01 June 2012

Empties May 2012

I've started making an effort to use up more of my sample size products, so I've emptied more than ever this month!



Biore Deep Clean Facial Wipes - Quite nice product, smelled good, worked well and generous sheet size. Would get again.
Burt's Bees Beeswax & Banana Hand Creme (mini size, from the hands & feet kit) - Set off my eczema badly, so I ended up using it on my feet. It made them really soft, and I loved the smell, so I might get it again for pedi use!
Thalgo Soft Hydrating Emulsion (from March I Love This Box; sample size) - had an amazing oceany smell, but for the expensive price, the moisturising properties were only average.
The Body Shop Chocomania Soap (part of birthday gift from Husband (not pictured)) - smelled wonderful, like chocolate and nuts, and had pretty good lasting power, but the exfoliating bits in it (I think they were poppy seeds?) were too scratchy on my skin. Replaced with Burt's Bees body bar.
Japanese Aloe Vera Hand Cream (from Daiso) - this is one of the few hand creams that doesn't set off my eczema! Plus it's not too greasy and sinks in quick. For this reason I use it at work. Replaced with Planet Earth Lime Blossom & Coconut hand cream.
Bloom Thirst Quencher Vitamin E Body Cream (sample sachet) - Vague citrusy smell, which I found fairly pleasant. I'd probably consider buying the full-size product, depending on the price.
Schwarzkopf Brilliance Permanent Colour in Smouldering Red - this is my go-to hair dye, though I'm thinking of going more reddish-brown, rather than brownish-red next time. ☺
OPI Expert Touch Nail Lacquer Remover (from Adore Beauty) - worked fast and had a nice citrus scent, but unfortunately too expensive for me to justify. Replaced with Priceline brand remover.
Jurlique Jasmine Body Lotion (sample sachet) - was only enough for one application. Smelled divine, was light and non-greasy. Would think of purchasing if it wasn't so expensive.
Imperial Leather Foamburst Gel in Passionflower & Jojoba (from Coles) - Starts out as a gel, but puffs up into a foam on contact with air. Seemed to be exactly the same formula as my shaving cream, and came in the same type of can - very strange. But smelled lovely and was a fun product. Was expensive, but would get again for a treat.
Kerastase Nectar Thermique Leave-In Conditioner (sample sachet, received in my December Lust Have It box) - this is the 3rd out of 5 sachets that I received.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronised Recovery Complex (January GlossyBox) - This smelled lovely, slightly citrusy, and had a fresh gel texture. I loved it the way it felt on my skin, but I probably would need to use it for longer to see any real benifits. Unfortunately it's way too expensive to get again.
Pantene Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - this didn't help my dandruff at all, in fact I think it made the problem worse. Replaced with Head & Shoulders Dry Skin formula Shampoo.