Evolve Organic Beauty Satin Body Gloss

I am a huge fan of Evolve Beauty and just a featured their Christmas Collection which not only introduced me to the brand but also led to the finding of the most amazing face mask. Evolve Organic Beauty products are lovingly handmade in small batches at their studio in Hertfordshire, England to ensure the freshness of the precious antioxidants in the natural oils, butter and extracts. The products are vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly.

Today it is the turn of Evolve Satin Body Gloss, a product that was sent to me as part of this PR Package and it is described as being a beautifully fragranced lightweight multi-purpose silicone-free dry oil for body, face and hair is designed to lovingly nourish the skin and deliver a satin-like finish in a convenient easy to apply spray mist.  Now I am a huge fan of anything lightweight and anything that is a mist because it means easy to use, not a lot of faffing about and usually, it means less mess.

This lightweight multi-purpose silicone-free dry oil is designed to nourish and deliver a satin-like finish and it can be used on the body, face and hair and thankfully, it comes packaged inside a brown glass bottle.  To use, you need to shake the bottle quite vigorously for a good minute to ensure you have mixed everything within the bottle together, otherwise, not a lot happens and the spritz pipe becomes blocked with the most beautiful yellowy gold shimmer oil product.  However, once it has been mixed, you get the lightest of mists on your skin which creates an incredible gloss look so that you shimmer in the natural light.

I like to use this Satin Body Gloss on my arms, chest, decollete and my legs on the odd occasion they see daylight and I love how my skin looks with a healthy-looking glow without looking for feeling greasy.  It washes off just as easy in the shower as any other product you might wear too.

As with all of the products I have used from Evolve Beauty so far, this one is packed full of amazing ingredients which include:

• Camellia Oil - This is known for its high moisture properties and is absorbed quickly by the skin to leave it feeling supple and hydrated. Camellia oil also contains vitamins, A, B, and E which help to protect and nourish the skin.
• Tahitian Monoi - said to have been a Polynesian beauty secret for centuries, it is made by maceration of Tahitian Gardenia blossoms into Coconut Oil and not only is it packed with vitamin E, Monoi oil can be used to help moisturise the skin and soothe sunburn, reduce inflammation, relieve dry and itchy skin, soothe eczema and rashes and can help the skin to appear more supple and soft.
• Mineral mica and titanium add a hint of gold sparkle and shimmer

This Satin Body Gloss is then fragranced with a 100% natural Rose, Lavandin, Jasmine, Orange blossom fragrance with a heart of delicious vanilla and woody notes, so as you can imagine it smells just absolutely wonderful and is very much the Tropical Scent.

This is literally holiday in a bottle and it can be used for just about any occasion that you need to use it for, even just for a bit of a treat.  Priced at £22 here, it is a great little find.

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Evolve Organic Beauty Timeless Renewal Hand Cream

The pre-Christmas clean followed by the post Christmas clean is never good for my hands, even though I wear rubber gloves. I am prone to dry skin around the bottom and side of my palms, so I am a bit of a hand cream fanatic. Today, I want to introduce you to the Evolve Organic Beauty Timeless Renewal Hand Cream.

Evolve Organic beauty is a brand I have worked with since 2017 and still I absolutely love them as a brand especially the Radiant Glow Mask, which I have purchased more times than I can remember!

The Timeless Renewal Hand Cream is perfect for all skin types, particularly ageing and mature or dry skin. This Bio-Retinol hand cream works to not only tackle signs of ageing such as wrinkles and age spots but it also helps to prevent dryness whilst repairing the skin’s barrier layer. Using moisture retaining Ceramides and rejuvenating Bio-Retinol which work together to keep hands feeling nourished, soft and smooth even after washing. With three key ingredients to make this cream what it is, you will find:

• Bidens Pilosa: This is a sustainable Bio Retinol analogue from the plant Bidens Pilosa and it works to smooth, stimulate collagen synthesis and rejuvenate the skin whilst helping to reduce the appearance of age spots. It is also proven to reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity, leaving the skin visibly younger, firmer and more luminous.
• Ceramides: Ceramides repair the skin barrier, improve skin comfort, roughness, and reduce dryness for super soft and smooth hands.
• Rose Geranium and Mandarin Essential Oils: Rose Geranium and Mandarin essential oils tone, firm and increase elasticity of the skin, preventing skin ageing and wrinkling.

