August Empties

I'm not going to use anything else up this month so here are my August empties a little bit early:

Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil 2ml* - a teeny sample but I liked the scent (always a big thing) and the oil seemed nice. I'd maybe pick up full size.

Sisley Izia Moisturising Perfumed Body Lotion 8ml - I loved this. Would love full size but I'm guessing it'll stay on the wishlist a while as it's pricey!

Iles Formula Haute Performance Shampoo & Conditioner 9ml sachets - this haircare is amazing - it smoothes and nourishes and the hair is left looking and feeling amazing. Full sizes are on the wishlist!

Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution with Lavender 1lb - huge fan of this soothing and relaxing soak. Sure to pick up again at some point.

Dr Bronner's 18-in-1 Peppermint Pure Castile Soap sample - my favourite scent from Dr Bronner. Will buy full size soon!

The Body Deli Coconut Creme Soap - nice to use with a coconut scent (the soap is brown in colour and not really pretty). Enjoyable to use but I wouldn't re-purchase.

ISUN Rosemary Sage Body Scrub Sample - with enough scrubbyness and a herbal scent. This was nice to use but not sure I loved the scent enough to buy full size.

Schmidt's Jasmine Tea Deodorant - this is my favourite Schmidt's scent. Since they sold to Unilver I'm just using up my stash (sadly) as this is my all time favourite natural deodorant.

bodhi & birch Botanic Dew Hand & Body Wash 50ml - I found this really refreshing to use in my morning shower during the hot summer days. See my review HERE. I'll pick this mini size up again for my travels later in the year. I also used up a mini of Ylang Ylang Incensa and Camomile Sky. See my reviews HERE and HERE. Sure to pick these up again at some point too.

Apple & Bears Bergamot & Green Tea Hand & Body Wash 30ml* - lovely to use would maybe buy full size.

Dafna's Personal Skincare Nutrition 50ml** - absolutely loved this. See my review HERE. Will definitely buy when my stash reduces a bit (cried it was finished!)

Lucky Cloud Skincare Soothing Super Balm in Lavender & Rose 15ml* - huge fan of Lucky Cloud! This balm is a delight. See my review HERE. Definitely buy when my balm stash reduces a bit.

Sol Janeiro Brazillian Bum Bum Cream 24ml - a rich vanilla scented cream which I loved trying. Just opened another pot (thanks Julie!).

Bespoke Aroma Refreshing Facial Mist 30ml - which was created especially for Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box in June. See my thoughts on the Hydrate Box HERE and my review HERE. It's one I'd pick up again.

Olio E Osso Lustero Body Oil 15ml - loved this. See my review HERE. Full size is on the wishlist!

Kiss the Moon CALM After Dark Face Oil 3ml* - loved this. See my review HERE. Full size is on the wishlist

Isla Apothecary Neroli Body Oil 15ml - a firm favourite. See my review HERE. This little one came in Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box 1st Birthday Box which I collaborated on (total honour!).See the box and my picks HERE. Will pick this little beauty up again when my body oil stash reduces!

Zing Organics Velveteen Facial Serum 16ml - a beautiful serum which I loved! Love that they offer refills either in person or by post - more companies should do this! See my review HERE.

Kat Burki Ilume Brightening Serum 5ml - this came in a mini set (magazine freebie with subscription). It was ok. Wouldn't buy.

ISUN Rose Quartz Oil sample - gorgeous to use. Full size is on the wishlist (edit: I've just been gifted full size to review - expect that on the blog soon!)

What have you been using up this month?

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program
**sent to me by the Founder & Formulator

March Empties

Here's my March Empties with a few make up items! 

Mio Clean Slate Workout Swipe for Face & Body single use - great for use all over the body when you can't get near water/shower. They have a nice cucumber/fresh scent. Use after the gym, on a flight or for holidays. Will definitely pick these up.

Neal's Yard Remedies Geranium & Orange Bath Oil 9ml and Massage Oil 9ml - these were really lovely to use and I'd maybe buy full size.

bodhi & birch Lime Blossom Protecting Hand Serum 30ml - I think this is my third bottle. I just love it. See my review HERE. I'll be picking this up again when my hand care stash reduces a bit.

Olivine Love+Peace Sparkling Pink Butter Bath 10oz - these made for a relaxing soak but I wasn't expecting them to be quite so lavender scented. Wouldn't re-purchase as there are other bath products I prefer.

John Masters Organics Rosemary Shampoo 10ml sachet - huge fan of John Masters haircare range and would and have bought this full size.

SkinOwl Neck+ 15ml - absolutely loved this. A gel like texture which absorbs instantly, firming and smoothing. Would buy.

