Stocking Fillers for Christmas

The gifts I really enjoy shopping for are stocking filler presents, there is a lot of variety, they tend to be much more fun and you can get some seriously amazing products at fantastic prices. Whether you are buying stocking fillers to complement the gifts you have bought, for your works secret Santa or just because it has caught your eye, I have some pretty amazing products to share.

No stocking filler or gift buying can be complete without something from Soap & Glory in my opinion. Christmas is all about those Star Gifts and for just £10 you can grab the Soap & Glory The Zest of Times set from Boots. 

Nestled inside a tin you will find, as you might have guessed from the name, five products from my favourite Soap & Glory range - Sugar Crush. Include is a 75ml Body Wash, 50ml Body Scrub, 50ml Body Buttercream, 50ml Hand Food and Puffy Eye Attack Mask Under-Eye Brightening Hydrogel Patches.

The Little Beauty Parcel from Feelunique is an absolute must-have. Packaged inside this pretty little box is a beautiful toffee-hued mini lip gloss by Anastasia Beverly Hills. 

Described as being a warm light brown, this lip gloss offers an opaque, high-shine colour all without being sticky or tacky on the lips.  For just £6 it is worth grabbing as soon as you see it.

From Erborian we have the 1,2,3 Glow Cracker (£18 here).  I have featured Erborian on my blog many times and this cracker is such a great introduction to the brand.

Inside are three incredible products - Glow Cream to add a subtle glow to your skin, CC Cream DORÉ which brightens the complexion and BB Cream Nude to hide your imperfections and create the perfect "Baby skin" effect.

I have mentioned Feather & Down a few times on this blog and this stocking filler is simply divine.  

The Travel Essentials Kit (£12) which is perfect for staying calm on the go. Inside there are four products - Pillow Spray, Sleep Butter, Relaxing Roll On and Melting Shower Cream.  Each one can be used on their own or together to make that little pampering treat even more effective. 

As far as I am concerned you can never ever have too many Makeup Brushes, more so if you have got yourself a Stylpro Brush Cleanser!  Real Techniques have so many incredible brushes and my collection is quite extensive.

The Bright Eyed and Merry Kit features a collection of four brushes which are perfect for creating that perfect eye look - The first brush is the Shading Brush which is described as being Short + dense for max colour pickup and even distribution.  Then we have the Crease Prep Brush and it has dense angled bristles to layer a light nude shadow onto the lid for an even base and smooth crease shadow application.  The third brush is my favourite brush of the set and it is the Defining Crease Brush, it has long fluffy bristles ensure a light and precise application of shadows in the crease.  Finally, there is the Large Smudge Brush and again it has a densely packed head for a controlled blend allover eyelid.  As with all Real Techniques collections, none are ever complete without a little mini and this Mini Buffing brush is perfect for travelling with or keeping in your makeup bag.

If you have someone to buy a gift for that likes to use sustainable beauty products, Beauty Kitchen has some amazing stocking fillers on offer.  I absolutely love the Beauty Kitchen Celebration 4 Pack. 

Inside there are four products, all of which are 6ml each and give you a real insight into what the brand. The first product is the Seahorse Plankton 5 Minute Miracle Mask, then the Seahorse Plankton Beauty Boosting BB Cream, the Abyssinian Oil Facial Moisture Cream and finally, one of my favourite products from the brand which is the Free From Wonder Balm.

I happen to love the Too Faced 'Better than sex' mascara and to have it as a tree hanger is quite special, who wouldn't want to see this hanging on their Christmas tree? This mascara has a collagen-fuelled formula and a specially shaped brush to enhance the volume, length and impact of your eyelashes.  

Priced at £10 from Too Faced and John Lewis.

Aside from clothing, FatFace has a whole of beauty products to discover and I have two stocking fillers in my guide to share with you.  The First is a Trio of Lip Balms (£10) and they come beautifully packaged inside a cracker style box.  

