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Monday, 28 September 2020

RITUALS THE RITUAL OF JING CALMING RITUAL

Did you know September was self-care month? It is a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is not just something we do when we find the time, but it is essential. I am a huge fan of Self-care Sunday, something I picked up on via Instagram a good few months ago and it is something I have managed to stick to for 90% of the time. Self-care isn’t just about finding an hour to wash your hair, try a mask or just have some time out, important though all of those things are. It should be something that becomes as much of your routine as that morning shower or that first cup of coffee for the day ahead.
RITUALS THE RITUAL OF JING CALMING RITUAL
With that in mind, I was kindly gifted a voucher for use on Beauty Expert and one product really jumped out at me and it comes from Rituals with The Rituals of Jing Calming Ritual*. Described as being the ultimate pampering evening in, this collection is packed full of absolutely everything you need for a little bit of self-indulgence after a challenging day, week, month or even just because you want too. 

The Rituals The Ritual of Jing Calming Ritual bundle features products that are designed to be used together to really make that calming ritual worthwhile. The four products are a shower gel, body scrub, body cream and a candle and they are packaged inside an opulent white box, complete with gold-toned lettering and a green ribbon, which really makes it look exquisite and for just £29.90, it would make a fabulous gift, so I have in fact ordered two more for a couple of friends of mine who just need a thoughtful gift.

The Set Contains:

The Ritual of Jing Foaming Shower Gel (200ml) - Described as being the product to help restore tranquillity whilst your skin experiences a deep, thorough cleanse with this shower gel. Said to have been inspired by the ancient Chinese concept of Jing, this shower gel is formulated with a soothing scents of sacred Lotus and Jujube which help to provide sanctuary after a hectic day. On contact with water, the gentle foam is not only designed to help nourish the skin with soothing botanical extracts but it is also there to help you to take a moment out of your day and think of nothing. 

The Ritual of Jing Body Scrub (125ml) - I adore this scrub as I do all Rituals products, it is gentle on the skin but does an amazing job at removing dead skin cells, dirt and other impurities from the skin, all without being overly abrasive and scratchy. Using ultra-find Bamboo particles, which I prefer to have an exfoliant over sugar and walnut. Again, this scrub is very lightly scented with the same Sacred Lotus and Jujube as the shower gel, so it leave the skin with its floral fragrance.
RITUALS THE RITUAL OF JING CALMING RITUAL
RITUALS THE RITUAL OF JING CALMING RITUAL
The Ritual of Dao Candle (290g) - The description of this candle alone is enough to make you want to shut the world out and enjoy it
"Encourage a tranquil, refreshing atmosphere with the cocktail of scents within the candle. Once lit, watch the flame dance joyfully as notes of opulent White Lotus are released, reminding you that challenging times can often lead to hopeful new beginnings".
Using Lotus Flowers which are renowned for blossoming in muddy water, yet still thrives as a symbol of spiritual growth and purity in the Far East. The come the alluring scents of Yi Yi Ren, derived from China and has been favoured in Chinese medicine for centuries, it offers a sweet, smooth aroma works well with the White Lotus. It is beautifully floral without being overly sweet and it lingers for a really long time. To finish it off, this candle is packaged in glass and has a burn time of up to 50 Hours.

The Ritual of Jing Body Cream (70ml) - As the candle is burning, the time to finish off the calming ritual comes with the body cream and at this point, it is time to sit back, take time out and enjoy. 

The cream is, as with the rest of the product within this range, enriched with Jujube Extract, and it works to condition and nourish lacklustre skin to leave it feeling silky-smooth. The addition of the Sacred Lotus, bring with it a really lovely floral fragrance and again, it lingers on the skin with this cream. The cream itself is very rich but absorbs really quickly without leaving a greasy film on the skins surface, intensely nourishing, what I like about the cream is that leaves my skin feeling moisturised and looking hydrated, particular on my shins, which often feel dry to the touch. 

Putting all of these four products together, not only have Rituals given you the opportunity to switch off and enjoy them but it is almost like having a spa treatment at home. A wonderful experience and the products are just delightful.

You can find the Rituals of Jing Calming Ritual right here for just £29.90* with Beauty Expert and it is a fantastic price for all four products!







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Sunday, 27 September 2020

Lookfantastic Beauty Chest 2020

I am sure you won’t have failed to see the Lookfantastic Advent Calendar across your social media feed, it was certainly one of the first I heard about and featured and have since seen people rave about as they have snapped it up - it is on sale here!
Lookfantastic Beauty Chest 2020
Last year we had the release of Christmas Stockings and a Christmas Beauty Chest and whilst I am hoping for the Stockings, there is a Beauty Chest. 

Matching the design of the Advent Calendar, the Beauty Chest will also feature a black and gold design and inside it you will find 11 full-sized products which are said to have a combined 
worth of £380 and you will see some amazing brands such as Kevyn Aucoin, Elemis, NEOM and Origins to name a few.

This Beauty Chest will go on sale on October 1st and will be priced at £100 here*with Lookfantastic and if you are thinking of buying it and don’t want to see the contents, then don’t scroll down because they are listed, instead the Chest will be here.

CONTENTS

  • Aurelia Cell Repair Night Oil 30ml worth £38
  • Color WOW Dream Coat Spray 200ml worth £25
  • ELEMIS Pro-Collagen marine Cream SPF30 30ml worth £55
  • ESPA Optimal Skin ProCleanser 100ml worth £32
  • Eve Lom Rescue Mask 100ml worth £55
  • ICONIC London Lip Plumping Gloss – Lovestruck 5ml worth £19
  • Kevyn Aucoin The Neo Blush in (1 of 3 shades) worth £31
  • Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette 5 (Selection of shades) worth £41
  • NEOM Real Luxury Scented Candle 185g – Lavender, Jasmine and Brazilian Rosewood worth £32
  • Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten & DePuff 15ml worth £23
  • Pai Skincare Rosehip Oil 30ml worth £24
Personally, I think this is just amazing and I am excited to see both Kevyn Aucoin and Natasha Denona in one box!

