Monthly Empties: April 2025

Color Club Pucci-licious | Finally finished this bottle, having had it since 2012. It was a basic purple cream polish, I would repurchase if I didn't already have colour dupes [swatch].

W7 Black | This was a two coater black cream, I'd not repurchase as the smell was pretty potent [swatch].

L'Occitane Sparkling Leaves | A lightweight hand lotion, it sank in quickly and the fresh scent lingered. I would repurchase from L'Occitane but not this scent.

Soap and Glory Dry Shampoo | I don't often use dry shampoo and so have had this bottle for a while. It did work when applied the night before, but the 'pink' scent was very strong and lingered in my hair. I'd not repurchase as the scent was too intense for me.

L'Oreal Dark Brown Root Cover | The spray covered roots well, again its not something I use often but I would repurchase as it lets me go longer in between dyeing hair.

Garnier Ultimate Blends Pineapple Shampoo | The scent on this is very fruity and it does linger in my hair. I found the shampoo still lathered without SLS, I will repurchase this at some point.

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

Wild Lipbalm Peach and Mango | I didn't like the original formula on this, gritty and quite hard. Only good thing was the scent, I wouldn't repurchase the original formula.

Wild Lipbalm Watermelon | This had the improved recipe and the formula was smooth and nourishing. The scent is artificial watermelon, I would repurchase.

Dirty Works Fruity Lipbalm | A soft formula, scented like blackberries, did what you would expect a lipbalm to do. I would repurchase this but have others to use up.

  

Empties: February 2025

L'Occitane Lavande Hand Cream | I liked the formula on this hand cream, it sinks in quickly and the scent does linger. I wouldn't repurchase as it is strongly scented of lavender which isn't my favourite.

L'Occitane Rose Citron Meyer Hand Cream | Again I like the formula on this, and again I'd not repurchase as the scent is strongly rose scented which isn't something I'd choose.

Wild Refillable Lipbalm Santa's Kisses | This had the improved recipe and the formula was smooth and nourishing. The scent is mildly minty, not sure what 'Santa's Kisses' is supposed to be.

Soap and Glory Fruity Shower Gel | As the name suggests the scent on this was generically fruity. It was okay, smelt nice and lathered well. I'd not repurchase as I prefer other shower gels more.

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.

Yankee Candle Munich Christmas Market | This candle was very much a disappointment, it had no scent throw and for the price it is not something I would repurchase.

  

Empties: January 2025

Boots Cotton Wool Balls | Okay, small basic cotton balls. I would repurchase these but prefer larger ones.

OPI Avojuice Jasmine | A nice light hand lotion, I would repurchase but don't think they are made anymore.

L'Occitane Amande Hand Cream | A nice light hand cream, sinks in quickly and leaves my hands scented of almond. I would repurchase but have two big tubes left to work through.

Dirty Works Tropical Lip Balm | A soft formula, scented like pineapples, did what you would expect a lipbalm to do. I would repurchase this but have others to use up.

Wild Lipbalm Plum Frosted Pear | This is the reformulated version of the lipbalm which is less gritty and softer a formula than previous. It is harder than the Dirty Works one but soft enough, leaves my lips soft. Scented of pears which was nice. I will repurchase the lip balms from Wild once I have used up others.

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Cream | This sample only had one use in it, it sank in quickly and by the next morning my skin was very soft. I would purchase this but a full size jar is over £80.

Garnier Ultimate Blends Pineapple Shampoo | The scent on this is very fruity and it does linger in my hair. I found the shampoo still lathered without SLS, I will repurchase this at some point.

Superdrug Cherry and Almond Conditioner | A very light conditioner, smells like Alpro Cherry yoghurt, and would repurchase.

Wickford and Co Gingerbread Candle | This candle had a good scent throw, and very much of gingerbread. I would repurchase this next year.

  

Topic Tuesday: Favourite Nail and Hand Care Products

Below are some of my favourite nail products;

Intense Hand Cream | L'Occitane 25% Shea Butter

Typical Hand Cream | L'Occitane Amande

Cuticle Oil | A Certain Becca cuticle oil, various scents

Cuticle Remover | Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover

Nail File | Orly Crystal File