Get the Midas Touch with Emma Hardie Skincare - GWP

Emma Hardie has introduced their new Midas Touch Kit which is exclusive to Marks & Spencer. Usually priced at £59 it is currently on offer as a gift with purchase (GWP) to customers who buy any two Emma Hardie Products* online via M&S.

The Midas Touch Kit contains everything you need for glowing, radiant skin and the products inside include:

Moringa Light Cleansing Gel (15ml) - This cleansing gel is an absolute delight to use in a morning and if you are a fan of the Moringa Balm, then this lightweight gel will also become a favourite.  Using nourishing Moringa and Sweet Almond Oil which leave your skin feeling supple, while Omega 6, Vitamin E and essential fatty acids work to moisturise, smooth and soften. Sea Fennel Extract and Moringa Seed Peptides then help to reinforce the skin’s barrier function to help protect against the damaging effect of environmental aggressors such as harsh weather conditions and pollution.  You can read a full review on the Moringa Light Cleansing Gel here on my blog.

Midas Touch Face Serum (15ml) - This is a serum that instantly hydrates skin and targets signs of ageing to promote a smoother, younger-looking complexion.  It uses Avocado Peptides which help you encourage collagen production, a blend of Hyaluronic Acid and Moisture-bonding Glycoprotein whose properties plump and hydrate, while extract of Vivillume from Wild Banana Seed improves the appearance of volume and tone. Full review of Midas Touch Face serum here on my blog.

Moisture Boost Vit C Cream (15ml) - This cream contains a pure blend of Vitamin B3 and time-released Vitamin C to reduce pigmentation and increase healthy collagen production, leaving skin looking brighter and clearer. It also contains Red Algae Extract which has a luminating effect to give you a gorgeous glow and it also aids in reversing the effects of UV damage and they work alongside Pumpkin Enzymes, Shea Butter and Grapeseed Oil all encourage increased cellular renewal and regeneration.  I have a fuller review of this Moisture Boost Vit C Cream on my blog.

As you can see, this GWP also comes with a pouch to keep your products in and it has plenty of room to add a few more of your favourite products comfortably to it.

This is a great kit for any Emma Hardie fan, a gift for a loved one or a treat and it is on offer now with Marks & Spencer online. To redeem add product code T239885G to your bag

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Beauty Easter Eggs To Treat Yourself Too

Easter doesn't have to be about Chocolate, not that I intend to give it up for anyone I might add, but I do love that brands come up with a Beauty Egg to make you feel less guilty! I featured one of the L'Occitane Easter Eggs last year on my blog and this year they are even better. 

With a choice of four different eggs from L'Occitane, each mini egg contains two 10ml Shea Butter hand creams in various scents as well as a shower gel and some soap. I absolutely love L'Occitane Almond range and I frequent the Regent Store a few times a year for a refill of their shower gel, so it is always handy to have one or two mini options around to take away on holiday or trips to see the family.

From Lookfantastic is The Beauty Egg Collection 2020 which I have featured on my blog. It has a value just shy of £300 in content but costs just £65 and inside you will see products such as Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment and the Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask which on its own is worth more than you pay for this entire Egg!

Glossybox outdid themselves again with their 2020 Easter Egg and it sold out really quickly.  Inside the egg, which comes in a variety of colours including pastel blue, pink or yellow egg, you will find ten products from beauty brands such as bareMinerals, St Tropez, Illamasqua and more.  Priced at a bargain price of £8.50

From Lush, we have the Golden Egg and this one really caught my attention as a gift for a friend of mine who just loves Lush. Priced at £33, inside you will find five products, which includes the likes of The Golden Egg and the Lucky Carrot Bubble Bar.

I love that again there is some variety for 2020 and even for high street brands such as Revolution and L'Oreal, there are Easter Eggs with a beauty theme, it just depends what you are looking for and for whom!

Have you bought any Easter Eggs for 2020?

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Kevin Murphy full.body hair collection

A brand of haircare that is new to me is Kevin Murphy, I have used one or two products but recently the full.body collection is one I have been reaching for. Described as being skincare for your hair, Kevin Murphy haircare range is described as being one of the very highest natural quality.

The first product within this full.body collection is the Plumping.Wash Shampoo which is described as being a re-densifying shampoo formulated for fine and thinning hair types. Using a strengthening blend of ginger root and nettle extract to nourish each hair follicle whilst at the same time stimulating circulation to help to promote hair growth and gently exfoliate. They work alongside aloe vera leaf extract, rice protein, amino acids, bamboo extract and acai berry extract which gives the hair volume without weighing it down.

What I really like about this shampoo is that once I have used it, is my hair feels clean, it doesn't feel weighed down or lank and it definitely looks shiny and healthy. Having combination hair, I often find that some shampoos make my greasy roots look worse after shampooing than they did before.

Following on from Plumping.Wash we have Plumping.Rinse and this conditioner is described as being a re-densifying and thickening product which has been formulated for fine and thinning hair.  It used an ingredient called hemsleya root, something I haven't come across before and it is rich in oleanolic acid which helps to protect against damage and prevent hair loss to promote fuller, healthier and stronger hair.

