Here we go!
Empty #9: Vanilla Bean Noel Body Lotion by Bath & Body Works
This was a freebie from when I went in December. I used it a lot and really liked the scent, but after a while it started to smell like onions on me. Kinda off putting, but I finished it up.
Empty #10: Goldwell Light Kiss Hairspray
This was a holiday gift from my hairdresser probably 3 years ago. I really enjoyed this flexible hold hairspray. I don't really like many hairsprays and this was very flexible with a fine mist. A possible purchase, if I use up all the hairspray I have (unlikely) and need more.
Empty #11: Laura Mercier Full Blown Mascara Mini
This was old, and was pretty dried out when I started using it. It worked ok, but it eventually was just doing nothing for my lashes, so I tossed it. Lisasz09 on YouTube said that she knows a mascara is done when no color comes off and that's using a mascara up! I couldn't keep using this mascara it just wasn't working for me.
Empty #12: Clinique Moisture Surge
I got this maybe 2 years ago in the summer when I ran out of my Redness Relief cream. I originally went to the Clinique counter to look at their Comfort Cream because I needed something richer than the Redness Relief. Of course, the SA looked at me and my age and suggested this instead. It was definitely not strong enough for me. My mom than said that I was supposed to put this over the Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion, which I never heard before, but whatever. This felt very nice because it was a gel constistency and absorbed quickly, but not stronger enough for me.
Empty #13: Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion Travel Size
This is ok, I had several of the little sizes. I usually smear this on enough that it takes a while to sink in. Ehh. (Please excuse the chipped polish thumb.)
Empty #14: Epielle Cleansing Tissues 30 Count
I got these from my dad at Christmas, he likes to shop at Big Lots and try to find stocking stuffers. This were actually really good, they smelled nice, and they got off my makeup. There could have been more liquid in the package because they seem dry towards the end.
Empty #15: Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover
Standard eye makeup remover. Nothing special or terrible.
Empty #15: Philosophy Miracle Worker Eye Cream
This was a trial size that was super old. It smelled bad and I didn't like it, so I had to force myself to use it.
Empty #16: Bliss Body Butter Lite in Lemon + Sage
This was super old too. I don't like the Body Butter Lite, I prefer the regular. I also prefer the unscented Naked to the Lemon + Sage scent. Used it up though!
Empty #17: Philosophy Cinnamon Buns Shower Gel Mini
Teeny 2 oz. bottle, cult classic scent. I like Philosophy's shower gels and I liked this one. Great scent, but not special enough for me to repurchase.
Empty #18: Olay Quench Active Hydration body lotion
This was probably one of the oldest things I had. I think it was 4 years old, I got it whenever Olay Quench first came out. I really liked Quench lotion, it definitely gave lasting moisture to my skin. I remembered why I stopped using this one though, it leaves millions of sparkles wherever you put the lotion. Not the best look for me. Otherwise, this was a great body lotion, good scent, not sticky, inexpensive. Possible repurchase of a different kind of Quench lotion.
Empty #19: Nars Eye Makeup Remover Trial Size
Very small 7 mL freebie when I ordered something from the Nars website. Basic biphase eye makeup remover. Nothing special in my opinion.
Empty #20: Maybelline Define a Brow
I had this in the blonde shade (or taupe), I got this for around 3 dollars marked down at Rite Aid this summer, and I LOVED it! I am definitely repurchasing this when all my brow products are gone! This was an excellent product, and the shade was perfect, not too dark, not too warm, just right for this blonde! I'm really kinda sad it's gone, but this was my first actual makeup item used it! So exciting!
Empty #21: Urban Decay Brow Beater
I got this forever ago from HauteLook, in Blonde. One side was a pencil and the other is wax. I liked the wax side, but the pencil side was hard and crumbly and had sparkle in it. Very strange. I used it up down to a nub, but the pencil kept crumbling off.
Wow, that was a lot of empties! 13 in fact, and yes some were really small, but I am so excited that I used up an actual makeup item and not skincare/body/hair stuff!
I've also been doing the Shop the Stash/Face of the Week as inspired by TheRaerae1971 and TeresaNC1 from YouTube and I think that's been helping my concentrate on using certain items, and just using my makeup more in general. It's already in the bathroom in view and I just have to slap it on and go.
My Face of the Week right now is: primer (one of the bazillion samples I have), Nars Sheer Glow in Siberia (yes, I'm really pale), Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Neutralizer (very dark circles), Mac Emote for contour, Nars Orgasm cream blush, Benefit High Beam highlighter, Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero for tightline, Hourglass mascara, Mac Shadestick in Penny (super old and practically new), Milani eyeshadow in Flare (dupe for Mac Coppering), MAC eyeshadows in Mythology and Blanc Type, and Mac Slimshine in Bare (also super old and I'm trying desperately to finish). I'm also trying to use up my Mac Studio Fix Powder for touchups.
Lastly, I realized that I have way too many primer samples. Here is a picture to prove it:
I have 7 sample packets and 3 deluxe size samples. One Benefit the Porefessional, two Hourglass Cosmetics primer, MUFE HD primer, Fusion Beauty primer, Clarins, and Amazing Cosmetics. And two deluxe sample size Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potions, and a Nars Pro Prime deluxe Sample. Not to mention that I have a full size Palladio primer too. I used the Benefit one today, so one down, 43897 to go!
Sorry for the super long post, but I wanted to update on my empties, my face of the week, and my plethora of primers!
