Welcome to the summer and autumn 2025 edition of "empties", the beauty and skin-care products that I have used up over the the months during the summer and autumn. I wanted to showcase the products that I have used so that I can remember which ones that I would purchase again and recommend.
Maybelline Watr Shine Diamonds: This sparkly and glittery nail polish is in a deep pink/purple colour and is a good colour for late summer and early autumn. The only problem with it was that it tended to clump up.
Geranium Odorata by Diptyque: This floral perfume by Diptyque uses geranium, which is an uplifting scent and wore well on my skin. I like the brand, so I would consider to purchase from them.
Nuxe Aquabella Moisturising emulsion: This product provides hyderation to combination skin and improves the skin generally. The product seemed to do well for me, so I would consider to use it again.
Penhaligons Endymion: This perfume has a pleasant scent, but I have a lot of perfume products to get through at present.
Ciate mini nail polish in "pillow fight": This is a grey-purple shade that can match a range of outfits. The product is okay, but it tends to dry out quickly in the small bottles.
WBCo Prep Mist in watermelon: This facial spray provides moisture to skin while traveling or on the go. It contains alo vera and makes the skin feel cool and hydrated. I used it before applying make-up, and I felt that the make-up absorbed better. I would consider to purchase it again.
Bath and Body Works Candy Corn hand sanitizer: I like the brand, and this is an American scent of "candy corn" sweets but in hand sanitizer form, which I enjoyed.
Benefit lash: This is a volume-enhancing lash product, but I would not purchase it again.
Maybelline lash: This product did seem to perform well with my lashes and darkend and lengthened them.
Berrisom horror mask in 'skull black rice': The horror-themed mask adds moisturise to skin and improves elasticity. This is a perfect mask for Halloween and autumn vibes:
Liz Earle Hand Repair: This hand cream helps add missing moisture to hands, and it is a perfect treat for the autumn when the hands start to dry out.
Illamasqua lipstick in "Nebula": This is a bright pink colour. The colour stained lips for a long last. I would choose a slightly-muted colour if purchasing myself.
Neon Vibes Peel-off Mask illuminating: This neon facial mask adds a bit of summery festival colour to your beauty routine. The product looked good, but I wouldn't bother to purchase it again.
Too Cool for School Pumpkin 24k Gold Mask: This facial mask glows a gold colour and is good for the autumn vibe. I did not feel that this product worked, so I would not purchase it again.
Bang Beauty brow cream: This was not a good product as it was completely dried and hard. I could not use it. If a product compltely dries, then it cannot be good for skin.
Headline Colors nail polish in "Quicksand": This muted brown nail polish had a nice shine and glided on, so I would consider the brand aain.
Revive watermelon sheet mask: This is a perfect summery scent of watermelon and adds a lot of moisture to the skin. I probably would not buy it again, though, as I don't feel it worked for me.
Thisworks in the sone body lotion: This is a lavender-scented body and hand cream, which is perfect before bed to relax the senses. I don't need anymore hand and body creams, but I appreciated this one.
Lancome eye shadow in Rose Bois and Cedar Rose: This duo of eyeshadow was a pleasant couple of shades and a nice travel product.
Avant Deluxe night cream: This night cream promised to add moisture to skin overnight. I did not feel it was better than other products, so I would not purchase again.
Lush Sparkly Pumpkin bath jelly: This cooling jelly product can be used in the bath as soap or shower gel. It lathered up nicely, and I enjoyed the scent and would purchase again.
Peter Thomas Roth 24k Gold Mask: The product is a facial mask with 24k gold. The product does not work at all for me. I would not repurchase it.
Lee Stafford dry shampoo: This dry shampoo was perfect for dark hair, and it blended better into my dark colour. I would buy it again.
Rimmel Foundation: The foundation felt clumpy on my skin and was not the right shade. I felt that it was too heavy for me.
Zerreau Beauty towel-off shampoo: This dry shampoo was a good alternative to lightly-wet hair without a full wash. The product was average. I would not use it again.
Nails Inc "Westminster Bridge matt topcoat" polish: This nail polish provided a matt finish to nails, but I did not like the product as it was too clumpy for a matt finish.
Nail polish in "white": This is a nail polish with confetti in pink and blue muted colours. I did not like it, and I felt it was very clumpy. I would not purchase it.
Roger Gallet perfumed soap: This little bar of soap was lovely in scent and was perfect for holding and using.
Berry Burst candle: The candle did not have a very strong throw, so I would not purchase it again.
So Strawberries and Cream mist: This product provided a temporary fragrance to skin. The product smells pleasant, but it is not long-wearing.
Green People Age+ Defy Brightening: This product promises enhanced moituriser to skin. The product did seem to help my skin.
Olas Toothpaste: This is a toothpaste, but I would not purchase it again.
Bath and Body Works Limoncello body wash: This is a perfect summer scent from one of my favourite brands.
Bath and Body Works Cherry Blossom body cream: I enjoyed the scent, but I did not like the product as it does not absorb into my skin. I would not buy it again.
Cool Gel Finca Canarias: I bought some products from this company in Fuertaventura, and it is a lovely product that cools the skin and can be used for a range of uses. I used it to add some moisture to my dry skin in the autumn. It can be used for sun damage too.
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