My John Lewis Refresh Beauty Box for Him

Having just shared the John Lewis Refresh Beauty Box for her, I am delighted to say that there is also The Refresh Beauty Box for him, it is also an amazing box and a Gift With Purchase.

 Again, you need to be a member of My John Lewis which is free to join and you need to spend £100* on beauty products, which is really easy right now with Valentines Day being next weekend.

“The Refresh Box for Him introduces staples for your everyday routine that incorporate key ingredients, such as vitamin C in the This Works Hyaluronic Serum. The full-size American Crew Multi Defence Moisturising Lotion contains SPF, which is essential for protecting the skin, no matter what the season.”

Again, this box features 11 products and they are split into the same three categories - Restore, Reset and Revitalise and those products are as follows:

Restore

• CLINIQUE FOR MEN Facial Scrub, 15ml: Fine, non-abrasive grains exfoliate and revive the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and clean. Or use before shaving to clear the way for a close shave
• AMERICAN CREW Acumen Multi Defence Moisturising Lotion SPF 35, 50ml: One single product to keep skin hydrated and protected from environmental aggressors like pollution and both UVA and UVB rays
• ZELENS Transformer Instant Renewal Mask, 10ml: Treat your skin to a hydrating anti-ageing mask that encourages skin renewal for a noticeably youthful glow

Reset

• LIVING PROOF Perfect Hair Day Triple Detox Shampoo, 60ml: A gentle formulation that you can use every day to remove product build-up, pollution and oil while moisturising the hair and scalp
• ELEMIS Superfood Facial Wash, 30ml: A daily face wash packed with nutrient-rich superfoods and an active prebiotic to help maintain a healthy balance in the skin’s microflora
• THIS WORKS Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum, 10ml: Kick-start your morning routine with a powerful blend of hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to help target dullness, dehydration and fatigue
• AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES De-Stress Muscle Gel 40ml: A warming gel formulation containing rosemary, black pepper, lavender and ginger to help ease muscles after physical activity
• NEOM Perfect Night's Sleep Pillow Mist, 5ml: Specially formulated with lavender, jasmine, chamomile and patchouli essential oils to help you settle into a restful night’s sleep

Revitalise

• RITUALS The Ritual of Samurai Foaming Shower Gel, 50ml: Begin the day as you mean to go on, with an invigorating foaming shower gel enriched with bamboo extract and sandalwood to refresh the senses
• ACQUA DI PARMA Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne, 5ml: A twist on the original fragrance that blends luminous top notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon with a herbaceous heart and a rounded vetiver base
• WAR PAINT Beard and Brow Gel, 8ml: The product you didn’t know you needed: a lightweight, non-sticky gel to shape and control unruly facial hair, keeping it in place all-day

As with the Reefresh Box for her, ifever there was the perfect beauty box filled to the brim with products for him, then this more than definitely ticks that box. Again, here is how to get your hands on it:

How to Get Your Hands On The Box

• Add the My John Lewis Refresh Beauty Box for Him* to your basket
• Now add £100 of other beauty products
• When you're ready to check out, add the promotional code MYJLREFRESH to remove the price of the box from your total

If you are not a member of My John Lewis, you can sign up for free here*, and still get the box for free with a £100 spend.

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

My John Lewis Refresh Box for Her

The joy of being a bit John Lewis obsessed for shopping - looking for a new mattress, which isn't exciting but needed, is that the app often alerts you to new products, this being a Gift with Purchase.  I do love a good gift with purchase and John Lewis have had some fabulous ones, it has become my reason (excuse) for emptying my basket of contents and then justifying the purchase with freebies!

This Gift with Purchase (GWP)* is a brilliant deal and one worthy of spending £100 to get your hands on the box, more so because it is exclusive to those of us who are John Lewis Members.  

“The Refresh Box for Her also contains the perfect products for a pampering evening routine: a Susanne Kaufmann Moisturising Mask followed by REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm for a double dose of moisture, and a good spritz of Neom’s Perfect Night's Sleep Pillow Mist to settle the mind before bed.”

