22 September 2012

~ A Bunch of Empties ~

Sorry for my irregular postings on here for the past couple of months, i've been busy on enjoying my summer holiday and now i am settling into my postgraduate course. Nonetheless, i have continued trying out new skincare and make-up products ready to write reviews on. Over the past month i have used up a fair few products and i enjoyed using some of these but not so much others, although i didn't want to waste the remainder of the products so i felt obliged to finish it up. So this post i will just summarise briefly what products i have used up and my opinions on them.

ORIGINS A perfect world Antioxident cleanser with white tea: This took me ages to use up (Approximately half a year if i remember correctly) seeing that you get so much product in this and a little goes a long way. I really love the smell of this as it is very refreshing and leaves your skin feeling soft without stripping away all the moisture. Repurchase? No

NIVEA daily essentials oil free moisturising day cream: Lasted quite a while (Approx. 2 months) and its a pleasant consistency to work with in the morning. Non-greasy which i am happy about and absorbed into the skin effortlessly. However, i do feel that it makes me more shiny throughout the day probably due to the extra moisture and my natural oils seeping through. Lovely light moisturiser, but i prefer moisturisers with more of a mattifying component. Repurchase? No

Liz Earle instant boost skin tonic: Received this in a set i bought from Liz earle as a starter package for oily-combination skin. Just your ordinary toner and i didn't find it to be anything amazing. The bottle/container was quite a hassle to get the product out of because the lid was small and fiddly which lead to spilling the product easily when accidentally knocked. Didn't feel gentle enough for my liking and i am not too keen on the smell. Repurchase? No

Yankee Candle Jar - Christmas cookie: This candle has been lying about since christmas and i loved this so much that i have repurchased a large jar to burn over the upcoming months. I think i prefer this tumbler form because i find that it burns nicely and doesn't leave any horrible residue on the sides. Cannot wait until christmas so i can use this and get myself into the festive mood. Repurchase? Yes

MAC gentle eye and lip make-up remover: When i initially purchased this, i thought it was amazing and a must have for anybody. It removed all my waterproof eye make up wonderfully and it was gentle enough for my sensitive skin. However, i discovered a much cheaper alternative which is the Garnier 2in1 make-up remover so this was put aside for a while until last month when i finally finished the product so i can get a 'back to mac' lipstick sooner. Repurchase: No

Garnier soothing eye make-up remover: This is such a gentle eye make up remover and does its job very well for when i decide i want a natural eye make up look and give waterproof mascara a miss. I really like the size of this because its really easy to take it with me while travelling and it is very easy to dispense the product onto cotton pads. Repurchase? No

The Body shop Vitamin E facial wash: I really loved this cleanser and i find that it has improved the condition of my skin. It is very affordable and i enjoy the consistency of this aswell as the scent. Further Review here Repurchase? Yes

The Body shop seaweed pore-cleansing facial exfoliator: A very gentle exfoliator and i love how lightweight it is and not too abrasive for the skin. Left my skin feeling very refreshed and soft. I definitely recommend this to people with sensitive and dull skin.  Further Review here Repurchase? Yes

What products have you finished using up this month?

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18 comments

  1. Looks like it was a good month for you!! :)
    I really want to try the vitamin e facial wash, sounds like a great, affordable product! Why won't you be repurchasing the origins antioxident cleanser?

    Lovely post, thanks for sharing ^.^

    xx Veronica

    http://frowardfashion.blogspot.com

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    1. Heyyy Veronica, i did have a good month of finishing products and i always get a sense of achievement after. The Vitamin E face wash is one of the best high street face washes i've tried that actually shows results in my skin. With regards to why i wouldn't repurchase origins is because it is quite pricey and i feel that there are other better cleansers out there :) Have a great day~ xxx

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  2. Christmas Cookie is one of my favourites! :) I cant wait to start burning wintery scents now.
    xo

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    1. yep~ i also really like midsummer's night too :) xxx

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  3. Loving the post hun, I had a looked at the mac makeup remover but glad to hear that there are cheaper alternatives that work just as well :)

    Charlee
    http://charmedcharlee.blogspot.co.uk
    xxxx

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    1. Thanks charlee ^^ Most of the time, i think to myself that MAC products are the best, when in fact there are so many great products out there that does the same job. :) xxx

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  4. Its a shame youre not repurchasing the origins, not sure how much it costs where you are but its about £15 in the UK which yes it is slightly more than drugstore cleansers (only slightly. I use origins cleanser and I really like it, but cant wait to see which cleanser you'll use next- i'm not very good at being faithful to my products!

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    1. It has been so long since i bought this product so i forgot about the price but i think £15 is right. I like trying new products all the time and as you say, its hard to stay faithful to a particular product so i like to swap and change all the time. I have alot of other face washes lined up to try and i will be reviewing them once i've used them enough times :) xxx

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  5. Hope school is going well. I have a ton of empties too. I love the feeling of using up an entire product! Of all the products I think the Body Shop seaweed mask is most enticing. I'm a sucker for face masks.

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    1. University is going very well thank you :) wow, you have used up many things too and i hope i get to see an empties post soon from you because i love reading them. I am such a sucker for face masks too because i like the occasional treat for my skin hehe :) xxx

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  6. The Body Shop exfoliator felt like it didn't do much to my skin, I got a sample to try back then. Perhaps I should purchase this because I remember it wasn't harsh like a lot of face exfoliators I have tried.

    How was your summer holidays by the way?

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    1. Oh really? maybe you had to use a larger amount or something? or maybe everybody's skin type varies and it might not have been suitable for you. I also really like the St Ives Apricot scrub which i always recommend people to try all the time because it is a little bit more abrasive and seems like it does its intended job better :)
      My summer holidays went well thank you~ Had a lovely time off to relax. I hope your summer was great too! <3

      xxx

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  7. I must pick up a yankee candle!! I've seen them selling here in singapore and they smell soo good!! :)

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    1. I love yankee candles :) I always stock up during christmas when they do amazing offers and deals~xxx

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  8. Great post! Really want to try that Body Shop Vit E face wash, I love everything else in that range :) xx

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  9. The Body Shop Vitamin E Facial Wash caught my eye.. Gotta run to the nearest store to check it out! Thanks for the brief reviews.. ;)

    www.cutedumpling.blogspot.com

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  10. The Seaweed exfoliator sounds lovely, I'll have to pick one up next time I'm in town. I love the Origins face wash too, it smells amazing!

    Jesss xo

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  11. I really want to start using that Vitamin E cleanser.. xx

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