April Empties

  Hey guys, for today's post I'm planning on a quick run through of this month's empties starting with the least to my most favourite products. When it comes to my collection of cosmetic/skincare products we are looking at diversity; I like to stick to brands I can trust when it comes to my face as my skin can be quick to react if a product is too harsh. Whilst using my skin's sensitivity as an excuse to indulge I don't cast a blind eye to high street brands, such as Palmers or Nivea, as it's just a simple case of trial and error when it comes to finding what's right for your skin.

1. The Sally Hansen 'Airbrush Legs' leg makeup in shade 'medium' RRP £13.99

Whilst this product agreed with me, offering beautiful olive skin and all over coverage; I couldn't quite get to grips with the potent smell that accompanies. Okay, I get it.. we can often detect the presence of fake bake or St. Tropez from getting a quick whiff of someone, but not to this extent: I was going out smelling like kitchen cleaner! I'm not entirely sure of the reason but I jest the peculiar smell may be due to the brand trying to detract from that generic association we have with the smell of tanning products... stick to what you know, Sal! I'd much prefer to put up with that odd biscuity pong than smelling of Dettol!

  Another downside of this product is the price: it's a very middle of the market product with regard to cost so you're sort of expecting results to match. The fact the smell is just so potent, and the colour's just a little too... unbelievable, let's say, for day-wear it deters me from shedding out the pounds for such mediocre outcome: if it was between this and paying another £10 for guaranteed satisfaction I'd definitely settle on the latter.

     2.  Pearl Drops 'Now Smile' Corrector RRP £8.19

 

  Now, I don't know about you but my friends all find the idea of this really obscure and think it such a novelty when I brush a coupla' coats onto their teeth, but to me it seemed as normal as painting your nails or dying your hair... just a quick fix for teeth whitening, I suppose? Apply the product sparingly after brushing your teeth and it lasts throughout the day, which I do stand by. I would predominantly use the corrector for special occasions, nights out, or work so basically just when I wanted my appearance to be top-notch.

 

  The only downside to this product, I would say, is that as you begin to use it up, its affectivity wears off. I didn't feel my teeth were left as bright and wowing as they once had been, and so for my next teeth whitening purchase I shall most probably revert back to the 'iWhite' kit I used to use or a combination of the Blanx whitening toothpaste and mouthwash to regain that perfect smile!

 

    3.  Palmers 'Dark spot Corrector' RRP £9.99

 

  I came across this product by chance whilst Boots were running a 3 for 2 across Palmers skincare products: I swear by the brand for their cocoa butter formula for the treatment of stretchmarks, and thought I may as well give the former a whirl to treat post acne/teenage spot scars and a little sun pigmentation on my nose... I'm delighted I did! I cannot think of another product that could possibly have offered this result, but after a month or so of applying a pea-sized blob of the serum all-over my face daily I felt I was left with visibly clearer skin and a more even skin tone. I would definitely recommend this product for people between the age of my sister and I (14-18) to treat scars left over from the occasional spot or just as a light daily moisturiser, as it's important to hydrate the skin from a young age.

 

  Another plus-side was the ability to incorporate the serum into my morning skincare regime. I felt the product slipped in perfectly when prepping my face for the day, and assisted the application of my concealer and foundation alike, allowing both to blend into the skin smoothly, without the appearance of dry skin or redness from touch/irritation. I would just like to add that before the introduction of the serum into my routine I was using Chanel's Hydra beauty crème and before that Bobbi Brown's Hydrating face cream and feel both products were just too heavy for young skin, despite the latter boasting a 'lightweight' formula.

     4. Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 RRP £26

  This next product is a GAME CHANGER! Dermatologists have created this gentle exfoliating lotion to de-flake our complexion, revealing clearer skin. The method may sound a little invasive but it's a lot less extreme than you think. Once a skin cell makes it to the epidermis (top layer of skin) it will die and become weathered by the environment and daily activities, eventually these cells break away from the epidermis and fall off, making room for new cells to grow: Clinique works to remove the weathered cells from the face, allowing for the emergence of new cells and a refreshed profile. I will always repurchase this life-saver and have recommended it to many friends in need of a quick fix, although you should always speak to a customer advisor at the Clinique counter to determine the intensity (1,2,3 or 4) of the lotion that's right for you.


    5. MAC Crème d'Nude RRP £15.50

  It is with sheer dismay that I must bid my favourite lipstick farewell (until payday), you have served me well and I shall never forget the great times we had together...

  This lipstick is a MUST! I love the subtlety of this nude treasure, whether you're sporting a full face or just a touch of makeup Crème d'Nude should be your first port of call for reliability and around the clock wear!



 Melanie x