7th Heaven Winter Wonderland Face Masks

If you are still looking for some Stocking Filler gift ideas, then 7th Heaven has a whole host of face masks, hair masks, pore strips and they are suitable for the whole family.

I have three of the cutest Christmassy Sheet Masks which cost just £2.49 each or you can purchase the entire bundle that I am sharing for just £4.99 and they are are available from Amazon alongside the rest of the brands offerings.

Starting with the 7th Heaven Winter Wonderland Penguin Face Sheet Mask, which is a cute hydrating Penguin printed biodegradable sheet mask.

Enriched with Aloe Vera and Green Tea extracts, this mask is perfect for those who want to deeply hydrate their skin in the run up to the big day. Who doesn't want to look like a very cute penguin?

The second mask is the 7th Heaven Winter Wonderland Elf Face Sheet Mask and this one features which is a cute Elf which has been printed on a biodegradable sheet mask.

Infused with Snow Mushroom which holds up to 500 times their weight in water and penetrate the skin more effectively than hyaluronic acid, providing deeper hydration and improved moisture retention and Ginkgo which is an antioxidant and together these extracts to deeply nourish and revive your skin to nourish and revive the skin.

The final mask is the 7th Heaven Winter Wonderland Reindeer Facial Sheet Mask printed again on a biodegradable sheet to make you look like a cute Reindeer who is ready for Santa and the big night.

This mask is infused with Blueberry which is rich in both antioxidants and Vitamin C which helps with collagen production and elasticity in the skin as well as to protect the skin from environmental damage and alongside Blueberry we have Centella Asiatica which helps to soothe aggravated skin and protect it from further irritation. The perfect mask to deeply soothe and hydrate your skin.

All masks from 7th Heaven are not only cruelty free but also Vegan approved by the Vegetarian Society.

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REN Clean Skincare - Radiance Gentle Glow Heroes

Everyone needs some Ren Clean Skincare products within their stash. Without a doubt, one of my absolute favourite brands, this Radiance Gentle Glow Heroes Gift Set is amazing value for money and a great introduction to having skin that glows.

This trio of Ren Clean Skincare products is a great morning and evening collection and one that will leave your skin healthy-looking, smooth and radiant all day.

Contents

• Ready Steady Glow Tonic 100ml
• Glycol Lactic Renewal Mask 15ml
• Overnight Glow Dark Spot Recovery Cream 15ml

I am a huge fan of the Ready Steady Glow Tonic (review here) - suitable for the most sensitive of skin, it is Described by REN as being a toner that provides a daily dose of clean bio-active extracts to help your skin get glowing, it is formulated with the pH of 3.5; the optimum pH at which your skin naturally exfoliates. Within Ready Steady Glow, REN use and harness the power of three sustainable, natural bio-actives - Lactic Acid, Salicin and Azelaic Acid Precursor and each one of these ingredients works together to dissolve dead and dey skin, cleanse your pores, help balance the skin's natural sebum levels and helps to boost radiance, hydration and elasticity.

The second product is the Glycol Lactic Renewal Mask (Review here) - This is an exfoliating gel mask which is clinically proven to brighten and smooth for firmer looking skin after 30 minutes. This Exfoliating mask uses a powerful formula of natural fruit acids, such as Citric, Passion Fruit, Grape and Pineapple, which work to loosen dead cells and decongest pores. Then there is the inclusion of Omega 7 which boosts radiance for a brighter skin tone. This mask is designed to be used once a week and it also helps to reduce inflammation while healing and repairing your skin.

The final products is the Overnight Glow Dark Spot Recovery Cream (Full Review here) - Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark spots from 7 days, the expert Dark Spot Sleeping Cream works to target uneven pigmentation on all skin tones and types – without affecting or lightening your natural skin tone. It uses Encapsulated Algae Complex which works to target the appearance of excessive pigmentation and alongside it is an ingredient called PhytoGlycogen and it works to recharge the skin for a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion

This Ren Clean Skincare Radiance Gentle Glow Heroes Gift Set is priced at just £36 and widely available.

