Beauty Empties #12 ♡ ft. Original Source, Urban Decay, Farsali, Stila, MAC, YSL, Giorgio Armani + More!

The last time I posted a beauty empties post was in December 2016 and I didn't realised until today that I have not posted a single empties post this year.

I have used up a lot of products this year and plenty of them were thrown away without being properly talked about on my blog, simply because I have emptied them, kept them for future blog posts and by the time I am ready to sit down and share my thoughts, I have completely forgot if the products are good or bad and if I liked them or not... *major fail* ~

Today I am sharing with you a bunch of empties that I have been collecting since June, I want to clear out the empties and get ready for New Years ~ YAYYY ~

Original Source Shower Gel

Remember I used to buy those The Body Shop 750ml Shower Gels? I thought those were thebomb.com! I used to re-purchase them all the time even though they are so damn expensive.

I thought The Body Shop ones are the best shower gels I have ever used... until I came across the Original Source ones in the supermarket.

Original Source is a UK brand and I believe they are only sold at Countdown (supermarket). The brand has products such as shower gels, handwash and scrubs. I have only used their shower gels and I thought they were so affordable (NZD $3.49 per 250ml bottle) and each scent smells so delicious.

I am not usually the one to calculate the maths stuff between makeup / skincare brands and products, but for those that are curious, The Body Shop is NZD $38.50 per 750ml bottle, they usually last me three months and the Original Source is NZD $3.49 per 250ml bottle and these last me approximately one month. If I buy three bottles of Original Source, total 750ml, it cost me only NZD $10.47, do you see that I am saving SO MUCH?!

Urban Decay, Farsali, Stila, MAC, YSL, Heavy Rotation

I have been using Urban Decay All Nighter for many years and it has been my favourite makeup setting spray of all times, but I have recently tried Urban Decay De-Slick and I feel like it may have replaced the All Nighter.

All Nighter is described as a setting spray that keeps makeup looking just-applied for up to 16 hours and De-Slick is described as a setting spray that helps makeup stay put, controls oil and deflects surface shine. Both products keeps my makeup in place throughout the day, but I feel like De-Slick controls oil like a pro and it works better for oily skin.

Farsali Unicorn Essence was recently mentioned in my Everyday Makeup Favourites, I am obsessed with this product, but I haven't had a chance to replace it because it's very expensive. Unicorn Essence is truly magical, I used it as a primer, it keeps my makeup on all day and I love that it smells like candy floss.

The first time I tried the Stila One Step Correct primer, I thought that it was overrated, but a few months ago I came across a mini-sized in Mecca and I thought why not give it another go?! I tried it for the second time and I have fallen in love with it! I love that it evens out my redness, it brightens up my complexion and it holds my makeup in place even in a hot day.

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation used to be my all time favourites foundation and I have re-purchased and mentioned it on my blog plenty of times.

YSL Fusion Ink Foundation is literally the BEST FOUNDATION for oily skin girls! I love that it makes my face looks flawless and it controls facial oils very well. Right now this is the only foundation that is 'safe' on the go as it works for any occasion,  it has high coverage that feels very lightweight during wear and it stays on for long hours, I have already re-purchased another bottle.

Heavy Rotation Brow Gel is one of the top rated brow products in Japanese beauty. I don't love it and I don't dislike it, but I also don't understand why everyone is obsessed with it?

MAC, Benefit, Etude House, QVC

MAC Pro Eye Makeup Remover is described as a lightweight, non-oily cleanser that removes makeup without having to rinse with water. I get plenty of these whenever I order from MAC online and I haven't actually purchased a full sized before.

I have been using the Benefit Goof Proof Eyebrow Pencil for awhile now and I have re-purchased this item twice. I love how it performs on me but I dislike how expensive it is. I like that it fills in and shapes my brows evenly and it is really easy to apply, although Benefit claims that this is a "12 hour waterproof formula", I have been swimming with this product on and it is completely not waterproof.

Do you guys remember those "3D Fibre Lashes" duos that comes in those leopard prints casing?! It used to be the thing when I was a teen and everyone has one in their handbags. Well, Etude House Dr. Mascara Fixer For Super Long Lash #02 is a similar but better product and it is a lifesaver for those with short eyelashes. I love that whenever using this product, my eyelashes looks very long and it holds the curls for long hours.

MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set is also another one that I love and hate at the same time. This is probably my second or third time re-purchasing this product, I love that it sets my brows in place and it fills in any sparse area. I love it the most when the tube is almost empty, otherwise when the tube is full, the brow set has great pigmentation and it gets messy.

I can't remember where I have seen this, but somewhere on the internet says to replace your eyelash curler every 3 months and choosing the right eyelash curler is important as well. I used to never believe in those stuff until my lashes starts falling out and there was literally a period of time where my left eye has this big gap of bald part just because I used the QVC Eyelash Curler that I have owned for years.

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani Si perfume is like 'the thing' in 2017 and I bought it because it's 'the thing' and everyone was talking about it. I bought a small 30ml bottle and it cost me over $100... Very expensive and I personally think that it's overrated. Although this is the first perfume that I have emptied within two to three months and it smells nice, I probably won't re-purchase it again. This scent is not a must have for me.