December Empties

Hey y'all!

I am so excited to be bringing you a big empties post today because I'm sharing so many of my favorite products in this one!

If you don't know what this is, I'm basically going through all of my beauty/candles trash & letting you know what I think of each of them.

I hope y'all enjoy this post & find a product you want to try as well!

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Champagne Toast Candle by Bath & Body Works

Y'all, this is such a good candle & the good news for y'all is that it's in B&BW stores right now!

It's a sweet, light scent that tends to smell more like a mimosa than just regular champagne to me-but that's a good thing in my opinion!

Autumn Pumpkin by Yankee Candle

If you want Fall in a candle, this is the one for you.

I picked this one up from Kohl's (so check there for great deals on these candles!) and it smells like a creamy mix of pumpkin & spice.

It was a small size, but it lasted forever & burned very cleanly!

Food Network Farmstead Apple Cider Doughnut Candle

Y'all, this is the closest candle that I've ever smelled to the real food item.

It's sweet and you can totally get the "bakery" note of the doughnut.

I love that it's in a reusable ramekin (they suggest using it as a salt-cellar)

Feast-Maple Sugar Brittle Bath & Body Works Candle

Out of these four candles, this is probably the only one that I wouldn't repurchase.

It's a very sweet, strong candle that smells just like butter and sugar, but the scent is so overpowering to me so I don't think I could burn it again.

Billion Dollar Brows Brows on Point in Taupe

Y'all know that I'm a huge fan of Billion Dollar Brows products, to me they're great quality for a great value!

While the Universal Brow Pencil is my favorite, I wanted to use up the Brows on Point pencils they sent & taupe is a great color for me.

If you like a thin brow pencils, then get your hands on this one!

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water (Sample)

I was sent this sample in an Influenster box, and although it was only once use-it was a great sample!

I have a whole bottle of this at my sink that I love to use on lighter makeup days.

It's gentle on your skin & really cleanses it deeply.

Physician's Formula Mineral Glow Pearls in Translucent Pearl

I bought this before I knew highlighters were a trendy thing, so it's definitely not champagne pop or anything like that.

It's a subtle highlighter, so it's nice for everyday, but I don't think I'll buy it again.

The packaging was cheap and broke within having it for a week or two & it's pretty costly for a drugstore product.

Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

I thought I wasn't picky about mascara until I started trying out a lot of different brands, I have really learned to appreciate a good mascara wand.

This mascara has a really good brand with uniform bristles, which helps me to get an even coat on all of my lashes.

Unfortunately it does tend to get under my eyes by the end of the day, so I don't know if I'll pick it up again.

Maybe they'll adjust the formula but keep the wand!

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes

I was sent these in an Influenster box and I'm still not a huge fan of these, even though I'm a huge fan of the cleansing water.

They tend to drag on my skin and they just don't seem to have enough product within them.

I don't use facial wipes as my main method of taking off my makeup, but to clean up after I wash my face-this needed another step to finish taking off any leftover makeup.

I don't recommend these at all.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes 

These are my holy-grail in makeup remover.

Even though I don't use them as my only method of taking off makeup, they do a great job at taking off any leftover makeup & being gentle on my skin.

I buy these in bulk at Sam's club & always keep them on hand.

Hask Macadamia Oil Moisturizing Conditoner

I love so many things about this conditioner; you can pick it up at Target & it's so inexpensive, it's thick & creamy, it's so moisturizing, & the smell is so, so good.

It hydrates your hair & makes it much more manageable.

I will be picking up some more Hask products when I run out of my back-up products.

Southern Lemon Chiffon Foaming Handsoap

Can we just talk for a minute about how I wish B&BW would bring this soap back?!

It's such a bright, sweet lemony scent-it smells just like lemon & confectioners sugar.

The packaging is beautiful & it lasts so long.

Hask Bamboo Oil Strengthening Shampoo

This is probably the best smelling Hask product I've ever had & I felt like it worked wonders on my hair.

It didn't cause a lot of build-up & is pretty inexpensive!

Go to your Target & pick this up, you can thank me later!

B&BW Jingle Bellini Body Lotion

Once again, another product I'm trying to use up-my huge lotion collection!

This one was okay, not very moisturizing & it had a very strong scent.

If you love peach, this one is for you-just think of it as a hand lotion instead of a hydrating body lotion.

Secret Outlast Deodorant in Completely Clean 

This is officially my last regular deodorant that I had to use up before I transitioned to using just my spray deodorants.

I hated this one so much, the deodorant got everywhere & felt like it never completely dried.

The scent however was really good & fresh.

Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel in Raspberry Rain

This is the shave gel that I always go back to; it's easy to find at the drugstore, it's cheap, and the scent is great.

It's got a great lather & helps me get a close shave.

This was my travel size, I wanted to go on & use it up since I know we aren't going on vacation any time soon, I'll just buy a new one before we go again.

