Drinks Gift Guide 2023

So the Christmas Food Ship has been done and you've got people popping in and out for festive drinks over the coming days, if you are in need of some gift ideas or even drinks ideas then this is the post you need to be reading!

Whether it is beer, gin, prosecco, champagne or something totally non-alcoholic, ive got three wonderful choices to be added to your drinks cabinet that won't break the bank.

Everyone knows I love bit of Aldi beauty in my stash, but they also happen to win awards for their alcohol very single year and aside from their own Processco, which I love, they also have Ballycastle, which some compare to Baileys - I happen to think this is better.

The Ballycastle Chocolate, Hazelnut & Caramel Flavour Country Cream is perfect for those who like to indulge. It is something that can be enjoyed over ice or even added to a hot chocolate to really make your eyes pop.  It is smooth and sweet without the bitterness and I am slowly working my way through each flavour.

Priced at just £6.99 for 70cl.

If you have a whisky drinker in you midst, then you will be needing to impress them with this The Guard Bridge Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Eden Mill.

Packaged inside the most stunnng gift box, the design of The Guard Bridge packaging and the myriad shades of blue and teal which are present on the bottle, are said to have bee inspired by the tidal ebb and flow of the Eden Estuary – the site of Eden Mill's new distillery and visitor centre where it will continue to produce its own single malts and premium gins. As for the taste? Well im not a whisky drinker, but when I am feeling offish, I do dabble and the description could not be more perfect -

This Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is said to seamlessly combine the sweet, grassy and floral profile of the Lowlands with the robust, spicy and fruity flavours found in Highland whiskies, creating a whisky that showcases the best of both regions.

Stunning in every single aspect of presentation and taste, you can find the Guard Bridge Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl / 46% ABV) for just £45.00 here.

The final offering within this gift guide is for those who do not drink for whatever reason and it is from Clean and Co with their Non-alcoholic Gin.

If I am choosing a drink, it will either be Leffe or it will be Gin, though a non-alcoholic Gin has ever passed my mind, until now.  Why? Well it tastes just as good as the alcohol version, only it doesn't give you a headache!  Low calorie and sugar free certainly does not detract from the taste, over ice with a tonic of your choice and no one would be non the wiser as to what was in your glass is 0% alcohol!  Now to make my way through the rest of the collection!

Priced around £16 you can find it here along with more information and some tempting drink ideas from Clean and Co.

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L’Occitane Christmas Gift Guide 2023

One of my final gift sets for Christmas is from one of my favourite brands and of course it is L'Occitane. Over the last few weeks I have shared some amazing newness from this brand and whilst the Almond Collection will always be my favourite, there is a lot more to get to know and love.

Whether you are looking for a stocking filler, a mid-priced gift, or even something a little more special, then L'Occitane has something to meet all of those requirements an here is a little selection.

Starting with the Verbena Festive Bauble (£12.50) which is described as being a bright and dazzling mini set with verbena from Provence to awaken the body and mind.

As you can see, this does make a perfect secret Santa gift or stocking filler and it is presented in a house shaped bauble makes a gorgeous addition to any tree.

Inside the gift box, the contents capture the sparkling and invigorating scent of Verbena blended with lemon and grapefruit notes to stimulate and revive the senses and it includes:

• 25g Verbena Leaf Soap
• 30ml Verbena Body Lotion
• 10ml Verbena Hand Cream.

A wonderful little trio and it is on sale right here.

The second offering is the Les Miniatures Eaux de Toilettes Collection (£20) and this gift set is perfect for those who love their fragrances.

Described as being a trio of floral scented treasures to surprise and delight your loved ones. It comes presented in a stunning L'Occitane gift box and inside it features a selection of the brand's bestseller fragrances :

• 7.5ml Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette - This fragrance opens with top notes of cherry, freesia and blackcurrant, with the heart notes of cherry blossom and lily of the valley and warming base of amber, musk and rosewood.
• 10ml Verbena Eau de Toilette - A lovely blend of citrus fruits opening with thw top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon alongside the heart notes of Verbena; Rose; Rosemary and base notes of Cedar to create a wonderfully fresh and zesty scent.
• 7.5ml Néroli & Orchidée Eau de Toilette - this fragrance brings together a blend of the scents of two precious white flowers - a heart of radiant neroli essence alongside that of white orchid. There are also the fruity notes of orange and heart notes of peach to complete.

