Fushi - Rose & Jasmine Complete Body Care Collection.

Fushi (which means ‘eternal life’) began with the combined cultural heritage of the founders Rannesh Jansari and Ria Pattni. Both were handed down ayurvedic family recipes by their grand-parents who blended oils and infused herbs to create natural remedies. Now if that isn't a wonderful introduction to a brand, then I don't know what is.  Fushi kindly sent me one of their festive gift sets and it has been amazing to get to know and use.

As a company, Fushi has now grown whilst staying true to their ethos and values by supporting and developing communities worldwide who help provide Fushi’s sustainable ingredients. Hand-blended in their London workshop and combining pure, fresh-pressed oils™ and fresh-ground herbs™ from this season’s harvest, their new limited edition festive gift set, Rose & Jasmine Complete Body Care Collection is the one I am sharing with you today.

Inside the most beautifully dedicated box are four luxurious products - a Body Wash, a Body Lotion, a Body Oil and the exclusive BioVedic™ Radiance Facial Oil.  These products have been formulated for all skin types and are designed to leave your skin feeling fresh and velvety smooth.  Fragranced with the uplifting scent of Rose, Jasmine which is calming and Sandalwood which is warm and woody, you cannot help but love each of these products.

The first item to catch my eye within the beautifully presented box was the BioVedic™ Radiance Facial Oil. I absolutely love facial oils and what I liked about this particular oil was how lightweight it was on the skin without being at all greasy or slimy. 

Said to have been inspired by Ayurvedic principles this oil uses revitalising herbs to deliver long-lasting nourishment and hydration this innovative formula contains Baobab, Jojoba and Moringa oils which leave the skin feeling supple, radiant and velvety soft.   I really liked how this felt on myself because it wasn't heavy and you only need just a small amount because it is a case of a little going a long way.

The next product is the Rose & Jasmine Body Wash.  I have said this on many occasions, but Jasmine is one of my favourite scents, I find it incredibly calming and when it is used within a candle or bathing product, I am at my most relaxed.   

With a pump dispenser, this body wash which uses both Rose and Jasmine essential oils has a really fresh scent to it, almost as though you are walking through a garden of freshly blooming flowers. There is also Lemon Balm, which if you didn't know, is part of the mint family and it is incredibly refreshing as a scent but perhaps, more importantly, it is packed full of antioxidants. Calendula oil is also here as an ingredient and again, it helps to keep the skin nourished and hydrated.

I have never been a huge fan of body lotions, oddly I find them a faff, but if I do come across one I really love, then I do tend to stick to using it, the case being this Rose & Jasmine body lotion from Fushi.  

It comes with a pump action dispenser and on the skin, the lotion, which isn't overly thick, is instantly cooling on the skin.  Again, as with the body wash, it contains the calming scent of Lemon Balm which is just divine as a scent and it also used Calendula leaves which leave the skin feeling refreshed.   Once the lotion has absorbed into the skin, the scent of both Rose and Jasmine come to life and my skin is so soft and smooth to the touch, it makes using this body lotion an absolute joy. 

The final product in this box is the most wonderful Rose & Jasmine Body Oil.  Not only is it deeply moisturising but it is absolutely up there with one of the most luxurious oils I have ever used. It contains some incredible ingredients such as Borage which is an anti-inflammatory, Sweet Almond Oil which is great for moisturising the skin and antioxidant-rich Rosehip Oil which also has a high Vitamin A and C content and it is nourishing and moisturising.  

You can use this Body Oil in two different ways and it is entirely dependant upon your personal preference, but it can be used as a bath oil, you only need a few drops into hot running water and it creates the most wonderful aroma which is instantly relaxing as well as leaving the skin feeling wonderfully soft and nourished.  You can also use it after bathing as a pampering oil and if I apply the oil this way, I like to ensure I use it on areas of my skin which are at their most dry, usually my shins, knees and elbows and concentrate on making the oil work for me there.  

Keeping true to Fushi’s beliefs and ethos, the set has been developed to remain as ‘green’ as possible. The products are all packaged in easily recyclable packaging like glass and PET, whilst the box is made of 100% recyclable cardboard.  The entire set is available right here and all for just £35 which is an absolute bargain and it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves their pure and natural ingredients.

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Christmas Gifting with BeautyMart

One of my favourite places to shop is BeautyMart and it is the place who introduced me to Korean Skincare with Its Skin. Launched in 2012, BeautyMart was set up with a view to become a unique place to learn more about beauty, get insider advice and top tips from Anna and Millie who have both share a wealth of knowledge from within the beauty industry and putting their skills together they wanted to create a place to shop for innovative beauty products.

This Christmas, BeautyMart have a whole host of incredible products on offer, whether you are being more conscious with your eco brands, trying the Vegan route or just want something a little different or the one product everyone is talking about. With all of that in mind, here are just some of the amazing brands and products you can find on BeautyMart.

The one everyone seems to have gone gaga over is the REMOVE & CHILL Nail Polish Remover Cream (£14.25). It sells out as quickly as it comes back into stock and you might have seen it on your social media feed, but like me, you have probably been asking 'what is it'? Well, the Remove and Chill Nail Polish Cream is described as being a revolutionary acetone-free nail polish removal cream that won’t spill, nourishes nails and actually smells good! 

