August Empties

Oh my, I have been busy this month!

Facial Skincare

I've been trying out some old sachets of Avon skincare products recently. I'm not overly fussed by the Anew Reversalist Day and Night creams, however the Renewal Serum is pretty good. The Rejuvenate Flash Facial is becoming a firm favourite, it's just a shame that it has been discontinued. The Clinical Eye Lift Pro is excellent, I really want to buy it.

There's also a few Nivea samples here too. I wouldn't buy them myself but they are good when your skin really needs some moisture.

The Biore pore strips are fab, but I would recommend picking up the ultra ones, as they really a lot more effective.

I won't be buying the B Pure Micellar Water again, it's not really worth the money and I haven't really reached for it like I used to.

Make Up

This FCUK mascara came with a set at Christmas. The brush is too big & bristly, the formula is too wet and it smells ATROCIOUS. It did horrific things to my lashes!

The Maxfactor Face Finity foundation was fantastic coverage, although it's a lot heavier than I need...although shade natural?  I don't think so. It oxided immediately and turned me the redder shade of terracotta!

The Sally Hansen Double Duty varnish is great, although now it is half empty, it has turned gloopy and less effective. I have now replaced it.

The No7 Tinted Moisturiser is not really my colour, but I would be tempted to buy the lighter shade. I reviewed this here.

Perfume

I am sad to finish this perfume. My ex always bought this for me and I love the scent. However I have replaced it now. Maybe one day I will get it again...I dunno.

Bath products

I got this little bottle of Champneys bubble bath in a treats set from Boots. This smells AMAZING and is oh so relaxing!

Bath products

Soap & Glory's Righteous Butter is my ultimate treat product. My Mum doesn't like the scent of this product so when she is not around, I get to use it!

This L'Occitane honey hand cream is fab and I am gutted that I have finished it. I reviewed it here.

Never have I enjoyed a moisturiser so much. this Sanctuary Spa Body Moisture Spray smells amazing and sinks in fast. It's a lazy day moisturiser, perfect for me!

Misc.

A couple of cans of deodorant and some cotton wool; not that interesting. Also a couple of tubes of cheap shower products...I use these for cleaning my make up brushes with.

Honestly, I can't believe how many products I seem to have gone through this month!

Has anyone else had a mad month for empties?

Oh, don't forget that I am having a 50 Follower Giveaway too! 

Mystify,

Mystify me.

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L'Occitane Honey Hand Cream

A fab freebie, just a shame that L'Occitane send SO much post after. Ugh.

However, for the occasional promotional leaflet, I can forgive L'Occitane. I would never have picked up the honey hand cream otherwise.

I used to love honey as a kid, but nowadays, the smell makes me gag. Gross.

This handcream smells ever so slightly of honey, as the shea butter takes the edge off. This cream is so nourishing; it feels like a masque for your hands, but sinks in nice and fast, with no greasiness. Lovely. I like to apply this to the backs of my hands whilst I am driving. By the time I get home, my hands  have recovered from work...whether or not I have is a separate matter....

Also, how cute is that little bear?!

£14 gets you 75ml which is a bit expensive, but I suppose it depends how much you love it?! 

Tell me why does the river not flow.

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July Empties

Oh it feels so good seeing all those full sizes empty.

Haircare

Avon Naturals Superfruit Soufflé Hair Masque 

Nyahhh...eghhhh.....Review HERE

Would I repurchase? No

Herbal Essences Seductively Straight Sleekening Intensive Mask

Oh I miss this already.

Would I repurchase? No, because it costs like, a tenner! Silly discontinued lines. Review HERE

Facial Skincare

Bobbi Brown Concealer

This was the only concealer for me. Then I met the Collection one...

Would I repurchase? Maybe

Barry M Lash Modelling Mascara 

I opened it, I hated it. I persvered, I love it!

Would I repurchase? Yes, I stopped myself buying this today!

Facial Skincare

Kleenex Shine Absorbing Sheets 

Addicted to these! Leaves make-up intact and makes me look less...damp. Winner! Review HERE

Would I repurchase? Already have done, found them in 99p Store!

Ginvera Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel

Nyahhh...eghhhh.....Review HERE

Would I repurchase? Yes, why is this not in my life again?!

Avon Clinical Eye Lift Pro sample

I think this works.

Would I repurchase? Very tempted.

Moisturiser

Garnier Intensive 7 Days Moisturiser

To be honest, nothing compares to this line of moisturisers.

Would I repurchase? Probably.

Champneys Vitamiracle Rejuvenating Hand & Nail Cream

Such a lovely hand cream. Smells like orange yoghurt (in a good way.)

Would I repurchase? Maybe, I have others that I would buy over this though.

Perfume

Lady Million sample

OH GOD I LOVE THIS SO MUCH.

