Estee Lauder: House of Fraser Gift with Purchase

Every now and again a gift with purchase offer catches my eye and if it is with a brand I would usually be buying something from, then I stock up or if it would make a nice little gift for someone, then even better.

Estee Lauder as a brand needs no introduction, though it is a brand I am not all too familiar with, so given the opportunity to try one of their Gift With Purchase offers was just too good a chance to pass up.  Usually these offers are given when you buy any two products, usually skincare or makeup and then you get your gift, so always worth waiting for and keeping on the look out for these offers.

This stunning cosmetic bag is packed fulled of products from the Estee Lauder range and for mini products, they are very generously sized and this is what I found inside the bag:

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner - This is a sample sized Kajal eyeliner in Black and it comes with a protective lid covering. Despite being a sample size it still has an amazing value of £7

Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion - Design for all skin types this lotion quickly and gently removes all makeup, even long-wear or waterproof formulas. Unique water-based creme-gel refreshes you with a crisp herbal citrus scent. Rinses away easily and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth with no greasy after feel or oily residue. This is a 30ml tube which is really generous and perfect for taking away on holidays and it has a value of around £4

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Sync Complex II - I absolutely love that this sample is an exact replica of the full sized version making it uber cute. The gel creme has a formula which is rich, luxurious and just disappears into the skin. Said to maximize the power of night to re-ignite the vital, youthful-looking light that can fade due to fatigue, pollution and age. Using the advanced formula with the exclusive ChronoluxCB technology, it helps significantly inhibit the appearance of visible damage: fine lines, crow's feet, dark circles, puffiness, dryness and uneven texture. This is a 5ml sample pot and is worth around £13.50

Estée Lauder Daywear Advanced Creme - Designed for Normal & Combination skin, it has SPF15 and contains Estee Lauder`s most effective anti-oxidant power ever, it defends against and diminishes the appearance of first signs of ageing, like dullness and fine, dry lines. After use, the skin feels smoother, looks fresher instantly. I love that this cream is so incredibly soothing when you apply it and I also love that it doesn't have too thick a texture which makes your skin feel like it is caked in cream. This is a 15ml pot which has a value of around £12

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Recovery Complex II - To work with the eye cream, this serum is designed to address the look of all key signs of ageing using the exclusive ChronoluxCB Technology to help skin's natural nightly renewal and also helping to reduce lines and wrinkles whilst leaving the skin feeling smoother, hydrated, stronger and more radiant. This is a 7ml sample and has a value of around £10,

Estée Lauder New Dimension Shape + Fill Expert Serum - Described as being an innovative serum, it is said to make your Cheeks and jawline appear more lifted after just 2 weeks of use. Instantly leaving the skin feeling more radiant, plump and refined it uses breakthrough Shaping Technology and the advanced pro-collagen complex which to help improve both visible volume and structure. The texture of this serum is slightly thicker than other serums I have tried, but on the skin, you only need a small amount because it is a case of less is more and I feel that with such a bold claim, I really should put this one to the test! This is a 7ml ample with a value of around £12.50.

The final item in this bag is the Estée Lauder Pure Colour Envy Sculpting Gloss - I have a shade called Reckless Bloom. Infused with multi-dimensional optics, the lip gloss glides on effortlessly to deliver hydrating, subtle colour and mirror-like shine without stickiness. The shade itself is absolutely stunning and is a nudey pinky brown with fragments of sparkle. Perfect for wearing alone or over your favourite lipstick and as the description states, it is not at all sticky or tacky. This sample is just shy of a full size at 4.6ml (instead of 5.8ml) and therefore has a value of around £16.

For a sample bag to have a value of around £75 is amazing and I am so impressed with the size of each product and that the packaging replicates the full sized versions making them so much more appealing and eye-catching.  A great idea for anyone who has never used Estee Lauder before to become acquainted with the brand and try out some of the cult products as well as the newer ones too.

