November Empties

I'm not going to use anything else up this month. So here's my November empties:

Jo Malone Grapefruit Bath Oil 250ml - I received this as a present from hubby a good few birthdays ago! Lovely to use and I'd defintely like to try again. Maybe in a different scent. Made for a luxurious soak.

bodhi & birch Sicilian Rose Body Oil 100ml* - the trio of body oils are the latest launch from bodhi & birch and this oil is simply divine. See my review HERE. This beautiful oil will definitely be replenished!

Green People Joyful Body Wash 100ml* - with fab uplifting scent this body wash gently cleanses and leaves the skin delicately scented. LOVE! See my review HERE.

2 x 10ml MOA Fortifying Green Bath Potion - one of my favourite bath products. See my review HERE. I always have this in my stash and recently cracked open a new bottle.

Schmidt's Bergamot & Lime Deodorant 92g - this is a staple for me as it just works! Got a new one ready to use. See my review HERE. As long as it's still easy to get in the UK I'll keep buying.

YTTP Age Prevention Cleanser trial size - see my review HERE. It's definitely one I'd consider buying.

Mio Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soak 53ml - this is a nice bath soak. Once my stash reduces a bit I'd buy.

Lush Salted Coconut Hand Scrub 130g - loved this. I also used it as a body scrub. Would repurchase. See my review HERE.

Balm Balm Neroli Floral Water Hydrosol 100ml* - which was gorgeous to use and I'll buy it when my stash reduces a bit. See my review HERE.

Rossi Uvema Rose & Rosemary Face Toning Mist 100ml* - this was lovely to use and lasted ages. See my review HERE. Again, I've got a load of toners on the go so I wouldn't buy just now.

Willow Organic Vitamin & Bamboo Exfoliating Body Wash Blissful Peace Rose & Oud 50ml* - the scent of this body wash is gorgeous and it makes for pampering treat. See my review HERE. When my stash reduces a bit I'll buy full size.

Ruth Romano Lemongrass Hand Wash 250ml - love this! It has an uplifting scent and is gorgeous! See my review HERE. I've got another one in my stash to use.

Carol Joy London Collagen Eye Mask x 1* - a real luxe treat which firms and brightens the eye area. See my review HERE.

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm 5g - I used to use this years ago so it was nice to try it out again. I've got a stash of balms to use but I'd consider buying it again at some point.

Sachajuan Overnight Hair Repair sachet - I got a couple of uses out of this sachet and it was nice to use. Can't say I noticed much difference to the look or feel of my hair though.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Face Cleansing & Make Up Remover Gel 15ml - loved this honey scented cleansing gel. Full size is on the wishlist.

Bamford Rose Camomile & Lemon Hand & Body Lotion 3ml - this was a super luxe hand cream with a simply divine scent. Would love this full size.

AnnMarie Skincare Anti-Aging Serum sample* - this range is beautiful. See my review HERE. My serum stash is huge but I'd maybe buy this in the future.

Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Facial Cleanser sample & Starflower & Orange Blossom Skin Boost Facial Serum sample. Loved both of these minis. See my review HERE and HERE. I'll buy when my stash reduces a bit as these were lovely to re-visit.

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo 7.4ml sachet - this gave me 2 uses and I remember why I loved it so much. Full size on the wishlist!

What have you been using up this month?

*complimentary

September Empties

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

Saach Organics Green Tea & Aloe Vera Shower Gel 200ml* - this was a real pleasure to use and I loved the scent. Will definitely buy again. See my review HERE.

Ruth Romano Lemongrass Organic Hand Wash 250ml* - I really liked this refreshing and effective hand wash. See my review HERE. Will definitely buy next time I'm needing hand wash as it was lovely.

Dr Bronner's Rose Pure Castle Soap mini bottle - I love the Peppermint & Lavender scents but didn't really enjoy the rose one so wouldn't buy again.

Korres Watermelon Body Scrub 150ml - this scrub smells just like watermelons making it fresh and delicious. The scrubby beads are made with bamboo and jojoba. I'd buy again.

TARDES by Carner EdP sample - this came in my July Yearly Sample Pack from Bloom Perfumery. I reviewed it HERE. Full size is firmly on the wishlist.

Bodhi & Birch Mint The Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml - one of my favourites from Bodhi & Birch. Will definitely buy again.

ESPA Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF15 03 Almond 7ml - this was a perfect shade for me with a bit of a tan. I loved everything about it. Super moisturising and a great colour. Would buy full size.

