It’s that time again! Not quite as many as I would have liked but I feel very close to finishing a lot of things in my stash so I will hopefully have a big batch to finish the year!
Haircare
Living Proof PhD Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo x2
I can go for a couple days longer without washing my hair when I use this and my hair looks just as good as if I’d washed it. There is no white cast or residue and my hair feels manageable and actually looks clean! While it’s pricey, I find I use less than drugstore dry shampoo and it has a fresh citrus scent. Already got multiple backups! Read full my review here!
Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo
Not quite as good as the Advanced Clean version but great nonetheless! Again, it leaves no white cast, absorbs easily giving me an extra day or two out of my greasy hair and leaves no residue behind! Already have a back up of this too! Read my full review here!
Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Mask
This seems to have had an update to be called the intense strength repair mask but the ingredients look the same! It contains sea buckthorn, plant butters and helps strengthen and reduce breakage. It has a subtle scent and helps hydrate my ends keeping my hair manageable, smooth and shiny! I have other masks I prefer so not a repurchase for me!
NatureLab Tokyo 2-in-1 Scalp Scrub and Clarifying Shampoo
I have been through so many of these tubs and it’s my favourite scalp scrub/shampoo! It gives such a great lather, the scrub actually reaches my scalp leaving it refreshed and it really does clarify it while making my hair so shiny after use! It doesn’t seem to be available on Cult Beauty anymore and the NatureLab website it sold out of everything so I’m not sure if they have gone out of business but I hope they are just restocking as this scrub is amazing! Would repurchase! Read my full review here!
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex
Love this treatment! It helps strengthen my hair as well as protecting it and visibly reducing the look of split ends. It also offers heat protection up to 232˚C to help prevent future breakage which is something I always look for in a leave in product as I use heat on my hair. It leaves my hair smooth and manageable with a good shine and my ends look much healthier with less split ends! Have a full size back up as well as some more minis! Read my original review here!
.jpg)
Bodycare
Naturium Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion
Love this lotion! It’s formulated with an encapsulated stabilised pure retinol complex that works to nourish the skin all over the body to help improve its tone, texture and firmness. It has a lovely creamy texture and sinks in quickly leaving my skin feeling soft and smooth. It’s fragrance-free, keeps my skin hydrated, supple and firm and I don’t experience any sensitivity. Obviously if you are using in the summer, make sure you apply SPF! Will would repurchase!
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Another great option from Naturium and I think my current favourite lotion from them! It’s creamy, hydrating, helps with exfoliation and smooths my skin. It contains 10% glycolic acid and worked overtime the KP on the backs of my arms this summer, so it was non-existent! Will repurchase! See my full review here!
Naturium KP Body Scrub and Mask
This worked as a great duo with the above lotion! It contains pumice and jojoba esters, plus AHA/BHA/PHA chemical exfoliants and really helps smooth bumpy, dry, rough, and dull skin. It’s very scrubby and grips well to my skin which is nice as you can use it as a treatment and leave it on for longer which is what I tended to do! Will repurchase!
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in Golden Hour*
This formula has the most beautiful texture, moisturises my skin and leaves a beautiful glow behind! It is so hydrating and the formula is perfect, thick but sinks in easily! My skin drank it up and the Golden Hour scent is beautiful too – it’s a blend of bergamot and Jasmine as top notes, lily petals and vanilla bean for middle notes and santal, white mist and amber as its base and it’s not overpowering at all! Would repurchase on sale!
Josie Maran Mini Body Butter in Topless Tangerine and Golden Hour*
Loved having these minis with me on some trips I went on this summer! Topless Tangerine is my favourite scent and just so special! It’s so fresh with the scent of pixie tangerines and pink grapefruit as well as brown sugar to keep it warm and smooth. These lasted me a decent amount of time too as you don’t need to use much and it spreads so easy and the scent lasts throughout the day! Would repurchase on sale! Read my full review here!
Necessaire The Body Serum
I really enjoy this serum! It’s a Hyaluronic Acid treatment that’s a gel formula and it absorbs into the body quickly. It feels luxurious, and I target it mainly on my chest/neck/dec area and it definitely looks and feels more supple and hydrated but it’s out of my price range so I tend to use something like the Jumiso essence as an alternative as its more affordable! See my full Necessaire review here!
