13 September 2026

Empties: August 2026

No empties post last month so this is two months worth of things;


Boots Cotton Wool Balls | I seem to go through a lot of these, they are good for removing polish with so would keep repurchasing.
Wild Refillable Cola Lip Balm | Wild fixed the grainy formula on their lip balms, this is smooth and scented of cola. I liked it and it was mositurising and didn't tint my lips at all. Another one I would repurchase if I didn't have many already.
Lip Smacker Sprite Lip Balm | While the formula was fine on this, lemon scented, mositurising and didn't drag and tear my lips. But I had to just get rid of it because it leaves my lips with a weird looking white residue. 


Umberto Giannini Conditioner | I got this as a gift set, but the shampoo made my scalp itch badly which wasn't a problem I had originally. I wouldn't purchase this as it didn't agree with my scalp. This conditioner was okay as I don't use it on my scalp, but still wouldn't repurchase.
John Frieda Hair Foam | I like the foam because one box goes a long way and covers my long hair. The dye does wash out of my hair after a couple of months but it also means there isn't a harsh demarcation line of roots. I will repurchase at some point.
Giovanni LA Hold Gel | This was a strong hold gel, it worked well on my hair and kept the frizz away on curls. I would repurchase but have enough gel to get through first.
JVN Air Dry Cream | I used this as a primer when wearing my hair naturally wavy, it has a bit of hold to it but worked best when layered with a stronger hold gel. It was easy to use too much of this on my hair but I think I worked it out by the end of the tube. I have already replaced this.


Superdrug Sticky Toffee Shower Gel | These shower gels are basic but do what you need them to do. This particular one was very accurately scented of sticky toffee pudding, which was a bit odd to be washing in. I would repurchase from the brand but maybe not this scent.
Lush Lord of Misrule Shower Gel | The scent is identical to the bath bomb, musky and patchouli and a little goes a long way. The scent also really does linger on my skin too which is nice. It is expensive, but I would repurchase it, or at least ask for a gift!

  

11 September 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: Orly - In The Limelight (Club Tropicana Summer 2026)^

I got the summer 2026 collection for my birthday this year;


Colour | Lime Highlighter
Finish | Neon Cream, dries down semi matte but is top coated here
Opacity | Two Coats
How Much | 18ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Collection | Summer 2026 Club Tropicana
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Other | 12 Free
Purchased From | Gift

  

10 September 2026

Same Prompt One Decade Later Nails: Cupcake

Today is the prompt 'Cupcake' a decade on from the original which you can see here.


Red Cupcake Polish | Nails Inc - Extra Exotic
White Cupcake Polish | Orly - Bohemian Child^
Stamping Plate | MoYou - 419

2016 Version;


  

7 September 2026

Nail Art: Apple Picking Ghostie


Base Polish | Orly - Playa Papaya^
Scattered Holographic Topcoat | China Glaze - Fairy Dust
Green Accent Polish | China Glaze - Head to Moji-toes
Red Accent Polish | Orly - Clause a Commotion^
White Accent Polish | Barry M - Cotton
Brown Accent Polish | OPI - Espresso Your Inner Self
Stamping Plate | Bohemia Stamping - Ghostie Life 4

  

6 September 2026

Shopping: August 2026

Bohemia Stamping Spooky Summer and Ghostie Summer;



Yankee Candle Wax Melts;


North Pole // Big Apple Christmas // Sparkling Winterberry // Munich Christmas Market
Holiday Cheer // Big Apple Christmas // Sparkling Winterberry // Munich Christmas Market

  

4 September 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: ILNP - Take a Bow


Colour | Deep Teal. Blue Flakes
Finish | Crelly
Opacity | Three Coats
How Much | 12ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Collection | Opening Night Collection
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Purchased From | Rainbow Collection

  

3 September 2026

Same Prompt One Decade Later Nails: End of Summer Neons

Today is the prompt 'End of Summer Neons' a decade on from the original which you can see here.



2016 Version;


  

28 August 2026

Nail Polish Swatch: ILNP - Kinetic


Colour | Royal Purple
Finish | Shimmer, Flakie, Scattered Holo
Opacity | Three Coats
How Much | 12ml
Brush Type | Paddle
Collection | Euphoric Collection
Vegan | Yes
Cruelty Free | Yes
Purchased From | Rainbow Collection