Good
evening everyone! After the last few weeks of constant haul posts, we’re
getting back to normal now with a good old empties post and as usual its
product heavy!
Bodycare
Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel 500g
I
bought this in the Lush Boxing Day sale and I only finished it this week, how
bad is that! I have a full review here but in short it’s my favourite Lush
scent and I stock up every Christmas – though I do also have 2 minis to get
through before this Christmas! So long-lasting, a little goes a long way and it
makes my skin feel so soft, definite repurchase!
Soap and Glory Calm One Calm All Bubble Bath
This
is my favourite liquid bubble bath and I find it gives a good amount of bubbles
and a lovely relaxing scent. It leaves my skin feeling softer than usual when I
have a bath with this and it’s a definite repurchase!
Soap and Glory Up-Toned Girl Firming Body Lotion
I
bought this towards the beginning of this year as I was bridesmaid and had
capped sleeves so wanted a little extra help for my arms! I really liked this, I’m
not sure how much products that claim to firm and tone really do and sometimes
think they may have a placebo effect but this was really softening and helped
with the bumps I sometimes get on the back of my arms. It has quite a citrusy
scent which wasn’t my favourite but I would repurchase this again!
Grown Alchemist Mandarin and Rosemary Leaf Body Cream
I got this
in the Space NK sale a few months ago and I absolutely loved it! It has a
really subtle citrus scent, sank into my skin really quickly and was very
moisturising! I really like the packaging and loved that I got to use my
wringer to get the last of it out! Would repurchase only in the sale though as
it’s quite expensive at £18 full price and I've had other body lotions last me a
lot longer!
Grown Alchemist Vanilla and Orange Peel Hand Cream
Another
Grown Alchemist product, this time from a mini amenity kit but another product I
really liked! Similar to the body cream this has a light citrus scent, it absorbed
into my hands super quickly and it made them feel so soft! I think this size is
£9 if bought separately so still a little on the expensive size but definitely one
I would repurchase if I had a money off code because its one of the best hand
creams I’ve tried!
Lush Dream Cream Hand and Body Lotion
I
think this is a cult favourite from Lush from what I can gather! I went through
it very quickly as it’s such a small pot but it’s not something I would
repurchase. I didn’t mind the runny texture but found the scent a little bland although
I can see why people with more sensitive skin than me would like it!
Skincare
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
I
remember having a mini version of this before and giving it a hard time in an
old empties post because it didn’t last me very long. Well the opposite is true
for this full size! It lasted an age, has a really refreshing scent, is super
creamy and does a brilliant job of removing my make up! Definite repurchase once
I’ve used up a few others I have in my stash.
Aurelia Miracle Cleanser
Another
gorgeous cleanser and one that has featured before! I find this scent and
texture very similar to the Liz Earle one but this is maybe a little creamier. It’s
also a lot more expensive so not one I would repurchase even though I do love
it! It pops up quite regularly in beauty boxes and this size is perfect for
travelling!
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrate
This
is one of those hyped do it all products and one I really did like! It’s a little
more on the expensive side but a little goes a long way and it works well as a
daytime moisturiser/primer for me! I probably won’t repurchase just yet as I’m
trying to work my way through my stash but it’s one I would get again in the
future!
REN Vita Mineral Daily Supplement Moisturising Cream
Another
moisturiser and I found this one to be a little too rich for me for daily use
and it took a little longer than I usually like to dry down before applying my
makeup. I have oily/combination skin so I can see people with normal skin
loving this! Wouldn’t repurchase!
NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 1%
Where
do I start with this one! Another hyped product and an expensive one too! This
little dropper bottle is £38 and was worth every penny! As with all Deciem
products there is a ton of science behind it but simply put this serum is meant
to maintain healthy looking skin and target all forms of skin aging including
texture, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores and lack of radiance. It comes with
two glass bottles – one you pour into the other to activate the product and the
product itself is a blue watery liquid dispensed from a dropper. I loved this;
it sank into my skin so quickly and made my skin feel so smooth and like it
says – healthy. I felt like I don’t break out as much when I was using this
regularly, my skin looked more even and just better! This is on my Christmas
list!
Starskin Foam Peeling Perfection Puff
This
was a funny little product, I got it in a beauty box and it’s a reusable puff (up
to 3x) that you put a few drops of water on then it foams up. It claims to
smooth skin texture, deep clean, even skin tone and boost radiance and I really
like the results after the first use! Because its reusable I left it in the
packet on the windowsill but kept forgetting about it so when I went to use it
again it disintegrated very quickly and didn’t do as good a job so it’s not something
would repurchase!
WOW Luxury Facial Mask Treatment
This
was my first foray into the world of sheet masks and man oh man did I enjoy it!
