Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2020

This Advent Calendar is essentially Selfridges beauty hall in an Advent, it is beautiful. As you might expect, it will be filled with the most amazing products from some fabulous brands, all of which are listed the below.

Opting for a beautiful link design with the Selfridges trademark yellow seal on the front, it’s very different to how I expected it to look, but I love it. Using a drawer design, each one hosts a product from brands such as Morphe, PIXI, Laura Mercier, NARS and Penhaligon’s, 111Skin and more. The contents are said to be worth we’ll over £500 and there are 12 which happen to be 12 full-size products. Also included in this calendar is a Selfridges Complimentary Beauty Concierge Appointment.

If you don’t want to see what the contents of this calendar are, then don’t scroll down. But if you do want it, then you can find it right here. It is priced at £210 and launches in mid-October.

Product Types:

• 12 Full Size Products
• 11 Travel Size Products
• 2 Sample Size Products
• 1 Service

CONTENTS

• Byredo Hand Cream 1996
• Morphe Dimension Effect Highlight & Contour Stick #effect2
• Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique 7.5ml
• Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray 40g
• REN Atlantic Kelp and Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Toning Body Oil 100ml
• Ordinary “Buffet” 30ml
• Huda Life Liner Dual Ended Eye Liner
• Face Halo (x1)
• Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops 10ml
• Pixi Glow Tonic 40ml
• Penhaligons Maduro Leaf Candle 75g
• Nars Mini Orgasm Blusher
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP
• Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist 50ml
• 111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask
• MAC Prep & Prime Fix + 30ml
• Laura Mercier Mini Translucent Setting Powder & Puff
• Slip x3 Mini Scrunchies
• Eve Lom Cleanser 20ml & Muslin Cloth
• Anastasia Beverley Hills Mini Lash Bang Mascara
• Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 – 30ml
• ByTerry Mini Baume De Rose 3g
• Skin Gym Rose Heart Gua Sha
• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream 15ml
• Selfridges Complimentary Beauty Concierge Appointment
• Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick – Elson

Again, it is priced at £210 but the products are worth over £500 and it will launch in mid October at Selfridges here.

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REN X SELFRIDGES PROJECT EARTH BEAUTY BOX

Update - this box is now available online here*

I am a huge fan of Ren Clean Skincare, it is possibly evident from every review I share on this blog, but the fact remains that my skin loves them, I love the brands ethos and I happen to be pretty impressed with this current campaign. Ren Clean Skincare have come forward to be part of Selfridges Project Earth Campaign, in doing so, a box of products has been carefully curated and is presented in this beautiful box - but it is only available in store and not online, so if you happen to be in the vicinity of Selfridges, then you can pop in and grab it for yourself.

The Selfridges Project Earth Commitment is about questioning the past, present and future of sustainability for Selfridges. The belief is that together, through our daily actions, we can create a more sustainable future for people and the planet and we do that by questioning everything from the way we shop to science, conservation, the clothes we wear, how clothes are made and so much more.

Exclusive to the Selfridges Project Earth Commitment x REN Pop Up is this REN limited edition beauty box - which is also in collaboration with Silken Favours too, who happened to design the beautifully illustrated Marine Box, which also comes complete with a recycled bow, you will find: three full sized products from Ren Clean Skincare plus, two mini items and one deluxe sample. The final item in the box is Seahorse illustrated drawstring wash bag. The box itself will set you back £115 but the contents are worth £153, giving a saving of 25%!

Each of the products selected to be within the REN x Selfridges Project Earth Commitment have been selected for a number of reasons. For some it is their groundbreaking ingredients, other it is the technology or it is the products packaging. REN have a commitment to be zero waste by 2021 and that means all of their packaging will be 100% recycled, recyclable and reusable. 

Contents

REN Clean Clear Jelly Oil Cleanser; - This is one of REN's newest launches and it has been clinically proven to remove SPF, pollution and even your waterproof mascara! The packaging is sustainable and the jelly Oil Cleanser is housed in a 50% post-consumer recycled tube with a 100% post-consumer recycled cap.  You can read my full review here.

REN Ready Steady Glow AHA Tonic;  A gentle one that focuses mainly on Lactic Acid and it is suitable for even sensitive skins.  It is formulated with the pH of 3.5; the optimum pH at which your skin naturally exfoliates. Harnessing the power of three sustainable, natural bio-actives - Lactic Acid, Salicin and Azelaic Acid Precursor each one of these ingredients work together and each one is quite incredible You can read my full review here.

REN Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream; This is hydrating night cream works to help target uneven pigmentation on all skin tones whilst you sleep at night as well as visibly improving hydration and radiance. A Vegan formula which is housed in fully recyclable packaging. You can read my full review here.

REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream; For REN, this was an industry first with the Infinity Packaging - essentially this is packaging that has been completely broken down to make something new and when you recycle it again, it will continue to be recycled and turn into something else.  The REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream is a brand best-seller and one which has been around for 20 years.  Described as being  wonderful barrier to sooth, calm, nourish and moisturise the skin without being greasy.  I am a huge fan of this cream and you can read my full review here as to why.

REN Clean Screen Mineral SPF30; A mattifying facial sunscreen which features no chemicals offers SPF30, UVA/UVB and Blue Light protection and a vegan, naturally derived formula. A zero waste product which is fully recyclable. You can read my full review here.

REN Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Wash; This is one of my favourite products and one of my favourite collections from REN. Using a rich source of magnesium and antioxidants to help cells detox, this body wash uses the benefits of sea kelp and seaweeds to fight fatigue, stress and pollution. It is packaged in a 100% recycled bottle. You can read my full review here.

