Christmas Gift Sets with Caudalie

My love of Caudalie started when I was introduced to the Divine Oil, a multi-purpose oil which I still use even now.  This Christmas Caudalie have a whole host of gifts for every budget and today I am going to be sharing some of them with you.  

Beauty Elixir Bauble (£12 here) - This has been one of my favourite finds of 2017 and featured it here on my blog. Inspired by Queen Isabelle of Hungary’s elixir of youth, this powerful plant based facial mist smoothes away fine lines, tightens pores and gives the complexion an instant boost of radiance.

Described as being a Caudalie cult product which is favoured by make-up artists, beauty junkies and celebrities, this Elixir has a whole host of uses which include:

• Using as a toner in the morning.
• Ideal for moisturising your complexion sponges.
• Right after applying your foundation, as a makeup-setter.
• Spray on your chest and neck to instantly soothe and refresh.
• Spritz for a pick-me-up and to tighten pores.
• Store in your refrigerator for the ultimate cooling mist.
• Spritz on your pillow, for sweet dreams.
• On a plane to quench dehydrated skin.
• After a workout, to calm redness.
• Sprayed in a room, it creates a sensual aroma for relaxation. 
• After make-up removal, to brighten and purify the complexion.

I love this special edition bottle with the gold detailing and think it is quite fitting to celebrate the 20th anniversary. Once spritzed this Elixir fills the air with notes of benzoin, myrrh, orange, blossom, grape and rose, all of which work to give your complexion a rosy glow. Add to that astringent rosemary and the stimulating essence of lemon balm and mint and the scent is really quite incredible and it is of course really gentle on the skin.

Trio French Kiss (£20 here) - Beautifully packaged inside this triangle box are the brand new French Kiss Lip Balms, I did a full review of them here, but inside the box you will find:

• French Kiss Innocence - Natural pink (7.5g)
• French Kiss Séduction - Delicious pink (7.5g)
• French Kiss Addiction - Raspberry red (7.5g)

The three lip balms melt onto your lips to hydrate and protect whilst leaving a subtle hint of colour.

Innocence, which is best described as being pretty clear in shade when applied but it smells divine as it is lightly infused with the scent of vanilla and orange peel, next comes Seduction which has a pale pink tint and also the scent of Vanilla with Addiction being on the right, it has a lovely berry tint to it and a red berry scent too

Makeup Artist Secrets (£32 here) - This is an incredible gift set which is perfect if you cannot decide which product you really want to try the most from those mentioned within this post because it contains both of them.

Inside you will find the collector’s edition Beauty Elixir bottle which I have mentioned above and French Kiss addiction Lip Balm. TheBeauty Elixir is 100ml and as above is packaged inside the limited edition packaging which really makes it stand out and for me, the gold etchings make it perfect for Christmas. Alongside the Beauty Elixir is Addiction, the French Kiss Lip Balm, which again is mentioned above. When applied it leaves a subtle hint of colour to your lips whilst at the same time both moisturising and hydrating.

Alongside these three offerings from Caudalie are a whole host of others which you can find here and within the gift sets you will find everything from Stocking Filler Crackers which are priced at £10 to a delectable looking Spa at home gift set and much more besides.

Are you a fan of Caudalie?

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Winter Essentials from Tropic Skincare

Tropic Skincare is a brand which has products which are Vegan and Cruelty-free and within their range have everything from Skincare and Bodycare to Makeup.  I have featured quite a few products from the range on my blog to date (here, here and here) and today I am sharing the Winter Essentials and they are literally incredible.

Featuring two new products - So Sleepy Pillow Mist and Whipped Body Velvet, two products which are designed to make you smile, feel good about yourself and are generally products which do what they state they will. 

Whipped Body Velvet - If you love body butters then you will love this. It is an incredibly rich yet lightweight butter which just absorbs rapidly into the skin soothing and smoothing as it goes.  I think it is quite honestly, one of the quickest absorbing body butters I have ever tried and in saying that, it takes little or no effort to use because you don't have to wait around waiting for it to disappear into the skin, instead it works with your body's own temperature.

Formulated with exotic rarabe butter (Tropic are the first to use this ingredient in the UK) to lock in moisture, it works alongside the naturally scenting the buttermelt which has a beautifully warm caramel aroma with a lovely hint of Madagascan Vanilla. It is also rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 oil thanks to the inclusion of the superfood baobab which in turn also works to condition and deeply moisturise the skin.

Top Tip for application from Tropic is to apply this directly to the skin after showering or bathing because the skin's pores are still open and it, therefore, maximises the moisturising of the Buttermelt.  You can find Whipped Body Velvet here for just £28.

