L'Occitane Terre de Lumière L’Eau

If you like your floral perfumes then Terre de Lumière L’Eau from L'Occitane is the perfect addition to your fragrance wardrobe.  Sitting within the Oriental Floral family, this is perfect for a hot Summer's Day because it is not overpowering, not overly musty and not overly sweet.

One thing I love about fragrances from L'occitane is the description given to the scent and for this one, it goes like this:

Luminous and exhilarating, Terre de Lumière L’Eau is a tender floral eau de toilette that breathes femininity. 

It’s the scent of daybreak, that beautiful moment when the sun’s rays emerge gently over the horizon. Inspired by Provence at first light, the serene notes of this tender, floral fragrance evolve slowly, giving each accord the time to reveal itself fully, like the unfolding dawn…

Terre de Lumière L’Eau opens with the notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Blackcurrant which give it quite a fruity hit and just as it settles, the middle note of Pink Peony re-energises the floral side of the scent and gives it, for me, that wow factor and then the base notes of Bitter Almond Essence, Tonks Bean and White Musk turn this fragrance into the most beautiful light floral fragrance which has amazing longevity on my skin.

The bottle which takes on an Ombre pattern with a sold white section at the top is circular in shape and when it captures the light, it does create a rainbow.  Terre De Lumiere has a special meaning for L'Occitane and it is quite a beautiful description:

As the day draws to a close, the sky is set alight, embracing all the shades of gold. Beauty is suspended in time as this stunning spectacle reaches its height. This is the golden hour. Meaning "land of light", L'OCCITANE's new collection is inspired by the special time of day in Provence known as the golden hour... A short moment at dusk as the sun falls and the sky fills with golden and purple light. The air is filled with the most fragrant Provençal scents.

As well as Terre de Lumière L’Eau, the L'Occitane fragrance collection is quite extensive and well worthy of looking into here. For this scent, it comes in two sizes 50ml (£49) and 90ml (£65).


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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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The Birchbox Advent Calendar 2023

The Birchbox Advent Calendar for 2023 has finally been released and here it is.

Said to be worth a whopping £450+ it is on sale now for just £85. Featuring 27 products in total, it is exceptionally good value for money.

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

On sale now with Birchbox and if you still haven’t got your advent calendar, there is over 100 to choose from right here!

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Megan Rose Lane x Feelunique Self-Care Kit

From Feelunique we have the newly listed Megan Rose Lane x Feelunique Self-Care Kit (£49), a kit which is described as being guided by *the* mindset and meditation blogger Megan Rose Lane. This Self-Care Kit is all about taking time to look after yourself and feeling your best from the inside out. 

Scheduling in some me-time to relax and unwind is something I try and do every single week. That could be an hour locked in the bathroom with no phone, no iPad and no interruptions, it could also be a lie in for an extra half an hour, a long walk by myself - literally anything that I can do by myself which requires no interaction from anyone else.

The limited edition bundle holds all the products you need to add a moment of calm to your routine each day - plus, a deck of affirmation cards for positivity, empowerment and self-confidence. 

So what is inside?

• Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm 15ml - My review
• Evolve Beauty AHA Miracle Mask 30ml
• Grown Alchemist Vanilla and Watermelon Lip Balm 12ml
• Urban Apothecary Oriental Noir Candle 70g
• L’Occitane Aromachologie Relaxing Pillow Mist 100ml
• Velvet Pouch- Teal velvet with an embossed golden sun, there’s nothing more fitting to hold these complete bliss essentials

This is an amazing Self-Care Kit for those who want and need an excuse to just take some time for themselves and equally, it would make a great gift for someone who has had a bit of a hard time and needs some time out too!

This Megan Rose Lane x Feelunique Self-Care Kit is on sale now - purchase here.

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Holland & Barrett Vegan Beauty Christmas Advent Calendar 2020

For those of you who like Vegan Beauty Products, Holland & Barrett have exactly what you are looking for as a treat this Christmas. Launching today is their Advent Calendar and it costs just £40!

The calendar is a 25 day offering which features 14 full-sized and 11 sample sized products and you will find a whole range of items which includes serums, cleansers, oils and creams it is suitable for vegans and is also packaged inside a 100% cardboard packaging too.

