Wednesday, 10 November 2021

Lookfantastic 'All Of The Lights' November Beauty Box

This months Lookfantastic Beauty Box is titled 'All The Lights' and the theme behind the box is bringing together the joy that is fairy lights and sparkle of fireworks with spending time together at joyous events as we get ready for the festive season, enjoying the magical experiences we are now seemingly free to do. So putting together all of that exciting, warming and sparking events together, this box was created.  Whether you are wanting to indulge in some self-care or some pre-office party prep.
Lookfantastic 'All Of The Lights' November Beauty Box
As well as the theme, the colour of the box also plays a significance.  Blue, Dark Blue is a colour of so many emotions and feelings but is also one which symbolises this time of the year pretty well - as it is pretty dark now much earlier with the clocks going back an hour.  That aside, blue is also the colour of calm and serenity and as we all begin the build up to that big day, rushing around getting those presents, writing the cards, queuing and being amongst all the hustle and bustle, it is a timely reminder to ensure you make time for you.

The first product out of the box comes from Molton Brown with their Ylang Ylang Bath and Shower Gel, one of my favourite scents from the brand. 
Lookfantastic 'All Of The Lights' November Beauty Box
relaxing scent which has top notes of tangerine, cardamom and ginger, heart notes of ylang-ylang and jasmine and then a base of vanilla, cedarwood and musk. Ylang Ylang is definitely the dominant scent within this product and what I love is that it is as warming as it is calming.

If you don't find Molton Brown in your box then one of two other products that could be hidden inside and they are - NCLA Cuticle Oil or Grow Gorgeous Balance Fibre Sealing Split End Treatment.

The second product in my box is from Balance Me with their BHA Exfoliate Concentrate and it is described as being a fast-action, fast-absorbing leave-on chemical exfoliation.
Lookfantastic 'All Of The Lights' November Beauty Box
The formula works on those upper layers of skin to encourage dead skin cells to shed to reveal the healthier and more radiant layers underneath. It uses Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark and Tiger grass to to gently remove dead skin cells, fight blackheads, reduce blemishes, target enlarged pores, and improve hydration to reveal a softer, more youthful-looking and brighter skin, without causing redness or inflammation.

Keeping with the theme of self-care, the next product is from Le Mini Macron with their Moisturising Foot Mask.  I am a huge fan of products like these, they are great for your feet and also give you a reason to sit down and do absolutely nothing whilst they work their magic.
Lookfantastic 'All Of The Lights' November Beauty Box
This pair of socks are Lavender scented, so they are definitely designed to help relax and unwind. Designed for dry skin, these masks will help your tired, dry feet to feel relaxed, refreshed and deeply hydrated after using. As with similar products, these ones should also be used on freshly washed feet and once applied, left to work their magic for up to 20 minutes before removing.

Next up we have Prai with their Ageless Throat and Decolletage cream and it is described as being a lightweight formula designed to target ageing skin.
Lookfantastic 'All Of The Lights' November Beauty Box
This cream is designed to work on the throat and décolletage, both of which are prone to sagging skin and this crème seeks to achieve a visibly firmer appearance. The formula is enriched with Mulberry, Saxifrage and Grapeseed Extracts as well as an ingredient called Sepilift DPHP™ which works to restore elasticity to skin. Then finally there is a combination of PRAI oil, Shea Butter and Hyaluronic acid and together these ingredients not only deliver moisture to the skin, but also a youthful glow and a supple appearance. 

Comfort Zone Renight Cream which is described as being a soft rich night cream with antioxidant and protective actions for dehydrated, depleted and stressed skins.
Lookfantastic 'All Of The Lights' November Beauty Box
This cream is said to be ideal for skin which is dry and dehydrated as it boasts a rich formulation to cocoon the skin into what is referred to as 'a conditioning veil of moisture'. Using a blend of Goji Berry Oil and Hydrolysed Tomato extract which deliver an advanced anti-oxidant protection and this in turn helps to protect against the damaging effects of environmental aggressors. Hyaluronic Acid is also used and it acts as a humectant and helps with creating a natural plumping effect to help reduce the appearance of fine lines. After using, you should awaken to skin that feels soft, smooth and replenished for lasting hydration

The final item in this months box comes from Diego Dalla Palma with the High Precision Long lasting Water Resistant Brow Pencil in a medium brown shade.
Lookfantastic 'All Of The Lights' November Beauty Box
Designed to not only enhance your arches, the extra fine tip is designed to give you precision and natural coverage, making it perfect for filling, defining and shaping your brows.  The Brow pencil has a soft, creamy formula which makes it easy to blend and it boasts of being impressively long-wearing thanks to its transfer-resistant, water and sweat-resistant staying power.

