Morning all! I was having a nosy through my mums makeup the other day and thought I would do an updated version of this post from a few years ago (based on one Jasmine did)! Not much has changed but here’s a little look into a fifty somethings makeup bag!
Like myself, my mum’s two favourite foundations are Estee Lauder Double Wear in Desert Beige and Revlon Colourstay Combination/Oily in Sand Beige. She has been reaching for the Colourstay more often these days as she’s not going too far and its obviously more affordable than the EL. Both are long lasting, full coverage and staples in both our makeup bags! When I discovered theLaura Mercier Translucent loose setting powdera few years ago I told my mum about it and lo and behold she bought a pot and loves it too! Its mattifying without being cakey and even though its expensive, a pot lasts a long time!
Her bronzer which you can see is well loved it a cast off from me from longer ago than I care to remember! It’s the Loreal Glam Bronze in 06 Golden Bronzewhich seems to be discontinued (my mum said typical when I told her this which we will get to in a minute) or renamed as Back to Bronze now! She likes it as it’s not too in your face and the light shade means she can build it up! I’m one part impressed one part embarrassed my mum is still using this miniNARS Orgasm blush, she likes a project empty more than me! This is another hand me down from me as I already have the shade and while my mum said she likes the colour she found it too sparkly so it’s not going to be one she repurchases!She also uses anEstee Lauder compactshe got as a GWP (shades are Signature Silky Powder Bush Nude Rose 11, Bronze Goddess Soft Matte bronzer 01 and Signature Shimmer powder Gold Pearl 01). Clearly the matte blush and bronzer shade are more loved than the shimmer but she says she mixes these as a blush.
The NYX Retractable waterproof eye liner in Grey is the best eye liner my mum has found in recent years as it doesn’t smudge and stays put all day and as luck would have it NYX seem to have discontinued it! My mum currently has five backups as she noticed it was out of stock everywhere but the NYX website and I just went to see if I could link it and it’s not there anymore! She is not impressed! For her brows she usesGimme Brow in shade 1as it’s so quick and easy and she’s just asked me to get her a new one for Christmas too! Although she has tried the Charlotte Tilbury lip cheat in Pillowtalk she find she goes through it too quickly for what it’s worth so she is back to theNo7 Precision Lips pencil in Nudeas its much more affordable and does the job!Bobbi Brown lip colour in Brownhas been my mums signature lipstick for as long as I can remember and the only one she used until I sent her a mini MAC Velvet Teddyfor Christmas one year! The MAC is more matte but both last well and are similar shades, classic nudes!
With the amount of pan going on in this picture I asked what back-ups she has and similarly to last time we have Benefit Hoola Bronzeras well as NYX Blush in Mauve (another recommendation from moi and another one that is discontinued and she bought back ups of lol).
Like last time there is no primer, concealer, highlighter, eyeshadow or mascara here because my mum doesn’t use them! She wears glasses and gets her lashes tinted so just misses the mascara step and doesn’t see the point in the others! Do you recognise any of these products from your makeup bag? What do you do when your favourite makeup products get discontinued?
Danielle xx
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OK, OK, I know I say it every time but I really didn’t mean to have
this many empties again! They just get away from me so easily and before I know
it I can barely fit them on my sticky back marble board! I’ll do my best to
keep it short and sweet and will link any full reviews of the products I’m
talking about too!
Skincare
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum
Probably my favourite serum ever, this is a constant repurchase for me!
It’s lightweight, hydrating and sinks in quickly, I love it and you can hear
more about it in this post!
Caudalie Eau de Beaute Beauty Elixir
I’ve went through a few bottles of this but I think recently I’ve been
using mists that have more benefits for my skin. Saying that, this is
lightweight and feels refreshing and I love the scent but I don’t think I will
be repurchasing any time soon.
