L’Occitane Classic Beauty Advent Calendar 2019 Contents Reveal!

L'Occitane is one of my favourite brands, so much so I go through refill pouches of the Almond Shower Oil and I always look forward to the Christmas offerings. When it comes to Advent Calendars, L'Occitane once again has two offerings depending on your budget and today I am sharing the Classic Beauty Advent Calendar which retails at just £49.

For the past few years, I have been lucky enough to feature the L’Occitane advent calendar here on my blog (here is the 2018 version) and they are such a brilliant way to stock up on your favourites, discover new products and never worry about having to buy products for your travel case again.  Whenever I go away for a few days, L'Occitane is very much the brand that features most heavily within my stash.

L’OCCITANE’s much-loved Classic Beauty Advent Calendar is back for 2019. This Christmas, our Classic Beauty Advent Calendar takes the form of a book, telling one of our true stories about the almond tree. Did you know? In the 1950’s, almond trees completely disappeared from the Provence landscape.

The Classic Beauty Advent Calendar from L'Occitane has contents worth £79 and it really does give you the chance to try what L'Occitane has to offer. Again the cute design opens out like a book and it features 24 doors to open.

As you can see the calendar does look just stunning and if you don't want to know what is inside the Calendar then stop scrolling now.

Contents

• 5ml Immortelle Precious Cream
• 4ml Shea Ultra Rich Lip Balm
• 10ml Rose Hand Cream
• 30ml Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream
• 10ml Almond Delicious Hands
• 33g Revitalising Sugar Bath Cube
• 10ml Lavender Hand Cream.
• 35ml Almond Shower Oil
• 5ml Shea Light Comforting Cream
• 20ml Almond Milk Concentrate
• 30ml Verbena Body Lotion
• 10ml Cherry Blossom Hand Cream.
• 35ml Repairing Shampoo
• 5ml Aqua Réotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Gel
• 10ml Shea Butter Hand Cream
• 25g Shea Milk Extra Gentle Soap
• 10ml Shea Intensive Hand Balm
• 25g Verbena Leaf Soap
• 35ml Repairing Conditioner
• 10ml Verbena Cooling Hand Gel
• 30ml Verbena Shower Gel
• 35ml Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
• 10ml Shea Butter Foot Cream
• 40ml Aqua Réotier Water Gel Cleanser.

I am a huge fan of L'Occitane Hand Creams and I love the options available within the Calendar as well as the addition of the Almond Shower Gel being included in a really good travel-sized option.

You can find every Advent Calendar available for 2019 right here all under one blog post.  I would love to know if you have found any favourites.

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Positive Reasons For Listening To Music While Working Out

We all know that getting regular exercise is good for us. However, many of us lack motivation and don’t enjoy it. The key is to not only find something that you know you’re going to enjoy but also find ways of making it less of a chore, that way you are more likely to stick at it and be well on your way to a healthy lifestyle. One of the ways you can do this is to include music into your work out routine.

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Listening to music while exercising not only helps to distract us from the effort we are putting in it also helps to keep us focused, putting the right amount of effort and motivates us to push harder so ultimately getting better results, get healthier and stick to it for longer. 

Below are some of the positive reasons you should be listening to music while working out: 

Helps To Set A Pace 

Setting a pace and sticking to it can be difficult when you’re exercising. Whether you’re just beginning or a person who exercises regularly it still important to remember to not only set a pace that is realistic but also going to achieve the goals that you're aiming for. Using music as your main tool for keeping and setting your pace is a positive way to keep you driven and focused and not be worrying about falling behind or and not keeping to the pace that you need to. Whether you're training for a marathon or are exercising to get fitter, often your pace is the factor that gets you where you need to be. It’s a good idea to learn how to use iCloud music library and get set up with all your favorite music. 

Helps To Lift Your Mood

Sometimes, though no fault of our own, we get disheartened and stop finding exercise enjoyable. It can be really difficult to lift your mood when it comes to doing something that we think we’re not going to enjoy. Music is a brilliant way of lifting your mood when you’re completing your routine. You could even listen to music on the way to the gym or whilst you’re getting changed, that way you may find that your mood has lifted before you even start. 

Helps To Distract You

Listening to music while you workout is a proven way to distract you. It’s not meant to distract you from what you are doing but more work as a distraction to the level of exertion that you’re feeling. Often people who listen to music when they exercise are able to exercise for longer and put more effort in naturally. This is because they’re working to the beat and rhythm of the music and concentrate on this rather than how tired they may be feeling. It’s important to not overdo it though, make sure you get a good mix. It’s not meant to distract you to the point overexertion. 

Hopefully, these three reasons for using music positively with exercise will help you with your next workout, do you have any other ways of helping your exercise routine? Please share them in the comments section below.



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Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C Review and Swatches

When it comes to taking extra vitamin tablets to support my immune system, I suck, I remember to take something for about 10 days maximum and then it is as though those tablets never even existed, even medication if I am honest. So when it comes to ensuring my skin gets enough Vitamin C, I am thankful that we have brands such as Omorovicza who create amazing products that oddly, I don't forget to use such as the Queen of Hungary Mist which I absolutely adore.! The latest addition to the brand's arsenal of products is the Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C (£87) and it provides essential daily protection against environmental aggressors while stimulating the production of collagen.

