Shopping my Stash #63

Here's what I've been reaching for lately -

Bee Good Honey & Crambe Daily Hand Cream 50ml* - this deliciously nourishing hand cream absorbs instantly leaving the hands feeling comfortable, moisturised and soft as well as smelling gorgeous!

Diptyque Philosykos Perfume oil Roll on - I simply love this fig scent which just means summer for me. Especially on hot summer days in Greece! It's one of my favourite scents. Ever.

Giorgio Armani Rouge d'armani Lipstick in 512 - this is a new lippy for me having bought it when I went for a make over recently before The Perfume Society event at Jo Malone. It's a beautiful rose pink shade which is long lasting.

MOX Botanicals Yakima Valley Peppermint Lip Butter - this lip balm is peppermint scented and deeply nourishes the lips.

Eye of Horus Charcoal Obsidian Goddess Pencil in Charcoal - I got this eyeliner in the Dream box by British Beauty Blogger. It is an incredibly long lasting, creamy liner with a little bit of sparkle. Love!

What have you been reaching for lately?

*PR sample

July Empties

I'm a wee bit early with my empties this month but I know I won't finish anything else. So here goes..

OLE HENRIKSEN Grease Relief Cleansing Cloths* - simply loved these paraben free cleansing wipes.  See my review here. Sure I'll buy them or others in the range soon. Don't use them all the time but especially like to use them on holiday or after a night out.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil 118ml* - simply adore this nourishing, nuturing and deliciously scented body oil.  See my review here. I'll definitely buy this again as I just love it.

Bloom Remedies Serenity Slumbers Bath Oil 30ml - I quite liked this bath oil. It is quite heavily scented and quite oily. I'd maybe buy it in winter.

MUN Brightening Youth Serum 1ml sample vial* - this came in last month's Petit Vour* box. I unfortunately dropped it from the cupboard in the bathroom and it smashed after a single use (cry) but I loved the one use of it I had. Smells gorgeous and felt really nourishing on the skin.

OLE HENRIKSEN Truth Creme 7ml - this came in a gift set and I loved it. Would consider buying full size. A really gorgeous citrus scented light textured cream.

REN Rosa Centifolia 3-in-1 Cleansing Water 200ml* - simply loved this. See my review here. Sure to buy at some point.

MOX Botanicals Calendula & Oatmeal Bath Milk - these giant teabags for the bath were gorgeous. See my review here.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts - 2 x 100g sachets - simply adore these salts. See my review here. I'll always buy these as quite simply they work!

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Sweet & Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath 225g - a delicious rose scented luxe milk bath.  See my review here. Will definitely buy this again as it made for a real luxury bath.

bodhi (now bodhi & birch) Rosemary Chi Himalayan Detox Salt Scrub 350ml* - is quite simply the best body scrub I've ever used. My favourite way to use it is to use the scrub all over my body before relaxing in a warm bath. Divine! Sure to buy once I use up the current ones in my stash.

Dahliana Overnight Fruit Lift Creme sample* simply love this! Huge Dahliana fan and want to try more from the range. See my review here.

de Mamiel Cleansing Balm sample - this was simply gorgeous to use. Nurturing, smells gorgeous and makes cleansing into a ritual. Full size is up there on my wishlist.  Thanks so much to Content for offering their fabulous sample service - see here for more details.

Caudalie Polyphenol C Eye & Lip Cream 5ml - a great lip and eye cream which plumps, reduces dark circles, de-puffs and soothes. Love!

Nuxe Huie Prodigieuse Multi-use Dry Oil mini - huge Nuxe fan and this is one of my favourites. Sure to pick up again.

Mel Millis Organic Neroli Hydrolate Mist Toner 10ml - adored this. See my review here. I will definitely buy this again and maybe others in the range.

Dr Hauschka Rose Nurturing Bath Essence 10ml - I received this from Ailsa in the S/S Green Beauty Swap. Loved it and full size is a buy-soon.

Dr Organic Pomegranate Deodorant 50ml - love this and will keep on buying. One lasts me about a month. Great value and works well.

