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Hope you're all well!
So seeing as I missed the end of October empties deadline, I thought I'd combine it with November and put them both up together.
Boots Extracts Almond Body Wash
I have talked about this a few times before, I emptied it at the beginning of October so it's just been sitting in my Empties box waiting for this post! I originally bought this as I'd used it at my in-laws house and loved it. I don't think it smells like Almond in particular, I think it has more of a floral sort of scent which is a bit random! I do really like this though and will be repurchasing. You only need a small amount on a sponge or loofah and it foams up really well. It left my skin feeling lovely and soft as well. Really like it!
Nivea Invisible Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
I love this because it does what it says on the tin, it doesn't leave white marks on black clothes which makes it a winner in my book! I have countless black tops that now have stained white underarms and it's one of my greatest pet peeves, so annoying!! I'll definitely be repurchasing this when I've run out of the Dove one that I'm using at the moment. It smells really fresh and clean and isn't overpowering as some can be. I just love this and think it's going to become a staple for me.
Dove Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo & Daily Treatment Conditioner
As the weather is getting colder, my hair has really been suffering and has been really dry. Literally no matter how much I condition it, it has still felt really dry and straw-like, so annoying! So these products caught my eye in my local supermarket and thought I'd give them a try and I'm so glad I did! You only need a tiny amount of the shampoo and it lathers up amazingly and is just so nice. It doesn't have the classic 'Dove' smell, it smells quite fruity and is just lovely. The conditioner is a thick, creamy mask that comes out stripy. The white 'stripe' contains a conditioner to seal cuticles and lock in nourishment and smooth frizz and the gold 'stripe' contains a weightless nutri-oil treatment to deeply nourish and replenish essential nutrients.
Now I don't know if any of this blurb is true but I do know that my hair is softer, healthier and much much easier to straighten and style after using this product. It put most if not all of the moisture back into my hair and it just felt like it was in the best condition ever! The only conditioner I know that can rival this is the Herbal Essences range which is my all time favourite. Although this is a very strong runner up and I will be repurchasing this the next time I am at the supermarket. I definitely recommend you try this set of products if you're feeling like your hair needs to be pampered and brought back to life.
Superdrug Hydrating Self-Heating Mask
I got this because, as with my hair, my face was really feeling the effects of the recent cold snap of weather and I wanted something to give my face a good injection of moisture. So there I was in the bath slapping it all over my face (I'd completely forgotten it was self-heating so I got a bit of a surprise!!), first of all the mask itself is bright pink so I looked like I'd severely sunburnt my face and secondly, it tastes like strawberries!! I know you're not supposed to eat it but it went a bit runny (I think with the steam from the bath) and it kept going in my mouth! It did add some moisture back into my face and I definitely benefited from it but I don't think I would purchase this again. I just didn't LOVE it and I know that there are nicer products out there (Boots Natural Collection do a few nice ones for example). If you like self-heating masks and the taste of strawberries then by all means give it a go but there I just didn't see enough difference in my poor dry skin to warrant buying it again.
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
Now this is a product that I had been dying to get hold of so when I saw this sample size with a magazine I snapped it up (can't remember which mag but definitely not one I usually read!). I've heard so much hype about this that I was desperate to try it but didn't want to fork out full price for it and I'm SO glad that I didn't as this product does nothing for my whatsoever! It doesn't take off all of my make-up, it smells funny and it leaves my skin feeling really tight so I end up running straight for the moisturiser as it feels so uncomfortable. I'm glad I got the chance to try this but I won't be buying the full size.It just didn't live up to the hype for me, but I know that most people absolutely love it so don't let me put you off trying it if you really want to.
No 7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Water
When I first bought this I absolutely fell in love with it. It smells really fresh and it removes every last trace of make up and mascara I just thought "wow, how would I ever live without this". However, I have since discovered Bioderma which does the job just as well and is cheaper. The only problem with Bioderma is that you have to go to France to get it so I think once I've used up my two massive 500ml bottles of it, I will be returning to the No7 version. Really nice product and worth trying out if you fancy. I also love the pump packaging that this comes in and may decide to decant some of Bioderma into it.
Phil Smith Xtreme Heat Defence Spray
I have talked about the Phil Smith range of products before and I'm still quite happily using them. They smell divine as well and this heat protector spray is no different, it smells like coconut and reminds me of being on holiday. I never really know what to say about heat protector sprays, it did it's job and smells gorgeous - a winner all round! The Phil Smith range is available at Sainsbury's and I recommend you give them a go, they're amazing!
Vie Eau De Parfum - Icon
I got this on sale at a Vie party as part of a set and it's such a lovely scent. I'm rubbish at describing scents but it's quite floral and musky but in a very gentle way. It's not overpowering at all and is lovely as either a day or night scent. Unfortunately, this product is no longer available as Vie have gone into administration so I'm upset that I've used it up :o(
Rimmel 25hr Lasting Finish Foundation
I absolutely raved about this foundation when I first got it. It gives a medium to full coverage and does last and last and last. The only thing I don't like about this foundation (which I think I've mentioned before) is that it leaves my skin feeling tacky and I hate that! I like to feel like I haven't got anything on my face and this just felt really heavy and I was always aware that I was wearing it. Despite that fact that it has been a favourite in the past, I don't think I'll be repurchasing as I just think there are other, better products out there in both the drug store and department store.
Mac Select Moisturecover Concealer
I suffer really badly with under eye circles and am always on the look-out for a good concealer. I had high hopes for this concealer and I wasn't disappointed! It covered my under eye bags really really well and it leaves quite a dewy finish which fits in well with the types of foundations that I tend to go for. I'm currently using Benefits Erase Paste but think I will come back to this trusty Mac one when I've used that one up. Definitely worth the money and I recommend you try it if you suffer with bags like I do!
And that's it for my current empties! I feel like 'project use-up' is going quite well! I still have quite a lot to get through though so hopefully there will be a lot of products on my future Empties posts!
Hope you're all well!
Lotsa love
Lullahblog xx
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