Showing posts with label Empties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Empties. Show all posts
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Haircare Empties
It's been a long time since I did an empties post because it became such that I was just repeating the same products and I figured people would be getting a bit bored of that. A lot of my hair products have been running out lately so I thought an exclusive haircare empties would be a nice twist.
OGX Biotin and Collagen Root Boost Spray: This little spray bottle has lasted me quite a while, and has lasted longer than the matching shampoo that I use (I'm almost onto my third bottle of the shampoo actually!). I spray this all through the roots of towel-dried hair before I blow-dry it. It just helps to give my fine hair a little bit of lift and the smell is really pleasant too.
Would I buy this again? Definitely, I already have a spare ready to use.
Blow Pro Dry Texture Spray: I picked this up for £2.99 from TK Maxx on a whim because people were raving about texturing sprays and didn't expect to like it as much as I do. When my hair is looking a little lifeless I spray this through to give body and texture and it makes it easier to style and get it looking exactly as I like it. I'm interested to try texture sprays from other brands to compare.
Would I buy this again? Yes, as long as I can still find it at TK Maxx!
Herbal Essences Uplifting Volume Dry Shampoo: I adore this dry shampoo- it is by far the best I've tried, although I've heard a lot of people say they're not a fan. Often on second-hair days, my hair is flat and dull but this helps to give it some body and make it look like I've just blow-dried it. I spray it through my hair, rub it in with my fingers and brush it out if there's any residue. It's a bargain price too.
Would I buy this again? Absolutely, I swear by this stuff.
V05 Dry Backcombing Spray: Are you sensing a theme here? The majority of these products help to give my hair the volume and body that I like and this is no exception. If I'm doing an updo this is great for help give it some texture to keep it in place but equally when my hair is loose I like to spray this through the roots and fluff it up with my fingers. It just gives a bit of volume without the need to backcomb.
Would I buy this again? Probably yes.
Lea Stafford Sea Salt Spray: This product is like summer in a bottle. I've had it for a couple of years but have been using it sparingly because I adore the smell- whenever I use it I am reminded of summery days and holidays. It gives my hair a lovely beachy texture (as long as you don't use too much- then it just gets tangled!) and as I said, it smells divine.
Would I buy this again? Yes but I'm in no rush to repurchase it until next summer.
Olivia Ellen XXX
Sunday, 8 March 2015
Empty Products #9
It hardly feels like five minutes since I did my last empties post but it's always typical that sometimes a load of products just run out at once. Here are my thoughts!
L'Oreal Skin Perfection Moisturiser: I'm really pleased with this find as it's lasted me quite a long time and I haven't got bored of it. Sometimes after I've been using one product for a while I decide I want to switch it up a bit but this still works so well for me that there's no need to.
Would I buy this again? Yes, I have done- it ran out just as it went into half price in Boots which was lucky for me!
V05 Strong Hold Hairspray: I've been using this hairspray loyally for years. It's got a good strong hold, which I especially find when I've curled my hair as the curls would stay for days if I didn't wash them out. It's pretty reasonably priced for such a big can so I can't complain.
Would I buy this again? I already have.
Aussie Miracle Dry Shampoo: Unfortunately I was just not a fan of this at all for multiple reasons. Firstly, this small can was pretty pricey compared to what I normally go for. Secondly, while it did make my hair look cleaner it made it feel vile- it left a really heavy residue in my hair that wasn't pleasant. Also after just a few uses I encountered problems with it as it started spluttering everywhere and just wouldn't spray as a fine mist. I shook it and could hear that there was product in there but it just wasn't coming out. It's a shame because normally I'm a fan of Aussie products but this didn'd work for me.
Would I buy this again? No chance- sorry Aussie!
Evian Facial Spray: Have I spoken about this enough on here yet for you to know my thoughts? I adore this for setting my make-up and just refreshing it so it doesn't look cakey. It's been a while since I've run out of one as I haven't been using it as much recently but as the weather gets warmer or for nights out it's fab.
