The Rate List: Empties

I can’t think of many times I’ve done an empties post, but it just seems as though everything has run out at once. As you can imagine, I try a lot of product, but certain ones become firm favourites and I go back to them time and time again even if I take a break to test other products. I know that if I ever don’t work in beauty, these are the products I’d be happy to spend money on.

Garnier BB Miracle Skin Perfector: I’ve stuck with this BB cream since it came out; I must be on my 5th or 6th tube by now and love it for its tone warming coverage and hydrating properties. It’s an easy wear base that I use when I don’t need full foundation but do want something to stop me looking like the living dead. It’s £6.66 HERE.

Kerastase Touche Finale: Although it’s quite a thick serum, a little goes a long way – there’s a notable difference between a blow dry with and a blow dry without this product in terms of hair softness and movement. It also ramps up the shine. It’s £16.60 HERE.

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Jo Loves Pomelo Handwash: This is totally treat territory but it’s ‘my’ fragrance; one of the original Jo Loves and still, in my view, the best. It’s the kind of sweet citrussy scent that makes you smile and my whole family is addicted to washing their hands with this! It’s £25 HERE.

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue: When I’m not using Garnier BB, I’m using this – I tend to swap between the two and mainly for ‘light’ make up days or just walking the dog, especially in summer when the SPF30 is very handy. It’s a gel type consistency and ramps up hydration so absolutely perfect for ‘dry’ days. I’m now on tube No.2. It’s £26 HERE.

NIOD Molecular Hyaluronic Serum: I tend to splosh this on as and when I feel like it – which is often, since I’m now at the bottom of the bottle! I use it under moisturiser, especially at night and treat it like underwear for my skin to keep it hydrated and softer in terms of look and feel. It’s £38 HERE.

DECIEM Sub-Q: Again, like NIOD, I use this liberally and often – it’s my second or third bottle, I think, and I swap between NIOD Molecular and Sub-Q depending on how the mood takes me. If I use neither, my skin definitely feels drier and is somehow less vibrant. It’s £30 HERE.