Shopping My Stash #48

Here's what I've been using this week - 

Green & Spring Relaxing Shower & Bath Foam 50ml - I'm a huge Green & Spring fan and found this in the cupboard while I was searching for something else. Perfect to use just before bed as the herbs it contains are perfect for relaxing and soothing.  See my review here.

Trilogy Rosapene Night Cream 25ml - this very generous sized pot came in the YOU Beauty Advent Calendar. Made with anti-oxidant rich Rosapene Oil this light cream nourishes and regenerates the skin overnight while you are sleeping.  It's one of my favourite Trilogy products.

MVO Face Oil sample* - a rich and lush face oil packed full of nourishing things for the skin.  See my review here.

Viridian Skin Repair Oil 100ml* - a lavender scented body oil which is perfect to use just before bed.  See my review here.

SHU STEAMCREAM 75ml* - yet another product with a lavender scent! I love this light as air multi-purpose cream.  See my review here.

The Body Deli Blueberry Fusion Micro Scrub 60g* - one of the freshest and most delicious scented products I've ever used. A really effective scrub.  See my review here.

What have you been using this week?

*PR samples

A Closer Look: Serums & Face Oils

When I started #NoBuyJanuary I showed you a photo of my over-stuffed bathroom cabinet (well..one of them!)  See here. Today I'm going to show you my Serums and Face Oils collection.  These are my all time favourite type of skincare items along with cleansers and body products.

S5 Calm Serum 10ml - this came in a beauty box and is really nice to use.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum 10ml - I got this recently in a Latest in Beauty pack not really tried it much yet.

Willow Organic Beauty Super Firming Serum 20ml* - simply love this. You can feel it instantly firming on the skin.  See my review here.

Apivita Natural Serum Radiance 15ml* - lovely to use.  See my review here.

inner-soul organics Barefaced Beauty Natural Serum 30ml - I was lucky enough to win this and other goodies in Fi's (The Beauty Shortlist) giveaway just before Christmas. A full review to come.

MVO Face Oil sample* - a gorgeous face oil which is packed full of good things for the skin.  See my review here. I'll be sad when this one's finished.

001 Intensive Elixir 30ml* - my favourite face oil of last year.  See my review here.  It makes the skin look and feel amazing. It also has a beautiful scent.

Kris D'Amour Organic Argan, Apple Seed & Strawberry Seed Rejuvenating Face Treatment Oil 30ml* - a light treatment oil which smells lovely.  See my initial thoughts here.

Botanicals Rose & Camellia Face Oil sample - this came in a mini gift set a while ago. Nice to use and smells lightly of roses. See my post here.

inner-soul organics Mullein Flower Purifying Facial Oil 30ml - another product I received in the prize from Fi at the Beauty Shortlist. Again, a review will be up soon. Both are simply exquisite.

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Facial Serum 25ml* - a gorgeous rosehip, argan oil and pomegranate seed oil based facial serum scented with rose otto. Again review up soon.

ESPA Optimal Skin ProSerum 8ml* - a lovely light serum which I reviewed here. Also have back ups of this!

bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil 30ml - one of my favourite face oils and one which will always be in my collection. I just love everything about it. See my review here. This is a brand new bottle :)

bodhi Neroli Luce Revitalising Face Oil 15ml - I also love this one for spring/summer months. This is great for combination/oily skin and smells fantastic.

Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil 1oz* - I was sent this to review from a beautiful world and love it. See my review here. It seems that every Indie Lee product I try I love!

Antipodes Divine Face Oil 30ml - a simply gorgeous oil which I have only recently cracked open. I received it in my Selfridges box ages back.  Packed full of good things for the skin. Review up soon.

Lj's Very Indulgent Organic Face Oil 30ml - I received this from Jen in the Autumn Beauty Swap. A gorgeous face oil which contains rosehip, evening primrose and frankincense essential oil.  One of my favourites.

OCÉOPIN L'Huile de Graines de Pin Maritime 15ml* - a really unusual facial oil scented with Maritime Pine. See my review here.

Simply Bee Propolis Serum 30ml* - this lovely serum only has three ingredients. See my review here.

Do you use any of these? What's your favourite face oils and serums?

*PR samples

Marie Veronique Organics - Intelligent Ingredients

After chatting on Twitter Marie Veronique Organics very kindly sent me some of their products to try all the way from San Francisco. The company will also ship to the UK.  

Marie Veronique Nadeau founded MVO over 10 years ago. A nationally recognised formulator and beauty expert she collaborates with her daughter, Jay Nadeau, a Physicist and Biochemical Medical Engineer to choose each ingredient. Marie Veronique holds a BS in Math & Chemistry and an Esthetics Licence.

Products are made using both deep scientific understanding of the ageing process as well as natural organic fair trade ingredients.  Packaging is 100% recyclable and ingredients are sourced as near to Mill Valley Headquarters as possible to keep their carbon footprint small.

No toxic preservatives, fragrances, detergents, alcohol or parabens are used.

Here's what I was sent:

MVO Exfoliating Cleanser* - suitable for normal, oily, sun damaged and ageing skin. Combines hydroxy acids with with a gentle polishing scrub (Adzuki Bean powder). The cleanser smells of lavender and is gentle on the skin. Shake before use and massage onto wet skin then rinse. Leaves the skin smooth, fresh and clean.

MVO Mist* - as you age your skin looses moisture making wrinkles more visible. This light, nutrient rich mist helps to increase elasticity and firmness. Contains no alcohol or artificial fragrances.  Brightens the skin and adds moisture.  Shake well and mist onto the face and neck. This is one of my favourites!

MVO Face Oil* - this oil is packed full of ingredients which moisturise, nourish, improve elasticity and repair the skin.  Penetrating the top layer of the skin, protecting and moisturising.  Massage a few drops onto face, neck and chest after cleansing and misting. 

MVO Everyday Coverage SPF30* - I was sent two tints - light and medium - it protects against UVA and UVB rays with non-nano zinc oxide.  This tinted sunscreen is fantastic - it give a light coverage and makes your skin look healthy and smooth.

Have you used any of these products before?  What are your thoughts?

See the website here

Follow on Twitter @MVOrganics 

*PR samples