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Sunday, 8 September 2013

It's all empty / Empties Galore



At last! I've hit the pan, in other words, hit the bottom of the container of a product. And not just one or two, but oh so many containers. It's such a relief. Hitting pan is a term used by make-up users like myself. It is when a product starts to run out so that you can see the bottom of the container.

Yay! Well done. Finishing the products completely is a big accomplishment for makeup & beauty junkies like myself.



The List:

  • Kiss My Face - Peaches and Creme Moisturizer 8% AHA (sadly, no longer available, except for the 4%)
  • Joe Lip Stains in Tangerine and Lilac
  • Prestige Peach Passion Lipstick
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
  • TimeBalm Concealer in Lighter Than Light
  • Xtension Plus Marcelle Mascara in Black
  • Maybelline the Falsies Volum Express in Black Flared
  • Lancome High Resolution Cream
  • Eau Thermale Avene Thermal Spring Water
  • Vichy Aqualia Thermal Cream
  • Lancome Creme Radiance Cream to foam cleanser
  • Missha M. BB Cream Vita SPF 20
  • Lancome Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover - My favourite!
  • Korres Yoghurt  Cream
  • John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lightening Conditioner x2
  • Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
  • Bed Head TIGI Urban Antidotes Recovery 2 Shampoo
  • OJON Full Detox with Soap Bark Tree Rub out dry cleansing spray
  • Got2B Rocking It 4Ever Style Stay Encore Fresh Dry Shampoo
  • Giovanni 2Chic Brazilian Keratin and Argan Oil Body Lotion
  • Straight Sexy Hair Straightening Shampoo
  • NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation in 01 Nude x2 - My favourite! 
  • DiorSkin Nude in 010
  • Lancome Bienfait SPF 30
  • Nature's Gate Organics Oh What A Night Walnut Therapy - Amazing!
  • Clinique Liquid Facial Soap
  • NYX HD Photogenic Concealer
  • Nutrigranics Smoothing Eye Cream by Body Shop
  • Prada Candy Lotion + roller
  • DKNY Be Delicious in Green Apple
  • the Body Shop lip balms in Cranberry and Vanilla
  • & tons of samples!


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Sunday, 27 January 2013

January Empties / Skin Care and Makeup


In the last month or so I have hit the pan too many times. Hurray! It felt so good to finally be done with many of the products below. Such a relief, for I tend to purchase much more than I need or require. 10 mascaras? Really? But at least, I can say goodbye to DiorShow. I've used it for longer than I should have. Remember the 6 month rule? Ah, finally!

And of course, here is the very long list. Enjoy.
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Sunday, 20 January 2013

Winter Empties / Hair Products / L'Oreal, Sebastian, Got2B & More



Finally! I have hit the very bottom in many of my hair products. It wasn't hard for I have very very long, thick hair, which requires a lot of conditioning and styling products. My all time favourite is definitely Moroccan Oil and Macadamia Oil brands.


  1. L'Oreal Total Repair Replenishing Mask - Great product for the price; rated 4/5 on MakeupAlley; highly recommended for damaged hair.
  2. Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Spray - I am in love! It smells amazing, and works so well. I will definitely repurchase. Everything from the line is in fact amazing and worth it.
  3. Sebastian Trilliance Shampoo/Conditioner - Good, but not great. I am on the fence.
  4. Giovanni 2Chic Brazilian Keratin & Argan Oil Shampoo/Conditioner - See my review.
  5. Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Hydrating Conditioner - While it may have great reviews online, it wasn't working well for me. My hair ended up being rather dry.
  6. Moroccan Oil Original Treatment for all hair - See my review.
  7. Got2B Rockin It Dry Shampoo - Amazing! It perfectly absorbs the oils and dirt off my scalp; it's affordable and of great quality, great dupe for half price! I will definitely repurchase.
  8. Dove Damage Therapy Burst Shampoo - Good. Moisturizing. Unfortunately, there's not much else for me to say. Dove products simply work, and it's worth trying.
  9. TiGi - Bed Head Urban Antidotes Level 2 Recovery - Simply amazing! It's rated as 4.6/5 on MakeupAlley.com. My hair loves it.