Would I buy this again? Yes once my back-up has run out.
Perfume Samples: Just thought I should mention these two samples I'd used- one if the Orla Kieley scent which is light, floral and refreshing. The Ghost scent is a bit darker, a bit sexier and great for a night out. I have to admit I was a big fan of both which is why they got used up so quickly!
Would I buy these? I'm undecided at the moment, purely due to cost.
L'Oreal Magic Lumi Concealer: This is my second tube that I've finished and my love for it hasn't diminished. I particularly love teaming it with a slightly more dramatic contour and a shimmery highlight for a night out.
Would I buy this again? I didn't straight away but I have now!
L'Oreal True Match Concealer Crayon: I picked this up in America last summer and they've recently brought it to the UK. While I did crease a little, I find this with all concealers that I use under my eyes so it didn't bother me too much. For the price you get quite a lot of product so I was pretty pleased with it.
Would I buy this again? I probably will at some point.
Collection Concealer: The old blogger favourite, although I have to say I didn't love it. The coverage was ok- it didn't blow me away, and the staying power wasn't amazing but it's very reasonably priced.
Would I buy this again? Probably not.
Eyeko Skinny Liner: This eyeliner is wonderful, and I've spoken about it many times before. It has such a true black colour and the staying power is great too. While it's a little more that your average drugstore eyeliner I really feel it's worth it,
Would I buy this again? I already had one in reserve so not at the moment.
Anastasia Brow Wiz: Again, I know! This has become a staple product so I think I'll stop including it in empties posts after this as I will keep repurchasing it for as long as it keeps me happy.
Would I buy this again? Without a doubt.
Olivia Ellen XXX
Sunday, 11 January 2015
Empty Products #8
Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm: This is a sample size that I got with a magazine quite a few months ago now. I'd been using it for a while when it became hard to squeeze any more out of the tube so I cut the top off, only to find loads more product trapped inside. I guess this is because it's quite a thick cleanser that does need working into the skin with a bit of warm water, but I was pleasantly surprised at how long this small tube lasted me.
Would I buy this again? Yes, I'm currently making my way through a full-size tube.
V05 Refresh Me Quick Dry Shampoo: Still my favourite. My only jibe at this is that it doesn't last very long but then again I do probably go overboard each time I spray it onto my hair. For the price though I can't complain.
Would I buy this again? Definitely.
Maybelline Brow Drama: I was using this pretty much everyday when I realised that I had 2 tubes of this on the go at once. This was pretty much empty and wasn't setting my brows in place anymore so now I only have one left to use.
Would I buy this again? I'm planning on trying out a different brow gel next actually.
Maybelline Colossal Mascara: I've tried so many mascaras in my time but I always go back to this. This is the waterproof one that I've just finished- admittedly it's not completely waterproof, tears often make it run- but I have a normal one that I'm using at the moment too. Nothing really compares for me because the brush is just the perfect size to give me volume and length.
Would I buy this again? Without a doubt, yes.
Espa Optimal Skin Pro Cleanser: Again, another sample size cleanser, this one I picked up at my local spa. This one had lots of exfoliating particles that burst as your worked it into your skin which meant it left my skin feeling very smooth but I'm not sure it was the best at taking my make-up off.
Would I buy this again? Probably not, but that's mainly due to the £30 price tag.
Anastasia Brow Wiz: I think this is my second of this brow pencil and I still love it as much as the first time I used it. I have fantastic brows every time I use it, it's never failed me and because of that I really don't mind paying around £15 for it.
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP: I adore fragrance samples as it means I can switch up my perfumes often without feeling guilty for neglecting one that I would have perhaps paid a lot for a full size of. I'm terrible at describing scents but this is a great evening one- floral without being to summery and light, I just thought it was a really flattering scent.
