A few months have passed since I have written an "empties" post, although I have managed to empty a few beauty products but not as many as I hoped I would. (I'm working from home a lot, so I am not using products daily.) I was inspired by similar "empties" reviews that I have seen on other blogs to look back on the beauty, make-up, and skin-care items that have been finished up and to decide if I would like to re-purchase any of those items.
Bath & Body Works 'Be Enchanted' luxury bubble bath: This is an American brand (similar to 'The Body Shop'), and I always buy a lot of their products when I visit America. I've had this luxury bubble bath for awhile. It smelled fruity-floral and produced some nice bubbles. Would I buy it again? No, as the UK has other brands of bubble bath products that suit me. (I would buy it if I was living in the states.)
The Body Shop 'Cassis Rose' Eau de Toilette: This is another High Street bath product, and it comes in a range. This perfume smelled like a beautiful rose. I received this many years ago in a gift set. Would I buy it again? No. I love the smell, but there are better rose-smelling perfumes on the market, and the scent lingers for longer. It's not a bad product, but I would not re-purchase it.
The Body Shop 'Glazed Apple' Eau de Toilette: Another product from 'The Body Shop', I purchased a couple of these and then a couple more after the holidays when they were on sale. I absolutely loved the sickly-sweet apple smell, which was perfect for the holidays. Would I buy it again? Maybe. I actually had purchased a few of these and their most recent edition. They change the scent slightly each year. However, there are similar scents on the market where the perfume lingers for longer.
The Body Shop 'Frosted Cranberry' Eau de Toilette: Another product from 'The Body Shop', I purchased with the above product during the holiday season. Would I buy it again? No. I enjoyed the scent, but the scent does not linger.
Sand & Sky Brilliant Skin: This is a skin mask made with pink clay to help purify and sooth tired skin. Would I buy it again? No because I have similar products to use up, and I simply prefer those products.
Klorane dry shampoo: This is a dry shampoo made with oat milk to help soften the hair and reduce the oils produced. It's also a product that can be used on sensitive skin. Would I buy it again? No. It left white residue on my dark hair from use, and a lot of dry shampoo products do this.
Anna Sui 'Secret Wish' hand lotion: I love 'Anna Sui' perfume, but I have not bought any for awhile since I have so much perfume to use up. I am unsure if 'Secret Wish' is even made anymore...and I hope my favourite 'Flight of Fancy' has not been discontinued as it's one of my favourite perfumes ever. This lotion came with a gift set, and it had a grown-up floral scent. Would I buy it again? I would not purchase this product on its own as I don't use a lot of lotion.
Eslor day cream: This day cream promises to rejuvenate and soften skin, and it has a wonderful smell. Would I buy it again? No. I just don't use a lot of creams, and this one did not have a long shelf life as it hardened quickly.
eos melon lip balm: This is the cult lip balm product that made some girls break out from allergies. I'd purchased it awhile before those claims but only just managed to use it up recently. I loved the melon scent. Would I buy it again? No, because I have so many lip balms. I also found that the tubing was difficult to use and prone to dirt becoming trapped into the rim.
Mirenesse mascara: I had a trial size of these with an offer, and I purchased the larger size of this mascara with promises fuller lashes. Would I buy it again? No. The product dried out before much use, and I found it very clumpy. I really disliked the product.
Lacome Genifique eye light-pearl: This product helps to brighten the area around the eye. Would I buy it again? No. The product felt cool on my skin, but I could not really see any benefits.
Jane nail polish and glitter nail polish in purple: I am a magpie, so the glitter nail polish appealed to me, and I paired this with the glossy purple colour to allow me to use as a bottom coat or paint some nails in glitter and some in the gloss with a nice effect. Would I buy it again? No. The nail polish took a little too long to dry.
NakedLips Superfruits lip balm: This lip balm is made with super fruits to help add moisture to lips. It made my lips feel nourished and soft quickly. Would I buy it again? Yes, this was a good product, and I loved the fact that it is 100% natural.
TheBalm Stainiac lip and cheek tint: This product can be used on cheeks or lips to create a pink glow. Would I buy it again? No. I disliked the product because it has an uneven colour. I mainly used it as blush, but there are better products. The design of the product also makes it difficult to use.
SebaMed: This product promised to remove acne and blemishes from the skin, so I was excited to try the product as I suffer from acne sometimes. Would I buy it again? No. It actually made my skin worse and caused break-outs.
Oskia Renaissance Mask: This skin-care mask promises to nourish and transform skin to a youthful glow. Would I buy it again? I'd rate this higher than some masks, so I would consider re-purchasing it.
L'Occitane Precious Cream: This is one of the brand's staple products. It helps to nourish the skin and smells divine. A little does go a long way. Would I buy it again? I am unsure of the benefits that this offered, so I would not repurchase.
L'Occitane Hand Cream: Another divine-smelling product, and a little goes a long way and really does help to make dry hands soft again. Would I buy it again? I would buy this again.
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