Sunday, March 31, 2013

March Empties



I'm sorry for the lack of posting lately, but I've been so busy with school, and I've been really sick, too, which is always fun.

However, I have to come back with a March Empties video because these are my favorite kinds of videos/posts ever. It's just nice to get a bunch of little reviews in there of stuff you wouldn't see talked about otherwise. Also, I just like seeing what people still think of a product after they've used it all up and if they think it's worth buying again.

What's a product that you repurchase again and again?


Friday, March 8, 2013

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Model's Own Beetle Juice Nail Polish


Aqua Violet Beetlejuice


Purple Blue Beetlejuice

http://www.modelsownit.com/beetlejuice.html

I stumbled upon the Models Own Beetlejuice polishes at Urban Outfitters this summer, and I snapped them up for half price. I got two, Aqua Violet and Purple Blue. 

You can see from the picture that Aqua Violet changes from that gorgeous light blue to light purple. However, the glory of Purple Blue didn't show up as well. It can go from black to purple to red to blue to gold. It really just depends on the light. They're both just so gorgeous though.

If you can still get your hands on these polishes, definitely do. The ones I have apply really nicely (in two smooth coats) and stay on for a long time. The only downside is the toxic smell. 

Hope you enjoyed!
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Essie Wicked with Gold and Holographic Glitter


I dug up these pictures from late December, so I thought I'd share the combo with you. 

It's just Essie Wicked with gold and holographic glitter on top. I borrowed the gold and holographic glitter polish from my grandma, so I don't remember the name, but the idea in general is cool. 

Hope you're having a good day!

Top 5 Nailpolishes for Spring




Butter London Knackered
Revlon Colorstay Provence
Revlon Dreamer
Essie Mint Candy Apple
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Mint Sorbet

February Favorites


My favorites for the month of February! A few I have finished up at the beginning of this month, so look out for them in March Empties. 

Products mentioned:

Serge Normant Meta Silk Shampoo and Meta Velour Conditioner
Ojon Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum
Free Your Mane Reviving Spray
Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Shower Gel
Edward Bess Illuminating Eye Shadow Base in Suede
Revlon Colorstay Gel-Smooth Basecoat

Please use google to find prices and where to buy near you!

Monday, March 4, 2013

Skincare Routine for Glowy Skin


I review a lot of things on here, but since I could go on forever about what skincare products I use, I thought I'd just put it in a video! So here you go!

Products mentioned: 

Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser
Clarisonic Mia
Witch hazel toner with tea tree and lavender oils mixed in
Tammy Fender Clarifying Dermagel
Natura Bisse NB Ceutical Eye Recovery Balm
Tata Harper Rebuilding Moisturizer
Burt's Bees Herbal Blemish Stick
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector
Benefit The Porefessional 
Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser
Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Serum
Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer
Salma Hayek Ageless Clarity White Clay Treatment Mask
Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask

If you want more product info, like prices and where to buy, just google it. 

Friday, March 1, 2013

Wet 'n' Wild Wild Shine Lip Laquer Flirtatious




I got this lipstick for Halloween to look dead. I know. So naturally, for everyday, this isn't exactly a good color. However, if you're thinking about picking up other shades in this formula, I would urge you to think twice. 

The product itself smells pretty bad, like rotten play dough (if that's even possible). It's also fairly sheer and just migrates to the outside of the mouth. Its only redeeming quality is that it's not drying.

The packaging is also poorly designed. Since the product comes so far over the top, whenever you put the cap back on, you have to be really careful not to destroy the product with it. 

Just stay away from these lipsticks and just use the WnW powder products, and you should be fine!

February Empties

1. L'Occitane Rose Petals Hand Cream | 2. The Body Shop Cucumber and Mint Shower Gel for Earth Lovers | 3. Molton Brown Relaxing Yuan Zhi Bath and Shower | 4. Nest Passiflora sample | 5. and 6. Deborah Lippmann Rich Girl and Steppin' Out Hand and Foot Creams samples

7 and 8. Bed Head Control Freak Shampoo and Conditioner | 9. Aura Cacia Argan Oil | 10. Mehandi Oil | 11. Rahua Finishing Treatment sample

12. Lumene Makeup Remover | 13. Lumene Matte Touch Deep-Cleansing Peat Mask | 14. Lumene Arctic Aqua 2 in 1 Skin Perfecting Moisture Booster | 15. Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 | 16. Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel | 17. Nuance Salma Hayek Smoothing Anti-Aging Eye Cream | 18. Tata Harper Replenishing Nutrient Complex

19. Darphin Purifying Foam Gel with Licorice | 20. Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie | 21. Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Leave-in Conditioning Cream

