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Empties is my new favourite thing!

  • Writer: Nicola Handley
    Nicola Handley
  • Oct 3, 2017
  • 5 min read

I'm feeling rather chuffed with myself this month considering the amount i have used up. Since having my skincare and makeup declutter it is such a thrill to finally finish products up and actually think whether i would repurchase the products or not. I apologise in advanced that you might be hear a while as there is a lot this month! 

Skincare

Sanctuary foaming micellar cleansing water - i used to really enjoy this cleanser when i first purchased it, i suppose it did the job but i have a few cleansers that are better then this one. Would i repurchase? ❌

Mario Badescu enzyme cleansing gel - i used this as part of a duo morning cleanse and i flipping love this, its such a light cleanser and the gel texture gives a lovely cooling effect. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Too cool for school pumpkin 24k gold mask - apart from the mask not being gold, i really enjoyed this mask had the right amount of serum and my skin looked brighter after the use. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Mario Badescu seaweed cleansing soap - this was the other part of the duo i would use in the mornings, i would use this one first to purify my skin and it was more of a foamy cleanser. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Elemis pro collagen cleansing balm - this smell is amazing so spa like!! It is a very thick balm so took a while to rub it and it also stung my eyes. Would i repurchase? ❌

Yes to cucumbers micellar water - first of all love the pump makes it so much easier, which also has a lock feature so it could be used for travel, love the scent of the water very soothing and calming and did the job of refreshening my face throughout the day. Would i repurchase? ✔️ 

Makeup

Beauty blender - it was time to throw this one away it has been used way to much, it is still my favourite way to apply foundation and concealer and i don't care what anyone says the cheaper alternatives do not do the same job! Would i repurchase? ✔️

Loreal infalliable fixing mist - this is the only drugstore setting spray i use and i still love it, it keeps me matte all day, you just have to shake it incredibly well so you don't get dry chalk all over your face! (Weve all been there)!! Would i repurchase ✔️

Cover fx mattifying setting spray - this is incredible, i literally used this up in just over a week i couldn't get enough of it (didn't take long to use as it was a mini) kept me incredibly matte throughout the day, my makeup didn't budge. Would i repurchase? ✔️ 

Barry m flawless hydro fix primer water - i got this as a dupe for the smashbox primer water but then i realised that was a bit of a fix so why i bought this i don't know, yes they hydrate the face as i am spraying water on my face, but whether it primes i'm still not sure. Would i repurchase? ❌

Loreal nude magique cushion foundation - i did quite enjoy this in the summer as it is a nice light foundation with a tiny bit of coverage, but they dry up so quickly i don't see the point they don't last long enough to use. Thats my personal opinion. Would i repurchase? ❌

Soap n glory solar powder - i used to love this bronzer and had bought a back up but recently felt like yes this is a nice bronzer for paler skin but i have some that i love more (even though my bronzer numbers have gone down). Would i repurchase? ❌

Colourpop super shock shadow in bill - this was my first colourpop eyeshadow a lovely matte mauve perfect for the winter months.  Really used to enjoy using this colour before i got into warmer tones as this is a cooler shade. But you cannot beat the texture of colourpop products. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Bobbi brown corrector - i have used this for many years and this is my third or fouth empty thats how much i love it. It is quite a dry consistency compared to others but covers my dark circles the best out of all the correcting products i have. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Too faced better then sex mascara - i have found better mascaras then this one now with similar brushes but i still love this, volume and length perfect! Would i repurchase? ✔️

Fairy drops scandal queen mascara - i bought this mascara after one of my favourite youtubers raved about it but i can honestly say i HATE this!! This is the worst mascara i have ever used in my life. It is the driest  waterproof formula i can't physically get it on to my lashes and then don't even talk about getting it off! Would i repurchase this? ❌❌❌ NEVER!!!

Covergirl clump crusher and lash blast - unfortunately these mascaras did nothing special for my lashes, one is supposed to good for length the other volume so i thought using them together my lashes would look amazing but no sadly. Would i repurchase? ❌

Perfume

Chloe - i love this perfume and specially in these mini bottle size with a spray which is perfect for work,but who doesn't like chloe the scent is just so fresh and feminine, i love it. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Estee lauder morden muse eau de rouge - another lovely perfume very fruity and sweet, great for everyday wear and again a good one for work, not too over strong just the perfect little scent. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Randoms

The body shop pinita colada shower gel -now i bloody love the scent of this i own it in nearly every product, bought i couldn't stand the texture, it was like there normal

Shower gel or there creamy ones, it was a really thick gel that was hard to get out of the bottle and felt slimy on the skin. Would i  repurchase? ❌

Bath and body works watermelon lemonade deep cleansing hand soap - you cannot get better soap then bath and body there amazing whether they deep cleaning, foaming or creamy, there scents stay on your hands for hours. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Bath and body works watermelon lemonade pocket bac - as you can tell this is my favourite scent and this was my first pocket i ever bought in New York last year and i finally finished it. Once again the scent (well all the scents) are amazing. Would i repurchase? ✔️

Nicola 💋


 
 
 

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