Empties #2

So this month I didn't really go through any makeup products (its harder then ya think). Though I did end up finishing up some more skincare items and other bits and bobs. Here they are! :)

 1. Candy Cane body was by philosophy - $16

2. Ponds evening soothe face wipes -  $5

3. Home Scents candles - $8

4. Burts Bees sensitive eye cream - $14

5. L'oreal Preference deep conditioner - Came with box dye from gosh knows when

6. Neutrogena healthy skin face powder - $12 

(I know I didn't actually finish this up though it is way way to light for me now and is getting a tad old so I thought best to just toss it, though I did hit major pan!) 

 The candles were a bit I really wanted to address because I previously posted about soy candles and how I had used up two of those in the past weeks. Well these two which are your typical candle I also finished up just a day or two ago. These are also from Target and they both smell amazing but they were quite different from the soy candles.

As you can see they have this black ring or rather stain, I am not sure but you can see from the photos and it started out small just around the top ring of the glass jar but got bigger as the candles burned further. It is a little off putting and is not at all appealing to look at. I have another one of these specific candles burning in my room at the moment and I love the scent but am not at all a fan of the soot ring it leaves behind, I may just stick to soy candles from now on seeing as they do not leave even the slightest residue. (at lease my last two didn't).

Hope you all enjoyed! Did you get through any products this month?

Boots Botanics Organic Rosewater Toner

I bought this months ago, probably, I'd say about four or more ago. I have never had a good relationship with toners, I have tried drugstore toners, spray toners, higher end ones from Sephora and such. They all caused big breakouts or just irritated my skin. I was hesitant but since I hadn't tried one in a good while I figured I would give it a shot.

I bought mine from Target seeing as in the US thats the only place I know Boots to be sold at. It was $8.99 which is right in the middle for price wise. When i first started using this I really enjoyed it, I had some breakouts at the time and I felt it really helped to get out any crud that was in my pores even after cleansing, it seemed to help my face clear up nicely and quickly without leaving any horrendous scars behind.

I then stopped using it because I thought it had been drying my face out a tad, only to find out it was really the cleanser I was using at the time. So I am back on the bandwagon for this product. 

I only use it once a day, (in the evenings) after cleansing and before my moisturizer and serum. I really do think it helps keep breakouts and spots at bay while leaving my skin clean and smooth. It has also helped to level out the oiliness of my skin. I find that moisturizer sinks into my skin better after I use this rather then just sitting on top of my skin leaving some sort of residue. 

Overall I really enjoy this product. I am finding it to be a must have for me in the evenings, not so much in the morning but once a day is the perfect dose for my skin. 

Do you use a toner? Which ones do you prefer?

Soy Candles?

I was not to long ago in Target looking for some candles for my bedroom. I love having at least two, if not upwards of four or five candles burning in my room at one time. I love the natural lighting it gives during the evenings and its just soothing and puts me right to sleep. 

SO ANYWAYS, I came across these soy candles and thought to myself.... hmmmm.... SOY candles?

Why soy? There has to be some benefit or reason right?

Well soy candles are better for what you would call "clean burning" they don't omit  those bad toxins into the air that regular candles do. 

I bought two that day and plan to go back for more since i burned them down to nothing recently but if your in the market for some new candles, definitely look out for soy candles. 

The two that i purchased and LOVED were:

They both smell amazing! 

Check them out at your local target and let me know what you think.

The only downside I want to mention about these candles, I am not sure if its these in particular or just soy candles in general is that they burn a tad quicker, not by much just a little but I thought I would at least mention it. 

March Favorites!

 March Favorites!

A little late, I know, but rather late then never :)

 So here they are!

Drum Roll Pleaseeee

Buxom Cream EyeShadow in Mutt

I love this as a base for my eyeshadows, I have found on its own IT WILL crease and that's not quite the look I am going for. Under eyeshadow is looks amazing though, its your typical bronzy slightly shimmery cream shadow, very smooth and very ease to apply. The nice thing about this though is that I have had it for almost a year and it hasn't shown any signs of drying up or anything! 

Mac Blush in Tenderling

I love love love love this blush for everyday, it just gives a natural color to your cheeks, its perfect for a natural flush on the cheeks, I really recommend everyone have this blush because its so simple yet looks so good!

Mac 109 Brush

I don't know what I was doing without the brush for so long, it is PERFECT for contouring and that's all I use it for, it doesn't shed too badly for me, I know some people complain about it shedding but very rarely does it ever shed on me, though maybe its because i only use it with powder products. Idk, either way I LOVE THIS BRUSH! :)

Blue Owl Necklace from Target

For the past month I have been wearing this along with my Cross Necklace that my boyfriend gave me for my birthday but I don't quite know what it is about this necklace, I love the color and its small and cute and perfect for spring.

L'oreal Liquid Liner in Black

I had always heard about how awesome this liquid liner is, if you like felt tip liners you will love this one! It is very easy to use, even for me (I suck at liquid liner). It stays on all day, the one thing i don't like about this product is that it dries to a satin finish, so it has that shine to it and I just set it with a matte black eyeshadow to fix that.

Elf Tinted Moisturizer in Nude

If you are going to try this out do not worry to much about your color selection just guesstimate and you will be fine. This reminds me a lot of the Jouer Moisture Tint, very very light coverage but just hides discoloration and evens out skin tone a bit. Doesn't look like your wearing makeup though i do recommend setting it with a powder if you have combo or oily skin. 

Stila Naturaleyes Eye Shadow Palette

I have been reaching for this palette all month long, mostly been using the color KITTEN all over the lid, GILDED GOLD in the crease and BARE on the brow bone, I love this palette, great color selection, the one thing is that these shadows are almost too soft, so they can have some fallout, just be careful not to dig your brush into the shadows as you will make them crumble. 

Hope you all enjoyed!