Happy August everyone! I hope you all had a great July. Having said that, did July feel like it took 72 years to any else? Because it felt long to me. But enough about me ranting about the passage of time, it’s empties time! And I have some absolute bangers this month. Let’s get into it.
AUSTRALIS FRESH & FLAWLESS CONCEALER – $14.95*
This is still a top 5 drugstore concealer for me. Excellent coverage and wear. I do know that this has been repackaged. But I don’t know if the formula has changed at all. I do want to repurchase it eventually.
LYS LASH CONFIDENCE MASCARA – $32.00
Still a contender for my least favourite mascara of the year. I did give this another go recently. And while the formula did dry to the point of not being quite so gunky, it still smeared and transferred all over my eyes. But my big beef with this mascara is the brush head itself. It’s too big, too bent, and too difficult to use.
COVERGIRL TRUBLEND UNDERCOVER CONCEALER – $18.95
Another concealer that I was happy to finish. Natural finish under the eyes. But I did begin to notice it creasing more and more on me the longer I wore it. For that reason, I probably wouldn’t repurchase it in a hurry
MECCA MAX SUNLIT SKIN BRONZING POWDER – Discontinued
This was one of my first Mecca Max purchases from when they first bought out the range. And when I tell you I adored this bronzer, I mean that from my very being. I still kinda can’t believe I fully panned it. I have repurchased the updated version of this bronzer (it got reformulated last year). So, stay tuned for my thoughts.
AHC LUMINOUS GLOW REAL EYE CREAM FOR FACE – $25.00 for 30ml
Wowie! This sample took me forever to get through. But it was so worth it. Because this is a phenomenal eye cream. A little bit went such a long way. And it brightened up my under eye so much. AHC is a range that I have to explore more of.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY HOLLYWOOD CONTOUR WAND – $60.00
And now, the least controversial statement I could possibly make. This is fine, but I don’t need this in my life anymore. Listen, I remember losing my mind over this back in the day too. But it’s 2024, and bronzers have come so far since this first launched. I can list 5 bronzers that I like more than this one. I also think it’s the height of horseshit that Charlotte hasn’t bought out more shades of the contour wand’s. All in all, I won’t be repurchasing this.
OLAPLEX NO. 4 BOND MAINTENANCE SHAMPOO – $54.00
Another one that I’ll be saying goodbye to. Now that I’ve discovered Harification and K18, I probably won’t be going back to the Olaplex well. It’s still a great range, though.
GUNK OFF MELTING CLEANSING BALM – $55.00*
Now, this will never leave me. I am so ten toes down for Gunk Off. Try it, you won’t regret it!
ELEMIS SUPERFOOD FACIAL OIL – $113.00*
Another long time coming empty. I don’t really use facial oils anymore. Which is part of the reason why this took so long to use up. But it has been so bitterly cold this winter, that the added nourishment was needed. I wouldn’t pick it up again though. There are more affordable oils that do the same job.
BEAUTIFLTR FEATHERLIGHT SPF50+ – $25.00
*TGA Declaration – Purchased myself* Now, this is in the same gray area that Naked Sunday’s is in. While I did buy the Featherlight SPF myself, I have since received PR from the brand (which I do appreciate, thank you so much). So, I’m not 100% sure if I can say what my thoughts are. Suffice it to say, if you spot it in a future haul, you’ll know.
TOWER 28 SOS RESCUE FACIAL MIST – $46.85
Bottle no. 2 done and dusted. I love this stuff for when my skin is angry and breaking out. Now, I would do a Revolve order to pick this up, but seeing as the news has just broken about Tower 28 FINALLY COMING TO MECCA!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I’ll wait until then to repurchase it.
GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW HYALURONIC CLAY PORE TIGHT FACIAL – $66.00
This is one of Glow Recipe’s more underappreciated products. I love this for a quick mask right before bed time. I would actually pick this up again.
FRANK BODY NIACINAMIDE BODY SCRUB – $25.00
Frank Body is 3 for 3 when it comes to their body scrubs. This stuff is fantastic! It smells incredible and it leaves my skin so silky soft. I have already repurchased it.
GLOW RECIPE PLUM PLUMP HYALURONIC CREAM – $66.00
And finally, another fave from Glow Recipe. This is normally a summer go to for me. And now that I’ve used it in winter, it’ll be staying a summer go to. I did use it more as a day cream. And I enjoyed it still. But the next time I purchase it, I’ll be saving it for the warmer months for sure.
And that is a wrap on the empties! I got through a ton of big ticket products and I’m feeling so proud of myself. What did you use up? Let me know in the comments.
Cheers and love
Emily xo