Beauty Empties: February 2014

Ola beauty lovers! It is that time of the month again, they just come so quick. My beauty empties! I am jumping right into it because I have a bit of stuff. Enjoy !

1. Pauly D Bronzing Tanning lotion
- Love this tanning lotion. I have been using this for so long now, I bought a second bottle of it because I love it so much. I did a review on this baby last year for more details go check out my link below.

http://macgirl25.blogspot.ca/2013/08/pauly-d-bronze-beats-tanning-lotion.html

2. MJ Face Mask in Green Tea & Ginger Peel off
- Love this line of home face masks. They are affordable, you can find them at any drug store and they help you relax which is KEY! I mention these in almost every empties. This one was my last one of my stash. I have a few other mask brands to test out and report but I always tend to re purchase these babies.



3.Bath & Body Works Candle in Pumpkin Caramel Latte
- So glad I finished this scent. This scent is TOO SWEET and it gave me the worst head aches upon head aches when I would burn it. Thank God I finished it. Love Bath & Body Works Candles but hate this scent now lol.



4. Vita Fusion Multi Vites Gummy Vitamins
- Love this brand of vitamins. I don't know about you but I hate swallowing massive pills. So I opted for the gummy because they are easy to take and go. I am a busy woman, full time job, blogger and YouTuber on the side, not to mention my lovey boyfriend and family. I am always on the go, I need taking vitamins to be quick and painless.



5. Lancome Genifique- 7 Day trial Sample Size
- This is a very pricey serum. For me personally I did not have an issue with it. The serum did a good job hydrating my skin. Would I buy this full price....naah I didn't find this to be a wow factor so not going to waste my money on the full size. The samples were nice to try but not going to splurge on this one.




6. Simple Make up wipes
- These wipes broke me out. I thought that these wipes would be great but instead they broke me out! Thank god they are done! I just hope that their moisturizer doesn't do the same thing to me, because these wipes came in a kit with the moisturizer... I will keep ya'll posted on that.





7. Big Night out Almond Oil Hair Mask
- This little pouch came in a take home spa kit from Chapters. Me and my girlfriend thought it would be cool to test that set out. Well the face mask and eye de-puffers were usable, this hair mask was horrible. Did not make my hair feel conditioned or hydrated. In fact this mask make my hair feel drier than before! Thank God this kit was a one time thing. Moving on now.



8. Hairtrition Mask
- LOVE LOVE LOVE this 3 minute hair mask. WOW does wonder for your hair. Has amazing natural ingredients to help hydrate and prevent breakage. I only used it once and just from that I am definitely going to get the full size of this baby. This can be found at your Sally's beauty supply.





9. Philosophy Time in a bottle- Sample
- Another serum sample that was just meh for me. If I am ever going to buy a serum it has to wow me, and this serum was mediocre. Nothing special, mind you they didn't even give enough product to actually see any long term improvements. Oh well, next!




10. Lush Mask of Magnaminty
- I have talked about this in my Clarisonic Diaries posts. (If you haven't read those WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU GO READ THEM :) Links are below ) Love this mask, it has done great things in assisting in clearing up my problematic acne. Fresh ingredients because..uh hello its LUSH! Smells amazing and really does help pull out all the impurities on your face. Love it, already repurchased the bigger tub!

http://macgirl25.blogspot.ca/search?q=Clarisonic+diaries



11. Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover
- I have posted my nail care routine and this baby is always apart of it. Go check out my link below for my nail care routine. This product can be found any where that sells Sally Hanson products. This stuff takes away all your dead cuticle skin without you having to snip at your cuticles. Girl if you snip your cuticles STOP! Snipping those cuticles makes them angry which is why they keep getting drier and crustier!
This baby helps out when you do your manicure and need to remove those dead cuticles.

http://macgirl25.blogspot.ca/2013/08/current-nail-care-routine.html




12. Pantene ProV Travel Conditioner
- Had this in my beauty bin for a while and just wanted to use it up because it was just bothering me sitting there. Yes I know I am annal. Decent drug store conditioner if you are looking for one. Does the job and helps de-tangling once you are out of the shower.



13. NARS Tinted Moisturizer- Sample
- Really enjoyed this sample of the tinted moisturizer. This shade Medium1 was way to light for me so I had to bronze it up. But the formulation of the moisturizer is much more hydrating than the MAC Tinted moisturizer. Really did like it, and will be going to grab the full size in the future. Ps. NARS is pricey so make sure if you can get your hands on a sample first then you won't feel bad if you end up spending your hard earned money on the full size if you end up liking the product.




14. Growth Spurt Nail strengthener
- This too is part of my nail care routine. Love this as a base coat, keeps my nails strong and constantly growing like weeds! This is my holy grail base coat to keep my nails looking the way they do. You can find this at Sally's Beauty Supply.




15. Shiseido Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream- Sample
- Nice moisturizer. Did the trick in hydrating, would consider getting the full size in the future once I finish all my other moisturizer creams. This product can be found at Sephora.






Well everyone that was my February beauty empties! Hope you got some info out of this post! Leave me a comment down below on the stuff you have finished this month!

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December Beauty Empties 2013

It is that time of the month where I show you what is in my garbage bin other wise know as my December beauty empties. This month I have a bit if stuff since I didn't do a mid December empties. So let's just jump in and take it from there. 

