Thursday, 10 August 2023

Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar 2023

The 2023 Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 is coming soon and it looks to be like an exceptional offering once again.
Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar 2023


This year, the Advent Calendar is worth over £1000 and it will go on sale for £260, for that, you will get 19 full-sized products. For reference, the 2022 Advent Calendar was worth £880 and was on sale for £245 so an increase in value on both sides.


What’s inside

  • What’s inside:Acqua Di Parma Arancia Di Capri Body Lotion 75ml
  • Acqua Di Parma Arancia Di Capri Shower Gel 75ml
  • Aromatherapy Associates Aromatherapy Associates Revive Bath And Shower Oil 55ml Full Size
  • Aromatherapy Associates De Stress Bath And Shower Oil 55ml Full Size
  • Bramley & Lily and Lionell Sleep Spray 100ml Full Size
  • Bramley Bubble Bath 250ml Full Size
  • Charlotte Posner Eye Mask
  • Charlotte Posner Make Up Bag
  • Cult 51 Day Cream 50ml Full Size
  • Cult 51 Oxygen Mask 50ml Full Size
  • Delilah Eye Brow Liner 0.08g Full Size
  • Delilah Travel Brush Set
  • Dreem Distillery Moonlit Illuminating Mask 15ml
  • ESPA Pink Hair And Scalp Mud Mask 180ml Full Size
  • F&M Four Seasons Clementine Votive Candle 75g Full Size
  • F&M Garden Song Hand Cream Tube 50ml Full Size
  • Kure Bazaar Bubble Vvee Nail Polish 10ml
  • La Bouche Rouge Nude Lip Pencil 0.8g Full Size
  • Lauren Dickinson Clarke Provocateur Votive Candle 70g
  • Maison Matine Poom Poom Eau De Parfum 15ml
  • OTO Cleansing Jam Exfoliator 25ml
  • OTO Sleep Drops 15ml Full Size
  • Olverum Firming Body Moisturizer 30ml
  • Ortigia Ambra Nera Bath Salts Sachet 75g
  • Ortigia Fico D’India Bath Salts Sachet 75g
  • Ortigia Florio Bath Salts 75g
  • Ortigia Zagara Bath Salts Sachet 75g
  • Rhug Wild Beauty Protecting Day Cream With Blue Tansy Oil 15ml
  • Rhug Wild Beauty Protecting Facial Oil With Bakuchiol 10ml
  • Wildsmith Skin Active Super Eye Serum 15ml Full Size
Priced at £260, worth over £1000, you do get 19 full-sized products and it will be available to pre-order right now - here.

If you want to see what other offerings are going on sale, then I have a list of Advent Calendars that are coming can be found here.





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Boots x Macmillan 24 Doors of Joy Beauty Advent Calendar

The Boots x MacMillan Beauty Advent Calendar is back for 2023 and despite previous versions of this Advent Calendar being slated for its contents, I think this is one of the better versions.
Boots x Macmillan 24 Doors of Joy Beauty Advent Calendar
This is a 24 door calendar and as you can see, it will feature brands such as Chanpneys, Soap & Glory, No 7, Sleek and more. It will also be priced at £90, £2 from every purchase of a 2023 Macmillan advent calendar, will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support providing essential care and support for those who need it most. So buying this Advent Calendar does benefit a charity at least.

If you don't want to see what is inside this Advent Calendar, then please do not scroll down any further because there is a list of the entire contents.  Instead it will be on sale right here with Boots.

Contents

  • Sleek MakeUP Fierce Felt Eye Liner Zodiac Black 1ml Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Palette Royal Flush 12 g
  • Soap & Glory Bright & Beautiful Brightening Sheet Mask 29 g
  • Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter Body Butter 50 ml
  • Soap & Glory Hand Food Hand Cream 50 ml
  • Liz Earle Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic 50 ml
  • Liz Earle™ Eyebright™ Soothing Eye Lotion 50 ml
  • Liz Earle™ Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 30 ml
  • Botanics Peaceful Night Pillow Mist Lavender & Sweet Marjoram 100 ml
  • Champneys Moisturising Face Mask 37 ml ℮ 1.2 US Fl. Oz.
  • No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Day Cream SPF 15 + 5*UVA 25 ml
  • No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Night Cream 25 ml
  • No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Primer 30 ml
  • No7 Lip & Cheek Tint Dusk Pink 10 ml
  • No7 Stay Perfect™ Eye Pencil Black 1.2 g
  • No7 Beautiful Skin Softening Foot Scrub 75 ml
  • Ted Baker Violet & Bergamot Body Lotion 50ml
  • Boots Extracts Mango Lip Butter 10g
  • Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye Cream 15ml
  • Boots Glow Moisturising Cream 50ml
  • Boots Eyelash Curler
  • Liz Earle™ Pure Cotton Cloth
For those fans of a multi-brand Advent Calendar, this is quite a good place to start.  In the meantime, if you want to be kept up to date with news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.

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Boots 17. Countdown Of Joy Advent Calendar 2023

In the first of many Advent Calendars to be sold via Boots, we have 17. with the countdown of joy advent calendar
Boots 17. Countdown Of Joy Advent Calendar 2023

Like many, 17 as a brand formed part of my teenage years and that discovery into makeup, so I am glad to see it back on the shelves after a short hiatus. This is a 24 days of limited edition cosmetics and accessories and is priced at just £30.

If you don't want to see what is inside this Advent Calendar, then please do not scroll down any further because there is a list of the entire contents.  

