Product Empties #54

Finally empties time again! As usual, it seems to have taken me a while to get anything emptied then everything emptied at once! Let’s get into the mini reviews! 

 

Haircare

TRESemme Extra Hold Hairspray

Does the job! I just spritz after I straighten my hair, can’t say much for more complicated styles but it isn’t crispy and I have repurchased!

 

Living Proof Perfect hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo x2

No stranger to my empties posts and I love this dry shampoo! Soaks up oil and gives me an extra day or two out of my hair! There is no white cast or residue, and my hair feels manageable and actually looks clean! Already have multiple back ups!  

 

Bondi Boost HG Clarifying Rinse

Really enjoyed this as a prewash treatment for my scalp! It left it feeling very clarified, balanced and fresh! Would repurchase if I saw it on offer again!

 

Living Proof Triple Bond Complex

My favourite leave in treatment, this offers heat protection up to 232˚C to help prevent future breakage and leaves my hair feeling protected, smooth and manageable with a good shine and I have noticed my ends looking way healthier with less split ends even when my hair is overdue a trim! Read my full review here!

 

JVN Complete Pre-Wash Scalp Oil

Love using this to nourish and hydrate my scalp before washing and it’s just nice to have a bit of a scalp massage using it too! I notice less flakes and I’m happy with how my hair is looking and feeling. Already using my backup!

 

Living Proof Perfect hair Day High Shine Gloss

This was a bit meh for me, an extra step in my routine but I didn’t notice a difference with the shine of my hair! Not a repurchase!

 

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment

A great pre shampoo treatment helps reduce breakage and hydrates hair. You need to use this regularly to see a difference so I haven’t seen much as it was just a mini but I know in the past when I used a full size my hair was breaking less! Would repurchase in the future if I saw a good offer! Read my full review here!

 

 

Bodycare

Nivea Repair and Care Body Lotion

Loved this, it was so soothing and hydrating and sank in quickly! It smells so fresh too, will repurchase when I finish some other moisturisers!

 

Josie Maran Body Butter in Golden Hour*

Love the formula of this body butter, it’s so hydrating and adds a gorgeous healthy glow to my skin! Golden Hour has a beautiful scent of amber, white musk and santal and this packet refilled my tub 2.5 times! Would repurchase but I think in the Topless Tangerine scent!

 

Byoma Smoothing Body Serum

This was a nice lightweight serum that softened my skin and sank in quickly! Would repurchase!

 

Rituals The Ritual of Mehr Body Mousse to Oil

Loved this, it smelt so fresh and citrusy and the scent lasted all day. It was a fun texture and made my skin soft! Would repurchase!

 

Rituals Tulip and Japanese Yuzu Hand Balm

This was a very rich formula so took quite a while to sink in and smelt quite strongly though I did like the scent! Not a repurchase as I prefer a lighter hand cream!

 

Josie Maran Pink Algae Pro-Retinol Body Butter*

This was amazing for targeting bumpy KP skin and keeping it soft and smooth and looking firmer. It contains a gentle form of Vitamin A to smooth the skin and argan oil to improve hydration and is fragrance free, feels so nourishing and got rid of dry patches quickly! Would repurchase! 

 

L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream*

This is maybe the thickest body cream I have ever tried! It contains 25% shea butter, rich in omega-6 fatty acids to nourish and soften skin and despite it being so thick, it absorbed well and left a healthy sheen on my skin. It helped with dry patches and is scented of jasmine and ylang-ylang which smells strong at first but it doesn’t linger and I love the refillable aluminium packaging! Perfect for dry winter skin! Would repurchase!

 

Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream

Another great moisturiser that hydrates and leaves my skin soft and supple! This one is scented with pink dragon fruit, Brazilian jasmine and vanilla. Prefer the original scent so not a repurchase! 

 

Skincare

Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

The best waterproof eye makeup remover there is! Always a repurchase!

 

Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright EssenceToner*

Have found everything I’ve tried from Glow Recipe a bit blah until this which I loved! It felt cooling and was brightening and hydrating and contains Coenzyme Q10 which is antioxidant. It didn’t smell overpowering like their watermelon line but it’s only 75mls so I went through it quite quickly and it was hard to get the last quarter out but I would repurchase!

