Beauty Haul

 Hello, everyone! How was your 4th? We have a newborn, so we didn't do much. We just let our 5 year old do some sparklers in the backyard. Which is perfectly fine with me because its been way too hot here to be outside for a long period of time.

So, I picked up quite a few new products over the last couple of months. Let me know if you've tried any of these out and if you liked them!

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil

I tried a skincare oil one time, and I really liked how it made my skin look and feel. Now I'm excited to be trying out different brands. I haven't used this one before, but the reviews are good!

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner

I have KP on my arms that I'm desperately trying to get rid of. So I've been using a KP scrub and moisturizing like crazy, but it still isn't enough. I've heard great things about this and I'm hoping it helps.

Bumble & Bumble BB Hairdresser's Invisible Oil

I've used this before and like it for detangling my hair and a heat protectant.

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum Fragrance Travel Spray

 

I received this complimentary from Influenster for review. The smell is nice, if a little heavy on the tobacco note. You only need one spray and the scent lasts all day, which is great considering it costs $70 for only 0.3 oz of perfume! But, it's Tom Ford so of course it's going to be quite spendy.

Perricone MD No Makeup Lip Oil in Pink Grapefruit

I received this from BzzAgent for review. This feels so nice on the lips! It's hydrating and not sticky at all. This shade is basically my natural lip color, so if you want some color to your lips I'd suggest picking a much darker color than you would think you'd need.

Melt Cosmetics Deadly Night Shade Duo Cream Blushlight & Highlight

Not even going to lie, I bought this because it's Nightmare Before Christmas. I'm still on the fence about cream blush because I have trouble not getting too heavy handed with them and looking ridiculous.

Living Proof Mini Perfect Hair Day Healthy Hair Perfector

I haven't tried this yet, but I keep hearing amazing things about this brand. Because of that, I wanted to start trying out some of their products to see if I'd like them.

Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Look birthday set

This is one of this year's birthday gifts from Sephora. I want to try out some more Charlotte Tilbury products, so I figured getting some free samples is the best way to do so.

Lip Smacker x Hello Kitty Lip Balm in Cheerful Cherry

This year is Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, so there are a ton of different brands currently partnering with HK and I want all of them, haha! A classic Lip Smacker lip balm is always a yes for me.

Pixi x Hello Kitty Lip Tone pH Reactive Tint

This is supposed to react to your lip's pH level and provide a shade of lip color unique to you. I have no idea if it will actually do that or not, but it's HK so I had to have it.

The Creme Shop x Hello Kitty Plush Spa Headband

I mean, come on! This is so dang cute how could I not buy it??

Impressions Vanity x Hello Kitty LED Compact Mirror

Again, I just had to have this. I love that it's iridescent and the light inside is very bright.

 

 

Peace Out Acne Healing Dots

This is one of this year's birthday gifts from Ulta. They had other options and I was going to pick something else, but I waited too long to order from their website and this was all that was left. I have a pack of these from this brand already, and I never noticed a difference in my acne when I used them.

Those are all the new products I've purchased/received! Which product is your favorite? I'm living for all the Hello Kitty collabs!

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

Spring Book Haul - 2024

 Hello, everyone! This post was meant to go up on Monday, but I completely spaced on finishing it up! Here are the books I bought/received recently!

A collection of novels by HG Wells

Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Seven novels by Robert Louis Stevensen

Those are all my new books this season! I'm not sure I'll have any new book haul posts coming up...I've officially run out of space on my bookshelf. I'll attempt to declutter my bookshelf, but no promises!

That's all for now, thank you for stopping by! Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

 

Spring Empties and Review - 2024

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend? It's been a bit crazy around here. I gave birth to my second baby 4 weeks early, and we had to spend about 2 weeks in the pediatric wing of the hospital because he needed to be tube fed for a little while. Baby boy is doing awesome now, so thank goodness for that!

On to what you're actually here for. Here's everything I used up recently.

Palmer's Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks

These were samples from free baby boxes, and my pregnant self was very thankful for them! They smell nice, and the lotion feels super hydrating.

Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer

This was fine. I like to keep small hand lotions/creams in my purse and this fit the bill. I wouldn't say it's amazing, but it does its job.

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser

You all know by now that I love pretty much anything from this brand. I've repurchased this specific cleanser so many times I've lost count.

Vichy Mineral 89

I wasn't a fan of this moisturizer. It's a gel consistency which isn't my favorite. I don't feel like they hydrate as well as a cream. This isn't something I'd purchase.

Kiehl's Ultra Face Cream

This moisturizer is really nice though! It's a thick cream that sinks into the skin and keeps my face feeling hydrated and soft all day.

Kate Somerville EradiKate

I didn't notice any difference in my skin with this. For the price of the full size, I'd expect to see some results. Since this didn't have any effect on my skin, I can't see myself purchasing this product.

Tony Moly I'm Tea Tree Mask Sheet

I love these Tony Moly masks. I've tried a bunch of different formulas and I've loved pretty much all of them. This is one of the ones I like. It's hydrating and cooling, which feels amazing during the summer.

That's everything for now. I don't have as many products this time around since I gave birth early and had to stay with my baby in the hospital for a bit. Hopefully I'll be able to use up more products this season!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you have a fantastic week!

 

Winter Book Haul - 2024

 Hi, everyone! This post is coming out a little late. I haven't had access to my computer for a few weeks now. With the new baby coming, we had to move our computers out of the room we were using as our office so we could turn it into a bedroom.

Here are the books I received this season. They're all gifts from my husband from Valentine's Day.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Other Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Arabian Nights Translated by Sir Richard Burton

Mark Twain

That's all for this season! Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you 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!