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Wednesday, 15 September 2021

James Bond 007 Advent Calendar

Introducing 12 Days Of James Bond, the world’s first James Bond 007 Advent Calendar. 
James Bond 007 Advent Calendar
This luxury limited edition calendar is described as being the ultimate 007 treat and it features 12 drawers of Bond-inspired gifts. It is on sale now, at Selfridges for £199 here and is perfect for those fans of James Bond, more so because one drawer features a money-can’t-buy Casino Royale prop.  

This James Bond 007 Advent calendar is housed inside a black luxury box and it features 12 drawers, magnetic doors and a ribbon tie closure. As the calendar opens, the doors are lined with a wallpaper of Bond film title graphics in gold foil. 

Contents

  • Casino Royale Prop Chip. This very special drawer contains a prop cash chip from the poker table in Casino Royale (2006) and comes with a Bond Archive certificate of authenticity. 
  • Gold Bullet Prop Replica. This precious collectible is an exact copy of The Man With The Golden Gun bullet in the Bond Archive, plated in 24ct gold and inscribed with 007.
  • Kamal Khan’s Lucky Dice. Inspired by the iconic Octopussy (1983) backgammon scene, this is a pair of replica trick dice based on ones used by Kamal Khan. 
  • Dr. No Silk Pocket Square. A black 100% silk square with hand-rolled and stitched seams, printed with Maurice Binder’s colourful dot design.
  • James Bond x Charbonnel et Walker Chocolate Bars. A ribboned stack of five milk chocolate bars with packaging featuring You Only Live Twice (1967) production artwork from the Bond Archive.   
So that’s just an idea as to what the contents inside this Advent Calendar currently are and if you know someone who is a huge fan, then what a perfect gift!

You can find this James Bond 007 Advent Calendar on sale at Selfridges.




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Next His and Hers Beauty Advent Calendars

The excitement of Bath & Body Works arriving and then selling out at Next might have meant you hadn’t noticed the reveal of His and Her’s Advent Calendars for 2021 - but here they are!
Next His and Hers Beauty Advent Calendars
The Next His and Hers advent calendar will be available to purchase from 15 September and are both priced at just £69 which is incredible especially as the ‘Her’ Calendar is worth £243.00 and the ‘His’ Calendar being worth £254.00.

The Next Advent for Her is presented in a Silver Box with 24 drawers, as you can see each one will contain a gift. 
Next His and Hers Beauty Advent Calendars
Inside the ‘her’ Calendar you will find products such as MAC lipstick and a Bobbi Brown Mascara, to a Philip Kingsley deep-conditioning treatment and a Clarins moisturizer. Meanwhile, the ‘His’ version includes a Bull Dog razor, a 5ml Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau De Toilette and a Murad Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector among other great products.  

The Full Contents of this Advent Calendar will be shown below, so if you don't want to know what is inside then scroll away!

Contents

  • MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in shade Ruby Woo - Full Size
  • Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment - Full Size
  • Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara - Deluxe Mini
  • Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion - Travel Size
  • Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray - Deluxe Size
  • Kiehl's Creme de Corps Nourishing Dry Body Oil
  • Moroccanoil Treatment - Travel Size
  • Nails Inc Gel Effect Polish in shade Colville Mews
  • Lancome Advanced Genifique Serum - Deluxe Size
  • ByTerry Baume de Rose Flaconnette - Travel Size
  • Benefit 24hr Brow Setter Clear Gel - Deluxe Size
  • REN Clean Skincare Glow Daily Vitamin C Cream - Deluxe Size
  • This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray - Deluxe Size
  • Aurelia Brightening Anti-pollution Mask - Full Size
  • L'Occitane Verveine Shower Gel - Travel Size
  • Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser - Travel Size
  • Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Night Serum x 7
  • Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm - Deluxe Size
  • Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair - Deluxe Size
  • Origins Ginzing Energy Boosting Moisturiser - Deluxe Size
  • Marc Jacobs Daisy EDT
  • Iconic London Plumping Lip Gloss in shade Nearly Nude - Full Size
  • Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish - Travel Size
  • BareMinerals Skinlongevity Serum - Deluxe Size
  • Delilah Eyeshadow Brush
As you can see there are some cult classics within this Advent Calendar such as Estee Lauder and Liz Earle alongside the likes of Urban Decay and others.

The Next Advent Calendar for Him is presented inside a dark navy blue looking box and again, there will be 24 drawers to Open and each one will also contain a gift inside each one.
Next His and Hers Beauty Advent Calendars
Inside the products and brands you will find are Murad, Aveda, Philip Kingsley, L’Occitane and Elemis to name just a few. What I love about this Advent Calendar for Him is that you get more than just a grooming routine, what you get is a chance to try some amazing products from some fabulous brands and all for just £69.

