Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday Mystery Boxes 2021

The Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday Mystery Boxes 2021 have been revealed and there is two to choose from. Last year, there was a choice of three different Black Friday mystery boxes, and once again, they are fantastic value for money at 50% off, especially if you happen to love the brand!

The two offerings you get to choose from are:

• Charlotte’s 7-piece Day to Disco Mystery Box (value £182 now £90)
• Charlotte’s 9-Piece Icons Mystery Box (value £255, now £125)

The first of the two boxes is the Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Day To Disco Mystery Box, which will be priced at just £90 and will contain £182 worth of beauty treats. 

This specific box is the one which will be available in two different shades options for the Filmstar Bronze and Glow Highlighter palette with a choice being

• Light To Medium
• Medium To Dark

Plus there is also the inclusion of a full-size Matte Revolution lipstick in M.I.Kiss.  There is of course 5 other products within this box which haven't yet been revealed, but for £90 this is an incredible offering!

The second of the Charlotte Tilbury's Black Friday Mystery Boxes 2021 is the Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Icon’s Mystery Box and it is priced at £35 more expensive at £125 but it does contain a total value of £255 worth of beauty treats. This box is just one box for everyone, there is no shade variations.

With this box, 9 FULL SIZE mystery beauty secrets inside to beautify your skin, eyes, lips and cheeks! Once again, two of those products within this box have been revealed and they are: Charlotte's Magic Cream moisturiser 30ml plus the beautiful Luxury Palette of Pops in Pillow Talk worth £91. The remaining seven items within this box will remain a secret to be revealed when your box arrives.

These two boxes are just fantastic value for money once again, and just like last year, they are not going to be around for long, from memory they sold out within hours of going on sale. So if you like the look of these two boxes, grab them whilst you can.

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Ultimate Indulgence For Happy Feet Christmas Gift Set

I first introduced Bare Feet, a brand by the fabulous Margaret Dabbs on my blog back in July and it is such a wonderful collection of products to keep your feet in tip top condition.  For Christmas the Bare Collection arrived just in time to ensure my trotters are continuing to look their best as I enter into party season.

Featuring four products, this is such a wonderful kit to find under your tree or to gift to someone who is in need of a pamper session and it costs just £29.95.

The first product in this gift set is the Foot File. I don’t like my feet being touched, I have to really grit my teeth whenever I have a pedicure because I just am not a fan, though anything that can make feet look prettier is an absolute must.  As you know, the easiest way to remove hard dead skin which can be really unsightly and in some cases if left for too long, very painful is with a tool such as this . 

This file is podiatrist approved and with its long handle, it is easy to grip so that your can work your way across that hard skin, especially on those heels which is where I always have a problem, but since using this file, my heel skin is left feeling soft and smooth

The second product in this gift set is the Exfoliating Foot Scrub and if using the foot file is too much, then this scrub is a great alternative.

This scrub, which includes the natural exfoliant of coconut, apricot stone and sweet almond shells to gently buff away dead skin cells and whilst it isn’t too abrasive, it does an amazing job. Blended with Ginger extract to energise the skin as well as to ease muscle and joint aches, it works alongside the antibacterial and antibiotic properties of Manuka honey and also has the most wonderfully uplifting scent of of the uplifting fragrance of Green Tea and zesty Lime.

Once your feet have been scrubbed and rubbed into submission, the next product is the Conditioning Foot Cream. Suitable for all skin types, this cream is designed to hydrate dry or rough skin of the feet as well as to help to reduce the build-up of hard skin and any callus that usually form, leaving feet feeling soft and smooth.

This intensive foot cream not only helps to treat dry, damaged feet and severely dry, cracked feet, but it also hosts antibacterial properties which help to keep feet hygienic, healthy and protected. With that, it can also help to treat the symptoms of common foot conditions such as Athlete’s Foot.  This cream is every bit as luxurious as it sounds and it is once again blended with energising Ginger extract, skin soothing Manuka Honey and nourishing Avocado Oil not forgetting the inclusion of the uplifting fragrance of Green Tea & zesty Lime which I mentioned appearing with the scrub.

The final product in this gift is is theSoothing Foot Soak (200ml £7.00) and after a  long walk, some exercise or a night on the town, when you have tried aching feet, this is the kind of treat your feet really need and it is my my favourite product of the range.

