{Haul} Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale + Cosmetic Company Outlet (CCO)

Hey there everyone! So I went shopping. Again. Ya, so I'm not too good at not spending money ahaha. That's ok tho because I think I'll stock up over the summer and that way I won't have to worry about buying much while I'm at uni (totally rationalizing here haha).

1. Bath & Body Works
Before I get into what I bought, I must mention that I've never been that into Bath & Body Works. It's not that I have anything against the store, but prior to trying one of their Triple Moisture Body Creams, the Dancing Waters one (full review here and I also featured it in an empties post here) I've never really thought of their products as effective. I've always kinda looked at them as fluff lotions--smell good but do nothing. My opinion has changed so much since trying that one cream that I've decided to switch over from the lotions I've used in the past to their creams. I'll have reviews on the scents coming up, but for now here's what I bought!

L-->R: Bath & Body Works Triple Moisture Body Cream in Black Raspberry Vanilla, Warm Vanilla Sugar, Malibu Heat, Forever Sunshine and White Citrus.

I'm in love with this stuff! They discontinued Dancing Waters so I got another clean scent, the White Citrus. I've never been into lemony scents, but this stuff smells delicious! Along with White Citrus I'm most excited to try out the Warm Vanilla Sugar and Malibu Heat. I've never really been into vanilla scents because I used to get really bad headaches and any cloying scent would trigger them. Lately my headaches have been under control and I think that's one of the reasons I've been on a vanilla kick later. And I was interested in Malibu Heat because it smells so summery to me. A mix of pinapple and coconut but not too much of either scent. Just very fresh.

And I got a good deal on these as well! They were having a "Buy 3 Get 2 Free" sale on their signature items so I got Warm Vanilla Sugar, White Citrus, and Malibu Heat for full price and then got two of their Creamy Body Wash (featured below) for free. The other two lotions, Black Raspberry Vanilla and Forever Sunshine were on sale for $3, so I got a good deal on those too!
 


















L-->R: Bath & Body Works Creamy body Wash with Triple Moisture Complex in Warm Vanilla Sugar and White Citrus. 

I am absolutely in love with these as well! I tried the Secret Wonderland at a friends house and although that scent didn't really appeal to me much, the formula of this shower gel is spot on! It is so moisturizing and it lathers beautifully! So creamy and foamy! I got these two to go along with the two lotions and I can definitely see these becoming my holy grail bath products!

I've tried the regular Bath & Body Works shower gels, the ones that come int he hourglass-ish container and I love these so much more. These are about a dollar fifty more expensive but there are always sales going on too. I will have a full review coming soon!

2. Cosmetic Company Outlet (CCO)


L-->R: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place ShadowCreme in 11 Pink Amethyst and 12 Silver Star. 

I only picked up two things at the CCO, two of the Estee Lauder cream eyeshadows. These are similar to the MAC Paint Pots and for the price, $13 each, can't be beat!

L-->R: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place ShadowCreme in 11 Pink Amethyst and 12 Silver Star.

The shades I got are the more wearable shades. I love Pink Amethyst. I wore it the day after I hauled this stuff and it makes my blue eyes pop so nicely. And Silver Star, which I'm wearing today, looks so pretty when paired with any warm brown shades. I'll do a full review with swatches soon, including the one I already own, number 26 called Midnight Kohl, a black shot through with multicolored fine shimmer. 

I'm happy with the products I've picked up at the CCO, but to be honest, I really wasn't all that interested in the rest of what was there. Lately I've been really focused on finishing the massive amounts of products I have that the thought of buying specifically more makeup makes me cringe lol (hence the large amount of body lotions lol). I'll keep you posted on my progress finishing products. I've got an empties post coming in a couple of days so keep a look out!

So that's my haul. See anything you like? Tried any of these? Did some hauling of your own? Let me know in comments!

{My Most Worn} Lip Glosses

Hey there everyone! I just thought I'd quickly share with you some of my most worn lip glosses. If these were eyeshadows you'd probably see pan on them right now. I don't wear gloss every day, so for me to use up so much of these glosses is pretty damn amazing in my opinion haha! They are all fairly wearable shades that I've been wearing a lot during the day or out at night. And I apologize for the quality of these pics. They were taken on my iPhone.

L-->R: Urban Decay Pocket Rocket in Kirk, Nars Lip Gloss in Chihuahua, Sally Hansen Liptonic Gem Gloss in Embellished, Lancome Juicy Tube in Guava Enchantment, Sephora Nectar Shine Hydrating Care Lip Gloss SPF 8 in Mango Shine, and Estee Lauder Tender Lip Balm SPF 15 in Tender Peach.

If I've worn a gloss in the past 6 months, chances are it's one of these. Click on the links under each gloss to see what I've written about them in the past!

