Birchbox Beauty Advent Calendar 2022

Back again for 2022 is The Birchbox Beauty Advent Calendar and it looks amazing, as are the contents.

Worth over £450 it is on sale now for just £85, unless you are a VIP, it is then just £69.99! So for me, it’s contents make it one of the best value Advent Calendars I’ve come across. Plus it is slightly more expensive than last year but the contents are so much better.

Inside you will find 25 Beauty Treats to pamper you until Christmas Day. Expect a unch of different brands like Luxe, L’Occitane and Sunday Riley or even Neom.

If you don’t want to see the contents, then don’t scroll down any further because there is a whole lot of spoilers. Instead, click on the link below to go get this Advent Calendar.

Birchbox 2022 Advent Calendar

Contents 

• Dr PawPaw, Overnight Lip Mask, 25 ml
• Evolve, Superfood 360 Serum, 10 ml
• Percy & Reed, Turn Up The Volume Volumising Mousse, 50 ml
• Hola Neon, Lipstick in the shade Call me, 3.5 g
• Peter Thomas Roth, Cucumber Gel Mask, 14 ml
• Revolution, Rose Gold Ingot Highlighter, 12 g
• Balance Me, Radiance Face Oil, 10 ml
• Dr Eve_Ryouth, Vitamin C Hyaluronic acid Night Moisturiser, 60 ml
• We Are Paradoxx, Moisture Conditioner, 50 ml
• Pai, Resurrection Girl Hydrating Mask, 20 ml
• Sunday Riley, Good Genes Glycolic Acid, 5 ml
• Wunder2, Your Jet Set Lips Kit, 1.25 ml & 0.5 g
• Birchbox, Natural Green Jade Super Polished Gua Sha
• Beauty Works, Beauty Works Blowdry Crème and comb, 100 ml
• Jecca, Glow Drops in the shade Champagne, 20 ml
• Patchology, Roll Model Moisturising Roll On Eye Serum, 10 ml
• Nails inc, Tate Nail Lacquer, 14 ml
• Wild Science Lab, Juice Boost Brightening Serum, 10 ml
• BYBI, Blueberry Booster Every Day Facial Oil, 15 ml
• Mudmasky, Vitamin-A Booster Blue Clay Mask, 60 ml
• Philip Kingsley, Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment, 75 ml
• Algologie, Regard Des Vagues Refreshing Eye Gel, 15 ml
• Nuxe, Rêve de Miel® Face and Body Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel Mini, 30 ml
• Nuxe, Huile Prodigieuse® Riche Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, 10 ml
• Nail Kind, Strengether- Tough Love, 8 ml
• L’Occitane, Herbae Hand Cream, 30 ml
• Kate Somerville, Delikate Soothing Cleanser, 120 ml

So an amazing line up from a beauty box brand for an Advent Calendar and 

it is on sale right now.

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House of Fraser’s Beauty Advent Calendar 2022

The House of Fraser Beauty Advent Calendar for 2022 has been shared and it is titled 'Deck The Beauty Halls' which is quite apt!

There isn't too much detail available as to the full contents of this Advent Calendar, but will be be on sale for £125 and the contents worth £406, so in contrast to the 2021 offering, the Advent Calendar, which was also 25 days and it was not only worth £430, but it was on sale for just £120.

Available to pre-order

Contents 

• 1. MAC - Mehr Matte Lipstick - Full Size 3g 
• 2. Estée Lauder - ANR Serum - Deluxe 7ml
• 3. SWEED - Ramina Lash
• 4. Philip Kingsley - Elasticiser 40ml
• 5. Oskia - Renaissance Mask 14ml
• 6. ROEN - Summer Disco - Full Size 1.4g
• 7. Grown Alchemist - Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser: Geranium Leaf, Bergamot, Rosebud 50ml
• 8. Aveda - Botanical Repair Shampoo - Deluxe 50ml
• 9. Acqua di Parma - Colonia Bath & Show Gel - Deluxe 75ml
• 10. Shiseido - Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Deluxe Mini 5ml
• 11. Nails INC - V&A Nail Polish - Full Size 14ml
• 12. Evolve Beauty - Daily Defence Moisture Mist Mini 30ml
• 13. Lancome - Genifique Serum - Deluxe 7ml
• 14. Dr Eds -Calming 5% CBD Oil - Full Size 10ml
• 15. Clarins- Gentle Eye Makeup Remover - Deluxe 30ml
• 16. Acqua di Parma - Colonia Body Lotion - Deluxe 75ml 
• 17. Benefit - Porefessional Mini Light 7.5ml
• 18. Chloe - Fragrance for Her - 5ml
• 19. Laura Mercier - Caviar stick Deluxe - Rose Gold
• 20. Hair by Sam McKnight - Cool Girl - Deluxe 50ml
• 21. Caudalie - Vinoperfect Night Cream - Deluxe 15ml
• 22. Natasha Denona - Mini Love Palette - Full Size 5 x 0.8g
• 23. Estee Lauder - Re-Nutriv Diamond Crème 7ml
• 24. Clinique - High Impact Mascara - Deluxe 3.5ml
• 25. Charlotte Tilbury - Matte Revolution - Catwalking

Plus one Advent Calendar also features a £500 voucher!!

