April 2025 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties.  I only have 10 empties for this month so sit down and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

Neutrogena Refreshingly Clear Facial Wash

I have been using this now for at least 9 years. 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. This is always a repurchase.

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No7 Micellar Water

I picked this up the last time that I rang out micellar water and I have to say I really enjoyed this. As you all already know, I use micellar water as my last and final cleanse so this did the trick. All makeup removed from my hairline and any excess that I feel is on my face. I would repurchase this again

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Eucerin Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream

So I tried another Eucerin spf of my sisters a long time ago and thought it was nice but it was a hydrating one so I decided to try this one as it is a mattifying one. I have to say I really liked this. It was mattifying on the skin and didn’t show through my makeup. I am off to buy another one this weekend.

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Maybelline Super Stay Concealer in 25

I picked this up in Superdrug a long time ago and only got around to using this in the last few months. I did like this but I didn’t find this was full full coverage. I did however pick the wrong colour so wouldn’t mind trying the right colour.

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17 Lip Liner in Dusty Pink

Again, how many times have I spoken about this lipliner. I love the colour, that it is creamy, easy to apply and lasts all day (I have applied only the liner at times). Definite repurchase. Also only €3.50 in Boots.

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Catrice Plumping Lip Liner in I Like To Mauve It

As I said before a long time ago, I think that this one will appear in my empties either monthly or bi-monthly as it is one that I always have on the go. It is super pigmented and lasts all day and for the bargain price of €4.00. You cannot go wrong.

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Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick in Tease

This is a great lipstick for the pale days as this a pale pink. It lasts all day long but when I check this online, I can’t see this available so not sure if you can still buy.

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Benefit Bad Girl Mascara

I have used this before a long time ago but I got this in my Advent Calendar last year and I have to say i forgot how good this was. It was great for giving both length and volume to the lash so I will repurchase one of these. I still have a few more to get through though first.

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Cien Hand Cream

Well I picked this up one night cause one of my friends said that she found that it was like the Aveeno hand cream so I tried it and guess what?.. It is. This was so cheap at €0.00 so I picked it up again. Handy for the car, bag or just hanging around the house for when you need some handcream.

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Sanctuary Spa Lily and Rose Collection Wet Skin Miracle Moisturiser

I was actually so lucky to be gifted this in PR. You moisturise in the shower and you are done. It’s great. Definitely one I will repurchase. I already have another one in the shower that I was also gifted so I will be ok for a while but always a repurchase.

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

Kat x

 

March 2025 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I have 11 empties for this month, so have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

Tula Skincare The Cult Classic The Purifying Face Cleanser

I got this in my Advent Calendar last year. I never heard of this brand but this was a sweet lil treat I have to say. I really enjoyed using this. It was a nice cleanser which I switched it up and used this as my first cleanse and it worked a treat. Also didn’t break me out so I would purchase this.

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Flanerie Wild Jasmine Hyaluronic Eye Serum

I got this in my of my Cohorted boxes. This was meant to help with dark circles and described as an uplift eye serum. I don’t have super darkness under my eyes but I did feel that my eyes were brighter when using this. I personally prefer a cream or gel for under my eyes but this was nice.

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Aromatheraphy Associates Hydrating Nourishing Face Oil

This was also a Cohorted box find. I did enjoy this, I felt my face felt very hydrated my fresh after use. Only complaint was that I didn’t like it on my hands, felt a bit oily but on the face, was perfect, would repurchase.


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Sculpted by Aimee HydraGlo

I was very late to the game with this one. I picked this up when I was in town last year (yes it takes a while to get through stuff for me) and I got around to using this in December. This is a beautiful hydrating serum, my face felt so hydrated after use so I would definitely repurchase this.

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Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturizer

I got this in my Advent Calendar last year. This was a lovely little moisturiser, I really enjoyed using this. My face felt lovely and soft after use so I would purchase this again.

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Poco Beauty Universal Glow Treatment

My friend gave me this in December 2023 for Christmas. Yes see how long it takes for me to start a product as I use it until it is empty so I can give a full opinion on it. I used this as a hydrating/glowy primer and it was lovely on the skin. It says it has spf 30 in this but I did use a separate spf also (just because I am so fair naturally). Gave a nice glow without being too much but I would definitely repurchase. 

