April and May empties

Since I didn't have time to do my april empties

so I decided to put April and May empties together 

I use lots samples from my subscription boxes

some people don't like to put empty samples in monthly empties

cuz it makes them feel like cheating

however it makes me feel productive

so there are lots of empty samples

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Facial Cleansers

Clean Clear acne cleanser

I had a severe acne break out around my chin area

so lots people suggested this cleanser

make sure to buy the one with 5% benzoyl peroxide medication

this was very helpful 

but it's very harsh on the skin

so if people with sensitive skin shouldn't use this

irrations around my eye areas were really bad

the smell is pleasant

I won't purchase this again 

because it is a bit harsh on the skin

Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil

This is my all time favourite make up remover

it's very gentle 

but at the same time

it take away all the makeups

I usually wear full on makeups

two or three pumps at max would do the job

this remind me lots of shu uemura cleansing oil

this cleansing oil doesn't break me out

It's a bit pricy

but it's worth the investment for sure

Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

I don't like this makeup remover at all

because it broke me out 

and need to apply lots to remove a lil bit of makeups

the only good thing about this makeup remover is that it has no scent

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Eye Cares

Ole Henriksen Ultimate Lift Eye Gel

I don't like this eye gel at all

for two reasons 

firstly I don't see any "lift action"

secondly this eye gel is so sticky

therefore it's hard to absorb 

I won't purchase this again in the future

YSL Forever Eye Creme

This is my first YSL skin care product

I didn't really have any high hopes for YSL skin care line

even though I am a big fan of their cosmetics

This is pretty good surprisingly 

it kept my eye area hydrated 

I don't have lots fine lines

so can't really see the difference

I think YSL skin care line is pricy

so might not get the full size

H2O Aqua Firm eye concentrate

This is a okay eye cream for me

light texture

can be easily absorbed into the skin

the scent is very light

so very highly i will purchase the full size of this 

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Skin Cares

ShISEIDO Brightening Balancing Softener

I really enjoyed using this toner

it helped with blemishes 

I usually use brightening products at night

it's very gentle

a lil bit alcohol scent

however I don't think I would purchase this again 

because it's pricy for a toner

I usually drug store toner now

I feel that toner is just a small thing in skin care routine

I rather save the money to buy a good serum or cream

Philosophy Hope in a Jar Day Cream and Night Cream

I really love both of them

when I was using these two products

I didn't get any breakouts

and it kept my skin so smooth

I actually already purchased the full size of the night cream

the texture of the cream is a bit thick 

but it kept my skin hydrated without feeling greasy

Vicky Normader Hydrating Acne Care

I used up 4 or 5 of this sample products

I took them with me when I was on vacation

I used this on top of my sunscreen 

kept my face matte

I don't think I would purchase this in the future

unless there is some sort of promotion going on

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus

it says on the bottle that it help UV damage

so I took this with me when I was on vacation

I used this during the day 

applied as a serum

my face didn't get burn or got any sensitive

so i think this serum really helped

I am on my second bottle now

my skin got better after I used it

Clinique counter always have gift with purchase event

if there is any gift interest me in summer

I might get a full size

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Mask/Peels

Glam Glow Super Mud Clearing Treatment

I really love this mask

I bought a second bottle right after I finished this one in April

this mask has a very strong herbal scent

I don't mind it that much

it says that it can be used everday

so that's what I did for the first few days

but I found that my skin got so dry

So now I mainly use it as a spot treatment 

I put it on my nose area and acne areas

after 15 mins, I can see all the blackheads that are sucked through the mask

and the mask helps with acne as well

it calms the acne down

this mask does get dry up very fast toward the end 

so make sure the cap is tighten

Philosophy the micro exfoliating triple acid brightening peel

for me, I can't use it on my face

cuz it gives me really bad breakouts

so I mainly use it on my knees and elbows 

I do wish the pad is bigger

after I used it

my knees and elbows did get brighter 

but it went back to what it looked like before after 6 hrs

I will not purchase this again 

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Body Cares

BWC Lotion extra rich fragrance free

my legs are really dry through out the year

especially in colder weathers