Papaya Gold Paw Paw Moisturising Balm
I bought this mistakenly thinking it was the cult Dr Paw Paw balm and I
generally don’t like Vaseline/petroleum jelly type products which is what this
feels like with the addition of Manuka Honey. I only used this on my lips
overnight and it did a good job of keeping them hydrated but I probably won’t
repurchase as I already have so many other lip products.
DNA Renewal Eye Renewal
I got this in a Cult Beauty GWP ages ago and I absolutely loved it! It
lasted me ages too! It’s a lightweight cream that sinks in straightaway and
kept my eye area hydrated. It was perfect for both day and night use and I was
gutted when it finished! At £44, I won’t be repurchasing straight away but it
is definitely a product I will come back to!
Goldfaden MD Bright Eyes Dark Circle
Radiance Concentrate
Another Cult Beauty GWP special (can you tell I love those offers!)
this only lasted me about a week but it felt a little thicker that the DNA Eye
Renewal though still lightweight enough for day use. I don’t have massively
dark circles under my eyes so can’t say much for its claims but again I would
repurchase in the future though out of the two, I preferred the DNA Renewal!
Mint Skin Mud Detox and Hydrating Clay
masks*
I have a couple of these masks here and I absolutely love them! I have
a full review on both here but in short the detox mud worked wonder on my nose
blackheads and the hydrating mask is perfect for the dehydrated skin I have
round my nose! Both are gentle yet effective and I highly recommend them! I
have some more to use up and I’m keeping some past for a wedding I have in
March because I love the results they give!
This was a very popular shampoo when it came out a while ago and I
generally jump on anything that promises to help with greasy hair! Overall, I
really liked the shampoo and I do regularly buy L’Oreal shampoos but this
didn’t make my hair any less greasier. It did smell lovely and made my hair
shiny so I would repurchase. I also have the shampoo and clay hair mask in this
range so they will probably pop up soon too – conditioners take me ages to
finish!
L’Oreal Elvive Fibrology Thickening
Shampoo
It was a good month for finishing shampoo and here we have another L’Oreal
one! Again, I really like these shampoos and the scent of them but as I have
such long hair, volume doesn’t come easy for me. This didn’t weigh it down or
make it go any greasier than normal so I would repurchase! I will however
always miss the L’Oreal Elvive Nutrigloss Light shampoo that was discontinued!
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk*
This is a lovely dry shampoo, it smells so fresh! My hair always looked
shiny rather than greasy when I used this on second day hair and though it’s a
little dearer than what I would normally pay for a dry shampoo at £8, it’s
often included in Escentual’s French pharmacy 1/3 off promotion and 3 or 2’s at
Boots so I would repurchase when on offer! Full review here!
OUAI Treatment Masque
I got a pack of these in another GWP from Cult Beauty (can you tell
I’ve been getting through my samples this month!) and having loved everythingelse I’ve tried from Jen Atkin’s range, this did not disappoint! It made my
hair feel lovely and soft as well as smooth and I got two uses out of this
satchet! I’m not completely sure if I’d repurchase though as I love the
conditioner too and it does pretty much the same job and I always forget about
treatments!
Bodycare
Soap and Glory The Scrub of your Life
This is probably my second favourite scrub from Soap and Glory (Pulp
Friction always being my favourite!). I love the scent of this and though it
doesn’t lather as much as Pulp Friction, with the help of some exfoliating
gloves it does a great job of removing my tan! Will repurchase!
Sass Perfect Me Skin Concentrate
I’m only really realising this now but this is actually an intimate
body product! I just used it on my legs after waxing or epilating and I loved
it! My hairs grow back quite fine anyway because I have been getting waxed for
years but this made my legs feel so smooth and I think the hairs grew back even
slower! It’s scented but not very strongly and has a pump while the product
itself is a gel like texture. I got this in a beauty box but I would definitely
repurchase and try it on my bikini line too next time!
Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel
My old favourite Snow Fairy, probably the most childish candy floss
scented product ever but I love it! This is actually from Christmas last year,
how bad is that? I have a few more to get through from Christmas just past too,
its limited edition but I will repurchase when its back later this year!
Lush Rose Jam Shower Gel
This was the first time I’d tried the infamous Rose Jam shower gel and
it smells lovely! It felt moisturising too and I actually get a lot of use out
of these mini 100g shower gels! Would repurchase!
Balance Me Rose Otto Hand Cream
Not a fan of this at all, it felt greasy, took ages to absorb even when
I only put a little on and I ended up only using this at night time because of
this! The scent was OK but I would not repurchase this.
This is super sticky and takes a bit of work to apply but I absolutely
love it! It smells lovely and works so well on rough skin on my heels and
bottom of my feet. Would repurchase!
Makeup
NARS Sheer Glow
This is such a beautiful foundation! It has a medium/full coverage so
it’s definitely not sheer and it doesn’t have a glowy finish either. I actually
didn’t like this the first time I used it, I didn’t think it lasted well on my
oily skin at all and it wore off really easily on my chin. After using it a few
more times though I grew to really like it, it evens out my complexion and
lasts all day now with a few powder touch-ups during the day. I am however glad
to be finished this! I think it’s about two years old though it has a 24 month
expiry date so it’s fine. I will definitely repurchase in the future as this
comes quite close to my all-time favourite Estee Lauder Double Wear but I want
to finish up a few other foundations beforehand!
SEVENTEEN Falsifeye HD Mascara*
This is a lovely mascara for a natural look. It gives a lot of
separation and length to my lashes but I probably won’t repurchase because I
rarely wear mascara that isn’t waterproof!
Beauty Blender
I am obsessed with Beauty Blenders, they give the best finish for me
and I wouldn’t be without one now! £16 is a lot to spend on a sponge but Beauty
Blenders definitely feel the softest to me and give the best bounce making it
so easy to apply my foundation evenly! They also last a good 6 months for me
washing it daily! Will repurchase!
Congratulations if you got through all that! I already have half a box
full of empties I’ve acquired since taking the photos for this post so that
will be up sometime next month! Let me know what you have been finishing
recently or if you’ve tried anything I’ve talked about!
*denotes
a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own.
Danielle xx
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Hi everyone, today I’m back with another empties post and
hopefully a shorter one than my usual essays when I do these posts!
Body Care
Nivea Creme Care
Shower Cream
I picked this up on offer in Boots for £1 a while back and
really enjoyed using it and changing it up from my usual choice of Soap and
Glory! It featured in this post and is a lovely creamy shower cream that
lathered up well and didn’t dry out my skin. Would buy again!
Soap and Glory Butter
Yourself Moisture Lotion
First off I hate the packaging of this! The pump is missing from
mine as after using about a quarter of the product inside it becomes useless
and isn’t able to pump anymore. I think because the cream is so thick it just
stops working but I either have to squeeze this into an empty tub or leave it
sitting upside down so the product moves closer to the opening! It’s not my
favourite Soap and Glory scent but it is a lovely moisturiser when you can get
it out! I have a few of these to use up from sets I’ve got but it’s not my first
choice when purchasing a moisturiser!
Balance Me Super
Toning Body Polish
I hated the smell of this and I didn’t think it was a great
exfoliator as it didn’t lather up well. I think I received this in a beauty box
last year but I wouldn’t repurchase!
Sai-Sei Mineral
Invigorate Body Scrub
I probably shouldn’t even have bothered including this as
the sample was so small but I think I got this free with an order! The sample
did about one scrub but it smelt lovely and refreshing however I wouldn’t repurchase
as the full size is £28 and there are other much cheaper exfoliators I prefer!
Skincare
Pixi Glow Tonic
I love this stuff! It featured in this post but in a
nutshell it tones, smoothes and refines my acne prone skin and helps with my scarring!
