John Lewis Virtual Weekend Goody Bag

If you are a member of John Lewis Partnerships, which is free to join, you will be alerted to their Virtual Beauty Weekends which are packed full with must-see masterclasses, live skincare tutorials, panel talks and a whole lot more. 

The classes are subject to a small fee of £15 for a silver ticket and £35 for the gold ticket. Both ticket prices entitle you to a £15 voucher you can spend with the brand hosting after the event, but if you are lucky enough to get a gold ticket, you also get a free goody bag and this time it was worth over £265.

My goody bag arrived a few days ago and honesty, the contents are just incredible and it is divided into three sections.

First up with skincare saviours we have five products which are designed to help revolutionise your skincare routine and keep your skin looking refreshed, nourishes and glowing! So, the products we have are:

• Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cleanser (15ml) - Gently removed makeup, dirt, oil and other impurities, all whilst maintaining the skins natural radiance.
• Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel (50ml/full size) - An exfoliator which is infused with natural enzymes from Papaya and pineapple, designed to protect and brighten the skin.
• Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream (15ml) - an advanced gel cream that hydrates and replenishes the skin overnight. Said to be powered by a combination of hyaluronic acids for ultra-soft skin.
• Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (15ml) - A creamy exfoliating cleanser which combines physical and chemical exfoliant for smoother skin.
• Clarins Super Restorative Day Cream (15ml) - Perfect for use in a morning for replenished, plump and radiant looking skin.

The second section of products have been titled “Best Face Forward” and together they are designed to reinvent your go-to look as a collection of makeup must-haves.  So here we have:

• Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick (3.5g full-size). The shade Stoned Rose, it is described as being the perfect neutral lip shade. Enriched with a breakthrough antioxidant that leaves the lips soft with lightweight diffusing pigments for an ultra-brilliant colour.
• Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick (0.9g) - The shade Taupe, this shadow stick is said to last for up to 8 hours once applied and as well as a shadow, it can also be used a base.
• Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer (50ml Full Size) - A 100% silicone-free primer that is packed full of skin-loving ingredients which work to lock in your skincare and prolong the wear of your makeup.
• MAC Extreme Dimension Mascara (8g Full size) - This lightweight mascara is designed to give volumised lashes with a 24-hour wear. The moulded brush also helps to maximise coverage.
• Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick (9g Full Size) - In the shade I Am, this shade is described as being the ultimate red to amp up your look and not only is it refillable but also easy to apply and gives a satin finish.
• Dior Addict Lip Maximizer (2ml) - If ever there was the cutest mini, Dior wins that prize! This Lip Maximizer delivers a plumping effect and shine due to the Volumising spheres of hyaluronic acid.
• NARS Narsissist Wanted Eyeshadow Palette (Full size) - Featuring 6 pure pigment matte, satin and shimmer shades:

1. SATISFACTION (shimmering golden pink)
2. DELIRIUM (metallic rose)
3. MENDOZA (shimmering pink copper)
4. SHOOTING STAR (sparkling champagne)
5. SHADOW HILL (matte saddle)
6. WICKED GAME (satin cranberry)

Together these shades are just absolutely stunning and the palette I already love.

Then finally we have Finishing Touches and this section is said to be a perfect collection of products for when you’re on the go and need some handy essentials for an instant refresh. So the products we have are as follows:

• OTO CBD Ritual Hand Balm (30ml) - Bringing together pure CBD and Shea Butter alongside Olive Oil and Aloe Vera Leaf for an intense moisturising balm.
• Claus Porto Banho Citron Verbena Mini Soap (30g) - Enriched with Shea Butter for a silky smooth lather and finished with a fresh citrus fragrance.
• Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo (92ml) - I don’t think I need to state just how much I adore this dry shampoo, it is my one and only! A Paraben-free dry shampoo that eliminates oil, sweat and odour and leaves the hair feeling clean without the white residue.

So there you have the entire contents of my goody bag from the John Lewis Virtual Beauty Weekend and I am sure you will agree just how amazing it is.  

I’ve decided that as the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick is a shade I already have, to give it away to one of you. There is a rafflecopter widget below with two mandatory entries you must complete - if they are not completed, your entry will be deleted. After those, there are some non-mandatory entries you are free to complete if you wish and the rest of the terms and conditions are below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Terms and conditions 

• This giveaway is open internationally.
• One winner will be chosen at random via Rafflecopter to win the Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick
• You must be 18 or over to enter, anyone who is under 18 must seek parental permission before entering this giveaway.
• There is no purchase necessary to enter this giveaway
• There is no cash alternative 
• Information given when entering this competition will remain confidential and will not be shared with anyone else.
• Every entry will be checked and verified, with any incomplete, false or duplicate entries being removed from the giveaway as mentioned above 
• This is not a sponsored post or the responsibility of anyone other than Beautyqueenuk 
• The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternative winner will be selected randomly again via Rafflecopter

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ASOS X LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER BEAUTY BOX

On sale now 

Launching this Friday with ASOS is another beauty box and this time it is the ASOS x Look Good Feel Better Box, an amazing charity that I’ve mentioned a few times on my Blog now.

