Danielle's Beauty Blog

Time for my end of year empties it’s Farmacy heavy! I got quite a lot finished and am working on some things that I very nearly got finished for my next batch! 

 

Haircare

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 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 my full review here!

 

Got2be Extra Fresh Dry Shampoo

I like to have a drug store option on hand too and this one is great! Nowhere near as effective as the Living Proof but freshens up my hair for a day and is a great price! Will repurchase in the future!

 

Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Always have Head & Shoulders in my shower! A great cleansing shampoo that keeps dandruff and an itchy scalp away! Have already repurchased!

 

Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum

I went through a long phase of not using this but I was consistent recently and it really helped smooth and protect my hair! I don’t love the scent though it dissipates quickly but I have a lot of other hair products in my stash right now so not a repurchase!

 

Oribe Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo

I really liked this shampoo! It’s strengthening and nourishing and made my hair feel stronger and look shiny. As I said, I have a surplus of haircare at the minute so not a repurchase right now!

 

Living Proof Full Shampoo

Another nice shampoo I liked using – I didn’t see my hair get anymore volume (it’s long and fine so nothing really helps!) so not a repurchase!

 

Living Proof Triple Bond Complex Hair Strengthener

Love this weekly treatment that you apply to damp hair and leave in. It works to construct new bonds within the hair to help strengthen it as well as protect it and visibly reduce 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’s silicone-free, with a serum consistency and leaves my hair feeling protected, smooth and manageable with a good shine and I have noticed my ends looking way healthier with less split ends even when my hair is overdue a trim! Have two backups of the full size!

 

Hair Rituel by Sisley The Cream 230

This was a great travel size, smoothing cream with heat protectant! It has a citrus scent that dissipates quickly and didn’t weigh my hair down! On the expensive side so not a repurchase for me! 

 

Bodycare

Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash

A super hydrating body wash that changes from an oil consistency to a gentle, milky lather. I love this for my skin in the winter as it’s so nourishing and doesn’t strip my skin. It doesn’t leave a residue, leaves my skin feeling clean, soft and hydrated and lasts ages too! Will repurchase in the future!

 

Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion

This is a really great body lotion that works to replenish moisture, leaving skin feeling soft and supple. It hydrates my skin and absorbs quickly with no greasy residue left behind. I particularly love it in the winter as it feels a little thicker than some other lotions I’ve tried. Will repurchase in the future! Full reviews of both these and some other Naturium products here!

 

Vaseline Dry Skin Repair

Love this, smells so fresh, is a lightweight consistency and moisturises well and is affordable! Will repurchase!

 

OUAI Body Cleanser in Melrose Place

Obsessed with anything scented with Melrose Place and this is no different! It’s a really nice body cleanser too that didn’t dry out my skin and obviously smells amazing! Will repurchase!

 

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA

A great body scrub that is very gritty and smooths my body skin easily! Would love if it came in a tub rather than a tub! Would repurchase on a good sale!

 

L’occitane Dry Skin Hand Cream

Thickest hand cream I have ever tried, does sink in well eventually but I save this for when I’m at home on the sofa as it takes longer than lighter formulations! A great treat for hands in the winter especially! Would repurchase!

 

Nivea Q10 3 in 1 Anti-Age Hand Cream

My favourite hand cream! So affordable and keeps my hands so smooth and hydrated! The cream sinks in so quickly and there is no greasiness! Already have a backup!

 

Topicals Slather Exfoliating Body Serum

This has a bit of a funny scent but it dissipates quickly, the formula is lightweight and sinks in with a tiny bit of extra work! It made my skin feel soft and smooth but it’s probably not a repurchase for me as I have other similar products I prefer!

 

Ameliorate Intensive Skin Therapy

Love this! It makes my elbows and heels so smooth! It’s a thicker cream so I apply before bed and let it soak in overnight! Will repurchase!

