensitive Skin
Tree Hut Body Scrub in Tropical Mango

What products have you guys used up? Let me know in the comment section below!

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August - October Empties

Hello everyone! Today I will showing what products I have used up from August through October! It's a long video, with lots of products but I hope you guys stick around to hear my mini reviews and letting you know what products I recommend and what products you should ditch!

Products Mentioned:
Almay Makeup Remover Wipes
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Aussie 3 Minute Moist Miracle for Deep Condition
Buxom Lash Mascara
Clarins UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection SPF 40
Crest Whitening Toothpaste
CVS Saline Solution for Sensitive Eyes
Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash
Elizabeth Arden Good Morning Skin Serum
Freeman Bare Foot Creamy Pumice Foot Scrub, Invigorating Peppermint & Plum
Lush Lip Scrub in Mint Julep
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Buff
Maybelline MasterPrecise Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Liquid Moisturizier with Sunscreen SPF 50
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes
Neutrogena Oil Free Makeup Remover
Olay Fresh Effects Shine Shine Go Away Cleanser
Olay Oil Minimizing Toner
Revitalens Contact Solution
Sephora by OPI Nail Polish in Gold Mine
Simple Makeup Remover Wipes
St. Ives' Apricot Scrub for Blemish Control and Minimizing Pores
YSL Volupte Sheer Candy 10 Tangy Mandarine

Have you tried any of the products I have listed? If so let me know in the comment section below!

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Back to School: Tax Free Weekend Haul!

Hello everyone! Today I will be sharing with you what I got during our tax free weekend :) While makeup isn't included during tax free weekend, I did end up buying some beauty products that I needed to stock up on! So without further adieu, here is my haul!

School Supplies:

Index Card Boxes

I can not have enough of these! I abuse index cards so much, so these will be useful!

3 Subject College Ruled Paper

I go through a huge amount of paper, so 3 or 5 subject note books are the best for me! I just go for the generic kind, no need to spend extra money!

Ruled Index Cards

Sad enough, I'm almost positive that I will run out of these index cards by the end of the school year, if not the end of the semester!

Mini Stapler

Definitely a necessity in a pencil case! This cute pattern also makes it even more awesome!

Sharpie Pens

These a huge necessity for me, because I use these to write on really small test tubes in lab!

Pentel Hi-Polymer Erasers

I have a huge tendency to lose erasers, but these are one of the best that I've tried :D They actually erase, unlike some other brands....

Paper Mate Black Pens 

I can never get enough of black pens to hoard. These are pretty decent, they work well and don't bleed through paper!

 G2 Gel Pens

 These are my favorite, all time gel pens! I got the colorful packet so I can emphasize information in my notes! I still need to pick up their regular black and blue pens!

Pencil Case 

I always need something to carry my pencils/pens/everything else in! I just picked up a generic kind :)

Scissors

Regardless of what grade you are in, scissors are useful for a projects and whatnot! I picked these up cause I have a little sister, don't want to poke her with them ;)

Bic Mechanical Pencils

I rarely use pencils nowadays, but these are pretty decent! I keep them around for bubbling exam sheets and for math problems :D

Pentel 0.7 mm Lead and Eraser Kit

By having mechanical pencils, one would also need one of these to refill the lead and for when erasers on those pencils die!

Paper Mate Black and Blue Pens

I just realized how many pens I bought! These are probably my least favorite (probably because there are others that are more comfortable), but they work just fine. 

Sharpie Highlighters

Highlighters are a necessity when you want to emphasize details and for note taking!

Paper Mate Blue Pens 

Another batch of Paper Mate Pens! This time they are blue! A girl has to switch it up once in awhile now right!

5 Rain Gum

Gum, for me, is a necessity to have when I'm studying or during exam times. So I'm starting to stock up on my gum stash!

Makeup:

Almay Oil-Free Makeup Remover Wipes

For when you are in a rush, these makeup remover wipes work miracles :D  

Nars Sample Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

Received as a 100 point perk at Sephora when I bought my sister an atomizer!

