An odd assortment of products can only mean one thing… it\u2019s time for Empties Edition 4! If you missed empties edition 3, you can catch up here.<\/a> I love to share my finished beauty products on my blog as it\u2019s such a great way to talk about all the products that\u2019s may have missed the limelight. The real question is, what would I repurchase?<\/p>\n It\u2019s no easy feat to finish a makeup product. I get through mascara faster than anything else, as I replace my tube every three months, but my other products take much more time to make a dent. This time around I have four products to share with you, but only one I would repurchase.<\/p>\n I received this sample of the Laura Mercier Foundation primer<\/a> in a subscription box a while ago. It\u2019s a cooling gel that sinks straight into the skin. The texture is thick but quite light and I found it to leave my skin a little tacky after application. This is a water based primer, so pairs well with water based foundations. I didn\u2019t find it really extended the wear of my makeup or reduce the appearance of pores. It does provide a bit of a dewy finish and I felt like it helped my foundation go on smoother. In general though I wasn\u2019t wowed by it so it\u2019s unlikely I would purchase a full size.<\/p>\n Verdict: Wouldn\u2019t repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n The Too Faced Melted Lipstick<\/a> in Chihuahua is a really beautiful pinky nude, the perfect my lips but better shade. It\u2019s quite an oily formula and separates really easily in the tube which can be hard to shake up. I love the colour and it does set down to a nice thin matte, which you can hardly feel on the lips.<\/p>\n I\u2019m just really not a fan of the applicator, it\u2019s a fuzzy tip which the product is squeezed through. It\u2019s hard to get a crisp line and just feels a bit unhygienic to me. I had a few of these mini\u2019s from a set and have thrown them all away as they went bad very quickly. I think the colour is a real winner and I like how it looks once applied but the negatives out weight the positives for me on this one so I wouldn\u2019t buy it again.<\/p>\n Verdict: wouldn\u2019t repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n The Bourjois 123 perfect cc cream<\/a> offers medium coverage and is a good everyday base. It\u2019s a very affordable product and does even my skintone. I don\u2019t love the finish, it\u2019s a little powdery which doesn\u2019t suit my dry skin very well. I find it can cling to dry skin as well so I think this just isn\u2019t the best product for me. \u00a0If you have oily skin I imagine this would be a really great daily product, it lasts a good amount on the skin and has spf15.<\/p>\n Verdict: Wouldn\u2019t repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n The Clarins Supra Volume Mascara<\/a> doesn\u2019t get talked about enough. It\u2019s such a fantastic all-rounder.<\/p>\n The wand is a traditional straight fibre wand. I find it easy to coat all my lashes including my bottom lashes. I don\u2019t experience any smudging or flaking throughout the day, a real deal breaker for me. There is quite a strong floral scent which I\u2019m not a huge fan of. Other than that, I love it. My lashes looked separated but with fantastic volume and length. They never don\u2019t look clumpy or spidery, it\u2019s a real winner. I could definitely see myself purchasing the full size of this, once I have used up my current mascara.<\/p>\n Verdict: Would repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n My haircare drawer suddenly became full to the brim and because I that I have been switching up the products I\u2019ve been using more than usual. Although I only have one item to share for this empties, it\u2019s a good one!<\/p>\n It\u2019s with a heavy heart I have to share the Redken Diamond Oil Hair Mask<\/a> is discontinued. When I was getting low, I checked all my usual online beauty sites to try and find this to repurchase and it was not to be found. So instead I have brought the Redken All Soft Hair Mask<\/a> as an alternative. I hope it\u2019s as good.<\/p>\n I feel in love with this hair mask almost immediately. It\u2019s a thick cream that really clings to the hair. I would leave this on washed damped hair for about twenty minutes before rinsing off.\u00a0 It can be a bit of work to fully wash out but it’s worth the extra effort. This left my hair feeling incredibly soft and looking shiny and smooth. It can be used on roots as well, as it doesn\u2019t make hair oily or flat. I adored everything about this mask from the scent, texture to the results. I really hope they bring it back or the All Soft makes for a good alternative because it was my favourite hair mask ever.<\/p>\n Verdict: Have repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0 This edition of empties is very body product heavy! I had such a stock pile of body products that I\u2019ve been trying to whittle my way through. In fact I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve brought any body products this year so far. I have been enjoying using things up and creating some more space for new things.<\/p>\n The Rituals Fortune Scrub<\/a> is my favourite body scrub ever. Not only does it smell incredible like sweet orange and cedar. But it is such an effective scrub, there is nothing worse, than a scrub that just melts away before you even feel any exfoliating. This is very gritty but not harsh on the skin. It\u2019s packed with oils that leaves my skin feeling so soft, hydrated and smooth after using. I have already brought and finished the larger tub of this, so I\u2019m due to repurchase it again. I can\u2019t rave about it enough, it\u2019s so effective and reasonably priced. A must try.<\/p>\n Verdict: Would repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n The Nuxe Reve de miel Hand cream<\/a> has a very similar scent to the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse dry oil <\/a>which I adore. I feel like it\u2019s quite hard to find a hand cream I don\u2019t like. This had a lovely light yet hydrating texture, which sunk quickly into the skin and didn\u2019t leave a residue. I found it to be nourishing and enjoyable to use, with the scent lingering for a small time, enough to appreciate the fragrance. It was a lovely product to use and one I could see myself picking up again.