The House of Fraser Deck The Halls of Beauty will go on sale the 19th September and will be priced at £125.

Pre-order the House of Fraser Advent Calendar

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Evolve Organic Beauty Pure Mask Magic

I love a good facemask and for my Christmas Gift Guide series this year I have two different ones to share with you, today it is the Evolve Organic Beauty Pure Magic Set (£30).

Evolve is a brand I have loved to watch grow as a brand and they have so many amazing products, include the Facial In A Box Gift Set. Evolve Beauty is a British brand who make their products by hand in small batches to ensure the freshness of the precious antioxidants in the natural oils, butters and extracts. The products from Evolve are vegan, cruelty free and eco-friendly.

Indulge in some self-love and find your glow with our award winning face mask gift set...meet the Masking Trio: three targeted face masks designed to exfoliate, rejuvenate and nourish.

Well if that isn't inviting enough to tempt you in, then the rest of this post will be.  Inside the beautifully presented box are three of Evolve's amazing masks and each one has its own sense of purpose and whether you decide to use them on their own or as part of a multi-masking full on pampering session, you won't be disappointed.

The first mask out of the box happens to be my second favourite mask from Evolve and that is the Bio-Retinol Gold Mask (30ml).

This gold face mask uses Bio-Retinol, which is a natural retinol-like plant extract from Bidens Pilosa and whilst it is said to possess a whole host of properties such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, within this mask it works on the skin to deliver the same rejuvenation and cellular renewal benefits as Retinol, but without any irritation.  This mask also contains bothorganic 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!

When using the Bio-Retinol Gold Mask, the directions are to apply a thick layer onto skin after cleansing and then leave it to work its magic for around for 5-10 minutes. I find this mask much easier to apply using a spatula because of the consistency, which I happen to love, to get an even coverage. Once that time is up, add warm water to transform the gold mask into a milky texture and then rinse off.

The second Mask within this Pure Mask Magic Set is the Miracle Mask (30ml) and if you like a fruity scented mask, then this one you are going to absolutely adore.

This is an exfoliating face mask which has been blended with 100% natural fruit acids including Glycolic Acid from Sugar Cane and its job is to instantly deliver smoother plumper skin. Then there is the inclusion of Peruvian Maca, described as being an ancient energy booster, it helps to increase cellular renewal, skin radiance and works to reduce the appearance of ageing whilst Papaya acts as a natural exfoliator.

When using this Miracle Mask, again you need to apply a thick layer on to freshly cleansed skin, but this time, you only need to leave it to work for around 3-5 minutes before rinsing clean with warm water. To look at this, this mask reminds me of a syrup because it is so smooth, only it isn't sticky or tacky when applied to the skin.

The final mask within this trio is my favourite and it is the Radiant Glow Mask (30ml) which smells good enough to eat and I have a full review of this mask.

Suitable for all skin types, this rich mask has three main ingredients which turn it from being just an ordinary face mask into something quite special and they include Raw Cacao which is high in antioxidants and helps to protect the skin and improve hydration and complexion. Then we have Sweet Almond Oil which is not only rich in Vitamin A, E and B's but also has high moisturising, emollient and nourishing properties, up next we have Coconut Shell Particles and Evolve uses up-cycled coconut shell particles to act as the exfoliant to delicately buff away dead skin cells leaving skin smooth, soft and brightened.  Aside for the main ingredients we also have the use of natural sugar extracts which turn this exfoliating mask into a creamy milk on contact with water, Kaolin Clay which helps to revitalise and purify and it is fragranced with Organic Vanilla oil, which thankfully doesn't overpower the chocolate scent.

To use this mask, you need to apply a thick layer onto the skin, again, I find it much easier to apply using a spatula and despite the inclusion of Kaolin Clay, which my skin is not a fan of, this is one of only two masks which has never caused my skin to have a hissy fit and react!  Once the mask has been applied, it should be left on the skin for around 5 minutes and then remove with warm water and I always use a cloth, sometimes a flannel and others a Muslin cloth.

With this Pure Magic Mask Set, you really get quite the choice, deciding which one to use or which two or three to multi-mask with, depending on your skin concern at the time. All three work wonders on their own as they do together.