There are three decorated tins and each one contains a lip balm in one of three fragrances - Mint, Wildberry or Raspberry.  The second product is the Red Hand Care in a Bauble (£6.50) stocking filler and inside this bauble is a tube of Hand cream and nail file.  Both of these are incredibly cute gifts and perfect for that stocking.

I love discovering new perfume brands and Christmas is the perfect time for doing this.  I am already a fan of the brand Clean Reserve who have many beautiful fragrances. The Clean Reserve Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] Eau de Parfum Travel Spray (£20 from Space NK) is a great Stocking Filler idea. 

It is a Fresh Floral fragrance and has notes of benzoin, Vetiver and Watery Ozonic and the three come together to give it a lovely scent which lingers on the skin.

I am really liking Sanctuary Spa at the minute and for Christmas, there is an amazing kit that has everything in you could need.

This Must Have Mini set (£10 here) contains four deluxe mini products which include: 

• Body Wash (75ml) - This aromatic cleansing body wash has an infusion of essential oils and Jojoba beads which gently transform into a delicately fragranced foam to leave your body feeling cleansed, moisturised and silky smooth.
• Body Lotion (75ml) - This body lotion is light and hydrating and uses a blend of Aloe Vera and Jojoba Oil which quickly absorbs in to leave skin feeling replenished, soothed and lusciously moisturised.
• Body Scrub (50ml) - This gentle daily skin polish is infused with natural Pumice and essential oils, this uplifting and refreshing gel scrub smooths and refines skin to leave it feeling velvety soft.
• Foaming Bath Soak (75ml) - This is my absolute favourite Sanctuary Spa product and it creates a bath full of nourishing creamy bubbles which smells just incredible. Enriched with Wheat Proteins and soothing Aloe Vera is gentle on skin to leave it feeling velvety soft and supple.

If you have never tried a product from Sanctuary Spa before, then this kit is such a wonderful introduction and it is just perfect if you are off on your travels too.

The Beatitude Peace Christmas Cracker (£10) is a great introduction to what is a really lovely brand.  If you know someone who really lovely their bath oils, then Beatitude is the place to be looking at.  

Inside this cracker is the Peace bath oil which is enriched with the essential oils of Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Mandarin, Petitgrain and Cedarwoood which all have calming properties to help melt that stress away. 

The Venus Glide Spa Kit (£14.99 here) is an absolute essential at this time of the year, especially for getting glammed up for going out.

The giftset comes with a ComfortGlide Spa Breeze razor, two extra blades AND a bath pillow for those days you want that to pamper yourself.

Then finally we have Face Halo - I have been intrigued about this product since I read about it in a magazine. Face Halo works with either cold or warm water. 

The water loosens your makeup allowing the HaloTech fiber strands (which are 100 times finer than a human hair) to reach deep into your pores to remove and trap makeup, giving your skin a healthy and invigorating clean in half the time - this is known as the Halo Effect! On sale in Boots for just £7, it is worth trying.

Pretty much all of these products you can find on your high street, so whilst you are rushing around grabbing your sprouts and panic buying, these can be shoved into your baskets too!

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Trilogy Gift Guide For Christmas

One of the very first facial oils that I tried came from Trilogy and it is the much loved Rosehip Oil, it transformed my view on using an oil on my skin which is combination/oily.  This Christmas, Trilogy want to help you to minimise the stress of the festive season with these gifts which not only cover all budgets but are also a fun and vibrant range of gifting options featuring bespoke artwork by Melbourne based contemporary artist Letitia Green. 

Each option is described as "artfully blending a synergy of Trilogy’s NATRUE certified beauties packaged in bespoke recyclable packaging with gift card for hassle-free gift-giving, designed to surprise and delight a wide variety of lucky receivers and cover a wide variety of gifting opportunities during the holiday season.

Trilogy Skin Treats Set (£14.50 here) would look incredible on any beauty bloggers Christmas Tree or as a gift at the dinner table.  

