November Empties: Products I've Used Up

 

Another month is drawing to a close so it's time to have a quick recap to see what I've used up recently. Here are my beauty empties! 

Nuori Sun Repair Serum* (reviewed here)

A beautiful fragrance-free serum for sensitive skin that helps to repair sun damage and restore moisture levels. I'm pretty good at applying sunscreen on a daily basis but I'm not always so good at re-applying it later on in the day (I know, I know...), so this helps in those times where I've been caught out. This serum has a light moisturiser-type of feel to it, yet sinks in quickly and layers well underneath any moisturiser or facial oil. Repurchase? It's not easy to find in the UK as it's a Danish brand, but if I do see it, I'll definitely repurchase.

Neal's Yard Remedies Goodnight Pillow Mist* (reviewed here)

I'm a big fan of aromatherapy pillow mists to help me to sleep, though I'll admit that I often chop and change between a few different brands. This one from Neal's Yard Remedies is one I've used many times, and it has a lovely blend of relaxing organic lavender, vetiver, and mandarin essential oils. Repurchase? I'm using one from Nourish at the moment, but I'll pick this up again soon I'm sure.

ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara

Great natural mascara with good ingredients and a high-performance formula that doesn't flake or smudge. Lengthens lashes really well with excellent pigmentation so I'd say this is in my top 3 natural mascaras; I just wish it was a bit more volumising. Repurchase? Maybe -  I'm testing out one from Inika currently which I might like more...

Tropic Repairing Foot Remedy* (reviewed here)

An easy and simple one as it does what it says on the tube - if you have dry or tired feet in need of some TLC, this is for you, especially if you love fresh minty scents. Repurchase? Yes.

Mádara Ocean Love Polishing Scrub Soap* 

For a plastic-free body wash option that also offers some exfoliation, you can't go wrong with this scrub soap from Mádara. It has volcanic sand embedded into the soap that gently removes dead skin cells, and the soap itself is luxurious and hydrating with an uplifting natural cedar and lime fragrance. Lasts a long time too! Repurchase? Yes.

Ogario Hydrate And Shine Conditioner* (reviewed here)

I've used this Ogario Hydrate And Shine range on and off for around five years and I still love it. The conditioner, in particular, is amazing for fine hair like mine as it adds moisture to dry ends without weighing it down, and I always get incredible shine with it in addition to a lot less frizz. Pricey but worth it. Repurchase? I've switched back to Tabitha Kaan for now, but I have no doubt this will be in my bathroom again in the near future.

Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser

I was excited to try this as I've loved everything else that I've used from Omorovicza, but this cleanser didn't seem to suit my skin. I found it much too drying unfortunately so I'd say it's better suited for oilier skin types. Repurchase? No.

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August Empties: Products I've Used Up

 

The end of the month is rolling around yet again, so it's time for another Empties post! Like last month, I've been trying to declutter some more travel-size products, alongside some familiar everyday items.

Kiss The Moon Love After Dark Pillow Mist* (travel size)

Everything from Kiss The Moon smells incredible and it was a real pleasure to use this pillow mist which has a blend of rose, frankincense, and ylang ylang essential oils to help you unwind. Heavenly! Repurchase? I'm using one from Neals Yard Remedies at the moment, but I have no doubt I'll return to this in the near future.

Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo

Since Covid happened, I haven't been using much dry shampoo at all thanks to WFH life, so this has lasted me probably about two years. I believe Aveda has repackaged/renamed it since then, however, the formula remains the same and it's one of the best that I've ever tried. Repurchase? Yes.

Laidbare Butter Me Up Body Butter*

Another product that has taken me a long time to finish up has been this big tub of body butter from Laidbare. I love the rich and heady fragrance, and the light texture just sinks into the skin quickly. Perfect to use after a long soak in the bath. Repurchase? Yes.

Weleda Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash* (travel size)

If you have dry skin, you must try these body washes from Weleda because they are SO good! I've used them for years the Wild Rose scent is still one of my favourites. Repurchase? Will do.

