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Welcome to this beauty product lover's haven! If you're constantly tempted by the latest beauty treats or find your collection overflowing with cherished products, you're in the right place. Whether you're looking to share your latest finds, swap tips, or simply indulge in some beauty chat, this is the perfect spot for you. Let’s unite, inspire, and celebrate our love for all things beauty!

This thread has been going for YONKS! Many have been "cured" of their beauty product addiction from the support this group gives... We share reviews and our empties/chucks - so when we do decide to buy something again, we can do so armed with collective wisdom.

@wheresmyshoe thanks for the post, I’ve wondered about the Redken no blow dry, maybe worth a purchase now I’ve seen a real person ( not an ‘influencer’) likes it

This was the airy cream @Yogachickand after searching it looks like it has been discontinued. Shame, it was great on my fine hair.

@wheresmyshoe isnt that always the way😢

@Yogachick @wheresmyshoe JVN does a no blow dry cream. I got one in a SNK hair edit but haven't tried it yet. I've read it's supposed to be good.

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/haircare/styling/hair-cream/complete-air-dry-cream-MUK200033790.html

Just spotted the JVN cream is in this new SNK haircare gift with purchase. Not sure if the gwp is live yet.
https://www.spacenk.com/uk/haircare-gift-with-purchase.html?

Big empties roundup before I head to Boots to recycle them! Quite a few RPs this month, nothing too exciting as I’m still keeping my routine very basic. Hoping to reintroduce actives now that my skin seems to be tolerating tret okay!

Geek & Gorgeous hydration station: this is a RP, really like the light texture, will buy again.

Neals Yard geranium and orange hand cream: love all the NYR hand creams, gorgeous scent.

Vaseline bar soap: found in the pound shop, was fine but unremarkable.

Arm & Hammer toothpaste: a staple.

L’occitane verbena hand gel: nice, refreshing, great in the car as it sinks in quickly.

Umberto Giannini frizz fix shampoo and conditioner: really liked these, nice lavender spa-like scent, left my hair clean and not stripped. Will RP

Frizz fix blow dry cream, liked this, worked as well as the Living Proof one but less expensive. Will RP

Thank you @OvaHere

Agree on the lovely NYR handcreams @MotherWol

Growus damage therapy shampoo - got this in a StyleKorean edit, did the job for gym/swimming as travel sized but wouldn’t rp as it didn’t feel hydrating enough
Summer Fridays jet lag mask - this is good when my skin needs extra hydration, use it overnight sometimes and have another to go
Rexona antiperspirant - so very effective espeically in our hot/humid climate
Skin1004 centella ampoule - a staple but am not going to rp yet as have other serums to use up. I’m trying to be good, despite looking longingly at my cart on stylvana every few days 😂
I made a skin care routine for dh on his request (shocker!) so I got my shopping fix today as I spent agesss in Watsons and got him a full routine set up. It’s my favourite store (our equivalent of boots but for k/j beauty)

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c-code flawless concealer - this is an amazing concealer, so cheap too. Need to hunt it down again to rp

Has anyone got any experience with Haus Labs foundation? (Sephora has 20% off over here atm.) I have the concealer and love it.

I’m going to be needing more face powder shortly and I wonder what you very knowledgeable people recommend? I’ve been using Laura Mercier loose setting powder for yonks and fancy a change.

@dc82 Kosas Cloud Set is lovely, but it breaks easily.
My fave is Decorte but it’s pretty expensive (from Japanese importer).Also enjoyed Hourglass.

Thanks @Fraaahnces! You’ve sent me down a rabbit hole looking at Decorte 😄🤩

@dc82 Added bonus is that the packaging is lovely….. I rather love Japanese aesthetic.

I’m back to report another couple of empties too.
Fino Hair Mask. It’s really good and used to be my favourite. The Tsubaki one has totally knocked it out of the park for me though.
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Essence. Highly recommend. Have ordered another. This milky toner is especially great to layer under moisturiser during winter to boost and strengthen skin barrier while providing a lovely, light balance of moisture and hydration. Works wonderfully under makeup and as a stand alone moisturiser for summer here in hot, humid zone. TirTir lip tint. Pretty colour, doesn’t dry lips but doesn’t last at all. Meh. Going to try Fwee instead.

I have an empty to report:

• Wild deodorant Fresh Cotton & Sea Salt - 16g version: great for when travelling or if you want to see if Wild works for you without the commitment of buying the larger size.

Some empties

Loved the Atobarrier. Will rp eventually

The Hawthorn handcream is fabulous. Definitely a night time one though as it is a bit greasy.

The face oil (Faceessential Rose immortal) was lovely. Didn't smell of rose though. The aldi body scrub is fine. The Veronique Gabaii perfume grew on me but unlikely to rp. I also finished a sample of Dama Bianca which I loved.

59/100

Sleepy bear shower. Would RP, i love Lush Lavender scents.

Sticky Dates scrub. Again RP, love the whole range. The scrub is the right amount of scrub-iness for me. Have a 10% voucher so will go towards a big pot.

Empty - Romand Han All-Fix Mascara in black. I like this. I have used several in the "Long Ash" shade (Perfect taupey-grey for daytime casual looks for us blonde folks). The black had an OK texture but didn't feel the same as the Ash.
Chucked out Heimish Dailism Mascara. Supposed to be tubing. Clumping is a better description. I literally looked like I had four eyelashes on each eye. Disappointed. Canmake Quick Lash Curler Mascara in Lilas Blue and Lilas Plum. Beautiful shades, but underwhelming formula. Might be better with a primer but CBA.
Nuse Reju Lip Gloss in Dazzle Grape. Lovely, moisturising formula to keep in pocket for work. I would RP but I have soooo many. (But eyeing off Laneige Holiday packs.....)
A couple of bottles of Daiso Puff & Sponge Cleaner and one of their Brush Cleaner. Already RP.

Clio Kill Lash Mascara Remover. Did the trick, but the wand was a bit sharp. Going back to my fave Isehan Heroinemake one.

I really need to join this thread. I have far too much and need to resist the temptation to buy anything unless completely necessary or given as a gift for well over a year I think!

I’m falling behind on my empties as I’ve been buying new things - despite all the promises I made to myself!

Medik8 Day Cream - this was ok but I found it pilled with serums and makeup and it didn’t feel particularly nourishing. I will stick with Drunk Elephant Protini.

the Ordinary Matryxl and HA serum - have been using for years and will repurchase, once I’ve used up the Paula’s Choice peptide booster in my stash

Dr Dennis Gross Stress Rescue Serum - this was nice and soothing. Now discontinued so can’t repurchase.

Medicube PDRN mask - really like these masks, I bought a load from Stylevana and use them once a week after a Reedle shot serum. Really plumps my skin up.

Aromatherapy Associates bath and shower oil - I really like taking a bath with one of these lovely oils but somehow never do. I’ve two gift sets to work through!

I have a bottle of The Ordinary Matryxl and HA serum in my stash but haven't used it. Do you use the same as any other HA i.e. put on moistened skin?

2 more which I think takes me to 68/80

Caudalie brightening serum. Complete waste of time. Very thin, no difference whatsoever.
Elemis cleansing balm- loved as always

Yes, after cleansing I either use a toner or a mineral water spray to lightly moisten my face and neck and then I apply it.

Join us! It’s so satisfying to see the empties

I will! Silly question - do people have target empties, is that what the numbers are for? I have so many that I think my target needs to be a hundred at least!