Sunday, 1 November 2026

Skincare Review | Six Serums For Brighter, Firmer, Healthier Skin

This week, I thought it was about time I shared an updated roundup of some of the serums currently in my skincare collection! Some are long-time staples that I have repurchased for years, while others are newer discoveries that have quickly earned a permanent spot in my routine. These are all products I would recommend if you are looking for brighter, firmer, clearer or healthier-looking skin. 


serums review

Starting off with the U Beauty RESURFACING Compound* and this is a multitasking treatment that is a one stop shop for brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing skin. U Beauty’s ethos is to have fewer, better products to transform your skin and save you time. Every product is powered by multi-patent-pending SIREN Capsule Technology™, a precision delivery system that adapts to your skin concerns as they evolve through time. This serum takes the place of several products by combining antioxidants, stabilized vitamins C and E, a gentle retinol ester, and a mix of exfoliating acids to help even out texture, refine pores, and soften fine lines. I’ve found it leaves my skin looking smoother, brighter, more refined and clearer after use, and, especially when I use it at night, I wake up with glowing skin. It delivers overnight results and is a true multitasker, and I haven't experienced any sensitivity! I also love the scent of it! It is definitely an investment but worth it and I do have a discount code for anyone making their first order - DANIELLEBEAUTYBLOG20 for 20% off! Read my full U Beauty review here! 


Onto a cult classic next and now I’ve used up a few bottles of the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, I am definitely part of the cult! This restorative serum contains peptides, hyaluronic acid and bifida ferment lysate to help hydrate, protect and support the skin barrier. It’s called night repair but can be used AM or PM though I do tend to use it in the evening and I wake up with hydrated, plump and firm skin. It feels calming and I love that it contains antioxidants to protect my skin too! Read my full review here!  


Another serum that is no stranger to my skincare collection or blog is the NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3). This one has been a staple in my skincare rotation since 2016! It’s a copper peptide serum in a blue watery liquid formula with a slight vinegar scent (don’t worry it dissipates very quickly!). This sinks in quickly and can be used in the morning and evening. It’s a pro-repair and pro-collagen serum that maintains healthy looking skin by targeting signs of skin ageing including textural damage, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores and a lack of radiance. My skin really does look and feel much healthier when I use this consistently. My skin looks clearer, more even and firmer - it’s a must have! I tend to keep my routine simple when using this serum as it does all the heavy lifting for me! After the first few bottles of this I went through, I noticed its effects more when I stopped using it and I always have it in my stash now! See my full NIOD review here though noting I just found out they are not doing their yearly Black Friday sale throughout the month of November now - it’s been moved to April! 


The SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic* is my current Vitamin C serum and it contains 15% pure Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 1% Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol to replenish skin lipids), and 0.5% Ferulic Acid to enhance protection against environmental damage caused by free radicals that can contribute to visible signs of atmospheric ageing. I find Vitamin C serums tricky and this is a beautiful formulation that absorbs quickly and works for all skin types including sensitive. It targets signs of ageing and photodamage, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and the loss of firmness, while brightening skin’s complexion. This is my second bottle and I've found it particularly effective at softening fine lines and helping post-breakout marks fade more quickly. My overall skin tone is much brighter and even with use and I love using it in the morning with my SPF as my skin feels more protected! Read my full SkinCeuticals review here!


The Anua Azelaic Acid 10 + Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum* has become my go to for when my skin is acting up with blemishes! It’s watery in texture and features 10% azelaic acid, along with hyaluronic acid while the green colour comes from Anua’s Gentle Calming Complex of natural ingredients including green tea leaf water, aloe and cica. It’s soothing and calming, reduces redness and hydrates skin. Whenever my skin is having a moment, this is the serum I reach for as my spots and residual marks seem to clear up so much quicker. Don’t forget you can get up to 5% more off at YesStyle with my discount code DANIELLESBB5! See my full review here!


Last but not least is the L'Occitane Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum*. This radiance-boosting serum is designed to revive dull, tired-looking skin with an infusion of immortelle essential oil, which is rich in antioxidants to help combat visible signs of ageing. Despite the name, the texture is surprisingly lightweight and soothing, making it a lovely option for sensitive skin. I tend to use this one in the evenings and it absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling comfortable, nourished and hydrated overnight. By morning, my skin always looks fresher and more rested. I absolutely love the scent of this, it is so comforting and nostalgic to me despite not having had it before and, aesthetically, the bottle filled with golden bubbles looks so good on my dressing table!  


