Saturday, 21 October 2017

Lookfantastic X Omorovicza Limited Edition Beauty Box 

Often when two brands come together it either works or it leaves scratching your head wondering who an earth thought of it.  When I saw that one of my absolute favourite brands Omorovicza had collaborated with Lookfantastic to create a limited edition box (here), I knew it would be amazing and it is it.
Lookfantastic X Omorovicza Limited Edition Beauty Box 
Image Credit - Lookfantastic
Worth a staggering £209 this box is on offer for just £79 and if you have friends or relatives who, like me, like their skincare then this would make an amazing gift. 

Omorovicza who have featured on my blog countless times, most recently here, is pronounced Oh - more - o - veet - za as the kind lady at the Liberty counter taught me how to say. Inspired by tradition, guided by nature and spearheading the concept of Mineral Cosmetology, the Omorovicza skincare range has a rich, romantic heritage. It was founded by a young couple, Stephen and Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza, who met in Budapest. 

Inside the box you will find some of my favourites from the brand such as the Queen of Hungary Mist and it is a full sized mist which takes its inspiration from a perfume first created in the 14th Century for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, alongside the mist is:
  • Reviving Eye Cream (15ml full-size)
  • Mineral Touch Beige (7.5g full-size)
  • Intensive Hydra-Lifting Cream (5ml deluxe sample size)
  • Thermal Cleansing Balm (5ml deluxe sample size)
  • Firming Neck Cream (15ml deluxe sample size)
So all of those products in one box which again has a total worth value of over £209 for just £79 - plus if you’re an existing lookfantastic Beauty Box subscriber, you’ll have an email discount code to receive an extra £20 discount and you can find it and more information right here.

Are you a fan of Omorovicza?






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Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Him


Are you fed up of buying him what you thought was the perfect gift, only to find it tucked away untouched in a drawer a year later? That jumper that you thought he would look great in still hasn’t made it out of his wardrobe and for some reason he wasn’t that thankful for his new toolbox! If you want some new ideas to try and impress him this year then we have pulled some together for you:

Experience days – If he loves high performance cars then you could treat him to an experience day where he will get to drive his ultimate car. Let him unleash his inner Lewis Hamilton with a day out that he won’t forget in a hurry. Or if he is an outdoor adventure kind of guy, how about vouchers for a day at Go Ape or something similar?
Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Him
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Designer accessories – Treat him to some cool cufflinks, maybe get some with his football’s team’s badge on or an item that you know is close to his heart. Or how about a nice tie clip to stop his tie from landing in his lunch? Both are the perfect gifts for businessmen who like to look smart and stand out a little bit.

Smartwatch – If he hasn’t got a smartwatch then this could be a real hit. If he spends ages playing with his phone then he probably loves his gadgets and smartwatches are becoming a very popular gift choice. Apple smartwatches allow you to answer calls and send messages without the need of carrying your phone around. Perfect for busy people and sporty people who don’t always want to carry their phone around with them.

Sports gear – Is he a keen golfer, a football season ticket holder or loves to go to the pub to watch his favourite rugby team in action? If so, you could have some really easy shopping ahead of you this year. Golfers are always in need of new golf balls, so check out which make he plays with and buy him a box of balls. Other good golfing gifts include towels, ball markers and tees – all great for stocking filler type presents. Most sports shops stock all of these.
For the football/rugby fans, head onto the club’s official website to see their range of clothing and accessories. Maybe he would like the latest home shirt or how about a retro jacket? There are so many different designs to choose from for the guy who loves to show his allegiance to his club. Scarves, woolly hats, mugs and key rings all are great for smaller gift ideas.

Video games – If he is a gamer then the way to his heart is without a doubt, a new game for his video console. You might not like how much time he spends playing it but it will make him happy, at least. You might have to act like you are interested in which games he plays to make sure that you get the right one though. Check out his collection of games to see what kind of genres he likes i.e. is a FIFA fan or a Call of Duty fan? See what is coming up for release and surprise him with a present that will keep him quiet for some time, leaving you to relax with your favourite soaps or this week’s episode of Strictly in peace.

Men can be hard to buy for but there are loads of ideas here to give you a bit of inspiration. If all else fails, just ask him what he likes and you cannot get the wrong thing then!


