Travel Treats Selection

You can see my birthday swap from my friend Julie HERE. She gave me a box of Travel Treats which I'm showing you now in this post. It's jam-packed!

There's a load of travel size sachets which will be great for my next holiday. Including hair goodies from Kerastase, Ojon and rahua. Dr Bronner's peppermint pure castile soap is my product and scent of choice for cleaning my make up brushes. There is also a cute mirror, some Quintessentially English bath salts, Murad Oil Control Mattifier sachets and a Kiehl's Line Reducer concentrate sachet.

I was really pleased to receive Aromatherapy Associates Instant Inner Strength Roll on which helps in times of stress and their Inner Strength Bath Oil (my fav AA bath oil scent!). There is also a Deep Relax Balm which helps to relax and calm. I already love Jurlique's Rose Love Balm and Nuxe's Huile Prodigieuse.

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Grapefruit Body Cleanser (I've got the perfume of this scent - see my review of it HERE), Kiehl's Creme de Corps, Gardener's Hand Healer, Nuxe's Youth Radiance Revealing Cream and a Cowshed Lippy Cow Lip Balm.

balance me's latest Revitalising Hand & Body Wash, Hotel Chocolate's Ti Jardin Conditioning Body Butter (this smells lush), my favourite (and now discontinued) Neom Complete Bliss Hand Cream review HERE and my essential Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts review HERE.

Korres Citrus Shower Gel, Little Body Milk and a Calendula Softening Soap. 

Dior Addict Lip Colour in Rose Nuisette which is a pretty shimmery shade - ideal with a tan!

Thanks again Julie. Really love everything you picked for me!

Samples #3

Here are the samples I've been using this week and my thoughts on them (I've not quite finished the Freyaluna soap).

Biotherm Aquasource 24 hour moisturiser sachet - loved this light gel textured moisturiser with a fresh ocean scent.  One I'd definitely like to try full size.

Dior The New Nude Foundation - Light Beige 1.5ml sachet - loved this and the colour was just about right.  I'd maybe purchase full size.

Suti Fabulous Foot Balm mini pot - loved this and have since bought full size.  You can read my review here.

Sarah Chapman Overnight Facial 2ml tube - this smells amazing! With frangipani, jasmine, rose and tuberose.  I loved this light serum/oil.  Want to look into trying more Sarah Chapman products.

Dr Bronner's 18 in 1 Peppermint Pure Castile Soap - loved this little sachet of loveliness.  Used it in the shower but you can also use it to clean your teeth(?), as  a face wash, hand wash. The list is endless.  Would definitely re-purchase this.

Crabtree & Evelyn Citron, Honey & Coriander Body Lotion 27ml - a lovely light scented, easily absorbed lotion.  Would maybe purchase.

John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Reconstructuring Shampoo and Hair Reconstructor - both 10ml.  Adore these products.  I definitely want to purchase the Hair Reconstructor at some point.  It leave my hair soft, healthy and static free.

Freyaluna Rose & Geranium mini soap.  I  got this in my Freyaluna Selection Box.  A gorgeous soap and one I'd purchase full size.

Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask sachet - in a word gorgeous! Left my skin radiant and healthy.  Would love to buy this but at £44 for 30ml I think it will be one which is always on my wishlist!

Korres Quercetin & Oak Anti-Ageing & Anti-Wrinkle Light Texture Cream 1.5ml.  Loved this, a light cream which sinks easily into the skin.  One I'd definitely like to try again.

L'Oreal True Match Foundation - Golden Beige - 1ml - a nice product, blended well but not quite my colour. I'd probably try it in a different shade.

REN Mayblossom Balancing Cleansing Gel 5ml tube - a nice cleanser, quite liked the scent but probably wouldn't buy it again as didn't love it.

Dr Bragi Bio-Marine Exfoliant - this was way too harsh on my skin, didn't end up finishing it as just didn't like it.

Naked Revitalising Hair Treatment 20ml sachet - loved this, made my hair look great.  Will definitely pick this up again.

Here are my samples for Week #4

Sk:n Hand Cream 3ml sachet
Sk:in Cleanse 3ml sachet
Dr Brandt Lineless Lines no More sachet .5ml
Dr Bronner's Citrus Orange Pure Castile soap
Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders - Truth Serum Collagen Booster, Invigorating Night Gel and Sheer Transformation
Hyaluronan Hydrating Sheet Mask
Rodial Glamtox Active Daily Moisturiser 2ml
Evolve Gentle Cleansing Melt 4ml
A'kin Rose de Mai Anti-Oxidant Day Cream 1.5ml
Fudge OOMF conditioner 7ml
Vaseline Intensive Moisture 50ml

February Empties

Here are my February empties!

Jo Malone Red Roses Bath Oil 30ml - This was in the Christmas gift from hubby.  Absolutely gorgeous.  Would definitely buy again or drop hints!

Gatineau Gentle Cleansing Lotion for Eyes 250ml - I got this as a gift.  Was nice and gentle but not effective at removing stubborn make up - not one I'd purchase.

Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturiser SPF15 - Shade 03 - loved this, great colour and light coverage.  Lasted for ages, would re-purchase.

L'Occitane Shea Hand Cream 10ml - one of the best hand creams on the market will definitely re-purchase (in fact I've got a full size ready to use).

