SPOTLIGHT: October 2018 Empties & Giveaway!...

Late again, but that seems to be the way with my Empties posts, so I'll just get on with all the amazing things I finished off in October - only one dud lol!...

Body

Coffee Bar Vanilla Latte Body Exfoliator (60g, $5.99)

Hmmm - have you ever wondered what it would be like to rub your skin with a cheese grater? Not something I'd thought about, but I reckon this bar does an admirable impression. I was not prepared for how painful this would be - I mean, there's no warning on the pack to say "can be used as a torture device".  I'm joking of course, but if you have sensitive skin, don't even go there. It's not technically an empty as I still use it occasionally on my heels, but only if I'm feeling particularly brave...

Repurchase?

One word, two letters - N O !!!

Ecostore Vanilla & Coconut Body Wash (400ml, $8.99 from Woolworths)

Had another rave about this on Sunday in my SLS-Free post ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Always! ♥♥♥...

Natural Secrets Goatsmilk Moisturising Shower Gel (500ml, $11.99)

A full and glowing review of this skin soothing wonder HERE. It's also SLS-free ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Absolutely, just have to finish off something else to make room lol ♥♥♥...

Thankyou Botanical Patchouli & Vanilla Hand Wash (500ml, $7.50)

Love this for the cold months as it's quite a warming earthy scent, and it's terrific value - the bottle lasts and lasts ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Definitely, but not till next autumn - I've already bought the Lemon Myrtle one for summer ♥♥♥...

Face

Alpha-H Liquid Gold (100ml, $59.95)

This was a 200ml bottle I bought on special last year. About 6 months ago I switched from using it every night to once per week because my skin seemed to have become used to it. But after reducing the frequency, I'm back to seeing the usual and wonderfully dramatic results, as well as experiencing the comforting tingle of this ahh-mazing skin resurfacer ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

I still have a 100ml bottle in reserve, but once that's done and dusted, definitely ♥♥♥...

DB Pore Minimising Primer (25ml, $14.99)

Interestingly I stopped using primer earlier in the year as I was mixing together my CC cream and foundation (50/50) and didn't seem to need anything to prep my skin other than moisturiser. But, I was recently gifted with some Nude by Nature Mineral Cover, and it looked terrible on my face UNTIL I dug into my drawer and found this neglected tube. It's actually a brilliant primer and certainly fills in the pores so that the powder foundation sits magnificently, and lasts all day. It's a mousse consistency, oil & talc free, vegan and not tested on animals - WINNER! ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Till the cows come home ♥♥♥...

Grahams Natural Organic Lip Balm - Raspberry (4.25g, $7.95)

Sometimes I wonder why on earth I bother with any other lip balm when this is my favourite, and the most effective ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Just placed an order this weekend for four more tubes ♥♥♥...

L'Oreal Age Perfect Golden Age Rosy Re-Densifying Day Cream SPF15 (50ml, $38.95)

The Beautyheaven Trial Team has been the source of pretty much all the L'Oreal skincare I've tried - my 5-star review of this particular flavour is fourth from the bottom HERE. My blog review of the earlier version minus the SPF15 is HERE. If I wasn't so fickle with face products I'd probably keep buying L'Oreal stuff as it's always excellent, and my face has loved every variety I've been lucky enough to trial. But as mentioned last month, I'm torn as to which set I should use as they treat different concerns. I guess I'm waiting for them to bring out a 60+ radiance-enhancing, pigmentation reducing, pore-refining, wrinkle erasing, neck and chin lifting, combination skin formula - ha ha! ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Gee...probably ♥♥♥...

L'Oreal Age Perfect Intensive Re-Nourish Extraordinary Repairing Serum (30ml, $36.95)

Another one I trialled for bh (4th from the top HERE) - loved it SO MUCH I bought a second bottle because the results were SO GOOD in the firming and texture refining department. I've only stopped using it because I have a drawer stacked with other serums that I simply must use up or they'll expire ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Once I've gone through a couple of others, without a doubt! ♥♥♥...

Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence (40ml, RRP $39.99)

One of the few products that I use every single day, and will do so forever - this is the bomb for youthful radiance, and to improve the effectiveness of whatever serum I'm using ♥♥♥... 

Repurchase?

Whenever it's on special, I have three spares in my drawer ♥♥♥...

Sukin Moisture Restoring Night Cream (120ml, $19.95)

Sukin can do little wrong in my book, and this night cream is excellent but nowhere near rich enough for my winter skin needs, so I switched to something more potent in May - this is fine for me in the warmer weather & it's a lovely cream in a huge jar, but to be honest, I need something with major anti-ageing additives. And because of my usual dilemma of up to five opened moisturisers on my bench at any one time, I used it up on my body so it wouldn't be wasted, which was a brilliant idea as it was a totally divine all over moisturising experience for the better part of 2 weeks! ♥...

