December 2016 Empties & Declutter

Welcome to the beginning of 2017, which means it is empties time! To watch the video click the video below! I split this post into three categories: makeup, beauty and random! Enjoy! 

Makeup Empties

1. Benefit Watts Up (Not Repurchase)- This highlight is great, but I have come to realization that I prefer powder highlights, as of right now, so I will not be purchasing the full size.  

2. Laura Gellar Air Whipped Lip Wear in Praline (Might Repurchase)- I really liked this gloss and the texture. I would like about purchasing this again once I have cleared out most of my lipglosses. I would however, probably get a different color.

3. Eyes Lips Face 144 Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette (Not Repurchase)- I worked on this all year (click here to watch the playlist). While the shadows were good quality I wouldn't purchase a big palette like this again. It was hard to store and it came with a lot of colors that weren't my favorite. 

Beauty Empties 

7. Got2b Rise'N Shine Whipped Mousse (Not Repurchase)- I didn't see an effects either positive or negative when using this prodcut. Even afterward, nothing seemed to be affected. I got this on clearance and shouldn't have wasted my money. 

8.  Secret Mean Stinks Body Spray (Not Repurchase)- My mother-in-law actually gave this to me. I really liked the smell, but the spray seemed to have gotten clogged and I can't get it clean. I decided to get rid of this because it became too difficult and a hassle to use. 

Random Empties 

9. Mainstays Mulled Cider Wax Cubes (Repurchase)- I loved the scent of these and they actually last quite a long time in a wax warmer. It is a scent I go back to time and time again and would definitely recommend it for the fall and winter time. 

10. I love Cookie DOugh Hand Sanitizer (Not Repurchase)- I got really sick of this scent as I used it. I prefer a clean or the original scent. I used this as I applied my makeup in between to clean my hands since I use my fingers as I apply my makeup. 

And those were my December Empties!  By the end of 2016, I wanted to have 300 products. I didn't keep track, but I know I didn't make it. I am will be lowering my goal (especially without Birchbox tin 2017 and trying to work through larger products). 

Have a wonderful day!

~Annelise

June 2016 Project Pan Update

It is the middle of June and that means time for the update of this month's project pan. The products I have chose might not be used up in the month but I want to focus on them and make some decent progress. Even if I product isn't finished it might or might not be in the next month's project pan. 

Listed below are the products I chose to focus on for June: 

1. Eyes Lips Face All Over Color stick in Pink Lemonade- I hope to come close to finishing it in June. It is a really bright product that I use as a cream blush. I use it mainly for lazy days which I feel like will be a little more frequent in June. 

2. Benefit's Watts Up- I am hoping to finish it this month. It has melted a little bit since it is in my bathroom which in the summer gets a little warmer. 

3. Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze- I am hoping to finish it this month! I have made decent progress since last time, we will see how many times I wear makeup the rest of the month. 

**4. The Balms' Cindy Lou-Manizer- I received this from Birchbox last year and I am excited to say that it is FINISHED!!! It was a gorgeous highlight, but just a little too coral toned for everyday wear. 

5. E.L.F. Blush and Bronzer- I have made some progress I was hoping to hit pan this month, but  it doesn't look like that is going to happen. I will continue working on both the bronzer and blush because ya never know.

6. Stila Lip Glaze in Lights- I am really happy with the progress hopefully I continue to see progress so I can finish it up this month.

**7. Pop Aqua Lacquer in Flowering Fuchsia- It was in a lip prodcut project pan that didn't work too well. I am happy to announce that it is finished! 

8. E.L.F. Lipstick in Natural Nymph- I realized I didn't mention this product in my introduction post. I have two of the same lipstick and so it is time to use one of them up! I have been really enjoying wearing nude lips!

Watch the Video Here

I hope you enjoyed the update to the products I picked out for my June Project Pan. I will have my finale to my June Project Pan up on in about two weeks! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

June 2016 Project Pan Update

 

It is the middle of June and that means time for the update of this month's project pan. The products I have chose might not be used up in the month but I want to focus on them and make some decent progress. Even if I product isn't finished it might or might not be in the next month's project pan. 

