March 2019 Empties & Giveaway...

Not my highest number of empties ever recorded, however 24 is a pretty good effort, and of course, a bottle of perfume and two foundations will always be a significant achievement for me given the sheer volume of part-used ones in my kit. Another noteworthy inclusion is that the Neutrogena skincare I listed in the January post is here again - that's quite something considering how frequently I change the lineup in my routine, and there's every likelihood that you'll see them in the Regulars section next time around. Oh, and in case you're wondering, there's no Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence in the photo purely due to timing - it's still one of my essentials, I just didn't finish the bottle before the end of March...

Body

Dove Go Fresh Pomegranate & Lemon  Verbena Moisturising Cream Deodorant (40g, RRP $5.99)

My preferred natural deodorant doesn't control wetness enough in the hot humid weather, so I go back to my fave Dove for the sticky months. The usual formula wasn't in stock so I bought this instead - works just as well, and it's quite a nice fresh scent, but I prefer the baby powder fragrance of the blue one ♥♥...
Repurchase? 
Yes, but only if the original version isn't available ♥♥...

Graham's Natural Body Wash with Cucumber & Aloe Vera (250ml, RRP $15.95)

One of my summer staples, full review HERE ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Yes, but not until later in the year ♥♥♥...

Oral-B 3D White Luxe Glamorous White Toothpaste (96g, RRP $9.49)

I'm pretty good with remembering to keep the containers of whatever I finish each month, except for my toothpaste tubes. Just mentioning it because the last time a tube of chopper cleaner appeared in one of these posts was in June last year, and in case my dentist is reading, I can assure you I NEVER go to bed without cleaning my teeth lol! ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Absolutely - love the fresh peppermint taste ♥♥♥...

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Body Scrub (170g, RRP $10)

Absolutely delighted this is now available on their website ("KATS" checkout code for 30% discount!), although it's listed under "Limited Editions", but it's the best $10 you can spend on your bod, full review HERE ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

I've stashed a few away ♥♥♥...

Sukin For Men Cinnamon & Mandarin Body Wash (500ml, RRP $13.99)

Raved about this in my SLS-Free article HERE ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Yes indeedy, Priceline sells it yay! ♥♥♥...

Regulars

White Glo Charcoal Total Mouth Detox Whitening Mouthwash

Face

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Anti-Ageing Moisturiser with Accelerated Retinol SA & SPF 15 (29ml, RRP $39.99)

Still loving this day cream, only wish it had a higher SPF content, but then again that might make it too greasy. As it is my skin is loving it, and I plan on keeping this in my routine throughout the winter - actually I've decided to stick with this range for 12 months to see what happens. That's so unusual for me, so I must be impressed ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

You betcha ♥♥♥...

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream with Accelerated Retinol SA (48g, RRP $48.99)

In my January Empties post, I was humming and hah-ing as to whether this night cream was potent enough to get me through the winter, and I'm now convinced it is - I only need a smidgin to give my face all the moisture it needs to get through the night, love it ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Ditto above ♥♥♥...

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum with Accelerated Retinol SA (29ml, RRP $42.99)

Still loving it, and only using at night so that I can clear the backlog of my opened stash, as well as a Nivea Anti-Spot serum I'm currently trialling for beautyheaven ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Ditto above ♥♥♥...

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream with Accelerated Retinol SA (14ml, RRP $34.99)

This is the only product in the range that I'm not shouting about from the rooftops. It's potent that's for sure, so much so I can only use it at night or else the skin above my eyes starts to peel. While it's keeping the area hydrated and firm, I can't honestly say I'm seeing any startling improvements in my wrinkles. I'm onto my second tube and will definitely finish it, but it had better start working some magic ♥...

Repurchase?

Maybe ♥...

Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Replenishing Pearls (40ml, RRP $29.99)

One of way too many serums on my bench, but one I will definitely buy again - I love everything about it, how it makes my skin look and feel, and the scent has been a refreshing and uplifting blessing throughout this steamy season. I've only been using it in my morning ritual (night is the retinol one above) and I've been very happy with the performance and how it preps my face for makeup. Plus I love the "squish the pearls" concept! ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

For sure ♥♥♥...

