November Empties

I'm not going to use anything else up this month. So here's my November empties:

Jo Malone Grapefruit Bath Oil 250ml - I received this as a present from hubby a good few birthdays ago! Lovely to use and I'd defintely like to try again. Maybe in a different scent. Made for a luxurious soak.

bodhi & birch Sicilian Rose Body Oil 100ml* - the trio of body oils are the latest launch from bodhi & birch and this oil is simply divine. See my review HERE. This beautiful oil will definitely be replenished!

Green People Joyful Body Wash 100ml* - with fab uplifting scent this body wash gently cleanses and leaves the skin delicately scented. LOVE! See my review HERE.

2 x 10ml MOA Fortifying Green Bath Potion - one of my favourite bath products. See my review HERE. I always have this in my stash and recently cracked open a new bottle.

Schmidt's Bergamot & Lime Deodorant 92g - this is a staple for me as it just works! Got a new one ready to use. See my review HERE. As long as it's still easy to get in the UK I'll keep buying.

YTTP Age Prevention Cleanser trial size - see my review HERE. It's definitely one I'd consider buying.

Mio Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soak 53ml - this is a nice bath soak. Once my stash reduces a bit I'd buy.

Lush Salted Coconut Hand Scrub 130g - loved this. I also used it as a body scrub. Would repurchase. See my review HERE.

Balm Balm Neroli Floral Water Hydrosol 100ml* - which was gorgeous to use and I'll buy it when my stash reduces a bit. See my review HERE.

Rossi Uvema Rose & Rosemary Face Toning Mist 100ml* - this was lovely to use and lasted ages. See my review HERE. Again, I've got a load of toners on the go so I wouldn't buy just now.

Willow Organic Vitamin & Bamboo Exfoliating Body Wash Blissful Peace Rose & Oud 50ml* - the scent of this body wash is gorgeous and it makes for pampering treat. See my review HERE. When my stash reduces a bit I'll buy full size.

Ruth Romano Lemongrass Hand Wash 250ml - love this! It has an uplifting scent and is gorgeous! See my review HERE. I've got another one in my stash to use.

Carol Joy London Collagen Eye Mask x 1* - a real luxe treat which firms and brightens the eye area. See my review HERE.

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm 5g - I used to use this years ago so it was nice to try it out again. I've got a stash of balms to use but I'd consider buying it again at some point.

Sachajuan Overnight Hair Repair sachet - I got a couple of uses out of this sachet and it was nice to use. Can't say I noticed much difference to the look or feel of my hair though.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Face Cleansing & Make Up Remover Gel 15ml - loved this honey scented cleansing gel. Full size is on the wishlist.

Bamford Rose Camomile & Lemon Hand & Body Lotion 3ml - this was a super luxe hand cream with a simply divine scent. Would love this full size.

AnnMarie Skincare Anti-Aging Serum sample* - this range is beautiful. See my review HERE. My serum stash is huge but I'd maybe buy this in the future.

Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Facial Cleanser sample & Starflower & Orange Blossom Skin Boost Facial Serum sample. Loved both of these minis. See my review HERE and HERE. I'll buy when my stash reduces a bit as these were lovely to re-visit.

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo 7.4ml sachet - this gave me 2 uses and I remember why I loved it so much. Full size on the wishlist!

What have you been using up this month?

*complimentary

Stocking Fillers: £10 and under

Here's some of my top stocking fillers and small gifts:

Perfect for hanging on the tree is Bee Good's Lip Balm Trio (£10) which contains 3 x 10ml lip balms in Vanilla & Honey (review), Raspberry & White Chocolate (review) and Lime Blossom and Honey (review).

JOIK's Bath Truffles (£10 for 6)* which come in a variety of scents. See my review of the Herbal Bath Truffles* HERE. Get 15% off with code FRIDAY for Black Friday from now until 30th November (gift vouchers, the beauty box and items already on sale are exempt). It's a great saving for Christmas shopping!

Gin & Elderflower Humbugs from Holly's Lollies which are made with real gin! A jar costs £6.50 and comes in a variety of enticing (alcoholic) flavours. There are also lollies available to buy both large and small - see the shop HERE.

