*D’ALCHÉMY Spectacular Hand Therapy & Age Defying Body Cream

*productsamples I'm a huge fan of D’ALCHÉMY Skincare having previously loved their *Age Cancellation Booster Travel Pack for oily/mixed skin types. I've also reviewed their lush Essential Body Balm mini HERE. I was recently sent a gorgeously wrapped box of goodies* which I've loved using. 

Inside my parcel:

I'd tried a sachet sample of *Spectacular Hand Therapy 30ml (£29) so knew my dry hands loved it. It comes packaged in a recyclable box and the hand cream is in an easy to use tube. I love the simple and sleek packaging.

The Hand Therapy, which has a cream/gel type texture absorbs almost instantly onto dry hands and has a delectable citrus type scent (mandarin, grapefruit, sandalwood, vanilla). Hands are left feeling deeply hydrated, silky smooth and smelling gorgeous! It's formulated with lots of skin loving ingredients including beautiful scented oils and hydrosols and is quite honestly one of the best hand creams I've ever used. 

*Age Defying Body Cream (100ml - £47.90) is a luxuriously rich cream which is a joy to use. Creamy and nourishing it is perfect to use after your bath or shower for nourished, toned and delicately scented skin. It's perfect for mature, dry, dehydrated and sensitive skins and is scented with vanilla and lavender - just great to slather on after your bedtime bath or shower. 

I've totally fallen head-over-heels for these products and this brand. What are your must-haves?

May Empties

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

D’ALCHÉMY Essential Body Balm Mini 15ml - I simply loved this and the brand is amazing. See my review HERE. Full size is on the wishlist.

YULI Ambrosia Beauty Nectar Sample* - beautiful brand. See my review HERE. Would very happily use this again but it's pricey.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 10ml - one of my favourite products from REN. Will buy full size again when my stash reduces. See my review HERE. These small sizes are perfect for travel/try me.

Vanderohe No.1 Nourishing Face Serum 10ml* - which is one of my favourite skincare products of '18. See my review HERE.  Yes, I'll definitely buy this at some point (simply stunning).

Apothaka Rejuventating Face Oil 10ml - which I received in my March Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. I loved this beautiful light oil - see my review HERE. Will pick this up again when my face oil stash reduces (it's a bit out of control at the moment!)

Kat Burki Bio-Correcting Face Creme 10ml - this was nice to try but not sure I'd buy.

Bodhi & Birch Avo Bao Cleansing Balm 15ml* - I was part of the focus group for the new Superfoods Series and I simply adored this. Rushed out and bought full size - fabulous! See my review HERE (the formula has been tweaked slightly and I love it even more!)

Anita Grant Organic Vanilla Cocoa Body Butter 15g - I received this in my April Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. It was lovely to revisit (and I've already bought full size). See my review HERE.

Weleda Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash 20ml* and Weleda Wild Rose Body Oil 10ml* - I loved both of these and would buy full size. Check out my post on their #CleanerBeauty Campaign HERE.

ByTerry Baume de Rose Body Cream 50g - I received this in a gift set from a friend. It was lovely to use, super rich and nourishing. My stash is huge so unlikely to buy.

balance me super toning body polish 50ml - nice to use. Maybe not quite scrubby enough for me. Unlikely to re-purchase.

Tropic Skincare Jasmine, Neroli & Vetivert Body Wash* - loved this exotic scented wash. See my review HERE. Likely to buy when my stash reduces.

NorthburN Revive Orange, Lavender & Palmarosa Luxury Bath Salts 100g - I received them in March's Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box and really loved them. Although I used them one evening (in error) and had a terrible nights sleep haha. I'm currently trying their Neroli and Vetiver ones. Absolutely gorgeous and will review soon (and will buy again).

Seed of Life Holistic Health Eternal Rose Luxury Mineral Bath Salts 100g - I received them in February's Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. Really enjoyed them and would buy.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup SPF30 - Pure Beige - I wasn't totally taken with this. I found it just too watery although the shade was good. Wouldn't buy again.

Tabitha James Kraan Amber Rose Hair Oil 3ml - simply loved this. Full size is firmly on the wishlist. See my review HERE.

ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray 75ml - I really like this dry shampoo for refreshing between washes. Just opened a new one.

Ere Perez Herbal Facial Tonic 100ml** - which is absolutely beautiful. One I'll definitely buy. See my review HERE.

Kinvara Absolute Cleansing Oil 100ml*** - a new to me brand for Beauty Shortlist Award judging. Absolutely gorgeous. See my mini review HERE. Sure I'll buy this when my cleansing stash goes down a bit.

Tabitha James Kraan Clean Conditioner - Amber Rose 10ml - I got at least 6 uses out of this sachet which is a great try me or for holidays. See my review HERE. I'll definitely consider buying this soon.