Would I buy this? Possibly, or it may be going on the birthday list!
Olivia Ellen XXX
Sunday, 2 November 2014
Empty Products #7
Garnier Micellar Water: It's gotten to the point where I've been through so many of these, I can't imagine myself ever needed to try anything different. It's a lovely make-up remover that does just the job so why change what ain't broke?!
Would I buy this again? Of course.
Neutrogena Visibly Clear Scrub: I've been using this face wash for such a long time- considering the amount you need for each use, you get so much product for such a good price. I love the smell and it definitely does help sort out any pesky blemishes and smooths the skin.
Would I buy this again? Undecided- I'm trying something else at the moment.
Simple Eye Make-Up Remover: I can't remember why I bought this but I've been enjoying using it in the mornings if I wake up with a case of panda eyes. As much as I like my make-up remover, sometimes my mascara (particularly if it's waterproof) just won't fully come off, so I just get a bit of this on a cotton pad in the morning and clean those eyes up.
Would I buy this again? I wouldn't rush out and get it although it is a useful product.
Soap and Glory Moisturiser: This is (I want to say) the 3rd tube of this moisturiser I've used and I'm feeling that it's time to move onto something else. It still works well yes, but it doesn't last a particularly long time and for the price I'd like it to last a little longer.
Would I buy this again? Not at the moment.
Boots Witch Hazel Gel: I think I've spoken about this enough times for you to get the picture- it's a fab, affordable spot treatment that I use every night without fail.
Would I buy this again? I already have!
Sainsbury's Oval Cotton Pads: I ran out of cotton pads and had to urgently pick some up while I was out shopping. Because they were oval shaped, these were the biggest ones they had in the store however I'm still after something bigger. At times I have to use both sides of the pad to get all of my make-up so I'm going to try and find some giant ones next time I need them.
Would I buy these again? I have another packet to finish off but it's unlikely I will after that.
Vichy Idealia Eye Cream: Let's just talk about this sample for a minute- this blew me away. I've never really used an eye cream before so I can't compare this to others but I really love it. You got plenty of product in this sample which means I've used it enough to make an informed decision about it. It has a very slight tint to it so when you apply it, it really helps to brighten your under eye area (perfect for no make-up days).The only thing that worries me is the price- £23 for a tube seems like quite a lot to me depending on how it lasts so I'll have to see if I'm daring enough to purchase it.
Would I buy this? I really don't know at the moment.
Maybelline Colossal Mascara: Finally, a few make-up products. Though I own many mascaras, this is by far my favourite. I have it in both the normal and waterproof formulas and it never fails me.
Would I buy this again? Already been done!
L'Oreal Lumi Magic Concealer: I adore this product and have use it almost every time I apply make-up. I picked this up in America which is why the packaging is slightly different to the one in the UK and I've found that the formula in the UK is slightly thicker than the American one but it still works well.
Would I buy this again? Without a doubt and I already have!
Anastasia Brow Wiz: Ah, my favourite product ever?! I've reviewed this in full here if you want details but I'm just going to say now that in my experience, no other brow product compares to this one. When it ran out, I went online and ordered a new one straight away (I got mine from Beauty Bay as it has free delivery on all orders) and I didn't even mind about the price because it's so great.
Would I buy this again? As I said, I've already got it!
Olivia Ellen XXX
Sunday, 5 October 2014
Empty Products #6
Ghost Enchanted Bloom Body Lotion: I was trying to finish off all my half-used products and stumbled across this body lotion which I'm guessing came as part of a set. It does smell very strongly of the perfume (which I loved) but it wasn't the most hydrating- I think this would probably be best used before going out to just intensify the scent.
Would I buy this again? No, I don't think it's worth the £16 price tag.
Soap and Glory Daily Youth Moisturiser: This is my second tube of this product I think, as I do really like it. It's moisturising and hydrating with a pleasant (but mild) scent. The only thing I would say about it is that for the price (I think it's about £12) the tube doesn't last for that long.
