March: Lately I've been Loving

Here's what I've been loving in March:

I picked up a set of samples from Supernatural Beauty which are gorgeous! You've guessed it. I want them all full size. See my review of Redemption Face Oil HERE.

March has been a paperback month for me (with one exception). I just loved Truestory by Catherine Simpson (and I'm lucky enough to say I've met Catherine too!) See my review in my book round up later in the week. You can pick up a copy at Amazon.

A series which I've also started reading is the fabulous Mirabelle Bevan Mysteries by Sara Sheridan which are set in the 1950s. I've only read two of them so far (thanks again Sara for the copy of Brighton Belle!*) and have just ordered books 3 and 4 from Amazon. Happy days! 

Sara also has a great online store called Urban Reivers which sells the beautiful perfume Damn Rebel Bitches (which featured in my August favourites) along with accessories and homewares.

I bought a huge bottle of my favourite Diptyque Vetyverio EdT which is totally gorgeous. Check it out HERE.

I was totally smitten with both the products (and packaging) of Rosalena BioActive Skincare. See my review HERE.

I picked up a Book Buddle from creator Jules which is a well made padded sleeve for your book which is available in a variety of gorgeous designs. Normally, I just shove my book in my bag but this cover keeps your book(s) in perfect condition and feeling loved. Jules also makes them for phones and kindles.

I'm loving Living Nature's Bliss Rose Tinted Lip Hydrator (£15)* which is in a "my lips but better" shade. It deeply nourishes while adding a pop of natural colour. Expect a fuller review shortly. I love it.

I never tire of spring flowers like daffodils. It's always a promise of better days to come and the end of winter. 

I'm starting a sample challenge to try and reduce the number of samples I have in my stash - and hopefully find some new products to love - any of these you can recommend?

What have you been loving this month?

*complimentary

March Empties

Here's what I've been using up in March (a sunny photo for a change!):

John Masters Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Milk 30ml - this is a staple in my stash and I've just opened another one. See my review HERE.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner 50ml - lovely to use, loved its minty scent and how soft and moisturised it left my hair. Sure to buy full size at some point.

Dr Bronner's Peppermint 18-in-1 Pure Castle Soap 237ml - love this and it's always in my stash to clean my make up brushes and sometimes the bath! You can even clean your teeth with it (in an emergency). I actually need to stock up on this.

Dr Organic Rose Otto Bath Oil 100ml - this is my dupe for REN's bath oil. Maybe not quite as luxurious but brilliant value for money and rather lovely. Just opened a new one.

REN Moroccan Rose Gold Glow Perfect Dry Oil 100ml* - an absolutely beautiful lightly scented rose oil which moisturises and leaves the skin looking glowy. I'll definitely pick another up again soon. See my review HERE.

Molton Brown Frankincense & Allspice Hand Wash 300ml - I adore this spicy scented handwash. I have a huge stash of these - gifted, bought in the sales and from Latest in Beauty (and hopefully enough to last all year as it's only available at Christmas time) See my review HERE.

Olverum Bath Oil 15ml - is a favourite for a deeply relaxing soak. See my review HERE. I recently bought a mini trio and I am now happy to find them as a Latest in Beauty pick. 

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil 10ml - a lovely body oil which I'd used before and now after trying it again will buy. 

Organic Surge 2 Minute Moisture Mask 150ml - a beautiful, rich (bakewell tart scented) mask which left the hair looking glossy and healthy. Really impressed with this product and will definitely buy again.

Flower by Kenzo EdP sample vial - this came in Perfume Society's Modern Classics Box (REVIEW). I found I loved that I loved it after thinking I hated it for years! It has notes of Bulgarian Rose, Parma Violet, Vanilla and Musk and is lush. Full size is now on the wishlist!

Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil 3ml - this is one of my favourites. Sure to buy full size at some point.

4160Tuesdays London 1969 EdP 9ml - I actually finished two perfumes this month which is pretty much unheard of! I've already re-purchased this. See my thoughts on it HERE.

Weleda Lavender Creamy Body Wash 20ml - a lightly lavender scented wash which I'd maybe buy full size. 

