Mio Liquid Yoga - an incredible combination for relaxation!

Mio is a brand I am completely new to yet is one I absolutely love already. I was kindly send two products from the range - Liquid Yoga Stress-free Space Spray* and Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soak. 

Mio have a mantra which I really like and it is "We believe in giving you Fit Skin For Life" simple, straightforward and easy to understand. You will also not find any parabens, petrolatum, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, artificial colourants, sodium laureth or lauryl sulphate, xenoestrogens, phthalates, PEGs or glycols within the range.

Mio Liquid Yoga Stress Freer Space Spray is designed for calm, especially important for those of us who are stressed, have busy minds, find it hard to switch off, cannot fall asleep easy and just need the chance to take a deep breath and let life catch up with us. This time of year is notoriously busy for everyone and I have really enjoyed spritzing this on my pulse points when I am sat at my desk being angered by many things, rather than pick up the computer screen and launch it, I reach for my Mio. I also use it as a pillow spray before going to bed if I am wide awake and need some help drifting off. It also doesn't stain any pillow cases it just smells incredible.

This spray uses at least 8 powerful essential oils including V-Tonic™ blend to give you incredible emotional benefits through aromachology. It therefore isn't a surprise to see Lavender, Mandarin and Mentha Arvansis (wild mint) all of which are incredibly calming. There is also Lemon which is stimulating and is said to help with concentration and alertness plus Cypress which is rebalancing.

Mio Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soak is heaven in a bottle. It is well known that I love bathing, I find it incredibly relaxing and it is something I look forward to doing to escape from the world for an hour. Add some of this bath soak and I am wanting to stay there all day. This Liquid Yoga bath soak has three main properties and that is to help ease tense, tired muscles and to calm and restore.

Again, Liquid Yoga Bath Soak again comes packed with amazing ingredients such as Magnesium-rich Epsom salts and Arnica, again there is the inclusion of the amazing V-Tonic™ blend which is a blend of essential oils such as spearmint, cypress, lavender, mandarin and chamomile essential oils all of which help to ease your stress and anxiety. Alongside those you will find Arnica which is renowned for its soothing properties and Andiroba Oil which is especially good for helping ease muscular aches and pains, plus Murumuru Butter which is really hydrating and moisturising for your skin. Put all of those together and it is bath heaven. Not only does it smell absolutely amazing with a mixture of Lavender and Arnica, it is one of those scents which is instantly relaxing and is the perfect tonic if you need some chill out time and want to wind down.

With these two products, you have an incredible combination for relaxation, tense easing, de-toxifying and re-energising. I have never tried anything quite like Liquid Yoga and these are definitely products that will remain in my bathroom and in my handbag for those times of need.

Have you ever tried Liquid Yoga?

MyShowcase: Christmas Dolores Ltd Edition Beauty Bag

Meet Dolores, isnt she just amazingly cute? Dolores is the Limited Edition Beauty Bag* from MyShowcase and she has just landed on my mat. Looking as though she is straight off the catwalk with this seasons trends, Dolores has her berry red lips and gold lids ready for any festive soiree or get-away.

So what is she? Dolores is the perfect sized back who is big enough to hold all of your beauty products, she measures 7inches x 8.5inches and has a depth of 1.5inches. Made from embroidered canvas with a handy wipe clean front cover, inside there is a beautiful festive red lining and it opens and closes with a zip.

I think this would make a brilliant Christmas gift for fellow beauty lovers, any female in your life, be it your mum, girlfriend, sister, wife or even best friend, it is such a lovely gift to give and as you can see, she does hold an awful lot of products!

Retailing for just £19.50 you can find Dolores right here on the Myshowcase

website, though you will have to be quick because she goes out of stock exceptionally quick.

Five Christmas Gadget Must Haves

Here at RED5 we are delighted to announce that this year we are able to bring to you a whole new host of cool gadgets. We’re talking, drones, quadcopters and loads of Star Wars goodies.  It’s our job to make sure nobody is disappointed with what’s under the tree and it’s your job to listen, get ready for this year’s top Christmas gadget must haves!

