This is quite an oily formula, however really nice to use. I have been using this along with this
Carol's Beauty Tan Enhancing Oil in my everyday tanning routine to help prolong my fake tan.
It is also super moisturising!
Carol's Beauty Sun Tanning Enhancer Oil
Again, really enjoyed using this over my fake baked skin. There are just the small bottles, there are
also full size ones available which I have reviewed here. :)
Vagisil Fresh Plus Intimate Wash
Another sample of the Vagisil, I cannot recall exactly where it came from, however I am thinking it
may have been from a recent Elle or Cosmo mag? hmm..
Schick Hydro Silk Razor Re-Fill
This is an old favourite which I have been using for years. Does a great job, however isn't my
absolute fav. That crown goes to the Schick Intuition, hands down!
Arbonne Skincare Samples
Dug these out of my Doll Connection blog event goodie bag recently and decided to see how they'd
go. Pretty nice products actually, although a bit on the pricer side.
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One of those little things which make your day just that little bit better and more exciting than bills
arriving in the mail is when Beautyheaven open their (virtual) doors to their online shopping event
that is Beautorium. Where loyal members (such as moi) can redeem their points accumulated
from participation on the site for beauty products available in the 'shop'! Hooray!
As usual I have absolutely NO self control (I did try, really I did!) and spent all of my points.
Yep my balance is back to literally zero! Time to get busy again with reviews, comments and
referrals for the next event rumoured to be held in April 2016. Too exciting! :)
Enough babble, onto the items I spent all my points on...
MOR Pepperberry & Cardamon Hand & Body Wash
Ah MOR is such a luxury brand to me. I have always found their products to be ultra rich and
always smell ah-mazing! This one is no exception with the blend of Pepperberry and Cardamon
smelling very sweet and like black berries! Reminds me a little of Lush Snow Fairy. :)
On the steep side at 500 points, however quite a large 350ml which should last a while.
Schick Intuition Coconut Milk & Almond Oil Razor
This product is no stranger to me having first used it in a trial for Beautyheaven and then continuing
to stock up on it in a past few Beautoirums. This is my all time favourite razor! The smell is so
yummy and creamy as it the formulation of the moisture block which makes shaving so smooth and
gentle and easy! I just love it! This cost me 260 points. (Review!)
T.B.N. Nail Colour in Little Miss Mila & In The Nude
There where quite a few other shades to choose from in the shop but I ended up settling on one of
my fav classic hot barbie pinks and a nude as I am slowing creeping into liking that kind of neutral
hue. Only 50 points each, a complete steal and I cannot wait to paint with these!
Romantic Colour Eyeshadow Palette by T.B.N.
I almost didn't get this last product, however I spent all of my points on the very last day of
Beautorium and thought what the hell why not? At only 100 points I couldn't resist. There was also
another colour variation available which were all black/greys which I feel would be a little too
dramatic for me so I decided to go with these gorgeous soft pinks, burgundy, charcoal and white
highlight. I have not tried any products from TBN before so I cannot wait! So much fun to be had I
Unless you have been living under a rock then I have no doubt you have probably head all about
the famous Jamberry craze that seems to have swept the beauty community of late.
Jamberry is a US based nail wrap company which has just recently launched right here in Australia!
I was lucky enough to get the chance to sample these new nail wraps and I have to say honestly, they are so darn cute!
I much prefer to have my nails painted than not however being time poor and my priorities focused
95% of my time of my two little ones, it is almost impossible to comprehend sitting around for an
hour or so to give myself a mani/pedi.
What is so great about Jamberry Nail Wraps as you have probably already figured out is that they are
pretty much just like a sticker for your nails, and they look amazing, have zero drying time and last
just as long (if not longer) than some regular nail polishes!
As you can see Jamberry Nail Wraps come in a huge variety of patterns and colours. There really is
a style for everyone. They are such great quality and value, I think they would make some great
stocking fillers this Christmas, especially for young girls, teens and time poor mums like me. ;)
The super lovely Erin Steffan, an independent Jamberry consultant can be contacted through http://www.erinsteffan.jamberrynails.net and has kindly supplied me with x2 sets of Nail Wraps
to GIVEAWAY to two of my loyal readers/followers. Hooray!
To enter the GIVEAWAY be sure to be following me either on Instagram or Facebook or both if
you'd like to increase your chances of winning & good luck!
Welcome to my mid year empties! Here is what I used up in July! Not as much as in previous
months this year, but still going great guns none the less. Let me know if you'd be interested in
me blogging a stocktake of what's left in my mega stash of beauty prods. That could be fun, I know
it motivates and inspires me when I read/watch what other beauty lovers have and how they're
working through them.
I like to try and use up my older products first, however being a beauty blogger it's pretty
impossible not to stray and try newbies in-between. But that's just my general rule to keep things
rotating along and playing fair as well as limiting the amount of products going bad before I get the
chance to use them up.