Are you an Estee Lauder fan?

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Antipodes Skincare

Antipodes skincare is one of those brands I have recently been introduced too and I am left wondering why I hadn't tried these two products that I am sharing with you today much sooner. A brand which hails all the way from New Zealand, its creator, Elizabeth Barbalich had a desire to create premium, scientifically validated, organic beauty products. She wanted them to be made from fully sustainable sources that could be used everyday plus the packaging features fully recyclable bottles and aluminum tubes, and 100% biodegradable card from sustainable forests.

Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask is described as being a deeply moisturising, cleansing and antioxidising treatment that leaves dull skin instantly soothed and intensely hydrated. Featuring a traditional remedy of New Zealand Maori people, manuka honey, it powerfully draws moisture to your skin to hydrate it and working alongside the ruby red pohutukawa bloom, which contains one of nature's finest antioxidants and has antiseptic properties.

I love the texture of this mask which is thick but too thick enough that when you are slathering it on it is as luxurious as it is lovely on the skin. Once you have slathered it onto your skin, you leave it for up to 15 minutes before removing what is left with warm water and a muslin cloth (which is my preference) and your skin feels just incredible. I use this mask when my skin is really playing up, so when it is dry, it feels sore and there is a threat of breakout with small bumps under the surface, all of which is usually when I am under the weather or under stress.  The Fragrance is also wonderful, slightly of vanilla with an undertone of Mandarin, they come together to create a really uplifting scent that is amazing to relax too. This mask retails for around £21 is such an amazing treat.

Antipodes Joyful Hand & Body Cream is described as being a high-performance velvety moisturiser with a berries & hibiscus scent to enchant the trials of everyday life with moments of fragrant joy. This cream is incredibly luxuriously and really very fragrant. Designed for the hands and body, this moisturiser is for all skin types With a rich velvety texture, a little goes a very long way. On the skin it neither greasy or tacky to the touch and it begins to absorb on contact. It is enriched with Avocado oil which provides moisturising nutrients to the skin ,glorious Berry and South Pacific Hibiscus Flower Extracts which create the beautiful scent and it is just amazing on dry, tired and stressed skin.  

I have used this cream mainly on my legs and arms as the warm sunshine turns to a really hot day to rain and then we begin the start of Autumn. Keeping my skin moisturised, soft and smooth on both my arms and legs is something I am pretty rubbish at, but give me a pretty product and one that I grow to love, I will use it all up, just as I have done with this. I love how it leaves my skin feeling dewy and fragrant without any oily residue.  Retailing for around £29 this is one incredible cream.

It is fair to say that my introduction to Antipodes has been incredible and I absolutely adore both products and it has made me want to work my way right through the brand to see what other treasures and treats I can find.  Antipodes products can be found online from sites such as LookFantastic, Love Lula, FeelUnique and BeautyBay.

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Tommy Hilfiger goes Natutical for AW16 | #TOMMYXGIGI

Top Supermodel Gigi Hadid stars in the new Autumn campaign for Tommy Hilfiger and if you live in London, like me, you will have no doubt walked through many tube stations where posters have appeared virtually overnight to highlight the new collection.

As brand ambassador, the 21 year old has collaborated with the legendary Tommy Hilfiger to design the new#TOMMYXGIGI AW16/17 range inspired by nautical themes and fashion pieces that Gigi herself would wear out and about and there are some pieces that I also absolutely adore. Now I will never be a fashionista, but I know what I like.

The Blue Silk Dress is detailed with nautical motifs and Love Tommy hearts. Made from Pure Silk, it has a V-neck and long sleeves, two things I absolutely love in a dress and the rope belt for me really finishes off the outfit.

The Ankle Boots which are made from Leather and again fit with the Nautical theme with the rope-inspired buckle details. A little higher in heel than I would usually ever wear, I happen to think these boots look just amazing with almost any outfit.

