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Here comes another big empties post.

A bunch of shadows crushed in my palette. It mainly consisted of Wet N Wild shadows. I really liked a few of them but I could only rebut spoiled brat. It seems the availability of the palettes has decreased significantly since I bought them. Most stores only have a few to choose from.  The other shadows were pressed TKB Trading pigments and Lancome GWP shadows I deported. Nothing I was too eager to replace.
 Vasanti Eye Wonder I got this a long long time ago, I like it and use it but not enough to hold on to it any longer. Would I buy it again? Maybe, it was good and quite large.
M Asam Magic Finish I got this in a glymm box so long ago. I still have a bit left but will never use it up. Would I buy it again? NO, although it is ok, it really has a potent smell and just not for me.
Olay PROx Eye Restoration Complex This I got long ago as well, in a Lux Box. Time to say goodbye Would I buy it again? Doubtful. I never found it to be that amazing of an eye cream. I did like it and a little went a long way, but I think it just wasn't for me.
Mark Calming Effect This is a milk cleanser that work well. Sadly I just don't love milk cleansers and it just never made its way onto my daily use list. Would I buy it again?  No, it seems like Mark no longer has skin care products.
Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo I got this last month and it clogged after two uses. Seriously, two  uses. This is crap. I tried everything to fix it but no luck. Sadly the more I read reviews, the more I see this is just how HE dry smapoos are, they clog after two uses. WTF? Would I buy it again? NO! I am tossing a perfectly good product due to manufacturing issues. I'm not pleased.
Andrea Eye Makeup Remover Pads I did not like these at all. SCRATCHY! ick. Would I buy it again? No, I much prefer the Annabelle or Almay ones.
L'oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Day/Night Cream  I love this cream. I used it all up. That never happens to me. It hydrated just right and was the right texture for me. Loved it Would I buy it again? YES, Love it.
Marc Anthony Oil Of Morocco I finally used it up! I feel like it too a long time to use such a small bottle of hair oil up, but I finally did. It wasn't too heavy or to fragranced, it was actually really nice Would I buy it again? Probably not, I really love the L'oreal Precious Oils Treatment but this comes a close second.
Life Brand SunThera3 Aloe After Sun Cleansing Wipes I got these last summer because I thought they would be great with my sun hives issues for stopping, well the hives. Sadly when I opened them they were dry. I got two packs and well they were both dry. Thanks a lot Life Brand, waisting my money and getting my hopes up Would I buy it again? Hell no!
Onyx Proffesional 100% Pure Acetone The basic acetone you get at walmart. I think they just canted the brand name now. Would I buy it again? Yes, I like pure acetone for nail polish remover, so if it is cheap I will buy it
Vaseline Spray and Go in Cocoa Radiant Not too much to say about this one, but I used up a body moisturizer…woot woot.  No, I didn't like it enough to justify its price. I am glad I tried it though.
Makeup Forever Mist and Fix This is the sec one one of these I've ever finished by MUFE. It makes for a every good fixer. I like it better than Mac Fix+, even the sprayer better. Would I buy it again? Yes, I am currently finishing some Ben Nye Final Seal and a Mac Charged Water, but once I am done I will most likely buy it again.
Rimmel Green Liner This is old. I won't like ….OLD! I kept it because I liked it so much and couldn't find another quite like it. I have now, so I am tossing it finally. Would I buy it again?  No, it is no longer made, or I would have years ago.
Lise Waiter and Hard Candy Lip Pencils I go these a long time ago and never liked their consistency or feel. Plus the colours looked bad on me Would I buy it again?  Nope.
Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stains These are old as well….seems to be the theme. I loved these, they were some of the best stains I've ever tried. Sadly they were limited editions, and now old. Would I buy it again? YES ! If they existed I would in a second.
Marcelle BB Cream to Powder I got this in a Marcelle BB kit I bought a while back. It reminds me of Benefit SomekindofGorgous. Would I buy it again? YES! I bought a full sized a few months back and am loving it.
Tarte Amazonian Clay Powder  This is a tiny version of the powder. The lid broke, but I still used it up Would I buy it again?  Yes, I have another one on the go right now, but I really like it.
Vasanti Liquid Foundation in V1 I got this so long ago and thought I tossed it. I really love it. It is a great concealer/foundation. I love it with BB creams to give a bit more coverage. Would I buy it again? YES!