The Rose Tree Carrot & Mango Cleansing Butter 6g - this is lovely to use and turns cleansing into a real ritual. See my review HERE. Would buy again when my cleansers stash reduces a bit.

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm 5ml - love this orange scented cleansing balm. See my review HERE. Sure to pick up again at some point.

Shay & Blue Watermelons 30ml* - I finished a perfume! I simply love this divine refreshing fruity scent. See my review HERE. Will buy at some point.

Yarok Feed Your Ends Leave-In Conditioner 2oz - huge fan of the brand and this leave-in conditioner leaves the hair feeling silky soft and nourished. Just cracked open a new bottle. Would buy again.

Ogario Hydrate & Shine Shampoo 100ml - I quite liked this shampoo but didn't love it so wouldn't buy it again.

DECIEM Hand Chemistry Intense Youth Complex 50ml - a hand cream which just works! Just opened a new one.

RMS 'un' Powder - this is a staple for me which lasts about 6 months making it great value. Have already cracked open a new pot.

Tom Ford Traceless Foundation SPF15 - 03 Fawn - this was an impulse (and expensive) buy which I bought before my spending ban in August - so it's lasted really well. A nice foundation which I'd maybe buy again.

Urban Decay Perversion mini Mascara - loved everything about this mascara. Full size is on the wishlist.

Kneipp Pure Bliss Mineral Bath Salts sachet - this was nice to use and would buy again.

Dr Bronner Peppermint Pure Castille Soap 237ml - this is a staple for make up brush cleaning. Just cracked open a new one.

Just Be Happy Hand & Body Wash 250ml* - loved this citrus wash. See my review HERE. Will definitely buy this soon.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

July Empties

Here's my empties for July:

Green & Spring Repair & Restore Hand Wash 300ml* - I really enjoyed using this hand wash and I'll definitely buy it at some point. See my review here.

Dr Organic Pomegranate Deodorant 50ml - a staple which I keep buying again and again.  I like the scent and it keeps me fresh.

Bite Beauty Lip Gloss - shade four - loved this and would try and pick it up again although it came in a Limited Edition gift set.

The Naked Skincare Company Rose Water Toner 50ml - lovely to use nice and refreshing. Would maybe buy.

Bodhi Ylang Ylang Incensa Sensual Body Moisturiser 40ml - using up the last of my bodhi minis. Love this. Will buy again.

Lush Self-Preserving Ocean Salt 120g - huge Ocean Salt fan. Will re-purchase.

Bodhi & Birch Rosa Rosa Hydrating Toner 100ml* - loved this toner and was sad when I'd finished it. Sure to buy. See my review here.

Dr Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Lavender Pure Castile Liquid Soap 237ml - huge fan of the brand and this scent was lovely. Would buy again.

Lucy Annabella Argan & Bergamot Organic Treatment Oil 10ml* - love this! See my reviews here* and here. Sure to pick up this beautiful body oil again.

Lucy Annabella Time Out Organic Bath Milk 10ml* - this was lovely to use and made for a relaxing bath. Would maybe purchase full size.

Ambre Mango & Carrot Seed Hand Cream 15ml - a super rich and concentrated hand cream which is perfect for dry hands. I've got tons of hand creams to use. Maybe when I get through them I've buy this.

Blue Labelle Argan & Sea Buckthorn Face Oil 10ml* - this was lovely. I'd maybe buy when I reduce my stash. See my review here.

Saach Organics Mint & Rosemary Shower Gel 50ml - loved this minty scented shower gel. One I'll definitely consider purchasing in the future.

L'Occitane Velvet Balm 15ml - this is just gorgeous! Full size is on the ever expanding wishlist.

L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil 15ml - I didn't like this as much as the balm. So wouldn't purchase.  It had a sort of greasy feeling on the skin.

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 40ml - a wonder product which leaves my hair shiny, glossy and looking healthy. Will buy again and again.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Facial Cleansing Gel 10ml - love this! So much so I picked up another mini set. Full size on the wishlist.

Bodhi & Birch Siam Ginger Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml - love this shower gel and will buy again. See my review here.

SAMPLES:

John Masters Organics Geranium & Grapefruit Body Wash 10ml - this is one of the new scents and was refreshing to use. Would maybe buy full size.

John Masters Organics Geranium & Grapefruit Body Milk 10ml - easily absorbed with a gentle scent. Would maybe buy full size.

John Masters Organics Rosemary & Arnica Body Wash 10ml - this was a bit too herbal for my liking so wouldn't purchase.

Two Odacite sample vials - Papaya & Geranium Serum Concentrate and Acai Rose Serum Concentrate - these seemed nice but with only one use I couldn't really tell if they suited my skin or not.

PERFUME SAMPLES:

Annick Goutal Eau D'Hadrien EDT sample vial - a gorgeous refreshing citrus scent perfect for summer. Would love full size.

