April Empties

These are products I used up, and since I used all of it I either recommend it or not. This includes full size and samples.

1. DIY Brush Spot Cleaner: I finished a whole bottle of this. It worked so well! I used it every day after doing my makeup. I'm definitely going to make more of this. I saved so much money this way! I highly recommend it! It looked it up on Youtube and I found this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5X27Yl1Oss. It is really easy to make you just need baby shampoo, a squirt bottle and rubbing alcohol. Then the way I use it is I squirt some on a paper towel and clean my brushes with it after I'm done doing my makeup. It disinfects and conditions my brushes.

2. Nioxin Volumizing Reflectives Bliss Thermal Protector: I got this a while ago when I had my haircut. The stylist was using it on me and I needed a heat protectant. It has lasted a long time. I really like it. I didn't repurchase it because I wanted to try the Tresemee one that everyone talks about. I would recommend this Nioxin spray. I would get it again. You can find it in salons. I think it is on the pricier side.

3. The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Cream Body Scrub: I thought this was just ok. It's not my "holy grail" body scrub. I'm going to try out a different one next time. It didn't last a long time. I got this off of Ulta's website. It smells like peaches.

4. Suave Kids Detangling Spray in Double Dutch Apple: I love this stuff! It smells like apples and it detangles my hair. It is only $2! I repurchased this.

5. Maybelline Expert Eyes Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover for Waterproof Eye Makeup: I love it. I get it whenever I run out. I've been using this for years. I keep it at my makeup table, and use it with a q-tip whenever I need to fix mistakes. There is also a blue one for non waterproof makeup, and it doesn't leave an oily residue.

6. Lush Prince Charming Shower Gel: This smells so good! It has pomegranate juice, marshmallow and vanilla. This was limited edition for Valentine's Day. If it comes back next year, I will repurchase a bigger size. I recommend this. I found a body wash by Dove that has pomegranate in it, and this may be a dupe for Prince Charming!

7. Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait: This is a beautiful shiny peach lipstick. Some people don't like the lip butters because they are disappointed with how much they moisturize. If you need to moisturize your lips, there are better products out there. I just like these lipsticks because of the way they feel and look on my lips. I am going to repurchase this.

8. One 'n Only Argan Oil: I put this in my hair when it is about 50% dry. I put it on the ends of my hair. It helps make the hair healthy. This is a little sample that came with my flat iron. I got it at Sally's Beauty Supply. I recommend this. I'm going to repurchase it.

9. Ralph Lauren Romance Perfume: It is too strong. I don't like it. This is what the Sephora website says about it: "The women's fragrance that evokes the timeless essence of falling in love. Discover the sensual essence of velvety woods, extravagant florals, and seductive musk." I think they put too much musk in this. I wouldn't buy it.

10. Freeman Facial Hydration Mask in Goji Berry: This smells really good. This is what the packaging says: "hydrates and soothes skin, this hydrating mask with the regenerative powers of Goji Berry helps restore healthy skin tone and improves moisture retention. It soothes and hydrates, creating supple, soft skin." I feel like it takes moisture away from my skin. When I had it on, it made my face so itchy, I could hardly wait 10 minutes to take it off. Then when I took it off I waited to see if I wouldn't need any lotion because it was so hydrating. It didn't take long for my skin to feel bothered and I needed lotion. This is a sample mask that I used several times. I wouldn't buy the full size. I have other masks that work better.

I hope these reviews were helpful!

May Favorites

1. Covergirl Natureluxe Liquid Silk Foundation in Alabaster: This month has been pretty sunny and hot. I've found that my foundation was looking a little cakey. This foundation reminds me of a tinted moisturizer. It is very light coverage, but I like the way it applies and I don't feel like I have a ton of makeup on. It smells nice too.

2. Jordana Glitters Nail Polish in Fairy Dust: This is an inexpensive nail polish I found at K-Mart. It has beautiful glitters of red, blue, green, purple, pink, and yellow. The background is a light pink. It is a really pretty color, that glistens in the sun. I've had in on my toes for a long time now. It has stayed put very nicely.

3. Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15: I got this from my May Birchbox. I love this stuff! It is perfect to wear on a hot day where you just want a tint on your lips and it has sun protection. I'm going to bring this with me when I go to the beach. It is also moisturizing.

4. ORLY Nail Lacquer in Rage: I heard that this was a dupe for some high end nail polish that a Youtube beauty guru was talking about. She was doing a nail tutorial with it and mentioned ORLY was a similar color. This is a rose gold metallic color. It is so pretty. I feel like it's jewelry for your nails.

5. Maybelline Express Finish 50 Second Nail Color in Carnation Craze: I think I found this in one of the Spring collection stands. I'm not sure if it is limited edition or not. This is a delicate peach color that looked really elegant on the hands. It's a nice Springtime color.

6. Nicole by OPI in Love Your Life: I wore this over Carnation Craze. It is a pink glitter with pink hearts. It's very cute. I saw someone write a blog about this where they layered it over a mint color and then they put on a mattifying nail polish, which looked pretty cool. I'm going to try that next when I do my nails.

7. Essie Nail Polish in To Buy or Not To Buy: The picture doesn't show the color very well, but it is a pastel purple. I like this color for the Springtime.

8. Mac Studio Careblend Pressed in Medium Deep: I have been trying to find a good color to contour with that doesn't look fake on me. I went to a Mac counter to get matched for one and the the lady recommended this for me. I think it looks really natural. It has no shimmers in it.

9. Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in No.4 Black Cocoa: I mentioned in another post I did that I wanted eye liners that went on smoothly. These are very good. I also like the color.

10. Banana Boat Sport Performance Active Dry Protect SPF 50: When the sun comes out, thats when I wear my sunblock. It's sort of annoying to have to apply it, but I don't want to get a sunburn. I like this because it protects against UVB and UVA rays. It is non greasy and sweat resistant.

11. Epielle Green Tea Cleansing Tissues: I use these whenever I need to take my makeup off quickly and conveniently at my makeup table. It may be just a mistake when I put on my makeup, so I don't want to watch my face completely off. I heard these mentioned in a Youtuber I subscribe to's favorites of the month. I got these at Big Lots for a low cost. They come in other kinds like aloe vera and citrus. I like the green tea ones. I haven't tried any of the others.

12. Nioxin Volumizing Reflectives Bliss Thermal Protector: I use this before I blow dry my hair. It is good for people with fine hair.

So those are my favorites for this month. I have a lot of nail polish favorites again. I've just been doing my nails a lot these last few months. What are your favorite products?