Over the past month or two I've been hoarding my empty products for a little review, in a bag tucked under my desk. It's been weird stashing away used up bottles and such, and I feel like I may have grown some sentimental value towards them because I've had them for so long.
I'll give a little review on each product and my thoughts.
Shampoos and Conditioners:
Herbal Essences Drama Clean Shampoo: I haven't used this in a while but I have been through multiple bottles of this in the past. It works well for a deep clean, but since finding a better shampoo to suit my short hair, I haven't picked this up again.
Herbal Essences Drama Clean Conditioner: The same for the conditioner, it is nice, cheap and works, but I have found a better conditioner for my hair.
Garnier Fructis Oily Roots, Dry Ends Shampoo: My new favourite because it targets both my problems. As the name would suggest, oily roots and dry ends. My ends aren't terribly dry but it has helped with prolonging the days in which I have to wash my hair. Ever since I cut a lot of my hair off, it was getting greasier quicker, so annoying, but this has helped.
Garnier Fructis Oily Roots, Dry Ends Conditioner: I love this conditioner too, it smells great and does a good job leaving my hair soft but not weighed down.
Redwin Tea Tree Shampoo: I tend to mix up my shampoos often so my hair doesn't get used to the same product, and I love to use this shampoo to strip my hair from all the build-up. Smells very fresh and clean, I've been through a few bottles of this and onto my next one!
Moisturizers:
Simple Kind To Skin Replenishing Moisturizer: I will probably never stop using this stuff, it is just great. I use it most nights as a good moisturizer if I don't need a rich, strong moisturizer. I use it in the mornings and under makeup.This stuff is in my bathroom, bedroom and everywhere else, couldn't live without it.
Sephora Head To Toe Hydrator: Another holy grail item in my skincare. You can literally used this everywhere! I've used it in my hair when it was long and in bad condition. Most of the time I use this on my legs and thank god Sephora opened up it's first store in Sydney, because I don't know what I would do without it.
Clean & Clear Moisturizer: I don't use this anymore, one bottle was enough. It's pretty ordinary and didn't do much for me. But for a cheap, light moisturizer this one passes up well.
Blush by ModelsPrefer Body Lotion: This was okay, but just that. The scent was nice but an mediocre body lotion.
Cleansers:
Simple Triple Action Face Wash: I am in love with this stuff. Just finished up my first bottle and it has changed my skin, nearly completely cleared it up. It has a gentle exfoliant in it and just works. I'm starting to really like this brand and I will be trying more of their stuff in the future. I've already repurchased and started using a new bottle of this cleanser.
Simple Micellar Cleansing Water: This is great at removing eye makeup or stubborn lipstick, maybe even on those lazy nights when washing your face seems all just too hard! It is great around your eyes because it doesn't sting or hurt if it gets in your eye. Removes makeup like a dream, this miracle product is literally disguised as water, who would have thought it was this amazing. A game changer in my skin care routine and onto my next bottle!
Clean & Clear oil-control toner: I stopped using this for a while and noticed my skin was more oily than before. So it has definitely helped reduce redness on my cheeks and made my skin less oily.
Body Wash:
One of the most interesting things in this skincare empties would be body washes. I go through countless bottles and bar of soaps every month. Here are two I've kept:
Lush Hot Toddy Shower Gel: The smell would make anyone excited for Christmas. It is spicy and warm and makes you want to snuggle up in blankets and watch netflix alongside a hot chocolate, except that it's summer in Australia, right? I can't wait to get a hold of the full size version at a Lush store before the limited editions sell out.
Sephora Mango Creamy Body Wash: I love mangos, the smell, the taste, so why not in body wash form hey! It was a delight to use, and on my list to pick up again from Sephora. In the mean time I have a few other scents stored away in my cupboard from their range, ready to use.
Miscellaneous:
Lucas Papaw Ointment: This is a staple for every Australian and for a good reason too. It is great as a lip balm, and for dry cracked skin like heels and elbows. It also works wonders around your nose after a cold, sunburns etc. It really is the perfect ointment for anything
Sephora Honey Sleeping Mask: This range is new to Sephora's own brand. After talking to the lady in the store she recommended I try the honey mask to help replenish my skin for a nice glow. For a good price I got three solid uses out of this. It is a combination of a gel and cream, and you apply it all over your face just before bed. I have to say though as nice as it smelt and felt on my face, I don't think it did much. My skin felt hydrated in the morning but no miracle to the look of my skin.
A beauty empties should be coming soon, so stay tuned!
audrey x
