May 2018 empties

For some reason I thought I used up more products than what I actually did...

ELF Prime Stay Finishing powder- This is my holy grail for undereye setting powder. It sets and highlights to cover dark circles. I already have repurchased. 

Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara- This is a fantastic mascara! Unfortunately it is not cruelty free so I will be using it's $4 dupe Jordana Best Lash Extreme instead.

Lancome Smoothing & Pumping Pearly Lotion- To be honest I didn't understand this product. I used it at night after I removed my makeup but I didn't notice that it made a difference to my skin. 

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream- Wow I loved this moisturizer so much! I can't wait to open my full size jar. Highly recommend. 

Belief moisturizing eye cream- I love this eye cream so much. I wish it was cruelty free because then I would buy a full size.  

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel- This was a really nice moisturizer that did hydrate quite a bit.

Coastal Scent concealer hot pots- Considering these are really cheap they were actually pretty nice. The amount in the pan in not a lot and you do go through it fast. 

ELF eyeshadows- the first was a single pot and the other two were depotted from a palette. One of the colors was a teal "mermaid" color and it is my favorite color of eyeshadow. I will miss it

Julep hydrating cleansing oil- This oil worked okay to remove my makeup. I wouldn't buy a full size though. 

Benefit Porefessional- I literally just got this sample in a Sephora order and when I used it I could tell it wasn't the normal consistency (I have what feels like a life time supply of deluxe samples) but I used it anyway and my makeup looked horrible so I think it was just a bad sample.

Degree body spray- I loved the smell of this spray but the scent didn't last long

Clean & Clear Acne Triple Clear Cleanser- Finally my last travel size bottle. I can now move on to my full size bottle. 

Lulu hair color remover wipe- I have talked about these before. They work great to remove hair color on your forehead, neck, and ears after you get your hair dyed. 

Elizabeth Arden Oil- I used this once on my body. It was just okay.

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March & April 2018 empties

March and April went by incredibly fast because I had so much going on. I did manage to use up some products.....

March and April 2018 empties

Wet n Wild Megalength Mascara- This mascara will forever be in my empties. It is my holy grail mascara for bottom lashes. I have the second here because I unfortunately dropped the wand in the sink. Eww

L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Primer- This primer really makes any mascara a lot better. It adds a lot of volume. I wish this was cruelty free. 

Makeup Forever Excessive Lash Mascara- A dryer formula but I still enjoyed this mascara. I would not buy a full size though. 

ELF Lip Exfoliator- I love this lip scrub.  It is very easy to use and I have already repurchased.

ELF Shimmer Whip- I'm pretty sure this product is discontinued now. I really enjoyed using this cream highlighter. It was just the right amount of glow and not glittery. 

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge- I'm not the biggest fan of applying foundation with a sponge. I did use this sponge to blend in my foundation to get rid of brush strokes. I will repurchase after I use my other sponges. 

Found Charcoal Sheet Mask- An average sheet mask. I didn't notice that it made any difference.

Honest Beauty Makeup Wipes- I appreciate that these are natural. I took them to Vegas and they are just okay. I am not a fan of the smell. The wipes remove makeup quick in a pinch but I know there was still makeup remaining on my face. They do not remove eye makeup well at all. 

Hello Pure Mint Toothpaste- I wanted to like this toothpaste but I just don't. It dissolves immediately and doesn't help make your teeth feel cleaner

Pacifica Glow Baby Face Scrub- To use this up faster I not only used it on my face but I also used it on my legs. It was nice but I wouldn't purchase a full size. 

Avene Hydrance Optimale Serum- I really liked this primer but it is expensive

Burt's Bees Nourishing Facial Water- This was okay but I don't think this is a necessary step in a skincare routine

Josie Maran Argan Oil- I used this oil on my body after I got out of the shower. I am not a fan of the smell. I would not purchase a full size. 

Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Infusion Rose Oil- I enjoyed this oil but it was only enough for 3 days. I used it on my face and nails. 

Cosrx Nourishing Rice Overnight Mask- This was very hydrating so if you have dry skin I would recommend. On my combo/oily skin it make me breakout

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February 2018 empties

This month I am going to keep it short and simple with my reviews

February 2018 empties

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush- A great cream blush in a flattering color. This item is discontinued and it took forever to to use up but I enjoyed it. 