Definitely the gift for fragrance lovers and you can find it on sale right here.

Then finally we have the Cherry Blossom Luxury Collection (£69) and it is described as being a delicate, fruity and lively this fragrance gift is a celebration of the poetic beauty of the cherry tree.

Presented in a stunning signature L'Occitane gift box, this gift set features three products from the Cherry Blossom Range

• 75ml Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette
• 250ml Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
• 30ml Cherry Blossom Hand Cream

The Cherry Blossom Range is described as being a feminine bouquet of powdery Cherry Blossom and sweet fruits, leaving a very warm and delicate scent on the skin. Cherry Extract is known for being rich in natural sugars and they help to soften and moisturise the skin.

A wonderful trio of products beautifully presented and all for just £69 right here.

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Hair Care Dupe Gift Sets 2023

Everyone seems to be enamoured with the Olaplex System and for those who have hair that it works with and for, I can see why, for me, it seems almost too heavy feeling. As always, there is a whole host of alternatives out there to be found, from the likes of L'Oreal Paris Elvive Bond Repair System to the two offerings I am sharing today.

Starting with my beloved Aldi and their beauty brand Lacura. It has been well documented that Lacura Bonded Hair care products are similar to Olaplex, albeit, it is pried at a much more competitive price.

For Christmas, Lacura is releasing the Bonded Gift Set (£9.99) and inside, it offers the ultimate hair care experience. 

Inside this gift set, you will find:

• Bonded Pre-Wash Hair Treatment (100ml),
• Bonded Moisture Mask (50ml)
• Bonded Hair Oil (20ml).
• White hair scrunchie

The hydrating Bonded Hair Oil is a brand new launch, it hasn't been released until now and is definitely a product to look out for.

Then the second collection of products is from a brand I have used before and one which has impressed me and that is The Plex System and it is one you can find in both B&M and Savers.

The New PlexSystem range has launched with a five step programme and with it, a whole host of scientific formulations that are designed to harness a ‘Smoothing Infusion’ to restore and protect damaged hair. It is a five-step routine, featuring five full sized products and inside this gift box you will find the following:

• 1. Cleansing Shampoo
• 2. Nourishing Hair Mask
• 3. Hydrating Conditioner
• 4. Restoring Hair Oil
• 5. Styling Hair Serum

This collection will be priced around £9.99, so again it is a great little money saver and a great gift for those who love their hair care products.

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ASOS Face & Body Buyers’ Picks Box 2023

ASOS has just released a brand new beauty Box for December and it is the ASOS Face & Body Buyers’ Picks Box 2023.

After the release of the Five Holiday Gift Boxes from ASOS, this one is a delight to see and would make a great stocking filler.

Priced at just £20.00, this box is said to offer a saving of up to 72% and it features a little bit of everything from makeup and skincare to a face mask.

What’s inside:

• Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump Lip Plumper
• Malin+Goetz Resurfacing Serum
• Beauty Works 10 in 1 Miracle Spray
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream
• Dr.Jart+ Dermask Jet Vital Hydra Solution Sheet Mask

You can buy the ASOS Face & Body Buyers' Picks Box right here.

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Cult Beauty Desk To Disco Edit 2023

Just when you thought Cult Beauty had come to the end with their Beauty Boxes for 2023, another one pops up.  This time we have the Cult Beauty Desk To Disco Edit 2023.

Whilst the price is still to be confirmed, there is a waiting list to sign up to, if this box is getting your attention.

On sale here

Boasting a saving of up to 70%, this box is designed to get you from Desk to Disco Ready with 6 staple products.

What’s inside:

• Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Deluxe Size
• Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump Full Size
• Saie Mascara 101 Full size
• Vieve Modern Lip Definer in Bewitched Full size
• Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Flushed Blurring Balm in Rosé ‘N’ Brunch Full size
• Huda Beauty Hoodie Flares #25 Classic Lashes Full size
• Cult Beauty Silver Metalic Make Up Bag
• Cult Beauty Black Compact Mirror in Drawstring Bag

Grab the Cult Beauty Desk To Disco Edit 2023 - Here

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Christmas Gifting with Emolyne Cosmetics

If someone you are buying a gift for loves makeup, then a brand that has the attention of Vogue is definitely one to look at and that is Emolyne, a brand I was first introduced to back in 2022,

Emolyne is the British beauty brand that is empowered by the belief that beauty is for everyone, and as such, they create makeup that celebrates every ethnicity, gender, age, and lifestyle. anedit of lipsticks, lip liners and nail lacquers is available in the same 30 matching colours and some of the most beautiful eyeshadows I have come across, there is something for everyone.

