Empties - Products I've Used Up #2

I've started to really enjoy writing 'Empties' posts just as much as I enjoy reading them. It really makes me use up products in their entirety. 

I know that sounds obvious but I got into a bad wasteful habit of starting something, using it a bit & then moving onto the next product. My bathroom cupboards were overspilling with half empty items. Now I really try and use something up before moving on, It's a really satisfying actually finishing something all up completely. 

For anyone that's not too familiar, empties posts are simply the products you've used up, meaning you can give a pretty decent opinion on the items. So, let's jump right in. Here are the products I've used up over the past month or so and my thoughts!! 

Body 

Champneys 'Blissful Bump Body Butter' - £10

I had this towards the end of my pregnancy but just didn't use very much. It was nice but I didn't love it, probably because I wasn't a big fan of the smell. I wouldn't say it's a must have pregnancy product. 

Lush 'Lovely Jubblies Breast Cream'  - £16.95

Another product I got at the very end of my pregnancy but just didn't finish until now. Love this super moisturising cream, will repurchase for sure. Smells great, feels even better. 

Soap & Glory 'Sugar Crush Body Scrub' - £8 in a trio 

This stuff smells incredible! It's a beautiful scrub that's just on the right side of scrubby. Packed with brown sugar, sweet lime, almond oil and macadamia grains I enjoyed this and would happily pick up the full sized one next time. 

Champneys 'Spa Indulgence Mediterranean Bliss Bubble Heaven' - £14 in a gift set

Another so-so Champneys' product. Yes it was nice but I wouldn't rush to buy it again. It contains olive leaf, fig milk & green tomato. Not my favourite bubble bath combination! 

I love....'Coconut & Cream Bubble Bath & Shower Creme' - £3

I wouldn't normally include one of the shower gels I had used up but I couldn't leave this beauty out. I love coconut so for me this ticked a major yummy box. Actually a really lovely product for its very affordable price. I've already stocked up with another plus the hand soap in the same scent. 

Soap & Glory Hand Wash - £5 

Classic Soap & Glory scent, a really unmistakable smell. Lovely product. This came in a set with the Hand Food cream which I'm still working my way through.  

Face/Skincare 

SkinCeuticals 'Phlotetin CF Gel' - £119

I got this in my local beauty salon. This lightweight antioxidant serum gel is packed full of vitamin C. A really really beautiful product but on the pricey side. I would repurchase but I'm trying a few other similar products right now.

Simple 'Kind To Eyes Eye Makeup Remover' - £3.49

This was in my last empties and will probably be in my next. A great product at a fab price. Removes eye makeup easily and never stings. 

Garnier 'Fresh Clarifying Face Wash' - £3.60

It was a struggle to finish this, it was nice but not something I'd use again. Very fresh feeling but felt a little drying. Not ideal for my skin type. 

Lush 'Let The Good Times Roll Face & Body Cleanser' - £6.75

I absolutely loved this. It smelt good enough to eat. I found it a little too abrasive to use everyday on my face but for once or twice a week it's perfect. Another product I'll definitely repurchase. 

Lush 'Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask' - £6.50

I really like the fresh face masks from Lush, this one left my skin plump and moisturised. The only downside is because you have to keep it in the fridge I kept on forgetting I had it. I would buy another fresh mask but will give a different one a go next time.

Makeup

bareMinerals 'Perfect Light Mineral Veil' - £20

One of my all time setting powders. Gives your makeup a lovely lightweight airbrushed finish. Perfect for touch-ups through the day too. Have already repurchased it. 

MAC 'Dazzleglass Lipgloss in Like Venus' -£17.50

This is really old, I found it in the bottom of a bag I hadn't touched for ages. I'm pleased I rediscovered it as I'm now reminded what a great lipgloss it is, super long wearing. Once I've used up a few others in my collection I would absolutely buy another. 

Hair

Aussie Miracle Dry Shampoo - £2.29

I love me some dry shampoo. It seems like every drugstore brand is releasing their version which is great. This one smelt good, was clear which is a dry shampoo must for me, & did the job. Would happily repurchase. 

So, those were my recent Empties, a real mixture and a lot I would repurchase. Read my last empties post here. 

I'm off to use up some more goodies! 

Love Emma Sim

XOXO 

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Empties - Products I've Used Up

I've always found the concept of Empties' posts a little strange - literally looking at someone's rubbish. Having said that I *really* love watching them on YouTube and reading them on blogs. The fact that someone has used a product in it's entirety means that they either totally love it or have used it enough to give some real decent feedback.

So i'm jumping on the bandwagon - here are some of the products I've used up recently.

Skincare:

L to R: 
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water - £4.99 
This is my second empty of this and I have already started my third. Love it. I use it to remove all my makeup before cleansing with a facial wash. Does a great job, great price, all round great product.
Simple Kind To Skin Soothing Facial Toner - £2.99
Pretty good for the price but can't say I noticed a big difference using it. Probably wouldn't repurchase.
Simple Kind To Eyes Eye Makeup Remover - £3.25
I've probably gone though 6 of these in the past few years. Gets off your eye makeup gently, doesn't sting or irritate. Okay, it doesn't budge waterproof mascara but apart from that all round great buy.
First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser - £14
Seriously love this stuff. Cleans my face so well, a really soft and soothing product. Gets rid of all the remaining makeup and oil without drying out my skin. Have already repurchased another.

Haircare:

L to R:
Wen Cleansing Conditioner in Pomegranate - £27
Read my review of the Cleansing Conditioner here. Really enjoyed using it, made my hair really soft but I haven't repurchased it. Not life changing for the price.
Dove Refresh+Care Dry Shampoo - £4.59 
Love this dry shampoo as it's clear - it doesn't leave that white chalky dust you get with some others. Smells lovely and works really well. Have already repurchased.

Bodycare:

L to R:

L'Occitane Delicious Almond Shower Gel - £20
Gorgeous product, smells divine, lathers beautifully. Decent size. Will repurchase if I'm feeling a little spendy.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Lotion - £20
One of my faveourite body products. So moisturising. Seriously can't get enough. Smells almost like a baby product. Rich without being greasy - sinks in super quick. Will absolutely repurchase.

Cosmetics:

L to R:
bareMinerals Ready Luminizer in 'The Love Affair' - £26
I bought this in America quite a while ago and am really sad to see it go. A really gorgeous highlighter in a honey pink tone. So wearable. Will try and track down another as it does not seem to be available online right now in this shade.
Mac Eyebrow Pencil in 'Fling' - £13.50
Pretty straightforward product. Self sharpening, nice fine nib. Haven't repurchased as Soap & Glory have just released a dupe which is practically the exact same but cheaper. (Check out my review here)
bareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener in 'Luminous 1'  - £22
Lovely product - covers dark circles but doesn't settle in my fine lines. Really is luminous. I also used this for highlighting too. Probably will buy again, just on the look at for something new to try first maybe.

So there you go, all my recent rubbish. I hope you've found this helpful. What's been the one product you repurchase time and time again?

I'm off to my recycling bin. Happy product-using!
Love Emma
XOXO