November Empties

Here's what I've been using up in November. If a product is marked * I kindly received it complimentary for review.

I love Indie Lee's Energize Deodorant 50g. See my review HERE. Will buy again. Huge fan of Ezape Naturals, their body butters are divine. I didn't think the Tea Tree & Peppermint* blend would be something I'd like as I'm not a huge-huge Tea Tree fan but this blend was really nice and minty-fresh. I would buy full size. Monpure's Clarifying Salt Scrub 50g was nice to use but unlikely to buy it again as there are other scalp care products I prefer. I love CITY SURViVOR supplement range and found both Immune Support and Night Support very effective. See my earlier review HERE. Will definitely buy both again at some point. Naturopathica's CBD+Unwind 30 Caps* see my review HERE. Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Scrub 28g which is a nice scrubby scrub with the delectable sweet original aroma. On the wishlist full size. The Nue Co MOOD 30 caps, I love these onto my second pot. They really do ease anxiety and brighten your mood. A keeper. Raven Botanicals Drift Bathing Oils sample, a rich and aromatic bath delight with a gentle lavender aroma. I simply adore Miller Harris's Lumiere Dore EdP 9ml, it's one of my favourite MH scents. Distinctly summery with orange blossom notes.

Friendly Soap with Peppermint & Poppyseed, a zero waste minty soap which was nice and refreshing. Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk 150ml, one of my favourites. I've just opened the last in my stash. I want to try the newish Living Proof one next. Love a bit of aromatic bodhi & birch. Their Ylang Ylang Inscensa Bath & Shower therapy 50ml is one of my fav b&b scents. See my review HERE. Just bought full size. Kiss the Moon Love Bedtime Bath Salts 50g* were gorgeous. See my review HERE. Will definitely buy again.  I quite enjoyed Agent Nateur & Shiva Rose Holi (Rose) No.4 Deodorant but not enough to buy it again. Noble Isle's Rhubarb Rhubarb! Hand Wash 250ml was gorgeous. Hugely fruity and lathered up well. Would buy again (wish they did refills though). JOIK's Organic Cornflower Facial Mist 50ml* was very refreshing. See my review HERE.

What have you been using up in November?

August Empties

I'm not going to use anything else up in August so here are my August empties. If it's marked * I've kindly been sent the product to review. 

As you'll know I'm a huge fan of Butterwhips. I used up their Traditionally Floral & Exotically Tranquil Body Butters 25g each which were gorgeous. See my review HERE. Would buy again. Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 (30ml) I absolutely love this vertiver scent & have just opened a new one. I used up 2 sample vials - Miller Harris Poirier du Soir which is deliciously fruity & Kenzo Flowers EDT which is sublime. Would buy both full size. Tata Harper Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 10ml is perfect for summer. I had the pleasure of trying Scottish brand Deerieo & fell head over heels for their Aurora Face Oil Serum 10ml* review. It's on the wishlist! I simply adore Floral Street's Electric Rhubarb 10ml. I always have a back up! The Oribe duo were fab (Gold Lust Shampoo & Conditioner both 50ml). Really luxurious. I adore this brand!

Organic Youth Skincare Escape Organic Bath & Body Oil 15ml. I truly loved this stunning oil which is scented with Jasmine, Vanilla, Sweet Orange & Sandalwood - review. Buying next month!  It was good to revisit Temple Spa and I loved the La La Lagoon Bath & Shower Gel 30ml. I adore every Dr Hauschka product I try and their Rose Nurturing Bath Essence 100ml* is simply sublime. See my review HERE. It's on the wishlist! Siam Ginger is one of my favourite bath & shower therapy scents from Bodhi & Birch. Sure to buy again soon! I used their Botanic Dew Hand & Body Wash for hands and I love it's uplifting scent. Will buy again (both 200ml). Rounding up my empties this month is Organic Works Lavender Hand Wash 300ml* which is gorgeous. Will buy again at some point. What have you been using up this month?

