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I’ve been busy this week so my August Empties post is a little bit late…

August Empties

YSL Shocking Mascara – This is my second favourite mascara, behind Lancome Hypnose. It seems to dry out quite quickly though which is annoying, but I love how it looks.

Weleda Almond Cleanser – I had a small sample tube of this which had a couple of days worth of cleanser. It felt lovely and gentle but didn’t feel as thorough as oil or balm cleansers and I had to use a separate eye make-up remover as well. I won’t be buying it as prefer other cleansers.

Sanctuary Active Reverse 30 Day Thermal Transformation Mask – That’s such a long name for a mask! I really liked this, you can read my review here.

Inlight Organic Face Cleanser – An absolutely gorgeous cleanser, I loved using this. My review is here.

L’Oreal Elvive Full Restore Replenishing Masque – I’ve used a sample of this before. It’s okay; not amazing, but does an alright job at leaving my hair feeling detangled.

Gentle Green Soothing Cream – Baby N used this more than me to be honest! It’s a brilliant product, very effective. My full review can be found here.

Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream – This is a good cream for the body, I wouldn’t use it on my face though. It smells just like holidays, it has that classic “Nivea suncream” smell. A total bargain too!

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation – This little bottle came in the Selfridges Advent Calendar I got the Christmas before last; amazingly enough the shade was perfect for me! It’s a nice foundation, I would buy it again but only if my preferred foundation (Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua!) wasn’t available.

Dead Sea Spa Magik Silky Smooth Body Lotion – I have had a few tubes of this stuff now and I keep changing my mind. I would probably never buy it as there are other lotions that appeal to me more.

Derma E samples – I love the cleanser from this range. I needed a separate eye make-up remover but otherwise it’s very thorough. The moisturisers I didn’t love as much, I doubt I’d buy them!

Link me to your Empties posts pretty please!

August Empties

I’ve been busy this week so my August Empties post is a little bit late…

August Empties

YSL Shocking Mascara – This is my second favourite mascara, behind Lancome Hypnose. It seems to dry out quite quickly though which is annoying, but I love how it looks.

Weleda Almond Cleanser – I had a small sample tube of this which had a couple of days worth of cleanser. It felt lovely and gentle but didn’t feel as thorough as oil or balm cleansers and I had to use a separate eye make-up remover as well. I won’t be buying it as prefer other cleansers.

Sanctuary Active Reverse 30 Day Thermal Transformation Mask – That’s such a long name for a mask! I really liked this, you can read my review here.

Inlight Organic Face Cleanser – An absolutely gorgeous cleanser, I loved using this. My review is here.

L’Oreal Elvive Full Restore Replenishing Masque – I’ve used a sample of this before. It’s okay; not amazing, but does an alright job at leaving my hair feeling detangled.

Gentle Green Soothing Cream – Baby N used this more than me to be honest! It’s a brilliant product, very effective. My full review can be found here.

Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream – This is a good cream for the body, I wouldn’t use it on my face though. It smells just like holidays, it has that classic “Nivea suncream” smell. A total bargain too!

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation – This little bottle came in the Selfridges Advent Calendar I got the Christmas before last; amazingly enough the shade was perfect for me! It’s a nice foundation, I would buy it again but only if my preferred foundation (Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua!) wasn’t available.

Dead Sea Spa Magik Silky Smooth Body Lotion – I have had a few tubes of this stuff now and I keep changing my mind. I would probably never buy it as there are other lotions that appeal to me more.

Derma E samples – I love the cleanser from this range. I needed a separate eye make-up remover but otherwise it’s very thorough. The moisturisers I didn’t love as much, I doubt I’d buy them!

Link me to your Empties posts pretty please!

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I’ve run out of a few products but the 90 Day Spending Ban that I did a few months ago has left me with some good habits. Rather than going out shopping I’ve raided my stash and found these!

 Sanctuary mask Lancome Hypnose Weleda almond cleanser Simple toner RMK cleanser balm

I’ve been a bit slack with skincare recently and it is starting to show, so I’ll give this Sanctuary Active Reverse Facial 30 Day Thermal Transformation Mask a go ♥ My YSL Shocking Mascara has been feeling really dry but I’ve been desperately trying to eke it out. It has finally given up but luckily I had a tube of my favourite Lancome Hypnose mascara in my stash ♥ I’ll be using this Simple Soothing Facial Toner for the sake of it really, I’m usually far too lazy for toners but I got this at Christmas so I may as well use it! ♥ I’ve picked a few cleansers because the Derma E Vitamin A Glycolic Cleanser is a one-use sachet and the Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion is only 10ml so won’t last long. Once they’re both used I’ll use the RMK Cleansing Balm.

