This is my third empties post since the start of November 2018! I am getting quicker at using things up and I definitely think my low buy is helping. I am more inspired to use what I’ve got before buying more and replacing products. I know which products I’m close to finishing and putting my focus on those rather than having different things open at once and using small amounts of each.
Haircare
1. OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo
I enjoyed the shampoo from this range a lot more than the conditioner. A small dollop of product was enough and from the time I started this shampoo until the time I finished it was around seven months. $13 seems expensive upfront but over time that works out to less than $2 per month. The product does have a pleasant scent. It didn’t leave my roots feeling oily or dried out, my hair felt soft and clean.
Repurchase: Maybe.
2. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Conditioner Supreme Length
After finishing my previous conditioner I was ready to try something new and this caught my eye. Not only is the bottle my favourite colour but the product is aimed at long hair prone to damage and oily roots. This smells really nice and actually worked well in conjunction with the OGX shampoo above.
Repurchase: I have.
3. Fudge Urban Miracle Ends
A fellow blogger inspired this purchase a few years ago and when I first got it I would make a conscious effort to use it but after a few months it fell by the wayside. It became a product I’d use on my hair to keep the ends looking sleek and straight after I’d blow dried it. I don’t use tools on my hair often which probably explains why it took me three years to finish this! I’ve been trying to get it gone these past few weeks and I finally did it!
Repurchase: No. It’s not a bad product but I didn’t enjoy using it.
Makeup
4. Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Primer
I understand why so many people enjoy this primer, it’s very moisturising. A little goes a long way and the 20ml tube lasted me four months. The coconut scent isn’t offensive and even if you don’t like coconut scents like me I think you’ll still like this, the scent is barely there. I did find when I used my MAC Studio Finish Concealer it would pill if I used this primer. This primer did accentuate lines sometimes too.
Repurchase: The primer was fine if I used my Collection concealer but I am using a Max Factor primer currently which I prefer. I may pick this primer up again though.
5. Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara – 003 Extreme Black
Words cannot explain my love for this mascara! The big brush is surprisingly easy to work with, the wand has proper bristles rather than plastic ones and the formula and pigmentation is incredible. The formula is consistent throughout the lifetime of each tube, it doesn’t change drastically. It’s slightly wetter when first opened but not in smudgy, messy way. The wand gives length and volume. I’m sad the Extreme Black shade has been discontinued, the regular black shade is just not as good.
Repurchase: Yes, my holy grail mascara! I have one tube left as a back up and might try and hunt more down.
Skincare & Fragrance
6. MAC Studio Finish Moisture Cream
Don’t get me wrong this is a nice moisturiser and this is the second tube I have finished up but I think I’d try it as my day moisturiser if I pick it up again to see how it performs under makeup. I don’t find this works as good with the facial oil as the night moisturiser I am currently using – Clinique’s Moisture Surge – I like something slightly lighter in the evening so the oil absorbs better.
Repurchase: Maybe.
7. Trilogy Very Gentle Restoring Oil
This oil has been such a game changer for my skin! The lines I used to get around my nose and mouth have practically disappeared and my skin is much softer and nourished. Makeup applies better and this oil works well in conjunction with my day and night moisturisers. I don’t have excess oil or get many breakouts (I tend to notice hormonal/stress breakouts or get them from sweating and if I haven’t been eating well).
Repurchase: Already have.
8. Britney Spears Private Show Perfume
I got this perfume for Christmas in December 2016 and every time I wore it I got asked what it was or comments from people saying how nice I smelt. I loved it at the start and the lasting power is good but ever since the break up last year something in me switched and I stopped enjoying this as much as I had previously. This was my ex boyfriend’s favourite on me and I’m not petty enough to not like it anymore for that reason but the scent is a reminder and I’d rather not think of sadness every time I spray it.
Repurchase: Not sure, I’ll test this in store in the near future and see if I feel any different.
Body
9. Nivea Anti-Perspirant – Clear
This has featured in every empties post since 2015.
Repurchase: Until I find something as good, yes.
10. The Body Shop Shea Hand Cream
Shea is probably my favourite range at The Body Shop. The scent is appropriate year round and the sweet, nutty smell is lovely. I have tried a number of products from the range and haven’t been disappointed. This hand cream is one I’d recommend to everybody if you’re new to trying The Body Shop’s products and you’re looking for a good staple. It also makes a nice gift. This isn’t the first tube I’ve finished up.
