December has been a whirl of caring for my new baby and my toddler, while getting used to being a family of 4 and furiously preparing for Christmas. What a month!
I’ve used a beautiful facial oil, deodorant, healthy breastfeeding snacks and teas, and a haircare sample. There’s even a makeup empty, which is rare for me!
I always reuse and recycle my packaging. I hope you love my December 2018 natural beauty empties!
Natural beauty products
The Rose Tree Radiance Facial Essence
This wonderful facial oil lasted me a good 10 months. It’s a fabulous radiance booster and a delight to use.
I have so many other facial oils in my stash to use, but I know I’ll return to this one.
The Rose Tree Radiance Facial Essence
Buy now – £37 at The Rose Tree
Faerie Organic Matte Finish Fair Foundation
I’ve used this makeup for about 6 years now, and I’m perfectly happy with it.
Back when I had a full time job I could afford to have it shipped from the US, but I’m going to look for something in the UK for my next purchase of foundation. I have another pot of this lovely makeup to use before I seek an alternative. I’m thinking about something nice from Inika.
Faerie Organic Matte Finish Fair Foundation
Buy now – £17.41 at Faerie Organic
Elsa’s Organics Deodorant in Dew
This is the citrus variety of Elsa’s super-effective natural deodorant. I’ve since moved on to the plastic-free Elsa’s Creme in a tin, which is very nice indeed and great if you want to ditch plastic packaging. I’m working my way through all the Elsa’s deodorants before I review them here.
I did find Dew to be slightly grittier than Love and Ocean, but perhaps that’s because my bathroom is colder. I’ve yet to try the Sensitive version. Expect my full review of the entire range in spring.
Elsa’s Organics Deodorant in Dew
Rahua Classic Shampoo and Conditioner Sample
It’s a natural beauty blogger’s nature to sample her way through all the wonderful brands that are available to her. I’ve heard great things about this brand, so naturally I wanted to try them.
I treated myself to using this sample on Christmas Eve, and was really pleased with it. The most impressive benefit for me was the shine it brought to my hair. The key ingredient is omega 9-rich rahua nut oil. Definitely a brand to explore some more! Read my review of Rahua Voluminous Shampoo & Conditioner.
Rahua Classic Shampoo and Conditioner Sample
Healthy snacks and drinks
Weleda Nursing Tea
This organic herbal nursing tea is a great way to stay hydrated while breastfeeding. It contains a blend of fenugreek, anise, fennel, caraway, and lemon verbena.
It smells strongly of fenugreek when brewing, but the taste is very refreshing. Cara and I are looking forward to our second box now!
Weleda Nursing Tea
Deliciously Ella Energy Balls
l packed these into my labour bag for hospital but didn’t get around to eating them.
They made a lovely breastfeeding snack, though!
Deliciously Ella Energy Balls
Final thoughts on my December 2018 natural beauty empties
I hope you’ve enjoyed my December 2018 natural beauty empties.
In January, I’ll be talking about breaking the cycle of over-washing hair and sharing my views on a very special haircare brand, Tabitha James Kraan. If I can manage it with my little ones, I’ll be reviewing Earth Mother Soul Sister Hand Cream, Weleda Skin Food, and Sophie the Giraffe Baby skincare.
What natural beauty did you use in December? Let me know in the comments! And stay in touch by subscribing.
Disclosure: this post contains references to PR gifted products and products I’ve chosen with my credits as a LoveLula Accredited Blogger. My views are honest and my own.
These all sound like wonderful products to try! I’ll have to see if I can find that brand of natural deodorant in the US.
Recommend it highly, it’s the most effective I’ve used!
these look amazing. We are always looking for natural cosmetics because there are so many allergies in this house. Thanks for sharing.
Oh it must be hard dealing with allergies, even natural products can be triggers. Best of luck!
Hmm… clearly I need to look more into these natural beauty products. I feel like I have been missing out.
I couldn’t go back to anything else now! Definitely worth looking in to.
I love those nursing teas! And good luck finding a new foundation if you’re not able to get it in the UK 🙁
They’re lovely aren’t they? Thanks dear! I like searching and luckily I can get samples.
All these products look and sounds great. I would need try out some of it.
Aaahhh thank you, I hope you can!