It's extremely rare that I ever finish anything if I'm honest. I buy make-up so fast that what was new one month is long forgotten the next, leaving barely used cosmetics to gather dust.
But as you can see from the many empty bottles above these products must have really stood out from the crowd and been something special in order for me to use them all up right down to the last drop in some cases.
I thought some mini raves might be useful so you can see why I loved the standout seven.
1) YSL Singulier mascara - Possibly my favourite mascara ever. Singulier creates the most gorgeous black and fluttery daytime lashes with just one stroke, add another and two coats equals va va voom volume for the perfect smokey eye.
So effortless to use, Singulier works every time. My rave review is here.
2) Kerastase Ciment Thermique - A miracle mask for weakened hair. This citrus smelling lotion keeps my locks looking healthy whilst protecting it from the heat with it's unique and genius formula. The only products I ever re-buy are hair products and I've purchased this at least four times over the years, it is amazing.
I only need to apply a small amount to wet hair once a week as the heat-activated milk lasts for up to 5 washes which means the bottle lasts forever and is great value for money.
3) Bourjois Vitamin Enriched Toner - The most amazing toner I've ever tried, this is my second bottle gone. It not only smells amazing, leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh but also is so gentle that I can use it over my eyes to remove any oil residue left behind by my eye make-up remover.
It is enriched with vitamins and gives the skin an instant boost and glow.
4) Mac Eyebrow twist crayon in Lingering - I go through these like crazy, this is the third pencil I've used up now. I've tried so many but always go back to Mac. The colour is perfect for me, the texture is creamy making it easy to apply and it always gives a natural finish.
I get a lot of eyebrow compliments and it's all down to Lingering because without it my eyebrows have gaps and look so messy!
5) Bumble and Bumble Tonic Lotion - If you have tangly hair you need this, when sprayed through damp hair it really helps to separate the knots and guide the brush through without ripping your hair out.
It also smells delicious and the mix of vitamins, herbs and tea tree oil refreshes and feeds your hair and scalp.
6) Nars Sheer Matte - I already have a back-up on standby, phew. Although I'm liking a lot of other foundations at the moment I always go back to this one when I know I want a little more coverage and to hold back the shine Nars is a winner.
It can be a little cakey at times around the nose especially but I find using a damp beauty blender sponge to blend it really helps to stop this. Apart from that a fabulous foundation.
7) Mac's Fix Plus - Not just over-priced water, Fix + forms a big part of my daily make-up routine. It leaves your foundation looking flawless and helps it to last all day.
If you haven't seen it already my new YT video '5 ways I use Fix+ in my daily routine' may help.
As much as I love buying and trying new products sometimes you just have to stick to what works for you and all seven of the above worked so well for me that I'll be re-purchasing them again sometime soon.
What have you run out of and love recently?
xx
23 comments:
i'm like you in that i don't typically repurchase makeup because i like to try different things. however, i do have some staples: revlon colorstay liquid liner and maybelline volum'express waterproof mascara.
however, i have tried nars sheer glow recently and i'm confident that's a product i would continue repurchasing... as soon as i've actually purchased it, that is!
-dani
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lady, I'm really impressed with how the YSL mascara works out for you ... I'm an ardent benefit bad gal user, but have just about finished my latest tube and must say am tempted ... can you layer it up without it getting too clogged?
ps - am new to the blogging scene, but love your blog, loads of great makeup tips and reviews. have added a wee link to my blog home page a x
I'm running out of my Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Stash. I have tonnes of those pencils in all kinds of colours but Stash is amazing, it really suits my eye colour and is more suitable for daytime than black. I am sooo skint and can't affort £11 for a new one until next month noooo
@Dani - oh th revlon liner sounds good, must investigate that! x
@girlinthecity - never gets clogged its perfect:) x
@Rebecca- what colour is stash? not a fan of balck really will have to check it out x
Stash is kind of khaki - a greeny-gold. It's gorgeous! You can see a swatch here: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_V7lJdZi_T9A/SwscojfJXjI/AAAAAAAAQn4/nYOnz5zh3Gs/s1600/Urban_Decay_24-7_Super_Stash.jpg
Great post! :) What eye liner are you wearing in that picture? It looks fantastic :)
that mascara looks really good.
I hardly ever finish products either, I try and USE every product that I buy though! ;)
Lingering pencil is going to be included in my monthly favorites! I looove it =)
The Singulier mascara looks incredible! I also use and love Lingering :) xx
Great post, I definitely want to try Ciment Thermique.
Great post Holly, its good to see products all used up as we all have loads of stuff sat there untouched for years lol. It just shows they must be good :)
hi holly! what purple color nail polish are you wearing??? it's gorgeous! also, thanks for the review on the mascara! i think i might try it out :]
You've inspired me to start using the Kerastase again, which had been neglected. I love these kinds of posts because we can really see what you use and love. xx
that mascara makes your lashes look amazing! i really hate mascara on my lashes! i have such a love/hate relationship with it!
awesome!! It takes me forever to use stuff up just because I have SO much...
Love mac fix as well ...just purchased it a little while ago - so refreshing and the perfect setting spray
xoxox
your eye looks absolutely beautiful! hmm what have i used up lately...probably my mac lip conditioner, i love love love it!
I know how you feel about the bumble and bumble! I ran out of one of my discontinued Aveda products the other day and am totally bummed!
I love it!!! You look so beautiful!!
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Wow.. Her eyes are so beautiful, it makes more beautiful when she use mascara. Well, I enjoyed reading blog post like this.
I have SO much Love mac fix as well ...just purchased it a little while ago - so refreshing and the perfect setting spray
They are looking very nice but it were cool if you could also put a video on youtube how to do it, thanks!!!
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