Autumn Beauty Swap

Katie at Curled Fantasies tweeted asking if anyone wanted to join in on an Autumn Box Swap. I always find them lots of fun and decided to sign up. I was paired with Carrieanne at Beauties Unlocked.  You can see what I sent her here. 

Unfortunately, my box never arrived and Carrieanne very kindly sent me another!

There are some lovely handmade goodies from two companies based in Leeds - Kallisto Creams and It's Hand Made.

Kallisto Creams - Orange & Shea Butter Souffle Bath Bomb - this smells fab. Looking forward to having a soak in the bath.  There is also a cocoa & orange lip balm which is super moisturising on the lips as well as smelling yummy.

From It's Hand Made - English Rose heart shaped bath bombs and a Lime & Ginger Soap.  Lots of lovely things to pamper myself with.

Lush Silky Underwear Dusting Powder - love a bit of Lush. Not tried this particular product before. It smells lovely.

Simply yummy Joe & Seph's Gourmet Popcorn in Toffee Apple & Cinnamon - nom nom nom! I've had this popcorn before and it is delicious.

Neutrogena Hand Cream 50ml - I seem to be going through loads of hand creams at the moment so this will come in useful. Not used this brand for years.

Savon L'Eau de Cologne boxed soap, Champagne & Rose Scented Candle in a Tin, Sen Bamboo & Green Tea Bath & Shower Gel - a brand I've not heard of before. This is free from SLS.

Bomb Cosmetics Butter Based Bath Melts and Peaceful and Tranquility Bath Salts and a lovely little note.

And..I forgot to photo it with the rest above - an Urban Decay Glide on Pencil in Juju - I've been using this a lot since I got it. A really wearable shade, love it.

Thanks so much again Carrieanne for sending me these goodies and to Katie for organising the swap.

Have you done any swap boxes recently?

Beautylishious April Beauty Bag

I received my April Beautylishious Beauty Bag yesterday.  I was really looking forward to receiving Lola's Apothecary mini bath oils which came in Rose & Geranium and Eucalyptus & Mint and a mini pot of Conscious Skincare Sweet Orange & Frangipani Body Polish (mine had leaked a bit and seems to be more oil than scrub) but nonetheless I'll enjoying trying it out - as it smells gorgeous.

The other items in the bag are Neutrogena Multi-Defence Moisturiser 50ml - this is full size and suitable for normal/combination skin.  This retails at £7.99 and two sachets of Australian Bush Flower Essence both 3ml - Intensive Hand Cream and Face Wash.

The bags themselves have changed from hot pink organza and leopard print tissue to floral tissue and cellophane wrapped with a bit of pink raffia and the little hand made with love heart - which is a nice touch.

Harriette is doing two more bags in June & July before she has a break to spend time with her new baby.  You can see the shop here.

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Did you get the bag?  What are your thoughts?

Body Lotion Spending Ban!

I've put myself on a body lotion/butter/oil spending ban (and all other beauty products apart from Carmine, She Said Beauty and Joliebox.  Amarya (I have until September as I paid this for a year) and any essentials I may need).


I was a bit cheeky yesterday and bought L'Occitane Cherry Princess Silky Body Gel - like I need another body lotion - when you see the photo below! A limited edition scented with cherries and floral notes - (I recently received a free sample instore and fell in love).  Its got a light silky texture and melts into the skin leaving the skin delicately scented.  There is an extra-special Limited Edition set available containing 50ml EDT, 250ml Shower Cream, 75ml  Body Gel and 30ml Hand Cream all for £39.  You can see the set here.

Below are the body products I want to use up this year.  I have nearly finished the Neutrogena Body Oil, Nivea lotion and Elemis Pro-Collagen Body Cream.

Other half doesn't understand why I need so many! I do like a choice (plus I have a few more hidden away - oops).  This post was inspired by The Bristol Beauty Blog and Cosmetic Cravings.

What beauty products do you have too many of?

Boots Gift Card

I spent my Christmas Boots Gift card yesterday.  Here is what I got.

Poppy King for No.7 set which contains - sheer wine lipstick, flirty fusica lip gloss, radiant rouge jumbo lip tint, pencil sharpner and compact mirror with pouch.  I've not tried any of the Poppy King products before.

2 x Philosophy Mini Shower Gels - both 60ml - Snow Fairy and Peppermint Bark - I've never  tried any Philosophy shower gels before so looking forward to trying them out.

I read a magazine review which raved about Eucerin Dermato Clean Refreshing Cleansing Gel and Nivea Pure & Natural Body Lotion so picked them up.

The cute little dog bag is actually a mini manicure set.  The Neutrogena Hand Cream 15ml was an impulse buy (at the till).

And...Soap & Glory Do a Bubble Take - I do love some Soap & Glory.


p.s. my first day back at work today :(