Project Empties!

Hello! Here is an update of my Project Empties! I already filled my box! It feels good to use up something completely and toss it. Sometimes bittersweet when you become attached to some of your favorite things!

I loved the Clear shampoo and conditioner. Great great stuff!

The candles were both okay, I wouldn't repurchase.

The Mitchum deoderant was an epic.fail. Like I hated this stuff. It felt sticky and gross under my armpits and didn't last! I went back to my Dove stuff!

My 3 Bath and Body Works items were all amazing of course! The sugar berry smash I helped finish up since Melissa gave me the rest of it. 

The BH Cosmetics facial wipes were no good either. I much prefer the Elf ones. These ones didn't remove all my eye makeup like my Elf ones do.

Pur Minerals 4 in 1 foundation was okay, wouldn't repurchase. I like drugstore powders better than this one.

The mascara was quite good! I enjoyed it.

I already have about 4 more items that are almost empty to toss into my box! This just might become a monthly post! Tell me what were your favorite things you've used up??

--Randi

Revlon review and FOTD!

Hello! I come writing you about a few newbies I picked up at CVS. I scored pretty well after my coupons and extrabucks! :) Saved 70%!

I decided since CVS had an awesome deal where you spend $15 on Revlon and get $7ecb back why not try out the laquer balm I've been eyeing and then a few of their new shadow links. I had $1 off coupon for these items plus the foundation I had $2 off plus it was 75% off so I paid just $1.69 when all said and done! :)

Here are the two shadow links I purchased. It's a great idea where you pick your own colors to make a custom palette and they can link together. I got taupe and java. These aren't the greatest shadows. I did use my NYX jumbo pencil in yogurt as a base and this seems to help give more pop of color to the shadows and help them stick. I think if you are okay with doing this then they are worth trying a few when they are on sale and if you have coupons. I wouldn't pay full price of course! On the left is with flash and on the right is in natural light. I like these colors. But I'm a neutral lover!

Here's my face of the day using mostly Revlon products. I also used my laquer balm in Demure which is so hydrating and natural and pretty! Excuse my crazy hair, I just got out of the bath! :)

Revlon has some standout products such as their lip butter, glosses, balm stains, laquer balms, and Colorstay foundation. Their blushes and shadows aren't at the top of my list but that's just me. I will continue to use these shadows since they are quite pretty! :)

Happy Sunday!

--Randi

December favorites!

 Hello! A bit belated but that's okay! Here are my December favorites!
I have been loving my Wet and Wild Comfort Zone palette! It has great looks for any day!
I also love my Elf blush in Mellow Mauve. Gives such a natural flush of color!
I have been using Wet and Wild's Coverall Cream foundation along with the powder. This works great this winter to help keep my skin hydrated this winter! I was getting gross dry patches and this has helped get rid of them! :)
I've been trying Elf's new poreless primer and it's fabulous! I am trying to use my my Wet and Wild eyeshadow primer. I think this works just like Elf's essential eyelid primer for me.
My favorite base is Nyx jumbo pencil in Yogurt. This is awesome to help minimize creasing!
I love love love my Avon Ideal Flawless concealer. I am sure if you've seen my past posts you know I love it! :)
A new found love of mine is the Forever Red Vanilla Rum perfume from Bath and Body Works. This is limited edition but I have been trying self control due to my Project Empties and have not purchased a zillion bottles. I will just have to hope they bring it back next year!
My favorite lip gloss which is a refound love is Elf's glossy gloss in Ballet slippers. Such a lovely natural gloss look!
Anth and I have been sick since after Christmas and have really loved the Bath and Body Works bubble bath in Eucalyptus Spearmint scent! I saw this was limited edition which made me sad since we flew through it but I found the Dr. Teals kind at Walmart and it's just as good! :)

Here's two looks from my Wet and Wild Comfort Zone palette!
The one the left is from the first 3 shades on the left side of the palette. This one on the right is a natural/olive eye look using mostly the right side of the palette. The colors are super pigmented and gorgeous! A must have! Plus it's like $5!

I hope you enjoyed my favorites of the month! Tell what you loved in December!! :)
--Randi

Favorites of 2013!

Happy New Year! I have gone through my stash and have picked my favorites of 2013! :) This post will probably be long so go grab some coffee or tea and a snack and enjoy! :)

First off my favorite home scents! I love love love Pumpkin Caramel Latte  candle from Bath and Body Works! It's my perfect candle! :)
In my wax warmer I love Scentsy's Apple Press. Smells soo yummy!




My favorite hair product would have to be my refound love Aussie Hair Insurance. This stuff makes brushing my hair so so easy!! It is like gold to me!

My all time favorite makeup remover wipes are from Elf cosmetics. I seriously have like a dozen of these as backup because they are just that good! I've tried other ones and they do not compare! This takes off everything, even my Tarte waterproof liner! Plus just $3 for these, they are practically giving them away!
I tried Argan Oil this year as an overnight hair treatment and it works wonders! I put it in my hair the night before I shower and then rinse in the morning and it makes my hair soo soft! I also use this as a moisturizer at night on my face along with using my nails. It's fabulous! I found it on vitacost.com
My favorite skin treatment is Mary Kay's Microdermabrasion set. This makes my skin sooooo soft! I can feel when I am needing to do this again!