 

Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum*

One of my absolute favourite Vitamin C serums and I am so sad to be finished this! It’s an L-ascorbic acid (known for being the most effective) based serum that also contains glycolic acid to exfoliate. This makes my skin feel so smooth and helps it look clearer, brighter and even! The serum itself has a light citrus scent, absorbs quickly and stubborn pigmentation fades impressively with consistent use! I haven’t experienced any irritation with the inclusion of the glycolic acid either. This is 100% worth the money and definitely worth a try if you struggle with Vitamin C formulas that feel oily or pill as this does neither! Will repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Clarins Double Serum

This is such a cult anti-aging serum and I can see why! It recently got reformulated, so I think this was a an older bottle but was a beautiful hydrating serum that I tended to use overnight on non-retinol nights. It felt so repairing and firming and I ma obsessed with the scent! I’m not exactly sure what the changes are to the formulation but I’m sure it's just as incredible and the new packaging looks so luxe! Would repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Sioris Drops of Omija Calming Ampoule*

This is a beautiful, lightweight, calming serum that left my skin feeling soft and soothed. It contains cica, floral extracts as well as propanediol and trehalose for long-lasting moisture. This was great when my skin was feeling sensitised as it worked well to reduce inflammation and soothe redness! Would repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream

Really enjoyed this eye cream, it was lightweight and hydrating though I didn’t notice a huge difference with puffiness though I don’t with most eye cream! Would repurchase!  

 

Topicals Brightening & Clearing Serum

Never really reached for this for some reason (maybe the smell?) so I can’t say I saw much of a difference in brightening. I think they have managed to mask or change the sulphur scent since it’s been released but not a repurchase for me though it was a nice formula!

 

Augustinus Bader The Face Oil

A lovely nourishing face oil but again way out of my price range so not a repurchase!

 

Disciple Dreamy Skin

Another nice face oil but I didn’t see a huge difference in helping with discolouration. I is hydrating though and smells good! Not a repurchase right now.

 

Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2*

This is a gorgeous, ceramide filled cream that also contains cholesterol and fatty acids which are proven to refill skin lipids. It hydrated and nourished my skin as well as helping it look smoother. Worked great under makeup, kept fine lines at bay and felt super hydrating overnight too! Absolutely loved this but at $179 it’s sadly out of my price range, however if I had the disposable income it would be a repurchase for sure!

 

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer*

Another great moisturiser! This contains ceramides and honey and is hydrating and replenishes dry skin, smooths fine lines and sits perfectly under makeup too! It’s creamy and works equally well for both AM and PM and I love the jar it comes in too! Will repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

I’m From Mugwort Mask

This is a great, gentle wash off mask that’s perfect for sensitive and irritated skin! It instantly calms angry skin down and takes any redness out. It has a very earthy, textured gel consistency but the mugwort pieces are not abrasive at all and the slight scent is fine! It only needs to be on for 5-10 minutes to be effective and my skin always feels so soothed and calm after! Would repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Pixi Vitamin C Energizing Infusion Sheet Mask

Patchology Illuminating Eye Gels

Evio Skin Hydrogel Eye Therapy

All three felt cooling and hydrating! I like using these up but don’t go out of my way to repurchase! 

 

Makeup

Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily in 150 Buff

A great budget foundation that is long lasting and give medium to full coverage. Already have a backup!

 

Merit Volumizing Pomade in Brown*

Great brow product that quickly fills any sparce gaps and give some volume and hold! It leaves my brows looking natural yet groomed and the formula isn’t flaky or crispy. There is only 2.4g of product though and I held onto this a bit longer than I should have because I didn’t want to throw out the packaging but it’s been finished for a while! Would repurchase on offer! Read my full Merit review here!

 

iTCosmetics Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara*

Clumpy and smudges easily, it’s a no from me! Not a repurchase!

 

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara

Have gone through quite a few of these but it also smudges on me (I have switched to tubing mascara which works much better for me!). It does separate better and give more volume than the IT Cosmetics one and I have a backup but this won’t be a repurchase!

 

Fenty Skin Hydrating and Strengthening Lip Oil in Melon Treat

Loved this, hydrating and smoothing! Possibly prefer the original cherry scent a little more and already have a back up of that one!

 

Kosas Plump + Juicy Lip Booster

Not the most long lasting lip balm and no scent so a little on the boring side. Not a repurchase!

 

Pixi Botanical Collagen Lip Gloss*

Also not the most long lasting and no scent but I preferred this one to the Kosas. Not a repurchase though!

  

 

 

Miscellaneous

Webber Naturals All Green Superfood

I take this every morning as I don’t think I get enough greens otherwise! Tastes good to me and makes me feel healthy haha already repurchased!

 

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum

Love this – I notice way less fall out in my brows and lashes when I use this consistently! Meant to add it in with the hair empties but forgot in in the picture so added it here! Would repurchase! 

 

And that’s the end of my empties for the last approximately three months! Have you tired any of these? Let me know your thoughts!

 

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Danielle xx

 

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Product Empties #53

 

It’s my first empties of the year so I’ve got a big batch to get through! Let’s get into it! 

 

Haircare

Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

This is probably in every empties post I publish now! It was originally sent to me in PR but I have continued to repurchase it and I restock every year on the value set they do at Christmas! It works really well on my hair to make it look less greasy so I can go another day (or two) without washing! Have already repurchased! Read my full review here!