As you can imagine, this is an amazing hand cream.  I particularly like the texture, it is thick enough to give your hands some TLC whilst soothing, smoothing and repairing your hands.

If you are familiar with Evolve, then you will know that this hand cream is going to be something special. This anti ageing hand cream is described as being a treat for both the senses and the skin, thanks to the inclusion of uplifting fragrance blend of Rose Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Mandarin and Vanilla which not only balance and calm the senses but the essential oils of both Rose Geranium and Mandarin also tone, firm and increase elasticity of the skin, for the ultimate dose of TLC for hard working hands.

Want to know what is even more amazing? This hand cream tube is made of green plastic that comes from sugar cane bagasse, a waste product of the sugar industry. Life-cycle analysis done by the manufacturer of the sugarcane plastic shows that it absorbs more carbon than it generates in production.

You can find the Evolve Organic Beauty Timeless Renewal Hand Cream and all the other amazing products this brand has to offer right here.

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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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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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John Lewis Beauty Box Edits May 2023

If you don't have the John Lewis app nor are a member, you need to be because they have just released two new Beauty Edits for May 2023 and by being a member (which is free) you get early access to both via the app right now.

On occasion, John Lewis has released some pretty amazing edits and these two are up there with some of the best value for money offerings.  Both the Haircare Edit and the Travel Edit are worth £130 and inside you will find brands such as L'Occitane, Evolve, Aromatherapy Associates and more.

Starting with the John Lewis Haircare Edit 2023 which is worth £130 and priced at £39.00

This edit is full of amazing brands and with everything from scalp care and hair masks, for just £39 it is a bargain.

What’s inside:

• Percy & Reed Time To Shine Mirror Mirror Shine Serum 50ml Full Size
• Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Treatment 75ml Full Size
• Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask With Prickly Pear Oil 75ml
• Virtue Create 6-in-1 Styler 60ml
• Christophe Robin Regenerating Shampoo With Prickly Pear Oil 250ml Full Size
• Ouai Wave Spray 30ml
• Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 30ml
• Aveda Scalp Solutions Exfoliating Scalp Treatment 25ml

The second box is the John Lewis Travel Edit 2023 and again, it is worth £130 and this time priced at just £45.00. 

Inside this box you have everything you need for the pending summer holiday with hair care, face mists, body mists, masks and creams to name a few.

What’s inside:

• Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 20ml
• Aromatherapy Associates De-stress Roller Ball 10ml Full Size
• Hello Sunday The One For Your Lips Spf50 15ml Full Size
• Ultrasun Spf50 Uv Face & Scalp Mist 75ml Full Size
• Evolve Organic Beauty Tropical Blossom Body Butter 30ml
• Givenchy Irresistible Rose Velvet Eau De Parfum 12.5ml
• Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask 15ml
• Augustinus Bader The Cream 7ml
• Liz Earle Cleanser & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml
• Tan Luxe Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self-tan Serum Gradual 80ml
• Origins Ginzing Energy Boosting Spf40 Tinted Moisturiser 15ml
• L’occitane Verbena Shower Gel 70ml
• Elemis Superfood Kefir Tea Mist 30ml

Both of these boxes will be available at johnlewis.com but for those with the app, you will be given exclusive access.

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Latest in Beauty x Beauty Bible Awards Edit 2023 Inbox

Latest in Beauty has announced that their Latest in Beauty Beauty Bible Awards Edit 2023 launches at 9am tomorrow and it always sells out of the best products fast, so you'll need to set your alarms!

You get to select 6 products out of possible 31 from brands which includes the likes of ARgentum, Inika, Medik8, Pixi, Gatineau VIVE My Beauty, Evolve, Katherine Daniels, This is Silk and FFOR.? to name just a few.

