Empties: January - March 2015

An epically large empties that had to be split up into two videos! 

I'm still in shock that I kept all those products for such a long time to share with you. I hope you guys enjoy the video and be sure to like and subscribe to see more!

Love, 

Claire

Empties: March 2014

Only after a mere two weeks, I completed enough products to fill up an entire bag to talk about! Many of the deluxe samples I tried ended up being full size purchases during the Sephora VIB Rouge 15% Sale. Check out the video below to see my mini reviews of all the products I used up during the last half of march (aka since my Current Empties video).

Products Mentioned:

Shiseido Facial Cotton

Julep Quick Dry Drops

Philosophy Fresh Peaches with Cream Body Lotion

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Honey & Vanilla Dream Body Wash & Foam Gel (discontinued)
Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo
Rene Furterer Fiorvanti No-Rinse Detangling Spray
Joico K-Pak Shampoo
Joico K-Pak Conditioner
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads
MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50
PCA SKIN Clearskin
Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator
Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum
Marc Jacobs Lash Lifter Gel Definition Mascara 20 Blaquer
MAC Prep + Prime Lash

Samples

Aqua di Parma Colonia Intensa

 Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum

Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Body Lotion
Amika Oil Treatment
Phyto Phytobaume Hydration Express Conditioner
Phyto Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Brilliance Shampoo
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Conditioner
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser 
First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser
Urban Decay B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Prep Spray
Sephora Age Defy Moisture Cream SPF 15
Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Dior Capture Totale One Essential
Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

Candles

Bath & Body Works Wild Strawberry (discontinued)

Hope you enjoyed, 

Claire

2013 Favorites: Hair, Body, & Tools

Finally, the last installment of my overdue 2013 Favorites featuring haircare, body care, and tools (including brushes). There were a surprisingly large amount of items in this category, and many extremes (i.e. mentions of Bath & Body Works items while also Oribe). I've found myself over the last year really getting into makeup brushes and starting to appreciate the art of a well manufactured brush and that affects it can have on your makeup application. I've even already made a few more brush investments in 2014 that I'm excited to share and review! Let me know what you think of the video in the comments below and I hope you enjoy!

Products Mentioned

Korres Body Butter Guava

Origins Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream

Origins Ginger Burst Savory Body Wash

Bath & Body Works Cashmere Glow Shower Gel

Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa Malibu Smooth Body Scrub

Kiehl's Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish

L'Occitane Almond Delicious Hand Cream

Beauty Blender

Real Techniques Buffing Brush

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Real Techniques Contour Brush

Real Techniques Multi Task Brush

Real Techniques Stippling Brush

Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush

Sephora Classic Mineral Powder Brush #45

Sephora Pro Flawless Airbrush #56

Sigma F80 Flat Kabuki

Sonia Kashuk Domed Blusher Brush No. 29

Sonia Kashuk Blusher Brush No. 2

MAC 150 Large Powder Brush

MAC 109 Small Contour Brush

Kevyn Aucoin Concealer Brush

Bobbi Brown Ultrafine Eye Liner Brush

MAC 217 Blending Brush

MAC 219 Pencil Brush

MAC 286 Duo Fibre Blending Brush

MAC 239 Eye Shading Brush

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

Living Proof Flex Shaping Hairspray

Love,
Claire

Empties: January to Mid March 2014

During my absence I still collected my empty products in anticipation for review! I hope you enjoy the video below and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you want to see more!

Products Mentioned:

Suave Kids Detangling Spray Double Dutch Apple*

Phyto Phytheol Intense Anti-Dandruff Treatment Shampoo*

Clarisonic Replacement Brush Head for Sensitive Skin*

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, & Rosewater*

Mario Badescu Keratoplast Cream Soap*

Earth Therapeutic Recover-E Cucumber Eye Pads

Masque Bar by Look Beauty Brightening Sheet Mask*

Masque Bar by Look Beauty Anti-Blemish Mud Mask*

The Face Shop Essential Collagen Sheet Mask*

Panier de Sens Nourishing Body Lotion w/ Organic Olive Oil*

Bath & Body Works Shower Gel Vanilla Bean Noel (Limited Edition)

Vera Wang Shower Gel Lovestruck

Bath & Body Works Sleep Luxury Bath Honey Vanilla Dream*

Aveeno Stress Relief Foaming Bath*

Hourglass Film Noir Mascara

YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara 005 Burgundy

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NW20*

Model Co. Lip Luxe Duo Dusk/Striptease

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Foaming Hand Soap Holly Citrus Wreath (Limited Edition)*

Travel/Sample Sizes:

Ojon Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum

Ojon Rare Blend Oil

Alterna Bamboo UV+ Color Protection Vibrant Color Shampoo

Alterna Bamboo UV+ Color Protection Conditioner

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo*

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Conditioner*

Wei East Black Mushroom Beauty Therapy Re-Elasticity*

DDF Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew*

AMOREPACIFIC Moisture Bound Refreshing Hydra Gel*

Nature Republic Fresh Green Tea Toner*

Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner*

First Aide Beauty Facial Radiance Pads*

Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel

AMOREPACIFIC Treatment Cleansing Foam*

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift & Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm*

