Space NK The Beauty Discovery Gift Autumn Edit

Space NK are back with another discovery gift and this time, it is the Autumn Edit and I have to say, it is incredibly tempting!

With the talk about Beauty Advent Calendars, which I’ve done for years now and this particular year started much earlier with waiting lists opening in January, it is great to see brands still do these edits and this particular one is quite something! 

This Space NK The Beauty Discovery Gift Autumn Edit is absolutely free and worth over £300 but to get it, you have to spend £175 with SpaceNK and be signed up

To the Ndulge loyalty programme, which is absolutely free. Added to that, if you spend an extra £25 you will also get the Spend an extra £25 and an extra treat which is the Augustinus Bader The Face Oil 10ml which is worth £65!  So what’s in the bag?

Contents

• Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (118ml) – Full Size
• Augustinus Bader The Cream (7ml)
• Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil (12ml)
• Kate Somerville Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (7.5ml)
• Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder (0.9g)
• Bamford Geranium Hand & Body Wash (50ml)
• Charlotte Mensah Manketti Hair Oil (15ml)
• Révive Gel Cleanser Gentle Purifying Wash (60ml)
• Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel (35ml)
• IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Taupe Eyebrow (0.05g)
• Emma Hardie Protect and Prime SPF30 (15ml)
• Omorovicza Miracle Facial Oil (5ml)
• Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion (30ml)
• Rodial Vit C Energising Sheet Mask x1
• Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick (0.42g) - Fresh;
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (5ml)
• Verso Daily Glow (10ml)
• Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel x3
• Chantecaille Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser (8ml)
• Caudalie Vinosource Grape Water Gel Moisturiser (4ml) 
• Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask (15ml)
• Virtue Scalp Exfoliating Scrub (15ml)
• Malin + Goetz Advanced Renewal Moisturiser (5ml)
• Olverum Bath Salts (40g)
• Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily Defense SPF50 (5ml)
• Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque (30ml)
• Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (25ml)
• Ren Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mineral SPF30 (10ml)
• Patchology FlashMasque Illuminate x1
• Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips (4ml)

As you can see it is quite the bag and entirely free for just spending £175, which I am sure most of us can manage without even thinking about it! 

This offer is open now and as always, available whilst stocks last.

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#Feelthepeel with Footner Exfoliating Socks

I don't like feet at all, I hate them being touched by anyone, including my own hands, but I still take care of them as much as I do any other part of my body and I even occasionally go and have a pedicure to ensure my feet look as good as they can do when wearing sandals or flip flops.  The lovely team over at Footner kindly sent over a Summer Ready foot care kit which contained everything I need to get my feet in top condition for this warm weather that is incoming.

One of those products is the Barefoot Ready Footner Exfoliating Socks which after not having a pedicure throughout the whole of lockdown or even 6 months before that, my feet needed all the help they could get before I was prepared to even think about wearing flip flops and sandals. 

Exfoliating Socks are something I have used for a good few years, some have quite mixed results and others work exceptionally well.  Hard, dry skin on your feet builds up over the winter and if left untreated, that skin can become callused, cracked and then the most simple of tasks such as walking become quite painful.  That is where products such as these exfolating socks are useful because they contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's) which help to loosen that dead and dry skin whilst at the same time moisturising and conditioning the feet.

Using these socks is really easy and if you want an excuse to put your feet up for an hour to watch a a few episodes of your current Netflix show or to finish that book you have been meaning to read, this is the best time to grab the socks.  Whenever you use products such as this, the first piece of advice is to always soak your feet in warm water an this is because it helps with the exfoliating process, it is said that damp skin means the product absorbs much better.  So, I always grab everything I need - bowl of warm water to soak my feet in (not the one from the kitchen sink) a towel, a pair of scissors to open the packaging, my Kindle and we are good to go.  I tend to soak my feet for around 10 minutes or longer depending on how I am feeling at the time, no point in wasting that relaxation time!  Once that process is up, I pat my feet dry and then put the exfoliating socks on.

The socks are very plasticky and once they have been applied to your feet and secured in place, I wouldn't advise moving around because it is very slippy.  You will need to give the socks at least 60 minutes to work their magic and absorb the liquid which slushies around your feet.  Once that time is up, you will then need to remove the socks carefully and then rinse and dry my feet before going off to the shower to wash my feet properly and patting them dry again.

When using products such as these exfoliating socks, it is important to remember that the results are not immediate. Once the product soaks into your skin, you have to wait for the peeling process to start naturally, which can take anything from a few days to around 10 days, but during this time, you might notice your skin begins to loosen ready to peel, but the advice is to not try to forcefully remove any skin because it might damage the underlying skin. However, once that skin has loosened, I always use a foot file to remove any skin that seems to have not come away on its own.

These exfoliating socks from Footner are up there with the best I have used. They don't irritate my skin, they don't cause any irritations and they are extremely effective. You can find them on offer at Boots for just £7.99 and they are worth every penny.

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The Pip Box vegan, cruelty-free Beauty Advent Calendar 2021

The Pip Box are back for 2021 with an incredible sounding Advent Calendar that will tick a few boxes for a few of my regular readers who are looking for a vegan and cruelty-free offering they can enjoy - well here it is. 

Featuring products from brands such as Nails Inc, Beauty Bakerie, Lime Crime, MONU Skin, Aromatherapy Associates, This Works and more, the contents are worth in excess of £420 and it is priced at £135 which is amazing value for money.

Most of the contents are yet to be shared, but so far we know it will contain the following:

• Ecooking Body Lotion Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid
• Nails Inc Speedy Gloss Polish
• Lucky Cloud Nourishing Facial Oil

As more details are released I will share them here, The Pip Box vegan, cruelty-free Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 is on sale right now!  If you want to compare it to 2020, then you can find all of the information in last years Advent Calendar round-up post.

