Bin Hoking…. Empties post #1

Here is my very first empties post. Now, I have been collecting these empty packages for a few months now. It actually is quite rare for me to finish something! Most of these are "consumables" anyway, or things I have had for a very long time.

Nuxe Creme Prodigieuse Nuit - I absolutely loved this as a moisturiser although I think I prefer the Creme Fraiche which I got last Christmas. I love the smell of the Prodigieuse though.

Clarins Eye Contour Balm - This was also a Christmas gift from last year, it certainly has served me well! It is a lovely eye cream although to be honest I don't think I would buy it again. I think I will try the Origins GinZing next.

Clarins Truly Waterproof Mascara - This is the mascara I have been wearing all summer! The lid doesn't even close properly on it now, I made sure that I used every last drop of it! Absolutely loved this, would definitely get it again! It's the best waterproof mascara I've ever used, it can survive anything!

Schwarzkopf Color Freeze Thermo-Protect Cream - I thought this tube was going to last me forever! I bought it from Feelunique I think over a year and a half ago! It smelled fantastic and worked really well for me. I think I might try the Mythic Oil heat protection the next time but I would definitely buy the Schwarzkopf again in the future.

Clarins Instant Eye Make Up Remover - This is probably my most repurchased beauty product! I have just purchased my fifth bottle. I adore this and I cannot go without it!

Lancome Visionnaire Cream - I was genuinely devastated when I used up all of this! Near the end I tried my best to ration it out but now the jar is completely empty. This cream is absolutely fantastic, it really brightens up your complexion, and I loved the elegant jar.

L'Occitane Body Cream Zesty Lime - I got this when I was on holiday in Paris and honestly, it only lasted me at the most 3 weeks. I didn't even use huge amounts of it, just the regular amount every night! It just seemed to run out very quickly. Unfortunately it's a tad on the expensive side to order here so I don't think I can afford to purchase this again any time soon. I will say though that it is the best body cream I have ever used, nothing has ever come close to this!

Mane n'Tail Color Protect Shampoo - This is my 2nd bottle of this, I have already repurchased by 3rd. It's a great shampoo, my hair feels great and it is far more reasonably priced than the Kerastase shampoos i had been using before I discovered Mane n'Tail!

Six Products for Autumn!

I am so excited for Autumn, i can't even describe it. Without a doubt it is my favourite season, and I look forward to it every year! I have already re-jigged my wardrobe, and boots and chunky cardigans are already making an appearance. But it is natural that we shake up our beauty products too. Here are six things which will be a staple part of my beauty routine this Autumn!

Lancome La Vie est Belle Perfume - Gone are my summery, fruity perfumes. It is time for this classic beauty. This is the most gorgeous, elegant perfume. It is not something I associate with summer, for me it is the ultimate Autumn/Winter perfume. I try not to use it too much, as it is my "good" perfume but damn it smells so good!

Lancome Teint Idole Foundation - Over Summer I used CC Cream and tinted moisturiser a lot for my base. Lancome Teint Idole is my ultimate foundation, of course I used it over Summer too when I needed a bit more coverage. I really missed using it every day though! It's my holy grail foundation.

Urban Decay Naked Palette - To me, this is Autumn in a palette. Beautiful warm eyeshadows. There is nothing about this palette that I don't like. My favourite combination for Autumn is Half Baked all over the lid, which is a beautiful gold and Dark Horse in the crease and lower lid.

Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze - I have to admit that I have got a little bit addicted to tanning over the last year. For the new season however I am trying to wean myself off it (it's amazing seeing my natural skin tone again!). Gentle Bronze is the most fabulous gradual tanner, EVER! It gives me a beautiful light colour, just a little bit of "glow" to take the edge off my pale skin.

Cocoa Brown Lovely Legs Spray - I have been reaching for this a lot lately as well! I am a bit of a lazy tanner, and quite often I only use Gentle Bronze on my top half. I whip out the Lovely Legs depending on what I am wearing that day. It is dead handy to apply to your legs and the tops of your feet if you are wearing pumps and have forgotten to tan your legs! It has great staying power too.

L'Occitane Hand Cream - I got this when I was on holiday in Paris and absolutely love it. I use it several times daily! I hate when my hands feel dry and tight and this is perfect to combat that. Plus I love that the tube is absolutely enormous! Hopefully it will last me a long long time! It has a beautiful scent too. It is a very luxurious thick cream but it absorbs well and does not feel greasy or sticky. Brilliant!

What products do you like to use in Autumn?

Duty Free & Paris Purchases (and post holiday blues)

Some of you may already know that I took a trip to Disneyland Paris for my holidays this year. I just arrived back early yesterday and I can safely say the holiday blues are well and truly here :( I had such an amazing time, better than I expected! What I wouldn't give to be back in Disney again.

We spent most of our days in the Disney parks and one day we took to see some of the big tourist attractions in Paris.

Naturally, if there is anything of the cosmetic nature available to purchase, i will be all over it! I bought a couple of items in duty free and visited the Val d'Europe outlet centre for a bit of shopping too.

These two Chanel beauties I bought in duty free before i had even left Ireland! I had been lusting after both of these after seeing loads of swatches and reviews online. I have not yet tried the Mirabella nail polish yet because I got a gel manicure for holidays, which I am now dying to have removed!

The eyeshadow is the Illusion d'Ombre in "New Moon". I used this every day on holidays. It is like a pinky, purpley, cranberry shade with intense shimmer. It's absolutely beautiful, so sparkly! Swatches will be coming soon. I'd like to give it it's own review.

I popped into L'Occitane as well, having never tried anything from this brand I was a little overwhelmed! They had so much to choose from but I played it safe with a body cream and hand cream. I adore both of these, they smell amazing (especially the lime body cream). I think they are beautifully packaged too and they look lovely on my dressing table.

This is another duty free purchase, I couldn't leave without it! It cost €39 which is a total bargain in my opinion. I am a little obsessed with Clarins skincare, and this set features some of my favourites as well as a few bits I've never tried before. They are really decent sized products too. The only full sized product I believe is the Daily Energiser Cream, although I have never seen this packaged in a tube before, but it is 50ml of product, the same size as the jar.

And now I can't resist showing you these gorgeous little hats I picked up in Disneyland (reduced to €3 each!). I think they are so cute and currently I am trying to find a place to display them.

And now, here are a few snaps from my holiday. I really had the most wonderful time. There is nothing like that magical feeling of being in Disneyland. No matter what age you are! Seeing that castle is just something else. I went on as many rides as I could (even the big ones) and saw the parades and night show, and I loved going into Paris too.

Best holiday ever :)