Would I buy this again? Not right now, I think I'm going to give some other things a try.
Sleek Brow Stylist(s): Yes, two. I guess that kind of proves just how long these last- or should I say, don't last. Don't get me wrong, I think they're a great product and have raved about them many times in the past but I just don't think there's enough product in them.
Would I buy this again? Not right now- I'm loving the Anastasia Brow Wiz at the moment.
Vaseline: Don't judge me for this, but I didn't ever use this on my lips. I used it on- wait for it- my feet. I know, I know, it sounds kind of gross but I read somewhere that it works and it was true. I whack a bit of this on any dry bits on my feet before bed (pop a pair of socks on if it's not too warm) and just rinse it off in the shower in the morning. Such an affordable product that does wonders!
Would I buy this again? I've already bought a huge tub of this!
Covergirl Whipped Cream: I bought this in America last year and fell in love with it- a light coverage foundation with a dreamy, light finish. I planned on picking up another tub (or two) the summer just gone but was dissapointed to find it had been discontinued!
Would I buy this again? Unfortunately I can't!
L'Oreal Elvive Fibrology Thickening Treatment: The first of a couple of samples I've tried is a hair product. I'd already bought the shampoo and conditioner before I got this but found this worked really well as a set. It's very liquidy- almost as thin as water- and you put this all over your hair after shampooing, then apply conditioner straight on top, washing it off after a few minutes. I feel like it made a bit of difference but I'm not sure it's something I'd use everyday purely because of cost.
Would I buy this? Currently undecided.
Rimmel Lasting Finish Nude Foundation: I've never really got on with Rimmel foundations so was interested to see how this one would fare. It has quite high coverage which I liked, and the shade was pretty much right for me which meant I could fully test it out. It did have quite a dewy finish I found which didn't particularly suit me so I did have to go in with a bit of mattifying powder. Overall I found it looked pretty good to begin with but as the day went on my opinion changed. It started to slide around my face a little after about 5 hours wear and by the time I got home after sixth form I found it has oxidised and gone quite orangey which didn't look great.
Would I buy this? No, I don't think it's for me.
Olivia Ellen XXX
Sunday, 27 July 2014
Empty Products #5
VO5 Dry Shampoo: Will there ever be an empties post where I don't feature this? It does appear I get through a lot of these but as I've said many times, I can't recommend them enough. It's the only dry shampoo I've tried that truly works for me.
Would I buy this again? Already have of course!
Tresemme Conditioner: Seriously, who invented this bottle size?! I find it to be a bit big, especially since I couldn't really lug two bottles this size to the gym with me easily. The shampoo and conditioner duo itself were pretty average- my hair wasn't particularly coloured at the time so I can't say I noticed a huge difference with it.
Would I buy this again? Probably not.
Garnier Micellar Water: The bottle claims 200 uses although this wasn't the case for me. Never the less, I love this stuff and use it everyday without fail as it's just so easy and has caused me no problems in terms of break-outs.
Would I buy this again? Yes, I've got two more bottles already.
Boots Cotton Wool Pads: Wow, how exciting. What can I say about cotton wool pads? They were sturdy and gentle on my face and quite reasonably priced too.
Would I buy these again? Not right now actually as I've found a pack of giant ones from Asda for cheaper, meaning I can remove a lot more make-up quicker.
Boots Mango Body Butter: The fact that I featured this in a recent favorites post should tell you all I have to say about it. It was thick, smelled delicious and was nice and moisturising. I believe this was a mini size and they've now updated the packaging too so it looks even nicer.
Would I buy this again? Not right now, I'm trying out some others first.
Ella and Rose Creme of All Cremes: After I'd finished the body butter, I went rootling through my cupboard to find another moisturiser to use instead. I found this have used tube so decided to use this up. It has a pleasant floral scent and was ok on the moisturising front but I didn't love it.
