Naturisimo: The November edit

You know I can never resist a Naturisimo Discovery Box. The November Edit costs £22 plus p&p and is worth £119.

I was trying to resist. Inside you'll find:

• Inika Certified Organic Matte Perfection Primer, 30ml Full Size
• Neighbourhood Botanicals Mild Mannered Face Lotion, 30ml
• Lola's Apothecary Monsoon Paradise Body & Massage Oil 10ml
• Kjaer Weis Beautiful Face Oil, 4ml
• Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash, 15ml
• Odacite Montana Harvest Oil Cleanser, 6ml
• The Organic Pharmacy Skin Treat Mask Trio, 3 x 10ml
• NEOM Perfect Nights Sleep Pillow Mist, 5ml

Did you pick a box up? 

May Empties

Here are the products I've been using up in May. If a product is marked * I've been generously gifted it for review.

Lola's Apothecary Delicate Romance Balancing Body Polish 15ml which came in Naturisimo's Self Love Discovery Box. I loved this rose scented creamy polish so much I had to buy full size. Absolute perfection and a luxe treat.

Kerastase Nutritive Lait Vital 75ml which I received in a Feel Unique My Beauty Kit. I love it as it works. Nourishing the hair, leaving it silky soft and smooth. Just opened a new one.

Madara Moon Flower Tinting Fluid 50ml which is a staple in my stash. It gives the skin a light moisturising glow, evening out imperfections without the heavy feel of foundation. I've just opened a new one.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 75ml I adore this vanilla, pistachio and salted carmel scented fluffy cream. I just bought the Biggie Biggie Bum Bum Cream - so that should last a while. Love this cream!

JOIK Apple & Elderflower Foaming Hand Wash 250ml* I loved this moisturising foaming wash which had a delectable fruity scent. See my review HERE. One I'll definitely buy in future although it's a little on the pricey side for a hand wash.

Alterna Caviar Anti-Ageing Infinite Colour Hold Shampoo & Conditioner sachets, 7ml each. I received these in Feel Unique's pick 'n' mix. Luxurious and great to try. I preferred the conditioner from the duo. Might or might not buy.

Doers of London "it starts at the top" Shampoo 50ml which came in Mint Green's February starter kit. It was nice enough but unlikely to buy.

*Nudge Boutique Saffron Glow Facial Oil Serum 10ml which is one of my favourite new tries this year. See my review HERE. I will definitely buy this when my oil/serum stash reduces a bit as it's absolutely fantastic.

Tam Mason Mint & Cedarwood Hand Scrub 25ml I adore these beautiful hand scrubs. See my review HERE. I wasn't so keen on this aroma but will definitely buy the scrub again in a different scent (Rose & Patchouli).

Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser 10ml which was nice to try. It was pleasant to use and I've now tried it! Unlikely to buy.

Decleor Aromessence Neroli Bigarade Essential Oil Serum 0.7ml I used to use Decleor so it was nice to revisit. A teeny tiny free sample. Definitely one to add to my wishlist as I adore Neroli.

What have you been using up this month?

March Empties

If a product is marked * I've very kindly received it complimentary for review purposes. Here are my March empties:

I fell head-over-heels for Love Absolute's sublime Mulberry Milk Jelly Cleanser 30g and I was soo sad to scoop out the very last of it. On my to-buy list when my cleanser stash reduces a bit. See my review HERE. (I'll be reusing the tin too!)

Being able to try Susanne Kaufmann's divine Restorative Toning Body Cream 15ml was an absolute joy. That's why I love the Naturisimo Discovery Boxes so much - you sometimes get to try more pricier items. It'll be staying on the wishlist however as full size costs an ouchy £130! Great to try and I absolutely loved it. See my musings on the Self Love Discovery Box HERE.

I'm a huge fan of Five Dot Botanics and loved their award winning Brighten Up Balancing Mist 50ml* which is made with five ingredients. It brightens, balances and refreshes the skin and smells of roses. A buy-again for sure (it received a finalist award for Best Facial Mist in the 2020 Beauty Shortlist Awards).

I think you'll know I fell hard for Nudge Boutique's joy giving May Chang & Pink Grapefruit Whipped Body Butter 50g - see my review HERE. This is the product you need if you are feeling down as it's zesty scent can do nothing but uplift the body and mind! I loved it so much that I rushed out and bought a full size pot. This is the bodycare product you MUST buy! I know it'll always be in my stash.

