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2018 has wrapped up and we are into a new year. I thought I would give a roundup of my favourite items from this past year. I honestly have loved a lot more than just what I am listing, but this was what I thought was all I could blog about in a year-end roundup.
Smashbox Primer Oil:
 I have had this one a long time, but this year I really learned to love it. I started mixing it into my foundations and it has really helped with my skin not looking flakey when applied. I also got the NYX version, which I must say I like exactly the same amount, I am just trying to use this one up first.

ELF Hydrating Booster Drops:
I picked these up a few months ago and it has been amazing how fast I have used them up. I add a bit of this serum/gel into my foundation and it makes it so much more hydrating and my skin plumper. For a value brand, I have been really impressed with it.

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Coconut Water Primer Stick:
I picked this up at the same time I got the booster drops, and I instantly fell in love. I really wanted to try the Milk stick that is similar but didn't want to pay the price. This was about $10 so I couldn't resist. It applies watery and smooth while instantly cooling the skin. I find it works well as a light primer
L'oreal Lumi Glotion*:
 I have this in a Fair Glow and Medium Glow, both are great but Fair Glow is my favourite. I mentioned it in my summer favourites and it still stands. I love to apply it before my foundation for more of a glow (but not too much of one). It looks quite nice on my skin.

L'oreal Lumi Glow Amour Boosting Drops:
I also have this one in two shades, Golden Hour and Daybreak. Daybreak is the lighter and more pinky shade and it works really well on my skin. I add a small amount to my cheekbones, above the lip or wherever else I want some highlight and it does a great job. I like to add it sometimes under my foundation really get it to look more toned down.
Joe Fresh Cushion Lipstick:
I picked this up on sale while Joe Fresh was exiting Shoppers Drug Mart. I got the shade Tulip which is really pretty deep mauve shade. It has a sponge applicator and gives that powder finish to your lips that so many brands are loving right now (Buxom, NYX, etc).
Dermalogica Barrier Defense Booster*:
My skin has been so dry this year! All year! It has been frustrating as all hell. I have to thank this serum for helping me at least keep my skin calm. I will say it took me 3 months to realize the grey bottom is soft and you can press it to release the product. I had been shaking it out before that.

L'oreal Revitalift Cicacream*:
I don't know what to say about this, but it is a day and night cream that my skin has really been liking. I don't need much and it is a great anti-ageing and hydrating formula.

Acure Argan Oil*:
I only have a few pumps of this left, which should show how much I adore it. It works so darn well. There is just something about this oil's texture that works so well on my skin. Plus there is a pump, which makes using any oil mess free.
ELF Prismatic Highlighting Duo:
I picked this up in Mermaid Tail. One side is a peachy pink highlight and the other a blue tone. Both are very iridescent and microfine in their shimmer, which is exactly what I want in a highlighter (no chunky shimmer, that is the way to go). It builds well so you can go light to strong without much effort. Every single time I wear it I get compliments. I love to wear the peach on my eyes for a lazy makeup day.

Before this, I was not sold on blue or peach highlighters, and now I hooked.
Revlon Galaxy Dream*:
This palette features four shades of holographic highlighters. The shades in the palette are pink, green, purple and silver. I really appreciate the size of the pans (quite big), the shade varieties and the fact it is so finely milled (once again no glittery shimmer bits). All the shades work really well on my skin and add a nice pop of highlight, but they also can be mixed together which I really enjoy too.

Urban Decay Naked Piette Heat Palette:
I picked this up at Sephora when they had their spring sale, and I was really glad I did. with 6 matte shades, I get a lot of use out of it since I don't really wear any other shadow finishes to work. They are all burnt orange/red shades that I think blend out well. I actually wish I never picked up the Naked heat palette because I use this one more and it is completely redundant now.

Nars Hot Escape Eye and Cheek Palette:
I picked this one up during the Nordstrom anniversary sale (as well as a bunch of other things I probably didn't need). I really love the shadows in it as well as the highlighter and blush. I have gotten so much wear out of it that I just had to mention it.
* denotes products that were sent to me for review purposes; all views and opinions are my own.

2015 is no in the past, but that doesn't stop me from looking back at a truly life changing year for me. It wasn't what I hoped it would be, but was more what I knew it would be. I am glad I am closing this chapter in my life and have been moving forward with lots of hope and new goals.

