Sunday, September 9, 2012

Bath and Body Works/Target haul...

It is so easy to spend money when you have coupons...


  • EOS special edition Alice in Wonderland lip balm set: I finally found this at my Target! There are watermelon, blueberry and vanilla flavors which you can't get individually.
  • Pond's Luminous Clean towelettes: I needed some more and I wanted to try these ones out
  • Wallflower bulbs from Bath and Body Works: Moonlight Path, Paris Amour, Farmstand Apple, Eucalyptus Mint, Leaves
  • Scentportable refills: Fresh Cotton, Cranberry Woods, Eucalyptus Mint, Farmstand Apple, Island Margarita
  • Light up Wallflower Starter
  • Cashmere Glow lotion mini (free with coupon!)
  • Squirrel Scentportable holder
I only have "winter" scents left for my Wallflower and I wanted some fresher, lighter scents as it is still pretty hot here in Southern California.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Small Sally Beauty Haul

My Sally Beauty club card renews in September...so of course I had to go renew it and use my 15% + free item coupon!!! I don't need anything there but I want so much...

  • ORLY Bubbly Bombshell because who doesn't need more fabulous pink glitter?
  • ORLY Sweet Peacock because some girl in one of my anthro classes has a metallic blue polish I've been eyeing for a bit. This looks nothing like it, as hers looks more like Essie's Blue Rhapsody, but this one is metallic...and blue...so good enough?
  • ion inspired by nature Nourishing Oil Treatment because it was on clearance and I've been getting into hair products lately and this was a good way to try a hair oil.
  • ion Moisture Solutions Miracle Leave-In Conditioner because it was free and I've been wanting a leave-in for a while now.
Less than $17 for these four items and the card renewal, plus I got a $5 off coupon for next time :) I'm thinking I "need" one of the new duochrome China Glaze polishes...

Monday, September 3, 2012

August 2012 Empties


  •  Suave Kids 2-in-1 Shampoo in Surf's Up
  • The Body Shop Watermelon body lotion
  • Softsoap Pampered Hands Tangerine Treat hand soap
  • Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight spray


  •  Nivea towelettes (bought in Costa Rica or Nicaragua)
  • Simple Refreshing Face Wash Gel (travel size)
  • AXE Fresh Phoenix deodorant


  •  Bath and Body Works Aruba Coconut Glowing Body Scrub
  • Bath and Body Works Gentle Foaming Handsoap in Japanese Cherry Blossom
  • Sephora Instant Moisturizer
  • Philosophy Kiss Me lip scrub
  • The Body Shop Spa Wisdom Morocco body souffle
  • Pantene Smoothing Creme
  • Sephora Express Cleansing Wipes
  • The Body Shop Cucumber Cleansing Milk

samples, samples everywhere!


  • Tresemme Split End shampoo and conditioners
  • Dove Visible Care Renewing body wash
  • Juice Beauty Oil-Free moisturizer (sample)
  • Supersmile mouthwash packet
  • Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Detoxifying Scrub
  • random shampoo from hotel
Not pictured:
  • BBW PocketBac in Pink Sugarplum
  • Head and Shoulders samples
  • Pure Silk Melon Splash Shave Creme
  • Serene Elements sample (trial)
  • Aveeno, Clear and Garnier shampoo/conditioner samples
  • Gold Canyon Clean Sheets candle

August Birchbox (better late than never?)

Hey guys. I got my Birchbox on time this month but between picking up my boyfriend from Northern California, planning/buying/assembling/arranging furniture, working, AND starting back to school within the last week, my blog was farther down on my list of priorities than it was before. On to the Birchbox!

  • Schick Hydro Silk razor (yay! Love these)
  • Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer
  • Eye Rock Designer Liner
  • Viva La Juicy La Fleur
  • C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine (lemon!!)

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

July 2012 Empties

Empties...you know the drill:

  •  CVS Nighttime Cleansing Towelettes
  • Supergoop! samples (x2)
  • The Body Shop Raspberry Ripple body wash
  • Bath and Body Works Sea Island Cotton Supercharged Body Scrub
  • Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub sample
  • Korres Mattifying Primer
  • L'Occitane Rose & Violette Hand Cream
  • The Body Shop Spiced Vanilla Body Butter
  • Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion shampoo (travel size)
  • Nivea Extended Moisture Lotion (travel size)
  • Heel to Toe Cucumber Heel Treatment


  •  AXE Deep Clean Hair Scrub & Shampoo (this is from my boyfriend...I used it in his shower and promptly stole it. I love the little scrubby bits)
  • Biore Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser sample
  • Neutrogena Visibly Bright cleanser (travel size)
  • Up&Up Strawberry Tangerine Women's Shave Gel