Contents

• Sukin: Purely ageless moisturiser, 20ml
• Dead Sea Spa: BB Cream ,15ml
• Evolve: Hyaluronic Serum, 10ml
• Ayumi: Turmeric & Argan Oil Body Wash, 250ml
• Holland & Barrett: Wooden Mirror
• Holland & Barett: Reusable Earbuds
• Holland & Barrett: Headband Wrap
• Ethique: Bliss Cleansing Bar, 110g
• Natura Siberica: Hair Mask
• Weleda: Arnica Muscle Soak, 50ml
• Ecodenta: Organic Anti-Plaque Toothpaste, 75ml
• Dr Organic: Guava Gel Moisturiser, 50ml
• So Eco: Eyeshadow Brush
• Q&A: Liqourice Lip Oil, 15ml
• True Skincare: Rehydrating Facial Oil, 10ml
• Vitaskin: Vitamin C Eye Cream
• Whamisa: Toner Deep Rich, 33.5ml
• Ethique: Mini Shampoo & Conditioner, 2 X 15G
• Urban Veda: Reviving Night Cream, 20ml
• Tisserand: De-stress Roller Ball, 10ml
• Lamoora: Breathe Shower Bomb 30g
• Gallinee: Face Vinegar, 50ml
• Kili.G: Face, Eyes, Neck Mousse, 60ml
• Up Circle, Face Scrub Citrus Blend, 100ml

I love that there are so many brands in this that I have never come across and I am definitely wanting to grab the Lamoora Breathe Shower Bomb the next time I pass the store!

This Advent Calendar launches on 9th September both instore and online.

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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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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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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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Merumaya #Beautyhasnoage Makeup Bag

I am a big fan of Merumaya products, I love how they make my skin feel, how well they work and ultimately the brand itself is pretty special.

MERUMAYA is all about you, feeling fabulous and confident about the way you look, at every age. Maleka, the woman behind the brand explains that a woman in her teens, should not feel vulnerable to peer pressure, to look a certain way or be depressed because her acne makes her feel ugly. A woman in her thirties should not feel the desperation of a ‘sell by date’ for her beauty. A woman in her 50’s does not have to succumb, to anyone else’s opinion, of what is age appropriate beauty. A woman in her 70's+ should still feel beautiful, relevant and her beauty celebrated. #beautyhasnoage is a mission, to unite every woman who ever felt insecure about the way she looks, in support. It’s success relies on all of us supporting each other, in the mission to feel confident about the uniqueness of our individual beauty, at every age.

Behind the brand are some amazing products, some of which I have featured on my blog (here, here and here) and again behind each product are the principles that Maleka uses as a guide:

• Prevent & Perfect skin ageing – the integrative, concept
• Performance - use evidence-based, clinically tested active ingredients, in the same concentrations as they were tested. Load with anti-inflammatories, so that even acne-prone and sensitive skins, can use high-performance, youthful-ageing products.
• Pleasure - over decades we’ve gotten a bit too pious about skincare. I want to delight your senses and the Signature Essence Blend, contains nature identical molecules, of scents that were used in times gone by, to raise confidence and attraction. It provides a unique experience based on your olfactory and limbic system and so, is very personal. It makes you feel fabulous and definitely a step away, from the somewhat boring and safe 'citrus', that is used as a standard because it is inoffensive. Also, the textures of the products are sensual, velvety and silky.
• Practicality - we all want to look youthful for longer but there is no need to spend more of your precious time, in front of the mirror, doing it! I wanted to save you time and make it super easy for you to take care of your skin. An example is our Melting Cleansing Balm™: in a tube, no 'warming' required, melts, milks, easy to remove and saves you at least 45 seconds on each effective, sensorial cleanse.
• Price - I was determined to bring to market, products that can rival any of those in the luxury sector, at a price that meant most customers can afford to use them all the time. This has been the hardest, because I refused to compromise on ingredients and formula. So, I put the money into the product and not packaging or advertising and I am prepared to take a much lower margin for myself, in the hopes that this will grow to be the next big British brand...help spread the word please!
• Patriotism - this is a British brand that is Made in GREAT Britain. I am a London girl and it is important, that we all do our bit to support our own economy and jobs. For me it is spending my money with British businesses that make and supply my products.   All of us can at least give British brands a try and, if they stand up to the test, continue to buy them.
• Personal – I genuinely want you to participate in this brand by communicating directly with us.  I want you to help us evolve, so that we are constantly relevant to youand your needs; so that we create products that genuinely deliver results.  I want you to have a hand in the growth we hope to achieve and humbly ask you, to help us spread the word by recommending products you love, to your friends and family please.

