November Empties

Hello my wee petals. I hope you have had a good weekend. My 'Girls Night Out' was cancelled on Friday. I was so disappointed, but oh well I guess it wasn't meant to be. Have any of you lovelies been enjoying the Xmas festivities yet? In today's post I want to show you the products that I have used up in November.

Face/Lips

Left To Right: Loreal Revitalift Anti Wrinkle And Firming Day Cream, Link :), Liz Earle Superskin Moisturiser, Link :), Ella Baché Crème Tomate Vitamin Radiance Cream, Link :), Dermalogica Age Smart Renewal Lip Complex, Link :) 

Loreal Revitalift Anti Wrinkle And Firming Day Cream 

The Information: 

As skin ages, facial tissues weaken and skin looses its firmness and wrinkles become more prominent. L'Oreal Revitalift Anti Wrinkle and Firming Day Cream contains pro-retinol A and fibre-elastyl to plump and nourish skin reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. As a result of this advanced L’Oreal research facial contours become more defined and skin feels firmer, fuller and smoother. The luxuriously light texture is quickly absorbed without leaving any sticky residue, and is ideal as a base under make up. Use every morning for radiant skin. Contains pro-retinol and fibre-elastyl to nourish skin. Anti-ageing day cream. Luxurious light texture, easily absorbed without any sticky residue. 

Application:

After cleansing use L'Oreal Revitalift Anti Wrinkle and Firming Day Cream every morning on the face and neck. Avoid contact with the eyes. 

I have used this cream for many years. It smells good and feels comfortable on the skin. It's smooth and the night cream version of this found here feels amazing. I showed you this previously in my September Empties post as I had one at home and one at my boyfriend's. The day cream is currently being sold at Boots Pharmacy at a reduced price of £9.33 for 50ml.

Liz Earle Superskin Moisturiser 

The Information: 

This rich, luxurious, fragrance-free moisturiser for more mature or very dry skin contains a powerful blend of high quality naturally active ingredients to smooth, plump and replenish for healthy, rejuvenated-looking skin. Containing high levels of GLA and rich in omega-3, Superskin Moisturiser helps prevent moisture loss and improves skin elasticity, while pomegranate fruit extract and natural source vitamin E, both rich in antioxidants, help protect from environmental damage. Naturally active ingredients include precious cranberry, borage and rosehip seed oils. Suitable for mature/very dry skin. 

Application: 

Apply Superskin Moisturiser to face, neck and décolletage morning and night as part of your essential daily skincare regime.

For optimal results follow the specific facial massage techniques provided, to help clear toxins, reduce puffiness, boost circulation, encourage cell renewal and aid lymphatic drainage: 

Step 1: Apply to face with upward and outward movements using firm pressure.

Step 2: With your fingertips, lightly smooth in an outward circular direction along the cheekbones to above the eyebrows. 

Step 3: Using the thumb and ring finger gently pinch along the brow bone from the nose to the outer edge of the brow. 

Step 4: Finish by gently sweeping your hands up the neck and over the décolletage. 

This is a nice cream. My boyfriend bought this last June for me at my request as an anniversary present. Please see that post here. I like the packaging, but do I think it's worth the money? The simple answer for me is no. I would be happy to use this again if I received it as a gift, but I honestly do not think it improved my skin in any way. I have dry skin and a few wrinkles appearing. This cream did nothing more for my skin than the moisturiser above so I would rather buy the Loreal cream. Having said that it is a nice cream. This retails on the Liz Earle website at £12.75 for 15ml, £34.50 for 50ml or £100.50 for 3 x 50ml.

Ella Baché Crème Tomate Vitamin Radiance Cream

The Information:

This enriching cream contains extracts of fresh tomato which work naturally to purify, brighten & reveal a more vibrant complexion. 

Application:

Apply a pearl size amount between fingertips, pat onto face & massage in gently morning & evening. A delicious daily pick-me-up for your skin! 

I received this as part of my September Feelunique Beauty Box. Please see that post here. I like the luminous packaging of this product. This is a nice enough cream and I have heard that tomatoes are meant to be good for your skin, but at £35.00 for 50ml from feelunique I would not pay that price.  

Dermalogica Age Smart Renewal Lip Complex

The Information:

A daily lip treatment that minimizes contour lines and helps prevent the signs of aging. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.  