Sukin Oil Balancing Charcoal Purifying Gel Cleanser (125ml, RRP $12.95)

This is actually one of my favourite cleansers, but it hasn't appeared here for 12 months, purely because I was on a mission to clear the other nine opened cleansers on my bench. I'm still not there yet (three more to go) but I missed it so much I went back to it for the last part of the summer. I love that it is low-sudsing and doesn't dry my skin, but still takes off all the goop. And well hey, it's charcoal ha ha! ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Done deal! ♥♥♥...

Face Masks

Essano Rosehip Clarifying Clay Masque (100g, RRP $16.99)

Have enjoyed this for almost a year, usually every second or third week - it's an excellent formula, very creamy and smooth, and one my skin has responded to by becoming less congested over time. I adore clay masks, and this is a beauty. My review of it is HERE ♥♥...
Repurchase? 

Interestingly, no - it's such a great product, but I've become quite sensitive to the scent (actually in most Essano products) so it's time to try something new ♥♥...

Olay Magnemasks Hydrating Sheet Mask (Box of 5, RRP $28.99)

I was already a fan of the Rejuvenating variety, and this one came my way at the beautyheaven Glosscars Marketplace event. Absolutely loved it - intrigued and delighted to have eye flaps for a COMPLETE experience. This is ultra hydrating, fits really well, and I didn't apply anything else to my skin that night - whoa! ♥♥♥...

Repurchase? 

Gonna get me a box of these stat! ♥♥♥...

Skin Republic Volcanic Ash Mud Sheet Mask (RRP $12)

The mud impregnated masks are my favourite kind from this brand - they adhere well to the skin so you can do things while you're having the treatment without them shifting or peeling off, and I find they deliver as advertised. This one really does tighten and firm, and the surface of my skin always looks ultra smooth and refined afterwards, and there's no mess. The trick is to wait till they're on special, and then buy a few - highly recommended, the Pink Clay and Green Tea ones are also brilliant ♥♥♥...

Repurchase? 

For sure ♥♥♥...

Regulars:

Purederm Ginkgo Eye Puffiness Minimizing Patches

Skin Physics Instant Lift V-Shape Vitality Mask

Fragrance

Versace Bright Crystal Absolu EDP (90ml, RRP $150)

This is my third bottle of this stunningly refreshing spring/summer fave - I raved about it 3 years ago HERE, and I can't imagine my collection without it, not now, not ever ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Sure have - feelingsexy always has it in stock for less than $90 ♥♥♥...

Hair

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

Have slowed down on my use of this as my hair seems to be holding the ashy tones for longer, but I still use it from time to time as a booster ♥♥♥... 

Repurchase?

Yep - a couple of spares on the shelf ♥♥♥...

Urbane Mess Pomade (85g, RRP $7.99)

Since changing my hairstyle to something far less structured (which is a nice way to say messy lol) I've needed a product that would shape and define my hair, even spike it a bit without buildup, and this does the trick. Cheap as chips, washes out easily, lots of shine and available in supermarkets and Priceline ♥♥♥... 

Repurchase?

Sure have ♥♥♥...

Makeup

Australis Stayput! Longwear Foundation (23ml, RRP $16.49)

Love this foundation, and Natural Fawn is a great match for my skin tone. Lasts all day and doesn't transfer - it's been the best performer this summer, surviving some of the sweatiest days I can remember. Great price and it's not tested on animals - well done Australis ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

I still have eight opened foundations on my bench, so I probably won't buy this again till next  November ♥♥♥...

Maybelline Dream Cushion Foundation (14.6g, RRP $26.95)

Another foundation winner from Maybelline - Sand is my shade, and apart from the flawless finish, I love that this has SPF40. My dedicated review of it is HERE ♥♥♥...

Repurchase?

Indeed - I bought two last time it was on special, so I'm good for a while now, although I won't open it till I've cleared some of the others ♥♥♥...

Regulars

Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Mascara

Maybelline Total Temptation Brow Definer

Giveaway!

• Graham's Natural Body Wash with Cucumber & Aloe Vera
• Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Body Scrub
• Sukin Oil Balancing Charcoal Purifying Gel Cleanser
• Revlon Get Lippy Ultimate Suede Lipstick pack - Couture & Supermodel
• Colette Rose Gold-toned Geometric Necklace
• Colette Rose Gold-toned Hoop Earrings

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