Launch date - 12th August 2023 at 9am here

Choose from:

• Medik8 - Press and Glo - worth £28
• Adaptology - Red Avert Toner - worth £10
• Ani Skincare - Rose & Geranium Facial Oil - worth £38
• Argentum - la potion infinie - worth £41
• BeautyLab - Dual Action Fruit Acid Cleanser Mask - worth £15
• Beauty Lab - Vitamin C Serum Concentrate - £25
• Beauty Pro Warming Eye Mask x1
• Bramley - Handwash with Lavender, Geranium and Petitgrain - Full Size
• Charles Worthington - Takeaways Grow Strong Activating Shampoo
• Charles Worthington - Takeaways Grow Strong Protein Conditioner
• Cotswold Remedies - Collagen Boost Facial Oil - worth £26
• Dr Organic - Organic Guava Radiate and Brighten Gel Face Mask - Full Size
• Evolve Organic Beauty - Bio-retinol + C Booster - worth £28
• FFOR - Re-nourish Shampoo for hydration - worth £16
• FFOR - Re-nourish Conditioner for hydration
• Gatineu - Radiance Enhancing Enzymatic Gommage - worth £11
• Inika Organic - Radiant Glow - worth £38
• It's a 10 - Miracle Blow Dry H2O Shield - worth £12
• Jurlique - Hydrating Mask
• Katherine Daniels - Sensitive Skin Rich Cream - worth £21.50
• Made by the Beekeeper - Organic Berry Lipbalm - Full Size
• OPI Nail Polish - Choice of 4 shades - worth £14.90
• Wildsmith Skin - Hand and Body Wash
• Wildsmith Skin - Shampoo
• Philip Kingsley - Flaky Scalp Calming Scalp Mask - worth £10
• Provoke Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo and Intensive Conditioner
• SAAN - Nourish and Care Lip Serum - worth £22
• Tam Mason - Feed your skin, Nourishing Hand Oil - worth £22
• This is Silk - Silk Cream Cleanser - worth £10
• This Works - Deep Sleep Pillow Spray - worth £10
• VIVE - Day Defence Cream - worth £40
• Weleda baby - All Purpose Balm - Full size
• Pixi Skintreats - Rose Remedy Mask - worth £20

A really good selection of products to choose from, I know which 6 I would be choosing!

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Roccabox July Edition - The Sunday Girl

My July Roccabox has arrived and this month the collaboration is with Adrienne, whom many of you will know as The Sunday Girl. Adrienne was one of the first handful of bloggers whose blogs I read religiously for all the latest information and now here we are with this collaboration.

If you have never come across Roccabox before, it is a Beauty Box which comes together by collaborating with bloggers who then create a box of products which they love. For me, in a world saturated with Beauty boxes, Roccabox it makes it a little bit different to any other beauty box I have subscribed too and it is an intriguing concept that has introduced me to some amazing products, brands and some new bloggers!

This month Adrienne (The Sunday Girl) has come up with a box which features six products and all of which she personally rates. Starting with Soap and Glory Mini Rushower Dry Shampoo (50ml). I am quite pleased to see this as I've been wanting to give it a try. Described as having Friction-activated TOUCH-RELEASE™ technology which gives your hair a gorgeous burst of mandarin rose and bergamot and in true Soap and Glory style, it smells just incredible. RRP £2.50 here.

Burts Bees Cleansing Oil comes next and this is a product I already know and love. Formulated with a unique blend of natural moisturisers, including Coconut and Argan Oils they not only gently remove dirt, grime and makeup, it also helps to keep your skin soft, clean, and beautifully nourished without leaving an oily residue.

Balance Me Congested Skin Serum also makes an appearance and again it is a product that I have used in the past and one I like. Described as being a powerful serum that treats stubborn skin complaints. On the skin, this serum not only cools and soothes but it works to fight blemishes without drying out your skin. Formulated with a blend of Roman chamomile, anti-bacterial may chang, calming lavender and eucalyptus all of which provide stressed skin with comfortable, non-greasy relief.

Ellis Faas is a brand I know very little about, so this Concealer, which is described as being a cult product that the celebrities didn't want us to know about. I have shades S202 which is described as being Fair and whilst I think it is slightly too dark for my skin tone it does offer a really high coverage which helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes, pigmentation spots and dark circles and in order for me to get the best out of it, I do mix it with my moisturising cream.Texture wise it is really creamy and soft and is infused with a unique blend of Karité Oil and Rice Wax as well as Vitamins C & E which hydrate the skin and protect against free radical damage. Impressively there are 8 different shades to choose from and a brief explanation as to which skin type they are for. At £22 it isn't the most expensive concealer that I have tried, but it works as well as those I have.

