April Empties

Marked * I've received free of charge for review purposes. Here's what I've been using up:

Amly Radiance Boost Silver Rich Face Mist 100ml which I adored. See my review HERE. A definite repurchase when my mist stash reduces a bit.

Shiseido Vital Protection Uplifting & Firming Cream 1.5ml - this free sachet came in my monthly Red mag. A nice cream, would consider full size at some point.

Tropic Skincare Rainforest Dew Hydration Serum 5ml* I loved this serum. See my review HERE. Another one I'll buy full size when my stash reduces.

Ermana Hydrate Organic Rose Water Mist 100ml* beautiful and rosy. See my review HERE. Another one I'd buy again.

Bomb Cosmetics Peppermint Patch Hand Wash 300ml - nice to use with a peppermint scent (although I did find it slightly drying) Would maybe buy again.

Saint Iris Adriatica Vitality Spritz 30ml* - oh definitely a buy again when my stash reduces. An absolutely gorgeous product. See my review HERE.

Avon Senses Zen Mandarin & Jasmine Hand Wash 250ml - does the job with a beautiful scent. Would buy again.

Darphin Tangerine Aromatic Care 4ml - this was a Feel Unique Beauty Kit pick. I absolutely loved this. The scent was wonderfully uplifting and the elixir absorbed instantly. My skin loves this one - full size is firmly on the wishlist.

Color WOW Color Security Shampoo & Conditioner 10ml sachets - these worked well and I'd definitely consider buying full sizes. 

Di Palomo White Grape Moisturising Body Wash 225ml - I found this in the back of my cupboard and used it up quickly in the shower. It has a lovely floral fruity scent and I'd buy this again (my sister gave me this one as a gift).

What have you been using up this month?

2019 Beauty Shortlist Awards: Beauty & Wellbeing - My Top Picks

I was really honoured to be a Beauty Shortlist - Beauty & Wellbeing Awards Judge* again this year. You can see my top picks last year HERE. It was so exciting checking out the Winners/Finalists/Editor's Choice and Commended Winners on 1st March. You can see the whole list HERE.

The following are products which I simply adored which made the grade as Winners & Finalists:

NK Naturals Beautiful Healing Cleansing Balm was a Finalist in the Best Multi-Tasking Balm category. Check out my review HERE.

I totally fell head over heels for Eminence Organic's Wildflower Cleansing balm which picked up a Finalist Award for Best Cleansing Balm. I also adored their Award Winning Best Exfoliating Cleanser, Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser which smelled good enough to eat! I definitely want to explore this brand more.

Picking up several awards was Anne Semonin Paris which scooped Best Skincare Brand 40+, Best Serum (with Bodhi & Birch) and Best Day/Best Night Serum. Their Precious Serum really is a beautiful product which was a joy to use.

Inner Senses picked up Best Face Oil 40+ for their Deep Blue C Facial Oil which my combo skin loved.

Discovering brands I've never heard of before always makes my heart sing. I adored BRUNS 14 Hair Souffle which picked an award as one of the Best Hair Products. It's got a delicious minty scent and leaves the hair looking super smooth and healthy. I also loved their 03 Balsam unscented Conditioner which was joint winner in Best Hair Conditioner category.

I just adored Danish brand o.Moi and fell head over heels for their Neroli Face Cream which won in the Best Day Moisturiser category.

Every single AYUNA product I tried I loved. They scooped Best Natural/Organic Brand International (Spain). The products & packaging is simply stunning and one of the best brands I've ever used.

I'd have given AMLY's Sleep Tight Rejuvenating Face Balm an 11/10 if I could. An absolutely gorgeous sleep inducing potion which melted instantly onto the skin. It won a Finalist award for Best Night Balm.

Again, from Inner Senses, their Awakening Mediative Body Oil which is a beautiful floral oil won Best Body Oil and again, from o.Mio I adored their Respire Yogi Body Oil which won a Finalist award in the Best Aromatherapy Product (Body) category.

ARK Skincare won Best Body Serum for their richly floral Body Beautiful Conditioning Serum (lush) and Greenfrog picked up Best Hand Wash for their Geranium & Peppermint Hand Wash.

Every AYUNA product I tried I loved! The brand is just amazing and scooped Best Natural/Organic Brand - International.

My skin just loved Beeutiful Skincare and especially their Frankincense & Rose Body Balm which won a Finalist award for Best Body Balm. They also won Best Bee Beauty Brand Award.

The final Winner in my top picks is Rosalena for their luscious Lip Conditioner which comes with it's own little brush. It picked up Best Lip Therapy.

If you'd like me to do reviews for any of the award winning products above please let me know in the comments. 

*I received the products as a Beauty Shortlist Judge

AMLY Botanicals: Radiant Boost Silver Rich Face Mist

I was totally surprised and extremely happy when my friend Julie gave me AMLY Botanicals Radiance Boost Silver Rich Face Mist for part of my birthday (the brand has been on my wishlist like forever!) The revitalising mist revives tired and stressed skin (and smells amazing!)

Each hand-stirred blend is formulated with silver-rich spring water and blended with organic flowers, hedgerow fruit, British herbs and essential oils. The mist is deeply hydrating and strengthened with hyaluronic acid, skin perfecting Copper Peptides and nourishing plant probiotics. 

Silver is a powerful antioxidant which helps to promote tissue regeneration while hyaluronic acid deeply nourishes. Copper Peptides protect against cellular DNA damage and stimulate collagen production. Lactobacillus Ferment is a skin conditioning, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory priobiotic while Pea Peptide hydrates and smoothes. Hibiscus flower brightens and plumps. Jasmine flower uplifts and improves skin elasticity while Frankincense is a great anti-ager. Neroli calms and regenerates and Rose Otto is anti-ageing and luxurious.

To use: shake before use and liberally spritz onto the face and neck breathing in deeply to allow the aromatic oils to "take you to another place" and stimulate the senses. The skin is left looking radiant and aglow. Can be used throughout the day to awaken and refresh (this will be replenished for sure!)

Wishlist #2

You can see what was on Wishlist #1 HERE. So many things catching my eye..it was time for another wishlist.

I keep reading good things about AMLY Botanicals. I'd love to try their cult Silver Rich Facial Mist (£42) which is made with silver-rich spring water which springs from Amly in East Sussex.  It is infused with organic flowers, hedgerow fruit, native herbs and essential oils of neroli, jasmine, rose otto, chamomile, linden blossom and frankincense. Additions of Hyaluronic Acid, Copper Peptides and Probiotics nourish and perfect the skin.

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Ever since I tried my first Diptyque candle last year (Tubereuse) I've been desperate for another. The one which jumps out at me the most is the intoxicating Oud (£42) with notes of incense, patchouli and sandalwood.

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As a huge Shay & Blue fan their new perfume Blueberry Musk (30ml - £30) has been on my radar a while. I've not had the chance to test it instore yet but know I'd love it. I bought their Atropa Belladonna blind after reading an amazing blog review. Read my review of it HERE. It was a severe case of "the blogger made me buy it". See my reviews of some of their other perfumes - Framboise Noir*, Watermelons* and Salt Caramel.  I even was lucky enough to meet founder Dom de Vetta last year!

Blueberry Musk has top notes of blueberry and orange zest, a heart of orange blossom and magnolia with base notes of white musk and cashmere woods. Sounds like pure perfection!

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What's on your wishlist?