Shopping my Stash #53

Dr Hauschka Rose Nurturing Bath Essence 10ml - I received this in the S/S Green Beauty Swap from Ailsa and I love it. Full size bottle is very firmly on my wishlist.  It smells deeply of roses and I love that it has multiple uses - you can use it in your bath and also add a couple of drops to your rinsing water after cleansing.

Bee Good Honey & Wild Water Mint 3-in-1 Cleansing Water 100ml - this came in the BBB Dream Box. It easily removes make up including stubborn waterproof mascara leaving the eye and face clean and soft with no tightness.  It has a neutral scent and I tend to use it before a cleansing balm. 

Molly Rose Pickles & Ice Cream Lip Balm* - this unusual lip balm came in the Vegan Cuts box. The flavour has definitely grown on me and the balm is super moisturising.

Another product from the Vegan Cuts box which I'm loving is Medusa's Make up Lipstick in Baroque* a rich red/pink toned lipstick which is a great colour and moisturising on the lips. 

And finally, my body moisturiser of choice lately is Laidbare's Butter Me Up Body Butter which is a rich Jasmine scented cream. Gorgeous!  See my review here.

What have you been reaching for lately?

*PR samples

A Closer Look: Lip Balm

Uh-oh I've got a bit of a lip balm addiction although some of them are multi-purpose balms... I actually didn't realise I had so many!

Willow Organic Beauty Luxury Lip Balm 5ml* - this is a real luxe lip balm and leaves the lips super soft.  See my review here.

bodhi Cacao Cocoon Lip Treatment Balm 15g - love this super moisturising balm.  See my review here.

de Mamiel Rosey Lip Balm 10ml - I received this from hubby at my birthday after dropping several hints! Absolutely love it. It deeply moisturises the lips leaving them scented with roses. Gorgeous!  This one's constantly in my make up bag.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm 15g - a rich balm for the lips which is a cult product (and a love/hate one too) I tend to use it in the evening just before bed. It can also be used on dry skin areas and cuticles.

Dr Organic Rose Otto Lip Balm Serum 10ml - a gorgeous serum which smells like raspberry ripple ice cream! See my review here.

Bee Fruitful Mandarin Lip Balm 5ml* - a lovely fruity balm.  See my thoughts here.

Sweet Cecily's Mojito Flavour Lip Balm 10ml - flavoured with lime and mint just like a Mojito. I love the cute tin it comes in. See my review here.

balance Me Shine on Tinted Lip Salve 5g - this was a magazine freebie and I love it! (I picked up a couple). Gives lips a lightly tinted glossy look. It features in my balance Me favourites here.

Sprout (now SW Basics) Peppermint Lip Balm .15oz - a Vegan lip balm which is made of four ingredients. Deeply moisturising and smells good enough to eat.  See my review here.

BRIXI Bee Balm - a gorgeous beeswax balm that can be used on the lips and also other dry areas of the skin.  See my review here.

Mary Elizabeth Spearmint & Tea Tree Nurture Balm 15ml* - one of my favourite multi-use products of last year.  See my review here.

Melvita Apicosma Repairing Lip Balm 10ml - a lovely repairing lip balm which deeply moisturises. See my thoughts here.

Chain Bridge Honey Farm Tangerine Lip Balm 12g - Ana from Ana Goes Green very kindly sent me this with a little note after Bess our dog died. It cheered me up and lifted my spirits - thanks Ana.  100% natural and super moisturising - smells good too!

eos Summer Fruits Lip Balm 7g - a really fruity balm which is 95% organic and is Petroleum and paraben free. Leave lips moisturised and soft.

Molly Rose Pickles & Ice Cream Lip Balm .15oz* - I received this in February's Vegan Cuts Beauty Box. The most unusual flavoured lip balm I've ever tried! Leaves the lips smooth and moisturised.

Trilogy Everything Balm 5ml - a multi-purpose balm. See my thoughts here.

REN Vita Mineral Lip Balm 15ml* - a rich balm which leaves the lips moisturised and glossy.  See my review here.

Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment SPF15 2.2g - in Rose, Honey, Passion, Berry and Coral.  See my review here.

Burt's Bees Rose Tinted Lip Balm 4.25g - a nourishing lip balm with a rose tint. A really pretty shade.