So Sleepy Pillow Mist - I love a good Sleep Mist and again have used quite a few during the last few years, more so when insomnia comes knocking.  From Tropic Skincare comes So Sleepy which is described as being 'the ultimate bedside companion for an easy, restful night's beauty sleep'.

In using a blend of essential oils from eucalyptus, rose geranium, frankincense, chamomile, rosewood and rosemary alongside sleep-inducing lavender, not only does this Pillow Mist smell just delightful and it is also really relaxing. 

These essential oils have been specifically chosen because in turn they all have calming, stress-relieving properties, to help relax the mind, so perfect for those of us with a busy lifestyle because it helps you to unwind and relax in the evening. However, So Sleep does differ from many of the Pillow Mists I have used because it isn't just designed for those who need to relax, calm down or drift off to sleep because it also promotes a deeper, more restful sleep so everyone can enjoy that energised feeling come morning. 

To use you simply need just three spritzes of this mist over your pillow and it is more than enough to help you naturally fall into a deep sleep. Priced at £20 you can find So Sleepy Pillow Mist here.

Tropic Skin Care are certified Cruelty Free, Vegan Society Approved and their mission has always been to create natural, cruelty free products that will genuinely benefit the skin. With no toxic chemicals and instead just using nutritious ingredients you re treated to luxurious, pampering products that always stay true to their ethos.

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Essentialle Facial Oils

As a huge convert to facial oils, a product I never thought I would be able to use because I have combination skin, they are something I absolutely love to use. Essentialle which is described as being a luxe, entirely natural skincare range that has been masterfully curated to enhance the skin’s overall health, texture and tone. Made in Britain, the products are meticulously designed to care for all skin concerns, containing exquisite as well as surprising plant-actives from around the world. Whilst nourishing, nurturing and rejuvenating, the products also imbue sheer sensorial joy and sublime aromatic pleasure.

There are three oils in the collection - Revival Nectar, Remedy Multi-Active and Elasticity Boost and over the past few months I have been trying them out to see what they are like and I have to admit, I am impressed and one of them stands out above all others. 

The first Oil I tried was the Remedy Multi-Active Re-balancing Oil (£62) and it is formulated with oily and problem skin.  As my skin is best described as being combination skin and leads towards the oily side, I figured this would be a good oil to start with.  

What I love about it is how light it feels on the skin, it is moisturising but non-greasy and it is said to 'offer a gentle cocoon that purifies, calms and corrects, to reveal a clear, fresh and healthy complexion'. Using the ingredients of:

• Plantago leaf extract purifies, comforts and tones the skin
• Manuka & lavender oils work to neutralise bacteria and normalise sebum secretion
• Galbanum oil decongests the skin and encourages healthy cell regeneration
• Rose absolute extract has a cleansing effect and minimises irritation or redness
• Chamomile flower oil instantly calms and helps to deflect free-radicals
• Apricot oil restores skin clarity and suppleness
• Calendula extract boosts collagen, repairs and soothes
• Coconut oil effectively moisturises and protects the skin’s barrier

What I love about this oil is that you can apply it to your entire face, from which you need just 2-3 drops or you can apply it just to those problem areas, depending on your issue and your preference.  What I love about this scent is that it has an earthy tone to it, a scent I associate with having a facial and being relaxed.

The second oil is the Reviving Nectar Nourishing Facial Oil (£70) and it was formulated with dry and lack-lustre skin in mind. Described as being a 'restorative and beautifully aromatic oil which delivers a penetrating treatment that rehydrates and plumps, to reveal a rejuvenated, radiant and youthful complexion' it is hard not to love it. 

Again it has a non-greasy formula, which is something I always feared with my skin type and the addition of an oil.  Using the ingredients of:

• Pomegranate seed oil supports skin renewal and fortifies the skin’s fabric
• Rose geranium oil soothes and conditions, to restore skin harmony
• Siberian ginseng extract nourishes, firms and softens fine lines
• Gingko biloba extract replenishes and brightens the skin
• Rosehip fruit oil boosts cell regeneration and strengthens skin’s elasticity Vitamin e visibly smooths the appearance of wrinkles
• Avocado oil deeply moisturises, nourishes and conditions
• Linden blossom flower extract works to bind precious skin moisture
• Patchouli leaf oil regulates the skin and stimulates skin cell rejuvenation
• Mandarin peel oil protects the skin from environmental stresses

You need possibly one more drop of this oil than the previous one but my gosh does it smell incredible. Again you apply to the face and massage using circular motions.  What I like about this oil is the Rosehip scent which comes with it, it reminds me of being in a spa having a facial.

