March/April Empties

Pangea Organics Lip Balm in Egyptian Fennel with Grapefruit & Sweet Orange - I love the mildly scented and ultra-hydrating properties of this organic-based lip balm as it softens and soothes dry and chapped lips.

Dermalogica PreCleanse - Is a must-have in my skin care regime as cleansing the skin twice thoroughly removes residues which adhere strongly to the skin and inside pores.

Clinique Quickliner for Eyes - Smudge-proof and lasting eyeliner for the eyes, Clinique Quickliner enhances the eyes without any fuss.

Grown Facial Exfoliant with Peppermint, Jojoba Micro Bead and Juniper Berry - Grown skin care products are one of my favourite skin care brands! Grown Facial Exfoliant gently polishes my skin leaving it feel smooth and soft.

Pantene Pro-V All Day Smooth Leave in Crème - This hair care product  reminds me of hair treatment masks, however, you massage the creme through your hair and leave it in so hair stays hydrated and nourished through the day.

 

L'Occitane Lavande Body and Massage Gel - The scents of lavender helps to make me feel relaxed and revitalised. This body and massage gel is the perfect product for pampering the body.

L'Occitane Delice Des Fleurs EDT - A soft musk rose scent which is light and feminine, perfect for those who love soft floral scents.

Natural Secrets Goat Milk Hand and Body Cream - Goats Milk is ultra gentle for sensitive, dry and eczema-prone skin. This hand and body cream feels lovely on my skin and leaves my skin feeling soothed, soft and smooth.

Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk - I'm not sure how I've accumulated so many travel sized bottles of Klorane Dry Shampoo, but anyhow, this product is gentle to my scalp and is effective in keeping my hair in good and clean condition.

Which products have you used up recently?

xx Rose

February Empties

Burberry Beauty Sheer Foundation (reviewed here) - One of my top 3 favourite liquid foundations due to its lightweight creamy consistency which blends into the skin to give a luminous and natural finish.

Wella Age Ensure reviving treatment for coarse, mature hair - I've coloured my locks many times in the last few years to achieve a lighter brown shade and as a consequence, my long and thick hair is rather dry and coarse. Wella Age Ensure is used as a hair mask to be left on damp hair for 5 minutes before rinsing out. I must say that my hair does feel soft and great. 

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Clean & Classic Original - Dry shampoo is a life saver when it comes to times when my hair needs a little volume and revitalising. I did notice a small amount of white residue in my hair, however, this disappears after working up the volume using my hair brush or my fingers.

Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub (reviewed here) - This is one of the most gentle scrubs I have ever used! Although the exfoliating granules are very fine, this skin prep scrub works really well to remove dead skin cells, leaving my skin feeling soft and smooth.

The Sanctuary Spa Illuminating Moisture Lotion SPF15 (reviewed here) - This ultra lightweight moisturiser feels lovely on and it has SPF15 which is a huge bonus!

The Sanctuary Spa Brightening Eye Gel (reviewed here) - Although this was a 5 ml sample that was included in the Sanctuary Spa Brightening Facial in a Box, this eye gel lasted me quite awhile. The gel gives my eye area a nice soothing and relaxing sensation while simultaneously hydrating my eye area.

Sisley Floral Toning Lotion - A gentle and soothing clarifying lotion containing Rose, Cornflower and Witch Hazel extracts which helps to remove excess impurities on the skin surface after cleansing. The scent was pleasant, not overpowering and the lotion was very gentle to my skin while making it feel calm. I always use a cotton pad to apply the lotion onto my skin and you could see the results of impurity removal. The best thing is that this lotion is alcohol-free and effective.

Have you finished any beauty products last month?

xx Rose

December/January Empties

TONI&GUY Dry Shampoo (reviewed here) -  The only dry shampoo I've tried that does not leave any white residues!  

Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Foaming Bath Oil with Apricot Kernel Oil (reviewed here) - I love the nourishing benefits of Apricot Kernel Oil! Makes my skin feel smooth and moisturised and it has such an amazing invigorating scent! 

Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF35 (reviewed here) - I love the high SPF and light/medium finish Bobbi Brown's new BB cream has to offer. Bobbi Brown BB Cream conceals small imperfections and is perfect to use for a natural everyday look. Definitely going to repurchase this little beauty!

Nivea Sensitive Protect Roll-on Deodorant (reviewed here) - Nivea's range of sensitive protect deodorants are absolutely gentle and non-irritating. 

Kiko Cosmetics Mat Base Corrector Primer (reviewed here) - For a quick drying face base, Kiko's  Primer is the one that leaves my skin prepped and ready for foundation and makeup application. If only Kiko products were sold in Australia. You will know where I will be heading if I travel back to Europe!

Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Intensive Moisture Mask (reviewed here) - This Organix hair mask is infused with macadamia oil, sugar cane extract and bamboo extract to nourish and hydrate my hair. I only need to use this mask once a week to keep my hair well hydrated and moisturised.

L'Occitane Hand Cream (reviewed here) - These purse-sized L'Occitane hand creams always come in handy when I'm on the go! 

Sally Hansen Healthy Cuticles - Housed in a neat little jar, Sally Hansen's cuticle cream is full of nourishing ingredients such as vitamins and soy proteins which leave my cuticles looking soft, supple and healthy.

Have you used up any beauty products during the summer holiday?

xx Rose

October/November Empties

Sukin Sensitive Cleansing Gel (reviewed here) - Sukin's new Sensitive skincare range launched recently and I adore the calming and soothing properties of this cleansing gel due to the concoction of Chamomile, Cucumber and Aloe Vera within the formula.

Sukin Facial Moisturiser (reviewed here) - I love organic-based skincare products as they are so gentle to my skin. Sukin Facial Moisturiser is a lightweight cream moisturier, however, my combination/oily skin type actually prefers gel-like moisturisers. So, I've been using this moisturiser to hydrate my neck and decolletage as the moisturiser contains nourishing ingredients such as Rosehip, Jojoba and Avocado oils.

Lee Stafford Poker Straight Flat Iron Protection Shine Mist - I love how the nozzle of this bottle provides a large mist to coat most of my hair in one spritz, however, the formula had a very strong chemical-like scent which I did not really enjoy.

L'Occitane's Ultra Rich Body Cream in Hibiscus Flower (reviewed here) - I LOVE how nourishing, moisturising and rich L'Occitane Shea Butter creams are! Ultra Rich Body Cream contains 25% of Shea Butter and the scent Hibiscus Flower was a limited edition scent from the Shea Africa Collection.

Savoir Faire Concealer Pack in Light (reviewed here) - I received this concealer in my December Bella Box (2011) and it was the first time I have used products from Savoir Faire. I loved the creamy concealer formula, however, the mattifying  powder in the bottom compartment of this nifty concealer kit did not set well after applying liquid foundation.

Burt's Bees Rejuvenating Lip Balm with Acai Berry - Burt's Bees lip products always enthralls me! The Rejuvenating Lip Balm with Acai Berry had a very pleasant and sweet scent and kept my lips hydrated during the day.

Bloom Mango Tango Natural Flavour Lip Balm (reviewed here) - I've been in a lip balm crazy these last few months and that's probably due to the dryness I've suffered during the winter season. Mango Tango, the Bloom lip balm, smells lovely just like the Boost Juice Mango Tango flavour smoothie!

Alpha-H Clear Skin Blemish Control Gel with Wild Oregano and Tea Tree (reviewed here) -  This blemish gel has lasted me for ages! I love the fresh Tea Tree scent of this blemish balm and especially love how effective this gel helped to heal and sooth minor pimples and blemishes popping up on my skin.