All that being said, I wanted to thank you all for being there with me along the ride, supporting me when my father died, when I took a hiatus to be there for him and for my own recovery. I hope that in this new year I can move forward and get back to a routine that allows me to blog more regularly and better than ever.

Thank you all.

Now, on to my favourites of 2015 and some much hated items of 2015.
I'm going to list a few favourites here, but if you want a fuller list, check out the video bellow.
Annabelle Lipsies:
Oh how I love these babies. They are an adorable stick of scented and flavoured lip balms that deliver a bit of tint. They feel silky smooth and hydrate really well. I love the Lychee's smell and taste, it is just like a Lychee! I am shocked every time I apply it that it is so exactly like a real lychee. It also delivers a hint of brown to my lips which looks great. I also love Cherry. It is a very Cherry Lifesaver kind of smell and flavour, which is fun and great. But it also is red, so over a lip stain it can actually replace my lipstick. Which to be honest, if fantastic when your lips are dry.

L'oreal Infalible Pro-Lash Lip Colour:
I have two of these long lasting lipsticks and really want to get more. I love them. The colour part is applied with a doe-foot applicator, followed by a balm in a stick format. I can say that while the colour dries it feels awful, tacky and just so dry. But here is the kicker, once it dries and you apply the balm, your lips feel fantastic, and stay that way all day, even after the balm wears off. So just wait that 60 seconds for the colour to dry and you'll feel better after the balm. Why I am really loving it? It lasts and lasts all day. It also feels great on my lips while I wear it all day. It also doesn't come off on my cups or husband, so it really is a great long lasting lip product.

ELF Lash Tint Mascara:
I love this brush. That is really the draw for me. I sometime think I love an Elf mascara only to have it quickly dry up on me, lucky this baby didn't. But the real thing I love is the tiny brush for tightening. Oh it is fantastic. If you use it on its own it is a very natural effect mascara, but I like it for the roots and tightlining my lashes before a more fuller formula mascara. Regardless I love it.

CoverFX Custom Cover Drops:
I got these because everyone wouldn't shut up about them this summer. To be honest, everyone was right, they are everything you've heard and more. I run neutral with a slight pink undertone, so most foundations run either pink or yellow, leaving me to buy two foundations and mix to make my own town. These babies fix that forever. I just buy the closest one to my tone and can adjust to my perfect skin tone. I got P20 and N10 so that I can mix and make my own tone in any lotion or primer but also adjust foundations, BB, CC creams. AS well I can now boost a BB to a full coverage, I can take a medium or light coverage foundation and boost it to full if I need it to The options are endless.

Guerlain Meteorites:
Earlier this year I attended an event at the Bloor street Guerlain store, where I learned all about the iconic Meteorites. I quickly ran out and bought one, followed by the holiday collections Flacons Enchantes. These are a big splurge for me, but well worth it. I learned at the event that these adorable spheres of scented shimmer are hand made and packaged which only a handful of people in the world know the formulation for. A luxury I have been loving this past year.

Now for what I hated in 2015:
Hard Candy Lash Ink:
Years ago I feel in love with Revlon Lash Tint, a 3 day lash tinting product that wasn't really a mascara, but it made my lashes dark and never smeared, flaked or ran at work, so I loved it. It was discontinued years ago and I never found anything quite like it. Then I saw Hard Candy's Lash Ink and thought it might be the same.It is a stain that last for up to 4 days. It is so wet that applying it is almost impossible because the brush just has short stubs on it. If it had a regular brush it might be ok, but it doesn't. In addition to this you end up with really one big clump of lashes that you then have to spend forever separating. So if you can get it to look half decent, it never really sets, it just stays wet, so it smears, and clumps up again. Plus if a mascara never sets and smears, then it stays tacky, and it moves, so hair at my work sticks to it, leading me to be unhappy. And if it smears, it really kind of runs, because heck if I rub my eye and it ends up on my face, thats not good.  Ok rant over...sorry.
Just go get Estee Lauder's Little Black Primer, its better.

Younique Mascara:
Ok, I know I'll get yelled at for this one. I got this in a swag bag, I know it costs $35, I know people love it (or sales reps I should say), but no, no, no, no! It is bad. I have tried fibre mascaras before, I like them ok, but I am not in love with them. Taking that concept and amping it up to a level that is insane isn't going to make the concept any better. The amount of fibres on the wand isn't even reasonable, it is just too much (for me at least). You end up with spider lashes not long full lashes. Even if you try to use it in moderation, it just looks silly, and really isn't worth the hassle. If you want a nice looking fibre lash kit look at Too Faced's Better Than False Lashes Extreme! It is a better choice.

