Magazine Freebies - July 2015

Everyone loves a good Magazine Freebie, I know I do and each month I have a look and decide whether or not it is a product I want, need or have been waiting to try. July (my birthday month) it seems is a month for some fantastic freebies which have drawn me in and ive succumbed to two of them!

Marie Claire has two amazing products from Elemis this month. The first offering is the Papaya Enzyme Peel which I have tried and really liked, so instead I opted for the Pro-radiance Illuminating Flash Balm (15ml) which I have never tried before. It is described as being:

"Introducing an exciting new generation "hybrid moisturiser" whose instant skin-flattering qualities are as compelling as its ability to hydrate the skin. More than a look-good cream, this is a feel good cream. Sweep on this soft balm and the benefits are instant. The finish has diligently been created to deliver the optimum amount of sheen and luminosity for a healthy, vibrant glow"

Each product is worth £11.  Plus there is also a chance to book yourself in for a FREE Aveda blow-dry (at participating salons until 31st July) plus 25% off an Elemis Facial which sounds like absolute bliss!

Red Magazine this month are offering a REN skincare Lip Balm. A rich balm formulated to replenish dry and chapped lips. Helps repair, protect and soothe irritated lips, restores softness, elasticity and comfort. It uses:

• Vitamin E from Soybean protects against free radicals
• Trace Elements from Acacia Honey have anti-bacterial properties and boost energy levels
• Hesteroside from Calendula calms and soothes

Put them altogether and you get soft, smooth lips.  This Lip Balm is worth £9.

Other freebies this month include:

Instyle Magazine - The Limited-Edition Nails Inc Polishes Inspired By The 80s. They are all full sized and worth £11 each.

Source - Instyle.co.uk

From left to right - Love Will Tear Us Apart, The Tide Is High, Boys Of Summer,

When Doves Cry

Will you be picking up any of these freebies?

Jo Loves Shot Candle

It's not every day that you get to meet someone truly inspirational and someone whose name is iconic when it comes to perfume and candles. Readers of my blog will know I am a huge candle fan and it is a household item I wouldn't be without, but when you are given the chance to create your own candle with Jo Malone, you can definitely count me in!

So off I went to the amazing Jo Loves store in Belgravia here in London to find out more about more about what this unique candle shot was, meet Jo Malone and have a go at making my very own candle.

Naturally it was just totally amazing, not only is Jo just brilliant at what she does, but as she described to those present how the idea came to her (it is on my Periscope if you haven't seen it) her eye lit up and then the magic began.

What Jo has done is to create a very unique Jo Loves Candle Shot studio which gives you the opportunity to create your very own bespoke candle from a stunning range of fragrances on the Jo Loves menu and she says of this creation:

"The Shot Candle™ is such an exciting innovation which we create together. This is the first time I have designed a product which invites you to become part of the creative process and a make a candle unique to you"

So how does it work? There are three steps involved in the entire process:

• Step One - You start with your base and you choose from a range of different fragrances. For each one Jo explained where the inspiration came from. The choice currently is between Mint Mojito, Charcoaled Lemons, Tahitian Gardenia or Fig Trees. Each scent is fresh scented and not in the slightest bit manufactured. 
• Step Two - Once you have chosen your base, you choose your shot and the choices are Lemongrass, Pettigrain, Mango, Salty Caramel or you can just choose another from the base fragrances.
• Step Three - You need to seal your base and the shot together and it is done by using a blow torch before being gift-wrapped and presented in this stunning white, Union Jack embossed box and tied with a beautiful red bow - it is truly exquisite. As a final gesture Jo hand signed our labels after we had painted them with the scents we had chosen as a reminder of our time.

What choice did I make?  I have to admit it, the choice is difficult and I struggled to choose between Mint Mojito and Tahitian Gardenia for my base, but as I wanted a fresh scent that reminded me of summer, I opted for Mint Mojito and my shot of choice was Lemongrass.  Together they are absolutely stunning, fresh and incredibly amazing.

The entire experience was absolutely mind-blowing and unique.  I couldn't wait to get home and try my candle.  For the first three hours of it being alight you will get your shot and then the two shots begin to blend and voila, your signature scent.  Each Shot Candle has a burn time of 60 hours.

If you can’t make it down to Belgravia then you will be pleased to know that the Jo Loves Candle Shot studio has opened online and you can create your own candle that way, the Shot Candle retails for £75 and in my opinion, it is worth every single penny. It will also make an amazingly unique gift for you or someone special.

Which two scents do you think you would choose?