Cult Beauty: Purchases & Spring Goody Bag

I'd recently tweeted Cult Beauty to ask when they were running their next Goody Bag GWP offer. They told me to keep my eyes peeled.  It was available a few days later and my order arrived yesterday!  The Cult Beauty Goody Bags are always my favourite.

I picked a couple of items (and something from my friend Julie's birthday - it's absent from the photo as she reads my blog!)  The spend is £100 (easy to do) and the Goody Bag is worth over £150!)

My picks:

I first tried the Stila One Step Correct (£24) way back August 2012 when Julie managed to get me one of the amazing Selfridges Beauty Boxes. It colour-corrects, brightens, helps to cover imperfections, makes the skin look lovely and is a great primer. I loved it before...so I know I'll love it again!

My second item is the amazing Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel (£29.50). I've said it before and I'll say it again every Oskia product I've tried I've loved. I really love this beautiful cleanser and I'm very pleased to have it back in my stash. See my review HERE.

The Goody Bag  (as always is fantastic). Inside is:

Cult Beauty Exclusive: Full Size: DNA Renewal Eye Renewal 20ml (worth £44)

Cult Beauty Exclusive: VERSO Reviving Eye Mask (single sachet)

Exclusive Preview (still to launch on Cult Beauty): skyn Iceland Blemish Dots

Exclusive Preview (still to launch at Cult Beauty): SkinOwl Neck Plus (0.5oz)

Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist 30ml

Aurelia Priobiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser 30ml + Bamboo Cloth

MV Organic Skincare Pure Jojoba: Full Size 35ml (worth £29)

Goldfaden MD Doctor's Scrub 0.25oz

Zelens 3t Complex 15ml

REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask 15ml

Reviews will follow!  Did you indulge?

Cult Beauty: Purchases

Last week it was Cult Beauty's 7th Birthday and they offered numerous money off deals as well as an amazing goody bag with a £95 spend (and the goody bag was worth over £170). I decided I wasn't having it...and of course changed my mind! I chose to buy three products which had been on my wishlist in order to get my hands on that goody bag...

I've only recently become a huge de Mamiel fan having first tried Salvation Body Oil (link) and then the amazing Spring Facial Oil (review) and currently using Summer Facial Oil (which is a total joy..review to come).  So I picked up the de Mamiel Altitude Oil (£26 - 10ml) which is perfect to use for anxiety, travel or if you feel under the weather. Even smelling it straight from the bottle induces feelings of calm - full review to follow.

I also picked up Philip B's luxe Light-Weight Deep Conditioning Creme Rinse (£24 - 178ml). Huge fan of the brand having loved previous products from the range.  I mentioned the Katira Hair Masque here. Looking forward to trying.

My final item is the much longed for May Lindstrom The Jasmine Garden (£46 - 100ml) which is simply heavenly and as good as I'd imagined it would be. The scent is exquisite and the mist leaves the skin feeling refreshed and glowy. Love!

The gift contains a wide selection of goodies:

d.j.v. Beautenizer Fibrewig - Full Size
NudeStix Lip & Cheek Pencil - Love - Full Size
Anastasia Beverley Hills mini Clear Brow Gel 
Zelens Z Matrix Energy & Moisture Infusion
Roloxin Lift Instant Smoothing Masque sachet
skyn ICELAND Glacial Cleansing Cloths
Beauty Blender Micro Mini & Cleanser
Odacite Hyperpigmentation Serum Concentrate sample
Sunday Riley Floral Hydroactive Cellular Face Oil
Tata Harper Aromatic Stress Treatment
Alpha-H Daily Essentials Moisturiser SPF50
REN Flash Rinse One Minute Facial (Review)
kai Body Moisturiser (huge fan of the scent)
Make up bag 

Did you treat yourself too?

