June Empties | Bath time

Radox Eastern Spirit Bubble Bath* link
I have spoke before how I was often a snob towards Radox and dismissing the products in the aisles which is why I'm thankful to have built a relationship with their PRs who had faith in the products and sent me many bath soaks and shower gels over the years (stay tuned for a review coming next week) that it is now a brand despite receive 'freebies' has happily repurchased from the range - Muscle Soak is my fave! Sadly Eastern Spirit was a limited edition so no longer available.

Dove Maximum Protection Deodorant link
Why I diverted from my trusty Sure Maximum Deodorant I don't know but I can tell you it was a mistake (as was the purchase of another brands but we'll save that for another day). This deodorant did nothing for me and within minutes I felt that grotty wet underarm feeling despite minimal exertion. Back to Sure it is.

Jo Malone Orange Blossom Shower Gel link
I cannot tell you how long this has sat in my shower and as you can see it has discoloured to a rather complimentary (for the name) shade of orange. You'll know I'm a fan of Pomegranate Noir from Jo Malone and this change of scent didn't hit the mark for me, especially I think it's a given that after so long it wasn't quite at the strength it should be.

Sure Compressed Deodorant* link
This is the bottle of deodorant that sits in my desk drawer at work for those freshen ups before a night out. Complimenting Sure Maximum Protection Stick (when I'm using it - see above!) perfectly this small can is budget friendly and does what it says on the tin offering a fresh scent which is just the thing to make you feel tip top before hitting the town.

Ragdale Hall Relax Bath Essence link
I am having something of a panic as when I went to link up Ragdale Hall's Bath Essence I can't seem to find it online which will be a tragedy if it is discontinued. I will be rushing into my local Marks and Spencer's tomorrow to hunt out a bottle as I love a relaxing bath of an evening using this product which I reviewed here. I'm also a fan of the complimentary pillow mist which you can read about here.

Any favourites you recognise here? The third and final instalment for June empties will hit on Friday and is very Chanel heavy.

*PR Samples

Guest Review by my brother on Dove Men+Care

When I received an email asking I knew anyone who would like to try out the Dove Men+Care products I thought my brother, Rob would be the perfect man for the job having abandoned his love of the Clinque men’s range now his hard earned cash is usually spent on Lelli Kelly shoes for my niece or another turtle to add to my nephews growing collection. I asked if he was willing to turn beauty blogger and he gave me the thumbs up and surprisingly without any prompting I received an email from him the other day including a photo of him proudly clutching his products and his thoughts on the Dove Men+Care range he received.

As a fireman Rob spends a lot of time outside so the Hydrate+ Moisturiser* with SPF 15 to protect from UV rays is a must have. He said it stood up to its light, non-greasy formula which is needed when working in difficult conditions. He was impressed out how a little goes a long way which would make it a very budget friendly purchase. Between his active job, part time personal training and a love of a morning running the Clean Comfort Anti-Perspirant Deodorant* stood the test and he tells me it smells nice too!

The only product that he wasn’t overwhelmed by was the Dove Men+Care Face Wash Sensitive* which he felt smelt too soapy, not that he said this was a problem but he’d prefer a nice scent – who knew, men like a nice smell as much as us ladies.

His two favourite products (described as ‘brilliant’) were the Shave Gel Revitalising* and Post Shave Balm* which he found reduced the soreness he experiences from shaving (he needs to be clean shaven at work) just as they claim too.

All in all it was a big thumbs up from my brother and he even said he would “definitely purchase the the shaving gel, aftershave gel, moisturiser & deodorant”.

With Father’s Day rapidly approaching I asked Rob if he’d have liked to receive these as a gift and the answer was yes saying it’s a great way to try something new you wouldn’t necessarily buy your self for the first time.

*PR Sample