Beauty Haul #9: Sephora VIB Rouge

What better way to get back into the swing of things than with a haul? I think not. It is definitely what I am best at :). These are the items that I picked up during the Sephora VIB Rouge 20% off event that happened right before Thanksgiving. I got so many great items that I'm excited to get into more detail in future blogposts. I hope you enjoy the video!

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

Holiday Gift Guide 2013

The holidays is the perfect time of the year to load up on skincare favorites, makeup sets, and all the glorious products that are brought out this time of the year. In the video linked below I go through some of my favorite picks that have been released this season. Keep your eyes peeled for after the holidays, when these items are likely to go on sale. Enjoy the video!

Products Mentioned:

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega Relief
Origins Greats
Perricone MD The Science of Cold Plasma
Ole Henriksen Ole La La Glow From Head To Toe Blockbuster Set
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Steamer Solutions
Archipelago Winter Frost Gift Box Candle
Smashbox Wondervision Mega Palette
Tarte Stop & Stare 6-Piece Eyeliner & Lash Set
Sephora Give Me More Lip Kit
Marc Jacobs The Showstopper Set

Hope you enjoy!

Love,

Claire

Empties: August 2013

Many favorites this past month hit the dust. I had to say goodbye to a luxurious and unnecessary (but oh so pampering) love, my LUSH Almond & Coconut Shower Smoothie; which I will be sure to repurchase next time I make my way to LUSH.

It's always frustrating that by the time I make it to finishing a product and talking about it in my Empties videos/posts, it's been discontinued. Unfortunately this month, two products that I really enjoyed are currently unavailable! Otherwise, I hope you find all the mini reviews helpful and interesting. Do note, that as I am a beauty product junkie, there is no judging needed for the hoards of product I pound through over the mere course of 30 days!

Products Mentioned:

Shiseido Facial Cotton*

Johnson's Baby No More Tears Shampoo Original*

Clinique Makeup Brush Cleanser
Bath & Body Works Pocketbac Sanitizing Hand Gel Cilantro Peach (discontinued)*
Studio 35 Beauty Regular Nail Polish Remover Pad*
Andrea Modlash Strip Lash - 21 Black*
LUSH Almond & Coconut Shower Smoothie*
Champneys Spa Indulgence Oriental Opulence Body Glow
Chaacoca Intense Hair Repair Treatment Mask with Argan Oil*
the Balm En Root Hairspray Flexible Hold*
Suave Kids Soft & Smooth Detangler Twirlin Swirlberry
True Blue Spa 60-Second Manicure Hand Scrub
Sephora Instant Nail Polish Remover
Butter London Acetone Free Lacquer Remover Pumpkin Warrior (discontinued)
Murad Clarifying Cleanser*
MAC Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator*
Olay Fresh Effects S'wipe Out! Refreshing Make-up Removal Cloths
Boots Botanics Organic Rosewater Toner (reformulated)
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser*
Alchemie Forever Kantic Brightening Moisture Mask*
Clarisonic Sensitive Skin Brush Head*
Naruko Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Mask*
Maybeline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer Radiant*
Maybeline Baby Lips Peppermint

Travel/Sample Sizes:

Color Sustain Color Revealing Conditioner (x2)
Phyto Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Mask for Dry Hair*
Alterna Bamboo Style Boho Waves Spray*
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray*
A! Absolute! Makeup Cleansing Tissues Cucumber*
Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster (x5)*
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate*
European Wax Center The Exfoliate
European Wax Center Slow IT Body Wash
Kahina Giving Beauty Facial Lotion
Dior Hydralife Youth Essential Concentrated Sorbet Essence*
Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream
bareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener*
Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne*
Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne*
Stila Lip Glaze Lights (discontinued)*

* = I would repurchase

Be sure to let me know below if you have tried any of the products mentioned in the video!

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!