I didn't get to write or post my review of the latest empty beauty and make-up products last year as there were so many other things going on, but I used up a fair amount of products in the late summer through to the end of autumn. I am slowly still making my way through the products that I own, and I've started to organise and unpack boxes this week. The building work isn't completed yet because the builders had two weeks off over Christmas and have not been around much since, and I am starting to get "cabin fever" at having to live amongst dust and unpacked boxes for the past several months. However, my dressing table and new make-up tower have been put into the room, so I have been able to unpack some of my beauty and make-up items now. I review the products that I have used up so I can decide what to purchase or not purchase in the future. Also, hopefully this will help others.
Konnyaku Face Sponge: This came in one of the empty packets from my "No Make No Life" box, and the sponge was made from asian potato. It is meant to be kept damp and isn't harsh on the skin. I actually really liked the product because it was able to clean my face without being too harsh. The product lasted around a month, and it needed to be kept moist, but if it did dry out, it would regain its shape again. Would I buy it again? Yes, if it can be purchased in the UK.
Savon de Chocolate Soap: This bar of chocolate-scented soap came in another of the packages, and it really smelled like chocolate. The soap contained cocao butter and charcoal to moisturise and cleanse skin, and it was a soft lathery soap. Would I buy it again? I enjoyed the product, so I would purchase it again.
7th Heaven Black Seaweed peel-off: This mask promises a deep cleanse and detox of skin, and it was what my skin needed at the time. It was actually better than some masks I have used and left my skin feeling soft and clean. Would I buy it again? Yes, it was better than other similar masks on the market.
Bamboo Oil strengthening deep cleanser: This hair mask product promises to nourish all hair types, and it really did help detangle my hair and leave it soft and smelling good. I had split ends at the time I used it, so it really helped give my hair the extra boost. Would I buy it again? Yes, definitely; it was one of the better hair masks. I'd love to purchase this again.
Bath and Body Works 'Afternoon Apple Picking' hand soap: Bath and Body Works products are always a favoruite of mine, but unfortunately they are not sold in the UK. I used up this wonderful 'Afternoon Apple-Picking' scent, which took me back to the farm and eating/picking apples in the autumn. This was the soap I had out at the end of summer and used up as the autumn was finishing. It reminded me of warm Indian summer days with the fragrance of apple in the air. Would I buy it again? Yes.
The Body Shop perfume in 'British Rose': This is a rose-scented perfume and one that I used up in the summer months. Would I buy it again? No, it was not as long-lasting as similar scents; I still love the "Chloe" scent which is a longer-lasting rose scent.
Claire's Cosmetics pink nail polish: I finally used up this bright cotton-candy pink (colour not described on packaging) chip-resistant nail polish. This brand is really targeted at a younger user. I did't get on with the product as it needed a few layers to cover nails. Would I buy it again? No, although it was chip resistant, the colour needed several layers.
Models Own nail polish in 'chrome indigo': This fast-drying nail polish is a metallic blue shade, which was perfect to apply in a hurry and went well with a casual outfit. Would I buy it again? No, although the product applies well and dries quickly, it doesn't wear well as it prones to flake off after a day or two, and topping it up looks patchy.
ModelCo Lip Laquer in 'Morocco': This muted red-brown shade looks good on me, and the product had a fruity scent when applied. It applied in a glossy finish. Would I buy it again? No, I just did not care for the product and feel that there are better ones available.
MUA Power Pout in 'Allure': A purple-red colour, this gloss is applied with a brush attached to the end of the applicator, and it is a high-gloss lip product. Would I buy it again? No, I just felt that it was too glossy and had to be applied thickly.
TempleSpa 'Peace be Still' calming skin balm: I received this product in a hotel in Bristol and used it primarily as a hand lotion. I loved the scent of the product as it was a calming scent. Would I buy it again? Yes, but I have a lot of lotions to use.
Redherring make up palette, 'office to party': This make-up set included a mirror and two palettes: one for day wear and then evening wear. Each set included two lip gloss colours, a blush, and two eyeshadows with the applicator brushes. It came in an attractive butterfly design. Would I buy it again? No. Although the eye shadows and blush were useful, the lip gloss attracted powder and was very sticky. I would have preferred just the blush and eyeshadow, but I found that I used the "party" shade less, but I did end up using it as a daytime shade with the right outfit.
Dr Botanicals PO Pomegranate superfood sleeping mask: This mask promises to help hydrate and repair skin while you sleep. Would I buy it again? No, I did not really notice any benefits to using the product, and it seemed to affect my eyes when I woke up, even though I didn't put it anywhere near my eyes.
Bath and Body Works 'Twisted Peppermint' hand soap: This is a Christmas hand soap from one of my favourite brands, "Bath and Body Works" smells of peppermint, and I didn't finish the product in 2018 but brought it out for last Christmas, and it was used up. Would I buy it again? I love this brand, but I wouldn't purchase this scent again as it was a little too minty and there were nicer Christmas scents in the range.
Rituals Lip Balm in 'Japanese Mint': This product was a freebie (or included in the cost) of Virgin Airlines first class. I loved the balm with the gentle mint scent and it helped hydrate my lips when they needed a boost. Would I buy it again? Yes.
NARS matte lip gloss in 'Starwoman': This bright red lipstick is a matte finish. Would I buy it again? I would purchase this product in a berry shade because I don't tend to wear bright lipstick, but I loved the matte finish.
DKNY Be Delicious perfume in 'fresh blossom': I love the apple fragrance of the DKNY range of 'Be Delicious'. The "pink" bottle, called "fresh blossom" is the more fruity, easy-going, and subtle of the scents. Would I buy it again? Although I love the scents, they do not last long, so I would have to say no.
Original Source hydrating water infusions shower soap in 'apple and melon': This is an environmentally friendly product that does not include harsh chemicals that pollute the water or environment. The product comes in a nice summery fruity scent, which I loved. The product did not lather up as much as other shower gels, but the scent was delicious. Would I buy it again? Yes, I like that it is good for the environment and smells wonderful; the only issue was that it didn't lather up as well as other products.
Superdrug mask in 'creamy coconut': This facial mask helps purify skin's pores. Would I buy it again? Probably because it is easy to locate as it's in a chain store; there are better masks out there, such as the one I reviewed earlier.
Palmers Natural Fusions chai seed and argan oil hair mask: This hair mask helps to deep clean and repair damaged hair. The product also had a nice scent. Would I buy it again? Yes, I liked the product and its deep conditioning, so I would purchase it again.
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