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November Empties

So I'm trying out a different way of showing you my empties this month (exciting I know!) and I'm going to break my empties down into skincare, haircare and makeup! 

MAKEUP 

Fenty Bronzer - £25
After two years my Fenty bronzer is finally finished. There is hardly any fall out to this bronzer which makes it so hard to finish. The formula is really buttery and smooth and the shade Inda Sun is the perfect cool toned bronzer. 
Recommend - 100% 
Repurchase Yes - After I've used up a few more bronzers! 


Elf Lip Lacquer - £3
This was purely a lockdown purchase. I wanted to wear a comfy gloss instead of lipstick but didn't want to pay a lot... when I wasn't going anywhere. The elf lip lacquer's are super comfy, long wearing and really glossy. The only down side is they contain 2.5 ml of product, but for £3 I'm not complaining. 
Recommend - YES
Repurchase- For £3... I'll take 10 

SKINCARE 

Ole Henriksen - Banana Bright Eye Creme - £32
This just didn't do it for me. I did initially enjoy it, but I didn't really notice it reducing my dark circles and the scent... I HATE the scent (not a word I use lightly), it smells like straight up liquorice to me, and I don't want that under my eyes thank you. I really just didn't think this was worth the coin.
Recommend - Nope
Repurchase - It's a pass

Kiehls Aqua Gel SPF 50 - £38
Again another product that was just ok. I thought this would be more of a gel consistency ( I couldn't try it due to covid) due to the name.... but it was like every other Sunscreen. It was actually quite drying and I thought it was really overpriced. It wasn't necessarily bad, but isn't a product I would be rushing out to get agin, especially when there are a lot better more affordable options.
Recommend - No 
Repurchase - No


Carbon Theory Tea Tree Oil and Glycolic Acid Pads* - £16
Now onto a product I did like. I lovvveeddd these pads. The formula was really gentle and didn't sting my skin. I loved these for after a workout, because they stopped my pores enlarging and blackheads! 
The only downsides were the material of the pads were a little abrasive and I wish the formula came in a bottle, so I could use a gauze or cotton pad that was a little more gentle. 
Recommend - Yes 
Repurchase - Maybe in the future (especially for traveling) 


Bioderma Hydrabio Serum* - £18.50 
Another product I loved! I couldn't get enough of this, I used it morning and night. It has a really light, gel consistency but kept my skin hydrated all day. I love hydration serums so it's no surprise I loved this one.
Recommend - Yes
Repurchase - Oh Yeah 

BODYCARE 

Palmers Cocoa Butter Body Scrub - £4.99
I've tried so many scrubs... but this is hands down my favourite. It's creamy and not too abrasive where I feel like I'm scrubbing 10 layers of skin off. I love how handy the packaging is too, it's really easy to use in the shower and the scent is heavenly, it's vanilla, cocoa goodness. I'm not sure if they've changed the packaging to a tub ... which I pray they haven't ! 
Recommend - Yes
Repurchase - already in my basket! 




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