April 2016 Empties

Hi everyone! It's time again to share with you the products I used up for the month of April. I feel like I didn't do very well, and have plenty of products on their last legs that could've gotten used up earlier, but I haven't been wearing much makeup, or even taking that great care of my skin lately. 

I'll start off with a few skincare bits. Of course it wouldn't be an empties here without a bottle of The Body Shop Aloe Calming Toner. You all know how much I love this stuff, but the price of it has gone up so much in the last few years, that I'm actually considering trying something else once I use up what's in my stash. 

Next up is the Radha Beauty Miracle Retinol Moisturizer. Not quite sure how this is a miracle, since it dried out my skin and didn't do much for me. I always had to put another moisturizer on top of this because it gave no hydration whatsoever. 

I'm not sure if I mentioned it here or not, but I used to really love the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask. It moisturized my lips like no other and kept them soft and supple without having to reapply. I put it away for a while and came back to it again sometime last month. However, it started making my lips go completely numb about 10-15 minutes after applying it, and it wouldn't go away. It was so bizarre, and then I finally realized that the first ingredient is Lanolin, which is derived from wool. Wool makes me breakout in hives, so I figured I had an allergic reaction to this lip mask. In the trash it goes, because I'm not chancing something more serious happening. 

I had the biggest gripe with the Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator when I first received it in a previous Ipsy bag. The container wasn't even a quarter of the way filled with product and I thought I'd hardly get any use from it. Well, I did end up getting quite a few uses out of this and I'm very pleased with how well this works. It just makes my skin so dang soft and beautiful. I doubt I'd buy a full size, but this was nice while it lasted. 

Lastly for skincare, I have two deluxe sized samples of Ole Henriksen products. One is the Truth Serum Collagen Booster, which was freaking fantastic and is probably one of the best serums I've tried. The second is the Invigorating Night Gel, which I didn't care for. It did make my skin feel better, but also stung quite a bit upon application and I didn't like that, so in the trash it goes. 

Next up is a bit of makeup and a random product. I used up two of my all-time favorite mascaras, Tarte Gifted and Covergirl The Super Sizer. These two are probably my picks for favorite high-end (along with Too Faced Better Than Sex) and low-end. Once I use up what I have in my collection, I will be purchasing these two again!

I decided to just get rid of the Be A Bombshell Lip Balm in French Kiss. This felt very dried out and the color is a baby pink that looks awful on the lips. I already have so many lip balms to go through, so this won't be missed. 

Lastly is the Berry Twinkle Pocket Bac from Bath & Body Works. I loved this while I had it, and one day I found it hiding in a purse and it smelled awful and was incredibly runny. I dumped out what was left in the trash, which wasn't alot really, so now I can use a different one. 

Lastly, I have some random bath, body and health care stuff to share. My husband and I both used up the Sound Body Dandruff Shampoo. I get these bottles at Big Lots for just a few dollars and it's exactly like Head & Shoulders, just much less expensive. We already have another in our shower. 

You all know I have to use sensitive toothpaste due to my incredibly sensitive teeth and gums. This is the Topcare (Wegmans store brand) Extra Whitening Sensitive Toothpaste, and I don't really care for this much. I don't notice any difference in sensitivity and the taste is a little odd as well. 

I finally used up the Bath & Body Works Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin foaming hand soap that's been in our bathroom for ages. I love these hand soaps, but they're really expensive even when there's a sale, so once I go through my stash, I'll look elsewhere for less expensive soaps. 

And lastly we have the final Bath & Body Works Shower Gel I had in my stash, which was Orange Sapphire. While this one smelled amazing, it did nothing for me. These shower gels make me itch and make my skin super dry. Plus they're really expensive for what they are. So glad to have these gone and I'll never repurchase. 

Number of products used up: 14
Total for the year: 66

I'm still doing good so far, and we're only in the 5th month of the year. I'm really hoping I can use up a ton more products. I think I'm making a goal of using up 250 products for the entire year. Last year I used up 177 products, so I have some work to do y'all!

What are some products you used up?

The One Product That Changed My Hair

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Hey guys, and happy Wednesday! I have a post today talking about one product that has done so much for my hair, and I also noticed results after just one use!