It isn't for use on Shellac or gels but whenever you have done your at home Mani and you get a chip and need to remove and re-do, this cream can be used in replace of your usual nail polish remover and instead of being a liquid, it is a cream. Packed inside a tube, this cream is infused with an oil complex enriched with macadamia, almond, argan and vitamin E all of which work to keep cuticles and nails in tip-top condition. Gone is the chemical scent that makes you feel a bit lightheaded and in its place is a fresh scented cream which does the exact same job, only better and less messy!  This is a perfect product for being on the go, on your holidays or even sat on the sofa giving yourself that Christmas Mani!

Next up we have It's Skin and I adore this brand and showcased some of their products right during the summer. It’s Skin is described as being a K-Beauty brand with a difference and it is Korea’s first cosmeceutical brand with an affordable price tag. It's Skin take science seriously having teamed up with leading Dermatologists in Seoul and by using state of the art formulations but also have a little fun too.  I currently have my eye on the Tiger Cica range from It's Skin but to give you a little insight into the how the brand works, everything you see is colour coded and for a good reason, depending on what it is you feel your skin needs, be it hydration, sebum control, rejuvenation or even brightening then you find the right colour and choose your products accordingly.

In this gift guide, I have the green Power 10 Formula VB Effector (£12 from Boots) which sounds quite the mouthful but what it essentially is, is a serum with Vitamin B which helps to control sebum and calms troubled skin. The serum itself is incredible lightweight and it just sinks into the skin without the need for any massaging, my skin loves this and drinks it all up really quickly.  This entire range is perfect for picking and choosing the products which appeal to you the most or to the loved one you are buying a present for and creating your own little gift pack. 

Sticking with beauty, up next I have two masks which are perfect for some pampering from Skimono (Available from Mortarandmilk) and they are absolute heaven in a sachet. The first mask is the Skimono Foot Mask for Total Conditioning. Free from parabens and toxins, this sock-like foot mask, which is really comfortable to wear, is made from a naturally-derived bio-cellulose and is said to have what is called 'a three-dimensional matrix structure that has been saturated in a unique serum to maximise absorption capacity' which is really clever because it doesn't feel as though you are slipping your foot into a sock of wet jelly but instead it is far more pleasant. Using a deeply hydrating formula of both Shea Butter and Olive Oil, this treatment not only moisturising those aching and tired feet but the ingredients also help to soften hard skin and smooth away cracks. There are also further ingredients of Tea Tree and Chamomile which deliver an anti-bacterial action alongside an instant cooling sensation and it is this for me which makes this foot mask an incredible treat after a long day walking about, or if you just have aching and tired feet. All you need to do is ensure your feet are clean before use and then slip on the socks, secure in place using the straps and allow them to work their magic for up to 30 minutes.

The second mask from Skimono is the Hand Mask for Intense Nourishment and like the foot mask, it uses the same naturally-derived bio-cellulose structure, only this time it is in the form of a glove. Using a formula which is infused with Shea Butter and Aloe Vera, together they provide your hands with a boost of nutrients and vitamins, working to promote a more supple, even texture. Also included as an ingredient is the fabulous Hyaluronic Acid which as we know by now attracts moisture like a magnet and is great for helping to keep moisture within the skin, thus helping to eradicate dry patches and roughness.

Together these masks are a perfect treat for this time of the year and given that they are red and green, they are also in keeping with the Christmassy tradition of colouring.

The final treat that I have in my little package is the Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tints (£24.50) and this is a new introduction to the brand for me. The Cheek Tint Cream Blush is said to be the latest addition to Hollywood make-up artist Jillian Dempsey’s best-selling range of vegan, cruelty-free colour cosmetics. Jillian has worked with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart, Kristen Dunst, Kate Winslet and of course, is married to Patrick Dempsey who is better known to millions of us as McDreamy from Grey's Anatomy (Still not over it!!).

These cheek tints are velvety soft and just glide onto the cheeks like an absolute dream. They are creamier than I expected and because they give a really lovely pop of colour they are not the most pigmented that you will come across but they are up there with the best for being blendable in my opinion and they give a natural looking flush to the skin.  There are six shades within the collection and I have Scarlet/Rouge which is the perfect addition for this time of the year to add a hint of colour to those washed out looking cheeks and I also have Bloom/Floraison which is more of a neutral tone that I can get away with wearing.  That said, I have been using Scarlet/Rouge on my lips with lip balm on the top and it looks pretty good!  Being Vegan you won't find any nasties within the formula, but what you will find is that they use natural and organic plant ingredients such as Sunflower Seed Oil, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil with Bamboo Stem Extract all of which come together to help moisturise and protect skin from dehydration.

Those are just some of the product options from BeautyMart which makes shopping for those final few gifts a much easier task than it might ordinarily be and who knows, you might even find some new favourites coming from brands you have never come across before!