Estelle & Thild Raspberry Lip Balm - this lovely balm came in the very first Selfridges Beauty Box and what a box it was! A clear glossy balm flavoured with raspberry.

Simply Bee Lip Balm 10ml* - soothes the lips leaving them moisturised and soft. Smells of peppermint.  See my review here.

Korres Mandarin Lip Butter Stick SPF15 - this has a reddish/pink tint. Feels lovely on the lips.  I received this from Julie in our Birthday Swap.

Napiers Alkanet & Organic Elderflower Red Lip Tint 15g - leaves the lips with a glossy red tint.  See my mini review here.

Kallisto Creams Cocoa & Orange Lip Balm - a super yummy moisturising lip balm which I received in a swap box.  Check it out here.

Rodial Glam Balm Lip 2.5g - a turkish delight rose scented balm which keeps lips soft and nourished.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Balm 10ml - a rose scented multi-purpose balm which is packed full of good things for the skin.  Great for moisturising on the go.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Moisturizing Stick 4g - deeply moisturises the lips. Smells great too and good for the handbag or pocket.

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain - moisturises and tints the lips with a stain ranging from pale pink to red depending on your mood. One of my all time favourite products.

Ooops I forgot a few..

Lanolips 101 Ointment 15g - not used this for a while! See my review here.

Lush It Started with a Kiss Lip Tint 8g & Aromatherapy Associates Hydrating Lip Balm 7ml - I received both of these from Julie in our Birthday Swap and I've not tried them yet!

Have you used any of these?  What's your favourite Lip Balm? 

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Vegan Cuts Beauty Box

I was contacted a while back by Vegan Cuts who asked if I'd like to try their Beauty Box.  Oh course I said, yes please I'd love to!

Vegan cuts was founded by couple John and Jill who see Veganism as the way to an abundant life.  They and their team scour the web, festivals and stores for the best plant based foods, vegan clothing, shoes, accessories, body care and every day items which you can pick up in the online shop.  You can also sign up for a snack box - see this here.

I was sent the February Beauty Box* ($19.95 per month with $15 shipping costs - this is approximately £20.95).

"Discover cruelty free brands without committing to full-size products or prices".

Every month the box includes 4-7 items ranging from cosmetics to skincare. There will be a mix of full sizes and sample sizes and all are Vegan and Cruelty Free.  There is a retail value of $35 or more per box.

I was sent the February box "Love is in the Air"

Medusa's Make-up Lipstick in shade Baroque (full size $12) - this is a really pretty shade and is supermoisturising on the lips. A vegan lipstick - my very first!  Fuller review to follow.

Molly Rose Pickles & Ice Cream Lip Balm .15oz (full size $5) - the quirkiest beauty product I've ever tried. This actually smells and tastes just like dill pickle! "Perfect for expectant mother's late night cravings...or for anyone craving this herbal sweet treat". Packed full of nourishing oils and butters. I'm fancying trying Roses & Chocolate (although this is flavour of the month and can only be bought up until today). Check out the website for interesting butters, balms and scrubs.

Yarok Feed your Do (sample pot) - huge Yarok fan. This is a whipped hair paste made of organic botanicals including lemon peel and peppermint. Can be used in many ways - to smooth frizz after blow drying, apply to wet hair to shape frizz free curls, for hold and volume apply to roots and will tame flyaway hairs.  Looking forward to trying this out. 

Chandler Farm Natural Lavender Hand Cream 88.7ml (full size $8.99) - a luxurious hand cream which keeps hands soft and smooth and lightly scented with Lavender.  Palm oil free. Rich in natural ingredients. This smells lovely and deeply moisturises the hands.

Greenbody Handcrafted Tea Tree & Rosemary Deodorant (sample size) - a natural deodorant which smells gorgeous! Always on the lookout to find the perfect natural deodorant so looking forward to trying this out.

Box bonus! Birthed by Earth all Natural Soy Wax Tealight Candle - with 4 hours burn time. This smells beautiful and looking forward to lighting it.

Thanks so much Vegan Cuts. I love February's box and once my spending ban is over I'll definitely be signing up!

See Vegan Cuts here

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Have you tried Vegan Cuts Beauty Box before?

*complimentary - sent for review