Quite a while ago, I was sent two bottles of the Radha Beauty Fractionated Coconut Oil. I had no idea how to use it, so it sat in my closet of beauty products for months. One day, I noticed what bad shape my hair was in. It was dry, I had so many split ends, and it was breaking all the time. Granted, I do need a haircut because it has been a while, but I need the time and money to be able to get one. I always hear amazing things about how good coconut oil is for your hair, especially virgin coconut oil. After doing research and seeing how expensive virgin coconut oil is, I remembered I had this fractionated coconut oil in my stash. 

Before I get into the results I had, you're probably wondering what the heck is the difference between virgin coconut oil and fractionated coconut oil. I wondered the same, and did even more research. 

Virgin coconut oil is used for cooking and is in skincare and haircare products, as well as for medicinal uses. It's more oily than fractionated coconut oil, and with continued use, can really clog your pores. It solidifies when cool. 

Fractionated Coconut oil has had the long chain triglycerides removed, which is what makes virgin coconut oil more oily. Fractionated coconut oil is better for use in skincare than virgin. It's not usually used in cooking like virgin coconut oil is, but can still be used in that manner. It makes a great carrier oil for use with essential oils, and never solidifies.

So, knowing that information, I figured I'd use the fractionated coconut oil as a hair mask one night before I took a shower and washed my hair. I applied it all over my hair, concentrating it more on the ends, but I also gave myself a nice scalp massage while applying it. I combed it through my hair and put it up in a bun for an hour. After washing and conditioning my hair like normal, as well as applying a leave-in conditioner, right away I noticed how my hair felt. My Tangle Teezer combed through my hair nicely, and my wet hair just felt softer, as weird as that sounds. I shower at night, so I went to bed, curious to see what my hair would look like in the morning. 

Despite having bedhead, I can't explain to you how soft my hair felt! I even had my husband touch my hair, I was that impressed. I took a look at my split ends, and they weren't gone, but I could hardly see them! Since coloring my hair a dark brown, my split ends are more visible, but doing this trick has helped immensely. 

I don't wash my hair often, maybe 2-3 times a week. I don't use the fractionated coconut oil as a mask before every hair washing either, probably every other. I feel like it's even helping to keep the color from fading as well, which is pretty awesome. My hair is completely changed, and now that I've done this trick multiple times, I will keep repurchasing fractionated coconut oil. It's a heck of alot cheaper than virgin coconut oil, and if some accidentally gets on my skin, it won't break me out (and hasn't so far, either). I'm hoping in the long run this helps to prevent my hair from breaking so much as well. 

I will most likely keep purchasing the Radha Beauty Fractionated Coconut Oil, since it's only $11.95 on Amazon, and you don't need alot of product to get the job done. If you have split end issues like I do, I highly recommend using this as a hair mask before doing your normal hair care routine. If I can see a difference, especially after just the first use, I'm sure you will too!

Are there any tips you have to help with split ends?

December 2015 Empties

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Hey everyone! I've fallen behind a little bit on the blog here lately. I've been on this decluttering my house kick, and all I want to do is just clean. That's pretty weird for me since I hate cleaning, but I figured since we're in a new year, I should start getting rid of junk I no longer use or need. Anyway, today's post is going to be the products I used up in December. I initially didn't think I used up much last month, but it was more than expected!

Starting off with a few bath/shower products, I finally have managed to use up the Pura D'or Premium Organic Hair Loss Shampoo and the Argan Oil Conditioner. I had reviewed this duo here close to a year ago now, and it took forever for me to go through. Now that these are gone, I'm glad they are honestly. In the end, I didn't like these. They didn't do much for my hair, and if anything, they made it feel more dirty. The only good thing is that the conditioner smelled incredible and made my hair feel soft. 

I also manged to use up the Adovia Dead Sea Salt Scrub. I did a review on this here, and at first I really did like it. The scent is pretty strong that reminds me of a very fancy spa, and the scrubbing bits are pretty rough as well. That helped me with the rough bumps I have on my arms, but this scrub is oil based and it made the bathtub so slippery, which I'm not a fan of. I'm clumsy enough, so a slick tub and I don't get along too well. 

