June Empties

As I am going away on Monday I have decided to do my empties post a little early. This month I really tried to use up some samples that have been sitting around in my room for ages.

- Playboy Play It Rock Parfum Deodorant
This was part of one of Priceline's Beauty Bags from last year. I felt like a teenager all over again using a product like this but it actually smelled quite nice. I used this when I was going to work at the pool so didn't want to wear an actual perfume. I probably wouldn't buy it for myself.

- Mitchum Advanced Control 48 Hour Strength & Protection
This was a freebie from the Mitchum facebook page. Honestly I did not like this as half-way through the day I could feel myself sweating which I never get when wearing my normal deodorant. I didn't find this effective. I wouldn't buy this.

- Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
Another freebie through facebook and yet another product I didn't enjoy. I didn't see any difference when using this as my face scrub so not a product I would buy.

- The Body Shop Vanilla Bliss Hand Cream
Yay a product I actually liked! I was lucky enough to get this from my KK from BeautyHeaven for Christmas last year. This is a thick hand cream with a lovely scent that I enjoyed using every night. I would purchase this.

- Priceline Nourishing Wipes
This was another product from a beauty bag and it was quite a basic product. There was nothing really to set it apart from all the other face wipes out there. It did an alright job but I wouldn't buy it as the lid doesn't stick down very well.

- Bioderma Crealine H2O
I think I'm the only person who doesn't love this product. It did an average job at removing my make-up, definitely nothing special. I felt like you needed to also use a fair amount of product on a cotton pad and for the price for a bottle it's not something I plan on buying to use.

- MOR Body Butter Samples : Lychee Flower, Italian Blood Orange, Belladonna, Marshmallow & Snow Gardenia
I was lucky enough to get these cute samples from BeautyHeaven's first Beautorium. My Favourite is Lychee Flower and I now own the full size pump bottle of this. Mor's body butters are super moisturising and smell divine. I will definitely buy these in the future.


How many products did you get through this month?

May Empties

Would you believe it's already the end of May! I feel like this year has flown by very quickly so far which is scary, but also exciting as it means only 24 days until my trip!

I didn't empty too many products this month but thankfully it is something as I have such a backlog of products to get through.

- Pantene Nourished Shine Conditioner: this conditioner is great for my damaged hair and it really makes a huge difference to how manageable it is for the days after using it. It is a nice thick conditioner that detangles super easily. I'll be buying this again.

- Priceline Nail Polish Remover: this works just as well as any other old nail polish remover. I found that I had a few bottles on the go so its good I got through one finally! I would buy this again.

- Clinique Clarifying Lotion: this was a deluxe sample that I got with the face wash and moisturiser. I managed to accidentally pour 1/4 of this out when I tipped it over so I would be more keen for a better bottle design for clumsy people like me! Although I liked this I wouldn't be willing to pay for a full size bottle as Cinique is too expensive for me in Australia.

- The Body Shop Spa Wisdom Polynesian Lotus: a deluxe sample I got last year but have finally managed to finish. This is quite a runny moisturiser so not really for me. It smelt beautiful though and the scent lingered on my skin all day. I wouldn't buy this for myself but maybe as a gift.

- Biotherm Pure-fect Skin: yet another sample! This moisturiser worked very well on my combination/oily skin. I would consider buying this in the future but as I am trying to save money I can't justify it right now.

- Listerine Total Care: this was a sample from PinchMe. This is probably my favourite of the Listerine range but still not amazing enough to make me want to buy it. I don't really like the feeling of my mouth beginning to burn so I think I'll just stick to flossing and brushing for now.

- Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days: this is a new product that I got a sample of. I used to love Garnier products but I have found that the skin on the rest of my body requires more intense moisturisation. This product smells very nice but didn't even keep my skin moisturised for 24 hours let alone 7 days. Also this is more of a gel product than a cream. I wouldn't buy this product.

