January Empties!

I think the stars were aligned for me this month because I really managed to finish a lot of products! Look at that! So many full sizes! I feel like this has been my best round of empties yet, since I feel like I normally don't finish much at all. :)

I don't plan to repurchase Organix Macadamia Oil Shampoo or Lush Dream Cream, as there are options from both brands that I like even better. The Eucerin Skin Calming Itch Relief Lotion* (review) was a good one as well, but I'm fully obsessed with African Botanics at the moment so don't plan to repurchase.

I have previously repurchased and have backups of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream (review) and Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water (review). I definitely plan to purchase Lush Dirty Springwash*(review) again once I use up all my shower gels! 

I had to toss a few deluxe samples - Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel, Lashfood Eyebrow Serum, Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara - as I suspect they were too old or even in the process of drying up. (If you have those Chanel mascara samples, use them up fast cause this one was terribly packaged!) No purchases among the skincare sample packets, but I am already missing my sample of Pai Rosehip Regenerating Oil from the Spirit Beauty Lounge sample kit that I bought in the winter (review).  

I've loved and repurchased the Nars Pro Prime Smudgeproof Eye Base as well as Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara (review), and my latest love is for Neom Organics bath oils. Seriously, this little sampler kit was such a treat to use - the oils were hydrating and the scents were so luxurious. I will definitely be buying full sizes of these oils once I declutter the stash! 

And last but not least... empties from Mr. Bunny! My friend Gummy always shares her husband's empties, so I thought I would share my fiance's! Most of the time he just uses my products, but these were exclusively his. He was saving the last dredges of his Jack Black Body Rehab Scrub & Muscle Soak, and when he politely asked for a new one, I ran to hit checkout! He also loved his Anthony Logistics Deep Pore Cleansing Mask (review), but by the end he was curious to try something new. I got him a new mask today, so perhaps you will see his review of it on here soon! 

Do let me know if you have any questions about these products! What did you use up this month? Are any of these favorites of yours? :)

Cold Weather Must Haves

I don't know about you, but I've been finding this winter to be particularly rough on my skin! Cold weather and I just haven't been getting along, so I thought I would share the products that I've been really loving to combat dry skin. 

Take a peek at the video and check out my wintertime essentials. How's the weather treating you? What products have been keeping your skin somewhat normal? I'd love to know! 

Here's a look at my favorite products for skincare & body right now in this cold weather! BLOG - bronzerbunny.com TWITTER - twitter.com/bronzerbunny INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/bronzerbunny PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil African Botanics Pure Marula Oil* African Botanics Firming Botanical Body Oil* African Botanics Marula Skin Intense Skin Repair Body Balm Boscia Tsubaki Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream DISCLAIMER: Products marked with an * were provided for review.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil - Review
African Botanics Pure Marula Oil* - Review
African Botanics Firming Botanical Body Oil* - Review 
African Botanics Marula Skin Intense Skin Repair Body Balm - Review
Boscia Tsubaki Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream - Review

Love It or Toss It: Mini Bronzer Edition

In the neverending quest to really edit down my collection, I decided it was time to revive the Love It or Toss It series. An idea thought up by Gummy sometime last year, it has really helped both of us edit down our collection and get rid of stuff we didn't love. Check out one of Gummy's posts here (with lots of helpful links to her previous posts and those of other bloggers who have joined us!) 

Dior Bronzer (discontinued), Benefit Hoola Bronzer, Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Summer Tan (discontinued), Nars Multiple in Palm Springs & South Beach

This time around, I thought I would choose all of the mini bronzers I had in my stash so I could be reminded to use them up or find them new homes! I'm a bit of a bronzer fiend as you might imagine, so only having this many minis to go through was a bit of a relief! I guess that means I've been doing a good job purging the last few months - at least that is what I'm going to keep telling myself!

In the end, I decided that I really like two of these: Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Summer Tan & Benefit Hoola. Both are matte, and while I had sort of a love/hate with Hoola back in the day, I think the bronzer is such a nice one as long as you use a fluffy brush or a light hand. I'm a bit sad that Bobbi Brown discontinued so many Pot Rouge shades, but at least I have two little pots of this creamy contour goodness. 

Swatches L-R: Dior Bronzer, Benefit Hoola, Nars Palm Springs, Nars South Beach, Bobbi Brown Summer Tan

The Nars Multiples, on the other hand, are bit more shimmery than I prefer these days. (When did I get so... not shimmery?? LOL) Palm Springs is a warm golden shade totally appropriate for highlight too, while South Beach's golden shimmers make it such a perfect summery bronze. The Dior bronzer is quite pretty too but the little bits of shimmer in this totally smooth bronzer make this one a like rather than a love. I know a lot of people were disappointed when these were discontinued, so I'm sure I can find this a happy home. 

All in all, I'd say this was a successful round of Love It or Toss It! Now I have to gather another round of products to go through! What do you think of my decisions for this round? Are any of these products favorites of yours? 

Reveal Brighter Skin with Goldfaden MD Fresh a Peel!

In December, I met the lovely Lauren from Goldfaden MD and she told me about this lovely new release from the brand, which has just launched on their site and Space NK.  As someone who didn't love the Ren Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask, I was thrilled to be able to try a new alternative.  

*PR Sample, Affiliate Link

From Space NK: 
Extended upon Dr. Goldfaden’s view on the importance of exfoliation, Fresh A Peel is a nonirritating, one-step, fruit enzyme and lactic acid peel that rivals in-office peels. Developed specifically for the customer who prefers a non-physical exfoliator and can be used even the most sensitive skin - no redness or irritation.

Put a fresh face forward with Dr. Goldfaden’s supercharged lactic acid and multi-fruit enzyme exfoliating peel. The unique combination of ingredients provides a superior rate of skin rejuvenation while reducing the appearance of fine lines, pores and skin imperfections. With continued use, skin becomes softer, smoother, firmer and more radiant.

That sounds good, doesn't it? Goldfaden MD is a line formulated around results, and I have to say that I am seeing them. I really found the pigmentation around my nose and mouth to be more even after just one or two uses, which I think is impressive.

I love that this lightly scented clear gel is just that - compared to the Ren mask, I think the scent and look of it is totally not intrusive. It tingles on the skin, and I love being able to wash it off in a few minutes. It is just perfect for those times when I don't have the time or energy to wait around and wash off a mask! 

I've been using this about once a week for about a month now, and I have not experienced any irritation or adverse reactions. It doesn't feel drying or anything either, so that makes me happy. I am totally a fan, especially since it seems to even out my skintone! Fresh a Peel is currently available at Goldfaden MD and Space NK. 

What do you think about Goldfaden MD's new Fresh a Peel? Do you have a favorite enzyme mask I should try? I'd love to know! :)