Tam Mason's Sugar Hand Scrubs have always been on my wishlist. I recently tried her A Hand Picked Selection Box, which contains 4 mini 25g pots which make the perfect try-me set. See my thoughts HERE. I recently used up the Rose & Patchouli pot which was divine. Will definitely repurchase at some point.

I love Lola's Apothecary the products are truly decadent. This mini Monsoon Paradise Illuminating Body & Massage Oil was gorgeous! It was nice to have the opportunity to try it but if I was buying again I'd pick up their sublime Delicate Romance Balancing Body Souffle which I reviewed HERE.

Avon's Zen Mandarin & Jasmine Handwash is cheap and cheerful and nice to use. Since trying Organic Work's Bergamot Hand Wash I'm likely not to buy the Avon one again.

I used up Aveda's Botanical Repair minis - Strengthening Shampoo 50ml, Strengthening Conditioner 50ml and Intensive Strengthening Masque 10ml which were nice to use. I might or might not repurchase.

I love Boucleme's Intensive Moisture Treatment 100ml as it just works. Will definitely repurchase when my stash reduces a bit. This one came via a Naturisimo Discovery Box!

What have you been using up this month?

Latest Buys: Antipodes, Lola's Apothecary, Bodhi & Birch, Olfactory Candles & Nudge Boutique

Here's my most recent buys (I'm going to start doing reviews very soon!)

I couldn't resist Antipodes latest launch - Culture Prebiotic Night Recovery Water Cream (£45) which I picked up at Naturisimo (I had £11.40 worth of points saved). It's truly gorgeous and a review to come.

Staying with Naturisimo I fell head-over-heels for Lola's Apothecary delicate romance balancing body polish, a mini of which came in their recent self love discovery box, you know the drill, they offered 10% off an item in the box so I made this sumptuous rosey delight mine! Such luxurious packaging too!

I love a little bodhi & birch as you'll know, so I was thrilled to see travel sizes back! I chose a selection of the deluxe bath & shower therapies - so nice to have Siam Ginger and Ylang Ylang Incensa back in my life (I plan to keep the little bottles so I can decant from larger bottles when we are allowed to travel again!) How carefree we were! These are a real treat (£5.50 - 50ml).

I'm not a mummy but I couldn't resist Olfactory Candles stunning set for Mother's Day (inside the pretty box are 8 shaped wax melts - £6.50) in Pink Petals (the scent is a blend of sweet orange, fresh rose, white musk and woods). It's the perfect feminine aroma as well as the ideal gift. Pick yours up HERE.

I've fallen head-over-heels for Nudge Boutique's almost good-enough-to-eat whipped body butters. They really are heavenly - a real treat for the skin and senses. Expect a review for these soon! Pure heaven in a jar! (£8 - 50g, £15 - 100g).

What have you been buying lately?

Naturisimo Self Love Discovery Box

You've got to be quick when a Naturisimo Discovery Box lands. This latest one entitled "Self Love" sold out in record time! It's carefully curated and worth £90/cost £20 plus p&p. Of course a full size RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek is always going to excite. I was especially interested in the little deluxe pots from Lola's Apothecary and Susanne Kaufmann.

The set is presented in a reusable box which is tied with a "Naturisimo" branded ribbon. You also get 10% off the product you fall in love with.

And for a closer look..

WOW! 

It really is a stunning selection!

There's a full size RMS Beauty lip2cheek in lost angel (4.82g - £34) which is a very pretty shade. It's fairly neutral on my lips so I'm hoping it gives a pop of colour to my cheeks.

I'm totally smitten with Susanne Kauffmann's Restorative Toning Body Cream (15ml - £13). It's just a shame a full size pot comes in at £130, even with the discount that's ouchy! It's great to be able to try it however.

Balancing Body Polish in Delicate Romance from Lola's Apothecary looks and absolute delight. Inside is a 15ml (£12). Full size is £33, while in the luxury category definitely affordable for a treat. I've used the matching Body Souffle which is dreamy. See my review HERE.

Can't go wrong with some Tata! Inside is a luxurious 10ml of their Hyaluronic Gel Moisturiser (£20). Full size is £101. So this is a lovely treat. A review to come! I've always been intrigued by 100% Pure's Bright Eyes Mask and inside is a pair which costs £6.

Rounding up the box is a sweet Bamford Geranium Pebble Soap Mini 40g (£4). I've used these before and they're absolutely gorgeous, pampering with a creamy and luxe scented lather.

Did you pick up a box? What are your thoughts on the contents?

Naturisimo: Sleep Clinic Discovery Box

I can never resist a Naturisimo Discovery Box and Sleep Clinic Discovery Box is worth £107 and costs only £17.95 including p&p. Inside are products to help unwind, relax and sleep.