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

Shopping My Stash #49

Here's what I've been reaching for this week:

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment 10ml** - a product I always come back to as I love it! The oil has a distinctive lovely scent and is suitable for all hair types. It contains a blend of Macadamia Nut oil and Argan Seed Oil.  Apply just before blow drying your hair. It detangles, nourishes, helps with frizz, smoothes, adds shine and provides natural UV protection. 

Zelens 3t Complex Essential Anti-Ageing Cream 10ml - I received this in the recent Cult Beauty GWP - see here. The product is rich in multiple actives from plants, algaes and herbal oils and contains a unique plant derived triterpenoid regenerative complex called 3t complex. A lightweight cream which absorbs easily into the skin. It helps to minimise fine lines, smooth and plump the skin and it leaves the skin looking luminous. Can be used morning and night.  Another one for the ever expanding wishlist!  I'm definitely keen to try more from the brand.

Ojon Rare Blend Infusion Shampoo 30ml & Ojon Rare Blend Deep Conditioner 30ml - I received them from my friend Julie in my birthday swap and simply love them. They leave my hair looking glossy, shiny and frizz free.

inner-soul organics Circulation Boost Skin Oil 100ml* - I won this and a hamper of other goodies in The Beauty Shortlist's December Twitter competition - see my post here. This oil is perfect to get the body ready for summer. It helps with cellulite, deeply moisturises and helps to promote skin elasticity. It's got a great uplifting scent too.

Erno Laszlo Phelityl Pre-Cleansing Oil 15ml - another product I received in the Cult Beauty GWP. This is a slightly floral scented oil which is stuffed full of nourishing oils.  You only need a small amount applied to dry skin to remove make up and daily grime. It leaves the skin clean and refreshed. Erno Laszlo recommend using one of their Cleansing Bars suitable to your skin type after pre-cleansing. Cult Beauty stock a great little introductory Cleansing duo - see here.

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Tetra - a shimmery purple shade. I'm a huge fan of the waterproof eyeliners as they stay put and come in a great range of shades.

Have you used any of these products?

*complimentary
**PR sample

Cult Beauty Purchases: Kai, rms beauty & Astalift

Cult Beauty just last weekend offered an amazing gift with purchase.  I had the products in my shopping cart then out my shopping cart and then in again and so I ended up breaking my spending ban big style!

My parcel arrived yesterday and I am delighted with it. It felt so good getting some new beauty bits.  Back on the ban now (apart from a few birthday buys) and a wee re-sub to Souk Souk (my favourite beauty box)

I picked up my favourite Kai roll-on which is expensive but I love it.  I've mentioned it a few times on the blog and it featured in my March empties. So an essential purchase.

I tried the rms beauty 'un' cover up via a sample from Content Beauty & Wellbeing - see here.  Loved it so much I bought the full size.

To bring my order up to the required spend for the free gift I chose a single use Intense Replumping Moisture Mask from Astalift. The packaging is gorgeous and it would make a great gift or stocking filler.

With all orders of £40 you can choose three free samples. I only chose two as there wasn't a huge choice left - Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint (Glow) and Embryolisse Nourishing Moisturiser.

Onto the gift! It's an absolutely fab collection of goodies.

mio Workout Wonder - invigorating muscle motivating gel 30ml

Eve Lom Age-Defying Smoothing Treatment x 4 single doses

Erno Laszlo phelityl pre-cleansing oil 15ml

Aestelance Mud Mask 5ml

d.j.v. Beautenizer Volume Lash 8.2ml 

Therapie Joie Uplifting Bath Infusion 60g - (can't wait to try)

Le Soft Perfume Zazou Solid Perfume Stick 5g - full size

Cute Lipstick Queen branded cosmetic bag

Zelens 3t Complex Essential Anti-Ageing Cream 10ml

Collin Resultime Smoothing Resurfacing Mask 5ml

Alpha H Balancing & Pore Refining Mask with Jojoba 30ml

So you can see why my spending ban went off the rails! Super excited to try everything. Did you pick up the offer?