Boots Premium Beauty Christmas Baubles 2023

Alongside some pretty amazing Boots Christmas boxes and Crackers, there is now three Boots Premium Beauty Christmas Baubles to choose from and there is something for everyone whether you like Beauty, makeup, skincare or even want all three!

Each one of these baubles comes showcased in a beautifully decorated box, finished off with a really elegant looking ribbon.

The first Bauble is the Boots Premium Beauty Wonders Limited Edition Bauble which is priced just £20 here but is worth over £56.

Inside this bauble you will find five products and they include a really lovely mixture of brands and their products.

• Huda Beauty Power Bullet Cream Glow Lipstick Sweet Nudes - Honey Bun 3g
• Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Deluxe 1.5 ml
• Rituals The Ritual of Jing Destress Mini Candle 25 g
• Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 30ml
• ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 20g

I really love the mixture in this bauble and it is very tempting to buy as a stocking filler.

The second bauble is the Boots Premium Beauty Christmas Bauble Makeup Must Haves Limited Edition and it is worth £68 but on sale now, priced at £25.

Inside this premium makeup bauble you will find a total of 4 products from top premium brands and this includes 3 full sized and here they are:

• Benefit BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara Fun Size 3g
• Fenty Beauty Slip Sine Sheer Shiny Lipstick 05 Glazed 2.8G
• Huda Beauty GloWish Cheeky Vegan Blush Powder – 01 Healthy Peach 2.5g
• KVD Beauty – Dazzle Vegan Eyeshadow Stick Hail Surge 3.5G

Again, this is such a good mixture of brands and products in this bauble and it is very tempting to buy as a stocking filler.

The third and final bauble is the Boots Premium Beauty Christmas Bauble Skincare Saviours and it is worth over £80 but is on sale for just £25 right here.

Inside this premium makeup bauble you will find a total of 5 products from top premium brands and here they are:

• It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Renovation 7ml
• Rituals Karma Body Cream 70ml
• REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 100ml
• Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser: Geranium Leaf, Bergamot, Rosebud 50ML
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 15ML

Again, another really good mixture of brands and products in this bauble and it is very tempting to buy as a stocking filler.

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REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Barrier Support Body Balm

New to my favourite Ren Clean Skincare collection is the Evercalm Barrier Support Body Balm and it is fantastic.  The Evercalm range is described as being soothing skincare for sensitive and sensitised skin and it is completely free from known allergens and potentially detrimental ingredients.

Designed to deliver instant and long-term relief from head to toe, the Evercalm Barrier Support Body Balm from REN Clean Skincare is designed to target key areas of sensitivity such as - dry patches, chafing, tattoo after-care, post-shave or laser irritation, baby bump and pregnancy care, nipples, dry and irritated armpits, and after sun care.

This luxurious, buttery balm is powered by the brand’s unique barrier support complex, which is a unique trio of natural oils which are rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 and ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier. Enriched with a host of calming bioactives such as: 

• Barrier Support Complex: A unique trio of natural oils (Sunflower, Apricot Kernel, and Sweet Almond), rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9 and Ceramides, to help repair the skin barrier, with a prebiotic effect that supports the skin’s microbiome. 
• Camellia Japonica Seed Oil: This precious oil is rich in Omega 6 and 9 to soothe skin and help replenish the skin barrier, and antioxidants to help protect against free radical damage.
• Safflower Ceramide Complex: This unique blend of Omega 6, Ceramides 3, and analogue of Ceramides 2 and 10 help to relieve dry skin and help strengthen the skin barrier instantly, and over time. A patented solvent-free enzymatic synthesis process is used to obtain a biomimetic structure of the ceramides found in skin.

As this balm is designed to melt into a nourishing oil on contact with your skin, this buttery formula is lightweight, non-greasy and glides onto the skin so effortlessly it is a delight to use. 

If you are a fan of the Ren Clean Skincare Overnight Recovery Balm, then you will absolutely love this balm, it's a lighter much softer to use and is suitable for use on the skin of the whole family. 

Priced at £35 for 90ml, this tub lasts a good few months depending on how often you use it and because you only need such a small amount, it is a case of a little goes a long way.

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Aldi Lacura Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit Dupe

It is well known now that I love a good Aldi Lacura beauty product and in recent months there has been some brilliant releases, from the exciting Sweet Angel Shower Gel, which may or may not be similar to Snow Fairy from Lush, Their BHA Toner which is aid to be similar to Paula's Choice, through to their Charlotte Tilbury inspired lip launches.  Today it is another inspired product and the Lacura Lip Kit.