Repurchase?

No, but only because I need more high tech help than this can provide ♥...

Face Masks

Dr.Lewinn's Ultra R4 Lift & Firm Collagen Firming Face Mask ($9.95)

Mmmm nice one -  all in one piece, but there's a split along the cheek line so you can stretch and reposition the lower half to get the best fit. It's one of those jelly types, very cooling & refreshing, left my skin beautifully smooth and slightly pumped. Didn't notice much firming but I did look all glowy afterwards ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Will do, but will probably wait till it's on special ♥♥♥...

Garnier SkinActive Hydra Bomb Eye Tissue Mask ($3.99)

Very flimsy under eye patches (in the pic below) - this was not a good test as they moved around underneath the clay mask I stuck on over the top, so I'll reserve judgement till the next time I try them. They were lovely and cooling though, just not sure if they're any good for eye bags ♥...

Repurchase?

Perhaps ♥...

Skin Physics Instant Lift V-Shape Vitality Mask (RRP $14.99)

Love these, used two this month ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Priceline had them on special so I stocked up ♥♥♥...

Skin Republic Green Tea Mud Sheet Mask (18g, RRP $12.99)

Went on about these back in July - I think this is my #1 favourite mask  ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Finally nabbed a few on special ♥♥♥...

LonVitalite C7 Collagen & Gold Lip Mask (Box of 6, RRP $35)

Have reported on these before - brilliant! ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

You betcha ♥♥♥...

Skin Republic 24K Gold Aquagel Under Eye Patch (2 pairs, RRP $12.99)

Adore! ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Got some on special! ♥♥♥...

Skin Republic Pink Clay Mud Sheet Mask (18g, RRP $12.99)

I think I'm keeping Skin Republic in business - if they make a record profit this year it will be because of me ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Ooh yes ♥♥♥...

Overnighters:

Purederm Ginkgo Eye Puffiness Minimizing Patches (2 pairs, RRP $3)

Went through three packs of these ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Every other week ♥♥♥...

Hair

Scott Cornwall Colour Restore Iced Platinum Anti-Yellow Toner (100ml, RRP $16.95)

Haven't found anything better than this as yet for maintaining my ashy tones - going through a tube every month ♥♥♥... 

Repurchase?

Yes indeedy ♥♥♥...

Home

Models Prefer Scented Reed Diffuser Sampler - London (Box of 5, RRP $30)

Covered the background of this last month - lovely scent combination of rose, tangerine & musk, and a cute little Big Ben charm around the neck ♥... 

Repurchase?

Maybe - I prefer the Paris scent overall, but this is nice for the cooler months ♥...

Makeup

IT Cosmetics Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer - Light (8ml, $38)

I bought this two years ago (review HERE), but it was way too light and I ordered the medium which is perfect. So it's been languishing in my makeup drawer for all that time, but I couldn't bear to throw it out - turns out that was wise as it was just the thing for my ghoulish Halloween complexion in the pic below. I mashed up an old green eyeshadow and blended it with the entire tube of concealer, and then plastered it all over my face and down my neck for an instant Morticia Adams/Angelica Houston! ♥...

Repurchase?

Not the light one - medium is the right shade for me ♥...

Maybelline Total Temptation Brow Definer - Blonde (RRP $13.95)

Reviewed HERE, my go-to brow product ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Forever ♥♥♥...

Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner (RRP $15.95)

The only lower lashliner I use ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

I go through one of these every three months ♥♥♥...

NYX Ombre Blush - Mauve Me (8g, $17.95)

My favourite blush of all time - this is my second pan, and like the first one, I've gone through it in 12 months because it's the most beautiful shade that perfectly matches my skin tone. There's a picture of it in my review HERE ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

I bought a spare about 6 months ago, and I'm so glad I did because it's no longer listed on their website, or available in Priceline, which probably means it's been discontinued - WAAAHHHHHHHHHH! ♥♥♥...

Giveaway!

• Skin Physics 24K Gold Aquagel Under Eye Patches
• Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence
• Grahams Natural Organic Lip Balm - Raspberry
• DB Pore Minimising Primer
• BotanicES Body Crème - 100ml

All products were purchased by me, the total value is around $100, and this giveaway is open to...

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Leonie please respond to the email I've sent you by midnight

Thursday 6th December to claim your prize :-)

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Take care of you,

kats xxx