Make Up Forever High Definition Powder 1g - I really enjoyed using this to set my make up. I have since picked up another mini via Love me Beauty and I'd buy full size.

Diptyque Vetyverio EdT 10ml - simply totally fell for this when I friend sent it to me and I've since bought full size. A really beautiful scent with floral notes and vetiver. Slightly woody with rose and floral notes. It's perfection!

AEOS Enriching Spelt Hand Cream 30ml** - which was one of the most luxurious hand creams I've ever used. See my review HERE.

MOA Fortifying Green Bath Potion Single Shot - huge fan of this beautiful bath oil which is perfect when you've got the flu or feeling run down. It's also good to use after exercise as it relieves any aches and pains. See my review HERE. I always have this in my stash.

John Masters Organics 100% Argan Oil sample - this can be used on the face, body and hair. I used it most for smoothing down fly-aways. Would buy full size.

Rosalena Bio-Active Love & Me Face Oil 2ml sample - nice to use but others in the range I prefer. So probably wouldn't buy this one full size. See my review HERE.

What have you been using up this month?

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Rosalena BioActive Skincare

I recently received one of Rosalena's BioActive Skincare's facial oils in a Latest in Beauty Box. See my review HERE. Along with the oil came a voucher for £10 off...so of course I had to have a little purchase.

Packaging is super exquisite and lovely. I picked up The Rosalena Sample Collection (£19.50 for 4 x 2ml) which I think is maybe a little pricey (I did get 4-5 uses out of each sample however) and their Goodness & Tonic Face Mist Luxe Sample Size 15ml (£4.90).

The mist is refreshing and rejuvenating and a real treat for the skin. Use as a pick me up or to tone after cleansing.

My favourites from the oils are Beauty & the Beast, which is a unisex oil (as if you'd want to share!) and Frank & Sense and making up the quartet is Love & Me and Rock & Rose.

Have you tried any Rosalena BioActive Skincare products?

Rosalena Bio-Active Skincare: Rock & Rose Face Oil

I first came across Rosalena Bio-Active Skincare when I received a 5ml trial size of their Rock & Rose Face Oil in my Le Fashion Fetish box from Latest in Beauty (I've since picked up another in my monthly beauty guru box!)

It's a totally new to me brand which was founded and created by Helena Chapman and Maja Griffith. The range of facial oils are made with bio-actives and 100% pure plant ingredients. Helena is interested in natural oils and botanicals while Maja is the nose of Rosalena. They have created gorgeous scented blends which benefit both the skin and the senses.

I love that you can buy individual samples (2ml) or a set in the shop as I love trying before buying. The little set would also be ideal for holidays. You can also buy a Goodness & Tonic Facial Mist (full size/sample size) in the shop.

Rock & Rose Face Oil (full size is 15ml - £42, mine is 5ml) is suitable for all skin types. It absorbs instantly and leaves the skin looking radiant, glowy, nourished and renewed. The face oil is scented with Rose Otto, Patchouli, Geranium, Sweet Orange and Jasmin Absolute (love).

It's packed full of good things for the skin such as Safflower Oil which nourishes and brightens, Prickly Pear Oil which encourages collagen production and improves elasticity, Evening Primrose Oil which helps with ageing and wrinkles and Grapeseed Oil which nourishes and tones leaving the skin feeling supple and hydrated. 

Natural Vitamin E fights free radical damage and helps with cell renewal while Organic Rosehip Seed CO2 Extract is high in Vitamin A and Omega 3 to nourish and firm, while Coenzyme Q10 helps to repair and regenerate.

To use: Use AM and PM after cleansing. Apply generously massaging onto the face, neck and décolletage.

My skin is loving this beautiful oil and I can't wait to try more from the range. I'm especially liking the sound of Beauty & the Beast (scented with Cape Chamomile, Cypress, Sandalwood Mysore, Sweet Orange, Neroli and a blend of skin loving oils) and Love & Me (scented with Rose Otto, Jasmin Absolute and Neroli).

Have you tried anything from Rosalena?