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (reviewed here) - Facial Treatment Essence is one of my favourite SK-II products! It is a lovely addition to my daily skincare regime where I apply a few drops onto my skin my gentle patting motions. My skin seems to appear clear and healthy after using this for a couple of weeks. This trial sized sample lasted my about 4 weeks!

Have you finished any holy grail beauty products last month?

xx Rose  

 

September Empties

PHYT'S Activ'Peel Scrub (reviewed here) - I really enjoyed using PHYT'S face scrub as the granules did a really good job in cleansing my pores. The citrus scent was incredibly great, it's one of the features of this scrub that I loved!

 

EstéeLauder Take it Away Total Makeup Remover - This makeup remover (travel sized) has a cream/mousse-like appearance with a strong but pleasant cucumber scent to it. It removes my makeup easily, except when I'm wearing heavy eye makeup, and it calms and soothes my skin as well.

La Prairie Cellular Time Release Moisturiser Intensive (reviewed here) - The texture of this moisturiser feels lovely on the skin and the scent was just beautiful. I would purchase a full size of this moisturiser if I could.

Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir (reviewed here) - I've been using my favourite Chanel mascara for about 5 months and I thought now is a good time to switch to a new one. I love how Inimitable Intense makes my lashes look naturally defined and fluttery. I will definitely re-purchase this mascara!

Lancôme  Hypnose Doll Eyes mascara (reviewed here) - Doll Eyes is probably the first ever scented mascara that I have tried. The result was beautiful soft fluttery lashes and I'm glad that the perfumed formula didn't irritate my sensitive eyes.

Kosmea Hydrating Rosewater Mist (reviewed here) - I loved using this mist as the Rosewater scent was lovely and the mist helped to set my makeup and also refresh my skin at the end of a tiring day at work. 

Lancôme Genifique Youth Activator (reviewed here) - This silky lightweight serum was in my travel makeup bag when I travelled to Germany and it helped to hydrate and moisturise my skin. The serum absorbs quickly and leaves my skin nice and matte.

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster (reviewed here) -  I only tried a sample of this serum, so I didn't really noticed any major changes to my skin texture. Though, one of the great qualities I loved about this serum is the subtle citrous scent and that it was fast absorbing.

Which products have you used up last month?

xx Rose

 

August Empties

Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover: This eye makeup remover rocks my world! It removes all traces of eye liner, shadow and mascara and it doesn't irritate my eyes. I received this as a gift and being 30ml, it lasted me quite awhile.

Maybelline Baby Lips (reviewed here): This lip balm smells berry-delicious! It's nice and small, so fits nicely in my jeans pocket. 

L'Oreal Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer: This primer comes in a jar which does seem un-hygienic, so you need to use a small plastic spatula to scoop out the product. The primer is relatively thick pastel pink coloured mousse-like formula, so using the warmth from my hands helps to absorb it through the skin. The formula gives a nice silicone feel to the skin and makes a great base for foundation. I'm not a fan of the thick texture, so I don't see myself re-purchasing.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex: I thoroughly enjoyed using this serum as it contains Hyaluronic Acid and antioxidants which help to moisturise the skin and combat free radicals as a night treatment. It's so exxy, so maybe using up a sample of this wasn't such a great idea... well not so good for my purse!

Sukin Foaming Facial Cleanser (reviewed here): This gel cleanser is great for my combination/oily skin type as it feels soo gentle to my skin and cleanses my skin really well. It's non-drying and leaves my skin feeling smooth.

Sally Hansen Moisturising Foot Creme in Lavender: My skin inevitably becomes dry during winter, so this foot creme came in really handy to hydrate and condition my dry heels. The scent is lavender, my favourite scent, so that's another great bonus! 

Soap and Glory Flake Away: Soap and Glory products smell utterly divine! Flake Away is an amazing product which buffs my skin and leaves it feeling ultra smooth hydrated. Will definitely look into purchasing the full size!

ULittleBeauty Enriching Night Cream: I love all ULittleBeauty skincare and hair care products as they are nautral based products and smell wonderfully botanical. This night cream feels very hydrating on my skin and the texture is nice and lightweight.