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et al Limited Edition Brush Set with Pouch

Can you ever have too many makeup brushes? No I actually don't think you can, especially when washing them is now so easy with devices like Stylpro. New to my collection is the Et Al Limited edition brush set with the brush cleanser and brush pouch and it is just stunning.

Perfect for gifting this Christmas, the et al. makeup limited-edition brush set which is priced at just £80, but is worth £135 features the best-selling Buffing Brush and alongside it is 3 new exclusive brushes that all have full heads and shorter stems to make them perfect for taking on your travels, or in your bag ready for the festive season.

What’s included in the Gift Set?

• Buffing Brush – This is a dense, domed brush which works to evenly distribute product and provide a flawlessly blended, buildable finish.
• Sculpting Brush – This brush is shaped to sculpt the contours of the face or sweep under the eyes to set with your favourite powder.
• Diffusing Concealer Brush – A Flat, feathery + precisely cut to provide effortless concealer application for a diffused finish.
• Blending Brush – A really soft + fluffy brush which works to give that seamless blending and it works with both a liquid or powder product.

Also inside this set you will find Makeup Brush Cleanser with Cleansing Pad. Described as being a no mess, vegan, solid brush cleanser, it not only dissolves makeup residue that is left on your brushes but it also works to give them a deep clean. Infused with coconut oil to maintain the quality and performance of the brushes fibre, you will also find the inclusion of a reusable cleansing pad to help break down product build-up. Really handy to have on the go and because it fits inside the makeup brush pouch, it means you don't need to carry any extra products.

Then finally we have the Brush Pouch which is just stunning.  The outer side of the pouch is made from recycled PU and inside, the polyester content lining is made from 100% recycled polyester (post-consumer recycled bottles). Soft and smooth to the touch, it fits inside your bag without being too bulky and there is even room for add one or two pieces of makeup - in mine I have a mascara, lipstick and gloss.

If you are in the market for some new makeup brushes, then this Et Al Limited edition brush set with the brush cleanser and brush pouch is definitely the one you need within your collection!

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Christmas Gifting with Emma Hardie 2023

From stocking fillers to a huge Spa Set, Emma Hardie has once again got an amazing selection of gifts for Christmas and I would be delighted to see them all under my tree.

Today I am sharing two from the collection with you!

Starting with Merrily Moringa (£15) which is amazing value for money. Whether you are as big a fan as I am of the brand or whether it is a brand you want to get to know, then this gift bauble is an amazing place to start.

Inside, you will find two products, the first being the iconic product that is the Moringa Cleansing Balm. This balm is often described as being as being a purifying botanical cleansing balm and its job is to removes all traces of face and eye make-up, deeply cleanse the pores whilst at the same time to also be balancing, hydrating and moisturising for all skin types. Full review here. 

Added to that you will also find my favourite cleansing cloths, which I always stock up on in the sales.  This is a dual sided cleansing cloth, on one side of the cloth is a gentle microfibre material for deep cleansing and removal whereas the other side is a muslin cloth for polishing the skin.

The second gift set is Hydrate and Glow (£35) and this is the perfect gift for anyone who is a fan of the brand or again, someone you want to introduce to Emma Hardie!

Inside this stunning box you will find two generously sized products:

• 30g Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm
• 50ml Midas Touch Revitalising Cream

Both of these products are just a delight to use, either as a team or on their own. Ive featured both before on my blog, the Midas Touch Cream is here. As it is formulated with hyaluronic acid to banish signs of fatigue and stress as well as to hydrate and plump the skin, you will also find a powerful blend of marine and botanical extracts such as antioxidant edelweiss stem cells which work to condition and tone while brightening properties are delivered by natural polymatrix algae film extract.  The Moringa Cleansing Balm needs no introduction for anyone who reads my blog, or follows me on social media!

For more gift choices from Emma Hardie, they can be found with Marks and Spencer or Emma Hardie. Just a tip, if you want a really indulgent gift set that won't break the bank, the Emma Hardie Spa gift set is the one!

