Product Empties #58

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

Living Proof Perfect hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

Starting as usually 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

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

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!  

 

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

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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Current Skincare Review | Cleansers #11

 

Time for a rundown of what cleansers are currently in my bathroom! I always like to have a few options, so I have a couple first cleansers here and the rest are my second or morning cleansers! 

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil*
I really love what I have tried from this brand! The cleansing oil is lightweight and contains soybean oil, ginseng seed oil and micellar technology that easily dissolves makeup and dirt. It also replenishes skin moisture and has a subtle, earthy ginseng aroma. I use a couple of pumps and massage into my face then emulsify with water and use a face cloth to remove. It leaves my skin cleansed and soft, ready for my next steps! Don’t forget you can get up to 5% more off at YesStyle with my discount code DANIELLESBB5 (affiliated). 

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
It’s been years since I’ve used this one but I got a new one around Christmas when I was home and it was on £10 Tuesday at Boots! It has a refreshing eucalyptus scent, and contains cocoa butter, rosemary and chamomile to help moisturise, nourish and soften the skin! It feels creamy and does a brilliant job of removing my make up! I don’t experience any sensitivity with the eucalyptus and it’s one of my favourite scents! 

 

Pixi Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel*
Part of the Glow Tonic family (one of my favourite toners) this is a lovely addition to the range! It is a brightening gel cleanser containing glycolic acid to exfoliate, horse chestnut extract to soothe and smooth and a proprietary moisclean complex to lock in moisture. There isn’t much of a lather but once I have massaged into my face I like to leave it on while I brush my teeth, it’s super gentle so there is no burning or anything but my skin feels smooth and balanced and looks brighter after use! It doesn’t leave a film behind and doesn’t strip my skin either!

Murad Essential-C Cleanser*
Another gel cleanser, this time with a bit more lather and a fresh citrus scent! It’s formulated with Vitamins A, C and E so antioxidant rich and also contains allantoin and panthenol to leave skin soft and moisturised. I’ve really been enjoying this cleanser, especially in the morning. It's formulated for all skin types and helps to remove environmental impurities, and defend against free radicals. My skin feels clean, fresh and soft after use and looks brighter! Read about more of my Murad favourites here! 

Biossance Squalane and Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Sticking with the gel cleansers and this is another great option! It foams more than the previous two but 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! 

Krave Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
Lastly, another mini and another gel and I was surprised by how dark this one was! It is formulated with vitamin B5 and sodium PCA as well as hemp seed oil (rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids) and matcha so is hydrating and soothing with antioxidant properties to help protect your skin barrier from any environmental aggressors. It has a good lather and I really enjoyed it when I went home for a quick trip recently - it was the only second cleanse I took with me when I typically rotate cleansers more! It kept my skin clean and hydrated and my barrier healthy!

Overall, I am super happy with my cleanser rotation at the minute and wouldn't hesitate to recommend any of these! Let me know what cleansers you currently have in your stash! You can see my previous cleanser reviews here!

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Danielle xx
 
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Trying Coco & Eve Haircare and Bodycare: My Full Review

I’ve been meaning to write this review up for ages so glad I am finally sitting down to talk about these products now! Coco & Eve was created by an Australian husband and wife team who used Bali as inspiration for the brand! I also didn’t realise that the wife, Emily Hamilton also co-created the Sand & Sky skincare brand with her twin sister Sarah Hamilton! 

 

Starting off with Coco & Eve’s haircare offerings and the Like A Virgin Miracle Hair Elixir*. This is described as a multi-tasking hair oil to hydrate dry hair and protect from breakage and split ends. It is one of the most lightweight hair oils I have tried and the squeeze bottle makes it so easy to control how much product you dispense. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t weigh my hair down and leaves it looking shiny and soft to touch! It also heat protects up to 220°C and one of the main things I look for in hair treatments is heat protection! I love this both on damp hair or on dry hair especially when my hair is due a wash as it really helps revive it and makes it look less dry at the ends! It is formulated with the signature Coconut & Fig scent which smells amazing! 

 

Sticking with the viral Like A Virgin range and the Super Nourishing Coconut and Fig Hair Masque* next! Usually, I don’t see a huge difference between normal conditioners and hair masks but with this one I can really see and feel the difference in my hair! It’s an intensively nourishing formula containing shea butter and argan oil to detangle hair and tame frizz. I let this marinate in my hair for 5-10 minutes while I’m in the shower then wash out and style as normal. It’s a 5-in-1 formula that revives dry damaged hair, restores it to its virgin state, repairs hair from the inside out, conditions from root to tip and tames frizz & split ends for smoother hair. The result is manageable, soft, shiny and hydrated hair with no straw like ends and the coconut scent makes me feel like I am on vacation! Also spoke about it in my 2025 Summer Essentials and Best Haircare Discoveries of 2025!

 

I also have a mini of the Sweet Repair Repairing and Restoring Hair Masque that I got in a gift with purchase and it’s great too! It is clinically proven to transform heat-damaged hair by deeply restoring with a power blend of biomimetic ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vegan keratin. This one is more salon quality and intense in its structural repair than the Like a Virgin masque. As a serial hair straightener, I love rotating these two each week! My hair feels stronger and feels softer when using them! This one has more of a floral/fruity scent.

 

Next up, the Hair Repairing Leave-In Treatment* and I have the old packaging here but still the same great product! It’s clinically proven to repair damaged hair in 3 minutes and formulated with Oligopeptide 78, Biomimetic Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid to deeply repair and restore. Coco & Eve recommend to shampoo hair before use but not condition which feels weird, but this is so concentrated it makes it easier for the product to penetrate the hair! This makes my hair feel so soft and hydrated and I trust that it's working to strengthen and repair my hair from heat damage!

Moving onto some bodycare products now and the Firming and Tan Prolonging Peptide Body Oil*! This is such a luxe addition to my bodycare routine! I don’t go out of my way to tan but my arms and feet pick up some colour when I am out and about and this has been great at hydrating my skin and extending the longevity of my tan! It contains peptides, hyaluronic acid and inca inchi oil – a source of omega 3 and fatty acids. I love the formula which is more of a dry oil so it feels lightweight, isn’t greasy and dries down quickly! It also smells lovely and tropical! Just to note as well this one isn’t for use with fake tanning products containing DHA!

 

Lastly, the Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam in Medium* and Soft Velvet Tanning Mitt*. The mitt is so soft and I love how easy the shape makes it for applying tan! The medium shade is perfect for me to add some colour but keep things looking natural and this duo ensures a streak free finish every time! The tan has a green-grey base to ensure a golden glow and the guide colour makes it easy to apply! It also has a fresh, fruity scent on application. I make sure to exfoliate well beforehand and moisturise areas like my elbows and heels before applying the tan, and moisturise every day to extend its wear. When it’s time to remove, an exfoliating mitt and some shower oil work well to remove it and start over!

 

Overall, I have been loving these products! They are definitely worth checking out, especially if you are in the market for some new haircare! They tick all the boxes for me - smell amazing, repair my hair and leave it soft and shiny and the hair elixir offers heat protection! Have you tried Coco & Eve? Let me know your favourite products!

 

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Danielle xx

 

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