Ok there you go some favs and dislike for the year, anything you loved or hated this past year?

Once again thanks for sticking 2015 out with me, lots of love.

L'oreal Quick Dry Sheer Spray 50 SPF: Last year I was sent the 30 SPF version of this and liked it so much that when it came time to buy sunscreen for this trip we opted to grab the 50 SPF version (it was on sale for about $9 so I was happy). I highly recommend it. Would I buy it again? Yes, but for now I have quite a few other sunscreens I must try to use up before they go bad.
Banana Boat Kids Tear-Free UltraMist Sunscreen Spray in 60 SPF: This is supposed to be UltraMist (like a thing they invented I guess) but went on in a stream. It works well in a few ways because it makes it easy to see and rub around, but doesn't go on in anything resembling a mist. I screamed every time the put it on my back because it was so cold and in a stream Would I buy it again? Truth be told it works well, I think we just got a defective can, so yes I would try it again. PS we got kids incase we needed it for our nieces who were traveling with us on the trip.
 Bath and Body Works Oahu Coconut Sunset Body Wash: I wanted to get a travel bottle of the BBW Waikiki Beach Coconut body wash, but my store was out of it. I got this instead. I liked the smell a lot and it did a good job of washing away all the sunscreen at the end of a day in Mexico. I used it all up before we left because the hubby ran out of his body wash on day 4 or 5. Would I buy it again? No, while I like the smell I like some of the other ones from the collection much more and would get them instead.
L'oreal Casting Step 3 (Conditioner): I coloured my hair using L'oreal Casting right before leaving, I packed up a refillable bottle with Palmer's Olive Oil Conditioner and I brought this baby along for the ride. Both were used up at the end of the week. Would I buy it again? While not something you can go out and get on its own, I really did like it, it's a nice hair mask.
Moving along to non trip items...
Joe Fresh Pop Goss: I got this back in 2011 when I won a contest, so it is old now and needed to go. Would I buy it again? Yes, it was a sheer lip gloss with an iridescence to it that I liked. I don't think they sell it anymore though.
Elf Studio Exact Lash Mascara: I've gotten so many of these over the last year and a half, I really like the tiny wand for lower lashes and tightening lashes. It also is crazy waterproof ( a big deal for me). But like all Elf mascaras they dry up almost right away into a hard mess. This was this mascara's fate. Would I buy it again? Yes, I still have more though. I will find a way to stop it from drying up.
ELF Lip Stain:  I've had this forever, it sort of is just too old to keep, and dried up. Would I buy it again? I would, which is strange for me to say. I like stains when doing bold lips, it gives them longer staying power.

Why not do another Empties post? Here are 10 more I'm tossing out.

• La Mer Foundation: I'm going to be 100% honest here. I have no clue what foundation by La Mer this is or what colour it is. What I do know is, it is small, it is a sample, a client gave it to me and it never suited my skin tone so I never used it. Not once. Would I buy it again? No, I never tried it.
• Elf Essentials All Over Colour Stick: At one point I had all the colours. I really liked them (at one point) but they have such a bad fake orange scent. They also get gross quickly, the cases crack and they just look horrid. I also honestly felt I tossed these quite a while ago...why do items keep on ending up back in my drawers? Would I buy it again? No, while they are good for newbies or someone who wants a tiny foundation, they get messy quick.
• Elf Mineral Eye Brightner: I love this stuff! It is perfect for setting the concealer  and foundation under your eyes. Unlike the Studio version, this one has no shimmer in it. It is just great. Would I buy it again?Yes, I have another one on the go right now.

• Joe Fresh Lip Tint in Bubble Gum and Crush: I got these a few summers back. I really love lip stains and the idea of brighter stains to help prolong brighter lip sticks is great idea. These have a slightly gel like texture though and quickly evaporated inside the tubes. If that wasn't strange enough the lids cracked. While they were just caps and the real wand lid was still intact, it was the only place with the shade names on it, so I kept the unsightly cracked lids. Would I buy it again? Not sure, I liked the idea, I wish there was more colour payoff though and better consistency. Plus do they even make them anymore?
• Elf Studio Wrinkle Refiner: I don't know what to say about this one. Click, click, apply on wrinkles, watch them go matte. Apply makeup and watch it peel and ball off. {insert strange facial expression here}.Would I buy it again? No, it is just a crap product. CRAP.
• Benfit Benetint: The iconic Benetint. Oh how I adore you. I've had this bottle forever! And Ever! So I have chosen to toss it. But I don't want to. Would I buy it again? YES! I have a few mini containers of it already and opened up a new one. So I am not without it.
• L'oreal Total Repair Extreme Ultra-Concentrated Urgent Repair Care: This little tube with do wonders for your hair. Wonders I say! My hair can get pretty darn damaged, and using this once and a while makes it feel so much better. Would I buy it again? YES! I have 2 more tubes in my washroom for emergency use.