Again, I got this in a beauty box as sheet masks are not something I would
generally go out and buy because I prefer having things that give me more than
one use! This however was half an hour of pure relaxation and I loved it! I've hear
people complain that some sheet masks don’t fit their face properly but this
was perfect, it came in two sections, one for the top and one for the bottom of
my face. It’s described as an aqua gel mask and it was so gooey and refreshing
it felt amazing! It recommends leaving it on for 20-40 minutes and when the
time came I didn’t want to take it off! My skin felt so moisturised, plump and fresh!
I’ve just had a look online and seen that these come in a pack of 5 for £99 so
looks like I won’t be repurchasing but I highly recommend them if you have the
spare cash!
Makeup
Soap and Glory One Heck of a Blot Translucent Mattifying Powder
This is a lovely lightweight powder that doesn’t make my makeup look cakey. However, it is nowhere near mattifying enough for me and I have to retouch several times a day! This is one I always dip in and out of so I’ll probably repurchase again in Winter when my skin generally feels a little drier!
Max Factor False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara
One of my favourite mascaras and I think I already have about 2 backups in my drawer! This gives lots of length and a wide eyed look which I love, I always prefer it a little when it dries out as it has quite a wet formula to begin with!
Soap and Glory Archery Brow Pencil
So happy with myself for finishing this! Don’t get me wrong I love it but I use it probably 3 or 4 times a week and have had it for so long I thought it was never-ending! It has a handy spoolie on one end and a super thin twist up pencil on the other end that is lovely and pigmented and easy to use! Will repurchase in the future!
Soap and Glory Mighty Mouth Smooth and Soften Lip Balm
Another product I’ve had for an absolute age and I’m cheating slightly with this as it’s double ended and I’ve only finished one end! It’s a lip balm on one end and a screw up lip scrub on the other. I've had it for longer than I care to remember and while I liked the balm side the scrub is too hard and doesn’t work! I think it’s been discontinued but I wouldn’t have repurchased anyway!
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
My old favourite lip balm! I love this stuff and have several on me at all times. Its moisturising, long lasting and I love the minty scent! Already repurchased and backed up!
Hair care
Bataste Dry Shampoo
Always
a dry shampoo in my empties post! Batiste isn’t my favourite brand for dry shampoo
but I do love the Blush scent so this will always be a repurchase because I can’t
always find my favourite V05 one!
Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defence
I’m so
glad to be finished this! It did a great job of making my hair soft and
protecting it from heat but I wasn’t a fan of the scent so I’m glad it’s all
used up now! Won’t be repurchasing!
Miscellaneous
Cutex Ultra Cleansing Nail Polish Remover
The
best nail polish remover ever and the only one I ever buy! Its gets my nail
polish off so easy, already repurchased!
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener
I am
now onto about my fourth bottle of this stuff! It’s incredible, it makes my
nails so strong and shiny and I have already repurchased!
Wisdom Tooth Floss
Bit of
a random one but I chucked it into my empties box when I finished it anyway! I
am a serial flosser and switch between a few brands but I really like this, it
lasts ages and most importantly it gets leftovers out of between my teeth!
So that’s
it for another empties! Let me know if you’ve tried any of the products I’ve mentioned
and what you thought of them!
Danielle xx
You are the empties queen honestly, I've never seen anyone do so amazingly well with finishing products! I wish I was better haha. I love the One Heck of a Blot powder xx
ReplyDeleteGemma • Miss Makeup Magpie ❤️
Haha thank you Gemma! Xx
DeleteI always love your empties posts :) so many products! I really want to end a lot of products too ! Also, have you ever tried CoLab dry shampoo? It's really good :)
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Thank you Aisha! I actually haven't tried that dry shampoo before, I definitely will now! xx
DeleteThe Niod serum sounds really interesting, I will definitely check it out!
ReplyDeleteThe Max Factor mascara didn't do anything for my lashes, mascaras are so personal it's hard to believe :) x
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It's amazing! Such a lovely product! Ah I know, everyone raves about that Maybelline one and I was a bit meh about it! Xx
DeleteOh my god that Snow Fairy has lasted you such a long time! I really want to buy one as I've smelt it but never actually bought one for myself!
ReplyDeleteAbigail Alice x
Eek I know it's a bit ridiculous isn't it but I usually have about 3 bottles of shower gel going so they last me ages! I love the scent it's such a tradition for me to get a bottle at Christmas! Xx
DeleteYou get through your products so well! I struggle a lot of the time haha! The times I do, I always have to have a back up prepared and ready.
ReplyDeleteGeorgia | The Weekend Attic
Thank you! Doing these posts has helped so much because I used to be like that too! Xx
DeleteI always love your empties as it is a good mix of affordable and higher end.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Xx
DeleteWow, you've gotten through so much! Liz Earle cleanser is one I really want to try out once I've finished the cleansers I'm using right now.
