12/06/2014

Empties #4

Well do I have quite the empties post for you guys today! It's been long overdue, I'd actually already taken the photos weeks ago but realised I forgot to include a few things, then I finished more products so it just ended up accumulating! 













































Clear Nourishing Shampoo and Daily Conditioner
As you can see, I have both the full sizes and travel minis. I'll probably keep the mini bottles to refill for travelling later. I thoroughly enjoyed this shampoo and conditioner. I definitely felt that it was nourishing, making my hair soft and smooth. It was moisturising on the scalp but didn't make me overly oily, and cleaned well. 
Repurchase? In the future, yes!

Initially I really enjoyed this mask, however towards the middle/end I didn't notice it doing overly much for me. It's supposed to be very moisturising on the hair and help repair damage. When I used this, I didn't notice much moisturisation - my hair didn't feel softer than usual - and my hair only felt conditioned when I followed up with a conditioner.
Repurchase? No
























Holy grail product, and it was in my last empties (albeit, 4 months ago), so I clearly go through the stuff! I've talked about it countless times but I genuinely feel like this helps keep my skin relatively clear.
Repurchase? Yes already have, though in the future I really would like to try the+ version!

Another product that's been previously featured in one of my empties. I do feel like this helps fade acne scars gradually, as well as giving my skin somewhat of a 'glow'. I just really like the texture and feel of this moisturiser as well.
Repurchase? Yes, though trying to use up other moisturisers at the moment. I'd also like to give others a go.

Beauty Care Co Green Tea Facial Wipes
My second pack of these and I bought them because they were cheap ($2). They're decent enough however the actual towel is a bit dry, and the last couple of wipes I had in here dried out. I've since moved on to the Smart Skin ones from Woolworths which are much more moist, for the same price.
Repurchase? No

Soap & Glory The Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser
Haven't seen this guy round these parts in a while have we? He finally bit the bullet and while I did initially love it, and still do think it is a really good, effective cleanser, I guess I got a bit bored of it towards the end? I didn't find it to be as thick or balm like as I originally thought. Now that I've tried cleansers like Lush Ultrabland, this one felt quite thin in comparison. I will always like it though because it was the first proper cleanser I used that helped my skin on the road to recovery!
Repurchase? Not at the moment or near future, but I wouldn't rule it out!

Kosmea Skin Clinic Certified Organic Rose hip Oil
I really adored this rose hip oil and it probably still stands as my favourite. It has so many benefits to the skin. I found it sunk in well, was extremely moisturising and helped my skin with acne and evening out its tone.
Repurchase? In the future, yes

A'kin Pure Radiance Rose hip Oil
This had the same look and feel and the Kosmea one, so I thought it would be similar, but no. I really dislike this one! I don't think I could pinpoint a specific reason, but I just found it didn't make my skin feel good. I used it for about a week or so and really just disliked it. Upon going back to the Trilogy one I am currently using, my skin went back to feeling moisturised and less congested.
Repurchase? No
























Sally Hansen Acetone-Free Fast & Gentle Polish Remover
For some reason, I/my mum always purchases this one, it's just the one we've always used! I will admit, it's not the most effective because it's acetone-free, especially with glittery polishes, but it does the job and doesn't dry out my hands/nails or cause any irritation.
Repurchase? Already have, and probably will in the future - though I should probably investigate others!

Soap & Glory Hand Food
This is pretty old and actually not completely empty but the cream has turned to a runny, sour liquid - yuck. Definitely time for the bin! I did really enjoy this hand cream though! It smells divine, and it was quite a thin feeling texture that sunk in quickly and didn't leave a greasy residue. Because it is a thinner texture, I didn't find it absolutely crazy moisturising but it's not as rich so it's understandable. Great for on the go though!
Repurchase? In the future, yes

Original Source Lime Shower Gel
This was a pretty standard shower gel. It lathered well and left my skin feeling clean - not squeakily so or dry, but also not moisturised or soft. The scent smells like lemon-lime Solo soft drink which was refreshing at first, but after a while it began to remind me of some sort of citrus cleaner...
Repurchase? Not this particular scent, but possibly another scent in the future.

Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub
I really liked this - it was the first lip scrub I'd tried and I found it very effective in removing dead, dry skin. The Popcorn scent was really nice, more of a sugary-salty-caramel than actual popcorn. However, it was a slight nuisance to use as the sugary bits would often fall so I always made sure to do it over a sink. It's very expensive for what it is so a luxury product for me. I get the job done with a face cloth in the shower.
Repurchase? In the future, yes but it's not an essential.