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Skinsense Christmas Gifting 2023

Skinsense is a brand which is described as being a modern, effective and logical skincare and it is the brainchild of beauty expert Abi Cleeve, a name you might be more familiar with when it comes to the sun protection brand Ultrasun. For Christmas, I am sharing two beautiful gift sets in this post and they feature everything you need for a pamper session.

Starting with the skinSense Advanced Restore Collection (£45) which is packaged inside an unmissable bright pink package. This collection is said to be or those with more mature skin that has begun to show signs of ageing, so it offers targeted, highly potent ingredients to tackle common skin concerns such as pigmentation, loss of firmness and fine lines.

Inside this collection there is a total of 4 products, all of which work together to create a nice, easy to follow routine.

• Advanced Lifting Day Cream 50ml - Newly formulated, this cream contains skinSense's trio of proven ingredients to tackle fine lines and pigmentation: Linefill™, Hexylresorcinol and Liquorice Extract and alongside it is a unique lifting complex, a skin pro-biotic derived from the bark of a Sequoia tree which helps creates a balanced healthy skin microbiome.
• Restorative Eye Cream 15ml - This cream contains clever light-reflecting formula which helps camouflage dark shadows and the appearance of fine lines, whilst silk tree extract tackles inflammation and puffiness. The delicate texture is able to treat the entire eye area with a gentle lifting effect, which creates a more refreshed appearance.
• Reinforcing Vitamin Complex 15ml - Described as having a formula which is supercharged with fruit and plant extracts that are rich in vitamins A, B and C to deliver powerful brightening benefits to skin in need of a boost. There is also the inclusion of Vitamin C derivatives and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate which work to reverse free radical damage including stubborn hyper-pigmentation caused by UV exposure. Then finally Turmeric, passion fruit and ginger root extracts which work to further improve the clarity, tone, and texture of the skin to achieve and overall brighter, clearer and more even appearance.
• Overnight Leave-On Mask 100ml - If your skin can be described as dull and lacklustre and indeed of hydration, then this is the mask you need. Alongside Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic acid diminishes the signs of premature ageing, by brightening and improving skin tone and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Copper peptides improve skin elasticity, firmness and hyperpigmentation.  Perfect for use once or twice a week.

This is a lovely set of skincare for anyone who loves looking after their skin but needs something a little more.  RRP £120 but on sale here for just £45

The second gift set I have to share is the Ceramide24 Luxe Barrier Repair Collection and it comes presented in a sparkly gold cosmetic bag

Inside this gold case is a collection of four products to leave you with nourished and healthy skin and again all of these products work together to create a nice, easy to follow routine.

• Ceramide24 Pro-Resilience Day Cream 50ml - Described as being a highly compatible ceramide lipid complex, it provides intense moisture to replenish and hydrate dry, stressed-out skin. Using nourishing fatty acids provide essential recovery and support to a compromised skin barrier, soothing discomfort and fighting the dehydration caused by environmental stress.
• Ceramide24 Recovery Support Night Cream 50ml - A deeply nourishing night cream which plumps and firms the skin, it is packed with Sweet Almond oil to ensure noticeable moisture is restored and then skin's barrier against environmental stress is reinforced.
• Ceramide24 Comforting Eye Cream 15ml - This cream contains what is called Shadownyl™ and it is an innovative ingredient that is derived from marine algae. This delicate eye cream visibly brightens dark circles and smooths fine lines and wrinkles thanks to the inclusion of essential fatty acids and a unique ceramide lipid complex which delivers moisture and hydration, leaving a comforted and hydrated feeling to the skin.
• Ceramide24 Ceramide Complex Serum 30ml - Possibly my favourite skinSense product, this serum contains a highly compatible ceramide lipid complex and it helps to restore elasticity, tone and radiance to mature skin. The skin's moisture barrier is strengthened as elasticity and firmness is restored to the skin, resulting in a healthier, younger looking complexion.

The Ceramide24 Luxe Barrier Repair Collection £56.00 but is worth £144, so it is an absolute bargain, you can find this gift set here.