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Nars Soft Matte Foundation in Punjab

I have spoken about this foundation in an empties every couple of months. The coverage is unreal. It is a matte foundation but it doesn’t dry matte or go cakey. It is all the things I look for in a foundation. It is definitely my favourite foundation and my go to especially for an occasion or night out.

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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in 095

I used this as a mixer foundation for lightening my foundation when my tan was wearing off. I thought this mixed well so I would repurchase again. 

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Benefit Powmade in 3 Warm Brown

This is my only brow product. It is the perfect colour for my brows (matching my natural hair colour). It will be the only brow pomade that I will use so please Benefit do not discontinue this product.

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MAC Cosmetics MAC Stack

 

I was very late to the game on this. I think I saw this on Charlotte Holdcroft on YouTube. I really enjoyed this mascara. It gave me length, volume and lasted all day long. I would repurchase this again but my only feedback is that this dried up very quickly. 

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Mrs Glam 10 Second Tan in Dark +

Another quick one. Love, beautiful golden shade.It generally lasts for up to about 5 days and doesn’t stain bed sheets.

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

Kat x

February 2025 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I only have 9 empties for this month, so have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

I have used this balm previously and I really enjoyed it. My sister recommended this to me and I also got this in my advent calendar last year. I used to use this as my second cleanse but this as a first cleanse is divine, removes everything. Stunning cleansing balm and a definite repurchase.

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Zelens Shiso Balm

I got this balm in one of my Cohorted boxes. This was my second cleanse but I found that was a lil too runny for my liking. It was a nice cleanser but because it ran, I wouldn’t purchase again.

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Eve Lom Radiance Repair Retinol Serum

This was a beautiful serum. My face looked and felt very radiant the next morning after using this serum. This is a definite repurchase for me.

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Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

I love this serum. I got 2 minis in my Advent Calendar. I use this at nighttime and it feels like a drink of water for my skin. A definite repurchase.

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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

I got this in my advent calendar and it is a lovely moisturiser. This has squalane in it which I am a big fan of as it is great for keeping the face hydrated, soft and smooth at the same time. I would 100% buy this again.

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17 Lip Define Pencil in Dusty Rose

How many times have I spoken about this lipliner. I love the colour, that it is creamy, easy to apply and lasts all day.. Definite repurchase. Only €3.50 in Boots.

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Sanctuary Spa Handcream

I picked this up during covid (yes remember that time). Lovely handcream. Keeps my hands feeling moisturised without drying them out. I am picky with my handcreams so this was lovely and I think it was about €3/4.

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Rituals The Ritual of Mehir Energising Foaming Shower Gel

I have used the other shower gels from Rituals and really liked them. This was no exception and the smell is beauty. Will buy again for sure.

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Sol Janeiro Brazillian Bum Bum Cream

Wow, Sol Janeiro is so popular right now with the youger generation these days but I had this a long time ago. This ia a beautiful moisturiser. It smells devine and it keeps the body moisturised and hydrated. Definite repurchase.

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

Kat x

 

January 2025 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I have a whooping 22 empties for this month, so sit down, grab a tea and have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

No7 Cleansing Balm

I know this says that this is for dry skin but I have combination skin and I find this is a gorgeous cleanser. I have used this before. I use this as my first cleanse and it removes every bit of makeup from my face. It is a beautiful cleansing balm and one I will repurchase, I think this is my 3rd or 4th one of this.

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Neutrogena Refreshingly Clear Facial Wash

I will keep this short as I have mentioned this in so many empties. Have been using this now for nearly 10 years. I have been using this as my second cleanse as I was using the No7 Cleansing Balm as my first. But if I am going through a breakout I will use this as first and second cleanse. I always have multiple of these in my skincare press.

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Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser

So I got this mini in my most recent Advent Calendar and I really enjoyed this. I used this as a second cleanse at night or first thing in the morning. I found this wasn’t drying on the face but it was super moisturising. I liked it so much I bought a full size. So I think you have my answer on repurchase already.

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Malin+Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser

I got this in my most recent Advent Calendar. I had tried this previously and I can’t remember my thoughts but I really enjoyed this. I used this as a first cleanse and it removed nearly if not all makeup. I also think this would be good if you are suffering from breakouts. I would repurchase this.

