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Thursday, 11 November 2021

Best of MAC Black Friday Kit worth £140

MAC Cosmetics are getting the party started early with their current gift and Black Friday offering.  As we are now in that final straight to the festive season, there will be a whole host of brands with offers and gift offerings popping up over the coming weeks, more so because Black Friday and Cyber Monday are on the horizon.  
Best of MAC Black Friday Kit worth £140
Launching from 15th November, there will be two Best of Mac Black Friday Kits on offer, one you can see in the above photo. To get your hands on one of these two offerings which are worth over £140, all you have to do is spend £58 on MAC products.  However, I have an exclusive link for you to be able to grab it now.

The Best of Mac Kits each feature 7 products

Best of MAC Kit / Been There, Plum That includes:

  • Love Me Liquid Lipcolour in shade Been There, Plum That
  • Matte Lipstick in shade Whirl
  • In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
  • Fix+ Original
  • Eyeshadow in shade Antiqued
  • Mineralize Skinfinish in shade Global Glow
  • Technakohl Liner in shade Graphblack

Best of MAC Kit / Yeah, I’m Fancy includes:

  • Love Me Liquid Lipcolour in shade Yeah, I’m Fancy
  • Matte Lipstick in shade Velvet Teddy
  • In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
  • Fix+ Original
  • Eyeshadow in shade Expensive Pink
  • Mineralize Skinfinish in shade Soft & Gentle
  • Technakohl Liner in shade Graphblack

Sadly you can't purchase the amazing MAC Advent Calendar and enjoy this offer, but there is a whole host of amazing new products that has been released, including the Shapeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow in a range of shades.

Both of these Best of MAC kits will have all of the products luxuriously wrapped in an exclusive makeup case and will be on offer from November 15th both online and via stand alone MAC Cosmetics stores or you can grab it right now!





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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

Living Proof as a brand, is one I absolutely love. If you haven't come across them before, their range of products has been developed by world-class biotech scientists and beauty experts, who have taken it upon themselves to solve the root causes of everyone’s top hair concerns - be it frizz, damage, and fullness to name just a few. 
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
With their team of stylists and scientists, they came together to analyse 100's of competitive products that have been on the market for the last 30 years and what they found was that the traditional beauty industry relies on heavy silicone's that mask hair symptoms but don’t really solve them. So, taking that in account, they have crated a whole range of products for different hair types, concerns and I am yet to find a single product that my hair doesn't love.  

One of my favourite products is the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo which I have featured on my blog many, many times and now, but excitingly the original product has a big sister with the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo and it might just be my new favourite.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
I have combination hair, so greasy roots and dry ends and I tend to wash my hair every other day otherwise I look horrendous and my hair just doesn't sit right.  Over the years, I have tried many, many dry shampoos and whilst they do the job they are designed to do - usually absorb excess oil and mask the scent of unwashed hair, my problem is my scalp is really picky and I tend to find they irritate or itch my scalp after an hour or two after application, except not with Living Proof.
Perfect hair Day™ Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo is the ultimate dry shampoo experience. It not only keeps hair clean between washes, it delivers results comparable to a rinse-out shampoo. It works by using fast-absorbing powders to soak up oil, sweat, and odor; then our advanced powder removal system easily eliminates activated powders for a fresh start. Finishing and conditioning agents refresh your scalp and balance sebum levels — leaving hair soft, shiny, and more manageable.
Perfect hair Day™ Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo contains conditioning agents that work to leave your hair feeling soft, shiny, and manageable, without the tell-tale sign that you have used a dry shampoo, essentially there is no white powder all over your shoulders and within your hair, so you won't look as though you have been merrily spraying flour or talc around yourself in an effort to disguise your greasy hair.

The advice when using this product is to really give the can a good shake and then holding it approximately 6 inches from your head, spray the dry shampoo onto your hair.  I always section my hair when I use this product to ensure I get all the parts I need to get and then, following the advice, wait for around 30 seconds and massage my head to remove any loose powder and then style my hair. As this can has a specially designed nozzle, it does ensure you get an even application.

What this Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo gives me is up to 2 extra days of not having to wash my hair if I don't want too. Whereas the original Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo is perfect for use on day 2 hair, you can get away with using the Advanced option on day 2, 3 or 4 and it has the same result.  So,  whilst I will always know my when my hair needs washing, I now don't feel that I need to rush in a morning and I love that this does clean my hair and leaving it feeling and smelling fresh.

On sale now, the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo is priced at £23 and can be found via Space NK, Cult Beauty and Lookfantastic to name a few places.


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Wednesday, 10 November 2021

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!
John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 Revealed
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
John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 Revealed
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.
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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