I thought I'd do a post as to some empties I've been hoarding, don't ask me why I've kept this stuff, I sometimes have separation issues I guess.
I'll start with haircare.
I have used up a Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque in a 100ml tube. I have repurchased a 250ml tub as I love this stuff! The smell is delicious and it leaves my hair so smooth and manageable. I use it after I wash my hair, I squeeze any excess water then apply I pretty big blob of it (probably too much as I'm quite wasteful like that!) the I comb it thru. I keep it in for roughly seven minutes then rinse out. I do this fortnightly if I'm styling my hair a lot, but if not I save it for when my hair is stressed... Or if I plan on stressing it out!
The Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment is another story. I thought I'd love it. I love Moroccan Oil, but this Oil just didn't seem to leave my hair feeling as good. It actually felt dry after applying. I don't know why as it has great reviews. I just noticed there is a little in the bottom left, I pretty much sighed with relief when the pump stopped squirting it and announced it finished! I brought my Macadamia products from Beauty Bay
Next empty is a tube of Whitening Lightning teeth whitening pen. I'm no expert on teeth whitening but I do like this product. I have tried the Crest teeth whitening strips but found they made my teeth sensitive so that was a fail. This products does not cause any sensitivity for me, this is my second pen, but it also doesn't provide a deep whitening. It does do surface stains for me and it brightens. Great to do the night before an event as it will brighten your smile. I apply this after brushing my teeth at night and sleep with it on. I brought mine from Whitening Lightning
Now skincare!
Origins Make A Difference Skin Rejuvenating Treatment. Oh my, this is my holy grail pot of gold. I have two empty pots... And no replacement :( This stuff is so expensive for me to source here in NZ! And last I saw they had changed it so I haven't tried the new one. This however balanced out my skin, I have dry combination skin, I do break out on my chin (hormonal) but this just settled everything! The smell is so nice too, very orangey, would leave me feeling very fresh.... Can you tell I miss it?
Caudalie Beauty Elixir, I have used two little 30ml bottles of this. The first bottle, I wondered what all the hype was, but when I ran out I felt the need to repurchase. I liked it enough, but it wasn't a complete necessary to my routine. The bottle is very pretty though! I brought mine from Feel Unique
EOS lip balm in Strawberry Sorbet. Ok, New Zealand needs to stock these everywhere, but not for $14 dollars like I paid! I also have a near empty Mint flavour one floating around somewhere which is my preferred flavour but these lip balms are great for my lips. I didn't suffer any dry lips while using them. And they're cute too!
REN Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk, this cleanser is for sensitive skin. It was a beautiful cleanser, very gentle, non irritant, didn't cause me to break out. Over all did the job. BUT I'm a foamy cleanser kinda girl, I find cleanser creams just don't do it for me. I hear they are better especially for dry skin but I have found a holy grail cleanser that does tick all my boxes... So sorry REN, no repurchase. As for the eye cream, it was ok, didn't irritate, moisturised... That was about it.
L'oreal Youth Code Luminosity Serum and Day Cream. Ok, the day cream I love. It does illuminate the skin, I love my makeup to have a dewy look and this helps when used beforehand. It also keeps my skin hydrated all day. The serum was ok. But I didn't feel the need to repurchase as it claims it is extraordinary... No, no it's not, in my opinion. It didn't fade any dark spots I have that I noticed either. Its not bad, just not needed.
Michael Todd True Organics, Citrus Cream Moisturizer, Cranberry Antiox toner and Intensive Eye Cream. Ok, I swear by Michael Todd! I started off with one of those little skincare sample packs, which is where the toner came from. I'm not big on toner but I've been missing this one. I've just made an order for a full size. The smell is very natural, the cranberry scent left my skin with a refreshed feeling. I feel it lived up to its description. The eye cream I have repurchased, as far as eye creams go this one is pretty good. Definitely kept my eye area hydrated, smooth and didn't irritate. I should mention my eyes irritate easily! As for the citrus Moisturizer, it was good, I wasn't wowed by the scent, but it hydrated my skin, absorbed nicely without leaving it greasy, even tho it is quite a thick consistency. My one gripe with these products is the packaging. I hate when I can't see how much product I have left! All though you can unscrew the pump easily on the moisturizer. Not so on the eye cream. I buy my products direct from Michael Todd
I hope someone found something useful in my mini reviews. In the future I will probably not have such a large post. Now I think I should throw this trash out!
Cat x
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