January Empties

Well this post has come round quick! Here's what I've been using up in January:

Dafna's Beyond Skin Deep Moisture Light 2ml sachet* - this was a great moisturiser which would be good to use in summer as it lightly moisturises and refreshes the skin.

Lola's Apothecary Sweet Lullaby Soothing Bath & Shower Oil 10ml - this was lovely and made for a relaxing bath. Will buy full size when I use up some of my stash.

Balm Balm Indulge All Over Balm 30ml** - I love these Balm Balm balms. See my review HERE. I'd happily use this again.

Kneipp Sweet Dreams Herbal Bath with Valerian and Hops 100ml - this makes for a restful night's sleep (although it smells a bit pungent). I've just opened another bottle.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 110ml - one of my favourite bath oils. If you like rose scents you'll love this. Just opened a new bottle.

AA Skincare Frankincense and Rose Facial Toner 150ml* - this was lovely to use. See my review HERE. I'd definitely buy once my stash reduces.

Yogandha Detox Organic Lemongrass & Juniperberry Body Oil 125ml - I adore this uplifting body oil and buy it again and again.

Bodhi & Birch Sicilian Rose Body Oil 15ml - I adore this body oil which also found a place in my top products last year. See my review HERE. I'm going to buy this again after payday!

Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent EdP sample - one of my favourite perfumes - I have a rapidly reducing full size bottle of this which will be replenished!

Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille EdP sample - this is nice and fruity and I enjoyed trying it but wouldn't buy full size.

Skin & Tonic Steam Clean - adore this beautiful minty scented cleanser. Already treated myself to another.

RMS 'un powder' - this is as staple for me. So will be replenished soon!

Nishane Boszporusz EdP sample - I just adored this floral sea shore inspired scent. Full size is on the wishlist. See my thoughts HERE.

Evolve Organic Beauty Liquid Crystal Micellic Cleanser 30ml* - this too was one of my top products in 2016. See my review HERE. Sure to buy when my stash reduces a bit.

Indie Lee C0Q10 Toner 10ml sample - just gorgeous and from a fab brand. Would buy this full size.

*complimentary
**sent to me as part of the LLABP

Soapsmith Chunky Handmade Soap Gift Set

During Black Friday I was tempted into a special deal at Soapsmith - I did manage to pick up a Christmas present but I also treated myself to their Chunky Handmade Soap Gift Set (£24 - 8 x 75g soaps) (whoops). As a #BlackFriday special (as well as money off & free postage) I also got a free full size bar of soap (which I gifted) and a little sample soap.

The soaps come in a beautiful branded box and there they are nestled inside. It would have made a nice gift...but I couldn't resist holding onto it!

Soapsmith was founded by Londoner, Samantha Jameson, a "self-confessed fragrance junkie" in 2012. She and her team have perfected traditional handcrafted soap-making, blending ingredients with natural oils, butters and "evocative" scents.

The bars of soap are named after real places in London and the range now contains body butter melts, lotions, bath soaks and body washes.

See the range of soaps HERE. I've only tried one so far - Baker Street which is a deliciously spicy cinnamon spiked bar with honey, oats, almonds and goat's milk which is reminiscent of freshly baked cakes. LOVE this one!

What's your favourite from the range?

Feel Unique: Pick 'n' Mix: September 2016

My September Pick 'n' Mix arrived yesterday from Feel Unique and I'm really pleased with my picks this month - see what I chose last month HERE.

Onto this month..

I'm a huge Miller Harris fan and I find perfume sample vials are just great to see if you like a perfume enough before buying (I bought my favourite Vetiver Insolence after a sample (or two).

My picks this month - Lumiere Doree and Etui Noir (both 2ml vials) both are beautiful but I like Etui Noir a lot.

this works Sleep Plus+ Hair Elixir 5ml has been on the wishlist a while. Looking forward to testing it out.

I picked a soap sample (which smells truly delicious, spicy and mouthwatering) by Soapsmith (Baker Street - which is reminiscent of freshly baked cinnamon buns). Expect a review soon!

My final pick is from Neal & Wolf and is a double sachet (both 7ml) of Daily Cleansing Shampoo and Daily Conditioner (these are suitable for all hair types and are paraben and sulphate free)

Pick yours up HERE. The sample service costs only £3.95 a month which is redeemable on your next purchase.

What did you pick this month?

Spending Ban: Update 4

I had a little spend the other day oops! I couldn't resist The Perfume Society's Love Scents Discovery Box which was a bargainous tenner to members with free P&P (you can however pick it up if you are not a member for £15 including P&P).  My box has still to arrive but you can see what's in it here.

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I do have a few wants this week though...

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Soapsmith 4 Piece Step into London Set (exclusive to QVC £30 plus £4.95 P&P) which includes an all scents soap assortment 8 x 15g, 1 x Bloomsbury Bath Soak 350g, 1 x Camden Town Bath Soak 100ml, 1 x Marble Arch Body Butter Melt 100ml and a wash bag.

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Balance Me Rose Otto Body Oil (£24.50 - 200ml) - I'm currently loving using body oils and know I'll love this scent. 

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REN Keep Young & Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot (£36 - 30ml) - I've heard great things about this gel-serum which lifts and plumps the skin leaving it "smoother, tighter and more youthful". 

If you are on a spending ban how is it going?