Nautical Pouch is super cute. Crafted from a cotton-wool blend, it has striped edges, embroidered stars above the bottom edge. It also features a flap pocket with branded metal snap button and a handy yet stylish metal chain shoulder strap with optional charm with anchor, faux fur pouf and branded medallion, both of which I think make this pouch stand out. 

The Blue Military Coat I also adore from the collection. Crafted from a wool blend it is a classic, double-breasted design and gold-toned Hilfiger crest buttons. With a striped accent tape on one lapel and stripes on the sleeves, it also has waist pockets.

You can see the rest of the #TOMMYXGIGI collection by clicking here and whilst I do need a winning lottery ticket to even think about purchasing a few of my favourite items, I can sit and admire from afar in hope and the advert featuring Gigi and some of the items from the collection is also below.

What do you think of the new Tommy Hilfiger collection? I'd love to know which piece is your favourite!

*this post is a collaboration but all words and thoughts are my own #AD

Simply Straight Hair Brush by JML

Like most people, I dream of having hair which is the total opposite to what they have, in my case, this is minimal fuss, easy to style and is poker straight when I want to be, rather than naturally wavy and will be styled straight if it feels like it.  

The Simple Straight Hair Brush by JML and is described as being the amazing new straightening brush which is going to revolutionise the way you style your hair! Quite a bold claim if ever there was one in an age where straightening irons take on new technology and offer to have your hair looking as though you just stepped out of the salon.  Again, Simply Straight is promising to give you perfectly straight hair in minutes for the stylish look of a salon quality blow dry and all in the comfort of your own home.

The ceramic brush is designed to look like a hair brush, it is easy to hold and run through your hair and isn't as heavy as I had expected to find, infact it is about as weighty as my GHDs.  Once plugged into the main and switched on, it takes just 30 seconds to hit heat up and you have a choice of temperatures from 50 degrees right up to 185 degrees which is displayed on an LCD screen and it is suitable for all hair types. At any time you can increase or decrease the heat temperature.

As mentioned, my hair is naturally wavy, so whenever I do want my hair straight, I opt for straighteners and have always found them easy to use.  The Simply Straight brush is much easier. Firstly, you should only ever use the brush on dry hair, never wet and I find that I don't need to section my hair as much to use it.  As the brush heats up, I section my hair into 4 or 5 different bits and then slowly brush through my hair as I would do with my hair brush.  One thing that I like about this brush is that you don't feel the heat on your hands or near your head, unlike other appliances where 9 times out of 10 I will burn some part of my head.  It has a bit of weight in the brush but it isn't too heavy that you get arm ache part way through styling your hair and because the bristles are different lengths, to ensure each hair strand is touched, they don't feel hot against your head and if you have ever dropped a straightening iron and caught it (ouch) dropping this to catch it does not burn your hand, though please do not try it to prove a point.

Using the brush I have found that brushing through my hair twice is enough to leave it straight, then one final brush through before switching everything off, however if you are a bit forgetful, then it does turn itself off after 30 minutes.

For a product which costs just £39.99 I admit I was totally skeptical as were a lot of my friends, but having seen it in action at an event with JML (which I snapchatted) and having used it myself, I am actually blown away at how good it is.  Like most items it does take a bit of time to give it a try and get used to using it, but I absolutely love it and use it all of the time!  Once my hair is straightened then I can leave my hair for the rest of the day, only needing to brush through the following morning for those pesky little flyaways who curl themselves!  If you are still not convinced, then I have a before and after shot below, the only product used on my hair was heat defense spray from Toni & Guy.

As you can see, my hair has gone from a wavy dragged through the hedge backwards look to a much more sleek and straight style but with movement rather than being poker straight and stuck to my head.