This box has a little bit of everything and it is a fantastic way to try out some incredible brands, particularly if you want to try before you buy a full-sized product. Inside this box, as you can see is 13 products which are each given one of three categories - Restore, Reset or Revitalise and the products are as follows:

Restore

• SHISEIDO Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream, 15ml: - Said to have been inspired by the latest holistic research in skin science, this firming day cream has a silky, luxurious texture to give skin resilience and a brightened look
• MURAD Revitalixir Recovery Serum for Face & Eyes, 5ml: - I am a huge fan of Dr Muad and the products and this serum is the perfect serum to apply overnight to renew vibrancy and reduce under-eye puffiness and dark circles, while niacinamide refines texture
• REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm, 5ml: This is one of my favourite products from REN. It is a night balm rich with olive, almond, borage and linseed oils to strengthen skin's protective barrier and alleviate signs of irritation from dryness
• SUSANNE KAUFMANN Moisturising Mask, 15ml: Perfect to pamper the skin once a week with this intensively moisturising mask for all skin types containing hyaluronic acid and plant-based precious oils
• OUAI Treatment Masque Tube, 30ml: - This restorative hair mask repairs damage in minutes, leaving strands incredibly soft and smooth after just one treatment

Reset

• AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES Revive Morning Bath and Shower Oil, 9ml: My second favourite oil from Aromatherapy Associates, it is an incredibly refreshing and invigorating powers of grapefruit, rosemary and juniper for a fantastically reviving start to the day
• ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, 20g: This is amazing for those who love cleansing the skin, especially a double-cleanse. It is the brands bestselling nourishing balm that removes make-up while keeping skin hydrated
• KATE SOMERVILLE ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash, 30ml: A cult daily foaming face wash to remove any residual dirt or oil while gently exfoliating, which can be used as a second cleanse for glowing skin
• NEOM Perfect Night's Sleep Pillow Mist, 5ml: This has been specially formulated with lavender, jasmine, chamomile and patchouli essential oils to help you settle into a restful night’s sleep

Revitalise

• SUNDAY RILEY C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum, 5ml: Said to be the ultimate serum for your morning routine thanks to highly stable vitamin C in the form of THD Ascorbate to fight the look of dullness and restore skin bounce
• LUMENE Nordic Hydra Moisturising Prebiotic Oil-Cocktail, 15ml: This is in my basket as it sounds divine. Perfect for those days when your skin needs extra hydration, swap your serum for this deeply moisturising oil with prebiotic xylitol to balance skin's moisture barrier and microbiome
• NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Pure Musc Eau De Parfum Absolue, 10ml: A long-lasting Eau de Parfum based on Narciso Rodriguez’s signature musc with top notes of jasmine and orange blossom, grounded by warm base notes
• BY TERRY Beauty to Go Baume de Rose Flaconnette, 2.3g: This SOS care for your lips enriched with rose wax, lipid-boosting floral oils and anti-ageing ceramides. Use throughout the day under lipstick or on its own for a natural look

If ever there was the perfect beauty box filled to the brim with products, then this more than definitely ticks that box.  Here is how to get your hands on it:

How to Get Your Hands On The Box

• Add the My John Lewis Refresh Beauty Box for Her* to your basket
• Now add £100 of other beauty products
• When you're ready to check out, add the promotional code MYJLREFRESH to remove the price of the box from your total

If you are not a member of My John Lewis, you can sign up for free here*, and still get the box for free with a £100 spend.

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

Roccabox Galentines Day Box

February being the month of Love and Roccabox have decided to title this months edit as the 'Galentines' edition, a homage to all our favourite gal pals, your nearest and dearest and those who are always there for us through thick and thin.

This months edit features a mixture of skincare, makeup and a few other treats which give you the opportunity and excuse for a little extra pampering and TLC as and when you need it and here are the products for you to do this with.

The hero product out of the box is the Project Lip Plump & Colour which is available in four different shades - Bare, Dare, Play or Strip.  I have shade Strip which is a nude shade.

This Lipstick is described as being a silky smooth with an innovative formula that combines lip-enhancing properties with rich pigments to complement all skin tones. It features conditioning and hydrating ingredients such as Vitamin E and as it is applied, the plumping formula also delivers an addictive tingling sensation that is said to volumize your lips with collagen-boosting ingredients. Boasting a cushiony, With its lightweight feel, this lipstick coats the lips in shades that are buildable colour and with zero-shine.

