How nice is this? Me, actually getting my empties post up on the last day of the month. Now that’s synergy. Also, an actual post going up on a Friday! I’ve been full of surprises this month. One that that hasn’t changed though is my abundance of empties! It’s another beefy post this month. With a couple of declutters sprinkled into the mix. Let’s get into it!
*Em’s Note* Some of the products featured were sent in PR. I have tagged those products with an asterisk.
I managed to get through six perfume samples in March. Much like last month, I’ll just do a one sentence review for each.
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN AMYRIS FEMME – $181.00 for 35ml
Not my favourite from MFK, but lovely all the same. If you’re into florals, check this out.
GLASSHOUSE FRAGRACES KYOTO IN BLOOM – $99.95 for 50ml
Glasshouse has yet to make a bad perfume. This was floral and fruity in the best way!
MOSCHINO FRESH COUTURE EDT – discontinued?
The bottle for this is iconic. And it smells fab to boot. Sadly, I suspect it’s been discontinued as I struggled to find a price for it.
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN AQUA UNIVERSALIS COLOGNE FORTE – $289.00 for 70ml
Lemon scented washing up gloves. I will not elaborate further.
REPLICA SPRINGTIME IN A PARK – $105.00 for 30ml
This will always have a special place in my heart.
ALLSAINTS SUNSET RIOT – $125.00 for 100ml
I’m not say it’s a Baccarat DOOOPE. But, if you don’t like how sweet BR540 can be, give this a go. Also, the 100ml is like a fifth of the price and often goes on sale at Priceline.
LA ROCHE POSAY CICAPLAST MASQUE B5 – $13.95
Still icon
GLOW RECIPE AVOCADO CERAMIDE MOISTURE BARRIER CLEANSER – $TBA
I got impatient waiting for this to arrive at Mecca. So, I used a mail forwarding service to get the new Glow Recipe cleanser into my hot little hands. And they sent me a few samples to boot. First impressions, this is lovely! Very nourishing and soothing for my skin.
GLOW RECIPE GUAVA VITAMIN C BRIGHT EYE GEL CREME – $63.00
This was the other sample. And if I didn’t already have a cupboard full of eye creams, I would buy this in a heartbeat. It’s phenomenal.
GLASSHOUSE FRAGANCES LOST IN AMALFI HAND SOAP – $26.95
My stupid ass thought she was buying a different hand soap. I bought Lost in Amalfi again. Fortunately, it smells amazing.
LACURA NATURALS ANTI AGING EYE CREAM – $8.99
I was gifted this ages ago by my beautiful friend, Lara (@Rivetlicker on Insta). And I’m so sorry to say that I hated this. It just sat so weirdly under my eyes. I didn’t even come close to finishing it. And it’s long since gone bad.
TBH SKINCARE REOUND SERUM – $59.95
It should be illegal for this to run out. That is my decree.
BONDI SANDS HYDRA UV PROTECT SPF 50+ – $21.95 (TGA – Purchased myself)
My favourite affordable sunscreen. I usually pick this up when it’s half off at Coles and it lasts me a few months. I will repurchase.
NATURIUM INTENSE OVERNIGHT SLEEPING CREAM – $49.95*
Another one that I think I had for a little too long. The formula started out night and rich. But it’s gotten more and more waxy over time. I probably wouldn’t grab this again.
W7 FLIRTY EYES FALSE LASH EFFECT MASCARA – $4.99
This was such a nothing mascara. I’m pretty sure I didn’t use it again after my review. It’s cheap. And that’s the only thing it has going for it (apologies if that sounded bitchy. I’m hungry and dinner smells real good right now).
ANDALOU NATURALS REJUVENATING EYE BALM – $39.95*
Another one where the formula turned. Much quicker than I expected too. I would give this whole collection a skip (except for the serum, that was actually good)
FRANK BODY BUFF MASHMALLOW BODY SCRUB – discontinued
I don’t know who I need to threaten over at Frank Body to get this back. Because it was amazing! I smelled like an Iced VoVo.
THE INKEY LIST HYALURONIC ACID – $14.00*
Wouldn’t kick it out of bed. A damn fine Hyaluronic serum
BEAUTE PACIFIQUE CLEANSING FOAM – $68.00*
This one I have no one to blame but myself. Because I picked it to try. And I hated it so much. This dried out my skin like no one’s business. It also got into my eyes more than once and it stung so badly. I would not grab this again.
FORTY FATHOMS SKIN REGENERATOR EYE CREAM – $24.99
I think I used it twice. And then never again. I am just now realising that I am so freaking picky with eye creams.
SWISEE SKINCARE MANUKA HONEY GLOW BOOSTING MOISTURISER – $21.49*
Another really bad moisturiser. This just felt so heavy. Was not a fan.
ULTRA VIOLETTE CLEAN SCREEN WEIGHTLESS SENSITIVE SKINSCREEN – $47.00 (TGA – Purchased myself)
This is my second favourite from Ultra Violette. And possibly the only mineral sunscreen that I actually like. I will buy this again.
NATURIUM VEGAN LACTIC ACID EMULSION – $49.95*
If you’re a baby to Lactic Acid. Or have some trauma from previous experiences, I would definitely get this. Very light, but so effective!
THE INKEY LIST OAT CLEANSING BALM – $19.00*
I have a ‘products that didn’t work for me’ post in the pipeline. Suffice it to say, this will be in that post. Stay tuned!
And that is a wrap on my March Empties! I hope you all have an amazing weekend. Now, there is some Spag Bol with my name on it!
Cheers and love
Emily xo
Great empties post! There are lots of hits here and not so many misses, so that is always good! I have always wanted to try the Inkey List Oat Cleansing balm, but I will wait for your review. I will need to pick up the Bondi Sands sunscreen, I will look out for it on special!
Janet
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