November Empties

I think this is the smallest amount of empties I've ever had. I did think of saving them for next month but, here goes! If a product is marked * I very kindly received it free of charge for review.

Schmidt's Jasmine Tea Sensitive Skin Formula Deodorant - this is my all time fav deodorant. Unfortunately, they sold out to Unilever. I've got a couple of the other scents to use up before I try to find something I love as much! 

Palm of Feronia Moonstone Sleep Spray sample size - I picked this up a while ago before they rebranded (the prices have gone up slightly too since my blog POST). I felt it really helped to have a restful night's sleep and I'll pick up the smaller 30ml spray at some point.

nknaturals Summer Daily Protection Moisturiser 60ml* - I thoroughly enjoyed this pot of goodness. See my review HERE. I'm currently loving my mini Complete Autumn Collection - expect a review soon! I adore this seasonal skincare range.

Rounding up my empties is Absolution's fabulous Le Gommage Corps Body Scrub 208g which I received in Naturisimo's Summer Vibes Discovery Box. I simply adored this scrub which had a texture of soft wet sand encased in a skin loving oily formulation. Amazing! See my review HERE.

What have you been using up this month?

July Empties

Here's what I've been using up in July (marked * I received the item free of charge for review purposes):

I loved WestLab's Mindful Bathing Salts with CBD Oil 1kg which I picked up in ASDA. I found them instantly calming and soothing and I'd buy again. See my review HERE.

Molton Brown's Heavenly Gingerlily Bath & Shower 100ml which was a Latest in Beauty Pick. Huge fan of the brand and scent so likely to buy again.

I'm a huge fan of Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream 25ml so this is vanilla-y sweet scented cream is very likely to be bought again...and again!

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Monodose Make Up Remover 5ml is handy for holidays but I'd not buy again due to the single use plastic. It was effective however and lasted me two uses.

Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil 3.7ml came as a Feel Unique - My Beauty Kit try. Nice to use (I love the marzipan scent of plum oil). Unlikely to buy full size as I love the ooh! Oils of Heaven Plum Oil from Love Lula, which is a fraction of the price (REVIEW).

Palm of Feronia Grounding Bath & Body Elixir 10ml which I reviewed HERE. Nice to use but I'm unlikely to buy it full size as I preferred the other two samples I selected.

INIKA Phytofuse Renew Resveratrol Serum 1.5ml sachet* which I received as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger program (you can buy 5 samples with a £10+ spend at Love Lula). This little sample gave me two uses. I fell head-over-heels for this serum and it's one I'm adding to the wishlist!

My second INIKA sample was their Phytofuse Renew Maca Root Day Cream 1.5ml sachet*. I didn't enjoy this as much as the serum (which makes trying the sample first a no-brainer). I found it slightly too rich for my skin but it's a lovely cream. 

Q+A has been on the want to try list and I picked their Hyaluronic Acid 2ml sample sachet as a Feel Unique pick 'n' mix sample. My skin loved it and full size is on the wishlist. It comes in at £6.50 for 30mls making it an affordable buy.

My final item this month is a sachet sample 0.4ml from Medik8 of their r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum. Although a teeny-tiny sample I got a few uses out of it. On the wishlist!

What have you been using up this month?

Palm of Feronia Samples

I'm unsure exactly where I came across Palm of Feronia (I think it was either in a magazine or on instagram). I picked up three samples from the range which are generous sizes ranging from 5ml to 60ml). They're the perfect try-me size or for holidays. The range is hand-blended in small batches by founder Sophia Harding in South east London. 

"Feronia is the ancient Roman goddess associated with wildlife, fertility, health, healing and abundance".

Each ingredient is carefully selected for sustainability and maximum therapeutic effects on the skin and the range is Vegan, Cruelty Free and natural and is focused on the ancient principles of aromatherapy and crystal healing.

I selected: Ritual Cleansing Oil (which has featured in Tatler mag) with Hemp, Douglas Fir & Clear Quartz (10ml sample - £4, full size 100ml £40, 30ml travel size £29). This purifying blend which moderates oil production and balances the skin. Clear Quartz promotes a strong connection to your true self, Tourmaline protects against negative energies while Aventurine encourages prosperity and perseverance. To use: warm a small amount in your palm, inhale before massaging onto the skin and remove with a warmed cloth. I've really enjoyed trying the Ritual Cleansing Oil as I felt it balanced my t-zone and turned cleansing into a real ritual (it also smells great!)  

My second pick was Moonstone Sleep Spray (10ml sample - £4, full size 100ml - £42, 30ml travel size £29) (also featured in Tatler) which I fell-head-over-heels for. This has something in it which just sends me to sleep - and it's not the lavender!) I'll definitely be re-purchasing this one. It's enriched with Organic Lavender oil which is a natural sedative along with Thyme oil which wards off nightmares, Organic Chamomile water aids sleep along with Petitgrain, Clary Sage & Bergamot which relax the mind and body. Amethyst is a natural tranquiliser which supports sleep by soothing the mind, Blue Lace Agate calms and encourages peace while Moonstone is said to soothe emotions and promote calm. To use: shake and spritz onto bedding just before you go to bed. As I said, I love this spray it totally calms and relaxes and helps me drop off to sleep.

The final sample size I picked was Grounding Bath & Body Elixir (10ml sample - £3, 100ml - £44, 30ml travel size £24) which has featured in Vogue mag. A nourishing oil which you can use in the bath or as a body oil. Formulated with Organic cold pressed Baobab Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E with Orange, Vetiver and Cedarwood which ground, calm and uplift. The crystals are Citrine, the stone of abundance which brings happiness and joy, Rose Quartz for love and nourishment and Clear Quartz which protects against negativity and allows a connection with your true, higher self. To use: add to a bath or massage onto clean dry skin. 

I've been pretty impressed with the three samples I tried although Moonstone Sleep Spray has my heart! Have you tried any products from Palm of Feronia?