Beauty Advent Calendars Abroad feat. NARS

Whilst here in the UK we have quite an extensive list of Beauty Advent Calendars (see my post HERE) there are some that are available in the States that excites me quite a lot.

The first being NARS Uncensored Advent Calendar which is just amazing and it retails for $150 and is jam-packed with amazing NARS makeup. Looking absolutely stunning in bright red-studded packaging, I literally just want it.

THE NARS HOLIDAY 2018 COLLECTION. All attitude. No limits. Uncover your inner rebel with a covetable collection inspired by the iconic punk fashion of the 1970s. Stud your style with daring shimmer and shine; spike it with explicitly bold shades for a look that’s authentic. Irreverent. Always relevant. Inside you will find some of the following:

Mini Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Mini Orgasm Blush, Mini Bound Velvet Lip Glide, Mini Rita Audacious Lipstick, Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner, Anita Audacious Lipstick, Mini Let’s Go Crazy Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Dolce Vita Blush, Mini Laguna Bronzing Powder, Medium Roseland Velvet Lip Glide, Siouxsie Spiked Audaction Lipstick and a Hanamachi Kabuki Brush!  The rest of the contents I will leave as a surprise!

Sephora Once Upon A Castle Advent Calendar for Holiday - I have had a Sephora Advent Calendar before and thought it was incredibly cute and this year.  With 24 doors to open, it is full of Sephora own brands.

So inside you will find Masks, Lip stains, blushers, lip liners, hair bands, bath fizzers and more and it costs $45 but sadly we cannot ship it to the UK because Sephora don't seem to like us very much!  I am going to Paris in just a few weeks and hopefully, I will get a chance to go into Sephora and see this in all its glory!

The OPI Nutcracker - This is one Advent Calendar you can grab if you go to Sephora in France! Again, I am hoping to see this in the flesh!

Opi has put together a Calendar which features 25 mini nails polishes in some amazing shades such as Alpine Snow, Black Cherry Chutney, Dazzling Dew Drop, Ginger's Revenge, Princesses Rule and Suzi and the Arctic Fox - I mean just how amazing are some of these names?  The Calendar retails for €80,00 here.

QVC Beauty - Not too long ago, here in the UK, QVC promised an Advent Calendar which didn't quite work out and I was slightly gutted because it was amazing value for money.  Over in the States, they have this amazing offering.

As you can see, this is quite the line up on brands which includes Dr Jart+, Kate Somerville, Elemis, It Cosmetics, L'Occitane, Skinfix, Sigma, First Aid Beauty and more. The price is also amazing because it is just $64.95 here.

Now these Advent Calendars, especially NARS would be some I would love to be able to explore more!  Would you love to have any of these?

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J.One Jelly Cream and Jelly Pack

J.One is a brand I am very much obsessed with. The brainchild of Ha Ji-Won, an award-winning actress and Korean Influencer, the aim of the brand is to streamline the much coveted multi-step Korean skin care ritual, one which often involves 10 different steps! Being able to shave minutes off your skincare routine in a morning whilst still using the best products made from the best ingredients is more than eye-catching and lust-worthy. Whilst I am wanting to save those extra few precious minutes, I don't want to compromise on what works for me.

My first ever J.One product was the Multifunctional Gel Primer (full review here), a product which sells one tube every 15 seconds but in Korea, over 5 million were sold within just three shows.  New to my stash is the J.One Black Jelly Pack and the Jelly Cream and they are every bit as fantastic as I knew they would be and they totally play into my obsession with all things K-Beauty.

Described as being 'The perfect partner to J.One’s bestselling Jelly Pack' J.One Black Jelly Pack is to all intents and purposes the nighttime version and just as multi-tasking. I adore the texture, it is as the name suggests, almost jelly like with a slight black hint of colour to it, but upon contact with the skin, the jelly quickly liquifies so it can be absorbed quicker.  I love that it has a pump action dispenser and have found that I only need just the one pump per use.

I use this product as an overnight/Sleeping Mask a few times a week and what I love is just how it feels on my skin. There is an instant hit of hydration and as it is packed full of just incredible ingredients, it is not a surprise. Using black cumin seed to help combat congestion, blackcurrant, truffle, blackberry, black bee propolis and black pearl all of which work together to make this sleeping pack firming, moisturising, plumping and packed full of antioxidants which work to neutralise the damaging effects of free radicals.

The following morning, having given this mask the chance to work its magic, the one notable difference for me is how soft and smooth my skin feels, how hydrated it looks and gone is the dullness that builds from living in a polluted capital city.   This is one of the best overnight products I have used in a very long time and I already have a back up ready for when this one runs out.  Priced at £36 you can find it via Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty.

The J.One Jelly Cream has been on my watch list for some time, as soon as I saw it on my social media feed. Referred to as a multifunctional Moisturiser that works to plump, firm and brighten your complexion.

I was expecting this cream to be quite a heavy texture as it is fortified with Manuka Honey and an ingredient called Fullerene which is a powerful antioxidant and Nobel Prize winner, but instead what you get is a lightweight silky cream-gel which instantly melts onto the skin and gives a hit of hydration. Also found within this cream is a blend of Sugar Cane and Royal Jelly Extracts promote a soft, radiant complexion with a luminous glow.  

When using this cream, you need just the smallest pea sized amount and I switch to using this cream when my skin is really dry to the touch, which over the past few weeks has been a godsend.  As soon as it absorbs entirely, my skin feels dramatically smoother and if I am not in a hurry, I apply a slightly thicker layer and allow it to sink in naturally without too much massaging. Priced at £32 you can find it via Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty.

