Danielle's Beauty Blog

Empties time again and I’m so happy I’ve started the year with a good batch. Sometimes it can take me 3-4 months to get enough to post about but this is around 2 month’s worth and it was harder to photograph as I left it too long so I am feeling good about getting through my stash! 

 

Bodycare

Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Oil

This is the second bottle of this I have had though this was the jumbo size and its lasted me two Canadian winters (and a summer) and is perfect for the season. It’s a thick oil and feels so luxurious, not greasy at all, and creates a mild lather. It is formulated with vegetal biolipids that create a defensive barrier over your skin and after my shower my skin feels soft and nourished. It keeps dry patches at bay and is very lightly fragranced. Read more about it here! Will repurchase in the future when I finish some more body products!

 

Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Wash

Another shower product I enjoyed though I wish this was fragranced! It’s a creamy formula that contains glycolic and lactic acids and really helped smooth my skin while keeping it hydrated. It lasted a good amount of time though I did have difficulty getting the last bit out of the packaging! Would repurchase in the future!

 

Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion

I asked a friend to bring this back from the US for me and while I enjoyed it, based on the hype I thought it was going to be way better than their normal Complete Repair (without the AHA’s). It was good and I would happily use up again but I find the Complete Repair easier to get a hold of and just as hydrating and smoothing! Will repurchase this or CR in the future!

 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Another great moisturising cream for winter! This is a creamy formula that is easy to spread and instantly soothes and hydrates my skin! Will repurchase in the future!

 

Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion (10% off with code DANIELLESBEAUTYBLOG10)

Really enjoyed this lotion but I found the packaging a little tough to get the cream out as it comes out of quite a small hole. The cream itself, while it takes a little extra time to rub in completely, helped firm and smooth my skin! Would repurchase on offer!  

 

Rocky Mountain Soap Omega 3 Hand Cream

I found the scent of this a little like play-doh weirdly and the formula takes longer than I would like to sink in but one it does it feels nicely smoothing and hydrating! Not a repurchase!

 

Malin + Goetz Vitamin B5 Body Moisturiser

This was OK for a sample but not a repurchase for me! 

 

Haircare

Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care 2 in 1

Bit of a boring one but also a bit of a necessity! I grab this when it’s on offer and because I like to have at least one SLS containing shampoo in the shower to fully detox my hair from the products I use on it! This worked great and helped with dandruff too! Already repurchased!

 

Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

The next two are my favourite dry shampoos! Both are pricey but work so well! I flit between which is my favourite but currently it’s this one! I can get away without washing my hair a couple extra days when I use this compared to a drugstore dry shampoo! This is so easy to rub in and leaves my hair looking like it’s just been a couple days since I washed it not nearly a week! Already repurchased!

 

Living Proof Dry Shampoo

Another great option! This one doesn’t give me quite as may days as the Advanced Clean version but still more than a drugstore dry shampoo and my hair looks less greasy and lank! See my full review here! Already repurchased!

 

NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Shine Clarifying Scalp Scrub

I’ve been through so many of these tubs! It’s such a great clarifying scrub and really invigorates my scalp! Read more about it here! Already repurchased!

 

Olaplex No. 3

Another product I’ve lost count of how many I’ve been through and I’ve loved it over the years but I think I’ve officially moved on! This has worked well for me to strengthen my hair and make split ends less visible, but I can’t be bothered wetting my hair and applying before my shower and I have replaced this with the living Proof Triple Bond Complex which is a leave in treatment and much handier for me! Read more here! Not a repurchase right now! 

 

Skincare

Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser RRP £40*

I loved this! It lightly lathers and feels gentle despite containing physical as well as chemical exfoliants and has really been helping to keep my skin smooth and give me a good base for the rest of my skincare and makeup application! It lasted me ages too so while pricey for a cleanser if you can get it on sale I think it’s worth it! Read more here! Will repurchase in the future!

 

Fenty Skin Fat Water Toner

Enjoyed this one too! It contains niacinamide which helps reduce the appearance of dark spots, even skin tone, and fight excess shine, Barbados cherry which is full of vitamin C and witch hazel to reduce oil. The texture really is that of “fat water” and it’s also nicely hydrating. With consistent use it’s helped the overall tone of my skin but the packaging is not my favourite! It’s hard to get the product out and the lid can get a little messy! Read more here! Already have a back up!

 

Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

Probably my most repurchased skincare item ever! This is incredible at taking off waterproof eye makeup, never stings or affects my vision and is super affordable (in the UK at least!). Read more here! Already have about 4 bottles in my backup stash!

 

Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturiser

Another product I loved! This is a lightweight moisturiser filled with peptides, encapsulated ethylated vitamin C and panthenol which helped my skin look smooth and kept it hydrated all day long! I favoured using this in the morning as it sat so well under my makeup and it was hydrating enough through winter too! Will repurchase once I use up a few other moisturisers!

