July All Used Up

Hello everybody! It’s that time again to finally give the bin man my used up junk, well actually I’m a little early but I can’t stand having junk laid around so I thought I would get it posted and out of the way. Once again it seems I have gone through a fair amount of stuff, it’s actually quite surprising. So here goes.

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Elemis Freshskin Skin Clear Mattifying: Moisturiser I have been rationing this moisturiser like crazy because I absolutely love it; it has to be one of my favourite moisturisers ever! It’s a mattifying moisturiser and is specially formulated for oily and blemish prone skin. It changed the look, feel and behaviour of my skin for the better, really helped with spots and kept my oily combination skin at bay. You can read my full review about this product and some others from the Freshskin range from Elemis HERE. I will be buying this in the future without a doubt. Simple Kind to Skin Eye Make-up Remover: Sometimes when I run out of things, I have a change and buy the product I need from a difference brand, and boy did I make a bad decision with this product. I picked this product out from a choice of others because I’ve heard amazing things about Simple, and Simple claim that their products are kind to the skin and this product would be kind to the eyes. I will give them 10 out of 10 for this product being kind to the eyes, it didn’t irritate or sting my eyes but by the time I managed to remove half of my eye make-up my eyes were red and sore. This eye make-up remover seriously fails for me, it is gentle on the eyes at first but it’s incredibly bad at removing anything, and I made my eyes red and sore just trying. I will not ever by this product again, it’s not for me. Avon Anew Skin Transforming Primer: Is a white cream with a soft light texture that applies to skin very easily leaving a transparent finish. This primer contains light reflecting particles and ingredients that are beneficial for the skin as it is an anti-ageing serum. My make-up stayed on day and helped to control my skin form becoming as shiny. It’s a good primer but I wouldn’t buy this particular one again because it’s aimed for mature skin and doesn’t benefit me all that much. Collin Resultime Anti-Age Signnes Visibles Eye Contour Cream: This eye cream uses specific active ingredients to fight the five signs of ageing the eye contour area: dark circles, puffiness, fat pockets, wrinkles and sagging. This light cream has a soft texture and is easily applied to the eye area and instantly making the area feel softer and cared for. I have to somewhat agree with the companies claim because I saw a difference in the first couple of uses. My eyes looked less tired and dark, and it generally made me feel good about myself. I can’t say too much about this product because I only had the sample size but I had no problems using it and I was a little sad to run out. Unfortunately I won’t be buying this product any time soon because I find it be quite expensive. However It is an amazing eye cream. 

 Avon’sBlackberry and Vanilla Bubble Bath: I love Avon bubble bath to start with because you get a lot of product for the money and the bubble bath is very bubbly and they all smell divine. I like how the bottle is ribbed if that’s the correct way of putting it because it’s easy to measure how much product you’re putting in the bath, and seeing how much is left.  I love Avon Bubble Baths and I will continue to purchase them.

  

AvonMoroccan Argan Oil:  Comes in glass bottle with a pump dispenser and holds 30 ml of product. It’s thick golden oil which can be applied to dry or damp hair and is not sticky at all nor does it make my hair greasy. It leaves my hair looking sleeker, shiny, and soft and keeps my hair from becoming dry. I’ve also noticed it helps with drying time which is a bonus because I have super thick hair. I have already repurchased this about seven times and I will continue to do so. All in all I love this product just wish it was available in a bigger amount, as 30 ml doesn’t last me very long. Avon Dry Ends Serum: Again this comes in a glass bottle with a pump dispenser holding 30ml of product, and again I do wish it was available in a bigger amount.  The product is a clear serum and isn’t sticky nor makes my hair greasy. Since using it my hair feels softer, sleeker and my dry spit ends for bleaching have drastically improved. To me this product is my little life saver and I simply love It and I will continue to repurchase this over and over. Avon Naturals Shea andApricot Detangling Spray: Oh my god this smells gorgeous and I knew I would like it before I even bought it as I’m addicted to Shea Butter. It detangles any knots or tangles in the hair while leaving the hair smelling amazing. However I do prefer Avon Naturals Kids Crazy Hair Tamer because I find it to tackle my knots better, so for that reason I won’t buy this product again, I will stick to my favourite one. But It does smell amazing!!

So there you have it, all the products I have used up this month. 

What have you been using up lately?

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Drugstore Haul

Hello lovelies, I hope you’re all having a lovely evening. About a month ago I had a huge clear out and I was shocked at the amount of beauty products I own, so that’s why I haven’t done a Haul post for a while. But being me I decided to treat myself, just a little the other day. So this is what I bought.

Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in Blue Grape & Lyche I’m a fan of the Barry M Nail polish’s but hadn’t yet had the chance to try the Gelly polishes so I decided to pick some up to try. I painted my nails the shade Blue Grape later that day and I have to say I LOVE the formula, it’s easier to apply, super shiny and seems to be long lasting. I will be trying out more shades soon. Barry M Nail Art Pen I picked this up because I really wanted to give it ago to see how well it works, If all goes well I will try other shades. L'Oreal Lipstick Rouge Caresse Cheeky Magenta I already have one of the Caresse Lipsticks in Fashionist Pink which I’ve been wearing a lot this summer. They give a tint to the lips and are very moisturising; I like these lipsticks because they are like tinted lip balm and perfect to keep the lips hydrated in warm weather. MUA Intense Colour Eyeliner Lovely Lilac I’ve been looking for a lilac eyeliner to create a look I have in mind. The sales assistant recommended this to me and I was wowed by the color pay off and the effect it gave. Glamour & Lash Studio False No real reason for buying these lashes, I just always seem to pick them up when I’m shopping. 

Single Synthetic Hair Extensions in Pink, Black and Purple I buy these from time to time because I like to add a bit of colour to my wigs for make-up looks. They are extremely low quality but are perfect for what I used them for. 

Freederm Overnight Clearing Serum I decided I could no longer use the night product I had been using because I really didn’t like it nor did it do anything for me. I choose this product on whim, I’ve never used any of the Freederm products before so I’m hoping this works for me. Johnsons gentle eye make-up remover I’d just used up the last of my make-up remover and fancied a change, my friend recommended me this one, and I’m so pleased she did. I used this the other day when I had heavy eye make-up on and it removed everything superbly, I will be buying this again once I run out. Nail The Habit I have a gross habit of biting the skin around my cuticles; it’s something I’ve done for as long as I can remember. Hopefully this product will help me beat the habit.  

What have you been buying recently?

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Empties

Max Factor Xperience Weightless Foundation 40 Light Ivory

I really liked this foundation when I first bought it, but for some reason I stopped using it. Recently after forcing myself to use up all of the foundations I own because I over buy them, I found myself using it again. I've used four other foundations by Max Factor and I've liked all of them. I think Max Factor’s foundations are a fabulous quality and one of the best brands in my local drugstore. This foundation is a great price at £9.99 and it lasts me a long time because I don’t need to use a lot to get full coverage. It feels comfortable on the skin and it lasts a good eight hours. I have the lightest shade, and it suites my porcelain white skin perfectly. I can see myself buying this foundation again in the future because its reliable, full coverage and comfortable.   

Sanex Shower Gel Dermo Moisturising

This shower gel may look plain old boring and smell not so nice but it works wonders for my dry skin. The gel is thick and I don’t need to use a lot to get a good lather. It leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed and very importantly moisturised. It leaves a layer of oil behind on the skin which I like a lot, because I love the way it makes my skin feel. It’s also great because I don’t need to moisturise with a different product after a shower or bath. At the price of £2.19 I will definitely purchase this again.    

Aussie Three Minute Miracle Colour Deep Treatment

Don’t get me wrong this is an amazing deep treatment conditioner at a purse friendly price of £4.99. But I leave conditioning treatments on way longer than three minutes and in all honestly this is just as good as any other I have used. It smells nice and leaves my hair soft and manageable. However I would buy this again which I have a few times, but I use it as an everyday conditioner rather than a treatment.

NYX Studio Finishing Powder

I really like this setting powder because it’s so finely milled and leaves my skin looking radiant and luminous. It’s brilliant at setting liquid foundation, and even though it’s white it applies transparent. However its £9.50 for only 6g which I don’t like so much but the main problem I have is the mess it creates. Most loose powders are messy but this is stupidly messy. I unscrew the top and the amount of powder that comes out is just a big waste and for the amount of product you get to start with, it’s a complete waste of money.  

Liz Earle’s Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Cleansing is the most important step in my skin regime. So firstly the bottle is amazing, I use one pump if I'm not wearing make-up and two pumps if I’ve had make-up on. The pump applicator makes cleansing your face simple and less messy, plus you don't waste product like you do with tube design cleansers. You then apply the cleanser (which smells divine) onto dry skin or a face full of makeup. I love the fact you don't need to wet your face before applying the cleanser, because if you’re anything like me, I get my hair soaked, sleeves wet and the mirror gets splashed. One less thing for my parents to nag me about. You can also apply the cleanser straight on to a full face or make-up, which is great if you have been partying till early hours in the morning, or your lazy like me. You can even use the cleanser on your eyes to remove eye make-up such as mascara; it does not hurt my eyes in any way. Back to the regime once you have applied the cleanser on your face and neck you simply remove the cleanser with one of the pure muslim cloths you get provided with the product. Although if your removing make-up be prepared for a make-up covered cloth afterwards. I absolutely love this cleanser and it’s not a bad price at £14.75 and that includes two muslim cloths. I can see myself buying this again. 

Dermorganic Leave In Treatment

I didn’t get much use out of this product because it was a sample but I really enjoyed the amount I had to use. I would apply this to towel dried hair and comb through and it really made a difference in the time it took for my hair to air dry. It also made my hair feel soft and manageable but no different to what my usual Argan Oil treatment does. I wouldn’t buy this again because I didn’t find it anything special and Its pretty expensive at £8.59 for 30ml and £21.50 for 120ml.