I'd happily recommend any of these serums depending on your skin concerns and budget. Whether my skin is looking a little dull, breaking out, feeling dehydrated or just needs a bit of extra support, there's a serum here that I know I can rely on. If you've tried any of these I'd love to know what you think, and if there's a serum you swear by that I need to add to my wishlist, let me know!


*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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Sunday, 28 June 2026

Product Empties #58


product empties

It’s empties time again! This is everything I have from the last three months and to be honest it’s not as much as I was hoping but here we are! 

 

haircare empties

Haircare

Living Proof Perfect hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

Starting as usual with my go to dry shampoo! It let’s me go for a few extra days without washing my hair and there is no white cast or residue. My hair feels manageable and actually looks clean! It’s pricey, but I find I use less than drugstore dry shampoo and it has a fresh citrus scent. Already got multiple backups! Read my full review here!

 

Dove Bond Strength 10 in 1 Serum Mask

Loved this hair mask and it’s always on offer so you can pick it up relatively cheap! Nourished my hair, left it shiny and reduced the look of breakage and dry ends. The mask itself feels lightweight and only needs to be left in for a minute so good if you are in a rush! Will reperuchase or try the intensive repair mask next!

 

Living Proof Perfect hair Day Triple Detox Shampoo

I believe this has been discontinued and updated to be the Clarifying Detox Shampoo now. It was a gentle formula that had charcoal to help absorb excess oil. It has the same citrus scent most if not all Living Proof products have which is not my favourite hair scent but not offensive either! I liked this but it’s not a repurchase!

 

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

I went through so many full sizes of this back in the day! It’s a pre shampoo treatment that I like to leave in my hair for 2-3 hours before washing out to see the best results. It works well on my damaged ends and makes them a lot softer, hydrated and also makes my split ends look sealed and healthy! This is the old formula but they recently brough out a new version you don’t need to leave in your hair as long! Typically, these days I prefer a leave in treatment so this isn’t a repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

bodycare empties

Bodycare

Nivea Smooth Body Lotion

Love this! It’s a lightweight formula with a fresh, clean scent, the bottle is huge and you can always get it for an affordable price! A staple in my body care routine, have the Q10 one in my backup drawer!

 

Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion

Another great body lotion, this one has a bit of a weird scent even though its unscented but it dissipates quickly! It contains lactic acid so gently resurfaces the skin as well as hydrating it and I see and feel an improvement in my skin texture (particularly on my arms!) after use! Would repurchase! See my full review here! 

 

Lush Rose Jam Shower Gel

Love this, it smells incredible and makes my skin feel so nourished and the bottle lasts forever! Have a back up already!

 

Lush Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner

This I did not love, the smell isn’t quite the same and the formula is not my favourite either, I found it hard to rub in and while it did leave my skin soft I will stick to other standard moisturisers I prefer!

 

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

An old favourite – smells incredible and a pot goes a long way as it’s so nourishing! Will repurchase! See my review here!

 

Moroccan Oil Hand Cream

Not a fan of this, the scent is not my favourite and the hand cream dried my hands out. Not a repurchase!

 

Clarins Super Restorative Balm for Abdomen and Waist

This was a really nice treatment and I used over my whole body not just abdomen but it was so hydrating and smoothing! Not a repurchase for me right now! 

 

skincare empties

Skincare

Celimax Noni Acne Cleanser*

This was such a refreshing foaming cleanser that I loved as a morning or second cleanse! It was my go to when I felt a spot coming on and contains glycerin, Noni extract (rich in antioxidants), salicylic acid, willow bark extract and centella asiatica so gently removes dead skin cells and soothes skin and it has a fresh, herbal mint scent. Despite being a foaming cleanser, it didn’t strip my skin and it felt soft and balanced after use! If you are shopping on YesStyle, my code DANIELLESBB5 gets up to 5% more off your order! Read my full review here!

 

REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic*

So sad that REN has closed down as they had some real gems like the PHA exfoliating facial! This toner was not my favourite as I found it a little too astringent for my skin with the natural citrus essential oils. I ended up using this on my arms to help with KP where it worked well to smooth and my arms didn’t feel as sensitive as when I use it on my face! Won’t be a repurchase!

