Product Empties #37

Last empties post of the year! And I think it’s my 7^th of 2021, so let’s get to it! 

 

Haircare

Schwarzkopf got2b Dry Shampoo

Been through so many of these now! It’s a great budget dry shampoo – smells fresh, leaves no white cast and lets me get another day out of greasy hair! 

 

Skincare

Hada Labo Lotion No 1 Super Hydrator

One of the best hyaluronic acid serums I have tried! And a budget pick too! This bottle lasted forever and really helped support my skin’s hydration. Always on offer in Superdrug and I talk more about it in this budget skincare post!

 

Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence*

Really nice calming essence but I have others I prefer (Mugwort!) so this won’t be a repurchase. Read more here!

 

Dermalogica Hydro Masque Exfoliant*

Such a gorgeous mask that lightly exfoliated while also hydrating my skin. Loved the texture of this and the packaging. Would repurchase. Read more about it here!

 

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel*

Love this cleanser, it’s so gentle, doesn’t foam up a crazy amount and never leaves my skin feeling tight only clean and refreshed! Perfect as a second cleanse or morning cleanser! I have a new full size kindly sent by the brand! Read more in this post!

 

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Another old favourite and great makeup remover! Creamy and removes makeup with ease. Will repurchase again in the future! Read more here!

 

Sand&Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask*

Really nice clay mask – this contains Vitamin A and was prefect for tightening pores and making my skin look smoother! Would repurchase! See more in these posts here and here!

 

I’m From Rice Toner

Already been through a full size of this and loved it! Such a brightening and hydrating toner, can’t recommend it enough! See more about it here!

 

Aromatica Reviving Rose Infusion Treatment Toner

Another nice toner though I didn’t love it as much as the rice toner as the rose scent is quite strong. Nicely hydrating though and my skin didn’t react to it! Might repurchase in the future.

 

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser x2*

Lovely cleanser, I really enjoyed this, it’s creamy and, like the special cleansing gel, works well as a second or morning cleanse. Will repurchase!

 

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream*

A gorgeous moisturiser perfect for morning as it sits so well under makeup. Feels lightweight but keeps my skin hydrated all day! Will repurchase!

 

IT Cosmetics Hello Results Wrinkle Reducing Daily Retinol Serum in Cream

Tiny sample but this was a lovely formula, felt lightweight and gentle but my skin looked plump and smooth the next day. Using a different retinol now but would consider a repurchase in the future!

 

Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi Balm Minty

Love Lanolps  - this kept my lips hydrated for such long time and lasts all night too. Loved the mint scent too, using the strawberry one at the minute and will repurchase! Read more about Lanolips here!

 

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy

I think these are pretty overrated – I have had tinted ones in the past and enjoy them, the formula is nice and lightweight on the lips and hydrates but it’s not longlasting and the balm itself is a gloopy nightmare. You can’t keep it in your pocket as it melts so easily and it just seems really fragile. Not a repurchase for me! 

 

Bodycare

Nivea Crème Soft shower cream x2

Love Nivea and always have one of their shower creams in the bathroom! They smell fresh, clean well and are super affordable! Already have a few backups!

 

Elemental Herbology Zest Bath & Body Oil*

Love love love this body oil. The rich orange scent smells incredible and the oil itself feels so luxurious when I rub into my skin! It hydrates well and makes my skin feel silky soft. The brand kindly sent me a top up of this but I would repurchase with my own money too! Read more about it here!

Caudalie Vine Body Butter

This managed to feel both rich and lightweight and I really enjoyed it! Not a huge fan of the scent – this one it citrusy too - but it was lightweight and didn’t linger. Skin felt soft and nourished and would repurchase if on sale again!

 

Rituals Ritual of Sakura Magic Touch Body Cream

Really pretty floral scent but I prefer the body shower foam in this scent if that makes sense as it doesn’t linger as much as the body cream. Still, its lightweight and hydrates my sin well!

 

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy

I have had this for ages – I use it to prep my elbows, heels and hands before tanning and it does a great job! Softens them and less tan clings to dry patches!

 

Rituals Ritual of Sakura Celebrate Each Day Body Scrub

This is a really nourishing scrub as its suspended in oil. The scent isn’t as strong as the body cream so I really enjoyed it and how nourished it made my skin feel but it wasn’t the strongest scrub so not a repurchase for me!

 

OUAI Melrose Place Eau de Parfum

My favourite perfume, I love this stuff! I’ve written about it more in this post and while its not the longest lasting scent I never get sick of it! Just got a replacement as one of my Christmas presents! 

 

 

Makeup

Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily Skin in Buff

One of my favourite foundations and the best drugstore foundation I have tried too! Buff is the perfect shade for me when I have no tan on and it lasts all day – already repurchased! See more in this post!   

