Lush Mini Haul & Review

Oh look, what a surprise, here's another mini Lush Haul. I cannot walk past one without going in. And spending money. Lots of money. Fact.

Here are some goodies I picked up recently and my initial thoughts!

Honey Bee Bath Ballistic - £3.35

Smells lovely. Classic Lush product containing honey, aloe vera, and rhassoul mud - the mud bits float and and slowly dissolve. Would definitely buy again even though I have no idea what rhassoul mud even is.

Think Pink Bath Ballistic - £2.65

My 8 year old daughter pickef this. My Lush obsession is clearly rubbing off on her. This bath bomb was slightly smaller then the Honey but equally as delicious (if that's the right word). This one contained rice paper confetti hearts which she loved.

Ro's Argan Body Conditioner - £16.50

This product is amazing - I can't believe I've never picked one up before. So you apply it to your damp skin in the bath or shower, let it sink in for a matter of seconds and then rinse off. It leaves your skin so hydrated and smooth - it's the perfect product for when you just don't have time to apply a moisturiser as it's so quick. It smells incredible and something I've been using in every shower since I bought it. Packed with argan oil, brazil nut and almond oils as well as cocoa, shea and cupuaçu butters it's one of my newest obsessions. Can't get enough.


Let The Good Times Roll Cleanser - £6.75

A product I repurchase time and time again - a firm favourite. You can use this scrubby cleanser on your face and body to clean and exfoliate. It's a little too scrubby to use every single day but for a couple of times a week it's perfect. It contains popcorn, maize flour and polenta & cinnamon powder which explains why it smells good enough to eat. Love love love this stuff.

Fun in Pink- £5

Another product my daughter wanted. You break a bit off and use it as a solid shampoo, bubble bar or soap. You can mould it into shapes so it adds a little "fun" to your bath time! A lot of product for the price and something I would be happy to pick up again. Smells stunning too.

Fave purchase from this trip? The Argan Body Conditioner without a doubt! What's your ultimate Lush must have? 

I'm off to have another shower! 

Love Emma

XOXO 

Empties - Products I've Used Up #3

It's that time again where you get to rifle through my rubbish, aren't you lucky? Seriously though, I really enjoy reading Empties posts - when someone has used up a product in its entirety it mostly means you get to read an honest review & most importantly if they would repurchase that item. 

So without further ado here are the hair, skin & body care products I've used up recently. (There's a whole cosmetics empties post coming up shortly). 

Wen by Chaz Dean Cleansing Conditioners in 'Pomegranate' & 'Sweet Almond Mint' - £27 each

I wrote about these guys in their very own post (read it here). A new concept on hair washing, a conditioner that cleans whilst it moisturises. Lovely products which I really enjoyed using.... but for some reason I stopped using them about 3/4 of the way through and it's taken me ages to pick them back up and finish them off. Quite pricey but they do a good job. I might buy them again but I'm not rushing out to get some immediately.

No7 Cleansing Body Polish - £9.50

This body scrub is one of the more gentle finer scrubs I've used. Yes, it says it's gentle enough for everyday use but for me it was just too gentle. I don't use a body scrub everyday so when I do I like them to be seriously scrubby. Smelt lovely but won't be buying it again. Perfect if you're after a super fine scrub. 

Sanctuary Spa Body Wash - £5.50

Classic product. Love the scent. Long lasting, rich foam, will defo buy it again. 

Bio-Oil - £19.99

Left over from my pregnancy days, this is a really great body oil which I used all over my huge preggo belly. Ive only just got around to finishing this up. Nice and light weight, super hydrating, a mum-to-be must have. 

Lush 'Snow Fairy' Shower Gel 

A limited edition christmas product (I can't actually remember the price). This smells so good. So so good. Classic lush product which fills your entire bathroom with its scent whenever you use it. Love Lush shower gels! 

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water - £3.33

Another all time fave product. Totally fantastic considering the low price point. I use this to remove all my eye and face makeup before going to go wash my face. Does a great job and lasts for ages. Has been in an empties post before and will be in future posts without a doubt. 

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser - £14

Love this stuff. It's been in my Empties post before. A super creamy and gentle face wash which leaves my skin soft, clean and not at all tight. Will absolutely buy again. 

Environ AVST 2 Moisturiser 

I got this face cream from my local beauty salon. As it's super high in vitamin  As it's a product you have to build up to use and not one you can pick up anywhere. Annoyingly I can't remember how much it cost and as you can't buy it online I can't google it either, I think it was around £50. A lovely cream which left my skin feeling fabulous. I will repurchase but I have a few other products I'd like to try out first. 

The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Reviver - £15

This a light gel type formula packed with vitamin C and Brazil nut oil. I'm not sure if I really liked it or was completely not fussed by it. You use it after your moisturiser for a smooth & healthy glow. I can't say I noticed any difference but it did feel really nice on my skin. Probably wouldn't repurchase at the moment. 

So there you have my first Empties post for 2015. Watch this space for my cosmetics Empties!! You can read my last Empties post here. 

I'm off to the recycling bin! 

Love Emma 

XOXO  

Lush mini-haul and quick review!

I don't think there's anyone in the entire world that can pass a Lush and not be drawn inside by the amazing hypnotic smell. I swear they spike the smell wafting out the doors with a "come in and spend lots of money" magic potion. My "I'm just going to pop in and have a quick look" always always ends with me leaving with a shopping bag or two. 

I was in Brent Cross a little while ago on my way to grab some lunch and then suddenly I was leaving Lush. It's almost like I didn't even know it was happening. 

Here's what a picked up. Some of it I've already tried so there are a few thoughts too! 

