Holy shit. Sorry for the language, but seriously it's only the 3rd and I'm posting this. I'm scaring myself, too, don't worry. In more "myself" fashion, why do other peoples' emptied always look so clean? Mine are dirty. Because they're used. Sorry 'bout it.
I used a lot of things. I also trashed a few old things that weren't completely used.
White Rain Scented Extra Hold Hairspray: This stuff was cheap. This stuff smelled cheap. Like if there was a prostitute who paid the people to whom she gave her services, this is probably the hairspray she would use. Never again will I buy hairspray while grocery shopping on a tight budget. Never.
Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser: It says you're supposed to use this stuff 2-3 times a week as a deep cleanser. I used it 1-2 times a day as my normal cleanser. It was actually really good, got my skin nice and clean and it wasn't too drying. Maybe a little. This one bottle lasted more than 6 months with daily use. It's definitely something I would consider buying again.
LORAC Natural Performance Foundation in NP1: Kristen actually helped me pick out this foundation when I was at my friend's wedding back in July. It's really my favorite foundation that I have tried thus far, a good color match and texture. I'm more into BB Creams now, but definitely one I would get again. Btw how many other people initially thought this brand was pronounced like Lure-Ack? It should be.
Milani Infinite Liquid Eye Liner in Infinite: Yes, the color name is the same as the product name. Guess it makes it confusing when you get other colors because then you don't know if you're talking about the product or the color. Anyway, this is the liner I used as mascara
here. I also thought it was ok as a liner, though liquid liner with a brush applicator is not my favorite.
Tarte Four Day Lash Stain: I got this one a while back in a Sephora mascara sampler box. It's not used, but it's old and I'm just kind of over it. This stuff is definitely NOT a normal mascara, it is indeed a stain. It will stay on your lashes for several days, maybe more like 3. After day one, it will start to fade and look a little wonky, but you can't really add a coat. It also starts to clump. By day 3 it looks a hot mess, but it's a pain in the butt to get off. If you think waterproof mascara is tough to get off, don't even look at this stuff.
Blinc Mascara: I posted about this
here. Yes, this is the same tube of mascara. Yes, you can stop judging me. I'm throwing it away, ok? I really didn't use this much, the ninja-star lashes thing didn't grow on me.
LUSH Happy Happy Joy Joy Hair Conditioner: Not going to lie, I bought this because it made me think of Ren and Stimpy. Looking back, I have no idea why I thought that show was so funny. I was a kid, though. A kid watching Snick on Nick. Anyone else remember that? As for this conditioner, not so conditioning. It's more of a hair perfume. It smells good, kind of blood orange-y. The scent lingers in your hair all day after you use it. Terrible at conditioning, though.
LUSH Buche De Noel Facial Cleanser: This was at one time my favorite LUSH face cleanser. I would still give it a sold second. It smells like Christmas cookies kind of, almond and cranberry and oatmeal-ish. It's definitely VERY thick and gives a good exfoliating scrub. I used it along with a cream cleanser to add exfoliation, I don't think this stuff actually cleanses that well on its own. It certainly doesn't tackle the clown-worthy makeup that I like to wear.
Gucci Guilty (Sephora sample): One of my favorite "grown-up" scents. Online it lists is as having notes of mandarin, pink pepper, peach, lilac, geranium, amber and patchouli. We all know I have a terrible nose for fragrance, I wouldn't pick out any of those things. Maybe peach now that I'm really really thinking about it. I just shoved the sprayer up my nose on accident. Remember never to share sample fragrances with me, ok?
Kate Spade Twirl (sample from ??): I think this might be discontinued? It's not on Sephora or Ulta. It smells kind of fruity, kind of floral. Like a girly cocktail. I liked it for the few uses I got out of this vial, but it's not something that I am sad to see might not be available.
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique X (Sephora sample): Sephora tells me the notes in this are mandarin, bergamot, orange blossom, iris, cedarwood and vanilla. This one was a little heavier, a little muskier. I liked it. I am going to say it smelled like bergamot because I have no idea what that is or what it smells like, but this didn't smell like any of those other things to me.
Phew, that was a lot of stuff! I feel accomplished. I will leave you with this picture of me using some minty-colored hair chalk. I kind of like it.
