July Empties

I'm a wee bit early with my empties this month but I know I won't finish anything else. So here goes..

OLE HENRIKSEN Grease Relief Cleansing Cloths* - simply loved these paraben free cleansing wipes.  See my review here. Sure I'll buy them or others in the range soon. Don't use them all the time but especially like to use them on holiday or after a night out.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil 118ml* - simply adore this nourishing, nuturing and deliciously scented body oil.  See my review here. I'll definitely buy this again as I just love it.

Bloom Remedies Serenity Slumbers Bath Oil 30ml - I quite liked this bath oil. It is quite heavily scented and quite oily. I'd maybe buy it in winter.

MUN Brightening Youth Serum 1ml sample vial* - this came in last month's Petit Vour* box. I unfortunately dropped it from the cupboard in the bathroom and it smashed after a single use (cry) but I loved the one use of it I had. Smells gorgeous and felt really nourishing on the skin.

OLE HENRIKSEN Truth Creme 7ml - this came in a gift set and I loved it. Would consider buying full size. A really gorgeous citrus scented light textured cream.

REN Rosa Centifolia 3-in-1 Cleansing Water 200ml* - simply loved this. See my review here. Sure to buy at some point.

MOX Botanicals Calendula & Oatmeal Bath Milk - these giant teabags for the bath were gorgeous. See my review here.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts - 2 x 100g sachets - simply adore these salts. See my review here. I'll always buy these as quite simply they work!

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Sweet & Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath 225g - a delicious rose scented luxe milk bath.  See my review here. Will definitely buy this again as it made for a real luxury bath.

bodhi (now bodhi & birch) Rosemary Chi Himalayan Detox Salt Scrub 350ml* - is quite simply the best body scrub I've ever used. My favourite way to use it is to use the scrub all over my body before relaxing in a warm bath. Divine! Sure to buy once I use up the current ones in my stash.

Dahliana Overnight Fruit Lift Creme sample* simply love this! Huge Dahliana fan and want to try more from the range. See my review here.

de Mamiel Cleansing Balm sample - this was simply gorgeous to use. Nurturing, smells gorgeous and makes cleansing into a ritual. Full size is up there on my wishlist.  Thanks so much to Content for offering their fabulous sample service - see here for more details.

Caudalie Polyphenol C Eye & Lip Cream 5ml - a great lip and eye cream which plumps, reduces dark circles, de-puffs and soothes. Love!

Nuxe Huie Prodigieuse Multi-use Dry Oil mini - huge Nuxe fan and this is one of my favourites. Sure to pick up again.

Mel Millis Organic Neroli Hydrolate Mist Toner 10ml - adored this. See my review here. I will definitely buy this again and maybe others in the range.

Dr Hauschka Rose Nurturing Bath Essence 10ml - I received this from Ailsa in the S/S Green Beauty Swap. Loved it and full size is a buy-soon.

Dr Organic Pomegranate Deodorant 50ml - love this and will keep on buying. One lasts me about a month. Great value and works well.

Dahliana Wildflower Youth Serum 1oz* - simply love this.  See my review here. Have already re-purchased this as it works! Love it.

laidbare Butter me Up Organic Shea Butter Body Butter 250ml - a rich and deliciously scented body cream. Will definitely buy again.  See my review here.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

The A-Z of Beauty Tag - Revisited

Way back in November 2012 I did an A-Z of Beauty Tag - see here. I've decided to revisit it and you'll find some changes...

A - Aromatherapy Associates - I've been enjoying their Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil - see my review here.

B - bodhi - one of my all time favourite brands. See my review of Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil here.

C - Charlotte Hilton - a brand new to me this year. See my review of Rose Otto Sweet & Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath here.

D - de Mamiel - I've been trying some sample sizes of this lovely brand. Received Rosey Lip Balm for my birthday and I love it. See here.

E - Essential Care - still love Rose Moisturiser - see my review here.

F - Freyaluna - their mini Selection Box is such a great introduction to the brand. 

G - Green People - I recently fell in love with their scent free cleanser. See my review here*.

H - Hairy Jayne - came across Jayne on Twitter and fell in love with her gorgeous scented effective hair care range.  See my post here.

I - Indie Lee - since a beautiful world arrived to tempt us beauty lovers I've tried lots of Indie Lee products which I've fallen in love with. My favourite has to be Squalane Facial Oil*.

J - Jane Iredale - I'm addicted to Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain it's one of my all time favourite lip products.

K - Kai Perfume Oil - one of my favourite summer scents. See here. I normally stock up when Cult Beauty run a GWP offer.

L - LJ's Natural Solutions - I've tried a few products from this brand and love them. My favourite is the Very Indulgent Organic Face Oil - see my review here.

