November Empties

Here's what I've been using up in November. If a product is marked * I kindly received it complimentary for review.

I love Indie Lee's Energize Deodorant 50g. See my review HERE. Will buy again. Huge fan of Ezape Naturals, their body butters are divine. I didn't think the Tea Tree & Peppermint* blend would be something I'd like as I'm not a huge-huge Tea Tree fan but this blend was really nice and minty-fresh. I would buy full size. Monpure's Clarifying Salt Scrub 50g was nice to use but unlikely to buy it again as there are other scalp care products I prefer. I love CITY SURViVOR supplement range and found both Immune Support and Night Support very effective. See my earlier review HERE. Will definitely buy both again at some point. Naturopathica's CBD+Unwind 30 Caps* see my review HERE. Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Scrub 28g which is a nice scrubby scrub with the delectable sweet original aroma. On the wishlist full size. The Nue Co MOOD 30 caps, I love these onto my second pot. They really do ease anxiety and brighten your mood. A keeper. Raven Botanicals Drift Bathing Oils sample, a rich and aromatic bath delight with a gentle lavender aroma. I simply adore Miller Harris's Lumiere Dore EdP 9ml, it's one of my favourite MH scents. Distinctly summery with orange blossom notes.

Friendly Soap with Peppermint & Poppyseed, a zero waste minty soap which was nice and refreshing. Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk 150ml, one of my favourites. I've just opened the last in my stash. I want to try the newish Living Proof one next. Love a bit of aromatic bodhi & birch. Their Ylang Ylang Inscensa Bath & Shower therapy 50ml is one of my fav b&b scents. See my review HERE. Just bought full size. Kiss the Moon Love Bedtime Bath Salts 50g* were gorgeous. See my review HERE. Will definitely buy again.  I quite enjoyed Agent Nateur & Shiva Rose Holi (Rose) No.4 Deodorant but not enough to buy it again. Noble Isle's Rhubarb Rhubarb! Hand Wash 250ml was gorgeous. Hugely fruity and lathered up well. Would buy again (wish they did refills though). JOIK's Organic Cornflower Facial Mist 50ml* was very refreshing. See my review HERE.

What have you been using up in November?

LOWTOX Box: January 2018

My lovely LOWTOX Box* arrived the other day. Again, it's stuffed full of beautiful items (see my thoughts on the December box* HERE) - things you can eat or drink, pamper yourself with or use. You can pick up a one off January box for £21.25 plus p&p (& you can get 20% off with code BEAUTYBALM which is valid on the January box, the shop and the soon to be launched themed boxes which will be arriving mid-February).

Nestling on the top layer are these two:

Macacha Plant Protein Energy Vanilla which is a natural, organic and raw plant based protein blend which makes the perfect shake to help which helps with fatigue and gives an energy boost.

From T Plus Drinks there are 4 Vitamin enriched single use tea bags - t+boost with yerba mate, ginseng, green tea and energy releasing Vitamin B, t+detox is formulated with milk thistle, ginger root, dandelion root, green tea and Vitamins B2 and C. T+immunitea contains immune boosting echinacea, ginseng, greent tea and Vitamin C and t+multea contains rosemary, cardamon, spearmint and Vitamins - I'm looking forward to trying these!

WOW - such a great mixture of products!

Peakz - Crunchy Chocolate Squares are simply moreish! The ones inside the box are made with Belgian Dark chocolate and have a crunchy wholegrain core and are seriously yummy. They make the perfect at work afternoon pick-me-up or as a snack on the go.

Also inside is a 250ml can of CocoFuzion 100 Lime naturally sparking coconut water which is delicious (and only has 24kcals).

There are 3 beauty items this month - a sample size tin of Elsa's Organic Skin Food - Ocean Deodorant which smells beautiful. I've heard a lot of good things about these deodorants (I'm also testing out one of their stick deodorants) so I'm looking forward to trying this also.

From new to me brand The Soap Connoisseur is their Nourishing Ylang Ylang & Calendula Serum.  The final beauty item is a Friendly Soap Shampoo Bar with Lavender & Geranium (reviews will follow).

The final two items are a beautiful lined 100% recyclable notebook by Nikki Strange, (printed with natural vegetable inks) which is just the sort of thing I'd choose myself (love it) and Re-Sack Reusable Grocery bags which will be really handy for buying and storing things like potatoes.

Again, it's an absolutely brilliant box! Remember you can pick it up as a one-off box with 20% off using code BEAUTYBALM (you can also use the code for other items in the shop).

What do you think of the contents this month?

*complimentary