Empties #4:

I feel like it has been way to long since the last time I made an empties post...Yeah, I just checked, my last post was in June.  Three months.  Oops.  

I just really haven't finished much.  But now I have a few things.  So exciting! 

Sensodyne Toothpaste, Flavor Fresh Impact:

I got this after I went to the dentist and I decided to use it because my mouth is very sensitive and I figured why not?  Usually the toothpaste I get from the dentist goes to waste, just sitting in my cabinet forever, but I’m glad that I decided to try this one.  I liked that it didn’t hurt my mouth at all, and it did seem like my teeth were feeling (is that the right word?) better.  I went to the store after I had finished this tube, but I forgot the flavor and I ended up with a different flavor that does sort of hurt.  But I’ll remember for next time. 

Crest Be Creative Toothpaste, Flavors Vanilla Mint Spark and Lime Spearmint Zest:

I received these for free from Bzzagent, and I did a whole review on them here.  I got three of them and I finally finished these two, but not the other.  (Find out why in the other post.)  I really liked that these aren’t your everyday toothpaste flavors.  I like that I could choose between minty, limey, and vanilla-y.  My favorite in the end is the Lime Spearmint Zest. 

Estee Lauder Advanced Time Zone Face Cream:

I am in love with this face cream.  I love the way it feels, the way it smells and the way it works.  I was so sad when it ran out because Estee Lauder is a bit out of my price range, but luckily my mom has a smaller pot that she’s going to give to me.  Her face didn’t like it as much as mine.  It made her all red for a week.  This moisturizer absorbs really quickly and it’s so smooth.  It made my face feel so soft, and even though I didn’t use it every day, I could feel that it had worked when I touched my skin.  I love it, and I suggest that you go buy if you have the budget for it and like Estee Lauder. 

Neutrogena Make-up Remover Wipes, Night calming scent:

I used to buy these face wipes every time I ran out.  I’ve tried all three scents, and the teal colored one is my favorite, but all they had was the night calming scent, which I also really enjoy.  But now that I’ve gotten into creams and oils, face wipes aren’t on the top of my list anymore.  Don’t get me wrong because I obviously buy face wipes still (see below), but not ones specifically for make-up.   But if you're shopping around for good make-up remover wipes and you’re on a budget, I do suggest these.  They remove make-up really well and you’re left with a clean feeling after you're done. 

Puffs Fresh Faces, Fresh scent:

I’ve talked about Puffs Fresh Faces before, and I’ve tried both scents.  My favorite is the yellow box, which is called fresh scent.  This works amazing on removing mascara, but for some reason not so great at removing eye shadow?  I don’t really get that.  But it’s cool.  I like it for many different other reasons.  It’s sort of a big box, but I like to take it on the go with me for the after shopping I go out to dinner and my hands feel gross wipes. (I don’t go into public bathrooms.)  It’s also great for sweaty days where you just want to freshen up a little bit in between stores or whatever.   Great for summer.  I am now on my third box, but I did notice that they were really hard to find the third time around.  Don’t know why, maybe they’re just popular?

Herbal Essence Naked Dry Shampoo:

I got this dry shampoo as a sample on my shampoo and I was expecting it to smell like the shampoo that it came with, well I was wrong.   It smells a little bit like their shampoo line, but it also smells a little bit like rubbing alcohol.   Unfortunately, this dry shampoo doesn’t work for me.  I felt like my hair looked exactly the same after I used it.  So, I used it to texturize my hair on the days I actually washed my hair.  It worked fine then, but the day after shower hair, not so much.   I won’t be purchasing this one.  

There you have it, and I'll be making another empties post sooner than 3 month from now.  I promise!
xx 

Empties #1:

I hope that you're like me, and enjoy looking at products that people have used up because today I’m going to share with you a few products that I have used up.  Some I loved, some not so much.  I love these type of posts because it shows that the opinion is 100%.  The products wasn't used just for a few days, it was used for a month or so...I hope you're the same way.

 

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste:

This isn’t my first tube, and it won’t be my last.  I’ve been using this toothpaste for about six months now and I’ve notice a difference in my teeth.  They’re not like the commercials, but is anything ever?  My teeth are pretty normal; they’re not movie star white.  So, if that’s what you're looking for, then maybe you should invest in going to the dentist for a bleaching.  But if they’re a little yellow, and you want them to be brighter, than I suggest you try this product.  I’m sure that I could get my teeth whiter if I used the mouthwash that is specifically paired, but I’ve always used Act.  But I am thinking about switching, and when I do, I’ll update if there are any big changes.