It's that time again, and like usual, I have a bunch to show you, so I'll hop right in.
1. I love L'Occitane hand creams, and as a cream, this was really nice. It made my hands soft and wasn't greasy. However, not a fan of the smell. I don't like rose. So I will repurchase the hand creams from L'Occitane, just not this scent.
2. This shower gel is okay. You need a lot for a decent lather. It doesn't strip the skin, but doesn't leave it perfectly hydrated either. The scent is pretty refreshing, but I was glad to move onto something new. I won't be repurchasing. (I don't even know if this scent is available anymore anyway).
3. This travel size lasted me forever. Just a little bit gets a great lather. The scent was so relaxing and pretty. It smelled like it had some jasmine in it, too, which I love. I want to try other scents from Molton Brown, so I don't know if I'll repurchase this right away, but it's definitely possible in the future. 
4. This perfume is really nice. It's very sweet, so if that's not your thing, you might not like it. It's a very fresh and green scent. Very soft and great for day/spring/summer. It lasts all day and is very addicting. I have some perfumes I want to finish at the moment though, so I won't be running out to purchase it.
5/6. The hand cream from Deborah Lippmann is amazing. Non-greasy, but very moisturizing. The scent is okay, fresh and floral. It's also really nice that it's an SPF, because hands show the first signs of aging (because we don't use SPF on them). The foot cream is really nice, too. Again, not greasy, and works really well. It smells like cake, too, which is always nice. I don't know if I'll purchase these right now because I have other hand creams and lotions I want to use up, but maybe in the future...
7/8. I will never ever purchase liter sizes again. I got so sick of these that I was using double the amount anyone actually needs just to get rid of it. I ran out of the conditioner well before the shampoo (one pump will get even the longest hair clean) so I had to use a Tresemmé one to finish with the rest of that (I didn't care for that conditioner either, although it wasn't as bad (even though I did mention it in a favorites post, as I used it up, I stopped liking it). The scent of these is really nice, like a piña colada. The conditioner has a weird consistency, more serum-y than thick and moisturizing. As far as hydration goes, this dried my hair out and, therefore, did nothing to tame frizz. I have another couple of big bottles from Costco of the Self-Absorbed shampoo and conditioner (that I got at the same time as these, stupidly), so we'll see how I like those in comparison, but I won't be buying these again.
9. I have a full review of this here, so I won't go into depth. I will say though, the pump started to break on me, which was annoying, so I'll probably try a different brand of Argan oil next time.
10. Mehandi oil is really good for making hair really shiny and taming some frizz. I've had this forever though, so it kind of smelled rank, like insect repellant gone bad. But it did make my hair nice. I'll probably purchase Argan oil before this though.
11. I just had a little sample, but from what I can tell, this hydrated my ends pretty well and helped tame some frizz. The smell is interesting and definitely took me a while to get used to, but it the end, I liked it. I don't know if I'll run out and buy this because it is expensive, and I love Free Your Mane hair products better ultimately. 
12. I mentioned this in this empties post.
13. This mask was okay. It absorbed some oil well, but it didn't do much else. I won't repurchase.
14. This is a nice serum, and it does hydrate and make the skin smooth. However, it would pill up depending on the other products I was using at the time. I'll only repurchase if I need some cheap hydrating serum, but for now, I won't.
15. This is my favorite SPF moisturizer as of now. It sinks into the skin and gives it great moisture without breaking me out or making me oily. You can use other moisturizers under it, too, if you need an extra boost. When I finish my next SPF, I'll probably go get this again.
16. I got this in a deluxe sample bag, and I did like it. It does kind of give your face a fresh glow and help slightly with any spots. I don't think I'll purchase the full size though, because I think the Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask is better and more multi-use. A little of this does go a long way, though, which is nice.
17. This eye cream is actually pretty good for the drugstore. A little bit goes a long way, it's hydrating, and it does help a bit with some fine lines. However, I have my Natura Bisse Eye Recovery Balm that I'm obsessed with and works so well, so I won't be repurchasing this anytime soon. Obviously, Natura is expensive even though it is amazing, so this is a good cheap option, just not as good.
18. I am obsessed with Tata Harper in general, and I LOVE this facial oil. I use this on any dry patches or acne, and it just helps everything heal and properly moisturizes the skin. This is especially great for minimizing any under the skin bumps. It just makes my skin so glowy. I will definitely purchase the full size. Love this stuff.
19. I'm sad to see this cleanser go. It just cleans the skin so well without stripping, and it helps a lot with any blemishes. However, I have a bunch of cleansers to go through right now, so I won't be repurchasing yet. It is definitely an option in the future though.
20. I wrote a review on this here, but I am glad to have finally used this up. There's a ton of product in the rest of the tube that you could get out with a lip brush, but this wasn't worth the hassle for me. I won't repurchase any of the Revlon Lip Butters.
21. Finally, we've reached the end! I really liked this treatment from Garnier. It smells amazing, and it does really make the hair soft and help smooth out frizz. It wasn't so amazing that I'll repurchase before trying any other products, but I did like it, and it is worth a shot. Right now I'm really into oils (as opposed to creams), so I'll probably be onto those for now.

I know that was long, so for those that stuck through, thanks so much! Have a good March, y'all!