Listed below are the products I chose to focus on for June: 

1. Eyes Lips Face All Over Color stick in Pink Lemonade- I hope to come close to finishing it in June. It is a really bright product that I use as a cream blush. I use it mainly for lazy days which I feel like will be a little more frequent in June. 

2. Benefit's Watts Up- I am hoping to finish it this month. It has melted a little bit since it is in my bathroom which in the summer gets a little warmer. 

3. Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze- I am hoping to finish it this month! I have made decent progress since last time, we will see how many times I wear makeup the rest of the month. 

**4. The Balms' Cindy Lou-Manizer- I received this from Birchbox last year and I am excited to say that it is FINISHED!!! It was a gorgeous highlight, but just a little too coral toned for everyday wear. 

5. E.L.F. Blush and Bronzer- I have made some progress I was hoping to hit pan this month, but  it doesn't look like that is going to happen. I will continue working on both the bronzer and blush because ya never know.

6. Stila Lip Glaze in Lights- I am really happy with the progress hopefully I continue to see progress so I can finish it up this month.

**7. Pop Aqua Lacquer in Flowering Fuchsia- It was in a lip prodcut project pan that didn't work too well. I am happy to announce that it is finished! 

8. E.L.F. Lipstick in Natural Nymph- I realized I didn't mention this product in my introduction post. I have two of the same lipstick and so it is time to use one of them up! I have been really enjoying wearing nude lips!

Watch the Video Here

I hope you enjoyed the update to the products I picked out for my June Project Pan. I will have my finale to my June Project Pan up on in about two weeks! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

June 2016 Birchbox Unboxing

It is a new month ( I received this on June 8th) and so it is time to share with you my June Birchbox. I am really excited to try these products. Let me know if you have any questions. I do pay for this and so my opinions are my own. 

1. The Beauty Crop PBJ Smoothie Stick in Raisin the Roof- I love lip products! I am excited to have a new one to try out! It seems as though it will add a hint of color and be moisturizing on my lips, I guess we will see. 

2. Davines Authentic Replenishing Butter for Face, Hair & Body- I am excited to try this multi-purpose product out. It is a balm that conditions hair, skin and removes makeup. I plan on using it at night to remove makeup. I have enough conditioner so I don't think I will be using it on my hair. 

3.  Davines Authentic Cleansing Nectar Hair/Body- This is also a multi-purpose product. It is a shampoo and body wash in one. I am curious to see hour hydrating it is. 

4.  LOC One & Done Shadow Stick in Haute Cocoa- Eye products always get me! I am excited to be able to try a new one! I using a Maybelline color tattoo in my monthly project pan that is almost done and I will be using this after that is finished. 

5.  Air Repair Complexion Boosting Moisturizer- I believe I might have had this before but as the name suggests it is a face moisturizer. I am disappointed that is doesn't have SPF especially for the summer time. 

6.  NUXE Rêve de Miel® Facial Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel- Multi-purpose products are my favorite! This is no different, a face wash and makeup remover in one. I plan on using this more in the morning because I think the gel will feel nice when I wake up. 

I hope you enjoyed my initial thoughts on these products. Around the middle of June I will have my final thoughts on them. Hopefully I can use some of them up and really let you know how i feel. Don't forget to watch the above video.

~Annelise

May 2016 Empties

Welcome to the beginning of June, which means it is empties time! To watch the video click the video below! I split this post into two categories: makeup, beauty! Enjoy! 

Makeup Empties

1. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk (Not Repurchase)- I am so excited to have this finished! While it was a fun color, I prefer to have a neutral base for my eyeshadows.  
  

2. Liplicious If the Tiara Fits (Not Repurchase)- I am excited that I was able to finish this! I have been working on it for months and I am glad to say good bye!   