The Evolve Organic Beauty Pure Mask Magic Set is widely available from places such as John Lewis, Feelunique and of course Evolve themselves and it is priced at just £30!

That's not all!  If you really like the sound of Evolve as a brand, they also have an Advent Calendar on sale and it is on offer, here, for just £95 and it is just beautiful.

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John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 Revealed

The John Lewis Advent Calendar for 2021 has been revealed and if last year's offering grabbed your attention, then this one is really going to get your excited because it is pretty incredible!

Launching October 4, this year's beauty advent calendar is worth over £600 but it will be on sale for just £159 right here.

A delightful gift for beauty enthusiasts or to treat yourself, it's a collection of 26 full and deluxe size products. The calendar has been designed to offer you a number of beauty rituals including a full skincare regime, a versatile makeup look, a moment of calm, some finishing touches for the hair and three iconic fragrances.

This Advent Calendar like many others for 2021, opens up to reveal a set of drawers, within which you will find 26 products, these products being from some of the brands that should be on your list to try!

If you don't want to know what the contents of this Advent Calendar are, then do not scroll down any further because you will find them listed in full! Instead, you can grab the advent calendar right now from John Lewis. 

Below is the full list of contents and I am so impressed with what John Lewis has to offer!

Contents

• Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, 15ml
• Evolve Organic Beauty Rose Quartz Facial Polish, (full size) 30ml
• Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour, Au Naturel, 1g
• This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 35ml
• Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, 15ml
• Floral Street Arizona Bloom Eau De Parfum, 10ml
• The Beauty Chef COLLAGEN Inner Boost, 100ml
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Dolce Vita, 1.8g
• Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment, 15ml
• Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask, (full size) 22g
• Elemis Superfood Kefir Tea Mist, 30ml
• Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo (full size) 92ml
• Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Bath & Shower Gel, 100ml
• Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara, Travel Size, Black, 5.5g
• Juliette has a Gun Not a Perfume Eau de Parfum, 5ml and Musk Invisible Eau de Parfum, 5ml
• Liz Earle Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic, 50ml
• REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic (full size) 100ml
• MAC Satin Lipstick, Twig (full size) 3g
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex (full size) 30ml
• Dermalogica AGE Smart™ Biolumin-C Serum (full size) 30ml
• Hermès L'Ombre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum, 7.5ml
• Fresh Soy Face Cleanser To Go (full size) 50ml
• Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil (full size) 55ml
• Charlotte Tilbury The Queen Of Glow Luxury Palette, (full size) 5.2g
• Neom Organics London Real Luxury Standard Scented Candle (full size) 185g
•  Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash (full size) 50ml

I think this Advent Calendar is better than last years and I am on that email notification to be alerted to its sale because there is so many products within this offering that I want to try.

The John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 is now on sale

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Feelunique Skin Saviours Gift Set Reveal!

The latest box to be revealed from Feelunique is the Skin Saviours Gift Set and, if you have seen the other posts on my today, you will have noticed that this box has launched alongside a few other boxes and I have already shared the Multi-Masking Box, The Bath & Body Box, the Hair Care Heroes Box , the Luxury Skincare Box and the Makeup Icons Gift Set and they are all amazing value for money.

The Skin Saviours Gift Set, which is said to be worth more than £80, but once again is on sale for just £35 . Described as being the box for that someone who takes their Skincare Sunday *very* seriously this magical bag of complexion tricks is brimming with the very best in skincare from the likes of Glamglow, Saturday Skin and DHC.

Contents

• Green People Nordic Roots Hyaluronic Booster 28ml Full Size – Worth £27
• Indeed Laboratories No Acid Pads 30 Pads Full Size – Worth £19.99
• Evolve Beauty Daily Renew Facial Cream 30ml – Worth £16
• Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment 7g – Worth £7.46
• DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 30ml – Worth £5
• Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream 8ml – Worth £4.96

This is yet another great box from Feelunique and I love that it has everything you need for a good pampering session, not only with the exfoliation pads but then with the treatment, an oil and the lovely sounds Waterfall Glacier Water Cream.

This Skin Saviours Gift Set is on sale right now with Feelunique.

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Evolve Organic Happy Heroes Beauty Advent Calendar 2021

Evolve is one of those brands that I happen to adore and have enjoyed watching them grow over the past few years, products such as the Radiant Glow Mask is a product I absolutely love.

For 2021, Evolve are releasing a 12 day Advent Calendar called Happy Holiday Heroes and it is described as being 12 days of pure love for your skin, body and hair as well as being the perfect way to find a few minutes of joy and peace across the festive period.

Inside the calendar is a whole host of amazing products which, if you are new to the brand, haven't heard of them before or want to know more, this would be a good way of finding out what those hero products are. It is worth over £130 and is priced at just £95 here from Naturisimo and is on sale now.