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir sample vial - one of my favourite Jo Malone scents. Sure to buy full size again sometime.

L'Artisan Mur ed Musc EDT - love this blackberry and musk scent. Will buy full size at some point.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

March Empties

Here's my March empties:

Nourish Balance Essential Moisturiser sample - this was nice to use and had a great scent but quite a small sample so unsure if it's really suited to my skin. I'd maybe try and purchase a bigger size.

Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil 7.5ml - simply adore this bath oil. Sure to buy it full size at some point.  See my review here.

Conscious Skincare Grapefruit & Cedarwood Body Wash 50ml - this was lovely and refreshing. I'm tempted to pick up full size.

Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion 20ml - my favourite Weleda scent. Sure to buy again.  See my review here.

Maddi Alexander Frivolous Bath Oil 10ml - this was lovely to use and scented with citrus and spice. Would buy again.

Revive Creme Visage SPF30 5ml - a real luxe face cream. Was nice to use but probably wouldn't purchase as it is super pricey.

bodhi Ylang Ylang Incensa Sensual Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml - one of my favourites. See my review here.

Urbanveda Daily Purifying Facial Wash 20ml - this was nice to use.  See my review here. I've got another stashed away to use.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation 30ml - one of my favourite foundations. Will repurchase.

Estee Lauder Daywear BB Creme 5ml - this was nice to use, a natural looking shade and one I'd consider purchasing.

Urbanveda Radiance Face Wash 20ml - again a nice product. Would perhaps purchase.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash 100ml - huge fan of the bath oil. This is lovely too.  Got a few minis to use up.

Dr Organic Pomeganate Deodorant 50ml - love this deodorant. Already picked up another.

Dr Bronner Peppermint Magic Pure Castille Soap mini - my favourite Dr Bronner's scent. I have already re-purchased this.  Mainly use it to clean my make up brushes (or the bath!)

Aromatherapy Associates Revive Evening Bath & Shower Oil 7.5ml - nice enough to use but prefer Deep Relax or Inner Strength scents.

Omorovicza Gold Hydalift Mask 2ml - a gorgeous mask.  See my review here.

SKINLikes Natural Deodorant 70ml* - one of my favourite deodorants.  See my review here. Know I will buy this effective and nicely scented deodorant again.

kai shampoo 59ml, kai conditioner 59ml and kai perfume oil 3.6ml - absolutely love this scent and would repurchase all in a heartbeat.

Willow Organic Beauty Super Firming Serum 20ml* - loved this! See my review here.

*PR sample

Latest In Beauty - Organic & Natural Box

Latest in Beauty were offering free P&P recently so I picked up the Organic & Natural Box which cost £4.95.

Onto the contents:

The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was the strong mint scent - I just thought I'd received a bottle of my favourite Dr Bronner's Peppermint 18-in-1 Pure Castile Soap.

But it was...

Giovanni Shampoo & Conditioner  - both 60ml and scented with tea tree & peppermint (smells amazing even through the packaging!).  These are suitable for all hair types - so looking forward to trying them.

Dr Bronner Pure Castile Soap - I simply love the Peppermint variety!  The one I receive in this box is Almond - a scent I've not tried before so looking forward to trying it out!

Jason Lips Be Healthier Aloe & Beeswax Lip Balm 4.5g - I received this in a previous box and it smells just like chocolate peppermint creams - Yum!

Jason Aloe Vera Satin Shower Body Wash 59ml - this smells quite "green".  Not tried a lot of Jason products so happy to try this out.

I am really pleased with the contents (and the price!)  A really nice selection of products.  Did you get the box?  What are your thoughts?

Joliebox Review - August

 

August Joliebox arrived on Friday a few hours after my amazing Selfridges Beauty Box had arrived so I was initially a bit jaded with the box.  On second inspection on Saturday I realised it's actually a good box!

Here is what is included:-

Phil Smith Be Gorgeous Dry Clean Revitalising Dry Shampoo 75ml which is a full size and retails at £2.99.  I've just recently become a dry shampoo fan so looking forward to trying this out.

So Susan Cosmetics Wide Awake Face Palette which retails at £15.  Contains Illuminating Cream, Highlighting Cream and Eyebrow sculptor, a brow brush and tweezers.  A nice little set.

So Susan Lip Cushion  a sheer pinky lip gloss in Crush worth £6 which came in a cute pale pink box.

Dr Bronner's Magic Soap x 3 sachets - 18-in-1 Peppermint, Citrus Orange and Unscented.  Heard about these but not tried - they sound interesting!

A Joliebox Leather Hair Styling Lace and Joliesong download (this month The Nodz - Holidays).

What are your thoughts?