mid -october empties

Hi Guys! 

In today's post I have some empties to share with you, these are the products I've used up during the end of September and Beginning of October. 

1. Organic Surge Fresh Ocean Light Body Lotion 

I did like this body lotion, the cream absorbs into the skin well, leaving is moisturised without feeling greasy, you only need to use a small amount as a little goes a long way, the only thing I wasn't too keen on was the scent of this body lotion however they have few other body lotions so I will give them a try. If you would like to read my full review you can click here.

Cruelty-Free: Yes
Repurchase: Yes 

2. The Body Shop Honey Moisturising Conditioner 

This conditioner is rather old so I'm not sure body shop even sell it any more. I did like it, my hair felt soft after use and less tangled, but I didn't love it, I prefer the rainforest forest hair butter from The Body Shop compared to this conditioner. 

Cruelty-Free: Yes (Parent Company Tests on Animals) 
Repurchase: No 

3. Trevor Sorbie Moisture Shampoo 

I'm so glad to have this shampoo finished and gones, I don't think there was anything I liked about it. 

Cruelty-Free: No
Repurchase: No 

4. Superdrug Heart On Your Sleeve Dry Shampoo 

This dry shampoo works well, however I am moving towards more chemical free products so I won't repurchase. 

Cruelty-Free: Yes (Parent Company Tests on Animals) 
Repurchase: No 

5. Lollia Mint Julep Giftset 

This little gift set came with a shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and handcream, The handcream I had at work and forgot to bring it's hence not in the picture and currently in the bin. All the products in this set came beautifully packaged, and smelt absolutely gorgeous and fresh. However the products themselves were only okayish. 

Cruelty-Free: Yes 
Repurchase: No 

6. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 

I love this skin cleanser, I have been using it everyday for the past 10 months, it works very well for me, and I do have another one the same size to get through, however after that I won't be repurchasing because it does contain parabens and cetaphil is not a cruelty-free company. 

Cruelty-Free: No
Repurchase: No 

7./8. The White Company Shampoo and Conditioner 

I took these products with me when I went away but I took a picture a picture of them before throwing them away, they are in handy size to take away, they are mediocre products that do the job, but nothing I would run out to purchase. 

Cruelty-Free: No 
Repurchase: No 

I also gave away my Bobbi Brown Mauve Face Palette, which I had never used, I didn't have a chance to take a picture of it but it's in my makeup sort out post. 

Now for the all important count...

Previous Skincare Total: 94

New Skincare Total:  86

Previous Makeup Total: 160

New Makeup Total: 159

I hope you enjoyed this post. What products have used up this month? Let me know in the comments below. 

Sita xoxo

a beautiful world autumn/winter beauty box

Hi guys!

I received my A Beautiful World's Autumn/Winter Beauty Box and I wanted to share with you my initial impressions.

After spotting posts on various blogs on the spring/summer sampler box and the gorgeous goodie's inside I knew I had to get my name on the waiting list for the autumn/winter box. And let me tell you I am not disappointed that I did, because this box is jam packed full of full size and sample products that I am eager to try out. I've actually never tried products from any of these companies which is great because this will be a great opportunity to discover new brands.

I have to mention I was rather impressed with the service, I ordered the box on Wednesday morning and the same evening I received a text informing me that the box would be in my hand son Thursday morning.

Anyway without further rambling lets get into the products...

The Konjac Sponge (due to go on sale soon) 
This is a 100% natural vegetable fibre sponge with nourishing rich french pink clay. Thi sproducts sounds interesting,you can use the sponge to cleanse and exfoliate the skin as well as to remove makeup. I've had my eye on this product for a while so it was definitely the product I'm most excited about!

Naisture Collagen Paper Mask Pack ( 5 packs retail for £10)
I've never tried a paper face mask so this will definitely be one of the first products to be tried. The mask contains vegetable collagen from carrots to help strengthen the skin as well getting to the skin to look more radiant. With the colder whether my skin has started to look a but dull so hopefully this mask will it give it a much needed boost!

Yarok Feed Your Ends Leave-in Conditioner and Heat Protection Spray 2oz (8oz retails for £19)
I love that this company makes products that are 100% vegan, free of gluten, alcohol, parabens and sulphates, as well as cruelty-free. My heat protection spray is towards it's last legs so this will make the perfect replacement.

VMV Hypo-allergenic Know-It-Oil 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 50ml (125ml retails for £26)
I love to use coconut oil as a deep conditioning treatment for my hair. Coconut oil has mainly uses and is a great little multi-tasker to have handy.

S.W. Basics Shea Butter Cream 1oz (3.75oz retails for £26)
This cream is made of only 3 ingredients fairtrade shea butter, organic coconut oil and organic olive oil. I'm thinking that this will be a great little skin rescuer during the winter.

S.W. Basics Cocoa Lip Balm 0.15oz (4 lipbalms for £12)
As with the Shea butter cream the lip balm is also only made with 3 ingredients, I love that this company makes products with minimal ingredients and are chemical free.

Butter London 3 Free Nail Lacquer-Vermis in Primrose Hill Picnic Full Size (£11) 
I was excited to see a full sized nail varnish within the products. The shade is similar to something I already have and more summer than autumn-winter so I would have preferred another colour. However I have never tried Butter London products before and I love that their polish's are free from formaldehyde, DBP and toluene.

Indie Lee Squalene Facial Oil (1oz £22)
I have to admit squalene oil is not something I have heard of but I'm definitely intrigued. Believe it or not my night cream is nearly finished, I feel like this box somehow knew just exactly what I was in need off.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil 3.7ml (118ml retails for £29)
This nourishing body oil is a blend of rose, cardomom and sandalwood oils, it smells absolutely heavenly. And I know it's going to make a great treat for my skin.

Marble and Milkweed Modern Chai Tea Number 2 (2oz retails for £9)
I have to admit I'm not a tea drinker so this product will be passed on.

001 Intense Elixir Precious Finds 10ml (due to go on sale soon)
001 is niche botanical skincare brand which new to a beautiful world and due to go on sale soon. This is a facial oil which smells absolutely gorgeous and with its blend of sandalwood, patchouli, rose, frankinscense and vitamin E sounds absolutely luxurious.

Tili bag (12 pack retails for £6.50) 
To be honest this is just a glammed up version of plain zip lock freezer bag. I wouldn't buy it but seeing as it's come in the box I guess it adds a extra bit of cuteness rather than using a plain bag for your liquid items whilst travelling.

Last but not least there's a handy A Beautiful World Pink Tote bag!

I have to say overall this is an amazing box, well worth the 20 quid I spent on it! I can't wait to have a play with the products and I'll definitely be following up with some reviews.

The box sure was super popular as it is already out of stock, however you can sign up to get on the waiting list to be emailed when the Spring/Summer box is released by clicking here.

Did you manage to get your hands on a box? What were your thoughts?

Sita xoxo

P.S I am still on my buy nothing new for a year challenge however if you read my original post personal hygiene items are excluded. 

buy nothing new for a year challenge: 50 days in.

Hi guys!

I'm excited to share with that it has been fifty, yes fifty whole days since I started my buy nothing new for a year challenge!

Rather than go shopping with friends I have been going out to eat for lunch or dinner, or going for a coffee and having a catch up.

More recently I did spend a day shopping with my friend, she was shopping for her wedding and it was nice helping her out without feeling like I had to buy something myself.

I've decided to start making a wish list of items I have wanted to buy and at the end of the year challenge if I feel I still need them I can then go and purchase them, but for now I still staying strong.

Sita xoxo