Contents

• Gentle Cleansing Melt 30ml,
• Hyaluronic Serum 200 10ml,
• Superfood 360 Serum 10ml,
• Daily Renew Facial Cream 30ml,
• Multi-peptides 360 Cream 30ml,
• Radiant Glow Mask 30ml,
• Miracle Mask 30ml,
• Bio-Retinol Gold Mask 30ml,
• African Orange Aromatic Wash 50ml,
• African Orange Aromatic Lotion 50ml,
• Superfood Shine Shampoo 50ml,
• Superfood Shine Conditioner 50ml

This is an incredible lineup from such a lovely brand. Evolve Organic isn’t a brand that has the backing of huge partners behind it and it very much is a small business and one I am always happy to support in any way that I can.

If you are looking for organic, vegan and cruelty free products which work just as they promise too, Evolve Organic has never let me down yet and this Advent Calendar is a great way to become acquainted!

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House of Fraser Beauty Advent Calendar 2021

House of Fraser have launched their 2021 Advent Calendar and it is a 25-day Advent which features what are referred too as beauty must-haves from the biggest names in the industry.

It is said to be worth £457 this Advent Calendar is on sale right now for just £120 which is incredible value for money. Decorated in white, the calendar opens out to reveal a drawer opening within which your gift will be sat. Inside you will find everything from cult classics to new beauty products plus there is a full-sized Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick!

Calendar contains: 

• MAC - Mehr Matte Lipstick - Full Size 3g 
• Estée Lauder – Advanced Night Repair Serum – Deluxe 
• Sweed - Ramina Lash
• Philip Kingsley - Elasticiser 40ml
• Filorga – Meso Mask – Deluxe 
• ROEN - Summer Disco - Full Size 1.4g
• Oskia - Renaissance Cleansing Gel - Deluxe 35ml
• Aveda - Botancial Repair Shampoo - Deluxe
• Acqua di Parma - Colonia Bath & Show Gel - Deluxe
• Shiseido - Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream - Deluxe
• Nails INC - V&A Nail Polish - Full Size 14ml
• Evolve Beauty - Daily Defence Moisture Mist Mini 30ml
• Lancome - Genifique Serum - Deluxe
• Dr Eds - Calming 5% CBD Oil - Full Size 10ml
• Clarins - Gentle Eye Makeup Remover - Deluxe 30ml
• Acqua di Parma - Colonia Body Lotion - Deluxe
• Benefit - POREfessional Face Primer - Deluxe
• Indie Lee - Brightening Cleanser - Deluxe
• Origins - Ginzing Eye Cream - Full Size 15ml
• Hair by Sam McKnight - Cool Girl - Deluxe 50ml
• Caudalie - Vinoperfect Night Cream - Deluxe 15ml
• Natasha Denona - Mini Love Palette - Full Size 5 x 0.8g
• Estée Lauder - Re-Nutriv Diamond Crème
• Clinique - High Impact Mascara - Deluxe 3.5ml
• Charlotte Tilbury - Lipstick stoned Rose- Full Size 3.5g

You can order the House of Fraser 2021 Advent Calendar right now here and it is priced at just £120b

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Holland and Barrett Beauty Advent Calendar 2021

This years Advent Calendar from Holland and Barrett has been revealed and it is an absolute bargain and so much better than the offering from last year.

This advent calendar will be available exclusively online, with the waiting list right here and a word of warning, if this is the one you want, it sold out really quickly last year! 

This is a must have advent calendar for anyone looking for a vegan and cruelty free and it is worth over a £170, but will go on sale for just £45 and it features 25 products from the likes of UpCircle, Q+A, Weleda and REN to name just a few.

If you don’t want to know what is inside, then dm don’t scroll down any further, instead the waiting list can be found here!

Contents

• Upcircle Eye Cream 10ml
• Fushi Really Good Hair Oil 10ml
• Sukin Super Greens Detoxifying Facial Scrub 20ml
• REN Ready Steady Glow Tonic 50ml
• Wet Brush Mini Detangler Brush
• Natura Siberica Daily Protection Hand Cream 30ml
• AromaWorks Lavender And Petitgrain Mini Candle 75g
• Weleda Prickly Pear Facial Lotion 30ml
• Dr Organic Guava Body Wash 250ml
• Eden Perfume Portobello Perfume 2.5ml
• Q+A Apple AHA Exfoliating Gel 75ml
• H&B Tweezers
• Faith In Nature Dragon Fruit Shampoo Bar
• Ayumi Turmeric And Bergamot Face Mask 20ml
• Eco Denta Certified Organic Multifunctional Toothpaste with Hemp Oil 75ml
• Oleus Jojoba Oil 50ml
• Psychic sisters Opalite Mini Facial Roller
• Ilove Tonka Bean And Myrrh Body Wash 125ml (
• H&B Nail file
• disciple Balancing mist 50ml
• So Eco So Eco Multi-Tasking Brush
• Dr Paw Lip Scrub And Lip Balm Duo 16g
• Holland and Barrett H&B Aloe and Cucumber Face Wash
• Tisserand Sleep Better Pillow Mist Mini 9ml
• Evolve Bio-Retinol Gold Face Mask 30ml

I am pretty impressed with the contents of this advent calendar and love that features so many lovely brands and their products, plus it is an absolute bargain!