Inside is:

Absolution La Solution+Eclat Radiance Boosting Serum 15ml

Jurlique Rejuvenating Overnight Cream 15ml

Lavera ReEnergising Sleeping Cream 1ml

Pukka Night Time Tea Bag x 1

Tisserand Sleep Better Rollerball 10ml 

Scentered De-Stress Therapy Balm 1.5g

Lola's Apothecary Bath & Shower Oil Tranquil Isle 10ml

REN & Now to Sleep Pillow Spray 10ml

Skin & Tonic's Calm Balm 20g

Weleda Lavender Relaxing Body Oil 10ml

I'll share my thoughts in either posts or empties as I start to use the products. Did you buy this discovery box?

Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box - July - Rose

I picked up my July Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box on Friday before rushing out the door for a wee weekend in North Berwick. I finally got round to looking more closely at everything in July's box last night.

The theme this month is rose (isn't that tissue just exquisite!)

And for a closer look...

The first item to jump out at me was new to me brand Zenon Kition and inside is 100ml Floral Beauty Mist (worth £9.99) which you can use skin, hair and scalp.

I'm already a huge fan of Alteya Organics Age Defense Rose Oil Hand Cream (30ml - £6.20) See my review HERE. Very happy to have a back up now in my stash!

From Lola's Apothecary is their Delicate Romance Body & Massage Perfume Deluxe Roll-on (10ml - £20) which is rose heaven! Use as a perfume, as a body oil or for massage. It's exquisite.

It's nice to see a make up item in the box. Inside is Odylique's Lip Line in Rose (full size - £12.50) which I'm looking forward to testing out.

From Balmkind there is their Beauty Shortlist Awards 2018 Finalist - Alpine Rose & Lysine Lip Balm (10ml - £12) which I reviewed HERE.

There's a duo from Weleda - two trial sizes from their Wild Rose range - Creamy Body Wash (20ml) and Body Oil (10ml). I tried these recently for the first time and loved them.

The final item is samples from Green People of their Damask Rose Facial Oil (5ml) and Damask Rose Moisturiser (10ml).

It's a great value box this month and stuffed full of rose scented goodies and as ever money off coupons from most of the brands. For me this month there are two new to me products and one new to me brand. Are you a subscriber? What are your thoughts?

March Empties

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

Briogeo Repair Shampoo & Conditioner (both 59ml) - I received these in a set with a fabulous Leave-In Conditioning Spray (from my friend Julie at Christmas). I liked both the products and I'll maybe repurchase at some point in the future (I'd probably say I preferred the Conditioner to the Shampoo).

Narloa Jasmine & Neroli Body Oil 125ml - I just loved this beautiful body oil. See my review HERE. It also featured in my Top Brands & Products of '17. Sure to pick it up again when my body care product stash reduces a bit!

Bodhi & Birch Mint Thé Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml - this is one of my all time favourite B&B shower scents. I know I'll re-purchase at some point. See my review HERE. 

Bodhi & Birch Neroli Luce Revitalising Face Oil 15ml - I love the exquisitely scented facial oil coming into late spring and summer. Sure to pick it up again and soon!

Jane Scrivner Firm Believer Definitive Body Serum 100ml* - which I loved (every Jane Scrivner product I've tried I've loved!) A rich and luxurious skin firming body serum which I really enjoyed using. See my review HERE. This one's on the to-buy list!

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner 250ml - which performed really well. I really like this brand and I'd buy this again.

Lola's Apothecary Breath of Clarity Bath & Shower Oil mini - I've tried this before and loved it. Full size is on the wishlist.

Aldi Reed Diffuser No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin - very impressed with this diffuser from Aldi. The scent is really lovely and the whole package (glass pot and diffuser reeds) looks great. Will buy again for sure.

KINN Beauty Body Oil 100ml** - I loved everything about this beautiful award winning range. See my thoughts on it HERE. I'll definitely buy this when my stash reduces a bit. Just love.

Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil sample - which came in my recent "In the Name of the Rose" beauty subscription. Oh yes, full size is on the wishlist!

Dr Teals Pure Epsom Salts Lavender 1lb - these made for a super relaxing bath and I had the best sleep ever afterwards. Will definitely pick these up again.

Dr Bronner's Orange & Lavender Lotion sample - this lotion absorbed instantly leaving the skin delicately scented. I really liked this and I'd buy full size when my stash reduces.

