April 2014 Empties!

Yet another month has passed and I've accumulated a lot of empty products!

I really enjoy seeing empties videos and blog posts

because it really gives the viewer a good idea about how well you like the product and it gives vloggers and bloggers a chance to reflect on the product.

With that being said, let's begin!

  

• Dove Cool Moisture Shampoo: This shampoo from Dove is one of my favorites that I've tried in a long time. For me it doesn't really matter which shampoo I use, but this one made my hair extraordinarily silky soft and shiny! I just featured this in a previous blog post titled "What's in My Shower?", you can check it out here.

• White Cloud Cotton Rounds (left): I purchase these cotton rounds in a 3-pack at Walmart for about 4 dollars. I use them to remove eye makeup and nail polish, or for applying toner.
• Bic Silky Touch Razors (right): These razors suck! They only have 2 blades which makes it difficult to get a smooth even shave with just one pass. I've never gotten so many cuts and razor bumps with any razor as I did with these.

• Vanilla Bean Noel Triple Moisture Cream by Bath & Body Works (left): I honestly don't know why I purchase any other lotions when I love this one so much. For me applying lotion can be a chore but with this one I can't get enough.
• Cucumber Melon Body Lotion by Bath & Body Works (right): I really love how the smell of cucumber melon brings me back to my early teen years when I started shopping at Bath & Body Works. I did enjoy this, but eventually passed it off to my mom to finish up.

• Cashmere Glow Body Lotion by Bath & Body Works (left): I purchased this preview sized lotion quite a while ago just before this scent was released. For some reason I have a problem with saying no when it comes to a 1 dollar lotion. I hated this scent so I passed it off to my mom.
• Berry Flirt Body Lotion by Bath & Body Works (center): This is another lotion that I passed off to my mother. I LOVE the way this smells on other people, but on me it smells like plastic!
• Paris in Bloom Body Lotion by Bath & Body Works (right): This is one scent that I absolutely love and can't get enough of. At the semi annual sale during the summer of 2013 I stocked up like crazy on this scent and this is the last little lotion I had left. I'm sad to see it go but it was definitely time to use it up.

• Sheer Freesia Shower Gel by Bath & Body Works (left): This was a very pleasant and non offensive floral scent. I really liked how the scent lingered on my skin.
• Paris in Bloom Shower Gel by Bath & Body Works (center): I've finished yet another one of these bad boys (I've had a huge back stock) and I'm left with ONE to finish. I'm sad to see this go but it's just time.
• Sea Island Cotton Shower Gel by Bath & Body Works (right): This scent was very fresh and clean smelling which I enjoy but there was something about it that didn't work for me. I gave this to my mom to use up.

• Dove Sensitive Skin Soap (left): This has been my choice for facial wash for the past few months. I love how gentle and creamy this formula is!
• Dove Go Fresh Restore Soap (right): This is one of Dove's scented bars with orange blossom and blue fig. I actually really enjoyed this and would consider repurchasing this summer.

• Skintimate Shave Gel in Tropical Splash (left): I've used Skintimate's shave cream for years and have never been disappointed. I usually just try a new scent every time!
• White Citrus Body Scrub by Bath & Body Works (right): This was a pretty good body scrub that I picked up for only a couple dollars at a semi annual sale a while back. I would never pay full price for one of these scrubs but I would pick up more if they were on clearance! 

So this concludes my empties post.

I hope you enjoy and thanks for reading!

March 2014 Empties!

The month of March seems to have gone by so fast!

I've been so busy with moving that I hardly had time to focus on using up products, but I did manage to get through a few things...so here they are.

Head & Shoulders 2in1 Green Apple

 I gave this a go thinking it may help relieve my itchy flaky scalp from this winters dryness, and considering I'm not a fan of the original Head & Shoulders scent I thought this was a good choice. It did help alleviate my symptoms, but it left my hair flat and in need of another wash. I wouldn't purchase this again.

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Detangler

This is the second bottle of the Dove Nourishing Oil Care Detangler I've used up and I'm still in love. It leaves my hair shiny, moisturized, and sleek without weighing it down. Definitely will continue to repurchase this product!

Dove Pistachio Cream with Magnolia Body Wash

 This is a brand new body wash from Dove that has gotten a lot of buzz in the beauty community. I can definitely confirm the rumors and say this smells AMAZING! I will definitely repurchase this product. Read my full review here.

