Empties! These are the brilliant beauty buys that heat style team used up this month

Our beauty cupboard is overflowing, but these are the excellent products we actually finished...

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by Phoebe Denman |
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Many exciting and long-awaited beauty launches are sent to heat HQ daily. Often, we test a product a couple of times to get a good feel for it before moving on to something new (don’t worry, nothing ever goes to waste, and our family and friends are always treated to our half-used beauty treats). But this also means that we know when a member of the team has found a real winner because it will be taken home and squeezed to the last few remaining drops.

Here, we've rounded up our best hair, skin, body, and makeup recommendations that the heat style team have finished up recently, and can wholeheartedly promise are worth your hard-earned cash.

SHOP: heat style team's empties

Chosen by Senior Style Writer, Phoebe Denman

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This dynamic duo seriously worked wonders on my hair without weighing it down. The shampoo and conditioner are part of Fenty’s haircare line that dropped last summer, and they really lean into their hydrating and reparative magic.

Both formula’s hero ingredient is called Replenicore-5, which is Fenty’s secret sauce that’s clinically tested to repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth, and protect your hair at every step. I could feel the difference right after one wash - my hair felt so much softer and way more hydrated, but without any of that heavy, greasy feeling. Plus, the scent? Super luxe without being too perfumey - just a nice fresh vibe.

Overall, this duo gave my hair a major lift and made styling so much easier. Definitely a win.

Chosen by Group Managing Editor, Georgina Terry

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I am a sucker for anything orange scented so this 0.3% retinol moisturiser was an instant hit with me. It’s thick enough to feel like it’s helping my wind-blasted winter skin but brings a zesty scent of summer to cheer up the darkest of mornings. Next time, I’m going for the one with SPF 30. Because spring is going to be springing soon (please).

Chosen by Style Writer, Ella Shire

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When I got to the end of this bottle the heartache was real, I’ve never used a moisturiser as amazing as this. If you’re new to vitamin C and need a good introductory product, this one’s for you. I have very sensitive skin and prone to break outs around the mouth area, so I get slightly worried when trying new ingredients. However, I haven’t experienced any issues with this cream and the results have been visibly noticeable. The second I put on this lightweight cream my skin is instantly brighter, firmer and more radiant. Rumour has it they have an eye cream too, that’s next on my list!

Chosen by Life & Style Content Editor, Cigdem Tanrioglu

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Lazy girls listen up - I have found the easiest way to nurse damage hair back to health, and it is Aveda's bond-building flash treatment. Unlike other bond-building mask - which need at least 10 minutes to work - this easy-to-use treatment gets down to business in just 10 seconds! I've been applying it after my shampoo and conditioner and let me tell you it works like a miracle! My tresses are left feeling soft and looking shiny. Who knew getting healthy hair could be so easy?!

Chosen by Deputy Digital Editor, Eden-Olivia Lord

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Price: $49
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I’m devastated that I’ve finished my Elemis pro collagen cleansing balm. I swear by it as a make-up remover because it takes everything off, feels hydrating and smells divine. 10/10 would recommend you buy this January pay day.

Chosen by Senior Style Writer, Emma White

I’m quite picky when it comes to my foundation. It has to be lightweight and dewy, whilst still blurring imperfections and the Dr. Jart+ BB Cream offers just that. Having now finished two tubes it has become a firm fave in my make-up bag, and a product I’ve come to rely on for immediately perking up my complexion without too much effort.

Even on a minimal make-up day when I can’t be bothered to put on a whole face, the BB Cream alone does the trick for making me look more alive. It comes with added benefits too, including SPF50 to help keep skin protected and niacinamide, which works to gradually even out your skin tone over time. If you’re after a ‘your skin but better’ finish, I’d recommend giving this base product a go.

Phoebe Denman is Senior Style Writer for heat and Closer where she has covered fashion and beauty content for the past three years. She writes broadly across both for print and online, covering everything from trend reports and shopping pages, to product reviews and chatting to celebs about their style faves.

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