Next is some body and health products. The Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer seemed like it was never ending! It lasted me through the Summer til the middle of December, with nearly daily use on my arms. I had gotten this a long time ago in a past Influenster voxbox, and I really freaking liked it! It's very light, sinks in nicely, and feels pretty hydrating considering it was so light. I have another one of these in a brown container which I believe is a cocoa butter scent. This one has pure oat extract in it, so it smelled like uncooked oatmeal to me. 

Next up is a Bath & Body Works Foaming Hand Soap in the Georgia Bourbon Peach scent. I adore these soaps, but prefer the soap with the scrubbing beads, so I'm trying to use up the foaming ones first. This scent was incredible for the Fall time. 

The Tom's Sensitive toothpaste is wonderful! It's fairly expensive and I only buy it when it's on sale, but it makes my teeth and gums feel clean and not irritated. 

Last up is a Wegmans brand Women's multivitamin. Nothing special about this, but I do like to take a daily multivitamin for the supposed health benefits they're said to provide. 

Lastly is some skincare and a lone makeup product. The sample size of the Lancome Definicils Mascara was awesome while it lasted. it gave my lashes amazing definition and length, but not the best volume, which is fine. I just use a separate mascara if I want the extra volume. 

You all know my love for The Body Shop is strong, and the Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner is no exception. This makes my skin feel soft and not as greasy. However, I don't think I'll be purchasing this anymore, because it contains denatured alcohol in it. I haven't had any bad reactions because of it, but I want to start really taking care of my skin more and use products with better ingredients. I do have one left of these that I'll start using again in the Spring, but that'll be it once it runs out!

It took forever for me to use up the Radha Beauty Intensive Youth Eye Gel. I reviewed this almost a year ago here and overall, I think it's a nice eye gel. It's not incredibly hydrating, and if you have very dry under-eyes, you won't like this at all. I'd say I have normal under-eyes, so this worked fine for me, especially in the warmer months. As it got colder, I felt like I needed something a bit more hydrating. 

I used up a sample of the MyChelle Sun Shield SPF 28. Don't buy this stuff, it's awful! I'm not sure if the sample I had went bad, but it balled up immediately when I put it on my skin, and I had to wash my face all over again. 

The final product I used up is a deluxe sample of the Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30. Murad products are pretty darn amazing, but they're expensive. I hate to say that I liked this, but I really liked this! I may have oily skin that turns more combination in colder weather, but this made my skin feel incredible and look amazing. 

So, I decided to be a little weird and tally up how many products I was able to use up the entire year of 2015:

January: 17
February: 16
March: 19
April: 15
May: 15
June: 15
July: 8
August: 11
September: 14
October: 10
November: 25
December: 12

So if my math is correct, I used up 177 products this year! I honestly didn't think I had used up that much, but it just shows how much stuff I really have. I'm making it my mission in 2016 to use up as many products as I can. Like I said above, I'm in decluttering mode lately. Mainly because the lease is up on our apartment the end of June, and I really want to be able to move by then because we'll have been living in the same place for 4 years, and I feel like it's time to move on to a bigger place. I figured I'd get a head start with cleaning up and just getting rid of stuff I no longer care for, use, or haven't used in years (which is alot honestly), therefore making the move a bit easier for us. I'm also putting myself on a beauty spending ban for three months, so I can't buy myself any makeup, skincare, bodycare, or haircare until April 1st. I don't foresee myself running out of anything in that time frame, so I should be okay. There are alot of new products out in the drugstore that I'm dying to try out, but they'll have to wait for now!

What did you use up last month? Any resolutions you have that you hope to stick with?

September 2015 Empties

Hey guys! This is my first real post in a while. I didn't get a chance to show you all the products I used up last month, so without further ado, here they are!

The first product I used up was a joint effort between myself and my husband. We both really enjoyed the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Shampoo. It cleans my hair well and actually does make it shiny. Does it work for my husband's curly afro? Not at all with making it shiny, but he says it gets the job done. 

Next up is a Tom's Whole Care Toothpaste in the Spearmint flavor. I didn't care much for this honestly. I'm in love with their Sensitive toothpaste and it's always sold out when I need another one. I would only repurchase the Sensitive version.

