Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I have another 12 empties for this month so grab a cuppa, a biccie or 2, sit down and enjoy.

Neutrogena Clear & Radiant Face Wash

I have been using this now for at least 8 years. I discovered this when I was in the height of adult acne. This was recommended by Sinead (@themakeupchair) on her YouTube channel. I still use this as my first cleanse and if I am going through a breakout I will use this as first and second cleans. I absolutely love this and this definitely helps when I am having a breakout. I buy these when they are on 3 for 2 in @boots. It is always a recommendation to anyone suffering from breakouts.

Elemis Rehydrating Rosepetal Cleanser

This was a nice face cleanser. It was geared towards dry or dehydrated skin so it was ok for me as my cheeks are on the dehydrated side. It worked nicely as a second cleanse / morning cleanse. I would repurchase this.

Farmacy Honey Halo

I got this in my @cultbeauty Advent Calendar in 2023 (sometimes it takes me a while to get through my skincare but I do get there). I really enjoyed this moisturiser. It felt really rich when applying to the face but dried in quickly but still leaving your face feeling hydrated. I would repurchase this again.

Note Skin Perfecting Primer (Shine Control)

This was originally a Gracey (@graceyoconnel Insta) recommendation. I have to say I absolutely love this product. It is mattifying but it is not drying on the skin and it doesn’t pill as some shine control primers do pill a lil or a lot. It is definitely one I would recommend to anyone and also one I would repurchase. It is a fabulous drugstore primer. PS I also love their illuminator.

Illamasqua Hydra Veil Mini

I actually can’t remember where I saw this recommended. It was definitely someone I follow so because I couldn’t remember who recommended it, I picked up a mini to try. I did enjoy this as I felt that my face looked really fresh when wearing this I would buy this again.

Estee Lauder Double Wear in Rattan

And next up is my OG. This foundation will always hold a very special place in my heart. This was the first ever high-end foundation that I own. My sister bought it for me for Christmas one year many moons ago and it was always my go to. I ever wrote blogpost which featured the foundation: My First Blog – My Foundation – Kathleen Giffney Make-Up (kathleengiffneymua.ie)

Nars Soft Matte Complete Foundation in Fiji

This is my product of the year in 2022 and still is. It was one I was excited to try as it had gotten great reviews from both Sinéad ( @thebeauttruth ) and Maria ( @_nospringchicken ). The coverage is unreal. It is a matte foundation but it doesn’t dry matte or go cakey. Iit also doesn’t separate on your face. It is all the things I look for it in a foundation. It is definitely my favourite foundation and it knocked my OG off it’s top spot.

Jouer High Coverage Liquid Concealer in 4 Créme Brulee

This is a more recent discovery that I forgot to put up a #firstimpressions of. As Homer Simpson would say ‘doh’. This appeared as a favourite for 2023. I love this. It is a full coverage concealer that is easy and creamy to apply. It sets down well with powder and lasts all day long. It is definitely my concealer find of the year as I am reaching for it non stop since I got it. I purchased mine from @sephora (well the #feelunique site). I got it for a steal of €16.00 in a sale earlier in the year.

Huda Beauty Easy Bake Powder in Pound Cake

I will start off by saying I didn’t think another powder would know my #lauramercier powder off the number 1 spot especially for nights out but… this one has. From the minute I tried this I loved it. I picked a coloured powder when purchasing this as I had seen other bloggers use this powder. This sets the face but doesn’t leave it looking dry, dehydrated or cakey looking. It actually gives an airbrush effect to the skin. I don’t use this to bake but just to set the face. I always pick mine up in @boots.ireland Dundrum or Athlone and it is €40.00 but this also lasts for ages. This also appeared as a favourite for 2023.

W7 Lip Twister in Pink

I picked this up one day in @boots needing to get €10 after doing recycling to get my 500 points so I picked this up cause I liked the colour but I have to say I loved this. It was a nice colour, you could wear with lipstick, gloss or on it’s own and it lasts all day. This was cheap aswell at €3.99, so happy I just stumbled across this.

Fenty Beauty Hella Thic Mascara 

Mascara find of the year. My beautiful friend bought this for my birthday. This gives you length but also so much volume to your lashes. One application will actually do both eyes and give the length and volume needed. Two for major volume and length. I love this mascara and it is a major recommendation from me. Run and buy it…

Sanctuary Spa Lily & Rose Shower Burst

I was super lucky to be gifted this. This was so nice. You spray this on a sponge or whatever you use and then it foams. My skin felt so soft after showering. After showering, I used the Body Moisturiser that I was also lucky enough to be gifted and that will feature in this month’s empties. Definite repurchase for me.

Thanks again for reading guys, hope you enjoyed and see you next time.

Kat x