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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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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Nails of the Day 6/23/13!

I'm Wired (Taken with Flash)

Another Nails of the Day Post! I'm still trying out the Sephora by OPI Life's a Beach Mini Kit. The color I am wearing today is I'm Wired. While this may be my favorite nail polish color yet, I do not like the streakiness of this nail polish. I'm Wired is a beautiful coral nail polish whose color lays more on the orange side of corals then pinks. This nail polish contains 3.75 mL (1/8th Fl Oz) and works well with my skintone. While I do like this color, I probably would not repurchase this nail polish because of the streakiness. This nail polish was more opaque then other nail polishes in the collection, but that isn't enough to convince me to buy it. I'm sure there are plenty of nail polishes on the market that are similar to I'm Wired and are of higher quality. I still would prefer buying mini sizes of nail polishes, just because a) I'm not a nail junkie and b) I won't get disappointed if the polish ends up being a dud.

What do you guys think of the nail polish? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Nails of the Day 6/14/13!

Wearing Paisley Attention to Me. Photo taken with flash.

I have another Nails of the Day Post! Today I am wearing Sephora by OPI Paisley Attention To Me from the Life's A Beach Mini Kit. To be quite honest, I am quite disappointed by this color from the collection. I don't find this nail polish flattering to my skin tone, to be honest. It also took three coats of this nail polish to fully coat my nails. 

Photo taken without flash.

So far I have had 2 misses and 2 hits in this collection so far. For spending $36 dollars on the collection, I'm not ecstatic that I have so duds in this collection, but overall, it has been a good experience trying out these nail polishes so far. Each of these nail polishes from this collection contain .127 oz, which is what I prefer because I don't paint my nails often.

What colors are your favorite to wear on your nails? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Travel Makeup & Beauty Bag

Hey guys! So my sister is going to be traveling to Canada for a couple of weeks without me, but I figured I would do a post letting you guys know what's in her travel makeup bag (some of the stuff I would bring too!). Since my sister and I share makeup products and all, anything that is mine will be marked with an asterick (*)

This is a Lancome makeup bag* I got a couple of years back in a Free Gift With Purchase deal at Macy's. She will be using this bag to carry her makeup & beauty items!

So there are 11 makeup related items in the bag!

1st Row, From Left to Right: Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Cream Lip Polish in Mudslide, Clarins* UV Plus HP Ecran Multi-Protection SPF 40, Clinique Color Surge Eyeshadow Duo in Rosewise & Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher in Pink Blush, Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black, Estee Lauder Lip Conditioner SPF 15, Lancome* Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose

2nd Row, From Left to Right: Lancome Oscillation PowerFoundation Mineral Makeup SPF 21 in Beige 30, Lancome Teint Miracle in Bisque 4W, Maybelline Eyestudio Color Pearls Bronze Blowout, Sephora Urban Luxe Snakeskin Mini Brush Set, and Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Black Velvet

 

Clinique Color Surge Eyeshadow Duo in Rosewise & Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher in Pink Blush

Lancome* Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose

Maybelline Eyestudio Color Pearls Bronze Blowout

My sister is also going to bring several other beauty items! As in nail polishes, a lotion, and a couple of hand sanitizers. 

Left to Right: Sephora by OPI Life's a Beach Collection in Read my Palm, It's Hippo to Be Square, and Havana Dreams

Left to Right: Bath & Body Work's Island Margarita Pocket Bac Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel, Paris Amour* Body Lotion, and Sweet Pea Pocket Bac Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel

What do you guys bring with you when you travel? And what do you think about the products my sister is bringing with her to Canada? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Nails of the Day: 5/27/13

Once more, I am procrastinating on studying for my MCAT class right now, so I painted my nails! I just recently bought the new Sephora by OPI - Life's a Beach Mini Kit, the color I am trying out right now is It's Hippo to Be Square. It's a beautiful lavender color that is very opaque on the nails, one coat would've sufficed except for the fact that I'm such a horrid painter that I needed two coats lol. I used Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails UV Top Coat on top of It's Hippo to Be Square. 

From left to right: Sephora by OPI's It's Hippo to be Square and Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails UV Top Coat

The whole Life's a Beach Kit was $36; it contains 10 nail polishes each containing .127 oz. I usually don't buy full size nail polishes cause I have a hard time finishing it. I haven't yet tried all the nail polishes in this set yet, so I can not vouch for it being a good buy, if anyone wants a review on this set please let me know and I'll be happy to do so. Happy Monday!

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