I was kindly sent this #beautyhasnoage makeup bag which is incredibly snazzy and you can get one for yourself too as a reminder!  There is currently a 50% sale on the top products from Merumaya and the bag is free with purchase or you can buy it on its own too.

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The Best Black Friday Deals 2022

Black Friday is an event that originated in the US and it is now a tradition we have seemingly adopted here in the UK, though not on the same scale. This year Black Friday is set to be on Friday 25th November, one month before Christmas Day, therefore making it an ideal time to grab those last minute Christmas presents you really weren't up for paying full price for.

In this post, I will be sharing with you all the biggest and best beauty deals for 2022, just as I have done over the past few years and I suspect 2022 is going to be bigger and better than ever with a lot more deals and offerings.

MiHomeuk - Affordable luxury homeware provider is offering an extra 10% off on top of Black Friday Prices with the code BF10

Amazon - They usually start their Cyber deals off much earlier than Black Friday and they always have some amazing Beauty Deals to grab hold of and this year I am sure the deals will be amazing.

Antipodes - An offering of 25% off plus, spend £60 and you will get a free Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel Moisturiser 60ml worth £30

Armani Beauty - Currently offering 30% off on a selection on fragrances, skincare and makeup.

Arran Sense of Scotland - Get ready for a week of Cyber Deals from Arran starting on 21st November running through until Cyber Monday with offerings of up to 50% off.

Aromatherapy Associates - With deals between 25% and 40% off last year, this year there will be deals to be had every single week starting now.

Asos - Huge discounts coming in from ASOS, up to 70% off on some items and in the mix you will find the likes of ghd, eyelure, Benefit, Too Faced and MAC to name a few. 

Aurelia Beauty - Current offering is 40% off site-wide right here and if you use the code AureliaBF and get yourself a free serum. 

bareMinerals - Offering 25% off site wide with the code FAVEFRIDAY and that code can be used on their Advent Calendar.

Beauty Bay - Their Black Friday event is always amazing and right now there is an offering of 50% off. 

Beauty Pie - Starting on 21st November, there is no membership needed and you can get up to 50% off everything!

Bioeffect - In the past few years they have offered up to 20% off everything and this included Christmas gift sets which already have a value saving

Bobbi Brown - There is an offering of 25% off plus if you use the code 20OFFGIFT you can get yourself a lovely freebie when spending £55

Boots - They already have some incredible deals online across the beauty and fragrance lines with everything from half price offerings to 20% off! 

Buyagift - Offering up to 80% off their top experiences and what's more, there is a further offering of an exclusive discount code for an extra 26% off using the code BUYAGIFTPR26 at the checkout. 

(Discount code BUYAGIFTPR26 valid from 23/11/22 until midnight on 28/11/22)

Charlotte Tilbury - Charlotte famously goes big when it comes to Black Friday deals. currently there is an offer of 40% off a lot of products and here is a waiting list to sign up to for those future alerts.

Ciate - Last year there were deals of up to 30% off all makeup and some beauty bundle deals too.  This year there is a waiting list to sign up to for alerts.

Clarins - Currently they have a special deals page which shares all of the brands latest offerings.

Cloud10 - There is already an offering of 50% off which includes the Advent Calendar!

Colourpop - Always an amazing Black Friday sale! Right now there is 30% off site wide and as a reminder they add the tax onto your basket when you check out so no surprise customs fees! 

Cowshed - With their Advent Calendar boasting 20% off for Black Friday you can find as much as 30% off.

Cult Beauty - There is already deals of up to 30% off brands running until Black Friday using the code SPREE.

Current Body - Last year there was an amazing offering of up to 50% off and I am sure there will be some amazing deals this Black Friday, so one to bookmark!  In the meantime, use the code RACHEL to grab 20% off! 

Deciem - Again, following their campaign in 2019, 2020 and 2021 Deciem encouraged it’s customers to shop slowly and they had been offering 23% off everything for the whole of November.

Decree Skincare - The offering is 20% off when using the code DECREEBF20 or 30% off if you sign up to their newsletter.

Elemis - As well as offering 30% off you can also get your hands on a 7-piece free gift here with orders over £110, just use the code CYBERGLOW .