The box will be available for just £20 and it’s worth an incredible £110. All proceeds from the sales will go to Look Good Feel Better. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there is a whole host of brands doing their best to raise vital funds for a host of charities, this is the ASOS way.

Look Good Feel Better is a leading cancer support charity aimed at boosting the physical and emotional wellbeing of people living with cancer and you can find out more about them right here, it really is a wonderful charity.

As you can see, inside the box, you will find products from brands such as Huda Beauty, Alpha H, Too Faced, Elemis, NARS and many more!

Contents 

• Alpha H Daily Essential Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 30ml
• Badgal Bang Mascara in Black 3g
• Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect Kissing Lipstick 1g
• Dr Paw Paw Peach Pink 10ml
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 20g
• Huda Beauty Ruby Obsessions Palette Full size 
• NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Starwoman 2ml
• OSKIA Renaissance Mask 15ml
• Ouai Hair Oil 5ml
• Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
• Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Primer 40ml

I have already bookmarked the page ready for this edit and it will be available on Friday 8th October via www.asos.com

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L’Occitane Classic Advent Calendar unboxing

This year, L’Occitane has released three Advent Calendars which I have shared on my blog. Today I am unboxing one of them for you.

The Classic Advent Calendar which is a beautiful shade of blue, is a 24 door Advent Calendar and it features some of the best products L’Occitane offer but in mini and deluxe sizes, so always a great way to try multiple products from a brand before paying for a full-priced version. This Advent Calendar opens out to reveal a traditional door opening and here is what you will find say by day inside. If you don’t want that surprise ruining, then please do not read any further, you can instead find the advent calendar here.

The first door opens to reveal a 10ml Verbena Cooling Hand Gel. 

Enriched with organic verbena extract and tapioca powder to soothe and absorb, leaving hands feeling dry and cooled. Plus it is one of the best sizes for having in your handbag because it takes up so little room.

Behind door number two we have a 30ml Verbena Body Lotion, a product that I absolutely love and is one of the few I have used up!

This body lotion has a really lightweight formula which quickly absorbs and it is packed with vitamin E and omega-6 fatty acids to replenish the skin's natural moisture. The zingy fragrance of verbena, known for its uplifting qualities is just delightful.

Behind door 3 is my favourite L’Occitane product ever and anyone who reads my blog will know it needs no introduction. - The Almond Shower Oil in a 35ml size.

For me, there is no product for the shower that is better than this, I’ve raves about it so many times on my blog, it’s a product we always have in the bathroom, my bottle has been refilled more times than any other product I own! Enriched with Almond Oil, it is incredibly hydrating and moisturising and leaves behind a subtle but fresh almond blossom scent which lingers on the skin for hours after using. The entire Almond range is just amazing!

Staying with the Almond Collection for door 4 and we have a 35ml Almond Shampoo. Again, another product I happen to love.

The shampoo is enriched with moisturising Almond oil which gently cleanses your hair while helping to restore suppleness and shine without leaving the hair greasy or lank, plus there is also the delicate fragrance of fresh almonds which is just divine.

For door 5 you will find the Immortelle Precious Cream in a 5ml tube and one of L’Occitane more luxe collection of products.

This cream is enriched with Immortelle and a dynamic Hyaluronic Acid complex. Described as being twice as powerful as standard hyaluronic acid, this dynamic complex can quadruple the natural production of hyaluronic acid in the skin. This complex SPF day cream helps to stimulate cell proliferation. Infused with immortelle essential oil, the cream helps cells to mature, so the skin can renew itself faster. On the skin, this is very much a luxurious cream and it sinks in with incredible ease, the kind of cream you want to bathe in!

Back to hand cream with door 6 and hiding behind it is the Cherry Blossom 10ml tube.

This cream is enriched with shea butter and is lovely and creamy on the skin without being greasy. As with all L’Occitsne hand creams, this one not only moisturisers but also nourishes and protects the hands, as well as leaving them delicately scented.

Behind door 7 we have a 30ml Verbena Shower Gel and if you love the scent of the hand cream and body lotion, then you will adore this.

