Empties No.1 ♥

It's finally that time!
I don't go through things too often (y'know, shopaholic thing), so the fact that I have 11 THINGS is pretty wicked sauce.
So let's just get right to it, shall we?

HAIR

  
  Here I got some shampoo's and conditioner. And you may notice a theme here...(coconuts anyone?) 
First two that I will talk about are the Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner. First, they are all natural ingredients; no sulfates, no parabens, no GUNK. Second, they smell like how paradise/heaven smells like (aka coconuts). Third, they really moisturize your hair. I noticed a significant decrease in my hair fall-out and an even bigger decrease in my dryness/split ends. The only thing was that it was perhaps a touch rich, and I would sometimes be a little oily the next day.

Would I buy again? Yes. I am addicted to the smell and I love how soft my hair is...not to mention they are natural.

   Next shampoo that I have here is from Organix, and it is the Nourishing Coconut Milk shampoo. This one is not all natural, but it is sulfate free. First thing about this one, is that it smells amazing (doesn't anything coconut smell amazing though?). Second thing, is that it is super thick and doesn't do too much lathering (I don't like when shampoo's over lather...I like to massage with creaminess, not foam). I did notice somewhat of the same thing as with the other two; the next day my hair would be a touch greasy. And perhaps this is just because I have fine hair and I shouldn't be using a thick, moisturizing shampoo on my head...*sigh*. 

Would I buy again? No. I really do like this stuff and if you are looking for a sulfate free shampoo/conditioner for dry hair, it would probably be worth your while, but I have moved to natural and there are just too many other chemicals. I can find products without them.

Then of course some hair care products.

First I have Got2B Smooth Operator Satin Drops. Great stuff. Smells amazing and makes your hair so silky smooth and shiny. Helps with detangling too.

Would I buy again? Yes, yes, yes. I have been using this stuff for like...6...years? So it's fairly obvious to me that this has become a staple to me and I will buy it forever.

Next I have Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo. First, this has such a lovely fragrance. It's floral but not an icky floral. I typically hate floral scents but this just is amazing. Second, it actually works. It gets rid of oil in my hair. No matter how many days in a row. Third, it's volume central over here. Seriously, if your hair is oily and flat, this stuff is a pretty good remedy. However, I can find that it leaves my hair kind of dry and leaves a powdery residue on my hands when I rub it in. Also, it doesn't do anything for the texture of my hair.

Would I buy again? Maaaaaaybe. I have found another dry shampoo that works just as well and doesn't have the cons that this one has. However, this Dove one is like 1/3 of the price. So I probably won't buy it again right away but if I'm short on cash and I need a dry shampoo I'm not opposed to picking this one up. It will be my second in command.

SKIN

Alrighty, so first products I have I use in and/or around the shower.



First I have Daily Smooth Body Butter from Soap & Glory. This body butter is part of their 'Mist You Madly' fragrance line. I love the smell so much, it is definitely one of my favourite scents. However, I wouldn't call this a "body butter". It is hard to get out of the tube because it is pretty thick, and it doesn't soak into the skin very fast; all typical body butter issues. But I just didn't notice that it moisturized my skin..really at all. It smelled nice, and felt nice, but after an hour or so I found myself putting on more. Which made this product run out preeetty fast.

Would I buy again? No. The price is too steep for the quality of the product, no matter how much I love the smell.

Next, I have a Golden Sugar Scrub from Bath and Body Works, and this one is scented with Cashmere Glow. I. love. this. scent. It smells...like wonder and dreams. I love it. The scrub itself is pretty good too. I really like how the sugar dissolves as you scrub and it leaves a film of light and scented oil on your skin and makes your skin SO SO SO soft. The only thing I have a problem with is, of course, the ingredients. It's a sulfate/paraben soup. 

Would I buy again? Maybe as a treat for every once and while, but not for regular use. I just can't get over the ingredients.

Last, I have a body wash. This is the Super Rich Shower Cream with Shea Butter from Bath and Body Works. And it is what it says. It is the richest, smoothest, creamiest body wash ever. And I really like the smell (kind of almond-y). This is the only body wash I have found that has worked on my super dry winter skin. It's luxurious and makes my skin feel great. A con, is (you guessed it), the ingredients. It is also a sulfate/paraben soup.

Would I buy it again? Probably not. If I'm truly in a rut and I can't find a single natural thing that will help my dry skin, MAYBE I would repurchase it. But the chances of that are pretty slim, seeing as I have JUST started looking for natural products for my body. I just can't put those ingredients on my skin anymore. 

Next, I have more "treatment" type products. 

  First I have the Neutrogena 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment. It is a gel consistancy and is veeery light. It absorbs into the skin in a matter of seconds and leaves no residue. It doesn't smell like the inside of a shoe either, which is a plus.

Would I buy it again? Definitely not. I have dry skin and I bought it in hopes that it would help to hydrate my skin while it fought my acne. It did neither. I used an entire bottle of it and there was zero difference in my skin. 

  Next, I have Tanwise Self-Tanner. It is an almost green-looking tanner and is definitely an instant colour. It goes on fairly smoothly when you wear gloves and soaks into the skin quickly (so make sure you get it right the first time). It leaves a bit of a gray-tint until you rub it in (which means it isn't an "orange" tanner). Also, it smells like cherry-almonds...which is phenomenal.

Would I buy it again? Uhhhhh YAH. This stuff is my favourite tanner I've used. It shall always be in my arsenal. Also, I used it on my face and had no crazy breakouts. #yay

MAKEUP

First, I have the Revlon Colourstay foundation in 110 ivory. I have had this stuff forever and finally finished it. I did a review on this product here, but basically it is a pretty great, full coverage foundation for a drugstore price.

Will I buy it again? Not right now. I have so many foundations right now that I love just as much, if not more, and I need to finish what I have before I purchase anything else.

Lastly, I have Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara. Loreal voluminous mascara is a classic. It is a basic, volumizing mascara and the wand is great, the formula is great. You can't go wrong with this mascara.

Will I buy it again? This one specifically? Don't know. I don't know why I picked this one up because I always use Loreal Voluminous mascara, I guess I just picked up the wrong one. It is exactly the same as the original in blackest black, so I will probably just keep picking up the original formula...