February Empties

Hey guys, I haven't posted anything new things in a while, since I have been doing a fair bit of travelling (not finished yet) and also been busy at work. Time just gets away from me sometimes. 

I had a little time where I was searching for inspiration (which never came) so I just decided to go with it. I took these pictures at the beginning of February but kept putting off posting, I know , I know procrastination, procrastination. 

Without further ado here are my February Empties. 

Those of you who have followed my blog for a while, will know that that this has been my staple leave in conditioner for a long time (due to the fact it was such a huge bottle). It worked well for me, even though the formula was intended for fine hair (of course my hair is thick like no ones business). I will miss it because I used it for such a long time, however I am looking forward to trying other things. I already have a bottle of L'oreal leave in conditioner and also a bottle of the Mane n Tail Leave in conditioner (thanks dannie) waiting in the wings. 

I like choice when it comes to shower gels/body washes, I try to keep two in rotation at a time in the shower. Imperial Leather Peony & Raspberry this shower gel smells amazing and  gave such good lather. Right Guard shower gel + lotion it did what it says on the tin, my skin was not dry or overly stripped after I finished bathing. It reminded me of a body cream. Both of these I would repurchase. 

Garnier Ultry dry 48 hour none stop protection (yada yada yada) my armpits were dry all day I have no complaints. Garnier is one of those company's that keep making great products, in my opinion. Soft n Gentle Orchid & Passion flower deodorant - it smelled nice, I would not repurchase. 

I picked this up by chance. To my surprise I liked it. It kept my skin moisturised but was not overly heavy. The texture is lighter than the original formula but not by much. 

                        

Colgate 360 Toothbrush head, I made the switch to an electronic toothbrush about 2 years ago and it has made the world of difference for the health of my gums.Tooth Health is important guys 

Be safe 

my lovelies 

Review - Jergens Naturals Cocoa Butter Body Moisturiser

What they say 

On the front - Body moisturiser with VITAMIN E deeply conditions and doubles skin's natural radiance

On the back - Introducing Jergens Naturals, highly effective moisturisers created with the knowledge that your skin is natural and your moisturiser should be too.

Jergens Naturals Cocoa Butter Body Moisturiser

• 96% natural ingredients.
• Visibly transforms dry skin and boosts skin's natural radiance.
• combines Cocoa butter and Vitamin E to help tone and intensely hydrate skin.
• Applies smoothly, absorbs quickly and lasts all day. 

What I say 

     If you read my February Beauty Haul post you would know that after a disastrous run in with the Garnier skin gel moisturiser, I went on a bit of a Cocoa butter kick. After I posted  that post I went out and purchased another Palmers Cocoa Butter Body Butter since they were still on offer at the supermarket. Well those two finished and I needed some new moisturiser. I decided to try the Jergens Naturals Cocoa butter Body moisturiser after waiting for weeks for the Palmers body butters to go on sale, (plus the Jergens was 50% off). 
      To begin with the Jergens has a very light scent, which makes it very good for everyday use. The formula is a very rich cream, the colour is a blend between  light beige + pastel yellow, it does sink in quickly, and blends quite well. It has a thicker consistency than the Palmers Body Butter, but it does not leave the sheen on your skin that The Body Shop - Cocoa Butter Body Butter tends to leave behind when used in the summer/hotter months. 200ml costs £5.10 however they can be found a sale here and there with different offers, recession proof. 

this product even got a good review from my roomate who suffers from really dry skin.

would i repurchase?- yes
would i recommend? - yes especially as a winter moisturiser, or for person with really dry skin.
would i buy full priced?- yes

Miss Mai

xx

February Beauty: Mini Haul

Here you have it my little beauty haul for February. As you can see I am a big fan of face wipes, they are very useful for everyday just to refresh your face or remove your makeup. Sometimes I will just quickly use one, when I come home from work or uni just to wipe off the grime of the day. 

Huggies Natural care baby wipes with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E - £1

                                                                                                   

Boots Essential Cotton Buds 
35p

Boots Double Faced Cotton Pads - these are great for wiping off cream cleanser and applying toner. £1.78

Hair products Black hairpins, Hair scissors and some ouchless hairbands - since I am going  heat less for 2012 I need to have some styling apparatus. lol 

Scunci Hairpins -  £2.25

Scunci Hair scissors - £5.49

Scunci Hairbands - £2.75

Cocoa Butter Formula Body Butter - "I have been around the world and I I I" need some moisturizer. No matter how far you roam you always come back home. I needed a moisturizer and I took my nuffness to go and purchase the new Garnier gel like moisturizer ---> biggg mistake that lotion was the biggest mistake of my existence. It did nothing for me,  so I just decided to go back to what I know will work. This body butter is a thicker formula than the regular lotion and so far it has been working really well. My skin feels well moisturized and supple all day, def a good product and worth the price. £3.33

Face wipes yippie, to some of you four packets might seem excessive and yes it might be but these were all on half price sale so I thought aha I'm saving some money and I have material for the blog. I love Garnier face wipes in my humble opinion they are the best face wipes out of all the drugstore ranges for makeup removal. They are very moist but the moisture is well distributed. 