I do suffer with Plantar Fasciitis in both feet and it is incredibly painful when it flares up, usually at the most random of times. One of my favourite things to do when I want to sit down and catch up on a few episodes of my current favourite TV show is to fill a bowl of either really warm or really cold water for my aching feet. This soak, is designed to cleanse, hydrate and refresh tired feet and legs and it uses reviving Ginger extract and calming and moisturising Manuka honey alongside antibacterial Eucalyptus.  Again, the inclusion of the uplifting fragrance of of the uplifting fragrance of Green Tea and zesty Lime are present and it smells just incredible.

As you can see, I am a huge fan of Bare Feet and I think this Ultimate Indulgence For Happy Feet Christmas Gift Set is an amazing gift not just for Christmas but for anytime and it is on sale now.

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Stocking Filler Gifts - For Him

I mentioned in a previous post about creating Stocking Filler gifts for friends in the past and today I am sharing one for him which will hopefully give you some ideas as to what presents to buy your nearest and dearest.

Stocking Fillers or creating a stocking full of mini gifts is something I really love to create and get together and it is such an easy way to make Christmas presents fun. So for him, despite the fact he really wants a Hammock, which Tropilex have a great selection of, to sleep in, this year there is a whole host of grooming products that I have included, products that I know my hubby likes and with some, has used before.

Fragrance

Starting with a fragrance, without fail every year, there is always a new fragrance wrapped for him to open and in this gift guide I have included Aldi Lacura's Pure Noir which is described as being inspired by Tom Ford with Black Orchid and people have commented asking if that is what he is wearing!  This bottle, which is available in Aldi an on ad-hoc basis, basically if you see it grab it, is priced at just £5.99

Bathing

In the shower, I like to think my shower gels are mine and his are his, nope, he will use whatever is there and doesn't really think about how it smells.  So I decided to grab two products for trying. The first comes from Primark with their Awakening Body Wash (£3.00) and it has Tea Tree and Aloe Vera alongside a fragrance of Dark Amber and Tonka, so it has quite a zing to it when used.  Alongside that from The Body Shop comes the Arber Hair & Body Wash (£6.50) and it is described as being a sensual woody fragrance with the aroma of lime, coriander and sandalwood. This is a 3-in-1 product and can be used as a cleanser, shampoo and skin conditioner.

Beard Care 

The biggest selection of products within this stocking filler guide is centred around shaving and beards because throughout lock-down he has grown an incredible beard, which is as important to look after as the hair on your head.  Starting with Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Shaving Cream (£19) and it is described as being a lightweight cream treatment to soothe and prep skin for a smooth shave. Packed full of amazing ingredients such as Squalene and Shea butter to moisturise, Vitamin E for its anti-oxidant properties and then Glycerin for hydration, this should be perfect for shaving those excess areas turning the mister into teen wolf as the hair starts to cover his entire face! Added to that we have the inclusion of the Razor MD Travel Trio (£28) which features three products - a pre-shave oil, a non-lathering shaving cream and a post shave lotion and they are packaged in a travel friendly clear wallet. Al three products are natural unscented, so there is no surprise scent when they are used. The finally from Johnny's Chop Shop we have the Beard Oil (£6) which is designed to nourish beard hair from root to tip and is infused with vitamin E, almond, apricot & olive oil and it is a non-oily oil and then we have the Beard Shampoo (£7) and it is described as being a formulated shampoo which works to soften and strengthen the beard while removing any traces of styling products and nourishing skin.

Skincare

I am always encouraging the use of serums, creams, masks and in this guide I have kept it simple with just a few products.  The Gruff Stuff, which we have used before and have since re-purchased, is a vegan, cruelty-free brand that is made in the UK and was created to be suitable for all men, and all skin types. In this guide we have the Spray On Moisturiser which is described as being innovative, it uses a fuss-free spray application which works to give a quick and powerful boost of hydration and then we also have the Eye Balm which is described as being a gentle, yet powerful hydrating eye balm which combats the entire orbital area. Using a combination of potent ingredients such as Matcha Green Tea extracts, it helps to fade dark circles, reduce puffiness and firm and together they are a set which can be purchased for just £45.   Face masks are always a big plus and they are such good value for money. From Masquebar with Bandito, the Chill a Minute or 30 Mask, this is a cream mask which uses Lemon Fruit Extract and Vitamin E and it is designed to leave the skin feeling soft, smooth and refreshed.  Then finally there is Proverb Strengthening Skin Serum which is designed to leave skin feeling instantly lifted and looking energised while helping improve signs of ageing. It uses a whole host of amazing sounding ingredients which includes Antarctic glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, pomegranate, acai, sea buckthorn, blue agave, thyme, basil and bitter orange.  The final product is another face mask and this time it is from BARBER PRO with their Foaming Cleansing Mask with Activated Charcoal (£4.95).  This mask is designed to rid the skin of dirt, oil and impurities. Described as being 'soaked in' Activated Charcoal and a rich AHA Complex, the cleansing mask detoxifies the complexion, which is ideal for refining pores and reducing excess oil on acne-prone skin.  Fun to use and gentle on the skin.

