Alpha-H Trio TSV on QVCUK

Alpha-H is a brand that has a bit of a cult status here in the land of blogging and I for one hold it in a very high status.  If you have never tried the brand, if you love the brand, if you need to stock up, then you need to get ready to go over to QVC this Thursday because I have an amazing deal to share with you today. Inside this box are three products which will give you a massive saving! 

Liquid Gold Rejuventing Cream (50ml rrp £51) - This is a rich evening moisturiser which is ideal for skin refining, enhanced smoothness, radiance and luminosity. This innovative wrinkle and pigmentation repair cream is formulated with Argan stem cells to enhance and protect while Vitamin C is included to firm and brighten the skin. Matrixyl-6 which is an advanced lipo-peptide which works to reduce wrinkle depth, Linoleric-rich Avocado Oil, soothing Aloe Vera and nourishing Red Algae to leave your skin feeling moisturised, conditioned, hydrated and supple.

Designed to be used on alternate nights so that you alternate it with Liquid Gold, this cream is to be used on face, neck and décolletage and when applying, use an upward and outward circular movements, avoiding the eye area. I have been using this for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it, the richness of the cream is divine and it really does leave my skin feel so supple after using.

Liquid Gold (100ml rrp £33.50) - A product that needs no introduction is this global best seller. A powerful revitilising and firming lotion which is described as being an 'overnight facial' helping to brighten and revitalise tired, ageing skin whilst at the same time working to visibly improve the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, open pored and pigmentation.

Designed to be used on a cleansed face and three alternate nights per week, using a cotton wool pad you apply to your face, neck and decolletage.  The first time I used it there was a slight tingling sensation which wasn't unpleasant at all, but by the second and third uses nothing further.  It leaves no redness on my skin, doesn't irritate and to get the best use out of it, don't use any other cream once you have applied Liquid Gold, simply allow it to do its job.  One thing to remember is that whenever you use any products which are described as being 'resurfacing', an SPF the following day is an absolute must.

The final item in the box is Absolute Eye Complex (30ml £37) and I absolutely loved it from the first application.  Described as being a hydrating, skin lifting and perfecting serum which is uniquely designed to be applied to lash level and over the entire eyelid to help combat dark circles, dark shadows, puffiness, hooded lids and fine lines. Using natural flower acids derived from Hibiscus petals smooth and brighten the skin whilst Hyaluronic Acid and Tetrapeptides lift and plump the eye contour.

You can also acts use this treatment as an eye make-up primer and it can be applied over make-up, during the day, to revitalise the area because it has a light-reflecting, blurring effect on skin irregularities and wrinkles. Designed to be using both morning and evening, you gently pat the cream around the entire orbital area right up to the lash line, once it has disappeared into the skin, applying your concealer is an absolute dream too!

Right now I can reveal that the price is going to be £39.98 and it will be on QVC on the 15th September. The total worth of the products is £121.50 so it is as I have said, a massive saving!

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Viktor and Rolf Bonbon Couture Eau de Parfum Intense

Viktor and Rolf need no introduction when it comes to perfumes and fragrances and when this Bonbon Couture Eau de Parfum Intense dropped on my doorstep, I was pretty excited to give it a try because I have read and seen so much about it.

The packaging is amazingly pretty and stands out immediately, bright pink in design the the box hosts a 3D V&R seal which is a nice detail to see. Inside the bottle is simple stunning, taking the form of a bow, which is replicated on the front of the box, again the 3D seal is present and I think it is just stunningly presented.

Viktor & Rolf have described this new fragrance as 'The "Haute Couture" reinterpretation of Viktor & Rolf’s sweet Bonbon perfume from 2014, Bonbon Couture is said to be a more intensive, luxurious and stronger than the original'. Now I love the original and was slightly worried this would not meet my expectations, but it blew them right out of the water and it is just absolutely divine and it is a much more intense version of Bonbon and much longer lasting. The fragrance opens with a juicy combination of mandarin, neroli oil and peach which make up the top notes and as soon as the fragrance is spritzed you get a hit of fruit, as the scent settled we get the heart notes orange blossom and Sambac jasmine which is then sweetened by a potent caramel note that is not sickly at all and for me the Jasmine is just stunning. The base notes are made up of sandalwood and patchouli, with vanilla and blonde tobacco giving it a woody accord that works well alongside the fruit.

Once spritzed this is a scent which packs a powerful punch and as it settles, the fragrance is lovely, noticeable and long-lasting, the kind of scent you don't need to reapply because you can smell it all day long and it is perfect for any season and any time of day whether you are going to work, out with friends, on a date or just because you want to smell amazing.

This fragrance will be available at Selfridges from 14th September and will cost £57 for a 30ml bottle, £79 for a 50ml bottle and £109 for a 90ml bottle.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Everyday is Black Friday!

As Summer has moved on and Autumn has arrived, we already have Christmas cards in shops and we are yet to celebrate Halloween and most importantly Black Friday. This year Black Friday falls on 25th November and if like me you have a growing Amazon wishlist and are eager to grab some deals, you don't need to wait until November to grab those bargain because sites such as Everydayisblackfriday should be high up on your list as they do the hard work for you.

Everyday is Black Friday is a unique deal finder, a project which arose from frustration and anger at how laborious the online shopping system is and with discounts popping up and disappearing just as quick, before you realise it, the skirt you have bought for £30 has 90% off yesterday and you feel a bit miffed. So the aim of Everyday is Black Friday is that some very clever software was created and it visits retailer websites on a regular basis, and checks the prices of their products every 24 hours. Then whenever a price drops this software will be notice it and it will display that sale on the front end of the website, making it possible for users like you and I to search and compare the items we are want buy.

With over 250 retailers currently indexed and over 2.5 million products in the database, and the number is growing every day, you will see the likes of ASOS, Boohoo, Boots, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Liberty, New Look, Selfridges and even Louis Vuitton to name just a few. The site allows you to search by items - so Boots, handbags, dresses, shoes and purses for example or you can search by retailer and see what offers the site has currently found to tempt you. I typed in Ted Baker purse, which one day I will own, I was surprised to see so many on sale which I might not have known about.

The other option with this site is to look at the Sale Index link to see a list of the UK's top retailers' fresh sale index from the past 24 hours and it will tell you how many products are on sale and the percentage of a retailers' total products that are included within that sale. Again each store is clickable and the items on sale appear on the screen before you.

What I really like about this site is that it is simple and straightforward to use. There are no fancy graphics and hidden links which take you on a tour of the internet, essentially what you see is what you get and then some. It loads quickly and if you find the item you are looking for, it will take directly to the item, regardless of which store it is for sale on or in.  It is stress free, hassle free bargain hunting on one screen!

*this is a collaboration and all words and thoughts are my own