February Empties

It's that time again! This month has flown by. Here's what I've been using up and my thoughts.

Melvita Fresh Moisturising Body Milk 30ml - this was lovely to use and lightly scented with roses. One I'd buy once I reduce my huge stash!

Elemis Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow 480g - loved this! Beautiful scent and effective scrub. Would definitely buy again in the future.  See my review here.

Lancome Effect Miracle Bare Skin Perfector 15ml - this was a nice primer and could be worn on it's own on non make up days to even out the skin tone. Lasted ages too. Would perhaps buy again.

Mitchell & Peach Shower Wash 50ml - this was nice to use and lightly scented with lavender. I'd happily use this again.

Creme de la Mer The Hand Treatment 30ml** - a pure luxe hand cream which I thoroughly enjoyed using...but I'm unlikely to buy full size as it retails at £70!

Noble Isle Willow Song Bath & Shower Gel 30ml - a huge Noble Isle fan. I especially like their Summer Rising scent. 

BiOrganics Perfect Balance Shampoo 30ml - this was lovely and left the hair clean and shiny. Would consider buying full size although I'd like to try more from the range.

Ancienne Ambiance Goddess Rose Water 30ml* - a beautiful lightly rose scented spritzer which I used as a toner. Definitely one I'd buy.

Jo Loves Pomelo 2ml sample vial - simply love this! Definitely one I want full size.

Aromatherapy Associates Soothing Skin Tonic 200ml* - this was lovely. Really soothing and hydrating.  See my review here.

Sweet Cecily's Coconut Body Butter sample* - a lovely rich butter. Full size is going on my wishlist!

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 110ml - my favourite bath oil...ever! I got this one from hubby at Christmas but just opened a new one - personalised with my name on it from REN at Christmas.  

balance Me Rose Otto Body Cream 30ml - this is really lovely. A rich body cream scented with rose.  Another I'd buy again.

Skinvelop The Cleanser 120ml - one of my favourite hot cloth cleansers. See my review here. I've just cracked open a new one.

Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Make Up SPF15 30ml in shade 4 - my favourite foundation. I'm sure to buy this again although for now I'm just using up small tubes and pots.

Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream 8g* - another product I love (and I've got another in my stash).  See my review here.

REN Jojoba Microbead Purifying Facial Polish 5ml - I really liked the gentleness of this scrub. It's one I'd consider purchasing.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 15ml - love this! See my review here.

What have you been using up this month?

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Shopping My Stash #33

Here's what I'm using this week -

Bloom Remedies Daily Balance Cream with Sweet Orange, Geranium and Rose 30ml - this came in my recent Souk Souk box. I'm a huge Bloom Remedies fan. This moisturiser smells amazing! Light and aromatic it sinks easily into the skin leaving it hydrated and lightly scented. It also contains shea butter, sweet almond oil, Vitamin E and meadowfoam oils.  You can see my post on other Bloom Remedies products here and here.

Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour SPF 15 12.5g Rose* - I'm a huge Lanolips fan and this gives a light wash of pale pink colour - it's really pretty.  You can see my review of the original ointment here.

Ginvera Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel 10g* - I sometimes get blackheads on my chin and this works wonders at getting rid of them.  See my review here.

Madara Moon Flower Rose Beige Tinting Fluid 50ml - I received a sample of this in May's Amarya Box. Simply love it! I either wear it alone of mix it into a bit of foundation.  It adds moisture and illuminates the skin.

Wellgreen Lewes Rose Body Mist 50ml - a refreshing and lightly scented rose mist which is gorgeous for refreshing the skin.  See my review on the rose basket I bought from Amanda here.

Aveda Smoothing Body Polish 40ml - this came in the Aveda Editor's Picks box from Latest in Beauty. A really lovely, not too scrubby body polish which smell gorgeous!  What a great box that was!

Louise Galvin Sacred Locks Treatment Mask for Fine Hair 100ml - this also came in a Latest in Beauty Box. Huge fan of the range and this is fab. Just perfect for my hair type. It leaves it moisturised, glossy and smooth.

Have you used any of these products?

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Ginvera Green Tea Marvel Gel & Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream

I was recently sent samples of Ginvera Green Tea Marvel Gel* (10g) & Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream* (8g) to review.

Janiro Ltd are the UK distributors of the Ginvera range which is a staple brand in Singapore.

Ginvera Green Tea Marvel Gel 10g* (10g sample - pay p&p £2, 60g £19.95)

A light gel which you apply to dry skin to remove blackheads/whiteheads. I've been using it on my t-zone a couple of times a week. The gel removes dead skin cells and exfoliates the skin eliminating blackheads and leaving the skin radiant and renewed.  To use: apply a small amount onto dry skin focussing on the t-zone.  Keep massaging until you see small flakes appearing - this is dead skin cells and dirt!  Rinse with water.  I've found my skin is less congested (I suffer from blackheads/whiteheads on my chin) and it also helps control t-zone shine. One I'll definitely pick up when I finish my sample.

Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream 8g* (8g sample - pay p&p £2, 25ml £18, 40ml £26)  "Singapore, one of the first nations to adopt the BB phenomenon this is said to be the original, authentic Asian BB cream".  This product won an award at the Pure Beauty Awards - 2012 Silver Award Best Skincare Launch.

Suitable for all skin types and tones, the cream blends in well and is enriched with Green Tea, Ginseng, Chinese Angelica and Hyaluronic Acid.  It feels light and moisturising on the skin and gives an even coverage.  Apply with fingertips for a natural look. I love this! Will definitely be purchasing the larger size.  

Have you used either of these products?  What are your thoughts?

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Shopping my Stash #16

Here's what I've been reaching for this week - 

Kerastase Elixir Ultime 50ml - I received this as a freebie with another order.  It's lovely! Can be used pre-shampoo, post-shampoo before blow drying or to control frizz.

Bodhi Ylang Ylang Incensa Sensual Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml and Sensual Body Moisturiser 40ml - simply love this spicy oriental - been so lovely to use every evening during this cold weather we've been having.  You can see my mini review here.

Ginvera Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel 10g* and Green Tea BB Cream 8g* - I've found the marvel gel amazing at getting rid of blackheads/whiteheads on my chin.  The BB cream is a suit most people shade and give a natural look - reviews to follow.

The London Oil Company After Hours Sensual Massage Oil 10ml - I love how you can buy sample type sizes before buying full size.  This is a lovely thickish oil scented with jasmine, sweet orange, cedarwood, patchouli and ylang ylang.  A 10ml sample retails at £4.00.

Melvita Eau Florale de Rose Flower Water 26ml - Nardine at Live..Laugh..Love sent me this from her Latest in Beauty box as she doesn't like rose scents - well it's gorgeous and I'm really enjoying using it.

Palm & Soul Lips & Shimmer - in Blood Orange 7g* - smells amazing, gives the lips a red tint and moisturises.  Review to follow.

Have you used any of these products?

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Shopping My Stash #12

This week these are the products I've been reaching for.

Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Skin Boost Facial Serum 12g - a lovely light serum which is easily absorbed.  See my review here.

Milla Maddern Body Cream 100ml - a rich cream with an uplifting scent.  See my review here.

Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Lipstick in shade rose 506 - a pretty really wearable pink shade.  It has featured in favourites posts here and here.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick - love this bright pop of colour.

Lush Ginger Solid Perfume Stick 12g - love this spicy scent.  I also loved the bath bombs in this scent but they discontinued them. Boo!  

Dr Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Hand & Nail Cream 100ml - I won this in a giveaway with lots of other goodies.  See my post here.  This is a lovely rich hand cream which smells divine and a review will follow.

Ginvera Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel 10g - first time I used this it broke me out in spots! I tried again and my skin seems to like it.  Use it on my chin and forehead.  Review to follow.

Are you shopping your stash this week?  Have you used any of these products?

Latest in Beauty - Little Beauty Box

I got my Latest in Beauty Little Beauty Box the other day.

It contains:

Elemental Herbology - 4 x 3ml sachets

Cool & Clear Facial Cleanser x 2 - scented with Green tea, olive extract and lavender flower, a very effective cleanser which smells really good.  I'm going to get three uses from an individual sachet.  Massage into damp skin and remove with warm water, safe to use around the eyes.  Love it.

Facial Glow Radiance Peel x 1 - with Vitamin C, Papaya and Manuka Honey.  This gave me one use - a fab product - will definitely purchase at some point.  Slightly grainy texture and amazing scent.  Apply mask to clean, dry skin and leave for 4 minutes.  Remove with warm flannel.  Its expensive though.  It retails at £39 for 50ml.  You can buy it in a travel set also which you can see here.  You can also buy at SpaceNK.

Soothing Oil Free Facial Hydrator SPF 12 x 1 - with retinol, biodynamic algae and pearl extract.  A light texture, melts into the skin and gently scented.

I am so in love with this range!  I love the scents and textures and how the products feel on my skin.

My second item is 2 x 0.5ml sachets of SUPER Bright Eyed Flawless Eye Cream.  It is a lovely light gel cream but with such small sachets it's hard to decide if I want to buy full size.  Retails at £29.50 for 15ml.  It also says online that you can use it as a primer for a radiant finish.  I am all for multi-purpose products!

My third item is Ginvera Marvel Gel 2g sachet - good for removing dry skin and blackheads.  I occasionally get blackheads on my chin so was keen to try this out.  You apply to cleansed dry skin and massage gently until the gel is dry and then rinse with water - not tried this product yet.

Really pleased with my box this month as I've found a range I definitely want to buy at some point.  Do you get this box?  Have you tried any of these products?