- Cenovis Vitamin C: I had been getting run down quite often at the start of the year so added some vitamin C to my daily routine. I like that they are chewable tablets and they taste quite nice. I have read that they aren't great for your teeth though so I won't be buying this again just yet.

How many products did you finish this month?

April Empties

I'm back to the monthly empty posts now that I'm in the swing of thing again! I tried to use some more of my samples this month as the pile is getting bigger!

- L'Occitane Sweet Cherry Hand Cream: this was part of a trio of hand cream that I got for Christmas one year and I've been saving it for ages (because it smelt so nice!). I finally finished it and loved it as per all L'Occitane hand creams.
Would I purchase this? Yes

- Pantene Clinicare Micro-Repair Shampoo, Conditioner & Treatment: I got this as a freebie through PinchMe. I found it to be good as a special treatment, something I could see myself using once a fortnight.
Would I purchase this? Yes, depending on the price

- John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shampoo & Conditioner: this was a freebie through the John Frieda Facebook page. I only got one use out of this so couldn't really tell if it worked for me. Would I purchase this? No, as there was no amazing result from using it, my normal shampoo gives the same result.

- Apivita Express Beauty Face Mask: I'm actually throwing out a full sachet after using the other one that I used as I really didn't like it. The scent was so off-putting I took it off after only a few minutes and I didn't like the 'chunks' of cereals that were in this cream.
Would I purchase this? No

- Revlon Multi Care Base+Top Coat: I like this top coat as it is easy to use and not too expensive. It wasn't amazing though so will probably continue to try different top coats. Also once I was 2/3 through the bottle it got thick very quickly.
Would I purchase this again? Maybe, if it was on special

- Natio Spa Pep-Up Body Cleanser: this 50ml bottle was part of a travel set of products that I won. This has eucalyptus, lemongrass and peppermint in it so not really my cup of tea. It did bubble up very nicely in my bath and didn't leave my skin feeling dry so still a good product.
Would I purchase this? Not for me, but perhaps as a gift

- Palmolive Strawberry Smoother Body Wash: this was a freebie through their Facebook page and quite a decent one at 50ml. It smells amazing and has little scrub particles to exfoliate at the same time as washing. The bottle however is a horrible design and it makes it so hard to get any product out. It needs to be made of much softer plastic.
Would I purchase this? No, as the bottle annoyed me so much

- Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo: my initial PinchMe sample which was a great size at 60ml. This smelt delicious and seemed to tame my dry hair. I was a bit off-put by the blue colour and the bottle could allow for leakage if taken on travel.
Would I purchase this? Maybe, it would have to be on sale

- Nivea Essentials Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes: now these say they are for dry and sensitive skin (my boyfriend bought these for me when I needed some and saw the sensitive bit, I'm more combination though), however I don't understand how they think they could work. They had hardly any moisture and made my skin quite sore after attempting to use them to remove makeup. I found them quite rough and nowhere near gentle enough.
Would I purchase these? No

- Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Serum: this was a sample from a recent promotion. There was only enough product to get 2 small uses so it wasn't enough to get a proper opinion of it. It was less of a serum and more of a cream (I've always had serums that are liquids or gels) and it felt very similar to a primer, which was still nice. I wouldn't be willing to buy it after using such a small amount.
Would I purchase this? No

- Dove Damage Therapy Conditioner: this was one of my goodies from the first ever Beautorium on BeautyHeaven. I found it to work well on my split ends and added some hydration back into my hair.
Would I purchase this? Yes

So there you go! My empties for the month! I'm going to count it as 9 products (excluding the super small samples). This gets me to 35/30 for my project pan tally!! I think I did very well on my ban and have only recently broken it at the Priceline 40% off cosmetics sale! I only allowed myself to pick up a few items when I realised I had got through my challenge! I'm now not allowed any beauty purchases until June 24, which is when I go to America!!!

Empties! Part 3

Ok this is the final post for my empties! This includes the samples and deluxe samples that I have finished lately.

- Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner
From memory these were from Rouge Mag online. I managed to get about five washes out of these so a good sample in my books! The shampoo in this range was definitely much better for me than the conditioner as I didn't find it moisturising enough for my dry hair.

- Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair x 2
I got these with some GWP that I received last year. I got about 15 days use out of each bottle.

- Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye
This was another GWP freebie. Unfortunately this doesnt agree with my skin as well as the serum. I think it is a bit too rich for my young skin.

- Clinique Liquid Facial Soap
I got this from the Clinique counter at David Jones along with the toner and moisturising gel. It is a good basic cleanser but not one that I would buy at full price.

- Estee Lauder Daywear Creme
Another GWP product! This was my previous Holy Grail moisturiser before I tried the Clinque gel. It absorbs beautifully and I love that it has some SPF in it.

- Clean & Clear Essentials Oil-Control Toner
This was from their facebook page. It was such a silly package for a toner sample-I think I spilt at least half of it! This is a good basic toner-great if you are on a budget!

- Palmolive Body Butter Luscious Mango Body Wash
This wash smells absolutely amazing!! I wanted to drink it the first time I smelt it. This major downside to this is that the container is so stiff that it is almost impossible to get any product out. Although I want to buy it I don't think I will as I have read some reviews about the full-size version having the same issues!

Project Pan Tally 26/30

Oh I am so close to reaching my goal!! Hopefully you enjoyed reading all these quick reviews and will forgive me for hauling my empties for so long!

Empties! Part 2

Alright, another empties pic coming your way!!

- Garnier Skin Naturals Ultra Lift
This jar is probably 4/5 empty but after reading an article about checking products shelf life I decided it was time to bin this as I hadn't used it in months. If anyone is unsure about their products there is usually a little jar on the container with a number on it. This number indicates how long the active ingredients generally last once opened. This cream was a nice product but I'm a bit unsure why I thought I needed an "Ultra Lift" as I would have bought it when I was 21!

- Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
OMG I love this serum! I was lucky enough to win a full bottle of this on Estee Lauder's facebook page and it has made such a big difference on my acne scars and the general quality of my skin. Although I'm only 23 and not in the product's target audience I will definitely be using this when I can afford it.

- Dove Pink Anti-perspirant Deodorant
This is my usual anti-persperant. It supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation and it works really well too! I love that the product is actually upside down so that you can use every last bit of it!

- Colgate MaxWhite One
This turned out to be a great toothpaste. I don't drink coffee or red wine and I don't smoke so I'm lucky that I don't have many stains on my teeth to begin with. This product lightened them at least one shade whiter without creating any sensitivity. I only used this twice a day instead of the recommended three times so I saw results in two weeks instead of the advertised one.

- L'Occitane Candied Rose Hand Cream
I was lucky enough to receive this in a gift pack one Christmas and have finally gotten around to finishing it. It is deeply moisturising and leaves a lovely scent. I used this every night before bed and would wake up with soft hands.

- Avon Supershock Max Mascara
This was another freebie from the BeautyHeaven Open Day and I fell in love with it. It perfectly coats my eyelashes and seperates them too. I decided it was time to bin this in December as it had been six months since I first started using it.

Project Pan Tally 17/30

Empties! Part 1

I've got quite a few empties that I've been putting aside to write about so here is the first of three posts.

Here is the first lot of my full size empties!

- Mystery Product
Now as silly as this sounds I actually can't find the name of this product! I was lucky enough to be a part of a secret trial team on BeautyHeaven so this is why the bottle is label free. From memory it is a Clearasil face wash/mask. It had avocado extracts so it was a green paste. I managed to finish off the bottle but I wouldn't buy it again as it didn't make that big a difference to my skin.

- Elvive Anti-Breakage Conditioner
This says it is for "damaged, brittle hair, split ends". That sounds like my hair! I really liked this conditioner. It smoothed and detangled my hair and made it very easy to brush afterwards. I'll be buying this when I need new conditioner.