The Lip products are sold under three different categories - Velvet Lip, Defining Lip and Gloss Lip and each of those 30 shades works as a matching trio.

Choosing your shade might, or a shade leaves you spoilt for choice because they are all just so stunning and if you can't decide what will or will not suit you, helpfully there is a Lipstick shade finder on hand to help and this is what I used to choose the shade I have - Uganda.

Uganda is a cool toned mauve shade and anyone who knows me will know, I have a shade type when it comes to lipsticks and this is it. A velvety, semi-matte, highly pigmented and long-lasting lip colour which really is long lasting, matches with its liner and gloss perfectly, they can be worn one their own or together, depending on your preference. As you can see, the Lipstick is packaged in a very luxurious glittering metal golden glittery case and it pops open when you press the E button on its top. The lipstick bullet is embossed with the brands E logo and is curved perfectly for an easy application.

The Defining Lip Liner is smooth and creamy when applied and again, the colour payoff is incredible, so much so that I often wear the liner and the gloss day to day and then the lipstick if I am going out. The gloss, again in the shade Uganda is a high shine gloss which is neither sticky or tacky when applied and is infused with vitamin E for a silky and hydrating finish.

The lipsticks are priced at £23, The Defining Line is £15 and the Gloss is just £17, all really affordable and just stunning.

If eye makeup is more your cup of tea, when Emolyne also has that box ticked too and I shared a reel over on Instagram of two the Eyeshade Cremes (£24).

In the shades Pemba Shores and Benin Bronze, these are two of the most wearable shades for someone who likes the more natural look. Pemba Shores is a warm gold shade which has a multidimensional finish. Then we have Benin Bronze, which as the name might give away is a deep bronze shade and again, it is a creamy shadow with a multidimensional finish.

Both of these Eyeshadow Creme's are easy to apply with your finger, a brush or even a makeup sponge, depending on the look you are going for, but because they have such rich pigments, you only need a small amount to really make your eyes pop.

The last product to share is the Lashline Lacquer (£19) and it is available in two shades - Kalahari Brown or BoBende Black and I have the Kalahari Brown, which is an earthy brown shade and perfect for my colouring as I find a black is too harsh.  With its smudge-proof felt tip liquid eyeliner, this liner dries quickly, so if you are wanting to smudge it, you will need to be quick because once it is there, it is not budging and it is waterproof! Thankfully easy to remove with eye makeup remover!

As you might have guessed from this post, all the shades are named for African countries or landmarks which makes it all the more special and the brand owner, Emolyne, being half Ugandan, half Danish but based here in London decided to create a brand that would cater to those looking for coordinated colours and that she has most definitely done.  Each product is also vegan friendly, cruelty free and paraben free.

You can find the whole Emolyne collection right here and as well as lipsticks and other products I have shared, there is also a selection of nail polish to choose from too.  So if you like everything to match, this brand will be the one you need!

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Evolve - The Firm Favourites

If an environmentally friendly Christmas with an offering of exceptional beauty products is the one to tick all the boxes for you, then Evolve Organic Beauty is once again ticking those boxes.

The Firm Favourites Gift Set (£50), which is perfect for all skin types is designed to firm, soothe and hydrate the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and increasing skin luminosity. Described as being the perfect gift for anyone who is looking to treat their skin and give it a bit of TLC in the run up to Christmas or as we wind down from Party Season to enter a new year! 

Containing a vitamin-rich oil booster serum, an age-defying daily moisturiser and a radiance-boosting face mask, this gift set provides a truly indulgent and rejuvenating experience, leaving skin looking radiant this festive season.

Essentially this box is giving you a facial and an excuse to sit down, relax, unwind and just give yourself a little pamper.

