Travel Treats Selection

You can see my birthday swap from my friend Julie HERE. She gave me a box of Travel Treats which I'm showing you now in this post. It's jam-packed!

There's a load of travel size sachets which will be great for my next holiday. Including hair goodies from Kerastase, Ojon and rahua. Dr Bronner's peppermint pure castile soap is my product and scent of choice for cleaning my make up brushes. There is also a cute mirror, some Quintessentially English bath salts, Murad Oil Control Mattifier sachets and a Kiehl's Line Reducer concentrate sachet.

I was really pleased to receive Aromatherapy Associates Instant Inner Strength Roll on which helps in times of stress and their Inner Strength Bath Oil (my fav AA bath oil scent!). There is also a Deep Relax Balm which helps to relax and calm. I already love Jurlique's Rose Love Balm and Nuxe's Huile Prodigieuse.

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Grapefruit Body Cleanser (I've got the perfume of this scent - see my review of it HERE), Kiehl's Creme de Corps, Gardener's Hand Healer, Nuxe's Youth Radiance Revealing Cream and a Cowshed Lippy Cow Lip Balm.

balance me's latest Revitalising Hand & Body Wash, Hotel Chocolate's Ti Jardin Conditioning Body Butter (this smells lush), my favourite (and now discontinued) Neom Complete Bliss Hand Cream review HERE and my essential Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts review HERE.

Korres Citrus Shower Gel, Little Body Milk and a Calendula Softening Soap. 

Dior Addict Lip Colour in Rose Nuisette which is a pretty shimmery shade - ideal with a tan!

Thanks again Julie. Really love everything you picked for me!

April Empties

Here's my April empties:

Lubatti Pure Indulgence Wild Violet Bath Oil 200ml - this was really nice to use - a light bath oil with a violet scent.

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cell Repair Night Oil 2ml - one of the nicest face oils I've ever used. Sure to purchase at some point. I'm using a luxury sample size at the moment.

Macadamia Rejuventating Shampoo (10ml) sachet* and Macadamia Moisturising Rinse (10ml) sachet* - these were really nice to use and I got two uses per sachet. Left my hair soft, bouncy and shiny. Will definitely pick up full sizes are some point.

Quintessentially English Rose Bath Oil Elixir 50ml - this was a beautiful bath oil deeply scented with roses which made bathing a delight! Sure to buy once my stash depletes a bit.

Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil 7.5ml x 2 - my favourite Aromatherapy Associates bath oil. Sure to buy the full size at some point.  See my review here. 

Bamford Geranium Botanical Bath Oil 30ml - another favourite. Got a couple of these in my stash to use.

Glamglow Super-Mud Clearing Treatment 2.1ml sachet - I quite enjoyed using this having previously not been mad keen on one of the other masks. I'd maybe buy.

REN V-Cense Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial 3ml sachet* - loved this. See my review here. Sure to pick this up at some point.

Pulpe de Vie Lumier Gourmande Moisturising Shimmering Body Milk 8ml sachet* - this was gorgeous! Left the skin moisturised, smelling of pink grapefruit and with a slight shimmer.

Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo 60ml & Conditioner 60ml - these were nice to use. I'd maybe re-purchase.

Neom Tranquility Bath Foam 50ml - loved this! It featured in my Little Treats #1 - see here.

Ormorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm 5ml* - love this balm! See my review here.

Living Nature Nourishing Hand Cream 50ml* - I adore this hand cream. Will definitely buy once I reduce my stash! See my review here.

Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Body Wash 40ml - received this in my birthday swap box - see here.  Loved this and will buy.

S5 Calm Serum 10ml - this was really nice to use. I'd like to try others in the range. I did have a sample of the Illuminate serum but it fell out my cupboard in the bathroom and smashed - I'd only tried it twice!

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR 10ml - I love both the Nuxe oils. This one's nice with a tan or for a night out. Sure to pick it up again.

Kris D'Amour Soothing Body Oil 10ml - this came in this month's Souk Souk box. Was lovely to use and I'd consider buying full size once I reduce my stash a bit!

The Body Deli Coconut Creme Hand & Body Wash 8oz - a gorgeous coconut scented body wash.  See my review here. Loved this so sure to purchase it again.

Bloom Remedies Sleep Easy & Easy Love Body Oils 50ml - these were lovely to use. The range has been updated see here. Sure to buy body oils from Bloom Remedies again.