Getting my makeup done quick and easily in the mornings can sometimes be a challenge. Even worse is the times when you want to go out, look a little bit more done up and don't have the time. Well right here I am going to show you a look that takes no time at all, is bronzy and slightly glittery and chalked full of drug store makeup.
First let me explain why this is such a quick look...the Annabelle Roll-on Eyeshadow + Liner in Hazel...that's why. One side has a roll on glittery bronze shadow the other a glittery bronze liner. They fit in your bag easily so you can go from work to night easy and quick. I just like to put a glitter primer under it first.  After that it is smooth sailing.

Product used:

• Almay Smart Shade Skintone Matching Makeup in Light 
• Almay Smart Shade Powder Bronzer in Sunkissed
• Almay Smart Shade Concealer in light
• Annabelle Eyeshadow + Liner in Hazel
• Annabelle TwistUp in Nude of Fame
• Annabelle Skinny Brow Liner in Universal Light
• Annabelle Expandible Mascara
• Makeup Forever HD Powder
• ELF Glitter Primer
• Rimmel Scandaleyes in Nude

How I did it:

Primed my eyes with the ELF Glitter Primer by patting it all over the lids. Rolled on the Eyeshadow half of the Annabelle Hazel. Took a fluffy brush and blended just the edges of the shadow. Took the liner side and drew on some wings.
I then took the Almay Smart Shade foundation and applied it randomly to the skin. Taking a short stipple brush (like Mac 130) I blend it out. I really like this foundation for quick makeup because it always matches me perfectly. They say it isn't just shade adjusting but also tone adjusting which is great for me since I can be pretty neutral in the tone department, making buying two foundations a common occurrence. Oh and it always looks really good on my skin. I then touch up areas with Almay Smart Shade Concealer where needed followed by the MUFE HD powder to set it all.
Now I love a good bronzy look, but bronzer and me are not friends...see I don't tan so there is really no shade that really looks right on me (cause I don't that, I'm not explaining this very well. I burn, burnt isn't a shade of bronzer, nor does it look good...oh forget it) so I like using it as a blush sometimes.I took Almay Smart Shade Bronzer and used it on my cheeks like blush and used any excess too buff out on my skin to attempt a bit of a bronzy look.
I filled in my brows with the Annabelle liner and coated my lashes with the mascara. I lined my water line with my absolute favourite nude liner by Rimmel. Applied the Annabelle TwistUp and was done. Twistups are fantastic because they are liner and lipstick on one, leading to easier application and a precision look on the go ( I guess that is why I now own 29 of them).
There that was quick and easy.  A little glitzy but not over the top...an easy way to get from day to night in no time flat.