Using up body scrubs can take a while for me. I honestly wasn't much of a fan of The Body Shop Coconut Body Scrub. I adore the scent, but it doesn't have enough scrubby action to it to make that much of a difference.

I used up a ton of skincare, which I'm really happy about! Of course it wouldn't be an empties without The Body Shop Aloe Calming Toner. I always go on and on about how much I love this stuff. Best toner of life. 

Next up we have the Purederm Choco Cacao Collagen Mask. This came in a Memebox ages ago, and I finally got around to using it. The only good thing about this is that it smells like chocolate. Otherwise, it did nothing for my skin. I just don't really like sheet masks, and I don't know why I keep trying to.

I had the Juice Beauty Green Apple SPF 15 Moisturizer sitting in my collection for ages. I did a sniff test (it smelled fine) and saw that there was no weird separation, so I used it up. I actually really liked this! It smells nice and blends in the skin nicely too without feeling greasy or leaving a white cast. 

I also used up a deluxe sample of the Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion. I had an oily skin kit from the brand in my stash and decided to finally try and use up the products. I used to be obsessed with this moisturizer about 7 or 8 years ago, but now it just doesn't work for my skin. It dried it out pretty bad. My skin must be alot less oily than when I was younger, which is nice!

Another Dermalogica product that came in the kit was the Dermal Clay Cleanser. Again, I used to love this cleanser as it also acted as a quick 3 minute mask to help soak up oils and get rid of blackheads. I also feel that this is just too much for my skin now. The only nice thing I liked about it, is that it feels so refreshing and cooling on a hot Summer day. 

I finally used up the InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel. I had done a review on this over a year ago here when I was sent the product to try. I really ended up liking this because it made my eye area feel tighter and brighter. I am glad that I was able to use this up, it sure took a while!

The Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant also came in the oily skin kit I mentioned above. This stuff is freakin' fantastic! Seriously, if I could afford the full size, I'd buy in bulk. This product is basically a powder exfoliant that you add water to, creating a paste. You gently rub it into your skin and when you rinse it off, prepare to feel the softest, smoothest skin you've ever felt. Seriously. This is most definitely gentle enough for daily use, even on my sensitive skin. I adore this product!

The last skincare product I was able to use up is the Radha Beauty Vitamin C Serum. I really enjoyed using this when I felt like my skin needed a glow booster. even though I have oily skin in the Summer, I am prone to some dry patches and dullness. This really helped to smooth out my skin and make it look pretty again.

Finally, we have a few makeup products! I used up my beloved Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser Concealer in the Brightener shade. This is my all time favorite concealer for my under eyes, and also wherever I feel like I need some brightening. I do have a backup of this, but I don't want to crack it open just yet as I have quite a few concealers to go through first. 

I was so sad to use up this sample size Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel. I honestly don't do much to my brows, usually just some gel does it for me, and this stuff is magic. It literally is like hairspray for your brows. It keeps them in place all day and it doesn't flake or wear off. It's amazing. 

I technically didn't use up the bareMinerals Round the Clock Waterproof Eyeliner in the shade Midnight. I had gone to use it one day, and while I was sharpening it, the whole eyeliner color just fell right out onto the floor and shattered! I guess it had dried up too much. That's a shame too because I have Urban Decay 24/7 liners that I've had for YEARS, and they're still good and still perform amazing. Oh well, I don't go through liners often, so it's not a huge deal.

I'm so sorry it's taken so long to get this post up. If you read my last post, you know I had a bit of a health setback, and I'm trying to get posts done when I have the energy. Today is a good day so far, so I'm going to try and get a few posts pre-written so I can schedule them for you guys!

What products did you use up last month?

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My Tips On Getting the Ultimate Summer Glow!

Hey everyone! with Summer coming up pretty fast, you want your skin to be in the best shape possible. You'll want to wear more dresses and shorts, and probably less makeup as well. Today I wanted to share some of my tips for gorgeous, glowing Summer skin!