Zombie Slayer Blast Kit

At number one we have, wait for it, the Zombie Slayer Blast Kit. If Walking Dead has taught us anything it’s that a zombie apocalypse is coming.  The question is are you ready for it?  What’s great about this product is that it allows you to get creative and actually build the model yourself. So we advise you not go fighting any zombies before it’s up and running, the ending would not be pretty.

Now if you’re a mum reading this buying for your son, don’t fear. He’ll be chasing zombies not you. The gun fires paper ammo, 60 rounds will be included in the package. Just in case the apocalypse comes sooner than expected, everyone will be ready.

Spy Drone Quad

Everyone’s talking about them, we’re selling them. This particular product comes in at a very reasonable price. For those of you not wanting to spend too much, we recommend this style of drone quadcopter. This little quadcopter comes with a built in 3MP camera, allowing you to take pictures and record 640 x 480p videos whilst in flight.

Don’t really know what that means? It’s good, high quality imagery coming straight from the sky, amazing! A lot more user friendly for those who are new to this flying in the sky business.

The Beast

The Sky Drone Pro White is for those of you who want to spend a little more. Perhaps you’re a more experienced flyer. You won’t regret this purchase, at just a little extra cost comes great joy and added bonuses.  For example, this beast records high definition footage, with help from its clever free app your smartphone will become an eye in the sky.

Talking Chewbacca Plush

It’s back. Star Wars is back and we’re loving every minute of it. At RED5 HQ everyone has a beady eye on all Star Wars gifts, but it’s only fair we share the goodness. What is Christmas without the fluffy giant Talking Chewbacca Plush, who we all hold dear in our hearts.

Chewbacca, legendary co-pilot, not just best buds with Han-Solo, he’s now yours too.  This bundle of fun and fluff springs to life at a press of the belly. Enjoy endless hours copying his Wookie language and giant roars.

Star Wars BB8 Droid

Since we are on the topic of Star Wars, why stop? Keep the good stuff coming I say.  For those of you desperate to get in touch with your inner dark side, the new BB8 droid is for you.  This bundle of joy is already on the path to greatness, it’s set to star in the new ‘The Force Awakens’ and we’re all going crazy for it.

Give your loved one the gift of friendship this Christmas, guaranteed to keep you busy throughout the Christmas holidays. This clever little droid is completely controllable from your smartphone or tablet, packed with various voice commands which fulfil all of your Star Wars dreams.  With help from the clever app, BB8 Droid can create and view holographic recordings, awesome.

Interactive Glow T-Shirts

Ok so we accept that not everyone is Star Wars crazy, actually we’re not sure, but we’ll mix it up for you nonetheless.  After all, this product is so worth it. It’s hard to shock us gadget heads here at RED5 but every now and then, it happens.  

That was certainly the case when we first got our hands on these interactive Glow T-shirts from illuminated apparel. So cool! It’s sometimes the case that with novelty clothing comes a lack of style; thankfully, that’s not a worry here. At first glance you’d be none the wiser.

The T-shirt is a stylish black with a large white polygon graphic, pretty trendy if you ask me. When the lights go down, that’s when things really kick off. Simply pass a UV light (included) over the white space and watch as the clothing comes to life. The good news is Smartphone lights work just as well, so if you’re out clubbing and forget your pen, do not fear. Talking of clubbing, if you’re that guy who’s unlucky in love, I have a feeling your luck just turned.

What are your Christmas Gadget Must Haves?

Guest Post

LookFantastic Little Black Friday Box + Giveaway

If you are not aware, then today is Black Friday where you can grab youself some amazing bargain right across the internet, in supermarkets and in stores. The amazing people over at LookFantastic have put together this most amazing box, which you cannot purchase anywhere, to showcase some of the brands which will go on offer and you can see them right here plus all the rest of the Black Friday Deals.

