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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Self Portrait TAG- video
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Empties Review #1
Hello all! So generally at the beginning of the month I talk about my favorites. However, since I really only have a couple new favorites this month, I thought I would make this a different post; empties!
These are some of my favorite blog posts to read about, and watch on YouTube, because then I can really see what people have used completely, or if they only like something briefly. I know that I am incredibly inconsistent with my routines, as I am always looking for the "perfect" combination of products.
*Newsflash* That doesn't really exist, but since I have incredibly problematic and inconsistent skin concerns (sometimes dry, sometimes oily, dark spots, acne, sensitivity, never the same for long), I am always looking! I also notice that sometimes one product will work really well initially, but won't stand the test of time. It will either sit around my apartment for ages, or I will give it away. So, when I finish a product, it generally means it works very well for me!
For each item I list below, I will answer if I liked the product, and whether I would buy it again. I feel like that will cover the bases for you guys in terms of figuring out which products are the best.
There are a lot of items to cover, so let's get to it!
1. The Righteous Butter- Soap&Glory- Love this product! I believe it was featured in a favorites post this winter! I will definitely be repurchasing, as soon as I run out of my travel-sized version!
2. Amazing Face Age Support Cream- Emma Hardie- This product came as a sample size with my cleansing balm. I enjoyed the smell immensely (it remeinded me vaguely of something from my childhood, but I couldn't quite place it!), but it was a bit to heavy as a moisturizer for me. I might purchase this again, but only as a night treatment during the winter months.
3. Clear Corrective Dark Spot Solution- Kiehl's- This is another product that was featured in a favorites post! While I love this priduct, I am a college student. It broke the bank, for sure! That is really my only issue, so for now, I will not be re-purchasing! If you have a recommendation for a product that combats hyperpigmentation, let me know in the comments!
4. Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser- Bioré- This product didn't do anything special for me. It has a cooling sensation that is quite refreshing, but I didn't notice a huge difference in the clarity of my skin. Will not re-purchase.
5. Hand Food- Soap&Glory- While I am in love with the smell, I felt that I constantly had to reapply in order for my hands to stay moisturized, which was a bit inconvenient. Will not re-purchase.
6. Dry Shampoo- Batiste- I have not found a single dry shampoo that rivals this one for me. I get a different scent almost every time, and they all do the job. I have blonde hair, so white residue is not really an issue for me (which is something I know a lot of people hate about Batiste). Will definitely be re-purchasing!
7. Tsubaki Cleansing Oil-Gel- Boscia- I got this product as a points perk from Sephora, and I have to say, I was incredibly underwhelmed! I tried using this to take my makeup off, and I felt like I had to work really hard. Will not purchase full size.
8. Healing Oil Spray- Macadamia- I love love love this product! Not only does it smell amazing, it makes my hair feel like silk! It is a dry oil, so there is never any feeling of grease left on your hair. I will definitely be re-purchasing!
9. Ginzing Energy-boosting Moisturizer- ORIGINS- I received a deluxe sample of this from Sephora, and fell in love. Not only does it smell amazing, but it wakes up my skin and brightens my complexion! I have already bought the full-sized product!
10. Zero Oil Oil-free Moisture Lotion with Saw Palmetto and Mint- Origins- While I liked the consistency of this product (it felt like a mix between a makeup primer and a gel), I was really put off by the smell. I could see that some people would enjoy it (test it for yourself!), but I just really didn't care for it. Will not be re-purchasing.
11. Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief- Clinique- I loved this product. I generally used it as my evening moisturizer, but during the winter moths I wore it in the AM as well. What I loved most is that even though I bought the oil-free version, it did not feel like I had to compromise in terms of high moisture content! I will definitely re-purchase!
12. Hand Cream- L'Occitane- I really liked this hand cream, but the shea butter scent was not for me. I have gotten the lavender scent before and loved it immensely, so I will probably re-purchase but in a different scent.
13. Pore Targeting Treatment- Proactiv- This is my #1 priduct for spot treatment. Hands down. I used to use the whole Proactiv kit, but now I only use this. It's really the best product from the whole kit. I have already re-purchased.
14. Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm- Emma Hardie- Thanks to this lovely product, I have been indoctrinated into the world of balm cleansers. I love it! I am already working on the full-sized product!
15. Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash- St. Ives- Body wash is one of the few items that I'm not generally too fussed about. This one did a good job and I got a lot for my buck! Will probably re-purchase.
16. Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay- First Aid Beauty- This is probably the first product from this brand that was underwhelming for me. I got it as a deluxe sample from Sephora, and while it was a nice consistency, I felt that it was over-drying for my skin. *Side note* I love the Red Clay Mask from First Aid Beauty, just not this cleanser. Will not purchase.
17. Stay Matte Pressed Powder- Clinique- This is probably my favorite pressed powder or powder foundation I have ever tried. I think that this is possibly my 4th time purchasing! I will re-purchase as soon as I finish off my Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Powder Foundation.
18. Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads- Aveeno- The Clear Complexion version of this product made it to a favorites post, but these were not my favorite. They smelled great, but I didn't feel like they evened out my complexion all that much. Plus I felt very wasteful every time I threw away one of the pads. Will not re-purchase.