What do you think of my choices?

Stash Raiders #1

I’ve run out of a few products but the 90 Day Spending Ban that I did a few months ago has left me with some good habits. Rather than going out shopping I’ve raided my stash and found these!

 Sanctuary mask Lancome Hypnose Weleda almond cleanser Simple toner RMK cleanser balm

I’ve been a bit slack with skincare recently and it is starting to show, so I’ll give this Sanctuary Active Reverse Facial 30 Day Thermal Transformation Mask a go ♥ My YSL Shocking Mascara has been feeling really dry but I’ve been desperately trying to eke it out. It has finally given up but luckily I had a tube of my favourite Lancome Hypnose mascara in my stash ♥ I’ll be using this Simple Soothing Facial Toner for the sake of it really, I’m usually far too lazy for toners but I got this at Christmas so I may as well use it! ♥ I’ve picked a few cleansers because the Derma E Vitamin A Glycolic Cleanser is a one-use sachet and the Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion is only 10ml so won’t last long. Once they’re both used I’ll use the RMK Cleansing Balm.

What do you think of my choices?

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Another month, another round of empties!

March Empties

L’Occitane Shampoo & Conditioner - I love L’Occitane but didn’t love these two. My hair felt weighed down and got really static. It’s a shame because this range smells so nice – fresh and citrus.

L’Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil sample – I used this sample two ways: as a pre-shampoo treatment and on damp hair. Both ways left my hair feeling really greasy. Dislike.

Simple Moisturising Facial Wash – I got this in a set for Christmas. I used it for my AM cleanse. It’s nice enough and really cheap to buy so I’d get it again if I was in a hurry.

Goldwell DualSenses Ultra Volume 60 Sec Gel Treatment – I didn’t get on with this at all. I tried it twice but both times my hair felt really greasy and knotty. I actually threw it away half-full!

Soap & Glory Eye Maintenance – Another product I didn’t like – I didn’t feel like this was really doing anything for me so I threw it away with most of it still left!

Collection 2000 Illuminating Touch – I use this under my eyes on days when I can’t justify using my YSL Touche Eclat (I’m on maternity leave, I’ve got to watch the pennies)! It’s really good and I will definitely be buying it again.

Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara miniature – Lancome Hynose is my favourite mascara, I don’t love Hypnose Drama though. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter – In the beginning I liked this body butter but the tub is SO HUGE that by the time I got halfway through I was desperate for it to run out! I just got bored of the scent.

Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Split End Protection Intensive Mask – I didn’t find this really worked as an intensive treatment, it just felt like a regular conditioner. I’d choose something else in future.

Molton Brown Rose Granati Hand Wash – This is such a beautiful smelling handwash – gorgeous pomegranate – but oh so expensive to buy! Luckily I got it in a Christmas gift set.

Mandara Spa Tropical Blooms Smoothing Shower Scrub – I was given this as a Christmas gift and it is so lovely. It smells of jasmine and ylang ylang and has just the right amount of grittiness. What I especially like about this brand is that it’s free from nasties like SLS, parabens and animal ingredients.

Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Hand Therapy – I love Crabtree & Evelyn, they have some of the most gorgeous smelling products. This hand cream was lovely, so moisturising and smells beautiful.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner – This is a staple product for me, I always use it!

Dr Bronner Magic All-In-One Pure Castile Soap samples – I used both of these as AM face cleansers, though the peppermint one was probably not the best idea on my face as it made it all tingly! These are so good though and so versatile, even if I am quite reserved in my own use of them.

I Coloniali Deep Massage Body Cream with Myrrh sample – I did not realise this is an M&S brand! Or at least, M&S sell it. I’m in love with this stuff, it smells amazing and feels so wonderful on my skin!

Link me to your Empties posts in the comments below!

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March Empties

Another month, another round of empties!

March Empties

L’Occitane Shampoo & Conditioner - I love L’Occitane but didn’t love these two. My hair felt weighed down and got really static. It’s a shame because this range smells so nice – fresh and citrus.

L’Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil sample – I used this sample two ways: as a pre-shampoo treatment and on damp hair. Both ways left my hair feeling really greasy. Dislike.