Benefit Porefessional- My favorite primer I have tried. It really does minimize the look of pores and makes foundation go on smooth. I have a full size and several more mini sizes to go through

Manic Panic Dreamtone Foundation- A fantastic white foundation for lightening foundations. It is only $6.50 and lasts quite a while. It is also cruelty free and vegan so double wins.

Wet n Wild Illumi-Naughty Highlighting and Concealing Pen- This was used up quick just like the one last month. I really like using this over a concealer to brighten my under eyes. 

Maybelline Dream Velvet Foundation- Overall I was not a fan. Coverage was just okay, I wore it just to run unimportant errands. It felt like it just sat on top of my skin and wear time wasn't the best. 

Pacifica Kale Detox Face Wash- I was hoping to really enjoy this face wash since it is vegan and cruelty free but it broke my face out 

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum- This is a really expensive. This is the serum that made me realize that I do like using serums. I wouldn't buy the full size though.

Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet- This is a pricey moisturizer. I enjoyed the texture and smell but I think it also broke me out because it was so moisturizing.

Lancome Energie de Vie Smoothing & Plumping Cream- I honestly can't say an opinion on this because I only got two uses out of this foil packet. It seemed nice I guess.

Nyakio Smoothing Eye & Lip Cream- I got about 3 weeks of two times a day use out of this packet. I really really liked this eye and lip cream a lot and will definitely consider purchasing at Ulta. It helped smooth lines under eyes and on my lips. 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream- This was okay. It is hard to tell with these little foil packets. I have a travel size tube I will be trying next. 

Grand Finale Hair Spray- A great hairspray with intense hold. You get a very large amount for only $6

EOS Shave Cream- This was nice and lasted a really long time but I think you could just save your money and use the conditioner that is already in your shower

Caress Love Forever Body Wash- I had received a sample bottle of this and I really enjoyed it so I purchased a full size. I like it at first then it started making my skin itchy and dry. I am pretty sure the strong fragrance is to blame

Garnier Micellar Water- This is great to use after you remove your makeup to really make sure all your makeup is off before you do your skincare routine. It is also great for in the mornings when you don't have time to wash your face before applying makeup.

Tarte Maracuja Oil- I am so glad this is finished. This broke my face out months ago so I have not been wanting to use it. Instead, I finished it up by using it on my body. My skin became extra dry and itchy so overall I do not like this oil.

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December 2017 empties

It was great to finish/declutter all these products in the last month of 2017. Stay tuned for my 2017 total empties post next....I can't believe how many products I used up this year!

December 2017 empties

ELF Long Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow- Very similar texture to Colourpop's Super Shock Shadows. This was a very pretty silver shade with a small amount of glitter. They do dry up a little fast but worth it for only $3

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer - I appreciate that this moisturizer had SPF 20. It worked well as a moisturizer and provided a light amount of coverage. This "nude" shade was just a little orange/dark on me though.

Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner- Still my go to favorite liquid eyeliner pen ever. I will continue to repurchase again and again. Did I mention it is also only $3!!

L'Oreal Infallible Total Cover Foundation- At first I didn't like this foundation. After finishing it up I actually do like it but I will not repurchase since L'Oreal is not a cruelty free brand. This foundation was great for running errands, going to class, and just normal everyday activities. The shade 302 Creamy Natural is a true neutral.

Benefit Ka Brow- This is a good product but the little sample packing is not easy to use. The built in brush can't reach all the way in the tiny pot of product once you've used it for a while. I know the packaging on the full size product is a lot better. Again, this is a great brow product.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Cream Eyeshadow- These are discontinued. I've already decluttered some and these 3 are the remaining ones I had. I really enjoyed these cream shadows and the great color variety but these were old and really need to be thrown out. I wish a cruelty free brand would come out with a product just like these. 

Flower Beauty Shine on Lip Gloss in shade LG9 Zen Zinnia- I really enjoyed this gloss in a great burgundy shade. I bought this when Flower Beauty first came to Walmart and it was separating in the tube so that is a good sign it needs to be tossed. 