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Lotil Christmas Giftbox

Stocking Filler gift buying can be as much fun as shopping for regular presents and from Lotil, I have this very cute blue Lotil Christmas Giftbox.

If you have never come across Lotil before, it might shock you to learn that not only is it made here in the UK, but the hero product, the Lotil cream has been tried and tested for over 100 years and I was first introduced to it a few years ago and it is very much a cupboard staple.

Inside this cute little gift box you will find two items, a 114ml tub of the Lotil moisturising Cream and a Lotil Lip Care Balm.

The Lotil moisturising cream is a product recommended for use on all dry skin that you feel needs extreme repair and moisture.

With its thick, rich non-greasy texture, it contains powerful emollients that work to rapidly rehydrate the skin and soften chapped and cracked skin. As the texture is quite thick, the advice is less is more and better still, it can be used on hands, wrists, elbows, knees, body and even on the face.

The Lotil Lip Care Balm is the second product inside this box and it is described as being an effective treatment for dry lips.

The balm, as with the cream, contains all the skin moisturising and other benefits of Lotil Cream which help to combat sore, chapped and cracked lips. Impressively this balm also has an added SPF 30 for extra protection for your lips.

This Lotil Christmas Giftbox is priced at just £6.61 and alongside it there is also a Christmas Cracker or you could go all out and get the Large Christmas Gift Box which features a whole lot more.  Whichever gift you decide, Lotil is a great brand and it is really competitively priced. Available in Boots, Amazon and Lloyds Pharmacies.

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Bare Feet 3 Steps To Happy Feet Christmas Foot Care Gift Set

Bare Feet is a brand by the fabulous Margaret Dabbs  who I was introduced too quite some time ago and just in time for Christmas, the 3 Steps To Happy Feet Christmas Foot Care Gift Set has arrived just in time to ensure my trotters are continuing to look their best as I enter into party season and if you keep reading, I've got an amazing discount offer for you to take advantage of!

The first product in this gift set is the Foot File and despite the face that I really don’t like my feet being touched, this is an incredible product to use.It is said that the easiest way to remove hard dead skin, which can be really unsightly and in some cases if left for too long, very painful is with a tool such as this. Podiatrist approved, this file is podiatrist has a long handle which is easy to grip so that your can work your way across that hard skin, especially on those heels which is where I always have a problem, to buff the skin away pain-free and effortlessly.

The second product in this gift set is the Exfoliating Foot Scrub and if you find using the foot file is just too much, then this scrub is a great alternative.

Formulated with the natural exfoliant of coconut, apricot stone and sweet almond shells, this scrub works to gently buff away dead skin cells without being overly abrasive, it does a remarkable job. Alongside those natural exfoliants is a blend of Ginger extract to energise the skin as well as to ease muscle and joint aches, then we have antibacterial and antibiotic properties of Manuka honey and also has the most wonderfully uplifting scent of Green Tea and zesty Lime.

Once your feet have been scrubbed and rubbed into submission, the third and final product within this gift set is the Conditioning Foot Cream. This cream is suitable for all skin types and has been designed to hydrate dry or rough skin of the feet as well as to help to reduce the build-up of hard skin and any callus that usually form, leaving feet feeling soft and smooth.

This intensive foot cream not only helps to treat dry, damaged feet and severely dry, cracked feet, but it also hosts antibacterial properties which help to keep feet hygienic, healthy and protected. With that, it can also help to treat the symptoms of issues such as Athlete’s Foot.  As you might expect, this cream is every bit as luxurious as it sounds and it is once again blended with energising Ginger extract, skin soothing Manuka Honey and nourishing Avocado Oil and again, there is the inclusion of the uplifting fragrance of Green Tea & zesty Lime which compliments the scent of the Exfoliating Foot Scrub.

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The Copenhagen Company - Scandi Christmas Medium Candle

When it comes to Christmas scents, for me the use of cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and citrus peels remind me of Christmas Cake and it is at this time of the yeat when Christmas Candles really grab my attention.