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Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion

I have mentioned this in so many empties. I use this for cleansing my eyes as it is gentle. I leave it on my eye for a couple seconds and then I cleanse. I normally pick this up in one of the multiples (Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Tesco) when they are running an offer on it.

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Jorgobé Niacinamide Serum

I got this in one of my Cohorted boxes and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this. I found that this was useful for my fine lines (not that I have any of course) and it was good for hydration. I would purchase this again as I do love a niacinamide serum.

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Bioderma Sensibio H20

I have spoken about this before. I use a micellar water as my 3rd and final cleanse to ensure every drop of makeup is off my face. This did the trick and I would definitely purchase this again.

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Zelens 3T Complex Anti-Ageing Cream

This is another one that I got in a Cohorted box. I used this every morning and I really enjoyed it. It was super moisturising on the face and great under makeup so another one I would probably buy again.

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Eucerin Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream

So I tried another Eucerin spf of my sisters a long time ago and thought it was nice but it was a hydrating one so I decided to try this one as it is a mattifying one. I have to say I really liked this. It was mattifying on the skin and didn’t show through my makeup (something that I learned from Jo from @everythingjoloves). I liked it so much I purchased another one.

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Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Glow

So when I was in Spain late last year with the girls, one of the girls gave me this as it was too dark for her so of course I tried this. This is a glowy formula but not too glowy. It gave me a glow but not too glowy and didn’t show through my makeup. This was great for during the week as I used this instead of a glowy or dewy primer.

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Glossier Futuredew

My sister bought this for me and she didn’t really like this but I did. This is an unusual one because it is a primer but an oil. This gave a beautiful natural glow to the skin without being too glowy. Definite repurchase for me.

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Too Faced Primed Poreless

I got two minis of this in one of my monthly Cohorted boxes. I have spoke about this before and I really like it. I used this on my forehead and my nose for any fine lines and pores and it worked a treat. I would repurchase for sure.

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YSL All Hours Foundation in BD40

My ex’s mother gave me this as she didn’t particularly like this but I actually did. I think the coverage is fantastic on it and it’s not super matte. I actually have a BD45 in the press to use so I think it is safe to say I would buy this again.

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Benefit Boo-ing Cakeless Concealer in No.5

I think if you have been following me for a while, you will know that this was my go to concealer for a long time. It is a beautiful concealer which gives you great coverage without creasing.This was one of my 2020 favourite products of the year and it is still a firm favourite.

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Morphe 2 Hide & Peek Concealer in Peek of Sand

This was a nice concealer, it gave a light to medium buildable coverage which I wore as a medium coverage. It didn’t have a matte finish, it was more of a sheen finish. It was a nice concealer. I would recommend if you like a medium coverage natural looking finish concealer.

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Revolution Translucent Baking Powder

This says that it is “super matte” but I did feel that there is a slight sheen to the powder. This was a nice powder for setting the face but I didn’t particularly find this very flattering under the eye so for that reason I probably wouldn’t repurchase.

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KVD Lock It Translucent Setting Powder

I have used this before and this would have shown in an empties previously. I do really like this powder for when I am using a very matte foundation because this actually has a slight fleck in it so it gives a sheen to the skin. I would say, if using under the eye, use sparingly as this can look a bit too shiny under the eye and can crease if too much is used.

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Huda Beauty Easy Bake Powder in Pound Cake

I will keep this short as this is a repeat purchase. From the minute I tried this I loved it. This sets the face but doesn’t leave it looking dry, dehydrated or cakey looking. It actually gives an airbrush effect to the skin. Always a repurchase.

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Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara

I got this in my Advent Calendar thought that this mascara was going to be like the other Hourglass Caution mascara. I found this was good for lengthening your lashes but there wasn’t really any volume so it is one I probably wouldn’t repurchase.

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L’Occitane Concentre De Lait Milk Concentrate

I also got this in my Advent Calendar. This was a lovely moisturiser, I got about 3 or 4 days out of this but it was lovely, my body felt lovely and hydrated when using this. This is one yay I would definitely purchase.

