November Empties

☑ Clarins Sheer Bronze Tinted Self Tanner For Legs

I have bought this out of curiosity at the first Clarins warehouse sale I attended maybe two years ago but at this time, I wasn't even into self tanners so I barely used it on my legs and it didn't impress me so I put it away. Now that I've gotten more into self tanners, I wanted to use this one up before buying some others.

I haven't used a lot of self tanners so I can't really compare this one to some others but it doesn't seem to do much for me - it barely gives me a slight glow. I don't know if it's due to the fact that I'm naturally pale - I'm a natural blonde - but I'm disappointed. I'll keep searching for a self tanner that will really make me look tan!

Repurchase: no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Clarins Intense Bronze Self Tanning Tint For Face and Decolleté

☑ Antipodes Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream and Avocado Pear Nourishing Nights Cream (samples)

These were average. The smell was a bit too strong for me and to be honest, it wasn't the most pleasant. I loved the texture too, it ws thick without being too thick.

Repurchase: no

What I'm currently using to replace it: Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Moisturizing Gel-Cream for dry skin (day) and Burt's Bees Radiance Night Cream (night)

☑ Dr Hess Udder Stick Pomegranate

OK I'll admit it - I'm actually cheating with this one. What happened is that for review purposes, I wanted to take a picture to show you the actual quantity of lipbalm in the tube but when I tried to slide it back in the tube, it broke! So I had to melt it in a Vaseline tin but I'm still including it in my empties =P

Repurchase: yes!

What I'm currently using to replace it: other Dr Hess Udder Sticks

☑ Fruits & Passion Georgia Peach Foaming Bath

Very average foam that last about 10 minutes. Disappointing for the price.

Repurchase: no

What I'm currently using to replace it: random bath treats

☑ Equate Exfoliating Cleansing Towelettes

These are great to gently wash my face in the morning. If they dry up, I simply spritz a little toner on them and them rub them on my face.

Repurchase: yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes

☑Alberto Moisture Soak Conditioner

I bought this a long time ago when my hair was completely destroyed by the numerous bleaches I inflicted it, and I was happy to confirm that the claims were true - I really did see a difference after the first use! Of course, it didn't repair my hair on the first use, but I was actually amazed at how soft it left my hair so I kept on using it and I was never disappointed.

I also like the consistency of this conditioner, it's thicker than a lot of conditioners I have tried - it won't drip everywhere - in the past and I feel that it coats my hair really well.

Repurchase: yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: I'm trying to use up those conditioners that come with my boxes of hair dye!

☑Escada Pacific Paradise Eau de Toilette

I bought this at a Clarins warehouse sale years ago because I instantly fell in love with its fruity yet not overly sweet scent, but I'm glad I finally used it up because I have way too many perfumes in my stash! Yes it's fun to use a different one every day, but they have a very limited shelf life, and this one almost didn't smell anything at all after all this time.

Repurchase: yes

What I'm currently using to replace it: other perfumes like Jessica Simpson Fancy, Harajuku♥Lovers Fragrance Baby, Aquolina Pink Sugar, etc.

☑ L'Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara*

Repurchase: no, only because L'Oréal tests on animals, and that's a shame because it's a pretty good mascara.

What I'm currently using to replace it: L'Oréal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes

*This product is NOT cruelty-free

Thank you mom!

My mother went to Wal-Mart the other day and when I came back home, some surprises were waiting for me on the bathroom counter:

Equate Exfoliating Cleansing Towelettes: My mother knows I like to use face wipes in the morning when I have to wake up early to go to school. Those contains cucumber, chamomille and vitamin E.

Live Clean Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Restorative Shampoo and TRESemmé Colour Protection Shampoo: I have never tried anything from Live Clean before, but this vegan shampoo sure looks great!

Thank you mom!

May's most used (late!)

I've decided to stop posting my monthly favorites because I realized that didn't really have any favorite product. In fact, I was posting the products that I have used the most in the month, not really my favorites. So I have decided to post my monthly most used, which is simpler for me, and also, more true!

I know, I'm so late for this, but I had to care for the kitten and it's pretty hard to take pictures or type on the computer when you have to hold the little one by one hand because he won't stop sucking your fingers LOL.

Here's my May's most used products:

• Pond's Dry Skin Cream
• Equate Baby Oil
• SPAresource Amber Sunset Body Lotion with aloe vera
• Earth Therapeutics Gardener's Hand Repair Protective Conditioner
• mark. Mist Opportunity Multi-Tasking Refresher with kiwi/grapefruit
• Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus Oil
• Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Conditioner
• Vaseline
• Glamour Gal Shower Gel with the essence of roses, violets, lavender & musk
• Avon Solutions Plus Ageless Results Intensive Line Filler
• Avon Basics Extra Hydration Face Cream
• Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Daily Color Enhancing Shampoo
• mark. That's Deep Purifying Cleanser with sugar maple/black willow bark
• Lancôme Rénergie Microlift Eye R.A.R.E Superior Lifting Eye Cream

• Annabelle Zebra Bronzing Powder in Haute Gold
• Marcelle Concealer Palette in Universal Beige
• Marcelle Minerals Powder Blush in Natural Glow
• Annabelle A-13 Makeup Pro Powder Brush
• Maybelline Expert Tool Eyelash Curler
• Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara 
• Annabelle Blossom Blush in Peachy
• Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Very Black (not pictured)