I only ever use a conditioner once, maybe twice a week at most, I often find they are too heavy for my hair and I, therefore, tend to use a hair mask instead. With this conditioner, because it is lightweight in texture, it doesn't weigh the hair down or leave it feeling in need of another wash and it smells absolutely lovely too.

As well as Shampoo and Conditioner, Kevin Murphy has a whole range of products and I recently featured the Young.Again Dry Conditioner, which is a great product. The two other products within my stash are the Anti Gravity Spray and First Crush.

As the name implies, Anti.Gravity Spray is an oil-free volumiser and texturizer spray and its job is to help control those pesky fly-away's but with an oil-free shine. For bigger, thicker hair it is advised that you apply the product to wet hair and dry in. For me, depending on what I am doing with my hair, I usually apply to towel-dried hair and then blow-dry to get the finish I want.

I mentioned earlier within this review that Kevin Murphy likes to source and use key ingredients for each product and within this spray, there is the use of Lavender flower water which is said to be beneficial for all hair types as it helps with balancing and regulating the production of oil, then we have honey extract to help seal in moisture and soften, grapefruit extract to promote hair growth and cell regeneration and ho leaf oil which is described as being rich in anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

The final product I have is First.Crush and if you like a hair perfume, then this is one you really need to try. Described as having a sweet, sensual and luxurious scent and this is owing to the inclusion of bergamot, mandarin, patchouli and ylang-ylang.

We all know by now that using our regular perfumes and fragrances is not a good idea for use on our hair, not only can they be quite damaging, but also really drying. So Kevin Murphy has formulated an ultra moisturising mist which not only reduces static and leaves your hair looking glossy but the scent is like Spring in a bottle and it is divine. To use, the advice is to spray liberally over the hair to finish a style, or to just give your hair a boost. First.Crush can also be used to help smooth flyaways, promote shine and eliminate odours. This product is suitable for all hair types.

You can find more information on Kevin Murphy and the entire haircare range from the brand website.

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Glossybox - The Blossom Edit

This month Glossybox* is quite possibly one of the most beautifully scented boxes I have opened! With Spring having well and truly arrived, the weather slightly improving in so much as the Sun makes a rare appearance through the clouds now and again, the team over at Glossybox have curated an edit that is filled with five awakening and nourishing products - all essentials that you need to bloom into a beautiful flower this April!

Inside this edition you will find a selection of products which all have a floral scent to them and naturally with the box being the Blossom Edit, they all smell absolutely wonderful.

The first product from the box comes from Nails Inc with the aptly named Blossom Kisses Nail Polish (£11) and it is described as being a soft pink with cool undertones. 

This really is a Spring Pink shade and it is perfect for everyday wear. You need to apply at least two coats of this polish to the nails and the formula claim to give at least 10 days of wear, though I did slightly cheat and apply a gel topcoat and as yet, a week after applying there has been no chipping.

Next, we have Avant Skincare, a brand I have come to know through beauty boxes and within this months Glossybox we have the Gentle Rose Beautifying Face Exfoliant (£92).

This exfoliator has been specially formulated to nourish skin and combat a number of imperfections, from enlarged pores to uneven tone, fine lines and dullness. The formula, which uses hydrating rose which is calming and soothing works to slough away dead skin cells, reduce the appearance of redness, wrinkles and irritation. The inclusion of Vitamin B5 delivers softening and healing benefits; moisture is retained and wrinkles appear smoother.

The third item in this month's box is from SportFx, another brand I have got to know via Glossybox and this month as have a Raspberry and Rhubarb Lip Balm.

Enriched with Shea Butter, natural oils and vitamins, this lip balm also has SPF15 to protect, nourish and moisturise the lips. Within this months Glossybox you might get the raspberry and rhubarb option as I have above, or the alternative Coconut scent.

The fourth product from this box comes from Rituals and it is the Ritual of Sakura Shower Scrub. I didn't even need to open to the tube to get a hint of the scent as it is the one that greets you as you open the lid to the Glossybox.

This scrub is enriched with delicate cherry blossom, nourishing rice milk and volcanic scrub particles making it a cleansing and exfoliating scrub which is designed to be used once or twice a week. Once it comes into contact with warm water, the scrub transforms into a really soft shower cream and it smells absolutely incredible. 

Finally from Sanctuary Spa, we have the Nourishing Rose Petal Hydrogel Mask and I am really looking forward to giving this a try because it sounds delightful.

Described as being a skin-quenching hydrogel sheet mask, it is infused with delicate rose petals plus a blend of minerals, antioxidants and vitamins which include repairing Amino Acids and antioxidant-rich Pomegranate extract, which seals in moisture.  The hydrogel sheet mask, which comes in two parts for the top and lower part of your face, works to deliver ingredients into skin with close and continuous contact, helping to improve moisture and redness. 

I absolutely love the Blossom Edit of Glossybox, each of the products I have started to or have used since it arrived and again, it is full of products to match the theme. If you like the look of this Glossybox, then grab it quick because so far, every single month the boxes have sold out within a matter of days.

As always you can subscribe to Glossybox and if you use the code BQUEEN20 you can get yourself 20% off that first box!

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