December Empties

Hi there everyone. I hope you are all enjoying the new year. I am still on leave, but will be returning to work on Monday :( Today I wanted to show you the products that I have used up in December and what I thought of them so I will get started.

Face

Left To Right: Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser, Link :), Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser, Link :), No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum, Caudalie Vinexpert Radiance Day Fluid SPF10, Link :)

Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser ~ I purchased mine in Superdrug, but I can't find it on the website to tell you the price, sorry :(

The Information:

This Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser is a perfect blend of ingredients to visibly help reduce the size of pores. Helps to leave the skin feeling refreshed and clarified. Perfect for even sensitive skin. The special blend of Simple toning goodness containing Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, Chamomile, Geranium and Witch Hazel, helps to keep your skin toned, clarified and refreshed.

NO PERFUME, NO COLOUR, NO UNNECESSARY INGREDIENTS so it won't upset your skin. Dermatologically Tested and Approved.

This product does not feel at all harsh on the skin. It has a smooth formula. I do want to try another cleanser though as I do end up using more cotton wool pads to removed dirt and grime from my face and neck than I would like. I have not noticed any pore minimising.

Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser ~ £5.50 for 30ml

The Information:

Now you can fight two stubborn skin concerns at the same time with the first patented time-release Anti-Ageing Blemish regime clinically proven to reduce blemishes while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. This high-performance solution includes an innovative anti-blemish treatment technology that continues to work even after you rinse it off. Breakouts and wrinkles won’t stand a chance! Additional features and ingredients: Multi-active blemish fighting system, featuring encapsulated Salicylic Acid technology, provides a sustained release that continues to treat blemishes, even after rinsing. Amino acids and Hyaluronic Acid bind moisture to skin while antioxidants neutralize free radicals to preserve a more youthful appearance.

Application:

Massage a small amount over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

I received this product in my August GlossyBox. I tend to use my face washes while I am in the shower. This product does feel quite refreshing when you use it, but I don't have much more to say about it than that I'm afraid.

No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum ~ The Boots Pharmacy website is currently unavailable, but this product is usually around £20.00 for the tube

I started using this product years ago and fell in love with it straight away as the frown lines on my forehead pretty much disappeared. Recently though I have noticed more wrinkles and fine lines appearing on my face. I know it's a part of the ageing process, but as this product is not working as well for me I am looking for something to help smooth out those fine lines. I am tempted by the fairly new product on the market Nanoblur, but I am waiting to see more reviews on this. Have you tried Nanoblur or a similar product? Any good or bad? I am interested in anti-wrinkle/anti-ageing creams too :)

Caudalie Vinexpert Radiance Day Fluid SPF10 ~ Currently at reduced priced on feelunique.com of £27.55 for 30ml

The Information:

This energising fluid with SPF10 offers complete firming, protective and anti-wrinkle action along with optimum moisture to ensure a glowing complexion all day long.Main ingredients: anti-ageing grapevine Resveratrol anti-oxidant grapevine polyphenols(OPC), strengthening and moisturising Vinolevure, coppery pearlizers and light-reflecting pigments for an instant healthy glow, toning ginseng, nourishing and moisturising cassia angustifolia, sodium hyaluronate, shea butter, olive squalane and pea, soothing pro-vitamin B5 and camomile, encapuslated sun filter, energising cypress, basil, mint, galbanum, mandarin and ylang-ylang. 

I received this product in my October Feelunique Beauty Box. This does feel like a nice cream, but it has not done anything spectacular to my skin. Even for the reduced price I think I can find something far more affordable.

Face/Make-up

Left To Right: Accessorize With-Love Primer, Link :), Primark Ta Ta For Now Magic Undereye Concealer (Light), Daniel Sandler Jumbo Jet Mascara, Link :)

Accessorize With-Love Primer ~ £9.00 for 30ml

The Information:

  

Helps to even out skin tone while reducing shine. Improves foundation application and helps minimise skin imperfections. Make-up lasts longer and skin is left feeling velvety smooth all day.

