Empties: December 2011/January 2012

Hello, my Pretties!

Just like I skipped December's favorites post, I also missed my December empties post.  So, here is my collective post for my December/January empties.

December 2011 and January 2012 empties.

Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner

Infused with coconut extract and vitamin E, this is used to the last drop because of it's scent.  It's lovely.  I adore coconut scented bath products, candles, anything!  It did do a good job in detangling my hair.  Other than that, it was just meh.  No wow factors.  It claims 2x more moisture on the bottle but I didn't notice.  Probably not a repurchase.

L.A. Looks Mega X-Treme Hold Gel

Since I do wear my hair up a lot, in buns or braids, I need something to slick back my frizzy atmosphere of hair I have going on on my head.  This is a 'sport' edition gel because my sweet-tart picked it out since he uses it too.  It is a bit sticky for my liking but it gets the job done.  This is the sweet-tart's go to gel so I'm sure it will be a repurchase.

Johnson's Baby Lotion

I love the smell of babies!  Who doesn't?  With two young children in the house, I always try to have this on hand.  I use it on my kids and I use it on myself.  I love the smell of it and it leaves my skin nice and soft.  It's clinically proven to be mild so I even use this on my face too before I apply my foundation and face full of makeup.  It doesn't clog my pores and doesn't leave me greasy at all.  Repurchase!

Garnier Fructis Leave-In Conditioning Cream
Sleek & Shine

This is geared towards frizzy, dry or unmanageable hair.  Frizzy?  Check!  Dry?  Check!  Unmanageable?  Ckeck!  I have hair that is all of the above.  I love this leave-in treatment.  It's rich and thick and it smells good too.  It works.  It leaves my hair much more softer and less frizzy.  My hair needs a lot of help and this helps so this is a repurchase too.

Dove Ultimate Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
in Nectarine & White Ginger Scent

I am usually a Secret or Suave anti-perspirant deodorant girl but this one was on sale at the time of purchase and it came with a mini body spray in the matching scent.  I finished the deodorant but still have some of the body spray left.  I loved the scent of this one.  It's smells fruity and clean and like summer.  The feeling of freshness lasts all day.  I do want to try the other scents available in this deodorant.  It worked very well for me.  Repurchase.

Avon Moisture Effective Eye Makeup
Remover Lotion

I always have this on hand.  I am actually down to my last bottle right now.  I have been using this eye makeup remover for years now and it gets the job done.  But now I want something different.  I've tried Mary Kay, Clinique,and Rimmel eye makeup removers and now this one is no longer my favorite.  I don't think I will repurchase this anytime soon.  I'm still exploring the world of makeup removers and I am having fun trying out new ones!

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara
Dior Diorshow Mascara

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion:  This is my first tube of UDPP and I really did like it.  It goes on well.  A little goes a long way.  The lasting power is great.  It took me a long time to finish this.  I usually use my E.L.F. Eyelid Primer which I love to but for the price difference, I will probably stick to my E.L.F.  But if I have the money to spend, UDPP is a must have.

Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara:  I love Urban Decay and I love mascara but this one was not a pure love.  I did like the way this mascara separated my lashes but it seemed too dry for me.  I wanted it to coat my lashes more and make them truly black and stand out.  It didn't.  I would apply another mascara and top off with this one to separate my lashes and that's about it.  Not going to be a repurchase.  ♥This was a gift given to me by a fellow blogger friend.

Dior Diorshow Mascara:  Love it!  This is a love!  It was a rich black, thickened up my lashes greatly, and added length too.  Everything I want in a mascara.  I have two complaints.  1-the scent.  I didn't care for the overly floral scent it had but after applying it, it was undetectable.  2-price.  This is high end mascara.  No wonder it works so well!  And just for the price alone, $24.50 at Sephora, this will not be a repurchase.  Aw.  ♥This was a gift given to my by a fellow blogger friend.

And that's all for now, folks!  Lots of empties these past two months.  Some I plan on repurchasing, others not.  I hope my mini reviews on each item helps you in deciding whether or not you'd like to try any of these products.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All items mentioned in this post were bought by me with my own money unless otherwise stated.  These are my own thoughts and opinions. ♥♥

Empties: October 2011

Hello, my Pretties! (Again!!)

OK, OK, one more post before I call it quits for today. It's Halloween, we all have stuff to do!

So here are my empty jars for October. And once again, NO MAKEUP! Gah! I can't finish any makeup!!

Empties for October 2011.

Sephora Super Supreme Body Butter
in Lusty Pleasure
(Sample size)

I got this in a Sephora makeup bag filled with Samples that my sister gave me. This is the first sample out of the bag that I have used.

It was OK. I can't really remember what it smelled like. It did feel good, though. Nice and thick. Very hydrating. I used it one night after my shower and applied to my legs and my arms. This sample size was enough for my monster sized limbs! Yeah, my skin did feel better, softer, and I still felt smooth in the morning.

Sensodyne Tooth Paste for Sensitive Teeth &
Cavity Protection Extra Whitening

The sweet-tart bought this for his teeth which were starting to hurt when he drank something cold. I have had that problem in the past too. I used this toothpaste as well and I didn't notice any whitening of my teeth after we had used up the whole tube. It tasted fine. I did not experience any sensitivity while using this product. The sweet-tart on the other hand, still experience some sensitivity while using this toothpaste but the says that it helped him a lot. "It would be a lot worse without it," he said.

