Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box: Organic September: September 2019

The Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box has gone bi-monthly and it was a real treat to receive September's box on Monday which is entitled "Organic September" (£25 plus p&p). Sign up HERE. I love the new branded boxes too.

Inside this month are 5 product (3 I've tried before, with 2 new ones). Terre Verdi's FranchouliPom Nourishing Face Serum (30ml - £38) is an expertly formulated and blended treat for all skin types. See my review HERE. I finished this ages ago so it'll be nice to try it out again.

From Casa Mencarelli we have a (15ml - £15) pot of their Award Winning Crema Di Pomodoro Tomato Night Cream & Cleanser which I reviewed HERE.

The final item this month which I've tried before is Botanicals Hands & Nails Replenishing Oil (10ml - £14) which I reviewed HERE (I'm kind of pleased to have this back in my stash as it's been so long since I've used it!)

The final two items in the box are new to me brands - Lovegrove Essentials and Verdant Alchemy (both of which I'd previously been eyeing up!) From Lovegrove Essentials is a mini toning mist (£4) and from Verdant Alchemy a pack of glorious Drift Off Bath Salts (I actually fell asleep in the bath on Monday night!) which are packed with essential oils of lavender, mandarin, patchouli and vetiver. These are worth £12 (100g).

Are you a subscriber? What are your thoughts on the goodies inside which are certified by The Soil Association for Organic September?

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Here are some small gift ideas for Valentine's Day:

I'm a huge, huge fan of the gorgeous Award Winning Special Edition Velvet Matte Lipstick* in Damask Rose it really is the perfect nude-rose shade which applies easily to the lips leaving them with a matte pop of colour. It's a suit everyone shade too. Pick yours up at Green People (£16.50).

Tropic Skincare's Lip Fudge Plumping Lip Conditioner* (£12) is a pot of goodness. Rich and almost edible (tastes like mint fudge) the conditioner deeply nourishes the lips leaving them feeling soft, silky smooth and kissable (a full review of this is to come).

From Botanicals I've been testing out their fabulous Nourish Facial Oil* which is scented with roses (making it perfect for Valentine's Day). It deeply nourishes dry and dehydrated skins helping to restore radiance and vitality. Again, I'll be reviewing this in fuller detail.

I can't resist a rose scented perfume and Diptyque's Eau Rose Roll on is near perfection. See my review HERE.

My final pick is Henné Organics incredible Lip Exfoliator Rose Diamonds which I absolutely adore. See my review HERE.

What do you think of my picks? Are there any here which appeal to you?

*complimentary

May Empties

I'm not going to use anything else up so here's what I've been using up in May:

Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream 5ml which was beautiful. This is a pricey cream so I'll probably not buy it. I'll definitely try and pick it up in one of the mini pots again.

Ermana Cleanse Balm 15ml* a lovely balm cleanser. See my review HERE. I'll definitely buy when my stash reduces a bit.

Botanicals Nourish Moisturiser 5ml* I adore any form of travel/try me size so I loved using this gorgeous moisturiser. See my mini review HERE. Would buy this moisturiser full size.

Madara Micellar Water 100ml which is a staple product for me. I've just cracked open a new bottle. See my review HERE.

Gallinee La Culture Foaming Facial Cleanser 120ml* which I simply adored. See my review HERE. It's one I'd buy when my stash of cleansers reduces a bit.

Aster & Bay Rosewater Mist 100ml I simply loved this beautiful mist which also contains Himalayan Pink Salt and Honeysuckle as well as Bulgarian Rose. See my review HERE. I'll definitely buy this again as I loved it. 

Guerlain Midnight Secret Late Night Recovery Cream 15ml I used to use this years ago. Was nice to revisit and I'm sure to pick this up again. Great to use if you have a late night as it helps to revive the skin overnight.

Omorovicza Refining Facial Polish 30ml which is one of my favourite facial exfoliators. I've just opened another tube.