Would I buy this again? Probably not, despite the bargain price tag.
L'Oreal Skin Perfection Moisturiser: I'm normally not impressed by many samples I try but this I liked- it felt kind of like a primer on the skin but it was really moisturising. It was thick which I liked but it did have a sort of odd, perfumey smell which I didn't love. It costs more than my moisturiser at the moment so I'd like to try it a few more times or read some more reviews before I take the plunge.
Would I buy this? Currently undecided.
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder: Granted I'd already hit pan on this quite heftily, but when I dropped it in my skin and it smashed into pieces I was still pretty annoyed. I would have liked to have used all or as much of the product as I could but it's so reasonably priced it wasn't a major loss.
Would I buy this again? A million times over, yes.
Sleek Eyebrow Stylist: As much as I adore this product, I was disappointed with how long it lasted. I don't know exactly but I would say it was about a month of pretty much daily use and I just would have liked it last a little longer than that. It took me a while to decide whether it was worth repurchasing but it is the best eyebrow product I've found in a while.
Would I buy this again? I have yes, but I've gone for a lighter shade this time as I've decided it suits me better.
Phew, that was a lot! Have you tried any of these products?
Olivia Ellen XXX
Sunday, 13 April 2014
Empty Products #4
It only recently did my third empties post but I've finished off a lot of products recently so have rather a lot to share with you today:
Aussie Shampoo: I have no idea where the conditioner bottles that go with these have disappeared to, but anyway, I've spoken about how much I love Aussie hair care many times, and the 'Take the Heat' shampoo is definitely one of my favourites.
Would I buy this again? Definitely.
V05 Dry Shampoo: I'm sure I've spoken about my love for this product before, but I much prefer this to the Batiste dry shampoo as I feel like it does more to make my hair look refreshed, plus it adds so much volume so it stops my hair looking flat and dull.
Would I buy this again? I already have!
Nivea Eye Make-Up Remover: While this was reasonably good at getting my make-up off, the fact that it has an oil layer and an aqueous layer that you had to shake together put me off a bit. I liked that it was oil based because it was extra good on waterproof mascara, but the shaking thing just added extra time to my skincare routine that I really couldn't be bothered with it.
Would I buy this again? It's unlikely.
Nivea Pure & Natural Moisturiser: While this was a nice product, it wasn't amazing. It kept my skin hydrated, had a natural scent but that's about it- I want something a bit more than that in a moisturiser. Also while the glass packaging felt luxurious, it meant that it was quite heavy and therefore was awful for travelling.
Would I buy this again? Probably not.
Ingredients Body Butter: I think I got this from Bodycare on a whim as it was cheap, and I did quite like it. The scent was nice and fruity and it was really moisturising, however it had a strange wet texture which wasn't the most pleasant thing to be slathering all over yourself.
Would I buy this again? No, I think I'll spend a bit more and buy something nicer.
Evian Facial Spray: I spoke about this in my second empties post so won't say much about it here except that it's a make-up setting spray, I adore it and am currently on the hunt to find where to buy some more from.
Would I buy this again? 100% yes.
Nivea: This was just a regular mini tin of Nivea cream, I always put this on my lips at night as it is super moisturising. I also have a huge tub of it, so am going to keep this tin and decant the cream into it so it'll be perfect for travelling.
Would I buy this again? Not right now, finishing off the big tub first.
Rimmel Matte BB Cream (sample): I hate to say it but I didn't like this at all. To me, it felt far too heavy and full coverage to be classed as a BB cream. While the coverage was quite high, it did cling to dryness and this is the shade 'light'? It was more the colour of sand so wouldn't recommend it to anyone paler than me.
Would I buy this? No, I think you can get much better for the same price.
Got any opinions on any of these products? Leave a comment below!
Olivia Ellen XXX
Monday, 10 March 2014
Empty Products #3!
