Empties

I've been finishing up a few things in my stash. I don't have a lot of empties but I like doing empties posts as soon as possible so I don't have a ton of empty products sitting around.

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads

I had the small tub of these that I got in this kit from Sephora. I had a love-hate relationship with this product because although I didn't see any difference in my skin, I liked using these when I travelled. Also, I found these pads burned when I had dry patches.






Smashbox PhotoFinish Primer Light

I bought the travel size of this product because I was curious about the difference between this primer and the original PhotoFinish Primer. The light version felt lighter on the skin and it wasn't as silicone-y in texture as the original. Honestly, I like the light version better.





Beauty Blender Solid Cleanser

I loved using this product to wash my beauty blenders and my brushes. It was super easy to use and it did a great job of washing all the old makeup out. Although this product is a bit expensive, it lasted me a little over 6 months.







Sephora Brand Makeup Removing cloths

I bought this product because I needed something to remove my makeup because I forgot my makeup remover at home. These cloths were strong and durable and I liked that they had the perfect amount of wetness to them. I didn't use this product to remove any eye makeup but it did a great job removing foundation. I didn't find these cloths to be any cheaper or more expensive than cloths you
can buy at the drugstore.


Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser

I got this tiny sample when I used a promo code while placing an online Sephora order and let me just say I want more of this cleanser. This product is like a jelly that transforms into an oil once you put it on your skin and when you add water it turns it a milky consistency. This cleanser did a great job removing makeup and cleaning my skin. I was literally scraping the bottom of the jar to get more of this product.



Sephora Brand Perfecting Ultra Smoothing Primer

I bought this primer on a whim because I was in need of one. This primer reminded me of the Smashbox PhotoFinish primer as it felt silicone-y. This product did the job as it made my make up last longer and it provided a good base for my makeup.






That is all my beauty empties! What products have you finished up lately? Any new found loves?

Stay beautiful
Sarah

June Ipsy Unboxing

I recently received my June Ipsy bag. For those who do not know, Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription service that is completely customized to you. Each month, they send you a themed cosmetic bag filled with  four to five make up items, tools, shampoo, conditioner etc. It is ten dollars American (For Canadians add 4.95 for shipping). Here is what I got in my June Ipsy bag.

This month's theme is Swim into Beauty. The bag feels like bathing suit material, I'm digging it.



Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

I have tried this primer numerous times and I was a little disappointed to receive because I already know I like this product. But I'm not overly upset because I always need primer.





Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner

This product is a black head extractor mask. When I saw this product in my preview, I wasn't excited about it but when I received my bag and read what this product actually was, I had very high hopes. I tried this product before writing this post and unfortunately this product did absolutely nothing! I tried it on both myself, my boyfriend and my brother (shout out to them), there was no difference in any blackheads or pores.


Pure Brazilian Leave-In Conditioner

This conditioner is formulated with Keratin to give you gorgeous silky smooth hair. This product is also safe to use on color treated hair. I don't try different hair products so I will be passing this product along.





Shea Moisture Lipstick Pencil

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This is my top favorite product I have every received from Ipsy. This lipstick pencil is in the shade Sarah, so this color was meant to be. This shade is my perfect raspberry shade!! It does have a bit of a glossy like shine to it but it does stain the lips a bit, making it easy to go without touching up. I'm also really excited to have a lipstick named after me! :P


Trestique in Aspen Pine

This is a mini eye shadow pencil. When I saw this product online, you could get it in one of the numerous colors and I hoped for the pearl-rose color one because I thought it looked the best. Unfortunately Ipsy decided that I need a moss/mold green color... Here's to say I won't be using this product because of this color and because this product is too sparkly. A matte version of this might have been doable.

That is everything that came in my Ipsy bag. Overall, I am rating this bag 1 and a half stars out of five because I am excited about the Shea Moisture lipstick. I gave half a star because although I always need primers, I already  know I like the Smashbox one. The leave in conditioner is not something I will use, the blackhead mask did not work at all and the shadow pencil is a terrible color.

This bag has received the lowest rating ever and I'm seriously considering canceling. Are you a subscriber to Ipsy? What did you get in your June bag? Let me know in the comments below.

If you would like to sign up for Ipsy, please use my link: http://www.ipsy.com/r/1ik8u?sid=ipsypoints&cid=general

Stay beautiful
Sarah

*NOTE: The Ipsy link is an affiliated link. It gets me points that I can redeem for an extra product. Thank you*

May Favorites + Update

I'm back!! After my laptop died and I thought I lost all the pictures I took, I was not happy. Last week I checked my camera and found that I didn't transfer the pictures to my laptop. So, I'm back and I will be posting every day this week! I apologize for the longer hiatus but everything is back to normal.

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On to the my monthly favorites! I didn't have a lot of favorites this month but I have been loving some pretty great items.

ELF Makeup wipes

These wipes are amazing. They are super soft and the right amount of dampness, These wipes are only 3 dollars which is a steal for how good they are. I haven't used these wipes on my eyes but these wipes remove face makeup with ease.


Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous foundation

This is an oil free foundation that is supposed to provided a flawless natural look. I believe this foundation lives up to its claim. I love that it lasts all day and it evens out my skin tone. This foundation is a medium to full coverage which is perfect during the summer when you don't want to wear a ton of makeup. I will say that this foundation does tend to turn a bit orange.


Maybelline Master Conceal

This is an amazing concealer from the drugstore. This concealer has amazing coverage and it is easy to blend. I will be writing a full review on this product and I will go into more detail about it.


Smashbox Halo Powder

I got this product in a Try it Kit from Sephora. I really love this powder because it is very easy to use. This powder blends easily and looks amazing on the skin without looking cakey. I use my Real Techniques Buffing Brush with this product.





YSL Volupte Tint in Oil in Number 5

I thought this product was a huge money grab until I heard so many great  reviews. This product is a tinted oil for your lips but it is works like magic. The oil goes on glossy at first and leaves a beautiful shine on the lips. As this product dries the shine goes away and the color becomes more pigmented and becomes like a stain on the lips. The oil sinks into the lips and actually nourishes them.

Murad Clarifying Cleanser

I first tried this cleanser in this 30 day pack and I fell in love with it. This cleanser is made with 1.5% salicylic acid making it perfect for acne prone skin. I do find this cleanser can be drying if used to much so I tend to use it only when I need it and I make sure to moisturize. I have seen an improvement in my skin and my acne when I use this cleanser.


That is all the products I have been loving this month. What have you been loving?

Stay beautiful
Sarah