Zelens 3t Complex Essential Anti-aging Cream 10ml - this was lovely to use. See my thoughts here. It is one I'd buy full size.

Aromatherapy Associates Revive Morning Bath & Shower Oil 3ml - nice enough to use but not my favourite scent. Prefer Inner Strength or Deep Relax.

ila spa Cleansing Milk 30ml* - this was beautiful to use.  See my review here.

Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Souffle Body Creme 25g - simply loved this sweet scented cream. Huge fan of Laura Mercier's body products. Sure to buy.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

A love of roses

I adore rose scents and roses are one of my favourite flowers (along with thistles)  Here are a few rose scented products I'm loving right now.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil* - my all time favourite bath oil. See my review here.

Jo Malone Red Roses Candle - I received this as a present from hubby. I do try to ration burning it as I'd never treat myself to one!  It smells so deeply of red roses and scents the whole room (you can even smell it into the next day). See my mini review here.

MIMI & ME Tea Rose Candle* - a beautiful eco friendly soy wax candle which is woody, floral and smells so rosey.  I reviewed the Christmas Bliss Candle* here.  The tea rose candle is scented with Palmarosa, Geranium, Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Patchouli and Amyris essential oils. Smells of roses with a hint of spice and citrus.  Gorgeous!

Melvita Milky Cleansing Oil for Face & Eyes* - huge fan of this rose scented oil. Massage it into the skin and then add a touch of water which turns it milky. Remove with a warm damp muslin cloth. Great for removing the most stubborn make up and leaving the skin clean, refreshed and comfortable. Naturisimo have a fab new Melvita kit which includes 35ml of this cleansing oil - see here (£9.99).

Dr Organic Rose Otto Body Wash - this smells deeply of rose. Lathers well and cleans the skin. It has an uplifting scent.  Good price too! Huge fan of the Dr Organic Rose Otto range.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil* - I simply love this cardamon and rose scented oil. One of my favourite body oils.  See my review here.

Quintessentially English Rose Bath Oil - this lush oil is lightly scented with roses.  Great for a luxe and indulgent soak.

Wellgreen Lewes Rose Body Butter - I adore this decadent, buttery and rich rose scented body butter.  See my review here.  

Are you a fan of rose scented products? If so, what are your favourites?

*PR samples

Quintessentially English - English Rose Mini Cupcake Melt & Handmade Soap

I spent a couple of hours down the veggie plot getting it ready for this season's growing yesterday. I just stopped digging to take the photo.

Afterwards I felt like a nice soak in the bath and decided to use a couple of the gorgeous Quintessentially English products I received from my friend Nardine at Christmas.  Remember that gorgeous box of English Rose goodies!

Quintessentially English was founded by Jacqui Sheard who gave up work as a designer to make beautiful bath products and soaps. She is based in Lacock in Wiltshire and if you are in the area you are welcome to visit and see how the luxury hand made soaps are made.

The products contain no SLS, SLES, parabens or petrochemicals.  The finest organic oils, beeswax, herbal infusions and essential oils are used.

Aren't the products just gorgeous! 

English Rose mini Cupcake Melt contains coconut oil and shea butter with a rosey scent. Makes for a relaxing soak.

English Rose Handmade Soap contains rose absolute and rose geranium essential oils and sprinkled with ground rosepetals.  It is hand stirred before being hand cut and decorated with rose buds and then wrapped.  It smells glorious and is really moisturising.

Have you used any Quintessentially English products before?

A Closer Look: Bath Oils, Salts & Bubbles

Last week I showed you my Serums & Face Oils - see here.  Today I'm sharing my bath products. I adore a soak in the bath and try to do this most days.

Bath Oils

Dr Organic Rose Otto Bath Oil 100ml - I simply love this rose scented bath oil. It's a good dupe (and a lot cheaper) than my all time favourite by REN (which I've also got in my collection thanks to hubby at Xmas and a very generous PR gift).

Neom Refresh Organic Bath Oil 100ml - a refreshing and uplifting bath oil with notes of Sicilian Lemon and fresh Basil.

Lubatti Wild Violet Bath Oil 200ml and Rose Bath Oil 200ml - received these as gifts. Makes for a lightly scented indulgent bath.

Quintessentially English English Rose Bath Oil Elixir 50ml - I received this in a beautiful set at Christmas from Nardine. You can see I love rose scents!  This is a lovely bath oil. 

G Baldwin & Co Harmonising Bath Oil 100ml - with essential oils of Lavender, Marjoram and Geranium it makes for a relaxing bath.  See my mini review here.

