How is it even Monday again? I can't believe how quickly the weekend has flown by in the blink of an eye. Today's the first day I've been out of the house in over a week and even though it was only a trip to see the nurse it made a nice change. After a week of recovery I'm finally starting to feel more like myself, hooray! 

It's been a while since my first empties post and I must admit I'm quite enjoying putting fingertips to key pad for a second. There's something quite satisfying about finishing a product and telling you all about it so without further a do here are just a few products I've finished over the past couple of months.


Bioderma Crealine H2O 500ml - Championed by everyone from the PixiWoo sisters to Lisa Eldridge I don't think there's a more talked micellar solution in the world of beauty. I love how Bioderma quickly removes the bulk of my make-up on days when all I want to do is to get into bed. I find the Bioderma Crealine incredibly refreshing and soothing on my skin but not the most gentle in the eye area. I've already repurchased the rather cute 100ml size (perfect for my upcoming holiday) from Escentual.com. You can hear more about my thoughts on Bioderma Crealine H20 here.

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream (sample size) - I managed to get my mitts on this sample size as a gift with purchase when I bought the Origins GinZing mascara - not only was I pleased to get a freebie but to finally try my first eye cream. The light, almost whipped texture of the GinZing Eye Cream feels lightweight yet hydrating in your under eye area. As someone with combination skin I felt this gave me enough moisture however if you're a dry skinned gal this isn't the one for you. Although I miss this product in my morning routine I wouldn't rush to repurchase. £21 is pretty steep for the full size and I think there are better eye creams out there with my name on.  

Nars Sheer Glow in Mont Blanc - What can I say? Nars Sheer Glow is still my favourite, can't be without foundation and I doubt there'll ever be a day where this isn't in my beauty stash. Recently I've been wearing lighter bases like the Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturiser but I know I count on Nars for when my skin is having a bad day. Want to hear more glowing praise for Sheer Glow? Read my full review here. For quick reference I'm shade Mont Blanc in Winter and Deauville in the warmer months.

Elemis Pro Radiance Cream Cleanser 150ml - Currently my morning cleanser of choice, the Elemis Pro Radiance Cream Cleanser can be used day or night to remove all your make-up, definitely one to check out if cleansing balms aren't your bag. I apply the tiniest bit amount all over my skin before washing it off with water to really wake me up - I've never used a cleanser that brightens my skin quite like it. As with all Elemis products there's some really beautiful active ingredients like Sweet Brazilian Orange, Lavender and Patchouli which means this baby smells divine. An easy repurchase although not the cheapest at £29, this will last you ages!

Body Shop Peppermint Intensive Foot Rescue 100ml - Certainly not the most glamorous of beauty products but hey we all like smooth and soft feet, right? This heavily scented peppermint foot cream is lovely and moisturising particularly if you pop on a pair of socks after application - if peppermint isn't for you then I'd give this one a wide birth. As foot creams go this serves a purpose but I personally don't find this intensive at all. If you're on the hunt for a foot cream I'd go for Soap & Glory's Heel Genius instead - not only is it just as lovely but at £5.50 for 125 ml (compared to £9 for the Body Shop) it's a steal.

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 10ml - L'Occitane is a brand I've always wanted to try so when I spotted a discovery set in John Lewis with two of the infamous hand creams in, a purchase was made. Through February and March I got really dry patches of skin on my hands from the cold weather and after trying tons of hand creams, this was the only thing that sorted them. The subtle Shea butter scent is just divine and on application the hand cream quickly melts into your hands without leaving them greasy. Perfect for those who suffer with dry hands and easily worth the £8 price tag (for 30ml).

Eve Lom Cleansing Balm 100ml - Another pot bites the dust (this was in my last empties post too). It's safe to say I have an addiction to the Eve Lom cleansing balm. There's nothing better than massaging a tiny piece all over your face before taking a warm muslim cloth to remove the days make-up and grime. I really need to try the Emma Hardie equivalent so I can do a full comparison on the two and save a bit of money but so far I haven't been able to say no to Eve Lom. Watch this space...

Have you tried any of my empties? Which would you like to find in your bathroom?