This trio includes:

• Bio-Retinol Gold Mask 30ml - Bio-Retinol Gold Mask and the name suggests, this mask uses Bio-Retinol, which is a natural retinol-like plant extract from Bidens Pilosa which works to smooth the skin, plump up wrinkles, stimulate collagen synthesis and rejuvenate the skin, as well reducing the appearance of wrinkles and the production of free-radicals. This mask also contains both organic Argan Oil and Rosehip Oil which work together to really nourish and moisturise your skin, so it glows just as much as the sustainably sourced mineral Mica that has been used for the golden shimmers! Full review
• Bio-Retinol + C Booster 15ml - This oil brings together Vitamin C and Bio-Retinol into what is described as being an innovative cocktail of vitamins and their job is to improve the appearance of dull and tired skin, and provide the nourishment your skin needs to look radiant.  Full review
• Multi Peptide 360 Anti-Ageing Cream 30ml - This is described as being a certified organic moisturising cream is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and visibly firm and smooth ageing skin. Packed with superfoods to deliver comprehensive age-protection benefits as well as providing intense daily hydration for skin.

This is just one gift idea from Evolve Organic Beauty and with many more in the offering which are all just amazing to give.  If you fancy trying a lot more products from the brand, they have a huge selection of gift sets available with everything from stocking fillers and tree baubles to amazing bundles.

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Charlotte Tilbury Mystery Boxes 2023

Every year, Charlotte Tilbury releases mystery boxes of products and and I am delighted to see there is two offerings on sale now!

If you re a fan of the brand, then there are also some incredible Black Friday deals to get your hands on right now too!

The first box is called 6 Steps To Your Best Skin Ever Mystery Box and it is worth £259.00, but you can get your hands on it for just £129.00. 

The box features 6 full-size beauty products, including the complexion-perfecting Airbrush Brightening Flawless Finish Powder and Beautiful Skin Foundation.

Contents

• Airbrush Brightening Flawless Finish Powder (shade of your choice)
• Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Foundation (shade of your choice)
• Charlotte’s Magic Hydrator Mist
• Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil
• Goddess Cleansing Ritual Cleansing Duo
• Magic Eye Rescue

The second offering is the Charlotte’s Mystery Makeup Stocking and it is worth £196.00 and it is on sale right here for just £98.00.

Inside, the stocking features 7 full-size makeup products plus of course you get the free magical gift stocking.

Contents

• Eyes To Mesmerise in Rose Gold
• Hollywood Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter in Pillow Talk Glow
• Pillow Talk Crystal Dimension Eyeliner
• Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Glow in Colour Of Dreams
• Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara in Dream Pop
• Super Nudes Duo Liner in Nude or Brown
• Super Nudes Lipstick in Cover Star

One more offer

If you want to get your hands on both products, you will be delighted to hear that there is an option to do just that, worth £455 for just £227 and you will find them right here, but you will need to be quick!

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Latest In Beauty Advent Calendar 2023

On sale now - Just £125 and the first 500 customers get a free box using the code ACBFBOX which is worth up to £200

The Advent Calendar I was obsessed with last year is back and I’m inclined to say it is even better this year!

The Latest In Beauty Advent Calendar will launch on 1st October, the waiting list to get your hands on it is open now. The calendar contains 25 premium Style approved products and most of them are full sized. It is also said to be worth over £700 and will be on sale for just £175!

As always, if you don’t want to know what is inside, then don’t scroll down because there is a content list! Instead head right here to add yourself to the waiting list.

Contents:

• 111Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Mask
• Dr Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint 18ml
• Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo 198ml
• Miller Harris Scherzo EDP 10ml
• Oskia Isotonic Hydra-serum 30ml
• Ilapothecary Hyaluronic Eye Serum 10ml
• Tropic Skincare Rainforest Dew Hydration Serum 30ml
• James Read Anti-ageing Tan Sleep Mask Face Retinol
• Tatcha The Water Cream 50ml
• Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 25ml
• Lumene Nordic Hydra Oxygen Recovery 72h Hydra Gel Mask 150ml
• Votary Daily Apple Toner 30ml
• Delilah In Bloom Radiant Liquid Blush Peony 12ml
• We Are Paradoxx Growth Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Duo 2 x 30ml
• This Works Morning Expert Cbd Skin Booster + Co-enzyme Q10 30ml
• The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter 90ml
• Pixi The Botanical Collagen Mask 45ml
• Rituals The Ritual Of Jing Foaming Shower Gel 200ml
• Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage 75ml
• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream 15ml
• BBB London Clear Brow Gloss 5ml
• Hair By Sam Mcknight Happy Endings Nourishing Balm 30ml
• Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 250ml
• Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-in Treatment 100ml

If you want to be kept up to date of news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.