B&BW Malibu Heat Shower Gel

I've used the Bath & Body Works shower gels for years and have rarely been disappointed. This is the travel sized Malibu Heat. The scent is a mild tropical scent that got me in the mood for summer. Unfortunately, this scent is discontinued but keep a look out in case it returns!

Skintimate Raspberry Rain Shave Gel

I have been a fan of Skintimate for years and it continues to be my shave gel of choice! I finished up this travel sized one recently and will be sure to repurchase!

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

I've had this moisturizer kicking around for far too long in my medicine cabinet and it was time to get it used up! This is a great moisturizer for those of us with dry skin. This winter was very hard on my skin and I appreciated having this intensive moisturizer on hand. I will consider repurchasing this when I've used up some of my other moisturizers!

up&up Maximum Strength Acne Medication

 Unfortunately this was a big fail for me. This acne gel was so harsh on my skin, it felt like it was burning. My skin peeled back and opened up in little sores everywhere I applied it. So after a few uses I have decided this belongs in the garbage!

Tretinoin Cream 0.05%

 Tretinoin cream is only available by prescription from your doctor. I find this to be one of the best acne spot treatments available. This really helped soothe my acne and bring down the swelling and redness without over drying or irritating my skin.

Crest Complete Extreme Herbal Mint Toothpaste

 I have used this toothpaste for literally 6 or 7 years. I have a very sensitive mouth and when it comes to toothpaste or mouth wash I have to be very cautious about what I use. This toothpaste has an incredibly strong mint flavor that will leave your breath very fresh and your teeth squeaky clean! 

Thank you for reading!

 

Beauty Products I Regret Buying!

Today I'm sharing a few products that I regret buying. I will most likely do an updated one in the future, but for now I will just share a small list.

Let's get started!

Suave Naturals Sun-Ripened Strawberry Shampoo

 This shampoo from Suave has always attracted me because I love the smell of strawberries! It's quite difficult to find yummy smelling shampoos from other brands. It smelled great but other than that it was a big fail. It dried out my hair very badly and made it look flat, dull and lifeless. I definitely won't be repurchasing!

Redken Extreme Conditioner

 I read quite a lot of good reviews on this product, so I picked it up on sale at Ulta! From the very first use I was put off by the strange herbal scent of the product. I have very long hair and this just didn't provide the moisture that I needed. The consistency was so thin that it would slip off my hair onto the shower floor!

Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Split Ends Mender

 This split ends mender from Organix really disappointed me. After having tried several other Organix products I was really interested in this one. However, this just did nothing for my hair. It was an extra step I was taking that only wasted my time. I also had to be very careful not to use too much because it would weigh down my hair. 

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

 This is another product that I had read great reviews of online. Luckily I decided to pick it up in a mini size to give it a try. Cetaphil isn't kidding when they say this is gentle. I felt like my skin wasn't even washed after using this product. This would probably be suitable for extremely sensitive skin or people with severe acne. 

Pure Silk Shave Cream

 A few months ago I picked this up at my local Walmart in a two pack, having never tried it before. That wasn't a very wise decision. This did nothing to prevent razor bumps and irritation, nor did it moisturize my skin. Also, both cans clogged up before I had finished them (thank God). 

Nars Powder Foundation - Mont Blanc

This product was one of my biggest makeup purchases when I first started buying makeup a few years back. This is actually not a bad product at all. I enjoy the finish it leaves on my skin and the coverage is pretty good too. However, I don't think this is superior to any drugstore powder foundation I've tried. In my opinion, if a company is going to charge $45.00 for one product, it better blow my mind.

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette 

This palette from Urban Decay is another that I don't hate. I continue to use it from time to time and enjoy it. It's a wonderful value! I think I would have been just as happy without this palette though. I'm not a big fan of cool toned eyeshadows and the palette mainly consists of cool tones. I much prefer my original Naked Palette!

Thank you for reading!

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An Introduction!

Welcome to my very first blog! This blog is dedicated to all the things I love...food recipes, DIY projects, product reviews and anything else that is relevant to my every day life. I decided to create this blog as an outlet. A way for me to feel better and have a place to just write. I hope that you will join me in this adventure.