Shopping my Stash #112

And so... time for another shopping my stash post! 

I totally adore Jo Loves Jo by Jo Loves which my friend Julie gave me for my birthday last year. See my review HERE. It's an exquisite blend of Grapefruit, Lime, Bitter Orange, Spearmint, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Hedione and Black Pepper.

I think I got the Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum mini in a Cult Beauty GWP. It provides intense hydration and is nice to use, softening out lines and wrinkles as well as nourishing.

I'm a huge fan of lovely Sol Je Janeiro Bum Bum Cream. I adore it's rich vanilla scent and how nourishing the butter is. I try to always have it in my stash.

The little Rituals of Dao Night Hand Balm came as a Feel Unique sample. It's a rich balm with a floral scent which is perfect to use before bed. I'd definitely consider buying this full size. 

My friend Sam gave me the Sea Magik 21 Mineral Mist for Christmas. I hadn't tried this product before although I've tried the brand. It's lovely to refresh, hydrate and soothe both the face and body - I've also used it as a setting spray. 

I'm a huge fan of neroli and Cocorosa's Award Winning Egyptian Neroli Cleansing Oil is simply sublime. It featured in my Valentines Day post HERE.

The final item is Ilia Liquid Light Serum Highlighter a few drops of which I add to my foundation for a bit of glow. I was really pleased with the whole kit I picked up. See my thoughts on it HERE.

What have you been reaching for this week?

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: Cocorosa Beauty, RMS Beauty, Eteaket, Connock London, REN & Alteya Organics

Here are my top picks for Valentines Day (products marked * I've been kindly gifted for review):

Totally luxe, pampering and award winning Cocorosa Beauty Egyptian Neroli Cleansing Oil (from £18) is simply one of the best cleansing oils I've ever used. It makes quick work of make up and daily grime and smells divine! I was very kindly gifted a selection of try-me sizes* along with my order which I've loved using. You can pick these up HERE - perfect for try-me or travel (they make great small gifts too).

RMS Beauty Wild with Desire Mini Lipstick Set (£33)* from Love Lula is a set I pick up time and time again. The shades are fantastic and the colours very long lasting. They are the perfect size for night's out and holidays.

Eteaket's glorious Blooming Marvellous Candle 6oz in collab with Laura Thomas. This beautiful candle is created with Blooming Marvellous Green Tea! It has raspberry, rose and vanilla notes in a soy wax base and will burn for 30hrs. It's truly perfection!

Connock London's signature scent Kukui Oil EdP is the perfect gift. As well as looking stylish it is created with beautiful floral notes of Gardenia, Italian Bergamot, Moroccan Rose, White Jasmine and Calla Lily. The scent is enhanced with Sandalwood, Vetiver, White Amber, Cashmere and Sheer Musks along with Vanilla Absolute and Tonka Bean. It truly is a delight!

This month as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger I picked a trio of rose scented products* (full reviews to come!) which are perfect to add a touch of romance and sparkle to your Valentine's Day. They are all simply sumptuous! 

What are you hoping to receive on Valentine's Day?

Shopping My Stash #109

It's been a while since I last shopped my stash (I'll be doing this a lot more as from January as I'm going to really limit my spending). I'll be keeping my Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box however (although this is every 2 months now) and my Beauty Pie (but trying not to buy every month). As ever, products marked * I've been given free for review.

And so, here's what I've been reaching for:

From Beauty Pie I've been loving their Wondergloss Lip Oil in Nude Nectar (typical price £26 - members pay £4.82). Sign up to get your first month free using my LINK. The Lip Oil gives a barely there your lips but better look, with a slightly glossy sheen and it feels nice on the lips (my only negative is I'm not keen on the scent).

From *nk naturals we have their Autumn Season Oil which I was gifted as part of a set of all the seasons. It's absolutely fantastic and my skin's loving it. A review is forthcoming of the set (fabulous).

I adore Jo by Jo Loves which my friend Julie very kindly gifted me for my birthday in April. It's simply stunning. See my review HERE. I love it's uplifting fruity and minty notes with a woody and vetiver base. Just perfect.

I first discovered Cocorosa Beauty in my February Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box and fell head over heels for their gorgeous Egyptian Neroli Cleansing Oil which I rushed out and bought full size of.  It really is a luxurious treat for the skin and senses (and scented with glorious neroli which I love).

My final item is from Nioxin is their 3D Intensive Density Defend for Coloured Hair which was recommended as a treatment by my hairdresser. The foam strengthens and I've found it has improved the frizzy bits my hair is plagued with as well as helping to retain colour.  I'm pretty impressed with this as it does what it says on the tin!

What have you been reaching for lately?

May Empties

*productsamples I'm not going to use anything else up so here's my May empties:

INKA Botanicals Marmalade Mist sample which came in my April Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. I just loved this - the scent's totally uplifting and the mist a real treat. Full size is on the wishlist.

Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil 9ml huge fan of these and no doubt will buy this again (and again).

de Mamiel Spring Seasonal Face Oil sample so lovely to be back in the world of this exquisite range. I loved this and definitely will do all four seasons again. See my reviews of the samples I selected HERE. See my year in 2015 of Seasonal Oils Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Beauty Kitchen Seahorse Plankton Brilliance Hand & Nail Cream 6ml I just loved this little pot of goodness. It's a hand cream I'd buy full size.

A.S Apothecary Body Elixir #33 25ml which came in my September Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. See my review HERE. It's one I'd definitely buy once my body care products stash reduces in size!

Noble Isle Willow Song Bath & Shower Gel 30ml which came in my Feel Unique Pick 'n' mix recently. It was nice to use and I'd buy full size (although Summer Rising scent is my absolute favourite).

Belenos Skin Botanique Feng Shui Love Body Oil which I adored. See my review HERE. Will buy again when my stash reduces a bit.

Cocorosa Beauty Egyptian Neroli Cleansing Oil mini which came in my February Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. I loved it so much I rushed out to buy full size. Review to come!

*The Organic Pharmacy Rose Shower Gel 65ml which I received as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program. See my review HERE (it's part of a travel kit). I absolutely loved this rose scented wash and I'd buy it full size.

Schmidt's Jasmine Tea Natural Deodorant which is my fav scent from the brand. I adore the deodorant and will buy this again.

Aldi No.14 Velvety Rose Luxury Hand Cream 30ml deeply nourishing with a gorgeous scent. Would buy again.

*Tropic Skincare Wildmint, Lime & Pineapple Body Wash 50ml which is one of my favourite scents from the range. See my review HERE. I think this one would be perfect for summer holidays.

*Wild & Precious Shampoo/Skin Wash 01 300ml which I reviewed on 1st January this year! See my review HERE. Nice to use and very long lasting making it great value. I'll maybe pick it up again.

*I received this product as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program. I think the Natura Siberica brand is excellent - very affordable, lovely and effective. Their Revitalising Bath Soak 600g is a gorgeous product. See my review HERE. Sure to buy again when the stash reduces a bit!

My final empty this month is the very lovely Molton Brown Festive Frankincense & Allspice Liquid Hand Wash 300ml which I simply adore. I buy enough in the sales to last me all year! See my review HERE.  As long as they keep making it, I'll keep buying!

What have you been using up this month?

Latest Buys

I've been picking up a few bits here and there over the last few weeks:

I bought Beauty Shortlist Award winning, 79 Lux Ultra Nourishing Body Balm when Cult's Goody Bag was on offer recently. It had literally just arrived and I found out it had won an award. It's really luxurious and beautiful. A review will come.

I couldn't resist Natural Wellness Box The Sleep Collection - see my review HERE. I love that I'll use everything in it.

I love candles and these tealight samples (£1 each) are gorgeous (and such a great idea!) from Hopping Hare Candles. Of course I now want all the candles full size.

It was great to meet founder Sarah at Leith Market recently. I had to pick up a pot of the seriously gorgeous Free From Skincare Awards Shortlisted 2018 Amaranthine Body Creme which is a deliciously scented neroli and sweet orange butter formulated with skin loving ingredients including Sea Buckthorn and Shea Butter. Expect a full review soon (it's lush).

Oh squeals, what beautiful packaging and branding. It's great to finally try Lost in Scent, Vegan and Soy Wax candles. 

I loved Cocorosa Beauty's Egyptian Neroli Cleansing Oil which I received in my Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box last month and so I rushed over to buy full size. Inside the package were exquisite scented rose petals which I could smell through the box. I was very grateful to receive the lovely extras too. Again, a review will follow.

What have you been buying lately?

Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box: February: Pure Bliss

I think February's Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box is one of my most favourites ever! It's entitled "Pure Bliss" and contains four brands including three new to me ones - that's what beauty boxes should be about discovering new treasures!

And inside is:

WOW!

Cocorosa Beauty is a totally new to me brand (and gorgeous) and inside is a mini duo worth £12 - Egyptian Neroli Cleansing Oil and Superfruit 3in1 Cleansing Powder. I'm so looking forward to testing these out and a review will follow.

From Farryn Amber we have their Rose Facial Mask 40g (£14) which is from another exciting new to me brand. I'm tempted by their mini discovery set which I'll buy after payday. See it HERE. Again, review to follow.

And yes, another new to me brand! Belenos Skincare looks truly gorgeous! Inside is their Repair Serum with Rose+Frankincense+Neroli (£9) which smells amazing! Again, a review to come.

The final item this month is award winning Harmonie Bath Oil 15ml (£18) from the fabulous Micheline Arcier Aromatherapie which I've had the pleasure of using before. It really is in the "treat" range of bath time products. Looking forward to using the bath oil to relax and unwind.

Did you pick up a box? What are your thoughts on the contents this month?