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Friction Free Saving Christmas Gift Box

I admit, I cackled because the acronym is FFS and it is something I say a lot, but in this case FFS actually stands for Friction Free Shaving and this Christmas, you can buy one of the best Shaving Christmas Boxes I have ever come across and it looks like this.

Friction Free Shaving actually launched 24 months ago and the idea came about because the little gems behind the brand got fed up with overpriced, low quality, brightly coloured plastic women’s razors on the market. It made them say FFS – hence the name! The ethos behind the brand is that women deserve better, more convenient shaving products, at lower prices. Also, you will have seen launching everywhere a similar idea for men, but not for us ladies, so with a gap in the market, FFS wanted to be the first razor subscription club not aimed towards men.

The Christmas Box has a festive design in pastel pink, so if you can't be faffed with wrapping it, then fear not, because it is already done for you. Sleek in design, the postie managed to fit mine through my letterbox, but inside it is packed full of amazing products, plus a little something special - the award-winning Rose Gold Razor, which has been engraved with my name!

What I love about this box is that it is a little bit more than a razor and some blades, as you can see it includes everything you need to ensure that shaving experience is less of a chore and more of a pamper.  Inside my box are three treatments which come together to give your legs a bit of TLC, my legs really need this as I am forever moaning I have shins like lizard skin.

Up first we have the Pre-shave Scrub which is designed to get rid of dull, dead and dry skin. Enriched with Manuka Honey and Almond Milk, it smells absolutely lovely, but rather than being overly abrasive on the skin because it uses the husks of walnuts, it just does its job, a pretty good one at that, at removing skin cells which are just hanging around.  It is also good practice to exfoliate the legs before shaving because products like this also help to soften the hair and prevent ingrown hairs after shaving.

The second treatment is the Shave Cream and this cream is described as having a 'catatonic charge' that softens your hair and makes them stand on end for a closer shave.  Enriched with Mauka Honey, Coconut Oil and Shea Butter, this cream works with your razor to glide over the skin, avoiding those horrendous nicks and cuts that you definitely don't need as party season starts.  With this cream, you need to apply and allow it sit on the skin for around 15 seconds before you start to use your razor.

The final treatment is the Post Shave Balm.  I hold my hands up to never ever using a product like this, despite insisting the mister does when he shaves.  Again, enriched with Manuka Honey, Almond Milk and Cocoa Butter, these three ingredients which are known for their anti-inflammatory properties are also high in antioxidants and deeply hydrating too.  Perfect for application to dried legs post shave, this balm also helps to prevent ingrown hairs and leaves your legs feeling as soft as silk.

Also within the box you will find your choice of Razor, Rose who is Rose Gold or Silvia who is Silver and she comes with accompaniments of a Shower Holder, this I think is genius and it makes shaving life so much easier without having got into the shower, then having to look around without sliding to find your razor, it is right there in front of you stuck to your tiles.  

Then we have 4 weeks worth of blades, again, a very clever idea when you would usually only get one blade. The final two products are the travel pouch which will come in handy for anyone who travels frequently or is planning to travel and a blade cover, which for me is an absolute must-have for safety reasons.

I mentioned earlier within the review that my Razor has been personalised just for me and here she is, looking all shiny and Rose Gold with my name etched onto it, so everyone in this house (I am watching you Beautykinguk) knows who the razor belongs too.

The price for this box is just £30 and if it is something you think would make an amazing gift, which of course it would, then you need to grab it by 17th December to ensure you have it in time for Christmas and anyone who buys the box through THIS link will also get a free pair of rose gold tweezers with their order.

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Kit Stars Makeup Brush Bag PLUS Gift With Purchase Offer!

I have quite a collection of makeup brushes, but the one thing I didn't have until now was an actual makeup brush bag to keep them in. My brushes are either stored in my brush holder or hidden away inside various makeup bags.

Until recently, I had never come across Kit Stars as a brand, but they have quite the collection of makeup brushes and they are priced between £6 and £15 for individual brushes and between £19 and £60 for a collection of brushes in a set. If you are looking for some new brushes, Kit Stars have just launched a Makeup Brush Bag which is priced at just £14, but it isn't just any makeup brush bag. Made of soft faux leatherine, the Kit Stars brush bag peels down to become a stand-up brush holder cup and it is just so handy to have. Inside the bag, there is a removable divider and it has a small external front pocket to keep your brushes organised. 

The bag will fit any makeup brushes, not just Kit Stars and it will easily carry around 35 brushes without being overfull and within mine, I have placed a mixture of face and eye brushes plus some extra spoolies that I have laying around too. 

The Kit Stars Makeup Brush Bag is currently on offer as a GWP (Gift With Purchase) at the time of writing this post and whilst stocks last. All you have to do to qualify to get your free bag is to spend £30 or more on products from their Makeup Brush category HERE and you can get the Kit Stars Makeup Brush Bag for FREE.  It is perfect if you’ve been on the hunt for something or somewhere you can keep your brushes together, in one place so when you need to use one, you will know exactly where it is.  I have bought one for my goddaughter who is training to become a Makeup Artists for Christmas as it is just so useful. 

Have you ever tried any of the Kit Stars Makeup Brushes before?

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