Repurchase: Yes.
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The Body shop has such nice hand creams! That too faced primer is still on my list of things to try, but I have about three primers on the go so I’m not letting myself try it until they’re finished.
I’ve never heard of the Trilogy brand but that oil sounds amazing! Good job finishing up so much 🙂
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The hand creams are lovely! I liked the primer and while I would try it again, it’s not THE ONE for me personally. Hope you get to try it at some point 🙂
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haha I’m always looking for the one when it comes to any kind of product. It’s fun trying new things 🙂
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That’s very true! Better to try a few okay products rather than fails 😛
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Well done!
I had that conditioner (+ the matching shampoo) and I liked it too.
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I liked the shampoo more than the conditioner 🙂 I’d be interested to try the Brazilian Keratin range I think it’s called as well x
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I must go test that trilogy oil. It sounds lovely. I think the last thing I used up properly was a moisturising lipstick/balm.
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The Trilogy oil is amazing if you notice dry/tired skin. The lines I used to get don’t show up hardly at all any more x
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That’s so true about purchasing less products and actually enjoying what we currently have in our collections…
great post doll. I’m glad you enjoyed the Body Shop hand cream, the scent alone is divine! Xx
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Having less products also helps you form proper opinions and get to know how a product does or doesn’t work instead of using something once in a blue moon. Thanks for reading!
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Very true!
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i don’t use a primer, but i’ve heard really good things about that too faced one!! great post 💛
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I didn’t used to use a face primer either until 2 or so years ago but I do notice a difference when I wear one 🙂 I don’t know many people who don’t like the Too Faced one.
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oooooh good to know you’ve seen a difference! i might have to look into that then, thanks girl 😊
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I love that you have your holy grail mascara. Even when I love one I still buy other brands🙈 I’ve used the Argan Shampoo, it’s a nice product😊 x
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I always compare new mascaras to this Rimmel one but few measure up! The Tanya Burr one you sent me is pretty good though 🙂 I liked the shampoo in the range a lot more than the conditioner xx
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I’m torn on repurchasing the Too Faced primer too! Glad to see I’m not the only one haha!
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It’s a nice primer and everything but the one I’m using currently makes my skin look so nice 🙂
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I love your collection. Keep Glittering, great post. From TGA by Misha 😊😊
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Thank you for reading ❤️
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I love that you’ve had such a great experience with the Rimmel mascara! I had an awful experience. I think I just NEED waterproof because it burned my eyes a LOT. So it was probably me, not the mascara, because I’ve had a little burning with my current waterproof mascara too. I’m glad to know this one isn’t actually bad, lol! You’re doing so well with your empties!! ❤
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Aww no, sorry to hear your eyes are quite sensitive. I’m not sure if this mascara is waterproof (I don’t think it is) it is easy to remove though and lasts well during the day. I hate when a product you love gets discontinued! Hope you find a good mascara soon 😊
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Oh my goodness nicely done!! I haven’t tried any of these products except the too faced hangover primer which I have as a sample. I’m hoping to finish it this year too I’m trying to finish another primer.
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Thanks for reading! I’m not the quickest at getting through products but I’m making progress 🙂
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Empties posts are one of my favs to read, I loved this post so much!! The mascara sounds so good, I am running out my better than sex mascara and looking for a good dupe so I may have to try this!xx
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This mascara in the shade 003 was discontinued sadly but I have backups haha. L’Oréal Lash Paradise is another good one and I liked the Maybelline Lash Sensational too 🙂
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That’s awesome how quickly you have been going through products lately. I always love reading these Empties posts from you!
The restoring oil sounds amazing! You’ve inspired me to use some of my stashed face oil samples to see if they’ll help me get rid of some lines, too. OH & I’ve been looking all over but, I can’t find that deodorant anywhere. 😭
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Being on a low buy is good for using what I already have! The oil really has helped my skin a lot 👍🏻 maybe that deodorant isn’t sold in America, that would be a shame.
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I know that brand is sold here but yeah… maybe that deodorant isn’t? Ugh. I need something LOL.
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