Target Up & Up Cotton Swabs

These things are SO useful to keep in your bathroom, y'all.

From cleaning out your ears to cleaning up mascara and lipstick messes they come in handy on a daily basis.

I'm not picky about which ones I buy, name brand or store brand-it matters not to me, as long as I always have some in my bathroom!

Dollar General Cotton Rounds

Once again, this is something else that I never want to be without in my bathroom.

These are great for taking off makeup or even taking off nail polish-they have so many uses, so that's why I don't really care about the brand as long as I have them!

Vibrance Biotin & MSM Vitamins

If you've been reading along for a while, you know that I'm a big believer in taking your daily vitamins-I always take mine every single day!

This particular vitamin was supposed to boost your skin, hair, and nails.

I do think taking biotin helps my hair and nails grow-but I don't think this one is much more special than the Target brand Biotin vitamins you can get.

Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste in Cool Mint

You've seen this many times on my Empties posts & unless my dentist bans me from it or they stop selling it, I'll keep using it!

I love the gel texture and the cool mint flavoring.

Puffs Plus Lotion Tissues

When it's cold outside & you're a teacher, you can basically expect to get sick.

I didn't want to keep all of the boxes I went through-but I did want to show you my favorite brand of tissues!

The Puffs Plus Lotion keep my nose from getting too raw & irritated, it's really soft!

If you might possibly ever need to blow your nose, pick these up-they'll save your life :)

Marlowe Body Butter

I got this in a Target Beauty Box & unfortunately I wasn't impressed with it.

I really do like the minimalistic packaging, but the scent seemed weird & it was really thin to be considered a body butter.

I probably won't repurchase.

B&BW Tail Gate Candle

Unfortunately y'all, this one is gone & isn't even on Amazon anymore!

It's a warm, manly scent though so I would recommend trying out Chestnut & Clove as they seem to share a lot of the same notes.

And Bath & Body Works-if you're reading this, bring back Tail Gate!

B&BW Black Raspberry Vanilla Body Lotion

I'm on a mission to use up all of my lotions & potions, I managed to use this bottle up by keeping it by my bed & slathering it on every night before I go to sleep.

This is one of my old favorites, it's a very sweet berry scent.

This isn't a very moisturizing lotion, so if you just want this for your hands I recommend it.

But if you're looking for something really hydrating, you should just get a body cream from B&BW.

Tula Illuminating Face Serum

I only have one complaint about this product...it just wasn't big enough!

I loved how creamy and rich this serum was, it really hydrated my face & I truly feel as though Tula's probiotic technology does keep your skin well balanced.

It's a splurge item as well, but I've said it many times-I think skincare is worth splurging on it!

Revlon Colorstay Foundation

I love, love, love the formula of this foundation so much & I'm so glad they changed the packaging to have a pump!

It's such full coverage without looking cakey, which is hard to find in a drugstore foundation.

It's pretty expensive (in my opinion) for a drugstore foundation, but it also lasts a really long time.

Insta Natural Vitamin C Serum

I love serum & this one is really, really nice.

The scent is a fresh citrus scent & it soaked into the skin really nicely-I recommend it if you need a hydrating serum that isn't too costly!

Covergirl Tru Blend Minerals Loose Powder in Light

As far as my makeup, I always have to set my foundation-as a teacher my days are too long to not set it!

This is a great drugstore option that sets your makeup without looking cakey-I've already repurchase a Covergirl loose powder, so I highly recommend this one.

Blistex Five Star Lip Protection 

This is a really, really nice lip product.

It has a great smell (lightly vanilla), has an SPF of 30, & is water resistant up to 80 minutes.

If you love to spend time outdoors, I would pick this up!

It would make a great stocking stuffer for any person (guy or girl) in your life!

Revlon Colorstay Concealer

I used this foundation as well & while it was good, it wasn't the best concealer I've tried.

It does have good coverage & is brightening, but it tended to crease under my eyes & I just hate how that looks.

Exuviance Performance Peel AP25

If you read my last post about products I recommend for taking care of yourself during the Christmas season then you'll recognize the Exuviance product.

I've ben using this for a couple of weeks now & it's totally changed my skin texture-I'm obsessed.

It's pricey, but totally worth it. I suggest investing in your skincare!

Tresemme Expert Pre-Wash Conditioner & Shampoo (Foil Packet)

I received these from Influenster & actually really enjoyed the reverse wash (conditioner first, then shampoo).

I would consider purchasing these when I finally make it through all of my back-up's of conditioner & shampoos!

Bore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser (Foil Packet)

I've said it before & I'll say it again, I really like this cleanser.

I have too many cleansers to get through right now, but I want to buy it in the future.

It really gets down in your pores & leaves your face tingling clean (in the best way possible!)

Well, what do y'all think?

Do you like any of these same products? Am I missing out on something great that I need to be using?

Let me know down below!

Until next time. . .

xoxo,