The Holland and Barrett advent calendar waiting list is right here!

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Evolve Organic Beauty Bio-Retinol + C Booster

If your skin is looking and feeling full and tired, Evolve has just the product you need. I am a huge fan of Evolve as a brand and have featured them a lot on this blog, one of my particular favourites is the the Facial in a Box gift set which gives you a real insight into what the brand can and does have to offer. The product I am sharing today is the Evolve Organic Beauty Bio-Retinol + C Booster.

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.

The booster comes packaged inside a dark brown glass bottle and with it is a pipette dropper. The dropper is designed to help you make the application really easily. 

The golden liquid inside, which has very little scent to it, isn’t greasy nor is it tacky, but it is definitely hydrating. Packed with an amazing list of ingredients you will find the following:

• Bakuchiol provides retinol-like behaviours by significantly decreasing wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation whilst improving firmness and elasticity with no irritation. 
• Organic rosehip oil helps to fight signs of ageing and keeps skin nourished and hydrated. 
• Oil-based Vitamin C improves skin radiance without irritation. 
• Sea Buckthorn oil improves skin elasticity and hydration and reduces skin roughness and it is rich in Omega 7, 3 and beta carotene.

This oil is an absolute delight to use and even if you have used a Vitamin C product before and had a slight or even any reaction, with this you should be absolutely fine.

To use this oil, the instructions ask that you apply 1 to 2 drops of the Evolve Beauty Bio Retinol + C Booster onto cleansed skin, or you can mix directly with your moisturiser or serum if it makes life easier with your skincare routine. I have nothing but praise for this bottle of absolute joy and if there was a version for my body, then I would be practically bathing in it. 

What this Booster has done for my skin has improved that dull tired look, the one which leaves you with hydrated and brighter looking skin, all without irritation. 

You can find this Evolve Organic Beauty Bio-Retinol + C Booster for £28 via the Evolve website* or sites such as Feelunique* who happen to have some amazing offers right now!

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Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum Collection

Alpha-H are celebrating 16 years at QVC this April, a partnership which has given us all the chance see this family brand evolve, change and become what it is today. It is rare that I come across someone who has not heard of Liquid Gold in relation to Alpha-H which I think is quite remarkable.

Alpha-H is a brand I feature on my blog a lot, I adore everything about it from its humble beginnings in the garage of Michelle Doherty 26 years ago, to the story behind Liquid Gold, the newer product launches I have been lucky enough to test and try, essentially, you could say I am an Alpha-Holic, an affectionate term describing fans of the brand. 

To celebrate the 16th Anniversary, QVC will be offering a limited edition Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum collection.  This collection is made up of three products.  The first product is an industry first and one I shared right here on my blog.  The formula of the Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum combines two of skincare's most efficacious ingredients with 14% Glycolic Acid and 1% Granactive Retinoid (Vitamin A) and they are quite the combination because these two ingredients shouldn't be friends, but they absolutely are in this serum. Together, alongside the likes of Australian Tazman Pepper which helps to reduce the overall appearance of redness and Ferulic Acid with its potent antioxidant properties acting as a safeguard against free-radical damage, work to target pigmentation, dullness, uneven texture, congestion, diminished elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – all without irritating the skin!

Then we have the absolute classic that is Liquid Gold, a product which needs little introduction. which is described as being a powerful night-time resurfacing treatment, works to tighten and revitalise tired, ageing skin as well as helping to radically improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, open pores and acne-prone skin conditions. It is packed full of amazing ingredients such as Liquorice which helps combat acne and hyperpigmentation and Glycolic Acid (derived from sugar cane) to jump-start the skin's metabolism - refining its texture by dissolving the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, so they're sloughed away.

The third and final product is a 15ml tube of the Liquid Gold Ultimate Perfecting Mask. Marketed as being an advanced home peel, it uses Combination Hydroxy Acids with a nourishing base of Squalane, Shea Butter and Fision Hydrate (a moisturiser containing wheat acids and Hyaluronic Acid), together these ingredients work to create deliver immediate and intense long-term hydration to repair the skin's barrier function.  This mask contains 20% Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's) and is the highest percentage home peel that Alpha-H has ever developed. There is also the inclusion of Tazman Pepper which is extracted from the Tazmanian pepper berry and it helps reduce inflammation, tingling and redness in the skin. Designed to be used as a once a week, it is perfect for a treat once a week because essentially it is an at-home peel which doesn't have any downtime so after using, my skin doesn't look or feel sore, it isn't peeling and nor does it look flaky and in worse condition than when I started.

