Beauty Empties + Products I Regret Buying! Featuring MAC, Benefit and more!

Hello everyone! Over the past few days i have had a seriously good clear out within my beauty items. I decided to be ruthless and tried to free myself from the emotional attachment I've made with some products i don't even like!

Why is it that i cannot physically throw makeup away?!

Here are my empties and the products that i don't like that i DID actually throw in the bin.

There is no particular order to these empties. I personally prefer reading them randomly than having clear cut sections, so here we go!

Nivea Powerfruit fresh Shower Gel
I received this in a gift set at Christmas. Thinking nothing special of it, i used it a couple of weeks ago after i ran out of another shower gel. I am now a convert to this one!

I don't know why i like this product! It doesn't particularly have a scent or make my skin feel moisturised however when i do use this shower gel i feel so so so clean. I'm unsure as to whether i am only feeling like this because the phrase 'powerfruit fresh' is very inviting or this shower gel somehow manages to clean me better than any other product.

I will be repurchasing this very soon as this is officially empty!

Elegant Touch Moisture Balance Nail Polish Remover
I was excited to try this as the words 'moisture balance' really drew me in. I paint my nails alot and they really do need that bit of extra moisture brought back to the surface.

I extremely dislike this product. I am very disappointed as i love a lot of the other Elegant Touch items! This remover has possibly the strongest most chemical smelling scent ever. It literally chokes me every time i use it. It also is not especially effective at removing nail polish and involves alot of rubbing and buffing.

Even though i used the whole bottle up i saw no moisturising benefits, and will not be repurchasing this again.

Benefit They're Real Mascara
This has to go. It's completely empty and dry. This mascara is the first high end mascara i have ever owned! I went through phases of loving it then leaving it for a longgg time.

This mascara is overall a good product. It creates a nice wispy look to lashes and does not clump up at all. The brush is nice and it looks really good on lower lashes. However this product to me personally is nothing 100% special. I much prefer my Maybelline Lash Sensational, which is half the price of this one!

I would repurchase this again as it is not a bad product, and mine is so old that the new ones might contain a better formula.

Nivea In Shower Body Moisturiser 
I have very dry eczema prone skin and was looking forward to trying this out! This came in the gift set i received at Christmas with the Powerfruit Shower Gel.

This product is moisturising, i'll give it that. My legs felt lovely and hydrated when i got out of the bath. However i didn't feel clean. Instead of sinking into my skin it sort of sat on the outer layer and felt as if it was clogging up skin and building up on the outside. When i put my (black)trousers on a good 20 minutes after, it left a white layer all over my clothes and i had to get changed!

I definitely regret this product, it just has too many inconveniences for me.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
A complete empty product. This is my second jar of this foundation and i have two more backed up in my makeup storage.

I cannot explain my love for this! This foundation is a dry skin lovers dream. It's glowy, healthy looking, moisturising and has an amazing smell that reminds me of holidays.

I have already repurchased this 3 times and will continue to do so for a long time!

Nivea Men Post Shave Balm
I'm sure you have seen the hype on this product. Nikkietutorials raves about this constantly along with many other beauty guru's.

I'm really really unsure about this product. I can tolerate the slightly manly smell, and it sinks into my skin nicely. However that's about it. I can't say my makeup has lasted longer with this on at all! I cannot actually tell a difference whether i use this or use nothing!

I will not be repurchasing this hyped up product as i personally cannot see what it is actually doing on my skin! Let me know your opinions on this product as it's left me a little confused. (Seriously!)

Blue Lagoon Moisturising Cream
I like this moisturiser. It has a gentle scent that is definitely not too over powering and it sinks in well. It's light enough to wear under foundation without looking greasy and does a great job at sinking in to any dry/damaged areas on my face.

I would 100% repurchase this as a light day to day moisturiser!

MAC Lipstick in Blankety
Ahhhhhhh my holy grail in life. I do not have much to say about this lipstick as i'm not sure i have the vocabulary to describe my love for it. I have gone through three of these in the past three years and will continue to do so for the rest of my life! This shade is my perfect nude, it's creamy, glossy, suits my dealthy pale skin tone and just completes any makeup look.

Ultimate Repurchase.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Reconstructer Hair Treatment
This hair product is unreal. Honestly i urge you to go and buy this whatever your hair type! My hair type is thick, long, and has bleach running through the under layers. This hair reconstructer has saved my hair's life. After using this treatment, my hair feels honestly like silk. It goes so soft, and so shiny and just feels restored back to the best quality it can be.

I desperately need to go out and buy this again ASAP! I can't be without it.

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara
This mascara had to go as it was dry and old. I did really like it when i wore it, the big curvy brush gave my lashes so much volume and definition. However i probably wouldn't repurchase this item as i have since found better mascara's for me personally.

That's it for my empties! Please let me know your thoughts on the Nivea Post Shave Balm in the comments! Thanks for reading

Chinese carbon blackhead removal mask - Does it really work?

After seeing various Youtube videos of people with a black tar like substance smeared across their faces, claiming it 'removes all blackheads' i was interested! My skin is pretty clear but my nose happens to be covered in deep small blackheads.

I ordered a mask called the My Scheming Black Head Removal Mask on Ebay. It came from China and cost around £10 with free postage! Unfortunately this mask took over a month to arrive. I was so excited for this 'miracle' product to be delivered and was checking the post everyday however felt a little disheartened that it took so long to arrive.

The kit contains three stages and some instructions that are luckily in English.
Step 1: 'Deep Pore Demineralised Water' - This first step is a foamy watery substance which you are supposed to apply to clean and dry skin. This water's job is to soften and open up all of your pores

Step 2: The big black bottle is called the 'Blackhead Removal Activated Carbon Mask' This is the scary/exciting part. One you open the bottle and begin applying this on your face i can guarantee your first thought will be OMG. The mask comes out pitch black and tar like, and has to be applied evenly to any areas you wish to remove blackheads from.

When applying this it is important to cover all blackheads yet keep the mask nice and thin. (I made the mistake of applying it thickly the first time, and it took a long time to dry). When the mask is everywhere you want it i'd advise wiping your fingers! The mask is then supposed to take 15 - 20 minutes to completely dry however i found it took a good half an hour plus. The mask can then be removed by gently pulling in a bottom to top motion. This is surprisingly pain free!

this mask is guaranteed to make you look 100% attractive. Haha!

Step 3: 'Skin Clarifying Pore Treatment Essence' When your mask has been completely removed you can apply step three which is another watery substance. This one is aimed to close up and clean all of your pores to stop any infection.

Results:

This is what i was left with after removing the mask. All of the little lumps and bumps on the sheet are blackheads! If you take a photo of your mask with flash too it shows you the disgusting results in alot more detail.

Before, Before and After.

Did i personally see any results? A little. My nose did not look as clear as i had hoped it would have after the treatment however there was a little change especially around the bridge and tip of my nose. I would use this again because i think it helps to prevent any further build up however I didn't achieve the magical perfect clear skin i was after. My nose however definitely feels softer, smoother and cleaner.

Will you be purchasing one of these blackhead removal masks or have you found one that is even better than this one? Let me know!

Chloe :)