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March Empties

17:56 2013, beauty, body butter, empties, skincare 2 comments

So, I completely missed the February empties post because I didn't have any products that were empty, although many were close. I haven't really used up many products but here are some that have been finished =)

Products that have been used up this month are:
Balance Me Super Moisturising Body Wash: I think this was a magazine freebie at some point last year. I don't really spend much on shower gels and body washes. This one was quite refreshing (thanks to the patchouli, lavender and bergamot), and it did lather up well. This would be the perfect size for travelling with as well, as it's 100ml and the tube packaging means it doesn't take up much space at all.

Halal and Organic Yellow Mango Butter Balm: I bought this at Smoky not Smudgy, and I've been using it mostly on my feet. The butter balm was moisturising and did help with keeping dry skin to a minimum during the winter, although I wasn't too keen on the smell.

Bath and Body Works Malibu Heat Body Lotion: I love the scent of this body lotion as it reminds me of Summer. It's fruity and floral and the scent lasts for quite a while on the skin. I've been using this to moisturise my arms and hands as it has a light texture and absorbs quickly into the skin. Now if only we could get our hands on Bath and Body Works in the UK!

Smoky Not Smudgy [haul]

14:55 2012, accessories, beauty, body butter, body scrub, charity, event, haul, hijab pin, hijabs, oil, skincare 5 comments

Seems like November is my hauling month, considering that this is my third! I attended Smoky Not Smudgy on Saturday 17th November and volunteered to do henna at the event. Unfortunately this meant that I couldn't wonder around the stalls or attend any of the workshops (they had a cupcake decorating one, which I would have loved to have gone to!), however I did get some time towards the end of the event to have a look around and pick up a few bits and pieces.

And here's what I got!

Halal and Organic is a company that specialises in organic handmade skincare products that are free from alcohol and animal fat. They have a number of different products which are designed for specific skin types. I purchased the Yellow Mango Butter Balm and the Sweet Lemon, Ginger and Manuka Honey Skin Scrub. I'm planning on using the butter balm for my eczema (this was the one specifically recommeded for it) in place of my usual Lush Ultrabalm. I seem to be getting more interested in skin scrubs, and so decided to purchase this one. The ginger makes the scrub smell lovely and I think this scrub will be perfect for winter as it also contains Argan oil and Vitamin E.

From Yana Kiss I purchased a bottle of Cosmetic Argan Oil. I've never tried Argan oil (or products containing argan oil) before, so this is a bit of experimenting for me. I don't know exactly how I'll be using the argan oil, but if you have any idea's or tips, please let me know (comment, email or tweet me) =)

In terms of hijabs and hijab accessories, I didn't buy much (mostly because I need to de-clutter what I already own!). I purchased this pretty grey and black hijab from Hijab Candy. The pattern on the border reminds me of lace which is the main reason I picked it up (also because I didn't have a grey hijab, so this is the first!).

Finally, I bought a few pins from Dramafree. The Sweetheart Rose pin is one that I've had my eye on for quite some time, yet never actually got around to buying it. I also got two different sets of diamante pins (which I can't find on the website) but these will be perfect for that extra little sparkle on my hijab =)

Did anyone else attend Smoky not Smudgy? How was your day at the event?

Project 10 Pan: Take II #2

15:39 body butter, boots clearance, project 10 pan, skincare 2 comments

The second product to have been finished is the Kyphi body butter from The Sanctuary. I purchased this ages ago at Boots Clearance, but made a more conscious effort to use it up this past few weeks. I'm actually quite sad that this is finished because it smells wonderful, and leaves a lingering perfume scent on my skin (for a while). Moisturising enough for dry skin (I used this on my arms mostly) and a smooth non greasy texture meant it was easily absorbed into the skin. I'm not sure if it's sold anymore but I would have assumed that it was sold as part of a set. The current set of three being sold is the Sanctuary Ultimate Moisture Trio.