Olay Fresh Efforts Make-up Remover Wipes:

For the past three years or so, I’ve used make-up wipes to remove my make-up.  Usually I would use Neutrogena wipes, but I decided to give Olay a try.  They smell really nice, but the cloth was rough.  I liked them at first, but eventually I noticed how rough they were.  They did the job, but I will not be repurchasing them.

Herbal Essence Tea-Lightfully Clean Shampoo and Conditioner:

I’ve been using Herbal Essence since high school.  When they stopped selling the drama clean with a very fruity scent, I was devastated.  I think I switched to treseme after that, and then  I went back to try their voluminous range.  When I started seeing the green bottles again, I was excited, but when I looked closer, I saw that the scent had changed.  I decided to try it, and I fell in love, not as much as the older scent, but very close.  I think these particular bottles were my third.  These are very minty.  I’ve accidentally gotten the conditioner in my eye, one word OUCH!  But I do love me so mint. 

Estee Lauder Take it away Make-up Remover:

I’ve talked about this product 100 times, and I will continue to talk about it.  I love this make-up remover, but it’s not within my price range at the moment.  This product is what made me decide that I love lotion removers, and I won’t be going back to make-up wipes.

Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser:

I’ve had this face wash for about a year now.  I got it because it was natural and I was in a class that was talking a lot about how gross chemicals are, and that there are so many chemicals in US products that aren’t even thought of in other countries. I eventually got tired of it, and moved on to a different product.  While using this facial cleanser, I didn’t notice much of a change, but if you know anything about my facial washing schedule, you’ll know it’s sporadic.  It also kind of smells like ketchup to me.  The moisturizer that goes with it smells of oranges, but it’s a very thick formula, and I stopped using it because it made my face way too greasy.  As much as I love the naturals, I will not be repurchasing. 

Not Your Mothers Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo:

I have no idea why I’ve never talked about this product before.  I love this dry shampoo.  I’ve used one other dry shampoo and I hated it.  (Talked about here.)  It’s hard to describe the smell, it’s very fresh.  It leans more towards citrus than floral, but it’s not exactly citrus either.  I love it, it works wonders and it works all day long.  I never have to think “Do I need a touch up?”  I’m pretty sure this is my fourth or fifth can. 

Have you ever used any of these products?  Do you love the ones I don’t or vice-versa hate the ones I love?  Tell me.

xx

Estee Lauder!

It’s no secret that I love Estee Lauder products.  Within the last few months I discovered just how much I loved their products; I even made a post about it here.   Over Christmas Estee Lauder had a special going that if you bought perfume over a certain price, then you could pick a present for a discounted price.  I was at first going to get the bigger package, that had nail polish, make-up remover, and mascara included, but I went with the smaller package.  This includes: 

I’m really in love with the blush on the bottom left "Peach Passion."  I haven’t decided which eyeshadow is my favorite.  I’m leaning towards “Candy Crave” and “Clouds.”  (Those colors are 24 and 25.  Second from the bottom row last two.)  And the only lipstick that I have used it called "Candy," but I really like the red one next to it called "Rose Envy."  I haven't had a chance to use either the lip gloss or the eyeliner.  I'm not very big on either one.  

The only problem I have with this set is that the names are not printed on the holder itself; it has a plastic covering that lays over top the colors.  It makes it harder to read the color names. 

If you have any questions as to what color is named what go ahead and ask!

xx

The day I fell in love with Estee Lauder!

At the end of October, there was a flyer in the mail for Peebles.  Usually I ignore them, but this time the products caught my eye.  It was a free gift from Estee Lauder, if you spend over a certain amount of money.   So when the time came around I went shopping with my mom to see if there was anything interesting to get.  My mom ended up getting an Estee Lauder perfume, and I got the free gift.  Inside of the gift was two jars, one big one small, of Advance Time Zone cream, a cream eye make-up remover, a lip conditioner,  a lipstick, and a mirror. 

My favorite is the Advance Time Zone.

 I have been using it for about two weeks now, and I have definitely seen a result.  Not so much around my eyes, but on my forehead.  It’s so creamy and smooth.  So much goes so far, and I just love it.  It also smells perfect.  It’s a light sent of creamy goodness, which is not something I am used to.  My other moisturizer smells like sunscreen mixed with a harsher cream.  

 I am also extremely happy with the cream eye make-up remover.  I have never used a cream to remove my make-up, but I am completely in love with it. 

  The lipstick is called “Candy Shimmer,” and it’s a very pretty pink.  The only reason why I’m not satisfied with the lip product is because I think that it dries out my lips, but it is long lasting. ( The reasoning behind the drying out could be because of the lip conditioner that came with it, or because of the weather.  I just have yet to test out the lipstick solo. ) Also, the other con of the free gift is the pattern.  It’s an odd feathery-jungle vibe. 

I fell in love with Estee Lauder because of this free sample pack.

xx