Stocking Filler Gift Guide 2020 - Tools and Accessories

Christmas time is always a good time to stock up on those tools and accessories that you need, whether it is a new pair of tweezers or a hair brush, there is destined to be a gift set which ticks every box you need. For today's Stocking Filler Gift Guide, I am continuing my series, which has so far has featured Skincare with Bathroom and Makeup still to come, but right now it is the turn of  Tools and Accessories.

One of the best discoveries I have ever come across is the Stylpro, a gadget which can make the life of every Makeup Artist, Beauty Blogger and Make up Lover much more fun and less of a chore. The StylPro Glitter Gift Set is the perfect gift to give.

The Glitter Gift Set contains everything you need to ensure your makeup brushes as clean and dry and inside you will find:

• Glitter STYLPRO device
• 2 x Glossy Black STYLPRO Makeup Brushes
• Recyclable STYLPRO bowl
• 8 x Flexible silicone collars 
• 150ml STYLPRO Makeup brush cleanser

Described as being a washer/dryer for your brushes, everything you need in one package to keep your brushes clean and dry and instead of taking hours to complete a task, it now takes minutes and if I dare say, gives much better results than you would ever get washing each brush by hand. In stock at Just My Look for just £39.95 here.

I have featured the Manta Hairbrush on my blog here, but I still firmly believe everyone needs to read the story of how it came to be the product it is and why it was created.

Today, I am sharing the Manta Hairbrush with Mirror (£28.50).  This product, which has won many awards, now features a mirror on the easy to grip handle which makes it perfect  for on-the-go beauty touch-ups. The Manta hairbrush is ultra-gentle fso there is minimum hair breakage when you use it.  Suitable for all hair types including fine, fragile, thick, curls, coils, children, men, and hair extension wearers, it is heat resistant up to 80°C and because of the patented Flexguard engineering which enables each bristle to have complete 360 degree motion, this helps the brush and its bristles to gently loosen knots and keep the process snag-free. On sale with Manta here.

Want to be SmoothAF this Christmas or know someone who does, I have a brilliant selection of products, from the no mo-stache collection, all of which can be combined to create an amazing travel kit and they come packaged inside their very own pouch or can be purchased separately.

I have three products from the collection - The no mo-bush, the no mo-unibrow and finally the no mo-stache.  

• The no mo-unibrow is a pink mini tin, exceptionally cute and inside you will find 20 hypoallergenic waxing strips for your brows, a pair of tweezers and a sachet of Post-Wax Aloe Cream to soothe any redness and calm irritation. 
• The no mo-stache facial razor is a great tool for those who’re eager to eliminate their peach fuzz. The award winning No Mo-Stache’s Facial Razor glides through facial fluff and helps to tidy brows or neaten whiskers. 
• Keeping with the kits comes the no mo-stache facial hair waxing kit. Again packaged inside a tin, it contains 24 hypoallergenic waxing strips and the post-wax aloe Vera cream
• Finally we have the no mo-bush bikini wax kit. This kit, which is packaged in a large tin, features 16 hypoallergenic waxing strips and two sachets of Aloe Vera cream to again soothe any redness and calm irritation

These kits are readily available via Cult Beauty* and prices start at just £6.50.

As a member of BeautyPie, I am quite a fan of a few of their products and have written a few posts on whether or not I feel the membership is worth its money.  The latest addition to my hair care collection and a product I am a huge fan of are the Silk Hair Scrunchies.

Described as being a specially selected, super strong elastic interior and made from a 100% pure silk exterior, these silk hair ties are beautifully crafted to glide against hair, eliminating the static and frizz and at the same time cutting down on the number of split ends. BeautyPie has them listed as being priced at £35 but as a member, I managed to get them for just £14.95, which for 6 is amazing value for money and so far, they have lived up to their promises.

From the Bodyshop, I bought the Facemask Brush (£8 here*) in store towards the beginning of lockdown when I went to stock up (panic buy) the Ginger Shampoo and Conditioner, which we both just love.

I am a huge fan of facemasks, in whichever form they come, but with something that needs applying by hand, rather than just a sheet, I have long since stopped using my fingers and in absence of my spatula (needs replacing) I decided to use a brush and this is the one. Featuring long tapered bristles to ensure an even application over the whole face, the tip is slanted to allow the application of the mask to reach all the corners and niches of the face, evenly and without it becoming an arduous task.

Would any Tools and Accessories Gift Guide be complete without the inclusion of a pair of tweezers from Tweerzerman?  This year, Tweezerman celebrated their 40th Birthday and their beauty tools include now include a huge array of products such as manicure/pedicure tools, mirrors, various brow tools, lash curlers, men’s shaving tools and, of course,the famous Tweezerman Slant Tweezer.