L'oreal Total Repair Extreme Shampoo and Conditioner I used these both up at the same time, sort of shocking, that never happens. The shampoo is just as creamy as the conditioner and they both work very well to help restore damaged hair. If you like the Total Repair 5 line you will like this too. Would I buy it again? YES! I really really liked this and the shampoo helped convert me back to a shampoo user at 4.5 years of being co-washing my hair
Avon Naturals Kids Amazing Apple Detangling Spray I used up one of these and then bought this one right away. I really liked it. Sadly this bottles pump never wanted to work. So I bought a new spray bottle and used it right up Would I buy it again? No, the pump thing pissed me off, it just was strange how it would spray but not well and suck the bottle inward. I plan on trying another brand of detangling spray next time.
Bath and Bodyworks Shea Cashmere Dry Shampoo I love the smell of this, so does my husband. After one use it went haywire, squirted straight out and ruined my hair. Here read these reviews READ! See I am not the only one who hated it. Plus it was crazy empty after that two uses, like empty. I am going to take it back at some point for a refund or swap, that is one good thing about BBW, they have a guarantee on all their products. Would I buy it again? No, this product is pure crap.
L'oreal Preference Conditioner  I have tons of these hanging around, so I finally used it up.  
Boscia Recharge Night Moisturizer I got this in a glossybox, and I finally used it all up Would I buy it again?  No, I didn't like it very much.
Marcelle Soothing Cleansing Water I got this bonus size a while back and finally used it up. By far one of my favourite cleansing waters. Would I buy it again?  Yes, in fact I got another one at the Lisa's sale this spring.
Marcelle Hydra C Gel  This was a staple for me for a long long time. I've maybe gone throughout 3 of them over time. I love that it is a gel that keeps my skin very hydrated Would I buy it again?  Yes, definitely, but for now I want to use up some of the skin care I have hanging around.
Ponds Wipes I used these up quick. I got them on sale and they did their job quite well. Would I buy it again? Maybe, if they are on sale, other wise I'm buying generic wipes.
Nivea Lip Balm I got this also in a glossy box. I don't like it, it is soft and smooshes too easily. Not that hydrating ....mehhh Would I buy it again?  No.
B. Kamis Lip Balm Also a  glossybox item....meehhh. It was ok, nothing special. Would I buy it again? I don't think they make it anymore, but $21 for a lip balm is too much. 
Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days Gel Lotion L-Bifidus & Grape I got a bunch of these a long time ago when they were on sale and I had a coupon. I think they cost me $2 each. Now they are sold in a larger size with a pump. I am the worst for moisturizing and yet I have the driest skin ever. This helped because it was a gel that got absorbed fast. Would I buy it again?  Yes, I have another in  Peach Oil (think like apricot seed oil) and I am quickly using it up.
The Body Shop Honeymania Bath Melt I used this up fast. It does create a wonderful bath filled with lots of bubbles. Would I buy it again? No, I am trying not to use Honey/Sugar in any of my bath items from now on.
The Body Shop Honeymania Body Scrub I think this scrub is great for its creamy factor but sucky for its far to fine crystals. I can't scrub anything with crystals this fine. Would I buy it again? No, sticking with the Satsuma scrub or others.
The Body Shop Satsuma Body Butter I like this butter because it is Satsuma scented, but really wish it was a bit thicker. Would I buy it again?  I don't know, I have a massive stockpile to work through before I can buy any more body products, butters included.
Bath and Body Works Fresh Picked Body Wash in Tangerines I got this for xmas from a client, I really liked it. I mainly used it for baths and not as a shower gel. It smells very fresh and fruity. Would I buy it again? I don't think it is still sold by bath and body works, but if I ever use up my stock pile I would consider it.
The Body Shop Almond Hand and Cuticle Cream  I finally used this tube up.  It is a very light and fast absorbing hand lotion. Would I buy it again? I would consider it, right now I am using the rose version.
L'oreal Youth Code Serum Corrector I finally used up this great serum. I love the regular version this one seemed to work a bit at diminishing my barley there skin pigmentation. Would I buy it again? Yes.
Hard Candy Lash Call Mascaras  I cannot believe I still had these. They were hidden away somewhere and I thought I had tossed them years ago. These were fun bright mascaras I never wore too much Would I buy it again? No, I don't need bright coloured mascaras but they were good for what they were.
Masque Bar by Look Beauty I got this handed to me on the street during TIFF this year. It appears to be a new brand at Shoppers Drug Mart.  Would I buy it again? I don't know yet. I wonder how much they cost. I have a second one that I want to try out before making any choices.
Pari Beauty Precious Glow I never ever use this shimmery eye primer Would I buy it again? No, it just isn't for me
Elf Mineral Eye Brightener I love this. I hated the studio version, it was just all big sparkles, but this is fantastic for setting the skin under your eyes. Would I buy it again? Yes, already on my next jar of it.
Elf Studio Eye Primer & Liner Sealer I had this a while, and I just decided it was too old and should be tossed. I never used the liner side much but more the primer. I feel the primer is comparable if not better than Mac Painterly. Would I buy it again? Yes, I already have a new one on the go.
Wet N Wild Fergie Liner  This was dried out when I opened it and I just failed to toss it until now. Would I buy it again? I would try it again if I saw it, but I don't think it is sold in Canada.
Maybelline Fit Me Stick Foundation I bought this in the exact same shade I have the liquid in and they pother a perfect match. I completely empties this and even scooped the innards out. I absolutely adore this foundation! Would I buy it again? Yes, I want another one right now, but I am determined to use up a few foundations first.
Delon Nail Polish Remover  This was a dollar store purchase. I got it because I really needed a nail polish remover and it is made in Canada. It worked quite well. Would I buy it again? Maybe, I didn't mind it
Bath and Body Works Candle in Apple Crumble I used this tiny candle up. Not my favourite scent. Would I buy it again? Nope.