Butter London Lippy in shade La Moss- A lot like the Flower beauty gloss above, it is a great gloss in a slightly more purple shade but I have had it for quite a while and needs to be tossed.  

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray- I know this is a cult favorite setting spray so that's why I was excited to try it. Personally, I haven't noticed much of a difference in the longevity of my makeup. I would like to try another sample of this setting spray in the summer to see if/how it makes a difference. I am learning more about ingredients in beauty products and I'm not a fan of the high alcohol content in this spray.

Nuxe Multi Purpose Dry Oil - First off, this is pricey! I luckily received this complimentary from Influenster. I started off using this oil on my face at night. It broke me out so I switched to using it on the ends of my hair. It had an opposite effect and dried out the ends of my hair. Thirdly I used this on my body after I got out of the shower. I flew through this product doing this. I don't usually have a problem with scents but this floral scent was terrible and that's why I couldn't wait to get it out of my collection.

Clean & Clear Acne Triple Clear Cleanser- I received several of these travel size bottles at an event I worked at over the summer. I actually enjoy this cleanser and think it does help my acne. It is very gentle for everyday use. I wish Clean & Clear was cruelty free.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum- I love this serum! I would never pay $79 for the full price but it was nice to try this sample as the Sephora birthday gift in 2017. It feels like it really does sink into my skin but I didn't see a big difference in radiance. This is the first serum I have tried so I can't wait to compare others to this one.

Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet- $39 for a 1.3 oz moisturizer is a little steep in my book but again it was great to try this sample as the Sephora birthday gift in 2017. I love the light sweet scent and fluffy texture. It is a lightweight moisturizer. My mom gave me her sample so I will be sad when that one if finished because I enjoy it so much.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Eye Cream- This .5 oz bottle lasted 1.5 years which really surprised me. I used it every night before bed and almost every morning before I did my makeup. I don't notice any differences in my eye area after using this eye cream. I can't wait to try others, especially that are cruelty free.

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer - Personally, I really enjoy a spray lotion. Since this is a spray it stays cool and you have to "brace for impact" when you go to spray it one yourself. It is not greasy and sinks into the skin quickly. This is probably my 4th bottle I've finished and still have 1 more.

Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion- This lotion worked great. It wasn't greasy and I didn't mind it was a squeeze bottle instead of a pump.

Rave Aerosol Hairspray- This hairspray worked okay but it is not my favorite. 

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November 2017 Empties

November 2017 empties

Elf single eye shadow- This is discontinued. Worked great for a white highlight shadow under my brow bone

Bare Minerals Bare Skin Sheer Sun Serum Bronzer- I didn't understand the purpose of this product since it was so orange. I made it work just to use it up.

Laura Mercier Secret Concealer- It worked pretty great as a peach corrector under my eyes. I wouldn't repurchase because it's a small amount of product for the price.

Benefit Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain- This is a unique product idea but I wasn't the biggest fan. It was messy and I didn't like how it would start to run down my cheek before I could even get a brush to blend it out

Covergirl Outlast 3 in 1 Foundation- My holy grail drugstore foundation I have used multiple bottles of. I most likely won't be repurchasing it because I have heard that the formula is different with the new packaging and it is not cruelty free

Covergirl Clean Matte Foundation- I think this foundation might be getting discontinued. I bought 3 earlier this year on clearance at Ulta. This works well for everyday running errands or going to class but I would wear something different for going out

L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara- This was a very hyped up dupe of  Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. I thought it was just okay. Didn't really give me much length or volume.

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara- I really liked this mascara a lot. It was very comparable to Jordana Best Lash Extreme mascara that is my holy grail. I have a couple backups of the L'Oreal mascara that I received free from an event so I'll be using those but I won't be repurchasing because it is not cruelty free

Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil in Hot Chocolate- I doubled this as an eyeliner and brow pencil so I went through it pretty quickly but luckily it was cheap. I may repurchase in the future

Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner- This is still my holy grail liquid liner and I have several backups

Wet n Wild Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana- I originally bought and used 80% of it as a neck bronzer to match my neck. The last 20% I used as a face powder  to make a foundation match my skin better. I loved the slight glow. Once I work through a few more powders and bronzers I will repurchase.

