John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 Revealed

The John Lewis Advent Calendar for 2021 has been revealed and if last year's offering grabbed your attention, then this one is really going to get your excited because it is pretty incredible!

Launching October 4, this year's beauty advent calendar is worth over £600 but it will be on sale for just £159 right here.

A delightful gift for beauty enthusiasts or to treat yourself, it's a collection of 26 full and deluxe size products. The calendar has been designed to offer you a number of beauty rituals including a full skincare regime, a versatile makeup look, a moment of calm, some finishing touches for the hair and three iconic fragrances.

This Advent Calendar like many others for 2021, opens up to reveal a set of drawers, within which you will find 26 products, these products being from some of the brands that should be on your list to try!

If you don't want to know what the contents of this Advent Calendar are, then do not scroll down any further because you will find them listed in full! Instead, you can grab the advent calendar right now from John Lewis. 

Below is the full list of contents and I am so impressed with what John Lewis has to offer!

Contents

• Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, 15ml
• Evolve Organic Beauty Rose Quartz Facial Polish, (full size) 30ml
• Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour, Au Naturel, 1g
• This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 35ml
• Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, 15ml
• Floral Street Arizona Bloom Eau De Parfum, 10ml
• The Beauty Chef COLLAGEN Inner Boost, 100ml
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Dolce Vita, 1.8g
• Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment, 15ml
• Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask, (full size) 22g
• Elemis Superfood Kefir Tea Mist, 30ml
• Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo (full size) 92ml
• Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Bath & Shower Gel, 100ml
• Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara, Travel Size, Black, 5.5g
• Juliette has a Gun Not a Perfume Eau de Parfum, 5ml and Musk Invisible Eau de Parfum, 5ml
• Liz Earle Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic, 50ml
• REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic (full size) 100ml
• MAC Satin Lipstick, Twig (full size) 3g
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex (full size) 30ml
• Dermalogica AGE Smart™ Biolumin-C Serum (full size) 30ml
• Hermès L'Ombre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum, 7.5ml
• Fresh Soy Face Cleanser To Go (full size) 50ml
• Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil (full size) 55ml
• Charlotte Tilbury The Queen Of Glow Luxury Palette, (full size) 5.2g
• Neom Organics London Real Luxury Standard Scented Candle (full size) 185g
•  Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash (full size) 50ml

I think this Advent Calendar is better than last years and I am on that email notification to be alerted to its sale because there is so many products within this offering that I want to try.

The John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 is now on sale

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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.

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. 

A 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Get the Soap & Glory X Zeena A Printly Glorious Selection Star Gift Set now from Boots

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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.

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.

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.

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.  

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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