 

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream RRP £85*

I’ll be honest I have a love/hate relationship with this one! I’m suspicious I have reacted to it in the past when my skin was more sensitive so I am always a little cautious using it! When it works for me, it’s great, it contains a fast-acting retinoid, a time-released retinol and a retinol booster as well as niacinamide to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and strengthen the skins barrier. It left me with plump, smooth skin in the morning! Not a repurchase for me right now!

 

Murad Intense Recovery Cream RRP £84*

This is the ultimate comfort blanket for stressed out, dehydrated, sensitive skin and I am gutted it’s finished! It contains shea better, macadamia oil and microalgae extract and provides deep moisturisation reduces redness and irritation. This was my go-to when my skin is sensitive and stressed out and it works every time! It felt instantly soothing, reduces redness and is so comforting and hydrating! It feels like more of a balm than a cream and it melts into skin keeping it hydrated and protected overnight. Read more here! Will repurchase in the future on a good offer.

 

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

One of my favourite cleansers of all time! It’s a luxurious balm and it works beautifully to remove makeup. I love the moringa scent and it really makes cleansing an experience! My skin always feels clean, soft and hydrated after use and I can always find it on offer! Read more here! Already repurchased!

 

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair 

I can see why this one is such a cult favourite now I’ve tried it for myself! It’s a restorative serum containing peptides and hyaluronic acid bifida ferment lysate and helps protect against UV damage and repair skin. It’s called night repair but can be used AM or PM though I tend to use it in the evening and I wake up with hydrated, plump and firm skin. Read more here! Already repurchased!

 

Hello Skin Eyes So Bright Hydrogel Eye Patches RRP £10*

These worked well to depuff and hydrate my eyes and surprisingly remained pretty juicy despite me having them open for longer than I care to remember as I’m awful for using eye patches! Would repurchase!

 

Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Another classic and one I saw a noticeable difference with when I used as it exfoliated gently and helped clarify my skin! Read more here! Not a repurchase for right now as I have a few other similar products I’m trying!

 

Tula 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day and Night Cream

Enjoyed this mini, it worked well to hydrate my skin and sat well under makeup. Have others I prefer so not a repurchase!

 

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Have used a couple of these up, it’s lightweight and hydrating but I prefer their cica sleeping mask. Not a repurchase!

 

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra Hydrating Ceramide Moisturiser

Loved this and can’t believe I haven’t tried it before! Full of ceramides and this tiny pot lasted me longer than I expected as I didn’t need that much product. It made my makeup look better too! Will repurchase in the future!

 

La Mer Moisturising Cream

Overhyped and overpriced, this was a thick cream that smelt cheap to me! Worked fine to hydrate but not a repurchase!

 

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

This felt lighter than I expected to and worked well to hydrate. I picked up a Kiehl’s set at Christmas so I have a larger size to use!

 

Dr Jart Ceramidin Liquid

Enjoyed using this up but I have other products that do the same and it didn’t stand out to me as much as their cream which I love! Not a repurchase!

 

Burt’s Bees Lemon Sorbet Lip Treatment RRP £12.99 CAD*

A great overnight lip treatment. This contains vitamin C, ceramides and jojoba oil and it scented of lemon. It kept my lips hydrated overnight and I would repurchase! 

 

 

Makeup

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup in 2N1 Desert Beige

My favourite foundation! I actually hadn’t worn this for months but went back to it just before Christmas and remembered how much I loved it! I trust it 100% to stay on all day, cover all my imperfections and magically this seems to look better as the day goes on. I know people have a love/hate relationship with it but if you have combo/oily skin and like full coverage look no further! Read more here! Already have a replacement!

 

NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer in Vanilla

My favourite concealer, this is matte but not drying and gives great coverage! I don’t experience any flaking with this and the colour match is perfect for me! I use my finger tip to apply and it covers imperfection and dark circles without looking cakey. Read my full review here! Have already repurchased!

 

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in Honey

I’ve been through two minis of this and now the full size. It feels silky and not sticky at all and lasts 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 and comes in a few other shades too! See my full review here! Already have a back up!

 

Clarins Natural Lip Perfector in 01

Another great lip product from Clarins! This gives a lovely hint of pink to the lips while keeping them nourished and hydrated for a couple of hours! Would repurchase on a good offer or as part of a set. 

 

Miscellaneous

Purely Inspired Collagen Peptides X2

Been through so many of these! I find them great for helping my joints! Already using my repurchase!