How time fliies, it feels like not too long ago I wrote my first blgo post on the Mac Style Black collection. The reality is that 5 years have past and now my little 'ole blog is going to be celebrating quite the milestone.
In celebration of 5 years of Batting a Lash (jillojello.com) I am giving away 3 packages of goodies. Please enter below and help me celebrate by giving to you.

Prize #1:

• Stila Garden Palette ($50.00 Canadian Value)
• Chinois - matte creamy white
• Breeze - shimmery beige
• Bark - shimmery taupe
• Freesia - shimmery violet blue
• Rosette - metallic pink violet
• Nectar - matte creamy beige
• Honey - metallic bronze gold
• Sage - shimmery translucent green
• Moss - dark olive green with shimmer
• Juniper - deep shimmery forest green
• Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Starfish (black with gold and green pearl)

Prize #2:

• $45.00 Canadian Prize Pack made up of Elf products
• e.l.f. Studio 96-Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette $20.00 Value
• e.l.f. Mineral Mineral Pearls $8.00 Value
• e.l.f. Studio Eye Primer & Liner Sealer $3.00 Value
• e.l.f. Mineral Eye Brightener $3.00 Value
• e.l.f. Studio Exact Lash Mascara $3.00 Value
• e.l.f. Studio 3-in-1 Mascara $3.00 Value

 Prize #3:

• $18.00 Canadian Prize Pack made up of Elf products
• e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in St. Lucia $3.00 Value
• e.l.f. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Cream $3.00 Value
• e.l.f. Studio Tone Correcting Powder in Cool $3.00 Value
• e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer in Sheer $3.00 Value
• e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator $3.00 Value
• e.l.f. Studio Matte Lip Color in Tea Rose $3.00 Value

More than half way through August and I still haven't finished my July Empties post. So without further adieu here we go...
We're going to start off with some of the hubbies empties, this is new, but I thought it would be good.

Irish Spring Intensify Body Wash: I got this for him almost 2 years ago.Little did I realize it tingled and felt cold when he used it. Well he hates it and I honestly am impressed he used this much of it up. Would I buy it again? No, he didn't finish it and declared he hates it. I will buy the regular Irish Spring for him again if I see it on sale.
L'Oréal Men Arginine Resist X3 2 in 1 Shampoo This shampoo took him a year to use up, no lie, a year. I don't know why it took so long, it was the only shampoo in the shower for him, but it took forever. It claims to help with hair breakage and strength of the hair. Since the man works as a cook he wears a hat pretty much 90% of the time and it just seemed like a good thing for him to use. He liked the 2 in 1 factor and it always left his hair really nice. I cannot say if it helped with the breakage and damage, but I do think his hair looks much nicer over the last year. Would I buy it again? Yes, right now he is trying out the L'oreal EverStrong Anti-Breakage System (shampoo, conditioner and spray).
Old Spice Pure Sport Body Wash This is his go to body wash. If we can we buy a three pack at Costco as well as the deodorant. There really isn't much to say about it, it works well and doesn't dry his skin out or cause excessive breakouts. Would I buy it again?Yes, sadly both Costco and Walmart were out of it on our last visits so he is breaking the rules and trying an Adidas body wash for the time being.
Done with the mens stuff and on to my hair care.