Meet the Copenhagen Company, a family run business which is described as being The Home of Hygge Scents. Inspired by Founder Bo’s Danish roots and passion for fine fragrance, the collection includes an array of room sprays, diffusers and candles in a variety of sizes.  I was very kindly sent the Scandi Christmas Medium Candle and it has one of those scents you detect before the box has even been opened.

The Copenhagen Company candles are:

• Vegan and cruelty free
• Ethical and Sustainable
• Authentic Hygge
• Affordable without comprising quality

What I love about this candle is the description speaks for itself when you first see it packaged so beautifully inside its box and the gold lid really makes this a beautiful gift.

Transport yourself to a festive wonderland with this citrus led scent entwined with a blend of delicious spices including cinnamon and cloves, sweetened with a touch of vanilla and held together with the warm and woody notes of sandalwood and cedar.

The candle features top notes of Orange, Mandarin, Lemon and Red Fruits and those are the scents that grab your attention until the candle is unboxed and lit, it is a fresh citrus scent and just wonderful. As the candle is lit, those heart notes of Cinnamon and Clove take my back to the Christmas cake ingredients being mixed and steeped in a bowl, covered with a muslin cloth to marinate, strong enough to scent every room in the house, but then the earthy notes at the base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Cedar bring about an aromatic sweetness whilst still allowing those top notes to work there magic.

This is a medium three wick candle, priced at just £18 and it has a burn time of approximately 30-35, depending on how often and for how long you burn it for. It has a natural wax blend and uses cotton wicks.  

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Christmas Gifting with Emolyne Cosmetics

If someone you are buying a gift for loves makeup, then a brand that has the attention of Vogue is definitely one to look at and that is Emolyne, a brand I was first introduced to back in 2022,

Emolyne is the British beauty brand that is empowered by the belief that beauty is for everyone, and as such, they create makeup that celebrates every ethnicity, gender, age, and lifestyle. anedit of lipsticks, lip liners and nail lacquers is available in the same 30 matching colours and some of the most beautiful eyeshadows I have come across, there is something for everyone.

The Lip products are sold under three different categories - Velvet Lip, Defining Lip and Gloss Lip and each of those 30 shades works as a matching trio.

Choosing your shade might, or a shade leaves you spoilt for choice because they are all just so stunning and if you can't decide what will or will not suit you, helpfully there is a Lipstick shade finder on hand to help and this is what I used to choose the shade I have - Uganda.

Uganda is a cool toned mauve shade and anyone who knows me will know, I have a shade type when it comes to lipsticks and this is it. A velvety, semi-matte, highly pigmented and long-lasting lip colour which really is long lasting, matches with its liner and gloss perfectly, they can be worn one their own or together, depending on your preference. As you can see, the Lipstick is packaged in a very luxurious glittering metal golden glittery case and it pops open when you press the E button on its top. The lipstick bullet is embossed with the brands E logo and is curved perfectly for an easy application.

The Defining Lip Liner is smooth and creamy when applied and again, the colour payoff is incredible, so much so that I often wear the liner and the gloss day to day and then the lipstick if I am going out. The gloss, again in the shade Uganda is a high shine gloss which is neither sticky or tacky when applied and is infused with vitamin E for a silky and hydrating finish.

The lipsticks are priced at £23, The Defining Line is £15 and the Gloss is just £17, all really affordable and just stunning.

If eye makeup is more your cup of tea, when Emolyne also has that box ticked too and I shared a reel over on Instagram of two the Eyeshade Cremes (£24).

In the shades Pemba Shores and Benin Bronze, these are two of the most wearable shades for someone who likes the more natural look. Pemba Shores is a warm gold shade which has a multidimensional finish. Then we have Benin Bronze, which as the name might give away is a deep bronze shade and again, it is a creamy shadow with a multidimensional finish.

Both of these Eyeshadow Creme's are easy to apply with your finger, a brush or even a makeup sponge, depending on the look you are going for, but because they have such rich pigments, you only need a small amount to really make your eyes pop.