this lotion is very moisturizing 

and my legs felt so good after I applied this

the scent is similar to chocolate

Even though I really enjoyed this

but I don't think I would purchase this again

cuz I like lotions that r easy to find in stores

there are lots good quality lotions in drug store as well

and I don't think BWC is available in Canadian stores yet

Valentine Whipped Sugar Scrub

This is a such a nice body scrub

I was upset when I found it's empty in the shower

The scent is sweet

smells like frozen yogurt  

it removes the dead skin so easy

and it keeps the skin moisturized

I don't think I would purchase this again 

simple because it's hard to find it in Canada

even though I loved this scrub

Fruit&Passion Coriander and Olive Tree Nourishing Butter

I am really bad at describing scent

this scent is so calming and mild

it has olive oil in it

kept my skin moisturized  

I will purchase this again in the future

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Hand products

La Fresh Travel Wipes Nail Polish Remover

only comes with one pad

which I think it's not enough for both hands

this nail polish remover did a good job on removing nail polish without glitters

I will not purchase this in the future

because I don't like these kind of nail polish remover pads

Julep Glycolic Hand Scrub

I don't think I have ever purchased any kind of hand scrub before

this hand scrub is really nice

my hands felt so smooth afterward

I will purchase the full size of this in the future

L'occitane Hand Cream

This might be my favourite hand cream 

This sample size is perfect for putting in a cosmetic bag

this hand cream keeps hands hydrated for hours

and feel so luxuries 

I will fore sure buy this again in the future

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Radoms

Bath&Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Candle

I love all the products from the Japanese Cherry Blossom collection

I don't know if it's just me or what

It smells like Chanel N'5 

It's so girly and mature

this is literally my favourite candle 

I will definitely purchase this again

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This is such a long post

hope you guys enjoy it

until next time 

xoxo

Beauty Box 5 May 2013

BB5 always comes in the end of the month

I jst got it today

5 items in total

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La Fresh Deodorant Wipes

I always receive La Fresh products from BB5

I don't mind it,

cuz I really enjoy using products from La Fresh

however I don't use Deodorant

I don't sweat much

probably I will just give it to my friends

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Jean Pierre Tanning Towelettes

never heard of this brand before

I have never used tanning products before

can't wait to give it a try

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Coolway Transform Styling Spray

This size is a very decent size

it's half of the full size

so this sample alone is worth $12

Even though I am always happy to receive hair products

but I used Coolway product before

not a fan at all

so don't know what to think of this sample

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Model Co Black Eyeliner

This is the only full size product

So far I really like this eyeliner

the colour is so black

and very creamy

the pigmentation is fantastic 

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Ferro Cosmetics Mineral Eyeshadow

This can be a perfect highligh for me

there is so much products in this lil pot

can't wait to use it

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Overall I am okay with may bb5

the products are not super exciting 

but not super bad neither

until next time

xoxo

IPSY MAY 2013

 I actually received ipsy may around two or three ago

have not used any the products yet

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Zoya nail polish- Julie

a light purple colour with a lil bit shimmer

I have never tried Zoya nail polish 

I am also not a big fan of purple

nd this purple is so light,

don't know if it's gonna show on the nails

full size

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Mirabella Lipstick-Posy

A red lipstick with  pink undertone

satin finish

I love to receive lipsticks

however we don't usually get lipsticks in subscription boxes

we get lots lip gloss

I really like this color

suitable for all year around

another full size product

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Pacifica Island Vanilla Perfume Roll-On

I think indigo sells Pacifica products

so many youtubers raves abt Pacifica products

I have never tried anything from Pacifica

This perfume is good size

but the smell is too sweet for me

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Yaby concealer- Honey

I really enjoy using Yaby eyeshadows

so really happy to receive this

the color is a good shade for me

cuz it has a lil bit yellow undertone

another items in my freestyle palette 

Can't wait to fill them up

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Nu'Me-Finishing Serum

I love love getting hair products

another hair serum! Yeahhh!!!