 

Genuine Health Original Greens+

I’m not sure if I see a huge difference with this but I wanted to incorporate more greens into my diet as a picky eater and I have grown to like my habit of taking this with breakfast! I just went to Costco on the weekend hoping to get a jumbo size of this but I had to get a different brand and I much prefer the Original Greens taste! Will update if I notice anything with the new tub but otherwise I will repurchase this when I finish the new one!

 

Hycosan Extra 0.2% Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops

These are great, the mechanism is a pump design so no delay or anxiety build up like with a squeeze bottle going into your eye! Keeps my eyes hydrated and I already have a backup! \

 

 

And that’s a wrap on this batch of empties! Thank you for reading! Let me know if you’ve tried anything I’ve mentioned and what you thought!

 

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Danielle xx

 

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Welcome back! I’m on a roll with blog posts at the minute thanks to a bank holiday weekend and some time off work for wisdom teeth extractions so trying to make use and get my empties up! Onto the mini reviews! (Ignore the mess I made of my background – sticky back plastic gone wrong!)

 

Haircare

Dove Dry Shampoo

Works well to refresh my hair and is affordable when on offer so would repurchase!

 

Batiste Plant Powered Dry Shampoo

As someone who usually avoids the classic Batiste as it’s my least favourite dry shampoo I was pleasantly surprised by this! Worked well on my dark hair, no white cast and definitely dulled down the grease! I have others I prefer so not a repurchase!

 

Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin 1 Shampoo for normal to slightly dry hair RRP $55*

Love this shampoo! It contains SLS and is lightly scented and smells amazing! It lathers well and makes my scalp and hair feel clean without drying it out. Despite being formulated for dry hair (I have an oily scalp and dry ends), this doesn’t weigh my hair down and it makes it feel soft and look shiny! Read my full review here! Would repurchase even though it’s pricey as it lasted ages and made washing my hair a good experience!

JVN Complete Air Dry Cream

This smoothed my hair and tamed flyaways but I am a serial blow dryer and straightener so I can’t say much for how it helps hair settle as it airdries! The main thing I look for in a hair product is heat protection which this doesn’t have so not a repurchase for me though I do have another mini to use! 

 

Bodycare

Olay Collagen Body Lotion

This was a nice lightweight lotion that sank in quickly and moisturised well. I have other body lotions I prefer the scent of and that are more affordable so not a repurchase for me!

 

Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion

I really liked this! It’s thick but sank in quickly and kept my body well moisturised. The only bad things are the fact I went through it so quickly and I would prefer a scented product! A good price for the amount you get and often on offer. I have other more affordable moisturisers I like just as much but this was a treat so I would repurchase!

 

Lush Rose Jam Shower Gel

Love this and it lasted so long for me! I find it pricey so it’s usually a birthday or Christmas present to myself but worth every penny as it smells incredible and feels so good to clean my skin with! Will repurchase!

 

Cetraben Cream RRP £6.05*

A great cream to have in your stash for dry patches or itchy/sensitive skin! Will repurchase!

 

Lancaster Golden Tan Maximiser

A mini and I only got one use out of it so I can’t say much for the effects but it smelts good and sank in quickly! Not a repurchase! 

 

Skincare

Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil

More affordable than the Dermalogica Precleanse and feels just as luxurious though this one has no scent. It spreads easily, removes makeup with ease, emulsifies, doesn’t sting my eyes and leaves my skin feeling clean and hydrated with no film left behind! Will repurchase! Full review here!

 

Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner RRP $66*

Really enjoyed this toner! It has a lovely thick formula and helped smooth and plump my skin. On the pricey side so not a repurchase for me! Full review here!

 

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

This is a cult product for a reason! Felt very soothing and hydrating but I did get bored of it as it’s in a 100ml bottle! Good value for money so would repurchase in the future! Full review here!

 

Dermalogica Precleanse RRP £49*

A luxurious citrus scented oil cleanser that turns into a milky emulsion when you add water. This lasted me a long time and I enjoyed it but there are other oil and balm cleansers I enjoy more that are a lot more affordable so not a repurchase for me! Full review here!

 

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6

Another cult classic and another product I enjoyed! I felt zero irritation with this and woke up to smooth, plump skin with my fine lines less noticeable. Would repurchase but in the higher concentration!

 

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice and Probiotics SPF50+

I loved this so much I used it every day until it was finished and didn’t even get time to feature it in a blog or instagram post! It feels so lightweight, left no whitecast on my skin and sank in quickly leaving a great base for makeup. My skin felt protected, my eyes didn’t water and I can’t recommend it enough! Will repurchase 100% but I have a lot of other SPF’s to finish first!

 

Avant Brightening and De-Puffing Hyaluronic overnight Eye Recovery Mask

Another love! I think I got this in a beauty box and it’s pricey! The formula is lovely, it feels very hydrating and sinks in quickly and doesn’t pill around my eyes like some eye creams can. It’s not a miracle worker at brightening or depuffing my eye bags but I have been impressed! Sadly, not a repurchase right now because of the cost!