Summer Scents: Kingdom Scotland, Jones & Modha, Miller Harris + Kenzo

These are the summertime perfume samples I've been reaching for. I was very kindly gifted the latest Kingdom Scotland Kingdom Botanica EdP 2ml vial*. Having loved the others in the range REVIEW. So I was thrilled to try the new one! It's a collaboration with the Royal Botanical Garden in Edinburgh to celebrate their 350th Anniversary and is "a scent in tribute to the work and passion, enlightened spirit and dedication of all the botanists, scientists and adventurous Scottish plant hunters of the past, present and future". 

With top notes of: Spiced Plum Blossoms, Fresh Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant Stem and Bud, Green Botanicals and Pine Needle. Heart notes: Exotic White Florals, Lily, Ginger Lily, Jasmin, Wild Herbaceous Vegetation, Sweet Myrrh and Frankincense with Base Notes of: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver, White Musk and Amber.

The perfume is Vegan and Cruelty Free (50ml - £120). I think it's absolutely gorgeous - deeply floral with herbal and woody notes. Full size is firmly on the buy soon list.

I picked up a sample vial at Jones & Modha of their No.1 EdP (1.8ml - £4.95 redeemable on full size bottle, 50ml - £69). It's a gorgeous crisp woody citrus which is unisex. The small batch perfume is created by two friends - Catrin MacDonnell and Hemali Modha (Jones is Catrin's mother's maiden name). Blended in Somerset using the finest ingredients and essential oils. With Top Notes of: Bergamot, Lemon Myrtle, Grapefruit & Red Mandarin, a Heart of: Rose Geranium, Linden, Ginger, Rose Otto, Coriander & Spearmint and a Base of: Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood and Labdanum. It smells different on everyone. I love its citussy-mint fresh notes. Again, full size is on the wishlist!

I've dabbled a few times with Miller Harris's excellent sampling service (4 x 2ml EdP samples for £14), you also receive a voucher for £15 off a full size bottle, if the wish takes you to upgrade to a full size). Poirier d'un Soir is a delicious fruity floral "a pear orchard in early autumn, warm scents swirling in the golden light of the setting sun". With Head Notes of: Bergamot & Pear, Heart notes: Rum & Peony and Lasting Impressions: Birch & Cedarwood. I love this sweet and fruity nostalgic scent.

Rounding up my summer picks is KENZO Parfums Flower 1ml EdT, having been an original Kenzo Flower fan I was pleased to try the new lighter and fresher version. Rosewater adds a freshness to the original Bulgarian Rose note. With Top Notes of: Parma Violet, Wild Hawthorn, Cassia, Rose Blossom, Mandarin & Jasmine. Heart Notes: Vanilla & White Musk and Base Notes of: Hedione & Cyclosal.  

Do we share any summer fragrance favourites?

Latest Buys: Pai Skincare, Oribe, Therapie, Cult Beauty, Herbfarmacy, Can-to-Candle, Miller Harris, NorthburN

Well, I failed miserably with my £100 spend for June... I blame Cult Beauty's great offers! Will try better next month... 

The Impossible Glow by Pai Skincare had been on my wishlist. The drops make the skin glow! Pai say that it's your "post holiday glow, bottled". Add a couple of drops to serum or moisturiser or use alone for an intense hit. I've been enjoying using them and have found my skin looks more healthy and glowy. I picked mine up at Naturisimo.

I can never resist an affordable Cult Beauty Gift with Purchase. I picked up their recent The Cult Conscious Goody Bag free with a £65 spend (see contents below). I picked up a new Oribe Obsessed kit, my fav Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts and my third item was for a birthday gift.

I picked up Herbfarmacy's Sweet Orange Body Oil (another item ticked off the wishlist) when they had a bank hol sale recently. It's as beautiful as I'd imagined it to be!