Salcura Bioskin Zeoderm Skin Repair Moisturiser

Ideal for skin that's prone to eczema, dermatitis, and/or psoriasis, I highly recommend the Salcura range if you're looking to avoid harsh chemicals like steroids as most of their range is 97-99% natural. This is another product that I always have in my skincare stash for when my eczema flareups and it still works a treat after all these years. Repurchase? Already have!

Tropic Skin Shade Tinted Facial Sun Cream SPF50 in Light/Medium*

I haven't been wearing much makeup over the past year, so for sunny days, I've just been slapping on this as an easy, fuss-free base. It gives a good light coverage and doesn't make me look super shiny, plus it's a proper facial sunscreen with the tint added to the water-resistant formula, rather than a tinted moisturiser with a teeny bit of sunscreen thrown in. Repurchase? Definitely will next Summer.

Omorovicza Cleansing Foam (travel size)

Despite it being a famous cult cleanser, I wasn't too keen on this and felt like it left my skin feeling a bit sticky/tacky afterwards, no matter how much I rinsed the residue away with a flannel. Not for me. Repurchase? No.

Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask (travel size)

The Omorovicza cleansing mask is a completely different story though - I loved it! Although the sample pot was for only one use, it made my complexion look and feel instantly clearer and smoother. Repurchase? Definitely on my shopping list.

Tropic Illuma Light Diffusing Concealer in Brûlee*

For a natural, cruelty-free, and vegan-friendly undereye concealer, Tropic's Illuma Light Diffusing Concealers are simply amazing. They conceal dark circles beautifully without creasing into fine lines and always make me look much more awake than I actually am - a great 'cheat' product when you haven't had much sleep. Repurchase? Yes.

L'Occitane Shea Hand Cream (travel size)

Last, but not least, I finished up a mini hand cream from L'Occitane. I used to use these all the time but sadly there is the issue of L'Occitane no longer being cruelty-free due to selling in China, so I'm just using up what I have left. Repurchase? No.

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Beauty Box: Love Me Beauty - March 2017 review + 20% Discount Code

Love Me Beauty are one of my favourite beauty box subscriptions. Why? You can choose all of the products that you want each month from their online Edit, so you know exactly what you're going to receive in the post. There are no worries about wasting your hard earned cash on a random 'surprise' where you might not like half of the products sent to you, and thus you won't end up with a million unwanted perfume samples cluttering up your drawers (hooray!).

Each month, Love Me Beauty curate an online Edit, and March's is called #GetTheGlowDown which offers a selection of products from brands such as Caudalie, Perricone MD, Ellis Faas, Ultrasun, Korebeauty, Laura Mercier, Omorovicza, and EcoTools. 

A month's membership gives you 60 credits to spend in the Edit on whatever takes your fancy, and you can purchase extra add-on credits if you spot some more must-have products that you want to treat yourself to. And instead of a beauty box, you'll receive a free makeup bag every month instead which is pretty cool!

Here are some of the beauty products available in this month's #GetTheGlowDownEdit to give you an idea of what you can choose:-

Caudalie Vine[Activ] 3-in-1 Moisturiser (15ml - 20 credits)

Vine[Activ] is one of the newest ranges that Caudalie have recently launched and I've been eager to get my hands on some samples to try it out. This range is all based around being 'anti-pollution and anti-wrinkle', so it's a good one to pick if you live or work in a city to help to protect your skin from the elements. I really like this 3-in-1 Moisturiser - it's light, feels hydrating, is suitable for all skin types and has a lovely, fresh scent to it.

Caudalie Vine[Active] Energizing and Smoothing Eye Cream (5ml - 20 credits)

The matching Energizing and Smoothing Eye Cream is also a great product to go for if you want to try a new eye cream, that like the moisturiser, is lightweight but hydrating, and perfectly preps and smoothes the delicate undereye area for applying concealer, or just to help brighten up dark circles.

Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser (30ml - 20 credits)

I'm a big fan of Omorovicza (particularly love their Thermal Cleansing Balm), so I'm always excited to try out more from this luxury Hungarian skincare brand who Caroline Hirons raves on about too. This is a clarifying and detoxifying cleanser that features mineral-rich Hungarian Moor mud to draw out impurities and help clear up a congested complexion. Really generous travel size too, as the full size retails for nearly £50!

