Cult Beauty Spring Beauty Bag (GWP)

If you are a fan of Cult Beauty and their Goody Bags, then this Spring Beauty Bag is quite possibly one you need. Worth over £210 it is yours when you spend £110.

Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser (15ml) - Powerfully purifying, this gentle creamy cleanser eliminates every last trace of make up and grime, while counteracting the ravages wrought by everyday exposure to pollutants and the elements.

Alpha-H Liquid Gold 24 Hour Moisture Repair Cream (15ml) - Brimming with Liquid Gold’s signature glycolic acid, alongside argan stem cells and 24 carat gold flakes, this rich, rejuvenating treatment cream is suitable for use around the clock – stimulating sluggish cells and actively ‘undoing’ signs of damage while maintaining moisture levels.

The Browgal 

Eyebrow Gel

 (full size) - Rein in rouge brow hairs with this see-through gel. Granting flexible hold which tames the strays without the stiffness and stickiness.

Ouai Haircare Wave Spray (30ml) - Formulated with rice protein instead of traditional salt, this ultra-fine mist is the secret to loose, beachy waves without stiffness or ‘crunch’. With OUAI’s signature ‘Smart Technology’ – a cocktail of amino acids, tamarind seed, keratin, ama oil, hibiscus and jasmine – this tames as it tousles for beautiful bounce.

Verso Super Facial Serum (10ml) - This thick, nutritive serum repairs and regenerates skin with a high dose of Verso’s patented Retinol 8 Complex. Instantly nourishing, the super-charged levels of Vitamin A have a dramatic impact of the tone, texture, clarity and luminosity of skin – reversing signs of ageing by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.

Farmacy Hydrating Coconut Gel Mask - Deep Moisture (Cucumber) - This Deep Moisture Coconut Gel Mask is just what the doctor ordered for skin that feels dry and tight. It contains FARMACY’s potent, patented complex Echinacea GreenEnvy (an antioxidant powerhouse), while vitamin C-rich cucumber extract reinforces the skin’s natural barrier to lock in moisture.

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm (15ml) - Cleansing Balms come from some of the oldest traditions in beauty and one advocated over anything else in Asia for luminous skin. This black, oily balm is made with Hungarian Moor Mud and thermal waters - rich in clays that draw out impurities, clearing congested pores, while introducing key minerals calcium, zinc, copper & magnesium, which boosts the synthesis of collagen, strengthens the skin barrier and antioxidant defense against free radicals. An all in one facial cleanser and top notch make up remover.

Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Gilded Honey - Laura Geller’s Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator has a beautiful buttery texture – applying and blending so seamlessly that the powder is almost a cream in consistency.

Skyn Iceland Plumping Lip Gels - If your lips are beginning to appear a bit drawn or deflated, skyn ICELAND’s Plumping Lip Gels with Wild Berry Extract will replenish moisture levels and condition chapped or fragile skin with nourishing, Arctic ingredients. The perfect quick-fix for lips in need to TLC, each convenient gel patch stays put – delivering its precious, lip-rescuing powerhouses deep within the skin where they exhibit a gradual (natural) augmenting effect.

Becca First Light Priming Filter (6ml) - BECCA’s beautiful, lavender-toned First Light Priming Filter is key to achieving a ‘soft focus’ gleam. Its lilac hue is brilliantly brightening – dispelling dullness and instantly neutralising sallow tones – while light-diffusing particles create a dewy, ‘gym skin’ finish.

Hannes Dóttir Seamasque (10ml) - If you’re looking for a treatment that will turn around a tired, dull complexion, Hannes Dóttir's skin-renewing Seamasque works a charm - tightening and hydrating to restore youthful plumpness and recapture luminosity. Harnessing the potency of Iceland's indigenous plants and marine algaes - including nourishing sea kelp, calming spearmint oil and firming alum crystals - this mask is 100% natural. A gorgeous treat for those who like their skin care 'clean' yet wonderfully efficacious. 

Sigma Mini Blending Brush - A flawless finish requires professional tools, and Sigma Brushes are essential for blending your base, blush, shadows (and, you name it!) to perfection.

Beauty Bakerie Lip Whip (full size in shade Versailles) - Lip Whips are phenomenally long-wearing, we were completely blown away when we first tried these liquid lipsticks – incredibly pigmented and in a spectrum of stunning colours, they guarantee a traffic-stopping, kiss-proof pout.

Odacite Pimples Serum Concentrate (Black Cumin + Cajeput) Fullsize - Developed to respond to skin’s cycles and fluctuating ‘rhythms’, Odacité’s pure, pressed skin boosters contain only the finest, unadulterated plant seed extracts and essential oils, to address the changing needs of your complexion and correct existing signs of wear-and-tear.

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser (20ml) - This Night Moisturiser stars a potent blend of anti-ageing powerhouses, to nurture and protect even sensitive skin types. Emollient without being greasy (no more stained pillowcases), this delicately scented crème is brimming with Aurelia’s signature probiotic technology and uses specific, ‘immune modulatory’ glycoproteins – cell surface molecules which enable cells to ‘talk’ to one another – to generate targeted impulses in the skin; balancing stress-damaged tissue whilst stabilising its defences.

