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Empties/Products I have used up #2

Saturday, August 25, 2012











Another empties post for you guys!

Clynol Shampoo - I got this in a Glossybox and really loved the shampoo. It's a shame it's only a sample size as it only lasted for two washes! The problem of having long hair! I might considering repurchasing but it is rather expensive for a shampoo!

Botanicals Rose and Camelia Skin Tonic - I was sent this from the lovely people at Botanicals and I fell in love with it. It was so good on my skin! It's such a shame it ran out. I do have this on my repurchase list! So roll on payday!

Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo - I got this on offer for a £1 in Asda and wanted to try it out. I really loved the shampoo and think its great on long hair. I probably will repurchase this again at some point!

Gliss Conditioner - I brought this from poundland and I was really impressed the conditioner is really rich and perfect for my dry ends. I need to pick up some more of this!

Noble Isle Shower Gel - I adore this shower gel! I got this sample in Glossybox and it's amazing. Sadly it costs £20 a bottle! So I won't be repurchasing this myself, however if someone wants to buy it for me! I'd be more than happy!!

Soft and Gentle Deodorant - I've had this kicking around for a while and mainly used when I stayed round mr swan's. I won't be repurchasing this one, not because I don't like it I just tend to settle for what's on offer at the time.

Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation - I brought this after a few recommendations. And I did enjoy using it. However I found it to be a bit dewy for my oily/combo skin. So I didn't repurchase this. I brought one very similar but for oily skin. I'll be doing a full review on that soon!

Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Skin Balancing lotion - Another sample in Glossybox! I did really enjoy this! I love Elizabeth Arden skincare I don't think you can beat it. I loved using this before I applied my foundation it worked in really well on my skin!

L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Shower Gel - I got this in my L'Occitane goody bag and I love the scent. I really want the Eau De Parfum in it! I won't be repurchasing as I have so many shower gels at the minute I should use those ones up first!

Botanicals Clay Mask - The best face mask! It leaves my skin feeling plumped and hydrated! And perfect for my sometimes sensitive skin! I swear by this and this is also on my wishlist come payday!

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Wishlist!

Tuesday, August 07, 2012


Wishlist!

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - I've hit pan on my Witch powder and desperately need a new one but I can't find any anywhere so I think I'm going to have to try something different! This caught my eye in boots today!

L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Perfume - I love this scent so much, I popped into L'Occitane today and couldn't resist spraying myself in it! Definitely one for the Christmas list!

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil - This is best shower gel/oil ever. I have a couple of samples of this and I'm going to have to buy it when they run out. It's quite pricey (£16.50)!!! So that might have to go on the Christmas list too! Ha!

Moroccan Oil - Something I've wanted to try for a while and it would just be perfect for the ends of my hair. They dry out so quickly so I think I'm going to have to purchase something to sort it out! Any cheaper options out there?

Benefit The Porefessional - I've nearly finished the sample I got in Glamour! Ahhh. I don't think I can live without this product anymore. I tried some other primers today and nothing lives up to this! Gahhh why so expensive?

Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain - Really want to try these to the colours look amazing. I've always been a bit hit a miss with lip stains. I remember using one when I was 13 and it just stained my lips red for days! So not good when your at school! But I've heard some great things about these so I really want to give them a go!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway! I'll be holding another giveaway after this one closes. So keep an eye out for that!

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L'Occitane!

Sunday, June 17, 2012




When I discovered in Glamour Magazine that L'Occitane were holding an event I knew I had to go. Although I knew little about the brand I knew I wanted to sample their range. The deal was you paid £10 and received a £50 goody bag, a hand massage, personal skincare diagnosis and a glass of bubbly.

Unfortunately the event at the Norwich store was cancelled however we were able to re arrange for another day. And that was yesterday. After a day of non stop shopping a nice relaxation was just what me and Mama needed.

We started off which a personal skincare diagnosis. My skin type is oily combination and the products used were tailored to this.

To cleanse: Shea Cleansing Milk RRP £15
To tone: Immortelle Essential Water RRP £17
Serum: Immortelle Divine Extract RRP £69
Moisturiser: Angelica Hydration Cream RRP £29
Eye Balm: Immortelle Divine Eyes RRP £46

Now I will agree that's not cheap! But a nice luxury product now and then is good for the soul! This combination felt heavenly on my skin, so much lighter and plumped. The Angelica range is perfect for oily combination skin but also for those with sensitivity. ME! So I really wanted to try it out.

We also were showed about fragrance layering this was combined with a hand massage. Fragrance layering is using a combination of hand cream, body lotion and the perfume on top as just spraying perfume onto the skin does not seal it and it won't last as long. Using fragrance layering your perfume lasts for a lot longer through the day.

My hands were exfoliated with the One Minute Hand Srub RRP £13. This was followed by Cherry Blossom Petal Soft Body Cream RRP £27 and then Cherry Blossom Petal Soft Hand Cream RRP £14. This really pampered my hands and then to seal everything off I was then sprayed with the beautiful Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette RRP £38. The fragrance lasted forever and I couldn't stop sniffing my arm! I must of looked like a right weirdo! Ha.

Our whole afternoon was wonderful and we were truly pampered. To finish our lovely day off we then got our goody bags and the lovely lady then gave us loads of free samples to try out the products. Mamma and I made a sneaky purchase as we also received 15% off and we couldn't say no to that!

Overall it was a lovely day and we got an amazing goody bag, amazing treatments and learnt a lot of new techniques.

I'll be reviewing the products individually too!

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