Shopping my Stash #89

It's been a long time since I did a #shoppingmystash post! So here's what I've been reaching for:

I received Madara's fabulous Daily Defence Cream (60ml - £15)* in June's Love Lula Beauty Box. It's absolutely fantastic and now one of my favourite Madara products. It's an ultra-rich all over balm - use it on the body, hands, face, lips, heels, elbows, cuticles and even for flyaways. It really does it all! I think it would be the perfect winter-time product so I'll be sure to stock up during autumn.

I love try-me sizes and these ones by OKKO Skincare are great - see my review HERE. I'll definitely pick up the natural face balm stick full size.

I adore Laidbare's Butter Me Up Body Butter (review) but I've not really tried any other products in the range until I received them in Love Lula boxes. I've been loving their DIY! Two in One Cleanser & Toner (125ml - £6.99)* which I received in the May Beauty Box. I've been using it mainly in my morning shower. It lathers up well and leaves the skin feeling clean and comfortable.

I'm a huge fan of bodhi & birch as you'll know and I love their bath & shower therapies. I recently treated myself to their two travel kits (review). Siam Ginger blend is one of my favourites - see my review HERE.

Helen, a friend on Twitter was heading to America and asked if I wanted anything. She picked me up this beautiful Bite Beauty Prismaic Pearl Creme Lip Gloss in Pink Pearl, a metallic pink with pink and red shimmer which is lovely and unlike anything in my collection (and the range is free from parabens, petrochemicals, sulphates and phthalates).

What have you been reaching for lately?

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program. My post contains a few affiliate links.

Shopping my Stash #66

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

I've been testing out the very fabulous schmidt's Bergamot+Lime Stick Deodorant*. I am really impressed with the performance and the scent. Expect a review and giveaway shortly.

Balm Balm Relax All over Balm** this rich balm is scented with Rose Geranium, Mandarin, Lavender and Ylang Ylang. It melts easily onto the skin leaving to delicately scented and deeply nourished. Love!

Bite Beauty Mix and Mingle Lip Duo in shades date/fig. Great long lasting colours and perfect size to pop in handbag/weekend away bag.

Bee Good Honey & Crambe Daily Hand Cream* a nourishing hand cream packed with good things for the skin. It leaves the hands feeling hydrated and comfortable.

Diptyque L'Eau de Tarocco which was one of the sample vials I received in the London store. A delicious blend of Tarocco Sweet Orange, Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon and Saffron making it a sweet, fruity and spicy scent. It's one I'd love full size.

Herbfarmacy Pure Hydration Serum 15g*** this is a lightweight but super hydrating serum which I was lucky enough to win via a Twitter competition. Expect a full review shortly.

What have you been reaching for this week?

*PR sample

** Complimentary

*** Competition Win

July Empties

Here's my empties for July:

Green & Spring Repair & Restore Hand Wash 300ml* - I really enjoyed using this hand wash and I'll definitely buy it at some point. See my review here.

Dr Organic Pomegranate Deodorant 50ml - a staple which I keep buying again and again.  I like the scent and it keeps me fresh.

Bite Beauty Lip Gloss - shade four - loved this and would try and pick it up again although it came in a Limited Edition gift set.

The Naked Skincare Company Rose Water Toner 50ml - lovely to use nice and refreshing. Would maybe buy.

Bodhi Ylang Ylang Incensa Sensual Body Moisturiser 40ml - using up the last of my bodhi minis. Love this. Will buy again.

Lush Self-Preserving Ocean Salt 120g - huge Ocean Salt fan. Will re-purchase.

Bodhi & Birch Rosa Rosa Hydrating Toner 100ml* - loved this toner and was sad when I'd finished it. Sure to buy. See my review here.

Dr Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Lavender Pure Castile Liquid Soap 237ml - huge fan of the brand and this scent was lovely. Would buy again.

Lucy Annabella Argan & Bergamot Organic Treatment Oil 10ml* - love this! See my reviews here* and here. Sure to pick up this beautiful body oil again.

Lucy Annabella Time Out Organic Bath Milk 10ml* - this was lovely to use and made for a relaxing bath. Would maybe purchase full size.

Ambre Mango & Carrot Seed Hand Cream 15ml - a super rich and concentrated hand cream which is perfect for dry hands. I've got tons of hand creams to use. Maybe when I get through them I've buy this.

Blue Labelle Argan & Sea Buckthorn Face Oil 10ml* - this was lovely. I'd maybe buy when I reduce my stash. See my review here.

Saach Organics Mint & Rosemary Shower Gel 50ml - loved this minty scented shower gel. One I'll definitely consider purchasing in the future.

L'Occitane Velvet Balm 15ml - this is just gorgeous! Full size is on the ever expanding wishlist.

L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil 15ml - I didn't like this as much as the balm. So wouldn't purchase.  It had a sort of greasy feeling on the skin.

