❤️ – Already Repurchased
😍 – Would Repurchase
😢 – Not For Me
The end-of-month clear-out is one of my favourite rituals. It’s where you separate the genuinely excellent from the merely fine, the repeat purchases from the “once was enough.” Here’s what I’ve used to the very last drop – and whether I’ll be seeing them again.
Skincare
❤️ The Inkey List Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum*
I knew from first use this was a keeper. A skin saviour for anyone suffering with dryness, dullness or a compromised barrier. Cushiony, calming and genuinely reparative – it’s a winter-to-spring transition dream.
😍 Kate Somerville EradiKate Blemish Mark Fading Gel
Not just another spot treatment. This multitasking gel helps clear active breakouts but shines at fading post-acne pigmentation. Lightweight, effective, and easy to dab onto problem areas. One I’ll absolutely come back to.
😍 Murad Essential-C Day Moisturiser SPF30*
The perfect hybrid for lazy mornings – moisture and sunscreen in one, with a juicy, dewy finish that flatters dry skin beautifully. Ideal for low-maintenance days when you still want to look polished.
😍 Dr Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Camo Drops SPF 35*
For redness-prone skin, this is less a miracle cure and more an excellent concealer in skincare’s clothing. It doesn’t fix the issue long term, but it expertly masks it, and that’s often enough.
😍 Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
An old faithful. Comforting, hydrating, glow-giving, and with that spa-like scent that lifts the spirits. It’s expensive, yes, but you know where your money’s gone.
❤️ Trinny London Plump Up Peptide+ HA Serum
I’ve repurchased this multiple times and will continue to. Hydrating, plumping, and packed with peptides – ideal for those of us who worship at the altar of skin bounce.
🫶 The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream
A perfectly solid daytime eye cream. Hydrating, fast-absorbing, plays well under makeup. It won’t change your life, but it’s one of the better budget options around.
Body Care
❤️ Kate Somerville Goat Milk Soothing Body Lotion
I’ve been obsessed about this since it launched. If you’re already a fan of the iconic Goat Milk Cleanser and the moisturiser’s silken texture, then imagine them merged into one decadent body treat. Hydrating, soothing, and cocooning, with that familiar soft scent that’s practically a lullaby in lotion form.
😍 Rare Beauty Hand Cream
Picked this up in a SpaceNK sale when it was only around £10. It moisturises beautifully, sinks in quickly, and crucially passes the test of being able to hold a pen after applying. No slip, no slide, just well cared for hands. Chic packaging too, which doesn’t hurt, but I’ll admit it’s a struggle to get every last drop out if it which feels a bit wasteful.
Haircare
😍 Garnier Ultimate Blends Banana Hair Food
Proof that budget haircare can be as good as the more expensive products out there. This is a proper budget hero for dry, straw-like hair. It hydrates without weighing things down, and the scent smells like those banana foam sweets from your childhood.
