Claire Mae

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I seem to have once again collected lots of empty product bottles. I'm quite happy i seem to be using products up for once instead of just collecting things. So heres some empties from the last 2 months

I have a few from REN which i got in the normal skincare set on their website - the REN Rosa Cleansing Gel -I would't purchase this again it didn't appear to be 'gel' like it was pretty runny and didn't really foam up bit of a shame the scent was nice. The other REN product is the Frankincense Night Cream - this was a nice rich cream and i really enjoyed using it the scent was quite strong though which might not be to everyones preference.

Next i used up the Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream - this had a lavenderish smell to it and felt quite

revitalising on the under eyes, can't say it made a difference but was quite pleasant to use.

The Clarins beauty flash balm has been one of my favourite products i've used up, i've been using it as a primer over the top of my moisturiser i never tried it as a mask as clarins do suggest however i love the texture and smell of this product it just feels so refreshing! I'm going to repurchase this again, just after i finnish using the Elemis flash balm (which i really don't think compares)

For facemask i've used up the Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose In It mask. This works as both exfoliater and mask with a fruit acid formula. This is a green clay mask so looks really pretty on.. but its nice to wear the mask in the bath then exfoliate it off, something i'd consider using again.

Last on skincare is the Origins Vitazing moisturiser which i have reviewed here i used this up quite a while ago but forgot to include it, this is something i'd repurchase (Just after i try the new Origins zing moisturiser ) i love the sheer tint it leaves behind make my skin feel awake and glowy.

Onto make up, i've used up the new Revlon Nearly Naked foundation which i have reviewed here. I'm surprised how quickly i used this i guess thats one difference in paying more for high end foundation it seems to last longer. However i would repurchase this again, maybe the shade lighter next time. I also used up the Burts Bees lip gloss is puker berry, it doesn't look used up but i really can't get anymore out!

Haircare i used up the Bastiste dry shampoo, i also use a dry shampoo now inbetween washes and this one was my favourtie as it was the version for brunettes so didn't leave a white powder behind.

Deodorant i used the Nivea pure invisible, it is what it is and was effective...!

Bath & shower wise i finally finished the LUSH Snow fairy shower gel - i only got it a christmas time! i love this smell so much and will be stocking up again at christmas. Also the Burts Bees radiance body wash, this is a creamy shower gel with tiny beads in t to help exfoliate - i wouldn't say they were all that effective.

I didn't realise how big of a collection of empty products i was building up, i does feel nice to bin them all! I have quite a selection to share starting with shower/bath products i have a couple from Lush (of course!)

Lush Ponche Shower Gel - I've raved about this in a few blog posts, i don't need to mention again how awesome it is. but how sad i am its not empty and i can no longer buy it. boooo

Lush Ro's Argan - This is loverly, if your not aware what this is then its a body conditioner, this a conditioner for your hair but to use on your skin, I tend to shower and smother by body in this then rinse it off. It saves moistorising afterwards!

Burts Bees Radiance Shower Gel - I've had about 3 bottles of this stuff all from the Burts Bees grab bags. Its an exfoliating body wash its really creamy but with little beans inside - honestly i didn't find it very exfoliating at all but it did work nicley as a shower gel.

Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo - Since purchasing the travel size for my holiday last year i had to get the full size, its really affordable and goes well with argan hair oils i've been using afterwards.

I have a few for skincare!

I've really loved Caudalie Grape Spray - Similar to the beauty elixir spray but scentless, this has provided me as a nice evening refreshment to my bedtime beauty. I'm sad its run out, so i'll probs stock up soon.

Caudalie Cleansing Water - I've been using this to remove make up with and cleanse, its so gentle and doesnt have a fragrance which is really nice, i'd buy this again.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum - I bought this as i've tried the vitamin E range before and i quite like the day moisturiser. However the serum just didn't seem to do anything for me at all deeming it pretty pointless.

REN Micro Polish Cleanser - This cleanser reminds me of my Elemis Melting Gel - its an orange gel like that smells of oranges, really loverly and i wouldnt mind owning this full size.