Revlon Volume + Length Magnified Waterproof Mascara

I have repurchased this several times and it does a great job or separating my lashes and giving them length! Will repurchase in the future.

 

Maybelline The Colossal Big Shot Waterproof Mascara

I thought this was just the original Colossal mascara and I prefer that wand so not a repurchase for me – OK mascara but clumps more than I like! Actually only binning both of these as I had laser eye surgery earlier this month so will buy some new ones to decrease the risk of infection!

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides x2

Still on the collagen train and loving it – I can’t tell much difference in my skin but this stuff works amazingly on my joints! Already repurchased and bought some for my aunts for Christmas! Unfortunately, it’s not been dissolving as well for me recently but that’s the only downside! Always on offer at Holland and Barrett too!  

 

Polished Teeth Whitening Strips

These definitely whitened better than the Spotlight strips which I found to have more of a brightening effect rather than whitening! Nice short term effect, I liked using these before occasions (not that there have been may this year lol) and they didn’t make my teeth sensitive. Would repurchase.

 

Dr Bronners 18 in 1 Tea Tree Pure Castille Soap

My favourite brush cleanser and I have been through so many bottles of these over the years! Lasts me around a year and a half and I have already repurchased the Eucalyptus scent which you can see in my last blog post here!

 

So that’s it for 2021 empties! Hopefully I will have just as many if not more in 2022! Do you see any of your favourites here? Let me know your thoughts!

 

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Danielle xx

 

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Current Skincare | Cleansers #5

 

Time for a little round up this week of what cleansers are currently on my bathroom shelf (aka the windowsill). It been quite a few months since my last one where I had quite a lot and I have just added a new one in this week too so that’s not here as I obviously need to use it more but this is what’s been on rotation for the last few months! 

 

safe to say mine doesn't look like this anymore!

I usually don’t include the same cleansers from previous posts in the same series but I love this one so much it gets another mention! The Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm RRP £47 is probably one of my favourite cleansers of all time! I much prefer it as a winter first cleanse than in summer though as it melts in the pot so much hence why it’s still kicking about! Now it’s a bit cooler again this won’t last much longer I’m sure! It’s a luxurious balm and it works beautifully to remove makeup. I love the moringa scent and it really makes cleansing an experience! My skin always feels clean, soft and hydrated after use and Look Fantastic always have it on offer so I’ve never actually paid full price for it! I also talked about it more in this post!

 

Next up, the Venn Moisture-Balance All-in-One Face Cleanser* RRP £55 (via Face the Future) and let me tell you, this really does what it says on the tin! It is the most gorgeous gel/oil/milk hybrid and perfect for both a first cleanse as it easily removes makeup but I also love using it as a second or morning cleanse as it’s so hydrating and doesn’t leave behind a film! It contains niacinamide, panthenol, centella asiatica and PHA and fruit enzymes to name a few ingredients so is gently exfoliating as well as hydrating. I rub onto dry skin then add water to emulsify and either remove makeup with a wash cloth or rinse of if using as a second/morning cleanse! Pricey but it’s love and I want to try more from this K Beauty brand now! 

 

Technically, this one is finished as it featured in my last empties post but I also technically meant to have this post up sooner than this so it’s here haha. The Inkey List Fulvic Acid Brightening Cleanser* RRP £10.99 was a staple for me all through the summer as a second/morning cleanse and left my skin feeling soft and looking more even. As well as fulvic acid to exfoliate, it has Kakadu plum extract which contains Vitamin C to boost radiance, liquorice root to help deal with hyperpigmentation and aloe vera to soothe skin. My skin always looks fresh and bright after rinsing, it doesn’t feel dry or tight and it’s ready for my next steps. The texture looks like it might be gritty but that isn’t the case at all, it’s smooth! Can’t recommend this enough if you are looking for a budget cleanser with brightening properties! Read more here!

 

Onto my minis now and the Cerave Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser RRP £12.50 (for full size) was on my radar as I loved the OG hydrating cleanser so much (read more here). While I like this, it isn’t a patch on the original for me! They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid but I have to say I do prefer the non-foaming formula of the hydrating cleanser and I think overall for me it feels more hydrating! Nice to try the cream to foam but I will stick with the hydrating in the future!

 

The Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser RRP £15.50 (full size) is a long term favourite of mine though it’s been quite a while since I’ve had it! I had a couple of little overnight trips recently so finally opened this as it had been in my stash for a while and I was reminded what a gem it is! A cream cleanser that smells of eucalyptus – one of my favourite scents – it feels instantly relaxing and removes makeup beautifully! It’s much more lightweight than say the Emma Hardie but still manages to feel luxurious too!

 

Lastly, the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel* RRP £35 (full size) - another old favourite!

