Empties! November 2014

Hello friends!! I noticed a lot of empty bottles accumulating in the bag I keep my empties in and figured it was time. Last empties, I included makeup but I want to wait on sharing those until I have a sizeable amount to make it worth a blog post. :) So today, I have hair, body, and skin empties. 

Let's start with hair:

- Suave Aloe Vera and Ginseng Volumizing Shampoo: I really enjoy Suave's line that they market as "100% Natural". But, I really wanted to see crazy volume with this but I didn't. I wouldn't repurchase for that reason.

- Suave Almond and Shea Butter Moisturizing Conditioner: This is another from Suave's natural line. This conditioner felt nice and thick with moisture. I really like this one. I would definitely repurchase. Another plus about Suave is that they are relatively inexpensive and I see their products bundled together a lot!

- Aphogee Curlific Curl Definer: I got this from my local Sally's Beauty Supply. I really love this it gives enough hold without being crunchy. I hate when gels don't give enough hold!! This runs around $9.49 and I'll be repurchasing very soon!

- Alterna CC leave-in perfector: This stuff was not a hair nurturing product, I feel like it was more geared towards styling which I definitely prefer because it offered hold.

Now to the base of all, skin!!

- Target's Up&Up brand facial scrub for blemishes and blackheads: I really love this!! It is just like the St. Ives scrub but slightly less abrasive; I find the St. Ives one to be a little too much (just me?). I love experimenting with different exfoliating mediums (scrubs, masks, peels, you name it) and would definitely repurchase this when I need a new scrub. I totally prefer this over Clean&Clear's Deep Action exfoliating scrub; I think C&C changed their composition it has way less exfoliating particles in it from what it used to have. 

- The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner: Bottomline is that I went through this super fast and saw no results. It was pricey for a toner as well. I wouldn't repurchase.

- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream: There's a reason why this brand is abbreviated FAB because this cream is amazing. Just make sure not to use too much! Once you rub it in your face just feels so nourished. Love this, especially because I always go for a matte face and it can look dry sometimes. Love, love, love. I'm repurchasing this very soon.

- Forever 21 Cucumber Lemon wipes: I love these makeup wipes, as you may probably know I use the Equate (Walmart's brand) daily facial cloths to remove my makeup but I use my hands in the whole makeup process and use wipes for my hands. These do the job for a makeup wipe and come 60 in a pack for $4.80. I buy a pack whenever I go in now! They're great to keep on hand.

- Skyn Glacial Cleansing Wipes: Don't get this confused with a makeup wipe, these are cleansing wipes. I was really impressed with how much soap/cleanser in these wipes, I can actually see them cleansing skin which isn't the case for most cleansing wipes. They are a little pricey, but I would repurchase to keep in my gym bag,

And the rest of the skin.. body items!!

- Olay Ultra Moisture Lotion with Shea Butter: This did not impress me really... it smelled faintly of baby powder and I find Olay to be a little overpriced for my liking. I wouldn't repurchase this.

- Ayres Body Butter in Patagonia: I really enjoyed this body butter and would definitely repurchase. The scent, "Patagonia", is amazing!! It is slightly herbally and has a freshness to it. Love!! 

- Secret Outlast Completely Clean: I swear Secret is the only deodorant that actually lasts on me. I will forever repurchase.

- Dove Fresh deodorant: I like formula and consistency of Dove deodorant but it just does not last on me!

- Bath and Body Works Carried Away perfume: I really love this scent. I don't shop at BBW very often because they are pricey without a sale but I love this scent and would so repurchase it in different forms (spray, lotion, etc.)!!

And... a lipbalm empty!

- I finally finished my Korres lip butter in "Jasmine"!! I did not like this at first but this worked awesome as my post-exfoliating overnight lip balm. It sank into the lips and I could still feel it in the morning. If and when I finish off most of my balms I would repurchase this product but in a different shade. This nude/pink can appear milky on its own, and it'd be awesome to wear during the day, but in a different shade.

That's a lot of empties for one teenage girl.. but my makeup empties will be in the near future. :)

Thanks for bearing with me through these super busy times, if you have any requests leave them below beauty!! :)

- Emily