M - Marble & Milkweed - another find on the a beautiful world website - go check it out if you haven't already http://abeautifulworld.co.uk/. I love their cardamon scented body oil - see my review here*.

N - Neom - a huge neom fan! Love all their products. Their Complete Bliss Moroccan Blush Rose Hand Cream is my absolute favourite. See my mini review here.

O - Organic Surge - lately tried a few products from Organic Surge and have been really impressed with the range. My current favourite is their Tropical Bergamot Shower Gel - see here*.

P - Pure Thoughts - love all the soaps and Tangerine & Jojoba Whipped Shea Butter is my all time favourite.

Q - Quintessentially English - my friend Nardin gave me a gorgeous box of goodies from Quintessentially English at Christmas. I loved the English Rose Bath Oil.

R - Raw Gaia  - simply love their Coconut Body Butter. See my review here.

S - Shay & Blue - simply adore their Atropa Belladonna scent. I'm now on my second bottle. See my review here.

T - Therapie - a huge fan of every single product. Top spot must go to the wonderful Himalayan Detox Salts - see my review here.

U - Unique Naturals - Skin Serum Collection - love that you can mix and match the three products depending on your skin's needs.  See my review here*.

V - Vegan Cuts - an amazing American Vegan beauty box.  See my review here*.

W - Willow Organic Beauty - I tried their fab Barbary Fig Miracle range last year and was blown away by the very effective Super Firming Serum*.

X - Xenca - a lovely new organic range. I recently reviewed a lipstick and gloss see here*.

Y - Yarok - another a beautiful world find. Great hair care products. My favourite has to be Feed Your Youth Hair & Scalp Serum. See my review here*.

Z - Zelens - recently enjoyed using their 3t Complex Essential Anti-Ageing Cream. See my thoughts here.

What's in your beauty A-Z?

*PR samples

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Facial Oil

I first tried Charlotte Hilton products when I ordered the very luxurious Rose Otto Sweet & Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath.  June very kindly popped in a Rose Otto Facial Oil 25ml* (£24) for me to try and review.

The oil is packed full of skin loving oils - Rosehip Seed Oil, Argan Oil, Pomegranate Seed Oil, Arctic Cranberry extract, Vitamin E and lightly scented with Rose Otto and Neroli.

The oil absorbs easily into the skin leaving it supple, smooth, soft, moisturised and radiant. To use: warm a couple of drops in the palm of your hand and massage into the skin using uplifting strokes on your face and neck. It is a lovely oil to use but I'd like it to smell a bit more rosey as it is very lightly scented - I prefer my face oils to be more scented - but know this is all about personal preference.  

There is a special offer currently running - 6 complimentary bath truffles will be added to your order - these are coming soon to the product range. You can see more details here.  Always tempting to get a freebie with your order. I'd be taking advantage of this generous offer if I wasn't on spending ban!

Postage & Packaging with a complimentary branded gift bag is UK - £2.95 and EU - £4.95.

Have you used any Charlotte Hilton products?

*complimentary - sent for review

A Closer Look: Bath Oils, Salts & Bubbles

Last week I showed you my Serums & Face Oils - see here.  Today I'm sharing my bath products. I adore a soak in the bath and try to do this most days.

Bath Oils

Dr Organic Rose Otto Bath Oil 100ml - I simply love this rose scented bath oil. It's a good dupe (and a lot cheaper) than my all time favourite by REN (which I've also got in my collection thanks to hubby at Xmas and a very generous PR gift).

Neom Refresh Organic Bath Oil 100ml - a refreshing and uplifting bath oil with notes of Sicilian Lemon and fresh Basil.

Lubatti Wild Violet Bath Oil 200ml and Rose Bath Oil 200ml - received these as gifts. Makes for a lightly scented indulgent bath.

Quintessentially English English Rose Bath Oil Elixir 50ml - I received this in a beautiful set at Christmas from Nardine. You can see I love rose scents!  This is a lovely bath oil. 

G Baldwin & Co Harmonising Bath Oil 100ml - with essential oils of Lavender, Marjoram and Geranium it makes for a relaxing bath.  See my mini review here.

Jo Malone Grapefruit Bath Oil 250ml - this was another pressie from hubby. Total luxury like all Jo Malone products. 

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 110ml - my favourite bath oil...ever! See my review here.

I've got a few Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oils - Inner Strength 7.5ml (love the spicy cardamon notes), Revive Evening 7.5ml, 2 x Revive Morning 3ml.  These smell gorgeous and make for a great soak. I reviewed the Serene Bath Soak here.

Maddi Alexander Frivolous (Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Ginger, Clove) and Evocative (Mexican Lime, Ginger, Cinnamon, Mandarin) bath oil minis.  These are lovely. I reviewed the Serene Bath Soak here.

