May Empties

I'm not going to use up anything else this month so here goes...

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts 100g - these are a staple for me and I have more in my stash. Edit: they are always in my stash. If I could only ever use one bath product again it would be these salts.

Aromatherapy Associates Lavender & Ylang Ylang Body Wash 50ml - this was a hotel freebie and nice to use.

ila Bath Soak for Pure Relaxation 50ml* - loved this. Full size is on the wishlist. No bubbles but nice and relaxing.

lj's Organic Purity Rose Body Oil 50ml - adore this. Got another in my stash. See my review here. It's super lush and I love it!

Skin Blossom Facial Toner 150ml - this was really nice to use. I'd maybe buy again but I prefer spray on toners.

TEWC Virgin Coconut & Lime Body Butter 40g - I loved this lush butter. One I'll definitely pick up again. See my review here.

Rose & Co Sugar Rose Hand Cream 40ml - I loved this sugar sweet hand cream. Already picked up another!

Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil 7.5ml - my favourite Aromatherapy Associates scent. Sure to buy full size at some point. See my review here. 

OLE HENRIKSEN Pure Truth Melting Cleanser 15ml - I simply loved this. Will pick up full size at some point.

Neom Sensuous Reed Diffuser Refill - huge fan of these Neom oils. Only bug-bear is they don't last long enough but I think the reeds are the cause, not the oil.

Mauli Rituals Sacred Union Scent & Dry Oil sample - really loved this. See my review here. Full size is on the wishlist.

Bodhi & Birch Jasmine Falls Relaxing Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml - love this. One of my favourite scents from Bodhi & Birch.  Will buy again.

L'Occitane Relaxing Bath Salts 300g - My second pot. See my review here. Would maybe re-purchase but there are other bath salts to try first!

de Mamiel Spring Face Oil 20ml - I just adored this! After payday I'm buying the Summer seasonal oil.  See my review here. I can quite honestly say this oil No.1 in my top 3. Can't wait to try Summer!

What have you been using up this month?

Shopping My Stash #64

I'm a huge fan of the range of products from Abahna especially their Frangipani & Orange Blossom scent - these two products came in my birthday present from my friend Julie.  It's been a while since I've had them in my stash and I'd forgotten how much I love them! Both 100ml - Bath & Shower Gel & Body Lotion.  See my review HERE.  Do check out the SALE as there are some great offers!

Yarok Feed Your Ends Leave in Conditioner 2oz - I simply love this lightweight spray on conditioner. It leaves my hair feeling soft, nourished and looking fab! It featured in my Summer Saviours last year and it'll be there again this year!

OLE HENRIKSEN Pure Truth Melting Cleanser 3-in-1 Cleansing Gelee 15ml - this fantastic cleanser came in the Dream Box III by British Beauty Blogger. Rub it onto dry skin and it transforms into an oil then add some water and it turns into a milk which you remove with a warmed damp muslin cloth. Leaves the skin feeling clean and comfortable.

Bloom Remedies Daily Detox Organic Skincare Moisturiser 30ml - this is a recent purchase and featured in my mini haul post last Tuesday.  A lightweight moisturiser which is perfect for problem, oily or combination skins (that's me!). It absorbs quickly leaving the skin lightly moisturised and feeling calm.

My Daughter Fragrance Joyful Spritzer 10ml* - this is such a happy scent and perfect for Spring and Summer.  See my review here.

What have you been reaching for lately?

*PR sample

The Dream Box III by British Beauty Blogger & Latest in Beauty

I found I couldn't resist Jane's (British Beauty Blogger) third collaboration with Latest in Beauty. Costing £21.95 with free P&P it is jam packed full of 16 beauty products and worth over £110!

There are a couple of items I won't use so I'll pass them on. Here's what is inside:

Eye of Horus Pencil (full size worth £17.99) - this paraben free eye pencil has a creamy formula which is easy to apply, waterproof, smudgeproof and long lasting. I got Charcoal which is a grey shade with a sparkly shimmer. Love!