Simple Moisturising Facial Wash – I got this in a set for Christmas. I used it for my AM cleanse. It’s nice enough and really cheap to buy so I’d get it again if I was in a hurry.

Goldwell DualSenses Ultra Volume 60 Sec Gel Treatment – I didn’t get on with this at all. I tried it twice but both times my hair felt really greasy and knotty. I actually threw it away half-full!

Soap & Glory Eye Maintenance – Another product I didn’t like – I didn’t feel like this was really doing anything for me so I threw it away with most of it still left!

Collection 2000 Illuminating Touch – I use this under my eyes on days when I can’t justify using my YSL Touche Eclat (I’m on maternity leave, I’ve got to watch the pennies)! It’s really good and I will definitely be buying it again.

Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara miniature – Lancome Hynose is my favourite mascara, I don’t love Hypnose Drama though. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter – In the beginning I liked this body butter but the tub is SO HUGE that by the time I got halfway through I was desperate for it to run out! I just got bored of the scent.

Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Split End Protection Intensive Mask – I didn’t find this really worked as an intensive treatment, it just felt like a regular conditioner. I’d choose something else in future.

Molton Brown Rose Granati Hand Wash – This is such a beautiful smelling handwash – gorgeous pomegranate – but oh so expensive to buy! Luckily I got it in a Christmas gift set.

Mandara Spa Tropical Blooms Smoothing Shower Scrub – I was given this as a Christmas gift and it is so lovely. It smells of jasmine and ylang ylang and has just the right amount of grittiness. What I especially like about this brand is that it’s free from nasties like SLS, parabens and animal ingredients.

Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Hand Therapy – I love Crabtree & Evelyn, they have some of the most gorgeous smelling products. This hand cream was lovely, so moisturising and smells beautiful.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner – This is a staple product for me, I always use it!

Dr Bronner Magic All-In-One Pure Castile Soap samples – I used both of these as AM face cleansers, though the peppermint one was probably not the best idea on my face as it made it all tingly! These are so good though and so versatile, even if I am quite reserved in my own use of them.

I Coloniali Deep Massage Body Cream with Myrrh sample – I did not realise this is an M&S brand! Or at least, M&S sell it. I’m in love with this stuff, it smells amazing and feels so wonderful on my skin!

Link me to your Empties posts in the comments below!

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I’m starting to find more of a routine with my baby boy, meaning I’m getting a little bit more time in the shower as well as time to put on a touch of make-up, woohoo! So last month I did use up several products; interestingly a couple of make-up items – make-up normally takes me forever to use – as well as quite a few sachet samples from magazines or received in the post.

December Empties
December Empties Samples

Ritessens Velvet Cleansing Milk – This came in the October Beauty Box from Joliebox. Apart from smelling lovely, I didn’t like this cleanser. It didn’t remove make-up very well so I used it as an AM cleanser. It left a slightly greasy feeling to my skin and seemed difficult to remove.

Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life – For Christmas I got the Small Wonders set and this was one of the products. Yep, I’ve used it all up already! I think “scrub of your life is a bit far-fetched as it’s more like an exfoliating shower gel rather than a proper scrub.

Molton Brown Black Pepper Body Wash – This was part of a gift set of 4 or 5 miniature products. I think this must be a men’s product as it smells so, well, manly!

Decleor Phytopeel Natural Exfoliating Cream – I’ve had this lurking about for ages as it came in a Feel Unique Beauty Box.  It exfoliates by absorbing impurities rather than scrubbing them away. You apply to your face, let it dry then massage away. It was nice but I admit I do like an exfoliator with “bits”!

Lancome Hypnose – Whenever anyone on Twitter asks for mascara recommendations, you’ll always finding me bleating away “Lancome Hypnose! Lancome Hypnose!” I have always loved Lancome mascaras and this is their best one in my opinion. It adds volume, lengthens and defines, doesn’t clump no matter how many coats you apply, the brush is fab and the mascara is deeply black. It’s just perfect!

Dead Sea Spa Magik Gentle Cleansing Facial Wash – This gentle foaming cleanser came in the November Beauty Box from Joliebox. I used it as an AM cleanser in my morning shower. It left my face feeling squeaky clean – I don’t think that’s a good thing!

STUDIOMAKEUP Line Styler Pen – I loved this eyeliner! I’d always loved the way liquid liner looks but am useless at applying it. The thick tip of this liner made it so easy to apply and it was long-lasting too.