With a value for £380 but being sold for just £100 it is a great little treat for you or a loved come for the upcoming festive season and I would be delighted to see this under my tree!

Grab it from October 1st at LookFantastic*







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Next Your Feel-Good Beauty Box

Next have had some amazing beauty boxes over the past year and new to the line up comes the Your Feel-Good Beauty Box and it costs just £20.
Next Your Feel-Good Beauty Box
The contents of the box have a combined of over £80 and it is filled to the brim with products which are described as being feel-good treats for skin, face and hair from some of the amazing brands.

Contents 

  • Benefit Love Tint (2ml Sample Size), 
  • Smashbox Original Photo Finish Primer (7.1ml Sample Size), 
  • By Terry Baume De Rose (3g Sample Size), 
  • Emma Hardie Midas Touch Revitalising Cream (15ml Travel Size),
  • St Tropez Purity Vitamins Body Mist (35ml Travel Size), 
  • St, Tropez double sided mitt, BOD Bake Express 4 in 1 Tan (50ml Travel Size), 
  • Oh K! Nourishing Lemon Oil Cuticle Mask (Full Size), 
  • Mudmasky Morning Boost Mask (20ml Sample Size), 
  • Monuskin Firming Fiji Facial Oil (30ml Travel Size), 
  • We are Paradoxx Hangover Elixir (15ml Travel Size), 
  • Korres Greek Yoghurt Cleanser (20ml Travel Size) 
  • Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion (50ml).
Inside the box, you will find a handy leaflet which features some handy information and tips on how to use each product and all for just £20.


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Beauty Advent Calendars Launching 1st October 2020

It seems as though 1st October is THE DATE for the release of a lot a Beauty Advent Calendars, some are on sale now and some are a few weeks away from launching - I have them all listed here for reference. Of those launching on 1st October (some will sneak out early), there are some incredible choices to be made as to which is the best and here they are:
Beauty Advent Calendars Launching 1st October 2020
SpaceNK - I’m not going to lie, this is one exciting advent calendar and it is similar to last year.
Beauty Anthology II will be exclusive to the store and on sale for £195 but the contents are worth just shy of £500 and it goes on sale on 1st October but you can register for a sale alert here.

Jo Malone - Featuring the classing Townhouse design, this Advent Calendar is incredibly beautiful. Inside there are 24 products which include colognes, candles and lotions. Priced at £320, it goes on sale on October 1st for a 2 week preview at Jo Malone before being rolled out to other stockists.

Charlotte Tilbury - The Bejewelled Chest of Beauty Treasures, which as you can see features a Gold design and, well it is just fabulous. Inside it features 12 full-sized and travel size make-up and skincare treats and if you want to know what is inside, then you can see them here.  It is expected that this calendar will sell out on 1st October.

Harrods - This is essentially the Harrods Beauty Hall in an Advent Calendar. If you have never seen the Harrods Beauty Hall, then go because it is just stunning. The calendar has 25 drawers each filled with a beauty surprise and inside, you will find brands such as Augustinus Bader Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Natasha Denona and Huda Beauty.  It will be priced at £250 or see my full review with a sneak preview of all the contents here.

Selfridges - This is another Beauty Hall in a box and is one of my favourites of 2020. It is not only pink but features a beautiful link design with the Selfridges trademark yellow seal on the front. Using a drawer design, each one hosts a product from brands such as Morphe, PIXI, Laura Mercier, NARS and Penhaligon’s, 111Skin and more. If you want to see what the contents of this calendar you can find them here, otherwise the Advent is priced at £210 and goes on sale on 1st October.

John Lewis - Another pink beauty hall in a box styled Advent Calendar and this time it is John Lewis.  Inside, using the very popular drawer design feature, you will find brands such as ByTerry, Bobbi Brown, Lumene, NARS, Neom, Charlotte Tilbury and many more. I have a post featuring all the contents here and this Calendar will go on sale priced at £150 on 1st October, exclusively to My John Lewis members first and then general sale on 6th October.  

Lookfantastic - This Advent Calendar is said to be amazing value for money and admittedly it does look intriguing. With contents that are worth over £450, inside you will find iconic brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills, ELEMIS, Rituals, Philip Kingsley and many more. It goes on sale on October 1st and will be priced at £85. A full list of contents can be seen right here.

Acqua di Parma - Back for a second year, this wonderfully yellow Advent Calendar features 25 gifts of which, nine are said to be new 2020 launches. It will be available exclusively at Harrods from 1st October 2020 and is priced at £400.

Origins - Origins invite you to treat yourself to 12 magical days of Origins this cute Nutcracker inspired advent calendar is full of special minis for every occasion. it launches on 1st October here with Origins for £50 and if you want to see the full list of contents, then they are featured in this post.

Latest In Beauty - Known for their beauty box collaborations, the LiB Advent Calendar launches on 1st October and it features 24 products and it’s called ‘Award Winners’ with an ‘instaworthy line-up’.

Opi - I am a huge fan of OPI as a brand and their advent calendar features 25 doors and behind each one you will find a mini 3.5ml nail polish behind. expect shades such as my all time favourite shade Lincoln Park After Dark, Malaga Wine, Let’s Take an Elfie and Tinsel, Tinsel ‘Lil Star. It will be priced at £70 hand if you want to see the full list of contents, they feature in my post here

These are just some of the advent calendars launching this week with more still to become available such as Jo Loves, Espa and the much coveted Boots No.7.









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