Jo Malone Grapefruit Bath Oil 250ml - this was another pressie from hubby. Total luxury like all Jo Malone products. 

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 110ml - my favourite bath oil...ever! See my review here.

I've got a few Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oils - Inner Strength 7.5ml (love the spicy cardamon notes), Revive Evening 7.5ml, 2 x Revive Morning 3ml.  These smell gorgeous and make for a great soak. I reviewed the Serene Bath Soak here.

Maddi Alexander Frivolous (Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Ginger, Clove) and Evocative (Mexican Lime, Ginger, Cinnamon, Mandarin) bath oil minis.  These are lovely. I reviewed the Serene Bath Soak here.

Salts and Soaks:

Charlotte Hilton Rose Otto Sweet and Seductive Rosebud Milk Bath 225g - this makes for a truly pampering bath. It contains mini rosebuds - simply gorgeous. See my review here.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts 400g - the most amazing salts. Soak in these and then have the perfect night's sleep.  See my review here.

Bubbles and Milks:

Elemis Quiet Mind Relaxing Bath Elixir 300ml - makes lots of bubbles. Great for use before bed.

The White Company White Lavender Bath Milk 200ml - another pressie. Not tried this yet!

Time Bomb Rescue Mission Miracle Mineral Bath 500ml* - great for soothing tired muscles. Helps with stress and helps to relax the mind and body.

bodhi Ylang Ylang Incensa Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml - the last of my bodhi minis. This is gorgeous.  See my review here.

Apivita Body Euphoria Jasmine & White Tea Bath & Shower Gel 300ml* - the scent of this is so uplifting. Review to follow.

I forgot these which are stored in a different place in the bathroom!

Ancienne Ambiance Rosa & Lavendula Salts samples* - You can see my review of the lovely Rosa Salts here.

Marble & Milkweed Rose & Cardamon Bathing Salts 10oz* - love these gorgeous scented salts.  See my review here.

inner-soul organics Scandinavian Angelica Refresh Bath & Shower Oil 30ml - this oil has a smokey scent and contains Thistle, Arctic Cranberry and Birch.  Full review will be up shortly. I received this in the prize I won from Fi at The Beauty Shortlist at Christmas.

Do you like a long soak in the bath?  What's your favourite product to use?

*PR samples

Christmas Hamper

Nardine at live..laugh...love sent me a gorgeous hamper just before Christmas stuffed full of nice things to eat along with some beauty items and a lovely candle - she's naughty!

I do however love everything she sent me..

Look at all the lovely goodies!

She knows I am a huge Harrods fan and she sent me Mince Pies, Christmas Pudding, Christmas Biscuits, a chocolate tree bauble, fudge and Brandy butter all of which are yummy. Along with a really cute tea towel with a robin on it.

You already know she sent me a beautiful rose scented Quintessentially English gift set - which you can see here. Also in my hamper was a L'Occitane soap and dish, a Caudalie Pamplemousse Rose Hand Cream 30ml and a Parks Myrrh scented candle which came packaged in a silver box in a silver coloured glass jar and from a brand I've not heard of before!

Quintessentially English Rose Gift Box

My good friend Nardin at Live...Laugh...Love sent me a gorgeous hamper full of goodies - edibles, beauty and a candle. I'll do a full post of what she sent me after Christmas. I'm not good at keeping things so I must admit I did peek....and one of the lovely gifts was this beautiful rose scented gift box (from a company I've not heard of before!) The gift comes packaged in a lovely box. 

Included in the set (which is truly pampering) is:

English Rose Bath Salts (100gms) - these smell divine and also contain rose petals. Makes for a great pampering bath. It is scented with Rose Absolute, Rose Geranium and Jasmine.

A mini bottle of English Rose Bath Oil - this smells deeply of roses. It can help aid relaxation. I've tried this once so far and the scent fills the bathroom and leaves the body smelling of roses. Blissful.

English Rose Organic Soap - this is topped with rosebuds - it's very feminine and pretty and smells like an "English rose garden".

Rosy Cupcake Bath Melt - beautifully presented in a tiny organza bag, this rose scented bath melt is simply gorgeous. Made with coconut and shea butters it moisturises the skin leaving is silky smooth.

I'll do fuller reviews when I try the product out. Thanks Nardin - a perfect gift for me as I love soaking in the bath and rose scents - you know me so well!

Have you used any Quintessentially English products? 

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