November and December Empties #4

Over two months I have collected an awful lot of empty beauty bottles, tubes and pots to share with you lovely lot! It feels like quite an achievement, not wasting expired or ridiculously old products and reducing down my huge stash. You know the empties post drill - coming your way is a mini review of each products and whether I'll be re-purchasing now or in the future.

L'Occitane Lavender Hand Purifying Gel 50ml - £6.00

This was a bit of an impulse purchase awhile back, but I really enjoyed using it (well as much as you can using a hand sanitiser!). The formula isn't at all drying and the ingredient Lavender Oil makes it smell rather lovely.

Re-purchase? I would buy this again in the future.

L'Occitane Almond Milk Hand Cream 10ml - £8.00

I love love love L'Occitane's almond scented products - the smell is nutty yet creamy and just divine. The formula of this hand cream is thinner and less creamy than the shea butter one, so more of a summer hand cream for me.

Re-purchase? Yes - when I use up some more of the ones I already have!

COLAB Dry Shampoo in Paris 200ml - £3.50

This shampoo made my recent Top 15 Beauty Discoveries of 2015, so it'll be a regular on the empties scene. Paris is one of my favourite scents - floral with a musky edge.

Re-purchase? Already have.

L'Oreal Elnett Satin Lumiere Hairspray 75ml - £2.39

I always come back to L'Oreal hairspray as nothing else I've tried (so far!) on the high street is as good. It holds curls brilliantly and the mini bottle is perfect for popping in your handbag.

Re-purchase? Yes.

Soap and Glory Glad Hair Day 50ml - worth £1.10

I'd had this stored away in the bathroom cupboard for awhile and thought it was about time it got used. It's ok - but I need something a bit more hydrating and smoothing.

Re-purchase? No.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Mont Blanc 30ml - £31.00

Another empty that made my 2015 favourites cut! If you're after medium to full coverage with a radiant finish that's neither too matte nor too dewy then you NEED to try this.

Re-purchase? I've already made a start on my 2nd bottle!

Maybelline The Eye Eraser in Light 6.8ml - £7.99

I have used this every single day on my dark circles for months and months now, as it strikes the perfect balance between concealing and brightening.

Re-purchase? I had a backup ready!!

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 250ml - £18.00
I was so sad when this ran out. It's a feeling spendy purchase, but oh so worth it. Beautiful scent, beautiful formula.
Re-purchase? Not right now, but 100% at some point in the future.

Lush The Magic of Christmas Bubble Bar - £5.95
Released just for Christmas, I couldn't resist the beautiful, sparkly star shaped bubble bar on a cinnamon stick! Although it didn't smell quite as strongly of cinnamon in the bath as I hoped.
Re-purchase? If it features in Lush's 2016 range I probably would!

Treacle Moon Those Lemonade Days Bath and Shower Gel 500ml* - £2.99
Treacle Moon products are SUCH good value for money! This huge bottle lasted ages. Lemonade Days smells just like lemon sherbet - perfect for dreary mornings.
Re-purchase? I will at some point, would probably try a different scent though.

Kneipp Balancing Lavender Herbal Bath Oil 20ml - £1.99
I only got a couple of uses out of this mini bottle, but it is perfect to use just before bed - such a naturally soothing but not overwhelming scent.
Re-purchase? Yes.

Roques O'Neil Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts 100g - £10.00
One of the most calming scents ever comes from these Detox Salts! They have aromatherapeutic properties and they really help you unwind and re-balance.
Re-purchase? Yes.

Antipodes Divine Face Oil 30ml - £19.99
This was the first facial oil I ever tried and I can't see it ever being out of my skincare collection for too long. It nourishes the skin without feeling greasy or heavy and is great at helping to reduce redness and inflammation.
Re-purchase? Of course.

Pixi Glow Tonic 250ml - £18.00
I use this liquid exfoliator daily for the best results and can't see myself going back to a manual one. It keeps dryness at bay and makes my skin clearer and brighter.
Re-purchase? Yes again!

Benefit b.right It's Potent! Eye Cream 14.2g* - £25.50
I don't usually think of Benefit when it comes to skincare, so I was pleasantly surprised by this eye cream. It hydrates and plumps the skin, while adding a touch of brightness.
Re-purchase? I would, but I really want to try the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye Cream...

Vivienne Westwood Cheeky Alice Eau de Toilette 50ml* - £45.00
Floral with a woody, musky base, this is quite a summery scent. I would have preferred it to be a touch stronger though.
Re-purchase? Maybe. If I did I'd go for the Eau de Parfum though.

Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Eau de Parfum 30ml - £35.00
Different from my usual florals, this has an oriental base of woody musk, sandalwood and vanilla, with a floral heart and spicy citrus top notes. It's definitely a very sensual, sexy scent!
Re-purchase? I'd gladly have this in my perfume collection again! I've spotted it on Fragrance Direct for under £20.00, so I'm tempted!

Thank you for staying with me through this mammoth empties post! Are you a fan of any of the above products?

Beauty Bird xx

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