April 2022 Haul!

 

May is that you? I can't believe May is almost half way here, it feels like it was just only yesterday the year started and now, we almost at the 1/3 mark-ish. I feel like the day goes by so quickly when you want to do something fun and relaxing but, when I am in meetings the day go by so slowly.

I got a few goodies this month but, I tried controlling myself. Ha, just kidding!  I heard good things about shampoo and conditioner bars and that they are really good for the environment. I got travel size versions of HiBar Shampoo and Conditioner bars. I recently started trying tablet toothpaste and I kinda like more some days. It definitely less messy but, more expensive unfortunately. I got another cleansing balm because I am completely addicted to them. I love how they can remove the most stubbornest makeup without drying out skin. I got a green tea one from Yadah. I have tried a few skincare products from them and they have been solid.

I got a few lip products because you know that's my thing. I got a new lip gloss from Patrick Ta in "She's Expensive" and yes, this lip balm was so expensive but so glittery! Speaking of glitter, I got some more Lancome Juicy tubes. "Magic Spell" just smells delicious and looks oh so pretty on my lips.

Is there anything you got recently that you are loving?

April 2022 Empties!

 

I finished quite a few things this month! But, I need to hold on to this momentum and not buy anything else...or at least try not to ;)

I finished a few masks this month. I was trying to do a new sheet mask every other day and I think I managed to meet that goal. I like the Let Me Skin mask because it was so hydrating. I am not sure why it was called "ultra bubble" but, it was super hydrating.  I like the Purenskin Natural Effect Real Green Tea Mask but, it was a bit more messy than it needed to be. I also had a hard time to pop the bubble to mix the products. I liked the Super Hyalon G:H8 Super Hyalon Ampoule product. However, I felt like the packaging was a bit wasteful.

I like the creamy Payot Paris Hydra 24+ Creme Glacee. It goes on smoothly and my skin just drinks it up. I wasn't a fan of the Meta~Pora Smile Daily Eye Serum. I didn't really notice any results and felt like it was just regular aloe vera I was rubbing on.

Here is everything I finished this month -

Frecipe Peach Jelly Bomb Mask

Nature Republic Acai Berry Mask Sheet

Jant Blanc Honey Essential Sheet Mask

Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack - Rose

Miss Spa Brighten Mask

Innisfree Kiwi Face Mask

Let Me Skin Ultra Bubble Bubble 02 Mask

Bathorium Crush Baslam Fir + Frankincense

Innisfree Green Tea Face Mask

Innisfree Pomegranate Face Mask

Feel Brilliant Bamboo Charcoal Sheet Mask

Purenskin Natural Effect Real Green Tea Mask

Bathorium Crush Vanilla Cream

Purenskin Pear Mask

Skinfactory Aqua Skin-in

Flaunt by Lauren Napier Facial Cleansing Wipes

Super Hyalon G:H8 Super Hyalon Ampoule

Y.N.M. Quick Morning Mask

Bathorium Mistletoe + Holly

Dr. Jart+ Pore Minimalist Black Charcoal Sheet Mask

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb

Payot Paris Hydra 24+ Creme Glacee

Earth Harbor Tidal Rose Crystal Hydration Mist

Laura Geller Dramalash Maximum Volumizing Mascara

Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo

Meta~Pora Smile Daily Eye Serum

Nuria Defend Skin Shielding Essence

Tsubaki Extra Moist Conditioner

Whish Exfoliating Foot Mask

Earth to Skin Tea Time White Tea Cleanser

Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser

Seventeen April 2014

DIY Strand Savers

Shine Amplifier

½  cup apple cider vinegar

1. Pour apple cider vinegar into a spray bottle and spritz hair, using a comb to evenly distribute it.

2. Let the product sink in and wash out to break down the product buildup that makes your locks look dull.

Miracle Moisturizer

1 ripe avocado

1 egg

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp coconut oil

1. Mix the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

2. Apply the creamy mixture to dry hair from midshaft to ends and cover with a  shower cap. The fats and proteins team up to smooth damage and hydrate thirsty locks.

3.  Let it sit for 25 minutes and then rinse. If your hair feels extra dry, dampen a towel with hot water and wrap it around your shower cap - the heat opens up your hair follicle, so the treatment really gets in there.

Dandruff Blaster

2 aspirin crushed

1 tbsp water

2 tbsp greek yogurt

1.  Dissolve the aspirin in water, and then stir in the yogurt and massage the mixture directly onto your scalp. Use a comb to a section hair for easy scalp access.

2. Leave it on for 10 minutes. The aspirin helps break down those pesky white flakes, and the yogurt gives your scalp mega hydration so they won’t sneak up you again!

3. Shampoo and condition as usual and use weekly.

Strand Strengthener

¼ cup full fat plain yogurt

2 tbsp olive oil

1. Stir together yogurt and olive oil and comb it from roots to ends.

2. Leave it on for 20 minutes and say see ya damage! The oil coats each hair, protecting it, while the yogurt infuses protein back in.

3. Shampoo and condition and you're set!

Frizz Zapper

2 tbsp coconut oil, liquefied

2 tbsp avocado oil

1.  Pour both oils into small spray bottle and shake together.

2. Tame frizz and hide those split ends! Mist the driest, frizziest areas of your hair, and avoid your roots.

3. It’s a serum, so don’t rinse it out. Just style as usual and look fab all day!