Still the best tweezers I have ever used, ones which never go blunt, always remain in shape and are as sharp years and years later. Within this gift collection I have a Tweezerman cracker which features a pair of Aztec Eye tweezers. Widely available from many retails, including Boots, a pair of tweezers like these cost from £12 upwards.

I s any tools and accessories guide complete without the inclusion of a Razor? From Gillette, I have the Venus Extra Smooth Sensitive Rose Gold Metal Handle Razor (£12.99 here*), which is one of the best I have used from the brand! Quite the statement considering I have used so many different offerings over the years.

Described as featuring the SkinElixir lubrastrip which activates when wet, providing your sensitive skin with a perfect dose of protection from nicks, cuts and irritation while shaving. The Razor, which is made of solid metal, is curved to fit snuggly into the palm of your hand and with 5 diamond like coated blades, it does the task in hand effortlessly.

So here are just a few last-minute ideas to fill those stockings and complete your Christmas Shopping! As far as I am concerned, if you don't have the tools for doing the right jobs, there isn't much point even doing the jobs in the first place!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

Stocking Filler Gift Guide for Christmas 2020 - Skincare

One of my absolute favourite things to shop for at Christmas time are gifts for stocking fillers. Having had Black Friday and an abundance of other sales and mega deals, there has been so many amazing gifts to grab and I have managed to get my hands on some amazing brands and products to share with you. 

Today is the turn of skincare, something you could say I am a fan of, if you read my blog regularly.  This skincare stocking filler guide features products which cost less than £25 and each and every one of them is amazing, whether or not your recipient or even you are a novice or an expert.

Starting with Dr Murad, who has some amazing gift sets for 2020, we have a 2-piece collection called You Dew You (£15 here). Inside are two of my favourite Murad products. 

Firstly is the AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser which is a brilliant exfoliator, one I have used time and time again when my skin feels dull and dry. It does an incredible job at just sloughing away at dead and dry skin, without being overly abrasive.  Paired with it is the Nutrient-Charged Water Gel (full review here) which is a water-light, oil-free gel moisturiser and its job is to hydrate, plump and lock that much needed moisture in to the skin.

From Ecooking is my favourite product from the range and one I have re-purchased many times over. The Multibalm (£23 here*)is was created to tackle a multitude of skin conditions and as well as being delicate enough for the face, it can also be used on elbows, hands, cuticles, knees and even your lips too. 

As with all Ecooking products (review here) this one contains a whole host of amazing ingredients which care for the skin. Included you will find Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Organic Argan and Olive Oils all of which hydrate and protects the skin. Delisens which reduces itching and inflammation and Xpertmoist which is a highly moisturising and regenerating ingredient. 

 

Normally you hear me professing my love for L'Occitane and the Almond Collection, but today, I am sharing my love for the Shea Butter Festive Bauble (£12 here*).

Packaged inside the cutest of decorative star-shaped tins, the contents inside are just divine. Firstly is the a 20ml Ultra Rich Body Lotion, followed by a 25g Shea Butter Milk Soap, before finally a 10ml Shea Butter Hand Cream. All of these products are designed to pamper, nourish, moisturise and protect the skin, plus it smells just incredible too.

The Body Shop is a brand I am really enjoying right now, I featured the new CBD range here just a few weeks ago and today it is the turn of the Winter Jasmine  Little Gift Box (£20 here*), a collection I have wanted to get my hands on since it was released.

Featuring four products, inside is the Winter Jasmine Shower Gel 250ml, Winter Jasmine Body Yogurt 200ml, Winter Jasmine Body Scrub 50ml and the Winter Jasmine Hand Cream 30ml. The collection features notes of orange flower, fresh jasmine and rose petals, so as you can imagine, it smells just absolutely delightful and I like it so much, I have ordered another set as a back up.

One brand which does the most amazing candles is Beatitude and having shared one of those candles in my candle gift guide, today I am back with the Joy Body Oil which comes wrapped inside the cutest of baubles (£10 here).

Referred to as 'Sunshine in a bottle', this Joy Body Oil is absolutely beautiful and just the kind of scent you need to have in your life if you need a bit of a pick me up. Made from 100% natural ingredients body oil is not only incredibly nourishing but it also provides goodness and hydration. It uses the oils of Oat, Camellia, Peach Kernel and Daikon Radish Seed which come together to provide a unique silky texture that is easily absorbed leaving beautiful soft, smooth skin without a greasy film.

One product I have really found amazing to use comes from Soap & Glory and it was quite by accident because I had thought I had picked up a tub of Righteous Cream but instead it was the Glow Your Mind Cleansing Balm.