Urban Decay Pocket Rocket in Kirk: Smells amazing!!! Like brown sugar, creme brulee, vanilla, etc just soooo sweet and warm and good! I'm not crazy about the other shades in the range, but this one is very nude on my lips, evens out my color, and gives great shine. It has a brush applicator instead of a doe foot, so application can be sometimes messy as the brush tends to deposit a little too much product, but given how good it smells, I can forgive the brush haha. I highly recommend this gloss to anyone who loves a good smelling gloss. It's delicious!
          More here and here!

Nars Lip Gloss in Chihuahua: Doesn't smell that good lol, definitely nothing like the Pocket Rocket, but it's bearable. You probably can't tell from the picture, but I'm about half way done with this gloss. It's a very nice warm matte pink (swatches at the end of the post). It's one of those my lips but better glosses. It's very shiny too. Just an all around nice gloss for every day. 
          More here!

Sally Hansen Liptonic Gem Gloss in Embellished: I've talked about this gloss sooooo much. I love it! It is just so pretty and purpley and shimmery haha! It also has a brush applicator, but this one, unlike the Pocket Rocket, gives just the right amount. I got this gloss for a buck at the Dollar Tree and wish I had a backup as they don't sell it there or anywhere else that I know of. 
          More here and here and here and here!


These next three glosses I've almost finished. 

L-->R: Lancome Juicy Tube in Guava Enchantment, Sephora Nectar Shine Hydrating Care Lip Gloss SPF 8 in Mango Shine, and Estee Lauder Tender Lip Balm SPF 15 in Tender Peach. 

When I say I've almost used them up I mean they are really nearly gone. Maybe a couple months of wear between the three, but I'm hoping to finish them before the end of summer. Keep a look out for them in my empties posts coming up :)

Lancome Juicy Tube in Guava Enchantment: I got this gloss at TJMaxx or Marshalls for around five dollars a few years ago and it's one of those glosses that gives a little color to my lips but nothing too much. With this on my lips look mostly clear, but brighter and fresher. It's super glossy and has a good lasting time. And it smells fruity! I'm not going to repurchase any more of the Juicy Tubes because I've been using them for so long that honestly from experience, I think some of the drugstore glosses are just as good.

Sephora Nectar Shine Hydrating Care Lip Gloss SPF 8 in Mango Shine: This is actually a fairly new gloss that I am shocked how much I've been using. I got it on clearance at Sephora for $5 and I love it! It smells a faintly fruity/citrus-y and is a sheer shimmery orange. This makes my eyes look so blue and just goes so well with my skin tone that no matter what eye makeup I'm wearing, this looks amazing on me. It's a thicker texture, almost like the Chanel Glossimers (gel/creme like) but is not sticky or tacky in any way. It never dries my lips out which is a plus!

Estee Lauder Tender Lip Balm SPF 15 in Tender Peach: I bought this gloss and a deeper/pinker shade called Tender Berry so long ago. It was one of the first items I bought at a store counter (as opposed to Sephora). I like it. It is very pigmented but can be sheered out, is moisturizing, and very glossy. It gives my lips a touch of color and makes them look very healthy. I think I would like these better if they didn't smell like SPF. It doesn't bother me too much, but combined with the not so nice taste, it can be a bit much if I've got a headache. Nevertheless, it's been one of my go to shades because I've been very determined to finish them haha
          More here and here!

And finally some swatches!

L-->R: Nars Lipgloss in Chihuahua, Urban Decay Pocket Rocket in Kirk, Sally Hansen Liptonic Gem Gloss in Embellished.




















L-->R: Lancome Juicy Tube in Guava Enchantment, Sephora Nectar Shine Hydrating Care Lip Gloss SPF 8 in Mango Shine, and Estee Lauder Tender Lip Balm SPF 15 in Tender Peach.

{Empties+Review} Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser

I finished another product! YAY!!! Wow, I've really just been going through everything super quickly this month. This time, it's a skin care product, a cleanser. I actually got this as a gift from my mom, along with a couple of other things. It is Estee Lauder's Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser for normal or combo skin. I told my mom how I really love thick, foamy cleansers like the Shiseido one, and she was nice enough to get me something similar to try out! And let me tell you, this cleanser is heavy duty. It will make your skin squeaky clean! And it feels as thick as shaving cream, lol!

Again, this one is for normal or combo skin. I know they also make one for oily skin (in the greenish tube) and one for dry or sensitive, I don't remember which, in the pink tube. I'm planning on trying out the one for oily skin soon!

If you've never tried a high end foaming cleanser before, you must get a sample! YOU MUST!!! I don't know how they do it, but the foam is so thick, and rich. It works up into the most luxurious feeling lather, almost like foaming cream. And it gets every bit of dirt, oil, or left behind makeup off of your face.

The dispenser is a simple squeeze tube.