So there you have the November edition of the LFBeauty Box and it is one of my favourite boxes for some time. Over the next few months, Lookfantastic has some incredible launches coming, some of which I have shared on my blog already, so if you are not yet a subscriber, now might just be the time to become one. We have already seen the 2021 Beauty Advent Calendar, Beauty Chest and a Luxe Limited Edition not to mention collaborations with both Neom and Perricone MD still to launch.

Lookfantastic Beauty Box is a monthly subscription service* membership starts at £15 per month, but with the code BBSUN there is £5 off. There is also further membership offers of signing up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to save money.

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Tuesday, 9 November 2021

Soap & Glory X Zeena A Printly Glorious Selection Star Gift Set

The much anticipated Soap & Glory X Zeena A Printly Glorious Selection Gift Set has launched in Boots as its Star Gift and in keeping with tradition, it is half price, so if you are a fan of the brand and like me always buy the Star Gift, now is the time to get it.
Soap & Glory X Zeena A Printly Glorious Selection Star Gift Set
Alongside their Advent Calendar, which at £42 is more expensive than this entire gift set, Soap & Glory always have some amazing offering for Christmas.
Make your mark with... A PRINTLY GLORIOUS SELECTION™
Is your skin in need of that bottomless, body-loving buffet of goodies? Ours too. So why not give into tin-tation and treat yourself to our glorious collection, crammed with all your favourite bath and body beautifiers.
Inside this gift set you will find everything from a body wash and butter to a face masks and dry shampoo plus a the Thick & Fast High Definition Mascara.

This gift contains:

  • Soap & Glory Call Of Fruity Refreshing Body Wash 500ml
  • Soap & Glory Call Of Fruity Hydrating Body Lotion 500ml
  • Soap & Glory Clean On Me Hydrating Body Wash 500ml
  • Soap & Glory The Scrub Of Your Life Smoothing Body Scrub 200ml
  • Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter Body Butter 300ml
  • Soap & Glory Call Of Fruity Hydrating Hand Cream 125ml
  • Soap & Glory Hand Food Hydrating Hand Cream 50ml
  • Soap & Glory Face Soap & Clarity Vitamin C Facial Wash 350ml
  • Soap & Glory Bright & Beautiful Radiance-Boosting Face Mask
  • Soap & Glory The Fab Pore Pore-refining Mask
  • Soap & Glory The Rushower Scent-sational Dry Shampoo in 200ml
  • Soap & Glory Heel Genius Hydrating Foot Cream 50 ml
  • Soap & Glory Thick & Fast High Definition Mascara 10ml
Worth a total of £82 but will go on sale for £65 once this deal has ended, this Soap & Glory X Zeena A Printly Glorious Selection Star Gift Set  is on sale now for just £32.50 which is an absolute bargain and comes packaged inside a reusable pink and white striped tin.



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The Body Shop Kindness & Pears Collection

Having already shared the Love & Plums Collection from The Body Shop, today I am sharing Kindness & Pears and again, it is one of the Seasonal Fragrance Collections.
The Body Shop Kindness & Pears Collection
This collection features more than 9 different products as well as being featured in some gift sets, so if it is something you like the sound of there is a lot of choice.  Today, I am sharing three different products from the range and if you have ever tried the Pear Bath Blend, then this is a collection you would love.

Described as being a special edition festive fragrance, this collection is enriched with pear extract from Italy and notes of juicy pear, strawberry and with it we also have the addition of warm tonka bean. This sweet, vibrant and fruity scent is said to guarantee to leave you feeling that Christmas kindness.

The first product is the Kindness & Pears Sugar Lip Scrub, a vegan product which comes packaged in a tub with a twist off lid and inside, the scrub smells just delightful and definitely as described above.
The Body Shop Kindness & Pears Collection
This is quite a creamy scrub and as well as being enriched with pear, strawberry and tonka bean, this scrub also features handcrafted Community Fair Trade Shea butter from Ghana and exfoliating sugar crystals, the latter creating the grains to scrub the dead and dry skin off your lips, without being too abrasive to scratch and irritate the lips.

As well as being great for use on the lips, I have also used this on dry patches of skin on my hands and it does such a god job at removing the dead skin.  Priced at £5.

The second product within this collection is the Kindness and Pears Body Yogurt and I absolutely love these, so soothing and cooling on the skin without being sticky or tacky.
The Body Shop Kindness & Pears Collection
Once again, as well as pear extract, this body yogurt is also enriched Fair Trade shea butter and Community Fair Trade organic almond milk which gives the most amazing scent and texture. As this is a yogurt rather than a cream, it has an incredibly lightweight texture to it, so it isn't too heavy and it absorbs as soon as it comes into contact with the skin, even if you use it on damp skin after getting out of the shower.  Once applied, the wonderful pear and almond scent comes through and lingers on the skin. This yogurt is also available for sale on its own and is priced at £11.