  • The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner
  • CVS Healthy Complexion Eye Cream
  • Zoya Remove+
  • Clean&Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub (travel size)
  • Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes (travel size)
  • bareMinerals Prime Time primer (sample size)
  • Tresemme Climate Protection Conditioner
  • Eucerin Calming Creme (travel)
  • St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter body wash (travel)

Saturday, July 14, 2012

July 2012 Birchbox

I have been getting Birchboxes for a year now! My first one was July 2011. I can honestly say I have ever not gotten $10 worth of happiness/products out of my boxes. I am SO glad I found them. 
  • Tea Forte minteas in Ginger Pear My favorite tea is actually the ginger pear from Trader Joe's, so I don't mind trying a solid version!
  • Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner I actually have two of these (a black and a navy blue) from before Eyeko redid their brand. I thought they were cool then and I'm glad they sent me a new one. 
  • Harvey Prince Eau Flirt Yay for perfume samples! I REALLY wish they would start sending ones that have a spray top though.
  • Color Club polish in Blue-ming I have two colors exactly like this, but I like Color Club polishes so I'm excited to test out the formula on this one.
  • Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum After a disasterous encounter with Cetaphil sunscreen (my face was sticky. all. day. long.) I am excited to try another sunscreen. I've used one packet already and it is really nice. Moisturizes but dries without being sticky.
  • Earbuds These are crappy, but it is always nice to have an extra pair around.
I am pleased with this month's box and can't wait to see what they have in store for next month!

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Gigantic back-in-America haul

So. I got back from my trip a few days ago, as you know. I came back starved for good old fashioned American materialism. I NEEDED to go shopping, so I hit up Bath and Body Works the last day of the Semi-Annual Sale, WalMart, Target, a few drugstores, and the Bath and Body Works outlet. 

  •  Dial Hello Kitty gel hand soap (Albertson's)
  • Maybelline Color Show nail lacquer in Crushed Candy (WalMart)
  • Hog Wash hand sanitizer (WalMart)

 From Walgreens:
  • Yes To Cucumbers Color Care shampoo and conditioner (half off!!)
  • Dial Naturals body wash in Tangerine & Guava
  • Dial Naturals body wash in Plum Blossom & Almond Oil (BOGOfree)
  • Carmex Everyday Lip Conditioner + sample of Healing Cream
  • Yes to Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter in Citrus
  • L'Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 trial
  • Simply lip balm in Fresh Mint
  • Simply lip balm in Iced Pear
  • Wet N Wild ColorIcon Shimmer Eyeshadow Single in Sellout + free eyeliner 

 From Target:

  • Skintimate Limited Edition Strawberry Tangerine Twist 
  • Skintimate Limited Edition Raspberry Rain
  • Schick Intuition Renewing Moisture razor
  • L'Oreal Magic Lumi Concealer in Fair 
  • Clean&Clear Morning Burst Fruit Infusions Hydrating Cleanser + scrub mini
  • Revlon Diamond Lust eyeshadow in 110 Starry Pink
  • Covergirl Eye Enhancers trio in 110 Shimmering Sands
  • Revlon Colorstay nail polish in Rain Forest (didn't notice it was called that til after I bought it, lol)
  • Pixi nail polish in Opal Sheen 
  • Pixi nail polish in Pirouette Pink 
  • L'Oreal True Match Powder in W2 Light Ivory

 From Big Lots

  • Pure Silk Melon Splash Shave Creme
  • Softsoap Vineyard Escape scrub
  • Bare Foot Peppermint and Plum Foot Soak
  • Covergirl Lashblast Fusion in Very Black
  • Glade Bring on the Blossoms candle
  • Covergirl Lashblast Fusion in Black Platinum

 From Bath and Body Works:

  • Cucumber Melon foaming hand soap
  • Eucalyptus Mint foaming hand soap
  • Warm Vanilla Sugar deep cleansing hand soap
  • C.O. Bigelow Mentha lip balm stick in Cinnamint
  • PINK With a Splash Fresh & Clean body mist
  • Cucumber Melon shower gel x2
  • I <3 Watermelon Cherry shower gel

 From Bath and Body Works Outlet

  • Be Enchanted body mist
  • Cherry Vanilla body mist
  • Shea Cashmere body mist
  • Black Raspberry Vanilla body mist
  • Into the Wild eau de toilette

 Outlet continued:

  • Be Enchanted shower gel
  • Warm Vanilla Sugar shower gel
  • Green Grass 3-wick candle
  • Leaf soap sleeve (for the foaming soap)
  • Sea Island Cotton shower gel
  • Paris Amour shower gel

From Rite Aid
  • Love's Rain Forest all-over body mist
So I spent way too much and I never want to go shopping again, lol. It barely fits in my room...I'm going on a no-buy...