Empties #3 - Beauty ♡

I haven't done an empties in a while, and I was starting to look like a bit of a hoarder with all these empty bottles sitting around my room so I decided to take out my camera and write a post! 

WARNING: UNNECESSARY AMOUNTS OF FACE WASHES AHEAD

Bioré warming anti-blackhead cleanser - Fun fact: Biore changed their packaging of this product, so the first two facewashed on the top and bottom left are actually the same product just repackaged. Since I have two versions of it, needless to say that I love this facewash. I love the smell and I also love how it heats up when you use it and I also love how it makes my skin feel. It leaves my skin feeling really clean and fresh and this face wash is definitely of my favourites 

L'oreal gentle makeup remover - This is a pretty decent all round makeup remover, gets rid of all the stuff that you need to get rid of but after you use it your face feels like it has a sheet of oil left on it, despite the package saying that it won't leave your face feeling oily (don't trust them!)

Neutrogena blackhead eliminating daily scrub - Emphasis on the word scrub in this product, the scrub bits in the face wash are quite big and harsh and I could only use this face wash two or three times a week, otherwise it was too harsh for my skin. This face wash wasn't outstanding for me, but it did the job of getting my face clean and I love the smell as well

Nivea day cream - This was a staple for me last year, it left my face feeling very soft and moisturised and absorbed quite quickly. It also had SPF in it which was a bonus but considering it's summer currently I'd find this a bit too thick and creamy for summer. This is a great moisturiser for those winter months where you just need an extra bit of hydration

Simple moisturising facial wash - I really enjoyed using this face wash. Once again, I loved the smell but I mostly loved how it foamed up which isn't something I had ever seen in face washes before. This face wash is very very gentle on the skin but it still left my skin feeling clean and refreshed. Note to self: repurchase this at some point

What're some face washes you guys've been loving? I'm on the hunt for some new ones! 

Ciao x 

Empties #2 - Hair & Makeup ♡

I had collected too much stuff to put it all into one, so I split it into two :P This is the first part of my empties .. haul, I suppose haha 

Clear scalp & hair mask - I loved this soooo much, it left my hair feeling super nourished and healthy and it smelt like classic shampoo, which I love :P If you're out looking for a hair mask this one ticks all the boxes for me

Maybelline mega plush mascara - This mascara is really good if you're going for a more natural look. It doesn't really lenghten but it adds some volume. Not too much, but just a bit. I don't know if anyone feels this way, but compared to other mascaras I have, this gives a very natural and minimal look. It's perfect if you're just starting out and want something very minimal and not very noticeable

Rimmel stay matte powder - This product is an absolute godsend. It smells incredible, it keeps me matte for ages, it's finely milled, it doesn't look cakey and my favourite thing about it is that it doesn't cost a thousand dollars. This is just all around perfect, I can't really fault it. As you can see from the photo my powder was in quite dire condition ... be careful not to drop them if you've got one haha :P

Collection lasting perfection concealer - I don't quite understand how I only used up one mascara but somehow used three concealers? Something clearly went awry here ahaha. I finished two of them with the shade Warm medium 3, and one in Fair 1. This concealer has always been a favourite of mine since I tried it, it's incredibly high coverage and blends very nicely and easily and is just all around very very good quality. It does crease on me, but I have not yet found a concealer that doesn't haha. Otherwise, this product is perfect. If it were a human it would be Johnny Depp *drools*

VO5 give me texture shampoo - I haven't exactly finished this product, I used it a few times and I did not like it at all so I'm throwing it out. It just left my hair feeling extremely dry and straw like and didn't do much else. My hair was no more texturised or voluminous than usual, it just felt more dry and got tangled more easily. Deepest apologies to all the VO5 fans out there, but this just did not agree with my hair 

Anyone else obsessed with the Collection concealer? Help me feel better about my addiction by telling me below :P

Ciao x

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Empties #1 ♡

I had accumulated a small pile of stuff I had used up lately, so I thought I should share my experiences with them to you guys haha :)

Nivea Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes for dry & sensitive skin

I got these makeup wipes because I was in desperate need of some as my other ones had run out, and these were on sale. They did the job and got all of my makeup off but I found that they stung my face a little bit after I used them - even though this is targeted for dry and sensitive skin. I wouldn't repurchase them but they did the job :)

Pams nail polish remover, Batiste dry shampoo - Original scent

The Pams nail polish remover worked perfectly for me and got my nail polish off super duper well without much effort on my part. It's super cheap and super good, if you live in New Zealand you can pick this up from New World for super cheap too :)

I have talked about this dry shampoo on my blog before, I loved it, it did a good job, it smelt nice (in my opinion anyway, most of my friends hated it haha) and I definitely would recommend this

Nivea pure & natural regenerating night cream for all skin types, the Falsies
volum express flared mascara, Maybelline Masterliner in black

The Nivea moisturiser quickly became my staple and my holy grail. It wasn't greasy, it absorbed very quickly, smelt good, did a faboosh job of keeping my skin hydrated and it was just very very good. If you're looking for a new night cream you should totally give this one a try!

The falsies is my all time favourite mascara. It gives lenght and volume and just makes my lases look awesome! I've already repurchased this haha

I have mixed feelings about this eyeliner. I use it for my tightline and waterline and it's very creamy and pigmented and glides on like a dream ... but it fades after a while (I'm guessing it's not waterproof). I find that after about an hour it's mostly faded away, but it's very creamy and easy to apply so it might be worth it?

Let me know in the comments what your favourite eyeliner is!

 Thanks! :) x

Ciao! xx

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