L'oreal Preference Conditioner This is the conditioner tube you get when you buy Preference hair dye. I have a bunch of them hanging around so I am using them up. Would I buy it again? Yes, if I could get it on its own I would, I really like it.
Marc Anthony Beach Spray I got this at an event, I was so excited since I never used a beach spray before.. While I like the beachy waves it gives my hair, I cannot stand the synthetic coconut smell it has. Ick. Would I buy it again?No, I just can't get past that smell. Right now I am using one I got from Bath and Body Works and it is just ok.
Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner I got this in Boston last year when I stocked up. I love this conditioner. It leaves my hair so light while giving it so much needed repair. I learned that London Drugs sells it and recently did an order for some more. Would I buy it again?Yes! I have 3 more in my stockpile.
L'oreal Professional Feria Conditioner: This is the same conditioner you get when you buy a box of Feria. Sally's sells it for about $12.99 and it was great to have around. Would I buy it again? Yes, but not right now, right now I am trying to use up some of my stock pile.
The Body Shop HoneyMania Body Wash I used up this travel sized honeymania. I liked it, liked the smell. Would I buy it again?Yes, I would, but have you seen my stockpile? Not any time soon.
Avon foot Works Serum I never ever used this stuff. It is almost completely full.  Would I buy it again? No, there is nothing wrong with it, I just never use foot products.
L'oreal Elnett Hair Spray This was my hair spray for work, tiny and fit in my at work essentials bag. Would I buy it again? Yes. I have a big can of it at home. I haven't replaced it yet at work but plan to some time soon. I just love elnett.
L'oreal Sublime Sun Invisible Protect SPF 50 Spray (reviewed) I cannot stop recommending this sunscreen to people. I brought this with to Europe for two weeks and used a lot of it up. It works really well and feels amazing on the skin.  Would I buy it again?  Yes, but I have a bunch of sunscreens to use up at the moment that I still like a lot. Right now the L'oreal Silky Sheer Mousse and Quick Dry Sheer Spray are in my current rotation. 
The Body Shop HoneyMania Bath Melt I like this bubble bath a whole lot. Sadly the packaging just sucks.  You make a mess, you use too much, just awkward. Plus the bubble bath has honey in it, which might not be the best idea for people with feminine issue. Would I buy it again?  I have another one that I am using right now, after that I wont buy it again because of the honey/sugar issue.
Almay Lash Care Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads (reviewed) I used these up finally. They seemed to have lasted a long long time.I started to use two when removing my eye makeup and found I got even more off than with just one. Would I buy it again?  Yes I would. Right now I am using the Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads instead. I really like them too.
Marcelle New Age Night & Day Creams I've had these creams around forever. While I love them they just were taking forever to get through with all the new products I have accumulated. Would I buy it again?Yes I would. Marcelle's skin care lines are some of my most coveted.

NYX For Your Eyes Only Smokey Eyes Palette (reviewed)  I tried to give this away so many times. No takes. Time to toss this under-performing palette  Would I buy it agian?HELL NO!! Not worth the money.
Annabelle BB Cream I love this bb cream and have used it all up. This took forever and I even busted the cap in the process. It is lightweight and the perfect consistency for my skin in the spring or fall. I really love it Would I buy it again? YES! I  have about a dozen BB/CC/Tinted Moisturizers at the moment and need to weed through them before purchasing any new ones, but this is on the top of the repurchasing list.
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Many many mascaras too. It is their time too. I really did like the Essence Mascaras, the Big waterproof one was pretty darn waterproof.
I am also tossing my old ELF brow products since I just ordered new ones.
First off I am tossing all my old ELF All Over Color Sticks, I've had them forever and the plastic is cracking. Also, to be 100% honest I never ever use them any more so they have to go.
I'm also getting rid of two liners that I never used and sort of dried up a bit.
Makeup Forever Eye Seal this is pretty old and I actually used it up. I love this stuff for so many reasons. One is mixing it with liquid liners makes them waterproof - waterproof. Like I went and did hot yoga after working  all day and it was still there. Would I buy it again? Yes! I already have a new one on the go.
Urban Decay Primer Potion I got this little one with a palette on boxing day. It dried out incredibly fast. One of the things I don't like about UD PP.  Would I buy it again? No, I actually don't like UD PP that much. I find it is good, but not fantastic. I like Too Faced's Shadow Insurance, Essence's Eye Primer and Marcelle's Velvety Eyeshadow all much more.
So these are not really empties. These are throwing away the packaging, because it is taking up way too much room in my life. These are the ELF Studio Primers. Some are the mineral ones and one is the new moisturizing one. They all have 14g in them new....which isn't a lot (but I'm not paying a lot for ELF so I am not complaining). It turns out one 14g tube can fit into an 8ml tube that I got from buyincoins.com. So I decanted them. Below is what the ELF packaging for 4 tubes looks like with the 4 tubes I transferred them into.

What the ELF packaging looks like when taken apart.

My decanting into tubes

Original packaging and tubes

So there you have it...a lot of wasted packaging from ELF out of my drawers and into ...the trash? Recycling? Can you recycle this? I'll try.

Here is a final look at what I am getting rid of this month.