February Empties - What I've Used in February

Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner from Boots

Thoughts

I love this stuff. It is fabulous and great for the money. It does contain alcohol though which has put me off a little bit, but other than that, I can't get enough of this!

Would I repurchase?

Yes, I already have.

Pro:voke Touch of Silver Dry Shampoo from £2.09 from John Lewis

Thoughts

I think I prefer this to the Batiste dry shampoo as it doesn't feel as powdery in my scalp and brushes through my hair easier.

Would I repurchase?

Yes, I already have.

Clinique Take The Day Off Eye Makeup Remover from Boots

Thoughts

I love this stuff! Check out my full review and comparison here.

Would I repurchase?

Yes, I already have.

Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliant from Aveda

Thoughts

Another product I love and just keep purchasing. Can you see the pattern here?!

Would I repurchase?

Yes, I already have.

Lush Ultrabland Cleanser from Lush

Thoughts

This is okay, it does a good job of removing makeup and left my skin very soft. It did leave a lot of residue though on my skin. See my full review here.

Would I repurchase?

Possibly. I'm using the Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover at the moment.

Please take a look at what I used in January. 

What have you been using in February? Do you find that everything you've used at the end of the month is mostly products you like?

Laura xx

     

December Empties - What I've Used in December

Dove Purely Pampering Nourishing Body Wash 

Thoughts

I always like Dove body washes as they're thick, feel hydrating on my skin and foam well (which I know isn't always good!). Plus, you're often able to pick them up for £1.

Would I repurchase?

Yes, I already have, plus I received a Dove Gift Set for Christmas.

Ojon Volume Advance Thickening Spray | John Lewis | £20

Thoughts

I'm not 100% that this really adds any volume to my hair, but it does make it feel thicker. This was a smaller 55ml spray bottle.

Would I repurchase?

I already have purchased the larger, full size bottle.

Biotherm Biopur Pore Reducer Purifying Gel Cleanser

Thoughts

As a cleanser that I use in the shower after removing my makeup, it felt nice and smelt nice. I can't say I noticed any difference in the size of my pores; it just felt like using a standard £3 face wash to be honest.

Would I repurchase?

No. I don't think it's available anymore anyway.

Botanics All Bright Day Cream SPF 15 | Boots | £3.89

Thoughts

Absolutely love this stuff. I rave and rant about it all the time and it's always popping up on my blog.

Would I repurchase?

Yes, yes, yes! I have a stash stored away for when I run out.

Ojon Rare Blend Oil | Boots | £30

Thoughts

This is very, very concentrated and you need the tiniest bit, especially for very fine hair like mine. I literally distribute a pea sized amount into damp hair. I love the smell of this and the texture of it. It makes my hair look and feel so much healthier after blow-drying and is so much richer than cheaper versions.

Would I repurchase?

I can't afford to repurchase at the moment.

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment | Boots | Full Size £34

Thoughts
I really like this deep, nourishing mask. It really does make my hair feel amazing and hopefully, helps with my dry ends which constantly split. At £34 it's very, very expensive, especially as a student, but great for a nice treat.

Would I repurchase?
If I had £34 to spend on a mask, then yes! I bought one for my friend for Christmas along with the damage reverse shampoo and conditioner.

Boots Extracts Mango Sugar Scrub | Boots | £8

Thoughts

This smells AMAZING, like fresh mangos. It's very scrubby and feels great on my skin. It leaves a veil of moisture on my skin after using it and makes the shower extremely slippy (it should come with a huge warning on the front!). Because of this, I haven't used it up as quickly as I wanted to, as I had to give the shower a scrub after using it.

Repurchase?

Because it makes the shower so slippy after use, I don't think I could repurchase it. It's lethal and usually, after a shower, I can't be bothered to start scrubbing the shower!

Laura xx

     

November Empties - What I've been using in November

Lacura Aqua Complete Serum from Aldi £3.95

Thoughts

I absolutely love this product. It's a real pleasure to use and helps my dehydrated skin to feel more hydrated and smoother. I can't say I've noticed any improvements to fine lines, but for under £4, it makes my skin look and feel lovely. It also works really well under makeup as a base too.

Would I repurchase?
Yes, I already have

Pharmagel Botanical Tonique £24

Thoughts

I like that this product is alcohol free, although I can't really say I noticed a huge difference when using this toner to using a cheaper option from Boots. 

Would I repurchase?
For the price, no as I didn't see any real difference.

Clinique Take the Day off Eye Makeup Remover - £17

Thoughts

I have never found a better eye makeup remover than this one. It's fantastic at removing all waterproof eye and lip products and doesn't require you to scrub at your eyes. It's simple, easy to use and doesn't leave your skin feeling too greasy.

Would I repurchase?
Yes, I already have a few bottles stashed away.

Boots Botanics All Bright Hydrating Night Cream - On offer for £3.89

Thoughts

I go on and on about the Botanics All Bright range to everyone! I love the day cream, night cream and toner, all of which I repurchase and stock up on on a regular basis when they're on offer. I've tried and used creams from Estee Lauder, Clinique and Biotherm, all over the £30 mark, but always return to this. It doesn't break me out which a lot of the more expensive creams do, it moisturises and hydrates my dehydrated skin and leaves my face looking refreshed in the morning.

Would I repurchase?
Yes, I already have around three more jars of this.

Estee Lauder Double Wear in Ecru - £27.50

Thoughts

I love that this stays on all day, I've even slept in it before (I know, naughty naughty!) and it's intact in the morning! It literally doesn't budge. It also covers ANYTHING and EVERYTHING. The only thing I don't like about it is that it's very drying, feels tight on my skin and can look too heavy for everyday wear. I get around this by mixing MAC Strobe Cream into it.

Would I repurchase?
Yes, I already have and I'm using my second bottle now.

Laura xx