Molton Brown Frankincense & Allspice Hand Wash 100ml I adore this Christmassy hand wash and buy it up in the sales (it's only available at Christmastime). See my review HERE. I've got plenty remaining in my stash currently but I'll be stocking up again in December.

Philip B Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo 15ml which is a good size sample. This was nice to use and made my hair look and feel good. Might buy full size at some point.

TOSe Apothecary French Clay & Lemongrass Detoxifying Body Scrub 200ml* which was beautiful. It had a really uplifting scent and make exfoliating into a luxurious ritual. See my review HERE.

Humble Sweet Pea & Verbena Hand Cream 75ml* a beautiful hand cream from a gorgeous range. See my review HERE. Sure to buy when my stash reduces a bit as this was very effective and had a beautiful scent.

JOIK Rejuvenating Beauty Elixir sachet this seems like a lovely product but it is a small sample. I also loved JOIK's Silky Facial Serum with Cranberry & Wheatgerm oils.

bliss fatgirl slim arm perfecting cream 7ml this gel-cream absorbed quickly and seemed like it would be a nice product to use. Not sure if I'd buy full size or not.

Jo Loves Smoked Plum & Leather sample vial which I simply adored! Full size is on my to buy list. 

Esse Gel Cleanser 5ml sachet I wasn't expecting this gel cleanser to be minty scented. I got four uses from this sachet (making it a great try me) and yes, I want the cleanser full size! 

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue 1ml huge fan of this eye cream. My pal Julie got me a full size pot at my birthday so expect a review soon!

Starling Aromatics Jasmine & Ylang Ylang goddess essence* this little gem of a product was a beautiful luxe treat. It smells simply heavenly and is studded with Himalayan salt crystals. It can be used for moisturising the skin, for massage or just pop it in your bath for a relaxing soak. They are £6 each so it really is an indulgent treat (it would be perfect for that romantic weekend away) I got two uses from it. I'd prefer less packaging (although it is sweet) and more product for the money.  I was give this one complimentary from the owner at Pretty Pink.

What have you been using up this month?

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Travel Size Treats

I'm a sucker for travel size/sample sizes and these are the ones I've been using lately. The Daisy & Mallow Rose & Chamomile Lip Balm is a full size but handy enough to pop in your handbag/suitcase as a travel treat.  It deeply nourishes the lips and I've also used it for flyaways.

this works in transit camera close-up is a fantastic product. I received this as a magazine freebie and it's the perfect travel size treat as it works as a moisturiser, mask and primer. It will brighten, plump and moisturise the skin.

The new 5g samples at Botanicals are a great try me size or for travel. I've been testing out their Nourish Moisturiser (£2.95)* which is a delicious blend scented with rose, geranium and palmrosa. The cream deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin and is perfect for normal, dry and mature skin types.

Scentered Be Happy Therapy Balm sample* may be small but it's the perfect size to travel with or to pop in a pocket or handbag. This award winning "sunshine in a stick" balm which is scented with grapefruit, lemon myrtle and spearmint uplifts and energises. Love it & full size is now on the to buy list.

Josh Rosebrook's Ethereal Botanical Fragrance available at a beautiful world is unlike anything I have in my collection. This was a little tester sample with two tries. It has notes which evolve and change over wear but include things like geranium, rose, blue chamomile and rosemary.

For evening time, Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax rollerball helps to relax and unwind at the end of the day. With restful oils of Vetiver, Chamomile and Sandalwood it's the perfect bedtime treat.

What's your favourite travel treats?

*complimentary

Botanicals: Nourish Body Polish: Organic Beauty Week 2016

I've been testing out Botanicals Nourish Body Polish with Wild Rose & Rose Geranium (70g trial size)* (full size 175g - £24) and it's absolutely beautiful. It has just the right amount of scrubbiness and it smells deeply of roses.

The range is hand made in small batches in rural England. Products are 100% natural and are certified organic by The Soil Association.

Made with raw organic cane sugar, Himalayan mineral crystal and a blend of anti-ageing essential oils including wild rose and rose geranium. The polish removes dead skin cells, regenerates and rejuvenates the skin. 