Neutrogena Oil Free Makeup Remover

I'm always in need of a new makeup remover, and I always go back to this one!

Philosophy Sample Microdelivery Exfoliating Face Wash

Received this as a sample from Sephora, can't wait to try this out!

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Been dying to try the Real Techniques line for some time! I'e already tried this brush and washed it! Got a good impression out of it :D Review shall be up for all these brushes eventually!

Real Techniques Core Collection Kit

Talk about a beautiful collection here. In this kit, you get the Buffing Brush, Contour Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush, and Detailer Brush. Can't wait to try them out!

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Everyone raves about this brush for foundation, so I figured I would have to try out. Got a good impression already :D Must buy more when Ulta has a sale and coupons :D

I still have to pick a couple more supplies for school, but this is what I have right now :D What are your back to school essentials? What did you guys purchase recently? :Let me know in the comments below!

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Wishlist Wednesday: Drugstore Makeup Products

Hey guys! So I'm back for another Wishlist Wednesday Post, the High End Version of this was posted last week here. Unlike last week however, this is a list of products that I will probably get within the next year or so due to how nice it is on my budget. That is also providing that I get rid of products I don't particularly like out of my collection somehow... >.> These are the products that have been in my head to try for awhile, so these are the wants I'm coveting the most! That isn't to say however that I will go out and grab them tomorrow all at once :B Hope you guys enjoy!

Almay Get Up & Grow Waterproof Mascara

Will I Get It: Probably
Why: I'm searching for my favorite drugstore mascaras, which means I have to search through a lot of cult favorites before I find it! 

CoverGirl & Olay Concealer Balm
Will I Get It: Yes
Why: I don't have a concealer that I am completely satisfied to use on my acne scars, so this is the next concealer I will try (once I get rid of a good bunch of mine I have already of course!)

Covergirl Cheekers Blush
Will I Get It: Probably
Why: I love blush, and I want to try more from other drugstore brands!

Elf Studio HD Blush
Will I Get It: Probably...especially if it goes to Target!

Why: Cause I want to try more elf product! I also adore blushes, and I would love to see how the formula for this product worked out!

L'Oreal Infallible The Super Slim Eyeliner in Black

Will I Buy: Yes

Why: I'm still searching for a holy grail liquid eyeliner. While I do like the Maybelline Masterprecise Liquid Eyeliner, I want to try a couple more before I stick to one eyeliner...permanently! 

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Will I Buy: Yes Purchased

Why: I'm always looking for the next best mascara that will help out my lashes. I've heard amazing things about this mascara and would love to try it out! This will probably be bought as soon as I've used up a couple of my mascaras.

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush
Will I Get It: Yes
Why: This is a very unique formula for a cream blush, I'm kinda wondering how it really feels and if it really bounces! And of course, I love blushes, which augments the need for this one more.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer

Will I Get It: Probably
Why: Concealing Dark Circles is a top priority for me, and my addiction to concealers is a testament to that fact. I own 5 under eye concealers currently, so I don't anticipate picking this up until I finish with at least 2 of them though.

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation for Combo/Oily Skin

Will I Get It: Yes  Purchased!
Why: I have been dying to try what many people consider as the holy grail for people with combo/oily skin. This will be my next drugstore purchase, hands down. Major downside of it is that there is no pump :(

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation

Will I Buy: Probably
Why: This foundation gets amazing reviews and I have nothing like this. The only downsize really is the bulky packaging, which pretty much means I can't travel with it once I get it as well as that there is no pump :( !

Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer SPF 15 in Reserve Your Cabana

Will I Buy: Probably Not Purchased!

Why: This product may be labeled as a bronzer, but it is most certainly a highlighter! While this is a very cheap product, I have't gotten to the phase of always highlighting when I wear makeup. But, if I ever decide to pick up another highlighter, this is probably one I will pick out.

Are there any products you recommend me to try from the drugstore? How do these items fit in on your wishlist? Let me know in the comment section below!

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