Product Empties | May 2017

 Just recently, I talked about the products that I would let go of and give away. This time around, I'm going to talk about the products that I've used up and about to throw away.

Random Haul

Some of you probably think that my scent obsession has finally subsided due to the prolonged scent post break. I myself didn't expect it to take this long. But, actually, during the break, I think my scent obsession has gotten a bit worse. Just a tiny bit, I promise. That being so, I do have more home fragrance and scent stuff to share with you here plus a few miscellaneous items. Let's check them out one by one. 

Collective Haul + Some Mini Reviews ^^,

Hello, loves! Ciena here signing in once again after monthssss of hiatus. I don't really have a good excuse for my disappearing act, it's just that I wasn't in the mood to post or do anything. Petty, right? But I'm really not one to do things without passion or enthusiasm, or else things will result in a disaster. Haha. I certainly don't want to turn my blog into a mess.

Anyways, let's get started on this haul, random things that I've collected over the past month or two. Some of these products, I have not used yet, so I might just save the review for those later. Watch out for that. ;)

Top 13 Products of 2013

Happy new year my loves!! I know it is a tad bit late but whatevs, right? Haha ;D Anyways, as I say my farewell to 2013 I would like to share my top 13 products of that year. I actually had a bit of a hard time choosing just 13 products but luckily I managed to do so. These are the products that have been closest to my heart. ;) They have been my favorites, go-to and lifesavers. C'mon now and let me share them to you one by one. ^^,

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1.) ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer

- This does the job so well. It sure makes my makeup last all day long. Being a product from ELF, it is also inexpensive.  

2.) Etude's Precious Mineral BB Cream  All Day Strong with SPF 30/PA++

- My go-to base. This makes my skin look flawless. I love love love the coverage, the longevity and the dewy finish that this product gives. The price is not that bad either.  

3.) NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Natural

- It does give that natural flush. It also lasts fairly long. This is perfect for everyday use.    

4.) Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion in Black

- This is my go-to mascara. It gives the perfect volume and length. It never flakes or smudges on me. Lastly, it is easy to remove.

5.) Marionnaud N.38 Eyes

- This is the only brush that I use for my brows. The spoolie is great. The angled liner brush is not too long or short, has the perfect density, and when I use it to fill my brows it helps to give just that natural look. 

6.) Vaseline Lip Therapy in Cherry

- This is what I always use to prep my lips before applying any other lip product and whenever my lip gets chapped.  

7.) Customized Lip Balm Stain

- I'm so happy with this product. I mixed two lip products (ELF Lip Stain in Birthday Suit + Maybelline Lips Pink Glow in Mixed Berry) myself and the outcome, I believe, is great. It does last for a long time and I love the color.

8.) Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake

- I adore the awesome formula of the lip butters and this is my go-to color. 

9.) Garnier Light Complete Multi-Action Brightening Scrub

- For me, this is definitely the best facial scrub ever. First of all, it is not abrasive. It leaves my skin so clean and bright. It is very affordable, too.  

10.) Glamworks Charcoal Nose Pore Strip

- This does the job and takes away the nasty blackheads. 

11.) Quick FX Pimple Eraser

- This does wonders. All I need is a teeny tiny bit and it will dry out my pimples and leaves no scars. 

12.) Zenzest Eau de Toilette in Coral

- I love love love this scent. Need I say more? 

13.) Dove Hair Therapy Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo

- This is my life saver. It keeps my hair clean and refresh and it keeps the oiliness at bay for a very long period of time. 

That's it for my top 13 of 2013. How about you beauties? What's your top 13 products last year. I would surely love to know. ;) I know you've seen most, if not all, of these products before but I hope you still enjoyed this post. I'll talk to you again soon and my next post will be all about the stuff that I got this holiday season. Sounds fun, right? Keep your eye out for that one. Thank you so much for your time. Let's all have a wonderful 2014 and make this our best year yet. xo

What I Say: Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo ^^,

     Hello my loves!! How's your day going? As for me, so far, I am having a very productive day. I actually feel so great about it.

     Moving on, I am here to do again a full review. But this time, it is kind of different. For the first time, this is not a makeup product but still in the beauty category. It is a hair care product to be exact.

     To have healthy luscious locks, a lot of people advise to give one’s hair a break from time to time and not to wash it every single day. But then, with that advice, there is a possibility for our hair to be oily and to feel dirty. And so, dry shampoo is created to clean our hair even though we don’t actually wash it. Genius! Now, there are tons of different dry shampoos from different brands in other countries. But here, dry shampoo is somewhat new. The first dry shampoo that I’ve encountered in the market and have actually tried out is from Dove.