This product does feel velvety smooth on the skin. Prior to this I was using Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. I would much rather use this product as it's much more affordable and my make-up looks exactly the same. My one con for this product is that the hole it dispenses from is quite large so you may waste more product. Just be careful when you squeeze it out. I love the pretty design of the tube too.

Primark Ta Ta For Now Magic Undereye Concealer (Light) ~ Not sure on price as not shown on Primark's website. I bought this at a reduced price of a about £2.00 over a year ago.

This concealer brush pen has lasted me absolutely ages. I think it's great value as it works just as well under my eyes as the YSL Touche Eclat and the Clarins concealer pens ever did. You just click the button at the end of the pen to dispense the product and brush on.

Daniel Sandler Jumbo Jet Mascara ~ £11.80 

The Information:

Create an intense and mysterious look with the Daniel Sandler Jumbo Jet Mascara. A must have for the woman who wants to get noticed, this intense black mascara is the perfect addition to your collection. Specially formulated to deliver long, sultry lashes, Daniel Sandler Jumbo Jet Mascara is the only mascara a woman needs when she wants high-performance, luscious lashes. After one stroke of the brush, lashes are instantly thicker, longer, and with a false lash effect. Like little ball bearings, the spherical particles attract the formula and then become encapsulated with product. Due to the size and shape of these particles, they line up on the lash giving the effect of added volume.

Application:

For maximum effect begin at the lash root and brush up with a slight wiggle back and forth.

I received this product in my August GlossyBox and I have to say I really don't like it. The big brush did not assist with maximising my lashes. It does not deliver any type of false lash effect. Not enough product comes out. My lashes were not lengthened, volumised or thickened. My eyes water a lot and although this does not claim to be a waterproof mascara this stuff ran all around my eye area the first time I used it. My eyes are very sensitive, especially on a windy day, but I have never experienced anything like this before. I would not recommend this product!

Body

Left To Right: The Body Shop Satsuma Puree Body Lotion, Link :), Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Indulgent Hand & Body Lotion, Link :), Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Bath & Shower Cream, Link :), Avon Barbie Bubble-icious! Body Wash

The Body Shop Satsuma Puree Body Lotion ~ £8.00 for 250ml

The Information:

This lightweight body lotion has a fresh citrus scent. It hydrates skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth.

• Light and easily absorbed
• Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Fresh citrus scent

Key Ingredients:

• Satsuma oil
• Orange fruit water
• Community Fair Trade shea butter

Full Ingredients:

Aqua (Water) (Solvent/Diluent), Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Cyclomethicone (Emollient), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange Fruit Water) (Natural Additive), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Sodium Carbomer (Emulsion Stabiliser), Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Helianthus annuus (Sunflower Seed Oil) (Emollient), Carbomer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (Skin Conditioning Agent), Methylparaben (Preservative), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Viscosity Modifier), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) (Sunscreen), Propylene Glycol (Humectant), Hexyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Citrus reticulata (Fragrance Ingredient), Butylparaben (Preservative), Ethylparaben (Preservative), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Propylparaben (Preservative), Isobutylparaben (Preservative), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Citrus dulcis (Orange Oil) (Fragrance/Essential Oil), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), CI 15985 (Colour), CI 19140 (Colour), CI 14700 (Colour). 

Application:

Massage into skin and allow to sink in before dressing.

This lotion smells gorgeous. It's so fresh and juicy. I actually got this free as I received a Joy Card. I think I got it with Glamour Magazine. I took the card into The Body Shop and they told me the card was worth £3.00 so I got this lotion for free :) I would use this product again. The scent is fab and the cream is nice too.

Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Indulgent Hand & Body Lotion ~ £9.00 for 225ml

The Information:

A rich & indulgent hand & body lotion blended with a mouth watering blend of Grape & Fig oils and extract. Apply all over the body, after a bath or shower to leave your skin smooth & nourished.