1. Delon cotton rounds

- if you read my blog you have seen me bring these up time and time again. Love these cotton rounds and I purchase them at Costco for a big pack for $10. Will always re purchase these.

2. Preven's Paris facial makeup wipes 

- I bought these at winners in bulk three packs for $7. Never tried them before but I figured for the price can't go wrong. Well was I half wrong. They take off makeup with no issues, the clothes are moist. However the smell of these cloths are horrendous. I had already finished two packages so I will finish the third one and never purchase these again. When something doesn't smell right to me it just throws me right off and I don't enjoy using the product any more. Definitely not a re purchase for me. 

3. Balea face masks

- love these masks. I use them all the time, very affordable at your local drug store. Definitely a re purchase and if you read my blog you know I have used these frequent in the past. 

4. Proclaim intensive hair mask with keratin

- tested out this hair mask and it was nice. I enjoyed it, if it didn't have keratin in it I would use it everyday as a regular conditioner but since it has keratin then you need to be careful that you don't over deposit keratin in your hair because that can cause breakage. Too much keratin causes your hair to become weighed down. Therefore causing breakage on your hair shaft. Don't believe me go look it up.

5. MJ face masks

- I have also used these masks in the past. Love these as much as the Balea brand. Affordable and easy at home process . Can't go wrong for those who are on a budget but still want to pamper themselves. They come in different scents and types for different skin typed or needs. Always a re purchase.

6. Biore pore strips

- I used these strips occasionally to remove and tough black heads that my clarisonic wasn't able to remove. A pack of 8 lasts me a few months because I don't use these often. They are a bit pricey around $11 for a pack of 8. Even though they are pricey a pack of 8 are expensive the do last a few months for me. 

7. Elf brush shampoo 

- this is a great alternative to your makeup brush cleansing routine. It's cheap, around $3 and a little goes a long way. Making it last longer. I don't have a local elf counter near me, so I won't be repurchasing this anytime soon. But if it pops up at my local TJ max store then I will be picking it up.if you have elf access locally go check out this brush shampoo. I love how it cleansed and conditions the brushes in one step.

8. Neo strata micelles cleanser (sample size)

- I had another sample size if this last month and loved it. I still enjoy it to cleanse off makeup but full size is a bit pricey $30-$40. So unless I get a gift certificate or more samples I don't think I will be purchasing this product in full size. Good product though. Loved it while it lasted.

9. Enjoy professionals luxury shampoo and conditioner 

- got these sample sizes if shampoo and conditioner from a long time girlfriend of mine. She is a purchase rep at a chain of hair salons and spas. She sent me some goodies to try and review and I am on the fence with these babies. The shampoo claims to be sulfate free however on the back ingredients it does advertise that there are sodium sulfinate products in the shampoo which doesn't make it completely sulfate free. The shampoo didn't do much and I find that it didn't leave my hair clean at all. The conditioner on the other hand I love! The conditioner is so packed with moisture that when you apply it to the ends it makes your hair feel rejuvenated back to life. Both products smell like coconuts but I prefer the conditioner over the shampoo. These products you can get at your beauty supply or your hair salon depending on which hair salon carries the brand.

10. Seche vite nail top coat

- love this top coat. Fast drying, and gives a glossy finish. The only down fall is that this top coat dries out quick. By the time it gets three quarters empty the product is gooey and hard to apply which causes bubbles. So then it's a throw out product by then but still worth the first three quarter full.

11. St.Ives fresh skin apricot scrub

- love this face scrub. My ultimate favourite scrub from the drug store. It doesn't break me out, keeps my skin hydrated and gets rid off all the unwanted dead skin especially in the colder months. Very affordable you can't go wrong. 

12. Urban Decay Naked Skin BB cream

- I did a full review on this baby a few month ago, go check it out. I love this BB cream, it blurs imperfections and adjusts to your skin tone. It is on the high end side but so worth it. Will repurchase once I try a few more BB creams to report to you all :) 

13. Smash box photo finish foundation primer (sample)

- loved this sample works just as good as the famous Benifit porefessional. I will be picking this up in full size for sure once I finish some of my other primers. It is a high end primer so it lands in the $50 range in case you want to try it, I suggest you grab a sample first before you make that big of a commitment.

14. Michael Todd samples

-  I tried the hydration boost serum and citruct cream from the Michael Todd line and I really enjoyed them. The serum was a bit greasy at first but nice my skin soaked it in my face felt amazing. The citric cream was a good face cream for the morning. Loved both, and will consider buying the full size in the future when I need a face cream. I am trying to worth through a few other creams before then.

15. Nivea pure and natural mint and minerals lip balm

- this has been in my favourites plenty of times this last couple months. Loved this balm at night time, it is very hydrating and light at the same time. Repurchased already :) 

16. Bath & Body Works candles

- yes these candles are pricey and that's why I get them when they are two for $20. Love the fall scents and I can't wait for the summer scents to come out! These candles are always a repurchase for me as they set a more relaxing mood in my room. 

That is it for my December empties. I hope you enjoyed.

Have a safe and happy holiday everyone, thank you all for following my blog. It means so much to me that you all have the same interests as I do!

Until next times beauty lovers

MacGirl25❤️