Shopping My Stash #20

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

Dr Organic Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Monoi Moisture Melt Body Oil 90g - I got this in the Latest in Beauty CEW Beauty Awards box - its gorgeous reminds me a little bit of Elemis Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt - see my review here.  You can use this on your body, hair, hands and cuticles.  As with the Elemis product it is solid at room temperature - you need to stand it in a bowl of hot water for it to melt before applying the oil to your skin.  Gorgeous product and I love the coconut scent.

Balance Me Skin Bright Hydrating Face Mist 60ml (£20)* - I'm in love with this face mist - it's simply lovely to use.  Use it as a toner, to set make up or to spritz your face with throughout the day.  Contains Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate, Pineapple and Rose waters to replenish and balance and Neroli and Spikenard essential oils to revitalise.  Definitely a product I'll be purchasing once this one's finished.

Weleda Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Body Lotion 30ml - this also came in the Latest in Beauty CEW box.  One of my favourite Weleda lotions.  I love this fruity scented lotion. Leaves the skin moisturised and delicately scented.

Bodhi Mint Thé Temple Balm 15g (£15)* - this has been soothing my headaches this week.  Read my review here.

Bodhi Neroli Lucé Revitalising Face Oil 5ml - I treated myself to this face oil last week.  It costs £12 but is redeemable on a full size bottle for a limited time - which is a really generous offer from Bodhi.  I'm really enjoying using this light orange blossom scented oil.  It nourishes and hydrates the skin leaving it radiant and moisturised.

Layla D Romantic Peach Eyeshadow 1g (£6.99)* - a lovely pink/peach shimmery shade which is just perfect for the summer.  See my mini review here.

Have you used any of these products?

*PR Samples

Face Oils

I just love oils of any kind - body, bath and face.  Here are the face oils/serums in my current stash -

Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Skin Boost Facial Serum* (12g - £15) - a really lovely, light and deliciously scented light serum.  See my review here.

Bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil (30ml - £56) - my favourite face oil...ever!  It smells simply amazing and makes my skin radiant and glowy.  See my review here.

Balance Me Radiance Face Oil* (30ml - £30) - a rich face oil which smells gorgeous.  Suitable for all skin types.  A review to follow.

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate - I first tried this in the Selfridges Advent Calendar in 2011 - see here.  This is a second or third sample - really lovely - makes skin look radiant and renewed.

LaylaD Sweet Almond Facial Oil* (10ml - £8.99) - a light oil which is lightly scented love that you can use if on your cuticles too - link.

OV Naturals Firm Friend Uplifting Organic Face Oil* - with 100% natural ingredients to repair & protect. With neroli and frankincense essential oils.  Please see the website for details of the new range of oils - link.

Green People Anti-Ageing Facial Oil* (30ml - £16.89) I was sent this oil for review by Nature's Healthbox. A beautiful face oil - see my review here.

Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+ 2.5ml - simply love this oil - got a few to use up. Light and absorbs quickly.

Do you use any of these facial oils/serums? What are your favourites?

*PR samples

LaylaD Beauty products & a discount code!

Layla from LaylaD contacted me recently to see if I'd like to review some of her lovely products.

Layla has always been interested in make up ever since her mum bought her 3 mini lipsticks to play with when she was a child.  She studied make up in college and whilst there worked in local theatre, did wedding make up and shadowed make up artists to gain experience and build up a portfolio.  Once Layla got her diploma she worked at London Fashion Week, special events and for celebrities at home and abroad.

After a bad reaction to a well known make of foundation Layla decided to create her own range of make up and skincare which didn't contain any parabens, chemicals, sulphates, toxins etc.  Products are 100% natural.

The skincare range contains ingredients which have been specially blended to work with your skin.  The mineral make up range is natural, oil free, anti-inflammatory and non-comedogenic.

I was sent three items to review.  I've only been using them for a few days so I'll let you know my initial thoughts and I'll review them more thoroughly in a few weeks.

Aloe Vera & Seaweed Gel* (50ml - £12.99)

A cooling and soothing gel which nourishes the skin.  Aloe Vera contains healing properties which makes this gel great for sunburn, blemishes or irritated skin. The seaweed the gel contains protects, stabilises oil and helps with regeneration.  It can also be used as an eye gel to awaken tired eyes - I do love a multi-purpose product!  

Sweet Almond Facial Oil* (10ml - £8.99)

Suitable for dry, damaged, dull, sensitive and dehydrated skin types.  The oil absorbs quickly into the skin.  Use 2-4 times a week or if your skin needs a boost.  Apply 2-3 drops onto cleansed and toned skin and then apply day or night cream.  It can also be used as a cuticle oil.  

Romantic Peach Eyeshadow* (1g - £6.99)

Romantic Peach Eyeshadow is a pink/peach colour with sparkle.  Suits all skin tones.  This is such a pretty colour.  Apply over the eyelid to brighten the eyes.  A little can be used as a highlighter along the cheekbones.

Full reviews will follow on all of the above products.

Layla very kindly is offering all readers of my blog a generous discount when ordering on the website - 

15% off orders of £20 or more

valid until the end of April 2013

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You can see the online shop here

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*complimentary - sent for review