Vitamin C has been an ingredient that I have seen promoted all over my social media channels for most of the latter part of 2018 and into 2019.  Gone are the days when we all used to over-do it to ward off a cold, now it is up there with the likes of retinol, ceramides, and resveratrol when it comes to anti-ageing, but it doesn't stop there.  If your skin is looking a little fatigued and dull, vitamin C plays a role that will help recover your skin's long-lost radiance

I adore Omorovicza as a brand and only a few days ago featured their brand new scalp mask, which is an absolute treat to use.  The Vitamin C product is best described as being a milky serum and I really like how it feels on the skin.  Described by Omorovicza to:

Brighten and protect with a daily dose of vitamin C. Capturing the power of a highly stable and potent form of this antioxidant-rich vitamin, this milky serum provides essential daily protection against environmental aggressors, whilst stimulating the production of collagen for a more youthful-looking complexion. Dull, lifeless skin is revived, and skin appears even and luminous.

So what it does is give you a daily dose of the antioxidant-rich Vitamin in two forms - Kiwiberry and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and they work alongside a whole host of other ingredients which come together to protect and revive the skin, those ingredients being:

• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a highly stable form of Vitamin C, dramatically fights signs of ageing and prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the production of collagen and protecting against environmental damage. It also helps promote an even skin tone and reduces the appearance of dark spots.
• An innovative complex of Watercress Extract, Zinc and Niacinamide work to inhibit the production of melanin, reducing pigmentation and correcting skin tone for a brighter, more even complexion.
• Antioxidant-rich Kiwberry, a naturally potent source of Vitamin C, further protects skin cells from oxidative stress and skin photo-ageing. By stimulating cells’ natural energy, this extract also helps prolong the healthy life of skin and protect its DNA.
• Hyaluronic Acid delivers moisture and increases moisture retention for skin that is left feeling soft to touch.
• Omorovicza’s patented Healing Concentrate™ leaves skin firmer, more supple and younger-looking.

The serum should be used on a cleansed and toned face and you really only need a small amount to really make an impact, the old adage less is more is a perfect description. I love that it comes with a dropper system to make that application a much easier and less messy process.

As you can see, the serum has a milky look to it having used a few Vitamin C products over the past year, I was expecting to find this one to have a sticky after-feel to it, but it doesn't at all, it acts like any other serum I have used in so much that it absorbs into the skin without leaving any residue but it does so really quickly and effortlessly.  You literally need 2-3 drops for your face, neck and if you so wish your decolletage.   There is a really light fresh scent with this serum which I actually really like, it isn't too overpowering and it doesn't linger on the skin.

I think this is a product you need to be using long term to reap all the benefits, it definitely isn't and nor does it promise to be a quick fix. It definitely helps with retaining moisture and brightening and I am looking forward to seeing what it does with reducing pigmentation.

Availability

You can find the Omorovicza Daily Vitmain C via their own website, Lookfantastic, Feelunique and Cult Beauty.

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BOOTS X MACMILLAN BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR 2019

Charity Advent Calendars are becoming much more popular each year and this year Boots are supporting the worthy charity that is Macmillan Cancer Support this Christmas. I am sure we all know someone who has been helped by MacMillan Cancer at some stage in their life and what I love about this calendar is that every £2 of every sale goes to the charity. 

Over the last 6 months, Boots have accumulated some of the most amazing brands to offer within their stores such as Too Faced, iT Cosmetics, touch In Sol, Nude by Nature, Becca and many more.

Inside the Boots x Macmillan Beauty Advent Calendar you will find a whole host of brands which are available in store, brands which include Soap & Glory, CYO, Liz Earle, Spectrum Brushes and of course No.7.  However, If you don't want to know what else is inside then look away now but here is the contents:

• Botanics All Bright Illuminating Radiance Balm 50ml
• Champneys Professional Collection Softening Hand Cream SPF 15 40ml
• Champneys Professional Collection Nourishing Foot Butter. 50ml
• C.Y.O Brow & Lash Gel J’Tame Clear 9ml
• C.Y.O Semi-Permanent Eyeliner This Lines A Keeper Black 3ml
• Joules Bath Fizzer 70g
• Joules Muddy Brilliant Body Wash 75ml
• Joules Bright & Breezy Body Mist 50ml
• Joules Elderflower Fragranced Lip Balm 7.5g
• Liz Earle Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic 50ml
• Liz Earle Pure Cotton Cloth
• Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml
• Masqd Face Tools The Concealer Brush
• Masqd Face Tools The Blending Sponge
• Masqd Eye & Brow Tools The Eyelash Curler
• Masqd Face Tools The Foundation Brush
• No7 Skin Illuminator Nude 30ml
• No7 Protect & Perfect Lip Care 10ml
• No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Eye Cream 15ml
• Soap & Glory™ Sexy Mother Pucker™ Lip Gloss Bare Enough 4ml
• Soap & Glory™ The Righteous Butter™ Body Butter 50ml
• Soap & Glory™ Clean On Me™ Shower Gel 75ml
• Sleek Makeup I-Divine Eyeshadow Palette Vintage Romance 9g
• Sleek Makeup Lip Shot Behind Closed Doors 7.5ml

I really like that there is a mixture of skincare, body care and makeup within this advent calendar and it is on sale now and is priced at just £40 in Boots but if you are quick, you can also grab it on a 3 for 2 deal!

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