A candle from Can-to-Candle's new Elegance collection which has a double wick and is presented in a clear glass jar. I chose "Coast" a stunning floral marine. I'm looking forward to lighting it soon.

I did sleep on this one! Cult Beauty's The Skindie Edit is absolutely stuffed full. It only costs £35 too and is jam packed full of goodies (at time going to press, there were still some available). 

I was desperate to try Miller Harris's latest launch - Reverie de Bergamote so picked up 4 x 2ml sample vials. You get free shipping if you pick 4. I'd also wanted to try their Leather Rouge (stunning). Tea Tonique is a fav and Poirier d'un Soir another new try.  You also receive a voucher to save on a full size bottle if one steals your heart.

I couldn't resist NorthburN's Gift of the Month in their brand new Hotel Collection scent. No.4 Blackcurrant Leaves is simply stunning. Fruity, floral and aromatic. Inside the gift (now sold out) was goodies worth £21 (wax melts, votive candle and room mist) which was offered at £12 plus p&p. It's truly lush and might nudge my fav Mandarin & Bergamot off its pedestal!

Another Cult Beauty buy (whoops). Yet another affordable Gift with Purchase. Spend £70 on skincare. I chose 3 x Pai Skincare products, two of which had been on the wishlist - Carbon Star Detoxifying Overnight Facial Oil and Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil. My splurge was the gorgeous Century Flower, Lotus & Orange Blossom Soothing Tonic, which I've used before. Feast your eyes on the beauties!

We're hoping to move house later this year so this MUST be my last splurge. What have you been buying lately?

Shopping My Stash #110

*productsample I've not shopped my stash since the beginning of November! I'll be doing it a lot more this year as I'm having a low-ish spend year. I'm keeping my Beauty Pie subscription for now, Feel Unique monthly samples and my bi-monthly Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. I've got so much to use up and only one face!

I've fallen head-over-heels for Miller Harris's exquisite Tea Tonique Perfume Oil roller-ball which came in one of The Perfume Society boxes which I received at Christmas from hubby (link). This silky scented oil is a joy to use - so luxurious and one of my favourite Miller Harris scents to boot (I've also used it to tame flyaways!)

I love my tin of citrussy fresh Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream which is a joy to use and that scent - totally mouthwatering! See my review HERE.

From D'Alchemy is their amazing Spectacular Hand Therapy* my dry winter hands are loving this light but rich and deliciously aromatic hand cream. See my review HERE.

I love my Hourglass mini dim light Ambient Lighting Powder which I picked up in the states last year (£5 less than here) which I use over foundation for a bit of magic glow!

My final item is Beauty Pie's Future Lipstick Luxe Shine in Dusky Rose. It's a my lips but better shade with a glossy look. I love it!

What have you been reaching for lately?

Miller Harris: Violet Ida EdP

Violet Ida EdP by Miller Harris (50ml - £85, 100ml - £115) is inspired by Graham Greene's book Brighton Rock, "a place of contrasts, vivid colour and nostalgia, a fragrant confection, a powdered kiss at the end of the pier, for Brighton Belles and weekend Divas". I took part in beauty.ro's #beautyandbooksmonday on Instagram featuring Violet Ida see HERE.

Building on Miller Harris's creative exploration of literary inspiration which began with Scherzo & Tender in 2018, Violet Ida is inspired by Greene's character Ida Arnold, the big hearted heroine who wears violets in her hair. The fragrance evokes high heels, lipstick, weekends on the coast, pebbled beaches, arcades and music with an air of nostalgia.

It has head notes of Italian Bergamot and Carrot oil, a heart of Orris Beurre and Heliotrope with a base of Vanilla and liquid Amber.

It's unlike anything in my collection - a powdery soft confection of sweetness with hints of iris and violet. I simply adore it. What's are your favourites from Miller Harris?

Miller Harris Perfumer: Perfume Samples

Miller Harris are currently offering 3 x 2ml EdP boxed samples for a tenner including p&p (and a 10% code for a full size bottle) which is a great way to try before you buy.