Botanico Vida Omega Oil 3 x 3ml sachets*** - this skin loving oil is gorgeous! I've just been sent a full size bottle so a review will be coming!

What have you been using this month?

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program
**sent to me as a Beauty Shortlist Awards Judge
***complimentary

Lola's Apothecary: Delicate Romance Balancing Body Souffle

I first tried this exquisite Lola's Apothecary Award Winning Delicate Romance Balancing Body Souffle in the recent Naturisimo Self Love Box (see HERE). I totally fell head over heels and rushed out to buy full size.

The product is luxuriously boxed and it's nice to receive (once). I'd really prefer to pay a little less and forgo the box nice that it is (it went straight in the recycling bin).

Inside that huge box is a delicious 200ml pot of gorgeous-ness (I did pick it up when it was discounted) but just now it's full price (£34).

The souffle is light as air and smells of roses! It's truly a luxurious treat. Formulated with Shea and Coconut butters, Camellia oil and Rosehip C02 extract. The texture and scent is simply sumptuous and very decadent. It's scented with citrus top notes of Sweet Orange and Lemon with a heart of luxurious Rose and Geranium with base notes Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

The body souffle is such a pampering treat both for the body and mind. I just LOVE! 

To use: apply liberally onto the skin after a bath or shower. What's your favourite product(s) from Lola's Apothecary?

Naturisimo: Heaven Scent Box

I love Naturisimo's Discovery boxes and the latest one went straight in my basket last night!

It's available while stocks last and costs £22.95 and is worth £60. Inside is:

Bamford Splash One Morning 10ml: a light water blended to splash over the entire body. With violet, jasmine, iris, musk, amber and vanilla notes.

Acorelle Vanilla Blossom Rollerball 10ml: with vanilla notes this is warm and comforting.

Caudalie The des Vignes Body Lotion 30ml: with ginger liqueur, orange blossom and jasmine notes.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 30ml: I'm a huge fan of this rose scented hydrating mist which I've been using for years. See my review HERE. This one's a decent size too.

Lola's Apothecary Delicate Romance Balancing Body Souffle 30ml: a light as air whipped souffle with a delicious rosy scent topped with rose petals. I received this recently in a box and rushed out and bought full size.

Pacifica Waikki Pikake Roll-on 30ml: formulated with sweet pikake, an exquisite flower native to Hawaii and sandalwood.

Edit: And here's my box!

February Empties

I'm not going to use anything else up this month so here are my February empties:

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts 100g - which are a staple for me. See my review HERE. I always have these in my stash.

Micheline Arcier Enchantement Bath & Shower Crystals 200g* - amazing! See my review HERE. I'll definitely buy these at some point as they took bathing to another level!

Jo Malone Red Roses Body Creme 175ml - which was lovely to use and seemed to last forever. I'd maybe buy it again (this one was a gift).

MOA Fortifying Green Bath Potion 100ml - again, an absolute staple and I went through loads when I recently had the flu. See my review HERE. I've just cracked open a new one!

Ravenscourt Apothecary Blood Orange Hand Whipped Body Butter 60ml - just gorgeous! I can't wait to buy it again. See my review HERE.

Ezàpè Naturals Rosemary Body Butter 25g - which I totally fell for, so much so I rushed out and bought full size. See my review HERE.

Lola's Apothecary Delicate Romance Balancing Body Souffle 30ml - which again I totally fell in love with. Again, rushed out and bought full size. Review to come!

Poppy's Natural Skincare Supermoisturising Organic Chai Seed Hand Butter 50ml - I've not bought it yet but I will. A light as air neroli scented butter which is totally exquisite. See my review HERE.

JOIK Luxurious Bathmilk Citrus* - which came in the JOIK Advent Calendar. The plastic pot didn't have a seal on it so had covered most things in a fine layer of powder (sad face). It was nice enough to use but I wouldn't buy.

Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion 20ml - huge Weleda fan and this orange scented lotion is lovely. See my mini review HERE. I've got a full-size of this waiting to open.

Green People Ho wood and Red Mandarin Hand Cream 30ml** which had a gorgeous scent and was really moisturising. It was a Limited Edition so isn't available anymore. See my mini review HERE.

Tata Harper Rejuvenating Hand Cream 50ml** - which was a real treat-y hand cream. I'd maybe pick it up again.

Jane Scrivner Skin Drink Frankincense Hydrating Mist 100ml* - oh I just loved this. See my review HERE. It's one I'll definitely buy at some point.

Apple & Bears Bergamot & Green Tea Body Silk 50ml** - this is my favourite scent in the range. See my review HERE.

