RECENT EMPTIES {AUGUST 2021}

 Whilst I enjoy letting you all know which products I have recently

and completely finished, I am not the most consistent, however

during this month of August I have written two "Recent Empties"

post which is a first...

The one product I forgot to include in my earlier post

and 2 of the products caught me completely by surprise when they came

to an end...

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ELEMIS

PRO-COLLAGEN

OVERNIGHT MATRIX

This was the empty that I forgot to include and it's a product that

I was extremely sad to finish and that seems to be happening with

all of my ELEMIS products these days, which just goes to show

how highly I rate this skincare brand, especially for a mature skin. 

I have yet to try one of their products that I have either not

thoroughly enjoyed and in many cases absolutely loved and this night

cream was a complete and utter love for me, as my skin responded

so well to all the ground breaking technology that it had to offer.

To read my full review

L'ORÉAL 
LES CHOCOLATS 
ULTRA MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK 

Despite having recently bought a back-up of this lipstick I was still caught 

unawares when it finally came to an end, as it still looked like

it had plenty to offer.

Not being a huge fan of L'Oréal Skincare I am a lover of their colour and

this non drying matte formula and the shade, suits me and my lips

 perfectly, making it my daily go to and one that will always form

a basic in my lipstick collection...

To read my full review

BYTERRY

HYALURONIC HYDRA

FOUNDATION

I was completely shocked when this treatment foundation released its

the last few drops, as the bottle still looked full and only then did I realise

 that the glass is coloured the same as the foundation shade.

I was also slightly cross, as the sole stockist of BYTERRY here in 

South Africa Metro Cosmetics very recently had a 20% discount and I

would have, without doubt, included a replacement in that order.

To read my full review

RECENT EMPTIES {AUGUST 2021}

Am I alone when it comes to NOT finishing a product completely, as I

have a tendency to finish using a product in my mind, but in reality

there is still product left in the bottom of the jar and in some instances

many more applications can be had.

Maybe it's just me!!

I would love to know in the comments section below...

All of the 3 jar empties actually still had some product in,

 so I made it my mission over the past two weeks or so to

use every last drop in order to empty the pot.

My reviews have been written and posted some time back in,

 but now all of these are 100% empty and can be safely

 included in this "Recent empties" post.

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ORIGINS

GINSENG

REFRESHING EYE CREAM

This was an unplanned overseas purchase back in September 2019 and

after several weeks of using I did really enjoy this peachy tinged product, 

but I can't say that it delivered on all of the product claims and whilst 

its lightweight creamy formula felt comfortable around my eye area,

 I wouldn't recommend it for very dry skin, as I didn't find it to be overly moisturising.

Having just re-acquainted myself with this eye cream in order to use

up the last dregs I wouldn't personally re-purchase, as there are far too

many better eye creams out there.

To read my full review

HUXLEY

SECRET OF SAHARA

CREAM

GLOW AWAKENING

Truthfully this cream didn't WoW me on the glow factor front as much as

 I thought it would, but it does give the skin a dewy appearance which I liked.

I've thoroughly enjoyed applying it as part of my morning routine, as it's just 

one of those comfortable, reliable, all round everyday, well priced moisturisers

 and as my first K Beauty product I couldn't have chosen a better one and

I'm happy I dipped my toe into the Korean waters 

and I think I may be dipping more toes into the water.

I would, without hesitation recommend this cream and re-purchase 

it again myself...

To read my full review

AVÈNE

SOOTHING RADIANCE

 MASK

The Soothing Radiance Mask is a true moisture bath that leaves your skin refreshed, 

calm and comforted. Ideal for application post peels, after sunburn, 

if your skin feels tight, irritated, or just simply dehydrated and dull.

Perfect SOS product for those skins that become disturbed during travels.

This was my "go to" daily moisturiser recently 

(during the unrest here in KZN)

especially as the chemical warehouse was spewing toxic chemicals

into the air for 10 days and it just sent my, always calm, skin into "spin" 

and I found this product to absolutely deliver on all of its claims

and it helped to settle and calm my skin.

I already have a back up of this product and I cannot recommend

highly enough.

To read my full review

LUMENE

NORDIC HYDRA

24HR MOISTURISER

I do know why I hadn't fully finished this moisturiser from LUMENE,

I knew I couldn't replace it anytime soon, so I was holding onto

the remnants in the jar and having now done so, it makes me sad, as this

affordable skincare range from Finland has seriously impressed me and

this product especially.

I have completed fallen in love with this cream and it

absolutely delivers on all it promises and I would go as far to say that this

super hydrating moisturiser is one of, if not, the best hydrating products 

I have ever tried.

I wished we could buy this range here in South Africa, but sadly we can't.

To read my full review