RECENT EMPTIES {JULY 2020}

After 6 years or so of blogging I've finally found my groove when it comes to writing

a post about my recent beauty empties.

I'm more disciplined when it comes to keeping the empty containers to let you guys

 know which products I have completely finished, enjoyed or in some cases not

 enjoyed enough to re-purchase.

I have 3 empties this month and they revolve a little around the COVID 19.

Click on the Pink Links below to read my original reviews.

1.

RITUALS

RITUAL OF AYURVEDA

SOOTHING HAND BALM

During lockdown I have been able to finish up several partially used

hand creams that I had lying around in drawers and handbags, many of which

I was just happy to finish and not waste, but this one from RITUALS is my absolute favourite hand cream of all time in terms of formula and fragrance.

I'm so sad to see this one come to an end and its already been added to my overseas

shopping list (whenever travel happens again).

FYI I will be cutting this tube open very soon to scrape out at least a couple more

applications.

To read my mini review

I did write a post about my Hand Cream recommendations back in March 

and I cover all price ranges, so head over to find out which ones make the list.

To read that post

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2.

BATH & BODY WORKS

POCKETBAC

ANTI-BACTERIAL HAND GEL

Another product that I have been using plenty of during lockdown is hand sanitiser.

The BATH & BODY WORKS POCKETBAC is perfect to carry around in your

pocket or bag. They're available in so many great fragrances, non drying

 and thankfully I stocked up back in February.

 I have finished a couple more, but only managed to retain one for the photo.

I highly recommend these if you can get your hands on them.

To read my mini review

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3.

ELEMIS

PRO-COLLAGEN

MARINE CREAM

I was dreading the day that this product finished and again I was sad to scrape out

 the last few drops of this moisturiser.

My overall opinion on this highly acclaimed moisturiser... it's a good one

Was I seriously impressed? Yes I was

and I would highly recommend for both men and women who are looking

for an effective, fast absorbing, daily anti-ageing moisturiser that you apply

and literally forget about...

In terms of value for money this product goes a long way which, when justifying

the initial purchase price,is something to bear in mind.

To read my full review

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I've had this sample from Dermalogica

for sometime now, so I think it's time to put it to good use as my coming weeks

 Sunday Sample.

Nightly Lip Treatment forms part of the AGE smart range, which focus's on

preventing, treating and reversing the visible signs of ageing.

Whilst my lip area is in fairly good condition for my age I have been thinking about trying a more specific anti-ageing lip product, so this could be a good option.

Dermalogica Anti-ageing lip and perioral treatment claims to smoothes the appearance 

of laugh and feather lines while you sleep. 

This rich overnight formula firms, hydrates and restores skin on and around the lips. 

  Whilst I won't be able to get too many applications out of this 

sample of the Nightly Lip Treatment, it will be enough however to give you a first

impressions opinion, so check back next Sunday to find out what I thought.

VINTAGE AVON DING DONG,AVON CALLING #TBT POST

This post goes back to November 2014 and how things have changed since

then, not only have Avon been through some difficult times, but some international

markets have even closed e.g. France, Australia and New Zealand
More and more sales are conducting online, but the Avon Ladies and now Men are still
an important part of the sales force...


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Having spent most of my life in the beauty industry I am thoroughly enjoying finding these vintage print ads on Pinterest and the internet.

This is a collection of ads from that household brand Avon, which believe it or not, 

has been around for over 130 years. 

Avon Products, Inc. is a multi-level marketing company in beauty, household, and personal care categories. Avon had annual sales of $4.7 billion worldwide in 2019.

It is the fourteenth-largest beauty company and is the second largest direct-selling enterprise in the world.
Avon have been empowering women since 1886 and is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products  Avon sells products in over 100 countries through their independent sales force of over 6.4 million representatives - which were back then fondly known as 

 "Avon Ladies".

The original Avon lady was always well groomed and would carry her beauty wares in a case.

 I even remember a TV ad back in the UK from the 1960's, which showed such female carrying her Avon case and ringing the doorbell of a house, it went something like this..

Ding Dong Ding Dong..."Avon calling".

I have managed to find a collection of TV ads on YouTube from the 60's onwards.

Today these ladies have had to step aside to make way for a 
new a new type of "beauty"

 the "Avon catalogue". 
Avon representatives now show the catalogue to customers in their homes, at work, at social or leisure activities or to their friends and family. The representatives then send the orders to Avon and the products are delivered free of charge directly to the representatives' homes.

Enjoy!

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