Drug Store (and then some) Haul: Image Heavy!

I've not just been high end haulin' but a drug store haulin' as well! O_O I dont' feel as guilty about buying these products because a lot of the stuff I actually needed considering I was running out of what I already have. Plus I have this certain paranoia to have back stock of items just in case I am left with nothing...yea, I'm weird like that. :P

[EDIT]: I actually got this stuff a while back, but since I've been so behind on my posts lately, I'm still going to mention it.

First off, sunscreen! I've been going through it like crazy this summer, probably because I spray it on everyday. I've discovered the joys of spray-on sunscreen and don't think I could ever go back to the lotion, unless it was for my face or something. The spray just reaches all those places that you can't seem to reach on your own...like your upper back and...you general area from behind. By recommendation of Michelle, I've been favoring the Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray in SPF 70. Beat that!


The only thing that I don't like about it, is that it leaves a tiny bit of an oily residue. So, if you have normal-oily skin, like me, then you might find this a little off-putting. But for those of you with dry skin, I wouldn't worry too much. The way in which this can sprays is also very direct, so you better have some good aim (which I don't). This leaves me to the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock also in SPF 70.

I like this one better ONLY because the spray is much more controllable than the Aveeno. Consistency-wise, it's very similar to the Aveeno spray so I find them to be interchangeable. I think, though, that you can go longer without reapplying with the Aveeno spray.

I got his little mini tube as a bonus, lol. It's great to keep in my purse for touch ups around my arms because that is where I tan the easiest apparently.

Speaking of Neutrogena, I also got ther Triple Moisture hair products.

The shampoo, conditioner, and the deep conditioner. I used this back in May when I went back home because it was in my mother's shower. When I stayed over at my cousins' house, they also had it in their shower so I got to try it consistently for that week and, I must say, for a drugstore brand, this line is pretty damn good...maybe because it's their "professional" line? *shrugs* Either way, it's VERY conditioning, which is wonderful for my overly-processed, brittle and dry hair. It's not too heavy though, and detangles my hair.

I have tried almost every drugstore waxing product under the halogen lights, and I still keep coming back to this one. The wax is nice and thick, therefore removes easily. It's not overly sticky, like honey wax, yet still perfectly functions. Plus, it's smells nice, that's always a bonus in my book.

I love this Aveeno Ultra-Calming Shave Gel...even if it's for men. It's so thick, creamy, and smooth and you can really feel/smell the soy.

I haven't used nose strips in ages, so I decided to give them another go. I heard Biore's was nice...and wow! Does it really do the job! I forgot to take pics of my waxy plugs clinging to life on the strip after having been ripped out, but I don't know if you'd really want to see that anyway. ;P It contains menthol, so it does double duty by clearing my pores and clearing up my sinuses as well. I only use it about once a week and have noticed a difference in the amount of stuff that is removed from the strip.

A pumice stone! I've been meaning to buy one for a while now to use with my home made sugar scrub.

Ah yes...you can never have too much brush cleaner.

And as a plus, free Crema Nera from Armani! Just a sample of it, but hey, I'll take a sample of that $400 cream any day, lol. The original volcanic ash-based product:


Haven't tried it out yet. I figure this will be another thing to come home with me mid-August, so I will report back to you later.

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And lastly, my friend/now ex-roommate made a painting for me! I should've bought more canvases so he could make me more. Oh well....



See? Not all my stuff is high end... :Pn