The Third and final oil from this collection is the Elasticity Boost Toning Facial Oil (£65) and it is described as being an 'ultra-conditioning oil to strengthen, repair and tone dehydrated or sagging skin' and it is packed with a powerhouse of actives that hydrate, strengthen and repair, to reveal a defined, plumped and firm complexion. 

Using ingredients such as:

• Meadowfoam seed oil accelerates suppleness and resilience
• Abyssinian seed oil moisturises and enhances skin lustre
• Radish seed oil nourishes from within to improve barrier function
• Echium plantagineum seed oil combats crepeyness, fine lines and wrinkles
• Shea butter intensely nourishes and conditions the skin
• May chang oil re-energises the skin and senses
• Olive oil protects against daily aggressors, regenerates and softens
• Safflower seed oil diminishes dryness and locks in valuable skin moisture
• Sweet orange oil invigorates and boosts collagen production
• Camelina seed oil improves skin hydration and elasticity

Again with this oil, you need just 3-4 drops of the oil to massage into the skin and unlike the other two oils, this one can be used for reducing stretch marks and uneven skin tone, to do this you simply massage the oil into the affected areas twice daily, using circular motions.  Again this oil smells just incredible and the sweet orange oil is the dominant scent.

For me, each one of these oils is totally different to one another and I have enjoyed using each and every one of them, but for me the stand out oil is the Remedy Multi-Active Re-balancing Oil because it does exactly what it claims it is going to do and as someone with combination/oily skin, I like using something I know is designed for my skin type.  It is also worth nothing that these oils are 100% natural, free from parabens, mineral oils, microbeads, silicones, sulphates, artificial colours and fragrances.

If any of these oils really take your fancy then you will be pleased to know that the Black Friday deal lasts until Wednesday 29th November where you can grab yourself 30% off by entering the code BLACKFRIDAY30 at the check out!

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YourGoodSkin by Boots

There has been a lot of hype on blogs and in print media about Your Good Skin ad if you havent heard about it, I am not too sure where you have been. hailing from Boots, it is their first skincare line for 15 years and it has has been developed with the help of Boots customers, cosmetic scientists and dermatologists.  Across the range there are Concentrates, Moisturisers, Cleansers, Scrubs, a Face Mask, Toners, Base Products and products for being on the go. 

I was kindly sent three products from the range which I have been using for quite some time now and they are what I am sharing within this post.  Like most people, I love trying new products, especially ones which, like Your Good Skin, are designed to restore, maintain and support the skins natural balance.

The first product I have been using is the hero product, the one everyone has been talking about and the one which has been referred to as 'flying off the shelves' and it is the Balancing Skin Concentrate (£16.99).  Described as being a unique and lightweight concentrate, the Balancing Skin Concentrate is clinically proven to improve the five key signs of visibly healthy skin: skin texture, skin tone evenness, moisture levels, radiance and oiliness.  Designed to target the signs of skin imbalance, it aims to deliver hydrated healthy-looking skin in just 28 days.

To use it, all you need to do is dispense just two pumps into the palm of your hand and massage onto and into the skin, two pumps is more than enough and because it is so lightweight, not only does a little go a long way, less is more on this occasion and it absorbs really quickly and you should use it twice a day. I really like how this feels on the skin and simply love everything about from the packaging which comes with a handy little guide so you can see how long you have been using it and how much you have to left, to how my skins feel after application and how it looks.  It literally is as soon as it claims to be.

The second product is The Nourishing Hot Cloth Cleanser (£8.99). Described as being indulgent and nourishing the creamy cleanser works to remove makeup, dirt, grime and anything else that might be lurking on your skin.  Using the pure cotton clothes which are included in the box, they work to gently polish the skin, gently scrubbing away dead skin cells so that your complexion looks refreshed, radiant and healthly.

On the skin this hot cloth cleanser is smooth, soothing and as described it is definitely creamy. What I really love is how it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry and stripped afterwards. Using ingredients such as Green Tea, Vitamin C and Bisabolol ( essential oil from German Chamomile) used for it's healing and anti inflammatory properties, it is suitable for even sensitive skin types.

The final product is the Anti-Oxidant Day Cream with SPF30. If you like your creams to be lightweight and silky smooth then you will love this and it has SPF30 which gets a massive thumbs up from me.  Described as being a light fluid formula which slip slides over the skin, this hydrating cream will leave the skin soft and protected from UV Damage.

I have been applying this cream after using the concentrate daily and I haven't had one single breakout, my skin hasn't reacted but what I have noticed is that my skin not only looks smoother, it feels smoother to the touch, it is definitely hydrated. Priced at just £7.99 it is an absolute bargain to be had.

I have been blown away by how amazing these three products are and they have left me wanting to try even more products from the range. The best part of all of this? It is currently on offer right now in Boots, so grab it quick HERE

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