Without question, I absolutely love using both of these products and if Korean Beauty is something you are yet to explore, then J.One is an amazing place to start.

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Jurlique Sweet Peony and Tangerine Mist

Just when I thought Jurlique couldn't create a mist I adore more than Balance Rosewater, a product I have repurchased many, many times, they throw this Limited Edition Sweet Peony and Tangerine Mist into the mix to wow me!

Described as being a blissful mist with a Citrus twist, this mist features two key ingredients which when combined help to improve the skin’s moisture levels whilst its uplifting scent refreshes the senses leaving you feeling vibrant, refreshed and brighter. Coming from Jurlique, it has without question got some incredible ingredients and they include:

• Aloe Vera Leaf Extract - This helps calm delicate skin, while its moisturising properties help rebalance dry or dehydrated skin
• Calendula Flower Extract - This extract is rich in calming oleanolic acid and antioxidants to help protect skin. Its intense soothing properties make it ideal for sensitive skin. 
• Yarrow Flower Extract - This helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for smoother skin resulting in skin feeling firmer and having a more youthful appearance.

You will also find Rosemary, Lavender and Lemon Balm which together to help hydrate, soothe and balance the skin. Each ingredient is hand-picked from the Jurlique organic farm.

Delivered inside this beautiful Rose Gold Matte bottle, this mist is suitable for all skin types and it has a matching hand cream which I am sure smells just as delightful.

On sale on 1st October, this 100ml is priced at £24.  

Are you a Jurlique fan?

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Sunday Riley Glossybox + Giveaway

As soon as the news hit my inbox that there was to be a collaboration between Glossybox and Sunday Riley, my alarm was set to grab the box. Coming all the way from the USA, Sunday Riley is a bit of a phenomenon within the world of skincare and I suspect most of you reading this post will have heard of Luna, Good Genes and now Ceramic Slip Cleanser which I reviewed here, just a few days ago. With a cult following that includes the likes of Cameron Diaz, Victoria Beckham, Julianne Moore and the Dame herself Helen Mirren, it is no surprise that over here in the UK, we cannot get enough.

The collaboration box, which sold for £30, sold out really quickly, features five Sunday Riley products of which one is a full size so if you have been wanting to try any of the range before splashing out on full-sized products, then this is a fabulous introduction to the brand and even if you are already a fan, then it is a great way to grab your favourites.

The first item in my box is the C.E.O Rapid Flash Brightening Serum. Using 15% Vitamin C and it is described as being a hydrating antioxidant formula which fights the look of dullness, dark spots and instantly brightens your skin for intense radiance and luminosity. 

This is a 8ml deluxe mini with an RRP £20

The second item is also from the C.E.O range and it is the C.E.O. antiOXIDANT Protect + Repair Moisturizer.  This moisturising cream smells absolutely incredible and isn't at all greasy when applied.  Infused with potent, lipid-soluble, advanced vitamin C which works to fight the first visible signs of ageing while providing powerful antioxidant support. 

This is an 8ml deluxe mini with an RRP £12.

The third item is the Tidal Brightening Enzyme Cream. Described as being an innovative cream that hydrates, smoothes and fights all visible signs of ageing with every application. Enriched with both hyaluronic and tamarind acids which work to plump and refine skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Naturally derived papaya enzymes are also included and they gently exfoliate and works alongside the brightening qualities of alpha-arbutin, to refine, brighten and even out ageing or dry skin. This is an 8ml deluxe mini with an RRP £12.

The fourth product is one that is possibly the most recognised and it is the Luna Sleeping Oil. Described as being a next-generation retinol oil that boosts the look and feel of skin plumpness, while improving the appearance of wrinkles, redness, and pores for visibly younger-looking skin. 

Loved by a whole host of celebrities, this oil is enriched with cold-pressed avocado, chia and grape seed oil, which helps to restore hydration and plump skin, as well as powerful trans-retinol ester to promote overnight skin renewal and repair. This is a 5ml deluxe mini with an RRP £15.

The final item within this box is full sized and it is the Blue Moon Tranquility Balm and the product I have been dying to get my hands on for some time. A balm to milk texture, this soft blue cleanser feels just divine on the skin. Using a blend of azulene-rich oils of blue tansy and German chamomile both of which are renowned for their anti-inflammatory, redness-reducing and healing abilities. 

In addition, there is also the inclusion of Vanilla and Sweet Orange Oil essentials oils which are incredibly relaxing.  This is a full-size product and it has an RRP £46

Now, I don't think I have ever had such an amazing collaborative box before.  I love everything inside the box, I am looking forward to trying absolutely everything and I am impressed with the size of each product included.  

Now, I know that a few people didn't manage to get their hands on this box, but I have an extra one and I thought it would be a nice giveaway.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The Rules

– This giveaway is a UK Only giveaway
– One winner will be chosen at random via Rafflecopter, and the lucky winner will win the Sunday Riley x Glossybox collaborative box
– Entrants under 18 must seek parental permission before entering this giveaway because I will need your home address
– There is no purchase necessary to enter this giveaway.
– The information you give when entering this competition will remain confidential and will not be passed onto to any third parties
- There is no cash alternative.
– This giveaway is not in conjunction with Glossybox or Sunday Riley. It is for a Box that I purchased with my own money.
– ALL entries will be checked and verified, with any incomplete, false or duplicate entries being removed from the giveaway entirely.
– The winner will be notified by the email address given and will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternative winner will be selected via Rafflecopter’s randomiser.

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