Contents:

  • Limited edition nude eye shadow 2.5 g - effortlessly enhance your eye look with this neutral shade
  • Beauty blender - the ultimate tool for achieving a flawless base and finish
  • Limited edition lilac nail polish 3 ml - the perfect colour for all occasions
  • Peach sundae pink bath fizzer 25 g - for when you need to relax
  • Limited edition bronzer 2.5 g - for a sun-kissed look
  • Mini tweezers - Say goodbye to pesky stray hairs and unruly brows
  • Limited edition nude lip gloss 3.5 ml e- Effortlessly adapts to any occasion, making it a must-have staple in your makeup collection.
  • Hair scrunchie - keeps your hair in place, no matter the occasion
  • Limited edition pink shimmer nail polish 3 ml - for when you need a little sparkle
  • Limited edition black mascara 2.5 ml - Elevate your lash game with our Black Mascara
  • Limited edition highlighter 2.5 g - to give you the perfect glow
  • Blush/bronzer brush - designed to effortlessly apply both blush and bronzer
  • Limited edition brown eye shadow 2.5 g - effortlessly enhance your eye look with this neutral shade
  • Mini nail clippers - the compact solution for perfectly manicured nails
  • Hair scrunchie- keeps your hair in place, no matter the occasion
  • Eyeshadow brush - helps you effortlessly blend, define, and create stunning eye effects like a true makeup artist
  • Emery board nail file- gently smooths and shapes your nails with expert precision
  • Limited edition black eye pencil 0.25 g - for a defined look
  • Limited edition blusher 2.5 g - for a fresh pop of colour
  • Limited edition light pink nail polish 3 ml - the perfect colour for all occasions
  • Peach sundae white bath fizzer 25 g - for when you need to relax
  • Limited edition rust eye shadow 2.5 g - a perfect shade for your collection
  • Revitalising under eye patches - 1 pair - refreshes your under eyes
  • Eye mask- for a perfect night’s sleep
 
For those fans of the 17 brand, this is quite a cute Advent Calendar and would make a great teen gift.  In the meantime, if you want to be kept up to date with news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.




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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

S'Able Labs Skincare Review

Will he ever not be Luther and become James Bond? There is no doubt that right now, anything Idris Elba does becomes a media story and that includes launching S'Able Labs (which as well as being Elba's backwards) is a skincare collection with his wife Sabrina and ive been trying out a few of their products.
S'Able Labs Skincare Review
Explaining that with S'Able Labs there's no "his" or "her's" it has instead been made to benefit all skin types and skin tones, the conscious skincare brand aims to have a high impact on the skin, and low impact on the planet, while delivering great results for everyone.

The products I have been using are - Qasil Cleanser, Black Seed Toner and the Baobab Moisturiser, all of which are packaged in the most straightforward looking packaging with their Steel Grey bottles and tubes and everything you need to know is clearly visible to read.

First up is the Qasil Cleanser (£28) and it is not just any old cleanser, it is an exfoliating cleanser and I love everything about it, from the way the cleanser leaves the tube to the feel of it on my skin.  As cleansing is my favourite skincare step, I was really excited to use this!
S'Able Labs Skincare Review
S'Able Labs Skincare Review
Made from a balancing blend of Qasil, Kaolin and Oat Amino Acids, the texture of this cleanser is one that isn't too thick or too runny, it sits in between and applies like an absolute dream to the skin.  Then comes the inclusion of Shea Butter, Rice Milk and Squalane alongside Chamomile and Aloe Vera Powder which work together to moisturise the skin as well as leaving it soft and refreshed.

On the skin, this cleanser isn't abrasive at all, so it won't scratch the surface of your skin, but it does do an incredible job at removing everything in its path, the only thing I haven't tried it with is eye makeup because I use a separate product. It is fair to say I am really impressed with this cleanser, it ticks all its promised boxes and looks an feels every bit as luxurious as it sounds.

S’able Labs Qasil Cleanser is a fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free skincare product that is suitable for all skin types.

The next product is the Black Seed Toner (£35) and as Toners go, this one took me a few uses to get used to using. 
S'Able Labs Skincare Review
Designed to be a tone that helps to refine the skin’s texture, it is formulated with black seed extract which helps to brighten and smooth the skin alongside a blend of five natural AHAs that work to brighten the skin’s tone and smooth its texture, while panthenol helps to moisturise and repair the skin and then finally there is the inclusion of ferulic acid and its job is to minimise hyper-pigmentation and fine lines.

As you can see, it is a powerhouse of ingredients and to use. As with any Toner, it should be used after cleansing and this one is designed to be sprayed onto the skin, both morning and evening and initially, spraying a Toner for me takes a few uses to get used too and you only need a few spritzes to ensure coverage of the face and neck and then I leave it for a few minutes to absorb and work its magic before completing the next step.

S’able Labs Black Seed Toner is a fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free skincare product that is suitable for all skin types.

The third and final product is the Baobab Moisturiser (£50) and its sells itself as being ultra-hydrating, fast-absorbing, and radiance-boosting.
S'Able Labs Skincare Review
S'Able Labs Skincare Review
Lightweight and a delight to apply, this moisturiser is formulated with baobab seed, shea butter and squalane, the three ingredients coming together to ensure the moisturiser works to reduce water loss and lock in moisture for better-hydrated skin. You will also find the inclusion of Licorice Root which provides a soothing effect, eases redness and irritation, bakuchiol which helps to minimise wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, and then niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid which work together to minimise the appearance or dark spots and pores.

I adore this moisturiser, it sinks into the skin quickly, it is lightweight and non-greasy but also leaves my skin feeling hydrated and smooth to the touch.  Again, suitable for all skin types, S’able Labs Baobab Moisturiser is a fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free.

This is a great collection of skincare products which ive loved using and have no doubt it will only expand over time.  You can find all three of these products and others from the range right here.









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