EMPTIES | February 2017

 So I don't remember which month I finished all the products but I'm going to go in order to keep a semblance of order. I'm slowly working through all the photos I have so bear with me as I catch up. Besides that little hiccup, let's get into the products I'd repurchase and which ones I'd pass.

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EMPTIES | December 2016 & January 2017

I've been holding onto my empties for over a year now so to justify my hoarding, I've decided to write about them. As I write this, it's Valentine's Day and what better way to end the night with some blogging about what I loved and what I didn't? 

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DE-STASHING PROJECT | Samples Weekly Edit #2

If y'all were wondering what happened to last week's installment, I deeply apologize. I'm not the best when it comes to consistency but I had a bad reaction to an insect bite over the weekend. I talk about it detail in my Just Peachy Summer Makeup post so head on over there for the full scoop and a tutorial! Now, let's move onto the samples I used these past two weeks.

HAIR & BODY

L'Oreal EverSleek Sulfate Free Shampoo. Conditioner and Humidity Defying Leave-in Creme -- I like the idea of sulfate-free shampoos but if you have oily hair like me or use lots of hair products, you're going to go through a bottle of this in weeks. It did clean my hair but like always, the mop got oily and flat by the end of the night. I much prefer the Volumizing line by L'Oreal. 

Bottom Line: It's a pass...

Living Proof Prime Style Extender -- I like the smell of this, a peppery citrus scent. However, I didn't notice much extending of my style. Maybe it's because I don't blow dry my hair after applying this, letting my hair air dry instead. But my hair is notoriously hard to style. It's sleek and straight so clips and bands slide out in minutes and curls drop by the end of the hour. I prefer to let my hair dry in a bun, which is the only way for the curl to stay for longer than two hours. This didn't help add shape or curl like the L'Oreal Volume Filler Densifying Creme. The Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Treatment is much better at adding volume and holding a curl.

Bottom Line: It's a pass. 

Le Couvent Des Minimes Gardener's Hand Healer -- I've been gardening more and constantly washing my hands and digging holes does a number to my already dry hands. This is a lightweight watery lotion. The smell is quite medicinal and herbal. It's not a scent I enjoy but it did help my hands without being greasy.

Bottom Line: Not going to purchase...

Ahava Dead Sea Osmosis Body Concentrate  -- Serum for your body is what this claims to be. It targets dull body skin, toning and evening skin texture. I haven't much luck with Ahava products in the past but this piqued my interest. Not sure if this works on stretch marks or hyperpigmentation marks (from old insect bites) but that's where I applied it. Since this is just a sample, I didn't see any difference. Skipping lotion after a shower pretty much guarantees my skin will look like the Sahara Desert but this is moisturizing enough for me to skip lotion altogether.

Bottom Line: For $45usd, I'm not going to be shelling out for something like this. Good concept though!

Matrix Biolage Blue Agave Blow-in Control Shape Memory Cream -- 

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EMPTIES | March 2015 ♡

It's a bit late but a good Spring cleaning was in order. I used up 14 products, which is a great accomplishment! Some products I'm sad to see go, others...not so much. There's quite a disappointing one but you'll have to keep reading to find out! Starting off with makeup since this is a makeup blog after all ;)

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TIPS | How to Prevent Dry, Crunchy Hair!

Keeping hair healthy when heat styling is sometimes a long and arduous war. Below, you'll find some of my tips on how I keep my hair healthy!

Photo courtesy of http://winesurprises.com/hair/just-hair-clipart.html

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REVIEW | Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge 1-Minute Moisture-Plenish Treatment

I'm on a hair care kick lately, if you hadn't already noticed. Since cutting my hair, I've been doing my best to keep to healthy and soft. I'm still using the same products as before I cut my hair--just in a different way. Today, I have the Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge 1-Minute Moisture-Plenish up on the chopping block.

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HAUL | Sonia Kashuk, Sephora, and Ulta ♡

I picked up some things with all the great deals going on during the holiday season! I'm very excited to show them to y'all ♡

An overview of all the products I've hauled ≧◔◡◔≦

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HAUL| Sephora Goodies ♡

Hey everyone! Sephora had its annual VIB sale so I definitely took advantage of that this year! I picked up some really cool things and I can't wait to share them with you :) I'm sorry about the picture quality but I used artificial lighting because it was nighttime when I took these and was too excited to wait for morning >.<

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EMPTIES| August 2013: Part 3 (Miscellaneous)

This is Day 7 of Makeup with a Heart ♡! Sorry but I added products at the last minute, causing it to double in length ಥ_ಥ! So here is part 3 of the haul (the last part I promise!) ≧ω≦

From Left to Right: Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original, Sally Hansen Double Duty Strengthening Base and Top Coat, Eclos Anti-Aging Instant Radiance Facial Scrub*, Eclos Anti-Aging Facial Cleanser Skin Prep*, and Studio 35 Beauty Cotton Rounds

I've also decided to post on Mondays and Fridays, so check back this Monday for another post!

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