The second product out of the box comes from Crabtree & Evelyn with the Soft Touch Face Foam called Evelyn Rose and I am already obsessed with it.

Described as being ideal as a refreshing morning cleanse, this Evelyn Rose Face Foam transforms from a clear gel to foam as soon as it comes into contact with water, but unlike other foam cleansers, this one doesn't leave the skin feeling stripped or taut. It's job is to gently lift away makeup and impurities to leave skin clean, soft and hydrated.

Next from Soaper Duper, which is a fabulous brand, we have a little green pot of the Shea Body Butter which I just adore.

Made from 97% naturally-derived ingredients, this thick luxurious body cream feels delightful on the skin, it isn't greasy or tacky, it smells incredible and you can use it just about anywhere. Ingredients for this body cream includes the likes of Cocoa Butter, Peach Kernel Oil, Camelina Oil and Vitamin E

The next brand is one I have wanted to try for some time - Farryn Amber. In the box is the Floral Oud Perfume Oil and it is just delightful.

Described as being a natural on-the-go essential oil perfume roller, this rather luxurious natural perfume oil is one which is both a rich and earthy aroma. Notes of woody cedar and decadent vanilla are balanced with the fresh floral notes of jasmine and ylang ylang.  Perfect for having in your handbag to be applied to your pulse points as well as behind your ears!

The final product within this box comes from Nip + Fab with the No Needle Fix Eye Sheet Mask which, whilst a mouthful sounds like a dream to use.

Described as being a targeted eye mask to plump fine lines and wrinkles. This Eye Mask is enriched in plumping hyaluronic acid and collagen-boosting ingredients to help firm skin and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The naturally derived hydrogel texture instantly cools on application and works to depuff the eye contour.

As a treat within this months box is a bottle of Rose Lemonade Light from Fentimans which I absolutely love as a drink, goes great with Gin!

I have once again, really enjoyed this months Roccabox, I absolutely love the theme and again, it is always nice to try some new products that you are not at all familiar with, in this case, everything within the box.  If you didn't know, Roccabox is a beauty box subscription service and there are further subscription offers available to choose from with boxes starting at just £10 per month plus P&P.

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

Jimmy Choo - I want Choo Fragrance

As a fragrance brand, Jimmy Choo is not one to feature within my collection, until now. Having recently been sent the I Want Choo by Jimmy Choo, the newest fragrance to be added to the range, I was keen to try it.

I Want Choo, which is a clever play on words, sits within the Oriental Floral family amongst fragrances for women. Described as being an ode to the playful spirit and confident glamour that epitomises the Jimmy Choo woman, this is a fragrance that surprised me.

The outer box, which is sparkly and red, perhaps perfect for St Valentine’s Day later this month, really captures your attention. Inside, the fragrance bottle features a gold orb shaped lid, before the glass bottle, with its narrow neck lending to a wider base, something many might describe as being akin to a feminine figure is finished off with a gold stamped JC logo which again, stands out on a Misty peach background.

Details aside, the fragrance notes for this are ones I like before I smelt it. Opening with top notes of Peach and Mandarin Orange, there is a fresh yet fruity scent which hits the senses before the middle notes of Jasmine and Red Lily add to the floral side of the fragrance settling it down to something that is delightfully sweet. The base note of Vanilla, is sweet and noticeable but for me, those top notes are the dominant notes with Jasmine sitting in the background.

A delightful fragrance which is perfect for the whole day and one which has amazing longevity. On my skin, I can still sense it some 5/6 hours after application.

I Want Choo by Jimmy Choo is currently on sale with The Perfume Shop exclusively and prices start at £45 for 40ml, £65 for 60ml rising up to £85 for 100ml. If this sounds like a fragrance toy like the sound of, helpfully, The Perfume Shop will send out a sample vial of the perfume with the purchase, so you can try it within your own surroundings before making a final decision as to whether or not it is for you. If it isn’t, then you can simply return it.

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