Emma Hardie Christmas Gifts

Without question, one of my favourite brands is Emma Hardie.  Having tried pretty much every single product the brand has to offer, including being treated to the most luxurious and relaxing facial that I have ever had, at Christmas time, as a brand, I feel Emma Hardie excels themselves.

This year I am sharing two products that fit into the stocking filler category and are suitable for Stocking Filler category and both products are £20 and under.  I have shared quite a few stocking filler guides so far this year and I absolutely love them, I feel you often get better value for money.

The first product is the Merrily Moringa Bauble, which at £12 is amazing value for money. Whether you are as big as a fan as I am of the brand or whether it is a brand you want to get to know, then this gift bauble is an amazing place to start.

Inside, you will find two products, the first one, which will need no introduction is the Moringa Cleansing Balm.  A balm that is very much a cult product, its iconic and nearly everyone I know has tried it at some stage in their life. It is often described as being as being a purifying botanical cleansing balm and its job is to removes all traces of face and eye make-up, deeply cleanse the pores whilst at the same time to also be balancing, hydrating and moisturising for all skin types.  It is packed with an impressive list of ingredients which includes

• Grape Seed Oil and Sweet Almond Oil rich in essential fatty acids help to plump and soften
• Moringa seed extract, Wild Sea Fennel and Vitamin E balance, purify and help to minimise the appearance of open pores
• Essential oils of Orange, Neroli and Mandarin rejuvenate and revitalise the skin whilst calming the senses
• Jasmine and Rose help to recondition dull, dry, dehydrated and mature skins

For me, what makes this balm just so beautiful is how it feels on the skin.  From not being over oily and greasy, even when it emulsifies when it comes into contact with water, it is soft, it is smooth and the scent is just incredible and I am so delighted it is now also available in many other forms - especially a candle.

Also within this bauble is a cleansing cloth is a dual sided cloth and on one side of the cloth is a gentle microfibre material for deep cleansing and removal whereas the other side is a muslin cloth for polishing the skin.

The second product within this guide is the Moringa Skin Indulgence and this is a cracker (£20) and it is also an amazing gift to give.

Inside this cracker you will find the following products:

15ml Moringa Cleansing Balm - Again as mentioned above, this is one of the most delightful cleansing balms I have ever used.

Mini Dual Action Cleansing Cloth - Also above, this cloth has been my go to cloth for many years and I am so glad that they can be bought separately. 

15ml Midas Touch Revitalising Cream - (review here) This is one of my favourite creams because it has the most luxurious texture which not only absorbs incredibly quickly into the skin but it does without leaving behind any trace. This cream is formulated with hyaluronic acid to banish signs of fatigue and stress as well as to hydrate and plump the skin. Other ingredients include a powerful blend of marine and botanical extracts such as antioxidant edelweiss stem cells which work to condition and tone while brightening properties are delivered by natural polymatrix algae film extract. Also found within this cream are the natural oils of Moringa, Primrose and Rosehip which work together to moisturise, nourish and soothe and it smells just incredible.

12ml Moringa Light Cleansing Gel - (full review here) This is a lighter version than the Moringa Balm, but it still packs a punch. It is formulated with essential oils which includes moringa and sweet almond and they help to remove dirt, impurities and oil without stripping the skin and leaving it feeling in need of moisture. Added to those oils we have omega-6 and vitamin E which together help to moisturise and soften the skin. Then finally there is the inclusion of sea fennel extract and moringa seed peptides. What you get is a cleanser that not only helps strengthen the skin’s natural defences but one which leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth, sooth, moisturised and hydrated. Perfect for that morning cleanse.

As you can see, I have been really impressed with both of these products and their contents and I think they are such a good way to showcase some of the best that Emma Hardie is known for, whether you have tried products from the brand or not.

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How to Look Better in Your Clothes

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Do you look at your wardrobe and despair about what's inside? You might have a large collection of clothes but feel like none of them really suit you or you never feel great when you're wearing them. Or maybe you think that your clothes make you look ok, but what you really want is for them to help you look amazing. Looking better in your clothes doesn't have to be difficult to do. When you use the right techniques, you can ensure all of your outfits make you look and feel great. Take a look at these tips if you want to look better in your clothes.

Buy the Right Clothes

You don't necessarily have to rush out and buy a whole load of new clothes right away. It's best to start working with what you've got before buying anything new. But next time you're shopping for new clothes, it can make a big difference to keep a few things in mind when you're looking for the right clothes. Don't just buy what first catches your eye or even what you think you should be wearing. What's most important is that you think you look good and you feel comfortable in what you choose to wear.

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Know How to Build an Outfit

Putting together an outfit is a skill in itself. It might be easy to grab a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, but can you really build an outfit that makes you look and feel amazing? There can be lots of different elements to any outfit, from which clothing pieces you pick to how you choose to wear them and how you accessorise them. Understanding how to layer different elements can really help if you want your outfits to make you look incredible. There are lots of tips you can pick up from watching others or by looking online.

Change Your Body

Sometimes it might not be your clothes that you feel don't quite work but your body. If you want to look and feel better in your clothes, you might consider making a change. This could be done in a few ways. One way is to simply choose the right underwear. Having the right foundation under your clothes can give you a better silhouette and help you feel more confident in your clothes. You could also make changes to your body, whether it's through a tummy tuck or making an effort to lose weight. Of course, not everyone wants to make drastic changes to their body to look or feel different.

