The Loch Ness Monster Likes Makeup Too

Okay, so I used up a lot of makeup in August. A LOT. I'm happy about that because I just moved, and, as always, I'm trying to keep the amount of makeup in my collection under control (how do you think that is going?). Anyway, this is going to be a long blog, so let's jump right into the empties: Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation by Burt's Bees - I wrote an entire review on this foundation a few months ago, so I'm not going to go into a lot of detail here. Basically, this is a really nice foundation if you like light coverage, natural looking foundations. I liked it a lot for days when I wanted to look more natural and to mix with other foundations. If you like more natural makeup, I recommend looking into this foundation. Age Shield Face Sunblock Lotion SPF 110 with Helioplex by Neutrogena - I've written a lot about this sunscreen, so I'm not going to go into too much detail here. Basically, I use this sunscreen everyday under my makeup to protect ...

Some people say that the most wonderful time of the year is Christmas. I disagree. I think the most wonderful time of the year is the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale. It's just such an exciting and fun way to pick up and try different makeup and skin care products. Ulta's bi-annual 21 Days of Beauty sale just recently ended, and I picked up a lot of stuff--way more stuff than I should have, actually. Anyway, today we're going to do a good old-fashioned haul with the stuff that I picked up during the sale. Let's get into it! Double Duty Beauty Empowered Hybrid Gel Foundation by Tarte - I've been wanting to try this foundation for a long time. In fact, I think I've had my eye on it since the last 21 Days of Beauty sale. I swatched it in Ulta, and I was intrigued by the texture, so I've been dying to play with it. I have mixed thoughts about this foundation. You definitely have to work with this foundation a bit; it doesn't have super full coverage and it...