This blog post is inspired by the "empties" reviews that I have seen on other blogs. I think this type of post is useful because it details the beauty, make-up, and skin-care items that have been finished up and if they qualify to be useful enough to re-purchase (or a purchase in the case of sample sizes). This post contains several items that I have finished recently (now that I have unpacked most of my beauty items) as well as items that I finished a few months ago.
Finishing some of these products is satisfying because many of them last forever. Go ahed and read on to see what I think about the products or if I would re-purchase them.
Rituals Ta Chi shower gel: A little bit of this gel went a long way, and I actually took this away on travels with me. The soft gel foams up very quickly, and it has a calming smell. Would I buy it again? Yes, I would buy it again as I loved the product, but I have a lot of other shower and bath products to use up.
MONU spa Rosewood reviving mist: I used this product in the morning as a pick-me-up. The product did cool my face and make me feel more awake with its nice scent; it also seemed to calm my problem skin and felt extra-nice in the warm weather. I did not realise at the time, but it could be used to set make-up too. Would I buy it again? I currently am getting through a similar product, but I did enjoy using it. I'm just not sure that it's something I would integrate into my schedule long-term.
Malin+Goetz vitamin e face moisturiser: This moisturiser just sinks into the skin without feeling greasy or too heavy. Would I buy it again? No; I did not see or feel the long-term benefits.
Eslor firming collagen day cream: This day cream has a lovely scent, and the product is absorbed into the skin. Would I buy it again? If I was looking to buy a day cream, I would look at re-purchasing this.
Indemne Eau de Genie: This product is a facial cleaning product to remove make-up and to prepare your skin so that the next skin-care products are absorbed into the skin. Would I buy it again? No; I did not see or feel the benefits.
Essie pink nail polish: This bright pink nail polish was a sample size, and it did go on and dry fairly quickly, but it did not last long before it dried out. Would I buy it again? No. Even if I did not have a lot of nail polish, I would not have purchased this colour.
L'Oreal Mythic Oil hair masque: This nourishing hair masque made my hair feel soft and kept it untangled. I also really loved the scent of the product. Would I buy it again? Yes, because it is one of the better hair masques that I have used, but I need to use up what I have first.
Clarins gentle foaming cleanser: This product helps to clean skin and remove make-up. It lathers up quickly, so a little does go a long way. Would I buy it again? Yes; I've already purchased the full size.
Molton Brown purifying grapeseed anti-oxidant shower gel: This was one in a sample shower gel selection box that I purchased many years ago for my then-boyfriend, but we broke up, so I thought that it was time to use it up instead of hoarding it. The shower gel has a great scent that is perfect for men and women, and it's a very grown-up smell too. Would I buy it again? I love Molton Brown products, and it's a good scent, but I have so many other bath/shower products to use up.
ModelCo Power Lash: This mascara promises to enhance the lashes. It does make the lashes bold with minimal effort. Would I buy it again? No; I found that the product clumped too much and dried out quickly. Also, a lot of the product was wasted because too much came out on the wand and was too tight to go back into the container, leaving a lot of mess around the lid.
Soap & Co mineral peeling gel: This product promises to remove dead skin. It is applied, left to dry for a short time, and then the excess can be rubbed off. Would I buy it again? Absolutely not. I felt that this product has no benefits. It is just 'plastic' that is applied to the top layer of the skin that dries and then rubs off. It didn't feel like it penetrated the skin. I found it messy, and I felt that it did nothing for my skin.
Bath & Body Works cucumber melon body wash: Cucumber Melon was one of the signature scents of Bath & Body Works. It was my favourite scent for years but was discontinued. The scent is fruity and inspiring scent, and I also used it in soaps and body sprays. Would I buy it again? Yes, but I would rather have it as a hand soap.
L'Oreal Colorista 1-day colour in pink: This temporary hair colour does create an instant and bright colour. It is designed to be sprayed on and washed out. Would I buy it again? No. It rubbed off too easily when my coloured hair touched my skin and clothes.
Beauty Protector 'Protect and Detangle' leave-in conditioner: This product conditions hair and sorts out tangles. My hair is prone to tangle, and this product painlessly resolved tangles and well as kept my fine hair free from frizz. I also loved the scent. Would I buy it again? Yes. I'm currently using a similar product too.
Whish bronze shimmer shine: This is a body cream that leaves skin feeling scented but also with a bronze glow. The product is so light that it absorbs into skin instantly, and it has a coconut milk scent. Would I buy it again? I'm mixed about this one. I loved the bronze glow, and I love the scented creams (I've previously tried lavender) that are in the Whish brand. I just was not keen on this scent.
Superdrug Colour Effects: This semi-permanent hair dye only takes five minutes to colour hair. Would I buy it again? Yes, and I have. This is one of my staple products because I have developed an allergy to a chemical used in most hair dyes (PPD). This is free from PPD, so it is one of the limited options that I have.
Soap & Glory Mist You Madly: This body mist has a professional musky scent. Would I buy it again? No, I found that the scent would wear off quickly.
Kueshi Foot Care Cream: This moisturising cream has tea tree oil, which gives the cream a slightly mint scent. Would I buy it again? No, I did not see the benefits of using this product.
Regenerate advanced tooth paste: This toothpaste promises to reverse enamel erosion, which is a little mis-leading. (Worn enamel cannot be healed, but what this product is doing is creating a barrier to work with the enamel to prevent further decay.) Would I buy it again? I am not sure about this one. I'd need to consult a dentist, but I have other toothpaste that does the same thing at a cheaper cost.
The Body Shop aloe soothing day cream: The cream was absorbed into the skin without feeling greasy. Aloe Vera is one of the ingredients, and it is marketed at people with sensitive skin. Would I buy it again? Although there was nothing wrong with the product, I wouldn't purchase it.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil: This product promises to help clear blemishes and soothe problem skin. Would I buy it again? Yes, I have already purchased the full size product.
Organic Surge deep cleansing face mask: This facial mask helps to soothe and detox skin. Would I buy it again? Yes. The product left my face feeling firmer and cleaner, but there's another product (REN) that has the same benefits, and I also use one-use face masks.
Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1: This product doubles as a facial cleanser, a scrub, and a facial mask to clean the skin and protect it from blemishes. Would I buy it again? The sample product was too small to really get a feel for the benefits, but it seemed like a good product.
CK One 'Summer' perfume: CK One's special fragrance 'Summer' comes out for the summer months only, and it was in my "want" list several years ago after I was talked out of buying it at the airport, and then it was discontinued for the winter. I was only able to purchase it in 2015, and it was the summery scent that I have been using in the warm months since. It has a fresh coconut/citrus scent. Would I buy it again? It's a nice scent, although it did not linger long, but I have a lot of other perfumes to get through first. I would need to see if a similar scent lasts longer in a different brand.
The Body Shop Calm Water (room & linen spray): This room spray could be sprayed for a fresh smell in a room or on linen. Would I buy it again? Yes, but this particular scent has been discontinued. I have already purchased other scents from 'The Body Shop'.
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