I seem to have got through a lot more products since I did my last empties post and my draw was getting a bit full so I decided it was about time I wrote this up.
L'Oreal Elvive Nutri Gloss Conditioner: I hate to have to say bad things about a product but I would not recommend this. I liked this before but since they changed the formula it just doesn't work for me. Along with the shampoo, my hair was just left looking a bit limp and felt quite dry which is unfortunate because the 'crystals' in it really appealed to my girly side.
Would I buy this again? Highly doubt it.
V05 Ultimate Hold Hairspray: I wear hairspray pretty much everyday because my hair is so fine is often falls flat and this one is great because it has a great strong hold but doesn't smell too strongly with that awful 'hairspray smell'. I always buy the biggest can available because I seem to get through it so quickly.
Would I buy this again? Already have.
Clean and Clear Morning Energy Face Scrub: This really worked for me as it foamed up really easily and had a variety of sizes of exfoliating beads meaning it really left my skin feeling soft.
Would I buy this again? Possibly but I'm trying out some others first.
Body Shop Tea Tree Cleanser: This is my second bottle of this although I kind of stopped noticing a difference after a while. When I first used it it made my skin feel soft and helped keep blemishes away but I think my skin just got used to it and it stopped working which is disappointing.
Would I buy this again? Probably not.
Nivea Soft Mini: I have a huge tub of this which I use every night before bed on my face, but this little tub was great for travelling and actually lasted quite a while. It's a lovely reasonably priced moisturiser which does the job.
Would I buy this again? Yes, when I need to pack light.
Liz Earle Instant Skin Boost Tonic: Everyone raves about Liz Earle products but this just didn't do it for me. I would sweep it over my face on a cotton pad and leave it to soak in but each time I used it I found it broke me out quite badly, leaving my skin red and uneven and often causing blemishes so I gave up on it after a while.
Would I buy this again? Not likely.
Olivia Ellen XXX
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Empty Products #2
It's been a fair while since I did an empties post but I've been collecting these empty things for a couple of months and they were taking up too much draw space so it was time to write this post up!
Simple Cleansing Wipes: I know many beauty gurus go on about how bad face wipes are for your skin but I can't help but use them daily. They're just so quick and easy and I don't feel that they cause me any major skin issues! Simple aren't my favourite brand of face wipes (I prefer the Nivea wants) but these do the job.
Would I buy these again? Most likely at some point.
Pantene Aqualight Conditioner: I also had the shampoo to this and I have to say, I really didn't like either. I felt like the shampoo really dried my hair out and the conditioner was no better, you needed a huge dollop to even feel the effect of it at all.
Would I buy it again? Not a chance.
Tresemme Volumising Dry Shampoo: This may be controversial but I really dislike the Batiste dry shampoo, it leaves a horrible residue in my hair but this Tresemme one was brilliant! It blended into my hair perfectly and really gave my hair a new lease of life on that second day.
Would I repurchase this? Probably, after I've finished my current VO5 one.
Superdrug Shower Gel: I like this shower gel because it smells so great! It's a very bold scent so if you're a fan of subtle scents I know you wouldn't like this, but I love it. They do a lot of great scents in this range and they're a bargain at £1.99 and are regularly on offer.
Would I buy this again? Yes, I've bought this in a raspberry scent now.
Evian Facial Spray: Someone bought me this as a gift and I don't know what I ever did without it! I use it as a make-up setting spray and it does such a good job of holding my make-up in place. It also feels so refreshing and is a decent sized bottle for travelling.
Would I buy this again? Definitely, once I find somewhere that actually sells it!
Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation: This may only be a sample but I've formed a definite opinion of it- it created a lovely flawless matte finish of my face, was a dream to apply and I was very happy with it until half way through the day when I found that is just slid around my face. I was left with areas of my face (my nose in particular) when the foundation had just slid off, even with using a primer underneath. Such a shame!
Would I buy this again? Unfortunately not.
