It’s been a funny old month I have been to Amsterdam & to Scotland and for both trips I took samples & mini products with me & forgot to keep the empty containers, never mind. I do have a few bits that I managed to keep hold of. I still don’t think I am using up many things. I need to make more effort to use something before starting on the next product. That way I think I will use up more of the half empty bottles I have all over the place.
Being a beauty junkie there’s something satisfying about using up a whole product. Am I alone on this? Or do you feel a little sense of satisfaction too?
Etat Pur Micellar cleansing water / Caudalie Beauty Elixir / Origins Out of Trouble Mask / Nivea Deodorant
1. The ETAT PUR Micellar Cleansing Water £6.40 for 190ml — This was in my Latest in Beauty Box a couple of months ago & I have LOVED using is. It was my first Micellar Cleansing Water and I was so impressed with it. It broke down my makeup and removed it like a dream. I will always use a Micellar Cleansing Water now to remove my makeup before washing my face. I would repurchase this again but this ran out whilst I was on holiday & had to buy one whilst in Amsterdam and so opted for one from Yves Rocher. I will be writing a review of this soon. For £6.40 this is a great value product and I whole heartily recommend it.
2. Caudalie Beauty Elixir £32.00 for 100ml – I purchased this in May so it has last me a few months and I’m so sad this has run out too. I really enjoyed using it. Although I never got used to the smell. I would like to repurchase this but at the moment can’t justify the price tag & have put it on my Birthday wish list which is in October. So I am hoping someone takes pity on my addiction and buys me a bottle.
3. Origins Out of Trouble 10 minute mask to rescue problem skin £20 for 100ml – This is a lovely gentle mask which just gives your face a really deep clean. This tube has lasted me so long and I used it almost every week. It’s a great quick mask for people who often don’t have time to sit with one on for ages. You really only need to leave it on for 10 mins. I would repurchase this too – but i think I will try a different one from Origins first.
4. Nivea Sensitive & Pure roll on deodorant £2.09 for 50ml – Nothing exciting but I get through a far few of these. I have repurchased a different Nivea one but is very similar. This did the job & was gentle on my under arms. Nothing more to say really.
Lacura Salt Scrub / Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Scrub
5. Lacura Aroma Salt Scrub – This is from Aldi and I can’t find a link to buy it online anywhere. But its a great budget scrub. It’s not a heavy-duty scrub but the salt really gets your skin smooth and leaves it very soft. It’s a nice product. I have re purchased this.
6. Soap & Glory Sugar Crush £8.00 for 300ml – This didn’t last me very long but i did like it and it smells very sweet. So if you like that kind of scent you will love this. It’s a good scrub for really exfoliating and leaves your skin feeling great. I used this mostly on the backs of my arms and my elbows. I would repurchase but only when Boots have a deal on.
Toni & Guy Heat Spray / Simple Eye Makeup Remover / Clarins Extra Firming Body Cream / Kleenex Shine Sheets
7. Toni & Guy Iron it Heat Spray – £1 for 50ml – This was a miniature I picked up for my holiday. Nothing special just the job but I don’t think I will repurchase.
8. Simple Eye Makeup Remover – Again this is a miniature I took away with me and I continued to use it when I got back too. It worked really well. I don’t wear really heavy eye makeup but it was gentle and all my eye makeup came off no problem. I would repurchase this.
9. Clarins Extra Firming Body Lotion – This was another sample from a beauty box. This one came in a Glossybox & I am so glad it’s finally used up as i didn’t like it at all. It was too thick and so hard to rub in. I can’t see any results and really didn’t like how this felt on my skin. Not impressed.
10. Kleenex Shine Absorbing Sheets £2.99 for 50 I have done a review of these which you can read here if you like. I LOVE these and have purchased a few more packs as I like to have a pack in my handbag with me. I also picked some up for my mum and she is a fan too. So if you havent tried these out give them a go. They really work.
If you have done an empties post this month I’d love to read it. Leave a link to it in the comments.
I had the clarins body lotion, smelt ok but theres no way Id justify paying full price for it, it was as decent as a body lotion that would probably cost £2 from boots. I really want to get my hands on the Caudalie elixir though!
I agree. There are some fab body lotions out there. I love the Burt’s Bees one & it smells so nice too. The Caudalie was lovely, but just pricey.
I love the Simple range. I have the Simple toner and it’s absolutely amazing 🙂
I love their range too! Its so affordable and so gentle on the skin. I have bever tried the toner tho. I need to pick up a few more things for sure.
I love empties posts, great empties x
I really want to try the Caudalie but its impossible to get in Australia 🙁 I don’t do empties on my blog because I can’t stand having empty bottles hanging around but love seeing what others have.
Its so hard not to bin things when they are empty. But its nice to see them all together & see how many products your actually using up.
I always find empties posts so interesting to read, enjoyed this post! I’m on the fence about getting some of those Kleenex blotting sheets, ah do I, don’t I? haha! I’ve just done a joint empties/favourites post tonight if you’d like to see 🙂 http://cosmeticcrave.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/monthly-empties-favourites-august.html
The Kleenex sheets are so good & Tesco have them for half price at the moment. Thanks for the link to your post. I am popping over to have a read :o)
I can’t wait to get using that Etat Pur cleansing water! xo
Do you have it waiting in the wings until you finish something else. I really liked it & when the one I am using runs out I will repurchase the Etat Pur one.
I’m dying to try an Origins mask – maybe I’ll start with Out of Trouble. Just need to finish up my other masks first. Really can’t justify buying more when I’ve got plenty to use!
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Thats it there comes a point when you need to finish what you’ve got before buying more. I am so like that at the moment.
Seriously contemplating purhasing the Caudalie Beauty Elixier – it’s actually sat in my basket on feelunique, just got to press the confirm button! I’ve used up a ton of products this month – check them out here http://www.emilysaysbonjour.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/august-empties-reviews.html
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