It combines three incredible products which include a luxurious cream cleanser, a rejuvenating toner and a deeply replenishing cream.

• Cream Cleanser (30ml) - Described as being a comforting cleanser that works to lift away makeup and impurities whilst nourishing and smoothing the skin. It is enriched with a blend of Evening Primrose, Carrot and Certified Organic Rosehip Oil and together these ingredients come together to be a gentle, non-drying cleanser, sweeping away the day's grime without stripping moisture. 
• Hydrating Mist Toner (20ml) -  I really am loving this mist toner and it is described as being a replenishing and rejuvenating non-greasy formula that infuses thirsty skin with long-lasting moisture and hydration. Harnessing the powers of Rose, Lavender and Geranium, the refreshing mist can be used after cleansing, or at any time to revitalise the skin and senses throughout the day. 
• Vital Moisturising Cream (20ml) - This cream is fortified with the brand's Rosapene™ complex (a blend of essential fatty acid-rich Rosehip and Cranberry Seed Oils combined with antioxidants from Tomato Seed and Acai Berry Oils), the non-greasy cream nourishes and repairs skin, whilst defending against environmental aggressors. Marula and Orange Flower help to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful-looking complexion with restored radiance.

What I like about this cracker is that it gives you quite the insight into what Trilogy is about with some really lovely products, all of which are deluxe in size to give you a chance to really try them.

If you have never tried the Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil (£19.50 here), then this is an oil worthy of trying because it is just divine. 

Described as being an oil which delivers all-over nourishment to promote a healthy-looking appearance, it contains a minimum of 80% essential fatty acids and it works to improve skin hydration, elasticity and repair, whilst at the same time helping to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Before I tried this oil, I imagined any oil I used to be thick, greasy and feel not only horrendous on my skin but to also exacerbate the already existing issue that is that mid-afternoon shine of having combination/oily skin - I was wrong. This oil is non-greasy, ultra lightweight formula is sourced from the mountainous regions of Chile and South Africa and is suitable for use on the face and body.

The final package within this gift collection is Trilogy’s Rosehip Glow Up Deluxe Celebration Set (£36 here). The description: "Whether you are heading off for a weekend away or a long-haul flight, Trilogy Rosehip Glow Up Deluxe Celebration Set is the perfect travel-friendly sized collection of Trilogy skincare favourites" gives an insight as to what you will find inside.

This Set which comes packaged inside a festive box contains three deluxe sized products which include:

• Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+ (30ml) - Described as using Synergising ultra-nourishing essential fatty acids and powerful antioxidants, this deeply moisturising Rosehip Oil improves skin tone and revives radiance for a youthful complexion. Hydrating and restoring, its innovative formula works to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst leaving skin soft and smooth with a healthy glow. Certified organic and 100% natural.
• Cream Cleanser (30ml) - As above, this cream cleanser is described as being a comforting cleanser that works to lift away makeup and impurities whilst nourishing and smoothing the skin. It is enriched with a blend of Evening Primrose, Carrot and Certified Organic Rosehip Oil and together these ingredients come together to be a gentle, non-drying cleanser, sweeping away the day's grime without stripping moisture. 
• Rosapene™ Night Cream (25ml) - Boasting a rich and luxurious formula, the hydrating cream works with the skin's own natural regeneration process to promote a smoother, firmer and younger-looking appearance. Fortified with the brand's unique Rosapene™ Red Berry Seed Oil blend for antioxidant protection, whilst Goji and Manuka Honey nourish skin with vitamins and minerals. Suitable for all skin types, it will leave you with a touchably soft and radiant complexion.

For me, this is a gift set at an incredible value for money.  If you have never tried anything from Trilogy before, then this would be a great introduction.  If you are already a fan of Trilogy, then this set gives you a chance to grab some favourites.

