September Empties

Here's what I've been using up in September:

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser 50ml - I've collected a stash of these from beauty boxes. Love this beautiful cleanser. See my review HERE.

Lancaster Tan Maximiser Soothing Moisturising Repairing After Sun 50ml - this definitely prolonged my tan during my summer hols and I'd buy full size next time I'm going abroad as it just works and is nice to use.

Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Night Cream 4.2g sample - from Latest in Beauty's fab Build your own Box. A lush hydrating night cream which was great to use. Full size on the wishlist! I've got a couple of these little samples to use (get approx 3 uses from each making them great for try me or travel).

Aromatherapy Associates Revive Morning (7.5ml) and De-Stress Mind (9ml) Bath & Shower Oils. Love these. Sure to pick these up again. Real luxe aromatherapy brand.

Gallinée La Culture Hand Cream 50ml* - I absolutely loved this hand cream (and am a huge fan of the brand and range of products). See my review HERE. I recently found out Harvey Nichols is a stockist so will buy when my hand cream stash reduces a bit!

John Masters Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Milk 118ml - this lasted absolutely ages! See my review HERE. I've since acquired a couple of minis in beauty boxes but I'd buy full size again.

The Body Shop British Rose Instant Glow Body Butter 50ml which had an intense rose scent (which I loved). A rich cream which melted easily onto the skin. Would buy (I received this one as a gift).

Molton Brown Coco & Sandalwood Nourishing Body Lotion 50ml - this was a hotel room freebie and I loved its coconutty spicy woody scent. I'd definitely buy as it's lovely. (I'm actually after the room spray in this scent).

Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser 50ml - this came in a gift set I treated myself to recently. Really lovely to use and I'd consider buying full size in the future once my stash reduces a bit.

Green & Spring Relaxing Shower & Bath Foam 50ml - Perfect for a relaxing long soak in the bath. Sure to buy again. See my review HERE.

bodhi & birch Mint Thé Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml - one of my favourites. See my review HERE. Just cracked open a new one!

Therapie Boost Hair & Body Wash 50ml - a multi-use product - you can use it on your hair and body. Nice. Would maybe buy again.

FoM London Age Defying Hand Serum 50ml* - which is unfortunately no longer in the range. See my review HERE. Loved it.

Mallow+White Revitalise Facial Oil 30ml* - a beautiful oil which was a pleasure to use. When I reduce this stash a bit I'll surely buy. See my review HERE.

Dahliana Wildflower Youth Serum 1oz* - I've have several of these serums both bought and gifted and I absolutely love it. See my review HERE. I'll definitely buy fab serum again as it does exactly what it says it will. One of my favourite products..ever!

de Mamiel Restorative Cleansing Balm 100ml - a simply divine cleansing balm and one everyone should try at least once! Loved it and will re-purchase at some point. See my review HERE.

I got the Neal & Wolf Daily Shampoo & Conditioner sachets (7ml) as Feel Unique pick n mix picks. These were both really nice to use and I'd maybe buy full size.

GM Reverie is a new Californian brand available at a beautiful world. Their MILK Anti-Frizz Leave in Nourishing Treatment (3ml sample) is fantastic. It leaves the hair static free, healthy and nourished. I'm definitely keen to try more from the brand.

My final two empties this month are perfumes (I rarely finish perfumes (or lipsticks!)

30ml Jo Malone Grapefruit Cologne (a favourite which I'll re-purchase) and Lime Basil & Mandarin 9ml (a scent of which I've used more in body products previously) but I'd buy a full size scent now.

What have you been using up this month?

*gifted

Naturisimo Brilliant Body Discovery Set

Launching today is Naturisimo's Brilliant Body Discovery Set (£12.95 and worth £37)* and is jam packed with 9 natural body care products. Inside the reusable black gift box is:

Hydrea Gentle Exfoliating Mitt (full size) which exfoliates, cleanses, regenerates and massages the face and body. It's woven from natural bamboo fibre and leaves the skin glowing and healthy. It's fab!