CloSYS Mouthwash- I have been using this brand of mouthwash for years. I'm taking a break and using up some small bottles from other brands but I will repurchase CloSYS. I love that it doesn't burn my mouth.

Gold Bond Rough & Bumpy Therapy Cream- I used this on  my arms every night before bed. The tub lasts for ever. I have discovered I don't like things in pots because they get under my long nails. I wish this came in a pump bottle instead.

Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vital Moisturizing Cream- This was the third and final deluxe sample I finished. It was nice but it didn't blow me away enough to pay $$ for a full size

Lancome Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover- I honestly thought this eye makeup remover would have worked better at removing my waterproof mascara

Chanel Multi Protection Daily Defense Sunscreen- I think I got about 4 uses out of this. I liked it but with it being Chanel I know a full size would be pricey

Clean & Clear Ace Triple Clear Cleanser- I enjoyed this cleanser. I have a few backups I received at an event

Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion- I loved the smell of this cleanser. I would repurchase in a sale at Ulta

Acure Ultra Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner- I have never hated a shampoo and conditioner so much. It made my hair look and feel terrible. It left a film on my hair as if I hadn't washed it in weeks. I tried several different ways to make them work but it was a fail

Decluttered items

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October empties and eyeliner declutter

In October I started seriously panning and decluttering my makeup. I finally realized that I have way too much makeup and instead of buying new makeup constantly I either need to use it up or give it to someone who will. Expect to see a lot more empties than usual in upcoming months.

2017 October empties

Rimmel  Lasting Finish Kate Moss lipstick shade 107- A great color and great formula. I highly recommend even though I think Rimmel is slowly discontinuing this Kate Moss line. 

Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick- These are a great formula and I love the metallic look but these were pretty old and started separating so I was sad to throw them out. I will consider purchasing a new KVD liquid lipstick in the future.

Revlon PhotoReady Concealer in shades 02 and 03- This use to by one of my favorite concealers and I have used up several of these. I don't know if the ingredients changed or what but it now breaks me out and I feel it doesn't have that great of coverage anymore.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - At first I didn't like this concealer but then I figured it out. The key to this product is when you first apply the coverage is not that great but it actually gains coverage as the day goes one. That might sound crazy but it is very true with this product. 

Elf Zit Zapping Concealer corrective green- I know this product is discontinued from ELF. This is a good idea in theory but it made my acne worse and the green is too pigmented to cover up with foundation. 

Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner- My holy grail eye liner that I've talked a lot about and will continue to purchase over and over again.

Maybelline Master Smoky- I don't think this product was sold for very long. It was sort of a good idea with the idea to have an attached smudger. However, the liner was fat so you really didn't need the smudger and it wasn't the blackest of black

It Cosmetics No-Tug Waterproof Gel Liner - I am honestly not sure why this is called "no-tug". I thought it was dry and hurt to use as eye liner. I finished this product by using it as a brow pencil. 

Wet n Wild Mega Length Mascara- My holy grail bottom lash mascara that I will continue to repurchase. 

Elf All Over Color Stick- For $1 this is actually a great cream highlighter/blush. I do recommend checking out this hidden gem. I have way too many cream blushes and this one was quite old so it had to go. I might rebuy in the future.

Benefit High Beam Liquid Highlighter- Personally, I just thought this was an average liquid highlighter. It was nothing special

Benefit Posietine Cheek & Lip Stain- This is a unique idea but I wasn't a big fan of the color. I finished this product but the color was too bubblegum pink on me

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Paint- These are discontinued and mostly dried up. I much prefer this wand application vs a jar/pot for cream eyeshadow

Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow- These were all the rage a couple years ago. These have dried up and with my long nails I really don't like using these since they are in a jar. They didn't apply that well with a brush either. 

Almay Oil-Free Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads- My holy grail eye makeup remover. Almost in every empties post there is a container of these because I love them so much

Maybelline Master Prime Blur + Illuminate- This is actually one of the two primers I actually like and doesn't break me out. I don't have good luck with primers but I'm glad I found this one. It is more illuminating than blurring. I will keep this in mind for the future but I want to try to find a cruelty free primer that works just as well if not better

Soap & Glory Face Soap & Clarity Facial Wash- I wash surprised by how much I loved this face wash. I loved the smell and looked forward to using it everyday. 