These ooh! Oils of Heaven* (£10) from Love Lula have been one of my favourite new finds this year. See my review HERE. These are the perfect stocking filler or small gift for any skincare lover.

This little set from Myroo Skincare just stole my heart! See my review HERE. You can pick it up in fragrance free too. Costing only £8 it make the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa.

Green People's Nourish Hand Cream (Ho Wood & Red Mandarin) 30ml - £6.50* also is perfect to hang from the tree. See my review HERE.

Naturisimo are selling Caudalie Christmas crackers (£10) (the one above contains body products - Des Vignes Shower Gel 30ml, Nourishing Body Lotion 30ml and Lip Conditioner 4.5g. There is also one available featuring skincare products.

What beauty products would you like to find in your Christmas stocking?

*sent to me as a member of the LLABP

Myroo Mini Travel Size Skincare Set - Fragranced

I'm an absolute sucker for minis and this exquisite little set (£8) by Myroo is just beautiful. It's the ideal small gift (or stocking filler), try me size or to pack away for a night or two away.

The little set is available in Fragranced or Un-Fragranced and packaged in a cute branded box.

The sizes are teeny tiny (but perfect try me sizes). Inside is:

1.5ml Starflower and Orange Blossom Facial Cleanser

1.5ml Starflower and Orange Blossom Skin Boost Facial Serum

4ml Raspberry and Cucumber Superfood Balm

4ml Geranium Intensive Hand Treat

I tried the cleanser and serum way back in 2012 (review) but I'm looking forward to trying them again.

The other two are new to me products:

Geranium Intensive Hand Treat smells beautiful and deeply nourishes the hands and nails while Raspberry and Cucumber Superfood Balm can be used on any skin area. Use it on chapped skin, dry cuticles, knees, elbows, heels, as an overnight treatment for tired skin or massage.

Pick yours up HERE.

Giveaway #4: Pure Natural Box Edition #5 - it's over!

I've got a now sold out Pure Natural Box Edition #5 as my #4 giveaway prize for my 5th Blogiversary! (I'm sure I should have made this prize #5 but I couldn't wait!)

The box is absolutely fantastic - see my review HERE. Rebecca, the founder of Pure Natural Box is going to send my UK winner the prize direct. Good luck all!

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Pure Natural Box: Edition 5

I was one of the lucky ones which managed to nab (not one but two!) Pure Natural Boxes before they sold out! One however is for a UK giveaway at the end of next week. Keep your eyes peeled!

It really is a fabulous box! So what's inside?

The first thing that caught my eye is Terre Verdi's FranChouliPom Facial Serum (30ml - full size and worth £27) - I love their body oil in the same scent (review) so I can't wait to try the serum!

Walk Mill Botanics Blackcurrant & Honey with Ginger Soap (100g - full size and worth £5.50) - I'm a huge fan of bars of soap and this one smells beautiful!

Organic Surge's 2-minute Moisture Mask (150ml - full size and worth £8.95) has a delicious scent which is slightly reminiscent of Bakwell tart! Pick yours up HERE.

Myroo's Spearmint Lip Balm (5g - full size and worth £8) - nourishes and protects the lips.

The Conscious Skincare duo are Shampoo (250ml - full size and worth £11) and Conditioner (50m - trial size) both of these are scented with Grapefruit, Lemon and Cedarwood and the full size comes with a pump. Looking forward to trying these out!

What do you think of the box? Did you manage to pick one up?

January Empties

Here's what I've been using up in January -

Just be Tranquil Body & Massage Oil 30ml - I love this light and calming oil. See my review here. I'm sure to pick this up again once I get through some of my stash!

Intelligent Nutrients Harmonic Shampoo 60ml & Conditioner 60ml - I received these in a Souk Souk box. My first try from this brand. These are suitable for all hair types and I did enjoy using them. I'd like to try products for dry/damaged/coloured hair next.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 50ml & 1 x 15ml - I simply love this and I repurchase it time and time again.  See my review here. 

