Q&A Skin Christmas Crackers

I do love a good beauty cracker, the ultimate goal is to have a Christmas Tree which features a whole host of beauty baubles and crackers, which is more than possible right now! Today I am sharing the Q&A Skin Christmas Crackers.  

As a brand, Q&A described themselves as being a natural, clean and ingredient focused skincare brand on a mission to demystify skincare. Their skincare range is 98% natural and predominately vegan and cruelty-free! These crackers are the perfect gift for anyone who hasn’t come across the brand but wants to know more about them! There is three to choose from and here they are.

The first cracker is the Festive Favourite Cracker which at just £5 is an absolutely incredible bargain! 

Inside the cracker is the Liquorice Lip Oil, which is designed to glide onto lips to give a boost of hydration and a lovely shiny finish. It contains three main ingredients:

• Liquorice Root which is known for its ability to help aid the production of collagen and it is also plumping and moisturising. 
• Soyabean Extract. Used because the natural plumping active in Soybean is designed to give your lips more volume. 
• Prickly Pear Oil which is enriched with Vitamin E & K, as well as those much needed essential fatty acids.

With these ingredients, they all come together to soothe , moisturise and nourish the skin.

The second cracker within this trio is the Q+A Let It Glow Cracker which is just £12.

Inside this cracker you will find two products for your skin with the Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum and the Hydrating Cleanser and this duo is described as being the perfect treat for skin feeling the not-so-festive effects of winter, restoring a bright and beautiful complexion.

The Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleanser is described as being a product which is designed to deeply hydrate and keep you skin consistently soft, youthful and protected skin. To do that, again there is the use of some key ingredients:

• Hyaluronic Acid Crosspolymer which rejuvenates, hydrates, and promotes healthy skin. Q&A then state that their use of a Crosspolymer means it’s designed to stay in your upper skin cells for longer, so you look and feel hydrated!
• Rice Bran Extract - Thanks to bring enriched with soothing and hydrating Vitamin E and lots of antioxidants, Rice Bran helps to promote softer and brighter skin whilst at the same time protecting your complexion against environmental stressors.
• Polyglutamic Acid - This helps to draw moisture into your skin and works to promote healthy skin repair, whilst working with Hyaluronic Acid to keep your skin cells nourished by forming a protective barrier to keep the Hyaluronic Acid right where we need it most.

Then we have the Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum which is perfect for skin which is described as being dehydrated, in need of a refresh. Again it has three key ingredients:

• Hyaluronic Acid which rejuvenates, hydrates, and promotes healthy skin. 
• Biosaccaride Gum which provides intense moisturisation whilst helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines. It will leave your skin velvety soft and feeling fresher than eve
• Beatine which helps to balance moisture levels, and it also prevents products from feeling sticky.
• I really like the feel of this serum on my skin, it’s lightweight but without being too runny and it absorbs in double quick time.

For just £12 this is a really good cracker and would make an amazing stocking filler.

Then the final cracker Merry + Bright Christmas Cracker which is described as being perfect for skin which is dehydrated, feeling unbalanced or in need of a refresh. Inside this cracker is a mask duo that will satisfy every skin craving and all for just £12!

This cracker contains a full sized and again there is three notable ingredients:

• Activated Charcoal which works to draw out impurities from the skin, especially those stubborn blackheads!
• Bentonite - This is a natural clay which has the power to absorb excess sebum from your skin and is said to be the perfect ingredient for oily and acne-prone skin types. 
• Kaolin - this is a natural clay that helps to detoxify the skin and give the Activated Charcoal Face Mask its luxurious texture.

The second product within this cracker is the Vitamin A.C.E Face Mask and it is described as being an antioxidant rich face mask that is packed with favourite Super Food ingredients.

• Acai - rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3, C & E, it absorbs quickly and helps to restore your skin's elasticity and is deeply moisturising.
• Cranberry Seed Oil - rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, Cranberries help to protect your skin against the damage caused by UV exposure, strengthening your natural skin barrier to help achieve your healthiest complexion. There is also the inclusion of omegas 3 & 6, omega 9.
• Camu Camu - these berries contain a naturally high Vitamin C and it brightens your skin as well as helping to even out the skin tone and texture. It also protects against UV damage.
• Cherry - packed with antioxidants and a whole host of vitamins such as A, B, C and D.
• Algae - Dunaliella Salina which is a micro-algae that is rich in beta-carotene; a carotenoid and precursor to Vitamin A which your body can covert to retinol for healthier, smoother skin!

