March Empties

For once, I didn't finish nearly as many products as I have in March unlike in other months! Perhaps it's because my stocks of half used products are dwindling or maybe it's because I'm taking longer to finish products? Either way, I'm glad that I've finished up some products atleast to make room for new products.

I've finally finished my Anti-blemish Skinetica* which was sent to me back in January! At first, this definitely helped get rid of any blemishes however after using it twice a day daily, I found that it didn't seem to do the trick at helping to remove any blemishes with a few days. None the less, it's still a nice blemish treatment which I'm sure to repurchase soon. I've used up another Neutrogena Visibly Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash which is my favourite daily wash which also exfoliates my skin at the same time. One of my all time favourite products that I've used up is the Superdrug Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser which is the one I prefer over their Naturally Radiant version which featured in my last months empties. Another skin care related product that I've finished is The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion which I tend to use as a serum before I apply my moisturiser as it's very light weight and doesn't do much in terms of moisturising my skin. In terms of blemishes however, it's okay. I wouldn't say that it gets rid of blemishes quickly unlike some products out there. The last skin care related product I've used up is the Australian Bodycare Argan Cream w/ Vitamin E which I actually have quite a few in my stocks. It's a very thick moisturiser which I prefer using at night as it takes quite a while to sink into the skin. 

I've finally finished my eos Lip Balm in Summerfruits which I bought in America back in August last year. I truly enjoyed using this on a daily basis and it definitely did the job at keeping my lips moisturised. Another product that I've taken my time to use up is Charlie Body Spray in Black. This is the only scent that Charlie does that I actually like and I don't know why it's taken my so long to use it up as. It lingers on your clothes for quite a while and is a rather refreshing scent. I've also finished up another Salon System Individual Lashes Ultra in Medium Black which are my every day lashes and they last about two or so weeks before they need redoing. One product that I sadly didn't get to finish is the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri as the last quarter of it went gloopy. It's definitely lasted quite a while as I picked this up in America also. It's a brilliant top coat and I'm already on my second bottle of the stuff!

I'm proud of myself of using up the Superdrug Coconut & Sweet Almond Intensive Conditioner as this was one product that was never ending! I really enjoy using this especially on a Sunday after my coconut oil hair mask as it leaves my hair feeling really soft and manageable afterwards as well as smelling like coconuts! I'm already on my next tub of this! I've finished up a bottle of Johnson's Baby Oil which I actually use to shave my legs with instead of using a shaving foam. I finish this helps to make my legs soft after shaving as well as helping to lock in moisture. Lastly, I've finished up a shower gel in the form of Avon Senses Shower Gel Bead Burst in Waterbabe which was a pretty average shower gel. It lathered up okay, smelt nice but I don't think it did too much of a good job at leaving my arms and legs clean. 

What products did you finish during March?

#NottsBBMeet Shopping List

 1. NARS LAGUNA BRONZER

2. KIEHL'S MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE

3. MAC LIPSTICKS (IN HUE & CREME D'NUDE)

4. LAURA MERCIER SILK CREME FOUNDATION

5. REVLON LIP BUTTERS

With only a week to go until the #NottsBBMeet, I've been preparing myself for a very expensive weekend and this is just a peek as to what I'll be buying at the meetup. I've been lusting after the NARS Laguna Bronzer ever since I started blogging and I cannot resist not buying any longer. Sophia from Tattooed Tea Lady has been raving about the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate for absolutely ages, so much so that I bet she'll twist my arm if I don't buy it sooner.

After receiving my first MAC lipstick for Christmas from my lovely friend Jessie from The Bode Boutique, I'm destined to pick up two more shades in Hue and Creme D'Nude as they are the perfect nudes for any nude lover. Like many, I'm determined to find a foundation that is deemed holy grail worthy and after reading so many rave reviews of the Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation, I think it's time that I finally bought into hype and tried it out for myself. Lastly, I'm wanting to add to my Revlon Lip Butter collection (I have 11!) and what better way to buy some more than in the company of fellow beauty lovers.

Will you be at the #NottsBBMeet? What are you planning on buying?

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint in Greenberry

BARRY M GELLY HI SHINE NAIL PAINT IN GREENBERRY: £3.99

I've recently had a boots splurge or three and one of the items I picked up was this beaut, Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint in Greenberry. I haven't had much success with Barry M nail varnishes - the cult Peach Melba shade was far too streaky and the Instant Nail Effects in Silver chipped after only a few hours so I was a little dubious to see if this was any different.

After five days of wearing it with no chips to be seen and the intense high shine/gloss still there, my thoughts about it being rubbish have disappeared. It is opaque within one coat (two to be on the safe side) and the shine of the finish is amazing - it looks as though you've put a top coat on when you haven't. 

Seeing as I didn't buy into the whole Mint Candy Apple by Essie obsession, this has made me not want to be that particular shade for a little while longer as it is the perfect mint green shade for our wet spring/summer.

Have you tried any of the new shades in the Barry M Gelly Hi Shine range?

 

March Favourites

The cold weather has been causing havoc with both my skin and hair and whilst February was mainly about my skin, March was all about hair care. I've been using the Organix Macadamia Oil Dry Styling Oil religiously every time I've washed my hair and I've found that my split ends aren't nearly as bad as they were back in July last year pre-oil. This is only my second bottle which means that cost per use is pretty low! Another product that I've been using a lot is the Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner. I use this as a detangling spray mainly when my hair is damp and just whenever my hair is feeling limp and life less. It makes my hair a lot more manageable and it leaves it feeling soft and feeling hydrated. I would definitely insist that you try this product out as it's a hair saver in my eyes!

I'm on a mission to grow my hair which means that I only use heat when I need to which has resulted in my upping my hair care to reduce the damage that I've done to it over the years. I started using the Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and matching condtioner recently which I brought back from America back in August and I have to ask myself why did I not use these sooner!? They both contain a unique blend of Moroccan Argan Oil and is made from the most natural-ist ingredients as possible to restore your hairs shine and softness whilst penetrating deep into the hair shaft to make it strong again. I've definitely noticed a huge difference in my hair condtion and I've noticed that I'm not loosing as much as I did before.

Lastly, I've been reaching for my eos Lipbalm in Lemon Drop quite a fair bit after my Summerfruits one ran out. It smells artificially of lemons however it leaves your lips feeling moisturised and hydrated for hours.

What products have you been loving throughout March?