Murad Clarifying Cleanser

Fresh Rose Face Mask*

Boscia Bright White Mask

Laura Mercier Tarte au Citron Hand Creme (Limited Edition)*

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream*

Farm House Fresh Agave Nectar Body Oil

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Vanilla Apricot

Elemis Tranquil Touch Indulgent Bath Elixer*

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Body & Hand Wash*

Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette*

Marc Jacobs Dot Eau de Parfum*

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup*

IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes Mascara

Lancome Definicils Prescious Cells Mascara*

Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick Retsina*

Candles

Bath & Body Works Autumn (Limited Edition)*

Fresh Picked Blackberry Spice (Limited Edition)

Snowed In (Limited Edition)*

Mystery Candle (see video)*

Caudalie Divine Candle (mini)*

* = I would repurchase

Love,
Claire

Empties: December 2013

Surprisingly enough, even with a broken wrist, my obsession with beauty products doesn't falter. Products I'm sad to see go are my MAC Cremesheen Glass in Just Superb and my sample of the Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay Body Creme. I did also include the candles I burned through this month. Hope you enjoy and be sure to watch the video below!

Products Mentioned:

A! Absolute! Makeup Cleansing Tissues Green Tea*

Shiseido Facial Cotton*

Julep Acetone Free Conditioning Nail Polish Remover

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin*

Kiehl's Simply Mahvelous Legs Shave Cream

L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Towelette

Soap & Glory The Scrub of Your Life*

100% Pure Organic Flax Seed Cleansing Oil

MAC Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser

Boots Expert Sensitive Hydrating Eye Cream

LUSH Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask*
Joico K-Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor*
Beauty Addicts Show Off Mascara
MAC Cremesheen Glass Just Superb*

Travel/Sample Sizes:

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream (x4)*

Soap & Glory Righteous Butter*

Love + Toast Clementine Crush Body Lotion

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Body Creme*

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil*

Babor Cleansing HY-OL

Babor Phytoactive Base

Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser*

Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash*

Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water*

Murad Resurgence Age Balancing Night Cream

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 40

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair*

Nuxe Creme Fraiche Masque*
Bumble & Bumble Thickening Conditioner
Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo*
Sachajuan Color Save Conditioner
Tresemme Tres Two Hair Spray*
Sebastian Shaper Fierce Hair Spray
John Frieda Frizz Ease Take Charge Curl Boosting Mousse
Redken Outshine 01 Anti-Frizz Polishing Milk*
Tom Ford Violet Blonde Eau de Parfum*
Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfum*
Thierry Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum*
Escada Cherry In The Air Eau de Parfum*
Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit Aromatic Blend*
Marc Jacobs Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation
Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer Pen*
Benefit The POREfessional*
Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
bareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener*
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint*
Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara*

Candles:

White Barn Flannel (discontinued/seasonal)*

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin*

* = I would repurchase

Love,
Claire

Empties: November 2013

The last day of December and I'm posting my November Empties. I've become such a cliche bad blogger. But I promise, I will not apologize. Empty products and mini reviews are fun to read/watch regardless of when and how long it took to finish the product. Moving on, November was a month of finishing large quantities of key hair styling products while also getting rid of a few products that have been needing to move out of my collection. Products to be missed are the Bumble & bumble prep and the Mario Badescu Keratoplast Cleansing Lotion. Be sure to check out the video below to watch my mini reviews on all the products listed.

Products Mentioned:

Dove Go Fresh Body Mist, Rebalance: Plum & Sakura Blossom
Banana Boat Protect & Hydrate Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50*
Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap "Keep Calm Carve On" (Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin)*
Julep Facial For Hands Glycolic Hand Scrub*
the Balm En Root Moisturize My Hair Shampoo*
Bumble & bumble Color Minded Conditioner
DevaCurl Styling Cream*
Suave Kids Double Dutch Apple Detangling Spray*
Bumble & bumble Prep*
The Healing Garden Cleansing Body Wash Soothing White Tea
H&M Body Butter Coconut Line (discontinued)
Mario Badescu Keratoplast Cleansing Lotion*
Etre Belle Collagen & Aloe Vera Hydro Mask*
Origins Clear Improvement*
Urban Decay De-Slick Oil-Control Makeup Setting Spray*
Maybeline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer Radiant*

Travel/Sample Sizes

Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo*
Pureology Hydrate Conditioner*
L'Oreal EverCreme Intense Nourishing Conditioner*
Number 4 Hair Clarifying Shampoo
St. Ives Ultra Moisturizing Body Wash Oatmeal & Shea Butter
Korres Body Butter Apple Blossom*
Origins Modern Friction*
bareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer*

* = will repurchase

Hope you enjoyed!

Love,
Claire

Empties: September 2013

As usual, my empties video is over 20 minutes long! Over the past month I came to the completion of more makeup items than ever before! Make sure to watch the video linked below to see mini reviews of all the products I finished up over the month of September. Many favorites went into the recycle bin, but of course there were many that I will never purchase again.

