Beauty Week: Product Empties

So for our 'hump day' beauty week post I thought I would do an 'empties' post with a mini review for each product. Apparently May was the month when everything runs out!

First up is a sample size of the Benefit 'That Gal' Brightening Primer. I received this a while ago and as a primer it sat relatively unloved. It has a nice consistency with a subtle shimmer running throughout. I personally have very dry skin and don't feel the need to add this to an everyday makeup look.

On a recommendation however I started using this as a subtle liquid highlight and YES I am officially converted! It is blendable, lightweight but shows off those cheekbones like some of the best. A great lightweight highlight for summer. 

Would I Re-Purchase? Already have.

I was honestly gutted when this mascara showed all the tell tale signs of drying out. This L'Oreal offering (available from Superdrug) is becoming harder and harder to find *sob* and its simple packaging is deceptive as to the quality which lies inside.

A great quick drying formula which while it isn't waterproof seems to stick around all day. The brush is fantastic, big and bristle based which ensures that the product works its way evenly throughout the length of the lashes. One coat for an every day look, two for blow away volume.

I have since tried two other mascaras, Maybelline Big Lash (post here) and L'Oreal Miss manga (review soon) and quite honestly both have been a let down in comparison.

Would I Re-Purchase? Having been burned by others as inadequate replacements, YES!

I bought this product after having a travel size that was part of a gift set. This product was one that I knew I would need the full size of.

The blow dry spray works as a heat protector and volumising spray as well as reducing the blow dry time significantly. I would estimate at about half! This is fantastic for my thick tresses. 

This one is not cheap, nor easily available. It is RRP £23 from Paul Mitchell salons so worth asking to try it first.

Would I Re-Purchase? Yes, but not yet. I have other hair products I need to use up first!

I have tried both incarnations of Clinique's best selling eye cream and for my severely dry and dehydrated skin this is the one that ticks all the boxes for me. It is a thick cream which sinks in instantly and hydrates throughout the day. It does not cause makeup to pull/drag so is suitable for both morning and night use.

I had both the full size and the travel/sample size which sadly both came to an end recently. I am sad to see them go and VERY nearly instantly repurchased. Instead I thought I would try something new so bought the Kiehls Creamy Eye Treatment (review to come on Friday).

Would I Re-Purchase? Yes, this is my Winter go-to solution for my dry skin.

This is another much raved about beauty solution which I purchased a few months ago when Boots had a 'Save 1/3' offer. The inclusion of hydrologic acid into a beauty regime is supposed to boost moisture in dehydrated skin as it holds over 1000x it's own weight in moisture.

I used this product before my serum in my skincare routine. Having used the full tube (30ml) I'm not honestly convinced it made a noticeable difference. I haven't noticed any difference in my skin since stopping with the product.

Would I Re-Purchase? Probably not, definitely not full priced (RRP £24.00)

Whenever this is a £5 off No7  skincare voucher flouting about this is always where I make a beeline. These facial wipes are nice and gentle on my sensitive skin and yet remove tough makeup easily.

Not as thorough as a facial cleanser but these are fantastic for travelling/taking poolside for when you forget to take your mascara off pre-swim. 

Would I Re-Purchase? Already have.

And Finally, this little beauty got forgotten when I originally took these pictures but when I remembered I knew I had to include it in this post.

This is a relatively new launch by No7 and is a hybrid between the original much heavier Stay Perfect formula and the lighter Essentially Natural (as introduced to me by Vivianna Does Makeup). It is also part of the Match Made service and has a good colour range.

It has since become my go to foundation. VERY light coverage, but buildable and lasts 8 hours easily. Great for work when I need to look mildly respectable all the way through the day.

I am very might enjoying a much lighter coverage and I can't be the only one trying not to whisper *Chanel Vitalumiere dupe*

Would I Re-Purchase? Yes, already repurchased in my summer shade.