This trio of Liquid Gold products is launching today on QVC (Item number 244434) and it is available until midnight on April 25th as part of an exclusive offer, which as always will be too good to miss.

If you are yet to become a member of the Alpha-holic fan club, then this collection is showing off the best the brand has to offer from its humble beginnings right through to the brand new Midnight Reboot Serum.

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Feelunique Glowing Skincare Box

The Feelunique Glowing Skincare Box is one that I can't help but love, even though I have tried every 4 of the 6 products that it contains.  Right now, Feelunique have released a whole lot of amazing products and today already I have shared the Charlotte Tilbury x Benefit Most Wanted Box, followed by the Luxe Skincare Box.  So if you didn't get your hands on an Advent Calendar just yet, or can't decide what you would like, then hopefully these boxes will help.

This Glowing Skincare Box, which is packaged in a similar box to The Luxe Box, is priced at just £30 here*, though the contents are worth more than double at just over £75 and again, I am really impressed with the brands that have been included. 

Glowing Skincare Gift Box contains:

• Super Facialist Salicylic Acid Purifying Cleansing Wash 150ml
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 15ml - my review here
• Caudalie Vinopure Toner 50ml - my review here
• UpCircle Citrus Face Scrub 100ml - my review here
• Trilogy Vitamin C Lotion 20ml 
• Evolve Beauty Radiant Glow Mask 30ml - my review here

So, this box would make a great gift for a friend who likes their skincare, a treat for yourself or even as a stocking filler.  It is made up of some amazing brands and for £30* it is just a bargain not to be missed!

Are any of these boxes capturing your attention?

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All the Beauty Crackers and Baubles for Christmas 2020

If you are finding it difficult to choose a Beauty Advent Calendar for 2020, then perhaps temptation can sneak in with one of these Beauty Crackers or Baubles which are capturing my attention already!  For the past few years I have featured Baubles and Crackers on my blog and they are always such fun to write.

All of these products shown above have recently launched, so there is a whole host of brands and their products to choose from and some have released more than one option. So this is what we have:

Omorovicza Perfecting Duo -  Housed in an elegant gift box, the Perfecting Duo pairs two Omorovicza essentials – the bestselling Queen of Hungary Mist which I just adore and the perfecting lip balm, both of which I have featured on this blog.  Priced at just £45* from Cult Beauty, it would make a great gift and I wouldn't mind it hanging off my tree!

Emma Hardie - This Merrily Moringa Bauble is already in my basket, its a product I cant ever be without! The Bauble contains Emma Hardie's award winning moringa cleansing balm with dual action cleansing cloth. Priced at just £10 here with SpaceNK.

Floral Street Baubles - One of the most amazing brands of perfume I have had the pleasure to work with, Floral Street have a whole host of perfume baubles to choose from which feature their amazing fragrances such as Wonderland Peony, Ylang Ylang Espresso or Neon Rose to name a few. They are really cute and make a really lovely gift and they are priced at £24 with Feelunique*.

Becca - The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed Highlighter Mini Bauble Makeup Gift Set. This Bauble presents the best-selling highlighter in a giftable, prismatic ornament and all for just £16 via John Lewis.

Sol De Janeiro - The Exotic Escape Tree Hanger contains both of the brand’s bestselling Bum Bum cream and their alternative, Coco Cabana and all for just £12 via Cult Beauty*.  A great way to get to know the brand, if like me, you are yet to try anything!

Jo Loves Bauble - This bauble contains a mini fragrance, bath and shower gel, and body lotion in the fabulous scent of Pomelo which I happen to just adore and they will be priced at £40* via SpaceNK. Also from Jo Loves is the Christmas Cracker featuring their Tuberose Body Spray and that is also priced at £40.

YSL Cracker - This is one that I would absolutely love to see on my tree! Inside this exclusive Black Opium Eau de Parfum Holiday Cracker you will find a Top Secrets Natural Action Exfoliator 20ml, a complimentary mini Rouge Pur Couture N°1, a complimentary mini Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils, and a complimentary Black Opium Eau de Parfum 7.5ml. Priced at £40 right here.

L'Occitane Festive Crackers - This set of four crackers features mini shower gels and hand creams in four of our most loved ranges from L'Occitane and they are Cherry Blossom, Almond, Lavender and Shea Butter. Priced at £22 via John Lewis*, they make an amazing gift and one ive already snapped up.

