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This is one big empties post. November was a good month for tossing stuff.
Clinique Take the Day Off Eye Makeup Remover: There are two of them here, I got the GWP sized bottles at the Estee Lauder Sale a while back. Would I buy it again? Maybe, it works good for a duo phase remover, but I am currently loving my Almay remover (read review here).
The Body Shop Drops of Youth: I picked up a bunch of these at a 3 for $30 sale at The Body Shop. I really like this serum. Would I buy it again?  Yes, I have a few more bottles and certainly plan on using them up in time.
Bioderma: I picked up this tiny bottle at my Rexall to give it a try. I like it quite a bit. Would I buy it again?  I have a gigantic pump bottle of Marcelle Cleansing Water that I love and want to use it up (read a review that here).
Clinique Toner: I got this GWP sized bottle at the Estee Lauder sale as well. Would I buy it again?  Maybe, I didn't find it fantastic but I didn't dislike either.
Biore Steam Activated Cleanser: I used this in the shower on Sundays for about a year.  I really liked the feeling it gave my face and how clean it felt. Would I buy it again? Probably not, I have so many cleansers and just don't need any more right now.
Equate Facial Cleansing Cloths: I got these just to try, I needed wipes and didn't want to spend a lot. Would I buy it again? Maybe, they worked OK.
A whole bunch of mascaras: OK so it was time to binge toss some mascaras! So the long and short is I liked all of theses, and loved some. They all get my approval.
Essence All About Matt!: This is the second one of mine that shattered. Sigh.Would I buy it again? No! I like it and love the formula, but honestly I never did anything violent to it, never traveled with it, just stayed in my drawer. It is just to fragile.
Essence Stay All Day Liner: This liner dried up on me Would I buy it again?Maybe, it was a good liner.
Makeup Forever HD Blush: This tiny bottle had a big air bubble that made it dry up on me Would I buy it again? Maybe, a full size might be too big for me.
Rimmel Liner: This forest green liner was a favourite of mine, but the lid cracked and the writing is all worn off.  Would I buy it again? I don't think it is made anymore.
Elf Studio Eyebrow Treat and Tame - Treat Half: I love the bow gel part of this but think the growth part dose nothing. Lucky for me the tube I am using right now had some faulty glue, which let this side pop off so I could toss it. Would I buy it again? Not this side, I hate it but I will always love the tame side.
CoverFX Concealer: This shade just never suited me Would I buy it again? Yes, I love CoverFx.
Temptu Concealer Wheel: The case cracked and it is pretty old. Would I buy it again? YES, I just got a new one at IMATS
Elf Studio  Foundation: I really like this foundation, more than I would have ever thought. I am tossing this one because it has started to smell and I got a new one to replace it with Would I buy it again? Yes, I just opened my new one.
Revlon Beyond Natural Concealer and Highlighter: This is so old, I really wanted to use it all up but thought its time had come and I should toss it. Would I buy it again? Yes, but I don't think it is still sold.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer: I got this in a Glossybox, sadly it expired in September, so I only got to use about half of it - and I tell you I really tried to use it up Would I buy it again? No, I liked it and it is well priced but I just didn't love it. I give it a B-.
Various Temptu: So a long time ago I got the S/B set from temptu then two of the full sized (02 and 03). I then  got the moisturizer and the primer. I also got a OCC primer. They all expired and well I got a new S/B set in the summer. Would I buy it again? I bought the S/B set again and I use it for other peoples makeup, I do like it a lot. The primers and moisturizers I would not.
Bath and Body Works Candles: These are small candles. The leaves is so old it is still in a plastic container while the Black Berry is glass. I liked the smells quite a bit. Would I buy it again?  Yes, I have quite a few still.
Crown Brush Cleaner: Would I buy it again? Yes, I just got another one at IMATS.
ELF Studio Lip Primer and Plumper: I have two here. The primer sucked but the plumper was great. I chose to toss them because I stopped using them Would I buy it again? Maybe, I just never used it.
Urban Decay De-Slick: I got this trial size with a gwp bag from Sephora. Would I buy it again?  Maybe, I might try another type of their spray another time.
Rosebud Salve: I thought I tossed this a long time ago.Would I buy it again?  No, it is essentially pink Vaseline.
Diane Lai Lotion: This lotion is for seriously sensitive skin - and works great. I love the airless pump and the light lavender scent. Would I buy it again? Yes! It works great.
Bath and Body Works Wild-berry Dahlia Hand Soap: I got this for a gift last year. Would I buy it again? I like the bbw soaps quite a bit so I would consider buying it next time I need soap.
Bath and Body Works Wild Berry Tulips Body Lotion: I had to toss this, I got it as a gift last holiday season. While I like it the scent was just too strong and lingered all day. While that sounds great it just wasn't a smell I liked enough to do that and it made me queasy after awhile. Would I buy it again?  In another scent yes.
The Body Shop Candied Ginger: This one is old, it was in my stockpile. I believe the scent has been replaced with Ginger Sparkle. Would I buy it again? Yes, I like the smell but definitely don't need any new washes right now.
The Body Shop Monoi Miracle Oil: I like this oil but found it a bit thick. I just wasn't reaching for it anymore so it was tie for it to go Would I buy it again? No, I like the other oils made by them more.
The Body Shop Coconut Milk Body Lotion: This is a spray on lotion, I like it but never find myself using it Would I buy it again?  Nope, I like it but I am for the most part tossing 3/4 of a bottle.
The Body Shop Shea Body Butter: I used this one up completely ! I used it in my purse for my hands most of the last month. Would I buy it again? Yes! I loved this body butter.
Salon Grafix Invisible Dry Shampoo: I used this up finally! Would I buy it again? Maybe, I liked it but didn't love it.
Liz Claiborne Palette: This was a palette that I got ages ago. I never used it much so I am tossing it.  Plus it got pretty sticky with the coating the case had. Would I buy it again? I don't think it is still a real thing, but no.