 

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum RRP £145*

A nice formulation but this oxidised quickly on me I think because it’s in a 59ml bottle! It contains lactic acid as well as Vitamin C and worked nicely to brighten and smooth my skin! Not a repurchase as there are others I prefer!

 

Skinceuticals Serum 10 AOX+ RRP $118*

I really didn’t want to like this because of the price but it worked really well for my skin! This is more of an introductory Vitamin C serum containing 10% pure vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid) and 0.2% ferulic acid. With daily use it lasted me just over 3 months and my skin looked even, brighter and fine lines were less noticeable. Would repurchase on offer but I do have a couple of their other Vitamin C’s to try first!

 

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA

I actually use this more on the back of my arms to target KP than my face but it works well on both! Very smoothing but I prefer the 10% and I have a back up of that so wouldn’t repurchase the 5% again!

 

Scientia After Facial Glow RRP £39 for duo*

This is part of a duo set with the tri action peel and is a polyglutamic acid serum to plump, hydrate and smooth skin. Worked well but only 15ml and I don’t believe you can buy it separately so not a repurchase for me!

 

Versed Zero-G Smoothing Eye Cream RRP $24.99*

Loved this and it was perfect for daytime for me under makeup as it gave me a really good base with no pilling! It has a subtle illuminating effect so looks brightening as well as being hydrating! Will repurchase!

 

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Mango

Love the lip sleeping mask and this was the first flavour other than original I've tried! It’s super hydrating and perfect for overnight. The scent was nice but I prefer the OG berry so not a repurchase but I already have a berry back up anyway!

 

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream

Loved this! Worked really well as a daytime moisturiser for me on some trips I had this summer and kept my skin hydrated and supported! Would repurchase if on offer!  

 

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream

Another nice cream, I used this at night on my trips and liked it but not as much as the CEO, so not a repurchase!

 

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

Loved having these in my stash, they come in different sizes and worked well to reduce some bigger spots! Have a backup already! 

 

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Mask RRP £42 for 5 pack*

Love using these when I have an event or big day out planned, they feel nicely hydrating and help brighten and plump the skin around my eyes! Pricey so not a repruchase!

 

Burt’s Bees Advanced Relief Lip Repair RRP $10.49*

This was nicely hydrating and gave a nice shine to my lips but it also has quite a lot of slip so I didn’t find it the longest lasting lip product! I have another one but I wouldn’t repurchase!

 

Burt’s Bees Dragonfruit Lemon Lip Balm RRP $6.99*

I usually stick with the original mint flavour but this was a nice change and had a lovely sweet scent! The formula is one of my favourite lip balm formulas so this is a great option for no fuss hydration but the original is still my fave so not a repurchase!

 

Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturiser

Loved this mini! It contains lactic and glycolic acids as well as ceramides and squalane and made my skin so soft and smooth! Would definitely repurchase, you guessed it, on a good offer!

 

Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

I haven’t tried much Lancome at all but this serum was lovely! Very softening and brightening but I do have others I like just as much that are (a little) more affordable so not a repurchase though I have another mini and I will enjoy it! 

 

Pat McGrath Divine Skin Rose Essence

I liked this but didn’t notice much in the way of benefits as the bottle is so small and I find essences to be one of the skincare products I neglect most often so not a repurchase! 

 

Makeup

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara

Loved this! I’ve been struggling with mascaras recently that say they are waterproof and I still get smudging under one eye in a matter of hours but not with this one! It gives me such good volume, separation and length and there is no smudging or flaking! Have already repurchased!

 

Charlotte Tilbury Superstar Lips in Pillow Talk

One of my favourite tinted lip balms! This is so hydrating, long lasting and a beautiful pinky nude shade! I have way too many lip products to get through but I already repurchased this as I love it so much! See my full review here!

 

NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm

Another great tinted lip balm option but this one is less long lasting and not as pigmented at the Charlotte Tilbuty! Orgasm is probably my least favourite NARS shade so this is not a repurchase but I did repurchase in the shade Dolce Vita and I would recommend Fast Lane too! 

 

Miscellaneous

Purely Inspired Collagen Peptides x2

Love these, I think they really help with my joints so have already repurchased!

 

Boka Ela Mint Toothpaste

Bit of a random one but I recently started using a nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste at night (and a fluoride based one in the morning) and I’ve been enjoying it! It helps remineralize and fortify teeth and I’ve already repurchased!

 

Congrats as always if you made it through all those, I hope to have another bumper edition before the end of the year! Have you tried anything I’ve mentioned? Let me know your thoughts!

 

*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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