Youth to the People Superberry Firm + Glow Dream Body Butter
Nice, thick moisturiser that has a fresh citrus scent. Enjoyed using it up but didn’t love the scent as much as the Josie Maran so if you are looking to splurge I would pick that so not a repurchase!
Verden D’Orangerie Hand and Body Wash
Another citrus scent (sometimes I find citrus hit or miss) but I didn’t love this one. Loved having it with me for my travels this summer though as it was the perfect size and the formula was great but not a repurchase for me!
Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream
Loved this! It’s the one recommended for smoother, brighter skin as it contains Vitamin C and AHA’s! It helped smooth my skin and smells great too and the scent lasts all day! Would repurchase on sale!
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Firmeza Oil
This was a lovely lightweight body oil with my favourite SDJ scent! Felt nourishing and firming but out of my price range so not a repurchase right now!
.jpg)
Skincare
Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial*
As well as being a physical exfoliant, this also combines chemical (glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids) and enzymatic exfoliants to slough off dead skin cells and smooth skin. It contains Vitamin C too and on rubbing into the skin it changes colour from orange to while to let you know you can stop scrubbing! This isn’t as gentle as some scrubs I’ve tried but it’s in no way harsh either! I usually leave on my skin for 10 minutes after scrubbing before washing off and I am left with smooth, brighter skin that is primed for the rest of my routine! Would repurchase! You can read my full Murad review here!
Dr Ceuracle Cica Regen Vegen Sun SPF50*
Loved this SPF! It is a chemical sunscreen formulated with centella asiatica extract and bamboo complex and helps calms inflammation and protects skin against external aggressors. It has a lightweight cream texture and absorbs quickly into skin leaving no white cast and doesn’t pill and I love the antioxidant properties! Would repurchase! $$ off with my code DANIELLESBB5 at Yesstyle! Read my full review here!
Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover
Probably my most repurchased skincare item ever! This is just the best at taking off waterproof eye makeup, never stings or affects my vision and is super affordable (in the UK at least!). Already have about 4 bottles in my backup stash!
Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist*
Loved this mist for a quick pick me up of hydration and it felt soothing too! It contains black oat extract and hyaluronic acid but it also contains fragrance – this didn’t bother me as I enjoy scents in skincare but one to be aware of it you have extra sensitive skin! Would repurchase!
Pixi Clarity Toner*
Another skincare favourite! This is formulated with glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids, to promote smoother, clearer skin without drying it out! It also contains aloe and probiotics to soothe and balance skin. It used this anytime my skin felt like it was breaking out and it helped so much with congestion! Would repurchase!
Finacea Azelaic Acid Gel 15%
My azelaic acid prescription! I love this and am now on my second tube! It helps so much when I am breaking out (usually on jaw/chin area) and instantly calms my skin and makes it less inflamed! Doesn’t pill with makeup either and I have already repurchased!
Sachi Skin Ursolic Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform*
This is a 0.05% stabilised retinaldehyde and also contains 12 antioxidants and Ayurvedic botanicals, including Encapsulated Glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase (also found in one of my favourite facial mists from NIOD!), Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Rosehip, and Carrot Root Extract. It also features Liposomal Ursolic Acid and Tripeptide and these all work together to brighten, protect, support collagen, firmness, and skin renewal. I used this 1-2 times per week and noticed a real difference in my skin - it felt smoother, I had less congestion on my chin and jawline, and my fine lines looked softer and less obvious. It also helped fade residual dark spots and my skin felt more plump and even-toned, and I looked fresher in the morning! I love how gentle but effective this is – it is recommended to layer it under or over moisturiser but I personally didn’t have to buffer it as it didn’t cause any irritation or flakiness (I am used to 0.05-0.06% retinals though!). Also love the airless pump packaging – it feels sleek, hygienic, and makes it easy to get the right amount of product each time! It's priced at $136 CAD and I got around 5 months use (using 1-2 times a week) so it’s reasonably priced for such an effective product! Would repurchase!
Dr Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Gel Cream*
This was the perfect summer moisturiser! It’s a gel formula and feels lightweight and cooling on the skin. It’s not quite hydrating enough for me in the winter but is perfect for the summer months and for oily or combo skin! The Kombucha helps strengthen the moisture barrier and balance oil production while green tea extract has antioxidant properties. Not a repurchase right now! $$ off with my code DANIELLESBB5 at Yesstyle! Read my full review here!
