Océopin La Poudre de Graines de Pin Maritime

Way back in 2013 I tried Océopin's L'huile de Graines de Pin Maritime* (Review) which I found absolutely fantastic!

I've been testing out their La Poudre de Graines de Pin Maritime (sample size). Full size costs £14 for 100g which you can buy at Sujet de Vert. Products are 100% natural and certified by EcoCert.

The product is finely crushed maritime pine seeds which has a slightly woody scent. Blend a spoonful with your shower gel for a natural body scrub. Use once or twice a week for a gentle exfoliating scrub.

The scrub helps to encourages skin renewal and helps to encourage the absorption of active ingredients of products used aftewards. It really is an enjoyable product to use.

See the range of products Suject de Vert stocks HERE. 

August Empties

I've got loads of empties this month!  So much so the box I hold them in was overflowing!  I'm not going to use anymore up so here goes...

001 Intensive Elixir Precious Finds 50ml* - I simply loved this. It featured in my top products of 2013. So sad to finish this. Another bottle now on my wishlist.  See my review here.

Organic Surge Tropical Bergamot Shower Gel 250ml - this is my favourite Organic Surge Shower Gel. I just love the scent. This is my second bottle. You can see I've mentioned it here, here and here.  Will definitely pick it up again and again!

G Baldwin & Co Pomegranate, Bilberry & Rose Alcohol Free Skin Toner 150ml* - a light and refreshing toner.  See my review here.  I'll probably pick this up again.

Mitchell & Peach English Growers Shower Wash 50ml - love this luxe lavender scented body wash.   

Aurelia Firm & Revitalise Dry Body Oil sample - oh WOW this is amazing! Full size on the wishlist! As like every Aurelia product - it's love!

Therapi Rose Otto Honey Gel Cleanser 5ml - simply gorgeous. Love this. Will buy full size at some point.

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser 4ml sachet - this was lovely to use and I got four uses from the sachet. One I'd consider buying.

Pelle Beauty Luxe Beauty Oil sample* - this came in July's Petit Vour box* and I loved it! Would definitely consider ordering full size.

Neom Tranquility Bath Oil mini 5ml - love these little bath oils. Will definitely buy again at some point.

Suti Rosewater Organic Facial Spritz 100ml - I love this and will definitely buy again.  See my review here. The fact that I now miss this is an indication that I will buy again!

Nourish Golden Glow Body Shimmer 2ml sample* - I'm a huge fan of the face variety and this was lovely too although a teeny tiny sample. Would maybe buy full size.

The White Company White Lavender Bath Milk 200ml - I got this as a pressie from hubby and I loved the luxe decanter. Made for a relaxing bath. I'd maybe buy.

OCÉOPIN L'huile de Graines de Pin Maritime 15ml* - this was a really lovely facial oil.  See my review here.  I loved the story behind this oil and how fab it felt on my skin. I'll definitely consider purchasing once I reduce my stash a bit!

Therapi Orange Blossom Honey Moisturiser 50ml* - this moisturiser was a delight to use. Light as air and deliciously scented.  I mentioned it here. I'll definitely buy this to use next summer.  The whole range is simply divine! (p.s. I'm a huge fan).

Soleil Organique Sunblock Mist SPF45 120ml* - loved this and it lasted two summers in the UK.  See my review here. My only negative is the pump stopped working 3/4 of the way down. Despite this I'd buy if going abroad next year.

Indie Lee Calendula Eye Balm 15ml* - I'm a huge fan of this eye balm. Super nourishing it hydrates the eye area. One I'll definitely buy. See my mini review here.

Elemis Absolute Eye Serum 15ml - love, love, love this and nearly always have one in my stash as it just works at banishing dark circles and nourishing the eye area. Will buy a new one after payday.

Aromatherapy Associates Triple Rose Renewing Moisturiser 5ml - this came as a mag freebie and I just love it! Got another to use but one I'd buy.

Neal's Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Hand Cream 50ml - a orange scented cream which moisturises the hands and nails and helps save the bees. What's not to love. Will buy again!

Merumaya Melting Cleansing Balm 2ml - this came in the Beauty Bible box in association with Latest in Beauty. Loved everything about this cleansing balm it's performance, scent, way it feels on my skin, spa like product etc. etc. Definitely one I want full size!

Bloom Remedies Geranium, Cedarwood & Sweet Orange Shower Gel 250ml - love this first received a smaller size in a swap with Ailsa and loved it so much I bought full size. See my review here. Sure to buy again.

Dr Organic Pomegranate Skin Lotion 200ml* - huge Dr Organic fan and this lotion was really lovely to use. Love the deodorant in this scent too. See my review here.  Would buy.

Living Nature Balancing Shampoo & Conditioner (both 10ml) - I loved the way these left my hair looking - smooth, shiny and soft but wasn't in love with the scents or the fact the shampoo didn't lather. Not sure if I'd buy full sizes.

*PR samples

A Closer Look: Serums & Face Oils

When I started #NoBuyJanuary I showed you a photo of my over-stuffed bathroom cabinet (well..one of them!)  See here. Today I'm going to show you my Serums and Face Oils collection.  These are my all time favourite type of skincare items along with cleansers and body products.

