Summer Empties - 2018

Hello, everyone!  How has your week been so far?

Here are all of the products that I used up (that aren't part of my annual Project Empty Challenge) during the summer.  I actually have quite a few products this time around!  I feel like seasonal empties are definitely better for me than monthly empties.  I hate publishing a post with only 3 or 4 products.

Sephora Collection Pencil Eyeliner in Black
This was okay.  It faded from my waterline after a couple of hours but it didn't bleed or smudge.

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
I rarely use conditioner, but I decided to try this out since I've heard a lot of good reviews about this brand.  This made my hair feel soft and smooth.  I don't know if I'd purchase a full size of this though.  I've been using coconut oil for years and it does the same thing for my hair.

L'Oreal Revitalift Cicacream
This didn't do much for me.  (To be fair, I really don't have many fine lines or wrinkles that concern me.)  My skin did feel quite moisturized with this though.

Sunday Riley Martian Gel Toner
There was only enough product in this sample for one use, so I can't say how well this works over a period of time.  What I can say is this product has a strong and...unique smell.  I guess you could call it an "earthy" scent.  Whatever it is, I'm not a fan.  lol

Delectable Ultra Nourishing Hand Cream in Sweet Mint and Cream
This is a thick hand cream, but it sinks into the skin nicely.  My hands always felt incredibly soft after using this.  The scent is pretty strong, but I enjoyed it.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask
This was nice.  It made my skin soft and hydrated.  I'll probably go pick up the full size of this soon!

Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil Conditioning Treatment
This was okay.  It didn't make my hair feel as nice as the Briogeo hair mask, but it still did its job.

Skin & Co. Whipped Cleansing Cream
I will not purchase a full size of this.  It worked alright as a cleanser, but it was really thick and I didn't feel like it was giving my skin a deep cleanse.  I also hated the smell of it.  I'm pretty sure it's the truffle scent, but I do not like it at all.

Bare Minerals Blemish Remedy Mattifying Prep Gel mini
This would work great for people with oily skin.  My skin is normal with a few dry patches, so it didn't fit my needs.

Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream
I like this eye cream.  My eye area looked hydrated and smooth after using this.  This is the first eye cream I've used that actually made my eye area look radiant and moisturized.  I'll definitely be picking up the full size of this soon!

That's everything I used up these past few months!  Who's excited for Fall makeup looks?!  What are your Autumn must haves?  I love a good berry toned or deep red lip during this time of year.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have an amazing weekend!

FabFitFun Starter Box 2018 Unboxing

Hello, everyone!  How was your weekend?

I've heard a lot of good reviews of the FabFitFun subscription service and I've been considering signing up for quite some time now, but never actually committed to it.  FFF is a seasonal subscription service that offers products ranging from fitness and wellness to beauty and fashion.  Each box costs $49.99 and is valued at over $200.  My sister-in-law signed up for a subscription a few months ago and recently sent me a link for a free FabFitFun starter box (I had to pay $5 for shipping).  The value for my starter box is $143!
 

Ahava Dead Sea Water Mineral Hand Cream - $33 for 5.1 fl. oz.
I've tried a couple other products from this brand before and I've really liked them!  This cream sinks into the skin and leaves my hands feeling soft and hydrated.

Free People x Understated Leather Starry Eyed Travel Eye Mask in the shade Mint - $40
I don't ever use sleep masks, but this one sure is cute.  The quality is really nice, but I think $40 for an eye mask is pretty steep.  It is vegan leather with an adjustable strap and also features a removable non-toxic insert that can be thrown in the refrigerator or freezer for a cooling effect.

Spongelle Beyond Cleansing Body Wash Infused Buffer in Freesia Pear - $16
This is a sponge that has body wash infused in it.  It smells amazing through the package, so I'm sure it will leave my skin smelling great all day. 

Summer & Rose Brittany Tote - $54
This is decently sized and made from vegan leather with rope handles.  There is a zipper on top and a small pocket inside.  This would be perfect for a trip to the beach.

That's everything I got in my box.  Honestly, the only thing I'm actually excited about is the hand cream.  The tote bag would have been nice to have at the beginning of summer to take to the beach, but I'm not going to get a whole lot of use out of it until next summer.  The body buffer is a cool concept but I'm not super hyped about it.  I don't use sleeping eye masks.  I would consider using one during the summer, but since I live in the PNW it's about to be dark earlier in the evenings and later in the mornings.  That's not to say that these aren't good products, but I know I'm not going to get much use of three out of the four products I received.

What do you think of this starter box?  Would it get you to subscribe to the seasonal box?  I'm still on the fence about it.

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

Sephora VIB Sale Haul

Hello, everyone!  How has your week been so far?

Today I have my Sephora VIB Appreciation sale haul.  I wasn't expecting a sale this soon, so I didn't have much time to think about what I really wanted.  *Spoiler alert* I actually didn't purchase any makeup this time around!  Yes, I'm just as surprised as you are!

I was browsing through the Sephora website and remembered some brushes that I've been considering for some time.  I have not had the pleasure of purchasing Hakuhodo brushes before (they're quite expensive), but I remembered there were some in the sale section.  I ended up choosing all three brushes from the remaining limited edition Hakuhodo x Sephora Pro collection.  They are beautiful brushes!  The handles are lightweight and in my favorite color (red).  The synthetic bristles are incredibly soft and dense.  I can't wait to clean them and try them out.

Kusabi - wedge sloping powder brush

Otsubu - large teardrop pointed powder brush

Ougi - fan cheek brush

That's all I picked up during the sale!  What did you purchase with your discount?

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a great weekend!