September Empties

Here's what I've been using up in September:

Sisley Energising Foaming Exfoliant 15ml - I really enjoyed this refreshing and slightly exfoliating cleanser. I'd probably not buy full size but it was nice to try.

Estelle & Thild BioMineral Healthy Glow Foundation 121 2ml sachet - I really liked this foundation which gave light everyday coverage. I'd buy full size.

Miller Harris Lumiere Doree 10ml - I never finish perfume! I loved this light neroli scent which I'd buy again in a heartbeat.

Luxe Botanicals CAMU Brightening Serum 2ml - I love trying new brands but I just wasn't keen on the scent of this serum so wouldn't buy.

BAO Skincare - Face Recovery - loved, would buy full size, Stretch Away - wouldn't buy, Coconut Body Scrub - wouldn't buy, Shea Mandarin Body Cream - loved, would buy and Cocoa Body Butter - wouldn't buy. See my review HERE.

Sisley Floral Toning Lotion 30ml - nice to use but probably wouldn't buy.

REN Flash Hydro Boost Instant Plumping Emulsion 10ml - a light and easily absorbed moisturiser which I'd maybe buy when my stash reduces a bit.

Weleda Wild Rose Body Oil 10ml - loved this. Would buy full size. See my review HERE.

Kat Burki Complete Eye Creme Complex 5ml - which came as a magazine freebie. It was ok but dried out before I had a chance to use it all. Wouldn't buy.

bodhi & birch Super25 Botanical Serum 5ml* - from a stunning range launched this year. I've got a new one ready to crack open. See my review HERE.

Tropic Hair Feast 50ml* - oh how I loved this so! So much so I cut open the tube to get every last bit out! See my review HERE. Will buy this again. My hair just loved it.

Antonia Burrell Bright+Light Eye Cream 15ml* - which was amazing. See my review HERE. It's one I'll buy when my stash reduces a bit.

ORIBE Gold Lust Dry Shampoo 43ml - I'm a huge fan of these mini dry shampoo cans. I've just opened another.

REN Atlantic Kelp & Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil 110ml - I received this from my pal Julie as a pressie and I loved it. Would buy again as I loved the seashore scent and it was nice for a relaxing dip.

P&G "Marzipan" Body Souffle 100ml - I just loved this. See my review HERE. I'll buy this again when the stash reduces in size.

BAO Skincare Orange Face Wash 5ml - loved. Would buy full size.

Weleda Sea Buckthorn and Evening Primrose Body Oils 10ml each - again, beautiful to use and I'd buy both of these full size.

ISUN Celestial Body Silk Sample - this is a really runny milk which absorbed quickly and had an exotic scent.

ila Bath Soak for Pure Relaxation 150ml - I just adore this soak. It's featured a lot on the blog. See mini review HERE. Bound to buy it again. And soon.

Jo Browne Natural Facial Cleansing Balm 50g* - which I judged in last year's Beauty Shortlist Awards. It was one of my top picks (see HERE) and I'm very sad that's my pot now done! 

What have you been using up this month?

*complimentary

Pink & Green Organic Skincare: 'Marzipan' Body Souffle

This is only my second try from P&G. Their 'Marzipan' Body Souffle (100ml - £16) featured in the fabulous Almost Good Enough to Eat...box by The Natural Beauty Box in March. See my initial thoughts on the box HERE.

My dry winter skin is loving this lush fluffy souffle (although I've found it to have a slightly grainy feel, although this disappears when it's massaged onto the skin).

As you'll see I'm loving it! The souffle is a blend of Shea Butter and Plum Kernel Oil and has been formulated for sale exclusively to support long term trauma based therapy aftercare programme for survivors of sex trafficking - Safe from Slavery.

The Plum Kernel oil gives the souffle it's nutty marzipan scent. It's also rich in Oleic and Linoleic acids, Vitamins E & B and Beta-carotene. The organic Shea Butter used is African in origin and comes from small women's co-operatives in Burkina Faso.

To use: massage onto the skin after a bath or shower for deliciously scented skin.

I just love this and will re-purchase. I definitely want to explore more products from Pink & Green Organic Skincare including Neroli & Frankincense Body Butter and Tropical Island Scrub. What's your favourite(s).

Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box: Restore, Soothe & Repair: January 2018

It's always an exciting day when my Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box arrives! The theme for January is Restore, Soothe & Repair. Sign up HERE (£21 plus £3.95 p&p). All brands give a voucher code for money off a subsequent purchase which is a nice added touch.

You can get 10% off your first box with code BEAUTYBALM10

Oh WOW this beauty box makes my heart sing! I love how everything is carefully selected and packaged. So what's inside:

I've now tried a couple of products from Siskyn (their Camellia & Safflower Hot Cloth Cleansing Oil and Elixir - Grapefruit & Sweet Fennel Toning Body Oil - reviews to come) which I loved so I've very high hopes for the gorgeous award winning Organic Frankincense & Jasmine Night Facial Oil 30ml which is worth £46! Again, a review will be forthcoming.

From (excited face) new to me brand Nadarra there is an Organic Lavender, Chamomile & Oat Bath Bag (£3.50) which contains a blend of organic lavender, chamomile and oats inside a organic cotton tea bag. This can be used as a foot soak or in the bath (and it can be used twice!). Looking forward to a relaxing soak.

And...another new to me brand is Ginger Stone. Founder Elly, is a Formula Botanica graduate which makes her range all that bit more exciting for me (as I've just started studying with them). Her Soothing Face Mask Shot (£5) is included this month and sounds fabulous. We also get the added bonus of a money off code. Again, a review will follow.

From beautiful Pink's Boutique there is a cute little petit Cuticle Oil (£6). I've used this before and it's lovely. It's stuffed full of nourishing ingredients which repair and care for damaged cuticles.

The day before my box arrived I very nearly bought this Rosemary Body Butter 25g (£6.50) from Ezape Naturals! The whipped butter melts on contact with warm skin and smells heavenly. I'm really looking forward to try it and a review will follow.

The final item (look how beautifully wrapped it is!) is from a brand I've heard of before but not tried any of their products.

From Pink & Green Skincare we have their Relax & Restore Bath Oil 50ml (£7.50) which helps you unwind and relax. The oil contains an uplifting blend of Bergamot, Lavender and Benzoin. Again, a review will follow.

An absolutely amazing January box! Thanks so much Paula!

Sign up for February HERE (you know you want to!) and get 10% off your first box with code BEAUTYBALM10.