DECIEM Hand Chemistry (30ml worth £8) - I recently tried this wonder hand cream and fell in love. Believe the hype - use for 10 days and see amazing results on dry and chapped hands.

Salon Science Reglosse Smoothing Serum (50ml worth £18) - I'm always on the lookout for new hair products. This will soften and smooth. Can't wait to try!

Nuxe Masque Creme Fraiche - 24 hr Soothing & Rehydrating Fresh Mask (full size 50ml worth £18.50) - I'm a huge Nuxe fan so looking forward to try this suitable for all skin types mask.

The Scottish Fine Soaps Company Au Lait Luxury Milk Soap (full size 100g - £4.95) - I love bars of soap and this one smells divine.

Roger & Gallet Fleur de Figuier EDP (1.5ml sample worth £1.26) - I received the eau fraiche of this scent in my recent The Perfume Society Box and loved it so looking forward to trying the stronger EDP.

Dr Organic Cherry Lip Balm (5.7g full size worth £3.40) - huge Dr Organic and Lip Balm fan. It contains a SPF15 so I'll be popping this one in my holiday bag.

OLE HENRIKSEN Pure Truth Melting Cleanser 3 in 1 Cleansing Gelee (15ml worth £3.05) - I love the Truth Serum and the facial wipes from this brand. Looking forward to trying it.

Crabtree & Evelyn Pear & Magnolia Body Lotion (50ml worth £5) - this has the sweetest scent. It actually makes my mouth water! The lotion absorbs quickly leaving the skin lightly scented.

Bourjois Rouge Velvet (full size worth £8.99) - I got the shade Don't Pink Of It which is a gorgeous matt pink shade.

benefit they're Real Remover (7.5ml worth £2.18) - I wear benefit's mascaras so looking forward to testing this out. It's meant to make removing waterproof mascara easily without any dragging or pulling.

Orelia Temporary Tattoos (one sheet worth £5) - I used to buy temporary tattoos from Estee Lauder years ago so looking forward to trying these ones.

Essence Nail Polish (2 full size worth £3.60) - I'm looking forward to wearing these on my toes in summer (especially the pastel one). Pretty and wearable in nude and pastel.

Make up Revolution The One Fluid Blusher - Rush Me (full size worth £3) - I won't use this so will pass it on.

Vita Liberata Luxury Tan for Face & Body with mitt (20ml worth £9) - I'm not really a fake tan fan so I'll pass this one on too.

All in all, a great box. Pick it up HERE.

July Empties

I'm a wee bit early with my empties this month but I know I won't finish anything else. So here goes..

OLE HENRIKSEN Grease Relief Cleansing Cloths* - simply loved these paraben free cleansing wipes.  See my review here. Sure I'll buy them or others in the range soon. Don't use them all the time but especially like to use them on holiday or after a night out.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil 118ml* - simply adore this nourishing, nuturing and deliciously scented body oil.  See my review here. I'll definitely buy this again as I just love it.

Bloom Remedies Serenity Slumbers Bath Oil 30ml - I quite liked this bath oil. It is quite heavily scented and quite oily. I'd maybe buy it in winter.

MUN Brightening Youth Serum 1ml sample vial* - this came in last month's Petit Vour* box. I unfortunately dropped it from the cupboard in the bathroom and it smashed after a single use (cry) but I loved the one use of it I had. Smells gorgeous and felt really nourishing on the skin.

OLE HENRIKSEN Truth Creme 7ml - this came in a gift set and I loved it. Would consider buying full size. A really gorgeous citrus scented light textured cream.

REN Rosa Centifolia 3-in-1 Cleansing Water 200ml* - simply loved this. See my review here. Sure to buy at some point.

MOX Botanicals Calendula & Oatmeal Bath Milk - these giant teabags for the bath were gorgeous. See my review here.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts - 2 x 100g sachets - simply adore these salts. See my review here. I'll always buy these as quite simply they work!

