January/February 2014 | Empties #1

A little while ago I decided I would jump onto the "empties" band wagon. They're one of my favourite types of posts because then you know what people do and don't like. I've been hoarding my junk  so here is my January/February empties!

Simple - Kind to Skin Light Moisturiser - $9.99

I really like this moisturiser. It's really nice on the skin and really sinks right into the skin. I put on two layers of this and my face loves it. It's a really affordable great quality moisturiser.

Would I repurchase? Yes!

Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturiser - $13.99

I did not like this moisturiser at all. My sister bought it for me when she first got home from America because she said she loved it but my skin just doesn't like it. For starters - my skin is dry to normal and not oily at all which might be the problem. It makes my skin feel kind of plasticy if that makes sense? It doesn't sink all the way into the skin and just feels horrible on my skin. 

Would I repurchase? No because it doesn't work for me. 

La Roche Posay - Thermal Water - $9.99

My sister received this in a Lust Have It box a while ago and gave it to me. She said she didn't need it because it's "water in a can" but it makes my skin feel a lot softer! I really like this product but I think I want to try more of the soothing mists on offer. 

Would I repurchase? Maybe

Covergirl - 3-in-1 Foundation - $19.95

I really like this foundation although I will say it will sweat off if you wear it during a hot day. At least it does on my skin. It provides a nice amount of coverage and looks really good as well. This is my second bottle of this foundation so that just means I do like it considering I really can't stick to one foundation! 

Would I repurchase? Yes, I'm just waiting for a Covergirl sale! 

Swisspers - Cucumber Facial Cleansing Wipes - $6.29

I bought these in a pack of 3 from Big W for $8 but the single price from Priceline is about $6.29. These are my favourite wipes, they smell really fresh and do a decent job at removing make up. I don't use these alone I do use a facial cleanser in the shower but I just like having wipes for removing my make up. 

Would I repurchase? Definitely! 

Swisspers- Cotton Pads - $3.99

Swisspers sell my favourite cotton pads. They're really soft and gentle. I use these to remove my eye make up and apply my toner with. Honestly, I don't buy any other brand of cotton pad.

Would I repurchase? Yes! 

Those are my empties for January/February. I use up a lot more skincare products than anything else. 

Link me your empties post in the comments if you've done one this month! I love reading them. 

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation | Review!

 

If you've been following my blog, I've done a few hauls lately! This is a foundation I bought once my Max Factor Liquid Illusion foundation ran out a while ago. It claims to be a primer, concealer and foundation all in one and has SPF 20. It's in 825 buff beige and costed me $10 although usually retails for $19.95 at Priceline. Covergirl ALWAYS is having a sale at Priceline and even Big W or Target, so you never really need to buy it full price unless you want it ASAP. Just wait a week or two and usually someone is having a sale. Okay, onto the reviewy part of this post! 

I've used a lot of different types of foundations over my 19 years. From L'oreal to Maybelline to Max Factor. I've never really found one that I absolutely fell in love with though, I mean I liked them, but I was always on the hunt for something that I absolutely love and would repurchase. I'm a really indecisive person, so repurchasing the same foundation is actually a big thing for me. I think I'm nearly done this bottle but I can't actually tell.. but I'm going to be repurchasing this.

I live in Queensland so sweat is an inevitable thing that happens. During the winter months, this foundation stays on my face and it looks the same at the end of the day as it does the start of the day. Although during the summer it does come off a little bit but it's better than so many foundations I've used and it doesn't ever look streaky or patchy. I just can notice my freckles a bit more. 

It really does prime and conceal as well. I'm not really a big primer user, I own two but not really on purpose they came in sets but I do use it for eye shadow. I find that with this foundation I'm putting on a lot less concealer on imperfections. Which, sometimes, I can overload my face with concealer when I'm having a bad skin day. I also have dark circles under my eyes and this does really help with that as well. 

Overall, I love this foundation and it when it goes on sale for $10 again (I'm hoping) I'm going to buy two. Considering the price, this is really amazing foundation. I really love it.

Have you tried this foundation and what do you think? 

Covergirl | Clump Crusher Mascara + Thoughts on Smoochies?

I know this product has been reviewed and recommended by so many people on the internet and I know that not everybody likes it but... I absolutely love it. It is so easy to apply because it has a thin applicator so I'm generally less likely to stab myself in the eye which I'm quite prone to doing. Every single time I have applied it, is has been completely clump free and doesn't make my eyelashes feel heavy and kind of like straw which is always good because I can't stand the straw-eyelash feeling.

I've always been a fan of Covergirl because of it's quality and affordability. I think at one point all of the make up I had was Covergirl and that was it. I think it's a great brand and I'm really looking forward to the *HOPEFULLY* release of the smoochies. I was reading their Australian Facebook page and a person from the actual page said that the smoochies were on their way so I'm thinking it's a Summer release like they did in the US and other Northern Hemispherey places.

Do you like the smoochies and are they worth purchasing?