I hope you enjoy me talking about skincare on here. Because my November empties may as well have the tagline of ‘whoops, I used up my entire morning routine!’ That’s right, this is a very skincare heavy round of empties. But at least you get all the info on what I’ve been using and loving. Let’s get into the empties!
KORRES GREEK YOGHURT FOAMING CREAM CLEANSER – $41.00 for 150ml
I believe this was from either a Beauty Loop or a Beauty Loop Bonus bag. Either way, this wasn’t my favourite. It left my skin a little to squeaky clean for my liking. Also, the scent wasn’t my favourite. I wouldn’t get this again. But if you have predominately oily skin, you might vibe with this better.
MILA MOURSI PH BALANCING TONER – $58.00USD for 100ml
Too small a sample to notice anything. But it didn’t break me out. So, a win is a win.
BIODERMA SENSIBIO MICELLAR WATER – $12.99
I picked this up while I was in Melbourne just to have on me. You already know my thought about Bioderma. Mostly because I used up a full size of this last month.
BYOMA DE-PUFF + BRIGHTENING EYE GEL – $24.00
If you want an affordable eye gel that lasts ages, you can’t go past this one. I bought this back when Byoma launched. And I was using it pretty much daily. I loved the thin, hydrating texture. And I did notice that my eyes were less puffy of a morning. I would grab this again. Especially now that Byoma is included in Sephora sales.
GO TO SKINCARE CLARIFYING FACE HERO – $56.00
Second bottle down and I have the third already in my stash. She’s an icon, and a legend!
MECCA MAX THIRST IMPRESSIONS PRIMING HYDRATING MOISTURISER – $24.00*
A fantastic all rounder kind of moisturiser. Super nourishing without feeling too heavy on the skin. I would get this again
NO. 7 FUTURE RENEW EYE SERUM – $44.99*
And this eye serum is the same deal. Great amount of hydration without being too much. I miss this in my routine already
TOWER 28 SOS DAILY RESCUE FACIAL SPRAY – $48.00
Bottle number I’ve lost count. I’m basically at the stage where I’ll be buying the big big bottle and just decanting into that. This is a summer staple for when I’m hot and sweaty.
BENEFIT BAD GAL BOUNCE MASCARA – $49.00
Not my favourite from the year. But still a good mascara that I recommend. I did notice that I wasn’t getting the same length out of this towards the end as the formula was drying out. Something to keep in mind.
LANEIGE CREAM SKIN – $55.00
This is a product that I’ve done a complete 180 on. You see, I tried this back in the day and didn’t see the point of it. But that’s when my skin was oilier. Now that my skin leans more combo/dry, this is a necessary part of my cool weather skincare routine. I do have a few other milky toners to get through first. But this I will get again.
KERASTASE NURTITIVE 8HR NIGHT HAIR SERUM – $92.00
I managed to pick this up with a pretty sweet discount at the time. And I would buy it again at full price, I fear. This helps with my frizz so much. It leaves my hair feeling so soft and silky smooth. It’s a great boost of hydration to my ends. I will pick this up again. But I saw on TikTok that L’Oreal has a similar product for like a tenth of the price. So, I’ll give that one a go first.
GO TO SKINCARE SHOWER PARTY – discontinued
So that’s why I got this so cheap! I picked this up to pad out a Go To order. And my sole complaint was that I flew through this so quickly. Now I’m sad I can’t get it again.
HOLIFROG SOLAR DAILY MINERAL SUNSCREEN – $36.00USD
This was from my Lucky Bag from earlier in the year. An while I managed to get most of the way through it, I’m calling time. I’m just not a fan of Mineral SPF’s. They smell like dirt to me. And unless it’s freezing, I can feel this slipping and sliding around my face. Also, with all of the recent controversy surrounding Mineral SPF’s in this country, I do feel somewhat wary about wearing ones made in the US right now.
LANEIGE WATER BANK GENTLE GEL CLEANSER – $41.00
My favourite gel cleanser of the year, period. So light, but so hydrating. Leaves my skin so soft with feeling squeaky or tight. I will absolutely buy this again.
And that is a wrap on the November empties! And now I have an excuse to buy more skincare… On Boxing Day. I hope that you all had an amazing November. And as always, let me know what you used up in the comments.
Cheers and love
Emily xo