Nivea Pure and Natural Hand Cream: I am a huge fan of nautral based products and this hand cream is one that I love! It contains bio Argan Oil which helps to nourish and hydrate my hands. During winter, this product was a necessity!

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk (reviewed here): I love using dry shampoo and Klorane Dry Shampoo is an amazing product that's a must-have in my gym bag. It's great for travel and so quick and easy to use when my hair needs an instant refresher.

Have you used any of these products before? Which products have you finished recently?

xx Rose

July Empties

BeneFit b.Right! Radiant Skincare Trio: Total Moisture Facial Cream, It's Potent Eye Cream and Foamingly Clean Facial Wash - The miniature version of BeneFit b.Right! skincare trio are cute as! The moisturiser is most suited to dry skin types, however, it did work well for my combo skin during winter. The eye cream is my favourite as it is a lightweight cream which thoroughly hydrates my under-eyes and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. The cleanser is also another favourite as it doesn't dry out my skin and does a great job in removing residual makeup/impurities.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Fiji - NARS Sheer Glow is suited for normal to dry skin types. I decided to get the Sheeer Glow rather than the Sheer Matte Foundation as I have heard that the latter results in dry patchy finishes and does not provide any oil-control. Sheer Glow applies on really smooth and gives a lovely dewy glow to my skin, however, towards the end of the day my skin did appear slightly oily along the T-zone and the longevity was substandard. What I liked about this foundation is how well it blended onto my skin and the colour match was almost perfect. 

Dior Diorskin Forever Compact in 020 - This Diorskin powder contains SPF25 PA++ which is a great quality of this powder. The powder mattifies my skin very well after applying foundation, however I do feel that sometimes my skin looks a little heavy. So, the key thing to remember is to apply minimal powder to achieve naturally matte-looking skin.

Nivea Invisible Black & White Pure Aerosol - This 'invisible' antiperspirant deodorant did keep me feeling fresh, however, it did leave some white residue if I spray it too close to my clothing. For some odd reason, I tend to always breathe-in the mist unintentionally when spraying. It must be that the mist gives off a lot more product than my usual Dove deodorant.

L'Occitane Lavender Foaming Bath* (reviewed here) - Lavender is one of my absolute favourite scents! The aroma keeps my calm, relaxed and peaceful. Just a couple of cap-fulls or more to a full bath tub is all I need to indulge myself!

L'Occitane Luminous Body Cream with olive tree extracts - This body cream smells okay, the scent of products containing olive extracts aren't really my type of scent. Despite this, the texture is really smooth and rich and also very hydrating! It doesn't look obvious when you look at the cream in the jar, however, after application, I noticed hundreds and thousands of miniscule sparkles on my hand and skin. So, this product was great to wear on a night out.

ULittleBeauty Dinki-di Day Moisture Replenishing Cream and Happy Clappers Nourishing Hand Cream - I really enjoyed using Dinki-di on my legs and the hand cream because the creams had that typical botanical ULittleBeauty scent which smells invigorating. The cream doesn't absorb immediately considering that these are natural based products, so it does take a few minutes to gentle massage the product into the skin.

Sheercover Nourishing Moisture with SPF15 - This oil-free and fragrance-free moisturiser with SPF is a sample I received in my Glossybox a few months back. I've been applying this on my chest and the back of my hands as it has SPF.

Paul Mitchell Smoothing Super Skinny Serum - I love using this transparent serum after styling my hair. Heat styling my hair just dries out my ends, so applying this serum helps to soften and moisten my dry hair.

ULittleBeauty Natural Shine Hair Serum (reviewed here) - This light weight serum smells very botanical and the serum has a lightweight consistency, making it so easy to evenly apply to the ends of my hair. I've been using this serum every night and it maintains the moisture of my hair very well.

Which products have you used up last month?

xx Rose

*Product was received for consideration