REN Detox Mask - Again another comparison to Dr Jarts detox mask, this is a clay like mask i didn't really get much out of this sample to give it a real review.

Normally my face stays pretty balanced and i'm lucky not to have ever suffered with acne, although like you might agree yourself the odd spot/s like to breakout now and again maybe from new products, diet or stress it happens. I tend to get the odd spots that are pretty painful under the skin, then after the spot has gone the scar doesnt fade for ages. I often turn to these two products, now they don't work miracles but they do help assist with getting rid of the problem.

The two products i have are the Burts Bees blemish stick and the Origins super spot remover.

The favourtie out of the two, and the one i would repurchase is the Origins super spot remover, overall this seems like it has a much stronger product than the Burts Bees and for that reason it makes a more noticeable difference on blemishes. Its a well loved favourite by a few bloggers so unless you don't know its main ingredient is salicylic acid which helps reduce the spot and helps clear up any scarring afterwards. I cannot say it will remove the spot but after applying this at bedtime i did notice a difference by morning. This product really dries the skin out so i'd be carefull about applying it, i just add a thing layer on the spot.

The Burts Bees Blemish stick is a herbal remedy of tea tree and other natural ingredients. This is slightly cheaper than the origins spot remover, it works well at been a bit of an antiseptic to the spot, and seems to help bring them to a head quicker. It smells very nice, although it sometimes does sting a little when applying. The main drawback to this and i think its something that could be easy improved from Burts Bees is the application. Its design is a rollerball and overall this just doesn't feel hygienic after rolling over the area then going back into the product..

What products do you tend to reach for that help?

I'm thinking of doing a giveaway when i reach 50 followers, what do you think? I've got a nice little item in mind too from one of my favourite company at the minute.

First of all i have 2 DSLR cameras that are not working! 2! For my blog i just love putting good quality pictures up, i think its something that makes it a little different to other blogs. Sadly i did this post with the iphone.. But ii need to de clutter this collection!, so next time better photos. Here it goes.

NSpa - Indulgent Ginger Bread Latte Bath Syrup - This was a gifted to me and this recently it has really suited the autumnal weather; it seems so sweet of ginger you could eat it. yum.

Soap & Glory - The Righteous Butter - This is so loverly, i bought some of these miniatures go in a beauty box i made a friend, i had to buy one for myself. I'm a person who tends to get easily bored of using the same body lotion over and over so this travel sizes from Soap and Glory are perfect, it has the classic fruity scent and i would repurchase again.

Burts Bees - Radiance Body Butter - I have this already in the full size. Its a body butter that has small pieces of glitter in that give a glowing effect, would be perfect for keeping up a tanned body.

The Body Shop - White Musk Body Lotion - now i do love body shops body butters but i didn't really enjoy using this lotion, it was the scent its far too strong and it really lingers on the skin for ages.I suppose some people would like that fact.

Murad Time - Release Acne Cleanser - I quite enjoyed using this product although it was aimed at anti ageing which at 24 i don't need to be worried about it did help with the condition of my skin and spots.

Biao Beauty - Rejuvenating Nigh Creme - I had 2 samples of this to use so you don't really get a full idea of this having any benefits, i did like the rose scent about this product.

The Body Shop - Aloe Calming Toner - Honestly i didn't get on with this product

Elizabeth Arden - Visible Difference Skin Balancing Lotion - I got on well with this sample size, it kept my skin balanced and i love that it had SPF in it (i took this away on holiday with me so its great to know it has protection in it) the only negative that would put me off purchasing is it left my skin greasy looking and took some time to sink in.
Bourjois Healthy Balance - I've been using this pressed powder to set my makeup, theres not alot to really say, i'd properly repurchase this again as it worked.

Origins - Modern Friction - This smells loverly i already have another bottle of this to use. It reminds me a little of LUSH's Oatifix face mask, its that same kind of consistency but a scrub.

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