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 40ml - a wonder product which leaves my hair shiny, glossy and looking healthy. Will buy again and again.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Facial Cleansing Gel 10ml - love this! So much so I picked up another mini set. Full size on the wishlist.

Bodhi & Birch Siam Ginger Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml - love this shower gel and will buy again. See my review here.

SAMPLES:

John Masters Organics Geranium & Grapefruit Body Wash 10ml - this is one of the new scents and was refreshing to use. Would maybe buy full size.

John Masters Organics Geranium & Grapefruit Body Milk 10ml - easily absorbed with a gentle scent. Would maybe buy full size.

John Masters Organics Rosemary & Arnica Body Wash 10ml - this was a bit too herbal for my liking so wouldn't purchase.

Two Odacite sample vials - Papaya & Geranium Serum Concentrate and Acai Rose Serum Concentrate - these seemed nice but with only one use I couldn't really tell if they suited my skin or not.

PERFUME SAMPLES:

Annick Goutal Eau D'Hadrien EDT sample vial - a gorgeous refreshing citrus scent perfect for summer. Would love full size.

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir sample vial - one of my favourite Jo Malone scents. Sure to buy full size again sometime.

L'Artisan Mur ed Musc EDT - love this blackberry and musk scent. Will buy full size at some point.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

November: Lately I've been Loving

These are the things which have been making me smile this month:

I picked up some delicious cinnamon shortbread and a super yummy homemade chocolate bar studded with seeds, fruit and Calendula petals from Pinnies & Poppy Seeds (well worth a visit if you are in Edinburgh).  I'll be visiting again...and soon!  You can see the shortbread flavours here.

I received this extra special gift* from Bee Good which was sent to bloggers for their support throughout the year. It made me smile...lots! The little bee Christmas decoration is the cutest thing. I'm looking forward to hanging up the pretty stocking, and having toast with my honey, eating the bee embossed chocolate and making sure my lips are smooth and nourished with the very gorgeous Vanilla & Honey Lip Balm.  You can purchase the Christmas Bee Pampered Gift set here which comes with beauty goodies and delicious biscuits! - see my review of it here*.

I've been going to watch the football and rugby more often lately. Makes for a fun afternoon out (especially if we win!)  Here are my handbag essentials.

Another November highlight as been the arrival of my Ginvent Advent Calendar.

I finally got round to using my super pretty Kate Heiss Stationery notebooks. I just love nice notebooks and cards.

I'm a huge fan of Skin & Tonic's Steam Clean which I received in November's YOU Beauty Discovery Box. It quite simply is one of the best cleansing balms I've ever used! I love its minty scent too and the fact you can use it as a cleanser, a moisturiser, for cuticles and I've even used it to tame frizzy flyaways.  Just adore!

What have you been loving this month?

*complimentary

October Empties

Here's what I've been using up in October:

Pinks Boutique Lemongrass Organic Toner sample size* - loved this. In fact I loved the whole mini set.  See my review here. This is one I'll buy full size.

Rosemira Aloe & Pink Grapefruit Gel Cleanser sample* - I simply loved this refreshing and super fruity cleanser.  See my review here. Sure to pick this up full size at some point as I loved it.

Rosemira Organics Calming Toner sample* - this was lovely to use. See my review here. Sure to buy some bits from the brand at some point. Love that they sell samples too.

Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil 3ml* - one of my favourite Aromatherapy Associates bath oils. See my review here. Sure to buy full size one of these days!

Marble & Milkweed Tulsi Facial Tonic sample - this came in the extra special summer getaway kit. Loved it and would consider buying full size. Everything from the mini kit I've loved.

bodhi Jasmine Falls Relaxing Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml - one of my favourite bodhi & birch scents. Got another in my stash.

L'Occitane Relaxing Bath Salts 300g - I loved these and have re-purchased. See my review here.

Hotel Costes Bath Flakes 7g - loved this single use sachet. Full size firmly on the wishlist.

Madara Refreshing Fresh Mint Soap 250ml - love this. This is my second bottle and sure to buy again.  See my review here.

bodhi & birch Camomile Sky Calming Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml* - a gorgeous newish launch. See my review here. Sure to buy at some point.

Bee Good Honey, Borage & Echium Intensive Hand Repair 50ml*- love this intensive hand cream. See my review here and see the Xmas box* here.  

Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Shampoo 27ml - this was a hotel room freebie and was nice to use although I probably wouldn't buy full size.

Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Conditioner 22ml - again nice to use but probably wouldn't buy full size.

balm balm Mandarin EDT - I got this in one of the earlier Souk Souk boxes. Really liked it. It featured in Little Treats #4. Would maybe purchase.

Be Yummy Skin Food sample - I really like this cream and would buy again. See my review here.

bite beauty lip gloss - shade six - my favourite shade from the Deconstructed Rose box.  I wore it constantly. Would definitely re-purchase this shade if available.

John Masters Organics Lavender & Rosemary Shampoo 30ml - enjoyed using this. Would maybe purchase.