 

Batiste Dry Shampoo

I got this one while I was home at Christmas and really enjoyed it! I’m usually not the biggest fan of Batiste but this was way better than their classic one and worked well to for my hair as well as smelling fresh and clean and being affordable! Would repurchase!

 

Virtue Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner

Enjoyed this mini duo and it made my hair feel soft and clean! Not a repurchase at this time!

 

Living Proof Triple Bond Complex

This is a mini but I have a full size too! It’s a weekly leave in treatment that you apply to damp hair after washing. It works to construct new bonds within the hair to help strengthen it as well as protect it and visibly reduce the look of split ends. It also offers heat protection up to 232˚C to help prevent future breakage and is silicone-free. It leaves my hair feeling protected, smooth and manageable with a good shine and I have noticed my ends looking way healthier with less split ends even when my hair is overdue a trim! Already have a backup!

 

Bodycare

Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion

This is a thick body lotion but still manages to sink in quickly and kept my body well moisturised. I went through it quickly but it’s a good price for the amount you get and often on 20% off! It’s unscented and I have other more affordable moisturisers I like just as much but this was a treat so I repurchased in the Black Friday sale!

 

Murad Blemish Control Clarifying Body Spray*

I cannot get over how long this bottle lasted! I used it daily and it lasted years! They recently changed the packaging on this but the continuous 360° spray was so good and made it so easy to apply to my back as well as chest! I still got some breakouts so it’s not a repurchase for me as I have some other sprays to use but would pick this up on offer in the future!

 

Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel

A Christmas fave! Smells super sweet and some might say sickly but I love it and it’s so nostalgic to me, I have to get one every year! Will repurchase!

 

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Shower Cream Gel

Another great shower gel that smells amazing! Already have a mini backup!

 

L’occitane Amande Shower Oil

Enjoyed this and it’s been great for winter and my dry skin but I do prefer the Naturium Multi-Oil body wash which is much more affordable so not a repurchase for me! 

 

Nivea 3in1 Repair Hand Cream

Loved this! Thicker than the usual Nivea hand cream I get but it sank in so quickly and didn’t leave my hands feeling greasy which is a pet peeve. Will repurchase when I finish up some other hand creams!

 

Moroccan Oil Hand Cream

I find the Moroccan oil scent a bit sickening so I was glad to be finished this! Not greasy but didn’t sink in as quickly as the Nivea hand cream. Not a repurchase!

 

The Body Shop Shea Body Butter

Another scent I wasn’t a huge fan of but this was a great moisturiser and got rid of all my dry patches with ease! I don’t think The Body Shop is available in Canada anymore so this won’t be a repurchase!

 

Clarins Body Shaping Cream and Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion

These were both nice, lightweight creams that smelt lovely and I always feel fancy using Clarins and enjoyed both of these but not a repurchase as I feel like I need to use more and they are pricier than what I normally use!

 

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub

This is great and works so well to smooth my entire body but especially the back of my arms! Will repurchase once I use up a few more exfoliators!

 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Another great moisturiser especially for winter and dry patches! Not a repurchase for me right now but would again in the future! 

 

Skincare

Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm

Really enjoyed this cleanser! A little less on the luxurious side as there is no scent but this removed makeup easily, contains omegas 3, 6 and 9 and felt gentle and hydrating! Would repurchase!

 

Alpha H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm

Loved this one even more than the PC! Effective at removing my makeup and also has a beautiful fresh citrus scent! It’s antioxidant rich and anti-inflammatory and left my skin soft, cleansed and hydrated! Feels and smells luxurious and spreads easily so a little goes a long way! Would repurchase! Read more about both cleansers here!

 

Kiehl’s Overnight Rehydrating Mask with 10.5% Squalane

This is a thick balm to oil formula that worked well overnight to hydrate my skin! Enjoyed it but not a repurchase for me right now and have other overnight masks I prefer!

 

Sioris Drops of Omija Calming Mist*

This is an antioxidant and inflammatory mist that I loved! It contains 34% Omija extract, Centella Asiatica extract, aloe vera leaf juice, Zinc PCA and beta-glucan and is so soothing and calming! My skin feels nicely hydrated, redness is reduced and my skin barrier feels strong! Prefer this to the Sioris Time is Running Out Mist and would repurchase!

 

Keyes Soulcare Reviving Aura Mist

A nice mist that I used throughout the day at work to freshen up and hydrate my skin! I am a bit sick of rose scents in skincare though so not a repurchase!

 

REN PHA Exfoliating Facial*

Loved this! It contains a blend of chemical, enzymatic and physical exfoliants, yet still feels gentle, removes dead skin and leaves it feeling smooth and looking brighter and more even! This was only launched last year but seems to be hard to get a hold of now so not sure what is going on but I would repurchase!