The scrub is included in a special offer for the Soil Association's Organic Beauty Week which ends on 25 September. See more details here.

To use: remove a small amount of polish and mix with a little water between your palms, spread over the body, adding more water until all the granules have dissolved. Rinse.

An effective and beautiful product which smoothes and softens to reveal younger looking and softer skin.

See my other Botanicals reviews: Therapeutic Foot Soak*, Orange Blossom Body Balm*, Try Me Set and Hand & Nail Serum.

What's your favourite product from Botanicals?

*complimentary

YOU Beauty: Soil Association Ltd Ed Beauty Box: Organic Beauty Week (19-25 September)

YOU Beauty in association with Soil Association have recently launched a fabulous beauty box to celebrate Organic Beauty Week (19-25 September). Costing only 20 quid (with free P&P if you are a YOU Beauty member) it's jam packed with gorgeous products and worth over £75!

I've just realised I have another beautiful serum to add to my stash in the form of Botanicals Radiance Serum (30ml) which is worth £30!  Expect a review soon!

Two brands which I absolutely love are Skin & Tonic and Terre Verdi and from them we have Rose Mist 20ml (review) and Good Oils Cleansing Oil 30ml. I recently tried Terre Verdi's FranChouliPom Body Oil & Balancing Facial Serum (review) so I'm looking forward to trying the cleanser.

Also inside is cult Neal's Yard Remedies Wild Rose Balm 15g a best-seller which smells divine and is multi-use - it can be used as a mask, a moisturising balm or a deep cleansing balm. Truly lush!

A full size Odylique Organic Eyeliner in Black (you can never have enough eyeliners!) is also inside and worth £12.50.

The box is completed with some Natracare Cleansing Make-Up Removal wipes x 5 and Kiki Health Food Supplements which are all 100% raw and pure - Camu Camu, Wheatgrass, Acai, Baobab and Maca powders which you can add to smoothies for an extra boost.

Did you pick up a box? What are your thoughts on the contents? Pick yours up HERE.

May Empties

I think this must be the smallest amount of empties yet. But included are some definite re-purchases.

Bee Good Honey & Crambe Daily Hand Cream 50ml* - really lovely to use and I'd buy it once the hand cream stash reduces a bit.

Beatitude Joy Body Oil 100ml* - I love this luxe citrus scented oil. See my review HERE. Just cracked open a new bottle (I'm going to wash out this bottle and use it as a reed diffuser).

Botanicals Indulgence Aromatic Body Oil 50ml - lovely to use and a real luxe treat. Again, when my body oils stash reduces a bit I'll pick it up.

L'Occitane Roses et Reines Hand & Nail Cream 10ml - a rich cream scented with roses. Would buy again.

Fair Squared Vanilla Shower Gel 10ml* - this is a great little try me size/for weekends away. See my review HERE. It's one I'd pick up full size.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 15ml - again one of these products I buy periodically. See my review HERE.

Isle of Harris Distillery Rose & Honeysuckle Hand Cream by Amanda Saurin Apothecary 30g* - absolutely loved this and will buy once my hand cream stash reduces a bit. See my review HERE.

Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil 7.5ml - this is my favourite Aromatherapy Associates scent. See my review HERE.

Clarins Booster samples (0.8ml) in Repair, Detox and Energy - liked Detox and Energy so would maybe buy.

John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor 10ml - used this loads of times before. Makes the hair shiny and healthy looking. Will no doubt buy again.

Corinne Taylor Recharge Himalayan Bath Salts with Sweet Orange, Grapefruit and Ylang Ylang to uplift and Revive 70g single use sachet - these were gorgeous. I'll definitely buy these again. See the products available HERE.

Skyn Iceland Pure cloud Cream 1.7g sample - absolutely loved this lightweight nourishing cream. Will definitely think about buying full size at some point.