That concludes this incredibly long post! I hope that you found it useful and entertaining!
These are some of my favorite blog posts to read about, and watch on YouTube, because then I can really see what people have used completely, or if they only like something briefly. I know that I am incredibly inconsistent with my routines, as I am always looking for the "perfect" combination of products.
*Newsflash* That doesn't really exist, but since I have incredibly problematic and inconsistent skin concerns (sometimes dry, sometimes oily, dark spots, acne, sensitivity, never the same for long), I am always looking! I also notice that sometimes one product will work really well initially, but won't stand the test of time. It will either sit around my apartment for ages, or I will give it away. So, when I finish a product, it generally means it works very well for me!
For each item I list below, I will answer if I liked the product, and whether I would buy it again. I feel like that will cover the bases for you guys in terms of figuring out which products are the best.
There are a lot of items to cover, so let's get to it!
1. The Righteous Butter- Soap&Glory- Love this product! I believe it was featured in a favorites post this winter! I will definitely be repurchasing, as soon as I run out of my travel-sized version!
2. Amazing Face Age Support Cream- Emma Hardie- This product came as a sample size with my cleansing balm. I enjoyed the smell immensely (it remeinded me vaguely of something from my childhood, but I couldn't quite place it!), but it was a bit to heavy as a moisturizer for me. I might purchase this again, but only as a night treatment during the winter months.
3. Clear Corrective Dark Spot Solution- Kiehl's- This is another product that was featured in a favorites post! While I love this priduct, I am a college student. It broke the bank, for sure! That is really my only issue, so for now, I will not be re-purchasing! If you have a recommendation for a product that combats hyperpigmentation, let me know in the comments!
4. Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser- Bioré- This product didn't do anything special for me. It has a cooling sensation that is quite refreshing, but I didn't notice a huge difference in the clarity of my skin. Will not re-purchase.
5. Hand Food- Soap&Glory- While I am in love with the smell, I felt that I constantly had to reapply in order for my hands to stay moisturized, which was a bit inconvenient. Will not re-purchase.
6. Dry Shampoo- Batiste- I have not found a single dry shampoo that rivals this one for me. I get a different scent almost every time, and they all do the job. I have blonde hair, so white residue is not really an issue for me (which is something I know a lot of people hate about Batiste). Will definitely be re-purchasing!
7. Tsubaki Cleansing Oil-Gel- Boscia- I got this product as a points perk from Sephora, and I have to say, I was incredibly underwhelmed! I tried using this to take my makeup off, and I felt like I had to work really hard. Will not purchase full size.
8. Healing Oil Spray- Macadamia- I love love love this product! Not only does it smell amazing, it makes my hair feel like silk! It is a dry oil, so there is never any feeling of grease left on your hair. I will definitely be re-purchasing!
9. Ginzing Energy-boosting Moisturizer- ORIGINS- I received a deluxe sample of this from Sephora, and fell in love. Not only does it smell amazing, but it wakes up my skin and brightens my complexion! I have already bought the full-sized product!
10. Zero Oil Oil-free Moisture Lotion with Saw Palmetto and Mint- Origins- While I liked the consistency of this product (it felt like a mix between a makeup primer and a gel), I was really put off by the smell. I could see that some people would enjoy it (test it for yourself!), but I just really didn't care for it. Will not be re-purchasing.
11. Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief- Clinique- I loved this product. I generally used it as my evening moisturizer, but during the winter moths I wore it in the AM as well. What I loved most is that even though I bought the oil-free version, it did not feel like I had to compromise in terms of high moisture content! I will definitely re-purchase!
12. Hand Cream- L'Occitane- I really liked this hand cream, but the shea butter scent was not for me. I have gotten the lavender scent before and loved it immensely, so I will probably re-purchase but in a different scent.
13. Pore Targeting Treatment- Proactiv- This is my #1 priduct for spot treatment. Hands down. I used to use the whole Proactiv kit, but now I only use this. It's really the best product from the whole kit. I have already re-purchased.
14. Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm- Emma Hardie- Thanks to this lovely product, I have been indoctrinated into the world of balm cleansers. I love it! I am already working on the full-sized product!
15. Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash- St. Ives- Body wash is one of the few items that I'm not generally too fussed about. This one did a good job and I got a lot for my buck! Will probably re-purchase.
16. Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay- First Aid Beauty- This is probably the first product from this brand that was underwhelming for me. I got it as a deluxe sample from Sephora, and while it was a nice consistency, I felt that it was over-drying for my skin. *Side note* I love the Red Clay Mask from First Aid Beauty, just not this cleanser. Will not purchase.
17. Stay Matte Pressed Powder- Clinique- This is probably my favorite pressed powder or powder foundation I have ever tried. I think that this is possibly my 4th time purchasing! I will re-purchase as soon as I finish off my Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Powder Foundation.
18. Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads- Aveeno- The Clear Complexion version of this product made it to a favorites post, but these were not my favorite. They smelled great, but I didn't feel like they evened out my complexion all that much. Plus I felt very wasteful every time I threw away one of the pads. Will not re-purchase.
That concludes this incredibly long post! I hope that you found it useful and entertaining!
If you have any recommendations, be sure to leave them in the comments!
-Fly high, little birds!
xxx
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