WalMart Beauty Haul! (Skincare, Haircare, Nails, & more!)

My husband and I stopped at WalMart after going out for dinner because I needed to buy some tampons. We like to be very sarcastic and joke with each other so while parking the car we were joking about something and I said to my husband "Why don't you just stay in the car!?" The car stops, I get out, and realize he is still in the car. "Haha, very funny." I think. "He'll get out of the car now." I say to myself. "He'll come walking in behind me."

Nope. 

"He really stayed in the car!" Psshh! "Oh no he didn't!" 

So I thought to myself "I'll teach him to let me go in the store alone!" So I picked up my tampons... and two things of dry shampoo, some toner, and lip balm, nail polish remover, and more! Bahaha! 

I thought I was so funny.

(I did buy him one of those $1 boxes of movie theater candy for sitting in the car while I wandered through the store.)

 He actually did find it funny when I walked out with my bag full of stuff.

Now I want to share that bag full of stuff with you 

(Minus the tampons... 'cuz they're just tampons, what more is there to say...)

Simple Soothing Facial Toner, $5.97

I have been in need of a facial toner for some time now after running out of my huge bottle of Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing toner. I had seen this talked about in YouTube videos but have had such bad experiences with drugstore toners in the past (too much alcohol making it over-drying) so I've been hesitant to try it. Something I'd never noticed until today was that it says "100% Alcohol free" which instantly made it better than all the other toner options on the shelf. So into my cart it went!

I used it for the first time and it had zero scent (no fragrance, very good!). It also made my skin feel softer and smoother than it was before. It didn't burn or tingle nor did my skin feel dry at all!! It actually reminds me so much of my {over-priced} Mario Badescu toner I'd used for so long (but for a quarter of the price)!

Hopefully my first impression lasts because I would love to find an affordable drugstore toner that is actually good! I'll keep you posted...

Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo, $4.74

I have used two kinds of dry shampoo: the uuber affordable and citrus scented Suave dry shampoo and the very popular Tresemme Fresh Start dry shampoo. I was adequately pleased with both of them but ready to try something new! I didn't have any at home so I decided to pick this up on recommendation from my sister in law. I already love this brand so much so I didn't hesitate at all when I saw this at my Walmart.

Hopefully it lives up to my expectations!

got2b Rockin' it 4ever stylestay encore fresh dry shampoo, $3.97

Can we discuss how long the name of this is? I mean I'm assuming that is all part of its name... I don't even know... but it just goes on and on lol. This is another hair care brand I have tried several times over the years so I picked it up as well... because why only have one of something at a time when you can buy two. LOL Really it was a little impulsive of me but I wanted to be able to try out both and see which is better.

I didn't do it for me, it was for you! ...does that excuse work? :)

got2b POWDER'ful Volumizing Styling Powder, $3.97

I have heard of these volumizing powders before but never tried one. I saw this video on YouTube of MissGlamorazzi showing how she is styling her new shorter hair style and she uses like a million products but she makes it look so easy and her hair turns out amazing and basically I want to be her... so I'm starting with a volumizing powder :) 

This isn't even the same brand she used but it is cheaper and that's how I roll! I have no idea what to expect from this or if I'll actually be able to make it work in my hair!

EOS Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet, $2.97

I have used several of these over the years but haven't had one in quite a while. My WalMart recently put up a huge display and I've been looking at it every week when I do my grocery shopping and finally had to pick one up! I've never tried this scent before so I scooped it right up!

As expected it smells amazing! And as always, these feel amazing on the lips. If you've never tried one before you must get out from under that rock you've been hiding under and GO GET ONE! Right now!

Can you tell I like them? Just a little :) I mean they are the funnest shaped lip balm ever.

elf Nail Polish Remover Pads, $2.00

I have always been curious about nail polish remover pads but never wanted to take the plunge since I have a bottle of remover and my own cotton rounds so why waste the money on some pre-soaked pads, right!? But I go up to my parents on the weekends a few times a month and I get tired of dragging along a full bottle of remover (which has leaked on me many a time & is so annoying). Hence this purchase!