The Body Shop Satsuma Body Scrub I love this scrub. It has lots of gritty bits in it and is in a tube. Oh and I just generally love Satsuma Would I buy it again?  YES!
Bath and Body Works White Citrus Body Scrub This scrub is almost sugar like, it dissolves quickly when in the shower. It smells amazing and has a nice lather Would I buy it again? No, I peter my scrubs to have more grit to them, like seeds or nuts in them.
The Body Shop Satsuma Body Butter I used this one up quickly, even thought it is small , I am impressed with how fast I used it up. Would I buy it again? Yes! I have tons though so it will be a while.
NeoStrata All-in-one Multi-Vitamin Complex these capsule are amazing. If my skin is remotely irritated it really does the trick to calm it. It always feels smooth and soft after using it. Would I buy it again? Yes, I have another one I am using right now.
Avon Advance Techniques Straightening Balm  This protects your hair from heat and helps you get straight hair, but I never used it. So it is time to toss it Would I buy it again? No, I never used it, it was good and I have no beef with it…but if I don't use it I wouldn't rebut it.
Crabtree and Evelyn Body Lotion I got this last year in Boston at a Double Tree Hotel. I kept it in my purse and liked it ok. Would I buy it again? No, but I do have more in my stash.
Color Brilliance Pre Color Treatment This spray helps fix porosity in hair before you colour it. Essentally if you hair just bleeds colour and won't hold it this is the product for you. I got it at sallys and it has lasted me 3+ uses. I passed it along to a friend who was trying recolour her hair after two years of ombre ends. Would I buy it again? YES!!! This is a must have to the at home hair colourer. If you go from light to dark or ever use a bleach to get rid of something you didn't like this will really help you keep your new hair shade in place. I wish I found it years ago.
 Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural I finished it!!! This is amazing. It took me forever to kill this baby off. This is the second one I've finished, but it still took forever. Would I buy it again?  Not sure, mineral products don't do the best with my dry skin...but I still used it up and repurchased it last time. Time will tell.
 NYX Jumbo Pencils I never, ever use these. They are nice, I've got bold and not so bold colours, but I never ever use them. Some of the lids have crack. It is just time to say goodbye. Would I buy it again? No, I really never use them, and they are nice, but I like Annabelles or Makeup Forever or even Essence jumbo style pencils more.
So that is it. My gigantic empties post.  I managed to do a lot of cleaning out this time around....and I am glad I did. No point in keeping stuff you don't like around.
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Oh my gosh, look at that big bag of empties!
A baggie full of really old pigments. There are 2 Annabelle and 4 L'oreal. These are at least 7 years old. Time to go...bye bye.
Miscellaneous Lavender Bubble Bath. So this came in a set I got at Xmas, now it is gone. It was a decent bubble bath.
Dollarama Cleansing Wipes - 25 wipes - $1.25 - I pick these up every once and a while for cleaning up. I rarley use them on my face but they are great for brushes and other things that get dirty while doing makeup. Would I Buy Again? Yes, they were better back in the days they were unscented but I've already got a new package.
Noxima Disposible Razor - I picked a package of these up a while back thinking they might be good. They got dull and rusted faster than I thought they would. Would I Buy Again? No.
 L'oreal Total Repair 5 Conditioner - 385 ml - I still love this stuff. Leaves my hair nice and soft. Would I Buy Again? YES!!! I love this stuff. On my  new bottle as we speak.
Cover Fx Skin Prep FX PRimer - 5ml - I love this primer, used it up slowly though Would I Buy Again? Yes! On my new bottle right now.
SmashBox Photo Ready Primer  I got a bunch of these small bottles in sets from the Lisa's sale.  Would I Buy Again?  No. I gave many away, and simply don't think the pure silicone formula of this primer does it for me any more.
 Herbal Esseneces Tossle Me Softly Flexible Style Hairspray - 236 ml - I got this so long ago, glad to see it go. The nozzle would always get crusty or clogged and I just never loved it.  Would I Buy Again?  No.
 Clinique Happy Heart - I loved this and regular happy for such a long time. I am so sad to see it go.Would I Buy Again? Maybe. I think it might be time for a change.
The Body Shop Satsuma Body Butter -200ml - I finally use this up. I really am bad with lotion usage. I love the Satsuma scent. Would I Buy Again? Yes, but I have so many lotions to use up it will be a long time.
 Alberto Difining Hair Wax - 60 g - This was a good stick wax, while not empty I needed to make room for new stuff. Would I Buy Again?  Yes. I had to move past this wax since I got a new one that was smaller, if they still make this I will buy it again.
