It’s been a couple of years since my last
toner roundup and I’m either finished or very nearly finished all of these so
here are some quick reviews before I open some more!
This is a lightweight, hydrating and
refreshing toner which is exactly what K Beauty is known for so no surprise there!
It contains yam root extract to replenish skin moisture and keep skin supple
along with vegan milk complex (derived from oat, rice, coconut and other
plant-based ingredients) and lipid water to strengthen the skin barrier. It
feels gentle, has a milky consistency and helped hydrate and calm my skin! Read my review here!Use my Yesstyle code DANIELLESBB5 for $$ off!
I was pleasantly surprised by this
formula having found everything I’ve tried from Glow Recipe a bit blah until
this which I loved! It’s cooling, brightening and hydrating and it didn’t smell
overpowering like their watermelon line. It contains Cloudberry which is packed
with Vitamins C and E and Coenzyme Q10 which is antioxidant and strengthens
skin. The bottle is only 75mls so I went through it quite quickly and it was
hard to get the last quarter out as it’s a jelly-like consistency and comes in
pump packaging but I would repurchase as it made my skin feel so good! Read my IPSY review here!
Another underrated gem from Pixi! 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! It’s alcohol free so didn’t dry my
skin out but worked well to exfoliate and keep spots under control!
I was spoilt earlier this year when
Farmacy sent me their three toners! 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 have loved using this – it’s hydrating, and softens and soothes
my skin leaving it ready for my next skincare steps!
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 have to 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 has worked so well to brighten my skin and help
lighten some stubborn dark spots I get after breakouts! It’s gentle and I love
using it in both my AM and PM routines!
Lastly, another hit for Farmacy! 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!
I can’t recommend any of these toners
enough! I have loved them all! The Farmacy are really up there though – I
received them in January and they will all be finished by the end of the month
so they lasted me a good 9 months with rotational daily use! I have a few
toners in my stash to use up but I would repurchase all of the toners here
tomorrow if I had a gap in my toner stash!
Finally empties time again! As usual, it
seems to have taken me a while to get anything emptied then everything emptied
at once! Let’s get into the mini reviews!
Haircare
TRESemme Extra Hold Hairspray
Does the job! I just spritz after I
straighten my hair, can’t say much for more complicated styles but it isn’t
crispy and I have repurchased!
Living Proof Perfect hair Day Advanced
Clean Dry Shampoo x2
No stranger to my empties posts and I
love this dry shampoo! Soaks up oil and gives me an extra day or two out of my
hair! There is no white cast or residue, and my hair feels manageable and
actually looks clean! Already have multiple back ups!
Bondi Boost HG Clarifying Rinse
Really enjoyed this as a prewash
treatment for my scalp! It left it feeling very clarified, balanced and fresh!
Would repurchase if I saw it on offer again!
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex
My favourite leave in treatment, this offers
heat protection up to 232˚C to help prevent future breakage 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! Read my full review here!
JVN Complete Pre-Wash Scalp Oil
Love using this to nourish and hydrate my
scalp before washing and it’s just nice to have a bit of a scalp massage using
it too! I notice less flakes and I’m happy with how my hair is looking and feeling.
Already using my backup!
Living Proof Perfect hair Day High Shine
Gloss
This was a bit meh for me, an extra step
in my routine but I didn’t notice a difference with the shine of my hair! Not a
repurchase!
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep
Conditioning Treatment
A great pre shampoo treatment helps
reduce breakage and hydrates hair. You need to use this regularly to see a
difference so I haven’t seen much as it was just a mini but I know in the past
when I used a full size my hair was breaking less! Would repurchase in the
future if I saw a good offer! Read my full review here!
Bodycare
Nivea Repair and Care Body Lotion
Loved this, it was so soothing and
hydrating and sank in quickly! It smells so fresh too, will repurchase when I
finish some other moisturisers!
Love the formula of this body butter,
it’s so hydrating and adds a gorgeous healthy glow to my skin! Golden Hour has
a beautiful scent of amber, white musk and santal and this packet refilled my
tub 2.5 times! Would repurchase but I think in the Topless Tangerine scent!
Byoma Smoothing Body Serum
This was a nice lightweight serum that
softened my skin and sank in quickly! Would repurchase!
Rituals The Ritual of Mehr Body Mousse to
Oil
Loved this, it smelt so fresh and citrusy
and the scent lasted all day. It was a fun texture and made my skin soft! Would
repurchase!
Rituals Tulip and Japanese Yuzu Hand Balm
This was a very rich formula so took
quite a while to sink in and smelt quite strongly though I did like the scent!
Not a repurchase as I prefer a lighter hand cream!
This was amazing for targeting bumpy KP
skin and keeping it soft and smooth and looking firmer. It contains a gentle
form of Vitamin A to smooth the skin and argan oil to improve hydration and is
fragrance free, feels so nourishing and got rid of dry patches quickly! Would
repurchase!
This is maybe the thickest body cream I
have ever tried! It contains 25% shea butter, rich in omega-6 fatty acids to
nourish and soften skin and despite it being so thick, it absorbed well and left
a healthy sheen on my skin. It helped with dry patches and is scented of
jasmine and ylang-ylang which smells strong at first but it doesn’t linger and
I love the refillable aluminium packaging! Perfect for dry winter skin! Would
repurchase!
Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream
Another great moisturiser that hydrates and
leaves my skin soft and supple! This one is scented with pink dragon fruit, Brazilian
jasmine and vanilla. Prefer the original scent so not a repurchase!