Balance Me Rose Otto Body Cream 30ml I've used this gorgeous rose scented cream before and it's just a delight. Deeply nourishing it leaves the skin feeling cared for and smelling of roses - what's not to love!

Lola's Apothecary Sweet Lullaby Bath & Shower Oil 10ml which smells simply mouthwatering. A delicious blend of Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli and Vanilla. Use this oil in the bath or shower. This is a beautiful introduction to the range.

Green & Spring Relaxing Shower & Bath Foam 50ml I've used this before and it is lovely. See my review HERE.

Dr Bronner's All-in-One Hemp Rose Pure Castille Soap (sample size) huge fan of Dr Bronner's and this will be going in my travel bag.

This Works perfect legs skin miracle 10ml a tinted leg serum which takes the edge of pale legs, evens skin tone and helps to heal bruises.

Inlight Foot & Leg Balm 5ml which revives and helps to smooth rough skin. I've not tried anything from this brand before. It has a really beautiful scent and texture and I'm looking forward to trying it.

Finally, perfect try me size or for holidays - pai Comfrey & Calendula Calming Body Cream 10ml sachet which hydrates and cares for the skin and Jurlique Rose Hand Cream 2ml a best-seller which is rich and protective.

What do you think of the latest Discovery Box? Do you think you'll buy one?

*PR sample

Pure Natural Box - Edition 3

As soon as I saw the latest box (3rd editon) of the Pure Natural Box I wanted it. I couldn't really justify it...until I saw founder Rebecca was offering two free treats with any purchase on #RandomActOfKindnessDay..you can guess what happened next.

I picked my box up from the Post Office on Tuesday. It's packaged in a recycled and recyclable outer box. Inside is a "use-again" box.  The information card, and postal label are 100% recycled card and is biodegradable.

Costing £25 plus £3.95 P&P (local pick up/drop off is available which I always think is a great idea)

My two extra luxe treats are: 50ml Green & Spring Relaxing Body Lotion and The Rose Tree Cleansing Butter Carrot & Mango sample pot (have used both of these before and loved them).

Inside the box are 6 products which are worth over £60. They are all natural and organic and paraben free:

• Full Size Angela Langford Angel Eyes Nourishing Eye Oil 10ml
• Full Size Southsea Bathing Hut Botanical Steam 125ml
• Full Size Hippy Paste Natural Deodorant in Lavender 60g
• Botanicals Organic Indulgence Body Oil 50ml
• The Rose Tree Luxury Travel Size Candle in No.1 75g
• Just for Tummies - 3 x Tea Pyramids

I think it's a brilliant box this quarter and I'm looking forward to trying everything out. What are your thoughts?

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

May Empties

MVO Face Oil sample size* - simply loved this. See my review here.  Sure to place an order one of these days as every MVO product I've tried I've loved!

Caudalie Vinexpert Eye & Lip Serum 1.5ml - quite a small sample but lovely to use. Would maybe buy.

ESPA ProSerum 8ml* - a lovely light treatment oil.  See my review here. I've got another in my stash to use.

Marble & Milkweed Spring Tonic Serum vial - this came in the a beautiful world box. Was nice but teeny tiny sample so hard to tell if perfect for my skin or not.

Green & Spring Relaxing Shower & Bath Foam 50ml - this was really lovely to use. Huge fan of the G&S range.  See my review here.

Lucy Annabella Organic Argan & Bergamot Organic Treatment Oil 125ml - simply love this oil and sad that it's finished! I'll definitely buy again.  See my review here.

Dr Organic Rose Otto Body Wash 250ml - a gorgeous rose scented wash. I received this one as a gift but sure to buy again as the rose range is one of my favourites.

Aestelance Mud Mask 5ml - this was nice but a small sample. Did make my hair look and feel good.