Maybelline Colossal Mascara: This is my favourite mascara of all time- the brush is the perfect shape for my eyelashes and I just get such great volume and length from it. In terms of waterproof-ness it wasn't the best but that will be forgiven because of how great the rest is.
Would I buy this again? Already have!
Elf Eyelid Primer: I'd never tried an eye primer before this but this was only £1.50 so I thought I'd give it a go. I can say that this was a 'lifesaving product' but I did like how it made an even base for eyeshadow and I accept that it kept my eye make-up on a little longer than usual.
Would I buy this again? Possibly, but I'm in no rush.
Olivia Ellen XXX
Simple Cleansing Wipes: I know many beauty gurus go on about how bad face wipes are for your skin but I can't help but use them daily. They're just so quick and easy and I don't feel that they cause me any major skin issues! Simple aren't my favourite brand of face wipes (I prefer the Nivea wants) but these do the job.
Would I buy these again? Most likely at some point.
Pantene Aqualight Conditioner: I also had the shampoo to this and I have to say, I really didn't like either. I felt like the shampoo really dried my hair out and the conditioner was no better, you needed a huge dollop to even feel the effect of it at all.
Would I buy it again? Not a chance.
Tresemme Volumising Dry Shampoo: This may be controversial but I really dislike the Batiste dry shampoo, it leaves a horrible residue in my hair but this Tresemme one was brilliant! It blended into my hair perfectly and really gave my hair a new lease of life on that second day.
Would I repurchase this? Probably, after I've finished my current VO5 one.
Superdrug Shower Gel: I like this shower gel because it smells so great! It's a very bold scent so if you're a fan of subtle scents I know you wouldn't like this, but I love it. They do a lot of great scents in this range and they're a bargain at £1.99 and are regularly on offer.
Would I buy this again? Yes, I've bought this in a raspberry scent now.
Evian Facial Spray: Someone bought me this as a gift and I don't know what I ever did without it! I use it as a make-up setting spray and it does such a good job of holding my make-up in place. It also feels so refreshing and is a decent sized bottle for travelling.
Would I buy this again? Definitely, once I find somewhere that actually sells it!
Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation: This may only be a sample but I've formed a definite opinion of it- it created a lovely flawless matte finish of my face, was a dream to apply and I was very happy with it until half way through the day when I found that is just slid around my face. I was left with areas of my face (my nose in particular) when the foundation had just slid off, even with using a primer underneath. Such a shame!
Would I buy this again? Unfortunately not.
Maybelline Colossal Mascara: This is my favourite mascara of all time- the brush is the perfect shape for my eyelashes and I just get such great volume and length from it. In terms of waterproof-ness it wasn't the best but that will be forgiven because of how great the rest is.
Would I buy this again? Already have!
Elf Eyelid Primer: I'd never tried an eye primer before this but this was only £1.50 so I thought I'd give it a go. I can say that this was a 'lifesaving product' but I did like how it made an even base for eyeshadow and I accept that it kept my eye make-up on a little longer than usual.
Would I buy this again? Possibly, but I'm in no rush.
Olivia Ellen XXX
Friday, 5 July 2013
Empty Products #1
I've seen a lot of different bloggers do this kind of post and I've never done one before so I thought I'd give it a go! I've only got three products to show you that I have recently finished but I thought it would be worth showing you anyway.
After having this product since Christmas, I recently finished the Bare Minerals Foundation. I got this as part of the starter kit which means you get two different shades of powder foundation in 2g each pots. I'm sure I've talked about this way too much but I'll say it again- this is my ultimate foundation. It has medium coverage which is very buildable and it just feels so light and looks so natural, I honestly don't know how I ever lived without this! This is the colour 'Fairly Light' which has neutral undertones and I've also almost finished the colour 'Light' which has warm undertones.
Would I buy this again? Yes. In fact I already have- I got another pot in 'Fairly Light' for my birthday in an 8g size pot which I know will last me a long time.
