The difference between a good product and a great one, all comes down to whether you'd repurchase it.
It’s been almost a year since my last empties post (catch my previous one HERE), so I thought it was high time for part 2. As I said in the last one, I always like these posts because when a beauty fanatic uses every drop of a product, it has to be a good one. However, the difference between a good product and a great one, all comes down to whether you’d repurchase it.
Without a shadow of a doubt, these are all good products but if you want to know if they’re great, read on:
High Definition – Squeaky Clean
I REALLY enjoyed using this product. I would go as far as to say it’s the best micellar water I’ve tried and I’ve trialled plenty of different ones. It’s really cooling and refreshing on the skin. However, at £10.50 a bottle it’s very pricey and I’m not sure it’s worth three times the price of the drugstore alternatives.
Would I repurchase? Purely down to price, I’m on the fence about this one.
Rita Hazan – True Color Shampoo
Shampoo is one of those products I chop and change a lot. I’ve never found one that has been a game changer but this came pretty close. The first thing I love about it is the scent, it smells exactly like Chanel Exclusive’s, Gardenia, fragrance. Secondly, if you have coloured hair this is great, as it majorly prevents frizzing and dry ends. Sadly, at £21 a bottle, it’s not cheap.
Would I repurchase? Despite the hefty price tag, yes. Although I’ll be using it sparingly to make it last as long as possible!
Becca – Backlight Priming Filter
If you want a product which highlights or illuminates your skin, Becca should always be your first port of call. This stuff is beautiful under foundation or tinted moisturiser. It gives a great glow without being OTT or too sparkly. However, I found on its own it wasn’t sufficient as a primer as it didn’t tackle evening out the skin or minimizing pores, so I’d pair it over Benefit’s Porefessional.
Would I repurchase it? Although it illuminated beautifully, I wouldn’t repurchase, as there are so many other amazing primers I still want to try.
Philip Kingsley – One More Day
I’m the queen of dry shampoo as I go through cans and cans of the stuff! Although this was good and didn’t leave too much residue in my hair, I didn’t feel it was a standout product. At £16, I personally don’t think it’s worth the money. I’m still 100% loyal to Batiste.
Would I repurchase it? Nope
Perricone MD – Hydrating Cloud Cream
My skin is the best it has ever been and a lot of that is down to the Hydrating Cloud Cream. My skin really agrees with it and I’m a huge fan! It’s sinks into the skin, is gentle and keeps my skin sufficiently hydrated throughout the day. Although I imagine in the winter months when my skin is drier, this might not provide a sufficient amount of moisture.
Catch a full review with everything you need to know about it HERE.
Would I repurchase it? 100%, in fact I have already!
This is my second bottle of Good Genes, so technically it was already a repurchase! I still love this as much the second time around, as the first. I’ve done a full review HERE where you read all about the positive results this had on my skin. Despite being eye wateringly expensive at £85, it’s worth every penny.
Would I repurchase it? Again, and again
Clinique – Dark Spot Corrector
I purchased this based on the rave reviews it had. Also, I’d used the pore refining solution previously and absolutely loved it. I was told this had the same results as the pore solution but it also targeted age spots and traces of blemishes. I loved the consistency and how it melted into the skin but as someone that doesn’t suffer majorly from dark spots or pigmentation I probably wasn’t the ideal candidate for it.
Would I repurchase? No, as the areas it targets are not relevant to me but I would highly recommend to anyone who suffers from dark spots.
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I love your very honest evaluations of each of these products. And coming from someone with such beautiful skin and hair, they are worth taking to heart. I can totally understand your defense of True Color’s price tag. I usually find that spending a little extra on colored hair is worth it!
xo, janea
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This is the best review for some great products I’ve ever seen! The honest opinion on repurchase is so valuable to me. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this.I always love seeing reviews of products I didn’t know of.
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I don’t know these products but from your review it seems really good. Kisses from Italy and thank you for your visit,
Eni
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I’m a sucker for this kind of products; I mean, I hardly use any of them because I am super lazy when it comes to use them in a daily basis. Anyhow, this sounds amazing and maybe I should give them a try!
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I never hear about a few of these products but they must be great thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing all of these experiences with your now empty products. It’s so hard finding a good dry shampoo that doesn’t completely destroy your hair. I have been using the Kevin Murphy one to great success and the best thing is that it smells the best and doesn’t cause residue.
Adrianna x | http://mimamochi.com/
these products sound amazing!
also, i love how you take these photos! 🙂
xoxo, rae
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I love this post idea! Lovely products, I need to check some of these out!
Have an awesome day!
xx Kris
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Cliniqe corrector is the best!
xxPamolina
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I can definitely recommend the Clinique Dark spot corrector, I had some sun spots (pretty unavoidable in New Zealand) and it cleared them right up. It also seemed to even out all my skin tone too – maybe that was just me wishful thinking 🙂
♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.
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Thank you for your comment, I’m SOOO hapy you like the reviews. I always forget to spend on my hair, but now I’ve discovered this shampoo, I’m about to get spendy! Haha xx
Awww I’m so glad you think so hun! xx
Hope it was helpful, a couple of these are really amazing products which are worth checking out! xx
A couple of them are worth a try! xx
So true about shampoo, I’m only just learning about the importance of using a good one. I will definitley give Kevin Murphy a try xx
Thank you Rae xx
Doooo, they’re some really good ones to try! xx
It definitely has rave reviews xx
I’m sure you’re not imagining it! People swear by it. I will be using it as soon as I start getting sun spots, which won’t be soon if the UK summer stays the way it is! Haha xx
yay for empties post! Love your honest reviews on these and love hearing about what you would repurchase, why or why not. I tried a sample of the Sunday Riley Good Genes and love it but it’s so expensive here in Canada. x
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yay for empties post! Love your honest reviews on these and love hearing about what you would repurchase, why or why not. I tried a sample of the Sunday Riley Good Genes and love it but it’s so expensive here in Canada. x
Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com/
Hope you discovered some new good ones hun xx
Good Genes is expensive here too, everytime I buy it I bulk at the price but I promise you, it’s so worth it! xx
Some of these are amazing, even if you are super lazy, they just slot into your routine really easily xx