New Beauty Haul!

 Hello, everybody! How was your weekend? Can you believe it's already the end of July?!

I really need to cut back on my beauty purchases. I have so much stuff that I need to use up before I buy any more products. I think it's time to go through all of my products and create a "use it up" bin. Anyway, here's all the new products I've received/bought recently. T.T To be fair, most of these were free. So there's my excuse this time.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash

This was free from Influenster. I like that it's lightly scented since I use a lot of other scented products. This lathers up nicely and my skin feels clean after I use it. 

Sun Bum Sunscreen SPF 30 Lip Balm in Kiwi

 

I'm really trying to take better care of my lips. I never thought to use SPF on them until just a couple years ago. This is fine. 

Lip Smacker Lip Balm in Pink Lemonade

 

This was given to me. It's so nostalgic! Lip Smacker was my favorite brand of lip balm when I was in school. 

 

Summer Friday Self-Care Celebration Birthday Gift

 

My birthday was in June, and this was one of the options for Sephora's free birthday gift. 

 

Laura Mercier Lunar New Year Translucent Loose Setting Powder

 

Do I need this? No. Did I buy it anyway because it's a red lunar new year edition and it was on sale? Absolutely yes. 

 

Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint

 

This was also free from Influenster for review. I really like this skin tint! It's a perfect shade match and it looks so nice on my skin. 

 

Lip Smacker x Hello Kitty 10 Piece Lip Balm Party Pack

 

I picked this up from Ulta. I know, I know. I don't need anymore lip balms, but I can't resist when it comes to Hello Kitty products. 

 

Lip Smacker x Hello Kitty Peach Gummy

 

This was also from Ulta. It's very bulky, but it's cute. 

 

Olaplex No. 3 & No. 7 Duo Kit Birthday Gift

 

This was the birthday gift from Ulta this year. 

 

It's A 10 Miracle Leave In Product

 

I love this leave in treatment. It smells nice too. 

 

Philosophy Hope in a Jar

 

This was another free product to review from Influenster. 

 

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion

 

I really like this, as you know. I repurchase it constantly. 

 

Kitsch x Hello Kitty King Size Satin Pillowcases

 

I had $50 worth of reward points to use at Ulta, so I ordered these two pillowcases (both on sale - one was half off for $13 and the other was only $6.50) and the serum under these. 

 

Peach & Lily Super Oasis Concentrated Serum

 

I've never tried anything from this brand before, but I've heard great things about it. I'm excited to see how it works for me. 

 

 

Armani Beauty Skin Tint in L1

 

This was another free gift for review from Influenster. I like this skin tint, but the shade is a tiny bit too dark for me. That's on me though. It can be difficult choosing a shade online. I thought I picked the one closest to my skin tone. 

 

 

That's all for now! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

 

 

Winter Empties - 2022

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend? I'm feeling loads better than I was last week! ICYMI, I had my wisdom teeth removed, so I was very sore and swollen. I feel just fine now, thank goodness!

If you're new around here, every season I upload a post listing all the beauty products I've completely used up during the last three months. I realized a few years ago that I became a bit of a hoarder when it came to beauty items (I mean drawers full of unopened makeup, skincare, hair care products, etc.), so I'm actively trying to use up as many products as possible. So, here's everything I was able to use up this past season.

Tula Skincare Rose Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm

I liked this. It made my under eyes look bright and hydrated. It was nice and cooling as well. This left behind a noticeable sheen to my under eye area, so if that's not something you're interested in then this isn't the product for you. I think it looked pretty and youthful though.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Brightening Serum

This did brighten my skin and it smelled nice, but I don't think it's worth the price. There are other brightening products on the market now that work just as well for less cost.

 

Botanics Revive & Protect Postbiotic Moisturizer

I liked this moisturizer. My skin looked healthy and hydrated when I used it. It's fairly inexpensive too. This is something I would repurchase if I didn't already have 4328 other moisturizers to go through. lol

 

 

It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product

I really like this product. This is my second bottle, and I'm definitely going to repurchase this! It smells really nice, and it de-tangled my hair and made it feel so soft.

 

 

It Cosmetics Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep Skin-Transforming Pillow Cream

This was okay, but not something I would repurchase. I don't think it did anything amazing for my skin and it's kind of overpriced for what it is.

 

Lancome Idole Mascara

 

I really like this mascara. It separates and lengthens my lashes beautifully. This is a mascara I would absolutely repurchase. Actually, I just received the full size of this from BzzAgent, so yay!

 

 

DP Hue Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse

This isn't something I'd repurchase. It works fine, but you can achieve the same results with a mixture of ACV and water for wayyyyy less money. I do plan on keeping this bottle though because it will be perfect for my homemade ACV rinse.

