Ren Clean Skincare Christmas Gift Sets

This year, Ren Clean Skincare has been on quite the journey, it has released a new collection called the Bio Retinoid's which I will be sharing with you shortly on my blog and 87% of their products now meet their zero waste target of getting to 100% and that is quite the achievement if I am honest, for a brand to make as many changes without ruining or spoiling what they have, without increasing their costs to the consumer and its loyal fan base but with the environment, the planet and you in mind.

As ever, Christmas is coming, a little quicker than I would quite like because it is mid-December  and I haven't even thought about who is getting what as yet. Thankfully, REN are on hand to give you a bit of help in choosing something for that special someone and here I am to share two of those gift sets with you.

The first option is the Limited Edition Deluxe Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic (£39) and it has been supersized, it is so big it is almost as big as me at 500ml.

I am a huge fan of this AHA Tonic and first featured it on my blog back in February 2018 when it was first released.  The AHA Tonic is described as being a toner that provides the skin with a daily dose of clean bio-active extracts to help you get glowing. This tonic is formulated with the pH of 3.5; the optimum pH at which your skin naturally exfoliates. Within Ready Steady Glow, REN use and harness the power of three sustainable, natural bio-actives - Lactic Acid, Salicin and Azelaic Acid Precursor and each one of these ingredients works together to dissolve dead and dey skin, cleanse your pores, help balance the skin's natural sebum levels and helps to boost radiance, hydration and elasticity.

You can find the Limited Edition Deluxe Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic on sale with REN, Selfridges and Cult Beauty.

The second gift set is one that is just brilliant and something that REN does so well. Called the All is Bright Gift Set (£57) and it is described as being a tonic and overnight cream to help brighten and correct an uneven skin tone.

Inside the accompany gift pouch, which is a 100% recycled travel kraft bag, you will find two of REN's incredible products the Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic shown above and the Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream.

• Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, 100ml  - As mentioned above, this is one of REN's bestselling products and even though it is incredibly gentle on the skin, it used the properties of Lactic Acid (AHA), Salicin (BHA) and Willow Bark which come together to exfoliate, brighten, tighten and hydrate but that isn't all, this AHA tonic also helps to minimise the appearance of pores; for a smooth, even and energised complexion. 
• Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream - This is a wonderfully rich and hydrating overnight treatment which has been specifically formulated to target hyperpigmentation as well as to re-energise your skin without affecting or lightening your natural skin tone. It uses 94% naturally derived ingredient blend of Phyto Glycogen to help recharge skin, and an Encapsulated Algae Complex to target the appearance of hyperpigmentation without lightening the rest of your complexion.

This is a wonderful gift for anyone who is suffering from dull, dehydrated skin that is in need some of urgent TLC because together these two products are quite the powerhouse and you can find it on sale with REN, Cult Beauty, Look Fantastic and many other stockists.

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Image Skincare Brightening Essentials Gift Set

IMAGE Skincare is described as being a clinical skincare brand which is powered by proven ingredients and smart botanicals. Founded by aesthetician and plastic surgeon husband & wife, IMAGE is used in over 400 spas, salons and clinics in the UK. Their results driven skincare have many celeb fans including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Winnie Harlow, Hasley, Whitney Porter and Jamie Chung.  Today, I have their Brightening Essentials Gift Set to share with you!

Described as being the collection you need to add radiance to your routine with a trio of products which includes a soothing botanical cleanser, a calming and brightening serum and a mattifying moisturiser.

The first product is the ORMEDIC balancing facial cleanser and it is described as being a mild gel that clears impurities from the skin whilst soothing and hydrating it. It is made with Aloe Vera and botanical extracts that remain kind on delicate skin as it works to restore the skin’s softness and maintains skin balance.

This cleanser using a combination of organic aloe vera and green tea extracts with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and deliver those essential nutrients and with them is the likes of Chamomile extract which promotes skin rejuvenation and has antibacterial qualities and also Panthenol (vitamin B5 derivative) which also has hydrating properties and works to smooth the skin's appearance.

As a gel cleanser, this is really light on the skin, but it does an amazing job as a first cleanse which is how I have been using it in an evening when I double cleanse and it can also be used in a morning too.

The second product is the Iluma Intense Brightening Serum and it is described as being an amazing, lightweight serum that works to lighten and prevent dark spots.

The first thing I noticed about this serum is that it smells like holiday and has the most delightful texture and it is really soothing. With the inclusion of vitamin C, Bearberry. Mulberry, Liquorice, Kojic Acid, and Rumex, Image Skincare state that these ingredients all serve triple-duty to help naturally brighten the skin and prevent further sun spots, soothe and calm, and provide antioxidant protection.  Add to that impressive list is  Green Tea, Echinacea, Chamomile, and Gotu Kola which give an extra boost of soothing antioxidants, while Vectorize Technology allows the active ingredients to work for up to 48 hours once applied to the skin.