The final item I am including within this guide is one that I absolutely love, though not as much as my mister and it comes from a brand called Fawler, which can be found on Trendhim and it is a Frisco Black Urban Tube Scarf.

As you can see, it is easy to wear, it is incredibly warm without being too restrictive around the neck.  It is available in a variety of colours and is priced at £45 which, for something as well made as this is, absolute bargain to be had.

I find for men, there is no end of products you can include within a Stocking to create an amazing gift, games, books, tool, skincare, fragrance, socks and so much more.  Hopefully this is a good insight as to what I would be including in the one I have created.

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Stocking Filler Gifts - For Her

One of my absolute favourite things to shop for at Christmas time are gifts for stocking fillers, a tradition for me which dates back to high school with my close group of friends, both boys and girls, for whom we used to set a budget and create a gift. Having just had Black Friday and what feels like 12 months of continuous sales and deals, here is just some ideas to create your own Stocking Filler.

Stocking Filler gifts don't have to be expensive, if you set a budget you can easily find a whole plethora of gifts to create something quite amazing.  I have chosen to go with everything from skincare and makeup to hair care and fragrance.

Hair care

This is a topic I have seemingly mentioned a lot this year!  I have had so many people telling me I need to try Olaplex and I finally bit the bullet and ordered the Intense Repair Kit which was on offer for less than £15 so that I can finally give it a try.  The kit features  No.0 the Intensive Bond Repairing Kit and No.03 which is the Hair Perfector.  

Then to keep my locks tangle free, I have the Manta Hair brush (£20) which I have been using for over 3 years now and it is one of the best brushes I have ever used and one with such a lovely story behind why and how it was made.  It can be used on both wet and dry hair and is one of those brushes that doesn't snag your hair or pull if you have a tangle, it is so incredibly gentle.

Make Up

I think anyone who reads my blog or follows me on social media will know that I absolutely love the brand GA-DE.  So within this gift guide I have the Black Intense Mascara which with its quick drying formula is designed to designed to deliver superior volume and striking intensity.  I have also included the Everlasting Lip Colour in shade Pure Love and it is incredible, non-oily, full coverage, doesn't stick to dry lips, though always use a scrub first, it doesn't dry uncomfortably and it lasts all day, better still as this is a double ended product, there is a clear gloss at the opposite end to apply over the top. Then we have a GA-DE Everlasting Lip Liner in the shade Hazelnut which is my current most used, nourishing, creamy texture, doesn't smudge or budge and you could wear it on its own with a gloss over the top.  Plus use the code QUEEN20 to grab yourself a discount.

NARS Mini Wanted Palette (£26) - The perfect travel companion and for doing your eye makeup on the go, this palette features 6 shades which are matte, satin and shimmering metallic finishes in warm-toned hues from rose gold to copper and cranberry. It is such a good palette, I have bought it for 3 different people so far!

Aldi Desert Rain Eyeshadow palette - This Palette is priced at just £5.99 is, you could say one which has been inspired by the Anastasia Beverley Hills Soft Glam eyeshadow palette, at a fraction of the cost. This Velvet Eye Shadow Palette, which costs just £5.99 features 14 eye-shadows which are described as being ultra-pigmented, matte, metallic and shimmer shades and they come packaged inside an almost velvet-like palette, which alongside a double-ended brush is also a mirror which runs along the top of the palette lid.

Skincare 

This is a huge topic for me on this blog and there is no end of new released and product upgrades and packaging changes.  However, when choosing skincare for other people, you can be as picky and careful as needs be and here I have some pretty amazing products.  