RMS Beauty The Ultimate Make Up Remover Wipe - This oily wipe is great for removing make up (although maybe a tiny bit small). Will still buy at some point as they'd be great for holidays.

MAULI Rituals Himalayan Healing Salts 60g - these are made for MAULI by Michelle Roques O'Neill of Therapie. Love these.

Kneipp Pure Bliss Mineral Bath Salts 60g single use sachet - lovely. Will buy full size soon.

Green People Quinoa & Artichoke Shampoo sachet - nice to use would maybe buy.

Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Body Creme 7ml - loved this beautifully scented rich cream. One for the wishlist!

Neom Daily De-Stress Burst Capsule single use - lovely and would consider buying.

Bjork & Berries Dark Rain Body Lotion 5ml sachet - gorgeous! Will definitely look closer at this lovely range which is available to buy at Cult Beauty.

What have you been using up this month?

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Shopping my Stash #67

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

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil - I simply adore this beautiful rose and cardamon scented oil which leaves the skin nourished and delicately scented. Pick it up at a beautiful world.

Grown Alchemist Watermelon and Vanilla Lip Balm - this came in a gift set from Cult Beauty. It deeply moisturises the lips leaving them smelling of watermelons! See my initial thoughts here.

Botanicals Food Soak - Mint & Tea Tree* - a deliciously scented and effective foot soak (perfect to use after an afternoon spent pounding the High St!) See my review here.

Odacite Green Tea & Lemongrass Radiance Effect Serum Concentrate - this serum came in the recent Cult Beauty GWP and is amazing!  It smells gorgeous, brightens and revitalises the skin. I love this!

Dr Organic Manuka Honey Cuticle and Nail Solution - this is perfect for dry winter cuticles. Smells lovely too.

Jane Iredale Forever Peach Lip and Cheek Stain* - having loved the Forever Pink version I knew I'd love this one. It reacts to your body chemistry and so this can be pale peach or more vibrant orange depending on my mood. I love these stains.

What have you been reaching for lately?

*PR samples

October Empties

I'm not going to use up any more products this month so here's what I've used up in October:

Weleda Arnica Muscle Soak 200ml* and Weleda Arnica Sports Shower Gel 200ml* - I found these really lovely to use and especially loved the Muscle Soak. See my review HERE. Know I'll keep on buying the muscle soak as it's my favourite bath product this year.

Odylique Lemon Butter Hand Smoothie 60ml* - this was one of the nicest hand creams I've ever used. Will definitely buy (or drop hints for a new one) soon! See my review HERE.

Estelle & Thild Sweet Vanilla Blossom Body Oil 100ml - huge body oil fan and this sweet slightly chocolate/orange scented oil was beautiful. A definite re-purchase when I eventually run out of body oil (not anytime soon!)

Bodhi & Birch Ylang Ylang Incensa Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml - I'm a huge fan of their bath & shower gels and will pick this scent up again. See my review HERE.

2 x Olverum Bath Oil Sachets* - these were really lovely to use and I'll definitely buy full size at some point. I've already spotted it in Harvey Nichols. See my review HERE.

Senspa Himalayan Bath Salts with Essential oils of rose, lavender and cedarwood 500g - I picked these up on offer at Waitrose. Nice to use and I'll pick up again if they are on offer.

Yarok Feed your Moisture 4oz* - loved this deeply nourishing hair mask. See my review HERE. Will definitely consider buying once I reduce my stash of deep conditioners.

Flo+Theo Lavender Flowers Body Butter (sample pot)* - this body butter was nice to use. See my review HERE. Unlikely to buy as it came in a Petit Vour box from the US. I'd be scared of being hit with custom charges!

Botanicals Orange Blossom Body Balm (trial size pot)* - I loved this body balm. The scent was gorgeous and it melted onto the skin leaving it deeply nourished. Full size is on the wishlist. See my review HERE.

001 Rosa Damascena Essence Mist 30ml* - a real luxe toner which was gorgeous to use and a real treat. Perfect for misting over the skin throughout the day as well as using as a toner. Probably wouldn't buy it as it is expensive but loved trying it.

