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Today I have my stash of empties for October – I think I made good progress in using things up this month!
Maui Moisture Revive + Hydrate Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner – This worked really well for my thick, wavy, frizz-prone hair. I just purchased the Strength + Anti-Breakage Agave Shampoo and Conditioner to try out instead of repurchasing this one. Review is here.
Ahimsa Naturals Solid Brush Cleanser in Rosemary & Lavender – This was a great brush cleanser, it took me almost 2.5 years to use up. If I can find this locally, I’ll repurchase. Review is here.
Saje Natural Wellness Stress Relief Diffuser Blend – Once I use up a few more of the essential oils in my stash, this will be one of the ones that I will be repurchasing as the lavender based scent is so lovely and relaxing. Review is here.
Badger Balm Ginger & Lemon Lip Balm – This was a good lip balm, I might repurchase once my stash is used up. This one was never reviewed.
Saje Natural Wellness Lip Balms in Sweet Lips and Tingle Lips – I loved both of these lip balms, and plan to repurchase the next time that I order some Diffuser Blends from Saje. Review is here.
The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer – I liked this primer a lot, but it started to thicken and congeal (GROSS) so I didn’t bother finishing the last bit in the bottle. I don’t think that I will repurchase this one as there are other primers that I’d like to try. Review is here.
Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Lift Serum* – I am sad that this one is finished, this might be the most beautiful serum that I’ve ever used. Sadly it is pricy, and I don’t have the budget to repurchase this right now. But it is going to the top of my wishlist! Review is here.
The Ordinary Advanced Retinoid 2% Emulsion – This is one of the best and most affordable retinol serums that I’ve ever used. I’ve already repurchased a back up of this one. Review is here.
The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA – I’ve tried this one and the Buffet, both are peptide serums and both work well. But I don’t need both of them. I’ve already repurchased the Buffet serum. Review is here.
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% – This made my skin look great, but my skin never adjusted and it always stung when I used it. Instead of repurchasing this one, I am currently testing out the Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% (also from The Ordinary). Review of the Vitamin C Suspension is here, review of the serum is coming later this month.
E Nature Birch Juice Hydro Sleeping Pack – This sample came in my September Ipsy GlamBag. I’ve been occasionally using it a night when I felt like my skin needed a moisture boost. I have so many night creams / sleeping packs on my wish list, that I’m not going to be purchasing a full size of this one at this time. I never actually reviewed this one, but I really liked it.
So there you have it, all the things I’ve managed to use up this month! Have you finished up very many things this month?
Disclosure: All items except for the one marked with * were purchased by me. The product marked with * was a PR sample. Please see original review for details.
a brash attitude 
You used up quite a bit!
Must have been so satisfying to finish up that brush cleanser especially! š
Can’t wait to get some The Ordinary items… that store near my work finally opened up!
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I really did this month!
Oh I wish we had a store here, I just read about the products and hope for the best when I order,
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Good going on the brush cleaner, that’s impressive!!! How are you liking The Ordinary after getting chance to use a good selection of products? x
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So far Iāve mostly loved everything Iāve tried – the Vitamin C didnāt work well for my sensitive skin, but for the price, I donāt mind taking a chance on testing out things!
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Definitely! I’m enjoying their silicone primer at the moment and peeling solution x
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I still love those pink Maui bottles! Sounds like you’ve really been enjoying products by The Ordinary š
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The Agave one is a beautiful red!
So true, Iāve mostly loved the things Iāve tried from the Ordinary – because theyāre so affordable, I donāt mind taking a chance on products!
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Affordable but good it seems š very true, if it doesn’t work so well you haven’t spent a lot of money.
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I’m impressed! Well done!
2.5 years to finish that brush cleanser… wow! I bet you’ll miss it. It’s been with you for such a long time.
All those lip balms and skin care products… wow!
And I hope Santa will have a new Neal’s Yard serum for you. š
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The brush cleanser was so great! And it smelled amazing.
Iām really doing well with trying to use up my stash. And my low buy is going well.
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Glad to hear that you’re making progress with your stash and that the low buy is going well!
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love putting lavender essential oil in my diffuser šš» great empties post!
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Thanks! š
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Wow – 2.5 years for that brush cleanser is impressive!
I’ve gone through a few of those Saje lip balms too, the Coconut one is my favourite; I’ll have to try the Sweet Lips next.
Great job on the empties this month!
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I love the Saje lip balms, definitely need to get some more!
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Well done on the empties! I’m not going to lie Maui Moisture is on my radar thanks to you plus they’re in the UK now! I’m also curious about The Ordinary products š
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I heard that they were finally available in the UK, hope you find one that works for your hair type!
Iām testing out a few more products from The Ordinary and getting ready to review, haha!
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Thanks my hair is usual dry so I’d probably go for the Moisture one but all of them look good! š
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