Would I repurchase? Very tempted, every time I see this in the stock room...

Miscellaneous

Boots Cotton Pads

Not as good as other brands to be honest.

Would I repurchase? Nah

2 x Dove Invisible Dry Compressed Deodorant

I don't think these suit me anymore.

Would I repurchase? Maybe. Review HERE

Sure for Men Invisible Ice

Okay, let me explain. Jamie left this behind and I hate wasting things. Especially when cans are half full.

Would I repurchase? I already have and it's working pretty well!

Elmo shower gel

A present from Mum. got to say, I really enjoyed it. Lil watermelon-y smelling monster! ;)

Would I repurchase? I might do!

Have you tried any of these products?

Anybody here love Elmo too?!

In the day we sweat it out on the streets of a runaway American dream,
At night we ride through the mansions of glory in suicide machines

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April Empties

Late again! Only six days late...not that bad?! (I do my empties on the 4th for some reason. Can't remember why.)

Hair Products

Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two

HOLY GRAIL SHAMPOO. I adore this shampoo.
Would I repurchase? Yes, already have it.

Facial Skincare

Montagne Jeunesse T-Zone Peel Off Masque

A two part masque thingie...read my review HERE if you wanna.

Would I repurchase? Ah, no. Still paying for it.

Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier sachets x2

I ADORE this product. Grease = gone. Spots = gone. Make up = still on face!

Would I repurchase? If I have £40 to spare...

Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser sachet

My favourite cleanser, used when I stayed away from home

Would I repurchase? I have a full sized anyway

Avon Clinical Eye Lift Pro sample

Eye stuff. No idea if it did anything.

Would I repurchase? I have a bunch of these, will try them first

Make Up

No7 Natural Blush - Coral Flush

It shattered! T'was around the edges. My favourite blush!

Would I repurchase? I did immediately. Gutted.

17 Perfect Definition Eyeliner - Royal Mink

Now I got this eyeliner when I was at secondary school. Time to chuck? I think so! Nice pale brown though.

Would I repurchase? Maybe a similar colour.

Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Pencil - Stormy Grey

Another school eyeliner. A well pigmented dirty grey.
Would I repurchase? A similar colour, yes.

Moisturiser

Jergens Daily Moisture for Dry Skin

Smells great, takes a bit longer to sink in, but does feel really good.

Would I repurchase? Yeah probably.

Soap & Glory Hand Food

Just the most awesome hand cream.

Would I repurchase? Yes, regardless of my Mother's opinion of the smell!

Miscellaneous

Dove Invisible Dry Compressed Deodorant

This is my favourite deodorant now. I honestly have 4 in stock.

Would I repurchase? I have loads! Review HERE

St Ives Apricot Scrub

Not pictured for some reason. Ooops! Yeah I don't mind it.

Would I repurchase? Unsure. Review HERE

Have you tried any of these products? What do you think of them?

Please send me your empties links, they're my favourite to read!

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Soap & Glory 2 Minute Rinse

Soap & Glory, the favourite brand of most Beauty Bloggers do a weekly competition about the 2 Minute Rinse.

Basically the challenge is to shower within two minutes, thus saving time and water!

A few weeks ago, I was Rinser of the Week! This was due to finding out that I had to be at work at 7am! So I perfected my 2 Minute Rinse, which gave me plenty of time to do my make up and take the quick route to work, to have a nap in my car!

My boss was also late so I managed a 25 minute nap! HURRAH!

I told Soap & Glory this and they picked me! Then the packet of goodies arrived...

I love a hair mask and Hair Supply sounds right up my street! That familiar Soap & Glory scent, in a lightweight conditioning treatment. Endless Glove smells GORGEOUS. Initially the scent is odd, then smell it again...oh my it smells like sweeties!

Now I thought the products were a fab prize...a tshirt was included! This is ideal for me as I wear lots of loose baggy tops at this time of year.

Here comes the serious bit. The prizes and the competition are fun, but do remember that the main point is that we all need to try to save water. Understandably more time and water is used when washing your hair, but just think; do you really need to stand in the shower for 5 more minutes because it is warm?!

By the way...I'm a bit of a "save our resources" geek!
Have you tried the 2 minute rinse? It's harder than you think!

And I think everything is going to be alright,

No matter what we do tonight...

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February Empties

Oh I know, late again. But this week hasn't really gone to plan, as my nearest and dearest will know.

Anyway, moving forward.

EMPTIES!

Facial Skincare

Dermalogica Active Moist

My current moisturiser, ideal for oily skin. Very thin consistency.

Would I repurchase? Unsure, will be asking my Dermalogica lady about what is best for me tomorrow.

Dermalogica Barrier Repair

Normally a product that my Mum uses actually. I used this on my eyelids when they kept drying out! It's actually a water-less moisturiser, which is calming for the skin.