This bottle has lasted me ages as I only
use a tiny bit and I usually only use this either morning or night. I already
have a backup of this and can see myself repurchasing it again and again!
Nivea Lotion
This has featured a few times in my empties posts and this post as it is a constant repurchase of mine! I love to use this as my first cleanse
as it’s so gentle and really effective at removing a lot of my makeup!
First Aid Beauty Face
Cleanser
This wasn’t what I was expecting to begin with and I didn’t
like it at first but I didn't mind it once I got used to it! It’s described as
an airy cream on the back of the packaging and I would agree with this as its
quite creamy and light. I used it as a second cleanse and then wiped off with a
muslin cloth and it did a good job at removing the last traces of my makeup but
I have other balm cleansers I prefer so won't be repurchasing.
Balance Me Cleanse
and Smooth Face Balm
This is a cleanser with oatmeal particles and I found for
everyday use, this was a little too much for my skin. I did feel like I got a
good exfoliation using this, especially round my nose but again I have other
face exfoliators I own that I prefer so I won’t be repurchasing!
Hair Care
L’Oreal Ever Strong
Conditioner
I love this! It made my hair so soft, the bottle lasted ages
and the scent is really minty and fresh! I will definitely repurchase this soon
as I have a full bottle of the shampoo and its one of the best conditioners I've
ever ueed!
Garnier Ultimate
Blends 1 Minute Treatment
I really liked this, again it made my hair feel soft and I
like that it's a quick one minute treatment although I sometimes just used it
as a conditioner. I did a full post on the Garnier Ultimate Blends range here
and this product along with the serum are definitely my favourites. The smell isn’t
too overpowering and it’s on offer a lot so I will probably repurchase at some
point in the future!
Makeup
Rimmel Lasting Finish
25Hour Powder Foundation
I seemed to have run out of all my powders at once starting
with this one! This was a powder I was impressed with for lasting power although
I didn’t test it out for the full 25 hours! The only powder I ever hear raved
about from Rimmel is their Stay Matte powder and I did go through a few of
these back in the day but I hated it! I can’t even remember why but I would not
pick it up again so when I saw this come out I was excited to give it a go! It
lasted well and controlled my oil and I will probably repurchase in the future
again!
Soap and Glory One
Heck of a Blot Powder
This used to be one of my favourites but I found towards the
start of December it wasn’t working as well for me and I would have to touch up
at lunchtime. I think this works best for me when it’s spring and autumn as
opposed to winter and summer or the extremes of the seasons if that makes sense!
I have already repurchased because it’s a lovely lightweight powder that doesn’t
look cakey but will wait a while before using!
No7 Perfect Light
Pressed Powder
This is my favourite powder and one I don’t have to touch up
at all through the day! I raved about it in this post and in a nutshell, if you
have oily skin you need to try this!
Maybelline Lash
Sensational Waterproof Mascara
This was probably the most hyped mascara of 2015! I jumped
on the bandwagon as Maybelline do some of my favourite mascaras including Colossal
and Falsies but this did not knock them off their pedestal! While it did give
me length and volume I hated how messy the opening/lid became and it was a
little more clumpy than I like! Still a good mascara but I have others I prefer
so probably won’t repurchase!
So that’s rounds up another empties! Thanks for reading! I’d
love to know if you’ve tried any of the products I’ve mentioned and what you thought!
P.S. Off topic but if I still have your attention and you’re any good at the
technical blog stuff maybe you’d be able to help me! Any idea why my LinkWithin widget isn’t
working at the bottom of my blog posts for related content? I reinstalled after getting my new blog template in December and its in my layout but doesn't show up anything on my blog! Any input would be
much appreciated J
I have been buying this shampoo for years and its one I
can’t do without! This is my ultimate shiny hair shampoo and I love it!
Constant repurchase!
Dove Advanced Hair
Series Oxygen Moisture for Fine Flat Hair Shampoo 250ml
I really liked this shampoo, it has a great fresh scent and
cleaned my hair really well without dragging it down. I can't say I saw much of
a difference in volume but nothing works in my hair anyway! Would definitely
repurchase!
