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!

 

 

Autumn Empties & Review - 2023

 Hello, everybody! How was your weekend?

I haven't had time to post much lately because we've been quite busy these days. I'm hoping after the holidays are over I'll have some more free time to post regularly again. So anyway, here's everything I used up over the last few months!

Verb Ghost Shampoo & Conditioner

*My husband threw away the conditioner bottle before I had a chance to get a photo.* I really like this shampoo and conditioner. I've purchased it before and I'll likely purchase it again soon after I finish what I'm currently using. The scent is nice, and it makes my hair look shiny and feel strong. I've read a lot of reviews saying this set made their hair fall out more, but I haven't had that issue.

Killian Love, Don't Be Shy

 

I received this for free from either Influenster or BzzAgent for review (it's been a while so I can't remember which one!) This scent is very strong, but I received a lot of compliments when I wore it. It is a warm. floral scent with vanilla. I liked it a lot, but it's very pricey.

Ouai Melrose Place

This is a beautiful fresh, floral scent. It's very long lasting without being overpowering.

Bath & Body Works Bahamas Hand Cream

This smells like summer vacation! Too bad it does absolutely nothing for my dry hands.

Maskiss 24K Gold Eye Mask

This was given to me and it was nice. I don't know that I would purchase it, but it wasn't bad.

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation

This wasn't my favorite foundation. It wasn't terrible, but I wouldn't repurchase it. It didn't cover up my redness very well and settled into my fine lines.

Bath & Body Works Blackberry and Basil Ultimate Hydration Body Cream

 

This was my first time trying out this scent, and I love it! I really hope B&BW brings it back in the spring because I need more!

Bath & Body Works Blackberry and Basil Shower Gel

 

Same with this! It smells just as good as the lotion.

Bath & Body Works Midnight Amber Glow Hand  Cream

 

This was okay. I don't feel like it did much to keep my hands moisturized, but the scent is good.

Tatcha The Rice Wash

This wasn't bad, but I don't understand all the hype around this line. I don't dislike it, but I also won't go out of my way and repurchase this.

Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub

This smells sooo nice! I like how my skin feels after using this too.

Ouai Leave In Conditioner

I don't really love the smell of this, but it helps detangle my hair and leaves it feeling very soft.

I also went through a tub of the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, but my husband threw that away before I could snap a photo of that too. -.-

That's all I used up this time! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope those of you who celebrate have a magical Christmas and a fun and safe New Year!