February 2015 Favorites

Welcome to my February 2015 Favorites! I am currently on a Project Pan and on a low buy (Click here to watch my small Ulta Haul), so my favorites are going to be a little bit smaller. I hope you still enjoy! 

1. Bumble and Bumble Styling Lotion- I finished up this product this month. I loved the consistency of this hair lotion. It was a liquid, but moisturized my hair so well! If your hair is looking a little dry try this out! 

2. Katherine Cessna Brown Liner- I received this in my January Birchbox and fell in love with it! It stays all day. I love that it is a dark brown because  it is  less harsh on my fair complexion. 

3. Loreal Paris Carbon Black Telescopic Liner- I have been trying to use up some of my liners and I chose this one to start. This is easy to apply and you can make a thin line or a thicker winged liner. 

4. Avon Glimmerstick in Tawny- I have been loving adding this onto my brows after I put eye shadow from my Project Pan. It has been lightening up my browns and I can make my brows more defined. 

 

5. Nail polish- Click to see more pictures: Ms Pedicure and Sally Hansen's in Commander in Chic 

I hope you enjoyed my Favorites! Check out the VIDEO to see how my 2015 Resolutions are going! Have a wonderful day! Let me know what your favorite eyeliner is down below. 

~Annelise

NOTD: Zoya's Jules

I am sorry this is later than normal. I thought I took pictures in the early part of the week, but than on Thursday when I was going to work on the post I couldn't find the photos. So, these pictures were taken a week after I painted them (you can see how well it holds up). I chose this color because with my internship I wanted a color that was super neutral, but has some sparkle. Zoya's Jules was perfect! 

Inside- Flash

Inside - Natural Lighting (This picture was edited, to make it a little clearer, the colors weren't altered.) 

Outside- Cloudy 

Inside- Yellow Lighting

I hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know what your longest lasting nail polish is. Have a wonderful week. My January 2015 Birchbox Unboxing will be up tomorrow! 

~Annelise

December 2014 Empties (Part 2)

Click here to see Part 1 (#1-15). 

16. Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Hand & Body Lotion- I was not a fan of this lotion! I am not a fan of the smell of coconut and the formula was a little watery for me, as I like thick creams. 

17. Amazing Cosmetics Anti Aging Face Primer- This primer was okay. I think it did it's job of helping my makeup stay all day. I didn't notice any anti-aging benefits, but it was a smaller sample. I won't get the full size because I like primers that have a tint to them to help even out my skin tone (one of my main skin concerns). 

18. Skin 79 Super BB Cream- I loved this BB cream I had the full size of the pink packaging and I received two samples with it. I forgot how amazing the Skin 79 BB cream is! It is definitely one of the BB Creams I am considering once my others are gone. 

19. Mereadesso All-in-One Moisturizer- I received this as a sample in my Birchbox a few months ago and usually I am a fan of multi-tasking products. This product I wasn't a huge fan of, I didn't like that the products seemed more like a hydrating primer. It left a sticky feeling on my face afterwards like a primer and so I felt like I could only use it before I put on makeup and not right before I went to bed. 

20. Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo- I received this product in my Birchbox a month or two ago and I liked it. I won't be repurchasing it because my Batiste Dry Shampoo in Light and Blonde has taken my heart! The Amika left my with a white residue that was hard to rub in. 

21. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion- I like the Aveeno brand. I am using a face wash and moisturizer from them currently and love them. I did like this lotion I thought it was very moisturizing, but again I like thick creams which this was not. 

22. Almay Smart Shade Smart Balance- I was not impressed with this product! I bought it thinking it would be the middle ground between a BB cream and foundation, but I was wrong! This product did nothing! I ended up mixing it with my foundation just so I could use it up! 

23. Truth Art Beauty Face Nourish- This product was in my December Favorites. This was the first month that I had used face oils consistently and I really liked them! All three I used are in this months empties! I plan on purchasing some face oils once I use up some of my other face products. Let me know if you have a favorite down below! 

24. Mary Kay Signature NouriShine in Gold Rush- I liked this lip gloss. It has some shimmer, but it was super soft on the lips. Towards the end if had a funny smell, but I think that it was because it was getting old. 

25. Benefit the Porefessional- I liked this primer. It wasn't my favorite, I don't struggle with pores and so I didn't notice a difference with this versus other primers. My favorite primers are ones that have a tint of color because color correction is something that I am always looking for. 

26. Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle- Repair Retinol Serum- This product was in my December Favorites. I loved mixing this product with the Keihl's and Truth Art Beauty Serum. I didn't notice any wrinkle repairing, so I don't think I will be repurchasing this for now. 

27. Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips- This lip balm reminded me of Vaseline which really helped my chapped lips. I wouldn't repurchase this because I would rather just get Vaseline and I have other lip balm I like a lot better. 

28. Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution- I really liked this face oil! I think it did a great job and I could see some of my discoloration be corrected when I used the three face oils together. I am thinking about purchasing this or something similar soon. 

29. L'oreal EverCreme Shampoo, Conditioner, and Deep Nourishing Masque- I usually don't care about my shampoo and conditioner most aren't bad but aren't great either. These were amazing and I am thinking about getting the full size once I run out of the shampoo and conditioners I already have! These are great and drugstore a win win! 