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Oils Rejuvenating Moisturiser

My friend got this for me for Christmas 2023 and I finally got around to trying it late last year and I loved this. It smelt amazing and it also felt so nice on the skin without feeling oily or greasy. I just need to find this so I can re-purchase this.

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Olaplex No/5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner

I have spoke about this before, this is my go to conditioner. I love this, it is perfect for keeping my hair in good condition (pardon the pun). It latest ages aswell. I get roughly a year or longer out of this. I already purchased another one and using it.

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

Kat x

December 2024 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I have 12 empties for this month, so have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

Boots Vitamin C Brightening Cleansing Gel

Well funny story I was in Boots doing my recycling (have you heard of that?) and I needed to spend €10.00 to get my €5.00 worth of points and I picked this up thinking it was No.7 as it was right beside it but anyway I actually really liked this. It was so nice to use in the morning (and most evening aswell). It was refreshing on the face and felt lovely plus it was cheap as chips at €6.49 so I would repurchase this again.

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Sculpted by Aimee Cloud Cream (Mini)

This is the “first” skincare product that I have tried from Sculpted apart from their Beauty Base which I liked. So as it is was the first, I purchased a mini but I thought this moisturiser was beautiful, I thoroughly enjoyed this and would definitely repurchase it.

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Eve Lom Moisture Cream (Mini)

I got this a Cohorted box and I liked this. It felt hydrating on the face without being greasy, I would buy this again

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Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream (Mini)

This was one of the first Drunk Elephant products that I used and I always loved it. I have purchased it a number of times and will purchase again. Now my sister has the Bora Bora moisturiser and said that she loves that even more than this and guess who got this in their Advent Calendar so excited to try.

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Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

I had this for the longest time and wouldn’t use it. I don’t know why but I saw Gracey O’Connell (@graceyoconnell) use this a lot so I said I better give it a go. Oh my god, this is great especially for my 6:30am rises for works or days that I am feeling a lil tired and think I look tired. I know that Becca took over this product and I can see this on their website but not sure if you can get this in Ireland if anyone wants to tell me.

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Elf Poreless Putty Primer

I bought this on the recommendation of Sinead (from the @thebeauttruth). When I bought it I  then say Tati (@glamlife guru) speaking about this. This is so like the Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer. This was great for using on my pores and fine lines (who said that). It worked a dream with no pilling so I will buy this again.

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Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer in 2.3 Madeleine

I have repuchased this many times as I use this on any breakouts or rosacea areas and it works a treat. It is creamy and full coverage and covers any spots so definitely a repurchase for me.

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Essence 8hr Matte Comfort Lip Liner in Cushion Talk

How many times have I spoke about this lipliner. Costs about €2.80 and is super pigmented, lasts all day and definite repurchase. Just a new shade.

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17 Lip Liner in Dusty Pink

Again, how many times have I spoken about this lipliner. I love the colour, that it is creamy, easy to apply and lasts all day (I have applied only the liner at times). Definite repurchase. Also only €3.50 in Boots.

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Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara

I have used this many times and I love this mascara. This actually makes you look like you have had a lash lift done. Definite repurchase for me.

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Mrs Glam 10 Second Tan in Dark +

Another quick one. Love, beautiful golden shade.It generally lasts for up to about 5 days and doesn’t stain bed sheets.

This is a continuation of the new section I introduced a while ago. So this  is an empty product but it’s a #notsoemptyempties as it is something I have tried, tried again and re-tried and maybe not like so much or it doesn’t work for me.

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Illamasqua Mascara

Unfortunately I didn’t like this mascara. I felt it went all over my lid and it didn’t really give me any length and lil volume. If you are unlike me and like natural looking lashes, this mascara is for you.

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

 

Kat x

November 2024 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s installment of my empties. I have 10 empties for this month, so have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

Bioderma Sensibio H20

This was a lovely micellar water that didn’t break my skin out (which is very important to me). As I said I use a micellar water as my 3rd and final cleanse to ensure every drop of makeup is off my face. This did the trick and I would definitely purchase this again.