 

Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm*

Love this formula and the scent – lime, bergamot and orange – it’s so fresh! The balm has a stiffer formula than something like the Emma Hardie Moringa Cleanser but melts easily one you start massaging into the skin and transforms into a milky lather when you add water. It’s rich in antioxidants and contains sunflower oil and papaya extract to nourish skin and target impurities leaving my skin soft and hydrated. It removes my makeup without leaving any residue behind and I can’t fault it! Would repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Skinceuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced*

Loved this! Perfect for both morning and night, this is a potent corrective cream treatment that helps reverse visible signs of aging impacted by collagen decline. It’s formulated with 18% concentrated Proxylane and 4.25% Wild Fruit Flavonoid blend and it’s advanced technology is clinically shown to reduce the look of five types of wrinkles (forehead wrinkles, glabellar line, crow’s feet, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines), restore the skin's firmness & elasticity, and enhance skin's radiance. My skin drank this up, it’s rich but perfect under makeup and overnight. Every product I’ve tried from Skinceuticals is more than twice the price of my budget for the product but 100% worth it! Would repurchase if I saw a very good offer!

 

Pixi NutrifEYE Nourishing Eye Patches*

These were great and felt like such treat on weekend mornings to soothe and refresh my eyes! They are infused with rose, aloe vera and chamomile and feel juicy and hydrating and help to depuff my eyes and they stay in place! Already have a backup!

 

NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1

One of my most repurchased skincare serums and one I’ve been going back to for yen years now! It’s a copper peptide serum, that is pro-repair and pro-collagen serum and helps maintains healthy looking skin by targeting signs of skin ageing including textural damage, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores and a lack of radiance. My skin looks and feels much more even, clearer and firmer when I use this consistently. It sinks in quickly and can be used in the morning and evening, but it is recommended to not use with acids, Vitamin C, EUK, or strong antioxidants. I tend to keep my routine simple when using this serum as it does all the heavy lifting for me! Will repurchase! Read my full review here! 

 

Vegreen Fragrance Free Nature Mucin Serum*

This is a really nice hydrating and repairing serum! It contains mucin from wild yam, panthenol, peptides and ceramides and also helps with skin elasticity and moisture. Would repurchase!

 

Vegreen Skin Barrier Reishi Serum*

This one is also really hydrating and contains 3 types of mushrooms - Reishi to strengthen the skin barrier; Chaga - an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging extract which protects the skin from sun damage; and Tremella Fuciformis Extract which helps enhance skin elasticity, and plump and smooth fine lines. It also contains probiotics which maintain the skin's microbiome to reduce skin sensitivity. Both Vegreen serums have more watery textures and they are both great simple serums staples to have in your routine! Would repurchase! See my full review here!

 

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

I opened this a long time after I bought it and the colour seemed darker than in photos so I ended up using it on my chest rather than my face! It is formulated with 10% Niacinamide to improve the look of post-acne dark spots, oiliness, and surface redness and Trans-Resveratrol to brighten the appearance of dark spots. I think it worked ok but not a repurchase as I didn’t try it out properly on my face!

 

ZIIP Crystal Gel*

I use this with my ZIIP Microcurrent Facial device and it works great with it! The gel is formulated with glutathione, cedar bark extract, and veronica flower extract to brighten, repair and calm. It feel luxurious and enhances conductivity with the device but it is so expensive so I’m not sure I will repurchase, I have a couple other gels from the brand to try but then I will be trying a cheaper alternative to see if it works as well! See my initial thoughts on the ZIIP Microcurrent device here and get 10% off with my code DANIELLEBEAUTY here!

 

Biossance Squalane + Amino Acid Gentle Cleanser

A great gel cleanser! It foams nicely and doesn’t feel stripping - amino acid helps eliminate the dirt that can clog pores and Aloe Vera hydrates, calms and soothes. It also contains moringa so there is a lovely citrus scent and my skin always feels clean, ready for my next steps! Would repurchase! Read more here! 

 

Goldfaden MD Eye Defy Radiance Restoring Eye Treatment*

Really enjoyed this eye cream! It felt lightweight and moisturized well while improving the look of my under-eye area leaving it looking firmer and more plump. Would repurchase!

 

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance

Great moisturiser! Would repurchase!

 

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Instant Glow Moisturiser

Another lovely moisturiser but I wouldn’t repurchase as I have others I prefer!  

 

sheet mask review

Masks

Pixi Volume Volumizing Infusion Sheet Mask*

Super saturated and hydrated and plumped my skin! I happily use up sheet masks but not a repurchase!

