September Empties

Here's what I've been using up in September. If a product is marked * I was kindly given it for review:

*Florena Fermented Skincare 24H Hydrating Face Mask 8ml - this creamy mask was lovely to use. See my review HERE. I've got quite a few masks to use up but I'd likely buy it in future.

Fair Squared Olive Hand Cream 50ml - a really lovely hand cream which absorbs instantly. I was sorry to use it up. Will buy again.

Lucky Cloud Orange & Ylang Ylang Soap - a gorgeous natural soap with easily recyclable packaging. Sure to pick it up again.

Noble Isle Bath & Shower Gel minis (30ml each) - huge fan of this brand and loved all of the scents - Rhubarb Rhubarb!, Scots Pine & Tea Rose). Likely to pick these again in bigger sizes.

Nudge Boutique's sublime Saffron Glow Neroli & Vanilla Dry Body Oil 30ml - simply stunning. I've since stocked up. 

I used up two Raven Botanicals products at the same time! Both have been repurchased! I adore their Spellbind CBD, Bakuchiol & Yarrow serum 10ml (review to come) and the wonderful Solstice Facial Oil 30ml Review.

It was nice to revisit LJ Natural's divine Organic Purity Rose Body Oil mini. Adds to wishlist to buy when I use up more stuff! 

Sad to use up Dafna's Active Mist 100ml - gorgeous stuff. See my review HERE.

I used up the last of my Schmidt's deos. Geranium Flower was nice and effective. I love nknaturals seasonal skincare and enjoyed their Summer Copper Distilled Botanical Mist 50ml all summer long. See my review HERE.

Huge love for Bodhi & Birch's Sicilian Rose Body Oil 100ml which I picked up for a song in a recent online shop closing down sale. See my review HERE. Will definitely splash out on this again! 

I loved Africology's sublime Skin Conditioning Body Oil 50ml* which is scented with neroli. See my review HERE.

Madara's Moonflower Tinting Fluid Rose Beige 50ml is a staple in my stash. I've given up wearing foundation since the pandemic. I find this evens my skin and gives it a soft glow.

My final use-up this month is Kerastase's fantastic Nutritive Lait Vital conditioner 75ml which my hair loves. Sure to pick it up again at some point.

What have you been using up in September?

nknaturals: Seasonal Specific Skincare: Summer

I'm still holding onto summer! The equinox falls on 22 September which signals the start of Autumn. I've been enjoying two products from nknaturals Summer range.

I'm a huge fan of nknaturals Botanical Mists and I've been enjoying Summer Copper Distilled Botanical Mist (50ml - £15) which has been specifically formulated for the summer months. I especially found it refreshing over the hot days in July and even into September too! It's got a beautiful refreshing neroli orange aroma and is perfect to refresh the skin, body and mind.

To use: spritz onto the skin after cleansing or the body to refesh.

Summer's Deep Steam Salt Infusion (120ml - £15) looks gorgeous and smells amazing. Use this mix of air dried rose petals, vanilla pod, seabuckthorn berries, Sea and Himalayan salts for salt steam distillation which removes pollution, drawing out bacteria and impurities from the skin. 

To use: boil the kettle and pour a small amount into a heatproof bowl then add a tsp of salt infusion. Lean over the bowl with a towel over your head and let the salts work their magic! See my fuller post on this product HERE.

As ever, a stunning range which cares for the skin and enlivens the senses. Looking forward to delving into the Autumn collection soon!

December Empties

I think as I'm currently trying lots of new things as a Beauty Shortlist Judge I'm not using much up! Another small amount of empties to round up the year! If a product is marked * I've kindly received it for review. 

From the Dr Hauschka Advent Calendar* (partly gifted) I've used up - Lavender Sandalwood Calming Body Cream 10ml, Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Milk 10ml, Quince Hydrating Body Milk 10ml and Moor Lavender Calming Body Oil 10ml. I loved trying all of them and recently bought the last one full size. Expect a review soon!

From L'Occitane is samples of their Immortelle Precious Serum 1ml and Immortelle Reset Overnight Eye Serum 1ml. I simply adored the eye serum and full size is added to the wishlist. My third sachet this month is Vichy's Neovadiol Rose Platinum Nuit 1ml which my skin loved. One to add to the wishlist.