Two products that I have really enjoyed using come from a brand called NeuroSkinfeeds with the MicroOil and the Micromilk.  The MicroOil is described as being an oil that takes care of your skin, your mind and your mood. As a formula, it is also a lightweight super skin serum, packed with omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. I have combination oily skin, so whilst I can have a shiny face come mid-afternoon, my skin is also quite dry, especially around my t-zone, so I do find that oils are my friend.  Then with MicroMilk, which is a hydrating and ultra-light body moisturiser, it is designed to be used daily to keep dry skin at bay and skin silky soft. With its Holistic Formula, it also helps to boost your mood as well as care for your skin.

From Primark, who have the most amazing gifts in all kinds of budgets, but the Gua Sha & Rosemary Skin Care Mantra Kit.  Gua Sha has become quite the phenomenon with so many brands now offering their own version of the original tool. This kit, which costs less than £5 is perfect for anyone who is starting out with their own facial massages.  I always find the Gua Sha tools work so much better in conjunction with another oil and this Rosemary option, which has antiseptic and antibacterial properties is a lovely, non-oily oil to try. 

Jurlique Travel Mini Duo (£40) - I am a huge fan of Jurlique and have already listed some of their amazing gift sets for Christmas, but for anyone who is new to the brand or already loves it, this duo comprises of a luxurious hand cream with the uplifting natural scent of Rose and the hydrating and refreshing Rosewater Balancing Mist.

Glow Hub Calm & Soothe Stick Mask (£10) - I love a good face mask and this one happens to be a mask in the form of a stick and I love the concept. Described as being a hemp infused face mask stick, its job is to really chill irritated skin out, enriched with both Jojoba and Hyaluronic Acid too.   To use, it is really easy and not at all messy, you simply apply a thin layer to the skin and leave for 10-15 minutes before removing.  The stick part of the mask, which my hubby did say looked like a Prit Stick, is designed to be applied direct to the skin.

Bath Care

One of my favourite places to be is in the bath, one of the most relaxing places for me in beside or in water - the joy of being a water sign! Within this part of my stocking filler Guide is some bath products. 

From the Aldi Hotel Collection comes the No.3 Pomegranate Luxury Bath Foam which I’ve been hiding from view in my bathroom for some months now.  If you are a fan of another brands version of a bath oil, then all I can say is that for less than £5 this is absolutely delightful.

Up next from Grace Cole I have the White Nectarine and Pear collection (£16) which features four products. The scent is described as being zingy scents of luscious Nectarine and English Pear blend with sophisticated yet delicate floral notes of Lily and Rose and it smells just wonderfully floral with a hint of citrus. The four products within the collection is a bath and shower gel, a hand and body lotion, a refreshing body mist and a hand and nail cream. They also come packaged ready for flying or taking away with you for that much needed long weekend away.

I have shared the wonderful Skin Alchemist on my blog before and once again I am featuring them in this guide, this time with the Cardmom and Rose Artisan Soap (£10). Hand crafted with balancing Geranium and a spiced concoction of Cardamom and Clove it is also infused with nourishing Coconut Milk, Cocoa Butter and Olive oil.  Again, this soap smells absolutely incredible and even before the box was opened. 

Fragrance

When it comes to fragrance, I am a bit of a perfume obsessive and I like a whole host of scents from high end brands to the more high street brands and in this gift guide I am sharing three different products that I really like. 

First up is a brand I have mentioned on my blog before, Potion Paris and for anyone who, like me, would prefer to find a fragrance they like in their own surroundings, rather than a high street store, then this is a great way to do just that.   This sampler set features 7 different fragrances to test and try and it gives everything from the florals and woods to an Oud and Musk.

From Primark comes PS Love Noir which is actually a favourite of someone I work with. It is sweet and fruity without having that 'too manufactured' scent to it and impressively it has a really good sillage, which I was not expecting to find.  Within this set you have a 20ml roll-on which is handy for carrying with you and also a 100ml bottle.  It is priced at just £9.

The next fragrance is the newest one to be added to my collection and it comes from Floral Street and happens to be their latest release with Sunflowers. Priced at £24 for this 10ml size, which by the way is such a good way to test and try these unique fragrances before splashing out on a full-sized bottle.   This is a citrus, fruity fragrance which you might have guessed has been inspired by Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting and I just absolutely love it.

Those are just a few last minute ideas or a good start to creating an amazing stocking filler gift, even if it is for yourself!

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