Empties #2 | Hair Care, Body Care, Skin Care & Make Up

Empties | Soap and Glory No Blogs Allowed, Tea Tree Foam Face Wash, Simple Refreshing Face Wash, Clarisonic Nourishing Care Cleanser, Nivea Daily Essentials Day Cream, Lacura Concealer Pen, Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation, Stila Smudge Stick in Moray, Benefit They're Real,  Sleek Twist Up Eye Pencil in Noir,  St Ives Elements Microderm Abrasion Scrub, Lush Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub, Oh Lola Shower Gel, T Tree Foot Wash, Coconut & Sweet Almond Intensive Conditioner, Coconut & Sweet Almond Shampoo, Tresemme Split Remedy Conditioner, Lush Retread Conditioner, Live Colour XXL Luminance Hair Dye in L76 Ultra Violet, Nice & Easy Colour Protect Gloss Conditioner.

This post is proof that I need to do these more often. I collected far to many empties over the last few months, and this is the result of this. You might want to grab a drink and maybe a snack, because this going to be a longgggg post! Thanks, in advance, if you make it to the end.

Hair Empties | Coconut & Sweet Almond Intensive Conditioner, Coconut & Sweet Almond Shampoo, Tresemme Split Remedy Conditioner, Lush Retread Conditioner,  Live Colour XXL Luminance Hair Dye in L76 Ultra Violet, Nice & Easy Colour Protect Gloss Conditioner.

Superdrug Coconut & Sweet Almond Intensive Conditioner 
This is one of the best conditioners I've ever used, and I will repurcahse it until I can't any longer. It's super thick, so can work as a mask to. It smells great, and it really works. It makes my hair soft, and is really cheap. 
 
Superdrug Coconut & Sweet Almond Shampoo 
This is a great shampoo, and on about £1. It's not the best I've ever used, but it smells amazing and lathers up really well. It doesn't dry out my hair which I love, and it doesn't make my colored hair fade out quicker than normal like some other shampoos can. 

Schwarzkopf Colour Live XXL Luminance in L76 Ultra Violet 
This is the hair dye I'm using at the moment. It's okay. It makes my hair purple, which is what I'm looking for but it's not the best I've ever tried. It doesn't lighten my hair quite like it says it will, but it works well enough. I might try something else next time. 

Tresemme Split Remedy Conditioner 
I adore this range, it's one of the best drugstore ranges that I've used. It really makes my hair feel soft, and healthier. The conditioner, mask and serum are amazing, and I'll be repurchasing this soon. 

Lush Retread Conditioner
This was okay. It wasn't the best, and I wouldn't buy it again because 1) I didn't like the smell and 2) it's not worth the price in my opinion. It worked well enough for days when my hair wasn't as dry as normal, but not good enough for my dry hair to really get any benefits from. 
 
Nice & Easy Colour Seal Conditioner for Red Hair 
I always have a few of these lying around because the conditioner they give me in hair dye never feel like enough for my hair. They say they are meant to last a few used but I can't even get one full use out of the box dye ones, so I use this to  top it up. It works just as well and they are only 99p each. 
 

Body Care Empties | St Ives Elements Microderm Abrasion Scrub, Lush Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub, Oh Lola Shower Gel & T Tree Foot Wash

St Ives Elements Microderm Abrasion Face Scrub 
I only got this because it was on sale, and I don't think I wold get it again. I liked the texture to some extent but it just wasn't scrubby enough for me. It was a nice change from the normal apricot St Ives scrub, but I think I'll try something else next time. 
 

Lush Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub 
This is great, it really gives you a good scrub but I hate the smell. It's the only reason I wouldn't buy it again because I used it for everything. I used it before shaving, tanning and even in my hair. 

Oh Lola Shower Gel
There isn't much to say on this. It worked like any other shower gel would. The smell was nice when I was using this, but it didn't last any longer than any other shower gel. 
 
T Tree Foot Wash 
This was just a peppermint smelling wash. I used it on my feet, but it did no more than shower gel does when washing my feet. 

Makeup Empties | Lacura Concealer Pen, Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation, Stila Smudge Stick in Moray, Benefit They're Real & Sleek Twist Up Eye Pencil in Noir.

Lacura Beauty Concealer Pen 
I love this. It worked really well as an under eye concealer, and it was light enough for my skin tone. They have a pink tone or yellow tone to suit you, and it doesn't crease. It ran out quicker than some, but it's a lot cheaper than some though so it works out well either way. 
 
Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in True Ivory 
I love this, just like everyone else. It works well for my dry skin, lasts ages and blends really well. I will have to get a lighter shade next time, but I would pick it up again. 

Benefit They're Real Mascara 
I don't think I need to say much on this because everyone has something to say on it. I love it, but it's a little to expensive for me. I think I'll stick with my drugstore mascaras for now, but I would get this on sale if it were ever on offer. It curls, volumises and lengthens and doesn't move all day. It's actually a total bitch to get off. 
 
Sleek Twist Up Eye Pencil in Noir 
The fact that I've used this makes me want to cry a little. This is my all time favourite black liner, and it's discontinued. I like the new liners sleek came out with but this is better. You don't need a sharpner (I always loose mine) and it's really black. It lasts a decent amount of time on my water line and doesn't end up any where that I don't want it to. 
 
Stila Smudge Stick in Moray 
I got this is a beauty box, and love it. I think, when I have some money, I will pick up the black or brown in this. I love the formula, the lasting power and the fact it's a twist up pencil. It lasts ages on the lid, lower lash line and waterlines. It's nicely pigmented, and just the right amount of creamyness. 