 

Anua Heartleaf 70 + Hyaluron Soothing Collagen Mask x 2*

Another saturated mask that hydrated and calmed my skin! Wouldn’t repurchase but I enjoyed! 

 

makeup empties

Makeup

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation shade 150

Love this foundation – it comes in 50 shades and is described as a soft matte longwear foundation that’s a buildable, medium to full coverage that fights heat, sweat and shine. Despite offering good coverage, it doesn’t feel thick feels and does a great job of covering blemishes. It lasts a good all day with minimal powdering throughout the day on my combo skin and it leaves my skin looking perfected and doesn’t settle into fine lines. Already have a back up! See my full review here!

 

Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint in shade 2

This is a great lighter base that comes in 25 shades. Despite being lighter, it offers very good coverage! It’s perfecting and really does blur the skin and even out my complexion and with the rest of my makeup on top I am super happy with the coverage! I loved these for work from home days or a lighter base when running errands on the weekend! They last all day on my skin and don’t settle into fine lines and the shade 2 is perfect for my fair skin and maybe just a touch lighter than the 150 shade I am in the Soft Matte foundation! Would repurchase!

 

Cinta London Aqua Forte Super-Hold Setting Spray*

Worked well to keep my makeup in place but I have others I prefer so not a repurchase!

 

Merit Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara

Love love love this mascara! Tubing is the way to go for my watery eyes! This doesn’t budge and the bristles make it easy to coat my lashes and it works well to lengthen and give volume. There are no clumps or flakes and no smudging as the day goes on! Already have a back up! Read my full review here! 

 

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara

Another great tubing mascara! Separates my lashes well and the only time I experienced smudging was when I walked to work in a bad snow storm and my face got really wet so I’ll forgive it that one time! Already have a backup!

 

Haus Labs PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze in Guava

I made it my mission to finish this one up recently as it was getting old! It’s a really nice non-sticky gloss that lasts a decent amount of time on my lips! I love the shade but there is no scent so not a repurchase for me!

 

Caliray So Blown Clean Blurring Primer with Collagen Peptides

Loved this mini! It really helped with shine control on my combo skin, plumped my skin and blurred my pores. Already repurchased the full size!

 

Well done if you made it to the end of this post! Let me know if you’ve tried any of the products I’ve mentioned and what you thought of them!

 

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Danielle xx

 

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Sunday, 22 March 2026

Product Empties #57

 

product empties and reviews

Welcome to the first empties of 2026! Let’s get straight into it! 

 

haircare empties and reviews

Haircare

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

My go to dry shampoo! Let’s me go for a few extra days without washing my hair when I use this and there is no white cast or residue. My hair feels manageable and actually looks clean! It’s pricey, but I find I use less than drugstore dry shampoo and it has a fresh citrus scent. Already got multiple backups! Read my full review here!

 

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Not quite as good as the advanced version but I really like this one too! Would repurchase!

 

Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner via IPSY*

This contains squalane and hyaluronic acid to hydrate hair and really helped detangle my hair! I just wish it had heat protectant in it! Not a repurchase for me but would check out the rest of their range! Read my IPSY review here!

 

OGX Damage Remedy+ Coconut Miracle Oil

Love this oil! This would be way too heavy of an oil to use on my hair after washing but I use it as a prewash oil and coat my ends in it, letting it soak in for about an hour before showering and then wash out with a clarifying shampoo. I am left with soft, hydrated hair with great shine and my ends don’t look or feel as frazzled! It smells like a vacation and it’s so affordable I don’t feel bad or like I am wasting it by washing out! Already repurchased! Read my full review here!

 

Briogeo Scalp Revival

Love a scalp scrub and this one smells good (refreshing and minty) and invigorates my scalp! It helps remove dead skin cells and build up to support a clean and balanced scalp and reduces scalp irritation and inflammation. It’s not quite as scrubby as my favourite Nature Lab Tokyo scalp scrub (which I think is sadly discontinued) so not a repurchase for me! See my Briogeo review here!

 

Verb Glossy Shine Spray with Heat Protection

Nice handy travel size heat protectant, no strong feelings on I though so not a repurchase!

 

OUAI Hair Oil

Another great mini for travel and this didn’t weight down my hair and kept the ends hydrated! Have another mini to use up! 