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Pestle & Mortar Recover Eye Cream

I think this was the first luxury eye creams I tried and I loved it back when I first tried it and I still love it. I really enjoy an eye cream rather than a serum. Would I purchase this again? Yes…

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Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Cream

I got 2 samples of this when I purchased my perfume and said I would give it a go so I used both samples. I used this at night time and I have to say I thought that was lovely. It was really nice to apply to the skin and felt very hydrating on the skin. It is one I would purchase as a treat for myself.

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Jorgobé Bio-Active Balancing Moisturiser

I got this in one of my Cohorted boxes and I have to say this is a lovely moisturiser which helps reduce any excess sebum and oils but didn’t break me out but was really moisturising on skin. I have to say I really enjoyed it and I would repurchase again.

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17 Lip Define Pencil in Dusty Rose

How many times have I spoken about this lipliner. I love the colour, that it is creamy, easy to apply and lasts all day.. Definite repurchase. Only €3.50 in Boots.

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Pat McGrath Mattetrance Lipstick in Peepshow

I picked this lipsticks in one of Pat McGrath’s sales for next to nothing, it was like €15.00 with free shipping to Ireland. This is a matte lipstick but it is not super matte on the lips. It is super pigmented and lasts all day long. I was happy with my colour choice aswell for this one.

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Sculpted by Aimee My Mascara in Black

I am so upset to say this but this wasn’t empty. This fell on the ground open and all hairs and dirt got stuck to the wand so I had to throw it out. I am so upset but… I have another one. I love this mascara, it is a great mascara. It gives you super black eyelashes, volume that can be seen from space and also length. What more could a girl want so yes to buying this again.

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Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Lotion

My friend bought this body lotion for me last year and I got around to using it at the end of the year but I have to say I love this stuff. It doesn’t break me out and it hydrates the skin. I don’t know how many of these I have had over the years but definitely one I would repurchase.

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Skinfood Banana Hand Cream

My friend bought this for me to use in work and have on my desk and I used it and loved it. It is like silky on the hands, such a beautiful moisturiser. I have purchased another one and I also bought it for my friend as we are like 2 bananas.

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Zara Day Collection Applejuice

I never feature fragrance in my empties probably because I had gotten out of the habit of wearing it but have got back into in the last year thanks to a friend giving me a perfume to try which I still haven’t finished but I bought this in Zara a couple of months ago as I read that this was the dupe for my Chanel Chance but since smelling it, I think it is a dupe for DNKY Apple. I love it, I wear this on days that I am working for home just so I smell nice, lol and I have already repurchased this.

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

Kat x

October 2024 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I have 13 empties for this month, so have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

Neutrogena Refreshingly Clear Facial Wash

I will keep this short as I have mentioned this in a good few empties. Have been using this now for at least 9 years. I use this as my first cleanse. I always have one or multiple of these in my skincare press.

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Elf Skin Pure Skin Cleanser

I picked up this from Millies a while ago when I was placing an order and I needed a tenner to get free delivery and this was on offer so I bought it but I loved it. It is a fabulous cleanser. As it has oat milk in the formula it is not one but drying on the skin. Great for morning and second cleanse. Definite repurchase. 

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Jorgobè Niacinamide Serum

I received this in one of my Cohorted box. I tried the mini version of this first and got on really well with it so I have started the larger one now, Definite repurchase, skin feels smoother and I feel that I have less blackheads.

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Wishful Thirst Trap Juice

My friend bought this for me and I have to say, I absolutely loved this and will definitely repurchase it. My skin felt so hydrated when I applied this and my skin looked so radiant.

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Avant Pro-Intense Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream

I got this in one of my Cohorted boxes and I have to say really enjoyed it. Actually I have enjoyed every Avant product that I have tried so that is a good sign. My skin felt hydrated without being irritated even though this was an acid day cream. I also felt that my skin looked alive with this. Would repurchase.

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Flãnerie Jasmine Sunset Rose Quartz Face Cream

I got this in one of my monthly Cohorted boxes. I was pleasantly surprised with all of the Flãnerie range. This is a night cream which I used every night and my skin always felt super soft and nourished right through to the next morning when I would cleanse again, I would repurchase but i just need to check where sells this brand.

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Omorovicza Midnight Radiance Mask

I actually can’t remember where I got this but I have to say I loved this. Face felt like it had gotten a splash of water applied to it, so hydrated. Definite repurchase for me.