Aaaaaanyway, let's take a look through my beauty trash!
Cleansing
Original Source Skin Quench All In One Moisturising Shower Gel
in Blackcurrant & Moringa Oil (FULL SIZE)
I received this product in my recent limited edition Bellabox and was loving it, until I knocked it over
in the shower and the bottle cracked and most of it spilt out everywhere! :( So sad! I did manage to
salvage quite a bit of it luckily, however I had to squeeze what I had left over into one of my travel
size bottles which made me just want to use it up quickly and move on to the next product. Was
lovely whilst it lasted. :)
Argan+ Argan Oil Super Creamy Body Wash (FULL SIZE)
I don't know if you can tell by looking closely at the base of this bottle, but I was super awesome and
somehow managed to also knock this bottle off my shower shelf and crack the lid! (Remind me to
change where I keep these!) Luckily I was pretty much done with it anyway, loved it by the way,
you should check out my full review here. ;)
I have been savouring this facial scrub because I have been loving it that much that I never wanted
it to end! The bursting beads of zesty freshness are so nice and refreshing when washing my face in
the mornings. I need more of this stato! (Review!)
Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel (FULL SIZE)
Do you remember my Lush haul from a while back? Well this well known, well loved also limited
edition product had plenty of time to grow on me in between rotating through about a dozen or so
other body washes and scrubs. I actually grew to really love it and and hanging out for another bottle!
This was another Bellabox surprise and a good one at that! I have used Paula's Choice in my skincare routine (which you can watch here!) so I knew I loved their products already and this was the
icing on the cake for my skin to really add that extra little bit of help that it needed in keeping it clear
and bringing out the best in it.
Moisturising
Sukin Facial Moisturiser (FULL SIZE)
I am a huge fan of all Sukin products I have ever tried. They really are lovely and so natural and
smell wonderful. I really enjoyed this daily moisturiser. It felt so nice on my skin with it's light scent.
I highly recommend it and if you are interested to hear more about my experience with this and other
products from this brand then you can watch my full video review here. :)
Fantasy By Britney Spears Body Souffle (FULL SIZE)
This is actually a really pretty moisturiser. It smells simply gorgeous and it glides on my skin like a
dream. Honestly, I'm a little sad to let it go...but hey there is always fifty other Britney variations out
there to pick up next!
Avon Far Away Shimmer Gel (FULL SIZE)
This is seriously the most beautiful shimmer gel, like EVER! It has a jelly like consistency and leaves
the most beautiful shimmery shine all over your body making me feel like a real life fairy. :)
It is also lightly scented like the matching perfume. I looooooved it!
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler (SAMPLE)
This was a nice little surprise which I found in my recent Elle magazine which I used right away.
Only a very small amount in the sachet so a little hard to get my head around what I think of it.
Would need to try it more to form an opinion.
Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore (SAMPLE)
This was nice too. I usually like to really lather up on my moisturiser from head to toe so this
wasn't enough to go very far. I'd be interested to try it full size as I know the brand and have used
their products before which were good.
I cannot remember where these came from, but omg they are awesome! These are up there with
the best I have ever used in terms of hair oils. Made my hair INSTANTLY frizz free, smooth and
soft. Just amazing and only needed to used a tiny amount on my long thick hair. Lasted ages, which
for a sample is a total bargain!
Aveda Damage Remedy Reconstructive Treatment (SAMPLE)
I have used many of these little sample tubes and really enjoy them. A lovely hair treat which I would
be happy to use again and again.
VO5 Hot Oil Shower Works (FULL SIZE)
An oldie but a goodie. I feel like it worked better on my hair when I was dying it darker, however
still does an alright job. Body
Revlon Pink Happiness Perfume (FULL SIZE)
This is an old favourite which I still love. This is a smaller travel/purse size version of the perfume.
It has served me well but I am ready to move on to some of my other perfumes in rotation which need
some love and attention.
Mitchum Clinical 48hr Powder Fresh Deodorant (FULL SIZE)
This is one of my favourites in terms of keeping body odour in check which actually works!
This stuff is gold and worth paying a little extra for. No matter how sweaty you get, you will not
have people holding their breath as they walk past you. Trust me, it's amazing! (Review!)
Organyc Liners (FULL BOX)
I was fortunate to have these sent to me to try and review so I have been very good to the
environment lately thanks to Organyc. Since they do just as good a job as any other liner I have
tried I don't see why I shouldn't continue to use these. Great quality and comfortable too.
Make-Up
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24h Matte Foundation (SAMPLE)
With all of the hype surrounding this foundation I couldn't wait to try this one and it didn't disappoint.
I am dying to purchase this and use it again, however I have sooo many back up foundations in my
collection which are sure to last me into the next century!