 Onyx 100% Pure Acetone- 16 fl oz - I love this stuff, cheap and easy to find. The best stuff to rip polish off quick and cleanly. Would I Buy Again? Yes.
Estee Lauder Eye Makeup Remover  - GWP size - I got this at the warehouse sale. I love it. Would I Buy Again? Yes! I am onto another bottle right now.
L'oreal Extra Volume Collegen  I love this mascara, that is all. Would I Buy Again? Yes
Rimmel Day 2 Night Mascara this was a great mascara, two wands, just great  Would I Buy Again? Yes.
Revlon Lash Glue This glue is latex free and requires no waiting time at all. Great, packaging is good too, but gets messy fast. Would I Buy Again? Yes. Must find ASAP.
Essie Matte About You - This is my second bottle that just dried up on me without using it much at all. Would I Buy It Again? No. I've moved onto the ELF version.
Revlon Makeup Remover I got this years ago and found it while cleaning. Would I Buy Again? No
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Is summer here yet? Wait it is...as of today! Woot.
Ok my excitement mainly stems from my own stupidity to choose to post empties once a season...oh my what was I thinking.
Hanging on to this stuff was painful, plus I know I tossed at least two items just because I couldn't hold on to them. 
I may be rethinking this plan.

Any how, Monty was super interested in this batch so here he is being a curious little papillon.
 Back to business here, Her is the collective empties:
 Hair:
  • Herbal Essences Tousle me softly finishing touch cream: It got dry and gooey, plus now that my hair is longer I never used it Would I buy it again? No, I never used it.
  • LaCoupe Frizz-Free Mouse: I used it up and got new mouse. Would I buy it again? Maybe for travel but I rarely use mouse.
  • L'oreal Total Repair 5 Leave in Conditioner: I used it up. Would I buy it again? Yes, it worked well as a detangler not  so sure as a conditioner. I am currently using an Avon Childrens detangler.
  • Avon Advanced Techniques Mirror Shine Spray :I used it up!!! Would I buy it again? Yes!! I loved this stuff. I must remember it in my next order.
  • John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Conditioner: Used it up Would I buy it again? I have 2 more back ups from my dollarama insanity, but no I doubt I would buy it again.
Skin:
  • The Body Shop Jolly Orange Body Wash: I transferred it to another bottle when the lid broke Would I buy it again? No, not much scent, love the formula though.
  • Cool Water Body Lotion: I am tossing it, it is old, I don't wear the scent anymore and there are about 8 different paragons in it ...ick  Would I buy it again? NO!!!
  • Avon Sun SPF 40: It expired Would I buy it again? No, I like sprays.
  • Avon Sport Sun SPF 45(not shown): It expired Would I buy it again? Yes, I like sprays.
  • George's Special Dry Cream: I used it up Would I buy it again?  Yes,!!!
  • Proclaim Cocoa & Shea Butter Hand & body Lotion: I used it up  Would I buy it again?  Maybe...I like it but wish I could find the full sized bottle.
  • Avon Eye Gel: I tossed it Would I buy it again? I can't it no longer exists, but no.
  • Estee Lauder toner: I found this in a drawer Would I buy it again?  Yes, but this one had to go, it was old.
  • Origins Make a Difference Serum: I used it up Would I buy it again? Yes, it was great.
  • Avon Spa Goji Lotion: It was getting old and I never used it Would I buy it again?  I couldn't even if I wanted to, but no.
Makeup:
Ok, all the lipsticks are either Sally Hansen or Lancome, they are going because 1) I never wear them, 2) they suck, 3) after my GWP challenge I decided if I don't use them they must go.

The rest are :
  • Benefit Some-Kind-a-Gorouse:  I used it up Would I buy it again? Yes, I have a full sized one already and love it.
  • Mac Loose Powder NC15: I used it up (will back to mac it) Would I buy it again? Yes, in fact I have a new one ready to go.
  • Elf Mineral Booster:  I hated it  Would I buy it again?  Hell No! It made me pink and icky. No thank you.
  • CoverFX Skin Prep: I used it up Would I buy it again? Yes! I love it so much.
  • L'oreal Mascara: Ok I cannot read the label anymore...it was in a gold tube Would I buy it again? Yes, I kept the wand I liked it so much.
Oh my, that is it...thanks for reading ...and hopefully I'll do another one sooner rather than later this time
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