Nivea Caramel Cream Lip Butter
Probably one of my favourite lip balms. I find this super moisturising, creamy and it smells delicious! I found this really helped heal my lips when they were irritated, but not if they are severely dry or chapped.
Repurchase? Yes, but I'm trying to get through other lip balms at the moment.

20 comments:

  1. So many products! You go girl. I really love the Clear line I was surprised but I like that you can put the conditioner on your roots.

    Sarah | More Than Adored

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    1. Thank you haha, everything seemed to start running out all at once! Ooh, I tend not to put conditioner on my roots but that's good to hear!

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  2. I've been using the Night version of the Garnier Dark Spot Corrector which has glycolic acid in it. It's really good! I feel like it's brightened up my skin and started clearing up my post acne dark spots too. The packaging is a bit different though -- it's in a plastic tube rather than metal, but I've never used the day version so that just might be the case.

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    1. I'm using that one too - it's a complete different texture, more of a serum. The day version is actually a moisturiser. I really like both of them!

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    2. Ooh, good to know! I wondered when you said it was a moisturiser! Could be a good day/night combo then.

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  3. Oooo...hair care! I too go through quite a lot of hair care! I love seeing these post! I skipped out on buying the nivea lip creme the other day but now I've run out of my night time lip balm, need to get one soon!

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    1. The lip butter gets a few mixed reviews but I personally really like it, it's not extremely thick though. I use it day and night, but if you want a REALLY intense, thick night time one, it probably won't suffice.

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  4. I love my Nivea Raspberry Rose Lip Butter! I use it every night as well as before I apply lipstick because I find that it gives a very good base to work off of. My lipstick never applies smooth unless I use a lip balm first :p

    Emily // ahemitsemme.blogspot.com

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    1. Mm definitely agree, I always apply lip balm before any lip colour product!

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  5. I have tried the Orginal Source Shower gel and its really good for Summers! I think the mint and lime one is my favorite for its smell and after-effect!

    Carry Makeup in Style | TheConscienceFund | My Bloglovin'

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    1. Yeah I think it would be really refreshing. I haven't smelt that one, I must though!

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  6. I looked at Clear but they aren't SLS-free! Pfft surely Miranda Kerr can't stand sulphates in real life... I've tried the Shea and Honey Original Source shower gel and it was REALLY good- I quite like them, they're not too expensive. I can totally see how a lime scent can turn a bit dishwater detergent-y after a while. :/

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    1. Oh celebrity endorsement..regardless I don't mind that it has SLS, I try to swap in and out between SLS and SLS-free but often I just pick up whatever is on sale :S I really want to try the Loreal Ever- line but they're so exxy!

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  7. I just picked up the Original Source shower gel a few weeks ago, it was actually surprising good for such a cheap product! And omg I and so behind on skincare products, I've only heard of La Roche-Posay last week... But so many people have been raving about it, I think I have been peer pressured into trying it out!

    Yige || Yet Another Makeup Blog.

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    1. I do think it is really good for the price. Ahah, you should try it! Only support peer pressure when it's for good products!

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  8. So many great empties this month! I've been curious about that Soap & Glory cleanser and Lush's Popcorn Scrub is one of my all-time faves :)

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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    1. Thanks! You should give the cleanser a go, if you do let me know if you like it!

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  9. Ayyyyyy, I was just eyeing the Kosmea rose hip oil at Whole Foods yesterday! I literally know nothing of the brand, but I do need a rose hip oil (thinking of Trilogy, but haven't made the hunt for it yet), so I might go back for Kosmea soon (I say soon because Antipodes is on sale at Whole Foods right now so BOOM ANOTHER SKINCARE HAUL MAYBE).
    I have the Vanilla Macadamia version of that Nivea balm and ERGHHHHHHH SMELLS SO GOOD.

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    1. Guurr you should get on the Rose hip oil train! Srsly does the skin wonders. I've tried both the original trilogy on and Antioxidant plus, but I think I still prefer the Kosmea one over both. Antioxidant plus is really nice though! Kosmea is an Australian brand (reppin') so you should give it a go!

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  10. The Lush 'Popcorn' scrub is one of the things that
    I still want to purchase :c The Garnier Spot Corrector
    sounds interesting c: Xx

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