January Empties

I just accumulate the empty products until I reach 10, and then I do a blog post about it. This doesn't mean I did it all in January. It's just January is the time I reached 10. Some of the products I mentioned, I didn't like so I'm ready to throw them out before they are empty.

1. It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product: These are the 10 things it is said to do: 1. Repairs dry, damaged hair. (I don't have dry, damaged hair, so I don't know if this is true.) 2. Adds shine. (I don't notice shine.) 3. Detangles. (It doesn't detangle as good as my Suave Detangler for Kids that I like to use.) 4. Controls frizz. (I still have frizz.) 5. Seals & protects hair color. (I don't color my hair.) 6. Prevents split ends. (I don't have split ends, so I don't know if this is true.) 7. Stops hair breakage. (My hair still breaks.) 8. Creates silkiness. (I haven't noticed this.) 9. Enhances natural body. (I haven't noticed this either.) 10. Flat iron spray & thermal protector. (I hope that this works!) So in the end I wasn't too excited about this product. I felt like everybody loves this product, but I don't see what is so great about it. I did repurchase this however because someone who I love on Youtube who does hair tutorials uses this, and I want to do the look she did. After I tried the look, I haven't used the product since.

2. Bath & Body Works Body Lotion in Warm Vanilla Sugar: I got this as a Christmas present in 2012. I love the smell! When I want to smell good, I put this lotion on. It is a very comforting smell. I would repurchase this, but I already have tons of body lotions that I need to use up. I really recommend this!

3. Milani Eyeshadow Primer: I love this! It is inexpensive, and it lasts a long time. I think it works better on me than the Urban Decay Primer Potion and the Too Faced Shadow Insurance! I repurchased this.

4. Ardell Sculpting Gel for Eyebrows: This lasted a long time, and it was good. I would repurchase this again, but I wanted to try something new.

5. Benefit They're Real! Mascara: This lasted me the full 3 months, as long as you would hope for a mascara to last. I heard that after 3 months you have to throw it out. I really loved this mascara. I wouldn't buy it because I have found mascaras that are cheaper that I liked just as well. I do recommend this one though. It makes it look like you are wearing false lashes!

6. Milani Sparkling Mascara Top Coat in Bronze Glare: I got this to dupe the Chanel bronze glitter top coat mascara but this hardly works. The glitter doesn't come on to the lashes! I don't know if I just got a bad tube or if it's just bad. It was limited edition, and it came also in gold and silver. This would have been pretty. It's all dried up.

7. Philosophy Ice Cream Man Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath: I got this at TJ Max for $5.99. I don't know if this was limited edition. This stuff smelled so good. It smells like vanilla. I love that smell. I used it for a bubble bath, and in my loofah as a shower gel. I used this up too fast. I don't think I can repurchase this. I would if it was available. Still, I have a lot of shower gels to use up.

8. Philosophy Vanilla Birthday Cake Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath: I got this at TJ Max too. You can find a lot of Philosophy products on sale at TJ Max. I have had this before, and I knew I loved it. Again, it smells like vanilla, and it is so sweet. The smell isn't very strong. I think this is a permanent item. I would repurchase this, but I have a lot of shower gels to get through first. This would make a good gift.

9. Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream: I got this in my Benefit Advent Calendar. I love this stuff! The only thing I don't like is there is no SPF. I wouldn't repurchase this because it is expensive, and I feel like my drugstore lotions works just as good as the high end. If you have the money and are willing to spend it, I recommend this lotion. It smells like oranges too. It's a really nice fragrance.

10. Philosophy Peaches and Cream Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath: I might have gotten this at TJ Max. I can't remember. I got this in a kit that had this, a lotion and a lip gloss all in peaches and cream. This stuff makes you smell like a peach! I would repurchase this and recommend it. I don't know if this was limited edition or not. I would have to check the website. Philosophy products make great gift sets. I give them as gifts a lot and people seem to like them. I know I like having them.

I hope you find these reviews helpful!

August Favorites

1. Jesse's Girl High Intensity Nail Color in Julie G with Wet 'n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in Hallucinate: I think I was at the beach when I found a Rite Aid and I got these polishes. I liked the combo so much I ended up putting it on my fingernails as well. It's just a pretty coral color and I like having glitter on top.

2. Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel in Flirty Mango with Vitamin E and Olive Butter: I have never spoken about what shaving gel I use. For a long time I've been loving the Skintimate shaving gels. They work well and smell good. They come in a lot of flavors. I decided to get the mango one this time.

3. Gillette Fusion Proglide (man's razor): For awhile now I've been having "issues" with the razors I get. They don't seem to be sharp enough or they have a built in soap that gets in the blade and makes it so the hairs aren't cut. One day I decided to borrow a man's razor, and I was so happy. The blade was very sharp and it did the shop perfectly. I don't know why women shavers don't work as well as men's. At least I haven't found one that does. Doesn't seem fair, does it? This comes with fillers to replace the blade.

4. Up & Up Moisturizing Body Wash Antibacterial Compare to Dial Spring Water Body Wash: I have a lot of Philosophy Body Washes and I was using those for awhile. I liked the smell, but one day I was really dirty on my legs and I noticed after my shower my legs still weren't clean! It was very annoying. So I went back and scrubbed my legs with some soap. I wished for a body wash that really cleaned myself. I had assumed my Philosophy Body Washes were doing that. I researched a bit online and found that the best thing to do was to find a body wash that said "antibacterial" on it. I went to Target and found this. It was the cheaper brand, but it works so well. It removes all the dirt and smells very nice. I love it! I'm going to repurchase.

5. Studio 35 Beauty 100% Acetone Nail Polish Remover: I have been using different polish removers, but it was taking a long time to remove my polish and not doing a very good job. This is a big bottle and the acetone is what makes the nail polish come off so easily. This even removed glitter nail polish very well! I didn't have to soak my nails and cover them with foiled paper even! I just used a cotton ball and it came right off!

6. L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream in Fair: I have been hearing about B.B. Creams for awhile now and I was curious to try one. They have already been very popular in Asia and there are lots of good ones there. America has just started to get in on the craze, but unfortunately they haven't been getting very good reviews. They aren't as good as the ones you can get in Asia, I guess. I got the one from Garnier and the fairest one was too dark for me. I got the Maybelline one and it made my face look really greasy. I gave it to my mom and she absolutely loves it. She has dryer skin than me. I like this L'Oreal one the best. It may not be as good as the ones in Asia, but it works ok for me. On the tube it says it, "Primes to smooth skin's texture. Perfects to hide imperfections. Hydrates for all day moisture. Corrects skin for a healthy looking even complexion. Instantly transforms to your perfect shade for a flawless bare skin finish. Over time, more beautiful skin. Dermatologist tested. Helps protect against pore clogging. Encapsulated pigments infused in an ultra-light lotion with antioxidants Vitamin C & E." It looks white when you first put it on and it feels grainy, but you rub it in and it matches your skin tone. It's really cool. I still wear foundation and concealer though. So it doesn't make my skin look perfect.

 7. It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product: I heard about this from people on Youtube. I found it at the beach in a travel size version so I was so happy to try it. They don't have this at the drugstores near my house for some reason. It doesn't feel heavy or leave my hair greasy feeling. It also gets rid of frizz. This is a nice product. There is no bad smell to it either.