Long-time no speak! I took a little extended break from posting as I just moved back to Canada for another working holiday but I’m keen to get my last batch of empties before I moved up on the blog! I’ll also hopefully get back to more regular posting in the next few months when I settle into my new place!
Haircare
Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo
Now I’ve finally tried this I completely get the hype! Definitely the best dry shampoo I’ve used, this claims to actually clean hair and absorbs oil, sweat and odour! It’s much pricier than my normal go to dry shampoo so I reserve this for days when my hair will be seen but it’s so good I have already repurchased!
Frank Body Caffeinated Scalp Scrub
Really enjoyed this, felt nice and scrubby and worked into my scalp easily leaving it feeling clean and invigorated! Will repurchase in the future!
Olaplex No. 3
This needs no introduction; I go through these on the regular so this supersize was a good investment for me! I use weekly and find my hair to be in much better condition and stronger while using regularly! Read more here! Already repurchased!
ESPA Pink Hair and Scalp Mud*
Only a sample size and I didn’t notice much difference with this when I used it so not a repurchase for me! See my post on ESPA here!
Bodycare
Lush Rose Jam Shower Gel
Love this, it smells incredible and makes my skin feel so nourished and the bottle lasts forever! Will repurchase soon!
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Body Treatment*
So impressed with this treatment from Good Molecules! I already love their skincare so I hope they add more to the bodycare line! This worked so well on darker pigmentation from old acne marks on my chest and back! It felt lightweight and hydrating too and as it’s a targeted treatment it will last a while too! Read more here! Would repurchase!
Elemental Herbology Zest Bath & Body Oil*
My second one of these and probably my favourite body oil! It’s absolutely beautiful, I love the uplifting scent and it doesn’t feel greasy at all. The bottle lasted me ages too and I love how it has a pump! Read more here! Would repurchase!
Ameliorate Intensive Foot Therapy
This was a really great overnight foot cream, it felt super rich and made my feet so smooth! Another one I would repurchase!
Prai Beauty Ageless Upper Arm Cream
Nice cooling cream but nothing special for me! Not a repurchase!
Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream
Smoothing but not my favourite scent from SDJ so not a repurchase! I’ll stick to Bum Bum cream!
Skincare
Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner*
A classic K Beauty toner I have talked about many times! It works great for my skin and feels hydrating and soothing! Would repurchase!
CosRX Cica Cleanser*
Really enjoyed this cleanser, it had a creamy lather and was perfect as a morning or second cleanser for me. It didn’t feel drying and lasted a long time! Read more here! Would repurchase!
Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
A bit of a cult product and for a reason! This worked great for me when my skin was more problematic. I haven’t been reaching for it as much since I finished Accutane but it’s still nice to have as it works so well with acne! Would repurchase!
The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser*
Not my favourite cleanser from The Inkey List, I found this a little more drying than I was expecting for a HA cleanser and I much prefer their Fulvic Acid cleanser. Read my full review here! Not a repurchase for me!
Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum*
One of my favoruite recent skincare discoveries, I absolutely love this serum and saw a dramatic difference in my skin brightness when using it! It’s the best Vitamin C formulation I have used and worked wonders on pigmentation. Full details here but it’s well worth the money and I was kindly sent a top up from the brand but I would repurchase with my own money also!
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Gel Moisturiser*
Another brilliant Vitamin C products, this was the perfect summer moisturiser for me! Lightweight and brightening and it sat well under makeup. Not quite hydrating enough for winter for me but I would repurchase for summer! Read more here!
NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum3 1:1*
Probably my most repurchased serum, I love this stuff! My skin just feels and looks better and healthier when I use it and I hate being without! My full review is here but I already have a backup in use!
NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%
Finally got my hands on the lipid version too and while it doesn’t quite beat the serum for me it’s a gorgeous overnight treatment with added hydration. Enjoyed but not a repurchase!
Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse*
A beautiful cleansing oil though I sometimes tend to avoid my eyes with this as I can find the essential oils a little strong for them! It smells lovely and citrusy and removes makeup with ease! Already using a full size!