Dr Organic Pomegranate Deodorant 50ml - this is a staple for me. Love the scent and it's effectiveness. Will buy again.

Ojon Rare Blend Infusion Shampoo 30ml - I loved this shampoo. Sure to buy full size at some point.

Ojon Rare Blend Deep Conditioner 30ml - loved this. Again, sure to pick up full size at some point.

Ancienne Ambiance Rosa Bath Salts sample* - smells of roses and contains rose petals. I got two baths from this sample.  See my review here. Would purchase.

TEWC Lemon & Geranium Body Melt 6g - a rich butter which is easy to apply to the skin. I wouldn't buy this particular one again as the scent was too light for me.

TEWC Lavender & Sweet Orange Body Melt 6g - a perfect travel size. I loved the scent and full size is on my wishlist.

Inner-Soul Scandinavian Hand & Body Salve* - This was lovely, melted into the skin and smelled gorgeous. Would buy.  See my review here.

Neom Complete Bliss Bath & Shower Oil 5ml - one of my favourite Neom scents.  Huge fan of the brand.

Naked Rescue Repairing Hair Treatment 20ml sachet - love this! Helps make the hair look glossy and sleek. Sure to buy again.

Mendill Organic Wet Towelettes - Lavender, Orange*, Eucalyptus* and Tangerine* - huge fan of these wipes. See my reviews here and here. Sure to buy again as they are so handy.

John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructing Shampoo 10ml & Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor 10ml - love these and sure to pick up these samples again. I get two uses from each sachet making them great for weekends away.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts 2 x 100g - simply love these salts.  See my review here. I've still got a packet in my stash but know I'll definitely buy again as they work.  If I could only use one bath product again - it would be these!

Naisture Collagen Mask Pack - a single use super moisturising sheet mask. Got a few of these in my stash. Lovely.

Forever Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo 4.5ml & Conditioning Rinse - made my hair feel clean, conditioned and shiny.  

Giovanni 2 Chic Ultra Sleek Shampoo & Conditioner both 7.4ml - a good sized sample giving two uses. These were really nice to use and I'd buy.

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser 5ml - this little sachet gave me four uses. A huge fan of this product and the brand. I've got a full size pot of this and I'd buy again.  See my review here.

Argan Dew Miraculous Argan Oil 3.5ml* - a fantastic oil which you use on damp hair before blow drying. Makes the hair smooth and healthy looking and smells gorgeous.

Bodhi Mint The Refreshing Bath & Shower Therapy 10ml sachet - my favourite shower gel.  Great size for travel.

Ancienne Ambiance Ambra Reed Diffuser* - this really brightened up my hallway. A beautiful scent. See my review here. I want to try the rose one next.  This one last 5 months making it great value for money.

*PR samples

Shopping My Stash #48

Here's what I've been using this week - 

Green & Spring Relaxing Shower & Bath Foam 50ml - I'm a huge Green & Spring fan and found this in the cupboard while I was searching for something else. Perfect to use just before bed as the herbs it contains are perfect for relaxing and soothing.  See my review here.

Trilogy Rosapene Night Cream 25ml - this very generous sized pot came in the YOU Beauty Advent Calendar. Made with anti-oxidant rich Rosapene Oil this light cream nourishes and regenerates the skin overnight while you are sleeping.  It's one of my favourite Trilogy products.

MVO Face Oil sample* - a rich and lush face oil packed full of nourishing things for the skin.  See my review here.

Viridian Skin Repair Oil 100ml* - a lavender scented body oil which is perfect to use just before bed.  See my review here.

SHU STEAMCREAM 75ml* - yet another product with a lavender scent! I love this light as air multi-purpose cream.  See my review here.

The Body Deli Blueberry Fusion Micro Scrub 60g* - one of the freshest and most delicious scented products I've ever used. A really effective scrub.  See my review here.

What have you been using this week?

*PR samples