Blue Labelle Hand Oil 10ml - sad to finish this one also! See my review HERE. Will definitely be a re-purchase at some point.

Evolve Hyaluronic Serum 10ml - I absolutely loved this. See my review HERE. Would definitely consider purchasing once my stash goes down.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Facial Cleansing Gel 10ml - I loved this! See my review HERE. Definitely a cleanser I'd buy full size.

Melvita Rose Extraordinary Water 25ml - I loved this serum like water which plumped up the skin. I would definitely buy full size.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

Organic Beauty Week: Botanicals Orange Blossom Body Balm

Organic September is in full swing and this week 14th-20th is Organic Beauty Week. The Soil Association are running their #Campaign4Clarity see more information here.  There are also lots of offers running this week such as money off, free P&P and gifts with purchase. Check them out here.

I was sent Botanicals gorgeous Orange Blossom Body Balm (trial size pot)* to try.  The balm is scented with Neroli and Patchouli and is exquisite. The balm melts easily onto the skin absorbing quickly.  It nourishes, softens, heals and protects the skin and can also be used as a natural perfume (I do love a multi-purpose product!)

100% natural and hand made with love and care in England. With 89% organic ingredients and certified organic by The Soil Association.

The rich balm made with Shea Butter, Cold Pressed Apricot Kernel and Jojoba oils along with essential oils of Neroli, Patchouli, Bergamot and Sweet Orange.

See my previous reviews - Therapeutic Foot Soak*, Try Me Set and Hand & Nail Serum. 

Have you tried this body balm? What's your favourite Botanicals product?

*PR sample

Botanicals Christmas Gift Collections & Therapeutic Foot Soak

Botanicals are offering a fantastic freebie this Christmas (available until 19 December). All you need to do is purchase two Gift Collections and get a free Daily Essentials Facial Collection worth £24.95.  Choose from Rose & Camellia or Mandarin & Chamomile.  Do your Christmas Shopping & get a gift for self!

Two of the sets which caught my eye are the Footcare Trio (£22.50) and Handcare Essentials (£34.95).

I've been testing out Therapeutic Foot Soak (75g)* which is made by mixing Himalayan Rock Crystal which contains 84 essential minerals with Dead Sea Salts along with Essential Oils of Tea Tree, Peppermint and Spearmint. It smells fantastic! Really uplifting with a minty and touch of Tea Tree scent.

It is perfect for soaking your feet after a day's shopping or night out. 

To use: sprinkle a couple of teaspoons into a footbath and infuse. Soak feet for 15-20 minutes.

The soak is really lovely and relaxing. I rarely soak my feet but it is definitely something I want to do more! I loved the scent of the pink tinged salts and how relaxed and soothed my feet felt afterwards.

Have you used this product?  What's your favourite Botanicals product?

See my previous reviews - Organic Beauty Try Me Set and Anti-Ageing Hand & Nail Serum.

*PR sample

A Closer Look: Serums & Face Oils

When I started #NoBuyJanuary I showed you a photo of my over-stuffed bathroom cabinet (well..one of them!)  See here. Today I'm going to show you my Serums and Face Oils collection.  These are my all time favourite type of skincare items along with cleansers and body products.

S5 Calm Serum 10ml - this came in a beauty box and is really nice to use.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum 10ml - I got this recently in a Latest in Beauty pack not really tried it much yet.

Willow Organic Beauty Super Firming Serum 20ml* - simply love this. You can feel it instantly firming on the skin.  See my review here.

Apivita Natural Serum Radiance 15ml* - lovely to use.  See my review here.

inner-soul organics Barefaced Beauty Natural Serum 30ml - I was lucky enough to win this and other goodies in Fi's (The Beauty Shortlist) giveaway just before Christmas. A full review to come.

MVO Face Oil sample* - a gorgeous face oil which is packed full of good things for the skin.  See my review here. I'll be sad when this one's finished.