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It's amazing as well as being really affordable and long lasting too! Xx
DeleteOh my gosh, so many empties! I love the Embyolisse cream, its my go to day cream. It looks amazing under makeup. I also love Batiste dry shampoo! It's amazing.
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DeleteThat NIOD serum is in my wish list too but the price hurts my head and I have so much skincare to go through now that I can't justify purchasing it. Good to know that it works though!
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It's lovely! I managed to get it when Escentual had about 20/25% off so didn't feel so bad! I'm trying to get through my stash too before rushing to buy it again but it's definitely worth it! Xx
DeleteLooks like a great empties recap! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Xx
DeleteThe NIOD serum sounds fantastic! I'd love to try that one out!
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Do it! It's so good! Xx
DeleteGood job and finishing these products up. I love the dry the shampoo.
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Thank you Simera xx
DeleteSo many fab empties! Enjoyed reading about everything :)
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The Belle Narrative
Thank you! Xx
DeleteI am stocking up on lush snow fairy too haha I finished mine back in April so I will buy the 1kg ones :p
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Haha it will last you a lifetime :D xx
DeleteLove the S&G bubble bath, one of my favourites! Definitely can't go with Batiste! I'm going to try out S&G archery it seems like a great product! x
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It is! Super handy and quick! xx
DeleteI love the sound of the Niod product & have added it to my "to buy" list! I love empties posts xx
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Me too! I find it hard to pinpoint exactly what it did but I know my skin was 10x better behaved when I was using it! Wish it came in a bigger bottle! Xx
DeleteThanks for the heads up on Lush's dream cream. I am really enjoying their bar face wash though! :]
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It would be great for sensitive skin! Xx
DeleteI got Soap and Glory Calm One Calm All Bubble Bath last year. I love the scent.
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It's lovely isn't it! xx
DeleteThat Lush Snow Fairy wash sounds awesome! The Soap & Glory sounds great as a winter powder since most people don't get as oily then. I've been using some Deciem ordinary products and realllly like them so far! I haven't tried anything by Niod but now this serum is totally on my wish list. Thanks for the rec :)
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You're welcome! Hope you love it as much as me if you decide to get it! Xx
DeleteSo many empties! Doesnt it feel great when a product is fully used?! I love the sound of soap and glory bubble bath :)
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Yes it does! And even better to bin them al! Xx
DeleteGreat empties post, I never manage to get through my stuff, except for Liz Earle cleanser, I speed through that!
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Haha I can see why, it's brilliant! Xx
DeleteSo many empties, I love Soap & Glory stuff, it just smells so good! x
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Me too! Xx
DeleteSo far I`ve never met a person that does not like Snow Fairy. It`s the best product from Lush.
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I agree! Xx
DeleteI love Liz Earle, its such a great brand and perfect for most skin types. Have a lovely Weekend :)
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I have a few other things in my stash I need to try from them! Xx
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Thank you xx
DeleteOMG so many good products. Ahh need to try them all
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DeleteSo many of my favourites in your empties, lovely :) Dream Cream is such a staple!! The Snow Fairy, Burt's Bees, Cutex nail polish remover and many others! Thanks for a few little warnings, I took notes. I find honest empties posts so helpful!
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DeleteThe Grown Alchemist body lotion sounds lovely, although I see why would only purchase it in the sales as it is quite pricey. I also like the sound of the Aurelia but the price has put me off x
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Me too :( need a mighty good discount code to get it! Xx
DeleteI love the Soap and Glory Bubble Bath, I have used up 3 of them this year!
ReplyDeleteDanielle xx
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It's lovely isn't it! Xx
Deletewow you finished up so many products, very impressive :) I wish we could get Soap & Glory products here x
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Thank you! Aw no that sucks! Xx
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ReplyDeleteYou are definitely the empties queen! So many great products, soap and glory are the best!
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DeleteI love seeing empties posts :) So fun! Anyhow, snowfairy by LUSH is MY FAVORITE x Also, I'm obsessed with Batiste dry shampoos :)
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It's my favourite too! Batiste is so handy to have! Xx
DeleteI HAVE to get the Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel this year. Everyone raves about it and I still haven't tried it lol! I love the Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrate as well. My one has lasted me ages - I agree you only need the smallest amount. But I think I'm going to use it up soon, in these colder months my skin drinks it up. Oh and I'm obsessed with the OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener as well. It literally saved my nails, after I stopped getting false ones a few years ago. Thanks for sharing all your empties Danielle, love these posts.:D xx
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ReplyDeleteReally interested in the Aurelia cleanser, although now I'm wavering that you say it's similar to the Liz Earle! I'm always intrigued to hear updates in empties posts so thanks for sharing lovely
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DeleteI say this every time but I do love your empties posts! The scent of snow fairy melts my heart it is so good! Sounds like I should stay away from the S&G powder!
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