Danielle's Beauty Blog

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!

 

Josie Maran Body Butter in Golden Hour*

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!

 

Josie Maran Pink Algae Pro-Retinol Body Butter*

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! 

 

L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream*

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!

 

Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright EssenceToner*

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!

 

Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum*

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!

 

Sioris Drops of Omija Calming Ampoule*

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.

 

Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2*

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!

 

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer*

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!

 

Merit Volumizing Pomade in Brown*

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!

 

iTCosmetics Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara*

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!

 

Pixi Botanical Collagen Lip Gloss*

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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Wow, it’s my 50^th edition of this blog series and the only one I strictly try and stick to! I get my empties together around every 2-3 months and these posts are my favourite to put together! I did my first one back in 2015 (linked here if you want a blast from the past) and funnily enough there are a couple of products I still repurchase including a product that is included in today’s post! 

 

Bodycare

Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash

This deserves the hype it gets, it’s gentle, contains 50% glycerin, a blend of oils and squalane. It creates a light lather and leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated! Wish it had a scent but would repurchase!

 

Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Foaming Shower Gel

Love this formula, it feels so luxurious and smells so good! A little goes a long way as just a tiny pump of gel expands into foam and it leaves my skin feeling soft and clean! Would repurchase!

 

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

A go to for me mainly in the winter and it sinks in quickly and works well to hydrate my skin all day long! It’s fragrance free so I do interchange between this and a few other scented ones as I get bored of it but a great staple and one I will repurchase! Read more in this post about my Accutane bodycare recommendations!

 

Eucerin Complete Repair Plus Moisturizing Lotion

Another classic and regular repurchase for me! This is great to have to hand for any stubborn dry patches or eczema! Fragrance free and a little more work to rub in than the Aveeno but a repurchase for sure!  

 

Maelys B-Flex Lift & Firm Arm Cream RRP $64*

Really enjoyed this to target my arms especially before my holiday. It contains Red Algae and Kangaroo Paw Flower Extract for a tighter and smoother appearance and creates a warming sensation as you rub in. I definitely noticed my arms looked and felt smoother and tighter with regular use. It’s coloured purple so I did get some stains on my bedding but I would recommend this in the run up to an event/vacation etc when you want to feel your best! Not a repurchase for me right now.

 

L’Occitane Amande Huile de Douche Shower Oil

So glad I finally got to try this! It felt luxurious and my skin felt soft after use but the scent isn’t my favourite and it’s expensive! I have another mini to try but not a repurchase for me right now!

 

OUAI Scalp and Body Scrub

Not the most gritty scrub out there and I find this hard to spread when I use it in my scalp! The Melrose Place scent is divine and I am a OUAI fangirl but this isn’t a repurchase for me!

 

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

I’ve lost count of how many of these I have gone through! Smells amazing, absorbs quickly, and hydrates my body, I love it! Again, I find it pricey so I try to look out for it in sets before I repurchase but I already have a backup of it!

 

Sol de Janeiro Samba Foot Fetish Cream

Enjoyed this foot cream, it absorbed well but it changed colour and scent before its expiry date so not a repurchase for me!

 

Nivea Q10 3 in 1 Anti-Age Hand Cream

Obsessed with this hand cream, I’ll go as far as to say it’s my favourite. Smells so fresh and clean, absorbs quickly and most importantly, keeps my hands soft and smooth. Already have two backups.

 

Burt’s Bees Moisturizing Hand Cream*

This is a much thicker cream than the Nivea so takes longer to sink in. It took me longer to finish too as I just used it before bed but once I started concentrating on using it up I can see it works just as well as the Nivea at keeping my hands soft and smooth but the fact it takes longer to absorb and there is no scent means it’s not a repurchase for me!  

 

Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream

Another great option to keep hands soft and hydrated. This one also sank in quickly and has an interesting scent. Not my favourite as it’s a little old fashioned but it’s not the worst either! This is expensive though so not a repurchase for me!  

 

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub

Loved this! It’s really scrubby and worked well to keep my skin smooth and target KP. I have another mini to use but I would repurchase.

 

Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream

This is the product that was also included in my very first empties which I linked at the start of this post! I always go back to this, I am obsessed with the Nivea scent and this is such a great light body moisturiser. Will repurchase! 

 

Necessaire The Body Serum

I was happy to have a mini of this for some extra TLC on my chest area this summer. It’s a Hyaluronic Acid treatment that’s a gel formula and it absorbs into the body quickly. It’s formulated with 5 molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid as well as Niacinamide and Ceramide NP. It feels luxe to use and I enjoyed it but it’s out of my price range so not a repurchase right now. Read my full Necessaire review here!

 

Haircare

TRESemme Volumizing Dry Shampoo

Great budget option. I have gone through multiple of these. Definitely doesn’t soak up as much oil as the Living Proof one but this is often on offer and I’m happy with the extra day it gives me out of my hair! Will repurchase!

 

Schwarzkopf got2b Instant Refresh Dry Shampoo

Another great budget option and similarly, doesn’t make my hair feel as clean as the LP but for the price I will repurchase!

 

Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo

Love this dry shampoo! It leaves no white cast, absorbs easily giving me an extra day or two out of my greasy hair and actually makes it look clean. Worth the money but I try to bulk buy when on offer/in a set! Already have a back up!

 

Living Proof Full Shampoo and Conditioner

Enjoyed this duo. Cleansed my hair well and though I have fine hair, I felt it looked fuller. Would repurchase if I saw on offer as I love their dry shampoos and triple bond complex! 