You're probably thinking it's odd that I'm showing a bottle of lemon juice, but lemon is great for your skin! You can make you're own face scrub by using a bit of lemon juice with baking soda, or bits of salt as a body scrub. My favorite way of using lemon juice is by adding it to my water. I always buy cases of bottled water at the grocery store, but usually don't drink alot because of the bland taste. Lemons are said to be high in Vitamin C, B-complex Vitamins, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Fiber. You probably get better effects when you buy lemons and squeeze them yourself, but who has the time for that? Lemon has so many different benefits such as aiding in digestion, boosting your immune system, helping fight viral infections, and it helps keep your skin blemish free! Everyone wants blemish free skin, right?

My next tip is taking a fish oil supplement, or eating salmon. My husband is not a fan of salmon (or fish in general), but once in a while I'll get some for myself. Salmon, especially wild caught instead of farm-raised, is a miracle for your skin and general health because of the Omega-3 fatty acids it contains. It helps maintain brain health, can protect skin from sunburn, helps reduce depression, and protects your body against Free Radicals. Since I don't usually have salmon in my fridge, I turn to these Nature Made Fish Oil capsules which have 360 mg of Omega-3's. If I had it my way, I'd be eating salmon about 3-4 times a week, but it can be expensive. For healthy recipes, you can check out Aloha, which can help you make good-for-you, but yummy meals!

My last tip is adding skincare products with Vitamin C into your routine. My favorite way to get vitamin C in is through serums. My two favorites have been the Radha Beauty Vitamin C Serum, and the Amara Organics Vitamin C Serum. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that slows the rate of free radical damage. Free radicals are molecules that damage collagen and cause dryness, fine lines and wrinkles. I know no body wants that! Because Vitamin C helps boost collagen in your skin over time, it will help to plump up your skin making it look more even, hydrated, and less wrinkled. If you're acne prone like myself, when you add Vitamin C to your skincare, you may break out a bit at first. Stick with it though, it goes away!

Since I started using these tips myself, I have noticed a big improvement in my skin. I can especially tell the difference with the lemon water because it's helping to get nasty stuff out of my system (aka, going to the bathroom alot) and my skin looks healthier and just feels better overall.

What are some of your tips for healthy, glowing skin? I would love to know!

April 2015 Empties!

Hello everyone! It's time to look through my trash and see what products I was able to use up in April. I think I used up a fair amount of products, and it's such a rewarding feeling seeing it all. 

The first product I used up is the Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover. This took forever for me to go through since you only need a tiny bit to get the job done. It was an amazing cleanser for taking off makeup and overall cleansing. I probably would repurchase, but I have so many cleansers to go through right now. 

Next up is the Mario Badescu Special Mask for Oily Skin. Unfortunately, when I went to use this, it was all dried up so I had to dump it out. I'm saving the little pot though as I'm sure I'll find a use for it eventually. The Aloe Moisturizer was alright. It felt nice going on the skin, but it never really sunk in and made me feel greasy after a while. The drying cream was also a dried up mess and unusable. 

I wasn't much of a fan of the Sephora Supreme Cleansing Foam. It smelled really strongly of flowers and didn't clean the best either. I'm glad it was a sample size that I got through quickly.

The Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser was alright. It was super liquid-y but it did clean my skin nicely. I can't remember where I even got this little sample, but it lasted me quite a while.

Both my husband and I used the Pantene Sheer Volume Shampoo. He's not picky and neither am I really. This was good. It cleaned my hair nicely and left it soft and fluffy. 

I used up sample packets of the John Frieda Luxurious Volume shampoo and conditioner while staying at my Mother-in-law's house during Easter. I really liked this alot. The duo made my hair feel so soft and it looked amazing once it was all dry. I'd consider buying full sized bottles once I use up what I have.

I have to throw out the Radha Beauty Argan Oil. It smelled funky when I received it for review, and it smells even worse now. I don't know what is wrong with it, but I have to toss it. I feel bad though because I only used it a few times and I did like what it did for my skin and also my hair when I used a tiny bit. 

The Philosophy Peppermint Hot Cocoa shower gel smelled so amazing and made my whole house smell good after I took a shower. You all know my love for Philosophy shower gels, so I won't ramble on about how amazingly awesome they are. 

I finally was able to use up the Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist. I hated using it by directly spraying it on my skin as it burned my eyes like hell, even though they were closed. It was much better just spraying some on a cotton pad and swiping it on my skin. It didn't do much for me though. I still am obsessed with The Body Shop's Aloe Calming Toner and nothing really comes close to it. 