My favorite lip treatment is Mary Kay's satin lips set. I love the lip balm. It's amazing! It helps with my allergic reactions to some lip products. To get the nasty dry skin off you lips you use the lip scrub first then use the balm afterwards and it's wonderful! :)
My favorite acne treatment is the Elf zit zapper. Just roll this over your pimples and they will go down in size within a few days! Plus it's just a buck!! :)
Favorite eye base is Maybelline color tattoo in Bad to the Bronze and Nyx jumbo pencil in Yogurt. They both help keep your shadow put so no creasing!
My holy grail concealer is the Avon Ideal Flawless concealer stick. This stuff just melts into your skin and helps you look flawless like it says!

Favorite primers to goes Elf Cosmetics! Not only are they super affordable but they work just as well as high end brands! The elf essential eyelid primer works amazing for a buck! The elf mineral primer is fabulous and keeps your makeup on all day!








Favorite travel palette is my Lorac Pro To Go
This has all I need for a great everyday look!
It has 2 blushes, 1 bronzer, plus 6 shadows! I reach for it when we travel back home to WI all the time!

My favorite highlighter is Laura Geller baked highlighter in French Vanilla. This gives you the most natural candlelit glow ever! It is a bit more spendy but it's fabulous! I usually get her kits from QVC and some are smaller sizes but still last me forever and a day!
My favorite mascara is Lancome Definicils mascara. I love love love this stuff! But I hate the price tag! I try to catch a free gift with purchase deal to help me justify the price!
Favorite liner of the year goes to Ulta gel liner. This has taken the place of my Tarte eyeliner which makes me and my wallet happy! It glides on like butter and stays put all day long!
Favorite lipstick goes to Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Natural Beaute. It is a great everyday lipstick and is so creamy and hydrating!





My favorite blush category was a tie between Wet and Wild Blush in Mellow Wine and The Balm Cosmetics Frat Boy Blush! Wet and Wild blushes are super pigmented and gorgeous and the price tag is just $3! So you can grab them all without breaking the bank!
Frat Boy is such a pretty peachy/pink blush and I absolutely adore the packaging! The Balm makes a ton of great products!

My all time favorite foundation is of course Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation! It's such a fun texture and gives great coverage. It also stays put all day long even in super humid hot weather!
Favorite setting products is tied with Elf's makeup mist and set and Mary Kay's translucent powder. Honestly between the two I decide to use depends on my mood, lol. They both work well at setting your makeup!
My favorite bronzer is by Laura Geller. It's her baked bronzer in Bronze n Brighten. I love this stuff and it soo pretty in the pan! The swirls of pinks, whites, and browns gives you the perfect bronze look! This mini size has lasted me forever and it still looks like I've hardly used it!

My all time favorite brushes are from Elf cosmetics! From $1-$3 these are a steal! They are super soft and work well! They do not shed. A few may have a few runaway hairs.
My favorite brush cleaner is from Mary Kay. This huge bottle is just $10! It has lasted me 6 months so far and not even halfway gone! Love it!








My all time favorite eyeshadow palettes are of course the Naked palettes! They are all beautifully pigmented and are all gorgeous! If I had to choose just one of the 3 to have on a desert island it'd probably be the original Naked palette. But I am not stuck on an island so I get all of them! Bwhahahaha! :)
They are a bit spendy but they are totally worth every single penny! I'd repurchase them in a heartbeat!




I hope you enjoyed my Favorites of 2013! Tell me what are you favorites products of 2013?

Project Empties 2014

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday. We went to Anthony's Aunt's house for games and food. It was a fun night! :)
I have been working on ideas for Project Empties 2014. I love me some makeup but even with getting great deals and things for free it does start to become quite a stockpile! I have enough makeup, haircare, skincare, body washes, lotions, etc to last me at least 6 months to 1 year. So I decided why not work on finishing up those products instead of continuing to use new stuff and then leave it half empty sitting in the medicine cabinet. I have a box that I am using to toss my empties in to and I will share with you what I have used up. Every 3 months I will allow myself to go and get 1-2 items of my choice as a little incentive to keep using up my stockpile. This way if there's anything limited edition or any seasonal items I can still get it without ruining my Project Empties. But before I can go get those 1-2 items I have to have my empties box full. So if it's not full and it's at the 3 month mark then I can't get my items.
I think I will save a lot of money with this even more with couponing. It will help pay off some bills and put more money into my savings. Hopefully I can save up some money so I can take a trip to Las Vegas or Disney or someplace warm! :) We will see!
Now obviously if I do happen to run completely out of something then it is okay to purchase what I need. This is not depriving me of what I need. Just making myself think twice before purchasing something I want but can live without. :) I don't want to be without any of my hair products because it would be an absolute nightmare trying to brush my hair and style it! Eek!
I do have plans for a giveaway in the near future along with my Best of 2013 beauty and fashion favorites! Plus my December favorites soon to come as well! Share with me your resolutions! :)
Stay warm if you are in the snow! :)
--Randi