Ultrasun Glimmer SPF 20 (25ml - 15 credits)

Now's a good time to pick up some new suncare as Spring is well and truly on its way this month, and this one from Ultrasun is rather interesting as it's infused with some tiny reflective pigments to give a gorgeous glow to even sensitive skin. The water-resistant, broad spectrum SPF 20 offers protection against both UVA and UVB rays, and it's also free from perfume, emulsifiers and preservatives.

Perricone MD Blue Plasma Cleansing Treatment (59ml - 25 credits)

This product has been on my skincare wishlist for a while now so I'm really happy to finally have the opportunity to see what all the hype is about! This deluxe travel size is worth a whopping £18 on its own, and it gives the skin a thoroughly deep clean, plus it exfoliates and tones at the same time for clearer, more radiant skin in a flash. Very excited to try it!

Korebeauty Anti-Ageing Hydrogel Facial Mask (1 sheet mask - 10 credits)

Sheet mask fans will do well to snap up this Hydrogel Mask from Korean brand Korebeauty. Specially formulated for skin that's starting to show the first signs of aging, it promises to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst improving skin elasticity and giving it a boost of moisture to plump it up. Worth £7, this mask will only cost you a mere 10 credits in this month's edit - bargain!

Ellis Faas Lips x 4 Tubes (set of 4 samples - 10 credits)

This sample pack from Ellis Faas gives you four try-me tubes of the famed makeup artists' best-selling lip products. Each tube offers a different shade and finish; Hot Lips in Bright Fuschia (long-wearing liquid, highly pigmented liquid lipstick), Milky Lips in Nude Pink (fluid liquid lipstick with a glossy finish), Glazed Lips in Sheer Orange (non-sticky, ultra wet, highly pigmented lip gloss), and Creamy Lips in Ellis Red (full coverage lipstick with a long-wearing shiny finish).  

Love Me Beauty* is £10 plus £3.95 P&P per month - lovemebeauty.com

Special reader offer: Use my discount code beautywolfgirl20 to get 20% off your first box!

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Beauty Box: Love Me Beauty - January 2017 review

My Love Me Beauty box/bag appeared to have gotten caught up in the post somewhere, as it's arrived super late this month, but it's finally here!

January's Edit had a good selection of brands to choose from, with the likes of Ecotools, Tangle Teezer, Nuxe, Make Up For Ever, and Caudalie to name a few. They do chop and change the products almost every week, so it's nice to have the option to search through the updated edit if you miss out on something, or if your membership renewal date falls on a later date in the month. For more info on how it works, check out my review from last month (here) which goes into some detail about the credits that you're allocated, as it's quite a different setup from most other beauty boxes on the market.

So then! Here's what I chose for January:-

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream (30ml)

You guys know that I'm a bag fan of the cult lip balm from the same range, and as I love the scent, I decided to pick up the matching hand cream to try out. My hands have been seriously dry all Winter long, so this travel size tube will come in very useful in my handbag! You can never have enough hand creams anyway right?!

Make Up For Ever Excessive Lash Mascara (2.5ml)

Sticking with the theme of adding to stashes, you can never have enough mascara as well right?! As always, I couldn't resist trying out this deluxe travel size mini from Make Up For Ever. I've been seriously impressed with several MUFE products and I have high hopes for this one too.

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm (5ml)

I've gone through a fair few samples of this much raved about cleansing balm, but I'm still not sure whether I want to splurge on a full size of it yet as it's rather pricey. However, I won't say no to using another sample, and this mini pot is the perfect size for my travel bag.

Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask (5ml) 

A friend of mine was recently recommended this mask by her dermatologist to help clear up her acne (it seems to be working well so far for her, though it has only been a few weeks yet), so I was curious to give it a go myself to see if it would be useful for dealing with those annoying 'time of the month' blemishes and breakouts. We shall see! Let me know if you've tried it?

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5 Mini Reviews: Aromatherapy Associates, Indie Lee, ESPA, Liz Earle & Omorovicza

Time for a 5 Mini Reviews post - this is where I share my thoughts on the last five beauty samples that I've tried and used up recently.  Mostly skincare this time around and all products that I don't think I've mentioned on here before.

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