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!

What's in My Shower?

I don't know about you but I love snooping in other people's showers!

There's just something so interesting about seeing what products other people buy. I love watching these videos on YouTube, so I figured I would do it blog style. I hope you enjoy this peek into my shower!

• Dove Cool Moisture Shampoo (left): This shampoo is my current "everyday" shampoo. I like the way this makes my hair feel washed, but not stripped. It leaves my hair very shiny and silky; plus it smells great!
• L'Oreal Volume Filler Thickening Shampoo (middle): So far I have only used this once, so I'm speaking on first impressions here. It left my hair soft and smooth; and I also noticed my hair went about 12 hours longer than usual before looking "unwashed". 
• Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo (right): I've used this shampoo on and off for years and I still love the results it gives me. This is marketed for those with dandruff, but it's also great for oily scalps too. During the winter time my scalp usually dries out and starts itching. This shampoo helps alleviates those symptoms and still makes my hair shiny and soft!

 

• Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner: This is my current conditioner from Herbal Essences. I find this to be pretty good at hydrating and defrizzing my long dry hair. However, it's not mind-blowing by any means. I got this large bottle from Sam's Club and it will last only about 6 weeks. I also use this as an ingredient in a deep conditioning hair mask which I have a recipe for here on my blog.

 

 

• Dove Sensitive Skin Bar Soap (left): This bar soap is my favorite for washing my face. I love using it with my Clarisonic to get smooth and nourished skin. It's a very gentle and creamy formula that is suitable for all skin types.
• Neutrogena Transparent Facial Bar (right): The Neutrogena facial bar is great for people with oily skin. I usually only use this in the summer time when my skin produces more oil.

 

 

• Equate Blemish Control Apricot Scrub: I love using this very affordable scrub about 3 times a week. Before I wash my face I take a quarter size amount in my hand and polish it all over my face. This product contains salicylic acid which works great at preventing and treating breakouts!

 

 

• Bath & Body Works Sheer Freesia Shower Gel (left): I'm currently using this body wash in Sheer Freesia. I've used Bath & Body Works shower gels for years and really enjoy them. This scent is a soft floral scent that got me in the mood for spring!
• Bath & Body Works Loofa (right): I always use a loofa to wash my body. I really feel like it helps lather up the soap better and it helps gently scrub my skin to remove dead skin cells. I like the loofas from Bath & Body Works because they are made well and are slightly rougher.
• Walmart 4 Sided Foot Brush (right): I bought this foot brush at Walmart about a year ago for 3 or 4 dollars. I really enjoy having 4 different sides to choose from depending on the level of exfoliation I need and would definitely recommend purchasing one!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Bic Simply Soleil Disposable Razor (left): After trying lots of different disposable razors I'm very satisfied with this one from Bic. There are 3 blades on each razor which provides a smooth shave without patches. I use my razors for 2 to 3 weeks before tossing them.
• Skintimate Shave Gel (right): No matter which shaving cream I try, I always come back to Skintimate. The cream is thick and moisturizing and protects my skin from razor bumps and ingrown hairs. I really enjoy the Raspberry Rain scent!

 

 

• Coconut Sugar Scrub: This is my homemade recipe for a Coconut Sugar body scrub. I love using this before I shave to sluff off the dead skin and provide a closer shave. My recipe for this scrub is here. 

 

 

• Summer's Eve Cleansing Wash: Lastly is this cleansing wash from Summer's Eve. Let's be real...every woman should have some sort of cleansing wash in her possession. These washes are very gentle and specifically formulated for your vaginal area so they will not cause irritation; and with the discreet packaging of this bottle, there's no excuse not to try it!

 

Thank you so much for reading!