Empties March 2013

 I've been saving stuff to make an "empties" post, for the longest time. The pile is big enough now, so might as well go for it. I don't know how often I can do a post like this because, I don't know how fast I will go through a product, so this could be a monthly thing, but likely it won't.

 I didn't really go through any makeup product yet, except for Makeup For Ever's HD powder(not pictured). I LOVE this thing, I went through a sample size, until there was nothing left. Today was literally the last day of it. I have a replacement, of course. I absolutely adore this thing, it's amazing! It mattifies without leaving me looking cakey and dry, it just works and I love that.

Clinique:(From left to right) Pore Refining Solutions, Stay Matte Hydrator and Correcting Serum and Clarifying Lotion in Number 3. I reviewed the Clarifying Lotion, in this post(http://beautymadn3ss.blogspot.com/2013/01/misc-sephora-samples-reviews.html).

 Both products from the Pore Refining Solutions line are definitely favorites of mine, I love the serum and I do see some difference in the size of my pores, it feels amazing on my skin, gets absorbed quickly and doesn't contribute to making me oilier. The hydrator is definitely something that might be short on the moisturizer end for the colder months. It's a really light moisturizer and it has no SPF, so you definitely have to take that into account. You might be fine on your T-zone if you are combo like me, but other areas of your face might need some more moisturizing powah! If you are normal or dry skin, you'll definitely need a bit of help for the colder months. 

 I definitely recommend these products if you have somewhat big pores. Mine weren't huge to be honest. I'm always extra dramatic when it comes to my skin, it's not perfect, it has it's flaws, but they are not as major as I think they are! It decreased the size of my pores, but they weren't that big to begin with. I have repurchased these and definitely will keep on repurchasing on and on, unless I find something else I like more, but so far, I haven't.

Neutrogena - Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Hydrating: I talked about this in another post, which you can find here (http://beautymadn3ss.blogspot.com/2013/03/drugstore-haul-feb-23rd-and-some-reviews.html). These are great, not rough on my skin, moisturizing, smell amazingly great and remove my makeup! They don't remove eye makeup that well, though. Definitely will keep on buying these and have.

Murad - Clarifying Cleanser: I loved this while it lasted, it was a great cleanser for the day time. I miss it, oh I  miss it so bad! But, Murad is on the overpriced end, so I won't repurchase this product. I didn't get any breakouts while I was using it, which is great! So, it does kinda work for that, but my blackheads stayed. I wonder when will be the day where I see those nasty, evil little guys, leave my face! :'(

Laura Mercier - Flawless Face Polish: I loved this scrub and have a replacement(yay!). It works just as a scrub and does what a scrub does, it scrubs...LOL! It's not too rough, then again I am rough on my sensitive skin, we have a bad relationship sometimes!

Julep - The Best Pedi Cream: I like this, it smells good and definitely does help keep my feet soft. It does what it promises. Would I repurchase? No, I won't as usual with Julep products, they run on the overpriced side of the scale. I rather get my Flexitol Heel Balm, that works wonders for my feet and is way cheaper.

Philosophy - Hope in a Jar: First of all, I HATE the smell of this, it's nasty. I didn't really notice much of a difference while wearing this. It moisturizes without leaving an oily finish and it gets absorbed by my skin, nothing amazing or different, just a moisturizer. Would I repurchase? Nah, not worth it, at least not for me.

LaRocca - Hibiscus Cream Cleanser: This is supposed to be a cleanser and a gentle exfoliator, it doesn't remove make up and I felt no difference with the exfoliation part. Wouldn't repurchase, as I like cleansers that will remove any leftover makeup and this one just doesn't cut it.

Nailtiques - Avocado Foot Crème, Cuticle & Skin Gel and Nailtiques Formula 2: Both the Avocado Foot Crème and the Cuticle and Skin Gel, work fine, but I definitely won't repurchase. They are a bit overpriced in my personal opinion for something that just regular moisturizer will do. The Nailtiques Formula 2, on the other hand I will definitely repurchase and have repurchased. It has helped my nails a bunch and I really like it, definitely worth every penny, at least for me.

Sephora - Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover: This worked really well and I liked it, it removed my eye make up without irritating my eye or anything and without  lot of effort. I won't repurchase, because I know there are drugstore products out there that work just as well.

bareMinerals - Active Cell Renewal Night Serum: Didn't notice any difference at all while using this. I won't repurchase, because it didn't do anything for me.