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Sweet & Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath 225g - a delicious rose scented luxe milk bath.  See my review here. Will definitely buy this again as it made for a real luxury bath.

bodhi (now bodhi & birch) Rosemary Chi Himalayan Detox Salt Scrub 350ml* - is quite simply the best body scrub I've ever used. My favourite way to use it is to use the scrub all over my body before relaxing in a warm bath. Divine! Sure to buy once I use up the current ones in my stash.

Dahliana Overnight Fruit Lift Creme sample* simply love this! Huge Dahliana fan and want to try more from the range. See my review here.

de Mamiel Cleansing Balm sample - this was simply gorgeous to use. Nurturing, smells gorgeous and makes cleansing into a ritual. Full size is up there on my wishlist.  Thanks so much to Content for offering their fabulous sample service - see here for more details.

Caudalie Polyphenol C Eye & Lip Cream 5ml - a great lip and eye cream which plumps, reduces dark circles, de-puffs and soothes. Love!

Nuxe Huie Prodigieuse Multi-use Dry Oil mini - huge Nuxe fan and this is one of my favourites. Sure to pick up again.

Mel Millis Organic Neroli Hydrolate Mist Toner 10ml - adored this. See my review here. I will definitely buy this again and maybe others in the range.

Dr Hauschka Rose Nurturing Bath Essence 10ml - I received this from Ailsa in the S/S Green Beauty Swap. Loved it and full size is a buy-soon.

Dr Organic Pomegranate Deodorant 50ml - love this and will keep on buying. One lasts me about a month. Great value and works well.

Dahliana Wildflower Youth Serum 1oz* - simply love this.  See my review here. Have already re-purchased this as it works! Love it.

laidbare Butter me Up Organic Shea Butter Body Butter 250ml - a rich and deliciously scented body cream. Will definitely buy again.  See my review here.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

Little Treats #3

See my previous little treats posts here - #1 and #2.  Here are my current favourites.

I'm a huge Pure Thoughts fan and this little try me size soap (30g - £1.25) in Tea Tree & Mint is gorgeous. Perfect try me size or to take on holidays. This is a new soap scent which is refreshing and moisturising.

OLE HENRIKSEN Truth Serum Collagen Booster (15ml) and Truth Creme Advanced Hydration (7ml) - simply love this duo.  The serum boost skin with Vitamin C complex which helps to smooth out lines and wrinkles. It absorbs quickly and penetrates the skin. The creme is light and smells gorgeous! It helps prevent ageing and brightens the skin as well as helping to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles.

Bloom Remedies Peppermint & Lemongrass Foot Balm sample* - a rich and nourishing foot balm which is a real treat to use. It is great for dry and tired feet and smells fab.  It's stuffed full of Organic Shea and Cocoa butters, beeswax along with essential oils that refresh and deodorise the feet. One of my favourite products this year so far.

Neal's Yard Wild Rose Beauty Balm 2g sample - I'm a huge Neal's Yard fan and love this multiple use rose scented balm. Use it as a cleanser, moisturising balm, on cuticles, dry skin patches and even flyaway hair.

Have you used any of these? 

*complimentary

OLEHENRIKSEN Grease Relief Cleansing Cloths

I was recently sent these OLEHENRIKSEN Grease Relief Cleansing Cloths* to try (£12 - 30 cloths). Suitable for oily and blemish prone skin (I have combination skin and suffer from spots on my t-zone).

The cleansing cloths refresh and cleanse skin at home or on the go (great for popping in the gym bag). The cloths are quite thick and textured and deeply cleanse, refining pores and exfoliating the skin (I've been using the textured side on my t-zone and the smooth side on the rest of my face).  The wipes don't contain any parabens, sulphates or phthalates. Glycolic, Lactic and Citric acids dissolve dead skin cells leaving the skin clean and clarified.

