Alpha-H TSV with QVC

Alpha-H is a brand I have come to know and love. I have featured them on my blog many times and I am back again not only to champion how amazing they are as a brand but because I have details of an incredible TSV (Today's Special Value) with QVC and this is not one to miss especially being under £40!! Grab it here!

The TSV will feature Alpha-H's brand new Essential Cleansing Balm which will launch exclusively onto QVC during the TSV alongside these amazing products.

Essential Cleansing Balm - A luxurious rose-infused cleansing balm rich in essential fatty acids, for radiant, velvety soft skin. Contains a wealth of essential oils, Sea Buckthorn, Rose Hip and Geranium, to purify the complexion and remove toxins whilst instantly replenishing moisture levels. A 4-in-1 cleanser, toner, makeup remover and soothing balm, it melts away makeup and impurities whilst working to prevent transepidermal water loss. 

By maintaining the skin’s naturally acidic pH, Essential Cleansing Balm supports and bolsters the skin’s hydrolipidic film. This protective envelope weakens as we age, which makes effective cleansing the very foundation of healthy, more age-resistant skin.

Absolute Eye Complex Supersize 30ml  - A hydrating, skin-perfecting serum specially formulated to use over the entire orbital area to combat dark circles, puffiness, hooded eyelids and fine lines. Whilst the mild flower acids, derived from Hibiscus Petals, gently resurface and repair the delicate eye tissue, skin lifting Peptides firm and reduce swelling, Hyaluronic Acid replaces lost moisture, and light-reflecting particles add luminosity. 

Ideal for dark circles, shadows, puffiness and pigmentation under the eyes, this refreshing treatment also acts as an eye make-up primer and can even be applied over make-up, during the day, to revitalise and refresh. Gently press the gel around the eye area morning and night.

Lip Perfector Supersize 20ml  - Now there’s a way to prep, prime and plump your lips, whilst also inhibiting these encroaching effects of UV damage and the body’s own intrinsic ageing process.

Absolute Lip Perfector is a multi-tasking lip treatment, a combined serum and balm, infused with refreshing Peppermint and Wild Mint. Zinc Oxide reduces irritation and inflammation on dry, chapped lips whilst providing broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection; Honeycomb Extract nourishes, conditions and locks in moisture for softer, fuller lips.

Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF50  - Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+ is a broad spectrum, sweat-resistant, water-resistant combination of five high protection filters blended with antioxidant Vitamin E, calming Aloe Vera and pure Cera Alba (extracted from Honeycomb) which helps to lock in moisture and support the skin’s lipid barrier for longer lasting hydration.

This breakthrough in daily age prevention is superlight, touch-dry, non-whitening and can be used in conjunction with your existing moisturiser or serum as a weightless top coat for dry, dehydrated skin or worn alone on normal to oily skins. It also provides an effective base for make-up.

So there you have an incredibly TSV coming up on Thursday 31st August and it will be shown throughout the day on QVC at 9am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm, 10pm and midnight and to grab it online you simply click right here.

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La Flamme Marie Claire with L'Occitane

Launching on 31st August is the La Flamme Marie Claire which L'Occitane has created in partnership with Marie Claire to raise funds for the education of women around the world.  This is infact the second year the candle has been available in the UK, but since it launched back in 2010 in France some 583,100 candles have been sold which has made over 1.8million Euros for selected charities.

Each Candle is priced at just £9 and 100% of the profits is donated to three chosen charities in order to help transform the lives of young girls in the UK (Rose), Cambodia (Toutes a L'Ecole) and Africa (Entrepreneurs Du Monde).

The candle is fragranced so beautifully, almost as though you have a fresh bunch of flowers in your living room.  It has opening notes of both Freesia and Red Berries and with that comes the heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose and Jasmine all of which are mixed delicately with Amber and Rosewood. Packaged inside a beautifully decorated pink tin, as soon as the lid is removed, the scent comes to life all before it has been lit.

L'Occitane have, for the past 30 years, supported many ethical and charitable foundations and one of their biggest projects has been enabling the women of Burkino Faso, where L'Occitane sources their famous Shea Butter, to develop other revenue generating activities to drive them towards economic emancipation.  Partnering with Marie Claire to support projects with a common goal: educating girl and young women, the flame (La Flamme) is a symbol of hope, a beacon of knowledge spreading the light of understanding and education throughout the world.

The L’Occitane La Flamme Marie Claire Candle will be available in store and online from 31st August and will be priced at £9 .

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Summer Romance: Tips To Should Follow

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Today we want to talk about summer flings and romances. According to the international sociological surveys, almost half of adults have flirted or had more intimate contacts during their summer vacations. Only one-third of them cherish the hope of bumping into their true love at some beach bar. Others think of a summer romance as a great way to spend time with pleasure. What should you do to get the most out of your summer affair? There are certain rules to keep in mind.

Be different but be yourself

Your vacation is a perfect occasion to finally let your hair down and do the things you like. If you are fond of museums and theatres, there is no point in suffering in the company of the man who calls it boring. And vice versa. On the other hand, it’s not necessary to run to an extreme. Revealing outfit, such as minis, and bright makeup are possible but optional. If you don’t feel comfortable, it will be difficult for you to enjoy anything including flirting. So, don’t try to impress, but be yourself.