- Dove Purely Pampering Nourishing Body Wash
This lovely body wash was a freebie from the BeautyHeaven Open Day from last year. It is a shea butter wash with warm vanilla. I don't quite understand why it is "warm" vanilla but it did smell amazing and it did the trick of moisturising my skin after four hours in the pool! I have one more bottle of this that I am slowly getting through.

- Sukin Purifying Shampoo &  Nourishing Conditioner
As I spend I quite a few hours in a chlorine pool each week I have been after a good haircare system so keep my hair healthy. This pair sadly didn't make the cut. The products smell amazing and I love that Sukin is an Australian brand that doesn't use sulphates or parabens but it didn't do much for my hair. I might try these again though once I don't spend as much time in the pool.

- John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Conditioner
Now I know this is not a proper item on its own but I loved it so much I had to include it. This conditioner really smoothed and looked after my hair, long after the hair dye had washed out. I am keen to try other John Frieda conditioners now.

- Yes To Cucumbers Soothing Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes
These were a freebie in a Priceline beauty bag from last year. I must say that although they haven't taken the top prize for facial wipes they are definitely one of my favourites! The wipes come in a pack with a clever plastic clip lid that ensures that they don't dry out. They are super gentle and make removing make-up a breeze. I definitely recommend these.

Project Pan Tally 11/30

October Empties

This was the first month on my project pan and I think it is going to take me a while to reach my 30 items goal (which is good and bad :P). I did buy two things for myself this month but I am saving them for December as Christmas presents to myself.

Four items for the month so 4/30!

1. Biore Daily Deep Pore Cleansing Wipes (approx $7)
I didn't love this but I guess they worked. They are quite wet wipes and would leave a fair bit of residue on my skin after removing makeup. They are a good quick solution for taking off makeup at the end of a big night.
Would I buy these again? No, there are better wipes out there.

2. Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes (a pack of 7 I got as a freebie)
These wipes had the right amount of wetness for a refreshing clean. They weren't the best makeup removing wipes but I did like them more than the Biore ones. One thing I found odd was on the package it advertised "vitamin goodness' but didn't really explain what vitamin.
Would I buy these again? No, they aren't my favourite.

3. Montagne Jeunesse Cucumber Peel-Off Masque (retail for $3.95)
I 'purchased' this masque on Beauty Heaven when they had their first Beautorium. This has a refreshing cucumber scent and is green/opaque when applied. It dries clear and is then peeled off the skin. It is quite an interesting concept and one I hadn't tried before. This was nice to use when I needed 15 minutes to just relax. It left my skin super smooth but didn't really clear up imperfections.
Would I buy this again? Maybe

4. Calvin Klein Eternity Purple Orchid
My dad bought me this small version of the perfume when he went overseas a few years ago. I have heaps of perfumes so it did take me a while to finish it off! I loved the scent of this. It is perfect for when I would get dressed up to go out for dinner. I'm not actually sure if this scent is still for sale but if it is I would suggest you check it out.
Would I buy this again? Yes

September Empties

Only three empties to report for September! I'm always amazed when I see some girls with so many empties but then I remember I don't wear makeup every day so there's only so quickly I can use my products!

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1. Biore Daily Cleansing Wipes
I didn't love these products but I didn't hate them either. They remove every bit of makeup which is great but I also found them to be a bit too wet. I've got another pack of these I'm almost through. Unsure if I will buy them again-maybe if they are on special.

2. MOR Basil & Grape Hand Cream
I received this as a present from someone I make cakes for. I didn't think I would end up loving this as much as I did! It is a nice thick hand cream that I used every night before bed and it left my hands so moisturised. The scent wasn't too overpowering. It was a nice change to my normal floral hand creams. I will most likely buy this.

3. Kiehl's Amino Acid Conditioner Deluxe Sample Size
I got this when the David Jones beauty book first came out. It is a decent size sample that I got at least five washes out of. I loved the coconut smell but other than that it didn't do too much for my hair. I won't bother buying this, only because I need a conditioner that really smooths out my hair.

How many empties did you product during September?