Sephora Favorites – The Captivators Deluxe Fragrance Sampler for Her

Sephora has released a few fragrance sampler sets recently. Of course, I had to pick up one like I did not have enough perfumes already.

 The packaging is very nice and makes a perfect gift.

It comes with four deluxe size bottles. Unfortunately, there is no spray. Still, I think it is perfect to carry one in the purse and touch up throughout the day.

There is a certificate included which is redeemable for a full size bottle.

I actually like all the scents, and my favorite has to be Dior Addict to Life.

NOTD: Butter London – The Black Knight

I was not too fond of glitter nail polishes before, but this shade totally changed my mind.

two coats, natural light

 It has a black jelly base full with silver, red, blue and pink glitter. It is perfectly opaque in two coats and dries up pretty fast. 

two coats, natural light

I have so many nail polishes, but I find myself reaching for it all the time.

Do you like it?  

Wen – Cleansing Conditioner in Sweet Almond Mint

I finally broke down and purchased the Wen cleansing conditioner after heard so many good things about it. 

Before I start, I have very fine, flat and straight hair.

I have mixed feelings about the product. It does make my hair glossy, silky and smooth, but in a few hours my hair gets super oily/greasy like I haven’t washed my hair for days. I usually wash my hair at night and in the next morning I always have to use a dry shampoo.

I’ve also noticed slightly more hair loss due to the product. One reasonable explanation I have is that the roots are extremely fragile when the hair is wet and too much rubbing/massaging contributes to hair loss.

 The most important reason I won’t repurchase it is that it does not get my hair clean. After I shampoo, I can still find traces of dry shampoo in the roots which could possibly clog the pores in the scalp. 

Overall, I don’t like the product. If you have the same hair type as me, I would not recommend it at all.

Deal Alert: Allure Summer Beauty Box 2012

The allure beauty box is available now for $39.99 plus a $10 shipping & handling charge.
It includes:
ALOXXI COLOURCARE Leave-In Conditioner
BIORE Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser
BURT'S BEES Lip Shimmer
CERAVE SA Renewing Lotion
CETAPHIL DERMACONTROL Oil Control Foam Wash
CETAPHIL DERMACONTROL Oil Control moisturizer SPF 30
CLEAN & CLEAR MORNING BURST Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser
DR. LEWINN BY KINERASE Instant Dermal Wrinkle Filler
FEKKAI GLOSSING Cream
GILLETTE VENUS & OLAY RAZOR
NEW! JERGENS NATURAL GLOW & PROTECT Daily Moisturizer with SPF 20
JOHN FRIEDA FRIZZ-EASE Sheer Solution Lightweight Frizz Control for fine to med. hair
JOHN FRIEDA FULL REPAIR Style Revival Heat-Activated Styling Spray
JOHN FRIEDA Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
MISS Nail Lacquer
NEUTROGENA Ultra Sheer Liquid Daily Sunscreen SPF 70
NEUTROGENA MoistureShine Lip Soother with SPF 20 in Gleam
ORLY Nail Lacquer
OSCAR BLANDI Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray
PANTENE Normal-Thick Anti-Breakage Shampoo
PANTENE Normal-Thick Anti-Breakage Conditioner
PUREOLOGY PERFECT 4 PLATINUM Miracle Filler Treatment
REDKEN POWDER REFRESH 01 aerosol hair powder/dry shampoo
TANTOWEL LOOK GOOD NAKED -Self Tan Towelette

There are a few products I would like to try in the set, but since I'm more into makeup, I'm still hesitated to pay 50 bucks for the whole set. 
Are you going to order it?

Empties and Purchases (4/22/12)

Here is another round of empties and purchases. I’ve been really enjoying doing those posts.

Origins – Drink Up Mask

It smelt nice and was quite moisturizing, but the scent was too strong to my taste personally. Besides, I would rather buy the aloe mask by The Body Shop.

Almay – Eye Makeup Remover Pads

It took off the eye makeup very effectively, but it was quite oily. Other than that, the pads were rather rough which I also hated. 

 Lancome – Bi Facil Eye Makeup Remover

It removed waterproof eye makeup with ease and I did like it a lot. The only reason why I would not repurchase is because I find the Clinique one works just fine and it is cheaper.

Maybelline – Sensational Lipstick in Born with It

This was my first lipstick and I had it for more than two years. I liked it, did not love it. 
Products I will repurchase.

New Purchases!