Monthly Empties

Monday 17 March 2014



Well this is the time again where I can show you how good I have been and what I have used up until the last drop!!
I think its easy to see that I have been really loving my skincare over the last month or so. There are two cleansers, a moisturizer, a serum and I even managed to empty my hand creme ( normally I forget to use it after about a week). And it doesn't look like I am going to stop buying skincare any time soon. Ever since I discovered the Clarins Lotus Oil I have been fascinated with what else I can do to help my skin improve.
Like I have said before I have never been really into skincare (more of a make up kind of gal) but so far I am enjoying the pampering at night and the seeing results in the morning.

Anyway lets have a look what I have been using!

First up is the Clinique Take The Day Off Balm Cleanser. This is a brilliant cleanser if you are after a more affordable cleanser. Most of the balm cleansers can be quite expensive and can also have a lot of perfume in them but not the Clinique one. It's a real gem especially for girls with sensitive skin. Yes it doesn't feel as luxurious as some others do but it really gets the job done (even removes waterproof mascara). And when it comes down to it that's all I really want from a cleanser!

Another Clinique product that I was using the last month was the Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus. This claims to erase like a laser fine lines and wrinkles and also freshen up you complexion. While I don't think it has done much for my fine lines it did however help with my breakouts and complexion. If I felt like I had a spot coming on I used this at night and the next day the swelling was down and the spot was on its way out! As for repurchasing it. I would say that there are better serums out there like the Estee Lauder Night Advance Repair Serum so I would rather buy that one.

Next up is a cleanser that I have been using for years on and off. The La Roche Posay Toleriane Cleanser is one that I always like to come back to as its easy to get hold of, doesn't cost a lot and does a really good job removing my make up. Again it's for us girls with sensitive skin with no parbens or fragrance added. A perfect cleanser if you have sensitive skin and are on a budget!

When it comes to moistuizer I don't really make a big fuss. Maybe its because I still haven't found one that has made a huge difference. The Vichy Normaderm Moistuizer is a good one to use if you have oily skin as it feels super light and has salicylic acid in it. Only problem is that it doesn't have any spf in it and that's something I really look for in a moistuizer.

Do you hate the feeling of greasy hands after applying your hand cream. Yes me too but the Garnier Intensive 7 Day Hand Cream doesn't feel at all like that. That's probably why I have been sticking with applying it regular and going though it quite quickly. It keeps you hand moisturized and also makes my nails look nice and nourished. A definite repurchase!

Hair wise I have been sadly running out of the Kerastase Cristaliste Shampoo. I have to say that I really enjoyed using this shampoo. Its really good for fine haired people who want a shampoo that is not too striping on their hair and also gives a lovely shine. I will buy it in the full size as its a nice shampoo to have in my stash!

Lastly is the only make up product and its a mascara. The one I was using is the Loreal Volume Million Lash Mascara. When I bought it I was hoping that this would make my lashes look thicker and fuller but maybe I understood the volume wrong. Because it really is a good mascara if you have short lashes and you are looking for lenght. But I really had to build it up quite a bit to get the results I was after.
Do you know of a good mascara that makes you lashes thicker? I would love to know?

So that is it, now I can give myself a pat on the back and keep on shopping for new thing!!


17 comments :

  1. Is that LRP a foaming cleanser? And I've also just used up a Garnier hand cream, they are so good :)

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    1. No its a simple cream cleanser. Not too heavy on the skin! I like the Garnier hand creams, super affordable and really do a good job!!

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  2. I just love empty post...thx for sharing this honey....:-)

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    1. Yeah me too, I always like to see what other people are using!!

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  3. They sound like amazing products.
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    1. Some of them I will definitely be repurchasing!!

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  4. I love that Clinique balm too. I definitely want to try that Vichy moisturizer now as my skin tends to go oily in the summer months.

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    1. Its a good one, it did help with my oiliness and left my skin nice and moisturized!!

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  5. I love the garnier body lotion! It smells so good!
    I will do an empties post soon as well :)

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  6. I love the sound of the Clinique balm cleanser! The Vichy moisturiser sounds like it'd be perfect for my skintype, too.

    Catherine, xo // Lady Liquor Vintage

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  7. I really want to try the Clinique Balm Cleaner too! I heard about a few months ago, looked it up, but never purchased it. I needed the reminder and my current cleanser was a bust, so time for a new one!

    Jenna ♥ ♥
    Northern Beauty

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  8. Ohh, I'm so tempted to buy the Clinique balm cleanser!

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  9. If my clinique take the day off cleanser run out i think id cry haha x

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  10. I love reading (and writing!) empties posts. I have a Vichy moisturiser in my draw to try so I must dig that out and give it a try… and the Clinque cleansing balm is on my wish list, might have to add that in duty free next month!

    Victoria
    FlorenceandMary.com

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  11. I have a tub of the Clinique Cleansing Balm waiting for me to finish something else. Good to hear it is a great product! Excellent Post!
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  12. I love clinique for skincare!

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  13. I actually love the loreal mascara but maybe because my lashes are short. The body shop one has a really surprising understated good volume! xxx

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