I like this applicator, 

it would be easier to use

since it is a tear drop applicator

never tried this brand before 

a really good size

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I think Ipsy monthly cosmetic bag is getting better

once again, I love this cosmetic bag

the prints are so fun, summer ish

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Overall I am really happy with may Ipsy 

well done

introduced 4 new brands to me

and the sizes are really good

until next time

xoxo

Topbox May 2013

I received this last friday

I usually receive my topbox pretty early,

since it is shipped from toronto and i live in toronto

I chose the mask box

but got the radom box instead

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Benefit Cosmetics-Porefessional

Topbox had a benefit prive box in feb

the Porefessional was in the prive box

I guess these are the left overs from the benefit prive box

I have never tried porefessonal before

so very happy to receive this

the packaging for this sample is so cute

and the size is good

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Lise Watier- Haute Couleur High Coverage Lip Lacquer

I really like this lip gloss

I actually used it 

This sample size is perfect 

I usually use small bags in summer

so this size fits very well in my small bags 

and the color is like a raspberry colour

great for summer

This lip gloss is not sticky

don't feel like i have put anything on my lips

however it doesn't stay on my lips for long

colour will fade within 2 or 3 hrs

however I dont mind it,

since it's such a joy to reapply

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Cuccio Colour-Nail Lacquer

This is the only full size product 

I don't often receive full size product from topbox

I have never heard of this brand before

Seems like a Italian brand

The color is nice

a light pink colour

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Yaby-Eyeshadow Refill

I received Yaby eyeshadows from Ipsy before

I do own a free style palette 

So I can put this lil eye shadow in it

I don't mind receiving sample eyeshadows

because this will last me forever 

and the color I can actually use everyday

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Overall I am okay with May Topbox

for sure I have seen better ones

but I don't dislike it

Hopefully next month will be better

until next time

xoxo

Beauty Box 5 April 2013

I usually receive my bb5 box at the end of the month

so got this after I came back from vacation

a good mixture of samples and full size products

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La Fresh-Instant Body Smoother

I tried La Fresh products before

So far their products have not disappointed me yet

I don't really take care of my body 

in the sense of doing scrub or buying good body lotions

so this body wipe will definitely come handy

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Model Co- Illusion Lip Enhancer kit

I am not sure if it's a full size product

but it seems like it

it's just a nude lip liner 

I don't have many lip liners

so very happy to receive one

and I heard good things about Model Co

This lip liner comes with a sharpener as well

very unique idea

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Jean Pierre Cosmetics-Oil Absorbing Tissue

This is a full size product

50 sheets

I don't use oil absorbing sheet

however I did try it few times

and I am happy with the result

my makeups didn't get smudged 

and the sheet doesn't break 

so far so good

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Minxxette Brush Hanger

don't know what to think of this 

I probably not gonna use this

so I will just give it to my friend

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Brazen Cosmetics Eyeshadow

The color is called birthday suit

It's a matte brown color

I love matte color eyeshadows

I think it would be a good base color

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Overall I am happy with april bb5

I can use everything I got except the brush hanger

Until next time

xoxo

IPSY April 2013

I am back

April was a busy month for me

with exams and vacation

anyways..this is what I got for april ipsy 

three full size products and one sample size

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Bigsexyhair Powder Play 

Volumizing&Texturizing Powder

I received mybigsexyhair sample from Ipsy before

It was a hair spray,

it didn't impress me too much

The idea of hair powder is very interesting

never tried it before

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Be A Bombshell Cosmetics-Sweet Cheeks Blush

I guess this is a full size product

The packaging reminds me of MAC packaging

There is no shimmer in this blush

The color is a coral pink 

I really like this blush

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Two Cosmetics-Heartache duo eyeshadow

I never heard of this brand before

I believe this is a full size item as well

The color is pink

half side is matte pink and the other half side is pink with shimmer

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Sation Nail Lacquer for IPSY- Love at First Byte

This is another full size product

I have never heard of Sation 

The color is very nice for the spring

It will go with lots of outfits

I will definitely give it a try 

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Lastly lets talk about the cosmetic bag

actually I really like this cosmetic bag

probably my favourite IPSY cosmetic bag so far

there is no logo on the outside of the bag

very simple and chic

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Overall I am really really happy with April IPSY 

not only I got 3 full size products,

also I can actually use all of the products.

all the products are very impressive 

I can't wait to try them all

until next time

xoxo