Finally, there are these two little sample pots from Evolve Organic Beauty and MOA. I am familiar with MOA as a brand and the product The Green Balm which is described as having miraculous healing powers to soothe, nourish and renew dry, itchy skin conditions, bumps, bites and grazes and it is said to work wonders as an aftershave balm and facial cleanser. With a pot this small you aren't really going to get much use from it, but already being well acquainted with it, I have used it as on my lips and around my nose when I've had a cold and I give Rudolph a run for his money.  

Evolve isn't a brand I have come across and this product is a Radiant Glow Face Mask which uses raw cacao and coconut. Described as follows "an organic chocolate face mask with a vanilla fragrance this rich mask blended with raw cacao powder and clay revitalises and purifies, whilst coconut granules buff the skin to silky perfection. Organic Baobab seed oil smoothes and nourishes. Natural sugar extracts turn the exfoliating mask into a creamy milk on contact with water that rinses off easily, leaving skin smooth, moisturised and calm". I love the sound of this mask and again given the size of the pot, I am only likely to get just the one use out of it, so for me to be able to judge whether or not I need a bigger pot, it is going to have to wow me - so watch this space.

So this month brings an intriguing box of products that I have either used, want to try or have never come across. You can subscribe to Roccabox for just £10 per month (plus £3.95 p&p) and can cancel it at any time. For more information and to sign up, everything you need to know is here.

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JOHN LEWIS ADVENT CALENDAR 2019 – AVAILABLE NOW!

The 2019 John Lewis Advent Calendar is one I really like the look of and it should come as no surprise because not only was the 2018 calendar pretty amazing, it is also one of my favourite places to shop for beauty products.

As you might expect from John Lewis, they have an advent calendar that features some of the most amazing high-end brands there is to discover and naturally all are available in stores and online.  Brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Evolve, Bare Minerals, REN, Floral Street and many more.

Again, if you don't want to see any spoilers as to the entire contents of this advent calendar then it is time to look away now, but it is already on sale right here.

CONTENTS

• Neom Tranquility Scented Candle 60g
• Algenist Elevate Advanced Retinol Serum 5ml
• YSL Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils 2ml
• Sisley Suprermya Yeux La Nuit 2mll
• Elemis Pro Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream 15ml
• Becca Champagne Pop Highlighter 2.4g
• Bare Minerals GEN NUDE Matte Liquid Lipcolour Scandal 25ml
• Floral Street Electric Rhubarb Eau De Parfum 10ml
• Sarah Chapman 3D Moisture Infusion Mask Single 25ml
• Evolve Radiant Glow Mask 30ml
• Soap Co Geranium & Rhubarb Soap Bar 125g
• REN Ready Steady Glow Tonic 50ml
• Benefit 24Hr Brow Setter (Clear) 3.5ml
• Acqua Di Parma Mini Hat Box With 3 x 50g Colonia Soaps
• Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion 30ml
• Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover Lids, Lashes & Lips 30ml
• Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick 0.9g
• Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant 13g
• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream 7ml
• Sisley Supremÿa Anti-Ageing Night Cream 1ml
• Philip Kingsley Rose And Lychee Elasticizer 40ml
• Lancome Genifique Microbiome Serum 5ml
• Givenchy L’Interdit Eau De Toilette 10m
• Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Lipstick – Dominate 0.4g
• Nars Laguna Bronzer 2.5g
• This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 10ml

Again, it features a mixture of travel and deluxe sizes when it comes to the products and the overall value is £220.

PRICE

£150

LAUNCH DATE

Now at John Lewis.

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Holland & Barrett Beauty Advent Calendar 2022

On sale now 

For those who want an Advent Calendar brimming with more natural brands, once again Holland and Barrett will not disappoint with their offering for 2022.

This years Holland and Barrett Advent Calendar is worth over £180 but will go on sale in September for just £55!  This is slightly more expansive than the 2021 Advent Calendar which was priced at £45 with contents worth £170.