Skincare Empties | Soap and Glory No Blogs Allowed, Tea Tree Foam Face Wash, Simple Refreshing Face Wash, Clarisonic Nourishing Care Cleanser & Nivea Daily Essentials Day Cream

Soap and Glory No Clogs Allowed Face Mask 
I love this mask, and have already got a back up. I love this more than I can say. It's the only mask that works for every aspect of my skin. It helps unclog my pores, draws out impurities and leaves my skin feeling lovely. It's brilliant, and I can say not more than that. Go try it. 
 
Tea Tree Foam Facial Wash 
I wasn't impressed with this, so just used it for the sake a using it. I didn't feel like it left my skin clean enough for my liking, and it stung like a bitch if it got on any sensitive areas or blemishes. I wouldn't use this again, but the other bits from this range are good. I love the moisturizer. 
  
Simple Refreshing Face Wash 
This is the best bog standard face wash. It has not frills or anything like that but it leaves the skin feeling nice and clean, and it's great for all skin types. If I ever need to go back to basics to sort my skin out, this is what I reach for. 
 
Clarisonic Nourishing Care Cleanser
I don't think there is anything special about this. I got in a beauty box and I'm glad I didn't pay for it. Maybe you need to use it with a clarisonic, but without one this just really doesn't do anything special. 
 
Nivea Daily Essentials Day Cream 
If you have dry skin, give this a go. It's a super thick, really moisturizing cream. It won't be good for people with oily/combo skin because it is so thick, but for my dry skin buddies this is great for dry patches that makeup can cling to, and it works as a great night cream too if you find it to intense for the day. 

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Empties #1

Be prepared for a long post guys. I’m going to try and keep it as short as possible and not ramble to much. These are the empties I’ve gathered since the 15^th of September. I can only give you the precise date because it’s they day I moved up to uni, and these are the only products I’ve had with me. So, on with what I’ve used up. 

Superdrug Tea Tree Moisturiser

There isn’t much to say about this to be honest, except that the scent is so strong it makes your eyes water. It’s great for those slightly oily days or if you’re having a major breakout, but other than that it’s not too much different from other moisturisers. It’s doesn’t dry out my skin, but it doesn’t work miracles. It’s just ok. 

MAC Cleanse Off Oil

I’m so sad this is gone. I adore this stuff, and because of my spending ban I cannot purchase another just yet but I will be when I have the cash to. It’s the best makeup remover that I’ve ever tried, and it removes every bit of makeup on my face. It does leave a bit of an oily residue, but for my dry skin it’s not too bad. I either wipe it off with a baby wipe, or cleanse with a hot cloth cleanser. 

Clinique Rinse Off Makeup Solvent 

I don’t recommend this. For the price, it’s nothing. It doesn’t remover waterproof makeup, or anything remotely stubborn. It stings a little when I use it on my eyes, and it’s just not worth the money. 

Sure Woman Maximum Protection Deodorant

I debated about putting this in this post because it seems like strange thing for me to talk about but I have to ask something of you all. I brought this in Boots when it was on sale. It was normally about £5, but it was knocked down to £2.50. I didn’t think much of it at the time but now I fear it’s been discontinued. It’s the best deodorant ever! It’s smells nice and it really works. 

Simple Light Hydrating Moisturiser

If you don’t need to much moisture this is for you. It’s a simple product that does what it says on the tin. It lightly moisturises the skin, without leaving a scent or any kind of residue on it. It’s also super cheap which is great to. 

Max Factor Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint in 04

This isn’t used up, it’s just dried out. I’ve had this for quite some time, and it’s lasted pretty well but I didn’t get that much wear out of it  because of the shade. If I would have brought it in the autumn months it would have had a lot more wear but it’s just not a summer colour so it didn’t see the light of day. 

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick in 6 Pink Parfait

This technically isn’t finished either, but it belongs here because the bullet broke and I can no longer use it. I’m sad that it’s gone because it wasn’t cheap but it’s wasn’t the best lipstick in the world either so I won’t be repurchasing it. The colour was decent, but didn’t last all that long on the lips. 

MAC Lipstick in Sweetie (Lustre)

I will repurchase this. It’s the best lipstick I’ve used in a long time and it works amazingly well for fall and winter because it’s got that deep purple hue to it that screams autumn. It didn’t last all that long, but I didn’t care because it was a fabulous colour. It gives a beautiful stained effect to the lips rather than blanking them out like some lipsticks can which I think is fabulous. 

MAC Limited Edition Lipstick in To Catch A Sailor (Frost)

I wasn’t a fan of this, and this has a similar story to the Estee Lauder lipstick. The bullet broke and I depotted it, but the colour just wasn’t worth the hassle of it all so I binned it. I love the packaging and as sad as it sounds I will miss it looking nice a pretty in my collection.   

MAC Select SPF 15 Foundation in NW20

This was a really nice foundation, and had I had it in the right shade it would have been used up a lot sooner. It’s a nice foundation for those who have combination skin and it has the SPF built in so for people like me whose moisturiser doesn’t have it in, this is great. It gives a medium coverage, but it’s most certainly buildable to. It lasted pretty well and didn’t melt off my face. 

MAC Studio Tech Foundation in NW20

I used this as a concealer because it’s just too thick to use as a foundation. Again, I would have preferred this if it were in a better shade for me but it worked well enough. It’s not the best concealer in the world, but it’s better than some. I wouldn’t repurchase it.  

MAC Eyeshadow in Crème De Violet

This isn’t technically an empty, it’s a depotted shadow but the container is empty so I put it here. I have a review of this here so read that to see what I thought. 

MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow in Rich Core 

I love this, and wish it wasn’t limited edition. I used this as crease colour for more dramatic looks and as a liner at times too.  It’s a nice shadow, that was really blendable and I loved it. I could have got more use out of it but the shadow fell out of the pan and broke so it was no more. If they were to ever re-introduce them I will snap another one up.