Stila One Step Skintone Correcting Brightening Serum 30ml - I received this in the very first Selfridges box - see here and what an amazing box that was! I'm sad to have finished this all-in-one colour corrector, primer, brightener and serum. Sure to pick it up again sometime soon.

bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil 30ml - one of my favourite face oils...ever! See my review here. I've super-happy I've got a replacement for this one! A product I'll buy again and again. Love it.

Dr Hauschka Almond Soothing Body Wash 10ml - one I've tried a couple of times in this size. A really lovely moisturising body wash and one I'd buy full size.

Pure Thoughts Tangerine & Jojoba Whipped Shea Butter 45g - another product I love. I think this was my third pot. Be sure to add it to my stash again as it smells fantastic and super moisturises the skin. Packaging has now changed to a handy tin.

Weleda Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash 20ml and Body Oil 10ml - absolutely adore the Sea Buckthorn scent. It's so uplifting and refreshing. These went on my wishlist for #NoBuyJanuary week 1.  See my review here.

Caudalie Vinosource SOS Morning Eye Rescue 1.5ml - loved this eye cream. Would be keen to try a bigger sample.

Swell Advanced Volumising Shampoo 50ml and Advanced Volumising Conditioner 50ml - these were nice to use and I'd happily purchase them again.

Myroo Mint Tea Polishing Body Scrub 300g* - I loved this minty and invigorating scrub. One I'd definitely use again.  Myroo Mint Tea Bath Fizz 160g*. This was really lovely to use and made bath time a pleasure. See my review here.

bodhi Jasmine Falls Relaxing Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml - One of my favourite bodhi products so sure to purchase again.  See my initial review here. This particular one I got as a present from hubby. Will definitely buy again.

Skinlikes Natural Deodorant 70ml* - my favourite deodorant. Will buy it again. You can see my review here. 

Gielly Green Hand & Body Wash 50ml x 2 - love this body wash. Will buy again.  See my review here.

bare innocence Essence of Vali Balance Massage & Bath Oil sample* - loved this! See my review here.

Dr Bronner's Magic Soap Rose - this was okay but prefer the peppermint scent. Wouldn't buy this particular one again.

Savonnerie Gardeners Therapy Botanical Hand Wash 250ml* - this was lovely to use.  See my review here.

OV Naturals Rose Geranium Harmonising Organic Facial Oil 10ml* - this was fab to use and I'd consider buying it.  See my review here.

balance Me Supertoning Body Wash 100ml - this was nice enough but I didn't love the scent so wouldn't buy.

Hairy Jayne Light Conditioner 30ml - again, nice enough to use but I preferred the cream conditioner. See the set I picked up here.

One Love Skin Saviour Sample - this multi-purpose beauty balm was quite nice - you can use it as a cleanser, moisturiser or to mix with mineral foundation. There are other balms I prefer so wouldn't buy.

Therapie Cherish Skin Repair Serum 30ml - simply loved this beautiful body serum.  The aromatics used deliver a gorgeous scent but also have healing and regenerating properties. Definitely one I'll buy again (in full size!)

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

Myroo Mint Tea Bath Fizz & Mint Tea Body Scrub

I'm a huge fan of Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Cleanser (see my review here).  Rachael offered to send me Mint Tea Bath Fizz* & Mint Tea Body Scrub* to try and review.

Mint Tea Bath Fizz* (200g - £10) - this smells absolutely gorgeous - really minty!  Add a scoopful to a warm bath and watch it gently fizz.  The salts soften the water, relax and moisturise the body. 

Contains Organic Shea Butter to moisturise, Epsom Salts to detoxify and sooth aching muscles and Peppermint & Tea Tree to refresh and uplift.  Makes for a relaxing bath.

Mint Tea Body Scrub* (200g - £12) - with Sea Salt, Organic Shea Butter and Peppermint & Tea Tree Essential Oils this minty and slightly oily scrub sloughs away dead skin cells leaving the skin deliciously soft.  Use in the shower or tub. Great to use in the morning to awaken the skin and the senses. With the same minty scent as the Bath Fizz.