For $2.00, even if they suck I'll at least know and will stop wondering! I tried one out and it worked pretty well actually (and on red polish which tends to be stubborn)! I did notice it made my fingertips dry out a bit but anything with acetone tends to do that.

And there you have it. 

Those are the new beauty items from my revenge bag full of stuff from Walmart :)

xoxo

Non-Acetone Remover by Nailtiques

Hey there,

I was watching this video and decided to check out Dermstore.com. I had never heard of them before but I wanted to check out the nail polish remover shown in that video.

On their website it says

"Nailtiques Non-Acetone Remover is a gentle formula on both nails and skin that effectively removes all traces of nail protein and nail polish. Nourishing ingredients include aloe vera and conditioners to prevent dry cuticles and brittle nails."

The bottle is 6 oz and costs $8.00. You get free shipping on certain products from their website and this is one of them which basically had me sold (who likes paying for shipping, right?) but for some reason you have to buy two bottles. I'm not sure why this is... but I went for it anyways.

Why was I so anxious to try this nail polish remover? I've been using a pure acetone remover for quite some time and while removing my polish quickly it also leaves my nails and fingertips extremely and uncomfortably dry. I always follow with a generous amount of hand cream but still... doing that to your nails several times a week just can't be healthy. As a result, I've been in the market for something that will remove my polish without being so harsh.

The free shipping took 6 days from the date I ordered to the date it arrived at my door. Let's take a look...

When I first opened the box

SAMPLES! I didn't even know there were going to be samples! I love samples!

Two, one time use, samples. Cleansing oil and a moisturizer. Haven't used them yet, but they sound interesting. I've never used a cleansing oil before. I'm intrigued.

Under the samples and tissue paper.

The nail polish remover. The bottles are a good size. I compared them to my Walmart brand nail polish remover and they are the same size.

The video I mentioned earlier had a coupon code for a free makeup bag/clutch. No minimum purchase. Here's the code if you want to use it: MyLikesNguerriero19

Black satin-like fold over clutch with some basic ruffles

It's a fold over clutch. Here is what it looks like as you're unfolding it.

The inside is a really pretty deep purple. There is a nice magnetic snap closure. The clutch is pretty good sized and can hold quite a bit. It isn't the most glamorous clutch but for being free, I'm pretty impressed. I don't know if I will use this as an actual clutch or as a travel makeup bag but either way, I'm glad I found the code ;)

I tried the polish on two nails (Having just painted my nails last night, I didn't want to take off the whole manicure). It doesn't remove the color as quickly as pure acetone, obviously, but I also noticed it didn't dry out my nail or finger whatsoever. Thank goodness! We will see how it does when I have a glitter nail polish on. I might need to cut back on the glitter polish so I can use my pure acetone to remove it. We will see, maybe the nailtiques will surprise me and stand up to the job.

As far as the website goes, I suggest checking it out. They have bonuses you can add to your purchase depending on the amount you spend. They have a wide variety of products (skin care, cosmetics, hair care, hair care, fragrance, tools, etc) and seem to be on the higher end spectrum of things. I will say that I could not find any kind of sale section which was a little disappointing but alas, not every website will sell me things dirt cheap. Eventually you just have to pay full price... NAH.

Hope your having a lovely day.

xoxo

Review: ONYX Professional 100% Pure Acetone

Hey ladies!

I wanted to give you guys my thoughts on this nail polish remover I have been using almost two months. I hauled it here.

ONYX Professional 100% Pure Acetone

100% pure acetone is so amazing for removing nail polish. I absolutely love it. This is the only brand I have used so I can't compare it to anything else but compared to regular polish remover, it's fantastic. It makes even chunky glitter polish come off in seconds!

You stick your nail in here

Hold it for a few seconds and then rub your nail on the bristles.

The polish is gone like that {implying it's super fast!}

Something to be careful of?

Acetone is really drying to your skin. I don't have sensitive skin so if you do, proceed with caution. If your skin doesn't get irritated easily and you want to try this out then you are going to need a good lotion near by.

