June empties – EverPure, ghd thermal protect and the basics

I’ll subtitle this post, June Empties; An Improvement, since last month I did my first empties post with just two pitiful products. This month it’s the usual suspects (I need to get stuck into using my beauty products!) but here goes.

Superdrug Lemon & Tea Tree Shower Gel

I bought this with another scented shower gel on offer in Superdrug, I think it was £1.50 for both. I adore zesty lemon scented shower gels, especially for morning showers as they really wake me up! Besides the scent though, this gel comes out the tube really thickly which means you end up using far too much product. Because of the consistency, it also has a habit of slipping off and ending up on the floor!

Repurchase? No

Palmolive Naturals Delicate Care Shower Milk

I am by no means loyal to any shower gel; I pretty much just grab whatever’s nearest in Poundland! With almond and moisturising milk, this is a great shower staple. Creamy and with a delicate scent, I’d definitely say that Palmolive is one of the better budget brands.

Repurchase? Yes

L’Oreal EverPure Colour Care and Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner 10ml each

I couldn’t wait to try these out having requested a sample on Facebook. I’m really keen to go SLS free and was having trouble finding anything, until now. I was definitely more impressed with the conditioner than the shampoo, mainly because of the salon scent. Neither of them lather much, which is what I was expecting and not off putting at all., and the sachet lasted one wash. My hair dried really quickly and felt a lot lighter and less weighed down than usual. My friends commented that my hair looked cleaner and as an added bonus, it stayed clean for longer!

Repurchase? I already have!

Charles Worthington Frizz Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner

These takeaways are a great size at 75ml each, making them easy to pick up and try out. I was really impressed with these and would repurchase. On a side note, the conditioner isn’t technically finished. I always use less shampoo than conditioner as too much of the latter leaves my hair greasy and heavy.

Wilko Nail Polish Remover

Another one of those products which I’m not loyal to, I just try to find one without a lip on the top.

Ghd Thermal Protector for dry, coarse hair

If I ever get around to doing a favourites post, this is the first thing I’ll put in it. I’ve been buying this for years and absolutely love it. It also has a nice scent, bonus.

Marks and Spencer Per Una Eau De Toilette

I love this perfume and have literally just bought four purse sized bottles. They’re the perfect size for leaving in your handbag or car.

Sensodyne Gentle Whitening Toothpaste

Boring but necessary! I really want to get my teeth whitened but I’m so confused about all the different methods! Do any of you lovely readers have any recommendations? 

My Perfume Collection Part 1 - Chanel Chance, Armani Code, Per Una, Versace Bright Crystal and Lanvin Marry Me

So at last count, it seems I have ten perfumes on the go. Some I use everyday, some I save for special occasions, and some are old favourites I can’t get rid of. Here’s the rundown.

Lanvin Marry Me

This is my most recent purchase and I can’t get enough of it. As I’m wary of using it up too quickly, I don’t wear it everyday. I think it’s going to be discontinued as it was really hard to get hold of even though it only came out recently. The Lanvin website says “Marry Me is a duo of exceptional ingredients, the sparkling freshness of Tunisian bitter orange and the sensuality of sambac jasmine.” Jasmine is my favourite ever floral fragrance which might explain it. I think it’s a fruity floral, and it is very sweet, with notes including peach, bitter orange, freesia, magnolia, jasmine, rose, white cedar, amber and musk. The only reason I was put off buying this is the name!! Alber Elbaz designed the Art Deco inspired bottle.

Lanvin Marry Me

Versace Bright Crystal

Another floral, this is my everyday scent. Some of the notes include pomegranate, lotus flower, plant amber, acajou and musk. Heart notes are Peony, Magnolia and Lotus Flower, top notes are Yuzu, Ice Accord and Pomegranate and base notes are Acajou, Plant Amber and Musk. I love it, although the bottle is so heavy.

Versace Bright Crystal

Per Una EDT

My everyday scent for slightly less important days and a surprise winner. Everyone always comments on this mistaking it for either Chanel or Dior but this is actually a bargainous £6 for this mini Marks & Spencer fragrance.  Described as: “Flowers of magnolia, jasmine, rose and summer freesias mingle with a sensuous background of woods, heliotrope and patchouli to give added depth.” I like buying this purse sized spray to pop in my handbag. Another floral then!

Marks & Spencer Per Una EDT

Armani Code

I got this at Christmas and haven’t used it yet but I will use it once the Versace is finished. I thought this was quite musky, but I actually think it’s a floral again due to this description from Boots: “Orange Blossom is the Muse of this creation: a miracle of the nature, the quintessence of femininity. A unique creation reveals this flower's full magic and operates its metamorphosis by the incredibly soft embrace of Madagascar vanilla and a touch of honey. Sambac jasmine, from India, amplifies the radiance and elegance of this celebration of noble materials.”

Armani Code

Chanel Chance

I love Chanel but I think it’s too heavy for me to use everyday. Usually reserved for weddings etc, I really want to get this in the Eau Fraiche variation and I have had Chanel Coco Mademoiselle before. The Boots website says it contains “notes of White Musk, Hyacinth and Citron, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Fresh Vetiver, Orris Absolute and Amber Patchouli.” It’s another floral with jasmine in; I see a pattern emerging. 

Chanel Chance

A Belated Christmas Present Post

So how's this for a super late Christmas post? Hate to join the party late but better late than never.

Here's a few pictures of my wonderful gifts. Plenty of beauty bits in there as all my beauty products ran out just before Christmas so it was a good opportunity to stock up.

L-R - Top - Versace Bright Crystal, Clarins Hand and Nail Cream, Per Una Perfume. Bottom - M&S polka dot and bow cosmetics bag, Bare Minerals Foundation, Benefit Powda Wowza.

Now 80, Vintage Fashion Source Book, Hotel Chocolat chocolates

Origins Never a Dull Moment, Make a Difference, High potency Night a Mins, Drink Up Mask, Modern Friction (the mask and exfoliator were from ebay but thought I'd show you the whole lot for good measure)

Love cushion, Cath Kidston fabric cushion, scented hearts

Powda Wowza close up (Coralista, Bella Bamba, Hoola)