With its incredible clean scent, this shower gel releases a crisp, citrus scent thanks to the inclusion of Essential oils from verbena, orange, geranium and lemon tree. On the skin, this shower gel is lovely and soothing and not only fragrances the skin, but your entire bathroom!

For the 8th Door of this advent calendar we have a 25g Shea Milk Extra Gentle Soap - something that is always handy to have!

This is one of the most gentlest soaps I have ever used and one that smells just divine. It is as rich as it is smooth and so moisturising on the skin. Given its size, it is also so handy to travel with and trust me, even with the pandemic, the number of places still without soap is worrying!

Behind door 9 we have the 35ml Almond Conditioner and if you thought the shampoo smelt amazing then this is even better!

This conditioner is enriched, just like the shampoo, with Almond oil to soften and detangle the hair whilst at the same time, leaving it delicately fragranced with a subtle, mouth-watering scent of fresh almonds.

For the 10th door we have a 5ml Aqua Réotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Cream.

This cream is enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid and calcium rich Réotier water which is known for its properties to help skin maintain its hydration barrier and retain moisture, this lightweight melting fresh cream hydrates the skin while at the same comforting it, so if your skin is unhappy and acting up, this is definitely a dream to try.

For Day 11 we have 10ml Almond Delicious Hands.

My favourite hand cream from L'Occitane and of course being from the Almond Range. It smells just absolutely incredible and it leaves my hands feeling moisturised and nourished without being greasy and of course I love that the scent lingers for absolute ages on the skin.

Behind door 12 we have 25g Verbena Leaf Soap which is just delightful.

As with the Body Lotion, this soap is delightfully zingy and creates a beautifully scented lather which lingers on your skin. It isn’t drying and is wonderfully soothing and again, handy to have in times of need.

For Day 13 we have a 10ml Shea Butter Foot Cream which we are all going to need for these cold months with our feet hidden in thick socks and chunky boots!

As with the hand cream, this foot cream is an amazing treatment for the feet, it’s thick and luxurious and if my feet need a little extra TLC, I slather it on, put some socks and allow the cream to work its magic.

Behind the door for Day 14 is a 35ml Repairing Shampoo which is perfect for hair which is dry, brittle and damaged.

Designed to help revitalise, strengthen and protect the hair from heat styling and chemical damage, this shampoo has a gentle silicone-free formula which combines oat amino acid, to repair, restructure and improve hair fibre condition and a patented anti-breakage complex of five essential oils (angelica, ylang-ylang, sweet orange, lavender and geranium) with provitamin B5, and sunflower oil, to protect and give softness and suppleness to the hair.

For Day 15 we have a 5ml Shea Light Comforting Cream and if your skin is in need of TLC, this is worth looking at!

This Cream is formulated with 5% shea butter it is described as being the answer to the essential needs of normal to combination skin, including sensitive skin types. It is really lightweight in texture, not at all heavy and even though it is called a cream, it is definitely more of a lotion.

Back to hand creams for Day 16 with a 10ml Rose Hand Cream.

As with other L’Occitane hand creams, this one is also enriched with nourishing shea butter and on the hands, this cream is so light it melts on contact to moisturise and protect your skin and leaves them delicately perfumed with the green and floral notes of the Rosa Centifolia from Provence.

For Day 17 we are back with the Verbena Range but this time it is a 35ml Citrus Verbena Shower Gel. 

This Shower Gel is designed to gently cleanse the skin while at the same time it leaves the most lovely scent of sparkling and fruity notes of lemon, grapefruit and verbena. One of those products which wakes you up in a motioning when you feel sluggish

For Day 18 we find a 2ml Shea Ultra Rich Lip Balm and this couldn’t come at a better time!

As far as I’m concerned, you can never have too many Lip Balms and this one is formulated with 10% Shea Butter and moisturises as much as it does nourish and is perfect for these colder days that are creeping in.

For Day 19 we find the 35ml Repairing Conditioner which works with the Shampoo of the same family, hidden behind door 14.

As with the shampoo, this conditioner is a gentle silicone-free formula which combines oat amino acid, to repair, restructure and improve hair fibre condition, and there is a patented anti-breakage complex of five essential oils (angelica, ylang-ylang, sweet orange, lavender and geranium) alongside w provitamin B5, and sunflower oil, to protect and give softness and suppleness to the hair.

Hiding behind Day 20 we have a 5ml Overnight Reset Serum and if your skin needs a loving hug, this is absolutely the product you need, it’s just divine.

Described as being extraordinary, this night serum is designed to leave your with skin looking rested, fresh, more youthful and radiant. It suits all skin types, and smells just absolutely divine.

