August Empties

I wasn't going to do any August empties with being away 2 weeks out of four (and recycling when I was there) but it would feel odd not to, so here goes.

Schmidt's Jasmine Tea Natural Deodorant 75g which is one of my favourite scents. Keeps me dry all day and I love the formulation and scent. Will buy again.

Bodhi & Birch Avo Bao Cleansing Balm mini which is the perfect size for holidays (15g) and came in the Superfoods Series Mini Discovery Kit. See my review HERE.

KurlySue's sumptuous Organic Shea & Argan Oil Body Butter mini came in my June Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. See my review HERE. Would buy again.

This teeny pot of Glamglow's Waterburst Hydrated Glow Moisturizer was a Feel Unique pick'n'mix sample. I loved its light gel texture and fresh scent. Would maybe buy full size.

My final item this month is Elemis's Tan Accelerator 125ml which helps to prepares the skin for summer holidays by stimulating natural melanin production. I use it 2 weeks before I go away and find it helps to prevent prickly heat and help produce a light golden tan. Sure to buy again.

What have you been using up this month?

KurlySue Organic Shea & Argan Body Butter

I received this little pot of goodness by KurlySue in my June Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. I was excited as inside June's box there were three brand new to me brands - that's what beauty boxes should be about!

Founder Coline Benjamin's baby son Joel was the inspiration behind the brand. The products are kind and gentle on the skin, handmade with ethically sourced raw plant-based ingredients in small batches with love and care.

The range is 100% vegan, natural, cruelty free and handcrafted. The products are multi-use and packaging is recyclable.

The butter is an absolute delight, light and fluffy with a natural soothing scent. It melts instantly on warm hands and skin and deeply nourishes - I'm kind of in love with it.  Use it all over the body, as a deep treatment for hair or to tame frizz.  

Can't wait to try more from the brand!

June: Lately I've Been Loving

Here's my June loves:

June's Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box contained 3 new to me brands which makes my heart sing! I fell totally head-over-heels for Kurly Sue Organic Shea & Argan Oil Body Butter which has been hand whipped with love! I definitely want to try more from this brand.

I also loved beautiful BUMI and inside was a pot of their Face Polish with Juniperberry, Sage, Hemp & Volcanic Ash which is fabulous!

Getting my hair done always makes me feel good! Lexi at Bruce Masefield Hair gave me a fabulous cut and colour in June.

I spotted The Lefty Scribe in an old YOU magazine my mum had given me and had to have one of Jennie's hand painted and hand lettered pebbles. Isn't it gorgeous!

I just had to have a Portobello scented candle! Picked up at Paper Tiger. Paper Tiger say: 

"Portobello is Edinburgh's seaside resort, an escape from the city and the chance of a promise on the promenade. The sensual aromas of Patchouli and Ylang Ylang essential oils combine to sultry effect in our Portobello candle. The deep musky patchouli oil has long been associated with a sense of the exotic, and ylang ylang is an tropical floral aroma considered by aromatherapists to be soothing and calming. The sweet scent of vanilla hints at the promise of a lick of an ice cream, and the heady, giddy whirl of the fairground waltzer. Take the mood with you in this handy 85g travel tin. Strike a match, and there's a flicker of romance in the air - our Portobello candle is a sensual and evocative fragrance for an evening of adventure, or a romantic night in".

I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting gins and this Cloudy Lemon Gin by Brewdog is delicious and perfect for summer. I picked it up in Waitrose.

I revisited Noble Isle when a 15% off ad popped up on Facebook (and I've had a couple of orders since!) I first tried the brand when it appeared in a beauty box. The Tea Rose Luxury Hand Wash is gorgeous. Deeply rosy! I love that they offer a free mini with purchase too.

I fell totally in love with Blushberry Botanicals in June and their Turkish Delight Lip Balm! See my review HERE.

What have you been loving in June?

Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box: June: Luminosity

It's always an exciting day when my Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box lands! This month there are 3 new to me brands (squeals). The theme this month is Luminosity.

And let's have a peek inside...

WOW!

New to me brand gorgeous BUMI Naturals isn't it just exquisite! Inside June's box is a pot of their Face Polish with Juniper, Sage, Hemp & Volcanic Ash (30ml - £13). The polish smells incredible earthy, herbal and sweet (and mouthwatering!) It'll gently exfoliate and soften. Cannot wait to try this out!

I've also fallen head-over-heels for Kurlysue's sumptuous Organic Shea & Argan Oil Body Butter (40ml - £8) which is a lush and creamy natural butter which has been lovingly hand-whipped using the very best organic ingredients. Love!

And yes, yet another new to me brand (new to me brands make my heart sing!) From 34.4 Skincare is a mini pot of their Honey Balm (£5), which is an absolute delight! Use it as a moisturiser, primer, lip balm, hair pomade and make up remover - you know I adore a multi-use product. 

And there's more.... a full size Bio-Gel Skin Brightener from PHB Ethical Beauty which is 50ml and worth £25! It'll boost radiance and regenerate the skin, brightening dark spots and even the skin tone. 

From Award Winning Bramley (they just won a Mama & Baby Award with The Beauty Shortlist for their Little B Hair & Body Wash with Clementine, Lavender & Sweet Orange) we have their Energising Body Wash with Grapefruit, Lavender & Sweet Orange (50ml - £4). I've used this gorgeous brand before as The Pig Chain use them as bathroom amenities. I'll be popping this one in my holiday bag!

What are your thoughts as to the contents this month? July will be the last monthly box. Going forward the subscription will be bi-monthly.