What I like about this Simply Straight Brush is that I haven't burnt myself with it, I find it easy to handle, it is easy to use, it heats up quickly and it does the job it is designed for with no stress, no faff, no hassle and I love how quick it is.
. Available for just £39.99 and it comes with a Free Heat Mat and Travel Case

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KIEHLS ULTRA FACIAL CREAM & CHARITY PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MTV STAYING ALIVE FOUNDATION

MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Laura Mvula are announced as Kiehl's offical 2016 UK Charity partner.  The MTV Staying Alive Foundation is a global charity dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS and is again working with Kiehls as  official UK Charity for the 2nd year running. Last year they collaborated with Tinie Tempah.  This time, award winning British Singer/songwriter Laura Mvula has designed a limited edition label for one of Kiehl's most iconic products - Ultra Facial Cream. 

For each limited edition Ultra Facial Cream (125ml) purchased, Kiehls will give £10* to the MTV Staying Alive Foundation to support 3 projects around the world to empower and educate young women abut the prevention of HIV and AIDS. The MTV Staying Alive Foundation is an international charity working to build an empowered and educated generation of young people, equipped with the tools and knowledge to protect themselves and their peers from the HIV epidemic. They provide training and vital funding to grassroots, youth-led initiatives around the world that provide education about HIV and sexual and reproductive health in their local communities. 

Kiehls have been supporting the fight against HIV/Aids since the 1980s and to date have raised more than $2.8million. If you want to donate a little bit more, then Kiehl's and the MTV Staying Alive Foundation have also set up the option to text and all you need to do is simply text HIV1 to 70660 to donate £5 or £10.

So as well as donating to charity, you can get yourself this amazing facial cream. Described as being a light-textured, 24-hour hydrator helps to retain moisture within the skin, leaving skin feeling comfortable and well-balanced and it is not tested on animals. It can also be used both morning and night to keep your skin hydrated and if you are looking for a new moisturising cream, this one ticks a lot of boxes.

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You Beauty Box - Editor Picks!

This months You Beauty Box is titled the Editors picks and is designed to be a pick of beauty products which excel themselves and stand out against the competition. It is also the third birthday for the You Beauty Box and putting those two themes together, admittedly I had expected something a little more exciting and perhaps a bigger choice of products, but that was not to be and this is what was in store and maybe more of a mention it was the box birthday!

There is an inclusion of monthly treats and this months treats start with a treat sized bag of Propercorn and you either get Sweet & Salty or Lightly Salted and I got the latter which I adore. Secondly there is a sachet of Nanoblur, another product that I absolutely love and am happy to add to my stash in case of emergencies and finally a sachet of Glow Drops Dry Touch Facial Oil + Vitamin C, a product I have read a lot about but haven't tried so am looking forward to trying this.

As always with YouBeauty there is a whole host of products to choose from for your box, this month the product selection has AW16 in mind with nails, makeup and skincare the choices to select from. I decided to choose products I had never tried before and knew very little about, even though I might have seen them blogged about.

Eyeko Black Magic Mascara is one of those products I have read a lot about, seen on blogs and heard people rave about and I always seem to miss it when it is a magazine freebie, so now I can give it a go and as a mascara fiend, this is a nice little addition to my stash. Designed for after-hours seduction, Eyeko's ultimate mascara creates drama, volume and curl, with an extreme carbon black finish for a full bodied lash fringe. The curvaceous helix brush lifts, curls and volumises for clump-free, thicker, longer lashes. Enriched with a conditioning keratin and shea butter botanical blend with a superior staying-power. This is a 4ml sample and has a value of around £7.

Sanctuary's Ultimate Cleansing Oil is a product I have never come across and as a brand, it isn't one I have used a lot. The Cleansing oil is a special blend of four oils, this hard-working yet gentle cleanser effortlessly melts away make-up dirt and impurities to leave your skin feeling beautifully clean and soft with no greasy residue.  This is a 50ml bottle and has a value of around £3.