 

bodycare empties and mini reviews

Bodycare

MIO Clay Away Body Cleanser

I picked this up super cheap from Home Bargains a while ago (it must be being discontinued) and enjoyed using it before showering as a treatment as it’s a clay mask! Didn’t notice a huge difference so not a repurchase!

 

Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Mint Foaming Hand Soap

Had to give this a quick mention as I love the scent so much! Doesn’t dry out my hands but I did go through it quite quickly but I would repurchase again when its on offer!

 

Jones Road Beauty Body Cream*

This might be one of the richest body creams I have ever tried! It is a deeply nourishing cream enriched with sodium hyaluronate, natural oils, and ceramides and provides long lasting hydration while replenishing the skin barrier. It leaves my skin with a glow and it feels smoother and more supple. I like to use at night for overnight hydration as it does take a minute to sink in and it has a subtle citrus scent that doesn’t linger. I went through the tub super quickly so not a repurchase for me as its $56 CAD!

 

Nivea 3 in 1 Anti-Age Q10 Hand Cream

My favourite hand cream – smells so fresh, sinks in quickly and makes my hands feel so soft and smooth! So affordable too, I love it and already have a back up!

 

L’Occitane Shower Oil

This is always a treat to use and perfect for winter when my skin tends to be drier. I haven’t noticed any flaky, dry patches this winter and I think it’s mostly down to this! Just got sent a full size and can wait to get it back into my shower!

 

Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter

Really enjoyed this – the formula is one of my favourite body butters it’s so nourishing! The scent is gorgeous too, its described as warm and spicy and it blends with my skin very well! Also loving the body mist in this scent! Would repurchase! 

 

somedays cramp cream review

Somedays Cramp Cream

Had to include this little sachet as I’ve been so impressed with it! I apply on my lower stomach area and it really helps with cramps! It contains natural active ingredients such as Wintergreen and Camphor Bark and it also smells amazing (minty and natural) and just sooths my cramps so well! Will repurchase! 

 

skincare empties and reviews

Skincare

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

Probably my favourite cleanser of all time! 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 you can usually find it on offer so that takes the sting out of the price a little! Will repurchase!

 

Pixi EOD Cleaning Oil*

This is such a great, affordable cleanser! It’s fragrance free and plant based containing argan oil and soy bean oil and I have no issues with this removing makeup and SPF effectively. My skin is left feeling soft and hydrated and the only negative I would say is that sometimes I find the packaging can be a little messy around the cap so I tend not to take it travelling with me and I would prefer a pump! I think Pixi is such an underrated skincare and makeup brand, I love the majority of the products I have tried! Would repurchase! See my full review here!

 

NIOD Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist

One of my favourite mists! It acts against oxidative stress, water loss and inflammation of the skin. I love the fact it’s antioxidant and my skin feels so calm and hydrated with every use! It’s in a huge 240ml bottle too so I don’t feel guilty using this all over my chest as well as face! Will repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Pixi Clarity Mist*

Another great mist that I loved and used on my chest and back as well as my face! It’s a purifying facial spray that contains Cica to soothe, Hyaluronic Complex to lock in moisture and Sea Salt to support clearer skin and it delivers instant hydration and calm. Would repurchase!

 

Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

My favourite eye makeup remover! Takes off my mascara with ease and doesn’t leave me with cloudy eyes! Already have several back-ups!

 

By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream*

A really solid, gentle, retinal and bakuchiol combo in a handy pump bottle! This has a yellow colour to it due to the retinol, feels lightweight and sinks in quickly. I think it would be perfect for beginners to retinal and it leaves my skin feeling smooth, plump and hydrated! Don’t forget you can get up to 5% more off at YesStyle with my discount code DANIELLESBB5 (affiliated). Read my full review here! Have other stronger retinal’s I prefer so not a repurchase!

 

HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream*

Love this eye cream! It contains Bakuchiol and fermented Black Rice extract and is nicely hydrating and has reduced the look of fine lines round my eyes. I haven’t noticed a huge difference with dark circles but not much works on that for me! This feels gentle and works well under makeup keeping my eye are looking smooth! Get up to 5% more off at YesStyle with my discount code DANIELLESBB5 (affiliated). Read my full review here! Would repurchase!

 

Josie Maran Pink Algae Pro-Retinol Moisturizer*

This is such a great moisturiser – it contains a gentle form Vitamin A that smooths skin and argan oil to improve hydration and fine lines. It felt creamy and hydrating and worked well for me both at night and in the morning – I would use an SPF if in the morning! Kept my skin looking plump and gives the perfect base for makeup! Would repurchase!