Can you see how thick it is!?

Spread out:

Look at that texture!!!

And with water:

This is on the back of my hand so it's not as thick, but if you really use both your hands to work it you can get a really nice and thick lather going!!!

I've been using this for the past month to cleanse morning and night. It is a great basic cleanser. It cleans your face, and that's about it. Estee Lauder claims that this product rebalances your skin, but I personally don't think so. I do love how when I use this, my face feels very very clean. There is no film or tightness left behind like with some other cleansers. And the texture of this cleanser is like nothing else (except maybe the Shiseido cleansers, haha!). No gel or cream cleanser can compare to the luxurious feeling this cleanser has.

And because it foams a lot you need the tiniest amount each time you cleanse. I used a pea size amount morning and night and that was more than enough to get my entire face! 4.2 oz doesn't seem like much, but it's lasted me months.

As far as negatives go, if you have dry skin this may be a bit drying on you. Even if you just have normal skin with a bit of dryness here and there, it may be a bit too drying. I have oily skin so I don't have a problem with this cleanser taking all the oil off of my face. And the prices, $20, may be a bit high for some. It is $15 cheaper than the Shiseido one I like. It all depends on how much you can spend. but I really think this one is worth the price!

Pros:

-Really thick and foamy.

-Cleans the face very well.

-Doesn't leave behind a film/tight feeling.

-A little goes a really long way because it foams.

Cons:

-Price.

-Doesn't "rebalance" anything.

-May be too drying for dry to normal skins.

Info:

Price: $20

Ingredients: Water (Aqua Purificata), Purified Potassium Myristate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Behenate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Palmate, Potassium Laurate, Potassium Stearate, Polygala Senega Root Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Extract, Dipotassium Gylcyrrhizate, Caffeine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Myalluronate, Trehalose, Sucrose, Urea, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-3 Distearate, PolyQuaternium-51, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben (iln24031)

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was given to me as a gift for the purpose of my personal use. if you have any further questions about disclosure, don't hesitate to ask in comments.

Updated Swatches: Estee Lauder Tender Lip Balms

A while back in this post I posted a review for Estee Lauder's Tender Lip Balms. I didn't have time to upload lip swatches, so here they are now! And they're in decent lighting too! FYI, I applied them pretty shear over an Aquafina lip balm.

Tender Peach


And Tender Berry

Review: Estee Lauder Tender Lip Balm SPF 15

I've got two of these balms in the shades Tender Peach (left) and Tender Berry (right). I got these last year when Estee Lauder had a GWP event. I know that Estee Lauder has a bit of an old lady reputation, but honestly a lot of their products are ones that even younger women can use. Most of their products are very high quality and as far as high end products go, reasonably priced. These balms are no exception. I haven't seen them at the counter in a while but I'm sure you can find them online. I'm not entirely certain if they've been discontinued or not. If you know, feel free to leave a comment!

Oh, and sorry in advance for the crappy, blurry pics! Still haven't gotten a new camera :(

The applicator for Tender Peach:


The applicator for Tender Berry:

They have your standard squeeze out applicator, which I don't really mind. The gloss itself isn't very thick, so it's not like it's difficult to apply.

Really really heavy swatch on my hand:

Tender Peach (left) and Tender Berry (right)

Lighter swatch on my hand:

Tender Peach (left) and Tender Berry (right)

As you can see from the swatches above they're very very pigmented. The pigmentation in these glosses rivals those I've tried from MAC. You can apply them thick for a full color look or just a tiny bit for a bit of tint. They're perfect for those days you don't want to wear a lot of makeup cause they draw the eye to the lip. I also really like how they're matte. There are a lot of glosses out there with amazing pigmentation that are really glitzy. I don't really like having a lot of pigmentation with a lot of glitter--it seems a bit much, so when I find a really nicely pigmented gloss that's matte I snap it up!

The product itself is labeled a balm, but really they're more of a moisturizing lip gloss. I really like how they don't leave my lips peeling like other glosses do. Also, they've got SPF 15, which is perfect for spring and summer when we tend to spend more time out in the sun. Glosses contain oils which basically focus the suns rays to the lips, kind of like the effect of using baby oil while tanning. By doing so, you increase your chances of skin cancer or even just freckles. If you have a gloss that doesn't have SPF, just us a balm with one underneath.

The only negative I can come up with these glosses is the smell and taste. They have a very strong sunscreen smell and taste. I mean, I'm glad that they've got SPF but sometimes the scent and taste is just too cloying for me, especially if I've got a headache. Other than this, however, it's a great gloss, one I highly recommend for summer!

Info:

Price: Around $14-$15 (I don't remember exactly)

Ingredients: (to be posted)

Disclosure: The products featured in this post were bought by me for the purpose of my personal use. If you have any further questions about disclosure, don't hesitate to ask in the comments.