How can it be Bonfire Night already? I happened to casually point out to the girls at work that 'this time in a couple of months Christmas/New Year will be all over and done with' ... and was told to shut up! Anyway ... on with last month's empties ...
L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise Everstrong No Sulphates Shampoo and Nourishing Intense Mask - I really like this range - I reviewed it back in March here and have used it on and off since then, in between other products. I still have some of the standard conditioner (always the case with conditioner!) but have finished up the shampoo and mask. I like the way this makes my hair feel and will repurchase at some stage to dip in and out of whenever I feel the need to replenish and revitalise!
Balance Me Pure Skin Face Wash - love this as a morning face wash - it's so zingy and refreshing! Leaves my skin soft with no dry or tight feeling, Full review here and I've already repurchased!
Gatineau Defilift 3D Eye Contour Cream - I do like this cream for a.m. use. Firming and tightening is important when you get to my age and I do feel like it does the job quite nicely, however, this bottle must have been a 'dud'! I've used quite a few Gatineau products and although quite pricey, they usually last for ages making them worthwhile. This, however, has already run out after not long at all and it's not as if I've used loads as you only need a small amount - I think it must have been half full - big disappointment!
Elemis Melting Cleansing Gel - another favourite cleanser that's had it's tube cut to scrape every last bit out! Works well as a morning face wash but was also very effective as a refreshing and purifying evening cleanser. I do switch to cleansing oil for winter nights but will repurchase to use come Spring/Summer.
Organic Surge Orange Flower Toner - I won this in a giveaway held by my young blogging buddy Sasha at Ramblings of a Beauty Bird. A lovely hydrating toner suitable for sensitive skin with a subtle orange flower scent at a brilliant price of only £7.50/200ml. I'm currently finishing off a travel size of the Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic but will be repurchasing this one I'm sure!
Dr Jart V7 Turnover Booster - technically used up in September so should have been included in last month's empties - whoops! I really like this for use during the warmer months as it's cooling and refreshing and revitalises the skin. Review here.
Clarins Blue Orchid Oil Face Treatment Oil and Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate - a couple of little gems! Been using up these sample sizes under moisturiser at night. Love my facial oils once the weather turns. Full reviews are here and here.
Mandara Spa Island Paradise Moisturising Shower Gel - trying to make a dent in my huge shower gel stash. This one is so refreshing with all those grapefruits and lemons! I can see me repurchasing at some stage - I have soft spot for Mandara Spa!
Have you tried any of these products? What have you used up last month?
Jen x
So glad you like the Organic Surge toner enough to re-purchase. Would love to try the Clarins oil xx
ReplyDeleteAsk at your local Clarins counter Sasha - I was very kindly given a couple of samples try! xx
DeleteI did try the Clarins oil but a bit too oily for me!! Not many empties for me this month :-) Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame Lynne - I only use a tiny amount and it does the trick! xx
DeleteLove the Balance Me Pure Skin Wash and Organic Surge Orange Flower toner! Well done on using all those up :) x
ReplyDeleteEvelyn @ We Were Raised By Wolves
Thanks Evelyn i's quite an achievement when you manage to finish something isn't it! xx
DeleteI really want to try the Clarins oil now I've finished my Espa oil (which is fantastic btw!). I did try the Balance Me wash though & it leaves me skin really tight & dehydrated unfortunately :( x
ReplyDeleteShame about the Balance Me wash Sarah - I've repurchased! I want to try the Espa oil now - you're a bad influence! xx
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