Sachajuan Hair Repair (Full size) - Hair Repair is your dream hair in a bottle. Used regularly, it helps restore shine to manes that are suffering the effects of too much styling and looking a bit frazzled. The unique combination of proteins and minerals penetrate the follicle, delivering intense hydration to heal split ends and banish frizzies for shiny, healthy-looking hair. You'll see immediate improvement and will soon wonder how your hair survived so long without it.

I am sure you will agree that this is quite a phenomenal bag with some amazing brands and products included and a great way to try out a few things that you have had your eye on for some time!  It is Limited Availability so you will need to be quick to grab it..

Do any of the products catch your attention?

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VINCENT LONGO La Bella Luce Highlighters

I first came across Vincent Longo Cosmetics towards the end of last year, when my which point they had been around for 20 years! Regularly used on television, the red carpet and the runway, Vincent Longo cosmetics is said to be a beauty and fashion insiders makeup brand of choice and one which is trusted among A-listers, Supermodels and Professional Makeup Artists.

I am obsessed with highlighters and have a growing collection, the two I am sharing with you today from Vincent Longo, La Bella Luce, are nothing short of beautiful. La Bella Luce translates to mean beautiful light' in Italian and there couldn't be a more perfect description. Available in two, multi-tonal shades there is Flora which is described as being a pearlescent pink and Patina which is a soft golden bronze.

Vincent Longo describes the highlighters as containing Vitamin E for hydration and says they are suitable for all skin tones and can be used for an all over ambient glow or just for highlighting. Essentially they can both be applied anywhere that light would most naturally strike - brow bones, cheeks, bridge of the nose, cupids bow, corner if your eyes, exposed collar bones and décolleté. The marbled design of the pan making it easy to achieve that multi-faceted glow.

The paraben-free formula for both highlighters are of a silky texture and can be as buildable as you want or need them to be. The swatch shown above is one swipe across the top of the powder. You really do need just a small swipe to get the amazing colour pay off and an amazing glow.

Aside from being used highlighters, both shades work really well on the eyelid with Patina, the soft bronze shade gives a great wash of colour. The packaging, which has a magnetic closure and with a mirror in the lid is great quality and perfect for having in your 'on the go' makeup bag. Priced at £24.50, it is hard not to fall in love with either of these highlighters.

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Glossybox La Mer Special Edition Box

As collaborations go, this is one that I have been so excited about since the information dropped into my email inbox. I have hankered after using something from La Mer for years and whilst I don't have the bank balance to stretch quite this far Glossybox have given me the opportunity to try not just one but SIX products! I think we can all agree that Glossybox knows how to do a collaboration and having missed out on a few previous boxes which include NARS and Harvey Nicholas, I am glad I have got my hands on this box more so because it sold out in record time.

La Mer is a brand I am sure we have all seen and heard of. Created by Dr Huber in the 1950's. Dr Max Huber was an aerospace scientist that suffered a horrific accident - a routine experiment exploded in his face, covering him with severe chemical burns. Neither science nor medicine offered sufficient promise of help, so Huber decided to help himself. Twelve years and 6,000 experiments later, he perfected the crème that would help give skin a dramatically smoother appearance - Crème de la Mer. Dr Huber believed the sea was a miraculous resource and sea kelp, with its endless ability to regenerate itself, its nourishing properties and the powerful way it retained moisture, held promise and hope. A truly remarkable story behind the brand.

The special edition Glossybox contains 6 of their cult products and gives you everything you need for a complete La Mer skincare routine and inside the box, you will find:

The Cleansing Micellar Water 30ml - I have been wanting to try this Micellar water ever since I saw it on sale in Fabled towards the end of last year.  Described as being a cooling cleanser, it uses positively charged water molecules to micro-emulsifies makeup (even waterproof) and sweeps away impurities and pollutants while delivering the hydration and soothing synonymous with La Mer.

Now having had the opportunity to try it, it is, as I expected it to be just absolutely incredible and the best Micellar water I have tried to date and there have been quite a few.  I love how soft it is on my skin and it is simply amazing at removing absolutely everything from my face, whether or not I have worn makeup. If like me you double cleanse, then you use this as the first step and I am now really wanting the full sized bottle, which is priced at £70 for 200ml.

The Treatment Lotion 5ml - Described as being 'liquid energy' this rich and silky hydrator awakens the complexion and drives moisture into the skin to improve visible texture and even the appearance of skin tone.

It also helps any products you apply on top to penetrate the skin's surface layer more efficiently. Designed to be used after cleansing and before any other products. This was the one product I wasn't too sure about, but unsurprisingly I actually really liked it, but not as much as other products in the box, I just think I need more guidance on how to get the best out of using it. A 150ml bottle is priced at £100.