This mask, which warms upon application works to brighten and rejuvenat. Highly moisturising and nourishing, this is a delightful mask.

So there you have three wonderful crackers which make amazing gifts, or they would look just as fabulous on your tree alongside the rest of your baubles and decorations.

All three of these crackers are on sale with Q&A Skin

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Evolve Organic Beauty Pure Mask Magic

I love a good facemask and for my Christmas Gift Guide series this year I have two different ones to share with you, today it is the Evolve Organic Beauty Pure Magic Set (£30).

Evolve is a brand I have loved to watch grow as a brand and they have so many amazing products, include the Facial In A Box Gift Set. Evolve Beauty is a British brand who make their products by hand in small batches to ensure the freshness of the precious antioxidants in the natural oils, butters and extracts. The products from Evolve are vegan, cruelty free and eco-friendly.

Indulge in some self-love and find your glow with our award winning face mask gift set...meet the Masking Trio: three targeted face masks designed to exfoliate, rejuvenate and nourish.

Well if that isn't inviting enough to tempt you in, then the rest of this post will be.  Inside the beautifully presented box are three of Evolve's amazing masks and each one has its own sense of purpose and whether you decide to use them on their own or as part of a multi-masking full on pampering session, you won't be disappointed.

The first mask out of the box happens to be my second favourite mask from Evolve and that is the Bio-Retinol Gold Mask (30ml).

This gold face mask uses Bio-Retinol, which is a natural retinol-like plant extract from Bidens Pilosa and whilst it is said to possess a whole host of properties such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, within this mask it works on the skin to deliver the same rejuvenation and cellular renewal benefits as Retinol, but without any irritation.  This mask also contains bothorganic Argan Oil and Rosehip Oil which work together to really nourish and moisturise your skin, so it glows just as much as the sustainably sourced mineral Mica that has been used for the golden shimmers!

When using the Bio-Retinol Gold Mask, the directions are to apply a thick layer onto skin after cleansing and then leave it to work its magic for around for 5-10 minutes. I find this mask much easier to apply using a spatula because of the consistency, which I happen to love, to get an even coverage. Once that time is up, add warm water to transform the gold mask into a milky texture and then rinse off.

The second Mask within this Pure Mask Magic Set is the Miracle Mask (30ml) and if you like a fruity scented mask, then this one you are going to absolutely adore.

This is an exfoliating face mask which has been blended with 100% natural fruit acids including Glycolic Acid from Sugar Cane and its job is to instantly deliver smoother plumper skin. Then there is the inclusion of Peruvian Maca, described as being an ancient energy booster, it helps to increase cellular renewal, skin radiance and works to reduce the appearance of ageing whilst Papaya acts as a natural exfoliator.

When using this Miracle Mask, again you need to apply a thick layer on to freshly cleansed skin, but this time, you only need to leave it to work for around 3-5 minutes before rinsing clean with warm water. To look at this, this mask reminds me of a syrup because it is so smooth, only it isn't sticky or tacky when applied to the skin.

The final mask within this trio is my favourite and it is the Radiant Glow Mask (30ml) which smells good enough to eat and I have a full review of this mask.

Suitable for all skin types, this rich mask has three main ingredients which turn it from being just an ordinary face mask into something quite special and they include Raw Cacao which is high in antioxidants and helps to protect the skin and improve hydration and complexion. Then we have Sweet Almond Oil which is not only rich in Vitamin A, E and B's but also has high moisturising, emollient and nourishing properties, up next we have Coconut Shell Particles and Evolve uses up-cycled coconut shell particles to act as the exfoliant to delicately buff away dead skin cells leaving skin smooth, soft and brightened.  Aside for the main ingredients we also have the use of natural sugar extracts which turn this exfoliating mask into a creamy milk on contact with water, Kaolin Clay which helps to revitalise and purify and it is fragranced with Organic Vanilla oil, which thankfully doesn't overpower the chocolate scent.

To use this mask, you need to apply a thick layer onto the skin, again, I find it much easier to apply using a spatula and despite the inclusion of Kaolin Clay, which my skin is not a fan of, this is one of only two masks which has never caused my skin to have a hissy fit and react!  Once the mask has been applied, it should be left on the skin for around 5 minutes and then remove with warm water and I always use a cloth, sometimes a flannel and others a Muslin cloth.

With this Pure Magic Mask Set, you really get quite the choice, deciding which one to use or which two or three to multi-mask with, depending on your skin concern at the time. All three work wonders on their own as they do together.