The Inkey List Omega Water Cream*
So impressed with this moisturiser from The Inkey List! It’s lightweight but hydrating and sits well under makeup. One of the best budget buys I have found this year! Full review here and I already have a backup ready to go!
The Inkey List Madecassoside Mask*
This felt very cooling and invigorating on my skin so I think it would be perfect after a workout etc when you want to cool down! It’s not the most calming mask I have tried which is what it is billed as though so not a repurchase for me! See my full review here!
Hello Sunday The Everyday One SPF 30
Sadly, not a fan of this one, I have never had a product pill on me as much as this. No matter what I tried it with and how long I left between layers of skincare I had the same problem. It did feel lightweight and left no white cast on me but the pump was also awful and I ended up having to open the bottle to get the product out. See my full review here! Not a repurchase!
Vichy Mineral 89 Probiotic Fractions*
Great little serum that is hydrating and calming so perfect for stressed out skin! See my full review here! Already have a backup!
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant*
One of my favourite exfoliants! You can control how gentle you want this to be with water and it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth and it’s not harsh at all! Love! A bottle lasts forever too. See my full review here and I have a full size of this!
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Cleanser
Used this cleanser mostly on trips away and enjoyed it, not drying and made my skin feel smooth. Not a fan of the scent though, smells a bit like bathroom cleaner so not a repurchase!
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30
I was surprised by this one as I expected to hate it, but I actually didn’t mind it! It’s very dimethicone-y so I felt like I used less of this than a standard SPF but it sat well under makeup. Not my favourite SPF though so not a repurchase!
The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream*
A great budget eye cream that feels lightweight and de puffing. I have others I prefer though so not a repurchase for me at the minute!
Avene Cleanance SPF 50
This had a bit of a yellow tinge but worked well and didn’t pill. Again, I have others I prefer, so not a repurchase!
Makeup
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
Love this stuff! The trick is to spray before makeup as well as after and it really helps with the staying power! Already repurchased and using!
Becca Backlight Priming Filter
Still gutted Becca is no more! This was one of my favourite radiance giving primers that I used to mix with foundation! Let me know if you have a dupe! I have a mini left to use then I will need to find something new – maybe the ELF Halo Glow?
RCMA No Colour Powder
A little on the drying side but a good budget mattifying option. Will maybe repurchase in the future!
Essence Lash Princess Waterproof Mascara
So disappointed with this – not waterproof and I had black marks under my eyes after a few hours. Awful! Not a repurchase!
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
Another disappointment, transfers after a few hours and the wand is tiny so takes ages to coat lashes! Not a repurchase!
Benefit They’re Real Mascara
I was impressed by this, took it on a trip to Prague earlier in the year and no running or transferring even though it isn’t marketed as waterproof etc. Gave good volume and separation too! Will potentially make a full size purchase in the future!
By Terry Terrybly Lash Growth Mascara
Quite a dry formula and I found it to be a bit flaky. Not a repurchase.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Again, a little flaky but nice volume. Not a repurchase!
Anastasia Lash Brag Mascara
Another flaky one but again good volume/separation! Not a repurchase though!
Miscellaneous
Frank Body In Your Dreams Sleep Scrub and Soak
Nice bath soak and it dissolved well – worked better as a soak than scrub, I prefer their actual scrubs! Not a repurchase!
Sanctuary Spa Sleep Mist*
Really relaxing sleep mist that I came to associate with bedtime/relaxing! Full review here! Would repurchase!
Sanctuary Spa Calming CBD Oil*
Perfect to add to your bath or as another extra in your wind down routine. I preferred the other products in this range but it’s affordable so would possibly repurchase!
As you can see, I was on a mission to get things finished off! I took mosty new/ very full products with me so I think it will be a while before my next empties instalment! Let me know your thoughts if you have tried any of these!
*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.
All opinions are my own. Affiliate links used.
Danielle xx
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