Empties #9

It's that time again, say hello to the empties post. You guys know the drill by now, I tell you my thoughts on the products I've actually scraped the bottom of - no flash in the pan reviews in sight, just good ol' wholesome empties reviews. 

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water - It's pretty standard that you'll find a bottle of micellar water standing prettily in my empties posts but it's usually of the French variety, well all I can say is move over Bioderma 'cos there's a new girl in town. For a fraction of the price the Garnier offering removes all my make-up just as successfully plus it's easier to get hold of and gains me Boots Advantage points. My only negative is that it can leave a bit of a residue, not really an oily one but just a bit of a film which is something to bare in mind.

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Soufflé Body Creme - I actually finished a tub of LM Soufflé Body Creme in my last empties so for fear of repeating myself I'll keep things simple. The scent and packaging of these LM body cremes is second to none so to me they're the perfect luxe gift (Mothers Day anyone?) That said I think you'd be a tad disappointed if you bought one for yourself as they're nowhere near as moisturising compared to something from Soap & Glory or The Body Shop and at such a premium price I think that's a massive no no.

Pai Camelia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser - I've been using this Pai cleanser everyday since November when I discovered a whole host of Pai goodies so it was a sad day when it took it's final pump. I've already bought a new one (and a mini version for travelling) which shows just how much I adore this sweet smelling, non-skin-disturbing creamy cleanser for both am and pm cleansing. If you're at your wits end with sensitive skin then I'd definitely suggest giving Pai a bash.

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave In Conditioning Spray - I remember adding the Dove Leave In Spray to a Boots shopping list ages ago after I saw Kate mention it, that gal knows hair. I'd never used a detangling spray before and after too many fights with my Denman I thought it was about time I got on board. This is now my second bottle and this one's lasted a whole year and I use it every time I wash my hair. The scent is incredible, sort of like parma violets, it rids knots like nothing else and more importantly it's a damn bargain. A back up is already in my beauty stash.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter - Now we're talking moisturisation, if you're anything like me and love to slather on a thick layer of body butter after bathing or showering than this little beauty is the one for you. Soap & Glory never fail to disappoint and The Righteous Butter is no exception with it's signature S&G scent, you know the one right? My all time favourite scent of theirs is the Smoothie Star range so while I won't be snapping up another Righteous Butter it won't be long before S&G is back in my bathroom cabinet.

Have you ever tried any of these products? Are you tempted?

Empties #8

It's not only the most wonderful time of the year but the time where I finally wave goodbye to a stash of empties that have been cluttering my bedroom windowsill, let's just say things haven't been looking so Instagram-able around those parts. Empties are still one of my favourite kinds of beauty posts to read, it's all dandy reviewing things but I love to know which products bloggers have actually finished, and more importantly what they really thought of them.

Bioderma Sensibio H20 Solution - Another empties, another Bioderma. Over the last few months I've become incredibly lax with evening cleansing and have been using just Bioderma to take away my days face. I don't need to give myself a good telling off for this sin as my skin did that for me #notahappyface. Don't get me wrong, Bioderma doesn't break me out but shouldn't just be used solely for your PM routine, this baby excels as a pre-cleanse to remove the bulk of your make-up. At £15 a bottle it's a pricey habit so I'm currently road testing the much blogged about Garnier alternative, review pending.

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Candle - It's a sad day when a Jo Malone candle takes it final breathe, especially when it's your Blackberry & Bay scent with limited edition packaging. Blackberry & Bay is my everyday fragrance so you can probably guess just how much I love it - if you've never have the pleasure of sniffing B&B think of it as a burst of fruitiness mixed with a fresh sweetness. This isn't my first Jo Malone candle and it certainly won't be the last, the scent pay off is incredible. Sure they're an indulgent treat (this was actually a birthday gift) but boy are they worth it.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - This may just be the third tube of Radiant Creamy Concealer I've finished (in Vanilla FYI). As a combination skinned gal I never thought I'd be singing the praises of a concealer with the word creamy in the title but this just packs a punch, covering both blemishes and dark circles with ease. My only complaint? I've been using way more than usual which may be something to do with the change in seasons, that said one tube usually lasts at least three months. Cost per use means this is one item I'll keep repurchasing, Nars you've done it again.

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Body Creme - If you've ever eyed up a Laura Mercier Christmas gift set you'll know just how luxurious these products look. Aesthetics aside the Almond Coconut Milk scent doesn't smell to shabby either, providing you like incredibly sweet (almost sickly) scents that is. The huge plus to these body cremes is how long the scent stays around, I can pop my pyjamas on the following day and still smell the fragrance! While these body cremes are fantastic for scent pay off I don't find them anywhere near as moisturising as something from Soap & Glory or The Body Shop especially in the Winter months. For such a hefty price tag I'd personally go for a high street alternative although they do make the most fantastic high-end gift.

Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Body Butter - Battling it out for best body butter in the land is this new fragrance offering from The Body Shop. I did a post on the launch of the Wild Argan Oil scent but for me the body butter is the stand out product from the collection. The smell is out of the world, think a souped up, slightly deeper smelling cocoa butter and the moisturising properties of this wonder tub are something else. Right now I'm working my way through some Soap & Glory but it'll not be long before this tub of goodness is repurchased. A must smell product.

Have you ever tried any of my empties? Have I tempted you to?