Natural ingredients:

Fig (Fruit) Extract
Grape (Fruit) Extract
Sweet Almond Oil

Full ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil), Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycerin, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coumarin, Linalool, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Ficus Carica (Fig) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Cinnamal Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone

I love this herbal scent. It's very autumnal as is the pacjkaging. This lotion feels lovely and sinks straight into the skin. I love the touch of the little leaf attached to the bottle. Unfortunately the pump stopped working for me about half way through using this. I would definitely recommedn this product.

Please excuse me writing on this product, but that was to remind me that THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN!

Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Bath & Shower Cream ~ £9.00 for 250ml

The Information:

A rich, luxuriant bath & shower cream formulated using the finest ingredients. Contains Grape and Aloe extracts, which are known for their toning and soothing properties. 

Natural ingredients:

Grape Extract
Aloe Vera Extract
Panthanol Pro-Vitamin B5

Full ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Polyquaternium-7, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzophenone-4, Linalool, Citric Acid, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Trideceth-7, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Extract Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Potassium Sorbate,Methylisothiazolinone, CI 15985 (FD&C Yellow 6), CI 19140 (FD&C Yellow 5), CI 42090 (FD & C Blue 1).

This product feels so fresh and clean. I like the pump idea again. It's much easier to use in the shower. I lost the wee leaf that was attached to this :( I like the feeling of this cream on my skin. I would use this product in the future.

THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN!

Avon Barbie Bubble-icious! Body Wash ~ I can no longer find this on the Avon website, sorry :(

This is not a fantastic body wash in scent, but I just got a kick out of it because of the packaging. It was fun to use just for that.

Hand/Nail/Perfume

Left To Right: Di Palomo Enriching White Grape With Aloe Hand & Nail Cream, Link :), Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream, Link :), Etro Ambra Fragrance, Link :)

Di Palomo Enriching White Grape With Aloe Hand & Nail Cream ~ £7.00 for 75ml

The Information:

Enriching Hand & Nail Cream An enriching and luxurious Hand and Nail Cream containing Grape & Aloe Extracts. Also rich in Olive & Grapeseed Oils to leave your hands soft, smooth and nourished.

Natural ingredients:

Grape Seed Oil
Olive Oil
Aloe Vera Extract
Grape Extract

Full ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ceteth-20, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, zethylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene, Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Salicylate, CI 19140.

This obviuosly has the same scent as the Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Bath & Shower Cream above. This cream feels smooth and sinks nicley into the skin. I would reccommend this, especially if you travel a lot as this smaller size is handy.

THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN!

Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream ~ £7.00 for 75ml

The Information:

An enriching and luxurious Hand and Nail Cream containing Grapeseed Oil, Olive Oil and Fig Fruit Extract. Olive Oil is rich in vitamins A & D which aid the production of healthy skin tissue. Use daily leaving your hands smooth and soft.

Natural ingredients:

Olive Oil
Grape Seed Oil
Fig (Fruit) Extract

Full ingredient list:

Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ceteth-20, Parfum, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 19140.

This sinks in just as nicely as the Di Palomo Enriching White Grape With Aloe Hand & Nail Cream, but obviously has then scent of the Wild Fig & Grape range. I would reccommend this product.

THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES, BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN!

Etro Ambra Fragrance 

This fragrance was okay, but not one that I would pick up for myself. I received this in my November GlossyBox.

So the products that I would purchase in the future are:

• No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum
• Accessorize With-Love Primer
• Primark Ta Ta For Now Magic Undereye Concealer (Light)
• The Body Shop Satsuma Puree Body Lotion
• Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Indulgent Hand & Body Lotion
• Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Bath & Shower Cream
• Di Palomo Enriching White Grape With Aloe Hand & Nail Cream
• Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream 

So that's all folks. What products have you been loving or loathing in December?

Love to you all