Empties #10

Endota Spa Organic Skincare Wild Orange Spritzer

I picked this up the last time I had a facial at Endota purely because I loved the smell when they were using it on me. It contains sweet orange, chamomile, calendula extract and aloe water to soothe skin before moisturising that may be dry and irritated or sore from breakouts. Look it smells amazing but I just felt like I had just spent $30 on a fancy air freshener. I like that its Australian made, cruelty free and uses organic ingredients but it did noting for my skin. It didn’t work as a toner or to refresh makeup, so I wouldn’t repurchase this. Cruelty Free.

Burt's Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract

When the grapefruit ones weren’t in stock I decided to try out the white tea ones and I was SO impressed. The grapefruit ones are best for oily skin types while the white tea ones are great all rounders whether your skin is feeling a bit dry or breaking out. Like the first ones I used these are really great at lifting makeup and even removes mascara and stubborn eyeliner. I’m so in love with these makeup wipes and they have definitely become my go to ones and I will repurchase these but I do want to try the other versions from Burt’s Bees as well. I can’t recommend these enough; everyone needs to have a packet of these in their nightstand. Cruelty Free.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in Fair

This concealer is so great that it could conceal a pie in a bakeshop. I’ve used this concealer for the past year and this would be my third tube. It leaves the under eye area looking so bright but it doesn’t feel heavy on the skin and won’t leave you looking cakey. There is only one negative about this product and that is the fact that Maybelline test on animals. At the start of the year I picked up five of these at a Priceline 40% off sale so I do have another four left, but once I’ve used the last one I won’t be repurchasing purely for the fact that Maybelline can’t respect our furry friends, which is so disappointing because it is such a great product that I’m still on the look out for a cruelty free dupe of. NOT CRUELTY FREE.

Cedel Blowdry Faster Heat Protector

I got this in a beauty box last year and I’ve finally finished it. It has taken me longer than usual because I’ve tried to cut back to only heat styling my hair once or twice a month. The smell of this is quite chemical like and once you spray it on your hair you brush the product through and style like usual. I’m not a fan of how this leaves my hair feeling though, because once its dried your hair can feel like plastic. I do feel like it cuts blow-drying time down a little bit but nothing too great overall. I’ve used the Cedel hairspray for years and have absolutely loved it, but when I went on their website I couldn’t find a single thing about their stance on animal testing. It is an Australian owned company so I’m considering sending off an email to see if I can continue using their hairsprays because they are really good, but I wouldn’t repurchase this product. Animal Testing Practices Unknown.

Proactiv Step 2 Tone 

This was from the 3-step kit I picked up when my skin was throwing a hissy fit a few months ago. This toner is quite nice and soothing especially since I find the cleanser to be quite harsh on the skin. I still have Step 1 and 3 left to use up but when those are finished I will switch back to Proactiv+ to handle the occasional breakout I have because I find it to be much more gentle on the skin and won't leave you looking red in the face. Cruelty Free.