The third and final product within this collection of Kindness and Pears selection is the Fragrance Mist and once again, the scent is just absolutely lovely.  
The Body Shop Kindness & Pears Collection
Keeping with the scent notes of Pear, Juicy Pear, Strawberry and Tonka Bean, in a mist such as this, the scent is much stronger than it is within the body yogurt but it is also perfect for laying with the body yogurt to ensure you really make the most of the scent.

Idea for keeping in your handbag, on your desk or even in the room, which I have also used a room mist, the scent is just lovely and uplifting and perfect for this time of year.  This Kindness & Pears Mist is priced at just £10.

The Kindness & Pears Collection is an absolutely lovely scent and there is still one more seasonal fragrance collection that I will be share on my blog and I also have a few gift guides coming from The Body Shop too.

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Monday, 8 November 2021

Glossybox Beauty Desires Edition - November 2021

This month's edition of Glossybox has arrived and it following on from the Masquerade Box for October, we are now looking at embracing elegant, timeless beauty with the November edition.  The Beauty Desires Edition is about tempting you with soft, silk-like textures that caress your skin and irresistibly rich make-up must haves.
Glossybox Beauty Desires Edition - November 2021
Inside this months box there is five products and it is a mixture of skincare and makeup from some really lovely brands.  The first product out of the box comes from E.L.F Cosmetics with the Bitesize Eyeshadow Palette - Berry Bad.
Glossybox Beauty Desires Edition - November 2021
This quad contains four eyeshadows – 2 mattes and 2 shimmer shades and it comes packaged inside a white palette with a clear lid so you can see those shades inside, it is the perfect size for popping int your handbag, so perfect for the festive season. As the name suggests Berry Bad, these are soft pink and berry shades, though they don't have names.  Starting on the left side of the palette is the lightest almost nude shade which works well as a base and then depending on how much you want that shadow to pop you can ad the shimmers, which for me work better when using my finger than a brush to pack it on the eyes.  Neither of the shimmers are itchy or gritty, but there is a fair bit of fall out.

The second product is from Commodity and it is a fragrance called Paper. This is a brand I have heard of but haven't, until now tried, so I am definitely intrigued by them.
Glossybox Beauty Desires Edition - November 2021
Paper is said to be lightweight and effortless and it opens with the molecular Iso E Super, a note which you might be more familiar with in the brand known as Escentric Molecules. As a note, Iso E Super is quite a dry, woody scent to it which does smell different on everyone, with some people unable to detect it at all.  As this scent settles on the skin, the notes of Skin Musk, which to me always has a floral woody scent to it, giving it a cleanness but then we get the base note of Amber which is quite musky and rich.  As a fragrance, I enjoyed this a lot, as it dries down and really comes to life, it is just divine.

The next products comes from a brand you will have seen a lot of on my blog, E-Cooking and the product is the Cleansing Gel.
Glossybox Beauty Desires Edition - November 2021
Ideal for normal or oily skin, the vegan cleansing gel is infused with a whole host of amazing ingredients.  Starting with soothing Cucumber and Aloe Vera, the cleanser works to melt away dirt, impurities and other nasties lurking on the skin, whilst replenishing deep moisture which helps to maintain that healthy skin balance. We then have Antioxidant Vitamin E helps to neutralise free radical damage to fight against premature ageing and create a smooth, bright and revitalised complexion.

The penultimate product within this box comes from Karina with a Beauty Sponge Blender, a product you can never have too many of.
Glossybox Beauty Desires Edition - November 2021
This Beauty Blender, which is very Glossybox pink, is designed to apply your foundation, concealer, liquid blush, bronzer or your highlighter with ease, getting into those harder to reach areas owing to its shape and design.

The final product in the box comes from Human + Kind with their Elderflower Hand Scrub.
Glossybox Beauty Desires Edition - November 2021
Designed to remove dead and dry skin, this scrub uses the likes of Shea butter, sunflower oil, raspberry seeds plus elder and country almond leaves which provide intensive nourishment and protect the skin against dryness. Not just for use on the hands, you can also use this scrub on your elbows, feet, round the ankles and the knees, all those places which dry out quickly and become rough, so gentle is this scrub, it does a great job at removing the dead skin cells and with its delicate scent, leaves my skin soft and smooth to the touch. 

As you will all know, Glossybox is a beauty box subscription service and it costs as little as £11 per month here*. By subscribing to these boxes, it gives you the chance to get your hands on the Limited Edition boxes.

If you haven't done so yet, Glossybox has not one but TWO Advent Calendars for 2021 - the first is the Surprise Me Advent Calendar which is worth over £465 and then we have the Glossybox x Grazia Advent Calendar which is worth over £450 and both are on sale now.







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