£25, Bare Minerals
Another Bare Minerals product which I've recently finished is 'Mineral Veil' which is basically a finishing powder. I found it didn't do as much as I'd hoped as it didn't particularly reduce shine which is always an issue for me, and I don't think it held my make-up on particularly well either.
Would I buy this again? In all honesty, no. I don't think it's worth the money, I've found that the Rimmel Stay Matte powder works way better and is a hell of a lot cheaper. Maybe this would have worked better for other people but it's not for me and my oily skin.
£20, Bare Minerals
Does this happen to anyone else or just me? I have a bottle of shampoo and conditioner and somehow manage to finish the conditioner way before the shampoo. But despite that, I adore this Andrew Barton shampoo and conditioner combo. Even just the shampoo makes my hair feel super smooth even before the conditioner which is very rare. It's one of the best combinations I've tried in terms of shine, and is reasonably priced too although only available from Asda. One downside- the shampoo is in a plastic bottle which I find really difficult. I'm not the strongest of people but I do find it difficult to squeeze the shampoo out of the bottle so now have to take the whole lid off the bottle to get enough off.
Would I buy this again? I think I would- maybe not straight away because I do like to change up my haircare routine regularly but I'm sure I will go back to this at one point.
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle is one of my favourite all time hair products and I've been through so many bottles of it. I use it maybe 3 times a month or just whenever my hair feels in need of some care. There are loads of varieties so one to suit every hair type.
Would I buy this again? Definitely, it's something I always make sure to keep a bottle of this in my cupboard for when my hair feels in need of a treat.
Olivia Ellen XXX
@oliviaellen97
After having this product since Christmas, I recently finished the Bare Minerals Foundation. I got this as part of the starter kit which means you get two different shades of powder foundation in 2g each pots. I'm sure I've talked about this way too much but I'll say it again- this is my ultimate foundation. It has medium coverage which is very buildable and it just feels so light and looks so natural, I honestly don't know how I ever lived without this! This is the colour 'Fairly Light' which has neutral undertones and I've also almost finished the colour 'Light' which has warm undertones.
Would I buy this again? Yes. In fact I already have- I got another pot in 'Fairly Light' for my birthday in an 8g size pot which I know will last me a long time.
£25, Bare Minerals
Another Bare Minerals product which I've recently finished is 'Mineral Veil' which is basically a finishing powder. I found it didn't do as much as I'd hoped as it didn't particularly reduce shine which is always an issue for me, and I don't think it held my make-up on particularly well either.
Would I buy this again? In all honesty, no. I don't think it's worth the money, I've found that the Rimmel Stay Matte powder works way better and is a hell of a lot cheaper. Maybe this would have worked better for other people but it's not for me and my oily skin.
£20, Bare Minerals
Does this happen to anyone else or just me? I have a bottle of shampoo and conditioner and somehow manage to finish the conditioner way before the shampoo. But despite that, I adore this Andrew Barton shampoo and conditioner combo. Even just the shampoo makes my hair feel super smooth even before the conditioner which is very rare. It's one of the best combinations I've tried in terms of shine, and is reasonably priced too although only available from Asda. One downside- the shampoo is in a plastic bottle which I find really difficult. I'm not the strongest of people but I do find it difficult to squeeze the shampoo out of the bottle so now have to take the whole lid off the bottle to get enough off.
Would I buy this again? I think I would- maybe not straight away because I do like to change up my haircare routine regularly but I'm sure I will go back to this at one point.
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle is one of my favourite all time hair products and I've been through so many bottles of it. I use it maybe 3 times a month or just whenever my hair feels in need of some care. There are loads of varieties so one to suit every hair type.
Would I buy this again? Definitely, it's something I always make sure to keep a bottle of this in my cupboard for when my hair feels in need of a treat.
Olivia Ellen XXX
@oliviaellen97
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