 

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

This is such a cult classic! It contains squalane and pro-ceramides and is a lightweight texture. I know this is a favourite for a lot of people, but I prefer moisturisers that are a little thicker personally so while this hydrated my skin well, I have others I would repurchase over this! Not a repurchase! 

 

Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner*

This might just be my favourite toner! It contains 3% tranexamic acid to work on dark spots and to brighten as well as 5% PHA and azelaic acid to even skin tone and gently exfoliate. This has worked so well to brighten my skin and help lighten some stubborn dark spots I get after breakouts! It’s gentle and I love using it in both my AM and PM routines! Read my full review here! Will repurchase!

 

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

Love this cleanser! This is so gentle, and it cleanses so well, doesn't dry out my skin and never makes it feel tight after use. Will repurchase! See my full review here!

 

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA

I think this is such an underrated product from The Ordinary! It makes my skin feel so smooth and doubles up as a body serum for me too as it’s so effective on KP on the backs of my arms! It’s also available in a 5% formulation but I prefer the stronger one and don’t experience any sensitivity personally (it contains Tasmanian Pepperberry extract to help reduce irritation and sensitivity associated with acids). See my full review here! Will repurchase!

 

Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon

I took this home with me over Christmas and it was a really lovely, calming nightly moisturiser! Out of my price budget right now so not a repurchase!

 

Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA Gentle AHA Exfoliator

Enjoyed this toner from Krave but Pixi Glow Tonic is my go to glycolic acid toner so not a repurchase right now!

 

Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum

Loved this hyaluronic acid – I do tend to find the expensive ones the best but this won’t be a repurchase due to price!

 

Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm*

I love this formula and the scent – lime, bergamot and orange – it’s so fresh! The balm starts off stiffer but melts easily one you start massaging into the skin and transforms into a milky lather when you add water. It’s rich in antioxidants and contains sunflower oil and papaya extract to nourish skin and target impurities leaving my skin soft and hydrated. It removes my makeup without leaving any residue behind and I can’t fault it! Read my full review here! Will repurchase!

 

Da Lish Cosmetics Lip Scrub via IPSY*

This worked well to exfoliate my lips but nothing beats the Lush lip scrub for me so not a repurchase!

 

Polite Society Polite Pout Glossy Lip Balm in Pink Grapefruit via IPSY*

Worked well to hydrate my lips and was lightly tinted but didn’t blow me away enough to repurchase!

 

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in iced Coffee

I do like this formula and enjoyed the shade but its not the most long lasting and overall l find it a little overrated if I am honest! Not a repurchase for me!

 

skincare sheet masks review

Sachets

Anua Heartleaf 70+ Hyaluron Soothing Collagen Mask*

A nice cooling and soothing mask! Probably won’t repurchase but I do enjoy using these, just prefer to spend money on more than one use!

 

Pixi DetoxifEYE Caffeine and Cucumber Depuffing Eye Patches*

Enjoyed these as well, cooling and depuffing! Not a repurchase for same reasons as above but nice to use on the weekend when I have time!

 

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks*

Enjoyed these also but you guessed it, not a repurchase! Great for a special occasion though! 

 

nars light reflecting undereye brightener review

Makeup

NARS Light Reflecting Eye Brightener in Night Swan

Really enjoyed this under my concealer, did a good job brightening my under eyes and never looked cakey! Will repurchase at the next Sephora sale unless anyone has any other under eye brightening recommendations? 

 

miscellaneous empties and reviews

Miscellaneous

Webber Naturals All Greens Superfood

Enjoyed this Greens powder and have been through a few tubs now! Tastes a little sweeter that other powders I have tried so easier to drink! Will repurchase when I see on offer!

 

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

Picked this up for when I was at home, works so well on my joints! I use a different one in Canada that but have and would repurchase this again!

 

Nature’s Bounty Extra Strength Hair, Skin and Nails

Love these, they feel like a little treat and I think my hair, skin and nails have been doing well so will continue to repurchase!

 

Organika Electrolytes in Pineapple Passionfruit

Love these! They taste so good and help hydration levels, I already had a backup and will repurchase again though I can’t see this flavour available in some places and it’s the best one!

 

Berocca Mango

Like these too for some extra Vitamin C and enjoy the Mango flavour! Have repurchased!

 

Did you see any of your favourites here? I hope to have a few more makeup empties in my next batch!

 

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