Products Mentioned:

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap Malibu Citrus (discontinued)*

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap Pacific Blue (discontinued)*

Butter London Acetone Free Lacquer Remover Sergeant Peppermint (discontinued)*

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo & Conditioner*
Kiehl's Extra Strength Conditioning Rinse for Dry or Damaged Hair*
LUSH Jasmine & Henna Fluff Eaze Hair Treatment*
Origins Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream*
Lush Sympathy for the Skin Hand & Body Lotion*
Thymes Garden Alchemy Rosemary Sage Shower Gel
REN Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm*
Origins Ginger Float Cream Bubble Bath*
Bioderma Crealine H2O Micelle Solution*
Lumene Sensitive Touch Gentle Cleansing Wipes
Chanel Lift Lumiere Firming & Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15*
MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder Light*
Boscia Skin Perfecting Primer (discontinued)
Stila Lip Glaze Fantasy (discontinued)*
Maybeline Eye Studio Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner Black
MAC False Lashes Extreme Black*
Buxom Lash
CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara

Travel/Sample Sizes:

L'Occitane Aromachologie Soothing Shampoo*
Tresemme Moisture Rich, Vitamin E Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Heat Protect Spray
Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray
Orofluido Elixer*
Shikai Borage Therapy Advanced Formula Fragrance Free
Grecian Oil Body Lotion (x4)
Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit Hand & Body Lotion*
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil*
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Body Lotion
Origins Blade Runner Energizing Shave Cream*
Kiehl's Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish*
Evian Mineral Water Spray To Go*
Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster*
Perricone MD Blue Plasma*
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser (x2)*
Dior Instant Gentle Cleansing Oil
bareMinerals Active Cell Renewal Night Serum*
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed*
Bliss Triple Oxygen + C Energizing Cream*
Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+*

Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 High-Potency Vitamin Enriched Daily Moisturizing Cream*

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye*

Lancome La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer

Too Faced Shadow Insurance*

Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfum Spray*

* = I would repurchase

Hope you enjoy!

Favorites: December 2012

The month of December was hectic to say the least. Not only are the holidays usually a fun but overwhelming experience, but I also decided to move 1,000 miles only a mere 4 days after graduating from my masters program. As far as products went, I used very little makeup and stuck to my skincare routine. Falling back in love with some of my regular products while being able to really focus on a few new ones (my blushes) actually produced a few favorites form to talk about. Watch the video to see my full explanations on the products.

Products Mentioned:

Kiehl's Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Conditioner

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque

Bath & Body Works Cashmere Glow Shower Gel 

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

Kryolan for Glossybox Glossy Rosewood Blush

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Fantastic

Kat Von D Little Sinners Eyeshadow Palette

Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

REN Mayday Mayday Rescue Balm

Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Concealer
Cargo 3 Triple Action Mascara

Thanks for watching!
Love, Claire

Empties: October 2012

I absolutely can't get enough of these posts and videos. Over the month of October I finished quite a few of my favorite products. The big move is exactly 5 weeks away and I'm doing my best to get through the products that are more than halfway done. The truth is that my car will be full of makeup and beauty products regardless, but I try. 

Products Mentioned:

Michael O'Rourke Rock Your Hair Big Hair Rocks Shampoo

Michael O'Rourke Rock Your Hair Big Hair Rocks Conditioner

Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Volumizing Conditioner*

Philosophy Sweet Talk Shampoo, Shower Gel, & Bubble Bath *

H&M Coconut Lime Body Scrub*

Dirt. Luxe Salt Scrub Lemon Leaf

Lush The Hair Doctor Hair Treatment*

Thymes Lemon Geranium Petite Cologne*

Julep Facial For Hands Glycolic Hand Scrub*

Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Quick Dry Spray*

L'Occitane Hand Cream in Shea Butter*

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in White Citrus*

Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste in Alpine Breeze*

Sonia Kashuk Eye Makeup Remover*

Caudalie Pulpe Vitaminee Anti-Wrinkle Fluid*

MAC Viva Glam Ricky Lip Conditioner*
Face Secrets Cotton Cleansing Pads*
Walgreens Exfoliating Cotton Rounds*

Studio 35 Premium Cotton Rounds*
Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes*
Korres Milk Proteins Cleansing & Makeup Removing Wipes*
Walgreens Epsom Salt*
Lush Rose Queen Bath Bomb*

Samples:

Supersmile Professional Whitening System

Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator
Emu Oil
Nexxus ProMend Conditioner*
Nexxus ProMend Shampoo*
Nexxus ProMend Leave-In Treatment Creme*
Hanae Mori 'Butterfly' Eau de Toilette (3)

Bvlgari 'Omnia Coral' Eau de Toilette*
Elie Saab 'Le Parfum' Eau de Toilette*
DKNY 'pureDKNY'*
MAC Prep & Prime Skin*
MAC Prep & Prime Vibrancy Eye*

* = I would repurchase

Don't forget to check out the accompanying video!