March Empties

Lets get to it then...

S.W Basics Cocoa Lip Balm - Ahhh, such a beautiful creamy lip balm. Such simple ingredients, such brilliant results. Love this.

Balm Balm Ylang Ylang Eau de Parfum sample - I found this a bit much for every day as it is quite a heady scent. Great for big nights out though!

Abahna Mandarin & Sicilian Bergamot Eau de Parum - I really liked this scent. I kept it in my handbag for freshening up during the day. Everyone said how lovely it was. I'd buy this again.

Peppy Galore Dive Cleansing Oil - My first dip into the world of oil cleansing and I love it. Used this at night time and it was so gentle on my skin. The vanilla scent was a treat too.

Kris D'Amour Balancing Facial Oil sample - This was a good sized sample but it didn't come close to the bodhi facial oils for balancing my skin.

Faith in Nature Seaweed & Citrus Conditioner - This had a runny formula and wasn't thick enough to really condition my thick hair. Review here.

Savonnerie French lavender Body Wash* - Loved this shower gel, left my skin feeling clean and soft. Lavender is one of my favourites. Full review here.

Biona Coconut Oil - I picked this up in December and have used it every day since. Such a great multi-purpose oil; I love it! 

Salcura Hand Hydrator - I liked using this hand cream, it was great for hydrating my hands over the dry, cold Winter. Full review here.

What have you been using this month?

#NoBuyJanuary Week 2 What I've been using this week

It's been a much quieter week here in terms of empties, three have been on the go for months and just one sample.

Myroo Lemon Body Butter full size- I've used this on and off over the last couple of months as it's brilliant for when my skin has been in need of an extra moisture hit. I truly love this! The lemon really packs a punch and it smells really clean and zingy. The butter is whipped into a beautifully soft texture that is so easy to apply. Sure, because its a butter it takes a bit of time to fully absorb into the skin but it is totally worth the wait. Full review here.

Dr.Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Serum full size- I've had this bottle since August and used it every time I have washed my hair since so I have to say it was fantastic value for money (and was on a buy one get one half price deal at the time!). I actually grew to like to spicy clove scent and it certainly conditioned my hair well and left it feeling silky without any residue. My main concern is the ingredients list (see my full review here) so I'm undecided whether I will buy this again. 

An empties post of mine is never complete without a Neal's Yard Remedies product! This time it is the Nourishing Melissa Nail Balm full size- Another zesty lemony balm for promoting healthy nails and cuticles. This has been wonderful to use on both my hands and feet over the dry wintery months where my feet are hidden away in socks all day and my hands are exposed for cold, wind, and rain. I think I'll shop around for a different branded nail balm next but that doesn't mean I didn't love this one.

Madara Time Miracle Night sample- For a 1.5m sample, this gave me about 6 nights worth of cream so another really good sample. I found the cream to be easy to apply and absorbed well into my skin without feeling heavy, like some night creams can do. I would definitely be interested in trying out a bigger sample, just to make sure of the longer term effects.

I'm really enjoying working through what I already have and using things that have been put to one side and forgotten about. So far I have yet to break my #NoBuyJanuary rules - I put it that way because I did buy some Himalayan Bath Salts (didn't have any and they were £3.99 for 1kg!) and I also bought an Abahna Mandarin & Sicilian Bergamot Eau de Parfum (only a little 10ml) as I had finally used the last of my Miss Dior (waaaahhhhh) and didn't have any perfume.

If anyone can suggest a more natural version of something similar to Miss Dior, I am all ears!