Empties #1

Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe weekly self-tan-Dark 30ml (Sample Size)

I got this a long time ago in a beauty box and put it in the back of my draw and forgot about it until recently. I really needed to give my legs some colour as its now summer so I'm wearing a lot more dresses but because I'm so fair I was worried it would be far too dark which is probably why I didn't use it in the first place however it gave a noticeable colour but was not too much and looked natural. It says its a weekly tanner but I was so pale i have been using a small amount daily and I have loved using it even more so because it smelt so nice.

£20.95 for 236ml 

Would I repurchase ? It is cheaper then I thought it was and you get a lot of mls for your money so maybe sometime in the future but not atm.

Boots Double Faced Cotton Wool Oval Pads 50 Pads

These have 2 different textures which is one of the reasons I get these ones as they are better for removing nail varnish but I also love the fact they are a bit larger then the round ones so you don't have to use as many to remove all your make up and such.

£1.89 for 50 pads

Would I repurchase ? Yes. I have so many times although Superdrug ones are just as good and Asda do some decent cotton pads that are quite large in the baby bit for cheap too.

Soap & Glory Hand Food Hydrating Hand Cream 125ml

I have used so many tubes of this hand cream as it is the second best I have found after the Clarins one however is half the price. I love that I can get a mini one for my handbag for only £2.50 and it is often on offer in boots too which makes it even more of a bargain. 

Would I repurchase ? Yes. Although this is the big one I would be more likely to get the smaller one as its a great on the go product.

£5.00 for 125ml or £2.50 for 50ml


Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream 3g

I got this is a set with all the other Benefit skincare products which I have actually purchased once before and was not too keen on this cream as I found it too heavy. This time i actually found it really handy for dry patches however it is definitely more suited to people with drier skin.

Would I repurchase ? Maybe. I prefer the other Benefit moisturizer mentioned in this post.  

£27.50 for 48.3g

Benefit Triple Performance Facial Emulsion SPF 15 8.9ml

This is the best moisturiser I have ever tried and have had so many of the mini ones before which is great for travel and I also just love how cute they look . I have one more mini of this and my full size one has just run out too so this is the next thing on my list of stuff to buy.

Would I repurchase ? Yes. It is a must-have!

£20.50 for 50.3ml

Ollie xxx

May Beauty Favourites

Today both of us have decided to write a post together of the things we have been loving in the month of May. We have both picked our top 3 products and will tell you why they are so amazing below.

Jessica Brilliance Topcoat

This is a recent purchase but ever since getting it I have used it so often as it dries so fast so it makes me want to paint my nails more. It is not the most high shine but it is fairly long wearing so for me it is perfect. The bottle is 14.8mls and is just under £10 so not the cheapest but totally worth the price tag. 

Repurchase ? Maybe. I would like to try a different top coat next.

MAC Lipstick- So Chaud (Matte)

So I'm sure you know how amazing Mac lipsticks are however a Matte finish is not everyone's favourite but I think for a red lipstick staying power is what you want most. For me if it lasts a night out that shows its staying power is great and putting it to the test it does. So Chaud is not a very talked about lipstick but for my pale skin some of the other reds just were not right. Mac call this a reddish orange but I personally think its more red with a orange tint to it. This really is a must have lipstick to have in your collection because we all need a red.

Repurchase ? Yes if i ran out and did not have a better red to replace it with but it would be a Mac red lipstick for sure.

Benefit Box O' Powder- Dallas

This is a product I have had for sometime now but had put it in the back of my draws for months and forgot about it. I tried it again recently and feel back in love again its gives you a bit of a bronzed look which I need for sure but also a lovely summer glow. I am so glad to have this product in my daily routine again and even happier it did not hurt my bank this month.

Repurchase ? Yes. Again I would like to try a different brand first.

Ollie xxx