E.l.f - They have already declared their biggest sale of the year will start on November 21st, so find everything you need to know right here.

Elizabeth Arden - Offering 30% off sitewide and Free Delivery, Plus, FREE gift when you spend £75+ Use code: BF30.

Escentric Molecules- the cult fragrance brand and creator of iconic Molecule 01. is offered 20% off everything last year and I hope for at least the same again.

Escentual - Their Black Friday event starts on November 25th currently, though that can always change.  Everything you need to know can be found here.

ESPA - There is a current offering of 50% off on selected lines and if you use the code ESPASHOP5 you can get an extra 5% off.

Evolve Organic Beauty - Save 25% off everything plus up to 45% off Gift Sets and bundles using the code BLACKFRIDAY.

Face The Future - Offerings between 10-20% off with a particular spend up to £199.

Feelunique has already alerted shoppers to their Black Friday sale which launches on 26th November. Promising to drop insane beauty savings and the best makeup deals from brands including Morphe, Anastasia Beverly Hills, ghd, Elemis, Huda Beauty and more.

Foreo - My beloved facial cleansing buddies are offering up to 65% off but now with an extra 5% off on FOREO Bear and Luna 3 devices!

GHD - Last year had an offering for 20% off and whilst there have been no sneak previews for 2022, you can find all the latest information right here.

Glossier - Everything on Glossier.com (excluding gift cards) will be 20% off — with 30% off all orders over £85 — from Thursday November 24th at 00:01 GMT through Monday November 28th at 23:59 GMT.

Glossier is also launching five new limited-edition sets available exclusively during Black Friday Weekend which includes:

• The Nightstand Duo £23 (£18.40 after 20% discount or £16.10 after 30% discount—£26 Value) Hand Cream + Balm Dotcom,
• The Eye Uniform £28 (£22.40 after 20% discount or £19.60 after 30% discount—£31 Value) Lash Slick + Boy Brow,
• The Makeup Set + BDC £46 (£36.80 after 20% discount or £32.20 after 30% discount—£58 Value) Boy Brow + Cloud Paint + Lash Slick + Balm Dotcom,
• The Ready Set £37 (£29.60 after 20% discount or £25.90 after 30% discount—£41 Value) Milky Jelly Cleanser + Boy Brow + Balm Dotcom
• Lip Finish Trio £36 (£28.80 after 20% discount or £25.20 after 30% discount—£40 Value) Gen G + Lip Gloss + Ultralip.

Glossybox - There is to be a Black Friday Beauty Box which I have detailed right here.

Harvey Nichols - This year the Black Friday sale starts on Tuesday 22nd November and it will run until 30th November at 10am with rumours of up to 40% off.

Jurlique - Save 30% off site wide until 30th November

Kate Somerville - Currently has up to 40% off some items but this offer is on from 16th until 24th November while stocks last.

Kiehls - There are already a few deals to be online with Kiehls, so if you are a fan of the brand then it is well worth having a look. All information relating to Black Friday can be found right here.

Lancôme - The offering is 30% off the whole site for Black Friday when you spend over £100, or 25% for under £100! It’s fab!

La Roche-Posay - They offered 33% off sitewide plus a complimentary free gift when you spend £35 or more for 2021, so another one worth keeping an eye out for.

Liberty - There will be a Black Friday offering from Liberty for 2022 and last year there was an offering of 25% off within the beauty category.

Liz Earle - There was an offering of 30% off on skincare, hair care and a whole lot more for 2022, so keep a bookmark of this page for updates.

L’Occitane - For 2022 there is to be an offering of 20% off all products plus a donation of £1 from every hand cream sold went to PUR Project to plant trees.

Lookfantastic - For 2022 there is a huge up to 50% off plus an extra 5% with the code EXTRA5 on many items right now. 

M&S - There is an offering of 20% off Beauty this Black Friday including 20% off on Benefit, Clinique and Elizabeth Arden.

MAC Cosmetics - I have some amazing  Black Friday offerings from MAC Cosmetics to come but there is currently 20% off on many products and if you sign up to the Black Friday waiting list, you’ll be one of the first to get your hands on some bargain.

Medik8 - This year, there is 30% off Medik8.  Starting on Tuesday 22nd 8am until Tuesday 29th 8am. There is all free shipping when you spend over £35.

