Summer Empties & Review - 2026

 Hi, everyone! How was your weekend?

Here's everything I was able to use up these last few months!

MAC Strobe Cream

 

I like this primer. I'm not a big fan of the flat matte look, and this makes my skin look hydrated and luminous under my foundation. 

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner

 

I like this for my body, not so much for my face. I've already repurchased the bigger bottle. 

OGX Peptide + Growth Serum Mist

 

This was free from Influenster for review. This was okay. It smelled nice and made my hair feel soft, but I didn't notice any new hair growth. 

Bath & Body Works Gorgeous Gingham Body Cream

 

This smells really nice. I'm trying not to purchase any more B&BW lotions unless they're for gifts. I have a few other lotions I need to use up first. 

 

 Lancome Idole Eau De Parfum

 

I received this quite a while ago from Influenster. I did like the scent of this, but I hated the bottle. It's very narrow and wouldn't stand up on its own. I had to lean it against the wall or put it flat on the counter. 

 

Native Bare Jasmine Body Lotion

 

This was hydrating and smelled good. I hated that I had to cut this open to get the last 1/3 of the product out. 

Ivory Sensitive Skin Body Wash

 

This bottle was HUGE and lasted for a very long time. 

Redken All Soft Shampoo & Conditioner

 

I liked this set. It smelled nice and made my hair feel soft and clean. 

Vaseline Vanilla Cocoa Body Lotion

 

This was a bit greasy, but it smelled good and was hydrating. 

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes

 

I have 2 more packs of these wipes. I'm ready to switch to a different brand of wipes. 

Dior Diorshow Mascara

 

I liked the way this made my lashes look. I would totally purchase a full size of this. 

Native Cucumber & Mint Body Wash

 

This smelled so clean and fresh! I liked it a lot. I would repurchase this again. 

Grande Mascara Conditioning Peptide Mascara

 

This was okay. Not one I would repurchase though. 

Batiste Brunette Dry Shampoo

 

I always repurchase this dry shampoo. It smells fine and it refreshes my hair. 

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara

 

I like this mascara too. Idk if I would repurchase this, but if it was given to me I'd gladly use it. 

Crystal Collagen Gold Powder Eye Mask

 

These felt nice while I had them on. I like pretty much all eye masks though. 

Marc Jacobs Omega Lash Volumizing Mascara

 

I like this mascara too. Again, I don't think I would buy this for myself, but I would happily use it. 

That's everything I used up! I'm hoping I can get a lot more products finished up by the end of the year.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a great week!

 

Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale Haul

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend?

I know the sale was a little while ago, but I've been super busy between work and home life. So here's everything I ordered during the sale! Most of these items I plan on saving to use as Christmas gifts. 

Coastal Cottage 3-Wick Candle

This smells really nice, and I love the picture. 

 Bourbon 3-in-1 Body Wash

 

This was obviously a gift for my husband. 

Linen & Lavender Wall Flower Refill

 

This is for me. I love lavender scents. 

Blackberries & Basil Foaming Hand Soap

Cactus Blossom Foaming Hand Soap

Coconut Lime Verbena Foaming Hand Soap

 

Cotton Candy Grape Foaming Hand Soap

 Watermelon Lemonade Foaming Hand Soap

Cactus Blossom Body Lotion

Poppy Body Lotion

Be Enchanted Fine Fragrance Mist

That's everything I got during the sale! What did you pick up?

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

 

New Beauty Haul

 Hello, everyone! How was your Fourth of July weekend? Hopefully it was fun!

Here's everything new that I received/purchased recently. 

Philosophy Hope In A Jar SPF 30

This was free for review from Influenster. It's very, very thick. I prefer to use a moisturizer like this at night.

Olay Super Serum

This was also free for review from Influenster. The consistency is very thin. It sinks into the skin nicely and gives my skin a radiant glow.

Flower Knows Black Swan Eyeshadow Palette

Everything from this brand is stunning! I love the shades in this palette. 

Flower Knows Cream Blush in Rose Ashes

Flower Knows Blush in Romanticism

Flower Knows Cream Blush in Paradise Poet

Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil

Exfoliating Washcloth

 

I'm really trying to have the softest skin of my life this year. 

Olay Renewing Body Lotion with Retinol

Pantene Strong & Absorbent Daily Scalp & Root Serum

Magic Molecules Antimicrobial Skin Spray

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Brunette

Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Bundle

 

This was the free birthday gift from Sephora that I chose. 

Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer

 

This was a free sample from Sephora. 

Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick + Sunscreen

Haus Labs Bio-Radiant Glassy Highlighter Balm

Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules

 

This was the free birthday gift I chose from ULTA. 

Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Brightening Gel Mask

Amlactin Daily Nourish Lotion

Hempz Dark Red Cherries Body Moisturizer

 

Vaseline Glazed and Glisten Sunlit Glow in Vanilla Cocoa

 

Dove Paolo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash

Dove x Brigderton Body Wash in Raspberry Rendevous

 

Dove Paolo Santo & Sage Antiperspirant Deodorant

  

Dove Paolo Santo & Sage Oil Body Scrub

Dove x Bridgerton Body Scrub in Raspberry Rendevous

And that's everything! What's something new you're looking forward to trying?

 

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful week!