Follow Myroo on Twitter @myrooskincare 

See the website here

*complimentary - sent for review

Face Oils

I just love oils of any kind - body, bath and face.  Here are the face oils/serums in my current stash -

Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Skin Boost Facial Serum* (12g - £15) - a really lovely, light and deliciously scented light serum.  See my review here.

Bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil (30ml - £56) - my favourite face oil...ever!  It smells simply amazing and makes my skin radiant and glowy.  See my review here.

Balance Me Radiance Face Oil* (30ml - £30) - a rich face oil which smells gorgeous.  Suitable for all skin types.  A review to follow.

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate - I first tried this in the Selfridges Advent Calendar in 2011 - see here.  This is a second or third sample - really lovely - makes skin look radiant and renewed.

LaylaD Sweet Almond Facial Oil* (10ml - £8.99) - a light oil which is lightly scented love that you can use if on your cuticles too - link.

OV Naturals Firm Friend Uplifting Organic Face Oil* - with 100% natural ingredients to repair & protect. With neroli and frankincense essential oils.  Please see the website for details of the new range of oils - link.

Green People Anti-Ageing Facial Oil* (30ml - £16.89) I was sent this oil for review by Nature's Healthbox. A beautiful face oil - see my review here.

Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+ 2.5ml - simply love this oil - got a few to use up. Light and absorbs quickly.

Do you use any of these facial oils/serums? What are your favourites?

*PR samples

April Empties

Here are my April Empties -

Murad Body Firming Cream 100ml - this came in February's Beautylishious Box.  Lovely to use with an orange scent.  Didn't really notice any firming action though.  Probably won't buy as it is an expensive product to buy full size.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 30ml - simply adore this bath oil.  Sure to pick it up again...soon.

The London Oil Company Morning Glory Body Oil 100ml - a really beautiful body oil.  I liked using it in the morning to wake my skin up.  See my review here. I've just ordered another bottle.

Origins Plantscription Anti-Ageing Eye Treatment 5ml - quite enjoyed using this but didn't really notice any difference around the eye area.  Wouldn't buy.

Mama Mio Clean Slate Aloe Rich Foaming Cleanser 30ml - this was really lovely to use and scented with lavender.  Would perhaps purchase when I've used up cleansers I've got in my stash.

Pure Thoughts Tangerine & Jojoba Whipped Shea Butter 45g - absolutely love this scented butter.  Think this is my second or third pot.  Have re-purchased.

Korres Fig Little Shower Gel 50ml - love the Mango & Guava shower gels.  Didn't like this one quite so much so probably wouldn't buy again (having just read the back of the bottles these shower gels contain SLS which is a surprise for a "natural" brand).

Sisleya Global Anti-Age Cream 5ml - my final one from my stash.  Adore this cream but would never buy it full size as its so expensive.  Gorgeous though.

L'Occitane A L'Eau Florale D'Immortelle Essential Water 200ml - a really nice toner would perhaps buy again but like my cleansers got a few to use up.

Botanicals Indulgence Body Oil* - this is gorgeous and I'll definitely purchase it at some point.  See my review here.

Murad Rejuvenating Lift for Neck 3.7ml tube - this seemed quite nice unsure if I'd buy.

Natural Wisdom Rose & Pomegranate Antioxidant Hydrating Toner 50ml - a gorgeous toner.  See my review here. I'll definitely buy this again when I use up products from my stash.

Oh! Organics Rose Toner 50ml* - this was a lovely toner.  See my review here.

Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Cleanser 26g - gorgeous! See my review here.  This was a fab cleansing oil and I'd re-purchase when I've used up some of the others in my stash.

Korres Little Shower Gel - Basil Lemon 50ml - This was fresh and zesty and nice to use in my morning shower.  I've got another one to use.

Lola's Apothecary Rose & Geranium Bath Oil mini bottle - this little tester came in the recent Beautylishious bag.  A lovely bath oil - I'll maybe pick up full size at some point.

Gielly Green Repair Mask 50ml - a huge fan of Gielly Green products.  Love this hair mask and will purchase again at some point.