Ten-O-Six Tinted Moisturiser (FULL SIZE)
I usually just slap on a tinted moisturiser if I know I am probably going to be spending the day at
home. It's quick and easy and still has me looking half decent if I do happen to quickly pop out
somewhere so if I have to answer the door or have someone visit unexpectedly.
SugarBaby Lip Gloss (FULL SIZE)
Found this old friend in my gloss draw recently and couldn't reach into the bottom to get anymore
product out, so into the beauty trash bin it goes!
That concludes my July empties for 2015!
Let's do a tally update to see where I am at as we head
into the second half of the year.
Full Size = 86
Samples = 121
Total Empties to date for 2015 = 207
(I must say, feeling pretty good about that!)
How are your empties going for the year?
Do you have a Project Pan Plan thing-y-o you're working on?
Does your beauty bin overflow like mine by the end of
the month?
Don't forget to watch my Empties video below!
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This is a great way to add a little something extra to your plain old pony tail. I like that the colour I have in the black isn't too in your face and adds a subtle girly touch to my look.
The bow seems to be made really well and doesn't flop or droop once I have it placed in my hair. It's nice and firm and holds it's own. The black elactic is also nice and strong and doesn't appear or feel as though it is going to snap or lose it's elasticity any time soon.
A great fashionable piece which can be worn from day into the night straight from the office to the town. Very nice I love this and suitable for all ages and most hair types. :)
I have used Dr.LeWinns moisturiser for years after first discovering it in my early twenties. After using up my first tub I was hooked. It is such a good moisturiser to use daily and it really delivers. My skin always feels lovely when I use this as oppose to when I don't. I can really see and feel the difference as this daily moisturiser makes my skin feel softer and it just looks healthier and more youthful and alive!
The white creamy formula isn't too thick or runny and soaks into my skin like hydrating a desert! It is virtually scent free so it doesn't irritate my skin or nose and the contents inside the tub don't turn a weird colour or consistency as some others have in the past when I've had them open for a while. This seems to just stay nice and fresh!
I recommend seeing if you can pick up one of their little sample tubs to try out if you can to see how great it really is. If not, I would just purchase the full size, you won't regret it! :)
Having used this once before and now just receiving another sample of this to try I am seriously considering purchasing it full size! I have used quite a number of different Rose Hip Oil's but nothing compares to how quickly I saw actual results in the scaring on my stomach from having two kids. I have tried just about everything to try and makes those annoying stretch marks go away and nothing does much. I moisturise daily which has helped them to fade quite a bit, but when I used this Kosmea oil at night after my shower, by morning after inspecting my belly, I actually could see a significant fade in the appearance of my stretch marks and that was only after the first use!!
I feel like this Rose Hip Oil is very concentrated and pure as you only need a tiny few dops and it will spread out onto your skin and go a long way soaking in and making you skin feel a soft a dough.
With the added benefits of being highly moisturising, a wrinkle fighter and an aid in sun damaged skin, I don't know why I haven't purchased this yet! It's a must for me and I will be sad when my sample runs out!
I have used these wipes previously and recently received a few more samples to try and since it had been a while since I first tried these with negative effect, I decided to give them a second chance since there are quite a few positive reviews, I thought perhaps I should try these again.
I don't feel like these are a product I need to use daily. However I can see the possible benefits of having these on hand for days after being at the gym, working out, traveling or staying overnight somewhere or camping.
The sensation the formula from these wipes gives is not really comforting for my delicate area, however someone else mentioned these after having a baby and having had two myself, I can say that I would agree, these would be great to have to take to the hospital with you and to have afterwards to help keep that area clean and smelling fresh again, especially if you had had stitches, they were a nightmare!
Overall I feel like these a great for certain situations, just not as a daily wipe. :)
Al'chemy Lavender & Anthyliss Leave-In Conditioner
I have long, dry and highlighted hair which needs a little extra TLC on a regular basis. Based on other reviews from this product and from researching it I realised it only works best it used sparingly as a little bit of this product distribues evenly though your hair without having to use a whole dollop of it.
The 10ml sachet I am currently using is a very generous sample size considering I am onto my 3rd wash with it and am seeing positive results. My hair and in particular the ends are so much softer and less course and dry.
As with conditioner in general, be careful not to apply any of it to the roots of your hair or you will instantly feel it weighing you down and once dry your hair will feel oily which is scary if you already have oil prone, thin or flat hair.
I find the way I use it to be a winner. It really works wonders and the scent it uplifting and relaxing as I shower.
Durex Real Feel Condoms
I used these previously after having my babies and they work great!
Do the job and you can't even feel them. Durable and don't break or dry out. Are super thin so I did
worry a little that they might break, but they didn't. Phew! Now more babies just yet thank you! ;)
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