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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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Superdrug Skincare Haul Box 2023

Meet the Superdrug Skincare Haul Box which is described as being the ‘ultimate beauty haul’ and I can see why!  Having a good few beauty boxes in recent days, this one is a great introduction to some of Superdrug's own brand skincare alongside other high street brands.

The box, which is said to save you 75% on the RRP is worth £150 and is on sale, here, for just £49.99. Inside you will find 24 skincare essentials which features a gua-sha facial tool, Cleansing Balm, Sheet masks, Toners and much more.

On sale here

Contents

• Superdrug ME+ Booster Hyaluronic Acid 30ml
• Superdrug ME+ 100ml Salicylic + Ceramide Cleanser
• Superdrug ME+ 2% Salicylic Acid Booster 30ml
• Superdrug ME+ 30ml BHA Toner
• Superdrug ME+ Niacinamide booster
• Superdrug B. Melting Cleansing Balm
• Superdrug B. Intense Hydrating Serum
• B. Moisturising Day Cream SPF30 15ml
• B. Night Cream
• Superdrug Naturally Radiant Glycolic Tonic 100ml
• Superdrug Naturally Radiant Gua Sha
• Superdrug Naturally Radiant Pads (X3).
• Superdrug Optimum Collagen day cream 30ml
• Superdrug Optimum Retinol Night 30ml
• Superdrug Optimum Vitamin C Serum 30ml
• Superdrug Optimum Retinol Eye Cream 15ml
• Superdrug Vitamin C Spritz
• Superdrug Vitamin E Skin Oil 30ml
• Star face stickers - 16 pack
• Hada Labo Mask
• DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 30ml
• Vaseline Original Lip
• Dr Paw Paw original 10ml
• Nivea Lip oil

The Superdrug Skincare Haul Box is on sale now!

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Boots Best of Beauty Christmas Showstopper Beauty Box 2023

On sale now 

There seems to be no stopping Boots right now with their beauty boxes and launching on Tuesday is the Boots Best of Beauty Christmas Showstopper Beauty Box for 2023 and if I am honest, it is even better than I expected.

The Boots Best of Beauty Christmas Showstopper Beauty Box 2023 is worth a whopping £328.43 but it will go on sale priced at just £80.00 - such an incredible saving to be had!  Better still, the Too Faced Born This Way The Natural Nudes Skin-Centric Eyeshadow Palette alone is worth £48/€55 on its own!

Get the Box here

The box is filled with 18 beauty products, of which 10 of them are full sizes and inside, you can expect to see brands like NARS, Too Faced, Fenty, Huda Beauty, Sol De Janeiro - your own Boots Beauty Hall in a box!

What’s inside:

• Too Faced Born This Way The Natural Nudes Skin-Centric Eyeshadow Palette – FULL SIZE
• NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment – American Woman 2ml
• Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 25ml
• Dr.Jart+’s Ceramidin™ Complex 15ml
• Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Day Cream: Camellia, Geranium Blossom 65ml – FULL SIZE
• REN Glow & Protect Serum 30ml – FULL SIZE
• Fenty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Gloss – Fenty Glow 9ml – FULL SIZE
• PIXI Hello Kitty Glow Tonic 250ml – FULL SIZE
• Huda Beauty SILK BALM ICY 3ml – FULL SIZE
• Paco Rabanne 1 Million EDT 5ml
• Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray 15ml
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel 7.85ml – FULL SIZE
• BareMinerals Ageless Phyto Collagen Cream 8ml
• Patchology FlashPatch Illuminating Eye Gel singles – FULL SIZE
• The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum 30ml – FULL SIZE
• Arkive The Veil Hairspray 250ml – FULL SIZE
• Clean & Polish 50ml and Cleanser Cloth
• Benefit Free Brow Wax Service Voucher

The Boots Best of Beauty Christmas Showstopper Beauty Box 2023 launches on Tuesday 14th November right here and will be priced at just £80

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Cult Beauty The Buyers’ Edit 2023

Alongside the Cult Beauty Christmas Luxury Edits, the next beauty box coming from Cult Beauty is the Cult Beauty The Buyers Edit. The box has been put together by the team at Cult Beauty and is an edit that features a selected edit of hair, skin care and make up is brimming with under-the-radar icons and coveted must-haves.

The Buyers Edit is said to be worth over £120 but it is on sale now for just £35, a saving of over 70% on this eight-piece edit.

On sale here

Contents

• Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara (travel size; 5g)
• Saie Dew Blush in ‘Peachy’ (full size; 12ml)
• Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur in ‘Pillow Talk’ (deluxe size; 1ml)
• ELEMIS Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser (full size; 60ml)
• Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Night Mask (travel size; 15ml)
• Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil (deluxe size; 10ml)
• OUAI Detox Shampoo (deluxe size; 30ml)
• OUAI Leave In Conditioner (deluxe size; 25ml)

You can find the Cult Beauty The Buyers Edit right here

Grab £25 off the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar using the code ADVENT

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Lookfantastic Christmas Present 2023.

The Christmas Collection for 2023 sees Lookfantastic release a whole host of amazing products such as an Advent Calendar, a Mask Collection , the Beauty Chest, the Lookfantastic Extraordinary Beauty Edit,the Lookfantastic Christmas Cracker 2023 and finally the Lookfantastic Christmas Present 2023.

The Christmas Present is said to be worth over £150 and it is on sale now, priced at just £50 but if you use the code LF22 you can get an extra 22% off.

On sale here

Featuring 7 beauty picks of which 5 are full-size and they are from brands such as Sol de Janeiro, Color Wow and more

Contents

• Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer 200ml (full-size) – worth £24
• Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 25ml (deluxe size) – worth £10
• EVE LOM Foaming Cream Cleanser 120ml (full-size) – worth £50
• Rituals of Ayurveda Body Scrub 300g (full-size) – worth £18.90
• Shiseido Ultimune Eye Concentrate 3ml (deluxe size) – worth £10
• bareMinerals Maximist Volumizing Phyto-Fiber Mascara 9ml (full-size) – worth £23
• West Barn Co Soap Brows® and Spoolie 25g (full-size) – worth £15

Plus, if you subscribe to The Box today you will get an exclusive £10 discount on our Extraordinary Beauty Edit!

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LOOKFANTASTIC Christmas Cracker 2023

The Christmas Collection for 2023 sees Lookfantastic release a whole host of amazing products such as an Advent Calendar, a Mask Collection , the Beauty Chest, the Lookfantastic Extraordinary Beauty Edit, the Lookfantastic Christmas Present 2023. and also the Lookfantastic Christmas Cracker 2023.

This Christmas Cracker is said to be worth over £123 and it is on sale now for just £40, but if you use the code LF22 you can get 22% off.

Inside you will find 5 viral beauty sensations from Drunk Elephant, ICONIC London and more!

On Sale Here

Contents

• Drunk Elephant TLC FramboosTM Glycolic Night Serum 8ml (deluxe size) - worth £21
• NUDESTIX Nudies Matte Blush Stick in shade 'Body Language' 7g (full-size) - worth £30
• Tan-Luxe Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum 30ml (full-size) - worth £36
• ICONIC London Deep & Stormy Eyeshadow Quad (full-size) - worth £19
• L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Molecular Shampoo 100ml (deluxe size) - worth £8.83
• L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Molecular Rinse-Off Serum 75ml (deluxe size) - worth £9.15

Plus, if you subscribe to The Box today you will get an exclusive £10 discount on our Extraordinary Beauty Edit!

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LOOKFANTASTIC Extraordinary Beauty Edit 2023

Alongside an Advent Calendar, a Mask Collection and Beauty Chest, the Lookfantastic Christmas Present 2023, the Lookfantastic Christmas Cracker 2023 and Lookfantastic has also released the Extraordinary Beauty Edit for 2023.

Said to be worth £228, it is on sale for just £60, but if you use the code LF22 you can get 22% off. 

Described as being a box featuring 6 decadent delights (5 full-size) from Estée Lauder, Bobbi Brown, OLAPLEX and more.

On sale here

What's in the box?

• OLAPLEX No.3 Hair Perfector 100ml (full-size) – worth £28
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème 15ml (full-size) – worth £52
• Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in shade ‘Powder Pink’ (full-size) – worth £27
• Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Scented Candle 290g (full-size) – worth £24.50
• Oskia Isotonic Hydra Serum 30ml (full-size) – worth £64
• Helena Rubinstein Age Recovery Night 5ml (deluxe size) – worth £33

Plus, if you subscribe to The Box today you will get an exclusive £10 discount on our Extraordinary Beauty Edit!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

TOYL NOVEMBER 2023 - LINE ERASER KIT

This month's TOYL Beauty Box is titled Line Eraser Kit and in this edition we are centered around moisture and the retention of moisture because it is the key to how our skin looks and feels.

For those who have not come across this box before, the TOYL, or Time Of Your Life is a beauty box subscription service that has been created specifically for women over 40 who want beauty confidence from the products they buy. 

Inside this Line Eraser Kit box you will find the following:

• Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
• Rodial Hyaluronic Jelly Face Mask
• Darphin Stimulskin Plus Eye & Lip Contour Cream 
• BareMinerals Ageless Firming Cream

Plus, this month there is a bonus product from Dr Jackson with their Night Cream and that has an RRP £20.

MURAD VITA-C TRIPLE EXFOLIATING FACIAL (full size - RRP £75.00)

This is one of my products from the Murad collection and I've featured it on my blog already.  This product is clinically proven to be on par with a microdermabrasion facial when it comes to smoothing an uneven texture and what this product does is to work to effectively shift dull and dead skin cells via enzymatic, chemical and micro-mineral exfoliants - glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids exfoliate which also help to brighten and purify your pores.  

It is also infused with the brand's Vita-C Complex which is described as being a highly absorbable form of vitamin C and its job is to to deliver higher antioxidant defence and visibly illuminate your complexion.

RODIAL HYALURONIC JELLY FACE MASK SINGLE USE - RRP £12.00

As the cold weather comes, on goes the heating and as we move from warm to cold,  our skin suffers from dryness as the atmosphere has less moisture in it.  So within this box is the Rodial Jelly mask and it is packed with amazing ingredients which includes:

• Hyaluronic Acid which helps to retain moisture in the skin as well as ingredients to plump skin, 
• Raspberry ketone extract which is known to help maintain the look of skin elasticity
• Ginkgo Biloba extract which is an antioxidant naturally rich in vitamin e, known for its conditioning properties

What I love about this mask is that it features two halves of jelly face mask which comfortably wrap around the upper and lower contours of the face for a customised fit.

DARPHIN STIMULSKIN PLUS EYE & LIP CONTOUR CREAM (5ML - RRP £35.00)

This is one mega priced product, £115 for 15ml, so to see this in the box is a real treat. 

Described as being a fast-absorbing serum designed to help plump and firm the skin and it is powered by what is called the Sea Emerald V.S. Complex, a potent blend of sea emerald, peptides and date extract processed with hydrolysed rice protein which helps to boost collagen production while also lifting, firming and plumping the skin. Then for even more luxury and to ensure your skin really gets that treat, the serum also includes deep infusion oil technology that uses rapeseed oil to carry the nourishing botanicals, enabling them to work deep in the skin, boosting a youthful look.

BARE MINERALS AGELESS 10% PHYTO FIRMING CREAM 8ML - RRP £9.00
This treatment cream is a mini treat that not only helps lift skin but it also works to reduce the appearance of fine lines (and wrinkles) as it adds radiance.

Within the cream you will find Ceramides which helps to support the renewal of skin's natural protective layer and also forms an effective barrier against moisture loss so skin acts younger, PhytoMoist which is said to be a moisturising blend of natural hyaluronic acid which is derived from mushrooms and moisturisers from beets and plants which are clinically proven to keep skin hydrated and prevent skin ageing. Thwn finally the ProCollagen Complex which is a powerful vegan collagen alternative that helps firm skin and enhances skin density and elasticity as well as supporting the skin’s collagen production.

The final product in this one is from a really lovely brand called Dr Jackson, who I have also featured on my blog.

DR JACKSON 02 NIGHT CREAM 15ML - RRP £20.00
Designed to nourish, moisturise and hydrate your skin as you sleep, this night cream calms and hydrates for eight hours, locking in that moisture overnight. Ir used ingredients such as 

• Kigelia fruit extract: Known for its calming and soothing properties and it also works to erase imperfections and even out skin tone.
• Baobab seed oil: High in fatty acids and works to encourage regeneration and promote elasticity whilst visibly tightening the skin and diminishing scarring.

Alongside those two is also the inclusion of frankincense which is known for its ability to help you drift off to sleep, but it is also really soothing on the skin. Then there is  mango seed butter which helps to protect the skin against environmental contaminants.

The theme of this box is again brilliant and it always amazes me to see so many brands and their products. The box is priced at just £39.99, though it is worth an incredible £151 it also includes free P&P and if you use the code BQUK, you will get £5 off your first box!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.