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Body Creme 15ml - pure luxury, was part of my Christmas gift mentioned above.  Would like to try it in Lime, Basil & Mandarin scent.

Lavera Bath Sea Salt Sachet 80g - Vervain & Lime - zingy and fresh.  Would re-purchase.

Elemis Skin Nourishing Milk Bath 125ml - another I love and would re-purchase.

Creme de la Mer The Eye Concentrate 3ml - pure luxe!  Would love to purchase this!

NEOM Bath Oils x 2 single use - gorgeous! Love bath oils will probably re-purchase.

West Labs Himalayan Bath Salts - single use sachet - from Carmine.  Didn't really think much of these.  Wouldn't buy.

L'Occitane Cherry Princess Body Gel 8ml sachet - got this as a freebie with purchase - loved it so much have bought the full size.

Klorane Brightening Cream Condition 10ml sachet - freebie.  Ok product but hated the smell.  Wouldn't buy.

This Works No Wrinkles Extreme Moisturiser 3ml - love this aromatherapy scented moisturiser.  Will purchase at some point.

Pai Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser 100ml - gorgeous, beautifully scented product.  Love this! Have got a replacement one I received in my subscribers gift.

Cor - The Silver Soap 10g - Great product, really easy to use and very effective.  Will re-purchase.

Bamford Geranium Bath Oil 2 x 30ml - love this bath oil, so relaxing! Have a good wee supply from Beauty Box Swaps.

Imperial Leather Chamomile Hand Wash 300ml - okay product, didn't love the scent so probably wouldn't re-purchase.

Elemental Herbology - 4 x sachets from Latest in Beauty - Facial Glow Radiant Peel, Cool & Clear Cleanser and Oil Free Facial Hydrator and 2 x 0.5g sachets SUPER Bright Eyed Flawless Eye Cream - I raved about these products here.  I would definitely purchase all of them.

TIME Face Cream - Ok product which I enjoyed using but wouldn't purchase.

Tropic Body Smooth Refreshing Polish - mini pot from my Best of Boudoir Box.  Quite a nice product but I found the scent quite artificial so wouldn't buy.

Simple Invigorating Shower Gel 250ml - my favourite cheapie shower gel.  Great to wake you up in the morning.  Have already bought a couple more when they were on offer in Semi-Chem.

Lush Butterball - quite liked this bath bomb but there are others I prefer so wouldn't re-purchase.

Dior Capture R60/80 Smoothing Eye Cream 2ml - lovely product, loved using and would maybe purchase.

Klorane Chamomile Shampoo - 25ml - a freebie, good results but hated the scent.  Wouldn't purchase.

Nivea Pure & Natural Body Lotion 250ml - my favourite cheap body lotion.  Does exactly what it says it will and smells great.  I've got one hidden away which I got from ASDA for £2. (I'll get it out when my massive body lotion stash reduces!)

Burt's Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser 20ml - I bought this after reading a magazine review.  Nice product with exfoliating beads.  Enjoyed using would maybe re-purchase.

Prada Candy Shower Gel 75ml - this was in my Christmas gift set.  Lovely good quality shower gel but expensive full size - would probably save my money to buy another bottle of perfume.

L'Occitane Ultra Rich shower Cream 75ml - lovely product, gently scented and very moisturising.  Will probably buy full size at some point.


L'Occitane Essential Face Water 30ml - love this.  Have since bought the full size.

Essential Care Organic Rose Moisturiser 1.5ml sachet - from Amarya.  I loved this.  Scented with rose and can be used around the eye area.  Have already  bought a mini 15ml size.

Sisley Sisleya Global Anti-Age Cream 5ml - so love this product.  From Latest in Beauty YOU box.  I'll never be buying as it costs a fortune but so lovely to use.

Laura Mercier Creme Brulee Body Cream 85g - I picked a set of four up in the sales after Christmas.  This is the first one.  I love it.  Really rich and sweet.  I am adding this one to my wish list!

Macademia Healing Oil Treatment 10ml - love this, got one more from swaps.  Would buy.


Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil 10ml - loved this would purchase full size from Feel Unique box.

Age Defiance Wipes  - 2 packs for £1 at Poundland.  Great value and non-sting.

KUSMI Detox Tea - delicious! (got three extra tins via swaps)

What have you been using up this month?

Magazine Freebies

This month’s Elle magazine has a free Soap & Glory Thick and Fast Mascara attached to the front cover worth £10.  There is also a coupon in the magazine for £2 off any Soap & Glory make up.

Dior invite you to attend a counter to receive a complimentary eye make over and a personalised beauty sample upon presentation of the card attached to a Dior ad inside the magazine.  There is also a free sachet (1.5ml) of Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation.  I do so love magazine freebies.


In Red Magazine (March) you can pick up Dior Capture samples for free at the counter – Capture R60/80 First Wrinkles Smoothing Eye Cream (2ml), Capture Totale One Essential Skin Boosting Serum (5ml) and Capture Totale Multi-Perfection Crème (3ml).


House of Fraser (until 4^th February) has a GWP deal on at the Clarins counter, buy two items and pick four luxury samples from a selection of eight.  There is an add on offer if you buy a third item.