To use: work in an upward circular motion taking care around sensitive eyes.

I don't tend to use facial wipes very often (but I do pack them when I go on holiday). These ones are fabulous and smell great.  They contain Eucalyptus to purify, Witch Hazel to absorb oil and Aloe Leaf which calms, heals and moisturises.

There are two other varieties available - The Clean Truth and Nuture Me.  

Have you tried these? Do you ever use face wipes?

You can buy at: Look Fantastic, John Lewis, Bath & Unwind, Beauty Expert and instore in Debenhams in Glasgow & Dundee.

*PR sample

Samples #11

My last samples post was way back in July! See here.

Here's how I got on with the samples (I chucked a couple out with my empties by mistake).

Yes! Nurse Hand Formula 3ml - loved this super moisturising hand cream. Would perhaps buy it.

Madara Sun Flower Golden Beige Tinting Fluid 1.5ml - this was nice to use in the summer months and I'd maybe purchase it.

Madara Moon Flower Rose Beige Tinting Fluid 1.5ml - loved this and have now got a full size bottle. Wear it alone or mixed into foundation.

Caudalie Divine Legs Tinted Body Lotion 5ml - this seemed quite good but quite a small sachet.

Anne Semonin Exfoliating Mask 10g - this was lovely. Would like to try more from the range.

Rodial Bee Venom Moisturiser 1ml - this seemed ok but nothing special. Wouldn't buy.

Elemis Lime & Ginger Hand & Body Lotion 7ml - I'd forgotten how lovely this body lotion is.  Will definitely pick this up at some point.

Elemis Tranquil Touch Creamy Body Wash 7ml - this was lovely to use too. I've previously used the scrub from this range.

Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream 2ml - huge fan of this range and enjoyed using the night cream. 

Weleda Wild Rose smoothing Capsules x 2 - love these rose oil capsules. Have bought before and sure to buy again as I really rate this brand.

Australian Bush Flower Essences Intensive Hand Cream Evening Rose 3ml - this was lovely, moisturising and smelt nice.

Elemis Body Soothing Trio - Skin Nourishing Shower Cream 7ml, Quiet Mind Bath Elixir 7ml, Treat your Feet Foot Cream 7ml - huge Elemis fan. I used these for a pampering session.

For Samples #12 here's what I've picked -

Ole Henriksen reparative anti-ageing oil 1.5ml

Chantecaille Nano Gold Energising Eye Cream 2ml

Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm 3.5ml

Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream 1.5ml

Kimberly Sayer Tangerine & Calendula Light Night Cream 1.5ml

Nuxe Fondant Cleansing Gel 4ml

Paula'a Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner 3.55ml

Tammy Fender Quintessential Serum 1ml

Melvita Nectar Bright Brightening Cream 2ml

belif The True Cream - Aqua Bomb 3ml

Naisture Collagen Mask Pack - single use

Have you used any of these products before?

Samples #4

Here are my thoughts on this week's samples - 

Sk:n Hand Cream 3ml sachet - This was really gorgeous and I'd consider buying this full size. Made my hands really soft and it was lightly scented.

Sk:in Cleanse 3ml sachet - I chucked this out with my September empties - oops.  Again a lovely product.  Haven't used this brand before.  Definitely one I'm going to look into more.

Dr Brandt Lineless Lines no More sachet .5ml - I didn't really like this, didn't notice it doing much.

Dr Bronner's Citrus Orange Pure Castile soap - liked this but not as much as the peppermint variety.

Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders - Truth Serum Collagen Booster, Invigorating Night Gel and Sheer Transformation - I wasn't keen on the scent of these so wouldn't purchase although the actual products seemed nice.

Hyaluronan Hydrating Sheet Mask - love sheet masks, this left my skin super-hydrated.

Rodial Glamtox Active Daily Moisturiser 2ml - really liked this moisturiser would like to try more Rodial products.