A lightweight gel that lathers without drying my skin out and makes my skin feel clean and not stripped at all. I love this as a second or morning cleanse and it leaves my skin feeling calm and hydrated, perfect for my next skincare steps and makeup. Read more here!

 

So that’s what’s currently open in my collection! Let me know if you have tried any of these and what you thought of them! 

 

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Product Empties #20

I’m finally back with a new empties post after putting a few mini versions up on Instagram and it feels good! Here’s what I’ve finished up recently!

Bodycare

Nivea Smooth Body Lotion

I love this – it really does make my skin feel smooth, it smells so fresh and it comes in a massive container! I also get it when it’s on special in Shoppers as it can be expensive otherwise! Will repurchase!

Nivea Waterlily and Oil Body Wash

Another favourite and one that I’ve repurchased quite a lot since being in Canada as I love the scent and again, its affordable! Have already repurchased!

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

I got this mini in a GWP from Cult Beauty a few months ago and I’ll admit I didn’t love the scent at first though people seem to go crazy over it! I have grown to like it though and I recently got another bigger sample! It does make my skin feel super soft but I don’t love the glitter/sparkle that it gives off! Probably wouldn’t repurchase.

Soap and Glory Hand Maid

An old favourite and one that I didn’t want to finish because I can’t get it over here! It’s the best smelling hand sanitiser there is and it doesn’t dry my hands out at all! Will repurchase when I am home!

Haircare

Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo

I can’t find my usual dry shampoos – Klorane and VO5 - in Canada so I’ve been trying a few different ones, the first being this offering form Herbal Essences. I really like the scent but it unfortunately leaves a white cast in my hair so I won’t repurchase.

TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

Fortunately I got on much better with this one! Again, I love the scent and it rubs in really well leaving my hair feeling much fresher so I have repurchased a few times! It’s also super affordable when on offer at around $4!

Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil

I got this in a build your own beauty box a few months ago and enjoyed using it over summer. It never made my hair feel oily or greasy and it always looked smoother when I used it! I would consider a repurchase in the future but at the minute I have a few other products I want to use up!

Skincare

Nivea Lotion

This is probably my most repurchased skin product ever! I’ve talked about it loads on the blog but most recently here. Its my absolute favourite for a first cleanse as it’s so creamy and gentle and it does a great job of removing the bulk of my makeup while not breaking me out of casing a reaction. Forever repurchased!

Aurelia Miracle Cleanser

From one of my favourite first cleanses to a few of my favourite second cleansers! The Miracle Cleanser is so gentle yet effective at removing the last of my makeup and it smells so refreshing! I’ve never bought a full size as it’s so expensive but the minis last ages! Will always repurchase!

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

I find this to be really similar to the Aurelia cleanser in scent and how well it cleanses. The Liz Earle one is a little thicker in consistency but it’s a lot more affordable so I will repurchase the full size again in the future!

Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser

I enjoyed using this for the most part except when it got into my eyes where it burnt! It looks like a clay but is very oily and effective at removing makeup however I wouldn’t repurchase as it’s not gentle over eyes!

Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion
I love this, its so gentle and cooling and perfect as a morning eye makeup remover. The little bottle has lasted me ages and I will repurchase in the future! 

January Labs Daily Brightening Tonic

Another mini from a GWP! I wanted to love this because the brands Restorative Tonic Mist is one of my favourite skincare products but sadly I just didn’t notice it doing much for my skin. It’s not a big enough sample to test properly and while I don’t hate it, I just don’t love it therefore wouldn’t repurchase.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist

I got this in the subscription box I mentioned earlier and I enjoyed the scent and cooling sensation it gave but I have other facial mists I much prefer so I wouldn’t repurchase this one!

Makeup

Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation

The Mac Daddy of foundation for me, I love this stuff! It gives amazing coverage and looks better the longer you have it on! I have already repurchased because I cannot be without it!

Revlon ColourStay foundation

My favourite budget foundation – and a great option if you don’t want to fork out for Estee Lauder! Again it gives great coverage and lasts all day and I have repurchased!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Dark Brown

I’ve used up a mini of the Brow Wiz before and liked it apart from the colour match but this time the colour match was perfect It’s a super soft pencil and makes filling in your eyebrows so simple! I definitely want to grab a full size at some point!

Fenty Beauty primer and foundation in 150

A little sample I wanted to include – I can’t really say much for the primer because I never really notice anything with primers but I was super impressed with the foundation! Obviously I only got one days use out of it but it lasted all day and gave me really good coverage so I’ve been weighing up whether to buy or not! I would love to hear your thoughts on the foundation if you’ve tried it!

So that’s my first empties in quite a while and it felt good! The pictures are awful quality because I’m back to using my iPhone but we’ll roll with it! Let me know your thoughts on any of the products here!

Danielle xx

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