July Empties / Products I've Used Up

Tuesday 31 July 2012


It's Empties time again!  I have another box full this month, but again they're mostly sample/travel sizes:-


 Skincare

 Lush Tea Tree Water
This is my go-to HG toner of choice most days.  Fantastic if you're prone to breakouts and have oily skin like I do.
Repurchase?  Yes

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
Another HG product for me, works beautifully and is a great make-up remover to use in the evenings too.  
Repurchase?  Yes, already have a full size tube of this.

Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant
I've had this lying around for ages and finally decided to use it up.  It's an exfoliator that warms up on your skin.  It was nice to use and I like it, but not really enough to invest in a full size.
Repurchase?  Probably not.

Super by Dr Nicholas Perricone Bright Eyed Flawless Eye Treatment
This was a lovely eye cream that hydrated the eye area well, without ever feeling too heavy or greasy.
Repurchase?  Tempted!


Haircare

 Percy Reed Totally TLC Hydrating Mask
I liked this and a little went a long way, but there are other hair masks that I prefer a lot more than this one.
Repurchase? No.

Burt's Bees Super Shiny Shampoo and Conditioner
These two really surprised me because I've read so many mixed reviews.  I really liked them!  Wasn't keen on the scent that much, but they made my hair feel soft and look shinier than it usually does.   Plus they didn't irritate my sensitive scalp which is always a bonus.
Repurchase?  I have some other shampoos to try out at the moment but I'm sure I'll purchase full sizes of these in the future.


Bath & Body
 balance Me Super Moisturising Body Wash
I love this body wash, lovely formula and smells good too!
Repurchase?  Yes

Rituals Wai Wang Exfoliating Body Scrub
This was a nice scrub but I just didn't like the scent.
Repurchase? No.

NEOM Tranquility Organic Bath Oil
Loved using this, so relaxing!  Definitely one to try when you want a de-stressing soak in the bath.
Repurchase?  Very tempted to get the mini bath oil set at some point.

Mitchell and Peach English Growers Shower Wash
 Wasn't that impressed with this considering how much it retails for.  The formula is a bit too thin for my liking and the scent wasn't for me either.
Repurchase? No


Make-Up

Jane Iredale Tantasia
Received it in this month's Joliebox and was pleasantly surprised.  It looked quite scary and orange in the tube, but I gave it a go on my face and decolletage area before going on holiday, and it gave a really natural looking, healthy glow.  
Repurchase?   Maybe, I don't really use fake tan much, but if we have another rubbish 
British summer again next year, I'm sure I'll be buying this!

No7 Dual Protection Tinted Moisturiser with SPF 15 in Medium
Got this sample from a GWP goody bag a while ago.  It was OK colour wise, but a bit too heavy for my oily/combination skin.  Dry skin types may get on well with it much better though.
Repurchase? No.

Une Skin Glow Foundation sample
This gives a healthy, light coverage which I really liked, but it's one that I'd only use on good skin days because it is quite sheer.
Repurchase? Maybe if I saw it on offer.

Benefit Lemonaid
I've had this for nearly two years now and I'm finally throwing it out because it's started to separate.  Nearly used it all up though and it lasts such a long time.
Repurchase?  Probably not because I'm using the 
Bourjois Healthy Mix Correcting Concealer around my eyes instead now which
 is a lot cheaper.

The Body Shop Tinted Glow Enhancer
Another make-up item I'm throwing out because I've had it for ages.  It's nearly used up but has gone a bit gloopy.  This is like a liquid bronzer which you can also mix with your sunscreen or daily moisturiser to add a bit of a glow.
Repurchase? Probably not, I just didn't reach for it that often.


Handbag bits

Burt's Bees Thoroughly Therapeutic Hand Cream
Didn't like this much because I found the formula a little on the greasy side and really disliked the scent.  
Repurchase? No.

balance Me Hydrating Rose Otto Salve
I liked using this on my cuticles mainly and on my heels/elbows when they needed some TLC.
Repurchase?  Probably not as there are other balms/salves that I like more.

If you have done an empties post this month, feel free to link below so that I can have a look!

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28 comments

  1. Great post Evelyn! I love reading this type of post, it always shows true opinions based on whether you'd repurchase or not! :)

    I'd like to start doing one, but I don't tend to use up many products, it would just be my shower gel/shampoo and tan most of the time haha.

    Laura xx
    http://laurasallmadeupbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thanks! Ah you could always do an empties post for just those, I'd read it :) xx

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  2. I used the same Percy and Reed and Rituals up as you and I didn't like the Percy and Reed but I loved the scrub

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    1. I've seen a lot of people not getting on with the Percy and Reed stuff so you're certainly not alone. I liked the formula of the scrub but would prefer a different scent x

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  3. lovely post!
    I am thinking of getting some Burt's Bees Super Shampoo and Conditioner myself! They sound really good! =)

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    1. Let me know what you think if you try them! :)

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  4. I really want to try the Neom bath oil. Does it turn milky in the water or stay oily?
    xo

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  5. Wow you got through so much! The Burts Bees Shampoo and Conditioner products sound great :)

    Charlee
    http://charmedcharlee.blogspot.com/
    xxxxx

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  6. Great Post!!! I love these types of posts and I think its great when you say if you will re-purchase or not! x
    https://allthingsbeautymake-upandshopping.blogspot.com

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    1. Me too! Love reading other bloggers empties posts x

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  7. I love your empties posts! I also loved the SUPER eye cream x

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    1. I love yours too! The SUPER eye cream was so lovely to use, very tempted to buy a full size! x

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  8. Wow! Loads of empties this month-great job! I still have to get hold of that Liz Earle Cleanser. Some day!

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    1. It is amazing stuff, can't recommend it enough!

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  9. Good to see beauty bloggers really using the products they rave about! Love posts like these, thanks for sharing Evelyn! Also-great to see that you have 500 followers! Congratulations you deserve it!

    xx Veronica

    http://frowardfashion.blogspot.com

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    1. Oh wow only noticed that just now! Eeeeeeee has made my day! :D
      Glad you liked this post, I always enjoy reading what other bloggers have used up too xx

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  10. The only things I've tried here are the C&P which doesn't agree with me and the tantasia which I surprisingly like too! :)
    Love reading your mini reviews of everything! :)
    xo

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    1. Thanks Annabel! I'm sorry to hear that Cleanse & Polish isn't for you, but the Tantasia was a good find this month wasn't it? x

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  11. I really wanted to try the Burt's Bees hand cream, think I'll go for the banana one in a pot now x

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    1. Yeah I just found it too greasy and the scent was horrible! Heard good things about the banana one though x

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  12. Great post! You have used up a lot of products, I always seem to take forever to finish anything! x

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    1. Ah most of these are just little travel/sample sizes, I hardly ever finish anything full size these days! x

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  13. I love the Super eye cream, Its on my list to get a full size. Also really want to try that balance me shower gel. x

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    1. I'm really tempted to get a full size when I've used up some other eye creams I have. So good! The balance Me shower gel is lovely x

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  14. I want to try tea tree water! :O

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    1. Let me know what you think if you try it, I love it! :)

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