The product from the box that I am most excited about trying is the Erno Laszlo Firming Firmarine Hydrogel Mask. Said to improve skin elasticity, Firmarine Hydrogel Mask provides impeccably contoured smoothness reducing the appearance of wrinkles and the loss of elasticity. The formula contains Argan Oil and extracts of Algae and Grapefruit, and penetrates pores to remove toxins, reviving skin for a smoother, more youthful complexion.  This mask has a value of £12.50.

So there you have the September You Beauty Box and I think there is an interesting mixture of products and I am happy with my choices at £8.95. What do you think?

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Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE® Anti-Ageing Foundation

Right now Elizabeth Arden is right up there in my must have, need to have product wants. I use City Smart every single day it is that good and I am close to needing a new tube. Then in comes the brand new PREVAGE® Anti-Ageing Foundation with SPF 30 and it wows me from the first use. 

We all know living in the UK we have unpredictable weather, it is part of the Great British charm and a reason I love having changeable seasons, knowing that it could be sunny one minute and then you'll be drenched the next. Add to that living in the big smoke, the constant pollution really does wreak havoc on the skin, so Prevage® has come to the rescue.

On the skin it is incredibly lightweight but gives amazing coverage. My preference when it comes to liquid foundations is that they are not too heavy on the skin and also not to feel as though I have caked it on. Designed to give a long-lasting and dewy look, this foundation creates a naturally luminous complexion with a look that lasts all day and it has SPF30 for extra protection. As the texture is quite lightweight, it blends onto the skin like a dream, infused with Idebenone which is the worlds most powerful antioxident and helps protect skin from oxidative stress and free radical assaults, a leading cause of the visible signs of aging. Other key ingredients include:

• Hydra-Pigments – Encapsulated, moisture-rich pigments meld with the skin creating a shield to help the skin retain moisture while delivering precise long-wear colour instantly blur imperfections on the skin, 
• Antioxidant Complex – A potent blend of highly effective antioxidants including Idebenone, Thiotane, Ferulic Acid, Carnosine and Green Tea Extract that help protect skin from free radical damage 
• Vitamin C and L-Carnosine – Boosts skin’s own natural collagen, increasing the skin’s elasticity, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving the clarity of the skin

Available in 8 different shades, I have shade 2 which is pretty near perfect for my skintone and I apply using either a beauty blender or foundation brush and thanks to a tip from Rebecca Restrepo, Elizabeth Arden's Global Makeup Artist I learnt how to apply PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Foundation properly - “when applying PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Foundation, begin at the center of the face, where the most discoloration occurs, and then blend outward to create an even and balanced complexion”.

If you havent guessed already, then I am a huge fan of this foundation, it is an absolute delight to use, I love how it feels on the skin, the coverage and that it lasts all day without the need to re-apply. PREVAGE® Anti-Ageing Foundation SPF 30 is available in eight shades from 1 September 2016 in department stores nationwide and online, priced at £45 for 30ml.

 

  *this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Alpha-H Trio TSV on QVCUK

Alpha-H is a brand that has a bit of a cult status here in the land of blogging and I for one hold it in a very high status.  If you have never tried the brand, if you love the brand, if you need to stock up, then you need to get ready to go over to QVC this Thursday because I have an amazing deal to share with you today. Inside this box are three products which will give you a massive saving! 

Liquid Gold Rejuventing Cream (50ml rrp £51) - This is a rich evening moisturiser which is ideal for skin refining, enhanced smoothness, radiance and luminosity. This innovative wrinkle and pigmentation repair cream is formulated with Argan stem cells to enhance and protect while Vitamin C is included to firm and brighten the skin. Matrixyl-6 which is an advanced lipo-peptide which works to reduce wrinkle depth, Linoleric-rich Avocado Oil, soothing Aloe Vera and nourishing Red Algae to leave your skin feeling moisturised, conditioned, hydrated and supple.