Last few products! I absolutely loved the bareMinerals Firming Eye Treatment. It made my eye area feel so soft and hydrated, but it wasn't heavy at all. I only used it at night and when I woke up in the morning, the skin around my eyes felt really nice. 

The product next to it is the Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm Balm in the Black Tea & Blackberry scent. It got lots of love from me as it usually was the one I brought with me to work. I loved this stuff. It made my lips feel nice and hydrated and it's a great base for drying lipsticks. 

The last product is the Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potion. This stuff was like magic for my pores! Seriously, it covered them up so I could put on foundation or concealer and not have to worry about my pores looking like massive craters. I would most definitely buy the full size once I use up other primers. 

What did you use up last month?

Review: Radha Beauty 100% Pure Argan Oil

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Hey everyone! Today's review is going to be of Radha Beauty's Argan Oil. I've been really into oils lately and I think they've helped me out alot, especially with this nasty Winter we had. 

Here is a description of the product taken from Amazon:

A purer way to beautiful looking skin and revitalized hair
• 100% Pure Argan Oil is first cold pressed to ensure the best quality, highest-grade oil.
• Unscented, Lightweight & pure for the ultimate healthy glow.
• No preservatives, chemicals, water or other oils added. 100% Pure argan oil
• Radha Argan oil is made organically in small batches and imported directly from Morocco to ensure premium quality! 

Radha 100% Argan Oil is your best choice for moisturize and condition!
• Naturally freshens, hydrates and softens dry skin better than any other moisturizer on the market.
• Repairs and beautifies hair, from roots to split-ends and improves scalp health.
• Strengthens brittle nails and cuticles. 

I tried this oil on my hair and my face. It is really incredibly hydrating and was honestly a bit too much for my hair. Even though I have really dry, brittle hair at the moment, this oil made it feel greasy, even with the tiniest bit. I do have fine hair though, which makes it difficult to find something hydrating, but won't make it greasy. 

On my face however, that helped me so much with the bad dry skin I've been having all Winter. I just go through my normal skincare routine at night, and then top it all off with this argan oil. It feels slightly heavy at first, but then sinks in after about 20 minutes or so. It doesn't get all over my pillow, which is a plus, and I end up waking up with skin that's radiant, hydrated and clear. I thought this may clog my pores and break me out, but it doesn't at all. 

There was only one downside to this oil. I had gotten a bottle of this that reeked of chemicals, but thought maybe it was just the packaging or something, so I only used it once and it was just awful smelling. Apparently more people had problems with their oils smelling bad as well, so I was sent another bottle, no questions asked, and I threw out the bad one. This bottle I have now does smell a little strange, but definitely not as bad as the first. I can't even begin to describe the smell of the first bottle, it was so bad. I will continue using this oil because I like how it makes my skin feel. 

You can find this argan oil here on Amazon for only $15.89, which I think is a pretty nice deal considering how other brands are pretty expensive.

What do you think of argan oils? 

February 2015 Favorites

Hey everyone! I'm so glad February is over and March is here! February was a rough month for my husband and I. We both got the flu hardcore and we both also had car troubles costing us a small fortune to take care of. It's safe to say I'm happy to see a new month with hopefully better days ahead. Anyway, it's time to share some of the products I was really enjoying despite being on my deathbed for a week. 

The first product I have to share my love for is the Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief. This was practically my savior once I was feeling better enough to start taking care of my skin again. Being sick made my skin horrendously dry and it was flaking so bad. I started using this morning and night, but now I'm only using it occasionally when I feel my skin needs it. After using this for a couple days, my skin was back to normal. This bottle is just a deluxe sample that I probably got as a gift with purchase. 

Next up we have the Smashbox O-Gloss. This is a baby sample that came in a Sephora lip kit, but this past month I've been using it nearly everytime I go to work! This is a gloss that's supposed to turn your perfect shade of pink, and it really does. At first it starts out clear, then as you rub it onto your lips, it turns the prettiest shade of a light berry-pink, at least on me it does. It's also incredibly hydrating and not sticky at all. This is probably one of my favorite glosses I've ever used, and I will most likely buy a full size at some point. 

