Empties: October 2026

A Certain Becca Apple, Cinnamon Cuticle Oil | I really like the formula on this brand cuticle oil, nicely scented and sinks in quickly. I would repurchase but I don't know if the brand still exists.

Bath and Bodyworks Black Cherry Merlot Hand Sanitiser | These are very strongly scented and it lasts on your hands, this one is a dark cherry scent I don't smell the merlot but I would repurchase.

Bath and Bodyworks Sweater Weather Hand Sanitiser | Again it is strongly scented and it lasts. This one to me smells woody, like a masculine cologne. 

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser | This is pretty basic but it does what it is supposed to. It didn't sting the way a Simple one, it also wasn't overly stripping and it is one I've repurchased.

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.

Wickford & Co Carrot Cake Candle | Started this candle in Spring, but now we are back in candle season I've finished this one. It was cake scented, not carrot cake specifically but definitely made the room smell like a cake being baked. I would repurchase but it was a spring candle so not available.

  

Monthly Empties: April 2026

Used up quite a few bits this past month;

China Glaze Liquid Leather | Nice enough basic black polish, I do however prefer Barry M Black Forest and so wouldn't repurchase [swatch].

Jessica Hologram Top Coat | A scattered holographic topcoat, the formula on this was one where you had to really shake it to get the particles re-suspended in the base. I did like this, but have purchased China Glaze Fairy Dust as a replacement [swatch].

Lush Scooby Doo Bath Bomb | Turned the water a neon yellow shade and left red sediment in the bottom of the bath, the scent was very subtle too so not one I'd repurchase.

Lush Frankenstein Bath Bomb | Grapefruit and citrus, so uplifting rather than calming bath. It was okay but I'd not repurchase. 

Lush Sex Bomb Bath Bomb | Jasmine scented but not too floral, more musky. Would repurchase [review].

Lush Snow Fairy Bubble Bar | Used this over two baths, made lots of bubbles and smelled sweet. Worked well with sex bomb. Might repurchase this.

The Perfume People Sexy Bomb | Smells like Lush's Sex Bomb bath bomb, scent lingers around for a while. I'd consider repurchasing.

Yankee Candle Christmas Eve | I didn't find this candle had much, if any scent to it. Not one I'd purchase.

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Cream | This sample sank in quickly and by the next morning my skin was very soft. But it did make my skin sting so not one I would purchase.

CeraVe Moisturising Cream | Very thick, intense moisturiser which is designed for very dry skin. I like this and have repurchased it.

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50 | I'd had this a year so was time to get rid, it works with or without make up and doesn't leave a white cast. I have since repurchased.

Erborian CC Red Correct | It has taken me a long time to use this up but I do really like it, I have a lot of redness in my face and so this really evens out my skin tone whether I wear foundation or not. I have already repurchased it.

Aldi Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel | Scent dupe of Lush Snow Fairy, another good basic shower gel scented of sweet pear drops. I would repurchase.

Superdrug Fruity Strawberry and Raspberry Shower Gel | Scent was what you would expect from artificial strawberry, it was okay. I would repurchase from the line just not this scent.

L'Occitane Verveine Shower Gel | Quite a light citrus scent. Nice enough but not a repurchase.