What have you been using up this month?

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Programme

**complimentary

Naturisimo: Self Love Discovery Box

You'll know I'm a huge fan of Naturisimo's Discovery Boxes and I couldn't resist their Valentine edition. Costing only £17.95 and worth £57 it's stuffed full of gorgeousness!

Inside the little branded box you'll find:

And for a closer look:

The first thing that jumped out at me (after the MantraBand which is worth £25) was that small pot of gorgeousness which is Lola's Apothecary Delicate Romance Balancing Body Souffle (30ml) which is seriously divine (it melts onto warm skin and leaves it scented with rose - absolute perfection) and so now I want full size!

From Jurlique there is their Rose Moisture Plus Cream (11ml), REN's latest bath care range, Atlantic Kelp & Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil (10ml), Green People's Damask Rose Facial Oil (10ml) and three sachets from Madara - Brightening AHA Peel Mask (5ml), Daily Defence Ultra Rich Balm (2ml) and Cleansing Milk (5ml).  The final items is a Pukka Love Tea Bag.

It's a great collection. Did you pick one up?

November Empties

Here's what I've been using up this month:

Soaper Duper Shea Butter Body Wash 100ml - this delicious wash smelled of creamy vanilla ice cream! Totally lush! I want to try more from the brand which you can buy at Tesco. It's free from parabens and SLS (they have a Green Tuberose scent I can't wait to try).

Bodhi & Birch Siam Ginger Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml & Ylang Ylang Inscensa Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml - love both of these. Sure to buy again when my stash reduces a bit.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil - oh how I love this beautiful body oil scented with rose otto, sandalwood and cardamon. It really is perfection. See my mini review HERE. Alas, a beautiful world no longer stock this brand so I think I'd have to buy direct from the US.

Lola's Apothecary Breath of Clarity Bath & Shower Oil 10ml - which came in the cute try me set which I blogged about HERE. I loved this invigorating treat which I'll buy full size when my stash reduces a bit.

Beatitude Patience Bath Oil 10ml* - really lovely to revisit - pick up the beautiful Beatitude Christmas Crackers up - they each contain a 10ml bath oil making them the perfect treat or small present.

Glasgow Soap Co Meditation Epsom Bath Salts with Blue Cornflower Petals 180g - I absolutely loved these salts and the quirky brand. See my review HERE. I'm sure to pick these up again at some point.

The Seaweed Bath Company Eucalyptus & Peppermint Shampoo & Conditioner sachets** - I received these in November's Love Lula Beauty Box*. I wasn't so keen on the shampoo but loved the conditioner.

Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Cream 2ml sachet - this seemed a nice enough cream but I wasn't keen on the scent so wouldn't buy. 

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo 250ml - I always seem to use up shampoo way before conditioner. I love this nourishing shampoo which I'll definitely buy again.

Molton Brown Frankincense & Allspice Hand Wash 300ml - I buy enough of this in the sales to last all year. I've just cracked open my last one! Absolutely adore this wash! See my review HERE.

Natalie Bond Rose & Patchouli Bath Salts 60ml - these were lovely to use and I'd maybe buy when my stash reduces.

Therapie Himalyan Detox Salts 100g - these are a staple for me. Need to pick up some more soon!

Clark's Botanicals Soothing Marine Cream mini - this seemed quite nice but full size is expensive so it's probably not a buy again for me.

Antipodes Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream 60ml - I had a quarter left in the jar when I realised it had gone off (I hate throwing products away and I had loved this one). Would buy again for sure. See my mini review HERE.

Ishgha Anti-oxidant Marine Face Cream 50ml* - I absolutely loved this cream. See my review HERE. I'd buy once my stash reduces a bit.

What have you been using up this month?

*complimentary
**in the Love Lula Beauty Box which is sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program

Lola's Apothecary Try Me Set

I can never resist the try-me sets Naturisimo offer from time to time. This one by Lola's Apothecary is simply exquisite. Gift boxed and tied with ribbon it makes the perfect small gift (£18 and worth £25). Naturisimo have 10% off at the moment with code TREAT so it's the perfect time to treat yourself!

Nestled at the top is a rainbows & whirlwinds energising & wellness tea bag. I've not tried Lola's Apothecary tea so looking forward to brewing up!

Also inside is:

Orange Patisserie Warming Body Polish 50ml

Sweet Lullaby Body Oil Roll-On 10ml

Breath of Clarity Bath & Shower Oil 10ml

Bath Milk 5ml

It really is a great try me which will pamper and soothe the body and mind. Did you pick one up? Are you tempted?