The last product to share is the Lashline Lacquer (£19) and it is available in two shades - Kalahari Brown or BoBende Black and I have the Kalahari Brown, which is an earthy brown shade and perfect for my colouring as I find a black is too harsh.  With its smudge-proof felt tip liquid eyeliner, this liner dries quickly, so if you are wanting to smudge it, you will need to be quick because once it is there, it is not budging and it is waterproof! Thankfully easy to remove with eye makeup remover!

As you might have guessed from this post, all the shades are named for African countries or landmarks which makes it all the more special and the brand owner, Emolyne, being half Ugandan, half Danish but based here in London decided to create a brand that would cater to those looking for coordinated colours and that she has most definitely done.  Each product is also vegan friendly, cruelty free and paraben free.

You can find the whole Emolyne collection right here and as well as lipsticks and other products I have shared, there is also a selection of nail polish to choose from too.  So if you like everything to match, this brand will be the one you need!

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Evolve - The Firm Favourites

If an environmentally friendly Christmas with an offering of exceptional beauty products is the one to tick all the boxes for you, then Evolve Organic Beauty is once again ticking those boxes.

The Firm Favourites Gift Set (£50), which is perfect for all skin types is designed to firm, soothe and hydrate the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and increasing skin luminosity. Described as being the perfect gift for anyone who is looking to treat their skin and give it a bit of TLC in the run up to Christmas or as we wind down from Party Season to enter a new year! 

Containing a vitamin-rich oil booster serum, an age-defying daily moisturiser and a radiance-boosting face mask, this gift set provides a truly indulgent and rejuvenating experience, leaving skin looking radiant this festive season.

Essentially this box is giving you a facial and an excuse to sit down, relax, unwind and just give yourself a little pamper.

This trio includes:

• Bio-Retinol Gold Mask 30ml - Bio-Retinol Gold Mask and the name suggests, this mask uses Bio-Retinol, which is a natural retinol-like plant extract from Bidens Pilosa which works to smooth the skin, plump up wrinkles, stimulate collagen synthesis and rejuvenate the skin, as well reducing the appearance of wrinkles and the production of free-radicals. This mask also contains both organic Argan Oil and Rosehip Oil which work together to really nourish and moisturise your skin, so it glows just as much as the sustainably sourced mineral Mica that has been used for the golden shimmers! Full review
• Bio-Retinol + C Booster 15ml - This oil brings together Vitamin C and Bio-Retinol into what is described as being an innovative cocktail of vitamins and their job is to improve the appearance of dull and tired skin, and provide the nourishment your skin needs to look radiant.  Full review
• Multi Peptide 360 Anti-Ageing Cream 30ml - This is described as being a certified organic moisturising cream is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and visibly firm and smooth ageing skin. Packed with superfoods to deliver comprehensive age-protection benefits as well as providing intense daily hydration for skin.

This is just one gift idea from Evolve Organic Beauty and with many more in the offering which are all just amazing to give.  If you fancy trying a lot more products from the brand, they have a huge selection of gift sets available with everything from stocking fillers and tree baubles to amazing bundles.

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Nourish Pure Joy Hydration Heroes Gift Set

I was first introduced to Nourish London back in 2021 and since then have been lucky enough to get to know the brand really well, one of my favourite products Antioxidant Multi-Tasking Super Balm.

For Christmas this year, Nourish London has a whole host of gift sets and the one I am sharing is the Nourish Pure Joy Hydration Heroes Gift Set. Described as being a luxurious gift, it features 3 of the brand's bestselling hydration heroes which are designed to quench thirsty skin and achieve a smooth, replenished, glowing complexion.

Inside your natural skincare gift set is:

• Ceramide Moisture Boost Essence - 100ml
• Argan Anti-Ageing Peptide Serum - 30ml
• Argan Skin Renew Moisturiser - 50ml

The Ceramide Moisture Boost Essence is new to the Nourish London collection and it is described as being a lightweight essence which provides an intensive boost of hydration. Featuring a moisture-boosting blend of Hyaluronic Acid, Trehalose that mimics the skin’s natural moisturising factor, Ceramides which help to repair the skin barrier, and increase moisture levels, reducing skin dryness and soothing the skin.Them there is the inclusion of skin repairing Probiotic Minerals such as Magnesium, Zinc, Copper and Iron work to calm the skin and finally supercharged Kale Sprout extract, skin will look and feel nourished, plumped and radiant.

