Shopping My Stash #98

Here's what I've been reaching for lately:

Every Antipodes product I've tried I've loved and this beautiful Deliverance Kowhai Flower Hand Cream is just a delight. See my mini review HERE. It smells gorgeous (Sweet Orange, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood) and deeply nourishes the hands and nails.

Not one but two lip products - one which gives the lips a rosey glow - Albus & Flora's Tinted Lip Balm SPF30 in Mountain Rose* (it's featured a few times on the blog). The nourishing pop of colour is great for a natural make up look (and perfect for the ski slopes!) My second is by Minyara (again I've mentioned them a lot on the blog) and they are deeply nourishing and come in a great range of flavours (I've got one by my bed, one in my handbag, one in my desk drawer...)

From nknaturals is their gorgeous life restoration mist* see my review HERE. As well as smelling beautiful it calms, refreshes, soothes and hydrates.

Bright and citrussy sweet Mrs Gloss & the Goss Lemon Sherbert EdP was created by Sarah at 4160 Tuesdays for the Facebook Group of the same name.

What have you been reaching for this week?

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Shopping my Stash #83

Here's what I've been reaching for this week:

I won Pinks Boutique Cuticle Oil (10ml) in Ana's giveaway recently. It's a beautiful product which nourishes and softens the cuticles. 100% natural and free from any chemicals or synthetic ingredients. Rosa mosqueta regenerates while Carrot oil nourishes and Fennel and Frankincense heal. The cuticle oil is a really lovely treat for your nails. It absorbs quickly leaving the cuticles feeling comfortable and hydrated. 

While I've used mainly skincare or haircare from PHB Ethical Beauty they also have a great make up range. I'm really impressed with their Natural Organic Eyeliner in Black* (4g - £10.95). The colour is more of a dark grey, it applies easily with no dragging and is highly pigmented with long lasting colour. 

I recently came across Albus & Flora and fell instantly for their Multi-Active Tinted Lip Balms. I picked Mountain Rose (£12) which give the lips a sheer rosey wash of colour and protects them from the elements. It has a SPF30 so is ideal to pack for a skiing trip or summer holiday. See the range HERE.

My perfume is by Eden Perfumes which make a fantastic range of Vegan perfumes which have similar notes to popular blends. This one has similar notes to Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille. It really is a good likeness at a fraction of the price! Warm, smokey and spicy it's the perfect scent for autumn.

What have you been using this week?

*sample supplied by Love Lula as part of the accredited blogger program

September: Lately I've Been Loving

This sunflower at the Allotment - not mine unfortunately! So pretty and uplifting. 

Ouli's Ointment* (50ml - £21) which is a lush multi-purpose balm created by Stephanie who was inspired by her grandmother's use of natural remedies to cure all. The ointment is made with Olive Oil, Beeswax, Chamomile oil and Vitamin E. It moisturises the skin, makes a great eye balm, smoothes and heals chapped lips, tames flyaways and calms cuts and burns. As you'll know I adore a multi-purpose product and this one does it all and has a pleasant floral/herbal scent.

With having internet problems earlier in the month (and a lack of services for nearly 7 days) I'm way behind on my usual posts. My September Craft Gin Club box featured Elephant Gin - including mini bottles of the original gin and sloe gin with a special bigger bottle made exclusively for members. Divine chocolate and delicious ChariTea Red completed the box. Remember you can get a tenner off your first box with BEAUTYBALM.

I picked Kat Von D make up items from Love Me Beauty this month. I also loved that instead of a box we got a pretty make up bag.  You can get £21 worth of credits when you join using SANDR174. The lipstick is such a gorgeous shade (MAGICK) and I also love the packaging. Next month's top choices are by Benefit (so hurry if you want to get the Kat Von D).

I've been loving using these beautiful face oils by Ooh! Oils of Heaven* which you can buy at Love Lula. I'ts been great having a choice every day depending how my skin is feeling. Expect a review soon!

I was recently a tester for a new range of body oils over at Bodhi & Birch - you can see the stunning range available HERE. I've been trying the gorgeous Sicilian Rose* body oil which has an almost serum like texture and the scent is aromatic and rosey. Again, expect a review soon!

This new candle* by Beatitude is simply stunning. It most definitely "comforts" and is scented with mandarin, bergamot, clementine, geranium, lavender and eucalyptus. Expect a full review soon!

I came across Albus & Flora when browsing MyShowcase. They offer tinted (and a clear) lip balms which have a SPF30. They are really luxe with great packaging which is practical but pretty and offer wearable shades. The balms are formulated with alpine rose extract, cranberry, raspberry seed, seaberry, blackcurrant, avocado, grape, jojoba and sunflower oils.  The tinted balm gives the lips a light sheen of colour. Expect a fuller review shortly. I just wanted to sing their praises right now as they are so gorgeous!

What have you been loving this month?

*complimentary