S5 Calm Serum 10ml - this came in a beauty box and is really nice to use.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum 10ml - I got this recently in a Latest in Beauty pack not really tried it much yet.

Willow Organic Beauty Super Firming Serum 20ml* - simply love this. You can feel it instantly firming on the skin.  See my review here.

Apivita Natural Serum Radiance 15ml* - lovely to use.  See my review here.

inner-soul organics Barefaced Beauty Natural Serum 30ml - I was lucky enough to win this and other goodies in Fi's (The Beauty Shortlist) giveaway just before Christmas. A full review to come.

MVO Face Oil sample* - a gorgeous face oil which is packed full of good things for the skin.  See my review here. I'll be sad when this one's finished.

001 Intensive Elixir 30ml* - my favourite face oil of last year.  See my review here.  It makes the skin look and feel amazing. It also has a beautiful scent.

Kris D'Amour Organic Argan, Apple Seed & Strawberry Seed Rejuvenating Face Treatment Oil 30ml* - a light treatment oil which smells lovely.  See my initial thoughts here.

Botanicals Rose & Camellia Face Oil sample - this came in a mini gift set a while ago. Nice to use and smells lightly of roses. See my post here.

inner-soul organics Mullein Flower Purifying Facial Oil 30ml - another product I received in the prize from Fi at the Beauty Shortlist. Again, a review will be up soon. Both are simply exquisite.

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Facial Serum 25ml* - a gorgeous rosehip, argan oil and pomegranate seed oil based facial serum scented with rose otto. Again review up soon.

ESPA Optimal Skin ProSerum 8ml* - a lovely light serum which I reviewed here. Also have back ups of this!

bodhi Desert Rose Rejuvenating Face Oil 30ml - one of my favourite face oils and one which will always be in my collection. I just love everything about it. See my review here. This is a brand new bottle :)

bodhi Neroli Luce Revitalising Face Oil 15ml - I also love this one for spring/summer months. This is great for combination/oily skin and smells fantastic.

Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil 1oz* - I was sent this to review from a beautiful world and love it. See my review here. It seems that every Indie Lee product I try I love!

Antipodes Divine Face Oil 30ml - a simply gorgeous oil which I have only recently cracked open. I received it in my Selfridges box ages back.  Packed full of good things for the skin. Review up soon.

Lj's Very Indulgent Organic Face Oil 30ml - I received this from Jen in the Autumn Beauty Swap. A gorgeous face oil which contains rosehip, evening primrose and frankincense essential oil.  One of my favourites.

OCÉOPIN L'Huile de Graines de Pin Maritime 15ml* - a really unusual facial oil scented with Maritime Pine. See my review here.

Simply Bee Propolis Serum 30ml* - this lovely serum only has three ingredients. See my review here.

Do you use any of these? What's your favourite face oils and serums?

*PR samples

OCÉOPIN L'huile de Graines de Pin Maritime

I was recently sent a bottle of OCEOPIN L'huile de Graines de Pin Maritime (15ml - 36 euros)* to review. OCEOPIN is the only French producer of Maritime Pine Seed Oil. I'd never heard of the brand or Maritime Pine Seed Oil and was intrigued.

Maritime Pine is a conifer from the Pinacea family and are grown in the sand along the South Atlantic coastline and in western regions of the Mediterranean basin.

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Jean-Jacques Berger and his daughter Marina work together with a permanent staff of thirteen (this swells to thirty in the harvesting period). The pines are collected by hand during October - May and are dried in the open air in wooden pallet bins placed in areas where their scales begin to open naturally in the hot sun.  This is when the seeds are collected.

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The seeds are washed, dried and inspected before the oil is extracted by cold pressing, decanting and filtering. The oil is then conditioned with nitrogen. It takes 150,000 seeds to produce a litre of oil.

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The oil is rich in natural Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and polyphenols making it one of the richest vegetable oils. It is great for anti-ageing and suitable for all skin types and for both men and women.

To use: massage 3-5 drops over your face and neck or blend with your moisturiser to intensify hydration. It is a clear oil which has a light herby and pine scent.  The oil can be used morning and night.

After use I have found my skin to be more radiant with fine lines and wrinkles smoothed out as well as my skin feeling nourished and hydrated.

You can read more here

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Shopping my Stash #35

Here's what I've been using this week -

REN Rosa Centifolia 3-in-1 Cleansing Water 200ml* - simply love this rose scented cleansing water.  See my review here.

Shu Uemura Tasai Cream 250ml - my mum bought this from her hairdresser and then decided it didn't suit her hair - I gladly took it off her hands! Best applied on damp hair before blow drying. Leave the hair smooth and shiny.

FoM Remodelling Beauty Serum 25ml* - I've been sent this to review (coming soon). An anti-ageing serum which lifts, firms and improves the skin's texture.

Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin EDP 5ml - this featured as a want during my spending ban earlier in the year.  This sample came in a Harvey Nichols GWP. It has notes of rose, pink and black pepper, violet and musk. It's simply gorgeous.

eos summer fruits lip balm - love this fruity and natural lip balm.

Oceopin L'Huile de Graines de Pin Maritime - Maritime Pine Seed Oil 15ml* - a rich face oil which is anti-ageing and suitable for dry, combination and sensitive skin types. It contains pine seed oil which gives it a herbal scent.  Full review to come.

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

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