A New Year and a Fresh Batch of Empties! I’ve finished up quite a few products recently, and I wanted to share which ones I’d happily repurchase and which ones I probably wouldn’t.
Thayers pH Balancing Daily Cleanser
One of the products I’ve recently finished is the Thayers pH Balancing Daily Cleanser. I thought this cleanser was really gentle and found it worked best for me as a morning cleanser. It left my skin feeling clean, soft, and balanced, never tight or dry, and that is something I always look for in a daily cleanser. That tight feeling after you have cleansed is the worst, but this cleanser has some great skin loving ingredients that made it compatible for my more sensitive skin.
Aloe vera, which soothes redness and calms inflammation, and witch hazel, that gently purifies without over-drying. It’s also free from harsh sulphates.
I have already repurchased this because It’s gentle, effective, and affordable, perfect for everyday use. I’m keen to try a few more products from this brand, I am working my way through their Ultra Whip Cream Moisturiser, which I am loving as part of my Winter skincare routine.
L’Oréal Midnight Serum
I used this as part of my evening routine and thought the serum was lightweight and non-greasy, after a couple of months of use, I noticed my complexion looked brighter and smoother.
This serum contains hyaluronic acid, which hydrates and plumps the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines. Vitamin C, that helps even out skin tone and gives that healthy glow and niacinamide, which supports the skin barrier and improves elasticity.
In a nutshell, this serum is ideal for anyone wanting a healthy glow, smoother and hydrated skin. I 100% recommend it, especially if, like me, you are 40+.
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil
This one of those products that comes with lots of hype and honestly, I was very curious to see if it lived up to it. This product was part of the mini overnight skincare collection, and it was the perfect way to try lots of products from the brand to see if what worked for mad & what didn’t.
This is a retinol oil designed to be used overnight, and it feels incredibly luxurious going on. Despite being an oil, it absorbed surprisingly well and left my skin feeling nourished rather than greasy. Over time, I did notice my skin looking smoother and brighter also a little less textured. It is no surprise that this oil is packed with incredible ingredients, especially for my more mature skin,
Retinol to reduce fine lines and boost collagen, blue tansy oil to soothe and calm irritation, and chia seed oil for deep hydration, with lactobionic acid to gently exfoliate and brighten the complexion.
I will say that I really enjoyed using this product, but it is on the pricey side, I would love to buy it all the time, but it might be more of a special treat than a permanent staple in my routine. So I would say it lived up to the hype, it is a product that delivers visible results and if I am able to re-purchase it in the future I will, and I will enjoy using every single drop.
*Samaya Hydrating Cleanser Pitta
I really enjoyed using the Samaya’s Hydrating Cleanser Pitta, the gel cream consistency melts into a soothing milky texture that removes makeup and impurities without stripping my skin, leaving it soft, hydrated, and radiant.
Formulated with jasmine, neem, lotus, turmeric, saffron, and aloe, it hydrates, balances, and soothes every time. Gentle, effective, and beautifully presented, this is a cleanser I would absolutely repurchase. I also appreciate and liked the minimalist design and packaging, the beautiful glass packaging, it feels and looks luxurious. This small, independent brand really delivers, and I highly recommend you check them out.
*The Cornish Seaweed Bath Co Revlitalising Eye Gel
When I was kindly sent this product to review a few months ago I had never heard of the brand, but everything I have tried from them has been a real surprise and an absolute treat. The Cornish Seaweed Bath Co’s Revitalise Eye Gel, has become a real staple in my skincare routine, the gel is lightweight, cooling, and absorbs quickly, making it perfect under makeup or in my evening routine and I recommend keeping it in the fridge for extra de puffing and cooling.
This product is packed with Fucus Serratus seaweed which is rich in minerals which help hydrate and firm, buddleia, skullcap, and chrysanthemum extracts to soothe and refresh, and aloe vera to calm skin. So lots of natural, soothing and gentle ingredients. Over time, my under-eyes feel softer, look brighter, and puffiness is less noticeable. I would absolutely repurchase this eye gel, it’s a gentle, natural, and effective boost for tired eyes that I reach for every day. Oh, and it is so nice to support and discover a brand that is very local to me.
*L’Oreal Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Night Cream
The L’Oréal Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Night Cream is so nourishing without ever feeling heavy, and by morning my skin always looks plumper and more refreshed. Over a few weeks, I noticed fine lines looking softer and my complexion feeling smoother.
It seems I really gravitate toward products with hyaluronic acid, and this one has that key ingredient too. I love that it deeply hydrates and plumps the skin, leaving the complexion smoother and helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This night cream also has Pro-Xylane, which is known for improving skin density and firmness. This is definitely a night cream I would repurchase, I like the whole revitalift range from L’Oréal and have tried and repurchased most of it, and this cream is a permanent fixture in my nighttime routine.
Fenty Skin Eye Cream
I’ve used up my Fenty Skin Eye Cream, and honestly, I’m a little sad it’s gone. It feels lightweight but really hydrates my under-eyes, sinking in quickly with no greasy residue. Over time, my eyes have looked brighter and more awake, and I’ve noticed a subtle improvement in smoothness and puffiness.
It is packed with lovely ingredients, a mix of peptides for firmness, licorice root extract for brightening, and hyaluronic acid for soft, lightweight hydration. It was a fantastic eye cream, but I’m not particularly loyal to this part of my skincare routine. While I would repurchase it, I’m going to try a different one next
L’Oréal Le Duo Serum
This serum is a little different, as it has a two-phase formula designed specifically for firmness and anti-ageing. I used it in the morning and like how silky smooth it made my skin and instantly hydrating. I really liked how it made my skin look smoother, particularly around areas where fine lines are starting to appear.
It has some great ingredients, hyaluronic acid, which plumps and deeply hydrates, peptides, which support collagen production to improve firmness, and vitamin C, which brightens and evens the skin tone. These ingredients make the serum feel like a true treatment—it’s both a deeply hydrating serum and a nourishing anti-ageing moisturiser in one.
I think the Le Duo is great for firmness and smoothing fine lines. My mum, who is almost 70, uses this serum too and absolutely swears by it, and I am on my 2nd bottle. It really is very good.
Have you tried any of the products I have mentioned? I would also love to hear what products you have recently discovered and would repurchase.
*products marked with * are PR samples