Raw Sugar Raw Coconut Mango Natural Body Wash- I loved the smell of this body wash. I will probably repurchase in the future. 

Eyeliner declutter

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August 2017 empties

Where did August go? It sure was a busy one for me with Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, Elvis Week, and going back to college. Even though I was busy I did manage to use up some products.

August 2017 empties

NYX Tinted Brow Mascara- I love this brow mascara. Whether you want to use this by itself in a rush or over the top of another brow product it works great. Another plus it that it is actually dark enough for my nearly black hair.

Wet n Wild Come Correct Concealer- I talked about this in the last empties post. This one is about 80% use up but the remainder is just a oily mess. I do love this very full coverage concealer. 

Maybelline Master Conceal- This concealer lasted forever. It was just okay. It was more on the liquidy and light/medium coverage side. I probably won't repurchase. 

ELF Lip Primer & Plumper - The primer side was AWFUL. It made lipsticks look terrible. After a couple uses it actually broke off so I just threw it away. I used the plumper side totally up. It did tingle but I'm not so sure it really plumped my already voluminous lips.

Avon Color Trend Lip Liner- I think this may be discontinued or was limited edition. I actually really enjoyed this lip liner because it just glided on like butter, except I have had it a long time and since it's so little it gets lost.

Maybelline Mineral Power Blush- This product is discontinued and is really old so that's why I am getting rid of it. There's still plenty of product left but I just never reach for a loose powder blush. In fact, I think this was the first blush I ever owned. 

BareMinerals Original Foundation- Powder foundations are not my cup of tea but I did use this as a setting powder to add coverage to light coverage liquid foundation and it did work okay. 

Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer- My go-to daily moisturizer I have been using for years and will continue to use. I highly recommend

Biore Baking Soda Cleanser - This sample lasted me through several trips, however, the last 1/4 of the bottle was just straight up watery liquid that was a waste. I felt like this was a good cleanser. I might repurchase in the future

Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Body Lotion - It had a nice smell and worked good but not worth the full size for $18 for only 8oz

Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vital Moisturizing Night Cream- This is the second container sample container I have used up and I have 1 more left. It's nice and moisturizing but personally I wouldn't buy a full size for $52

Laura Geller Spackle Treatment Even Tone Primer- I was pleasantly surprised by this primer. Primers and me don't usually get along but I'm actually considering buying this product in the next Ulta sale

Dr Brandt 3D Filler Mask- These little foil packets for skincare are a joke. With the 2 uses I can't tell a difference. 

Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Night Cream- This was a good product but didn't do anything special for my skin. I would never purchase full size for $80

Equate Nail Polish Remover- Works great to remove hard to get off polishes and glitters. 

Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid- Wow I could definitely tell this deodorant worked a lot better than the previous Secret gel one I was using. I will continue to purchase this Clinical Strength version. 

Hello Extra Whitening Flouride Toothpaste- I wanted to like this so bad but no it is not good at all! As soon as you start brushing your teeth it literally just disappears and you are brushing with nothing. My teeth don't feel all that clean afterwards either. 

TRESemme Tres Two Extra Firm Control Hairspray- My go to hairspray especially for traveling.  

Pantene Air Spray Hairspray- I received 4 of these travel size bottles at an event. I had used up my TRESemme so I decided to use this. First let me say it works great as a hairspray. What makes me not like it is the day after when you are washing it out it leaves your hair looking like it has dandruff. I am not sure what I am going to do with the other 3 bottles. 

Freeman Charcoal & Black Sugar Polishing Mask- There are several uses in this packet. It had a weird texture but did work well to exfoliate. For only being $2 I will buy one for the winter months when my skin is really dry and needs to be exfoliated. 

Yes To Argan Oil Mud Mask- This packet had about 3 uses in it. I don't think it made that much difference in my skin. I probably won't purchase again. 