Application:

Apply to lips at least two times a day for lip health maintenance, or more frequently in periods of dryness or environmental exposure.

I received this product in my October GlossyBox. Please find that post here :) This felt smooth on application. The sample only lasted a few days as I have extremely dry lips that are always cracking and peeling. This did not improve the condition of my lips, but I kind of hoped it wouldn't as at £22.50 for 1.75ml it's a very expensive product. I would not buy this item.

Body

Left To Right: Fragrant Flowers Rose Body Butter, Hello Kitty Cherry Body Butter, Soap & Glory The Righteous Body Butter, Link :)

Fragrant Flowers Rose Body Butter

I received this from a friend as part of a gift set last Xmas. I have seen something similar in Superdrug this year so I'm not sure if that is where it was from? Here is the link to that gift set here. It's a nice cream with a soft rose scent. It's looser than some body butters, but still a nice texture like a cream.

Hello Kitty Cherry Body Butter

My Mum bought this for me in Poundland a few months ago. I can't find it on the website I'm afraid which is a real shame as I love it. The scent is amazing. I have never noticed any cherry body creams around and this scent just stands out for me. I had to get my boyfriend to open this for me which left a small dent in the tin, but it's forgiven. I would purchase this if they still sell it.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Body Butter

The Information:

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter Body Butter is a smooth, creamy, and velvety intense body lotion. With skin softening shea butter and aloe vera to attract moisture, some folks think it's a bit addictive!

Application:

Butter yourself up: After showering or bathing, smooth a generous handful of Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter onto damp skin and massage gently until it sinks in.  Then relax and take in the wonderful aroma's of leafy greens, bergamot and mandarin, with a floral and fruity middle note that makes your nose tingle a little, followed by soft, sexy, musk, oakmoss, amber and woody notes. Soap & Glory formulas are not tested on animals, only very picky people.

I received this as part of a gift set last Xmas. This also has a great scent to it. Gorgeous. It's a really nice cream that I would be happy to use again. 

Body/Scent

 Left To Right: Superdrug Essential Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, Superdrug Flirty Bodyspray, Link :), Burberry Body Eau De Parfum Spray, Link :), Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir Eau De Parfum Spray, Link :)

Superdrug Essential Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

This product is from Superdrug's essential range. This can is pretty big. The scent is really nice and I think great value for money. I can not find this product on the website, but I am almost 100% sure that this only cost 69p. I will be buying this product again. 

Superdrug Flirty Bodyspray

This is again from Superdrug and it looks to be from their Essential range as it has the wee star on. This is a lovely scent. Very day to night. Please see my post here where I purchased this product and a couple of the other scents in this range. I would buy this again. This is great value at just 99p for 75ml. 

Burberry Body Eau De Parfum Spray

I received this sample in my October Feelunique Beauty Box. This is a nice perfume that I was happy to wear. Please see all information on this product in my original post here.

Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir Eau De Parfum Spray

I received this sample as part of my November Feelunique Beauty Box. I really like this perfume and got complimented when wearing it. I would be happy to receive this for Xmas. Please see full information on this product in my original post here.

Make-Up 

Left To Right: E.L.F. Studio Makeup Mist & Set, Link :), Avon Magix Cashmere Finish Foundation, Avon Mattifying Foundation, Avon Calming Effects Illuminating Foundation

E.L.F. Studio Makeup Mist & Set

The Information:

Keep your makeup in place all day with a radiance boosting invisible hold. The invigorating mist moisturizes and soothes the skin with key ingredients Aloe, Green Tea, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E. The lightweight, comfortable and alcohol free formula improves makeup wearability and prevents color from running or fading. Spray on after makeup application to set makeup in place or during the day for a quick touchup to refresh.

Application:

After you have applied your makeup spray a light mist 12-16 inches from your face with eyes closed to set your makeup in place or use for a quick touchup throughout the day to refresh your makeup. Let it dry naturally or blot with a tissue to help speed dry.

I have already purchased this a few times. I have already replaced this bottle. Please see full information of this product in my E.L.F. haul post here. At £3.50 for 60ml this is great value for money.

Avon Magix Cashmere Finish Foundation, Avon Mattifying Foundation & Avon Calming Effects Illuminating Foundation

Please see my post where I tested out these foundations here.

Nails

Left To Right: Pretty Nails Nail Polish Remover With Acetone, Opia Primark Nail Laquer In Black

Pretty Nails Nail Polish Remover With Acetone. 

