March Empties: Botanics, Tropic, Sanctuary Spa, Superdrug Vitamin E, Pür Minerals

This is the first empties post I've done. It is mostly skincare with a mascara thrown in.

Botanics Micellar Water Hydration Burst

I started using Boots' Botanics range a few months ago after I started throwing away all my old skin care stuff and seeing what else was out there. I was browsing in Boots and my eye was caught by a sale on Botanics, so I bought a few of their products. Botanics' selling point is that they have developed their range in conjunction with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, they are free from parabens and are people tested.

Review: Balm Balm Super Light Coconut Cleanser

Balm Balm are the Leaping Bunny approved brand from Amarya Ltd, who are also behind Ooh! Oils of Heaven and the shopping site Love Lula.

This vegan coconut cleanser from Balm Balm is as pure as you can get. The ingredients are caprylic/capric triglycerides (coconut oil). And nothing else. Which makes me wonder why people would want to use chemical-laden crap from the supermarket on their faces when they could use this? One reason might be money. This 100ml bottle is £14.50. Was it worth it?

Mother's Day Gift Guide

I have a collection of things here that I've either tried myself, seen good reviews for or come across while browsing online. I think all of them would make lovely gifts for a special mum this mother's day. I must confess, there's a bias towards roses and pretty packaging 😉

GK Creations Himalayan Rose Bath Salts

How gorgeous does this look? It's pink Himalayan rock salt with rose petals and essential oils of geranium, lavender and orange. I think it would look so nice in any mum's bathroom and if it was mine, I probably wouldn't want to use it. 

GK Creations do gift sets featuring the bath salts with soap, bath truffles and a candle, starting at £14 here

Review: Balm Balm Little Miracle Rosehip Serum

I have recently been trialling Balm Balm's Little Miracle Rosehip Serum.

Balm Balm are a UK company who are 100% organic and leaping bunny certified. Their founder, Glenda Taylor, is a qualified aromatherapist. Their oils are vegan but their balms use beeswax. This oil has some bold claims and fantastic reviews on the company's website and I was keen to see if it lived up to expectations.