Little Treats #12

It's been a while since I've done a "Little Treats" post. You can see previous ones - #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11.

Prismologie Sapphire & Oud Foot Cream - this trial size came in a Latest in Beauty box. It contains mood enhancing actives, sapphire micro-crystals and is scented with calming oud. This is a really luxe product and I'd be tempted to buy full size.

The Rose Tree Intensive Balm with Marshmallow & Frangipani sample* - a deeply nourishing balm which smells gorgeous. It hydrates and softens the skin smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles.

Blue Labelle Replenishing Hand Oil 10ml* - this deliciously scented hand oil absorbs quickly and leaves the hands feeling cared for and moisturised. See my review HERE.

I came across Memento Scents on Instagram or Twitter and picked up these three aromatic beauties (£3 each).  The scents lightly perfume the skin and are great to pop into your pocket or handbag for a touch of scent on the go.

*PR samples

Little Treats #11

My last Little Treats post was way back in July! Here's what I've been enjoying recently:

First up is the fabulous Bee Good Youth Enhancing Lift & Brighten Eye Cream 5ml (which I got in the LIB Get the Gloss Box). It's one of the nicest eye creams I've used lately - it's rich but absorbs quickly helping with fine lines and dark circles. I like that it's multi-purpose - you can also use it on fine lines around the lips.

I've wanted to try Balmology's Exotic Rose Beauty Oil for ages so was pleased to pick up this 4ml sample at Naturisimo. It has a lush rose scent and it absorbs easily into the skin nourishing as well as making the skin glow. I'll be adding full size to the ever expanding wishlist.

Glasgow based Beauty Kitchen has been on my radar like forever so it was great to see their Love Me Wonderbalm in Jane's The Dream Box IV. This cinnamon scented balm can be used on lips and other dry areas. I love the cute little tin too! 

Glamour mag are offering the choice of 4 Clinique goodies with the mag this month.  I picked Cherry Pop Lipstick which is a gorgeous glossy red shade and perfect for the forthcoming party season!

New to me brand (which also featured in the Get the Gloss Box with foot cream) is Prismologie and I've been enjoying the very lovely Pink O'Clock Hand & Cuticle Cream with Rose & Rose Quartz 10ml which soothes, moisturises and leaves the hands smelling delicious!

I've been testing out the new Optimal Skin ProMoisturiser (7ml)* by ESPA. It's a rich cream which absorbs easily. It "uses advanced responsive hydration to target the delivery of nutrient-rich, hydrating actives where the skin requires them most". The cream is suitable for all skin types, balances and nourishes. It also has a delicious orange scent and leaves my skin feeling great, really cared for and comfortable.

*PR sample

Little Treats #10

thisworks in transit camera close-up (15ml) - this came free with July's Harpers Bazaar mag. It is great to use as a primer before make up as it evens and brightens the skin.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Balms SPF15 in Coral & Passion - love these for a pop of moisturising colour.

Acorelle SPF30 Sun Oil - this is teeny tiny (only 75ml - but Naturisimo point this out on their website). Luckily I picked it up with money off as it's expensive. This oil deeply nourishes and protects the skin from harmful rays. Really lovely to use and smells nice.

Nourish Kale Biomimetic Anti-Ageing Eye Cream (sample) a lightweight eye cream which deeply nourishes the eye area and helps with puffiness and dark circles.

Inner-Soul Organics Scandinavian Decedence Bath & Body Salt Scrub* (sample) - a rich and aromatic body scrub which can also be used in the bath as a salt soak.  Leaves the skin feeling silky soft and smooth.

*complimentary

Little Treats #9

ESPA Optimal Skin ProCleanser 15ml* - a delicious, rich gel cleanser, mask and exfoliator in one! It leaves the skin deeply cleansed, radiant and renewed. Apply to the skin in circular motions until the jojoba spheres melt before removing with a warmed damp muslin cloth. Leave on for 15 minutes twice a week to activate the mask. This is a super luxe product which also smells incredible. Full size is on the wishlist!

BEING Bloom Lip Service 15ml - this lip balm is scented with Vanilla and Rose - what's not to love! See my review here.

Lyonsleaf Calendula Cream 10ml - this little pot helps to soothe the skin and reduce itching. It is great for treating eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and acne as well as dry skin patches.

The Body Deli Solar Skin Cream 10ml - this mini came in the recent a beautiful world s/s 15 sampler box. This lotion contains SPF15 and absorbs instantly onto the skin. Perfect to use right now!

lj's Natural Solutions Balancing Organic Moisturiser 8g - this lush geranium scented moisturiser is great for all skin types, absorbing quickly and balancing the skin.

Lush Imogen Rose Solid Perfume 12g - a rosey scent with amber, vetivert and green notes. Great for slipping into a pocket or handbag for some scent on the go.

Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask sample* - this mask is fantastic! It brightens dull skin leaving it looking refreshed, smooth and radiant. Apply a thin layer onto the skin once a week (you can feel it working straight away!) leaving on for 15-20 minutes or so before rinsing. 

Have you tried any of these?

*PR samples

Little Treats #8

Here's some mini products I've been enjoying lately.

Green People Fruit Scrub Exfoliator* - this facial scrub is just fantastic! It has a delicious uplifting citrus scent (contains essential oils of Bergamot & Mandarin) and gently removes dead skin cells while brightening and balancing the skin. Love! To use: Apply to clean dry skin in circular motions removing with a warm damp muslin cloth.  I've also been enjoying Green People's Vita Min Fix 24-Hour Cream* which deeply moisturises and soothes the skin and is stuffed full of Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants.  To use: apply AM/PM after cleansing.