Salts and Soaks:

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Sweet and Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath 225g - this makes for a truly pampering bath. It contains mini rosebuds - simply gorgeous. See my review here.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts 400g - the most amazing salts. Soak in these and then have the perfect night's sleep.  See my review here.

Bubbles and Milks:

Elemis Quiet Mind Relaxing Bath Elixir 300ml - makes lots of bubbles. Great for use before bed.

The White Company White Lavender Bath Milk 200ml - another pressie. Not tried this yet!

Time Bomb Rescue Mission Miracle Mineral Bath 500ml* - great for soothing tired muscles. Helps with stress and helps to relax the mind and body.

bodhi Ylang Ylang Incensa Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml - the last of my bodhi minis. This is gorgeous.  See my review here.

Apivita Body Euphoria Jasmine & White Tea Bath & Shower Gel 300ml* - the scent of this is so uplifting. Review to follow.

I forgot these which are stored in a different place in the bathroom!

Ancienne Ambiance Rosa & Lavendula Salts samples* - You can see my review of the lovely Rosa Salts here.

Marble & Milkweed Rose & Cardamon Bathing Salts 10oz* - love these gorgeous scented salts.  See my review here.

inner-soul organics Scandinavian Angelica Refresh Bath & Shower Oil 30ml - this oil has a smokey scent and contains Thistle, Arctic Cranberry and Birch.  Full review will be up shortly. I received this in the prize I won from Fi at The Beauty Shortlist at Christmas.

Do you like a long soak in the bath?  What's your favourite product to use?

*PR samples

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

Shopping my Stash #42 - #NoBuyJanuary Edition 2

These are the products I've been reaching for this week:

Melvita Apicosma Ultra-Nourishing Body Balm - I first received a mini of this in Jane's BBB Beauty Box.  A rich balm scented with honey and packed full of nourishing butters and oils. Great for all over body use but especially on dry skin areas.

Apivita Moisturising Hand Cream with Aloe and Honey* - a light hand cream which super moisturises the hands. It smells lovely too. It contains aloe, honey, natural oils and butters along with biotin, Vitamin E and Provitamin B5 which helps to strengthen nails as well as nourish.  Organic Witch Hazel enhances antioxidant and soothing action. A really lovely hand cream.

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Face Oil* - a rich face oil which is stuffed with good things for the skin - Rosehip Seed Oil, Argan Oil and Pomegranate Seed Oil along with Rose Otto. It moisturises the skin leaving it soft and radiant. A fuller review to follow. I reviewed the Rose Otto, Sweet and Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath here.

Bee Yummy Skin Food* - a new product which is straight from NYC and only available at a beautiful world. This moisturiser is made from totally raw ingredients and is "so pure you could eat it".  It contains wildflower honey and honey cappings, bee pollen, St John's Wort flowers, Royal Jelly, Balsam Fir needles and pure water.  It super nourishes the skin and can help with burns, cuts, eczema and psoriasis.  My skin is just loving it.  A fuller review to follow.

Willow Organic Beauty Luxury Lip Balm* - a gorgeous rich and conditioning balm which is scented with orange. It also includes comfrey, Barbary Fig oil, Vitamin E and antioxidants. It leaves the lips conditioned and glossy. A really lovely lip balm. See my review of products from the Barbary Fig Miracle range here.

Have you used any of these products?

*PR samples

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Sweet & Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath

I'd been following Charlotte Hilton for a while on Twitter and just after Christmas (and before my spending ban kicked in) I treated myself to Rose Otto, Sweet & Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath.  Currently this retails at £17 normally £22 for 225g (UK P&P is £2.95).

All the products are lovingly hand made with the finest Soil Association Certified Organic and natural ingredients along with active botanicals.

The company was named after June's mum and late gran - both called Charlotte Hilton (June decided on the name when the company was just a daydream).

June says "I've always had an obsession with beauty from a teenager and have been obsessive about keeping the signs of ageing at bay, even as a fresh faced 17 year old I was obsessed with wrinkles!  I have also always loved pampering and lying soaking in a hot bath day dreaming and planning my life!  I can never understand people who say to me that they don't have time for a bath just a quick shower! I find pampering very therapeutic".

June lives with her other half in Norfolk and works part-time as a Property Consultant in Central London. The rest of her time is spent in Norfolk creating her luxurious range of pampering organic products.  Currently the range is only available online.

I can quite easily say this is one of the nicest and most luxurious bath time products I've ever used. 

It is truly indulgent and makes for a pampering bath time treat. Scented with Rose Otto, Organic Rose Geranium, Organic Bergamot and Lemon Peel Essential oils along with Milk Powder, Himalyan Salt and Organic Jojoba Oil.

It uplifts, soothes the soul and moisturises the skin leaving it smelling lightly of roses.

Sprinkle a couple of spoonfuls into your bathtub, climb in and relax. 

See the website here

Follow on Twitter @CharlottHilton