For Day 21 we have a 10ml Shea Intensive Hand Balm and this is a balm I have used a lot of during lockdown.

Said to be L’Occitane’s most nourishing hand product, this balm is enriched with 25% shea butter to provide intense nourishing care and also with allantoin, a naturally moisturising and regenerative ingredient, this ultra-rich balm absorbs into the hands when applied and massaged in. Ideal for use daily as a hand cream, or you can use it twice-weekly as an intensive hand mask by applying a thick layer to hands and leaving for 10 minutes before massaging excess into the skin.

For Day 22 we have a 35ml Citrus Verbena Body Milk and it is a product I haven’t yet tried!

Said to be formulated with organic Verbena extract and grape seed oil, this body lotion not only moisturises and nourishes but it also softens the skin, leaving it delicately fragranced with a uplifting zesty aroma. I am sure it is even more delightful when paired with the shower gel and the body lotion!

The penultimate day and behind Door 23 we have another hand cream and this time it is a 10ml Shea Honey Hand Cream.

This is a hand cream from L’Occitane which smells just delightful. Enriched and formulated with 20% shea butter, this hand cream not only helps to nourish your hands but to also protect and soften them. The cream also has a very light honey scent which fragrances your hands and it is stunning as a scent.

The final day of the L’Occitane Classic Advent Calendar is Day 24 and hiding behind it is a 75ml Shea Butter Hand Cream.

This Shea Butter Hand Cream is enriched with 20% organic Shea Butter and it is slightly different to other hand creams from L’Occitane because this one is more like a really creamy balm. It’s fairly thick but absorbs quickly into the skin and it’s job is to protect, nourish and moisturise your hands. It also includes Honey, almond extracts and coconut oil which are blended with the Shea Butter to create this extremely moisturising cream and finally there is also an infusion of both jasmine and ylang-ylang to lightly scent your hands.

So there you have the 2021 Classic Advent Calendar from L’Occitane and once agai L’Occitane decided to replace the plastic interior of its advent calendars and in its place use cardboard which had been sourced from sustainable forestry, preventing the use of 22.5 tonnes of plastic at Christmas!

On sale now for just £55 the contents are worth almost £100 and this is such a lovely treat for someone who is a fan of the brand, or who is intrigued by them!

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Guerlain Beehive Beauty Advent Calendar 2021

If you want an Advent Calendar which gives you the wow factor then Guerlain is the one to do that with their Beehive Beauty Advent Calendar!

This is Guerlain first ever Advent Calendar and it is one you definitely won’t forget seeing or reading about! 

A unique creation that is said to reveal the magical world of the Guerlain bees' mysterious workshop, the Hive of 25 Wonders.Each day, discover one of the calendar's 25 hidden treasures.

It is just spectacular to look at and is on sale right now for £490 with Guerlain. As you can see, the Behhice opens to reveal those individually numbers boxes within which features a Guerlain products, which I am sharing below.

Contents

• L'Art et la Matière Travel Spray - Rose Barbare (10ml)
• L'Art et la Matière Travel Spray - Cuir Beluga (10ml)
• L'Art et la Matière Travel Spray - Santal Pao Rosa (10ml)
• L'Art et la Matière Travel Spray - Spiritueuse Double Vanille (10ml)
• L'Art et la Matière Travel Spray - Rose Chérie (10ml)
• L'Art et la Matière Travel Spray - Angélique Noire (10ml)
• L'Art et la Matière Travel Spray - Néroli Outrenoir (10ml)
• L'Art et la Matière Travel Spray - Cruel Gardenia (10ml)
• Encens d'Hiver Travel Candle (35g)
• Bois des Indes Travel Candle (35g)
• Ylang d'Outremer Travel Candle (35g)
• Epices Sous les Etoiles Travel Candle (35g)
• Figue Azur Travel Candle (35g)
• Muguet de Printemps Travel Candle (35g)
• Sapoceti Perfumed Soap - Rose de Turquie (100g)
• Sapoceti Perfumed Soap - Jasmin d'Italie (100g)
• Sapoceti Perfumed Soap - Bergamote de Calabre (100g)
• Abeille Royale Day Cream (15ml)
• Abeille Royale Night Cream (15ml)
• Abeille Royale Advanced Youth Watery Oil (15ml)
• Kiss Kiss Shaping Cream Lip Colour in shade 344

As you can see there is a lovely mixture of products available from Guerlain, plus a few more to find!

If this Advent Calendar has stolen your affection you can find purchase it right now. In the meantime, there is an incredible number of Beauty Advent Calendars on sale right now and I have them listed right here.

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