L'Occitane Almond Christmas Tree Bauble - The Almond range is my absolute favourite range from L'Occitane and this Bauble contains 3 products from that range which are - Almond Shower Oil 35ml, Almond Milk Concentrate 20ml and the Almond Delicious Hands 10ml. All for just £12 right here.

Origins - From Origins we have a tree hanging bauble which is called Detox with Delight and it features a little trio of a cleanser, mask, and spot treatment. Priced at £16 here*. Then we have the Masking Must-Have Duo which features Clear Improvement™ Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores 30ml and a Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask with Avocado & Glacier Water 30ml all for just £14 here*. If those two aren't enough to tempt you then there is a third offering of the Tiny Ginger Treasures collection which features three 30ml products from the range which includes - Ginger Burst™ Savory Body Wash, Ginger Soufflé Whipped Body Cream and the Ginger Hand Lotion and all for just £12 here.

Lipstick Queen - One of my favourite brands of Lipstick, the Indulge Me Lip Duo, which are full sized offerings of Nothing but the Nudes lipstick in shade Hanky Panky Pink and a Lipdulgence Lip Mousse in shade Pink Parfait. Together they are packaged inside a nice tree hanging bauble and it is priced at £24* here but are worth £44 if bought separately.

Olverum - I am a huge fan of Olverum, this bath oil is just so divine and such a treat to use, especially if you are feeling a little bit 'meh', its use of essential oils really help to perk you back up and help shift that mood.  Priced at just £13.50* from SpaceNK, it is an absolute bargain.

Evolve Skincare - From Evolve Skincare we have the Nourishing Tree Hanger gift which contains  Daily Renew Facial Cream 30ml for just £12 with Feelunique. I have featured this cream on my blog here if you want to know more about it.

Caudalie Vinosource Hydration Minis Cracker Gift Set - Inside you will find three mini products which are made up of a Lip Conditioner, Vinosource SOS Thirst-Quenching Serum and Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet.  Priced at £10 but is worth £25, you can find this cracker here with Feelunique*.  Or there is the option to purchase the Caudalie Beauty Elixir Mist Bauble for £12* and it features a 30ml bottle of the cult product.

Molton Brown - One brand who does Crackers and Baubles well is Molton Brown. As with most years there is again a choice of crackers and baubles.  The Floral and Citrus cracker which caught my attention for just £20 here* features four 50ml Bath & Shower Gels in the scents Jasmine & Sun Rose, Suede Orris, Orange & Bergamot and Heavenly Gingerlilly. Then whether you want a single Bauble or a set, Molton Brown have more choices to be made.  The set of 3 which I have in my basket features three 75ml filled Baubles in the fragrances Jasmine & Sun Rose, Fiery Pink Pepper and Delicious Rhubarb and Rose and this set is priced at £30 here*.  If you fancy a single bauble as a bit of a stocking filler, then we have the Muddled Plum option for just £14 here. Inside this bauble features as 75ml bauble filled with the very festive scented Muddled Plum Bath & Shower Gel.

Slip Scrunchie Bauble - I am a big fan of Slip as a brand and aside from their amazing silk pillow cases, I do own a few scrunchies.  This bauble features 4 skinnie scrunchies and it is priced at £25 with Cult Beauty*.

Lanolips Coconutter Nutter Cracker Limited Edition - Featuring two products from the Lanolips collection, this cracker is just £10.99 here* and an absolute bargain. Inside you will find the Coconutter 101 Ointment Multi-Balm (10ml) and the Coconutter Hand Cream Intense (50ml).

Bamford Christmas Cracker - Bamford’s Christmas Cracker contains three of Bamford’s best body products: Geranium Body Wash, Geranium Bath Salts and One Morning Body Splash. It is on sale via Liberty for £28*and the cracker is so beautifully illustrated it would make a great stocking filler.

Clinique -  The Clinique Beauty Bauble Makeup Gift Set features two of the brand best-selling products - Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and High Impact Mascara, Black. Packaged together in what Clinique refer too as giftable packaging, it is priced at £15* from John Lewis.

OPI - The OPI Infinite Shine Shine Bright Collection Cracker features 4 mini polishes in the shades Naughty or Ice?, Red-y For the Holidays, Let's Take an Elfie and Heart and Coal. Each one of the nail polishes is 3.75ml in size. This Cracker is on sale now for £16.70* via John Lewis.

Tiffany & Co. - Something a little more lux from Tiffany & Co. with this cracker foursome. They feature Tiffany & Love Eau de Parfum For Her which is described as being a modern yet feminine floral woody perfume scent. Then for him we have the Tiffany & Love Eau de Toilette which is a citrusy, aromatic fragrance with a fresh and masculine scent. These crackers are priced at just £49 right here from John Lewis.

Elemental Herbology - This tree hanger features a miniature Bio-Cellular Super Cleanse and a Cell Plumping Moisturiser all for just £10 right here from the brand.

Skyn Iceland - An exclusive duo pairing featuring Skyn Iceland’s Berry Lip Fix and Pure Cloud Cream inside this bauble and worth over £14, it is currently on offer here* for just £4.80.

There will be many more Crackers, Baubles and Tree Decorations released over the coming weeks and as and when I get the information I will update this post, but this does give an insight as to what is currently on offer, if you want something a little bit different to give as a gift.

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John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2020

I really like the look of the John Lewis Advent Calendar for 2020, as soon as I saw it and shared the original details here, I knew it would prove to be popular! 

The Calendar, which is a beautiful bright shade of pink will feature a mixture of full size and deluxe size products which range from skincare, and haircare to makeup and fragrance. It is essentially the John Lewis Beauty Hall in a big box, making it more exciting.  As with many Beauty Advent Calendars this year, sustainability is at the forefront of most of these products, so from John Lewis you have a product which is recyclable and reusable too.

If you don't want to see the entire list of contents, then scroll no further because they are listed below.  What I can tell you is that the contents are worth around £375 and the Calendar will go on sale for just £150 here on 1st October, exclusively to My John Lewis members first and then general sale on 6th.

Contents

• Acqua di Parma Mini Hatbox 2x 20ml 1x5ml
• By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Balm 3ml
• Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt 55ml
• Clarins Relax Body Treatment Oil 30ml
• Bobbi Brown Mini Smokey Eye Mascara, Black 3ml
• Lumene Nordic-C Glow Boost Essence 15ml
• Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml
• bareMinerals Prime Time™ Original Foundation Primer 7ml
• NARS Lipstick, Tolede 1.6ml
• Evolve Beauty Bio-Retinol Gold Mask 30ml
• Slip Pure Silk Skinny Black Scrunchie
• Disciple Discovery Kit Skincare Gift Set 2x10ml
• Neom Organics London Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist 30ml
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 15ml
• Rodial Snake Oxygenating & Cleansing Bubble Sheet Mask Individual Sachet 22g
• Hermès Twilly d’Hermès Eau Poivrée Eau de Parfum Replica 7.5ml
• Dermalogica BioLumin-C Eye Serum 15ml
• Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Dark Pearl 1.6g
• ESPA The Grounding Crystals 55g
• Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner 1.8ml
• GIVENCHY IRRESISTIBLE Eau de Parfum 8ml
• Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Global anti-ageing cell power crème 15ml
• Laura Mercier Blush Colour Infusion, Pomegranate 6ml
• Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil 15ml
• Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate 15ml

As a reminder the contents are worth around £375 and the Calendar will go on sale for just £150 here on 1st October, exclusively to My John Lewis members first and then general sale on 6th October.

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BIRCHBOX ADVENT CALENDAR 2020 – CONTENTS REVEALED!

I am glad to see that Birchbox are launching a 2020 Advent Calendar and it is a beautifully designed with a dark red and gold casing and it is a 25 day advent calendar which also features individual drawers, inside which is a beauty product.

The contents are said to be worth over £450 and will include brands such as Sunday Riley, Bare Minerals and Benefit Cosmetics.  There is a waiting list to sign up to be alerted to the sale, but to access the pre-sale you need to be a Birchbox subscriber. You can find the list right here.

Contents

• Vitamasques Rose Gold Hydroglow Cream
• Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
• Hola Neon Lip Tinted Balm – Love Me
• e.l.f Poreless Putty Primer
• Melanie Mills Hollywood Gleam Face & Body Radiance
• bareMinerals Skinlongevity Vital Power Serum
• Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil
• Eyeko Brow Gel
• Bumble & Bumble Invisible Oil Primer
• Nudestix Intense Matte Lip and Cheek Pencil – Purity
• St Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist
• Dr PawPaw Original Balm
• NUXE Nuxellence Detox Serum
• Beautypro – Hand Therapy Collagen Infused Glove / Brightening Collagen Sheet Mask Evolve Daily Renew Facial Cream
• Color WOW Pop & Lock
• Algologie Hydra-Replenishing Booster
• Eyebrow Queen Growth Serum
• Real Her Eye Am Resilient Bronze Eyeliner
• Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment / A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum Iconic London Illuminator
• Laura Geller Color Luster Lip Gloss – City Lights
• Eight & Bob The Original OR EgyptGeneration Clay Ultraviolet Brightening Clay Mask
• Wander Beauty Wanderess Eyeshadow Palette
• Candy Kittens Sour Watermelon

Pre-sale September 13th and official launch Sept 16th at Birchbox but it is also worth noting that Birchbox currently have 20% off subscription using the code SEP20.

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