 

 

Skincare

Farmacy Green Clean Whipped Foaming Cleanser*

Farmacy heavy for the next five products! This is a pH balanced, oil free, foaming extra deep cleanse that draws out oil, dirt, and impurities caused by pollution. It contains moringa, green clay and papaya enzymes so nourishes while absorbing oil and doesn’t strip my skin barrier. I especially loved it throughout the summer when my combo skin can lean a bit more oily! It smells so fresh and transforms into a light lather with water, doesn’t dry out my skin and makes it feel so clean!

 

Farmacy Green Clean Gentle Creamy Cleanser*

This one is great for drier and more sensitive skins! It’s fragrance free, also contains moringa as well as oats and Vitamin F to sooth and nourish the skin. It feels a touch creamier than the foaming cleanser and I reached for it especially when my skin was feeling in any way sensitised! I got both of these at the start of February and they lasted me until mid December with almost daily use! Read my full review here!

 

Farmacy Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner*

Moving onto toners now and this one contains 2% BHA to exfoliate and help clean pores, draw out excess oil and refine skin texture. Moringa refreshes skin and papaya enzymes gently exfoliate and clarify skin! This works so quickly for me to calm my skin down when I am experiencing breakouts and really helps refine problem areas and balance my skin. Will repurchase!

 

Farmacy Honey Milk Hydrating Essence*

This one is a toner/essence hybrid with chamomile to calm and soothe, ceramides to replenish the skins moisture barrier, smooth fine lines and boost elasticity as well as honey to heal and nurture dry skin. I loved using this – it was hydrating, and softened and soothed my skin leaving it ready for my next skincare steps! Will repurchase!

 

Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner*

This one might be my favourite of the Farmacy trio! It claims to reduce the look of dark spots in just 7 days and I would agree! It contains 3% tranexamic acid to work on aforementioned dark spots and to brighten as well as 5% PHA and azelaic acid to even skin tone and gently exfoliate. This worked so well to brighten my skin and helped lighten some stubborn dark spots after breakouts! It’s gentle and worked well in both my AM and PM routines! I received all three in January and finished them in October again with rotational daily use so worth it! Will repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant*

This is such a classic Dermalogica product and one of my favourites from them! It’s a super finely milled rice-based powder that activates when in contact with water to release Papain, Salicylic Acid and Rice Enzymes. Depending on how much water you add you can make it more gentle or more “scrubby”. It is so effective at removing dead, flaky skin and making my skin feel the smooth and soft! Already have a back up! Read my full review here!

 

Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

The best waterproof eye makeup remover there is! Gentle and hydrating and removes eye makeup with ease! Already got several back-ups, this is a forever repurchase!

 

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Love love love this serum! It contains peptides, hyaluronic and antioxidants and helps protect against UV damage and repair skin. I use it in the evening and I wake up with hydrated, plump and firm skin. Read more here! Already have a backup that my mum got me for Christmas!

 

Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Gel*

A pricey but effective soothing & hydrating gel serum that calms and hydrates skin while reducing redness. It contains hyaluronic acid, botanical extracts, and mulberry to help soothe the skin, reduce visible redness, minimize the appearance of skin discoloration and promote a fresh-looking and clear complexion. It works very well to protect my skin barrier and calm sensitive skin while keeping it hydrated all day and night! Not a repurchase due to price as I have other similar products at a more affordable range but a gorgeous product nonetheless!

 

Mabel + Meg Lumilixir Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum

So sad this brand has shut down now! This was a great hyaluronic acid serum! It also contains a gentle form of Vitamin C and worked well to hydrate and brighten my skin! It spreads easily over my face and leaves my skin feeling smooth and ready for my next skincare steps! Have one more bottle!

 

NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate (FECC)

This is such a great eye serum that is hydrating enough for me during the day and overnight. It plays well with the rest of my skincare as well as my makeup and I notice reduced puffiness and less visible fine lines Will repurchase! See my full review here!