Designed to be used on alternate nights so that you alternate it with Liquid Gold, this cream is to be used on face, neck and décolletage and when applying, use an upward and outward circular movements, avoiding the eye area. I have been using this for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it, the richness of the cream is divine and it really does leave my skin feel so supple after using.

Liquid Gold (100ml rrp £33.50) - A product that needs no introduction is this global best seller. A powerful revitilising and firming lotion which is described as being an 'overnight facial' helping to brighten and revitalise tired, ageing skin whilst at the same time working to visibly improve the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, open pored and pigmentation.

Designed to be used on a cleansed face and three alternate nights per week, using a cotton wool pad you apply to your face, neck and decolletage.  The first time I used it there was a slight tingling sensation which wasn't unpleasant at all, but by the second and third uses nothing further.  It leaves no redness on my skin, doesn't irritate and to get the best use out of it, don't use any other cream once you have applied Liquid Gold, simply allow it to do its job.  One thing to remember is that whenever you use any products which are described as being 'resurfacing', an SPF the following day is an absolute must.

The final item in the box is Absolute Eye Complex (30ml £37) and I absolutely loved it from the first application.  Described as being a hydrating, skin lifting and perfecting serum which is uniquely designed to be applied to lash level and over the entire eyelid to help combat dark circles, dark shadows, puffiness, hooded lids and fine lines. Using natural flower acids derived from Hibiscus petals smooth and brighten the skin whilst Hyaluronic Acid and Tetrapeptides lift and plump the eye contour.

You can also acts use this treatment as an eye make-up primer and it can be applied over make-up, during the day, to revitalise the area because it has a light-reflecting, blurring effect on skin irregularities and wrinkles. Designed to be using both morning and evening, you gently pat the cream around the entire orbital area right up to the lash line, once it has disappeared into the skin, applying your concealer is an absolute dream too!

Right now I can reveal that the price is going to be £39.98 and it will be on QVC on the 15th September. The total worth of the products is £121.50 so it is as I have said, a massive saving!

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Viktor and Rolf Bonbon Couture Eau de Parfum Intense

Viktor and Rolf need no introduction when it comes to perfumes and fragrances and when this Bonbon Couture Eau de Parfum Intense dropped on my doorstep, I was pretty excited to give it a try because I have read and seen so much about it.

The packaging is amazingly pretty and stands out immediately, bright pink in design the the box hosts a 3D V&R seal which is a nice detail to see. Inside the bottle is simple stunning, taking the form of a bow, which is replicated on the front of the box, again the 3D seal is present and I think it is just stunningly presented.

Viktor & Rolf have described this new fragrance as 'The "Haute Couture" reinterpretation of Viktor & Rolf’s sweet Bonbon perfume from 2014, Bonbon Couture is said to be a more intensive, luxurious and stronger than the original'. Now I love the original and was slightly worried this would not meet my expectations, but it blew them right out of the water and it is just absolutely divine and it is a much more intense version of Bonbon and much longer lasting. The fragrance opens with a juicy combination of mandarin, neroli oil and peach which make up the top notes and as soon as the fragrance is spritzed you get a hit of fruit, as the scent settled we get the heart notes orange blossom and Sambac jasmine which is then sweetened by a potent caramel note that is not sickly at all and for me the Jasmine is just stunning. The base notes are made up of sandalwood and patchouli, with vanilla and blonde tobacco giving it a woody accord that works well alongside the fruit.

Once spritzed this is a scent which packs a powerful punch and as it settles, the fragrance is lovely, noticeable and long-lasting, the kind of scent you don't need to reapply because you can smell it all day long and it is perfect for any season and any time of day whether you are going to work, out with friends, on a date or just because you want to smell amazing.

This fragrance will be available at Selfridges from 14th September and will cost £57 for a 30ml bottle, £79 for a 50ml bottle and £109 for a 90ml bottle.

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Everyday is Black Friday!

As Summer has moved on and Autumn has arrived, we already have Christmas cards in shops and we are yet to celebrate Halloween and most importantly Black Friday. This year Black Friday falls on 25th November and if like me you have a growing Amazon wishlist and are eager to grab some deals, you don't need to wait until November to grab those bargain because sites such as Everydayisblackfriday should be high up on your list as they do the hard work for you.

Everyday is Black Friday is a unique deal finder, a project which arose from frustration and anger at how laborious the online shopping system is and with discounts popping up and disappearing just as quick, before you realise it, the skirt you have bought for £30 has 90% off yesterday and you feel a bit miffed. So the aim of Everyday is Black Friday is that some very clever software was created and it visits retailer websites on a regular basis, and checks the prices of their products every 24 hours. Then whenever a price drops this software will be notice it and it will display that sale on the front end of the website, making it possible for users like you and I to search and compare the items we are want buy.

With over 250 retailers currently indexed and over 2.5 million products in the database, and the number is growing every day, you will see the likes of ASOS, Boohoo, Boots, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Liberty, New Look, Selfridges and even Louis Vuitton to name just a few. The site allows you to search by items - so Boots, handbags, dresses, shoes and purses for example or you can search by retailer and see what offers the site has currently found to tempt you. I typed in Ted Baker purse, which one day I will own, I was surprised to see so many on sale which I might not have known about.

The other option with this site is to look at the Sale Index link to see a list of the UK's top retailers' fresh sale index from the past 24 hours and it will tell you how many products are on sale and the percentage of a retailers' total products that are included within that sale. Again each store is clickable and the items on sale appear on the screen before you.

What I really like about this site is that it is simple and straightforward to use. There are no fancy graphics and hidden links which take you on a tour of the internet, essentially what you see is what you get and then some. It loads quickly and if you find the item you are looking for, it will take directly to the item, regardless of which store it is for sale on or in.  It is stress free, hassle free bargain hunting on one screen!

*this is a collaboration and all words and thoughts are my own

Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil

Dermalogica is a brand which I am sure needs no introduction in the world, famous for many products, there is an addition to the range and it comes in the form of an oil, but in true Dermalogica fashion, it is not just any oil!

The new Phyto Replenish Oil is a feather-light treatment oil which rapidly absorbs to reinforce the skin’s protective barrier and shields against environmental stressors, smoothes visible lines and locks in moisture for dewy skin.   

So how does it work? Phyto Oil is comprised of plant-based active ingredients such as: 

• Camellia japonica - an antioxidant oil to strengthen the skin barrier and provide wrinkle-reducing benefits including stimulating collagen and inhibiting MMPs. 
• Tamanu oil - consists of potent antioxidant photoactives, inhibiting the breakdown of lipid-rich cell membranes from rich radicals. 
• Chia seed oil - provides antioxidant protection and a concentrated delivery of fatty acids to hydrate and soothe dry, itchy skin. 
• Orchid flower extract - repairs, protects and locks in moisture, while helping balance skin’s natural moisturizing factor. 
• Hyaluronic acid booster - helps hydrate, while providing antioxidant and anti-irritant properties. 
• Sunflower seed oil - has antioxidant properties helping preserve skin’s protective barrier and defending against free radical damage. 
• Rice bran oil - helps moisturize and protect against UV rays and free radicals.

Used daily, Phyto Oil helps to replenish your depleted lipids and deliver the luminous glow we all crave. Put simply, lipids are the natural protective oils which help to preserve the skin’s protective barrier and maintain a youthful appearance. As we age, these oils diminish and can therefore leave the skin looking a bit lacklusture. Young adult skin can restore its natural barrier lipids in just a few days whereas, with age it can take over a week. This is why products like Phyto Replenish oil should become an important part of your skincare regime.

I love that it can be used alone, mixed with your moisturiser, tinted moisturiser, your foundation and even your SPF you need just a few drops to get that amazing glow. Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil will retail for £56.20 and is available right now!.

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