Burt's Bees Almond & Milk Hand Cream 7g - I loved this rich marzipan scented cream which left my hands deeply nourished. Will add to the ever expanding wishlist and buy when I need a hand cream (probably never!)

Yarok Feed Your Youth Hair & Scalp Serum 1oz* - this is another product I'm gutted to have finished as this makes my hair look nourished, glossy and cared for. See my review HERE. Again, being added to the wishlist and a must buy after my spending ban.

Dr Organic Pomegrante Deodorant 50ml - a staple which I buy again and again as it works.

Caudalie Premier Cru L'Elixir 10ml* - huge Caudalie fan and this oil/serum is fantastic. It absorbs instantly and leaves the skin looking healthy and radiant. See my review HERE. It's one I'll definitely consider buying once my stash reduces!

Juliette has a Gun Lady Vengence EDP vial - this came to me via one of the Perfume Society boxes. A heady scent with top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose absolute and Patchouli with a base of Vanilla, musks and woods.  Full size is on the wishlist!

Living Nature Radiance Night Oil 10ml*  - I simply loved this rose scented super luxe oil and it's on the wishlist for sure. See my review HERE.

Living Nature Sensitive Cleanser* & Day Cream* (sachets) - these were nice to use. I especially liked the cleanser. See my review HERE.

AromaWorks samples - Body Finish Cream*, Purity Eye Cleanser* and Rejuvenate Face Serum Oil* - I really liked these. See my review HERE. I especially loved the Body Finish Cream.

Therapie Protect Bath & Body Oil 100ml* - this was gorgeous to use and perfect to use before bed for a restful night's sleep. See my review HERE. It's one I'll definitely pick up.

Skin & Tonic STEAM CLEAN 15ml - I simply love this minty deep cleanser and have a couple more in my stash. One of my favourite cleansers ever.

Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil 1oz* - loved this facial oil. It was the first I tried that used Olive Squalane. Love it and got another one ready to crack open. See my review HERE.

AEOS Beauty Body Shower 10ml* and Beauty Body Lotion 10ml* - these came in the travel/try me kit I reviewed last week (link). I especially liked the shower gel so it's being added to the ever expanding wishlist.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

June Empties

I've got through loads of products this month and I'm not going to use anything else up so my empties post is a little bit early this month:

A'kin Lavender & Anthyllis Leave-in Conditioner 150ml - really loved this and would buy again for sure.  It lasted ages.

Tabitha James Kraan Organic Hair Cleanser 30ml - lovely to use although I missed a bit of lather. See my review here. Not sure if I'd buy full size although I simply loved the Golden Citrus 4 in 1 Conditioner 30ml - it's on the wishlist!

Therapie Himalyan Detox Salts 100g - a staple and a buy-again and again and again product. Already got some more in my stash.

John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash 60ml - this was lovely to use. Will probably pick this up again sometime.

Nourish Kale Enzymatic Exfoliating Cleanser 50ml* - I didn't get to finish this as it had gone off! I loved this. See my review here.  I've got a couple of sample pots to use.

RMS 'un' Powder - this is a staple for me. I'm already into a new one.

LJ's Natural Solutions Organic Purity Rose Body Oil 50ml x 2 - this is a another staple for me and a bit of an addiction! See my review here. Just opened a new one.

bareMinerals Bareskin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation SPF20 shade 07 30ml - I really liked this foundation and will buy again.

LJ's Soothing Organic Handbag Hand Lotion 8g - a rich and nourishing lotion. See my review here. Too many hand creams to use up right now but I'd consider buying it in future.

Beatitude Patience Bath Oil sample - gorgeous! See my review here. I'll be adding full size to my wishlist.

Inner Soul Organics Romance Me Skin Oil sample - huge Inner Soul Organics fan and love this body oil.  See my review here.

Eminence Sweet Red Rose Treatment Masque 1/2oz - this was scented deeply of rose and looked like strawberry jam!  It was nice to try out but probably wouldn't purchase full size as there are other masks I prefer.  See my review here.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil 2oz - this is one of my favourite body oils of all time. See my review here. I can luckily say I've got a back up of this in my stash which I've just cracked open.

Ruth Romano Lemongrass Dead Sea Bath Soak 400g* - I simply loved these bath salts. They smelled divine and made bathtime a total pleasure. Will buy soon. Very reasonably priced too! See my review here.

HAND Fig Organic Shea Butter Soap - I won this in Evelyn's giveaway a while back. Was lovely to use and smelled delicious. Still got a second one to use!

