Notearvalo: 2025

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%