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Crabtree & Evelyn Pinkie Power - Hand Cream Trio

Every year I go through tubes of hand cream, without a doubt there is always a tube or three in my handbag, the same on my desk and bedside table.  To that end, Crabtree & Evelyn have got the perfect gift for those, who like me, love their hand creams - Pinkie Power, a Trio of Hand Creams.

I absolutely love the packaging of these hand creams, more so when the outer sleeve is removed to unveil this black and white striped box. Inside Crabtree & Evelyn have selected three of their most favoured hand creams in 25ml tubes and have brought them together in one package.

The first hand cream is one I am a huge fan of and that is the Evelyn Rose Hand Therapy. This cream is exactly as the description reads because it is richly moisturising and because it has two distinct rose extracts added to the formula, it smells just absolutely wonderful. Shea Butter and Macadamia Seed Oil are also added and this is a perfect hand cream for anyone who has dry hands because it is incredibly hydrating and soothing.

The one hand cream from this trio I had never tried until now is the Lavender & Espresso Hand Therapy. Designed to be a hand cream which calms and restores, it also uses both Shea Butter and Macadamia Seed Oil to ensure your hands are hydrated and moisturised, but the floral notes of Lavender which blend so well with coffee scent of Espresso are really what makes this an amazing cream for me because it smells just so amazing.

The final hand cream within this trio is the Gardeners Hand Therapy. This hand cream is fragranced with green clover, lavender, sage, rosemary and thyme which gives the very image of an incredible garden, it also hosts the ingredients of Shea Butter and Macadamia Seed Oil as with the other two hand creams within this collection. I have gone through tubes of this hand cream because it is just so good at its job of soothing and hydrating hands and despite its name, it isn't just for gardeners, but if you know someone who is a keen gardener, then there is an entire set or this range which would make a great gift!

This trio is such an incredible value for money set at £14 and one which is the perfect gift for anyone who loves their hand creams and it also makes for a great introduction to Crabtree & Evelyn too.

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Gatineau Christmas Gift guide

I have absolutely loved getting to know Gatineau over the last few years and at Christmas time they are one of the most beautifully presented. Last year I showcased the Gatineau Melatogenine Cleansing Collection (here) which was a beautiful gift in the way it was presented and this year the sets are particularly beautiful and if you are new to Gatineau, this is a brilliant introduction to the brand and with their range priced between £25 to £88 you get great value for money.  Founded in 1932 by acclaimed Parisian skincare expert Jeanne Gatineau, we are celebrating 85 years as leading specialists in anti-ageing skincare. At Gatineau, we combine natural ingredients with cutting-edge biotechnology to create highly effective skincare that delivers visible and lasting results.

The first set I have to share with you is the Gatineau Little Luxuries (£29) - Treat yourself to the Gatineau Little Luxuries Set, a collection of seven of the brand’s most beloved products to hydrate, nourish and revitalise your skin comes the description and what I love about this set is that you get a complete skincare routine made up of some amazing deluxe sized products.

The Set Contains:

• Gentle Silk Toner (50ml) - An alcohol-free toner designed to remove all traces of cleanser whilst respecting the skin’s pH and moisture levels. Formulated with soothing extracts of Silk and Cotton, pores are refined and the skin is left feeling refreshed and radiant. Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive.
• Gentle Silk Cleanser (50ml) - Enriched with delicate Silk and Cotton Extracts, this luxurious milky cleanser gently dissolves all traces of make-up and impurities whilst conditioning the skin. Using Silk Extracts which work to promote cell regeneration and improve elasticity, Cotton Extracts which leave the skin soft and comfortable before finally, Sweet Almond Oil which nourishes and softens the skin. What I really like about this cleanser is that is isn't drying on the skin or nor does it make your face feel tight after using.
• Radiance Enhancing Gommage (15ml) - Said to be perfect for sensitive skin, this mild enzymatic exfoliant is packed with fruit enzymes which remove dead cells for a radiant and energised complexion. Free from grains and beads, this gel formula is so gentle it can even be used around the eyes. It is enriched with vitamin C and helps to boost skin's natural defence. Radiance and luminosity are immediately increased and the complexion is brightened and toned
• Melatogenine Futur PLUS Mask (15ml) - Gatineau describe this product as being their most powerful anti-wrinkle formula within a luxuriously rich cream and it is designed to smooth fine lines and wrinkles brighten the complexion and eliminate signs of fatigue.
• Melatogenine AOX Advanced Rejuvenating Cream (15ml) - Give your daily skincare a powerful anti-ageing boost with our Mélatogénine AOX Advanced Rejuvenating Cream. Designed for skin showing the advanced signs of ageing, this rich moisturiser will deeply hydrate your skin whilst rewinding the effects of time. We've combined our youth activating molecule, Mélatogénine, with marine collagen to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Powerful anti-oxidants and probiotics nourish the skin for a boost in radiance. Day by day, skin is rejuvenated becoming firmer and smoother, for a younger looking you.
• Collagen Expert Smoothing Eye Pads (1 Sachet) - An instant beauty boost, our Collagen-enriched eye pads are a refreshing treat for tired eyes. The perfect preparation for a special occasion, they diminish dark shadows and reduce puffiness whilst smoothing lines and wrinkles. Alternatively, use the morning after a late night for a soothing treatment to revitalise eyes and reduce the signs of fatigue. Eyes are instantly revived and refreshed.
• DefiLift 3D Revolumising Lip Care (10ml) - This is one of Gatineau's bestselling products and is described as being a moisturising lip treatment which instantly adds long-lasting volume whilst soothing and repairing chapped lips. Using Lavender extract which smooths and strengthens the lips and Shea butter which nourishes and softens.  It is said that this is a cosmetic alternative to filling techniques. A powerful lip balm dramatically plumps and fills for a more defined appearance. After just one application, lips are smoothed, hydrated and plumped with long-lasting volume.

All of these products come packaged inside a beautiful Small Burgundy Cosmetic Bag, which I absolutely love.

The second gift within this collection is the Gatineau Perfection Ultima Smoothing Collection (£77) -  This set has a value of £199 when the items are bought separately so you can see just what amazing value it is at £77.  Described as being a collection of customer favourites including the staple Mélatogénine Futur PLUS Mask, these products once again are stored in a beautiful white cosmetic bag.

Included within this collection is:

• Perfection Ultime™ Retexturizing Beauty Cream (50ml) - Described as being a lightweight daily moisturiser which instantly hydrates and brightens the skin with Hyaluronic Acid and Cotton Extract, while protein-rich Caviar Extract and Tripeptide 1 work to restore skin health and luminosity. Geranium Oil protects from free-radicals and the complexion is smoothed and perfected with Wheat and Soy Proteins. 
• Collagene Expert™ Ultimate Smoothing Serum (30ml) - Again, described as being an intensive concentrate that uses a marine based Tri-Collagen Complex to work at different levels of the skin to give an intensely hydrating, plumping and regenerative action on wrinkles Using Gatineau’s exclusive youth molecule, Mélatogénine, this targeted serum promises to treat the early signs of ageing leaving the skin feeling smooth, plumped and radiant.
• Mélatogénine Futur PLUS™ Anti-Wrinkle Radiance Mask 75ml - Again described by Gatineau as being their most powerful anti-wrinkle formula within a luxuriously rich cream, this nourishing treatment works to leave the skin looking bright and refreshed. Again, using the brand’s patented Mélatogénine molecule, which helps to smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst Marine Collagen gives a plumping effect for a younger-looking facial contour. There is also the inclusion of Lupin Extract to infuse your complexion with a healthy radiance, giving tired and fatigued skin an instant boost in just ten minutes.

There is no doubt that both of these collections are more than worth the price and what I like is that there are so many options to choose from, depending on what it is you are looking for and who you feel the products would be most suited too. Both are also a great introduction to the brand if you have no idea as to who or what they are.

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