This discount excludes Medik8 Travel, Kits and Accessories.

Molton Brown - The entire online site of Molton Brown as well as City Stores will have 25% off from Wednesday 23rd of November to Monday 28th of November 2022.

Murad - This Black Friday, Murad are offering 25% off their whole site with code MURADBF25.

NARS - There is already a Black Friday sale waiting list to sign up to with NARS for their alerts.

Neal’s Yard - Last year you needed to sign up to the mailing list to get advance notice of what’s to come for Black Friday and there was savings of up to 30% to be had.

Neom - Spend £40 and enter code MAGIC in the Black Friday gifting box and choose your favourite Reed Diffuser for free.

Net A Porter - Last year there was an offer running at 15% off on beauty you just had to use the code BlackFriday. For 2022, as yet there is no update but I will update as soon as there is.

Omnilux - Between the 18th and 29th November, The BFCM deal is as follows:

• 15% off 1 device (~45 GBP off)
• 18% off 2 devices (~108 GBP off)
• 24% off 3+ devices (~216 GBP off)

Omorovicza -  Last year the offering was 20% Off Sitewide using the code CYBER20 and if you spend £150, you received a full-sized complimentary 9 piece gift worth £210.  This year, there is no update, but you can find all the information you need here.

OPI - For 2021, there was an offer of 30% off with OPI to the entire range and whilst there isn't an update as yet for 2022, there is 15% off sitewide.

Pat Mcgrath  - This Black Friday, PatMcgrath.com will be discounting 30% when you spend $50, 35% off $150+ and 40% when you spend over $250 (The same offer also applies internationally).

Paula’s Choice - The Black Friday deals for Paula’s Choice are said to be immense and for 2022, there is yet to be any hint to an offer, but you can find all the information right here.

Paul Mitchell - From 25th-29th November there will be an offering of 50% off all Paul Mitchell hair tools

QVC - The shopping channel of all channels to watch and with so many amazing deals, it would be rude to not even look at what there is to offer here.

REN Clean Skincare - There is always an amazing offering from REN on their website and whilst there is no Black Friday update, there is an amazing offer of 20% off everything!

Revolution - There is always an offer from Revolution but there is always an offer or a sale and currently a sale with up to 50% off .

RoC Skincare - RoC has is offering between 50% and 40% off at Sephora across their range of products

S'Able Labs - For Black Friday through Cyber Monday, S’ABLE Labs will be offering a 15% discount site-wide, and a special 20% discount for email subscribers only between Friday 25th November to Monday 28th November.

Selfridges - They don’t use the term Black Friday, but do offer a discount that is handy to have and worth keeping a look out for.

Sephora U.K. - Currently offering up to 33% off on a wide range of gifts and brands.

Skinician - From 21st November they will be offering up to 25% off across EVERYTHING

Space NK - For 2021 there was an offering of 25% off and it included brands such as Olaplex, Drunk Elephant and more.

StriVectin - This Black Friday, StriVectin will be having 30% off from Thursday 17th November to Sunday 27th November. They will also be participating in Cyber Week from Monday 28th November to Friday 2nd December doing 30% off.

Superdrug - Usually one of the earliest to launch their Black Friday deals they offered up to 55% off across beauty, fragrance, electrical and more for 2021.

The Body Shop - They have usually got some incredible deals all year round, but to get your hands on some Black Friday deal alerts, it is worth signing up to their waiting list for deals and information.

The Inkey List - Currently offering 25% off site-wide with skincare priced as low as £5.

The White Company - Are offering 20% off all full-priced items! Starts: 11/23/22 8:59 AM. Ends: 11/28/22 11:59 PM. Use the code MAGIC20.

Urban Decay - For 2021, Urban Decay has an offering of 40% off sitewide, there is no information on 2022 just yet, but there is a sale of 30% off site-wide which is worth looking at.

Vida Glow - Vida Glow will be having 20% off on Black Friday & Cyber Weekend online from Friday 25th November to Sunday 27th November. They will also be participating in Cyber Monday on Monday 28th November where they will have 25% off online.

As you are all aware from my Instagram and instastories, we are now the proud parents of two kittens and that means cat Christmas presents are high on the list of priorities - so, if you spot any good Black Friday Deals, please let me know.

As more deals are confirmed, this page will be updated.

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