Sunday, August 11, 2013

Face of the Day!

Face of the Day from earlier this week.  Loved the way this came out! 

Face
Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer
Rimmel BB Cream 9-in-1 Skin Perfecting Super Makeup (Light) 
Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer (215 - Light Medium) 
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (011 - Creamy Natural)
Elf Contouring Bronzer
Milani Baked Blush (05 - Luminoso)






Brows
Sei Bella Brow Pencil (Sable)
Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara 














Eyes
Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer
Maybelline Color Tattoo (35 - Tough as Taupe)
Urban Decay Naked Palette (Naked in the crease and Buck in the outer corner)
Sonia Kashuk Limited Edition Moroccan Dunes Eye Shadow Quad (packed the taupe shade all over the lid) 
Milani Eyeshadow  Single (09 - Pearl, as a highlight)
NYC Liquid Liner (Black) 
Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara (Black Organics) 
Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara (Black)



Wednesday, August 7, 2013

July Empties!

Here's all the products I used up this month! 



Harmon Skin-Refreshing Hydrating Toner
For the $4 price tag, this toner is a great buy!  This did a great job of cleaning my skin, easily removing leftover makeup without drying out my skin, plus it's alcohol-free.  

Maybelline Expert Eyes Eye Makeup Remover Towelettes
My favorite thing about this line is that it has finally been discontinued.  The towelettes clung to each other inside the packaging, making it difficult to pull out only one at a time.  I also prefer a moist towelette as it makes makeup removal quick and simple.  These were extremely dry, which left me tugging at my eye lids to remove makeup.  

Suave Naturals Body Wash (Cucumber Melon)
When it come to body wash, I look for a product which is affordable, has a fresh clean scent, and bubbles up in the shower.  I found all those things in the Suave Naturals line!  It has a great scent, but doesn't stay throughout the day, so I'm free to put on a perfume or body splash after the shower.  I'd absolutely recommend this body wash and can't wait to try some different scents from the line. 

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Body Scrub (Tropical Mango)
A few months ago I discovered this scrub while shopping with a friend and we were both instantly hooked!  The scent is absolutely wonderful and the price is even better (only $5.99 at Harmon Discount or Christmas Tree Shop).  I love using this on my legs and underarms before shaving.  Keep in mind this scrub is a bit abrasive, so if you have sensitive skin, you may want to bypass this one.  But I will definitely repurchase! 

Arbonne Aromassentials Sea Salt Scrub
This product came in a gift bag from a shower I recently attended, and while the scent is nice (but heavier than the Tree Hut scrub) overall, I wasn't thrilled.  It was EXTREMELY oily, a quality which I usually dislike for two reasons.  First, it takes up a lot of room in the jar, so I end up missing out on the product I paid for.  Second, it usually leaves a waxy residue on my legs which ends up clogging my razor and doesn't rinse off easily.  So this isn't a product I'd see myself using again in the future.  

Covergirl Lashblast Fusion (Black)
I'll be honest...I didn't completely use up this mascara :)  I got close to the end and accidentally didn't twist the brush back on all the way and left it like that overnight.  Overall, I liked this mascara since it was easy to separate and define my lashes.  The formula is pretty dry which seemed to stop clumps from building up.  I usually layer two mascara to build up the volume I want, so I usually used this as my base mascara to separate the lashes then finished with Benefit They're Real or L'Oreal Voluminous to really add volume. While it did work pretty well, this isn't an item I'd consider extremely unique or a staple in my collection.  

Aussie Sprunch Hairspray Finish (Strong Hold)
This is a product I've repurchased over and over again!  It's a must-have for summer.  In the heat and humidity I usually end up scrunching my hair weather it's down or up in a messy bun.  This spray helps to hold my natural curls and waves and smells great all day long!  I just spray into my towel dried hair and air dry or continue drying with a diffuser for more volume.   

Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Scrunching Gel (Level 3 - Strong Hold)
This product has a wonderful flowery-fresh scent to it.  I would run a bit of this through my hair after towel-drying to hold my curls (along with the Aussie Sprunch Hairspray) and put my hair into a messy bun overnight for added volume.  However, I felt like this was an unnecessary step since I was able to achieve the curls and volume I want using only the Aussie Sprunch Spray and Herbal Essences Mousse.  So I don't plan on repurchasing this.  

Degree Clinical Protection Motion Sense (Sheer Powder)
This deodorant is my absolute favorite!  It smells just like baby powder (one of my favorite scents for smelling like I just stepped out of the shower). While I'm running around at work, I love knowing this will keep me nice and fresh all throughout the day.  My only complaint is it does occasionally leave white marks on dark clothes, but I will continue to use this product! 

What products did you use up this month??