 

Clarins Comfort Scrub Nourishing Oil Scrub

This was an enjoyable gentle face scrub that felt hydrating due to the oil formula! Not a repurchase as I prefer something “scrubbier” if I am using a physical exfoliant!

 

Celimax Retinal Shot Tightening Booster*

This was great! Only 15 mls but you don’t need a lot either! It’s a 0.1% retinal formula that also contains niacinamide, panthenol and Matrixyl 3000 to brighten, soothe and target fine lines. My skin looks noticeably firmer, more plump and smoother with consistent use, and I didn’t experience any sensitivity or peeling even though it’s one of the stronger formulations I have tried! Would repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Farmacy Honey Halo*

Obsessed with this moisturiser! It’s one of the best I have tried! It contains ceramides and honey and is deeply hydrating and replenishes dry skin, smooths fine lines and sits perfectly under makeup too! It’s a gorgeous creamy formula and works equally well for both AM and PM and I love the jar it comes in too! This really sorts my skin out anytime it is feeling sensitised or rough and helped calm it down and get it back to normal! Will repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Such a great overnight lip mask and the tub lasts a lifetime! It is so nourishing, gently exfoliates lips making them feel smooth and it keeps them from drying out overnight which is a must for me! Will repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

ESPA 24 Hour Replenishing Eye Moisturiser

This is a medium thickness and sometimes if I use too much it doesn’t sink in very well, so I have to be careful! It’s hydrating and left my under eyes feeling smooth but as the formula is not my favourite this isn’t a repurchase for me! 

 

Pixi Volumizing Infusion Sheet Mask*

These masks are so saturated! I leave on for about 30-45 minutes and my skin is left feeling plump and hydrated! It contains hyaluronic acid, peptides and botanical collagen and is great for a pick me up treatment! Enjoyed but not a repurchase as I prefer to spend money on serums but these are great for a treat! 

 

Makeup

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Longwear Setting Powder

A long-time favourite and one I have lost count of how many I have gone through. It generally mattifies my skin without drying it out or messing with my foundation, adds subtle extra coverage and a pot lasts ages! I always pick it up on sale at Christmas so have a backup, but I have noticed lately it is not mattifying enough around my nose so please let me know any loose powder recommendations you have!

 

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm in Peach

One of my favourite lip products formulations! This shade is Peach but I prefer the shade Petal. It’s a super nourishing, glossy balm containing shea butter, cupuaçu butter and plant squalane to moisturize and cushion lips. My lips are so hydrated when I use this and I don’t need to constantly top up as it lasts so long on my lips – it’s perfect all year round but especially for the Canadian winter! Will repurchase! See my full review here!

 

Essence Make Me Brow in 02 Browny Brows

This was a really good, easy, brow product! It was maybe a touch “wet” for my liking but it was so affordable I didn’t mind wiping the excess off if I put too much in my brows! It was a great colour match too! Will repurchase!

 

Benefit Gimme Brow Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel in 5

This is a more sophisticated formula for sure! Another great brow product and great shade match and easier to control as the product is drier and easier to work with! Will repurchase! 

 

Declutter

Hoping to make this section larger in the future but here are a few unfinished things that had to go!

 

Essence Brighten Up in 10 Bababanana

Enjoyed this but the packaging is broken and it’s so old so has to go! Not a repurchase!

 

ELF Halo Glow in Shade 1 Fair

Never really got on with this one and it’s also super old and I haven’t used it in at least a year if not more! Not a repurchase!

 

Glossier Ultralip High Shine Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid in Villa

Gutted I didn’t get this one finished! Love the formula and the shade but it has started to smell plastic-y so in the bin it goes! Would repurchase but I have way too many lip products as it is!

 

Thanks for reading to the end! I would love to hear your thoughts if you have tried anything here! Hoping you all had a lovely holiday season and wishing you a happy new year!

 

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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!

 

 

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! 

 

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.

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Danielle xx

 

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