SpaceNK Beauty Advent Calendar 2020 - Pre-order Details

One of the best advent calendars for me in 2019, was the SpaceNK Advent Calendar, one I really wanted but was too slow to grab it before it sold out. This year I have signed up to the waiting list to pre-order* and if I can grab it, I definitely want it. For 2020, SpaceNK have called this calendar the Beauty Anthology II, quite apt given we had the Beauty Anthology last year.

As with 2019, for 2020 we have a Calendar that is again it is divided into four volumes, or I should say brightly coloured volumes. Each of the volumes then breaks down further to reveal chapters, hidden within the chapters will be a beauty treat. With it being SpaceNK and with them having some pretty amazing brands, you can expect to find some beauties hidden inside.

I do have the list of contents below, so if you don't want to know what it inside, then scroll away now. The Calendar goes on sale on 1st October via SpaceNK and it will be priced at £195 but the contents are said to be worth just shy of £500!

Contents

• REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 100ml
• Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Water Facial Hydrating Mask 15ml
• Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 30ml
• Eve Lom Cleansing Oil Capsules Travel Pack (8)
• Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serm 10ml
• Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder Dim Light 1.4g
• Olverum Bath Oil 60ml
• Olaplex No7 Bonding Oil 30ml
• Kevyn Aucoin Emphasize Eye Design Palette in Unblinking
• Sol de Janerio Rio Sunset Glow Oil 30ml
• Charlotte Tilbury Mini Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk
• Kate Somerville Retinol Vitamin C Moisturiser 50ml
• Jo Loves Layered Christmas Candle 140g
• Diptyque Philosykos Travel Spray 7.5ml
• Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land Hand Cream 30ml
• Malin + Goetz Bergamot Hand & Body Wash 250ml
• Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo 92ml
• Laura Mercier Volume Panoramic Mascara 3ml
• IGK Hair Antisocial Overnight Dry Mask 66ml
• NARS Mini Bronzing Powder Laguna
• Tan Luxe Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self Tan Serum 75ml
• Fresh Soy Face Cleanser 50ml
• Chantecaille Bio-Lifting Mask 15ml
• Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream 15ml

Grab It Now

The Beauty Anthology II will be available exclusively Space NK and will be priced at £195 and it is due to launch on 1st October 2020 but you can pre-order from 23rd September - so sign up to the waiting list to ensure you don't miss out!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

What are the benefits of facial massage?

Today's post is written by the lovely Laura from Persephone Beauty, a site which sells a  collection of all-natural, organic and vegan beauty, helping you care for your skin and our planet.

The perfect way to relax, unwind and transform your skin? Facial massage. The addictive, relaxing method signifies the end of a busy day and the practice helps to melt away any tension, give skin's circulation a boost and promote a glowing and luminous complexion. Sounds good, right?

What are the benefits of facial massage?

The short version is that facial massage helps to give you glowing skin. The act itself helps to increase circulation to the skin which gives a natural glow, as well as increasing firmness in the facial muscles, reducing puffiness, melting away tension (calling all teeth grinders) and stimulating lymphatic drainage. All in all, a solid addition to your daily skincare routine. 

When to give yourself a facial massage

We find it easiest to give a massage in the evening, as part of a relaxing evening routine. Easy to do in the bathroom as you cleanse or whilst sat in front of the TV for a little bit of down-time. When done properly, a facial massage is also incredibly relaxing, both for your mental state and for any tension you hold in your muscles. 

Add in some slip

Before you get started, make sure to apply some product to your face or fingertips, to give your fingers or tools a little 'slip'. A facial oil is deal for this, as it easily allows for you to freely massage the skin and the act itself has the bonus of increasing product absorption. Meaning, all of the ingredients can get worked into the skin, helping to nourish and add radiance. 

Keep it simple

We find it easiest to commit to doing a few simple moves frequently, as you're more likely to stick with it. Three of our favourite moves involve the jaw-line, the brow-bone and the neck. To encourage lymphatic drainage (this helps to increase the speed to which toxins are removed from the body), placing both thumbs under your chin and all fingers on top of the chin and then dragging firmly out towards your earlobes five times can leave your jaw-line looking more defined.

Tools of the trade

Of course, using your fingertips is an effective tool, and a method that we recommend for daily use. Whilst cleansing skin, it's easy to add in an extra two minutes of dedicated massage time. If you're looking to upgrade your routine, then we love The Sculptor and The Roller. The Sculptor is the one for you if you're looking to train up your facial muscles and carve out some definition, whereas The Roller is our go-to for helping to smooth away any puffiness from the skin.

You can find all of the products mentioned within this post over on Persephone Beauty and if you spend £30 you get Free Delivery too!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.