I don’t know if you have shopped in a Holland and Barrett store recently, but my local one has seemingly had a makeover and is now bursting with some amazing brands - including my favourite REN Clean Skincare, Evolve and UpCircle!  

If you don’t want to know what’s inside this Advent Calendar, then the waiting listing to sign up is shared below. It’s worth pointing out that this is one of those Advent Calendars which sells out really quickly!

The Holland and Barrett Advent Calendar Waiting List 

Contents

• VitaSkin Vitamin C Cleansing Balm 100ml – RRP: £15.00 (FULL SIZE)
• FRUU Watermelon Lip Balm 4.5g – RRP: £2.99 (FULL SIZE)
• Olivia Olive Oil Soap 125g – RRP: £1.99 (FULL SIZE)
• Pip & Pod Dragonfruit Face Scrub 50ml – RRP: £9.99 (FULL SIZE)
• Magnitone Bamboo Swipes 2 Pack – RRP: £10.00
• Miaroma Frankincense Oil 10ml – RRP: £14.00 (FULL SIZE)
• Tisserand De-Stress Moodfix Mist 9ml – RRP: 90p
• Dr Organic Rose Otto Eye Serum 10ml – RRP: £10.99 (FULL SIZE)
• Westlab Mindful Bathing Salts 454g – RRP: £3.17
• Evolve Hyaluronic Serum 200 10ml – RRP: £10.00
• So Eco Duo Brow Brush – RRP: £7.50 (FULL SIZE)
• Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Daily Moisturiser 75ml – RRP: £8.50 (FULL SIZE)
• NBTY Beautiful Skin Gummies – Pack of 60 – RRP: £16.99 (FULL SIZE)
• Urban Veda Reviving Night Cream 20ml – RRP: £8.00
• Salt of the Earth Crystal Spring Spray Deodorant 100ml – RRP: £3.99 (FULL SIZE)
• Ethique Pinkalicious Shampoo and Guardian Conditioner – RRP: £5.99
• Naturtint Hairfood Goji Mask 30ml – RRP: £1.40
• Source UK Sleep Eye Mask – bespoke product (FULL SIZE)
• Fushi Jojoba Gold Oil 10ml – RRP: £2.00
• Psychic Sisters Aventurine Gua Sha Facial Wand – RRP: £20.00 (FULL SIZE)
• Ayumi Neem Face Mask 20ml – RRP: £1.20
• Aroma Works Lemongrass & Bergamot Candle 10ml – RRP: £4.6
• Vita Coco Coconut Oil 50ml – RRP: £2.99 (FULL SIZE)
• Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion 200ml – RRP: £14.95 (FULL SIZE)

Launching in a few weeks time, the Holland & Barrett Beauty Advent Calendar for 2022 is worth £180 but will be on sale for just £55.

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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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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.

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

With Mother's Day on the horizon in just a weeks time, shops have been filled with cards and chocolates as well as balloons and candles in an attempt to get you to send your Mum/Mam/Mummy/Mother/Ma-Ma or however you might address her, a little something to celebrate the day.  If you haven't thought that far ahead because the news is full of other stories and you've been slightly distracted, I have a little gift guide that might just save the day!

I know not every Mam is the same, some are much older, some are younger, some are fitter and some not so, but I am hoping to have covered absolutely every angle with this gift guide.

If you saw my Glossybox Mothers Day post earlier this week and was lucky enough to get your hands on the box, then you have quite an amazing gift to give. 

Packed with 13 products from different brands it features everything from candles and facemasks to makeup and perfume and all for just £30.

If you mum likes to look after and style her hair, then Boots have an amazing range of products from InStyler.  Over the last few weeks, I have been using the GLOSSIE Ceramic Styling Brush which is described as instantly delivering shiny, straight and smooth styles that last. 

It features 65 powerful ceramic heated plates that simultaneously section and style as you effortlessly brush through your hair and with 4 different heat settings, whether your hair is thick, thin or somewhere in the middle, there is a setting that will work with your hair.  I have been so impressed with the Instyler Glossie Ceramic Styling Brush that there is a dedicated post coming next week to show off just how good it is and why I have liked using it so much.  It is currently on offer for less than £55 in Boots* and if you have a Mum who isn't quite ready to use hair straighteners to style her hair, then this might just tick the boxes.