Tay Rosehip Balancing Cleanser 15ml* - this was nice enough but not powerful enough to remove waterproof mascara.  I tended to use it on non-make up days. Wouldn't purchase.

LJ's Natural Solutions Balancing Organic Moisturiser sample - this was really nice to use. I'd consider buying once I use up my huge stash of moisturisers.

LJ's Natural Solutions Very Indulgent Organic Face Oil 30ml - this was really lovely to use.  See my review here. I'd buy once I reduce my stash.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts 100g - these are a staple and I'll keep buying them. See my review here.

NHP Nourish Hair Bath 250ml* - I'm sorry to have finished this super moisturising shampoo.  See my review here. I'll definitely buy.

L'Occitane Relaxing Shower Gel 35ml - this was nice to use but unsure if I'd buy again.

Neal's Yard Aromatic Foaming Bath 100ml - I enjoyed using this bubble bath but as I really prefer bath oils I probably wouldn't purchase.

Hairy Jayne Pre-Shampoo Treatment Oil 30ml - this was lovely to use. See my initial thoughts here.

Odylique Superfruit Concentrate 5ml - I simply loved this serum. Full size is on the ever expanding wishlist. See my thoughts here.

Dahliana Overnight Fruit Lift Cream trial size - I simply love this. See my review here. Full size is on the wishlist!

What have you been using this month?

*PR samples

Shopping my Stash #57

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

Shay & Blue Atropa Belladona Natural Spray - I'm now on my second bottle of this fruity, floral and heady scent. I just love it. See my review here.

Skin Blossom Facial Toner - this came in this month's Love Lula beauty box. An effective toner which is reasonably priced and smells good! I'm enjoying using it and a full review will follow.

Schmidt's Ylang Ylang+Calendula Natural Deodorant* - I simply adore this natural deodorant.  See my review here.

Bee Yummy Skin Food* - I'm nearly at the end of this super moisturising cream. It's scent takes a bit of getting used to but now I love it!  I've been mixing it with a drop of Indie Lee's Squalane Facial Oil* for extra moisture. See my review of Bee Yummy here and Indie Lee here.

bite beauty Lip Gloss No.6 - I simply adore this beautiful glossy lip gloss. I just love this shade. Gives the lips a pop of colour. 

de Mamiel Rosey Lip Balm - my favourite lip balm. See my review here.  

What have you been reaching for lately?

*PR samples

Natural & Organic Make-Up

I've got a huge stash of make up but not much of it is natural and organic. 

I know I want to try an ILIA Lipstick and some more from rms beauty.

And onto my (very small) collection...

Madara Moon Flower Rose Beige Tinting Fluid - love to use this at weekends for very light coverage. Love the grassy type scent it has too!

rms beauty "un" cover up and "un" powder - these are both staples I use everyday. Expensive but worth it.

bite beauty deconstructed rose lip glosses - my most favourite lip glosses ever! I love the range of shades which give a glossy pop of colour and they are scented with rose. Love.

Neals Yard Remedies Lip Gloss in Goji Berry - this came as a magazine freebie. Glossy sheer colour which is super moisturising.

Medusa Lipstick in Baroque* - a vegan lipstick in a really pretty shade. This came in February's Vegan Cuts box.

Xenca Perfection Lipstick in Spice* - long lasting moisturising colour - see my review here.

PHB Ethical Beauty Lip Pencil in Nude - this came in April's Souk Souk box and works well with the lipstick above.

Lily Lolo English Rose Lip Gloss*, Miami Taupe Mineral Eyeshadow* (review) and Romantic Rose Lipstick. All really wearable shades.

BWC Natural Mineral Eye Pencil in Brown - my main colour choice for eyeliner.

Modern Minerals Eyeshadow in Vixen* - this is a brown with golden shimmer.

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain in Forever Pink - this is always in my stash as I love its natural shade.

What do you suggest I add to my collection?

*PR samples

July: Lately I've been Loving

One of the things I've been enjoying most in July has been the glorious sunshine and hot summer days.

We had a overnight stay in North Berwick, a seaside town 25 miles or so from Edinburgh. I just love visiting and enjoying the relaxed pace of life (it has also got some gorgeous shops) and we love stopping at Lobster Shack for some fish and chips and a glass of Thistly Cross cider.

While there I picked up this cute little sign from Susan at Ivy Cottage Designs at Why Not?. I simply love it!

Ever since I bought a second hand kindle I've been racing through books - I've actually read a complete series and a handful of other books this month! From me who said I'd never love a kindle...

We had a couple of super luxe days at Northcote and enjoyed drinks on the terrace in the sunshine.  See my post on our stay here.

A friend at work was in the states and brought me back (I gave her the money) Bite Beauty's super gorgeous Deconstructed Rose Lip Gloss Library. It's one of the nicest make up items I've ever owned, the colours are gorgeous and scented with rose. I use them everyday!

What have you been loving this month?