March Empties

*gifted/for review

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

I'm not sure what's happened this month but I've hardly used a thing! I'm not going to use anything else up so here are my March empties:

Clarins Fig Leaf Hand & Nail Cream 30ml - this was very moisturising and had a lovely fig type scent. I think it was limited edition so not sure if it's still available. Might or might not buy again.

*Dr Jackson's 07 Face Wash 1.5ml - which won best foaming cleanser at the recent Beauty Shortlist Awards was lovely to use and the perfect try-me size (I got two uses from this sachet). I loved this and would buy full size.

*Dr Jackson's 06 Body Gel - I loved this - it had a silky texture and a gorgeous scent. Would buy.  The final Dr Jackson's item in my empties was a 2ml sachet of their 01 Day Cream which I quite liked. Reviews of these and other Dr Jackson's products is forthcoming but I'm suitably impressed with the brand.

Evering Botanique Agrume Face Oil 15ml - I won this on an instagram competition - see HERE. I loved this citrus+neroli scented skin treat and would buy.

Penhaligons Quercus Bath & Shower Gel 50ml - the Quercus range was in our hotel bathroom last week (luxurious) and this unisex wash was lovely (I have used this scent before). I really enjoyed using it again and would buy full size (I also love Penhaligon's Bluebell range).

BYBI Beauty Babe Balm 30ml - this luxe balm is gorgeous. I have since cracked open a new one. See my review HERE.

My final March empty is **Alteya Organics Rose Oil Hand Cream 30ml - which is a deliciously rich and buttery hand cream scented with rose. It's a delight. See my review HERE. I've since opened a new one.

What have you been using up this month?

January Empties

I didn't do a December Empties post as I was in Miami for two weeks (and threw away things I'd used up there) and what I did have wasn't much so here are my January empties:

NUXE Nuxuriance Ultra Body Cream 30ml - my pal Julie gave me this just after I came back from holidays. I actually wish I'd had this on holiday as it was super rich and deeply nourishing. Would definitely pick up again. 

Molton Brown Russian Leather Bath & Shower Gel 30ml - which I got with purchase. Loved this slightly masculine scent and would buy full size.

The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Face Gel 5ml* and Antioxidant Face Firming Serum 5ml* - I absolutely loved this duo. See my review HERE. I would buy both of these.

Odacite Black Mint Cleanser 30ml - love this. See my review HERE. Have recently bought full size.

Sisley Velvet Nourishing Cream with Saffron Flowers 4ml - which came in November's Beauty Box. Loved. Would buy.

The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream 10ml* - this is a beauty which I want full size! See my review HERE.

Evering Botanique GIGI Body Balm 15ml - a delicious body balm which my dry winter skin loved. See my review HERE. Will buy when I get my body care products under control!

Dr Hauschka Sage Purifying Bath Essence 10ml* - I quite liked this herbal bath which I found soothing. I'd maybe buy full size.

Weleda Wild Rose Body Lotion 20ml** - I love this rosy lotion. See my review HERE. Will buy at some point.

The Rose Tree Soothing Body Oil with Geranium, Cypress & Lavender 30ml** - lovely to use just before bed. Wake up with soft and smooth skin. Loved.

Palm & Soul The Beauty Serum Cocktail Bar** - which was formulated using ingredients I chose. See my review HERE. I loved this. Would buy when my serum stash reduces.

Humble Rose & Frankincense Bath Honey 275ml - I picked this up in Waitrose. Gorgeous. I'd used it previously. See my review HERE. Will buy this again no doubt.

Elemis Tan Accelerator 125ml - I always use this a couple of week before holidays. It helps to give a more even tan and prevents (well for me) prickly heat. I didn't in the event do much sunbathing on my last holiday! Will buy again.

Inika Micellar Cleansing Rosewater 100ml - I actually found this had gone off! I hate chucking out products. I had been keeping it for good when I should just have used it and enjoyed. Might or might not pick it up again.

Avalon Clarifying Lemon Shampoo 325ml - this is my fav detox shampoo. See my review HERE. Sure to buy again.

Blue Labelle Organic Soaps - Moroccan Chamomile & Rose, Rhassoul Clay & Orange Blossom and Eucalyptus & Charcoal which I absolutely adored. Can't wait to buy again. See my review HERE.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Diamond Exfoliating Cleanser 2ml* - nice scent and product but sample too small to get a real feel of the product.

What have you been using up this month?

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

**complimentary

Review: Evering Botanique

I was over the moon to win Evering Botanique's Instagram giveaway a while back and was sent their bundle of 15mls see HERE. In this set are 4 x 15ml (the perfect travel or try me size). The products are handmade in small batches in London with love and care and the products have a French twist. 

I think GIGI Body Balm closely followed by AGRUME Natural Face Oil were my favourites but I've enjoyed trying them all. 

GIGI Body Balm is formulated with beeswax (which comes from the family farm in the French Limousin), olive, camellia seed, sunflower, meadowfoam, hemp seed, thistle oils and Vitamin E. It's scented with ylang ylang, grapefruit and geranium and will protect, heal and nourish. My dry winter legs just loved this rich and luxurious balm and I used it up quickly. Of course, full size is on the wishlist for when my stash reduces a bit!

AGRUME Natural Face Oil is suitable for oily and combination skin type. It'll balance and nourish and is scented with neroli (one of my fav essential oils), sweet orange and grapefruit and is a pleasure to use. I've found it uplifting and energising during these dark winter mornings. It's stuffed full of skin loving oils and is anti-ageing, regenerating, healing and toning.

BOURBON Natural Body Oil is a delicious blend of hemp seed, grapeseed, almond, apricot kernel, rosehip, meadowfoam oils along with Vitamin E and scented with ylang ylang, grapefruit, neroli, lemon and geranium. Use as a body or bath oil for nourished and soft skin.

The final item in the kit is SAGE Natural Facial Oil which is suitable for premature ageing, normal and dry skins. My skin is combination although I found my skin enjoyed this oil regardless of my skin type.

Have you used any products by Evering Botanique? If so, what are your favourites?