     I got this baby from Robinson’s Galleria Victoria Mall two months ago. Back then, I believe it cost around 300 Php.  Don’t quote me on that. ^^v

     It contains 5 Oz. or 141 g. which I think is not bad at all. I’ve used it a couple of times already, I’d say 5-8 times, and it is still going strong. It actually feels like it still contains a lot. I bet this will last me pretty long.

     Just like other dry shampoos, this also contains ingredients that are said to soak up oil and dirt on the scalp.

     The top looks like this. It has a regular spray nozzle. There’s also nothing to worry about the cap because it closes tightly.

     To use this, all you have to do is shake it very well, spray directly onto the roots, rub using yours finger then brush your hair to distribute the product evenly. It is just very easy and convenient to use. Perfect on the go especially on the days when you don’t have time to wash your hair and it suddenly becomes oily.

     What I adore about this product is that it does what it claims and so much more. After every use, I can actually tell that the oiliness of my hair disappears and it just feels clean and fresh again. It also revives my hair and makes it voluminous. Not only that, it also keeps the oiliness at bay not only for hours but even for days. Tried and tested. xD

     Another thing is it has a nice scent. I personally like it. But, if ever you’re not a fan of the scent, there’s nothing to worry about because the scent disappears after a while.

     One last good thing, this dry shampoo doesn’t leave a white residue unlike what I’ve heard other dry shampoos do. It is very easy to use no matter what hair colour you have.      

     I actually don’t have anything bad to say other than I’m not 100% positive if it is already widely available. Anyways, if not yet, I’m sure it will be in no time.

     That brings this post to an end. Thank you for your time my loves. I hope you enjoyed. Let’s talk again soon. xo

September Loves ^^,

     Hello my lovely readers!!! :D How are you all doing? Can you believe how fast time goes? September is officially over and Christmas is definitely just around the corner. I actually feel a little overwhelmed by that fact but also excited at the same time.  Anyhow, let’s just leave that for a moment and let’s talk about the products that I’ve been loving this past month. :)

     Before I forget, be warned that most of these items are lip products just because a.) I’m a lip junkie (you’ve probably read that a million times) and b.) I chose to keep things simple last month and so most of the days I only used a lip product/s and a concealer.  I hope you don’t get annoyed by the fact that I always always always talk about lip products. Haha. That’s it. Let’s now jump right into it.

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1.) Nichido Eyelash Curler

- This thing fits the shape of my eyes oh, so well. It curls my eyelashes perfectly, definitely just the way I want it. And the curls actually stay for a long time. This is also very inexpensive. 

2.) Garnier Light BB Instant Fairness BB Eye Roll-On

- I just love how this product covers my dark circles. It also doesn't dry out my under eye like some other concealers do. It feels very light in the skin and it lasts pretty long, too. Definitely a keeper. :D

3.) Avon Holiday Delight Lip Balm in Peach

- This balm moisturizes my lips ah-mazingly. It doesn't feel greasy and doesn't leave a white film even if I apply too much of it. It is truly light but still keeps my lips very moisturize for a long period of time. Not to mention, it has a very nice scent/taste.

4.) ELF Lip Plumping Lip Glaze

- This thing is simply wonderful and I love the color pay off of the tinted glaze so much. It also feels so refreshing on the lips because it is a bit minty. If you wanna know more about this product just click here. :)  

L: Cabana Crush ; R: Air Kiss

5.) Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF15 in 14 Cabana Crush and 10 Air Kiss

- First of all, I love how these lip glosses have SPF. Second of all, the color pay-off of each is amazing. They are really pigmented. Another thing is they do last really long. With that being said, they are a little bit sticky but nothing unbearable.   

6.) NYX Round Lipstick in Paris

- Just like Marlena from Makeup Geek, this is also an all time favorite of mine. The color is just lovely. This lipstick is so pigmented and true to color. It doesn't moisturize my lips but it is not drying at all. It also goes on like a dream. I love to use this most of the days.  

7.) Avon's Lovely in Pink by Sweet Honesty

- The smell of this perfume is so refreshing. It simply smells so light, young, fresh and lovely. Ugh. I've been loving this since I don't know when.

8.) Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo

- This baby right here doesn't only clean and refresh my hair, it also gives my hair a lot of volume which I really love. It does keep the oiliness at bay for a very long time, too. It is also another inexpensive product. 

     That is everything I've been loving for the month of September. How about you beauties, what are the things that you've been loving the past month? And have you tried some of these products? What are your thoughts about them? I would surely love to know. I'll talk to you again later my loves. Bye! xo