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

Favorites: November 2013

Regardless of my blogposts being at a minimum, my love for cosmetics has not withered in the slightest. Attempting to handle a career, social life, relationship, and a blog/youtube channel has proven to be a challenge. However, I was able to get around to filming my November Favorites. I hope you enjoy hearing all about my current obsession with the Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation. It's deep into December and I'm still obsessed. Be sure to watch the video below!

Products Mentioned:

Organix Renewing Argan Oil of Moroccan Oil Shampoo

Organix Renewing Argan Oil of Moroccan Oil Conditioner

Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo

Laura Mercier Artist Palette

Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder

Dior Diorskin Shimmer Star Amber Diamond

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer

NYX Black Label Lipstick Summer in Hampton

Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation
Mario Basdescu Glycolic Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion
Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream

Hope you enjoyed!

Love,
Claire

Empties: September 2012

As per usual my makeup and beauty product addiction is blatantly obvious via my empties posts/videos. I still will never understand how it is possible that I finish this many products. Even though 95% of these products took more than a month to finish, I never realized how fast I fly through products. At least I know I'm getting my money's worth since I'm getting through the products and enjoying the whole process of trying out new things.

Products Mentioned:
The Balm Balms Away Eye Makeup Breakup*
Kenra Volume Spray Super Hold Finishing Spray #25*
Refresh Plus Lubricant Eye Drops*
Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Intense Moisturizing Treatment*
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol Free Toner*
Earth Therapeutics Peach & Pasion Loofah Scrub*
Lush American Cream Conditioner*
Vitacare Multicare Acai Toothpaste
Ahava Hand Cream (old packaging & formula)
Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant in Natural Fresh*
H&M Coconut Lime Shower Cream*
MAC Wipes*
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen*
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream*
Studio 35 Beauty Textured Cotton Rounds
MAC Fast Respons Eye Cream*
Lush Curly Wurly Conditioning Shampoo*
Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat*
Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Soothing Organic Milk & Oat Bath
Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara*

* = I would repurchase

Hope you guys enjoyed!
Love, Claire