Leave your worries at home

It’s unreasonable to go on a vacation and hope to meet a prince charming if you are depressed and have a baggage of negative thoughts. You should be psychologically ready even for such casual affair. You should decide what will be better for you. Perhaps, you just need to rest and recreate and focus on yourself. 

Seduce and allow yourself to be seduced

There are many restrictions and conventions in our everyday life. A lack of time often prevents us from listening to our desires and trying to fulfill them. Take advantage of freedom your vacation gives you. Don’t be afraid of meeting men and taking the initiative if you feel like it.

Don’t be too picky

Of course, you have a set of requirements for your long-term partner. But the advantage of summer romance is that you can have it even with anyone you feel attracted to without thinking about any perspectives. If you used to date serious and successful men, you can meet a local guy who can offer you nothing but his charisma and home-made wine.

Focus on the present

If you meet a guy, don’t picture your future with him immediately and don’t use him to recover from a bad previous relationship. The beauty of a summer romance lies in that you can live in the now without looking back or ahead. It’s easy not to think where it may lead you. Just liberate yourself from expectations and obsessions.

Fulfill your fantasy or dream

A summer romance is not a regular affair. It’s a kind of improved reality otherwise it wouldn’t be considered as a special type of relations. That is why it should be a different experience that you’ll remember or be proud of. Focus on your desires and dreams. Maybe, you want to have a romantic date night with a sea captain on a yacht. Maybe, you are after having a fling with a stranger.

Let it develop gradually

Even though it’s a short romance, it should go through all stages of a regular romance. The first stage is flirting. The second step is a kiss inspired by a beautiful landscape. The first physical contact (touching) will happen when he’ll apply sunscreen on your back. The main question whether to have or not to take things further should be left for you to answer. Remember that spontaneity is the main rule of a summer romance. Relax and go with the current.

Part easily

You should realize that your summer romance has its time limits. You’ll miss that adventure but you need to understand that you will miss not your admirer but the way you felt during your romance. So, keep those memories and draw conclusions but wave goodbye with ease. 

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Products to help you wind down

It is no secret that I find it hard to settle down and relax, I am a fidget and growing up was constantly accused of having 'ants in my pants'. In fact the only time I am still is when I am asleep, but sometimes that getting to sleep is a problem.

Over the past few months I have been trying to get myself into a routine which involves not spending every waking moment at the computer or on my phone which means no social media at this point and instead doing something else that I enjoy - reading!  For me, reading a book is a joy and something I have loved to do ever since I learnt to read. I use Goodreads to ensure I don't re-read the same books and I like to set myself a yearly challenge to read a certain number of books.  This year my challenge is set at 40 and I have read 15, so I am a little behind my schedule but I have no doubts I will catch up and I like to swap and change between using my Kindle and having an actual paper book in my hands.

Alongside the no social media, phone and computer before bed routine I have an abundance of products which are designed to help you relax and wind down.  There is always the option of a long hot soak, though for me that tends to be a pampering treat once a week where I get an hour or two to myself to facemask, hair mask and just lounge in some bubbles and I prefer not to do that before going to bed.  So instead I am using the following:

Spacemasks are an item which excited me as soon as I saw them. The whole concept is just brilliant. Spacemasks are to all intents and purposes an eye mask that warms and alleviates strain on your eyes. Packaged inside a star patterned foil, once opened the natural air around us activates the cotton mask almost immediately to gently heat it up, once on, you are told you have that relaxing heat for around 15 minutes, though in reality it is more likely to be between 20-25 minutes, at which point the days stresses and tensions have long gone and all you want to do is turn over and fall asleep. 

I love how soft and smooth Spacemasks feel when it is on my face over my eyes, not itchy or scratchy in the slightest and thankfully, the earloops helps to keep the mask in place so that you don't have to lay in one spot for what seems like an age, so you lay on your side without it falling off your face. The heat is warm enough so that you know the mask is there, but it isn't hot and won't burn the skin. The relaxing scent of jasmine works wonders for the stress and tension and as well as using mine before bed, they would be perfect for using on a flight or even for a disco nap at your desk to block everyone and everything out. 

Alongside my Spacemask comes Mio, a brand I absolutely love for their Liquid Yoga. Since I always have a bottle in the bathroom for times of stress, I was overjoyed to find a Space Spray and a candle in the very same scent in TX Maxx and quickly grabbed them both. The Mio Skincare Liquid Yoga Candle uses the soothing natural essences of Lavender and Mint which together are incredibly relaxing but bring with them a beautiful fresh scent and in the form of a candle, relaxation is by far and away its biggest asset.  

Add  to that a few spritzs of the Space Spray which can be used on your pulse points, pillow, yoga mat, in the car or office and it can also help promote natural deep sleep and ease tension that causes headaches.  It uses a whole host of ingredients such as Lavandin, Chamomile, Cypress and Mandarin to help calm, quieten, de-stress and re-balance.  I find it helps to spray in my bedroom around half an hour before going to bed, or getting in to bed and it works wonders.

I would love to know if you have any kind of routine which helps you wind down and relax?

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