Macadamia - Healing Oil Treatment: I love this! It definitely helps my hair be healthier and smells amazing. It's a bit on the overpriced side. I will be really happy if I get it in a subscription box, not so sure I will buy the full size because of the price.

 I hope you enjoyed this post, I don't know when I'll have enough empties to make another of these posts, but I will keep them coming for sure!

Disclaimer: I purchased this with my own money, and this is my own personal opinion :)

Weekend Haul March 8th & 9th

 I definitely needed to stock up on some "essentials" over the weekend, also I was hunting down the new limited edition Wet n Wild 8 pan palettes. My search was just a huge waste of time, but I did buy a couple of things besides that, so I'm happy.

 We also had to run some errands and pick up stuff at our local asian store, of course we came out with bags full of candy and sweets!!

Meiji - Hello Panda: LOVE these things, they are insanely delicious! They are chocolate filled cookies, I adore them! Not too sweet and just delicious! They have different flavors, but this one is my favorite.

Hi-Chew - Fruit Chews: First time trying this out for me, they are delicious and not sticky at all(bf editing: they have a nice texture). I hate those chewy candies that stick to your teeth, these don't do that and are super tasty!

Kasugai - Melon Gummy Candy: Delicious gummies, these definitely taste artificial, but they are not too sweet and are super juicy!

Marukawa - Melon Gum: Really tasty melon gum, not too sweet, sadly the flavor fades away super fast!

 After stopping by the asian store, we rushed our way through a local Christmas Tree Shops, because I know they carry Wet n Wild there, I couldn't find what I was looking for, but picked up a few goodies.

 I had no idea they carried Real Techniques brushes! I was planning on ordering some from Ulta, but I'm glad to have found them here, that way, I don't have to pay for shipping!( I hate paying for shipping!)

Neutrogena - Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover: I'm about to run out of my Sonia Kashuk Eye Makeup Remover, so I picked this one up. I have no problems with non oil-free makeup removers, but I picked this one up, because I also picked some new lashes up and I need to clean them with Oil-free eye makeup remover.

 Ardell - Demi Wispies Fashion Lashes and Brush-On Lash Adhesive: I have a set of falsies from ELF, but the glue sucks! So, I decided to try out the Demi Wispies, because everyone raves about them and pick up some glue too!

Almay - Oil-Free Makeup Eraser Sticks:I picked these up not long ago, you can read about it in this Drugstore haul post. It seems like I'm really prone to screw ups and I already ran out of these! I quite like them, they come in super handy when I mess up, they don't irritate my eyes one bit and they remove make up amazingly well!

Real Techniques - Blush Brush and Lash-Brow Groomer: I broke my Lash/Brow Groomer, so I needed a new one. When picking up one of these- I recommend the ones with metallic precision comb, because the plastic one is a bit prone to breaking. I picked up the Blush Brush to try it out, will let you know what I think later on.

ELF - Small Precision and Contour brushes: My favorite crease brush is falling apart, so I picked the Contour one to use it for my crease. I wanted to try the Precision one to try it out, because it looks tiny and perfect to line the lower lash line with some eyeshadow for a pop of color!

Eco Tools - Buffing Brush: I've seen lots of people raving about this brush and I've been looking for it everywhere! Who would've thunk I'd find it at Christmas Tree Shops!?

 After cruising around several stores during my hunt for the Wet n Wild palettes, we had to pick some stuff at Walmart, so of course I walked out of there with some more stuff!!

 Goody - Ouchless Ribbon Headwraps: I've been loving the princess wrap hairdo lately, so I got a few more headbands, just in case I lose mine.

Goody - Stay Tight Bobbies: 90 count, because we all know how bobby pins love to get lost! And well I only had 4 left!

Goody - Toni Barrettes: I've had these twice already and have none left! I just seem to lose hair accessories way too easy!

Hard Candy - Nail Polish in 633 Little Hottie and 631 Little Bo Pink: Saw some swatches of these around the interwebs and loved them, so I had to have them!

  BonBons - Dark Pink Nail Polish: I bought this because it reminds me of my teens and it's just so cute!

Before you freak! No they don't sell OPI at Walmart, there's a beauty salon at my local Walmart and they had BOGO 50% off on OPI, so I had to have some, because I don't have enough, right?! LOL!

OPI - Polka.Com: I LOVE Polka dots, so I had to have this!

OPI - The Impossible: I already have Can't Let Go, but this one is just SO adorable!

 So that's it, that's my small weekend haul, as I said, just a few essentials! I hope you liked this post :)