All used up - Part Uno

 Recently I've noticed how many random beauty products I've accumulated. This has led me to believe a binge is in order, which mean drum roll please ... no more beauty buying in October! I've been contemplating doing this but haven't had the gut to do so until the fabulous Sandra mentioned in her newest video that she was thinking of doing the exact same thing. Not only am I running out of space, I've forgotten about products I own. Yes using up products is part of it, but discovering product I own is actually my hope (though saving money can't hurt:) ). It makes me sad to think of all the great things I've forgotten. Anyway I ramble.

I've been trying to use up some products and here are some I've used up in the last couple of weeks and my opinions on them.

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum

Let me say, I think I love this stuff. It really great way for vitamin C to get into your skin. Normally my oily skin freaks at the thought of a serum below my moisturizer, but my skin seemed to love it, though I not entirely sure it was this product they love, thus the think. I'm going to test the waters without it this month and see what happens.

Repurchase? Time will tell.

 Boots Sensitive Gentle Eye Make-up Removal Lotion

Let me start by saying the name is verymisconceiving. A lotion this is not. More of an oily, watery pain. I was so happy to finish this off. I clearly brought this into the shower (hence the peeling of letters and logos.) Though the product was cheap, it not something I'd recommend. 

Repurchase? No

Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache Hand Creme

Love. The. Smell. Even if this hand cream did absolutely nothing for my hands (though it does)I'd buy it. The smell is amazing. I have extremely sensitive skin (think of an ER visit when scented products are used) and hands are the only part of body that can handle scents. If I could use the scrub and body lotion I would. The perfume smells nothing like this though, at least from the sample I was given. I'm trying to use up a Ahava hand cream before I buy this one, but it smells more like a baby hooker than a ice cream shop from the 50s.

Repurchase? HELL YEAH

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo

I love this shampoo, the smell makes your hair feel like its cleanse and revitalized. Since I have oily hair this has been one of my go to products. Sadly I've dyed my hair recently and now question whether this would be a product that would hurt the color (the bottle says color safe, but who believes the bottles?)

Repurchase? Not Sure

DiorShow Mascara

This is one of my favorite products of all time. I know its a love it or hate it product, I just happen to fall on the love it side. It makes my eyelashes look and feel thicker. I should mention that I bought this for my mother about 6 months ago and she hated it. So if you're looking for a mascara and want to try this one, trying to find a sample first might be a good choice. 

Repurchase? Yes, as soon as I've gone though some of my 10+ unopened mascaras.

True Blue Spa Toe the Line (From Bath and Body Works)

I've had this product for some time now, and really have no opinion of it. I don't hate it or love it. Personally I think better products are out there, but if your feet stink the Tea Tree and Peppermint Oil might help that out. 

Repurchase? No

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Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask

I really enjoyed this product. Though it can be pricey, a little goes a long way. Again I have about 3 to 4 other hair masks to go though before I can compare the two. 

Repurchase? Another time will purchase.

Crazy Over Buying Haul

I'm currently home right now for spring break, which means too much shopping. Now I normally don't buy this much stuff, but I'm giving up shopping for Lent and wanted to get everything out of the way before that ban goes into effect.

Urban Decay Naked Palette, Forever 21 Fake Lashes, and Jesse's Girl eye dust in Pink Glitz

I mentioned ordering the Naked Palette last week and I got it when I got home. I was over the moon. I ordered a couple other things, but didn't include them in this haul.
The fake lashes were just a random buy. I was at Forever 21 getting socks and these caught my eyes at the checkout counter.
The eye dust is just something I've been wanting to try, but can't find Jesse's Girl products near my school.

China Glaze Nail polish in For Audrey
China Glaze Crackle in Crushed Candy and Fault Line
Sephora for OPI polish in IM Beauty
Slatkin & Co Candles in Pineapple Mango, Vanilla Coconut, Pink Sangria, and Pineapple Orchid (from Bath and Body Works)

I got the crackle because I had been wanting some and thought now was the perfect time to get some for myself (I'm giving away another bottle in my giveaway). The For Audrey polish was just something my mother picked out for me.
I'm not allowed to burn candles at school so whenever I'm home I burn them constantly. I just needed more and want to try a bunch of different scents.

Sally Hansen Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat
Revlon Lipgloss Pearl Plum
NYC Lip Stain in Forever Fuchsia
NYC Lip Gloss Mulberry St. Mocha, Chelsea Rose, Metro Mauve, Carnegie Melon, Downtown Brown, Riverside Rouge, and Plaza Punch

The Sally Hansen and Revlon products were bought with coupons from CVS. The NYC products were items I wanted but just couldn't get a hold of around school. Let me just say the Lip Stain is AMAZING! I'm pretty much in love with it!

Nars Laguna Bronzer
Chanel Nail Polish in Black Pearl
MAC Kissable Lipcolour in So Vain and Vanity Fair
MAC Lipstick in Viva Glam Cyndi

I was so happy to find the Viva Cyndi at my MAC counter near home. I want to get one before it was discontinued but it was sold out everywhere! The same with the kissable lipcolours from the Peacocky Collection.
I've been wanting the Chanel polish for a while but hadn't gotten around to it, but knew I probably wouldn't be able to get it after Easter. I love it, it's on my nails now.

The famed Tangle Teezer and Body Shop Body Butter in Coconut.

My hair has been failing out from stress and I hear the Tangle Teezer is great for keeping your hair healthy. So far, I'm not impressed or disappointed. My hair is still falling out.

MAC eyeshadows in Amber Lights, Embark and Ricepaper.

While at the MAC counter the MUA did my eyes in these shades and I just loved it. So far I'm impressed with the colors.

Much needed MAC eye brow liner.
Bobbi Brown corrector.

I've been looking forward to getting the corrector for some time but wanted to make sure I got the right shade. I went to the Bobbi Brown and received the worse service of my life. I've never left a store/counter so angry and disappointed. I even emailed Bobbi Brown to tell them how disappointed I was. I got this online, but I don't think I'll be going back to Bobbi Brown any time soon.

Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache hand creme

This is my favorite purchase. I absolutely love the smell. I am constantly smelling my hands, people probably think I'm crazy. This stuff smells exactly like Pistachio ice cream. Yum.

I got one of the MAC start up kits from my MAC counter at Nordstrom. It included Prep and Prime for Lashes, Zoom Lash, Eye Makeup Remover, and eyeliner in Nightsky.

The eyeliner was pretty much the reason for me buying this. This is a re-promoted color from a past collection, but I bought it because it reminded me of an eyeliner from my past. I thought it was similar to my Toni and Tina eyeliner, but its really not. I don't have the eyeliner anymore to compare them, I'm not even sure the company is still around.

I got some other things that I just haven't gotten around to taking pictures of, not sure I will. Mostly its nail polish and random drugstore beauty products. Hope you enjoy!

Decisions, Decisions

Which setting powder should I try next? I'm leaving this up to you guys :)



Tarte Smooth Operator Finishing Powder
OR

Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder


OR

Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil



OR

MAC Set Powder


OR

Make Up Forever HD Powder



Well I have a couple posts coming up like this one, trying to decide between several products. Please leave your opinions and vote in the comments.

Thanks!
Barb