30. Notepad- This month I wrote a To Do list everyday. Even days I didn't have much to do I wrote down things I would like to get done. This system really helps me feel accomplished and productive. If you aren't feeling productive or motivated write things on the list you know you will do shower or get ready are two I put on my list.  

 

I hope you enjoyed! I was so happy with the amount of products I used up this month and I hope to be able to continue at this pace in January! Stay tuned for Wednesday when I show you the products that are going to be in my Project Pan. Have a wonderful day!  

~Annelise

December 2014 Empties (Part 1)

December Empties time! I love how many products I used up this month! Even though I am only making one video I thought I would do two separate posts because there were so many products! 

1. Korres Shower Gel and Body Butter in Bergamot Pear- I got this last year for Christmas from my mom and I love this scent! The shower gel was okay, nothing too special. I might repurchase the Body Butter it is so thick and moisturizing I will have to see once I use up the rest of my lotions. 

2. Equate Regular Nail Polish Remover- I love this stuff! This was in my Yearly Favorites. It gets off all my nail polishes glitters and all! I would definitely recommend it! 

3. Enchanted Plumeria Body Mist- My sister-in-law gave me this when she cleaned out her room before she went to college. I am not sure where she got it. I loved the smell. I used it as a room spray in my room and it was great. I use all my body sprays as room sprays because I like using perfumes on my body because they last longer. 

4. BeeKind Body Lotion- I received this lotion in a Birchbox about a year ago. I was not a fan of this lotion, it was too thin for me and it didn't seem moisturizing. I did enjoy the scent. It is a zesty lemon verbena scent. 

5. Secret in So Very Summerberry- This was my first gel deodorant and it was so cold to wear in the winter. It felt pretty good in the summer time, so I might get it again in the summer time. 

6. Avon Hand Cream- I was not impressed with this lotion. It smelled so bad and the texture was skicky. I got this last Christmas and used it (slowly) all year because I didn't like it and won't be getting another one! 

7. Aveda Moisturizer- I think I got this lotion from a hotel we stayed at a few years ago and they throw away the samples anyway so I usually take them to use later. This lotion is non-aroma because it is for sensitive skin. It was a good moisturizer, but was a little thin for my liking so I won't be getting a full size.  

8.  Teen Spirit in Pink Crush- I got this deodorant from my in-laws before I left over the summer. I wasn't a huge fan of this. The smell was okay and it left white residue  on my clothes. 

9. Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive- I got this in my Birchbox a month of two ago. I had received one of these years ago and bought the full size because I like it so much. The smell is amazing. Since then however I have realized my skin loves mud masks and responses to them so much better then other masks and peels, so I won't be getting the full size. 

10. Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy Body Wash- I got this in my Birchbox two or three months ago and I loved the smell of this body wash. I won't be purchasing the full size because I didn't find the smell lasted very long or that it was more moisturizing then other body washes I have. 

11. Davines Replumping Shampoo & Conditioner- I got this in my Birchbox this last month. My Birchbox Review is coming on the 12th, so look out for that. I will tell you I won't be purchasing the full size. 

12. Vaseline Advanced Healing- I have had this product for SO long. I think it was going bad because it was a little more watery than I remember. I wasn't impressed and I like other lotions (body creams) better so I won't purchase this again. 

13.  Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner- This mask was received in a Birchbox a few months ago. I wasn't a huge fan because it goes on clear and so it was hard to tell where the product actually was. I also don't struggle with pores, so it was okay just not what I need. 

14. Harvey Prince Hello Body Cream- I love the smell of this lotion, it has citrus botanicals and sweet almond oil. It is great! I did wish it was a little thicker though.

15. Per-fekt Skin Perfecting Gel- I am not sure where I got this, but I thought it was going to be a BB cream, but it was a little lighter than expected so I ended up mixing it with a little foundation and it worked perfectly. I have other products I like better so I won't be purchasing the full size. 

I hope you enjoyed! Part 2 will be live on Wednesday! Let me know what your favorite mud mask is below! Have a great day! 

~Annelise

NOTD: Love My Nails' Manhat Red

Who Doesn't love a classic red nail polish? This red polish is by Love My Nails and is called Manhat Red. It is a great fall color and below are some fun pictures to show you the color in different lighting! 

Inside Flash 

Inside: Natural Lighting

Inside: Natural Shade

Outside: Shade

Outside: Direct Sunlight

Inside: Yellow Lighting

I hope you enjoyed! Let me know what your favorite fall red is. Have a great day! 

~Annelise

NOTD: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Marine Scene

I love this color! I was picking out nail polish to take with me for when I would be gone over the summer and I knew this color had to come with me. I should probably tell you the color it is: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Marine Scene. This color is a beautiful blue with a hint of green and gorgeous shine! 

Inside with Flash

Inside- Direct Sunlight

Inside- Shade

Inside- Yellow Light

Outside- Shade

Outside- Direct Sunlight

I hope you enjoyed! Let me know what one of your must haves for summer are! Have a wonderful day!  ~Annelise