Thursday 14 May 2015

Product Empties #1

As someone who is always trying new products out I rarely ever finish anything. If I do though it's a testament to how much I really like it. So today I'd thought I'd show you some of my recently finished products. 


Superdrug Purifying Facial Sheet Mask
This was an okay product. When I opened the packet I hope that the product would lay on my skin as shown on the front. I was disappointed when I applied this to my face though, the holes cut for the eyes and nose were mishapen and did not in the right place on my face. As a purifying mask it contained tea tree and witch hazel but I found the tea tree to be very overpowering, making my eyes sting. It wasn't of the best masks that I've tried from Superdrug's own range purely because it made my eyes sore afterwards and didn't sit properly on the skin. However it did leave my skin feeling soft and refreshed afterwards. 



Nivea Double Effect Eye Make Up Remover
This for a long time has been my favourite eye make up remover. I've replaced it now though with one from Loreal as it's much kinder on my eyes.I found I went through this quicker than I probably should have but did find that I needed to use slightly more than necessary to remove everything. This duo phrase eye make up remover is effective and always removed my eye make up but after most uses it left my eyes feeling greasy and I had to use another cotton pad to wipe away the residue.

 Johnson's Make Up Be Gone Extra Sensitive Wipes
I didn't actually use these to remove my make up. I used them to remove any excess foundation and concealer from the back of my hand when I did my make up in the morning, I think I may have used a couple to quickly freshen up my face though. I brought the extra sensitive because I have sensitive skin but as I rarely used these on my face I can't really tell if they worked or not. These were wetter than some face wipes on the market and always managed to remove an trace of make up that needed to be gone. I wouldn't say that you needed to go and buy them straight away as a simple wet one will do the exact same job.


Superdrug Vitamin E Dual Phase Cleansing Oil
This is probably one of my favourite skin products on the market at the moment. If you're a lazy beauty girl like me then you're going to love this. This cleansing oil is a brilliant make up remover that doesn't leave a greasy residue over the skin. With Horse Chestnut and a Mutlivitamin Complex this boots skins moisture while removing make up. It's brilliant for removing any long wearing foundations, lipsticks and even mascara. And that's not even the best bit. Unlike most cleansing oils there is no need for water. All you need to do is shake the product together and then pour it onto a cotton pad. No need for a sink, no need for water, you can use whenever or wherever you need to. If I had to change one thing about this then it would be the packaging. Where excess product slides down the bottle it makes the label peel and the rest of the bottle is left greasy. 


Colab Dry Shampoo in London
I've lost count of the amount of bottles of Colab I've gone through since it's been out. I brought this minature one to test a new scent (my favourite is New York) and I really like it. I liked it that much in fact I've brought a large can of it's since. I sometimes forget that this doesn't leave a white cast in my hair so I tend to use more than is actually necessary. It's perfect for those days when I don't have enough time to wash my hair (trust me it takes a while). If you're a fan of Batiste but hate the white cast it can leave I recommend you try these. 

Herbal Essences Bee Strong Strengthening Cream
I've lost count of how many bottles of this I've gone through since I dip dyed my hair last year. I try not to overload my hair with products but when it comes to this I go a little wild. Designed to aid dry or damaged hair this spray leaves hair feeling silky and smooth after every use. It smells like a mixture of honey and apricot that lingers in the air after it's been used. I spray this mainly through the ends of my hair where it's dyed and it never fails to leave it smooth and tangle free. 


Lush Dragon's Egg Bath Ballistic
I can't actually remember how long this has been sat in my empties box. What I do remember about this product is that it smelt heavenly and made me feel refreshed when I got out of the bath. It smells like lemon sherbet with a mix of jasmine and makes your bath a bright shade of orange. If you're not a fan of sweet scents but want to add a pop to your bath then this is probably the one for you. It's definitely one I'm going to be repurchasing. 


B Quick 4-in-1 Cleansing Wipes
These aren't my favourite face wipes out there, I've tried better ones. These are wetter than some brands out there but I found they dragged across the skin. It wouldn't be so bad if they weren't textured and scratched slightly at my skin. They were effcient at removing any make up left on my face after cleansing but weren't something I found myself reaching for all the time. They had a distinct smell to them that I worried would transfer over to my skin so only used these at night. The one thing that did appeal to me was the packaging, instead of just being a peel back opening they had this heavier opening which made sure they didn't dry out. 



 Sancutary Spa Salt Scrub
This last empty is probably one of my favourites. I think this is the third packet I've gone through and am even half way through the large jar of this. I could never stick to a body scrub until I used this one. It's an oil and salt scrub which makes it slightly harsher than some of the scrubs on the market. However it doesn't irritate the skin, the oil smoothing skin and leaving a lush smelling residue on the skin. The residue it leaves is ultra moisturising meaning I don't have to mositurise until the next morning. If you're not a fan of the residue it leaves it does come off with body wash which is brilliant if you're getting ready to go somewhere afterwards. It smells like heaven in a packet and fills the whole bathroom with the scent when I use it. If you're not sure if it's for you then try a travel packet like this, it's a great to try a product without breaking the bank. 

What products have you guys used lately? Have you tried any of these? Have you any recommendations for similar products?








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