LJ's Natural Solutions Cucumber and Watermelon Eye Serum - this serum is one of my favourites. It has a gel like texture the sort I love and easily absorbs into the eye area helping to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. To use: massage a small amount around the eye area.

Beatitude Skin Salvation sample* - this is a gorgeous face oil made with Rosehip, Oat, Evening Primrose, Squalene, Black Cumin Seed Oils and Vitamin E. It also contains essential oils of Rose, Neroli and Immortelle. It rejuvenates and nourishes.  To use: warm a few drops in the palm of your hands before massaging onto the face and neck in upward movements.

Rachel's Plan Bee Bee Cream sample* - I received this little pot with my order a while back. Rich and comforting it is perfect to use on cuticles, hands and feet and any dry areas on the body. It smells delicious too!  To use: apply a pea size amount where needed.

*PR samples

Little Treats #7

Mauli Rituals Nourishing Shave & Beard Oil sample* - this luxe oil is great for taming eyebrows!  It is a rich blend of oils and essences and has a lovely aromatic scent. I've also tried it out after shaving my legs.  Blue Labelle Hand Oil 10ml - this super moisturising oil is simply one of the nicest hand oils I've used. See my review here.

Caudalie Premier Cru The Elixir 10ml* - I first mentioned the elixir here. I've been trying it for a few weeks now and I can honestly say it's one of these must tries!  The elixir absorbs instantly leaving the skin nourished and radiant. It's a half oil-half serum and is packed full of good things for the skin. Just apply to the face and neck AM and PM before face cream.  

Ruth Romano Lime Lip Balm 15g* - this zingy award winning balm is super-moisturising, soothing and leaves the lips scented with lime.  lj's Cucumber & Watermelon Eye Serum sample* - this rich serum smoothes, hydrates and helps to reduce fine lines. Easily absorbed it rejuvenates and nourishes the eye area.

What mini products have you been enjoying lately?

*PR samples

Little Treats #6

Melvita Rose Extraordinary Water 25ml - this serum like water which is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid locks in moisture. It rejuvenates and firms the skin. Apply before moisturiser using a cotton pad or your fingers.

Abahna White Grapefruit & May Chang Bath Gel 35ml - I love this brand and was pleased to pick this up at Latest in Beauty at a bargainous £1 in their build your own box section. 

Burt's Bees Almond Milk Hand Creme 7g - again only a quid from Latest in Beauty this super rich marzipan scented hand cream is gorgeous and leaves the hands deeply nourished.

Ruth Romano Lemongrass Soap mini - I'm a huge fan of bars of soap and this little one smells lovely!  Uplifting it's perfect for a wake up call in my morning shower.

Have you tried any of these before?

Little Treats #5

Skinlix Ylang Ylang & Bergamot Organic Body Scrub sample* - this is a gorgeous sugar scrub for the body which smells simply beautiful. It leave the skin soft, smooth and nourished. Full size will be mine and soon!

Skinlix Ylang Ylang & Bergamot 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil sample* - a teeny tiny sample but this oil is wonderful. Super moisturising and nurturing. Again the scent is amazing and full size is on the wishlist. I've been using it to nourish my hands after gardening.

Skinlix have offered my readers a fab 10% off with code BLOG - I know I'll be making use of this to buy full size of the above!

SW Basics Cleanser mini* - this came in October's Petit Vour Beauty Box. I'm a huge fan of the brand and this cleanser is just brilliant. Containing just 3 ingredients it cleanses and removes make up. I like to use this on non-make up days or as a pre-cleanse.

KYPRIS Antioxidant Dew 3ml and Beauty Elixir I - 1,000 Roses 3ml - these came in the F/W 14 Petit Vour box and I love them especially the elixir.  The Antioxidant Dew is deeply hydrating. It helps to restore vitality and make the skin look radiant.  It can be used morning and night and before applying an Elixir.  The Beauty Elixir 1 - 1,000 Roses is the star of the duo.  Smelling deeply of roses it repairs and pampers the skin.  Use alone or with the Antioxidant Dew.

Ann Gerard Parfum Rose Cut sample - this sample came from Bloom Perfumery (I chose a selection of samples). This is a beautiful rose floral with aldehydes, rum and pepper, patchouli, peony, benzoin, oak and vanilla and is quite unlike any other perfume in my collection. Pick your samples here.

What products have been delighting you lately?

Little Treats #4

See my little treats #3 here. These are the sample sizes I'm currently enjoying.

Balm Balm Mandarin Single Note EDP 12ml - a zingy and fruity scent which is perfect for summer.   Nourish Golden Glow Toning Body Shimmer 2ml sample* - this body lotion has shimmer in it and smells gorgeous - full size is now on the wishlist!  AMBRE Mango & Carrot Seed Concentrated Hand Cream 15ml - a super rich hand balm which smells fruity and spicy. A little goes a long way and it leaves the hands deeply moisturised - love this! Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil: Summer 7.4ml - deeply nourishing and scented with white flowers and spice.  TAY Rosehip Balancing Cleanser with Seabuckthorn sample pot* - a light cleanser which removes all make up and daily grime. Love the cute packaging too.

Have you used any of these?  What's your current favourite trial sizes?

*PR samples