So here I am with another 'empties' post. As weird as it sounds, I feel quite liberated when I finish a bunch of things up, I've never been one to horde things I can't stand it.
(Warning: this may be a long one)
(Warning: this may be a long one)
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| Asda Dry Skin Hand Cream, Oilatum Nautral Repair Face Cream, Garnier Soothing Cleansing, Lotion, Silka Wax Facial Strips, Garnier Invisi Mineral Deodorant, Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, Maybelline the Colossal Cat Eyes Mascara, Estee Lauder Fluid Make-Up, Bio Oil, Boots Conditioning Nail Polish Remover Pads. |
Boots Conditioning Nail Varnish Remover Pads (15 Pads):
These acetone free nail varnish remover pads are great for 'on the go' and for travel purposes, super super convenient. The solution is absorbed into the pads so there's no messing around with bottles or cotton wool, BUT I do think there pricy for what they are (£1.50) and I do get through them, very quickly! I also don't like the fact that my nails feel very dry after using them, therefore I won't be repurchasing them for that reason only.
Silka 'Easy To Use' Wax Facial Strips:
If your Indian like me or of a olive skin-toned complexion with thick dark hair you may experience 'sidey's' more commonly know as sideburns (that word make's me cringe for some reason). I've contemplated getting Electrolysis or Laser but its far too expensive so I thought I would give these facial strips ago. You get 10 double sided strips with a sachet of Aloe Vera Post Wax Cream - it always annoys me that companies think one sachet is enough. Anyway these strips did a good job of removing the hair from my sidey's but I found that the next day that my skin would feel raised, patchy and red. My skin also felt dry, itchy and flaky and my foundation didn't sit well in those areas. For those reasons I wouldn't purchase this particular brand of strips again (sold in BodyCare) however I am open to trying other brands and other methods of removing facial hair so if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.
Bio Oil:
I won't speak too much about this product as I've already done a post on it: http://elefont-at.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/must-have-bio-oil.html .I really think Bio Oil is a top product. I use it as a night time treatment regardless of wether I have any scars, discolouration or spots. It really hydrates my skin throughout the night and I've seen a vast improvement in the appearance of my skin. Although it may seem like an expensive product my 60ml bottle has lasted me over a year therefore I consider it an investment.I'm interested to see what other skin care oils are out there ... has anyone tried anything that rivals Bio Oil ?
Garnier Invisi Mineral Deodorant:
There's not much to say about a deodorant is there? However what I will say is that this one doesn't leave any of those nasty white residue marks on your clothes, it smells nice and it doesn't leave that stinging sensation under your arms after shaving. What more could you want from your deodorant?
I got through a lot this month so keep an eye out for Empties 3# Part 2. x
I dont tend to finish mine, it feels great when I do though!
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You must have a lot of things then lol x
DeleteI use Nair wax strips and they are a little bit better than the ones you mentioned but it appears to vary on what your skin is like round about the time of waxing whether you end up with red blotching.
ReplyDeleteI have been experimenting with cheaper alternatives to bio-oil and they have not matched up very well. I am impressed with your bio-oil lasting you that long though. I have had the 60ml bottle just under a week and I have used almost half but I am having an epic battle with stretch marks at the moment.
http://missvictoriam.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/cocoa-butter-vs-rescue-oil-for-stretch.html - here is my review on the cheaper products which I wrote before I tried Bio-oil.
Nair Wax Strips, I'll have a look for those and see if they do the trick. Bio Oil is definitely worth the money but if this 'Rescue Oil' works the same I'l buy this version. (Just read your review on it...great stuff) x
DeleteI actually love Veets ready to use wax strips! They have a facial one and a body one, I use the body one on my face. The face one has a really weak wax on it, and so I find I have to keep going over the same area to get all the hair off which just irritates my skin and causes a bunch of issues! I just cut the body strips into small strips to use on my face - I wouldn't advise doing this if you have sensitive skin, though! :) x
ReplyDeleteWere you pulling the strips in the right direction with the facial strips? - because I wasn't when I was doing it for my Mum ..lol....What about regrowth? Does you hair grow back thinner with the strips you use? x
Deleteoh you are brave using self wax strips haha! I get them on then Im too afraid to pull them off. Where are you from? If you are in the UK try groupon or KGB Deals website, I got laser there for dirt cheap! xxx
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I'm from the UK too. oooo I will have to look for laser treatments - does it hurt? xx Any other info on your experience would be great xx
DeleteErm, yes and no. It all depends on the machine love! Stronger machines will hurt but get the job done faster, weaker machines wont hurt but results take longer. If you want the in-depth review then take a little look at this page on my blog:
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If you have any further questions though please just ask :) I was clueless before it started & I wish I had someone to ask xxxx
As someone already said I wish I could write a post like this someday... I have never had empties or hit pans.... I get bored before I complete a product... :(... and yeah I am olive-toned indian and I treid the Veet facial wax... dont bother... the same effect as you mentioned ... skin becomes red and irritated although the hair is removed... :(
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