Another hair product I’ve had for ages, I finished the
shampoo version of this quickly but conditioners are a whole different story
for me! I love the smell of this, I think it’s an apple scent and it made my
hair really soft and a lot less frizzy after drying! Would repurchase!
Vo5 Refresh Me Quick
Dry Shampoo
I love the scent of this dry shampoo and the fact that
unlike Batiste the spray comes out clear so leaves no white cast! I usually buy
this in Savers but haven’t been able to find it the last few times I've been in
:( hoping they haven’t stopped selling it or even worse, making it! Will
definitely repurchase if I can find it again!
Lee Stafford
Treatment For Hair That Never Grows Past A Certain Length 200ml
I have had this product for ages too and this is about the
second or third pot I have gone through. While I’m not sure it made my hair
grow any longer as I already have quite long hair, it definitely made my hair a
lot softer and more manageable! It’s on offer in Boots quite often and it’s
worth noting that it’s scented like one of the Thierry Mugler perfumes, either
Angel or Alien, I can’t remember which! Would repurchase!
Body Care
Soap and Glory Foam
Call Body Wash 500ml
This isn’t my favourite Soap and Glory scent but it’s still
nice. The product itself lathers really well but it annoys me how it doesn’t
have a pump like some of the other body washes! I wouldn’t actually repurchase
this particular body wash as I prefer Clean on Me or Clean Girls but I always get some Soap and
Glory sets for my birthday and Christmas so I will probably happily use another
one of these in the future!
Johnsons Baby Lotion
200ml
No babies here but I love the smell of this and it's always
on offer! It’s not the richest moisturiser but I love putting it on before bed
as the scent is quite powdery and relaxing and I think it helps me fall asleep!
Would repurchase!
Soap and Glory The
Righteous Butter Body Moisturiser 50ml
This was a mini I had that I took with me on a night away to
Dublin then just continued using when I got home! I think I have mentioned it
in previous empties posts before, it is a favourite of mine and one I will
always repurchase :)
Skin Care
Nivea q10 Plus
Anti-Wrinkle Pore Refining Day Cream SPF 15 50ml
This is maybe my third of forth pot of this moisturiser, I
love the scent, it’s quite fresh and not too overpowering. I really like how
this feels on my face too, it dries in quickly and smooth’s over my face giving
me a good base before I put on makeup! Would repurchase!
Alpha H Liquid Gold
100ml
This is my second bottle of this and I love it! I use it a
few times a week and find my skin to be a lot smoother and it just looks in
better condition, I can’t quite put my finger on it! I’m currently using the Fist Aid Beauty
Facial Radiance Pads but also have a new bottle of the Liquid Gold in the house
that my mum has conveniently swiped so I will share it with her :)
Misc
Cutex Ultra Cleansing
Nail Polish Remover 200ml
This is probably the third or fourth bottle of this I have
gone through! I like the fact its ultra-cleansing and I find it removes my nail
polish with ease! Already repurchased!
Burt’s Bees Hand Salve
8.5g
I got this in a set ages ago and found that a little goes a
long way with this product! It has quite a strong scent and includes almond
oil, rosemary and lavandin to moisturise, stimulate circulation and prevent
scarring! I found this to be quite greasy to use all over my hands but it
worked really well on my elbows, heels and cuticles! Would repurchase!
Again, apologies for the length of this post, congrats if
you made it to the end! I absolutely love doing theses posts and feel like I’ve
got through so much stuff I've had sitting “nearly finished” for ages! I’m also
getting through sample sizes and alternatives to products I love instead of
rushing out to buy a replacement straight away so I’m feeling really
productive! Let me know if you’ve tried any of the products above and what you
thought of them :)
I've been saving up my skin care, makeup, hair care and body
product empties for the last month or so and here are my thoughts and whether I
would repurchase! Quite a lot to get through so I'll try and keep it short and
sweet!
