❤️ – Already Repurchased
😍 – Would Repurchase
😢 – Not For Me
😢 Sunday Riley Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser
Full review coming soon, but for now I’ll say this wasn’t love at first cleanse.
😍 La Roche Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50*
An utter classic and, frankly, a benchmark for all high street sunscreens. Lightweight, invisible, non-greasy. If you’re looking for an SPF that disappears on the skin while offering superb protection, this is it.
😍 The Inkey List Hydro-Surge Dewy Face Mist*
Review coming, but here’s the spoiler: The Inkey List’s first foray into mists was worth the wait.
😍 Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum
I usually roll my eyes at the “magic” branding, but this serum genuinely did something lovely to my face. Dewy, plump, properly hydrated skin in minutes. A brilliant option when you want to look alive and luminous fast.
😍 Kate Somerville PeptideK8*
Skin looks healthier, firmer and just… better. It’s not as nourishing as the Total Repair Cream (my personal pick for drier complexions), but this is still a stellar formula that straddles moisturiser and serum territory.
😍 Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamin E Serum
I’ve written about this in more depth recently, but suffice to say it’s a skin-soother. Calms flare-ups, reduces redness, and leaves skin tone looking more even and less frazzled.
❤️ Kate Somerville HydraKate Illuminating SPF50 Drops*
A joy. Protects like a mineral sunscreen should but feels more like skincare, with a luminous finish that makes your complexion look plump and juicy rather than chalky or dull.
❤️ Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cleanser*
One of my absolute ride-or-dies. The cleanser I trust when my skin feels dry, tight or just generally out of sorts. Creamy, comforting, smells beautiful, and leaves skin soft and happy. I cannot be without it.
❤️ Trinny London Bounce Back Intense Peptide Moisturiser
I keep coming back to this, it’s that good. Perfect for dry skin, yet never heavy, with a velvety finish and a gorgeous scent. Each time I use it, my skin looks more rested, plumper, and generally more healthy.
Haircare
😍 OUAI Medium Hair Shampoo
Leaves hair feeling impeccably clean, soft, and manageable without ever weighing it down. The scent is subtle, luxurious, and makes every wash feel like a tiny pampering ritual. My hair looks healthier, frizz is reduced, and shine is back. Great for anyone with normal to slightly dry hair who wants effortless shine and softness.
😍 OUAI Medium Hair Conditioner
Pairs perfectly with the shampoo. It’s just the right amount of hydration so hair feels nourished, never heavy. Bonus points for the lingering scent that stays until the next wash. Perfect for those seeking a fuss-free conditioner that balances moisture with movement.
Body care
❤️ Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash
My go-to body wash for dry winter skin. It cleanses beautifully, smells lovely, and, most importantly, delivers serious moisture so your skin feels nourished straight out of the shower. Ideal for anyone whose skin flares up in cold weather and craves hydration without extra steps.
😍 Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort 72HR Antiperspirant
Not usually a star of my empties, but this has been a decade-long favourite. Subtle, clean scent and all-day dryness that never lets me down. Perfect for anyone who wants reliable, understated protection without fuss.
😍 Dove Body Love Essential Care Body Lotion
Simple, nourishing, and very effective. Packed with glycerin and Ceramide Restoring Serum, it leaves skin soft and hydrated without feeling greasy. The scent is classic Dove… clean, comforting, and familiar. A winner for those who want a no-nonsense, everyday body lotion that really works.