Bloom Remedies Nourishing Body Oil 50ml - loved this! My dry winter skin just loved it.  Will definitely buy again.  See my review here.

Tara Smith Feed the Root Shampoo 50ml - picked this up recently in my M&S haul.  Loved its minty scent and the fact that its free from.  Will pick up full size at some point.

Tara Smith Feed the Rood Conditioner 50ml - as above, great product will buy full size at some point.

Taaj Ayurveda Creme Mains Delhicates Hand Cream 30ml - was quite a nice hand cream but I don't think I'd buy as there are others I prefer.

Essential Care Gentle Herb Conditioner 30ml - this is the first Essential Care product I didn't like! Eeek!  There is no lather so I ended up using more to compensate.  I didn't even finish the tube as I just didn't get on with it.

Botanicals Deep Peace Body Oil* - this was gorgeous and I'll definitely pick up full size at some point.  With lavender, rose geranium, orange and sandalwood.

Anita Grant Organic Vanilla Cocoa Body Butter 15g - simply love this delicious scented butter which melts into the skin.  See my review here.

Niki's Organic Lavender & Chamomile Balm 10ml - a simply gorgeous and relaxing balm.  See my review here.

Saaf Completion Boosting Serum/Saaf Ultimate Moisture Face Serum* - these were really nice to use and a review is to follow.

Tammy Fender Bulgarian Lavender Body Oil 5ml - this came in the Cult Beauty freebie.  Seemed a nice oil but I didn't like the lavender scent. 

Korres Guava Little Shower Gel 50ml - my favourite Korres shower gel. Love it's sweet and fruity scent.

Neom Real Luxury Bath & Shower Oil 5ml - love bath oils and this was lovely to use.

Mossgrove Pure Deodorant 70ml - this contains little or no parabens and petrochemicals.  Scented with Jasmine - one of my favourite deodorants.

Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist 150ml - picked this up a while back at the hairdresser. Really great for adding shine and taming frizzy bits.  Will maybe buy again.

Beauté Chinoise Yin No.1 Facial Oil sample - this was lovely.  I received it as a free sample.  See my post here.

Have you used any of these products?  What have you been using up this month?


*sent for review

Shopping My Stash #12

This week these are the products I've been reaching for.

Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Skin Boost Facial Serum 12g - a lovely light serum which is easily absorbed.  See my review here.

Milla Maddern Body Cream 100ml - a rich cream with an uplifting scent.  See my review here.

Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Lipstick in shade rose 506 - a pretty really wearable pink shade.  It has featured in favourites posts here and here.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick - love this bright pop of colour.

Lush Ginger Solid Perfume Stick 12g - love this spicy scent.  I also loved the bath bombs in this scent but they discontinued them. Boo!  

Dr Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Hand & Nail Cream 100ml - I won this in a giveaway with lots of other goodies.  See my post here.  This is a lovely rich hand cream which smells divine and a review will follow.

Ginvera Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel 10g - first time I used this it broke me out in spots! I tried again and my skin seems to like it.  Use it on my chin and forehead.  Review to follow.

Are you shopping your stash this week?  Have you used any of these products?

Shopping My Stash - Spending Ban Week 4

These are the products I've been reaching for this week:

Balance Me Radiance Face Mask 75ml - one of my favourite masks. This contains ground walnut shell to exfoliate, kaolin clay to rid the skin of impurities and fruit acid complex for radiance.  It smells pretty good too! You can see my full review here.

Elemis Evening Blooms Dry Body Oil 50ml - this came in the Christmas Elemis TSV from QVC.  You can see the contents here.  This is lovely really pampering.  You can see my mini review here.

Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Facial Cleanser 26g - a lovely pampering cleanser which smells absolutely gorgeous.  You can see my review here.

TAAJ Hand Cream 30ml - this came in January's Birchbox.  Lovely hand cream - it smells great and super moisturising.

Sweet Cecily's Mojito Lip Balm 10ml - a gorgeous little lip balm flavoured with mint and lime - just like a Mojito.  Full review to follow.

