So as it turns out, there is no better motivation to clear
out some beauty loot than having to pack up all of your worldly possessions to
move for the very first time. I have chucked out some things and used up
others, and waited until I was about to move before snapping a picture of what
had accumulated.
Innoxa Body Wash*
– a nice lather and inoffensive smell made this easy to use, but not exciting
enough to repurchase
Bodycology Sweet
Petals – absolutely loved this, the scent was amazing and I am frustrated
because I think it is a discontinued product (I bought it for $1 from
Priceline…)
Kit Cosmetics Tan
Prep Body Scrub* – a truly great body scrub, doesn’t leave any residue and
the scent reminds me of hot summer days and coconuts
Deodorants – The
best from this bunch is the travel Rexona + the Clinical Protection cream
deodorant. The Dove wasn’t that impressive and the pink Musk Rexona at the back
of this photo burned my underarms!
Garnier Fructis
Sensitive Scalp Shampoo – my staple, I switch between this and the Classic
version
Smackers Strawberry
Body Spray – I used this as a room spray as it was too sweet for the body!
Nice faux strawberry scent, but more suited to my niece’s age range than my own
Impulse Paris Body
Spray – loved this, also used this as a room spray and it reminded me of
Dior My Cherie which is always a good thing.
Clearasil Skin
Perfecting Wash with microbeads – I think Mum bought me this when I had
just begun high school, I found it so far back in my bathroom cabinet! A
chucker, for sure.
Ten O Six Deep Pore
Toner – Another chucker, I remember despising this alcohol filled toner
than smelled scarily strong and hurt when I applied it. The beginning of my
skincare regime was not a pretty one!
L’Oreal Powder
Concealer – packaging is cracked and I never liked the formula to begin
with. Another one to chuck in the bin!
L’Oreal Vita Lift 5
Facial Moisturiser* – Technically Mister Bovary’s, but I used this as a
night cream every now and again and really enjoyed it. The scent is quite
strong and masculine, but it did the job nicely and Mister said he would
repurchase (or perhaps he has already, I’ve forgotten)
Uriage Thermal Spray*
– A nice hit of thermal water for powdery makeup moments and when the heating
at work is on full blast.
L’oreal Triple Active
Day moisturiser – I have used up a few of these and really love the
formula, I still have one in back up which I’m looking forward to using.
Burt’s Bees
Anti-Blemish Solutions moisturiser* – Adored this moisturiser, kept my skin
really happy but the damn packaging was a fail! Beautiful glass bottle with a
pump (all good so far…) but the formula is too thick to come through when you
get near the end of the bottle, so a whole lot of product is sitting there,
unable to be reached.
Soap & Glory Fab Pore
Hot Cloth Cleanser* – A true skincare love of mine, and I’ve already
repurchased! Kept my acne away and my face is never better than when I’m using
this.
Face of Australia
Impact Curl Mascara – My whole family uses this, and I love how affordable
it is to repurchase! Really holds a curl in my lashes, though it must be noted
that my family are generally blessed with good lashes so results may vary.
Chanel travel mascara
–woeful! This came in a Chanel pack Mister Bovary bought for me on our first
holiday years ago (before I was interested in makeup!) and it did so little for
my lashes that it made me hold off on buying from Chanel for quite some time…I
certainly am over that fear now though!
Dermalogica
Precleanse – Another skincare love that I will definitely repurchase! A
great first cleanse product that smells citrusy and lovely.
FCUK For Her – A
nice but bland scent, I can’t help but think of how cheap it is every time I
apply this. Mister Bovary has the male version, and it is much the same in
experience for him as well.
Vera Wang Princess
– I had quite the obsession with this before I received it for a Christmas gift
a few years ago, and after using it I discovered that it doesn’t sit very
nicely on my skin at all. It’s lovely in the bottle, but the special quality
disappears when I wear it.
Elizabeth Arden
Mediterranean –Absolutely love this scent, and have decided that the next
time I see it on sale I am going to grab myself a big bottle for my stash.
Paco Rabanne Black XS
– A great sweet scent that reminds me of my cousin Claire, who wore it while
living with my family for a few years. I love it, but I feel I have to leave it
to her to rock!
*Provided for consideration. Honesty, always.