The Eye Concentrate 3ml - The eye area is one of the first places to show signs of ageing and fatigue and the Eye Concentrate is said to help combat this.

Using Radiant Ferments that infuse the skin with energy and a calming cocktail of Sea Algae and anti-irritants to help soothe and balance as well as helping to minimise the appearance of dark circles, surface discolorations and unevenness. I have used this a few times now and it is incredibly light textured and really easy to apply and a little really is the key. Soothing and cooling on the skin, I love that needs very little help to absorb into the skin. Priced at £115 for 30ml it is an eye cream of dreams.

The Revitalizing Hydrating Serum 5ml - This was launched in January of this year and is La Mer's newest serum.  Tiny micro-droplets help the skin attract and hold moisture whilst delivering the key active ingredients - green, brown and red algae, deep within the skin's surface layers.

Said to leave the skin looking plumped with lines appearing softer, you need just a few drops.  Designed to be using after cleansing but before the application of moisturiser and your SPF.  This is one of the samples I wish was a little bigger than it is because I really suspect it will make such a huge difference to my skin, I have already used pretty much all of this after 8 days of using it and the love affair is definitely growing. A full sized version at 30ml is priced at £145.

The Intensive Revitalizing Mask 15ml - In just 8 minutes this mask will detox your skin leaving it brighter, fresher and plumper.

The trio of Miracle Broth, Vitality Ferment and Purifying Ferment help to promote skin turnover, drench the skin with moisture, neutralise free radicals and protect your complexion from stress and pollution.  If you need a more intensive treatment, this mask can be left on the skin overnight.  So this is possibly the best mask I have tried as an overnight treatment EVER!  Oh, my,  my skin felt absolutely incredible the following morning after using this just once, it was soft, smooth and moisturised more than I have ever known my skin to be and again, this mask is one I feel I need in my life.  A full sized version is priced at £115 for 75ml.

The Moisturizing Cream 7ml - A cult product if ever there was one, thanks to the Miracle Broth that makes it so effective at hydrating and soothing the skin. Designed to be tailored to your own skin for example - if you have oily skin then use it once a day whereas those with dry skin can use it twice a day and those like me with combination skin, rather than apply it to your entire face you simply use it on the dry cheek area only.

To active the Miracle Broth you simply warm between your fingertips until the cream feels as though it is melting and it looks transparent, it is then you pat it onto your skin. Again, finally being able to try a cult product has been amazing and I have just loved using this too. I love the texture, I love how it feels on my skin and I love how it makes my skin feel after using it. Priced at £115 for 30ml this is the cream of dreams.

Putting all of these products together you have a 6 step skincare regime from one of the world's most luxurious brands and using some of the most well known and sought after products.  I love the story behind the brand and the science that goes into each and every product and for me, it has been such a brilliant insight and journey into a brand that I have fallen in love with and one I want to get to know a lot more about.

A fantastic box I am sure you will agree with the combined price of all the products coming in at £118!

Use the code FABGLOSSY

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Erborian Black Cleansing Oil

Erborian is a brand that just intrigues and excites me, I adore it and so does my skin. The Erborian skincare brand, its name derived from 'Herbs of the Orient', was born back in 2007 when two women, both experts in the demanding world of cosmetics happened to meet. Blending the power of Korean textures and ingredients with French sensoriality and know-how, there is a whole host of new products hitting stores and I have a few of them to share with you.

The product that grabbed my attention as soon as I saw it was the Black Cleansing Oil. Korean women see Charcoal as the ultimate do-it-all ingredient and over the last 18 months, it has become an ingredient that has appeared in a lot of beauty products. In food and pharmaceutical products it is known for detoxifying the body by absorbing toxins, it can be taken regularly to purify the air by neutralising odours and in cosmetics, it is renowned for being incredibly tough on excess sebum and for those of us who have combination/oily skin, it is just an amazing ingredient. 

Binchotan is a type of charcoal which is made from evergreen oak wood and once it is carbonised, charcoal is known for its detoxifying, purifying and mattifying properties and thanks to its miraculous absorption capacity, it is amazing within skincare.

So the Black Cleansing Oil is as you might see from the photographs black and it is unlike any other cleansing oil that I have used. Not only is it black in colour, I had expected it to be quite thick and gloopy, but it isn't at all. It has a real silky texture which when it comes into contact with water transforms into a light emulsion, it is here that the complex of 7 herbs and the presence of charcoal do their thing.  On the skin it is incredibly gentle and as a first cleanse it is just incredible at removing EVERYTHIING - make up, dirt and grime it just washes off and it also rids the skin of its impurities and excess sebum.

Whenever I cleanse, I am a double cleanse kind of girl and after using this as the first cleanse my skin is soft, smooth and feels so so clean and as though it can breathe. Nourished and supple to the touch, I love how well it works, how much my skin and I love it. I cannot rave about it enough.  If you need a new cleanser then this is it, if only to kill your curiosity as to how good it might be!

Priced at £24 for a 190ml it is one to watch out for right here.

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