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Recent Empties #5

Uncategorised · February 9, 2015 ·

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As always, it’s a slow process for me to finish off products! Being on a bit of a on/off budget but with a penchant for the slightly more luxurious products, I’m one of those people that tries my best to make a product last as long as possible to get the best value for my money! This time around I’ve finished off a couple of full size and a couple of travel sized products.

Body moisturising is something that always gets forgotten about in my routine. I’ve been making much more of an effort lately though and it makes such a difference to skin texture. I’ve had a few travel bottles of REN’s Neroli and Grapefruit Body Cream before and used up the last a few weeks ago now – it’s a nice product with a great scent, but there’s one or two ingredients there I usually prefer to avoid in skincare, so I’m not really inclined to repurchase!

When it comes to truly natural products, they can often have a limited shelf life compared to conventional products. There’s been a few times over the past couple of years I’ve had products go bad before I had a chance finish them off, and the Botanicals Mandarin & Chamomile Facial Polish* is one of those. I love this super gentle exfoliating balm (reviewed here) but it was my own fault for not using it often enough really – it does says on the jar to use within 6 months of opening and I had it just a bit longer than that! I wouldn’t hesitate to repurchase again in the future, but I have enough balm cleansers at the moment to keep me going for a while!

I’ve also finished off another balm-based product – a travel sized tub of One Love Organics Skin Saviour. I know this is a much loved balm in the green beauty world and of course I love it too! I really like the scent and it’s one of the nicest multi-purpose balms I’ve tried. I definitely want to try more from the brand soon as this is the only OLO product I’ve tested out so far.

My jar of bareMinerals Mineral Veil lasted such a long time – I think I bought this about 18 months ago or more and I’ve had a couple of jars in the past too. I used to use this all the time to set my makeup when I was only using liquid foundation and there’s no doubt it’s a fantastic finishing powder, always giving a flawless finish! I think I’ll change things up a bit and try the Inika Setting Powder next, but let me know if you have any other recommendations for me!

Lastly, there’s the Rooted Beauty Razz Lime Lip Butter* which I’ve mentioned before in my September Loves. It’s still up there as one of my favourite lip balms and I love the brand’s ethics. The packaging is environmentally friendly as it’s made from biodegradable paper (a lot more sturdy than you’d expect, it only started to break down a little towards the end!) and Rooted Beauty run the Woman2Woman Project, partnering with organisations to help women escape from extreme poverty and oppression. You can even track the progress of current projects and find out about the individual women who are benefiting from purchases. You can buy Rooted Beauty products direct at rootedbeauty.com or Health Monthly in the UK. I really hope you guys will check out and support the brand too as it’s such a great cause!

Have you tried any of these products before?

This post appeared first on naturiabeauty.com.

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One last makeup fave to end 2021! 100% PURE Fruit One last makeup fave to end 2021! 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented Ultra Lengthening Mascara 🌿

My favourite new encounter this year has been with one of the most well-known mascaras in clean and natural beauty from @100percentpure 

I have no idea why I took me so long to try this one, it’s now firmly in my top 5 for natural mascaras! 

If you’re after extra length for your lashes, this mascara absolutely delivers. It also smells like berries, lasts all day and holds a curl too 🙌

Head over to the blog at naturiabeauty.com for my full review and swatches (link in profile)

What’s been your go-to mascara this year?!
Continuing on with some of my 2021 favourites and Continuing on with some of my 2021 favourites and it’s looking just a little bit pink with some of my most reached for makeup products! 
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Of course we couldn’t go without mentioning my all-time fave makeup brand @inikaorganic 😍 I’ve used and loved their products for years now and lost count of the number of repurchases of the mineral foundation in particular! Pictured here are the lipstick, lipstick crayon and mineral blush puff pot. 
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There’s also my total HG product @hyntbeauty DUET Perfecting Concealer 🙌 If you need a full coverage, naturally-formulated concealer and haven’t tried this one yet… well let’s just say you need to put it to the top of your wish list for 2022! This is going to be a magic essential for when the newborn sleep deprivation kicks in over the next few weeks 😴 
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You can find reviews of all these products over on the blog if you browse through the makeup category! 
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Have you tried either of these brands before?
Captain Blankenship Mermaid Dry Shampoo 🌊
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I briefly mentioned this one the other day, but it deserves it’s own post as one of my favourites this year! 
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Dry shampoo is a life-saver on those days where your hair is starting to look a little greasy, but you don’t have the time for washing it. Let’s be honest, I’m going to have even less time for that dreaded hair-wash day come January with a newborn 🙈
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I’ve tried a fair few naturally formulated dry shampoos over the years and @captainblankenship Mermaid Dry Shampoo is one of the best! I really love the uplifting scent of rose geranium and palmarosa that lingers throughout the day too. 
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You can find a review of this over on the blog if you fancy having a read! Link in profile
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Do you use dry shampoo? Let me know your top recommendations!
A favourite this year for an evening cleanse with A favourite this year for an evening cleanse with @nealsyardremedies Frankincense Intense Cleansing Melt

It’s one of those more unique products as it changes through 3 different textures so it’s ideal to highlight for #texturetuesday too!
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It starts off as a gel which then melts into oil on the skin. Then when you add warm water it emulsifies into a creamy milk consistency (swipe to see)! 
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It’s the loveliest luxurious and relaxing product to use as it smells amazing and leaves the skin super soft too 😊️ 

You can find a review of this cleanser and lots of other Neal’s Yard Remedies products over on the blog at naturiabeauty.com (link in profile)

Disclaimer: previous PR product, repurchased twice!
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Have you tried this one before, or have a favourite multi-textured product to recommend?!
I’m still here behind the scenes! 👋 
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Apparently being heavily pregnant, taking photos, blogging and creating new content don’t mix for me! (Never mind the studying and a wild 4 year old taking up my time too)!
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Before my newest addition arrives and before the end of year, over the next week or so I’ll be sharing some of my favourite and most used products from 2021 😍
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Starting the list off today with a selection of reliable faves:
• @lilylolouk Big Lash Mascara 
• @rmsbeauty Eye Polish 
• @lyonsleaf Calendula Cream 
• @captainblankenship Dry Shampoo 
• @briogeo Leave-in Conditioning Spray 
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All of these have reviews on the blog if you’re interested in hearing more about them! Just head over to naturiabeauty.com and use the search box or have a browse if you’re looking for something to read 😊️ 
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Have you tried any of these before?!
Last week I celebrated turning 30 and this was my Last week I celebrated turning 30 and this was my mascara choice for the occasion 🎉 

I’m sure I’ve mentioned before how mascara is one of my favourite types of makeup product! @100percentpure Fruit Pigmented Ultra Lengthening Mascara is easily in my top 5 “clean” mascaras!

This is the one to choose if you’re after longer lashes. It holds a curl, lasts allll day without flaking or smudging, plus it smells like berries too! What’s not to love 😍

There’s a full review and swatches over on blog from a couple of months back in case you missed it! (link in profile)

Have you tried this mascara before? What’s your fave natural mascara?

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