As I mentioned, this is an in-store exclusive Beauty Box to Selfridges here on Oxford Street in London, so that is the only way that you can purchase it.  That said, you can buy all of the items inside the box separately from REN directly or other online retailers.

The REN x Selfridges Project Earth Commitment Beauty Box is priced at £115

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Rituals launch Two Advent Calendars

As with 2019, Rituals are launching two Advent Calendars this year and both of them are absolutely stunning.

On the left we have the 3D calendar and on the right is the 2D option and both very much represent the Christmas scene and each one has 24 products to offer you.

What’s inside the Rituals 3D Advent Calendar?

• The Ritual of Namaste Anti-Aging Ampoule Boosters 2ml,
• Elixir Collection Overnight Hydrating Mask 20ml,
• Candle Private Collection – Green Cardamom,
• The Ritual of Happy Buddha Shower Scrub 70ml,
• The Ritual of Samurai Shower Foam 50ml,
• Candle Private Collection – Black Oudh,
• The Ritual of Karma – Bath & Shower gel 30 ml,
• The Ritual of Hammam Black Soap 70ml,
• The Ritual of Karma Hair & Body Mist 20ml,
• Scrub Glove,
• The Ritual of Ayurveda Body Cream 70ml,
• Travel Eau de Parfum –Rose de Shiraz 15ml,
• The Ritual of Hammam Shower Foam 50ml,
• The Ritual of Holi Happifying Body Mist 20ml,
• The Ritual of Holi Playable Foam 50ml,
• The Ritual of Sakura Hand Balm 70ml,
• The Ritual of Samurai Anti-Perspirant Spray 50ml,
• Candle Private Collection – Wild Fig,
• The Ritual of Happy Buddha Parfum d’ Interieur 50ml,
• The Ritual of Karma Body Cream 100ml,
• Amsterdam Collection Shower Foam 50ml,
• The Ritual of Namaste Anti-Aging Serum 10ml,
• Candle Private Collection –Savage Garden,
• The Ritual of Jing Mini Fragrance Sticks 50ml.

The Ritual of Advent Deluxe 3D Calendar is available from 1 October 2020 and will be priced at £89.90.

What's inside The Ritual of Advent Exclusive 2D Calendar 

• The Ritual of Namaste Anti-Aging Ampoule Boosters 2ml, 
• Candle Private Collection –Green Cardamom, 
• The Ritual of Jing Pillow Mist 20ml, 
• The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream 70ml, 
• Scrub glove, 
• Candle Private Collection, Black Oudh-
• The Ritual of Samurai Hair & Body Wash 70ml, 
• The Ritual of Karma-Bath & Shower gel 30 ml, 
• The Ritual of Jing Foaming Shower gel 50ml, 
• The Ritual of Hammam Body Cream 70ml, 
• Namaste Miracle Wipes, 
• The Ritual of Ayurveda Shower Oil 75ml, 
• The Ritual of Happy Buddha Shower Scrub 70ml, 
• The Ritual of Ayurveda Hand Balm 70ml,
•  Amsterdam Collection Shower Foam 50ml, 
• The Discovery Collection Soap Bar 25 gr,
• Candle Private Collection Wild Fig, 
• The Ritual of Hammam Shower Foam 50ml, 
• The Ritual of Karma Shower Foam 50ml 
• Nail File, 
• The Ritual of Happifying Body Mist 20ml, 
• Elixir Collection Overnight Hydrating Hair Mask 20ml, 
• Candle Private Collection - Savage Garden, 
• The Ritual of Namaste Anti-Aging Ampoule Boosters 2ml.

The Ritual of Advent Exclusive 2D Calendar is available from 7th September 2020 and will be priced at £59.90.

You can find both of these advent calendars and further details here from Rituals.

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Homewares and Textiles - Shopping I didn't expect to enjoy

If I have learnt one thing during this pandemic, it is that I do not enjoy decorating. I don't mind the moving of furniture, cleaning, wiping and packing up of any object(s) that might be in the way, but the rest of it I find too stressful.

Over the last 5 weeks, the mister and I have renovated our lounge, it is one of those jobs that has been on the to-do list forever and now it is 99% done. All that we have left to do is agree on a new sofa, have the carpet fitted because we have decided against fixing the parquet flooring underneath. 

What I have enjoyed doing during this renovation is homeware shopping. Not something I ever thought I would admit too. I am as happy as a pig in the proverbial when it comes to beauty shopping and I can find myself lost for hours in any beauty hall in the West End, but the thought of wandering round homeware stores was not something I had on my agenda.

So having been to Dunelm to get a rug, which I happen to absolutely love, plus Ikea to get some Kallax additions for our new unit, to find they are out of stock, we did come across a site called Amy's Deco which has the most brilliant wall clocks.

What we loved about this site was the chance to essentially create a clock which fits with the colour scheme and there are so many options to choose from.

The Alpha Clock is priced at £89, though there is currently an offer to save 20% and they come in all different shapes and sizes. Made of glossy plexiglass, each individual piece is approximately 3mm thick and when it arrives, which thankfully it does with a stencil, the pieces are really well made and protected with sticker coverings to prevent scratching.  If you are looking for a new clock and want something a little bit different and out of the ordinary, this one ticks a whole lot of boxes.

So now the clock is up, as well as finding a sofa, all we have left is a few final jobs which involve changing the light fittings because they no longer fit with the aesthetic and re-affixing the wall art.

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