Bare Minerals Long Life Herb Serum
Nice hydrating serum but not a repurchase!
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
I always struggled with when to add this into my routine as it can be used it either like a serum or a primer! I used it mainly as a primer and it really did add a glow to my skin! I enjoyed using it when I remembered to but not a repurchase for me!
Blistex SPF 15 Lip Protectant
Such a classic and I always have one of these in my backpack if I am hiking as I love the added SPF! Will repurchase!
Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub
An essential for me! I use this daily and it lasts me at least a year as I only need a tiny amount! The perfect formula and scent to scrub the dead skin off my lips! Will be repurchasing ASAP!
Pixi Aftersun Soothing Infusion Sheet Mask*
Lovely cooling mask containing aloe, cucumber and chamomile. I used this after catching too much sun one day and it felt so soothing! I like using sheet masks up but don’t tend to repurchase myself!
Pixi Clarity Blemish Stickers*
Loved having these to hand! These contain salicylic acid and cica and were great for targeting specific spots that had popped up! They helps calm them down and I always felt they looked less noticeable the next day! Would repurchase!
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Such a classic peel! Love using these when I have them as they give my skin such a good exfoliation but it never feels sensitised! Not a repurchase though as I prefer to spend my money on treatments/serums rather than one use items but love when I get this in GWP’s!
Makeup
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in 2N1 Desert Beige
My favourite foundation although definitely a love/hate one for a lot of people! It’s full coverage and looks better as the day goes on! Doesn’t go patchy or transfer and is great for oily/combo skin! Already have a back up!
Urban Decay Face Bond Foundation in 5 Fair Neutral*
Enjoyed this foundation from UD! It’s billed as waterproof, sweatproof, and transfer resistant with up to 24 hour wear and a medium buildable coverage and comes in 40 shades. It’s great for oily and combo skin, though I have heard less so for dry skin, it’s mattifying, the wear time is great and it doesn’t oxidise or separate. I love the packaging too, it looks sleek and saves so much space and weight if you are travelling with it! It doesn’t feel heavy but I do prefer the finish when I add in a glow primer. Not a repurchase as there are a few other foundations I want to try!
Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer Hydrating Glow Primer*
Loved this glow primer from Pixi! I used it virtually every day as it mixes so well with my foundations and adds such a subtle glow! It keeps my skin hydrated and just ensures the most beautiful finish to my foundation! Pixi makeup (and skincare) is so underrated in my opinion! Have a backup sent by the brand and would repruchase!
Merit Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara
Been through a few of these now and won’t be without it! It’s a tubing mascara and I have watery eyes and usually go for waterproof mascaras which still smudge halfway through the day but not this! The bristles make it easy to coat my lashes and it works well to lengthen and separate and give a good amount of volume. There are no clumps or flakes and definitely no smudging as the day goes on! Already repurchased! Read my Merit review here!
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base All-in-One Primer and Moisturiser via Ipsy*
This is such a cult product and I can absolutely see the hype now! It’s a thick cream that is non greasy and very moisturising and preps my skin so well for makeup. It ensures it doesn’t settle into fine lines and helps plump my skin and keep it hydrated all day. Would repurchase! Read my full review here and my Ipsy review here!
Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in Strawberry Sorbet
Sad to be finished this one too! It was my go-to lip balm to throw into my bag or pocket if I was heading out anywhere as it works so well to hydrate and gives a lovely natural pink tint. It’s a lip treatment that plumps lips and smooths fine lines and I like the strawberry scent! Would repurchase in the future but I have way too many lip balms to get through right now! See my full review here!
Miscellaneous
Lumineux Whitening Strips
A friend recommended these as they are peroxide free – they are quite “gummy” and leave a lot of residue behind once you take them off then after brushing you are left with marginally brighter teeth but it doesn’t last! Would maybe repurchase if I saw them on offer again as I like the fast they are gentle on enamel!
And so ends another empties! Looking forward to getting all these in the trash now and working my way through the rest of my stash although the Black Friday sales a looming and I do like to stock up during the sales! Have you used any of these before? What did you think of them?
*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.
All opinions are my own. Affiliate links used.
Danielle xx
If you want to keep up to date with my posts, don’t forget to follow me on
Instagram | Links and Discounts | Shop My Favourites | Pinterest
