Category Archives: More Than Beauty

March Break Travel Empties: Cerave, Aesop, Charlotte Tilbury, Alterna

I went away, didn’t take any perfume with me, missed it the entire time, and finished all these things at once. A pause to appreciate luxury in the form of this empty Charlotte Tilbury concealer bottle. There’s so much, an … Continue reading

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Empties: Trinny London Skincare, Alterna Scalp Serum, Prescription Retinoid, Maybelline Foundation

Full size only. Empties that is. And that’s just the kind of week it’s been. I ran out of my prescription retinol and I’ve had it for over a year so that’s how long it lasts even when you use … Continue reading

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Empties: Trinny London, Zara, Keys Soulcare, Kerastase

A set of nice sunny days that make winter weather bearable. Refillable skincare, yes or no? I’m team no. It puts the onus of being sustainable on the consumer rather than the brand and makes the packaging more clunky than … Continue reading

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Empties: Amika, Alterna, Zara, Fenty Skin

Let’s start with some minis. The Fenty Hydravisor and the Pre-Show Glow were from a set. I love the sunscreen because of how glowy and moisturizing it is, and I was split on the pre-show glow for a while, but … Continue reading

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Empties: Neutrogena, Sothy’s, Kerastase, Alterna

Organized some perfume samples today to make sense of what I have but I might never be done, so let’s take a break and look at the pretty light and go through some empties. Firstly, the Sothys eye pencil that … Continue reading

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Pink and Red Packaging

A study in pink and red. These are some things that I actually really love right now. I said I would update you on the Topicals Faded serum, so let’s start there. It’s as good as everyone says it is. … Continue reading

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Empties: Boscia, Cerave, Fenty Skin, Lancome, Biotherm

Finished this Boscia Cica Repair body cream – I’ve been taking it to the pool and it was great because it was light enough to use on my face too. I would use this again, it smells light and fresh, … Continue reading

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Empties: Pixi Retinol Tonic, Alterna, Neutrogena Sunscreen, Dior Lip Glow, Tarte Mascara

I caught the sun this morning, so here are some empties. I took a break last weekend because there wasn’t anything but today there is. Alterna Caviar Restructuring Bond Repair mask. I love this line because it makes my hair … Continue reading

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Empties: Amika, Boscia, MooGoo, ColorWow, Fenty

The highlights: MooGoo lip balm and body cream. This was my favourite find of 2021 and I enjoyed it this year too. The lip balms aren’t sweetened and are very waxy so they stay on your lips. Color Wow Dreamcoat. … Continue reading

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More Holiday Gift Ideas: Kai Fragrance, Charlotte Tilbury and Alterna

It’s not too late to find a good holiday present. Here are some options. Kai fragrance oils. I have the original which is a gardenia, and the rose one. To be honest, the original is better and best, and I … Continue reading

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