Dahliana Wildflower Youth Serum 1oz* - simply love this.  See my review here. Have already re-purchased this as it works! Love it.

laidbare Butter me Up Organic Shea Butter Body Butter 250ml - a rich and deliciously scented body cream. Will definitely buy again.  See my review here.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

Love Lula Haul

I came back from hols and spotted Love Lula's Clean Sweep Selection Box (£19.95 for seven items) and worth £39.50! I just had to snap it up!

KONJAC French Red Clay Vegetable Fibre Sponge (Full Size - £6.99) this sponge is suitable for dry and sensitive skin.  Leaves the skin clean and radiant.

Mitchell & Peach Luxury Shower Wash 50ml - huge fan of this luxe lavender scented shower gel.

La Claree Gentle Cleansing Milk trial size - not tried anything from this brand yet. It smells lovely.

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser (30ml - £10.95) - excited to use this product again. I used it long before I was a blogger. Deliciously scented with lemongrass, it is a natural exfoliant which is suitable for most skin types. Looking forward to reacquainting myself with this one!

MOX Botanicals Bath Milk in Coconut & Vanilla Bean (£8) - I recently tried these giant teabags for the bath and loved them.  Looking forward to trying a different scent.  See my review here.

UrbanVeda Purifying Facial Polish 20ml - I've received this in various beauty boxes.  See my review here.

Gielly Green Hand & Body Wash (50ml  - £5) - a deliciously scented product. See my review here.

Love Lula also let you choose up to 3 samples per order of £10 or more.  See more details here.  As these were two separate orders I was able to pick up two lots of samples.

I also picked up John Masters Organics latest UK launch - Rose & Apricot Hair Milk (118ml - on special currently at £20) - this leave in conditioner smells gorgeous and I can't wait to try it out - full review to follow.

Have you had any splurges recently?

MOX Botanicals Calendula & Oatmeal Bath Milk

Shubana at berry's beauty very kindly sent me these MOX Botanicals Calendula & Oatmeal Bath Milk sachets.

MOX Botanicals was founded by Jennifer Slay, a Portland native who formulates organic bath milks, body soaks, lip butters and solid perfumes using organic and natural ingredients.

The giant teabags can be gently infused in the bath or you can empty the sachet into the bath water for a botanical soak.  The bath milk contains organic whole milk, sea salt, calendula petals and botanicals.  Suitable for sensitive skin.  Calming and relaxing with a delicate milky scent.

I'm also a fan of the Lip Butters. Have you tried anything from MOX Botanicals?

Thanks again Shubana!

Beauty Christmas Gifts (& Candles)

I received some gorgeous beauty gifts (and candles) for Christmas.  

Hubby gave me my favourite bath oil - REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil (110ml). I was also lucky enough to receive a bottle of this from REN as a Christmas gift.  He also gave me The White Company White Lavender Bath Milk 200ml - which comes in a beautiful glass decanter - it's going to look pretty sitting by the bath. He also gave me The White Company Festive Hand Poured Pillar Candle which is scented with Cinnamon, Clove and Orange.

My mum and dad gave me an Isle of Skye Candle in Winter Warmer - again with Orange, Cinnamon and Clove. Just as well I love these Christmassy scents! They also gave me Clinique True Bronzer Pressed Powder Bronzer in Sunkissed (I recently dropped mine and it shattered into a thousand pieces) and a Love Lula Set which includes - MOX botanicals Peppermint Lip Butter, Dr Bronner's Organic Peppermint Body Balm, John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash 30ml and Body Lotion 30ml, John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor 10ml and two Kimberly Sayer's sachets - cleanser and anti-ageing cream - a great little tester kit!

My sister and family gave me Dr Organic Rose Otto products - Body Scrub 200ml, Skin Lotion 200ml, Bath Oil 100ml, Lip Serum 10ml, Body Wash 250ml and Soap 100g.  This is one of my favourite Dr Organic scents.

My friend Margie gave me a Radley Cosmetic Bag which is very cute. Inside was a Molton Brown mini Black Peppercorn Body Lotion.

Julie gave me a set of benefit lip glosses and a Rosslyn Candle Company Gardenia Candle. Can't wait to try the glosses.

Jen from Daisy Rose Beauty sent me a goody bag full of trial sizes, samples and teas which was kind of her.  She also included a bracelet and earrings.

What did you receive for Christmas? If you've done a similar post please send me your links as I love reading them.