January Empties

I didn't do a December Empties post as I was in Miami for two weeks (and threw away things I'd used up there) and what I did have wasn't much so here are my January empties:

NUXE Nuxuriance Ultra Body Cream 30ml - my pal Julie gave me this just after I came back from holidays. I actually wish I'd had this on holiday as it was super rich and deeply nourishing. Would definitely pick up again. 

Molton Brown Russian Leather Bath & Shower Gel 30ml - which I got with purchase. Loved this slightly masculine scent and would buy full size.

The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Face Gel 5ml* and Antioxidant Face Firming Serum 5ml* - I absolutely loved this duo. See my review HERE. I would buy both of these.

Odacite Black Mint Cleanser 30ml - love this. See my review HERE. Have recently bought full size.

Sisley Velvet Nourishing Cream with Saffron Flowers 4ml - which came in November's Beauty Box. Loved. Would buy.

The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream 10ml* - this is a beauty which I want full size! See my review HERE.

Evering Botanique GIGI Body Balm 15ml - a delicious body balm which my dry winter skin loved. See my review HERE. Will buy when I get my body care products under control!

Dr Hauschka Sage Purifying Bath Essence 10ml* - I quite liked this herbal bath which I found soothing. I'd maybe buy full size.

Weleda Wild Rose Body Lotion 20ml** - I love this rosy lotion. See my review HERE. Will buy at some point.

The Rose Tree Soothing Body Oil with Geranium, Cypress & Lavender 30ml** - lovely to use just before bed. Wake up with soft and smooth skin. Loved.

Palm & Soul The Beauty Serum Cocktail Bar** - which was formulated using ingredients I chose. See my review HERE. I loved this. Would buy when my serum stash reduces.

Humble Rose & Frankincense Bath Honey 275ml - I picked this up in Waitrose. Gorgeous. I'd used it previously. See my review HERE. Will buy this again no doubt.

Elemis Tan Accelerator 125ml - I always use this a couple of week before holidays. It helps to give a more even tan and prevents (well for me) prickly heat. I didn't in the event do much sunbathing on my last holiday! Will buy again.

Inika Micellar Cleansing Rosewater 100ml - I actually found this had gone off! I hate chucking out products. I had been keeping it for good when I should just have used it and enjoyed. Might or might not pick it up again.

Avalon Clarifying Lemon Shampoo 325ml - this is my fav detox shampoo. See my review HERE. Sure to buy again.

Blue Labelle Organic Soaps - Moroccan Chamomile & Rose, Rhassoul Clay & Orange Blossom and Eucalyptus & Charcoal which I absolutely adored. Can't wait to buy again. See my review HERE.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Diamond Exfoliating Cleanser 2ml* - nice scent and product but sample too small to get a real feel of the product.

What have you been using up this month?

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program

**complimentary

Palm & Soul: The Beauty Serum Cocktail Bar: Beauty Serum Cocktail

I've loved Palm & Soul for a long time having fallen for their beautiful products as far back as 2012! See my review of their Three Rose Deep Balm for Face & Neck HERE.

Shopping at Palm & Soul should be a slow and leisurely experience so grab yourself a glass of wine, G&T or cup of tea and nestle down to be seduced by the gorgeous ranges. I had the real pleasure of picking my own bespoke Beauty Serum* from the Beauty Serum Cocktail Bar. 

Serums are presented in a 30ml pump bottle and range in price from £27-£59 depending on the ingredients selected. You can see selections HERE.

Choose 1 shot, 2 shots, 3 shots - STAGE 1 is The Mixers - Pure Raw Plant Oils - pick 1 or 2, STAGE 2 is The Shots - Active Powerhouse ingredients with high potency content to give your beauty cocktail a kick! STAGE 3 is The Twist - aromatic essentials which rebalance and enhance mood and wellbeing. Kathy, Palm & Soul's founder will select your chosen ingredients and blend, shake and pour them together before sending the finished product to you in the post!

I chose ingredients which appealed most to me and how my skin and mood was feeling at the time. My first pick in STAGE 1 was Watermelon Seed Oil which is a light oil which absorbs quickly, is nourishing and suitable for combination and sensitive skin types. STAGE 2 saw me pick Arctic Blackcurrant Seed Oil which is stuffed full of Omegas 3 and 6. It balances and gives dull skin a pick me up.

You can use the 2 shot serum as it is or add an essential twist. For STAGE 3 I picked Neroli which as well as smelling gloriously floral is uplifting, regenerating, calming and helps to soothe worries away. My second essential oil pick was Orange Peel which balances and uplifts. 

To use: on face at night after cleansing or as a body serum (you know how much I adore a multi-use product!)

My choice of raw plant oils and essential oils came in at £51 as I'd picked a ROYAL OIL (Neroli). The blend is exquisite and I absolutely adore it!  My skin feels more radiant, rejuvenated and balanced and that scent...just perfection!

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Shopping my Stash #101

Here's what I've been reaching for lately:

Ere Perez Cacao Lip Colour in Play which is a peachy-pink guava coloured vegan lip butter which nourishes while leaving the lips with a pop of colour. This is gorgeous and I want to try more from the range. Pick yours up at Love Lula.

Aesop's Marrakech Intense Parfum is amazing! I love the rich spicy notes. See my review HERE.

Daisy & Mallow's Jasmine & Vanilla Lip Balm nourishes dry lips and cuticles and has a pretty floral scent. This came in the Time to Sparkle Letterbox Luxuries box hubby got me for my birthday.

From Palm & Soul I've been trying amazing Your Beauty Serum Cocktail* - I chose the ingredients and founder, Kathy mixed them up. I'll be reviewing this very shortly. I chose neroli and orange peel essential oils and this serum smells incredible. It's really lovely to use and can be used on the body as well as the face. It's one of the nicest products I've ever used.

Beauty Shortlist winner Jo Browne's Facial Cleansing Balm* is truly wonderful. I love everything about it (including that fabulous packaging). See my thoughts HERE. I'm very nearly finished this pot but it will be replenished when my stash reduces a bit. I just love it.

My final reach for is Zing Organics Ah There! Calming Body Oil* which soothes and relaxes the body and mind. See my review HERE.

What have you been reaching for this week?

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