L'Occitane Dry Skin Foot Cream 10ml - love this rich foot cream packed full of moisturising shea butter along with lavender essential oil and lavender.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey - A sheer lip colour which feels moisturising on the lips.

Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil No.8 - a grey shade, very wearable. The pencil comes with a smudger.

Have you been shopping your stash this week?  Have you used any of these products?

The A - Z of Beauty Tag

I spotted this beauty tag on Beauty Fiend's Blog and was inspired to do it myself.  What you need to do is pick a beauty brand for each letter of the alphabet (difficult when you love a few which start with the same letter!) and recommend a product you love.

A - Abahna - Frangipani & Orange Blossom Bath & Shower Gel and Body Lotion (link)

B - Bodhi - Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil - see my review here.

C - Chanel - Chanel Sycomore EDT - a perfume I'll always have in my collection (link)

D - Diptyque - I adore Philosykos and Eau Rose

E - Essential Care - A lover of Rose Moisturiser and Creamy Coconut Cleanser

F - Freyaluna - the mini Selection Box is a great introduction to the range

G - Gielly Green - Repair Travel Kit - 4 minis - shampoo, repair mask, body wash and body lotion.  You can read my review here.

H - Herbfarmacy - Herbfarmacy Hard Working Hands Cream (link)

I - Illamasqua - Freak EDP

J - Jo Malone - can't choose one thing - all gorgeous!

K - Kerastase - Bain Satin 1 Shampoo and Conditioner (link)

L - La Prairie - Extrait of Skin Caviar Firming Complex - not bought this for a good few years but an amazing product!

M - Myroo - Starflower and Orange Blossom Cleanser (review)

N - NEOM - Complete Bliss Organic Hand Cream (link)

O - Origins - everything from the Ginger range

P - Pure Thoughts - Tangerine & Jojoba Whipped Shea Butter (link)

Q - QVC - great for picking up lots of beauty products

R - REN - Rose Otto Bath Oil (link)

S - Skinvelop - The Cleanser (link)

T - Temple Spa - Skin Truffle (link)

U - Unique Naturals - Skin Serum Collection (link)

V - Vichy - Idealia Smoothing & Illuminating Cream (link)

W - Weleda - Lavender Body Oil (link)

X - Xen Tan - not a fan but only brand I could think of starting with X!

Y - YSL - Long Lasting Waterproof Eye Pencil (link)

Z - Zoya

Myroo Natural Skincare

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Myroo is an independent natural skincare company owned by Rachael Dunseath, based in Harrogate.  Rachael hand makes the luxurious body and skincare items which are free from parabens, SLS and palm oil.  The products contain essential oils, plant oils and butters.  All packaging is recyclable (as well as looking pretty on the bathroom shelf).

I ordered the Starflower and Orange Blossom Cleanser & Cloth (£14 - 26g) and Rachael very kindly upgraded my order so I could try the Starflower and Orange Blossom Skin Boost Facial Serum (normally £15  - 12g).

Both products smell amazing!  I have been using the cleansing oil at night before bed and I have found it to be very effective at removing stubborn eye make up and daily grime.  With an uplifting (and gorgeous!) scent.  I have been enjoying making this part of my cleansing routine.  A real pampering "spa" type product.  It also comes with a good sized muslin cloth.

To use - apply to dry skin (3-4 pumps) and gently massage to remove all make up.  Remove with rinsed out muslin cloth.  Leaves skin radiant and clean.  Splash the face with cold water and pat dry.  Follow with the Skin Boost Facial Serum.

The serum has the same scent as the cleanser making this a really lovely duo to use.  Light and easily absorbed, helps reduce fine lines and makes skin soft and nourished.

To use - up to twice a day or when your skin needs some extra care.  Apply a few drops at bedtime or under your daily moisturiser.  Both products are suitable for all skin types.

There are also some lovely body products in the range.  Ones I'm fancying trying next are - Bath Fizz - Mint Tea, Jasmine and Frangipani Bath and Body Oil and Lemon Body Butter.

Have you tried any items from Myroo?