Spring Empties & Review - 2026

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend?

I'm actually so proud to say that I finished a chapstick recently! I have sooo many, and I'm really trying to get through them. Anyway, here's everything I used up lately! (A lot of misses for me this time.)

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

This was free from Influenster. I liked this because it was thick and it moisturized my skin really well, but for the price I would never repurchase this. 

Well People Mascara

 

I wasn't a big fan of this. It clumped up my lashes pretty bad, so I always had to use a lash separator with it. 

Lancome Cils Booster XL Mascara Primer

 

I think I just don't like mascara primers in general. It feels like an unnecessary extra step and they always make my lashes look thick in a bad, clumpy way. 

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender & Vanilla Body Butter

 

This feels so greasy and thick. The smells is also SO strong. I wouldn't repurchase this. 

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender & Vanilla Shower Steamers

 

I wouldn't repurchase this either, but not because of the scent. These last for about 20 seconds in the shower. I don't place them directly in the water, and they still vanish so fast. 

PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash

 

This is my second face wash from this brand, and I didn't like either one of them. The smell is so chemical-y and strong and it didn't feel or look like it helped in any way. 

Bath & Body Works Gingham Gorgeous Body Cream

 

This smells really good! I would absolutely repurchase this scent. 

Flower Knows Makeup Remover Wipe Sample

 

This little towelette is thick and removed almost all of my makeup! It is scented but the smell is nice. 

Pantene Abundant & Strong Scalp & Root Serum

 

I really, really like this product! It has helped with my shedding a lot. It also tingles and has a cooling sensation when you apply it which I like. I've already repurchased this. 

The Creme Shop x Hello Kitty Apple of My Eye Patches

 

These were fine. I like wearing eye patches even though they don't seem to do much for me. 

Chapstick Pumpkin Pie

 

I used this everyday at work for the last few months and I finally got through it! I'm so ready to use something that isn't pumpkin pie scented. 

 

 

That's everything I've been able to use up! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

 

Winter Empties & Review - 2026

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend?

Can you believe it's the end of March already?! This year is flying by so fast already. I'm already planning my sons' birthday parties. Here are all the products I was able to use up this past season.

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation Deluxe Sample

I liked this foundation a lot. It matched my skin tone perfectly, and it looked great all day without sinking into my fine lines and pores. Whenever I finally run out of foundation, I'll likely purchase this one.

Olay Super Serum Body Cream

This was free from Influenster for review. I actually really liked this too. It's thick, but it sinks into the skin fairly quickly. It smells very nice. It also made my skin feel so soft and hydrated. I have some other body lotions to use up first, but I'm definitely repurchasing this when the others are gone. 

Layhomo Shea Butter Body Lotion

 

This wasn't hydrating at all. It felt like water. As soon as I rubbed it in, it was gone, and it felt like I didn't apply anything at all.  

 

 

Peach & Lily Super Oasis Concentrated Serum

 

This was fine. The formula is thin and sinks into the skin quickly. I don't feel like it did enough for its price though. 

 

Tatcha The Dewy Milk Moisturizer

 

This was fine too. I don't think it's good enough for me to purchase a full size of this. 

 

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner

 

I really like this toner. I use it on my face on body. I've already repurchased this product and it's an item I will always repurchase. 

 

NARS Climax Mascara

 

I really liked this mascara. It was very black, and coated my lashes very well. 

 

Gold Bond Healing Hand Cream

 

I liked this hand cream. It smelled fine and it was thick and kept my hands feeling soft and hydrated. 

 

Redken All Soft Mega Treatment

 

I love this treatment! You only need a little bit of this, so this lasted forever! It smells nice and made my hair feel so soft and healthy. 

 

 

Bath & Body Works A Toast to You Body Lotion

 

This scent wasn't my favorite. I wouldn't purchase it again. 

 

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Hand Cream in Lavender and Vanilla

 

This scent was okay. It smelled more like baby powder than lavender vanilla. This cream was thick and my hands felt soft after using it. I might try a different scent next time. 

 

 

Josie Maran Body Butter in Bohemian Fig

 

I liked how thick and moisturizing this body butter was, but I hated the scent. I might try a different scent, but I would not repurchase this one. 

 

PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash

 

I wasn't a fan of this face wash. It has a chemical smell that I hated and it didn't do anything to help with my acne. I have a different face wash from this brand that I'm trying to use up now, but it smells the same as this wash and I'm hating it. 

 

 

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Brunette

 

I always use this dry shampoo. I like that it's tinted instead of white against my dark hair. 

 

Tatcha The Longevity Memory Cream sample

 

I didn't really like this moisturizer. It didn't seem to hydrate my skin as much as I was expecting it to. 

 

Benefit Cosmetics Lolli Balm

 

I wasn't a big fan of this lip balm either. It has too bright of a pink tint to it. It didn't hydrate at all either. 

 

 

That's everything I was able to use up this time! I hope you have a great week, and thank you so much for stopping by!

 

New in Beauty!

 Hello, everyone! I hope you had a happy New Year!

Here's everything new I received/bought. Most of these items were either sent to me from Influenster for review or they were given to me as Christmas presents. I've been trying to spend less money on beauty products. I probably shouldn't spend ANY more money on beauty items tbh.

Pacifica Glow Baby Resurfacing Enzyme Scrub ($15.00)

I've heard good things about this product so I wanted to give it a go. I bought this on sale for like $7-ish. Let me know if you've tried it and had good results! 

Laneige Minty Lip Duo ($24.00)

 

I like this brand of lip products and it was on sale, so that's why I bought it. It smells so good! 

Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Hydrating Treatment in Icon ($26.00)

 

I bought this while it was on sale too. I like these lip balms as well. Not that I need any more. 

Tatcha The Dewy Milk Moisturizer Deluxe Sample

 

This was a free with purchase item. I think I've tried this before, but I can't remember. 

Kitsch Medium Cloud Flat Claw Clip in the color Hydrangea Breeze ($9.00)

 

I wanted to try a flat claw clip, and this one was in a pretty color. I really like it! I want to buy more, but I'm trying to hold back. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Medium Brown ($26.00)

 

I bought this on sale as well. I believe it was $18-$19. The brow pencil I have is getting low so I figured it was a good idea to restock while it was on sale. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash Sculpt Length & Volume Mascara Deluxe Sample

 

This was another free with purchase item. I'm going to add this to my mascara stash. Thankfully, I don't need anymore mascara for a long time. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Iced Out Illuminating Powder in Iced Out ($34.00)

 

I love a bright, glowy highlighter! I've been dying to get my hands on this, and it seemed like a good time to buy it while it was on sale. It was under $24.00 on sale!

Kerastase Genesis Heat Protecting Leave In Treatment ($50.00)

 

This was free from Influenster for review. 

Kerastase Genesis Strengthening Hair Mask ($68.00)

 

This was also free from Influenster for review. 

Milani Baked Blush ($10.99)

 

This is another free item from Influenster for review. 

Bath & Body Works A Toast to You Body Lotion ($16.95)

 

This is again, free from Influenster for review. 

NYX Professional Makeup Wonder Snatch Loose Setting Powder ($12.00)

 

Again, this was free from Influenster for review. 

Elizabeth Arden Visible Brightening Clearly Radiant Spot Correcting Capsules ($56.00)

 

This is the last item that was sent to me free from Influenster for review. 

Dyson Hair Dryer ($549.99)

 

My husband is the absolute sweetest person on the planet, and he bought this for me for Christmas! I've been hoping they would come out with a red version again and they finally did! 

Bath & Body Works Gingham Gorgeous Gift Set

 

This and the next gift set were part of my secret Santa gift from work. My secret Santa did so good! These products smell so good. She also gave me a box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates and a gift card to Java Crew (my favorite local coffee shop). 

Bath & Body Works Champagne Toast Lip Gift Set

Scunci Claw Clips

 

This was in my stocking. I love claw clips of all sizes, so I'll definitely get some use from these. 

 

Lip Smacker Lip Balm in Tiki Tangerine

 

This was also in my stocking. I love lip balm (as I'm sure you can deduce from all of my beauty haul posts) so I'll use this eventually.

 

Sweet & Shimmer Highlighter Stick

 

This was also in my stocking. I don't know what brand this is, but I love highlighter, so I'll give it a try. 

 

 

That's everything I bought/was given. I'm going on a makeup/beauty buying ban for 2026 because I genuinely won't need anything for a long time.

 

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