Contents

  • Elemis Deep Cleanse Facial Wash - 50ml
  • Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment - Full Size
  • Bull Dog Original Bamboo Razor x 1
  • Paco Rabanne One Million EDT - Deluxe Size
  • Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment - Travel Size
  • Murad Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector - Full Size
  • Aveda Thickening Tonic - Full Size
  • Pervy Nobelman Signature Beard Oil - Full Size
  • Proraso Shaving Cream - Deluxe Size
  • L'Occitane Cedrat Shower Gel - Travel Size
  • This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray - Deluxe Size
  • Lab Series MAX LS Power Lifting Serum - Travel Size
  • Mavis Orange Blossom Bloom Toothpaste - Deluxe Size
  • Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Serum Concentrate - Deluxe Size
  • Clarins Men Energizing Gel - Travel Size
  • Nuxe Reve de Meil Hand and Nail Cream - Travel Size
  • Viktor & Rolk Spicebomb EDT Pour Homme - Deluxe Size
  • Boss Bottled EDP - Deluxe Size
  • Brighton Beard Co. Smoker Millers Shave Oil - Travel Size
  • Heath Eye Serum - Full Size
  • Origins Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel - Full Size
  • Regenerate Advanced Toothpaste - Deluxe Size
  • Korres Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser - Full Size
  • Jack Black Turbo Energising Cleanser - Full Size
  • Barber Pro Foaming Cleansing Sheet Mask x 1
I think this Advent Calendar has a really interesting mixture of products inside and I am glad to see there is a few full-sized items alongside the rest of what has been included.

Both of these Advent Calendars will be on sale, here, from 15th September and they are incredible value for money and I am seriously tempted by both offerings.








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L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara

Balm Noir is the latest launch in the L'Oréal Volume Million Lashes mascara line and if you are a fan of L'Oreal Mascaras then this is one you are going to want to try.
L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara
Mascara is one of my favourite makeup products and is something I am never without, the problem however is that I am really picky with a mascara formula. I cannot stand those really overly wet formulas which when applied make your eyelashes feel really wet and then everytime you blink, you splash your own face with flecks of product. I also don't like overly dry formulas, it has to sit somewhere in the middle, not giving me that spidery leg look if I want to apply more than one coat. The brush plays a big part in the application for mascaras, it has to work with the formula, partly why I am sure a fan of the Rollerlash wand from Benefit, though I prefer to use it with their They're Real formula.  Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara from L'Oreal is neither too wet or dry, it is an in-between but did I like it?

Said to have been designed for sensitive eyes, the L'Oréal Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir is made up of 99% natural ingredients, breaking that down further, it is said that 8% of those natural ingredients is actually the mineral black pigments which give that volume and intensity and the rest of the formula is a moisturising creamy balm that promises L'Oreal claims will coat your lashes like a leave in conditioner.  The brush, which is called the 'Millionizer' brush is made up of a multitude of bristles which work to separate and lift the lashes as well as ensuring each one if coated with the Mascara formula.  What I like about the brush is the flexibility of the bristles, they aren't incredibly rigid and do have some movement as you wiggle them through your lashes - this for me is always a bonus.
L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara
On the lashes, this mascara does glide on effortlessly and it is a balm like texture for the formula, it is slightly thicker than my usual mascaras but it isn't or doesn't give that clumpy look, but it does make my lashes look darker and slightly more defined.  The problem with having long lashes like I have, is you can never say that a mascara lengthens your lashes, but what I can say is that this mascara doesn't smudge or flake and it lasts pretty much all day - by that I mean from when I apply it around 7.30am until I get home from work around 6pm.

This L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir Mascara is hypo-allergenic, ophthalmologically tested and fragrance-free and it is on sale now for just £10.99 with Feelunique and Boots where it is currently on a 3 for 2 offer!





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Tuesday, 14 September 2021

LookFantastic x Nuxe Limited Edition Beauty Box

The next Lookfantastic Limited Edition Box to launch is with none other than Nuxe, a brand famed for their Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil.
LookFantastic x Nuxe Limited Edition Beauty Box
This collaborative box with Nuxe will offer 7 of the brands most popular popular products and it is on sale right now, here.

Contents

  • Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil (50ml)
  • Nuxe Huile Florale Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil (50ml)
  • Nuxe Very Rose 3-in-1 hydrating Micellar water (200ml)
  • Nuxe Super Serum 
  • Nuxe Ultra-comforting face balm
  • Nuxe Baume Levres Reve De Miel - Honey Lip Balm (15g)
  • Nuxe Sesame Seeds and Citrus Extract Radiance Detox Mask
This is another great sounding box and currently on sale right now here for just £35 which, when you consider it is worth almost £90, is a bargain to be had!

In the meantime, the Lookfantastic Advent Calendar has been revealed and it can be found here!





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