My first two picks were two of their brand new perfumes - Secret Gardenia, a lush and heady creamy floral which is beautiful. It has head notes of Bergamot, Yuzu, Aqual and Nashi Pear, a heart of Gardenia, Jasmin abs, Ylang Ylang and Violet with a lasting impressions of Driftwood, Creamy Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Musk.

Also a delight is Sublime Blossom, a bouquet of peach flowers and neroli blooms. It has head notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Sweet Orange and Neroli. With a heart of Jasmine abs, Orange Blossom abs, Freesia, Privet Flower, Honeysuckle and Ylang Ylang with lasting impressions of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Driftwood, Sweet Musks and Vanilla.

And you know the drill, I now want both of these full size!

My third pick was DANCE amongst the Lace which captures the freshness and unique scent of cow parsley also known as Queen Anne's Lace. It has a bright and breezy freshness with a base of vetiver and moss. With head notes of Red berries, Cardamon, Spearmint, Peppermint, Lime and Verbena, heart notes of Bergamot, Fennel, Angelica, Geranium Bourbon and Blackcurrant with lasting impressions of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Moss, Musk and Myrrh Resin.

See my reviews:

Citron Citron HERE

Rose Silence HERE

I'm also a huge fan of: Vetiver Insolent, Lumière Dorée, Violet Ida and Peau Santal.

What are your favourites from Miller Harris?

October: Lately I've Been Loving

If it's marked * I've receive a product complimentary. Here's what I've been loving in October:

*I'm currently testing out nknaturals new Season Oils kit which is fantastic. Expect a review very soon.

Picking up these gorgeous cards from Sarah at Eyeshoot Photography. The cards are beautiful and the packaging exquisite.

Enjoying the gorgeous Violet Ida EdP by Miller Harris which was inspired by Graham Greene's book Brighton Rock. It's powdery, sweet and floral and unlike anything in my perfume collection. See my Instagram post HERE.  A full review is to come!

Picking up a copy of Oh Magazine (formerly Oh Comely) at Pics & Ink. I love these lifestyle mags and find them a really nice occasional treat. Postage (£2 per mag) is super quick and there's a great range of titles available.

We've been enjoying a simple recipe from Delicious magazine - figs with blue cheese, wrapped in parma ham with a splash of balsamic vinegar and white wine before being baked in the oven and served with crusty bread (pic is before they are baked). They are truly delicious!

*I've fallen head-over-heels for this gorgeous Lucky Cloud Skincare Restore Candle which is refreshing, uplifting and helps to fill your room with delicious herbal notes. See my review HERE.

What have you been loving this month?

April Empties

Here's my April empties (*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program):

Molton Brown Suede Orris Bath & Shower Gel 30ml - I loved this new scent from Molton Brown which had a luscious floral scent. I'd buy this full size.

Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil 9ml - this is one of my favourite scents from AA. Sure to pick up again.

Volition Turmeric Brightening Polish for Face & Body 45ml - nice to use with just the right amount of gritty-ness. I picked it up in America unsure if you can buy it here.

Better You Magnesium Flakes Foot Soak 150g - huge fan. Sure to buy again.

Sisley Eye & Lip Contour Balm 5ml - nice to use. Probably won't buy as the range is out of my price range.

Rohr Remedy Honey Myrtle Body Wash 500ml - this seemed to go on forever! See my review HERE. It was lovely to use so I'd maybe buy it again.

Saskia's Flower Essences Rose Beauty Mist 100ml - I simply loved this gently scented rose mist which was a Limited Edition run. The bottle was really luxurious and to me was like a perfume bottle (it's currently still available if you fancy picking one up!)

Miller Harris Tea Tonique EdP 14ml - this is the second bottle I used up in my Project 10 Pan. As I'm now seeing this is going to be a long process! I loved this and would pick up again.