001 Intensive Elixir 30ml* - my favourite face oil of last year.  See my review here.  It makes the skin look and feel amazing. It also has a beautiful scent.

Kris D'Amour Organic Argan, Apple Seed & Strawberry Seed Rejuvenating Face Treatment Oil 30ml* - a light treatment oil which smells lovely.  See my initial thoughts here.

Botanicals Rose & Camellia Face Oil sample - this came in a mini gift set a while ago. Nice to use and smells lightly of roses. See my post here.

inner-soul organics Mullein Flower Purifying Facial Oil 30ml - another product I received in the prize from Fi at the Beauty Shortlist. Again, a review will be up soon. Both are simply exquisite.

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Facial Serum 25ml* - a gorgeous rosehip, argan oil and pomegranate seed oil based facial serum scented with rose otto. Again review up soon.

ESPA Optimal Skin ProSerum 8ml* - a lovely light serum which I reviewed here. Also have back ups of this!

bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil 30ml - one of my favourite face oils and one which will always be in my collection. I just love everything about it. See my review here. This is a brand new bottle :)

bodhi Neroli Luce Revitalising Face Oil 15ml - I also love this one for spring/summer months. This is great for combination/oily skin and smells fantastic.

Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil 1oz* - I was sent this to review from a beautiful world and love it. See my review here. It seems that every Indie Lee product I try I love!

Antipodes Divine Face Oil 30ml - a simply gorgeous oil which I have only recently cracked open. I received it in my Selfridges box ages back.  Packed full of good things for the skin. Review up soon.

Lj's Very Indulgent Organic Face Oil 30ml - I received this from Jen in the Autumn Beauty Swap. A gorgeous face oil which contains rosehip, evening primrose and frankincense essential oil.  One of my favourites.

OCÉOPIN L'Huile de Graines de Pin Maritime 15ml* - a really unusual facial oil scented with Maritime Pine. See my review here.

Simply Bee Propolis Serum 30ml* - this lovely serum only has three ingredients. See my review here.

Do you use any of these? What's your favourite face oils and serums?

*PR samples

October Empties

This has been a really quick month. I've hardly used up much. Here are my empties -

GLOW Skincare Rose & Macadamia Face Cream - sample pot - this came from my Souk Souk box. Seemed a nice cream but quite a small pot so hard to tell if it really suited my skin or not.

Naturally Nourished Exotic Body Balm 20g - simply love this exotic scented balm. Have since purchased full size.  See my review here.

Marie Veronique Organics Mist* - simply loved this! See my review here. Will definitely think about placing a MVO order in the New Year.

Dr Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Hand & Nail Cream 100ml - simply love this super moisturising coconut scented hand cream. I've already bought another. I love all the Dr Organic hand creams.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 10ml - my favourite bath oil. Sure to buy it again. Already been dropping hints to hubby for Christmas.  I reviewed it here.

Naturally Nourished Rose Body Mousse 20g - I bought this at the same time as the Exotic Body Balm but I just didn't like it as much. I would have liked if it had been stronger scented.  Wouldn't buy again.

Botanicals Rose & Camellia Body Lotion 5g - simply gorgeous. One I'm adding it to my ever expanding wishlist.

Botanicals Lavender Balm 5g - this was nice to use too. If I bought it I'd maybe try a different scent. Nicely nourishing and easy to apply.

Marlenha Hyaluronic Acid & Collagen Beads Moisturising Face Cream 50ml* - this was really nice to use.  See my review here. I'd consider purchasing when I've depleted my stash.

REDKEN Color Extend Shampoo 50ml - this was nice enough to use (I've got a couple of other minis to use) but I doubt I'd buy it again as I found it quite drying.

Raw Gaia Organic Coconut Body Butter 15ml - simply gorgeous! Full size is on my to buy list..and soon.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil 3.7ml - this came in the a beautiful world A/W '13 Sampler box. Simply loved it. Full size is on my wishlist.