Ideal for application both morning and evening, even though I've only used this a few times, I love how soothing it is and it absorbs really quickly, a big bear for me with any serum is that it is too thick a texture to absorb, it is not the case with this serum.

The final product within this trio is the PREVENTION+ daily matte moisturiser SPF 32 and not only is this an oil free broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen which gets a huge thumbs up from me, it also, the name being a giveaway, delivers high sun protection in a mattifying, antioxidant-rich base.

Said to use micro-sponge technology which absorbs surface oils and gives skin a flawless, shine-free finish, it also doubles as a protective primer to create a healthy glow before makeup application too.

On the skin, for me products like this either get used over and over again or are consigned to the never using again bin. If it is too thick I don't like it on my skin, I like products which are lightweight, easy to massage in to the skin and then don't leave white cast on my skin, which so many products do. This one, is really easy to massage into the skin, it doesn't irritate or leave a white cast, but again, I have only had it in my possession for a few weeks, so it is something I will update on in a few months time when I have given it a good try.

As a first impressions of these three products, they are ones that I intend to continue to use, especially the serum which I absolutely love and am a huge fan of and really want to see how my skin works with it over the coming months. As a trio of products, they are an easy welcome to Image skincare as a brand, especially if like me you have limited knowledge about them.

On sale now, the Image Skincare Brightening Essentials Gift Set is priced at £99.

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Celebrate. Create. Gift with Alpha-H Skincare

This year, Alpha-H have decided to celebrate the holiday season differently and in the spirit of giving, they have partnered with five Australian, female founded businesses. Each brand will share the Alpha-H platform, from which they will promote a series of curated gift sets that are available right now. 

From Alpha-H, I have the Glow Kit (£44.95) which features three Alpha-H favourites in an exclusive 100% rPET (recycled) wash bag designed by Australian artist Morgan Jamieson. The Holiday 2021 packaging celebrates the Australian landscape and is said to be a nod to Morgan's colourful and intense style, which showcases Australia's iconic native flora.

Inside the wash bag, those three products are designed to transform dull, tired skin to reveal a radiant and glowing complexion, so you will find a Balancing Cleanser, Liquid Gold and a Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF50+.

I am a huge fan of the Balancing Cleanser (30ml) and it is a product I loved from the very first time I used it.  Described as being a 3-in-1 treatment - a makeup remover, cleanser and toner, it is enriched with ingredients such as Aloe Vera to condition and soothe the skin alongside Vitamin E to hydrate and neutralise free radicals. I absolutely love how my skin feels, instead of being dry or taut it is instead cleansed and smooth so I don't feel the need to smother my skin in as much moisturiser as possible.

Would this be an Alpha-H kit without the inclusion of the holy grail that is Liquid Gold? Inside we do have a 30ml bottle.  If you have never used Liquid Gold before, it is a product I have featured on my blog many, many times.  It is described as being a powerful night-time resurfacing treatment, works to tighten and revitalise tired, ageing skin as well as helping to radically improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, open pores and acne-prone skin conditions. It is packed full of amazing ingredients such as Liquorice which helps combat acne and hyperpigmentation and Glycolic Acid (derived from sugar cane) to jump-start the skin's metabolism - refining its texture by dissolving the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, so they're sloughed away.

Finally we have the Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+ 30ml - This cream has an SPF 50+ and is described as being a broad spectrum, sweat-resistant, water-resistant cream which is just as impressive as it sounds. Enriched with antioxidant Vitamin E, calming Aloe Vera and pure Cera Alba (extracted from Honeycomb) these ingredients come together to help to lock in moisture and support the skin’s lipid barrier for longer lasting hydration.

This is such an incredible kit from Alpha-H and it is perfect for anyone who is an Alphaholic, an affectionate term given to fans of the brand, or a really good way to introduce someone into the world of Alpha-H with three incredible products.

The Alpha-H Glow Kit is on sale right here.

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ASOS December Beauty Box

The much waited for end of year ASOS Beauty Box has been revealed and it might just be my favourite box of the year and that is after two pretty fab boxes in November 

As you can see inside there is some pretty incredible products and it will cost just £12 and it launches next week, so keep an eye out right here and as soon as it does launch, as always I will share the link on my Instagram!

Contents

• Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel
• The Ordinary Salicylic Acid Mask
• Ciate London Glow to Highlighter
• Easy Locks Hair Wonder Wand Hair Finishing Stick
• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum

Is it Christmas is you don’t have Snow Fairy in your bathroom?

I think this is an amazing box and a perfect way to take you through December to be party ready and it will sell out super quick to keep an out for the box right here! 

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