Tan Towel Self Tan Towelette- I'm very pale so I was a little hesitant to use this tanning towelette but it worked better than I thought. It had a nice smell and within a couple of hours I could see a that my arms and face had some added color. I might repurchase to keep on hand for special events

Up & Up Sheer Sunscreen Lotion- This spf 100 is discontinued unfortunately, but I did link to a spf 30. I am very pale and work at car shows so I need sunscreen. I totally HATE the chemical smell of sunscreen so I literally stood in Target smelling sunscreen to see which one had the least smell. This was the winner and I really enjoyed this sunscreen

Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport spf 30- This sunscreen has worked well. I haven't gotten any sunburns when I have used it. The biggest plus to this particular sunscreen is the tropical smell. 

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes- These are just okay. They are not as "juicy wet" as the Neutrogena ones so you have to rub harder and follow up with micellar water on a cotton pad to remove the remainder of makeup.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes- You've seen these in almost every post of mine. I love them. Highly recommend.

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June & July 2017 empties

During June and July I was gone on 3 different trips so I wasn't home very much but I did manage to finish quite a bit of products.

June & July 2017 empties

ELF Clear Brow & Lash Mascara - I have gone through a couple of these over the years. At first I used the clear mascara as a primer but now I use it on my brows after I use up the brow side. I will continue to purchase.

Wet n Wild Come Correct Concealer- I'm going to start off by saying I hope this concealer isn't being discontinued. Last year my local Dollar Tree had these and I stocked up. It is my all time favorite drugstore concealer. The coverage is unreal and lasts all day. 

NYX Tame & Frame Tinted Brown Pomade (shade espresso)- I loved this pomade because it was pigmented and very easy to work with. However, it quickly dried out. I revived it many many times for about a year and I'm done with it. I'm currently trying ELF's brow pomade now. 

Laura Geller The Real Deal Concealer (shade light)- My holy grail concealer. You only need a tiny amount so this product will last a long time. For me a tube lasts a little over a year with daily use. I have bought several of these and will continue to purchase.

ELF Eye Refresh - I have had this product for a long time and actually forgot about it. It does feel cool (temperature wise) to apply under eyes but I'm not sure if it really does alleviate under eye puffiness and dark circles. 

Sephora Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick (shade 01 Always Red) - I have yet to find another liquid lipstick that is as comfortable as this one. I love red lips and I have bought another one. I might check out more colors in the future. 

Benefit They're Real Tinted Lash Primer- This lash primer is very overpriced. Since it is tinted this basically acts like a low quality mascara.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara- I had been wanting to try this mascara for a while and I finally received a sample of it. I LOVED it but it is very similar to the Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara, so I will continue to buy the Jordana for $4 instead of Perversion for $23 (full size) 

Jordana Best Lash Extreme Mascara- My holy grail mascara that I will continue to repurchase forever because it is only $4. Perfect amount of length and volume for my lashes. 

Jordana Best Volume Extreme Mascara- Not the biggest fan of this particular Jordana mascara. For some reason it smelled like bad chemicals when I first opened it so I didn't use it for very long. The brush was massive size too. 

Jordana FabuLiner Bold Eyeliner- I love this eyeliner and it is super easy to do a cateye wing. I will repurchase along with the normal size (non bold). 

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes - I have talked a lot about these in previous posts. They work great for traveling.

Almay Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads- Another product I have talked a lot about in previous posts. These work great and I've been using them for many years and will continue to do so.

Belief The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb- I love this moisturizer because really feels like it works even though it is heavy. This was my second sample. I would like to buy a full size but $38 is quite expensive for a moisturizer.

L'oreal Detox & Brighten Clay Mask- I am definitely going to buy a full size when I go through and use up more of my mask collection. This is the first mask that I actually can see results after using. My acne is more calmed down and my face clears up. Great product!

Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Day Cream- I enjoyed the light rose scent. This is a nice product but I don't think I'll repurchase mainly because of the price but I do recommend.

Mario Badescu A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap- I actually liked the smell of this body soap. It came in a set with the foaming cleanser and two other products. I might purchase a full size.

Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser- I liked this cleanser and feel it did help my acne. I might purchase a full size in the future.

Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser- I honestly don't feel like this cleanser did anything to improve my acne. I doubt I repurchase.

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture- This foil packet sample is way to small to see if I actually like this product but it was moisturizing.