For those who want to have a good nights sleep is the Sleep Master Eye Mask. It came into being after extensive research, the inventor of Sleep Master, who is also an insomnia sufferer, couldn't find a sleep mask that combined the conditions necessary for deep sleep: light elimination and sound reduction. Traditional sleep masks didn't fit or last. They all had thin elastic straps that shift uncomfortably during sleep, fray apart quickly or simply snap off after only a few uses, never mind the disastrous results from washing them!

It is a well known fact that my sleep pattern is quite erratic, so trying this mask has been quite the find. The Sleep Master utilises an incredibly soft to the touch, cool satin fabric which is not only lightweight but it is comfortable, flexible, it is a wide fit and it uses a velcro fastener. What makes it different to any other sleep mask I have used is the ear area, on the Sleep Master it is padded and this helps to muffle sounds, for anyone who is a light sleeper and finds the slightest sound disturbs them, this might just be what you are looking for. The Sleep Master is simply an all-in-one, one-size-fits-all product, which eliminates light and reduces sound, giving you a deep, refreshing sleep by shutting out the world in an immediate, intimate way. Priced at £19.95 via Amazon*.

One of my favourite skincare brands Emma Hardie has collaborated with the charity Look Good Feel Better and has launched a limited edition Pink Moringa Cleansing Balm.

At 50ml and priced at £25 from Marks & Spencer*, from every sale of the limited edition Moringa Cleansing Balm, Emma Hardie Skincare will be donating a percentage of proceeds from the sales to Look Good Feel Better, their goal is to raise £100k for the charity during the year of 2020.

For someone who is always on the go we have the Ember Travel Mug², an absolute revelation in re-usable cups which keep those hot drinks hot!  Everyone is trying to do their bit for the environment, using less take-away cups and more re-usable has been a huge change for me, but I find that those claims of keeping drinks hot for around 6 hours are not always that true.  Then I tried this!

Designed to be used on-the-go, the new Ember Travel Mug² does more than simply keep your coffee hot, this smart mug not only allows you to set an exact drinking temperature but it also keeps it there for up to 3 hours, so your coffee is never too hot, or too cold. I have been so impressed with this mug that I have written a separate blog post all about it, but if you like your technological gadgets and gifts, then this is the one!

There is no doubting every Mum needs at least an hour to herself and from Marks & Spencer, who right now have some amazing bathing products in store. My latest find has been these Rose Bath Salts.

These rose-scented bath salts are described as being perfection for the ultimate relaxation experience and they are infused with notes of pink peony and lily and when they come into contact with warm water, that floral fragrances comes to life and smells as wonderful as a freshly opened bunch of flowers and they cost me just £4.99.

I really like Shea Moisture as a brand and I have the Fruit Fusion Energizing Bath, Body & Massage Oil and there is something about the sharp fragrance of this oil that I absolutely love. Shea Moisture describe this oil as being one which helps to restore hydration as well as to revitalize dry, dull skin.

As well as the use of Shea Butter and Coconut Oil which replenishes moisture deep below the skin surface, there is the use of Imbe Oil which helps to protect against the damaging and ageing effects of external aggressors to leave skin feeling nourished. Then the fruity fragrance of both Green Apple and Lychee Berry are said to help stimulate the senses and for me, this is my favourite of the two products.

A brand I see a lot on my social media is Embryolisse and for Mother's Day I am including the Limited Edition London Lait-Crème Concentré.  In its Limited Edition packaging, this iconic French skincare brand is quite the cult product.  

As a multi-tasking cream, it works not only as a three-in-one moisturising lotion, but can also be used as a primer and as a make-up remover.  It has a lightweight but rich texture, this cream contains essential fatty acids and vitamins which help to reduce irritation especially after shaving and they also plump the skin for firmer results.  The inclusion of nutrients and water to balance the skin and promote cell renewal also lead to much more supple-looking skin too. You can find Embryolisse in Boots stores, and online via Cult Beauty, Feelunique and Lookfantastic where it is priced at £17.99. 

