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Hi guys,

Welcome to the fourth of my empties instalments. I have another whopping 17 empties for this month so grab a big cuppa, a couple of biscuits, sit down and enjoy.

Oskia Perfect Cleanser

Ok so I previously used the Oskia Renaissance Cleanser and loved it so my sister bought this for me. Now I did like this but…I preferred the Renaissance Cleanser. I felt this was just a lil bit too balmy for me so I probably wouldn’t repurchase.

Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion

I featured this in my June empties and it is a must for me for removing eye makeup. As I said I know it’s not an eye makeup remover but it works for me. I leave it on my eye for about 30 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. Definitely one I will continue to repurchase.

Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturising Lotion

This is a moisturiser that I have used before. This time I got this in one of my @cohorted monthly boxes and I really enjoyed using it. It was lightweight on the skin while giving you the moisture that you need. Definitely one I would repurchase.

La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF

Another product that I have used before. It is a brilliant spf. It also helps give moisture to your skin, it doesn’t come through your makeup which is something that I have been conscious of since @everythingjoloves spoke about it recently. Definitely one I will repurchase.

Filorga Optim-Eyes

A product I was lucky enough to be gifted as part of the Filorga Christmas 2022 Advent Calendar. Another eyecream that I thoroughly enjoyed using so it is one that I would definitely repurchase. 

Dr.Levy Pollution Shield

I got this in my Cult Beauty advent calendar last year. So this is a mattifying spf but I found that this broke-out chin so I only used it on my forehead and nose. It also meant that I didn’t really need a mattifying primer after using this. For the reason that I had to use a second spf on my cheeks and chin, I probably wouldn’t repurchase this.

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas (Blurring) Primer

I loved this primer. I found that this totally mattified my forehead and also blurred out the pores on my nose. It was my go to weekend and going out primer as I found any fine lines on my forehead and my god awful frown line were completely blurred when using this. Definitely one I will repurchase.

Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation in 50WY

This was another Sinead from @beauttruth recommendation and wow I just loved it. It is so light weight on the face but the coverage is absolutely amazing. Definitely one I will repurchase as it is a great foundation, weightless but packs a punch on coverage.

The Ordinary Concealer in 2.1N

I loved this concealer but it was too light in the shade for under my eyes. Coverage was fantastic as I also used under foundation to conceal spots. Unfortunately Deceim have discontinued the range so I am unable to repurchase.

Hourglass Ambient Powder in Incandescent Strobe Light

Another great product. I love adding a little bit of light per-say to face. I add this to my forward and it my concealer is very matte, I also add it to my under eyes just to add back some light back to the face. This is expensive but it lasts for such a long time. I already bought a mini (by accident) so safe to say I would repurchase.

Maybelline Colour Sensational in Nude Whisper

I liked this lip liner. It was a nice colour and it did last all day. I didn’t reach for it as much as I thought that I would so I probably wouldn’t repurchase, no particular reason. The liner up next is kind of my go to now.

Essence 8hr Stay Lip Liner in Curious

I have shown this in my monthly favourites previously as I absolutely love these liners. I think I have another four or five of these in my collection so I am ok for now but this is still available.

Catrice Lip Balm in Charming Rose

I absolutely love this lip balm. It is a lip balm but has a colour in it so your lips are hydrated and you have a stunning pink colour on them also. This colour seems to be discontinued so I can’t repurchase but I have two still left in my collection so I am ok for now.

Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara

Another mascara I love, this is amazing for volume. Makes you look like you put on a strip of fake lashes, another one to repurchase and another product I would tell you to put on your wish list.

Rituals The Ritual of Jing Shower Gel

I have used this shower gel before. I love it. I love all of the Rituals products, I don’t think that there is one that I have come across that I wouldn’t like. The scent is also beautiful.

Sanctuary Spa Lily and Rose Collection Wet Skin Miracle Moisturiser

This was a @graceyoconnell recommendation and I have to say for the hot and humid weather, this is amazing. You moisturise in the shower and you are done. It’s great. Definitely one I will repurchase.

Rimmel SunShimmer in Light Shimmer

Good old Rimmel Sun Shimmer. It is a great product and it does exactly what it says on the tin. It gives you a tan with a glow (you can also get a matte version) and it washes off. Definitely one I keep in the drawer or when I have to tan my feet.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Cherry

Ah Batiste, what a dry shampoo. I always pick one up when I am in @penneys.It is as cheap as chips and does what it says on the tin. Definitely one I will always keep on the go.

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

Kat x

Hi guys,

Welcome to the third of my empties instalments. I have another 10 empties for this month so grab a cuppa, sit down and enjoy.

Filorga Micellar Solution

I was so lucky that I was sent this by Filorga. It is such a great product. I double cleanse and then use this as my final cleanse to ensure all residue is removed from my face and I also use it around my hairline to remove any makeup I may have missed while cleansing. You get 400ml of product so this lasts for months. I never break out using this and it literally is light on the skin while cleansing. Definitely one I will repurchase.

Filorga Time-Filler Eyes

Another product I was lucky enough to be gifted as part of the Filorga Christmas 2022 Advent Calendar. I had this previously and I can tell that my opinion is still the same…I LOVE IT. It is such a beautiful product. I always felt like I was in a salon when I was applying this to my under eyes. Another one I will repurchase.

Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum

This was a nice serum on the face. It was a lil strange for me as you had to mix the serum and the acid powder but it was lovely on the face. The only downside for me was that this was very like an oil serum but it probably wouldn’t stop me repurchasing.

Drunk Elephant Intensive Hydration Serum

I absolutely love this serum. I tried this 2 years ago and continue to purchase it. It is definitely one that I will continue to purchase. When you apply this, it is like a drink of water for your skin. I use this nightly and it is just a beautiful serum.

Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Face Primer

I absolutely loved this face primer previously but this time I didn’t love it as much. I think that this is since I use my LaMer primer so it is probably one I wouldn’t repurchase again.

Nars Soft Matte Foundation in Punjab

This is my product of the year. This was one I was excited to try as it had gotten great reviews from both Sinead (@thebeauttruth) and Maria (@_nospringchicken). The coverage is unreal. It is a matte foundation but it doesn’t dry matte or go cakey looking and it also doesn’t seperate on your face. It is all the things I look for it in a foundation and it is now my go to for any nights out or special occasions.

Ben Nye Luxury Powder in Cameo

My second blog post was about one of the Ben Nye powders and I have to say I still lovely this powder. I picked one with a colour for a change and I knew which colour to choose as I had used this colour previously. These are difficult to get but definitely worth for a good setting powder. Keeps your oils at bay for the day.

Benefit Powmade in 3 Warm Light Brown

So as you all know my favourite brow gel was discontinued so I had to source a new brow gel and decided to try this brow gel early last year as Benefit is renouned for their brow products. So this is now a firm favourite of mine. The colour is perfect, it matches my natural roots. It is super creamy so extremely quick and easy to use and create the brow I want. Always one I will keep in my makeup bag.

Essence Stay 8hr Lipliner in Unforgettable

I have shown this in my monthly favourites previously as I absolutely love these lines. Unfortunately they are no longer available but Essence do have other roll up lip liners so I would definitely recommend getting down to your local pharmacy or Penney’s and pick them up.

Catrice Plumping Lip Liner in Understated Chic

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.

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

Kat x

Hi guys,

Welcome to the second of my empties instalments. I have another 10 empties for this month so grab a cuppa, sit down and enjoy.

Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion

This is the only lotion that I will use to take off my eye makeup. I know it is not an eye makeup remover but it works for me. If I get it in my eye, it doesn’t sting and it removes all of my eye makeup. I leave it on my eye for about 30 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. I would buy a couple to keep me going. This would last me about 3 months or more. Definitely one I will continue to repurchase.

Filorga Sleep & Lift

I was lucky enough to be #gifted this by @filorgaireland last Christmas. This was a fabulous cream for night time use and hopefully I look 10 years younger as I need it lol as I turned the big 40 last month. Definitely one I would repurchase.

Too Faced Primed Poreless

I got 2 minis of this in one of my monthly @cohorted boxes. When I first tried this, I wasn’t sure about it but I thought I would continue to use so I could make an informative decision. I ended up actually really liking this. 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, I have another mini to keep me going for a lil while.

LaMer The Hydrating Illuminator

This is my second tube of this. 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. My sister purchased this for my birthday recently so I can happily say that I have a new one to start.

The Ordinary Coverage Foundation in 2.0YG

I loved this foundation and I still have the ends of 1 or 2 different shades but unfortunately Deceim have discontinued the range so I am unable to repurchase. I also wrote blog post on this foundation as I loved it so much but it is RIP unless they bring back the foundation which is doubtful.

Urban Decay Stay Naked Correcting Concealer in 40WY

This is a nice concealer as it is easy to blend. It is buildable coverage but I don’t feel it is full coverage, more like medium coverage. I did like it but I would prefer a fuller coverage concealer. If you prefer a medium coverage, this one is for you. I probably wouldn’t repurchase at the moment (well until I prefer a lesser coverage concealer).

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder in Butter

This was a lovely powder. It was for light to medium skin tones with a warm undertone. It was finely milled so it doesn’t cake on the face. It does keep the oils at bay but I don’t think it keeps them at bay as some of my other powders but lovely as it gives a silky finish. If you have less oily t-zone than me, this powder is for you. I may revisit this powder a lil longer down the line but not at this present time.

 

NYX Professional Makeup Vivid Matte in Black

This was a recommendation from PlouisMakeup Academy when I did an online course with them a number of years ago. This is my go to liner for myself. It is super black and it is also matte. It is a liquid liner that comes with a super fine brush to allow percission for a fine line or to make a sharp wing. If you love a black liquid liner, this is right up your street. I already purchased one and used it for my makeup last night (which I didn’t take a photo of, uh oh).

Hourglass Caution Mascara

This is a brilliant mascara for giving you the lash lift effect. From the moment I tried this back in 2018, I loved it. It is definitely one I would repurchase even though this is expensive.

Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara 

Another mascara I love, this is amazing for volume. Makes you look like you put on a strip of fake lashes, another one to repurchase and another product I would tell you to put on your wish list.

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

 

Kat x