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La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF

I will keep this short, a brilliant spf. It also helps give moisture to your skin but is mattifying and doesn’t appear through your makeup. Definite repurchase and recommendation.

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Make Up Forever Matte Velvet Skin in 3.2

I got this for a steal on Feelunique about 2 years ago and never opened it until a while ago. I liked it, it gave good coverage and didn’t crease under the eye I think with Makeup Forever closed in Dublin that I don’t really think of the brand now but  I would repurchase. 

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Huda Beauty Easy Bake Powder in Pound Cake

I will keep this short as this is a repeat purchase. From the minute I tried this I loved it. This sets the face but doesn’t leave it looking dry, dehydrated or cakey looking. It actually gives an airbrush effect to the skin.

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Milani Baked Bronzer in Dolce

Jeez I picked this up a long time ago. I picked up on a recommendation from someone I followed and I can’t remember who it was. I always thought that this wouldn’t have good colour pay off, now when I say that I mean it wasn’t going to be dark enough for me but it was. I also have another colour and I would definitely repurchase this one.

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MAC Amplified Lipstick in Blankety

Another OG favourite which I had in reserve and I have to say I loved it. I used this all of the time and I also used to use this on all of my clients when I took makeup appointments. It is the perfect nude. So I think you know the answer if I would repurchase.

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Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

I used to love this mascara and now don’t get me wrong, I still really like it but I prefer more volume to the lashes now but this gives you beautiful lift and curl.

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

Kat x

September 2024 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I have 13 empties for this month, so have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

La Roche Posay Effaclar AI Breakout Corrector

So this appeared as one of my 2022 favourite products of the year. I had discovered this in 2021 as I had a massive spot and needed it to be gone before a night out. But I used this constantly in 2022 as after getting Covid in the house, my skin was breaking out all of the time. This is a great spot cream but I have one downfall now that I am not getting many spots, the tube is too big so it runs out of life before you finish the tube but if you suffer from spots, this is a good friend.

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Avant Protein-Complex Restructuring Niacinamide Defence Serum

I got this in one of Cohorted’s monthly boxes. I really enjoyed this serum. I felt that my skin looked brighter while using this and I feel it also helped my pores around my nose. I would repurchase this for sure.

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Flanerie Lil Bloom Hyaluronic Vivifying Serum

This is another find from one of Cohorted’s monthly boxes. This was a lovely Hyaluronic serum. It dried in quickly but your still still felt hydrated. I would repurchase this. Just have to check where sells this.

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BPerfect Chroma Cover Matte Foundation in W5

I picked this up previously in the wrong colour. I am not sure how I did that. But long story short, it fell behind the press never to be seen again but I purchased it W5 and I have to say I love it. It is full coverage but not matte matte as it is a soft matte. I have finished this and I repurchased it in W4 (as I think that I thought I looked a lil more tanned than I did)

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Catrice HD Liquid Coverage in Sand Beige

The coverage was amazing, it is full coverage and it gave a flawless finish to the skin. I would definitely repurchase. This is also cheap as chips at roughly €8.00.

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Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard

This is a lovely concealer. I normally would keep this for a night out.  I really like using it but I always feel that it runs out quite quickly. I just checked and it is only 6ml. Maybe that is standard. I need to look into these things

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17 Lip Define Pencil in Dusty Pink

Agai, how many times have I spoken about this lipliner. I love the colour, that it is creamy, easy to apply and lasts all day (I have applied only the liner at times). Definite repurchase. Also only €3.50 in Boots.

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Benefit Powmade in 3 Warm Brown

This is my only brow product. It is the perfect colour for my brows (matching my natural hair colour). It will be the only brow pomade that I will use so please Benefit do not discontinue this product.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lip in Pure Hollywood

This is the OG liquid lip for me (now this is not the original one I purchased). I absolutely loved and still love this. I have purchased this so many times. It has been reformulated and I have purchased it so I just need to try it and report back on the reformulated liquid lip.

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Green Angel Seaweed Bath & Shower Gel

Lovely shower gel with a nice smell. My friend picked this up for my big birthday last year from my team in work. I also now have the moisturiser to try but this was lovely. My bathroom always smelt like a spa after use.