If you Mam is quite partial to a brew, which mine most certainly is, the gift of tea is definitely a worthy gift.  The Tea Makers of London work closely with the most celebrated tea gardens in the world as well as independent artisan tea farmers who continue to use traditional methods, which have been lovingly preserved and passed down to them by their ancestors over many centuries.

So the inclusion of a gift of tea is one which would always be welcome, whether that is a selection of fine loose leaf tea or a tea set, it is definitely something a little bit different and much about.

As a brand, Rubis isn't one I have come across until recently, but their Nail Scissors are definitely something my mum would have in her knitting box.  With their slightly curved, hand-sharpened blades which are crafted out of hardened martensitic steel, these scissors are designed to cut your nails to perfection. 

I am sure we have all had a pair of nail scissors which are as blunt as blunt can be and instead of trimming your nails, they hack at them.  Rubis scissors have ergonomically shaped handle grips which are said to offer supreme comfort and stability. The biggest claim however is that after many years, Rubis state that their scissors lose none of their original functionality thanks to their high-quality materials, design and workmanship.  You can find these scissors priced at £23.50 via Cult Beauty.

When it comes to haircare, I am always aware that as you get older, your hair changes. I am lucky enough to have a lot of hair and it has yet to show signs of thinning, but friends of mine are not so lucky, so this is where Nanogen Haircare comes in. 

The 7-in-1 Shampoo is described as taking a multi-targeted approach to hair thickening for women in one simple step. You don't need 7 different products, just this one. Best described as being a multitasking haircare treatment that cleanses, thickens, moisturises, strengthens, protects, balances and optimises for hair that’s thick, healthy and in prime condition. It uses hardworking surfectants which deliver the primary purpose of removing impurities, oil and dirt to clean the scalp and hair. It is also enriched with Glycerin and Panthenol, the formula drenches hair in vital hydration without weighting tresses down, whilst the brand’s patented Hair Growth Factor complex works to rejuvenate hair follicles to promote healthy growth and maintain hair anchoring. Priced at £10 from Boots*.

The Ramer Cleansing Shammy for Sensitive Skin is a little gem of a product and are a great alternative to using wet wipes, which we all know we shouldn't be using anyway.

We all know the importance of skincare and removing makeup, so these handy little shammy sponges work to remove all traces of make-up. The shammy can also be used with skincare such as cleansers and too and I love how soft they feel on the skin.  All Ramer sponges are made from a magic material, all Ramer Sponges harden as they dry, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria, and will instantly soften when soaked in warm water, ready to re-use again. Super-soft, non-scratchy, hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin, Ramer Sponges are machine washable at 40o C, durable and long-lasting. Prices start around £4 per sponge from Amazon*.

Recently launched to the UK is a brand called African Extracts Rooibos and it is one of South Africa’s leading skincare ranges and is infused with the potent antioxidant powers of Rooibos, a plant found and grown only in the Cederberg mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa. 

Rich in heritage, African Extracts Rooibos skincare strongly believe in the power of nature, and therefore Bio-Active Rooibos is supported by a host of proven natural active ingredients, carefully selected for their skincare benefits.  So included within this gift guide is the 3-step Everyday Starter kit which is the brand’s best-selling range and is suitable for women of all ages and most skin types. It contains a Cleansing Lotion (60ml), Toner (60ml) and Day Cream SPF15 (20ml) all in perfect handbag travel sizes.

Then for the more mature skin I have the exfoliating face scrub which uses Rooibos leaves and apricot kernels to gently remove dead skin cells and surface impurities to leave skin feeling clean, smooth and soft, followed by the Tissue Oil which comes in a spray bottle and is really light as well as being non-greasy. This oil is a bit of a multi-tasker because it can be used on your face, body and hair. It is formulated using antioxidant-rich Bio-Active Rooibos extract, Vitamin E, Soy Bean and Geranium botanical extracts in a blend of Grapeseed and Sweet Almond oils.  Prices for African Extracts Rooibos start as low as £7.99.

As well as this Mother's Day gift guide, I also featured the lovely brand Evolve Organic Beauty with their Facial in a box which also makes an amazing gift, as would the Gus and Bella 'Best Mum' Cat Box for those who have and adore cats, both would be a great alternative to flowers and chocolate!

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