Skincare
Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Makeup
Remover
The best waterproof eye makeup remover
there is! Always a repurchase!
Have found everything I’ve tried from
Glow Recipe a bit blah until this which I loved! It felt cooling and was
brightening and hydrating and contains Coenzyme Q10 which is antioxidant. It didn’t
smell overpowering like their watermelon line but it’s only 75mls so I went
through it quite quickly and it was hard to get the last quarter out but I
would repurchase!
One of my absolute favourite Vitamin C
serums and I am so sad to be finished this! It’s an L-ascorbic acid (known for
being the most effective) based serum that also contains glycolic acid to
exfoliate. This makes my skin feel so smooth and helps it look clearer, brighter
and even! The serum itself has a light citrus scent, absorbs quickly and
stubborn pigmentation fades impressively with consistent use! I haven’t
experienced any irritation with the inclusion of the glycolic acid either. This
is 100% worth the money and definitely worth a try if you struggle with Vitamin
C formulas that feel oily or pill as this does neither! Will repurchase! Read my full review here!
Clarins Double Serum
This is such a cult anti-aging serum and
I can see why! It recently got reformulated, so I think this was a an older
bottle but was a beautiful hydrating serum that I tended to use overnight on
non-retinol nights. It felt so repairing and firming and I ma obsessed with the
scent! I’m not exactly sure what the changes are to the formulation but I’m
sure it's just as incredible and the new packaging looks so luxe! Would
repurchase! Read my full review here!
This is a beautiful, lightweight, calming
serum that left my skin feeling soft and soothed. It contains cica, floral
extracts as well as propanediol and trehalose for long-lasting moisture. This
was great when my skin was feeling sensitised as it worked well to reduce
inflammation and soothe redness! Would repurchase! Read my full review here!
Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel
Cream
Really enjoyed this eye cream, it was
lightweight and hydrating though I didn’t notice a huge difference with
puffiness though I don’t with most eye cream! Would repurchase!
Topicals Brightening & Clearing Serum
Never really reached for this for some
reason (maybe the smell?) so I can’t say I saw much of a difference in
brightening. I think they have managed to mask or change the sulphur scent
since it’s been released but not a repurchase for me though it was a nice
formula!
Augustinus Bader The Face Oil
A lovely nourishing face oil but again way
out of my price range so not a repurchase!
Disciple Dreamy Skin
Another nice face oil but I didn’t see a
huge difference in helping with discolouration. I is hydrating though and
smells good! Not a repurchase right now.
This is a gorgeous, ceramide filled cream
that also contains cholesterol and fatty acids which are proven to refill skin
lipids. It hydrated and nourished my skin as well as helping it look smoother.
Worked great under makeup, kept fine lines at bay and felt super hydrating overnight
too! Absolutely loved this but at $179 it’s sadly out of my price range,
however if I had the disposable income it would be a repurchase for sure!
Another great moisturiser! This contains ceramides
and honey and is hydrating and replenishes dry skin, smooths fine lines and
sits perfectly under makeup too! It’s creamy and works equally well for both AM
and PM and I love the jar it comes in too! Will repurchase! Read my full review here!
I’m From Mugwort Mask
This is a great, gentle wash off mask
that’s perfect for sensitive and irritated skin! It instantly calms angry skin
down and takes any redness out. It has a very earthy, textured gel consistency
but the mugwort pieces are not abrasive at all and the slight scent is fine! It
only needs to be on for 5-10 minutes to be effective and my skin always feels
so soothed and calm after! Would repurchase! Read my full review here!
Pixi Vitamin C Energizing Infusion Sheet
Mask
Patchology Illuminating Eye Gels
Evio Skin Hydrogel Eye Therapy
All three felt cooling and hydrating! I
like using these up but don’t go out of my way to repurchase!
Makeup
Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily in 150
Buff
A great budget foundation that is long
lasting and give medium to full coverage. Already have a backup!
Great brow product that quickly fills any
sparce gaps and give some volume and hold! It leaves my brows looking natural
yet groomed and the formula isn’t flaky or crispy. There is only 2.4g of
product though and I held onto this a bit longer than I should have because I
didn’t want to throw out the packaging but it’s been finished for a while!
Would repurchase on offer! Read my full Merit review here!
Clumpy and smudges easily, it’s a no from
me! Not a repurchase!
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High
Waterproof Mascara
Have gone through quite a few of these
but it also smudges on me (I have switched to tubing mascara which works much
better for me!). It does separate better and give more volume than the IT
Cosmetics one and I have a backup but this won’t be a repurchase!
Fenty Skin Hydrating and Strengthening
Lip Oil in Melon Treat
Loved this, hydrating and smoothing! Possibly
prefer the original cherry scent a little more and already have a back up of
that one!
Kosas Plump + Juicy Lip Booster
Not the most long lasting lip balm and no
scent so a little on the boring side. Not a repurchase!
Also not the most long lasting and no
scent but I preferred this one to the Kosas. Not a repurchase though!
Miscellaneous
Webber Naturals All Green Superfood
I take this every morning as I don’t
think I get enough greens otherwise! Tastes good to me and makes me feel healthy
haha already repurchased!
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow
Serum
Love this – I notice way less fall out in
my brows and lashes when I use this consistently! Meant to add it in with the
hair empties but forgot in in the picture so added it here! Would
repurchase!
And that’s the end of my empties for the
last approximately three months! Have you tired any of these? Let me know your
thoughts!
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