I haven't posted anything for a while so thought I would start with some empties. It is all bar a few pieces, skincare.
First up cleansers
God cleansing, makeup removal, call it what one will, it is my favourite pass time, ever. It is probably the only time of the day, bar putting on my makeup that I actually connect with my face, and by connect, that means scrutinize and frown at really, but no matter I enjoy the experience.
I am a fully paid up member of the double cleanse club, sometimes triple or quadruple cleanse dependent on amount on my skin and texture of the cleanser, I like to balm cleanse and then cream cleanse.
So from right to left
Clinique TTDO Cleansing Milk - new to me, I really like this, I like the smell (none), I like the texture (light lotion), I like the packaging (effective pump, slim bottle), I like the fact that I can rub it into my face decently and then some more as it sort of gets a second wind. It works well in the evening as a second cleanse and in the morning as a wakeup cleanse if my skin feels in need of a bit of calming. I will repurchase.
Clinique TTDO Cleansing Balm - my second tub. I rather grumpily finished my first tub of this, because there was nothing to distinguish this in my mind from a tub of lard. But it really is exceptional at makeup removal, thoroughly and cleanly. It does not make my eyes sting, it may make somebody else's sting but not mine. No bells and whistles but good decent basic cleansing.
Pai Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser - over the years I have probably purchased at least 3 of the small 100mls tubes and a couple of the larger 200mls tubes. It is very hydrating, perfect for just cushioning and caring for my skin. When I go away I tend to take this with me because it works on my skin and I know that it won't cause me any problems. However more recently the fragrance, which is very lovely, a sort of bright fresh citrus, has not sat well with me, maybe something to do with menopausalness which I have heard can muck up previous favoured scents.
Votary Super Seed Cleansing Oil - As I get older (51 and counting) I find that I rely more on richer textures and by that I mean oils. This is a lovely cleansing oil, it feels rich and luxurious on my skin, as if I am really caring for it. There is a deep oily smell, a bit like warm wheat I suppose, it reminds me of when I was little and the corn we used to feed our chickens was housed outside my attic bedroom on the landing where in the afternoon sun it gave off a comforting warm smell. It removes makeup but I use it for the sheer pleasure of its smell and texture.
Sunday Riley Blue Moon Tranquility Cleansing Balm - I have posted about this before, indeed I became somewhat obsessed by it, I like to apply it and then apply it again before getting in the shower. But this tub was more of a chore to finish, I dunno really, something to do with the texture? It felt a bit less textured and more smooth this time around.
Eve Lom Cleansing Balm - I have used this for as long as my eldest son has been around ie 26 years if you include in the womb. I just like it. I like the smell, I like the slightly granular texture, I like its effectiveness. It suits my skin.
All bought by me at various points throughout this year.