*Dr Hauschka Spruce Warming Bath Essence 30ml - gorgeous. Just available in the winter months - I'll definitely pick up later in the year. See my review HERE.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 30ml - a deliciously rosy spray which balances and tones. I think I've actually got another of these in my stash.  What have you been using up this month?

Five Perfumes for Spring

*one item has been gifted/sample These are the perfumes I'm reaching for (and will continue to reach for throughout spring and into summer):

From OV Naturals their gorgeous Golden EdT* a luxurious and niche perfume, handcrafted using 19 natural aromatics. See my review HERE. It really is an exquisite scent which is deeply floral with citrus and spice notes.

Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino EdP is one of my favourite neroli scents. I love the packaging too. Pure luxury. 

I simply adore Shay & Blue's latest scent White Peaches which evokes long summer days, sweet juicy peaches and elderflower granita. Refreshing and cooling. I love!

My second bottle is their Dandelion Fig perfume which is simply stunning. It blends figs, dandelion leaves, lemongrass, tomato vine and juniper for a fresh and slightly woody scent. 

Rounding up my Spring picks is Miller Harris's Tea Tonique EdP which blends Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lemon, Smokey tea, Nutmeg, Mate abs, Birch Tar and Musk. It's gently floral, with citrus and earthy notes.

What's your favourite perfume for Spring?

February Empties

Here's what I've been using up in February. Some of the items, marked with * I have been gifted, the other products I've bought with my own money.

Weleda Pomegranate Body Lotion 20ml* - lovely, huge fan of this range. Will probably pick this up again when my stash diminishes a bit.

Weleda Arnica Massage Oil 10ml* - great to use on bruises! Gentle and calming. Will probably buy again as some point.

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil 10ml - I used to use this all the time so it was nice to re-visit. Would buy when my stash reduces.

Madara Micellar Water 100ml - one of my favourite Micellar Waters. See my review HERE. Will buy again.

ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray 75ml - one of my favourite dry shampoos. I'd buy this again.

Damana Cleansing Gel with Citrus Fruits 30ml - which was in the bathroom of our hotel in Miami. Refreshing and nice to use.

A.S Apothecary Sussex Rose Aromatic Water #18 50ml - absolutely gorgeous. I was sad to finish this up. It came in my Lush & Rosy Gift Set. Would buy again.

Pure Lakes Grapefruit & Lemongrass Shower Gel 100ml - which came in my January Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. Lovely to use and made for a refreshing shower. Might pick it up when my stash reduces.

Sisley Supremya Yeux La Nuit Eye Serum 1ml - totally gorgeous. I'll never be able to afford full size so nice to try.

The Organic Pharmacy Carrot Butter Cleansing Balm 10ml* - which was gorgeous to use. See my review HERE. My cleanser stash is huge but definitely one to add to the wishlist.

PHB Ethical Beauty Superfood Brightening Moisturiser 1ml* and Superfood Brightening Serum 1ml* - I love sachets as they are great try me sizes (I got 2 uses out of each sachet). These smelled gorgeous and felt nice on the skin. Would love to try them full size.

Miller Harris Tea Tonique Shower Wash - nice to use with a scent exactly like the perfume. Adds to wishlist.

I finished my first perfume in my Project Ten Pan (link) - Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 (30ml) which I adore (I bought another before I started my challenge). Absolutely love this vertiver scent.

What have you been using up this month?

Feel Unique - Pick 'n' Mix Sample Selection

I do love Feel Unique's pick 'n' mix sample service. You pay £3.95 and select 5 samples from a vast selection. After you've paid Feel Unique send you the £3.95 as a voucher code to spend on something on the site - so effectively you are getting your samples for free! Pick yours up HERE.

I'd been wanting to try Hermes's new EdP Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver 2ml which is absolutely gorgeous. Full size is now on the wishlist!

I also chose 2ml samples from Miller Harris their Peau Santal EdP (lush woods) and Powdered Veil (amber resins) which are gorgeous.

