S/S Green Beauty Swap

Ria at NatuRiaBeauty recently organised a S/S Green Beauty Swap. I was paired with Ailsa at Pretty Beauty Dreams. We chatted about likes and dislikes and decided on a budget. My parcel arrived yesterday and I'm super pleased with everything. Some of the products I've never tried before and some are old favourites.  I was oohing and aahing while opening!

I simply love the gorgeous Bloom Remedies Mood Relaxing Bath & Body Set. I'm a huge Bloom Remedies fan but I've not tried any of these products before. The set comes in a cute hessian bag and contains - Serenity Slumber Bath Oil 30ml (with Neroli, Jasmine & Vetivert) which smells gorgeous, Serenity Slumber Body Oil 30ml, Geranium, Sweet Orange & Cedarwood Shower Gel 50ml along with a shower mitt. I'm so looking forward to a pampering session!

Organic Surge Citrus Mint Intensive Hair Treatment 150ml - I love Organic Surge products and hair treatments. This smells great and looking forward to trying it.

A tube of Neom Complete Bliss Organic Hand Cream 50ml - I smiled when I unwrapped and saw this...my most favourite hand cream ever and in my favourite Moroccan Blush Rose scent.

Dr Hauschka Rose Nurturing Bath Essence 10ml - this smells deeply of roses - gorgeous! Can't wait to try it.

Hurraw! Grapefruit Lip Balm 4.3g - I've never tried this brand before. A deliciously fruity and super moisturising balm. I'm a fan already!

Pure Thoughts Eucalyptus & Rosehip Natural Soap 120g - huge Pure Thoughts fan and love bars of soap. I've not tried this scent before.

Pure Thoughts Tangerine & Jojoba Whipped Shea Butter 10g - this is my all time favourite Pure Thoughts product. Great size for travel. I picked this one too for Ailsa!

Pure Thoughts Lime & Ginger Hand Repair Balm 10g - it smells really zingy and spicy. Looking forward to trying it out. The perfect size for popping in a handbag or pocket.

John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash 10ml & Body Milk 10ml and Rose Foaming Face Wash 5ml - huge John Masters fan and love these for travel.

And a yummy nakd Cocoa Delight bar.

Thanks again Ailsa! Love everything and thanks to Ria for arranging the swap. You can see what I gave Ailsa here.

See Ailsa's Blog here and follow her on Twitter @a1sinclair87 

February: Lately I've been Loving

Here's the things I've been loving in February -

I was sent this nakd Fancy a Break box* recently and it's contents made me smile and cheered up my day!

I got a nakd branded mug with a couple of tea bags, a packet of Cocoa Orange Bits - these are new and are delicious - they are the same as the bars but bite sized, great for snacking and in my favourite flavour and a tube of rose hand cream. 

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand & Nail Cream & Lip Moisturising Stick - two of my favourite Nuxe products. The products both super moisturise and smell gorgeous.

No photo for this one! My laptop broke down and I found myself enjoying doing other things rather than being constantly online. I read my book more often, phoned friends, pottered around and took more long soaks in the bath.

Bloom Remedies Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang Rescue Balm (50g - £12)* - Marie very kindly sent me this gorgeous rich balm. It's perfect for the winter months as it deeply moisturises and soothes dry winter skin.  I've been using it on my elbows, knees and some dry places on my body and face.  The scent is beautiful and it calms and relaxes. A fuller review to follow.

XENCA Organic Lipstick in Spice* - an organic lipstick which is housed in a cardboard container!  This is a pretty brown shade which is super moisturising and long lasting on the lips. Again, a full review to follow.

Mini Eggs! I have a total addiction to these!

What have you been loving this month?

*PR samples

YOU Beauty Discovery Box - October

My YOU Beauty Discovery Box arrived on Monday. This is the second box - you can see what I received in my first box here. Costing an absolute bargainous £6.95 including P&P you chose two samples and another two items are added - this month a cute little branded mirror and a nakd Berry Delight bar.

I chose a mini Tangle Teezer which you can pick up at Look Fantastic for £11.99. I'm really excited with this pick as I've been wanting to try this for ages!

My second pick was Noble Isle Willow Song Bath & Shower Gel 75ml - I've tried this before and loved it.  It has a light floral scent.

You also get a mini magazine with information about all the products - you pick two from a selection of eight and then everyone gets the two additional items.

Are you subscribed to this box? What are your thoughts?