 

 

Kerastase Soothing Scalp Scrub

I only used this twice and I did not like it at all. It took ages to wash all the exfoliating balls out of my long hair and I just didn't like how my hair felt after using this. I'm not a big fan of the scent either. It has a tiny hint of orange, but it smells mostly earthy to me. This made my hair smell like I had just rolled around in dirt and moss. Definitely not the smell I'm going for. My husband used this though. He didn't care about the smell and it was easy for him to wash out of his short hair. He used this a lot because at his previous job he was working with rubber and metal and paint that would constantly end up in his hair. This helped scrub it all out. Since he no longer works with those materials, he doesn't really use this anymore, so this isn't something we'll repurchase.

 

 

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

 

I use this body lotion all the time. I wouldn't call it "amazing", but  it's nice and it works for me.

 

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Purifying Cleanser

This was okay. I wouldn't purchase this over my favorite First Aid Beauty cleanser though. I liked that it has tea tree oil, but that's about it.

 

Ahava Deadsea Water Mineral Hand Cream

I really like this hand cream. This is my second tube, and I already have another one. I like the scent and I love how it makes my hands feel soft and hydrated.

 

Tree Hut Firming Sugar Scrub in Mocha & Coffee Bean

This was nice, especially for the price. This smells just like coffee. This exfoliated my skin really well too. I have another tub of this just in a different scent that I'm excited to use.

 

 

That's everything I was able to use up this time! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have an amazing week!

Collective Beauty Haul

Hello, everyone!  How was your weekend?  I got some exciting news on Saturday that I can't talk about just yet, but I'll absolutely let you all in on the secret soon!

Anyway, I have a few products to show you that I've picked up recently.

GVP 1 1/2" Travel Iron
I recently cut my hair shorter than I normally do.  As a result, my ends flip in crazy opposite directions.  I had planned on going my entire life without purchasing a straight iron since my hair is naturally straight, but I definitely need one now.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator
I did not plan on ever repurchasing this product since it's quite spendy.  However, my SIL has a FabFitFun subscription and she lets me see all the add ons each season and I can purchase whatever I want through her account.  This was only $19.00 as an add on compared to the retail price of $79.00!  Total steal!

It's A 10 Miss America Edition Miracle Leave-In Product
It's A 10 had a promo going on where they were giving this product away for free on their website.  My order confirmation was in April and I only just received this in the mail a couple of weeks ago.  I guess I really can't complain though since it was free.

MAC x Aaliyah Bronzing Powder in Baby Girl
This collection was on sale at Ulta so I picked up a couple of items.  I really like the packaging and I'm hoping this bronzer works for my skin tone.

MAC x Aaliyah Lipstick in Try Again
This lipstick is much darker than I thought it was going to be based on the photo online.  It looked like a light nude instead of a brown.  Since I'm not a fan of brown lipsticks, this one is just going to sit in my LE collection.

Milani Cosmetics Limited Edition Halloween Color Statement Lipstick in Red After Dark
As I've said before, I love dark lipstick during this time of the year.  I can't wait to wear this all Autumn long.  lol!

That's everything!  What are some new products that you've been eyeing lately?

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

My Makeup Collection 2018: Haircare

Hello, everyone!  How was your weekend?

I have all of my hair care products to show you this week.  Honestly, hair isn't my favorite beauty aspect, but somehow I have quite a bit of hair care products.  This list doesn't include shampoo and conditioner because I change up my shampoo a lot and I don't typically use conditioner.

Hair oils
Now Solutions Castor Oil, L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil, Marc Anthony Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter, Lio Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Eva NYC Hungry Hair Oil Treatment, Theorie Marula Oil Transforming Hair Serum, Pure Brazilian Shine Ultra Light Nourishing Oil, and PYT Argan Oil

Hair spray
Dove Hair Therapy Style + Care Extra Hold Hairspray

Dry shampoo
Batiste Divine Dark and Floral & Flirty Blush

Leave in treatments
Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Split End Mender, Garnier Fructis 10-In-1 Leave In Spray, Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave In Conditioning Cream, and It's A 10 Miracle Leave In Product

Texturizers
Eva NYC Zero Gravity Volume Powder and Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

Deep conditioners
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask x 2, and Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco Deep Hydrating Conditioning Treatment

Serums
Matrix Biolage Smooth-Proof Camellia Serum and Eva NYC Mane Magic 10-In-1 Primer

Heat protectors
Briogeo Rosarco Blow Dry Perfection & Heat Protectant Creme and Garnier Fructis Full & Plush Voluptuous Blow Out Blow Dry Bodifying Treatment

That's everything!  I actually threw out an old texturizing product while I was going through all of my hair products, and I have another It's A 10 leave in treatment coming in the mail (eventually - they were giving them away for free on their website back in March-April and mine still hasn't been shipped lol).

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