I love bodhi & birch's Botanic Dew Hand & Body Wash 200ml - see my review HERE. I've got another of these in my stash ready to open soon.

From last season's collection at nknaturals I finished up the luscious Autumn Copper Distilled Botanical Mist 50ml. See my review HERE. I just recently tried two products from the Winter Collection - see HERE. I love these seasonal products!

Rounding up my empties this month is a bar of Tuscan Wisteria & Lilac Nesti Dante Bar Soap. I simply love these highly perfumed bars which have a rich creamy lather.

What have you been using up this month?

nknaturals seasonal specific skincare: winter concentrated cleansing balm & winter nutrient rich facial oil

Today the solstice, the turning of autumn to winter sees the launch of nknaturals Winter Seasonal Specific Skincare. I picked up the Winter Nutrient Rich Facial Oil (15ml - £15) and founder and formulator, Nicola very kindly sent me a mini pot of the Winter Concentrated Cleansing Balm (30ml)* to try. You can also pick up the full collection in full size or mini or pick and choose.

I've had this duo a week or so and my skin's loving it. The Cleansing Balm addresses the changes of the seasons and the effect of cold winter air (and sometimes snow!) on your skin. It's nurturing, nourishing and calming. The blue-hued silky balm makes short work of make up and daily grime and turns cleansing into a true ritual. It also smells incredible! Formulated with blue tansy (one of my favs), yarrow, violet leaf absolute and patchouli, the scent which runs through the whole collection is an absolute delight!

To use: massage a small amount onto the face and neck before removing with a warmed damp cloth. Skin is left feeling comfortable and clean.

Winter Nutient Rich Face Oil is an intensely rich oil with the natural colour of the seasonal sky at dusk. It's perfect to combat cold winter air and central heating. It'll repair and revive. Jojoba, Coconut and Cacay Oils are blended with yarrow and blue tansy, anti-inflammatory violet leaf absolute contains essential Vitamin C revives while patchouli uplifts.

To use: PM before bed, to awaken with nourished and regenerated skin.

Again, a complete joy to use and the perfect size to see you through the season. Yet again, huge love for this beautiful and effective range. Pick yours up HERE.

nknaturals season specific skincare - mini complete autumn collection

As you'll know I'm a huge fan of nk naturals season specific skincare having reviewed the seasonal range(s) a few times on my blog. I picked up their cute and cost effective new mini complete Autumn collection (£55 - it includes two full sizes and the rest half sizes) when it first launched and I've been enjoying the range very much.

Inside the Autumn collection is:

Concentrated Cleansing Balm 30ml - a true little pot of goodness! It's got a beautiful scent (petitgrain, rosemary and juniper berry) and is stuffed full of hydrating, balancing and calming ingredients which turn cleansing into a real ritual on cold autumnal nights. To use: massage a small amount of the balm over face and neck before removing with a warmed damp cloth. Skin is left comfortable and clean.

Copper Distilled Botanical Mist 50ml (full size) - having totally fallen for summer's blend I knew I was in for a treat with this one! A soothing and nourishing mist which can be used on the face and body to provide relief for dry, itchy and sensitive skins as well as soothing and revitalising dull autumnal skins. To use: spritz throughout the day or use as a toner.

Deep Steam Salt Infusion 60ml - having loved Spring and Summer's version I knew I'd love this one! See my previous review (it's exactly the same concept) HERE.

Nutrient Rich Facial Oil 15ml rollerball (full size) - another star of the collection. This easy to use (and great for travelling) the slim rollerball bottle is full of hardworking oils - sea buckthorn and pumpkin seed oils, here's looking at you! The blend is enhanced with the same beautiful essential oils which run throughout the collection (petitgrain, rosemary and juniper berry). To use: massage onto the skin before bed.

Rounding up the collection is a light as air and deeply nourishing Enriched Protecting Moisturiser 30ml which provides a daily protective base. To use: apply to face, neck and decolletage every morning after cleansing. This rich and aromatic whipped cream is an absolute delight and lovely to use.

The set is presented in a branded cosmetic bag and I got a lovely note from founder and formulator, Nicola! 

I've really enjoyed adding these products to my autumn routine. I've loved the sizes too - the perfect size if you use other products also or essential for travel/try me. Pick yours up HERE.