Let The Good Times Roll - £6.75

One of my all time favourite Lush products ever. This is a face/body wash/scrub containing polenta, cinnamon & popcorn. The combination of the super fine scrubby bits, the smell & how soft and smooth it makes my skin is win, win, win for me. Love this stuff

Blousey Banana Shampoo - £18

I was drawn to this as it mentions it's great for damaged or bleached hair. I have to say I like it but I don't love it. It's just not moisturising enough for me. The ends of my hair, from my home bleaching adventure, are a little dry and need some TLC. I was hoping this would be a winner but it just didn't knock my socks off. Considering the price it's not a product I would pick up again. 

Yog Nog Soap Bar - £3.81

Lush soaps are highly addictive. This one smells seriously good enough to eat - festive spices ahoy. They last forever and leave your hands smelling amazing. This is basically creamy Christmas in a bar. Perfect. 

Candy Mountain Bubble Bar - £2.75

Classic Lush kinda smell. Fills your entire bathroom with its super sweet scent. As always, it created a beautiful smelling bath time. 

Fun What A Softy Soap Bar - £5

I picked this up as a stocking filler for my daughter. A mouldable playable soap bar. Like mother like daughter my 8 year old already loves her products so I thought this would be fun for her, plus the gold colour is oh-so Christmassy! 

Overall a pretty successful Lush trip. It's just one shop I'll always return to. I just can't help myself! 

I'm off to use my soap!!

Love Emma

XOXO 

Empties - Products I've Used Up #2

I've started to really enjoy writing 'Empties' posts just as much as I enjoy reading them. It really makes me use up products in their entirety. 

I know that sounds obvious but I got into a bad wasteful habit of starting something, using it a bit & then moving onto the next product. My bathroom cupboards were overspilling with half empty items. Now I really try and use something up before moving on, It's a really satisfying actually finishing something all up completely. 

For anyone that's not too familiar, empties posts are simply the products you've used up, meaning you can give a pretty decent opinion on the items. So, let's jump right in. Here are the products I've used up over the past month or so and my thoughts!! 

Body 

Champneys 'Blissful Bump Body Butter' - £10

I had this towards the end of my pregnancy but just didn't use very much. It was nice but I didn't love it, probably because I wasn't a big fan of the smell. I wouldn't say it's a must have pregnancy product. 

Lush 'Lovely Jubblies Breast Cream'  - £16.95

Another product I got at the very end of my pregnancy but just didn't finish until now. Love this super moisturising cream, will repurchase for sure. Smells great, feels even better. 

Soap & Glory 'Sugar Crush Body Scrub' - £8 in a trio 

This stuff smells incredible! It's a beautiful scrub that's just on the right side of scrubby. Packed with brown sugar, sweet lime, almond oil and macadamia grains I enjoyed this and would happily pick up the full sized one next time. 

Champneys 'Spa Indulgence Mediterranean Bliss Bubble Heaven' - £14 in a gift set

Another so-so Champneys' product. Yes it was nice but I wouldn't rush to buy it again. It contains olive leaf, fig milk & green tomato. Not my favourite bubble bath combination! 

I love....'Coconut & Cream Bubble Bath & Shower Creme' - £3

I wouldn't normally include one of the shower gels I had used up but I couldn't leave this beauty out. I love coconut so for me this ticked a major yummy box. Actually a really lovely product for its very affordable price. I've already stocked up with another plus the hand soap in the same scent. 

Soap & Glory Hand Wash - £5 

Classic Soap & Glory scent, a really unmistakable smell. Lovely product. This came in a set with the Hand Food cream which I'm still working my way through.  

Face/Skincare 

SkinCeuticals 'Phlotetin CF Gel' - £119

I got this in my local beauty salon. This lightweight antioxidant serum gel is packed full of vitamin C. A really really beautiful product but on the pricey side. I would repurchase but I'm trying a few other similar products right now.

Simple 'Kind To Eyes Eye Makeup Remover' - £3.49

This was in my last empties and will probably be in my next. A great product at a fab price. Removes eye makeup easily and never stings. 

Garnier 'Fresh Clarifying Face Wash' - £3.60

It was a struggle to finish this, it was nice but not something I'd use again. Very fresh feeling but felt a little drying. Not ideal for my skin type. 

Lush 'Let The Good Times Roll Face & Body Cleanser' - £6.75

I absolutely loved this. It smelt good enough to eat. I found it a little too abrasive to use everyday on my face but for once or twice a week it's perfect. Another product I'll definitely repurchase. 

Lush 'Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask' - £6.50

I really like the fresh face masks from Lush, this one left my skin plump and moisturised. The only downside is because you have to keep it in the fridge I kept on forgetting I had it. I would buy another fresh mask but will give a different one a go next time.

Makeup

bareMinerals 'Perfect Light Mineral Veil' - £20

One of my all time setting powders. Gives your makeup a lovely lightweight airbrushed finish. Perfect for touch-ups through the day too. Have already repurchased it. 

MAC 'Dazzleglass Lipgloss in Like Venus' -£17.50

This is really old, I found it in the bottom of a bag I hadn't touched for ages. I'm pleased I rediscovered it as I'm now reminded what a great lipgloss it is, super long wearing. Once I've used up a few others in my collection I would absolutely buy another. 

Hair

Aussie Miracle Dry Shampoo - £2.29

I love me some dry shampoo. It seems like every drugstore brand is releasing their version which is great. This one smelt good, was clear which is a dry shampoo must for me, & did the job. Would happily repurchase. 

So, those were my recent Empties, a real mixture and a lot I would repurchase. Read my last empties post here. 

I'm off to use up some more goodies! 

Love Emma Sim

XOXO 

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