I've tried Sisley's Hair Rituel Revitalizing Smoothing Shampoo 8ml before which my hair just loved.

My final pick is Lancome's Teint Idole Ultra 24hr Foundation in 03 Beige Diaphane 5ml which is almost exactly the perfect shade (I like these small samples for nights out or weekend's away).

Have you picked up a pick 'n' mix selection lately?

September Empties

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

Sisley Energising Foaming Exfoliant 15ml - I really enjoyed this refreshing and slightly exfoliating cleanser. I'd probably not buy full size but it was nice to try.

Estelle & Thild BioMineral Healthy Glow Foundation 121 2ml sachet - I really liked this foundation which gave light everyday coverage. I'd buy full size.

Miller Harris Lumiere Doree 10ml - I never finish perfume! I loved this light neroli scent which I'd buy again in a heartbeat.

Luxe Botanicals CAMU Brightening Serum 2ml - I love trying new brands but I just wasn't keen on the scent of this serum so wouldn't buy.

BAO Skincare - Face Recovery - loved, would buy full size, Stretch Away - wouldn't buy, Coconut Body Scrub - wouldn't buy, Shea Mandarin Body Cream - loved, would buy and Cocoa Body Butter - wouldn't buy. See my review HERE.

Sisley Floral Toning Lotion 30ml - nice to use but probably wouldn't buy.

REN Flash Hydro Boost Instant Plumping Emulsion 10ml - a light and easily absorbed moisturiser which I'd maybe buy when my stash reduces a bit.

Weleda Wild Rose Body Oil 10ml - loved this. Would buy full size. See my review HERE.

Kat Burki Complete Eye Creme Complex 5ml - which came as a magazine freebie. It was ok but dried out before I had a chance to use it all. Wouldn't buy.

bodhi & birch Super25 Botanical Serum 5ml* - from a stunning range launched this year. I've got a new one ready to crack open. See my review HERE.

Tropic Hair Feast 50ml* - oh how I loved this so! So much so I cut open the tube to get every last bit out! See my review HERE. Will buy this again. My hair just loved it.

Antonia Burrell Bright+Light Eye Cream 15ml* - which was amazing. See my review HERE. It's one I'll buy when my stash reduces a bit.

ORIBE Gold Lust Dry Shampoo 43ml - I'm a huge fan of these mini dry shampoo cans. I've just opened another.

REN Atlantic Kelp & Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil 110ml - I received this from my pal Julie as a pressie and I loved it. Would buy again as I loved the seashore scent and it was nice for a relaxing dip.

P&G "Marzipan" Body Souffle 100ml - I just loved this. See my review HERE. I'll buy this again when the stash reduces in size.

BAO Skincare Orange Face Wash 5ml - loved. Would buy full size.

Weleda Sea Buckthorn and Evening Primrose Body Oils 10ml each - again, beautiful to use and I'd buy both of these full size.

ISUN Celestial Body Silk Sample - this is a really runny milk which absorbed quickly and had an exotic scent.

ila Bath Soak for Pure Relaxation 150ml - I just adore this soak. It's featured a lot on the blog. See mini review HERE. Bound to buy it again. And soon.

Jo Browne Natural Facial Cleansing Balm 50g* - which I judged in last year's Beauty Shortlist Awards. It was one of my top picks (see HERE) and I'm very sad that's my pot now done! 

What have you been using up this month?

*complimentary

January Empties

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

Faith in Nature Grapefruit & Orange Shower Gel & Foam Bath 100ml - this came in the Holland & Barrett Advent Calendar and I really liked it's zesty freshness. It was great for a wake up call in my morning shower. Would buy full size.

Buff Natural Body Care NAKED Sea Salt Body Scrub Lovers' Blend 60ml - I absolutely loved this beautiful scented scrub which had the perfect amount of scrubbiness. See my review HERE. Sure to pick this up again.

