Friday, April 12, 2013

March '13 Empties/Favorites

It is already the end of March! We are a fourth of the way into 2013! Have you kept any new years resolutions? How is life? Enjoying Spring Break? Already enjoyed it and now you are sad at work or school? Well I have some favorite products this month and plenty of empties!

Favorites:
  • The Balm's What's Your Type "the bodybuilder" Mascara in Black- I got this sample in a glam bag and, depending on the price, would actually think about buying again! now if it is more than $10 which it probably is, then probably not but if it was $10, I might pick it up. I like the wet-but-not-runny formula and the brush is pretty cool! It can clump with too many swipes but I really enjoy the affect. The only thing they could change is making it hold a curl better.
  • Rimmel Fix and Perfect Pro Face Primer- I finished up the primer that I was mixing with the foundation I am using up, so I tried the Pixi sample I got from Ipsy and when that did not suffice, I decided to use the Rimmel primer. This is so good! I do not need more than a pea sized amount and it keeps the foundation on for many hours more that the others!
  • LA Colors 6-pan Eyeshadow Palette in Café au Lait- I finally used up one of the colors! I used the cream highlight but I have been literally wearing this everyday not just because I am trying to use it up! I have found many other techniques to use with this and I am a little sad that I need a new highlight but that's ok! It was only a dollar so I might repurchase but I will have to see...
  • ELF All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade- I have been using this quite often this month! I put it on right before my translucent powder and it looks so natural but is a nice and bright spring color! I use my fingers to apply to warm it up but blend with an angled blush brush!
Empties:
  • 99 cent Nivea Crème Tin- This stuff saved me in the super cold and dry months! I cannot live without this in the winter! I have two tins but I only used up one. Even though I am using a lighter oil for the spring, it was still very wintery here in the beginning of March so I was able to use it up!
  • Makeup Essentials mascara- I got this is a travel kit and It has finally been used enough to not even darken my lashes a little. I am really glad I used this up because now I only have four mascaras...
  • Lip Smackers lip balm in Kiwi Kooler- I finally used this up! I literally dug out the last bit because I love Lip Smackers...
  • Estee Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer- I did not really like this. I am glad it was only a sample I had to use up. I got it at a consignment store along with a Lancôme lipstick for $3! It had gold glitter in it and actually did not make the foundations last much longer. I liked the lipstick though!
  • Tresame Tres Two Spray extra hold(4) non-aerosol Hair Spray- this was a mini and I have two so I at least wanted to use one up. I actually would recommend this hair spray! Especially if you are a dancer, this will hold your hair in a sleek bun or pony tail or anything else you want smooth! The only down side is the smell but that is for all Tresamme products.
  • Tresame Fresh Start Dry Shampoo- This was ok! I do not think that it is really worth rebuying but I am really picky about that! It is definitely something to try! It was really nice for holding soft curls or giving body to your 'do!
  • Cover Girl Liquid Pencil Eyeliner in Onyx- I do not think they even sell this anymore but it is used up or dried out but it does not draw a line so its finally gone! And it turned blue so that was a little weird...