Each time I have taken my nail polish off I have used

Burt's Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme

{as you can tell, it's almost gone!}

I use this between each nail polish removal. I stick my nail in the acetone and once the polish is off I immediately moisturize that finger. I haven't experienced any overdrying. My cuticles are fine. Nothing is peeling or cracked. It takes another second but it's really worth it. I really wouldn't use the acetone without a really good moisturizer.

I 100% recommend this 100% acetone (hahah I'm so clever)

xoxo

Collective Haul: Neutrogena, L'Oreal, Dove, Rimmel, CoverGirl (with swatches)

Hey everyone,

I have a few random goodies to share that I have picked up from trips to Walmart, Walgreens, and Rite Aid over the last little while. I was getting ready to take the pictures for this post when my husband asked if I wanted to come to the farm with him. I didn't want to just sit there whilst on the farm so I packed up all the things for this post and a few others and decided I would give photos in natural night a shot. I have got to say that, aside from the flies, it was quite an enjoyable experience!

got2b Kinkier Curling mousse and L'Oreal Hydrafresh Toner

I had a coupon for $2.00 OFF any got2b hair styling product and chose this curling mousse because I am always on the hunt for a good curling product that is going to give me that beachy-wave look. My hair has a slight wave to it naturally but it needs a little something to help hold the wave. I have used this once and I love it! My hair went a little flat in some places but after curling a few random pieces the overall look was very pretty. I'm quite pleased with it!

The toner is a whole different story. I was looking for a replacement for the toner that came with my Mario Badescu samples. Turns out there are zero options at Walmart when it comes to hydrating toners. I want to purchase the full size Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion so very badly. Maybe I just need to look harder for a non-alcohol toner from the drugstore. I have gotten off topic, this L'oreal toner is okay but I think it is slightly irritating to my skin. I am going to use it until I find a replacement but I'm not thrilled with this product.

Cotton Rounds and Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth deodorant in Wild Rose

I don't like cotton balls and only buy the rounds now. I use them for makeup and nail polish removal.

I'm very excited to start using this deodorant because the Secret deo I have just about finished up is awful. It irritates my skin so bad and makes my armpits itch constantly. Now let me tell you something, itching your armpit in public is never a good thing and is always so hard to disguise. I chose this Dove deodorant in hopes it would help soothe my under arms.

ONYX Professional 100% Pure Acetone

Hands down best nail polish remover ever! I don't know why it took me so long to try pure acetone. It takes off my nail polish almost instantly. You stick your finger in the bristles, soak it for a second, twist and move your finger a little and when you pull your finger out the nail is completely clean. The only thing you need to be careful of is that you have lotion near by to moisturize each finger after you are done with it because this stuff is SUPER drying. Once I've moisturized, my fingers are fine and the dryness doesn't come back.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Hydrating Cleansing Towelettes

I finally gave up on those awful Equate brand exfoliating makeup remover wipes. I went with something that said hydrating since the Equate wipes were doing the exact opposite. These ones are bit more frangrancy than I would like, I wish they had no smell. But it is a very fresh scent which is tolerable. The wipes are huge and I think I could cut them in half and still feel like I was using a full size wipe.

Rimmel Lasting Finish PRO in Sunset Orange and Black Satin

This is my favorite brand of nail polish. I love the wide, flat brush and how glossy and smooth the polish applies. I couldn't resist this bright coral shade. Now I can finally throw away my 3 year old WnW Wild Shine coral nail polish that is so old and clumpy, I would put glitter polish over top just so I could still wear the color but blame the bumps on the glitter. The black is self explanatory, I love a super glossy black manicure. I think it always looks classy.

Covergirl Naturluxe gloss balm in Tulip and Clay

I was at Rite Aid a week or two ago when these were BOGO 1/2 Off, plus I had a coupon for $2.00 off (2) Natureluxe products. Needless to say, I got these for a good deal. They are ridiculously sheer, so I am going to just call them lipstick shaped chapstick. I haven't used them enough to know if they actually provide any long term moisture or if they are just glossy on the lips but so far I really like them.

I hope you enjoyed my little random haul.

I think my two favorite products are the acetone and the curling mousse.

xoxo