Evolve Gentle Cleansing Melt 4ml - another one I chucked out with my September empties - hated the scent of this so wouldn't buy.

A'kin Rose de Mai Anti-Oxidant Day Cream 1.5ml - this smelt gorgeous and melted onto my skin.  Only downside such as small sachet so only got one use.

Fudge OOMF conditioner 7ml - another great performer but I hated the scent of bananas (and another one which went out in the bin with September empties)

Vaseline Intensive Moisture 50ml - a nice budget body lotion.  I'd maybe buy in the future but got loads to use up first.

Here's my samples for week #5:

sk:in Moisturising Cream SPF 30 3ml
Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum 3ml
Thalgo Thalgomince Cream 5ml
Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator 3ml
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair 1.5ml
Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation 1.5ml
Sanctuary Spa Peptide Transformation Serum/Thermal Rose Clay Mask
TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo/Conditioner/Treatment

Samples #3

Here are the samples I've been using this week and my thoughts on them (I've not quite finished the Freyaluna soap).

Biotherm Aquasource 24 hour moisturiser sachet - loved this light gel textured moisturiser with a fresh ocean scent.  One I'd definitely like to try full size.

Dior The New Nude Foundation - Light Beige 1.5ml sachet - loved this and the colour was just about right.  I'd maybe purchase full size.

Suti Fabulous Foot Balm mini pot - loved this and have since bought full size.  You can read my review here.

Sarah Chapman Overnight Facial 2ml tube - this smells amazing! With frangipani, jasmine, rose and tuberose.  I loved this light serum/oil.  Want to look into trying more Sarah Chapman products.

Dr Bronner's 18 in 1 Peppermint Pure Castile Soap - loved this little sachet of loveliness.  Used it in the shower but you can also use it to clean your teeth(?), as  a face wash, hand wash. The list is endless.  Would definitely re-purchase this.

Crabtree & Evelyn Citron, Honey & Coriander Body Lotion 27ml - a lovely light scented, easily absorbed lotion.  Would maybe purchase.

John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Reconstructuring Shampoo and Hair Reconstructor - both 10ml.  Adore these products.  I definitely want to purchase the Hair Reconstructor at some point.  It leave my hair soft, healthy and static free.

Freyaluna Rose & Geranium mini soap.  I  got this in my Freyaluna Selection Box.  A gorgeous soap and one I'd purchase full size.

Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask sachet - in a word gorgeous! Left my skin radiant and healthy.  Would love to buy this but at £44 for 30ml I think it will be one which is always on my wishlist!

Korres Quercetin & Oak Anti-Ageing & Anti-Wrinkle Light Texture Cream 1.5ml.  Loved this, a light cream which sinks easily into the skin.  One I'd definitely like to try again.

L'Oreal True Match Foundation - Golden Beige - 1ml - a nice product, blended well but not quite my colour. I'd probably try it in a different shade.

REN Mayblossom Balancing Cleansing Gel 5ml tube - a nice cleanser, quite liked the scent but probably wouldn't buy it again as didn't love it.

Dr Bragi Bio-Marine Exfoliant - this was way too harsh on my skin, didn't end up finishing it as just didn't like it.

Naked Revitalising Hair Treatment 20ml sachet - loved this, made my hair look great.  Will definitely pick this up again.

Here are my samples for Week #4

Sk:n Hand Cream 3ml sachet
Sk:in Cleanse 3ml sachet
Dr Brandt Lineless Lines no More sachet .5ml
Dr Bronner's Citrus Orange Pure Castile soap
Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders - Truth Serum Collagen Booster, Invigorating Night Gel and Sheer Transformation
Hyaluronan Hydrating Sheet Mask
Rodial Glamtox Active Daily Moisturiser 2ml
Evolve Gentle Cleansing Melt 4ml
A'kin Rose de Mai Anti-Oxidant Day Cream 1.5ml
Fudge OOMF conditioner 7ml
Vaseline Intensive Moisture 50ml