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BPerfect Tan Eraser

I absolutely love this stuff. Leave this on for about 7 minutes and it removes all tan. I am already on a new bottle.

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Living Proof Perfecting Spray

I got this in a Cohorted box a few months ago or maybe last year. I really liked this spray. It is a detangling spray and literally the brush runs through your hair like a knife through butter.

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This is a continuation of the new section I introduced a while ago. So this  is an empty product but it’s a #notsoemptyempties as it is something I have tried, tried again and re-tried and maybe not like so much or it doesn’t work for me.

Primark PS Sun SPF50 Sun Gel

Unfortunately I have to say that this was a no for me. No matter what moisturiser or primer I used this with, it pilled really badly so unfortunately I won’t be finishing or repurchasing.

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

Kat x

August 2024 Empties


Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I have 12 empties for this month, so have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

Neutrogena Refreshingly Clear Facial Wash

I will keep this short as I have mentioned this in a good few empties. Have been using this now for at least 8 or 9 years. I use this as my first cleanse and if I am going through a breakout I will use this as first and second cleanse. I always have one of multiple of these in my skincare press.

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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye

I got this as a present from a friend. I liked the hydration from this but I didn’t really like the gel texture. It kind of reminded me of Vaseline but did give good hydration but I wouldn’t buy again because of the texture.

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Morphe Filter Effect Soft-Focus Foundation 28ml (Various Shades) – Filter Light 1

As you know, I have dark foundations and light, none really in between as I normally use a light foundation in the same finish to lighten my darker foundations. This was a great mixing foundation and it was cheap enough as I got a deal on this. I would repurchase.

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Rare Beauty Highlighter in Exilarate

I loved this so much, this was upgraded to a place on my grid. It is a stunning highlighter. I originally saw Sinead (thebeautifultruth) use this and I couldn’t wait to try it so my sister got it for me for Easter last year. It is 100% definitely one I will repurchase, I just need to get my bum over to Space n K. 

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Hourglass Lightening Bronzer in Luminous Bronze Light

I love this bronzer. I know it is expensive but it lasts for such a long time. I think I got over 2 years out of this. I have purchased again but I bought the travel size as I thought I would use it up quicker. This gives a beautiful bronzed look to the skin and it lasts all day long. 

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Chanel Le Volume in 10 Noir

This was a mini that I got when I purchased my perfume back in June. I spoke to my sister on this and she didn’t like this mascara so I didn’t have high hopes but it turns out that I loved this. It gave dark black lashes with volume and length. What else does a girl want. Definitely one I will purchase.

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Collection Lip Definer in Nude Pink 1

Now I really like this but it wasn’t the nude pink I thought that it would be. It was more of a brown nude than pink but in saying that I still repurchased cause I liked so much. Easy to apply with good lasting power. Also very cheap.

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Essence 8hr Matte Lipliner in Silky Hazelnut

How many times have I spoke about this lipliner just a different shade. Costs about €2.80 and is super pigmented, lasts all day and definite repurchase.

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NYX Loud Lip Liner in Fierce Flirt

I was always a fan of NYX lip liners, they are super soft so very easy to apply. This was a fabulous mauve nude colour, I will repuchase but I really need to stop buying lip liners. I have over 50 of them. Yes 50.

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BPerfect / Mrs Glam 10 Second Tan in Dark +

Another quick one. Love, beautiful golden shade.It generally lasts for up to about 5 days and doesn’t stain bed sheets.

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Olaplex No.3

I love this hair mask. I use it everytime my hair is feeling a lil dry and this works a treat. I had to use this as a treatment previously as my hair was damaged due to all the years of dying my hair.

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This is a continuation of the new section I introduced a while ago. So this  is an empty product but it’s a #notsoemptyempties as it is something I have tried, tried again and re-tried and maybe not like so much or it doesn’t work for me.

AlphaH Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum

I loved the Lquid Rose Gold when I used it before. I think I had it twice and it was a strong favourite but unfortunately I broke out with this one so I had to bin this. I tried it for a number of weeks but I broke out every single time.

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

Kat x

July 2024 Empties

Hi guys,

Welcome to this month’s instalment of my empties. I have 17 empties for this month, so have a read and enjoy. For any repeats, I will keep it short.