Good Things Ulta Rich Creamy Scrub

The Ultra Rich Creamy Scrub is fantastic, it does exactly what a body scrub is supposed to do and it doesn't leave my skin red and blotchy. The scrub contains pomegranate and red grape with smooth micro beads and cranberry seeds that work to lift away any dead skin cells while the gentle creamy formula replaces lost moisture. I like to use this scrub all over my body before I shave my legs as the scrub prevents any nicks to dead skin cells or bumpy skin. Remember always exfoliate before applying fake tan!!! However I do prefer harsher scrubs but I like to use this scrub when my skin feels a little sensitive. It’s also purse friendly at £4.99. 

Eucryl Tooth powder Freshmint

I’ve been using this powder instead of toothpaste for the last month, and my teeth look a lot cleaner and whiter. It tastes pleasant and makes my teeth feel a lot cleaner than my usual toothpaste. I have bought this again and I will continue too as its only £1.00 and actually works.

Rimmel Gentle Eye Make Up Remover

I’ve been using this product for months now, and I keep on repurchasing. I like it because it is gentle and it doesn’t cause any irritation to my eyes or skin. It removes the toughest make up like mascara and Lime Crime’s Eye Shadow Helper. It does what it is supposed to do very effectively and Its another purse friendly price at £3.50! Love it.

What products have you used up this month?

  

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Parian Spirit Brush Cleaner Wipes*

I normally use make-up remover and baby wipes to give my brushes a quick clean, something I do each time I have used them. But lately I just didn't feel like my brushes were properly clean, so I wanted to try something just as quick and easy but something that would disinfect my brushes. Parian Spirit decided to send me some of their Brush Cleaner Wipes for me to try out and I was really looking forward to receiving them, because I've heard so much positive feedback about them.

This convenient wipe is designed for quick cleaning. It is highly effective and individually packaged, for easy, mess free disinfecting and cleaning. Parian Spirit is environmentally safe and a versatile product that cleans, conditions, and disinfects. For professional make-up artists: Parian Spirit products are so powerful, they effectively clean oil based make-up, spirit gum, medical adhesives, waxes, clays, gums, dried acrylic and latex!

They took a while to arrive but they did travel all the way from the US. I started cleaning my brushes with the wipe and I my brush was clean in seconds. There was no fuss just straight forward quick cleaning. The scent of the wipe does stay on the brush, but it’s a nice scent. Once I cleaned my brushes I dried them off with a paper towel like it recommends, and left them to air dry overnight. By the next morning my brushes were clean, dry and ready to use!!

As much as I enjoyed using these wipes I won't buy them in the future, instead I will buy 16oz of the brush cleaner and the 2oz pump spray. I highly recommend  Parian Spirit if you want your brushes super clean!!

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What do you use to clean your make-up brushes?

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Essential Haul

Morrisons Sensitive baby wipes 80* - 4 packs for £3.00: 

I've already mentioned these wipes in my first empties post, and I have bought these wipes over and over again. They have a great deal of 4 packs of 80 for £3.00, and these packs last me a long time. They are great for removing dirt, oil and all of my make-up even on the eyes. The wipes themselves are a good size and I only need to use two of them to remove make-up. 1 for the brows, eyes and lips and a second wipe for the face. They work out a lot cheaper than buying actual make-up wipes and these wipes are a lot larger. Love them!

Oral B Fluoride Toothpaste 100ml - £1.27:

Toothpaste, I know its boring but everyone needs toothpaste and I was running low. There is nothing special about it. I like the Oral B Sensitive Mouth wash which I also mentioned on my first empties post. So I thought I would try out the tooth paste, and it was on offer. 

Sanex Dermo Moisturising Dermo Oils Normal to Dry Skin Shower Gel 500ml - £1.80:

I've never used this shower gel before but my skin was becoming really dry, and even though I use body lotions / moisturises I thought why not try a moistursing shower gel. I used it this morning and I really don't like the smell but it lathers up nicely and feels nice on the skin. I decided not to use lotion after my shower because I'm full of cold and couldn't be bothered, and I noticed my skin felt really smooth and hydrated and I'm guessing that was because of the shower gel. 

Simple Kind to Skin Bath Cream 400ml - £1.00:

I bought this bath cream for the same reason I bought the shower gel. I've always used fruity bubble baths so I wanted to try something that would benefit my dry skin. I have not yet tried this but I'm looking forward to the time I do. 

Possibility Raspberry Pavlova Bath and Shower Body Scrub. 150ml - £1.00:

Raspberry pavlova body scrub is all I have to say, I was taken. Unfortunelty I used it this morning and I was hugely disappointed. It does smell like raspberry pavlova but this really is not a scrub. It has a liquid consistency so I had to pour it into my hands, and there is no  scruby-ness at all. Its literally like trying to rub an unset jelly into your skin. But I will keep it for bath times simply because the smell is divine. 

Mua Clear Mascara 7.0ml - £1.00:

I don't actually wear clear mascara on my eyelashes but I do like to use it on my brows to tidy and tame the hair. I've never used a proper eye brow gel because I'm pretty sure this does exactly the same job.

Do you use any of these products? Have any questions? Leave a comment.