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The Body Shop Advent Calendars 2021

For 2021, The Body Shop is back with three offerings with their Advent Calendar Range and they are better than 2020, in my opinion! Last year, these advent calendars proved to be so popular that one was sold every 30 seconds, here is a reminder as to just what was on offer.

For 2021, each one of the FOUR Advent Calendars has a theme and they contain either 24 or 25 products from across the Body Shop range, so expect to see Body Butters, Shampoo, Masks, Moisturisers and a few  treatments.

The first calendar is called Share The Joy Advent Calendar and it features contents which are worth £77 but the product itself will be on sale for just £55.

Inside you will find a mixture of little treats from across the Body Shop ranges and as you can see it includes a Body Butter, a Vitamin C Sheet Mask and a few bath products too.

Contents

• Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash (60ml)
• British Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub (50ml)
• Shea Body Butter (50ml)
• Banana Truly Nourishing Shampoo (60ml)
• Banana Truly Nourishing Conditioner (60ml)
• Moringa Bubble Bath
• Born Lippy Lip Balm in Watermelon
• Pink Grapefruit Hand Cream (30ml)
• Coconut Shower Cream (60ml)
• Mango Butter for Dry Skin (50ml)
• Mango Shower Gel (60ml)
• Vitamin E Sheet Mask x 1
• Coconut Soap
• Strawberry Hand Cream (30ml)
• Strawberry Shower Gel (60ml)
• Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel (60ml)
• British Rose Shower Gel (60ml)
• Pink Grapefruit Bath Bubble
• Coconut Bath Bubble
• Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask x 1
• Almond Milk & Honey Hand Cream (30ml)
• Almond Mink & Honey Shower Cream (60ml)
• Bath Lily
• Festive Hair Clips

As you can see, this has a lot of amazing products inside and if you haven't yet tried the Banana Hair Care - it is a must!

The second advent calendar which is the middle range when it comes to pricing is called Share The Love Big Advent Calendar. 

This advent calendar will be on sale for just £80 but the contents are worth £119, so it’s another good value for money offering. Inside, this calendar features 25 products, including some full-sized offerings and inside you will find the brand new Avocado Body Butter as well as the Shea Shampoo and mini versions of the expert face masks.

Contents

• Shea Intense Repair Shampoo for Dry to Very Dry Hair (250ml)
• Coconut Hand Cream (30ml)
• Muslin Cleansing Cloth x 1
• Camomile Cleansing Butter (20ml)
• Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask x 1
• Shea Hand Cream (30ml)
• British Rose Hand Cream (30ml)
• British Rose Shower Gel (60ml)
• British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask (15ml)
• British Rose Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub (50ml)
• Avocado Body Butter (200ml)
• Shea Body Butter (50ml)
• Strawberry Soap
• Mango Shower Gel (60ml)
• Shea Shower Cream (60ml)
• Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow mask (15ml)
• Vitamin E Gentle face Wash (125ml)
• Pink Grapefruit Bath Bubble
• Strawberry Lip Butter (10ml)
• Vitamin E Sheet Mask x 1
• Aloe Calm Hydration Sheet Mask x 1
• Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel (60ml)
• Coconut Bath Bubble
• Wash Cloth
• Bath Lily

Again, there is a whole host of amazing products within this advent calendar and you definitely get your monies worth!

The third and final advent calendar, which is the biggie for 2021 is called Share the Love & Joy Ultimate Advent Calendar.

Worth a massive £204, this advent calendar will go on sale for £140 and inside there is a collection of 25 surprises and accessories  which are described as being for truly seasoned beauty lovers. As with the previous calendar, this one also offers a mixture of mini and full-sized heroes, so you can expect to see bestsellers like the Drops of Youth™ Concentrate, Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser and a mini skin-tingling Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask.

Contents

• Pink Grapefruit Lip Butter (10ml)
• British Rose Hand Cream (30ml)
• Berry Bath Blend Hydrating Bath Foam (250ml)
• British Rose Shower Gel (250ml)
• Vitamin E Hydrating Toner (250ml)
• Coconut Lip Butter (10ml)
• British Rose Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub (50ml)
• Mango Body Yoghurt (200ml)
• Drops of Youth Concentrate
• Camomile Cleansing Butter (20ml)
• Shea Intense Repair Shampoo for Dry to Very Dry Hair (250ml)
• Shea Shower Cream (60ml)
• Shea Nourishing Body Lotion (200ml)
• Mango Hand Cream (30ml)
• Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask x 1
• Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser (50ml)
• Drops of Youth Concentrate Sheet Mask x 1
• Manga Body Mist 100ml
• Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask (15ml)
• Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask (15ml)
• Avocado Body Butter (200ml)
• Red Body Sponge
• Konjac Face Sponge.

As you can see, this advent calendar is quite incredible and most definitely is the one I would want to be purchasing as the return for your money is amazing.

The fourth Advent Calendar is featured in this post and it is incredible value for money!

The word sustainability is one you’re going to hear a lot about this year with Beauty Advent Calendars. From The Body Shop sustainability starts with the design of the calendars having a drawer theme, which should then encourage you to keep hold of your calendar after opening all the drawers to repurpose them and store your crafty bits, some tea lights or makeup. I still use three of my former advent calendars from over the years to store sample products in.  You will also an act of kindness prompt hiding behind each door too and this is to help encourage some festive goodness every day.  Every Calendar sold will also help towards a donation of a a minimum £500,000 to organisations across the globe which support unpaid carers and volunteers.

You can find everything you need to know about these Advent Calendars 

from The Body Shop HERE

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