MOA Fortifying Green Bath Potion 100ml - is one of my favourite bath time products. Luckily, just received another in January's Love Lula Beauty Box. See my review HERE.

Ishga Invigorating Body Oil 100ml* - I absolutely loved this! See my review HERE. I'll definitely buy at some point when my body oil stash reduces a bit.

AA Skincare Green Tea & Aloe Vera Soothing Cleansing Wipes - I don't use wipes very often but find them great to use after a night out or on holiday. I found these ones very gentle and I'll pick them up again.

Organic Trevarno Camomile & Lavender Bath & Body Oil 30ml which came in November's Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. I loved it so much I rushed out and bought full size. See my thoughts HERE. I'll pick it up again as I love it!

And...I finished two perfumes this month:

Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent EdP 50ml - which I simply love. I picked up a mini in their sale but I'll definitely buy full size soon (it's up there in my top 5). 

And another favourite Shay & Blue's Dandelion Fig 30ml (both hubby and friend Julie picked me up bottles for Christmas so I'm well stocked up - thanks both!) See my mini review HERE.

What have you been using up this month? 

*complimentary

Shopping my Stash #96

I can't get enough of beautiful Burt's Bees lipsticks and this one (Blush Basin) which I chose as a Latest in Beauty pick is fab (Sunset Cruise is also gorgeous). The lipstick is moisturising and gives the lips a nice pop of colour. Definitely want to try more shades.

As you'll know I just love Awake Organics and their Frankin-Sense Divine Face Serum is just fantastic. I've been reaching for it a lot recently. See my review HERE.

Tea Tonique EdP by Miller Harris is refreshing and uplifting with notes of bergamot, petit grain, lemon, smokey tea, nutmeg, mate abs, birch tar and musk.

The best dry shampoo I've tried is by Aster & Bay (mini review) as it just works!

From the JOIK Advent Calendar one of my favourite items is their Silky Facial Serum*. It's really lovely to use and it's one I'd buy full size. A review will be forthcoming of the products I loved the most.

Rounding up my favourite picks this week is Corinne Taylor's exquisite Spirit Aromatherapy Room & Linen mist with Palo Santo, White Sage & Cedarwood Essential Oils. See my review HERE.

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program - my post contains one affiliate link

June: Lately I've been Loving

JOIK's Hot Chocolate Candle* is simply mouthwatering. See my review HERE. I definitely want to try more candles from the range (and hopefully at some point Love Lula will stock their new diffusers).

I love pretty stationery and #boxoflame by That Lame Company ticks all the boxes for me. See my review HERE.

The perfumes I've been enjoying lately (so sad I'm nearly finished that Miller Harris!!)

Two Eternities EdP by Walden* - see my review HERE.
Vetiver Insolent EdP by Miller Harris - I love this spicy vetiver scent.
Jo Malone Grapefruit cologne - the first Jo Malone perfume I bought. I love its uplifting citrussy grapefruit notes.
Kai Perfume oil - huge fan of this beauty! The body care products are gorgeous too. See my review HERE.
Balm Balm Mandarin and Bergamot Single Note Perfumes - these are simply gorgeous, fruity, delicious and perfect for summer. Love Lula are selling the minis set for £9.95 just now which is an absolute steal! See HERE.

These new Schmidt's sensitive skin deodorants in Coconut Pineapple (screams of summer) and Jasmine Tea are available to buy at a beautiful world.

I really enjoyed going to the book launch of Lesley Kelly's new book The Health of Strangers which you can pick up in any good bookshop or at Amazon. I love a signed book and it's now on the groaning TBR pile!

I love this little snap I took of a ladybird down at the allotment. Simple pleasures eh!

This pudding is total summer in a glass - vanilla pannacotta with strawberry soup, strawberries and strawberry sorbet! Delicious. Get yours at The Guild of Foresters in Portobello (I'll definitely be going back to try it again soon!)

What have you been loving this month?

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