<\/p>\n Verdict: Would repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n I have been using the Lush Snow Fairy Body Conditioner<\/a> very sparingly since I picked it up during my Boxing Day haul<\/a>. Snow Fairy is only available at Christmas, which makes it even more special. The delightful scent of candy floss, cherries and bubble gum is so divine and sweet. Lush body conditioners are one of my favourite products from Lush. Apply in the shower and rinse off.<\/p>\n Your skin is left hydrated and moisturised and makes a great alternative to body lotion. I have very dry, eczema prone skin but I don\u2019t find this to make my skin irritated. It\u2019s not as hydrating as the heavy duty moisturisers as I normally use, which is why I tend to use it on and off. Mainly in summer when my skin is less dry anyway. The scent really lingers on the skin, you can smell it all day long. I love how convenient and enjoyable the body conditioners are to use. Snow Fairy is one of my favourite scents from Lush. I will definitely be buying a bigger tub when it\u2019s available again.<\/p>\n Verdict: Would repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n The Lush The Comforter Shower Cream<\/a> has since been discontinued, but I thought I would share my thoughts with you in case it ever made a reappearance. I picked this up during the Boxing Day sale<\/a> last year. I have a bit of a love hate relationship with the shower cream formula. On the one hand it\u2019s very difficult to get out of the bottle. On the other hand it really clings to the skin and feel so luxurious to use. The Comforter scent is blackcurrant and vanilla, I hadn\u2019t tried it before but it reminded me to much of cough syrup to enjoy. This little bottle lasted me a decent amount of time but as it\u2019s not my favourite scent from the line I wouldn\u2019t buy it again if it were to be released.<\/p>\n Verdict: Wouldn\u2019t repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0 The <\/em>Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse dry oil<\/a> smells like heaven. The scent notes are Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Vanilla. It smells like a spa and really lingers on the skin or hair depending on when you use it. This is a multi-purpose oil that you can use on your face, body and hair. When used on the skin I found it to be nourishing and leave my skin feeling incredibly silky. A few times I also tested it on the ends of my hair and found that it didn\u2019t weigh it down but left my ends soft and smooth. The Huile Prodigieuse definitely has a bit of a cult following and I can see why, the quality is everything I hoped and more and it\u2019s truly a pleasure to use.<\/p>\n Verdict: Would repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n The Sanctuary Spa Body Wash<\/a> is a product I\u2019ve used many times over the years. I was pleased to see they didn\u2019t change their formula, when they updated to their new gorgeous copper packaging. I have been a long-time fan of the sanctuary spa signature scent, it\u2019s uplifting and refreshing. I always enjoy using their body products, they never disappoint. For a body wash this ticked all the right boxes, it lathers nicely, smells great and most importantly make you feel nice and clean.<\/p>\n Verdict: Would repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n I believe there was a Body Shop Body Butter <\/a>in my last empties, I can believe I\u2019ve managed to get through another tub. The peach scent is one of my absolute favourites, I always stick my nose straight in this tub before applying, it just smells so good. The texture and formula is the same thick mostiusring body butter we all know and love. No matter the scent you pick. I love The Body Shop body butters and normally have a few tubs stashed around the house. I would of course buy the vineyard peach again!<\/p>\n Verdict: Would repurchase<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s not often I finish a fragrance. My collection is quite small, so I do use the same scents frequently but still I feel like it takes me a couple of years to finish one. Once I saw I was getting low on one, I turned all my attention to it in the hopes of using it up.<\/p>\n![\"Empties](\"http:\/\/violethollow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Empties_Edition_4_Lowres_4.png\")
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Laura Mercier Foundation Primer (sample size) 14.7ml | \u00a330 \u2013 50ml<\/h4>\n
Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Chihuahua (sample size) 5ml | \u00a321 \u2013 12ml<\/h4>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nBourjois 123 perfect CC Cream 30ml | \u00a39.99<\/h4>\n
Clarins Supra Volume Mascara (sample size) 3.5ml | \u00a322 \u2013 8ml<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nHaircare<\/h3>\n
Redken Diamond Oil Deep Facets Hair Mask 250ml | \u00a323<\/h4>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nBodycare<\/h3>\n
Rituals Fortune Scrub 150ml | \u00a310<\/h4>\n
Nuxe Reve De Miel Hand Cream (sample size) 30ml | \u00a37.33 \u2013 75ml<\/h4>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nLush Snow Fairy Body Conditioner 100g | \u00a38.50<\/h4>\n
Lush The Comforter Shower Cream 100g | \u00a35.95<\/h4>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nNuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-purpose Dry Oil (sample size) 30ml | \u00a318 \u2013 50ml<\/h4>\n
Sanctuary Spa Body Wash 250ml | \u00a36<\/h4>\n
The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Body Butter 200ml | \u00a315<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nFragrance<\/h3>\n
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Eau de Toilette 50ml | \u00a362.50<\/h4>\n
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