Olay daily facials express (sensitive skin fragrance free) - £1.48

Garnier Skin Naturals Soft essentials Rose extract + Vitamin E (Dry and sensitive skin) - £1.75 (pink)

Garnier Skin Naturals Simply essentials plant extract + Pro vitamin B5 Facial cleansing wipes - £1.55 (blue)

Garnier Skin Naturals Fresh essentials Grape water + Vitamin E (Normal + Combination Skin) - £1.60 (green) 

Nivea Daily essentials Oil free Moisturising day cream (oily & combination skin) - £2.66















"Be beautiful"

Top 10 Desert Island Products...........

This is a good idea was it made me think what are my top 10 products that are really essential? Of course, they might change in the future who can say but this is my top 10 items of choice if I got stuck on a deserted Island. 


1. Ribena - this is my drink. I LOVE Ribena it contains vitamin C I need something to keep me going til survival mode kicks in. 


2. My journal (and a black ball point pen) it might be hard to believe but I write wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more than I post on here, lol. If I was found I would want to have records of my experiences. 


3. Sunblock with a crazy high factor like SPF50. I burn in the sun.


4. Ginger Snaps these would be my treat aka my reward for catching that fish, sleeping through the night in the wilderness or wrestling that boar. 


5. My water bottle to hold fresh water.


6. Cocoa Butter lotion its a good moisturiser and a good after sun moisturiser. So for everyone who gets sunburnt just slather on some cocoa butter on that ish and you are good to go. 


7. Aloe Vera gel this is also a good after sun product however it serves 2 purposes as it can be used as a natural alcohol free hair gel. :)


8. Steel and Flint girl go to make a fire you know. Yes I know how to make a outdoor fire ----> don't let the lipgloss fool you I am gangsta like that. 


9. Vodka to sanitise any cuts, sores or blisters I might get. Plus it can be used as a facial cleaner.


10. My Swiss Army pen knives to use to cut branches meat, skin animals, make a spear, etc. 


xoxo

Products I can't live without: Beauty Basics Edition

The everyday essentials that keep me looking great, feeling good and well preserved. lol

Radox shower smoothie - this particular one has in guarana and some other citrus smelling entities which is great for those mornings when I need a bit of zing to wake me up. Radox is a great cosmetic brand here in the UK. It is not too expensive but they make great products and quality is never compromised.

Palmers cocoas butter lotion - old faithful it has been especially great this winter period, because this cold has been on another level. The other fru fru lotions had to "get gone," like that guy in the irreplaceable video.

Elizabth Arden Red Door Revealed - this is my ode to Valentines day. Since I am single I decided that I am going to celebrate Valentines for the whole month of  february by wearing my valentines perfume all month. This is a really light, fresh scent, be careful not to spray too much though, it can get a bit cloying.

Secret invisible solid - It is invisible when your armpits are hairless, works well overall my go to everyday deodorant.

Seaweed toner, facewash and night lotion -  from the body shop. works really well a little goes a long way with these products so a light hand is necessary to get the most for your money. really good if you have oily skin.

St Ives apricot scrub for oily blemished skin -  I bought it, I use it, I dont like it, but I'm going to finish it because I paid for it.

Vitamin E face mask from the body shop - face sex in a jar, love this stuff. I apply it all over my face, then shower, come out of shower, rinse it off,  cleanse, tone, moisturise and I'm good to go. Again a little goes a long way with this stuff I have had this jar for over a year and I use it on my face twice a week like its my religion.

Nivea oil free mattifying day lotion -  works really really really really well. don't sleep on Nivea producs especially the lip balms and the body lotions. They are so good its stupid the lil bit of money they cost.

Side note - I decant my toner into a spray bottle, it lasts alot longer, compared to pouring it out directly from the flip cap.

Water -  I drink at least 1 litre of water a day.

Cod liver oil -  Two tablets a day

Vitamin c tablets -  I drink one of these every other day.

Fossil Watch -  I believe grown ups need to wear watches, checking the time on your phone is for teenagers.

Thomas Sabo - Charm bracelet with star charm

Links of London  - Sweetie Charm bracelet with clover charm (love me love me not collection)

Silver studs

And there you have it those are my everyday go to products. 

xx