Said to be inspired by the Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit, £28. Looking at the packaging, you can see that similarly just like Kylie Cosmetics, the Aldi Lacura version is housed in millennial pink packaging with the lip print and inside it contains two products a matte liquid lipstick and liner duo. 

Priced at just £4.99 each, there is a choice of three different shades, my local Aldi had just the one shade in stock and thankfully, the one I wanted in Nearly Nude, which is said o be inspired by the shade Kylie.  The other options are ‘Just Peachy’ which is similar to ‘Sweater Weather’ and then the shade ‘Velvet Sugar’ which is inspired by he shade Twenty’

As expected, both of these products are really impressive, described as having a long-lasting formula and of course it is Vegan.  

The liner which is more of a pinkier brown shade than it looks, glides onto the lips as thought it is a balm, it is so soft and smooth, easy to smudge if the need arises and it does wipe away if a mistake is made, but you need to do it before it settles.  However, what it does is create a great liner for your lips and it works well with other lipsticks too.

Then the liquid lipstick, I adore it, there ive said it.  It is bright, it is pigmented, it glides smoothly onto the lips without being taut and whilst it does dry down quite quickly, it is a definite liquid lipstick which some might want to add a gloss too, depending on which type of finish you like, But the colour is also slightly more Pink than its inspired offering, so something to have in mind.

As you can see from the swatches above, which are not edited, both the Lip Pencil and the Liquid Lip do give good colour pay off and they work with other products that you might have in your stash.

Each one of these Aldi Lacura lip kits is priced at £4.99 each and in comparison to the Kylie Cosmetic Lip Kits are priced around £28, it is quite the saving!  As with most Aldi Lacura products, if you spot them in the middle aisle, grab them as quickly as you can if you want to give them a try because they never hand around for long!

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Things to Look for When Choosing a Wedding Venue

Planning a wedding can be a stressful thing. Even though it is meant to be one of the most important times in life, there is a lot that goes into the planning process. It is enough to have anyone chewing their fingernails.

Thankfully, a few helpful tips can go a long way. Whether you are planning it yourself or working with an event planner, there are a few things that you will want to keep in mind along the way.

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Amenities

When it comes to wedding venues in London, there are a lot of factors at play. Near the top of the list of the most important considerations to make is the amenities. Those amenities are things provided by the venue that can contribute to the day itself. Even better, amenities can run the gamut depending on what you need.

Amenities can include things like parking availability, event coordination, catering options, and even simple things like chairs, tables, and linens. Even seemingly simple things like bathroom access can be covered as well. There are plenty of considerations to make when you choose a venue for your wedding, but the list of amenities had better be a robust one.

Vendor Options

Not everyone wants to use what is provided by the event venue. For that reason, it is important to have a venue that will provide you with the ability to use your own vendors. There are plenty of event spaces that will require you to use things like catering, alcohol, certain floral companies, bands, and more.

If you feel more confident using your own vendors, then you need to pick a venue that will allow you to do so. There is nothing worse than getting deep into the process only to find out that the venue won’t let you use any of it. Think ahead and save yourself a ton of trouble in the process by talking to the venue beforehand.

Budget

At the end of the day, budget is the most important factor. For 0.01% of the world, cost does not matter when compared to getting things right. But the rest of the world has some kind of budget in mind when it comes to the big day. Before you even get started, plan out your budget and decide how much of it can be allocated to your venue.

When you know going into the process what you can spend on a venue, it gives you clarity. You won’t waste time looking at venues that are out of your scope. Moreover, you can start comparing venues that are in your budget, comparing what they offer, and narrowing your focus along the way. You can help your budget a bit by having off-season weddings or picking a day that isn’t quite as common (like Sunday).

Reviews

Perhaps the best way to know what kind of venue you are getting into is to check out legitimate reviews. See what prior guests have to say about their experience. This way, you know that you are getting a candid look at what the venue has to offer, how it handles the big day, and what you might be able to expect.

Reviews aren’t 100% perfect but will generally give you an idea of what a venue is like. During the wedding planning process, it is critical to have as few surprises as possible. Checking the reviews ahead of time will give you comfort in knowing, within reason, what the venue is all about. That is just one less thing that you have to consider during planning.

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