Body
Bliss Fat Girl Slim
60ml
I got this in the Look Fantastic beauty box a few months ago
and found it to be very liquidy – anyone else have this problem or it that what
it’s meant to be like? Nice minty scent but unfortunately can't say I've
noticed a difference on the area I applied it! Wouldn't repurchase!
Soap and Glory Flake
Away Body Polish 300ml
This smells divine but if you are looking a scrub I highly
recommend the Soap and Glory Pulp Friction over this, it's a bitch to clean out
of the bath! I always get this in the sets they do at Christmas but would never
buy it on its own!
Aussie Fresh Mate
Body Wash 250ml
Picked this up on offer one day when it first came out and
really enjoyed using it. Like the name says, it smells nice and fresh and like
the Aussie shampoo it has an almost jelly texture. Would repurchase :)
Nivea Soft Moisturising
Cream 300ml
I love this moisturising cream! It smells so fresh and clean
and absorbs so quickly moisturising really well without leaving you feeling
tacky. Already repurchased :)
Makeup
Revlon Colourstay
Makeup for Oily/Combination skin in the shade Buff 30ml
This is a constant repurchase for me, full coverage
foundation at a reasonable price (esp when on offer in Boots or Superdrug).
Already repurchased and using :)
No7 Translucent
Perfect Light Pressed Powder
Again I've mentioned this in previous posts but this is one
of my favourite powders for mattifying my skin! I love the fact I don't have to
reapply or touch up during the day and I'm confident I won't get shiny. Best to
buy when No7 has their £3 off vouchers going. Again already repurchased :)
Skincare
Liz Earle Cleanse and
Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml
I got this in a beauty box ages ago and only opened it
recently, found it to be a lot drier in texture than I thought it would be so I
used a lot of product each time I used it. Had a nice fresh scent and removed
my makeup well but I got through this so quickly I'm not sure if it would be
worth the money when there are other cleansers I like that last longer and are
cheaper! Haven't repurchased but would in the future!
The Body Shop
Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil 200ml
Speaking of cleansers that last a long time and are reasonably
priced, this one from The Body Shop is just that! One pump does my whole face
and neck and leaves it feeling super soft too. I haven't repurchased just yet
because I have a few other cleansers I want to try but will definitely be
making a repurchase in the near future :)
Eucerin Even Brighter
Day Cream 50ml
I have quite bad pigmentation on my skin from acne scarring
so got recommended this by the nurse. I actually used this at night even
through it’s a day cream because it's so rich. I found it moisturised well but
I didn't notice a big difference in the colouring of my pigmentation so for
that reason I won't be repurchasing (although I do have a night cream to get
through in the same brand!)
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Astringent Lotion Micro-Exfoliant 200ml
I'm completely on the fence with this one, I used it like a
toner so after I cleansed and before I moisturised but can't say I saw any difference
and easily replaced it in my routine with something different. Won't be
repurchasing!
Haircare
L’oreal Hot and
Smooth Hot Straight Spray 200ml
When it comes to heat protectant I'm not loyal, this was a
nice spray and it did the job but I will probably try something different next
time!
L’oreal Elvive Fibrology
Thickening Shampoo 400ml
Really like this shampoo it smells so good and doesn't weigh
my hair down. However I can't say I noticed much thickening action but that's
probably because I straighten the shit out of my poor hair so flatten any
volume down! I would repurchase :)
Misc
Boots Sterile Saline 100ml
I thought I would include this as I wear monthlies every day
(which I get from Specsavers) and I always run out of saline solution before my
three month supply is up! I ran out of this extra bottle I bought too so had to
repurchase (and I got the bigger size to be sure this time). Anyone else have
this problem?
Apologies for this post being so long; I won’t let my
empties pile up so much next time! Thanks for reading J