Bumble & Bumble Surf Foam Wash Shampoo 7ml and Surf Creme Rinse Conditioner 7ml - these were nice to try but didn't really suit my hair so wouldn't buy.

Sisley White Ginger Contouring Oil for Legs 8ml - this had a gel type texture and I got 2 uses from the sachet. Seemed nice but too small a sample to see any difference. 

LIXIR Electrogel Cleanser sachet - I've been wanting to try the range for a while. This cleanser seems nice but teeny one use sachet. Not sure I love it enough to buy full size but nice to try. I am loving however their Vitamin C Paste!

Faith in Nature Watermelon Shower Gel & Bath Foam 7ml - I didn't find this fruity enough (it had a synthetic type of scent). Wouldn't buy.

Alteya Organics Rose Otto Face Wash**, Rose Jasminium Timeless Glow Renewal Moisturiser** and Rose Jasminium Illuminating Perfecting Serum** sachets - I loved the face wash but wasn't keen on the scent of the moisturiser and serum.

Sisley Reconstructuring Conditioner 8ml - this seemed lovely but unlikely to buy as it's pricey. But nice to try.

What have you been using up this month?

*complimentary

**sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program

***Beauty Shortlist tester

D’ALCHÉMY Oily-Mixed Face Care: Age-Cancellation Booster Travel Pack

Having recently tried and loved Polish brand D’ALCHÉMY's Essential Body Balm Mini (review) I knew I was definitely in for a treat with the skincare (it's stunning!)

D’ALCHÉMY Age-Cancellation Booster Travel Pack (£45.45)* is the perfect try-me set or for holidays. Inside is Micellar Cleansing Water 30ml, Age Cancellation Booster 15ml and Intense Skin Repair Oil 5ml. The products are just exquisite, hardworking, effective and beautifully scented. I'm totally smitten!

The range is free from parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES, mineral oils, petroleum, paraffin, silicones, lanolin, PEGs, DEA, MEA, TEA, PABA, synthetic dyes and fragrances and no animal by-ingredients. Packaging is luxe and recyclable or reusable.

Micellar Cleansing Water gently removes make up and is formulated with rose hydrosol. It's suitable for all skin types, is antiseptic, anti-ageing and soothing and is also suitable for the sensitive eye area.  To use: spray onto a cosmetic pad wiping face, eyes and lips. I tend to use this on non-make-up days or as a first cleanse. It's lovely to use and very gentle on the skin.

Intense Skin Repair Oil is WOW gorgeous! It is based on precious rose oil and the blend heals, regenerates, hydrates and firms. Wrinkles and fine lines are smoothed and a feeling of calm descends.. To use: massage 2-3 drops onto a cleansed face and neck in the evening. This is one of my most favourite oils ever! It's an absolute dream.

The final item in the trio is also fabulous! Age Cancellation Booster lifts and firms (and smells glorious - it's similar to the gorgeous body balm - uplifting citrus with a herbal edge). It helps to stimulate collagen fibres to firm, tone, improve elasticity and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.  Hydrating as well as balancing it will help to reduce shine and leave the skin feeling comfortable. To use: apply AM and PM to cleansed skin.  Absolutely love this.

I've loved trying the trial sizes and I'll be buying the Intense Skin Repair Oil (£50.80 - 30ml) and the Age Cancellation Booster (£42.78 - 50ml) soon!

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program. My post contains a couple of affilate links. All thoughts are genuine - I just love this brand!

D’ALCHÉMY Essential Body Balm Mini

I love spotting new brands at Love Lula and I have to thank Ana, at Ana Goes Green for flagging up this new one!

I love the simple but stylish packaging (it's the little things..)

 D’ALCHÉMY is 100% Vegan friendly, organic and offers a range of deluxe anti-ageing skincare (I'm currently trying their Age Cancellation Booster Travel Pack for Oily/Combination Skins*).

Their Essential Body Balm mini (15ml - £15.78) is the perfect try me size or for travel. I love it's uplifting zesty scent and how easily it melts onto the body leaving it feeling nourished and delicately scented (full size is now firmly on the wishlist!)

The rich balm nourishes, revitalises and rejuvenates the skin with the formula stimulating skin regeneration and protecting the hydrolipid barrier. Scented with essential oils of mandarin, grapefruit, orange, pine and rosemary with hydrosols of verbena, witch hazel and orange blossom. The formula is enriched with plant oils and butters.

To use: apply generously to the skin after your bath or shower.

Love Lula currently have an offer on (while stocks last) to receive one of these minis with any D’ALCHÉMY purchase. Use code MINI.

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program - expect a review shortly