 

Lancome Renergie Yeux H.C.F. Triple Serum*

Didn’t want to but I loved this. The formula features three separate serums (Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Vitamin C and Niacinamide to brighten and Vitamin F for skin barrier support) made more potent with the addition of a tripeptide for advanced anti-aging care. It feels lightweight and absorbs well and has helped brighten and smooth my eye area, kept fine lines at bay and helped reduce the look of my eye bags and dark circles! Will consider a repurchase in the future when I get through my eye cream back ups and if I see it on a sale! Full review of this, the REN and Sioris here!

 

Vichy Capital Soleil UV+ Age Daily SPF 60*

One of my favourite SPF’s! it’s formulated with 1% Vitamin E, 4% peptides complex, 2% niacinamide, and 10% Vichy volcanic mineralizing water and probiotic fractions and has a lightweight fluid texture. It has no white cast (I have pale skin for reference), absorbs easily and sits very well under makeup with no pilling! It doesn’t melt off when I sweat or sting my eyes! Can’t recommend this enough! Have a back up already! Full review here!

 

Pixi Vitamin C Serum Capsules*

This was my first foray into capsule skincare and I loved how handy this was for travel! Sadly, this wasn’t my favourite Vitamin C formula and I found it pilled around 80% of the time which was frustrating! Not a repurchase!

 

Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask

Really enjoyed this mask and I think it helped mattify my skin as well as working well on blemishes! Have a full size I got in an advent calendar a while back so happy to still have it in my stash!

 

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

This was a great gel to foam cleanser that contains squalane so kept my skin hydrated and supple and feeling clean without drying it out! Would repurchase!

 

Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser

Another nice antioxidant packed gel to foam cleanser. Even though it’s targeted towards acne prone and oily skin, this worked well to leave my skin feeling cleansed and didn’t make it feel dry or stripped! Would repurchase!

 

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelee

Can you see I really focused on my minis at the start of this year! Enjoyed this gel to foam cleanser with amino acids to support the skin barrier. I really enjoy what I have tried from the Advanced Night Repair range and this was no exception, my skin feel soft, balanced and clean! Would repurchase!

 

NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%

I don’t love this quite as much as the Copper Amino Isolate Serum but this is still a gorgeous product! It’s pro-collagen, pro-lipid and pro-fat and aims for healthy looking skin. It also has the added benefits of building and enhancing skin elasticity. I tend to use this as my last step in a simple evening routine. My skin feels well supported and hydrated overnight and like with CAIS, overall, it looks better and healthier with consistent use. Not a repurchase for now but I do have a bottle of CASI to open! Read my full review here!

 

The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane

I actually used this up on my chest and found it did irritate my skin if I used it too many nights in a row! In general though, it worked well to smooth skin and I would repurchase!  

 

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil

A lovely hydrating oil that’s good for face and body! I was sent a back up by the brand and I need to get back into gua sha-ing with it!

 

Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream

Wasn’t a fan of this, too heavily scented for my liking and not hydrating enough! Not a repurchase!

 

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

Don’t really get the hype with this one, it’s OK as an overnight mask but again not the most hydrating product I’ve used! Have another mini to use up so not a repurchase!

 

Shiseido Utimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Love this! Have been through so many minis over the years and it is so smoothing and luxurious! Wish I could afford a full size, if so, it would be a repurchase!

 

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

This was much thicker than I was expecting but was nice and hydrating and I enjoyed the scent! Not a repurchase for me but I would love to try more from Tatcha!

 

Dermalogica AGE Smart Rapid Reveal Peel x3*

Enjoyed using this treatment up! My skin felt smooth and clear! Not a repurchase due to price! Read my full review here! 

 

Evio Skin Hyrdogel Eye Therapy x2*

Nicely hydrating and love the work this brand does with domestic violence shelters across Canada! Good extra step to have in my routine but not a repurchase!

 

Pixi Clarity Blemish Stickers*

Love having these to hand and love the Pixi clarity range! They are definitely not miracle workers but do help spots calm down! Have another pack left then might repurchase! 

 

Makeup

Pixi H20 Skinveil Powder in Translucent*

Pixi makeup is so underrated! This is a weightless, loose water powder that sets makeup and mattifies my combo skin all day without looking flaky or cakey! The pot looks small but it lasted me months and I only needed a tiny amount to set my whole face. Would repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

So that’s it for empties for the first quarter of the year! Mini centric as I took a lot home with me for Christmas and was trying to use up my stash! I really need to do a declutter of makeup soon too whether finished or not! What have you been finishing up recently? Have you tried any of the products I mentioned? Let me know your thoughts!

 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.

All opinions are my own. Affiliate links used.

See my full disclosure here.

 

Danielle xx

 

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