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It’s my first empties of the year so I’ve got a big batch to get through! Let’s get into it!
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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!
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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!
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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 extrace, aloe vera leaf juice and since 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!
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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!
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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.
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Danielle xx
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