Monthly Empties: March 2025

Nails Inc Electric Teal | Dark green cream polish, it was free with a magazine in 2011. I liked it and tried using it as a base for glitter this past month but couldn't get any more out [swatch].

W7 Salt n Pepper | This was a black speckled glitter in a white base, when I went to use it though it has bled and turned grey and also was chunky, it was from 2012 so time to dispose of [swatch].

A Certain Becca Lacquer Snow Pixie | Scent dupe of Lush's Snow Fairy, I liked the scent and the formula. The dropper bottle was also nice as I could apply on cuticles and under nails. Only issue was with the label falling off but the product itself was great and I would repurchase.

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50 | I'd had this a year so was time to get rid, it works with or without make up and doesn't leave a white cast. I have since repurchased.

Simple Moisturisng Facial Wash | I used this three times and every time it left my face really tight and dry, then the next day my skin started peeling. It was anything but moisturising and once I worked out what was causing my skin issues I just had to stop using. Would not repurchase!

Superdrug Fruity Orange and Satsuma Shower Gel | Basic shower gel, smells of oranges. I would repurchase.

Aldi Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel | Scent dupe of Lush Snow Fairy, another good basic shower gel scented of sweet pear drops. I would repurchase.

Soap and Glory Call of Fruity Body Scrub | A thick scrub which is nice as it actually stuck to me as I was using it. The scent was generic fruity, I don't have much of a want for body scrub so wouldn't repurchase.

Avon Sunkissed Sunsets Bubble Bath | Creates a fair amount of bubbles, scent was slightly masculine and did linger on my skin. Not sure I would repurchase this scent.

Lush Lugosi Bubble Bar | Created a lot of bubbles, looked like a vampire and was scented of blackberries. I think it was supposed to glow in the dark but I didn't check for that. I did find it left the bath dark and so required extra scrubbing afterwards so not a repurchase.

Lush Punkin Pumpkin Bath Bomb | Shaped like a pumpkin. Scent was vague lime, cinnamon and pepper. I don't think I would repurchase this.

Baylis & Harding Bath Soak Crystals | I got these as part of a gift, I didn't find they were particularly scented and didn't notice any extra relaxing properties than a bath without them.

  

Empties: February 2025

L'Occitane Lavande Hand Cream | I liked the formula on this hand cream, it sinks in quickly and the scent does linger. I wouldn't repurchase as it is strongly scented of lavender which isn't my favourite.

L'Occitane Rose Citron Meyer Hand Cream | Again I like the formula on this, and again I'd not repurchase as the scent is strongly rose scented which isn't something I'd choose.

Wild Refillable Lipbalm Santa's Kisses | This had the improved recipe and the formula was smooth and nourishing. The scent is mildly minty, not sure what 'Santa's Kisses' is supposed to be.

Soap and Glory Fruity Shower Gel | As the name suggests the scent on this was generically fruity. It was okay, smelt nice and lathered well. I'd not repurchase as I prefer other shower gels more.

John Frieda Hair Foam | I  like the foam because one box goes a long way and covers my long hair. The dye does wash out of my hair after a couple of months but it also means there isn't a harsh demarcation line of roots. I will repurchase at some point.

Yankee Candle Munich Christmas Market | This candle was very much a disappointment, it had no scent throw and for the price it is not something I would repurchase.

  

Shopping: December 2024

I don't buy anything for myself in December so these are all gifts from friends and family;

Orly Loose Threads Collection // Boots Cotton Balls

Avon Hand Cream // L'Occitane Hand Creams and Lip Balm

Lord of Misrule Perfume // Karma Perfume // Lord of Misrule Shower Gel // Glow in the Dark Shower Gel // Pumpkin Pie Soap // Ghost in the Dark Soap // Frankenstein Bath Bomb // Demon in the Dark Soap // Witchy Woo Bubble Bar // Elphaba's Hat Bubble Bar // Hocus Pocus Soakus Bubble Bar // Fright Night Knot Wrap

Garnier Pineapple Shampoo, Conditioner, Mask // Avon Sunkissed Bubble Bath // Soap and Glory Fruity Body Scrub, Body Butter, Body Wash // Soap and Glory Bright and Beautiful Sheet Mask

L'Occitane Shampoo and Condtioner, Divine Cream // Avon Lipbalms // Reeces Lipbalm // Wile Refillable Personalised Lipbalm with Watermelon and Plum Frosted Pear refills

  

Pick n' Mix 52 Week Challenge: Favourite Brand

Strictly speaking Soap and Glory isn't my favourite brand, however I do like the brand;

Base Polish: La Femme - Pink Cream 106
Stamping Polish: MoYou Nails - Special Nail Polish - Black
Stamping Plate: Bundle Monster 411