Sarah Chapman Skinesis Ultimate Cleanser

I used this a long time ago and I forgot how much I actually loved this. This is a gel cleanser that I used as my second cleanse and morning cleanse. I always felt like all of my makeup was fully removed but felt soft and hydrated after use. This is expensive but a little goes a long way so I would repurchase again.

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Primark PS Micellar Cleansing Water

When I purchased this, my micellar water had run out and I was strolling around Penney’s and found this so picked it up. As you can see it was only €1.80. Well I was very impressed, I found that this performed the same as high end micellar water. Definite repurchase, you couldn’t not.

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Drunk Elephant T.L.C Frambos Glycolic Night Serum

I have used a couple of travel size versions of this serum as it lasts ages. I used this twice a week as it is an exfoliating treatment but it is so light weight and your skin feels super soft the next morning. I would definitely repurchase this. I would probably stick to a travel size just cause it last so long.

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Charlotte Magic Water Cream

Ok so I have to admit, I was a bit apprehensive about using this as I found the Magic Cream just too heavy but this…This wow. I loved this, it was fabulous. So moisturising and lightweight but when you apply, it feels like a burst of water as it is so hydrating. I will definitely buy again.

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La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF

I will keep this short, a brilliant spf. It also helps give moisture to your skin but is mattifying and doesn’t appear through your makeup. Definite repurchase and recommendation.

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La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator

I absolutely love this and the appearance that it gives the skin. It gives you an illuminated look but not a shiny or a greasy look. Expensive but lasts for ages and definitely worth the money.

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Nars Soft Matte Foundation in Deuville

How many times have I spoken about this foundation. The coverage is unreal. It is a matte foundation but it doesn’t dry matte or go cakey. It is all the things I look for it in a foundation. It is definitely my favourite foundation and my go to especially for an occasion or night out.

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Huda Beauty Easy Bake Powder in Pound Cake

I will keep this short as this is my third or fourth one of these. From the minute I tried this I loved it. This sets the face but doesn’t leave it looking dry, dehydrated or cakey looking. It actually gives an airbrush effect to the skin.

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Flormar Loose Powder in 002 Light Sand

This was my second purchase of this powder. This is a great affordable powder that helps set your face and keeps your oils at bay for the day. I would use this daily when I am in the office or working from home. This is a repurchase for me. 

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Hourglass Incandescent Strobe Light

Great product. I love adding a little bit to the face. I add this to my forehead and if my concealer is very matte, sometimes I also add it to my under eyes just to add some light back to the face. This is expensive but it lasts for such a long time.

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Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist

My sister bought this for my birthday. I have to say and I am so sorry to say this but I didn’t really enjoy this spray. I found that this made my makeup look greasy and it broke down earlier than when I wouldn’t have used this to set my face. Now this could be my skin type but this is a no from me.

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MAC Cosmetics MAC Stack

I was very late to the game on this. I think I saw this on Charlotte Holdcroft on YouTube. I really enjoyed this mascara. It gave me length, volume and lasted all day long. I would repurchase this again but my only feedback is that this dried up very quickly. I think I got just over 2 months usage out of this.

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Essence 8hr Matte Comfort Lipliner in 04 Rosy Nude

How many times have I spoke about this lipliner. Costs about €2.80 and is super pigmented, lasts all day and definite repurchase.

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17 Lip Define Pencil in Dusty Rose

Again how many times have I spoke about this lipliner. I love the colour, that it is creamy, easy to apply and lasts all day (I have applied only the liner at times). Definite repurchase. Also only €3.50 in Boots.

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Delilah Lip Liner in Pout

This is a beautiful browny nude. This was my going out lip liner. It was a beautiful colour and it lasted all day and night as I would do my makeup first thing in the morning for the night out. 

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Butter Gloss in Butter Scotch

This is an oldie but a goodie. And maybe slightly out of date. I would apply this early in the day and this would last into the evening and night if I am heading out. It also last ages so I would definitely repurchase as I love a lipgloss.

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Sanctuary Spa Lily & Roe Body Butter

I was lucky enough to be sent this. I love a good body butter and this one never disappoints. So moisturising but doesn’t feel heavy or sticky on the skin.

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

Kat x