As described this is a balm to milk nourishing formula and it has some amazing ingredients which includes vitamin C, marula oil, avocado oil, apricot oil and jojoba oil too. Together these ingredients come together to remove dirt, grime, makeup and it does a pretty good job at removing waterproof mascara, though I always ensure my eye makeup is removed prior to cleansing with a makeup remover, something I do out of habit. The formula, once it comes into contact with the warmth of your skin, quickly melts to a milky texture and I love the scent, very Soap & Glory. After using, yes it does leave your skin feeling smooth to the touch.

Finally from MOR is the Snowy Boxette Gift Set (£20 here*) and it is perfect for the times we are living in right now.

The bright pink box, with a ribbon bow detail features two products inside, the first is a 50ml Snow Gardenia Hand cream. This cream is a non-greasy light formula which is enriched with nourishing Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and other essential Vitamins which leave your hands feeling silky smooth and moisturised. The second product is a 60g Snow Gardenia Soapette which is a Triple-Milled Soapette made from a rich vegetable base. It also contains Shea Butter and Vitamin E which together work to create a decadent lather that leaves your skin luxuriously moisturised.

I would love to know if you ever buy people skincare gift sets for stocking fillers, or even for yourself and if so, do any of these catch you eye?

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

The LOOKFANTASTIC Idol Collection Beauty Box

Lookfantastic are on a roll with their beauty boxes, having just released an amazing collaboration with Jo Malone London, they are back once again with another box, this time it is called the Idol Collection* and it is just amazing.

This box is packed full of 7 luxury skincare treats which all from iconic skincare brands such as REN, Murad and Dermalogica, not only that. but of the 7 products, 3 of them are full-size and there is also an exclusive too!

Putting all of these products together, not only do you get enough skincare and hair care to give yourself and your skin a real pamper session, it is worth an amazing £192, but you can get your hands on it right now, here for £95*, which of course means a huge £100 saving!

Want to know what is inside?

Contents

• REN Evercalm™ Global Protection Day Cream (50ml) – worth £34
• REN Evercalm™ Overnight Recovery Balm (5ml) – worth £4
• Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream (50ml) – worth £70
• Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (200ml) – worth £38
• Living Proof Perfect Hair Day™ Dry Shampoo (60ml) – worth £10
• Dermalogica Age Smart Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque (15ml) – worth £15

So far so good with the box contents and an impressive line up of brands and their products, but that is not all.  In this box, Lookfantastic have an extra product from an amazing brand, one I have enjoyed getting to know and try - Kate Somerville.

This is an introduction to the brand which will soon be coming to Lookfantastic and the chosen products is the ExfoliKate® Intensive Treatment (15ml – worth £21) – be the first to get it inside your Idol Collection.

This box launches on the 15th December but you can pre-order it right now*, so if it has caught your attention, as much as it has caught mine, grab it quick!

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Lola Rose London Stacking Bracelets

On her 30th birthday, Nikki Gewirtz, Lola Rose founder, received a piece of jewellery that was so special, it changed her life. This gift inspired me to start designing my own pieces. At the same time, it reminded me of my Grandma Lola. Three months later, Nikki’s first piece of jewellery came into being – a single tumble-stone bracelet, which became the foundation of her own brand, Lola Rose. Today I am sharing two of the Lola Rose London Stacking Bracelets, which are just stunning.

Featured within the stunning Bangle Bar collection is a range of stackable and collectable friendship bracelets which showcase an array of semi-precious gemstones and striking metal details.  There is a whole list of options to give you the chance to mix and match, choose your favourites and either keep them for yourself or give them as a gift to someone special.

My bracelets arrived in the most beautiful pink pouch. The brand name embossed on the pouch, it has a stud closer and it looks just stunning.  Inside the pouch are two of the red friendship bracelets, different in design and a slight difference in the colour red of the stones too, they work as well together as they do on their own.

The first bangle features Crimson quartette gem stones and between them are some gold bauble features and they make quite a soothing jangling noise as your wrist moves around.

The bracelet can be made to fit the wrist loosely or tightly with the adjustable Chinese Knot. Priced at £30 it is just beautiful and I have worn it a lot since it was gifted to me.

The second bracelet is the Oxford Bracelet (£30) and it is described as being an everyday must have bracelet. Slightly more plain than the bracelet above, what I love about this one is its simplicity.

Again, this bracelet is handcrafted using semi-precious Crimson Red Quartzite stones with a diamond facet and instead of gold baubles between the stones, this one just has slim metal rondelles which sparkle when they capture the light.  Again, the use of an adjustable Chinese Knot to ensure the bracelet fits to your wrist.

These bracelets are both just stunning, I love the difference in red, contrasting between dark blood red and then a much lighter shade and the choice of being able to wear them on their own or together as a set is also a nice choice to have.

You can find these bracelets and a whole host of other options here with Lola Rose London.

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.