Sephora Cotton Flowers single use Shower Gel - this was just the right amount for one shower. A friend picked a few up for me on holiday recently. Quite nice but I found the scent a little bit artificial.

this works really rich firming lotion 50ml - this had a glorious jasmine and fig scent. Was a rich lotion but didn't notice any firming action. Probably wouldn't buy - this was a magazine freebie.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand & Nail Cream 15ml - simply love this nourishing honey scented hand cream. Have since picked up a full size.

Aromatherapy Associates Relax Deep Bath & Shower Oil 3ml - one of my favourite Aromatherapy Associates scents.  Sure to use again.

*PR samples

Botanicals Organic Beauty Try Me Set

Botanicals are offering this cute little set until the end of September 2013. This special little box of goodies was created for The Soil Association's Organic September.  It is currently half price at £6.00 and you also receive a £5 off voucher - how good is that?  The voucher has to be used by the 30th September.

Contents may vary - this is what I got -

Rose & Camellia Cleansing Melt 5g - I've used this deliciously scented cleanser before.  See my review here.

Chamomile Cleanser 5g - a fluffy cleanser which has a light scent. Looking forward to trying this out.

Rose & Camellia Facial Oil 5ml - a huge fan of facial oils.  A natural oil which is good for dry or mature skin types. Packed full of nourishing oils and lightly scented with rose.

Rose & Camellia Body Lotion 5g - a light lotion which is easily absorbed. It is infused with organic rose oil and melts into the skin. This might be the one I purchase with the money off voucher! It's gorgeous!

Lavender Balm 5g - this is suitable for hands and body - a rich shea butter balm which smells lightly of lavender. Just know I'm going to love this!

A great little selection of products.  What are your thoughts?

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May Empties

I don't seem to have got through as much as usual this month:

Lola's Apothecary Eucalyptus & Mint Bath Oil - this mini bottle came in April's Beautylishious bag.  I loved it and would consider buying full size in the future.

Noble Isle Summer Rising Cornish Hedgerows Bath & Shower Gel 250ml - love the gooseberry, orange blossom, moss and grassy scent.  Will definitely buy again.  One of my favourite shower gels.

Aromatherapy Associates Relax Deep Bath & Shower Oil 3ml - my favourite Aromatherapy Associates bath oil.  Will perhaps buy full size at some point.

Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Shampoo & Conditioner both 60ml - loved these and will buy full size soon.

Stila Coming Clean Gel Cleanser 10ml - this minty gel was really nice and I'd perhaps buy full size once I get through my stash!

Ancienne Ambiance Goddess Hand & Body Wash 50ml - I'm a huge fan of the brand.  Nice to use and lathered well.  The scent was light and sort of reminded me of hot summer days.  I'd maybe purchase.

Korres Basil Lemon Little Shower Gel 50ml - this was refreshing in my morning shower.  I'll maybe purchase again.

Botanicals Rose & Camellia Cleansing Melt Sample - loved this and will definitely buy when my stash reduces.  See my review here.

Korres Coconut Milk Body Milk 50ml - loved this lightly scented coconut lotion.  Will buy again once my stash reduces.

Palm & Soul Three Rose Deep Balm for Face & Neck 30ml - this was so lovely to use.  I'll definitely repurchase at some point.  See my review here.

John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash 30ml - received this in an Amarya box.  Had used it before and love it.

Gielly Green Classic Shampoo 50ml - a huge fan of Gielly Green products. I've got a couple of these I got in swaps to use.

Anita Grant Cucumber Cleansing Oil 15ml - I picked up a few goodies in April - you can see my post here.  I quite liked this but found it didn't remove all eye make up and I got fed up of the scent - so wouldn't buy again.  Love that this company offers trial sizes which are great to buy before splashing out on the full size.

Alterna Caviar Anti-Ageing Color Hold Moisture Conditioner 40ml - loved this and would buy again.  See my review here.

Melvita Rose Floral Water 28ml - this was lovely to spritz on the skin.  I'd definitely consider buying it in the future.

Have you used any of these products?