This post is a look back on the beauty, skin-care, and hair-care products that I have used up in the past few months. This is my review of the products to look back on them and decide if I would like to re-purchase any of those items. The products listed below have been used up from the beginning of April. I'm actually not using very many products these days as I have mainly been working from home and not going out of the house much.
Victoria's Secret Pink "Let's Pre Glam" Perfecting sheet mask: I like Victoria's Secret and their Pink range. The branding of this sheet mask is summery, and it is attractive to look at. The fabric sheet mask contains a foundation base to enhance complexion and to prepare the skin for a night out. I'm not a complete fan of these fabric sheet masks because they are a mess to unfold and never quite sit right on my face. However, I found that the product worked well; there was also plenty of product left enough over to be applied to my face to use for another time. This created a flawless primer for my foundation and minimised my pores. Would I buy it again? Yes.
The Body Shop 'Glazed Apple' Hand Lotion: A product from 'The Body Shop' that I loved the scent of and bought more when it went on sale after the holidays a couple of years ago. I loved the sickly-sweet apple smell, and the product absorbed into the skin without creating sticky residue. Would I buy it again? Maybe, but this is a limited edition scent and is currently not available.
Escada Ocean Lounge perfume: I purchased this perfume when it was launched in 2008, and I only used it up this summer. Yes, I do have a perfume addiction! I was using this summery and fruity scent for casual summer get-togethers and summer evenings. Would I buy it again? Maybe, but not straight away. It's not a long-lasting scent and I've changed my preference to longer-lasting options, though I love the scent.
Kai Body Lotion: This is a lightly-fragranced body lotion that is also a cult favourite. I felt that it went on a bit thickly and wasn't really absorbed into the skin as much as I would like, but it did leave the skin smelling pleasant. Would I buy it again? No, I'm not really a fan of body lotions, and this one felt too thick.
noxidoxi enhancing serum base: This base for foundation promises to protect and moisturise skin. I used it as a primer, and it went on smoothly and was quickly absorbed into the skin. This worked well as a primer for the foundation as long as it was given a couple of minutes to dry first. Would I buy it again? Maybe, but I have similar products to use up first.
Lancôme Bi-Fical: This make-up remover is made for the eyes, and I loved that it was kind to my eyes and prevented them from stinging much. It was greasy to use, and the eyes needed to be very thoroughly washed after use. Would I buy it again? Maybe; it is better than some similar products, but I would like a product that doesn't leave an oily residue to wash out.
Nail polish - off-brand Marks and Spencer, Jane, Models Own: I have hoarded a lot of nail polish, and some of these needed to be used up because nail polish does not last a long time, but it depends on the brand. Would I buy it again? The Marks and Spencer polish in a shiny dark red is a polish I have had for years, and it lasted well; I loved the colour and longevity of this, but it's not sold anymore. Jane nail polish in 'rebellious' was paired with a glittery purple polish, and they were only purchased about five years ago but did not last well at all. The polish was very sticky and thick and took awhile to dry; it should have lasted a lot longer. Models Own nail polish was purchased at a similar time and lasted perfectly, though I have never been happy with the colour. The colour is gold, but it looks nothing like the colour of the pot. It is a shiny pink colour, and it dries quickly and is otherwise a good product, but I just was not keen on the colour of it.
The Body Shop 'Cassis Rose' perfume: This is another High Street product from 'The Body Shop', and it came in a range of different products with the same scent. This perfume has a rose scent, and it smells beautiful. I received this many years ago in a gift set. Would I buy it again? No. Although I love the smell, there are better rose-smelling perfumes on the market, and these have a longer-lasting scent.
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation: This lightweight foundation helps with complexion and uses natural products. The foundation blends into the skin without feeling thick and blocking pores, allowing the skin to breathe. Would I buy it again? Yes.
Trifle Cosmetics Candied Apple Lip & Cheek Stain: This lip and cheek stain is in a dark pink colour, and I liked the cute tube. I like the packaging of Trifle Cosmetics. Would I buy it again? No, the product was too thick and did not evenly distribute across my lips. It was also too sticky and did not work on cheeks; the stickiness of the product was a problem and caused the product to go on thicker in some places, and it also did not transfer well when drinking cold drinks. I thought this was a good summery lipstick, but it was just too sticky and produced uneven colour.
TRESemme 60 second hair treatment shots: This is one "shot" that comes in a pack. Each shot nourishes hair. Would I buy it again? No. It's a nice product and does nourish hair, but it is similar to other products offered by other brands. The downside is that these create more plastic waste and would be more expensive than other products, so I would stick to my other brand.
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse® Shimmer: This body and hair shimmer oil is designed to add moisture and protect hair and skin from pollution. It also adds a subtle glow to skin, and I love the scent which reminds me of honeysuckle. Would I buy it again? No; the product makes my hair too greasy and is very thick on my skin.
Lip Gloss - Marks and Spencer and Markwins International: I have hoarded some lip gloss and lipstick that I have had for awhile and have just started to use these up. Would I buy it again? Marks and Spencer - I had a glitter gloss and a berry red one. The berry red one was a good product, but neither had staying power. The Markwins was a bright red lipstick that went on a little unevenly. I wouldn't purchase these brands in the future.
Soap&Glory Hair Supply mask treatment: Soap&Glory create cute packaging that really stands out on the shelf and that is inspired by vintage advertising. This mask treatment nourished my hair and made it soft and smell good. Would I buy it again? Maybe, but there are a lot of similar products on the market.
Lush Glogg shower gel: This is a warm and spicy scent for the Lush 2014 Christmas range, and the scent reminded me of a mulled drink. I finished this product at the beginning of spring to use it up as it was my winter shower gel. Would I buy it again? Maybe.
Clinique Long-Last Lipstick in 'Twilight Nude': This pocket-sized lipstick was perfect for taking in my bag to apply when needed. It is a good berry colour that fits my complexion perfectly and is a perfect colour to wear to work. The lipstick also was long-lasting, so that's a bonus. Would I buy it again? Yes.
Superdrug self-heating mask: This mask heats when applied to skin and helps to exfoliate and keep skin in top order. Would I buy it again? Yes, I have purchased this product a few times.
Wella shaders and toners: These little packets of hair colour just help to add a bit of shine to hair; they are semi-permanent. I had previously used the blond and light-coloured ones, which looked great when I dyed my hair blond, but I have since developed an allergy to PPD and cannot dye my hair with most hair products. This product does not contain PPD, but it did not work on my naturally very dark hair. The colour of this was a plum colour. Would I buy it again? No, my natural hair colour is too dark but these do work for girls who have lighter-coloured hair (dyed or natural).
Clinique compact foundation: I used to buy this foundation many years ago because it was not a liquid form and one that I could take on planes without having to worry about the liquid ban. It has since been discontinued. The product was also very thick and clogged my pores; I did not realise how bad it was for my skin until I stopped using it and used other foundations. Would I buy it again? No, and I've generally gone off Clinique because I find their products too harsh on skin.
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