L’Oreal EverPure Shampoo & Conditioner – I saw these products on offer in Superdrug a few months ago and after trying the samples I wish I’d bought them now as my hair felt fab. I’ll need to keep an eye out for when they’re on offer again.

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula – I have samples from this brand coming out of my ears! It’s a hangover from being pregnant, Palmers have managed to get themselves in all the little preggo packs!

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB – Everyone loves BB creams – except for me it seems! I didn’t like this and you can see from the three empty sachets I did give it a fair go! I’ve tried loads but don’t like any of them, except for the next product…

Rimmel BB Cream – Now this I love! I am going to buy some of this for days when I don’t want (or can’t be bothered) to put foundation on, but don’t want to go completely bare-faced.

Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation – Despite having olive skin these magazines sachets always seem to be my shade, lucky me! This was a nice enough foundation with light-medium coverage, but I prefer my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua.

Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation – The idea of primer, foundation and concealer in one is great but I found this to be far too heavy. And I still needed concealer anyway.
Hmm, I didn’t like quite a lot of stuff this time round, but the stuff I did like I loved! And I’ve made a good dent in my “sachets” box. Let me know if you have an Empties post by leaving a comment below.

December Empties

I’m starting to find more of a routine with my baby boy, meaning I’m getting a little bit more time in the shower as well as time to put on a touch of make-up, woohoo! So last month I did use up several products; interestingly a couple of make-up items – make-up normally takes me forever to use – as well as quite a few sachet samples from magazines or received in the post.

December Empties
December Empties Samples

Ritessens Velvet Cleansing Milk – This came in the October Beauty Box from Joliebox. Apart from smelling lovely, I didn’t like this cleanser. It didn’t remove make-up very well so I used it as an AM cleanser. It left a slightly greasy feeling to my skin and seemed difficult to remove.

Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life – For Christmas I got the Small Wonders set and this was one of the products. Yep, I’ve used it all up already! I think “scrub of your life is a bit far-fetched as it’s more like an exfoliating shower gel rather than a proper scrub.

Molton Brown Black Pepper Body Wash – This was part of a gift set of 4 or 5 miniature products. I think this must be a men’s product as it smells so, well, manly!

Decleor Phytopeel Natural Exfoliating Cream – I’ve had this lurking about for ages as it came in a Feel Unique Beauty Box.  It exfoliates by absorbing impurities rather than scrubbing them away. You apply to your face, let it dry then massage away. It was nice but I admit I do like an exfoliator with “bits”!

Lancome Hypnose – Whenever anyone on Twitter asks for mascara recommendations, you’ll always finding me bleating away “Lancome Hypnose! Lancome Hypnose!” I have always loved Lancome mascaras and this is their best one in my opinion. It adds volume, lengthens and defines, doesn’t clump no matter how many coats you apply, the brush is fab and the mascara is deeply black. It’s just perfect!

Dead Sea Spa Magik Gentle Cleansing Facial Wash – This gentle foaming cleanser came in the November Beauty Box from Joliebox. I used it as an AM cleanser in my morning shower. It left my face feeling squeaky clean – I don’t think that’s a good thing!

STUDIOMAKEUP Line Styler Pen – I loved this eyeliner! I’d always loved the way liquid liner looks but am useless at applying it. The thick tip of this liner made it so easy to apply and it was long-lasting too.

L’Oreal EverPure Shampoo & Conditioner – I saw these products on offer in Superdrug a few months ago and after trying the samples I wish I’d bought them now as my hair felt fab. I’ll need to keep an eye out for when they’re on offer again.

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula – I have samples from this brand coming out of my ears! It’s a hangover from being pregnant, Palmers have managed to get themselves in all the little preggo packs!

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB – Everyone loves BB creams – except for me it seems! I didn’t like this and you can see from the three empty sachets I did give it a fair go! I’ve tried loads but don’t like any of them, except for the next product…

Rimmel BB Cream – Now this I love! I am going to buy some of this for days when I don’t want (or can’t be bothered) to put foundation on, but don’t want to go completely bare-faced.

Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation – Despite having olive skin these magazines sachets always seem to be my shade, lucky me! This was a nice enough foundation with light-medium coverage, but I prefer my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua.

Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation – The idea of primer, foundation and concealer in one is great but I found this to be far too heavy. And I still needed concealer anyway.
Hmm, I didn’t like quite a lot of stuff this time round, but the stuff I did like I loved! And I’ve made a good dent in my “sachets” box. Let me know if you have an Empties post by leaving a comment below.

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