3. E.L.F. Blush in Candid Coral (Might Repurchase)- This blush was really powdery and started to break off and kick up lots of powder as I used it. I am glad I used it up when I did because it clearly needed to go.  

4. E.L.F. Concealer in Fair (Not Repurchase)- This was not a very great concealer. It didn't cover many things up and it oxidized pretty bad during the day. 

5. Cynthia Rowley Brightening Illuminator (Not Repurchase)- I received this from Birchbox and while I liked it, it wasn't my favorite. I mixed it with my foundations but it made them turn a little too pink for me. 

6. Au Naturals Trio Sampler (Not Repurchase)- I received this from Birchbox and besides the samples being quiet small the product was not good. It was very greasy and hard to get out of the container.

7. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Extra-Volume Collagen Mascara in Blackest Black (Not Repurchase)- This mascara gave GREAT volume, but it came at being very clumpy and I prefer more length then clumpy volume.

8. Tea Tree Pore Minimizing Primer (Not Repurchase)- It did okay keeping my makeup on, but I need a primer that works on brightening my face because pores aren't something I currently struggle with. 

9. C.O. Bigelow Menthe Lip Shine (Not Repurchase)- I decided to finish this up because I realized I had two of them. I do really like this as a lip gloss but it is not moisturizing. I want my makeup collection to shrink and to do that I am going to want/need multi-tasking products and this is not one of them. 

Beauty Empties 

10. Bodycology Sweet Seduction (Not Repurchase)- While this lotion was great I am trying to move to more natural lotions. I have some other ones to get through first but I would recommend this lotion if you want a cheap alternative to Bath and Body Works. 

11. Perricone MD (Not Repurchase)- I believe I got this at Sephora. I used it up and was glad it had SPF in it, but I didn't notice anything great so I will not purchase the full size. 

12. Botanics Eye Cream (Not Repurchase)- This was an okay eye cream. I have one eye cream left, after that I will not be purchasing eye cream and I will just use face moisturizer for that area. 

13. Marcelle 3 in 1 Micellar Solution (Not Repurchase)- I received this in my Birchbox and really loved it! I will not being purchasing the full size because the Simple Micellar Water is cheaper and works just as well. 

14. Clinique Happy (Might Repurchase)- I really liked the scent of this! I might repurchase it. I plan on once all my other scents are gone going to into a store and deciding which perfume I would like. 

15. Garnier Fructis Full and Plush (Might Repurchase)- I really liked this Conditioner,  I want to try some more natural hair products. Leave your recommendations below! I would repurchase this though it really did volumize my hair. 

And those were my May Empties!  By the end of 2015, I want to have 300 products. I had 102 products in January thru April. Now, in May there were 15 for a total of 117 products which is pretty great! 

Let me know if you have ever tried more natural shampoo! Have a wonderful day!

~Annelise

May 2016 Favorites, Purchases and Resolutions Update

 

This year I am going to be combining my Monthly Favorites and Purchases with my Resolutions Updates (in the Video). I hope you enjoy May's picks! 

Favorites

1. Model Co Matte Lipstick in Kitty- I received this in a Birchbox over a year ago and I have been afraid to pull it out because of it being nude. I decided to put it in a project pan this month and fell in love with it and nude lips. Check out my June Project Pan to see another nude lipstick I will hopefully fall in love with (Posted June 2nd). 

2. Mascaras ( No. 7 Maximum Volume and Loreal Telescopic Carbon Black)- I have short blond eyelashes and these two together work wonders! They had lots of length and the perfect amount of volume.

3. Mainstays Wax Melt in Strawberry Lemonade- Summer is HERE! I am loving this scent for my house. It is so summery and clean. I enjoy many of the mainstay scents check them out at your local Walmart. 

Purchases 

* This month I had NO PURCHASES! This doesn't count my Birchbox which I get every month, but pay for in August. 


Resolutions 

*Check out the video for this information!

Those were my Favorites and Purchases for May! Let me know what your favorites were down below! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise