Winter Empties & Review - 2025

 Hello, everybody! How was your weekend? I'm so happy that spring is finally here. I'm ready to get out in the sun and enjoy nature again. We weren't able to get out as much as we would've liked last spring/summer after I gave birth, so its been a long time since we were able to be outside.

Anyway, I have a lot of skincare products again this season. Here's everything I was able to use up recently!

Tony Moly I'm Rice Mask Sheet

I love Tony Moly masks, so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this mask.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Medium Brown 

This is my favorite brow pencil. I've tried other brands and they just don't compare for me.

L'Oreal Unbelievabrow Clear Brow Gel

 

This was fine. The brush was a little bit bigger than I would have liked.

Algenist Eye Renewal Balm

 

I didn't love this, but it wasn't horrible either. It didn't really sink into my skin as well as I would have liked, and was a little bit greasy.

Soap & Glory Face and Clarity Facial Wash

 

This was okay. Not my favorite though so I wouldn't repurchase this.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy

 

I love this brand, but this was awful. It didn't feel like it did anything to help my chapped lips, and the smell/taste is disgusting. The red tint looked nice though.

 

Bath & Body Works Enchanted Candy Potion

 

This scent was too strong. It was difficult to get through this lotion. I would not repurchase this scent again.

 

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

 

I like this cleanser, but not more than my First Aid Beauty cleanser.

 

 

Tree Hut Green Tea Shea Sugar Scrub

 

I like that these are inexpensive and come in a huge variety of scents.

 

Tony Moly I'm Aloe Mask Sheet

 

Again, I love these masks. Every one I've tried has been very hydrating.

 

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream

 

I really like this moisturizer. I may even like it more than the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. This isn't as greasy as the FAB one, but it is slightly scented.

 

 

That's everything I used up this last season! Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Beauty Product Declutter

 Hello, everybody! How was your weekend? I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I've accumulated a lot of products again, so I decided it was time to go through everything and get rid  of products I don't like or have too much of. So without further ado, here's everything I'm decluttering!

Matrix Biolage Smooth Proof Serum

 I still have a ton of hair oils even though I've decluttered quite a few already over the years. Since my hair is fine, I only use the tiniest bit of oil. There is no way I'll ever go through all the hair oils that I currently have. I decided to keep a couple small jars of oil and get rid of this large bottle.

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream

 

This shade was just a little bit too dark for me. The product itself isn't bad, but I live in the pnw and we don't get a lot of sunshine here. By the time summer comes around again this will be expired.

Estee Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum

 This was a perfect shade match for me, but I could not make this foundation look good on my skin. I've tried no primer and then all different kinds of primer. I applied this using a sponge and a brush. Nothing I did could make this look nice on me. It accentuated my pores and creased all over. Such a bummer!

These colorful hair ties

 

I asked my husband to pick up some hair ties for me a long time ago, and he grabbed these bright colored ties. I never use them. If I'm using this type of hair tie, I reach for my neutral shades. I have 2 shades of brown and black hair ties that I use. I think I'll keep these around (just not mixed in with my hair stuff) to give away to anyone who comes over and needs a hair tie.

Hair Dryer Brush

I've used this a couple of times, but I just never reach for it. The brush part doesn't work for me. I'd rather just use my traditional hair dryer.

These hair clips

I liked them when I bought them, but I never use them anymore. I'm trying not to hang on to anything I don't actually use.

 

Not pictured: Coty Airspun Powder

I didn't get the chance to snap a photo of this. My mom saw that I was getting rid of it, and she asked if she could have it so I gave it to her. I barely used it. The powder is HEAVILY scented. Like, headache inducing. The powder itself is fine. It's a great drugstore option if you can get past the smell.

Cover FX Illuminating Setting Spray

This setting spray has glitter in it, so I never use it. If it didn't have glitter, it would be fine.

NYX Cosmetics Jumbo Eye Pencil in Yogurt

I never reach for this anymore. The color is nice, but I never use it.

Bare Minerals Maximist Eyeliner

I didn't like the brush for this eye liner. It was hard for me to get clean lines with it.

Wet N Wild Single Shadow in Creme Brulee

I never reach for this either. I usually just use a neutral shade in whichever palette I'm using that day.

Revlon Matte Powder Blush in Blushing Berry

Like most of the makeup items in this post, I never reach for this anymore. The shade is beautiful, but I don't use it.

BH Cosmetics Rose Blush Duo

The highlight shade in this duo is too dark for me, and the blush is shimmery. As you can probably guess, I never use this.

Meidian Green Mask Stick

I have two of these, and I really only need one.

That's everything I'm decluttering for now! Thank you for stopping by, and have a great week!

Winter Empties & Review - 2024

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend? I'm prepping for my baby shower in a couple weeks and getting everything ready for the new baby. It's crazy how fast the time is flying by!

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

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Makeup Remover Wipes

These are fine for quick makeup removal.

Tony Moly I'm Red Wine Mask Sheet

I love these sheet masks! I repurchase these masks constantly.

Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner

This was a nice toner, but I didn't notice my dark spots clearing up at all.

Bath & Body Works Whipped Rose & Vanilla Ultimate Hydration Body Cream

This scent is very nice! Not overly vanilla scented and slightly floral.

 

Ouai Detox Shampoo

This was okay. I doubt I would ever purchase a full size bottle though.

Lancome Advanced Genefique

This sinks into the skin very quickly and kept my skin feeling soft and hydrated.

Drunk Elephant Ceremight AF Eye Balm

I wouldn't repurchase this. I didn't notice any change in my eye area, and this didn't make my skin feel soft or hydrated at all.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

This was okay. I didn't feel like it helped with my acne at all though.

Christina Aguilera Inspire Perfume

 

I've had this for such a loooooong time! I'm glad I finally used it up. This was my oldest perfume in my collection, so I'm glad it's finally empty.

Soft Lips x Hello Kitty Lip Balm in Hot Cocoa

 

This didn't do anything for my dry lips. But I never expected it to. It smells nice at least.

It Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Serum

This was nice! It sinks into the skin nicely and kept my skin feeling hydrated all night.

Bath & Body Works Ultimate Hydration Body Lotion in Vanilla Bean Noel

I wouldn't buy this scent again. It's overly sweet and keeps its scent for a long time.

Olaplex Hair Perfector

This made my hair feel so nice and soft! I was worried about all the people saying it made their hair fall out, but that wasn't my experience. I will definitely repurchase this.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes

Again, these are fine for a quick makeup removal, but they make my skin feel oily.

That's everything I was able to use up this time! Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

New Beauty Haul

 Hi, everyone! How was your holiday weekend? Unfortunately, my son had an ear infection and woke up around 4:30 every morning. Needless to say, we were all very tired this past weekend.

On to nicer things... here's everything I received/bought recently and also some items that were in my stocking for Christmas!

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness

I received this from BzzAgent, and I did not like this at all. I already wrote about this in my last declutter post, but here it is again with pictures this time. This caused my face to break out with dozens of whiteheads. It didn't even lessen the amount of redness on my face. Not worth it at all, in my opinion.

The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder

I haven't had a chance to try this out yet, but I'm excited to!

Ole Henriksen Acids Done Bright Set

 

This was on clearance, so I ordered it. I've used 2 out of the 3 products in this set before, and I liked both of them. I hadn't tried the scrub before, but it smelled divine!

Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

 

I had a sample of this, and I loved how it looked under my eyes so I purchased the full size of it. It brightens and conceals so well, I actually look rested. lol

Youth to the People Superfood + Cedarwood Fresh Greens Hand Soap

 

I received this free from BzzAgent. This is really nice. I love the glass bottle, and the scent is very fresh. Would I pay $39 to replace this hand soap? No.

Tony Moly I'm Red Wine Mask Sheet

I've used this brands sheet masks for many years and I love them!

Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer in Shade 2

I received this free from BzzAgent. I've only tried this once so far, but it disprupted my foundation when I applied it. I'll try applying it before foundation and see if that works better.

MAC Extra Dimension Skin Finish

I loved the look of this packaging, and it was on sale at Ulta, so I impulsively purchased it. I have no idea if this shade is going to be a bit too dark for me. Here's hoping it's not!

Tree Hut Vitamin C Shea Sugar Scrub

This was in my stocking for Christmas. I love these scrubs!

Hair Clips

 

These were also in my stocking. Thank goodness because I definitely needed more! I love the colors of these clips too.

Kitsch

 

*Also in my stocking* I can always use more hair ties!

Kitsch

 

*Also in my stocking* I really like these velvet scrunchies!

O Keeffe Lip Repair Lip Balm

*Also in my stocking* I have chronically dry lips, so here's hoping this helps!

Lily England Detangling Brush

*Also in my stocking* I love the color of this brush!

Tony Moly I'm Aloe Mask Sheet

*Also in my stocking* I love love love these sheet masks, so I'm always happy to get more.

Sun Bum Tinted Sunscreen Lip Balm

*Also in my stocking* I've never tried this brand before, but I'm interested to see how this works for me during the summer.

Que Bella Cleansing Aloe Vera Cream Mask

This was part of gift from a game we played with my in-laws on Christmas Eve. I love face masks, so I'm always happy to get new ones to try!

Hair Brush and Comb

This was a Christmas gift and came as a set. I've been wanting a wooden handled brush for quite some time now, but I keep forgetting to actually go out and buy one. I'm so happy to finally have one now!

Hair Bows

*Also in my stocking* I love hair bows! I haven't worn any in a long time though. I'm so ready to start wearing them again. These bows are so cute!

That's everything I got for now! Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful new year!