AMBRE Rosemary, Thyme & Mint Bath Oil 15ml - this was lovely to use and I'd maybe buy full size.

Caudalie Divine Oil 15ml* - a beautiful nourishing oil which I now want full size!

AS.AP Cleansing Oil 25ml* - I'm so sad this is finished as I loved it. See my review here. Will definitely buy at some point.

The Body Deli Jasmine Tuberose Nutrient Hand & Body Wash 8oz* - this is simply divine and I'm so sad I've finished it! Will definitely buy. See my review here.

SAMPLES:

Leonor Greyl Volumising Shampoo for Long, Thin & Limp Hair 16ml - this seemed an okay product but didn't love it so wouldn't buy.

Hairy Jayne Deep Cleansing Shampoo sachet - huge Hairy Jayne fan. See my previous review here.

Rahua Shower Gel 12ml sachet - this was ok. Had a gentle lather and mild minty scent a bit like murray mint sweets. Nothing special. Wouldn't buy.

What have you been using up this month?

*PR samples

Ruth Romano: Lemongrass Dead Sea Bath Soak, Handwash & Lime Lip Balm

Ruth got in touch with me after I posted about her mini Lemongrass soap see here to see if I'd like to try some of her other products.  I've been testing out her Organic Lemongrass Handwash (£8 - 250ml)*, Dead Sea Bath Soak - Lemongrass (£8 - 400g)* and her award winning Lime Lip Balm (£3.95 - 15g).

I can honestly say I've been loving using all the products. The handwash and bath soak are truly uplifting and a joy to use as well as being very reasonably priced.

Ruth was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32 with no family history of the disease she began to take a closer look at the products she used and their ingredients. She decided to create her own natural products which are free from palm oil, parabens, artificial perfumes, phthalates, SLS and SLES.

Organic Lemongrass Hand Wash - this wash is truly uplifting and one I'll buy for sure. Very gentle on the hands it is naturally anti-bacterial containing no preservatives or any harsh detergents.  Love!

Dead Sea Bath Soak - Lemongrass - these salts are perfect for relaxing and calming the mind.  Dead Sea salts which are rich in minerals calm and soothe aching muscles and joints. Lemongrass essential oil revitalises both the body and mind.  Sprinkle into warm water, soak and enjoy. Again a keeper!

Lime Lip Balm - this award winning lip balm (Platinum Winner Janey Loves Awards 2014) is stuffed full of Organic Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil, Organic Shea Butter and Lime essential oil.  It nourishes, soothes and scents the lips with a zingy lime flavour.

Have you tried anything from Ruth Romano?

*complimentary - sent for review

Little Treats #7

Mauli Rituals Nourishing Shave & Beard Oil sample* - this luxe oil is great for taming eyebrows!  It is a rich blend of oils and essences and has a lovely aromatic scent. I've also tried it out after shaving my legs.  Blue Labelle Hand Oil 10ml - this super moisturising oil is simply one of the nicest hand oils I've used. See my review here.

Caudalie Premier Cru The Elixir 10ml* - I first mentioned the elixir here. I've been trying it for a few weeks now and I can honestly say it's one of these must tries!  The elixir absorbs instantly leaving the skin nourished and radiant. It's a half oil-half serum and is packed full of good things for the skin. Just apply to the face and neck AM and PM before face cream.  

Ruth Romano Lime Lip Balm 15g* - this zingy award winning balm is super-moisturising, soothing and leaves the lips scented with lime.  lj's Cucumber & Watermelon Eye Serum sample* - this rich serum smoothes, hydrates and helps to reduce fine lines. Easily absorbed it rejuvenates and nourishes the eye area.

What mini products have you been enjoying lately?

*PR samples

Little Treats #6

Melvita Rose Extraordinary Water 25ml - this serum like water which is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid locks in moisture. It rejuvenates and firms the skin. Apply before moisturiser using a cotton pad or your fingers.

Abahna White Grapefruit & May Chang Bath Gel 35ml - I love this brand and was pleased to pick this up at Latest in Beauty at a bargainous £1 in their build your own box section. 

Burt's Bees Almond Milk Hand Creme 7g - again only a quid from Latest in Beauty this super rich marzipan scented hand cream is gorgeous and leaves the hands deeply nourished.

Ruth Romano Lemongrass Soap mini - I'm a huge fan of bars of soap and this little one smells lovely!  Uplifting it's perfect for a wake up call in my morning shower.

Have you tried any of these before?