But I must share with you what is on the tube:
"Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist."

Vaseline
100% Pure Petroleum Jelly

I think every household should have this. This was a tiny jar coming in at less than 2 oz. but it lasted forever. FOREVER. I have used this on my skin, on my daughter's skin, and on my lips. Works wonders for my cracked and usually dry lips. The other day, my lips were so dry that when I smiled, they split down the middle. Ouchie! So, I started using it every night before bed and in no time, I was back to my healthier pout.

Vaseline is a multi-use product. "Protects minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Moisturizes to heal dryness."

Slatkin & Co.
Caribbean Escape Scented Candle

I know, I just posted this in my last post, my October Favorites, but I did have 3 of these. The one in the last post, is the last one that I have left. NOOOO! I don't think Bath & Body Works carries this anymore since it's not a fall themed scented candle.

But, I need another one. Like, NEED. It's sweet and fruity and not too overpowering but strong enough to fill up the room.

Garnier Fructis Forifying Deep Conditioner
Sleek & Shine 3 Minute Masque

I've got to say, this stuff is pretty good. It smells good. It leaves my hair smelling good. It makes my hair softer! I also took a long time to finish this one jar. It's pretty big. And I don't use this everyday. I would use it when my hair felt like it needed a little extra TLC.

Febreze Thai Dragon Fruit
Fabric Refresher

Love Febreze! Love it. And I loooove this scent! The sweet-tart picked this one out because it had the word "dragon" in the title. I agreed to buy it because it was pink. Weird way for picking out stuff at the store but it worked for us!

I would use this after cleaning our bedroom and spray it on the bed covers, pillows, curtains, and carpet. Then I would light my Caribbean Escape scented candle and I was in heaven. This lasted me 4 months. Don't know if that's good. I think so. I wouldn't use it every single day, just when I felt like relaxing in a beautifully scented room. Um, so why didn't I use this everyday?

This is what is on the back of the bottle:
"Inspired by the winding canals of Thailand that are lined with dragon fruits, mangoes, and papayas."


Also worth noting, this product is safe for cats and dogs but not for birds.

Alright, I'll let you all go for now but not before wishing you all a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Please, have fun and be safe. ~XXOO~

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All items in this post were bought by me with my own money except for the Sephora Super Supreme Body Butter. These are my own thoughts and honest opinions. ♥♥

Collective Review: Garnier Fructis

Back in February, I tried a new hairspray by Herbal Essences which I reviewed after I finished the entire bottle. The final verdict was: I will not repurchase this product again. But at the end of the review, I did mention that I was testing out a new hairspray by Garnier Fructis.

Read my Herbal Essences Set Me Up Hairspray: Review HERE.

So, when I hit up Wal-Mart looking for a new hairspray, I picked up 3 different products all by Garnier Fructis. I bought a shampoo, a hair mask, and a hairspray.

Garnier Fructis
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
for Dry Scalp
13 fl oz (384 ml)
$3.97

Garnier Fructis
Fortifying Deep Condtioner
Sleek & Shine
3 Minute Mask
10.2 oz net wt (289 g)
$4.98

Garnier Fructis Style
Full Control Anti-Humidity Hairspray
Ultra Strong (Level 4 out of 5)
8.5 fl oz (250 ml)
$2.96

ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO:
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
I had some dry flaky skin forming along my hair line. Soooo not cute. It looked horrible. It was very obvious. I don't usually have a problem with dandruff. I'm thinking it was all the itching the Herbal Essence hairspray caused me that led to the flaking. I must say, after the 1st use, I did see a difference. After the 2nd use, the flakes at my hair line were almost gone. By the 3rd use, it was all gone! I used this dandruff shampoo every other hair wash. One time I'd use regular shampoo, the next time I'd use this dandruff shampoo. Now I only use it about once a week to make sure my head stays flake free. It has been since using this product. LOVE IT!

FORTIFYING DEEP CONDITIONER:
Very, very good!
I am almost on empty with this one here and I do intend to repurchase. I am very happy with this product. I shampoo my hair as usual then I apply this 3 minute mask and as I'm rinsing, I can feel the softness. Even after my hair dries, I can still feel the softness. I love it when my hair is soft! It is more manageable now. And there is also less frizz! Major plus point!! I love that this is in jar form so you can stick your whole hand in. Makes it easier than pumping it out or squeezing it out. The cream itself is a little thick but easy to distribute among my hair. It smells good too.

ANTI-HUMIDITY HAIRSPRAY:
LOVE IT!
This is the perfect hairspray. It smells good. It holds. I feel it lived up to its claims of "anti-humidity". And, it doesn't make my scalp itch! Need I say more? I finished all of this bottle and I also will repurchase this one.

My final thoughts on all this products goes like this: I love them. I am very happy with the results. I will repurchase again. And yes, I do recommend all of these products.

So, have any of you, My Pretties, tried any of these products? Is there any other Garnier Fructis items that I should try out??

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ I bought all of these products with my own money. These are my honest thoughts and opinions. Individual results may vary. ♥♥