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I never really got around to last months empties, since this is the second time in a row I've done it I might start to do my empties every other month....or maybe not...we will soon find out.
Cotton Pads: I got these at dollarama for a dollar. They were really quite good, all I ever used them for was nail polish removal. Would I buy it again? Yes, they are cheap and easy to find.
Macadamia Deep Repair Masque: This deep conditioner worked really well. Would I buy it again? If I found it on sale or Winners I would buy it again.
L'oreal EverPure Moisture Conditoner: I got this on sale at my Shoppers Drug Mart and used it at least once a week. I found it worked really well and I love the Rosemary Mint scent. Would I buy it again? Yes, in fact I've got another tube on the go right now.
Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment: I got this small bottle in a GlossyBox much earlier in the year. I found it worked better then Moroccan oil does, plus I like the scent. Would I buy it again? No, I found it and Moroccan oil are mainly silicone and not worth the exorbitant prices. I am for the time being sticking with drug store Oils (mainly L'oreal) mixed with pure argan oil from Be Better (Rexall).
L'oreal Professional Expert Vitamino Colour Masque: A friend gave this to me because she hated it. I liked it a lot but don't generally like masques in a tub, they get water and hair in them. Would I buy it again? No, I found other hair masks just as good and much cheaper.
Salon Grafix Dry Conditioner: I got this to try when I saw it next to a dry shampoo (that I also bought). I like that you can apply it wet or dry. I found it didn't add much moisture to my hair but is a great dry shampoo alternative. Would I buy it again? Yes! I like it enough to get more, but I found it was hard to find in stores.
Various lip glosses: after doing my Lipstick Tag on youtube I decided to do a bit of purge. I am tossing all my Balmshell lip glosses. While I adore them, the company went out of business a while back and I realized I have had them for quite some time and they needed to be tossed.
I am also tossing a Hard Candy gloss, it has very little colour to it and it I wasn't using it.
The Body Shop Mango Shower Gel:  I used this one up quick. I forgot how much I love this scent. Would I buy it again? YES!!!! I have to go though my stock pile a bit before I buy any more body wash, but this will always be a must buy for me.
Avon Smooth Mineral Liquid Foundation: I got this when it first launched. It matched my skin very well and was a great foundation since it was mineral. I wish this came in a pump rather than a tube. Would I buy it again? Maybe. I have to use quite a few of my other foundations up first.
Dermaglow Eye Roller I got this sooooo long ago. Would I buy it again? No. I just never use eye rollers, it isn't them, it is me.
 Pari Skin Perfecting Veil Primer: I got this about two years ago. I liked it quite a bit, it is a typical silicone primer but with good for your skin properties. Would I buy it again? Maybe, it works quite well as a primer but is a bit pricy.
Villainess Soaps Dulces En Fuego Smooch: I got this from a friend. It is an amazing body scrub that warms when you use it. It smells amazing too. Would I buy it again?  Yes. I liked it a lot, when I am in need of some more scrubs I will be buying this or another Smooch scrub.
Bath and Body Works Leaves Candle: so old that it is still in plastic (which you can see why they stopped making it by the super dangerous melted spot on it. Would I buy it again?  Yes. I like the Leaves smell, but I don't think I'll need any candles any time soon.
Bath and Body Works Home Fragrance Oil in Cinnamon: I got this at the outlet about two years ago. I liked it and it worked well to make the apartment smell great. Would I buy it again? No. I doubt they still make it and I doubt I will ever pay $1 for it again.
Vitabath Bath and Shower Gelee for Dry Skin: I got this again in a Glossybox last xmas. I like it, it makes big bubbles and smells fantastic. It also didn't dry out my skin at all. Would I buy it again? YES! It is a cult favourite for a reason. I might try some other scents, but I really do like it.

There we go, what I tossed!
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November Favourites


Sephora Favorites Glitz & Glam ($113 Value) $40 -I found this set to be handy because I've gotten to try out a wide selection of products that I normally would have passed over. I am particularly loving Buxom's Pug cream eyeshadow. It is so pretty and I love the texture.
The Body Shop Spa Wisdom™ Africa Honey & Beeswax Hand and Foot Butter $22 - This is my go to winter hand cream. My hands get chapped and bleed in the winter, but this is a thick but non-greasy butter that solves that, and it doesn't burn, which is an issue for me.
Salon Grafix Invisible Dry Spray Conditioner $6.17 - Better than any dry shampoo. You can't use too much, wont make you hair dull, leaves it soft, you can use wet or dry. No complaints from me.
Dove, Repair Therapy, Intense Repair Conditioner - This conditioner has fixed much of the self inflicted damage I caused by over dying my hair over the last few months. My hair is feeling soft and healthier than ever.
Beauty Blender Sponge - A friend picked this up for me at IMATS. I have wanted it for over a year and cannot say how happy I am to finally get it. It is a shame that Sephora no longer sells it in Canada. This thing is amazing, everything everyone has ever said about it is true.
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