I am really sorry as I am not sure where this product was purchased from. My Mum picked it up for me. The bottle is an unusual shape as it bends in at one side and out at the other. I would not recommend this product as it was rubbish at removing nail polish even with it containing acetone. 

Opia Primark Nail Laquer In Black

This nail laquer has a rubber lid which is good. I have had this now for 2/3 years and it has only just gone gloopy. The brush is a bit small, but it was very cheap at around £2.00 I think. Primark don't have this on their webiste so I can't be sure.

What products have you used up in November? Any good or bad?

Love to you all

November Feelunique Beauty Box

Hello my Lovelies. Thank God it's Friday. I have blisters on my feet from my new shoes, but it's the start of the weekend so who cares. My Feelunique Beauty Box got lost in the post so this is why I am so late in showing you a post about it. This month's box is named 'Primed To Party'. The aim it seems is to get you through the busy Xmas party season while still maintaining your beauty. These are the products that I received.

 

Left to Right: Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm, Link :), Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth, Link :), Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder, Link :) & Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe (Dark), Link :)

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm - £34.00 for 100ml

The information:

This best-seller is the ultimate radiant-enhancing cleanser to prep your skin for a season of glowing! 

• Thoroughly cleanses and moisturises
• Helps to purify and minimises the appearance of open pores
• Calming for sensitive skin
• Revitalising for dull and mature skins
• Can be used as a rescue balm, i.e. on dry elbows or knees, or as a lip balm
• Doubles as a soothing mask if left on the skin for 10 minutes

Key Ingredients:

Moringa seed extract, Wild Sea Fennel, Vitamin E, Orange, Neroli and Mandarin extracts, Jasmine, Cedarwood and Rose.

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth - £10.00 for 3

The information:

• Ensures skin is super clean, helping to remove all last traces of make-up
• Can be used alone without product to gently buff and polish the skin
• Fabulous for travel, creating a mini facial on the go

Application:

Mix a few drops of warm water with the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm in the palm of your hand to create a milk. Apply to the face, neck & eye area & massage thoroughly in circular motions to melt away make-up, excess oils and grime. To remove soak Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth in warm water. Squeeze out the excess and  gently wipe over the whole face & neck, taking extra care around the delicate eye area. Use the gently abrasive muslin side of the cloth to exfoliate dry, lined, thickened and congested areas and the smoother micro fibre side for more delicate and sensitive areas. Skin is left feeling clean, smooth and supple; never tight. Use morning and night. 

I will be interested to compare this cleansing balm and cloth to my Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish with pure muslin cloth. This balm has a subtle scent. At first glance I thought it was an exfoliater due to it's appearance. It does have a very smooth texture to it though. The cloth feels like a very soft flannel on one side and a muslin cloth on the other. I like the idea of it being a rescue balm as multi-purpose products are always good. Plus it can be used as a nice treat as a mask. It's good that it can also be used without product, but I am a little unsure about the fact that it says to use this morning and night though. I thought that you should not use facial exfoliaters more than 2-3 times a week? Can anyone advise on this as I have very dry skin? I'm not sure that I would pay this much for a cleansing balm, but I will test it before I rule it out. I think the cloths are good value though.

Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder - £9.55 for 10g

The information:

This best-selling Dust It comes in a lightweight powder that gives versatile control - the more you apply the more control you get, with incredible 24 hour volume effect!

Application:

Rub the powder in your hands until it turns into a cream, apply to dry hair then style and texture to achieve the ultimate party look. You can also turn the head up-side-down, apply like salt & pepper, distribute into the roots for a strong and wild finish. For a stronger matt look apply product into damp hair. Rake into shape and leave to dry.

I am not too keen on the idea of using powder products in my hair, but the fact that his turns into a cream I will give it a try. I usually find creams leave my hair flatter than when I put nothing in though. I'm not sold on the 24 hour volume effect! Can a product really do that? I'm not so sure. I would say this is a mid-range priced hair styling product. I think there will probably be cheaper alternatives.

Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe (Dark) - £21.50 for 236ml

The information:

This ultra-sheer instant colour formula gives you an instant healthy glow. It's easy to apply, completely streak-free and smells delicious. Get a gorgeous glow that'll last for up to seven days, and a confidence boost that'll last even longer! Voted Best Ever Beauty Buy by Elle Beauty, this is the ultimate self-tan indulgence. Offering outstanding results. It contains more DHA than Xen Tan's best-selling Deep Bronze product, so offers a deeper colour after just one application. Plus the larger pack means you'll enjoy even more tans from each purchase. It also contains additional vitamin E, Green Tea and skin-loving anti-oxidants that soothe, smooth and nourish skin while providing an instant and natural colour you'll love. What's more the pleasant vanilla fragrance will leave you feeling wrapped in luxury.

 

Ingredients:

Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerine, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caramel, CI 47005, CI 42090, CI 16035. 

I purchased the Xen-Tan Dark Lotion a while ago, but never used it as I am always quite cautious when applying fake-tans. Some people manage to just slap them on and they come out perfectly, but I am not that gifted or that confident. Now I have this tube which can be applied to the face and body I will probably just use this for top ups on my face when I apply the Dark Lotion. This has now motivated me to give it a try. Keep your fingers crossed for me ;) I don't think the price is too bad for this product if it works as great fake-tan is not always easy to achieve and from the reviews I have seen Xen-Tan appears to have much more positive feedback than negative.

Left to Right: Goldwell DualSenses Rich Repair 60 Sec Treatment, Link :), BellaPierre Cosmetics Mineral Shimmer Powder (Champagne), Link :) & Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir Eau De Parfum Spray, Link :)

Goldwell DualSenses Rich Repair 60 Sec Treatment - £7.70 for 200ml

The information:

We all need a quick pick me up at times & so does our hair. That's why Goldwell have produced this wondrous & ultra fast-working product for dry, damaged hair. It claims to leave hair silky, soft and with an enviable healthy glow.

Application:

After shampooing, apply & comb through hair, leave on for 60 seconds then rinse thoroughly. The result will be instantly manageable locks with gorgeous shine and bounce!

This has a fresh smell to it. I like to use a hair treatment once a week so it's good to have, but it's another hair product in the same box so I would have preferred maybe a nail polish? I would rather have this than the Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder though. I think the price is fair, but it's hard to know without trying as there are cheaper alternatives out there.

BellaPierre Shimmer Powder (Champagne) - £59.99 for a stack of 9 shades, including Champagne from the Bella Collection

The information:

This multi-purpose shimmer powder is a must-have for adding some sparkle to your look - especially when you get the last minute office-to-party invite! It's completely multi-tasking so you can use as an eye shadow or add to your eye liner, lip gloss, blusher, body bronzer, hair highlighter, nail polish and mascara ... the possibilities are endless.

• Will not crease, clump, fade or smear
• Made from 100% natural pigments
• Hypo-allergenic - suitable for sensitive skin
• Longest wearing make-up available
• Washes off with soap and water
• No dyes, fillers, additives or preservatives
• Suitable for mixing with other BellaPierre products

The other shades included in the stack of 9 from the Bella Collection are Earth, Harmony, Java, Bronze, Celebration, Cinnibar, Noir & Snowflake. 

 

This can be used as a nice subtle shimmer, but it also looks to be very builable too for heavier pigmentation. I like the shade and the fact that it can be used in a variety of ways. It makes very big claims by saying that it will not crease, clump, fade or smear. Also claiming to be the longest wearing make-up available. That has me intrigued if nothing else. For the stack of 9 shades it works out to be approximately £6.66 per shade which isn't that bad providing you like all of the shades. Perhaps a nice present for someone who enjoys pigments though.

Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir Eau De Parfum Spray- £46.75 for 50ml/£59.50 for 75ml

The information:

A sophisticated and addictive fragrance inspired by the lighter side of the Jasmine flower at dawn. The scent has crisp and refreshing top notes, a stunning combination of two types of Jasmine at the heart, and a sensual woody musk base. A light and elegant fragrance.

I would say this is a sexy day-to-night scent. Floral and very wearable. I will use this sample and I think the price is not bad, but I'm not in love with it.

So that's it. Overall the products that I am really happy to try are the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm, the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth, the Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe (Dark) and the BellaPierre Shimmer Powder (Champagne). I am happy to wear the perfume too. I think that's pretty good to like this many products in one box. Well done Feelunique.

If you are interested in more information on Feelunique's Beauty Box please see the link, here :)

What products did you receive in your Feelunique Beauty Box this month? Did you like or dislike them? Are you thinking of signing up if you haven't already?

Love to you all