Next we have the Radha Beauty Intensive Youth Eye Gel.  I did a review on this here, and I really flipping love this stuff! It's definitely a gel formula, but it's one of the most moisturizing gels I've come across. It just glides on the skin perfectly, and I've really seen a positive difference since using this.

The Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara has been amazing for me. The wand is curved and has rubber bristles, and I just love it when I'm having a natural/light makeup day and just want a little something on my lashes. It doesn't make them va-va-voom or anything, but it separates and lengthens really well for me. 

The Tarte Tartelette Palette was definitely my go-to in February. I plan on doing a review very soon of it, but I've fallen in love with matte shadows all over again because of this little baby. The colors are beautiful, they blend easily and look stunning with my hazel (mostly brown, but they turn green) eyes. 

My last favorite is the Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer. I had to get rid of another primer I was using (you'll see in my empties soon!) because it just was not working for me. This is a sample that I probably got with one of my Lorac Pro palettes, but it's a generous size that I think will last quite a while. A little goes a very long way.

What were you all loving in February? 

Also, I want to remind everyone that my Borghese giveaway ends tonight! It is for US residents only, but make sure to get your entries in before it's too late!

Review: Radha Beauty Intensive Youth Eye Gel

*Disclosure* I received this product complimentary from Radha Beauty and BrandBacker for review purposes. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. 

Hello everyone! I have a review for you today on the Radha Beauty Intensive Youth Eye Gel, which I have been really enjoying!

Here is some info on the product, taken from its Amazon page:

Our new and innovative mix of the perfect ingredients will give you Dramatically Radiant & Youthful Eyes by:
• Eliminating Dark circles, Puffiness, Dryness and Sagging around the eyes.
• Increasing elasticity and plumps the skin around eyes.
• Providing a youthful texture around the eyes.
• Moisturizing the delicate eye area to prevent premature aging.
• Useful for the entire face. Can be applied all over the face for an enhanced glow and a more radiant looking face. 

Our Eye Gel Contains Plant Stem Cells For Intensive Anti Aging Effects! 
• Matrixyl 3000: Firms and tightens the skin around the eyes.
• Contains Aloe, Cucumber, Vitamin E and Rosehip oil to nourish the skin under your eyes with natural ingredients
• Hyaluronic Acid: Deeply moisturizes the skin to reduce skin problems that occur due to age.
Can Be Used As An All-Over Face Treatment For A Brighter More Radiant Complexion  

Ingredients
75% Organic Ingredients - Matrixyl 3000, Peptide Complex, Natural Plant Stem Cells, Cucumber Hydrosol, Jojoba Oil, Vegan Hyaluronic Acid, Amino Acid Blend, Wildcrafted Periwinkle, Organic Licorice, Wild Crafted Eye Bright, Wild Crafted Reishi, Organic Gotu Kola, Vitamin E 

The bottle this product comes in has a pump which I definitely appreciate. I don't mind the pots where you have to stick your fingers in, but a pump is just more convenient and a little more sanitary. It's got a very milky look to it and it's definitely a gel formula but it feels so silky and hydrating going on. I pat this on my eyes and there is no dragging or stickiness to the gel. It's also incredibly affordable on Amazon for only $16.89! Now it's time for some pictures.

This picture was taken the first day I started using it. You can tell I have darkness under my eyes and I just look tired. (That's pretty normal though!)

This picture was taken 7 days later. I don't see a huge difference here with the darkness, but I do see a couple pigmentation spots that look a bit lighter.

This picture was taken today (February 17th). I wanted to take a picture last week, but if you read my last post, the flu knocked me out for basically the whole week, so I wasn't taking care of my skin like I normally do. I started my routine back up this past Saturday and this picture compared to the first one looks alot different to me! I still see some darkness, but the spots are nearly gone and I do look more awake. 

Having this product for nearly a month and using it for about 3 weeks (that's with me having the flu), I am extremely impressed with the Radha Beauty Eye Gel. I love how it feels and I can tell using it morning and night that it's making a positive difference in my skin. Here is a link to their website if you want to learn more about this and their other products!

What do you think of this eye gel?