The second product is the Argan Anti-Ageing Peptide Serum and it is said to boost collagen, reduces fine lines, smooths and nourishes the skin. Again, it is formulated with a whole host of powerful anti-ageing ingredients which includes peptides, whilst hyaluronic acid and argan hydrate and replenish the skin, kale to boost collagen and finally tonka bean extract which boosts natural luminosity.

The final product within this trio is the Argan Skin Renew Moisturiser and it has been  clinically proven to boost hydration by 25% for 24 hours. Featuring a blend of omega-rich argan oil, collagen-boosting tripeptides and antioxidant vitamin E, this daily moisturiser is said to help increase hydration to the skin as it nourishes, smooths and firms whilst at the same time, working to minimise fine lines and other signs of ageing. Added to this moisturiser is the inclusion of frankincense, myrrh and borage oil and their job is to rejuvenate the skin, then with the rose of Jericho, it not only optimises hydration but also helps to strengthen skin cells to help improve elasticity and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

This makes an amazing gift for her, him and you and it comes beautifully presented in a fully recyclable gift box. Nourish London skincare formulations are 100% vegan, made with natural organic ingredients, alcohol (ethanol) free & cruelty-free.

Worth £93.00, the Nourish Pure Joy Hydration Heroes Gift Set is 

on sale for just £55

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Temple Spa Christmas Gift Guide 2023

As a fan of any brand that gives me any excuse for time out, a pamper and a way to relax and unwind, Temple Spa always has my attention and that is why I am sharing with you some amazing gifts from their Moments of Wonder Christmas Collection which features so many wonderful gifting options across a range of budgets.

Starting with a Stocking Filler, this year there is a whole selection of gifts starting from a little as £5.  I have the Lip Thirst Aid (£15) which features a Nourishing Lip Oil. 

Described as being deeply hydrating, it features a restorative blend of 7 natural oils including jojoba, sweet cherry, grape & pomegranate for instant lip nourishment and glow.

Then I have two gift sets to share with you and again, as with previous years, Temple Spa has a huge collection to choose from.

If you want to give a gift that is dedicated to ensuring your hands are well looked after, then the gift set you need is the Hand on heart Luxury Hand Care Set (£35). 

Featuring the All in Hand Cleansing Hand Wash (300ml) and the All in Hand Hydrating Hand Lotion (300ml) you have two products which feature an incredible Mediterranean mélange of uplifting bergamot & bitter orange alongside a the comforting spices of clove & cinnamon to really give it that Christmas feel. If those two products alone aren't enough, there is more because they come beautifully presented on a luxurious display tray to add an extra special touch.

Then finally is a gift that is perfect for anyone who loves their skincare and that is the 

Time to glow Glowing Skin Facial Gift Set (£45).

This set is described as being the gift set which features the most powerful, glow-giving skincare heroes. Think Vitamin C, SPF and Glycolic Acids, all the ingredients you need to look after and protect your skin from environmental stresses whikst at the same time giving it back its natural luminosity to leave the skin looking and feeling refreshed, healthy-looking & protected skin.

Set includes

• EASY GLOWING | transforming cleansing gelée | 30ml 
• GLOWCOLIC | resurfacing toner | 50ml - Full Review
• LIFE DEFENCE SPF30 | high protection moisturiser | 30ml - Full Review
• LET’S CONCENTRATE | skin glowing serum | 10ml - Full Review
• Cashmere-soft cleansing cloth in a wonderful bright orange.

So there you have an amazing trio of gift sets from Temple Spa which would look amazing under any Christmas Tree and packaged in boxes featuring beautiful artwork of frozen flowers in ice, it is said to perfectly encapsulates the essence of Temple Spa.