The Evolve Organic Beauty Pure Mask Magic Set is widely available from places such as John Lewis, Feelunique and of course Evolve themselves and it is priced at just £30!

That's not all!  If you really like the sound of Evolve as a brand, they also have an Advent Calendar on sale and it is on offer, here, for just £95 and it is just beautiful.

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Glossybox Black Friday Box Revealed

Black Friday is on its way – which means there is another GLOSSYBOX Black Friday Limited Edition Box! Only yesterday I shared the Glossybox Skincare Black Friday Box, which is amazing value for money and now we have another one to add to the temptation!

This box is worth over £105 and it features 10 beauty buys that have proven to be very popular during 2021. This edit is described as being the perfect present for the beauty lover you’re shopping for this festive season. Or maybe just a little treat for yourself!

Want to know what the seven full-size and three deluxe minis from the world of makeup, skin and body care inside this box are? Keep reading for a full revealing of those contents…

Contents

• Brave New Hair, Keratin Mask Concentrate - Deluxe mini 50ml worth £5. Full size 250ml RRP £13*
• Joséphine Cosmetics DEW/YOU -The Flawless Liquid Highlighter RRP £26.20*
• Mitchell & Peach English Leaf Body Oil RRP £23*
• The Beauty Crop Wing Woman Liquid Eyeliner RRP £7*
• Lottie London Ombre Blush – Haze Deluxe mini 2.9g worth £3.95. Full size 4g RRP £5.95*
• Glov Mask Remover RRP £8.90*
• Dr Botanicals Hemp Infused Natural Moisturiser RRP £15.99*
• Vita Liberata Invisi Foaming Tan Water Deluxe mini 25ml worth £3.50. Full size 200ml RRP £25*
• Beauty Pro Brightening Sheet Mask RRP £4.95*
• Nip + Fab Vitamin C Scrub Fix RRP £12.95*

The GLOSSYBOX Black Friday 2021 Limited Edition will go on sale at 00.01 on Friday 26th November for both subscribers and non-subscribers. It costs £12.50 for subscribers (which is less than last year!) and £20 for non-subscribers.

Use the code  BEAUTYQUEEN to get your first box for just £10

*RRP relates to the full size product available for purchase as advised by the brand. Prices may vary due to exchange rates. All prices are correct at the time of publishing.

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The Body Shop Flutter & Flick Eye Makeup Gift

I have an incredible collection of gift guides coming up with The Body Shop and having already shared the three seasonal fragrance collections on my blog, today is one for the makeup lover in your life with the Flutter & Flick Eye Makeup Gift (£20).

Packaged inside the most beautiful festive box you will find three products - Happy Go Lash Mascara, Smoky Eye Definer Pencil and then the Camomile Cleansing Butter, which as a trio is so cute.

The Happy Go Lash Mascara is described as being a black, everyday mascara which works to thicken and define the lashes, whilst being gentle. 

Made with 93% ingredients of natural origin, the mascara is enriched with 93% ingredients of natural origin, including organic beeswax and Community Fair Trade organic virgin coconut oil, so not only is at as easy to remove as it is to apply, the ingredients also look after your lashes too.  What I like about this mascara is that it gives a natural look.  I have fairly long eyelashes, so anything with a formula that is too wet leaves my lashes looking dreadful.  The wand is also fairly easy to work with too, the bristles are fairly soft and thick and move between the lashes easily.

Eyeliner is something I don't go out of my way to purchase as I can live without it, but this Smoky Eye Definer Pencil is one I have really liked. It is available in black or brown and within this kit, it is the black shade.

It is incredible soft on the waterline and easy to glide along without pulling the delicate skin, plus as the pencil has a smudger on one end, if you want that more dramatic look, there is plenty of time to apply and then smudge, it isn't any eyeliner that doesn't budge before you have your chance. 

Finally we have the Camomile Cleansing Butter which I am a huge fan of already and within this Makeup Gift, it is a smaller tin, perfect for your makeup bag!

If you haven't come across this Cleansing Butter before, you need to grab some. It has one of the softest textures I've ever used and it is designed to not only only be kind to your skin, but to also gently melt away your makeup, which it does in just a few seconds of being on your skin and I always use mine in conjunction with the Body Shop Muslin Cloths, which at £2.50 are amazing value for money.

The Body Shop Flutter & Flick Eye Makeup Gift is an incredible kit for just £20 and perfect for finding under the Christmas Tree as a Stocking Filler

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