Monday, June 30, 2025

Spring Book Haul - 2025

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend?

Here are all the books I've acquired this season! Some of these were mother's day and birthday presents.

The Cursed by Harper L. Woods


Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins


North is the Night by Emily Rath


The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon


The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner


Dracula by Bram Stoker


The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook


Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death (The Four Horsemen Series) by Laura Thalassa


Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, and Queen of Shadows (books 2-4 of the Throne of Glass Series) by Sarah J. Maas


Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare


A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid


Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland


Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas


The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson


The Half King by Melissa Landers


The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall


The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon


A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon


That's everything this time! What new releases are you excited about?

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you have an amazing week! 



Monday, June 23, 2025

Spring Empties & Review - 2025

 Hello, everybody! How was your weekend? Can you believe it's summer already??

I've started a bunch of new products recently but haven't been able to use up a lot of them. I'm going to make it my mission to use up wayyy more products over the summer than I did over the last few months. Anyway, here's everything I used up recently!

 First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Cream

This was fine. It's a very small sample though so I can't speak to how well this works.


Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream
 
This was nice. My eye area felt soft and hydrated after using this. 
 
 
Charlotte Tilbury Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum
 
This formula is very thin and sank into my skin quickly. It was hydrating and my skin was glowy while I was using this. Not a fan of the price though. 
 

Aavrani Scalp Detox Jelly Cleanser
 
My hair felt so clean and free of residue with this cleanser! I did not like that it had those little plastic beads in it though. 
 
 
Soap & Glory Clean on Me Body Wash
 
I love this scent. My body feels clean and hydrated when I use it. I would (and have) totally repurchase this. 
 
 
Bath & Body Works Wicked Vanilla Woods Hydrating Body Cream
 
This scent was way too strong. I wanted to use this up as quickly as possible just to get rid of it. 
 

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter
 
This feels so thick and hydrating! My skin felt soft and smooth after applying this. The smell is nice too. A bit strong, but not horrible. 
 

Bumble & Bumble BB Hairdresser Invisible Oil
 
I like this spray. The scent is good and it doesn't leave any residue in my hair once it's dried. 
 

Clinique Take the Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm
 
I really, really like this makeup remover. It just melts the makeup off and I can just wipe it all away. I don't think the charcoal aspect of this is necessary, but I don't even think Clinique sells this version anymore anyway. 
 
 
That's everything I was able to go through this time! Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have an amazing week!


 

Monday, June 9, 2025

New Beauty Haul

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend? I had an amazing birthday weekend.

I have a huge haul this time because I learned I can buy a ton of SPF skincare items with my HSA account. We won't have any sun damaged skin in this house! Haha!

Differin Gel Adapalene Gel 0.1%


CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser


Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick


Coola Classic Face Sunscreen Lotion


Coola Scalp and Hair Mist Sunscreen


Coola Liplux Hydrating Oil in Golden Glow


Coola Liplux Lip Balm Sunscreen


CeraVe Acne Control Gel


La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt In Milk Sunscreen


La Roche-Posay Anthelios Light Fluid Sunscreen


CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser


PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash


PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash


Herbal Essences Honey Daily Moisture Shampoo


Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown


Clinique Limited Edition Almost Lipstick in Black Honey



NARS Blush in Cherish




NARS Blush Mini



Redkin All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner



Charlotte Tilbury Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum


Pixi + Hello Kitty Hello Glow-y Powder in Friendly Blush



OGX Coconut Coffee Scrub & Wash


Eco Tools Dry Body Brush


Afriki African Net Sponge

Sephora Favorites Perfect Pout Lip Set

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater


Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Lightning Dust/Fire Crystal


That's what I bought/received lately. Is there anything new coming out that has caught your eye?

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