So, a few weeks ago, I did a spot of shopping and picked up some non-makeup goodies. *Shock horror* hehe...
For the kitchen...
I picked up a couple of things from The Aromatherapy Co. - a New Zealand brand. Mr. and I happened to try a little bit of their Therapy Kitchen Hand Lotion in Lemongrass, Lime & Bergamot recently and loved the scent. We didn't think of it again, until that is, I spotted they were on sale (I want to say 25% off) at David Jones. ^_^ Of course, for some reason I picked up the Hand Wash and it's probably too late to exchange it now. Doh! I'll have to go back and get the lotion next time. It's much needed to keep my dry hands nourished straight after every wash. Whereas, I'm not entirely fussed about what hand wash liquid I use so long as it's not harsh and drying, and it smells alright. Nonetheless, I'm sure the Hand Wash in the same scent will pair with it nicely.
"The Aromatherapy Company’s Hand Wash is blended with the 100% pure and natural essential oils of Lemongrass, Lime & Bergamot and infused with honey to cleanse and rid your hands of unwanted cooking odour. Lemongrass is a natural deodorizer with antibacterial properties. The energizing pure essential oil of lime has a crisp aroma, which naturally cleanses. Bergamot is gentle and can restore your hands natural oils and leave them feeling soft and restored."
The other item I picked up was their Chef's Natural Candle - also in the same scent.
"The Aromatherapy Company’s Natural Chef’s Candle is a deodorizing natural plant wax candle made with the essential oil blend of Lemongrass, Lime & Bergamot to create a neutralizing and refreshing scent. This zesty, energizing fragrance will naturally eliminate and rid the air of unwanted cooking odours. Lemongrass is naturally deodorizing to cleanse your environment. The essential oil of lime is crisp, revitalizing and exhilarating. Bergamot has sharp citrus undertones; it is a sweet layered aroma that will enlighten your senses."
I also love their minimalist packaging - very much like Aesop's, but half the price.
For the bath...
...Or shower to be exact, I picked up my first product from the Swiss brand - Weleda. I've been after something fresh, light and tangy to help wake me up in the morning and this sounded like it might do the trick. This review by A Model Recommends helped, too. Ruth's recommendations are usually spot on.
Make your showering ritual a spa experience with Weleda’s new cleansing, nourishing and aroma therapeutic Body Washes.
Formulated with the gentlest cleansing agents derived from fermented coconut and sugar, all of our Body Washes are free of drying, synthetic emulsifiers and detergents.
Light, gently moisturising plant oils from organic sesame seeds and sweet almonds, organic and Biodynamic® plant extracts and natural essential oils blend to create the most luxurious body washes for everyday use.
For the home...
I spotted this rich looking beauty, sniffed it and sniffed it some more. Next thing I knew, I'd purchased it and took it home with me. It's the triple-scented candle by Glasshouse Fragrance in Le Cabaret - Violet & Patchouli.
Fragrance Description:
TOP: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Apple.
MIDDLE: Violet, Black Pepper, Lily of the Valley.
BASE: Cedarwood, Tonka Bean, Amber, Patchouli.
Fragrance Family:Oriental
It's a limited edition and appears to be sold out on their website, but Adore Beauty currently still have them. Otherwise, check your local stockists (such as boutique chemists and David Jones where I found mine).
For Halloween...
Again, from Glasshouse Fragrances! They're doin' alright, aren't they. I just had to get their limited editionHalloween Pumpkin Pie Candle.
Again, this one unfortunately has sold out on their website. I didn't find this at David Jones for some reason, so I'm not sure if they didn't have them at all, or they had sold out there, too. However, I did find it at my local boutique chemist.
Fragrance Description:
TOP: Coconut, Orange, Pumpkin.
MIDDLE: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove, Cumin, Maple.
BASE: Caramelised Sugar, Musk, Vanilla.
Fragrance Family: Gourmand
Here's some happy snaps of the box - I love it!
The candle also includes glow in the dark box and stickers to create your own Glasshouse Fragrances Jack-O'-Lantern. Kewl. ^_^
Looking forward to burning this candle today! (Check out the stickers in action here. Makes such a cute and fun Jack-o'-lantern!)
Happy Halloween!