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Saturday, 27 October 2012

Empties / August-September: Hair Products & Skin Care



I’ve been regularly hitting the pan, in other words, finishing up the products. In the last few months, I have finally completed quite a few. It feels rewarding to be able to finish. Finally! I’m glad I rarely throw out beauty items into the garbage, unless of course, it’s something that absolutely has to be thrown out. Take a look at the full list:

  • Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash: 4/5 - skin feels smoother
  • Sexy Hair Curly Sexy Hair Shampoo: 4/5 - perfect for wavy hair
  • Philosophy Holiday Lights Aglow Shampoo and Body Wash: 3/5 - smells great, but somewhat drying and pricey, although, perfect for a bubble bath
  • Befine Skin Care line - provided by GlossyBox: 5/5 - excellent quality, natural, leaves skin glowing. I may purchase full size products, but it's hard to find, and their online assortment seems limited. 
  • Clarks Botanicals - from Glymm bag: 4/5 - a very good resurfacing moisturizer, but very expensive at full price
  • Herbaflor Organic RoseHip Oil: 4/5 - the oil is quickly absorbant, nourishing, prevents skin damage, and smoothes out wrinkles
  • Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vital Moisturizing Cream: 4/5 - affordable, high quality, non-greasy cream that  is perfect for daily use - with spf 30
  • Joico K-PAK Revitaluxe: 3/5 - it's OK, I didn't find it all that great.
  • Cyberderm Moisturizer Samples from Glymm: 4/5 These are very potent and creamy, and seem like a good investment in the future.
  • Got2B Got 2 Be 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Mousse: 3/5 Works well, but feels somewhat sticky
  • John Frieda SheerBlonde Lightening Conditioner: 5/5 This is my favourite conditioner. It leaves my hair feeling smooth and silky, and makes the blonde highlights much brighter. 
  • Naked Princess - Naked Shine Luscious Lip Gloss in Barely Nude - this was such a small sample from Glymm that I could barely notice a difference 
  • Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer in Ivory 001: 4/5, full Review coming soon
  • Principessa - Bacio Me Lip Balm: Click Here for Review
  • Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Conditioner: 4/5 Great product for the price
  • Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment: 5/5 Amazing!
  • Macadamia Healing Oil Spray: 4/5 Amazing! full reviews to come
  • Vitamine & Sea Clay Mask: 3/5 - felt like any other clay mask 
  • The Body Shop Natrulift Firming Day Cream with organic pomegranate: 3.5/5 Nothing special
  • Tom Ford Lavender Palm: 2/5 Smells like soap!
  • Atelier Cologne Trefle Pur: 4/5 Love it!
  • Olay Regenerist Moisturizer: 3/5 OK, but not great. Will not buy again.
  • Social Butterfly Hair Perfume: 3/5 Convenient to have in case of emergency hair day
  • CK One Eau De Toilette
  • Dove Damage Therapy Burst Conditioner
  • John Frieda Frizz Ease Sheet Solution Lightweight Frizz Control
  • Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner
  • Sebastian Volupt Shampoo: 4.5/5 Love, love love it! This is perfect for my hair, and I don't have to wash it as often. 
  • Mai Couture Foundation Papier: 3/5 I like the idea, but it needs something more
  • Got2B Kinky Curling Mousse: 4/5 I love most products by Got2B. They are incredibly affordable and work very well. This one was no exception. 
  • Victoria's Secret Island Waters Coconut Water & Pineapple Moisturizing Cream: 3.5/5 The scent is too strong, and I may have developed allergies. 
  • Amir Argan Oil Moisturizing Conditioner: 2/5 Did absolutely nothing and it's quite pricey!
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Wednesday, 4 July 2012

June Empties / Neutrogena, YSL, & more




I've been going through my stash of samples and skincare like there's no tomorrow! This is great for my drawers are slowly becoming empti-er. I've been committed to using skincare products daily - at least three times a day. Individual reviews to come!

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Monday, 6 February 2012

Finally hitting pan / January Empties

A makeup jargon, hitting pan is when you use a product so much that you hit the pan that the makeup is packaged in. I am always incredibly happy when I hit pan with my products! yay!

Here's what I've finished up in the past few weeks:

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