Would I repurchase? No, this is something I don't really need.

Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub

I really enjoyed this! Harsher than the Daily Microfoliant, yet less than St Ives exfoliators. Left my skin feeling great.

Would I repurchase? Maybe!

Vichy Idealia Pro Deep Corrector

This smelt LUSH. Like Chewits.

Would I repurchase? Probably not, it really isn't a product for my skin's needs.

Superdrug Detoxifying Dead Sea Mineral Mask

Possibly my favourite face mask currently! Managed to get 3 generous uses from this pack.

Would I repurchase? Yes!

Hand Creams

Sanctuary Spa Hand Cream

So much love for this cream. Smells amazing. Review HERE if you fancy it.

Would I repurchase? Possibly

Body Shop Hemp Hand Cream 

A cult classic? Well it should be. Well known in the equestrian world, best hand cream for dry, bleeding hands.

Would I repurchase? Yes

Make-Up

Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Violet 

I love this product, this shade, the consistency...until it dries out. It dries out quickly. Thus, making it difficult to apply, then you paint it onto your lid so hard that the next morning your eyelid swell up and crack.

Would I repurchase? Yeah but I would make sure I used it up quicker

No7 Eyeshadow in Khaki 

One of my favourite shades by No7. This lasted ages and was a sample.

Would I repurchase? Did about 3 months ago.

Dr Jart Beauty Balm

Seriously, what's the hype with this?!

Would I repurchase? No

Hair Products

Dove Nourishing Oil ExprEssential Treatment Conditioner

I have so much time for this product. Seriously.

Would I repurchase? YES.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Fresh 

No need to go into too much detail here! Prefer the scent on this one, think it is the unisex!

Would I repurchase? Yes.

Misc.

Dove Invisible Dry Compressed Deodorant

It's such a teeny can! Review HERE

Would I repurchase? Maybe

Nivea Daily Essentials Extra Gentle Eye Make Up Remover

It's alright. Kinda hurts my eyes a bit. I'm not that fussed about it really.

Would I repurchase? Maybe

Have you tried any of these products?


What goes around comes back around...
I bet it sucks to be you right now

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Freebies of the week! #22

Edible and beauty freebies this week! Hurrah!

Firstly, I rinsed my Priority Moments this week at Bluewater. Hotel Chocolat were giving away a mini Valentines slab worth £3 and WH Smiths were giving a free box of Thorntons chocolates worth £5. I gave these to Jamie!

Also at Bluewater, I bought more of my Bobbi Brown make up and was given a sample of the Hydrating Face Cream which was kind of the Bobbi Brown ladies. Then I walked downstairs and traded in my voucher at L'Occitane to get a free 30ml handcream, as they reached 75,000 Facebook fans.

Then I bought a copy of Marie Claire to get the free sample of Shiseido Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam. This might be nice to leave in Reading as the only cleanser I have up there is exfoliating. There's also a voucher inside for a free lipstick which I must go and get!

I also received this chocolate beast from being one of the lucky..I dunno how many...on the Aero Facebook page. Pretty relieved that orange arrived...I don't like mint! (Controversial I know!)

I went to Boots earlier this week too to get some razor blades for my Wilkinson Sword Hydrosilk (review HERE if you are interested!) as it came with a £2 off voucher. (I got that for free!) Turns out, Boots were doing a promotion. Free razor with £9.99 with the blades. So now I have two! Woo! I have a sneaking suspicion that there could be another £2 voucher in this pack...I can see a never ending cycle about to occur...

Who else has Valentines chocolates then? Guilt free do you think?!

Seems like lately there's a whole lotta leaving going on...

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Sanctuary Spa Hand Cream

This is a hand cream post written by an outdoors-y person. Dog walking, horse owner, manual labour kind of person. Oh, and I get really annoyed by gloves when I have to do things. Result? Ridiculously dry hands.

So when Boots had their 3 for 2 deal on, I knew it was the perfect time to try out some hand creams. One of which is this little beaut.

The Sanctuary Spa Hand cream is actually fantastic. As everyone knows, Sanctuary Spa sell all the products that they use in their treatments.

The hand cream contains shea butter and sweet almond oil, ideal for softening hands. I have the 30ml tube which is ideal for handbags. The smell is absolutely DIVINE. It's a grown up scent, but still flowery and fruity. Seriously, it is truly like having a tiny spa treatment with you; the smell just lingers all day...in a good way obviously! It's a little bit of indulgence when you need it. After using this cream, my hands feel so much  softer and nourished.

I cannot stress how good the Sanctuary Spa products are. They are really worth investing in, especially over the sales period! Half price box sets...I am struggling to say no!


Buy Sanctuary Spa products directly from them here or from Boots here.

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