Empties #2

I actually have two lots of empties but I thought I would split it into two parts so this wasn't too rambley! I didn't realise until I returned from home back to uni just how many I had saved up but I have been trying to use things up to declutter so I hope these posts aren't too boring for you! I will say before I start that a lot of these products in my empties are just 'okay' which is the reason I've tried to use them up.

REN Invisible Pores Detox Mask - I haven't tried much from REN but I did really enjoy using this mask. It's a clay consistancy that digs deep into your skin to bring out all your pores and really clear up your skin. The only bad thing I'd say about it is that you don't get a lot for your money at £18/50ml, especially when my Origins mask is £20/100ml works better for my skin. For that reason, I wouldn't repurchase.

Antipodes Juliet Gel Cleanser - This is a nice cleanser but for me it did nothing special to my skin. It did cleanse well and have a nice fruity scent but it didn't feel that luxurious or brightening which is something I look for in a cleanser. For that reason as well as the price of £25 I wouldn't repurchase it as for me it was just average.

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser - I was so disappointed with this! I have pretty sensitive skin so expected a lot from a cleanser that is formulated for sensitive skin. However, my skin completely reacted to this I even cut out other products to make sure as I was so surprised. This may be okay for someone with dry skin but definitely not one I would recommend for sensitive skin at all.

Origins Drink Up Intensive - This is the one product of this post I would highly recommend for dry/dehydrated skin. This was a saviour for my skin particularly in the summer. For some unknown reason I am completely backwards in that my skin is far oilier in the winter and my lips are dryer in the summer.. weird I know so I used this a lot when my skin felt more dehydrated earlier in the year and then just on my dry forehead over the winter. It has a lovely fruity scent and leaves your skin so soft the next day. 

Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel - Another product I hear so many bloggers/youtubers speak about. I think I must be a fussy blogger as I'm not someone who finds a lot of skincare items that incredible, maybe I just expect too much from products! For me this smelt beautiful but it didn't make a groundbreaking difference for my skin when if I pay quite a bit for a product I expect. When used weekly my skin did feel soft but since I get that from other cheaper products also, I would not repurchase (though I am tempted just for the smell..)

Origins Make A Difference Cream - Okay, this is a controversial one. I have to be honest here and say I really did not like this product, please don't kill me! To me not only did it smell of cigarettes (though I haven't seen anyone else say this so please smell for yourselves) but it didn't do anything for my skin. No reduction of oilyness, no particularly amazing moisturization for dryer areas and I felt it clogged up my pores quite a bit. It also felt pretty greasy and didn't sink in nowhere near as quickly as my Night-a-mins moisturizer. I would definitely recommend that one above this one as I see such a difference when I use it and it smells of oranges which is much nicer!

What do you think of these products? 

Empties #1

I've used up a few products lately and thought I would share them with you, as well as my thoughts on each one. I love these kinds of posts because it gives you quick reviews as well as a nosey insight to other peoples products!

The first product is the Clean Skin 5-in-1 Water from This Works. I've spoken more at length about this product here, so all I'll say is it does a great job of makeup removal. I only have one slight gripe with it which is that it stings my eyes slightly but I would repurchase if I end up preferring it to my recently purchased Bioderma (which I'm only just trying!)

My second product is the John Frieda Full Repair Conditioner. This is one of my favourite conditioners to use, as well as the Loreal Pink Elivive products as I don't like to spend too much on my hair routine as I find this already does a great job of making my hair smooth and shiny whilst minimizing my split ends. I would repurchase this product over and over but like alternating my conditioners so they still work to full effect.

Another empty is the Good Things Ultra Rich Body Lotion in the Cranberry and Avocado variety. First of all, this smells amazing! It sinks into the skin really quickly also which is a huge plus and I would definitely repurchase this in the summer as I feel the scent and texture is more geared for the warmer months.

Another I won't speak about it to much detail is Soap & Glory Scrub Em and Leave Em Body Scrub, as I've done a full review here. I have repurchased this at least 3 times and I don't see myself straying anytime soon. 

This isn't really a beauty product but I thought I'd throw in my favourite candle Beach Walk by Yankee Candle. I feel like I must be a bit of a different beauty blogger as I'm really not a fan of sweet, sickly scents and I really don't like vanilla! I'm more of a fan of their 'Fresh' candles which have more calming scents and this one definitely fits the bill with scents of salt water, sea musk, tangerine and orange blossom'. I seriously recommend smelling this and I will definitely repurchase!

Batiste dry shampoo's are another product I will always keep on me. This is the hint of dark brown colour one but I do just go for whichever one I feel like on the day which tends to either be this one, cherry or wild as they're my favourites.

Next is the Caudelie Beauty Elixir. A lot of people will disagree with me here, but this did absolutely nothing for my skin and I was so happy to finish it! I didn't like the smell, hated the fact it had alcohol as a main ingredients and saw no different to my skin whatsoever. I used it as a toner because it was expensive but I think it is completely over-hyped and would not repurchase.

Finally a bit of a boring one, the Cutex Nourishing Nail Polish Remover. I always get this particular one because I know it does a good job and that's all I really need from a product like this.

If you would like to see full reviews of any ranges of these products please let me know :)

Katherine xo