Inside my LookFantastic Black Friday Box are the following items:

Amazing Cosmetics, Amazing Concealer. Now I have been using this for well over a year and absolutely love it and have a blog post ready to go live soon. It is available in 10 shades and it uses effective waterproof technology and highly pigmented formula is designed to conceal dark circles, blemishes, sun damage and broken capillaries. I absolutely love that it conceals my redness when I am feeling insecure and that it disguises dark circles really effectively. RRP £19.50

Eve Lom - There are two Eve Lom Products in this box, one I have tried and absolutely love and the other I am totally new too. The Eve Lom Cleanser (in the pot) has featured in a LookFantastic Beauty Box, to which I subscribe. This is an exfoliating cleanser which uses Clove Oil's antiseptic properties encourage clear skin, Eucalyptus Oil drains away toxins, Hops Oil tones, and Egyptian Chamomile and Cocoa Butter soften and soothe the skin. Without drying the skin, this Cleanser removes even the most stubborn waterproof make-up. Then we have the Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser which contains the four signature Eve Lom aromatic cleansing oils together with papaya enzymes and carrot oil to stimulate collagen production, leaving skin radiant, refreshed and balanced. It works to decongest the skin and remove even the most stubborn waterproof make-up, whilst rejuvenating and deeply nourishing tired skin. Together they have a value of around £50.

Glamglow Youth Mud Masque - I am an absolute massive fan of this mask and have raved about it here. It is essentially a 10 minute facial which leaves your skin feeling just absolutely amazing after use. The unique tingling and exfoliating treatment works for all skin types to tackle any problem areas and leave skin soft and renewed. This tube has an approximate value of £15.

Tangle Teezer Original Purple Crush - Now if there was one product I wished I had invented it is this one! I absolutely love it and have more than one (okay I have 4) and I just love how versatile the patterns, colours and shapes are. If you are not familiar with them, Tangle Teezer's uniquely designed teeth flex and flick as they glide through the hair, eliminating tangles and knots on contact, minimising breaking, splitting and damage caused by mistreatment. It's perfect for all hair types and is recommended for fragile or colour-treated hair, hair extensions, weaves and children's fine tangle-prone hair. RRP £10.60.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge - I have never tried this particular sponge, but it is said to allow you to apply liquid and cream foundations flawlessly, giving your skin a poreless, airbrushed appearance. Easy to use, the sponge features rounded sides that allow you to smooth foundation over large areas of your face, whilst the flat edge allows you to blend it into the contours of your eyes and nose. I am looking forward to trying this out as I know quite a few people have raved about it. RRP £5.99.

The final item is this box is from La Roche-Posay and it is the Effaclar K (+) - La Roche-Posay research has shown that under the effects of external aggressors (pollutant particles, dust) oily, imperfection-prone skin undergoes oxidation, which can trigger a chain reaction – hyper-keratinisation, sebum hyper-production, oxidation of sebum and impurities present at skin surface. All of which can lead to the formation of new imperfections. Described as being the The anti-imperfection moisturiser is especially formulated for those who experience repeated pore-clogging resulting in an uneven skin texture. Microexfoliant LHA - a keratolytic agent - and retinol Linoleate perform an intense, fine and targeted micro-exfoliation which unclogs pores and transforms the surface of the skin. The complexion is left looking and feeling smoothed, with tightened pores and diminished imperfections. Suitable for combination to oily, imperfection-prone skin. Also suitable for sensitive skin. This has an RRP £14.90.

This amazing box of products has a value of over £100 and I have one to give away to one of my lovely readers along with a Steamcream Christmas Cracker which you can see here.  To enter please use the Rafflecopter below and ensure you do complete the mandatory entries otherwise your entry will be null and void.  If you are under 16, please ensure you have parental permission to enter because I will need your home address.  This Giveaway is UK only.

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If none of these products have grabbed your attention, then all is not lost because LookFantastic are also offering you a huge 20% off which can be redeemed on a wide selection of brands using code LFBLACK - valid 27/11-30/11. Minor exclusions apply.