 

Living Proof Triple Bond Complex

Love this, it’s my favourite hair treatment and I prefer it as a repair treatment to Olaplex! It’s a weekly treatment that you apply to damp hair after washing and leave in - it works to construct new bonds within the hair to help strengthen it as well as heat protect it up to 232˚C and the look of split ends are visibly reduced. I leaves my hair smooth and manageable and I have noticed my ends looking healthier with less split ends even when my hair is overdue a trim! Read my full review here!

 

JVN Deep Moisture Mask

Enjoyed this mask. It left my hair hydrated and I enjoyed the rich scent. Would repurchase!

 

JVN Complete Air Dry Cream

This smoothed my hair and gave good shine. I used it mainly on damp hair but it doesn’t offer heat protection so not a repurchase for me as I use heat on my hair! 

 

Skincare

Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover

Probably my number one most repurchased skincare product! This is the best eye makeup remover available hands down! So gentle, removes waterproof mascara easily and doesn’t dry my eye area out! Have about 3 back-ups already!

 

Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm

Loved this cleanser! It’s got a rich, luxurious balm texture and a beautiful citrus scent. It contains plant oils, olive oil and grapeseed oil as well as persimmon and Vitamin E. I don’t feel like I need to use that much of this to cleanse and it removes makeup easily and leaves my skin feeling nourished and clean! Would repurchase! Read my full review here! 

 

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment

I liked this for winter as it’s one of the more thicker eye creams I own but if my skin is in any way wet from other products when I use it, it refuses to sink in. I didn’t get any milia from using this but it’s not the best texture I have used. Not a repurchase!

 

Biotherm Life Plankton Elixir RRP $109*

Loved this serum! It’s a beautiful hydrating and soothing serum that contains glycerin, life plankton and Vitamin C. It’s also scented and I am obsessed with the smell – so fresh and “blue” and it really adds to the experience for me. This makes my skin feel hydrated and supported and it looks brighter and feels smoother! I notice my fine lines less and I would repurchase on a good offer! Read my full review here!   

 

MONUskin Extra Rich Night Cream

This contains a blend of Royal Jelly, Vitamin A and Evening Primrose Oil and worked well to support and hydrate my skin overnight. It was a thick cream but sank in well though I have other night creams I prefer so not a repurchase for me! 

 

Skinceuticals Retexturising Activator RRP $112*

I didn’t want to because of the price but I loved this serum! As well as being hydrating it made my skin feel and look so smooth. It contains 25% Hydroxyethyl Urea, Kombucha as well as glycerin and hyaluronic acid and was gentle to use despite having the resurfacing power of daily 20% glycolic acid treatment. I used this daily and my skin looked brighter and my skin barrier felt strong. Not a repurchase for me right now due to price only but I would love to if I found a good sale! 

 

Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Nice serum but didn’t use it long enough to see much difference. Would consider a purchase as I love a lot of Murad products but would probably go with the Vita C Glycolic Serum! See my in-depth Murad review here!

 

Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum

I haven’t loved anything I’ve tried from this brand but I enjoyed this serum! The formula sank in well and the smell wasn’t too overpowering. It wasn’t a big enough sample size for me to see any results though so not a repurchase!

 

Farmacy Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm

Loved this! Easy to pull out and reapply and gave me long lasting hydration and smooth lips with a subtle sheen! Not a repurchase as its $17 and I went through it so quickly! 

 

Makeup                

Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray*

I don’t see as much of a difference when I use this as I would like to and hear others seeing but I have a full size to use so will test it more! Not a repurchase as I prefer the Charlotte Tilbury setting mist!

 

Fenty Beauty Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick in 06 Retro Rose

Loved this lipstick! Easy to apply with or without a mirror, great my lips but better shade and despite having some slip to it, decent lasting power! Sad to be finished but I would repurchase! Though I have far too many other lip products to get through and I am eyeing the new Gloss bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick! Read my full review of the Fenty Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick here!

 

Clarins Lip Comfort Hydrating Oil in 04 Pitaya and 08 Strawberry

Up there with the Fenty lip oil as my favourite formula, this feels silky and not sticky at all while lasting a surprisingly long time on my lips keeping them comfortable and hydrated for hours. It gives a beautiful shine, contains omega 6 and 9, rose oil and jojoba oil but the original is Honey shade is my favourite and I already have a backup of it so these shades aren’t a repurchase! Read my full review here!  

 

Miscellaneous

Organika Original Enhanced Collagen Protein

Switched to this Costco Collagen and I am loving it! Same results as before (I notice good results especially in my joints!) btu absorbs much easier! Have already repurchased!

 

Webbber Naturals All Greens Superfood

Another Costco purchase and this one was much sweeter than my previous greens powder but I think did the same job in allowing me some more nutrients in my diet lol. I went back to my original Greens powder as I felt I was cheating with the sweeter flavour but I will be repurchasing this one as its more palatable!

 

Crest 3D White Strips

Good for a quick fix before an event but not long lasting or that vibrant! I feel like I get similar results when I do a quick bicarb of soda brush so not a repurchase for me.

 

Well done if you made it to the end of the post! Let me know if you saw any of your favourites or anything you want to try! Bonus point if you tell me which product made an appearance in my very first empties post too!

 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.

All opinions are my own. Affiliate links used.

See my full disclosure here.

 

Danielle xx

 

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