Lulu hair color remover wipe- I bought several of these on clearance at Ulta. They are basically a wet wipe with some kind of liquid....maybe acetone? It works okay but a lot of scrubbing is needed

TRESemme Tres Two Extra Firm Control Hairspray - My go-to hairspray when traveling because it comes in this convenient size and works well for my hair

TRESemme Beauty Full Volume Pre Wash Conditioner - I was not a fan of this backwards conditioner before shampoo system. I feel like it made my hair feel dirty faster and it actually made my hair shed more.

TRESemme Beauty Full Volume Shampoo - see above

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May 2017 Empties

May was a stressful month in my life/house but all is well now.....thankfully.
I did a major cleanout of my collection where I sold some products that weren't used and throwing away (showed here in this post) old products that are long expired.

Elf Eyeshadow Stick- I think these have been discontinued from Elf's line. I owned almost every color of these and even had backups. I sold the blue and purple as I never used them. I use the black quite a bit. This nude color would be great if it didn't have an insane amount of glitter

Wet n Wild Liquid Eyeliner Waterproof- This is a great eyeliner and very waterproof. It is only in this post because it is too old as it is a liquid eyeliner. 

Rimmel Scandal Eyes- This was a good eyeliner pen. I still prefer Jordana though. 

Wet n Wild Mega Length Mascara- My go-to mascara for my bottom lashes. Tiny brush and the the formula lasts all day without smudging or flaking 

Ulta Plush Drama Mascara- I was surprised by the mascara and I purchased another one. Great for length and volume.

Elf Eyelid Primer- This use to be my favorite eyeshadow primer that I used for years, but for some reason this one was a dud

L'Oreal Gel Liner- This came with a great eyeliner brush. I will admit I didn't use this liner all that much because it was dark brown and I prefer black. When I did  go to use it, it was dried out. I tried to revive it but it was too far gone. 

Essence Gel Eyeliner- The best gel/pot eyeliner I have tried. Highly recommend and will repurchase.

NYX Full Coverage Concealer- I love the "skin shades" of this concealer formula but I am pretty sure this yellow shade breaks me out...as did the green version. 

Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow in shade Too Cool- A great metallic white to use as a base for any look especially on the brow bone. This is the second one I have used up. I probably won't repurchase as I don't like things in jars with my long nails and brushes don't really work to well with this. 

Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzer- I used up the bronzer a long time ago on my neck but the blush has only hit pan. I tried for a long time to use it up but it isn't very pigmented and I'm over the color. The formula is very nice and now Elf has this combo in different colors. 

Make Up Forever Camouflage Cream Color Correct and Concealer palette- I have had this for a very very long time....It should have been thrown out a long time ago but I loved it. At that time it was the only color correcting palette of its kind and worked great on my pale skin. Part of me wants to repurchase but I don't know about spending $40 on it again....but I do highly recommend. 

Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in shades Think Pink and Cinnamon Spice- I have many shades of this lipstick and they all probably need to go as they are getting really old. I love the formula and will repurchase my favorite shades

Make Up Forever Artist Rouge Lipstick in shade #40 - I bought this for a photoshoot a long time ago and it's the only orange lipstick I've had. Since it was so pricey I tried to use it all up but it is long expired and tasting terrible.

Covergirl Colorlicious Lipstick in shade Tantalize - This lipstick had a very cheap crayon smell but the color was great for everyday. I used about 75% of it before it turned bad and started tasting awful. 

Maybelline lip gloss- All the writing has totally worn off and this is really old. It was a really pretty color.

Nyx Butter Gloss in shades Cherry Cheesecake, Sugar Cookie, and Devil's Food Cake - These were pretty nice but didn't blow me away.

Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer- I had received a sample of this and loved so I bought a full size, which I also loved. This works great and I will repurchase.

Curel Hyda Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer- This worked good but I think the Jergens was better.

CeraVe Foaming Face Cleanser- This was just okay. I won't be purchasing a full size.

L'Occitane Almond Smoothing and Beautifying Milk Concentrate- I really enjoyed this but $50 for a full size jar?....nope!

Lancome Bienfait Multi Vital Night Cream- I somehow ended up with three travel sizes of these. It is really moisturizing and I enjoy using it. I'm not on the second jar.

Sephora Instant Moisturizer Cream- This moisturizer was great and I got 3 uses out of this foil packet. I'm really considering purchasing the full size.

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