Emmie’s Empties – October 2023

Happy Halloween, my spooky ghouls! I have no tricks here, just a scary amount of empties that I’m dying to talk about. Let’s get into it.

CHRISTOPHE ROBIN CLEANING PURIFYING SCRUB WITH SEA SALT – $71.00 for 250ml
Full disclosure, this has probably been sitting in my shower since May. So, I remember nothing about this.

CHRISTOPHE ROBIN REGENERATING MASK WITH RARE PRICKLY PEAR OIL – $85.00 for 250ml
This I remember a bit more vividly. It was good, but I’ve used better and more affordable hair masks. One of which I’ll be chatting about soon.

ANIHANA SHOWER STEAMER in PEPPERMINT & EUCALYPTUS – $5.00
I bought this back then it was a newer launch to use when I got sick. And while I still haven’t been sick, per say, this came in handy when I had an allergy attack earlier in the month. Very soothing. I would buy this scent again.

THE ORDINARY NATURAL MOISTURISING FACTORS + HA – $22.40*
As someone who has an oily scalp, I didn’t get much use out of this. So, I passed it to Dennis (his scalp does lean dry). And he got a lot of this. Probably wouldn’t grab it again in a hurry though as it took him forever to use.

BRIOGEO DON’T DESPAIR, REPAIR DEEP CONDITIONING MASK – $63.00
Now this is my favourite hair mask of all time! I love this with my clarifying shampoo’s to bring moisture back to my locks. I will absolutely repurchase.

L’OREAL PARIS TELESCOPIC LIFT MASCARA – $31.99
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Absolutely fucking not.

MAYBELLINE THE COLOSSAL 36hr MASCARA – $25.99
This, on the other hand, I wouldn’t kick out of bed. Not my fave from Maybelline. But still good.

GUINOT LOTION HYDRA BEAUTE TONING LOTION – $62.00*
Too pricey for me to consider buying. Especially because it did little for me. Sorry.

EVERYDAY BY FRANK BODY HYDRATING BODY WASH – $14.00
I loved the smell of this. But I loved the efficacy of the Clearing Body Wash more. Also, just found out that they sell refills of these body washes. That’s awesome!

THE INKEY LIST FULVIC ACID BRIGHTENING CLEANSER – $19.00*
Out of the three Inkey List cleansers that I’ve tried, this would be a close second. I love the Hydrating one the most. But I would buy this again before I buy the Salicylic Acid one (the irony being that the SA one is the one that I currently have)

MILK MAKEUP HYDRO GRIP MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY – $62.00
I shall reiterate what I said in my review. Liked the product. Hated the packaging. And I’ve tried better setting sprays overall that I don’t need to get this again (I’ve replaced this in my stash with the Rare Beauty Setting Spray)

MECCA COSMETICA TO SAVE SKIN AFTER SUN MIST – $32.00
A godsend in Summer. I kept this in my fridge for those hot days. I definitely want another one.

BETTYQUETTE GET UP AND GLOW HYDRATING FACE OIL – $45.00*
I’ve had this for way too long. But I still enjoyed it a lot. I definitely recommend Bettyquette for all of your face and body oil needs.

BONDY SANDS SUNNY DAZE HYDRATING SPF 50 MOISTURISER – $22.95
*TGA Disclosure – Purchased Myself*. This was fine. Like I mentioned last month, I do prefer organic sunscreens these days as opposed to mineral sunscreens. So, colour me very interested in the new Sunny Daze that just launched.

All righty, y’all. That is a wrap on my empties for October. I hope that you all have an amazing day. And that November is awesome to you all!

Cheers and love
Emily xo