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Wear Your Clothes Confidently

It's not always just about what your clothes look like, sometimes it's the way you carry yourself when you wear them. If you wear your clothes with confidence, you can look and feel more comfortable in them. In contrast, if you feel awkward, you could look pretty awkward too. Choose clothes that you enjoy wearing and that make you feel good if you also want them to make you look good.

When you want to look and feel better wearing your clothes, choose outfits that give you confidence.

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LOOKFANTASTIC x Perricone MD Limited Edition Beauty Box

On offer now for just £69.30

A casual peruse on Lookfantastic and I came across the LOOKFANTASTIC x Perricone MD Limited Edition Beauty Box which looks incredible value for money, as it is worth almost £200 but is on sale for half that price!

Inside this limited edition box, you will find 5 products from Perricone MD which are described as being ultra-restorative and it has a saving of over 50% had the products been purchased individually and it is on sale right now for £99.

It’s time to reinvigorate your skin with the backed-by-science formulas of Perricone MD. Featuring the brand’s signature Cold Plasma+ formulas, this limited-edition box showcases Dr. Perricone’s very own miracle anti-ageing formulations.

The LOOKFANTASTIC x Perricone MD Limited Edition Beauty Box features some of Dr Perricone's best known products and as a brand, I was introduced to them back in 2015!

What’s in the box:

• Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser 59ml – Worth £15
• Intensive Pore Minimizing Toner 118ml – Worth £35
• Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum 30ml – Worth £59
• Vitamin C Ester Photo-Brightening Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30 59ml – Worth £59
• Cold Plasma Plus+ Eye Cream 5ml – Worth £30

As you can see, this is a really good introduction to Perricone MD as a brand if you aren't too aware as to who they are and if you are a fan of the brand, it is a brilliant way to stock up on your favourite products.

If you are subscribed to the LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Box, then you should have had an email to grab this limited edition Perricone MD Beauty Box for just £89!

Not subscribed yet? Subscribe today and get £10 off this box when you use code PMDBB

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IT COSMETICS NEWNESS AT QVC UK

I am a big fan of IT Cosmetics the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Oil-Free Matte which I wear pretty much every day if I’m not wearing a tinted moisturiser, I’ve lost count of the number of tubes I’ve gone through. I recently received a really lovely gift of products from the brand which are on sale on QVC, so I thought I would share them in this post and then do an update on everything I haven’t tried.

First up out of the box are two products I am a huge fan of - the Your Skin But Better CC+ Oil-Free Matte and the Your Skin But Better Setting Spray which form part of a Christmas set with Superstar Flawless Foundation Brush. This set is priced at £46.98. This set contains three full-sized products and you do get to choose your choice of shade, from the 12 available for the Your Skin But Better CC+ Oil Free Matte SPF40. As I have said, I am a huge fan of the CC+ Oil-Free Matte and was matched to the shade fair-light which works perfectly for me. On the skin, it is has a texture which isn't too thick, it blends really easily and it is really hydrating on the skin. 

The Your Skin But Better Setting Spray is one I have now repurchased a few times because I love the formula as much as my skin does. Infused with Coconut Water, Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Vera this setting spray does a great job at looking after your skin as it does to prolong the wear time of your makeup without drying out your skin.  

The one product I hadn't tried from It Cosmetics is any of their brushes and I just love the look of the Superstar Flawless Foundation Brush. This Foundation Brush for 2021 is described as being a custom-designed make-up tool to help ensure precision control. I absolutely love that it has the most incredible confetti designed handle and a stunning looking star-shaped brush, the bristles of which are incredibly soft and they are not only designed to reach every corner of your complexion, but to also deliver effortless application of liquid, cream and powder foundations and concealers. On its own, this brush is priced at £30!

Having never tried the brushes from It Cosmetics, also within the box is the Celebrate Your Heavenly Luxe On-the-Go Brushes set which are priced at £25. Alongside the exclusive travel pouch within which these brushes are housed, there is a trio of mini brushes which includes a mini Foundation Brush, a Mini Multi Powder Brush and a Mini Concealer Brush, all of which are supersoft and feature rose gold ferrules and handles to give them that Luxe detail.  A set of brushes every makeup fan needs to have with them in their collection.

The final offering I have for you comes in the form of skincare with the new Bye Bye Serums and I have seen so many people raving about just how good they are, so I am excited to try them out before sharing my thoughts and views on them with you. 

There is a total of four serums within the collection and they are priced at a very reasonable £18 each, the one thing with a serum is that they tend to be the most expensive part of your skincare routine and the one I have just finished costs £130 for 15ml!

Within the serum collection is 

• Bye Bye Dark Spots - formulated with 4% niacinamide and 1% ethyl vitamin C, this serum helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration while helping to improve the look of your skin’s clarity
• Bye Bye Dullness - formulated with 15% pure vitamin C and vitamin E, this formula helps boost radiance while giving skin a rested look and protecting it from external aggressors. Suitable for all skin types
• Bye Bye Lines - formulated with 1.5% hyaluronic acid and helps deliver hydration to your skin, leaving it feeling smooth and supple while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Bye Bye Pores - formulated with 10% glycolic acid, this formulas helps minimise the appearance of pores while exfoliating to leave your skin feeling soft and smooth

This is an incredible collection of products which any beauty fan would be lucky to find under their tree this Christmas, my own included.  If It Cosmetics isn't a brand you are too familiar with, it is an award-winning make-up brand which hails from the US, their products are developed with plastic surgeons and dermatologists and they seek to create products that are game-changing in the beauty industry and when in the hands of real women become life-changing.

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