November Empties

Since it's the end of November, it's time for November empties!

First I have the Clean and Clear dual action moisturizer which I use during the warmer months because it keeps my skin from getting oily and stops breakouts. It's great for warmer months because it's very light, but that doesn't work well in cooler months.
Next is the Neutrogena makeup removing towelettes (hydrating) which are the first removing towels I've used, as I usually use the Almay liquid. I've been going out a lot more recently so I picked these up in case I got lazy (which I did). They're great for when you get home late and don't want to wash your face. Be sure to rinse your face with water after using them or they may break you out!
Que Bella detoxify dead sea mask (target) is just a simple mud mask but I did notice that it works much better than other cheap ones I've tried so that was nice. I believe you can only pick up this brand at Target though.
Garnier triple nutrition nutrient spray is a great shine/leave in conditioner type treatment. I put it on after I get out of the shower and tousle it through my hair and when my hair dries it is a lot more healthy looking.
Lush cosmetic warrior mask- I did a previous post reviewing this so check that out
Maybelline dream fresh bb cream- This was a good base during the summer months so I was just finishing it up. It doesn't have much coverage but it does mask some imperfections. I did a previous review on this as well.
Too Faced Snow Bunny bronzing powder-I got this forever ago and have just hit pan. It has 4 colors in it, a light pink, darker bronzy pink, dark brown and shimmer white. I use the colors for eye shadows and highlights and as a "bronzer" during the summer months. You need a light hand though because it can make your skin look oily if you put too much on. It is a great multipurpose product though.
Mario Badescu sample size strawberry face scrub, whitening mask, and orange tonic mask-The strawberry face scrub has to be my new favorite scrub and I'm planning to buy the full size. It smells just like strawberries and has a great texture that's not to rough and your skin looks amazing afterwards.
The whitening mask is great for breakouts and reducing redness, I noticed that my skin was much clearer after using it.
The orange tonic mask is more of a moisturizing mask which I don't need but it would be nice if you have dry skin.

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Origins GinZing Eye Cream First Impressions

Alright, everyone has either been raving about this product or not really liking it so I went out to Macy's and picked a jar up. They were having a like holiday special thing so you got the Vitazing energy boosting mousturizer and a full size ginzing mascara all in a cute little bag. I'll do a separate review of those as I haven't got a chance to use them yet! It's limited edition though so if you want the gift set be sure to go out soon, it's a really good value.

First things first, this eye cream is meant to depuff, diminish dark circles and overall brighten the area. Now I don't have puffiness so I can't say anything for that but it do notice that it brightens very well. I have bad genetic dark circles so I'm really looking forward to seeing if this helps at all.

When you get an eye cream you don't really expect it to look like a highlighter when you open the jar, but this one does! It kind of reminds me of Benefits high beam if that were a cream form.



Obviously it's not far enough along in me using it to tell a difference in dark circles, but I do put this on morning and night and can already tell that the area is significantly brighter. I put this on under foundation/concealer in the morning and it brightens my whole face as well. You can also put it on the tops of your cheeks as a highlighter and it looks quite nice.

I've never tried anything Origins before and I already am falling in love so this might be a new brand obsession forming, oh no!

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Lush Dreamwash Review

I had been meaning to buy this for a while and I just got to using it last week
and can now say that I love it with all of my heart.

In the winter time I get horrible shaving irritation that nothing helps and the lady at Lush
said that this is also a good shaving cream so I tried it.
It's very smooth and smells great obviously, as most Lush products do.
But I noticed that I had no irritation and it calmed the previous irritation that I did have.
After a week of using, my skin is completely back to normal, not just on my legs but my whole body is now super soft from this!

I really recommend it for winter. It is sort of a cold weather scent and it keeps your skin soft :)

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LUSH Cosmetic Warrior Mask

Let me tell you something about this mask, it is my new holy grail skin product, and I just bought it two days ago! Basically all year long I will have near perfect skin with no breakouts, but the second the weather gets cold my skin goes crazy. I get these little bumps on my forehead that aren't even pimples but just will not go away. Well guess what, I used this last night and when I woke up today EVERY SINGLE bump was gone.

The smell is kind of off putting (eggs and garlic) but it's well worth dealing with it. Put it on for 5-10 minutes and rinse it off and your skin will already look more luminous.

I believe it was around $12 and you have to buy it in the store as it has to be refrigerated.

I'd been looking for a new face mask, and I definitely found my new favorite :)

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MAC Haul

Finally made it out to the mall to get the MAC products I've been meaning to buy.



Firstly I got the Pressed Blotting Powder in medium dark
(when she told me my shade I laughed because I am pretty pale,
the shades don't match their names)!


Powder Blush in Fleur Power



Mac Russian Red and Myth Lipsticks
Zoom Fast Black Mascara

This was my first major MAC purchase, I only own the harmony blush so I thought I would get some things that have been highly recommended.

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Lush Haul

I finally got out to the mall today, and boy was that an ordeal! I forgot where I parked and ended up needing a police escort to find my car. Oh well, I got the things I went for and some extra (whoops).
First I went to Lush


I got the Dream Wash Shower Smoothie and Fun Pink. The Dream Wash smells absolutely amazing! I got Fun to use when I watch my little cousin and she takes a bath, but I'll use it for myself as well ;) This is my first time buying Lush products just because it's such a chore to go to the mall and get them, so reviews will certainly follow.


Then I got the Twilight Bath Bomb, Cinders Bath Bomb, and the Comforter Bubble Bar. I also got the Cosmetic Warrior mask, but that's in the fridge :)

Any other Lush products I should try? I'm excited to try these.

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Autumn Wishlist

Getting into the colder months now and I'm in need of some new products. So here's my wishlist for Autumn. This is in no way all of the stuff I want, I just pared it down.

Weleda Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash-$12
Benefit Bella Bamba Blush-$28
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer-$17
Jemma Kidd all over radiance creme (iced gold)- $30
Chanel Chance-$90
Clarins Odyssey Palette (or any other Clarins eye shadow)-$48

What are your wishlist products?

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Josie Maran Argan Oil Lip Treatment

I was really excited to try this because I needed a new lip balm for these colder months, my lips are so chapped already!

First off, it has beautiful packaging so I can put it out on my dresser :) The smell is nice too, not to fruity or anything, just very subtle floral scent, which also tastes great as well. It is VERY moisturizing and I don't find that I have to reapply it all day because it lasts. 

This is a great new addition for winter as well all know we can't stay away from new lip products! 

I got mine at Sephora for $18 and I think it is well worth the price.

Sephora

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Polo Haul

Sorry for the crappy cell phone picture! I decided to take a little shopping trip today as I needed some new sweaters. Ventured into the polo section and found some cute stuff.
Blazer-$48
Grey/White striped tunic-$25
White/Blue cardigan-$58
Wallet-$26
Fleece Lined Tights-$15
Heart Sweater-Burlington Coat Factory-$14

I do know that Burlington Coat Factory carries Polo, my local store just doesn't have very good selection so I end up having to pay full price at the retail store :(

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Sephora Birthday Haul

Since my birthday is in 6 days I thought I would use my free birthday present from sephora and get some things I've been needing.
Here's what I ordered:




Josie Maran Argan Oil lip treatment


Stila convertible color in Petunia



Balenciaga Paris Eau de Parfum


Sephora Ribbon hair ties

and last but not least; Clinique even better skin tone correcting moisturizer

Will be doing reviews on these when they come in!

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