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Friday, 20 October 2017

The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics

The one thing Benefit Cosmetics are known for is their brow skills, they can transform any brow and make it a wow brow, even mine which had been over-threaded and barely existed. Brow products have filled in the markets in recent years and Benefit have launched some incredible products. So when this beauty landed on my doorstep, you probably all heard me squeal with delight. 
The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
The Great BROWnaza is a limited-edition, blockbuster eyebrow set and it contains five full-sized Benefit brow bestsellers as well as two Pro tools, basically, everything you need as Benefit state "to instantly transform skimpy brows, patchy brows or barely-there brows into GREAT brows!" and it comes packaged inside this incredible eyebrow wardrobe.

Inside is everything you need you sort your brows and inside you will find:

gimme brow full-size - This is a tinted eyebrow gel which contains tiny microfibers that adhere to skin & hairs, creating natural-looking fullness and definition.
The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
brow zings full-size - This compact contains a powder and a wax along with a pair of mini slant tweezers and a dual-sided extendable applicator.
The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
goof proof full-size - This is one of my favourite brow products. It features a non-sharpen “goof-proof” tip which is really easy to use for filling in your brows and on the opposite end is a blending spoolie-brush.
The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
ka-BROW! full-size - If you like your eyebrow gels then ka-Brow is the one for you. It fills, it sculpts, it defines and it comes packaged inside a super cute pot where the handle turns into a brush.
The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
high brow full-size - Finally we have high brow, a creamy eyebrow highlighter which works to accentuate arches and give that younger more alert look, it also blends incredibly easily.
If that isn't enough, you will also find an angled brow brush and spoolie as well as a brow-mapping tool and Benefit’s Magic Brow Tips and Tricks.

The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
The Great BROWnanza | Benefit Cosmetics
This entire kit is priced at just £49.50 yet it is worth £105 and personally, I think it is simply incredible and is available form Benefit right here, Boots, Debenhams, John Lewis, House of Fraser and Cult Beauty.

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Thursday, 19 October 2017

The Hero Project – Resurfizz Enzyme Peel Collection

Resurfizz is the latest release from The Hero Project, a British Beauty Brand whom I have featured before on my blog (here and here) and I have been really impressed. Resurfizz is described as being exciting new British beauty concept that mobilizes people power and great science, on a mission to rid your bulging drawers of beauty clutter and replace it with the best beauty products you truly love, has created a new Friday fizz – for your face. 
The Hero Project – Resurfizz Enzyme Peel Collection
The Hero Project – Resurfizz Enzyme Peel Collection
The Hero Project – Resurfizz Enzyme Peel Collection
Immediately having my attention, Resurfizz is a two-step treatment which starts with the Thermo Melt exfoliating cleanser which comes in tube form with enough product for at least 4 uses. It is described as being 'a super-charged exfoliating cleanser which gently heats up on your skin, opening your pores to cleanse and purify'. 

On the skin, the cleanser does feel warm, but it isn't uncomfortable at any point. To use, you simply ensure you have damp skin and then apply a small amount to your face, as you do any other cleanser, wait for it to warm and then massage it, but gently because it does contain exfoliating particles. 
The Hero Project – Resurfizz Enzyme Peel Collection
So, on the skin, the Cleanser is used to open those pores, cleanse deeply, remove excess sebum, oil and anything else lurking on the skins surface as well as dead and dry skin and it does a pretty good at doing all of the above without irritating or stripping the skin.

Once the cleanser is removed using the accompanying viscose cloth, it is time to add the second part of this two-step treatment - the Enzyme Fizz. Described as being an oxygenated mask that fizzes up on your face and micro-exfoliates your pores, leaving a naturally resurfaced complexion, without acids; with natural pomegranate enzymes. Inside the package, you get four of these pots, one for each use of the cleanser and a spatula to help with the application. 
The Hero Project – Resurfizz Enzyme Peel Collection
As soon as the pot is open, the air will start the carbonating process and as you spread the gel-like mask onto your skin, the fun starts. For me, it tickles as it fizzes and as it fizzes there is a production of big frothy white bubbles on the surface of your skin, at no point will you be at your most attractive, but you will probably laugh and giggle a whole lot as you watch the bubbles appear. Designed to be left on the skin for between 5-7 minutes before wiping off.

There is no denying that this is a fun treatment but it is one which does work really well on my skin.  I have combination skin which leans to the oily side especially with my t-zone and anything that helps reduce excess sebum and re-balance my skin will always get a thumbs up from me especially if it is not left feeling dry after using. 

Priced at £49 here and Resurfizz is just brilliant.

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