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Caci Skin Gift Guide 2023

With all the running around, stresses, strains and queuing to be done in the run up to Christmas, one of the best gifts you can give to yourself is some time out and self love. Just over a year ago, I was introduced to Caci Beauty and as a brand it is one you don't forget using and thoroughly enjoying, and the products won't annoy your bank manager with their pricing!

Today, I have a selection of amazing products to share, which give you time to sit down and relax and just take some time out.

Starting with the eyes, I have an Eye Revive Mask (£7.50/£35) and it is one of my favourite products from the brand. This is a transparent silicon gel eye mask which has a soothing and calming effect on tired eyes. On the skin, this mask feels absolutely incredible when applied to the face as it is cool to the touch but soaked in enough serum to really feel relaxing. For anyone who suffers with tired, puffy eyes, then the soothing and calming action works wonders.

Packed full of amazing ingredients including Hyaluronic acid and Cucumber extract which work together to deeply nourish, cool and moisturise the skin, there is also the inclusion of Green Tea extract which helps to detoxify the skin and reduce puffiness and Collagen to plump up the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Staying with the eyes is the Eye Revive Serum (£36) and it is described as being a line-smoothing, vegan-friendly lightweight eye wonder serum that delivers long-lasting hydration and visibly brightens the eye area - So quite the clam. 

It uses calming and conditioning seaweed extracts alongside powerful rice and soy peptides that work to diffuse the appearance of dark circles and boost collagen for smoother, firmer skin, water-binding hyaluronic acid, and line-reducing biotin. What I love about this product is how it is packaged, almost like a syringe, you get to use just enough product without any waste and it is easily absorbed with a few finger tappings.

Next is something for the hands and it is the Rejuvenating Hand Mask (£8/£37.50). I am lucky enough to have used these before and have re-purchased them because they are just so lovely to use.  

Described as being a hydrating and nourishing pair of gloves which are perfect to use at home as part of your regular hand care routine. Hydrating and nourishing, these gloves contain a host of powerful ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolysed Collagen and Shea Butter, they come together to help combat the signs of ageing by softening the skin and smoothing the appearance of fine lines. After use, these Rejuvenating Hand Mask will leave your hands feeling soft, supple and re-hydrated, all for just 20 minutes of your time.

If you love face masks, then this Hydro Mask (£8.50/£40) is one of the most soothing and easy to use masks I have come across. The mask itself comes in two parts, one for the upper part of your face and one for the lower part of your face and I find that it fits really well to all contours of the face and it doesn't slip off either.

The mask with its infusion of ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, collagen and rose water instantly sooth and calm as soon as it has been applied to the skin as well as to pump the skin with moisture, so if you have dry skin, then this is a mask you really should try.

The Amino Peptide Lift Complex (£45) is a product you didn't know you needed to try until now! Utilising a combination of clinically effective peptides and amino acids which help to improve the firmness of the skin, reduce expression lines and wrinkles and help combat the signs of ageing.

Using an Amino-Lift Peptide Complex which helps to improve skin firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and it works along Peptides to achieve what is referred to as being a Botox™ like effect that inhibits the contraction of the facial muscles responsible for the formation of lines and wrinkles.  I don't have enough wrinkles to show the difference this product has made, but what it does is help with firmness, especially around the jowls!

The last product I have to share in this gift guide is the Purifying Silver Mask (£8.50/£40) and its job is to soothe, calm and improve the appearance of problematic skin.

Like the Hydro Mask above, this mask comes in two parts, one for the upper part of your face and one for the lower part of your face. Infused with pure colloidal silver, for its anti-bacterial properties, it works to help skin that is prone to blemishes and breakouts. There is also a combination of other key ingredients such as Aloe Leaf Extract, Seaweed Extract and Marine Collagen and they work together to maintain healthy skin and a clearer complexion.  I adore this mask, instantly soothing, especially when it has been in the fridge for a few hours before use, it fits onto the contours of your face and doesn't budge - though my advice is to use the 10-20 minutes of time that this mask needs to work, to lie down somewhere and relax, to really reap the benefits.

So there you have three inexpensive but amazingly good products from CACI Beauty which would make an incredible gift to yourself!

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