Pixi by Petra Lip Balms and Lipsticks

There is one way to grab my attention, other than making your product bright pink in every way and that is lipstick and Lip Balms, two products I am obsessed with.  Imagine my glee when this beauty turned up from Pixi by Petra a few weeks ago!

Pixi is a brand I have got to know over the last 18 months and one I have enjoyed getting to know.  There isn't a single product which has disliked me or my skin and there are a few products which have become firm favourites within my stash.  This box contains a micture of Shea Butter Lip Balm's and Mattelustre Lipsticks and the one thing I can tell you is that I love them all,  just can't choose a favourite.

The Shea Butter Lip Balms have eight shades in total and I have got three of them which are - Ripe Raspberry, Sweet Peach and Pixi Pink. These lip balms use a unique formula is rich but lightweight and gives a gorgeous wash of colour to lips and they are packed with lip loving ingredients to hug and comfort them in times of need.  The use of both Shea Butter to nourish the skin and Vitamin E to protect make for what is three incredible balms

What I love about these balms is how they feel on the lips.  When it comes to Lip Balms, I am not a fan of sticky and tacky formulas or the kind which make your lips feel as though you have just rubbed them in some duck fat.  I like an almost nothing there feel and this is what I get from Pixi, once applied there is a lovely lightweight texture on the lips. Both Pixi Pink and Ripe Raspberry have a Pink hue and Sweet Peach is a lovely peach shade and whilst the transfer of colour is noticeable it does not give you that lipstick transference of colour.

The MatteLustre Lipsticks are described as being multi-tasking demi-matte lipstick which has a long lasting formula that conditions, plumps, and protects while depositing a vivid colour onto the lips.  I have three shades again from the collection - Rose Naturelle which is a beautiful nude shade and it has brown undertones, Plum Berry has a subtle pink undertone and whilst it isn't a deep berry shade, it is still a beautiful shade and finally Bitten Rose which is a warm rose pink and just stunning.

I adore these lipsticks and they are packed full of ingredients such as Peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E help to create that smoother and fuller looking lip. When applying they do so like a dream, no dragging or pulling across the lip and I adore the creamy texture.  All three lipsticks are demi-matte, so if you are not a matte lipstick fan but also don't like the overly glossy lip, these do sit somewhere in the middle.   Rose Naturelle has been in my collection for some time now as the lovely Amanda said it would look fab, she was of course right (she is also amazing) and it I love it.

So there you have my little box of lip loving Pixi treats and again, I have been wowed by just how good they are.

I would love to know if you have tried any of these products from Pixi or whether or not you have a favourite Pixi product.

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beatitude Peace Room and Pillow Spray

At the beginning of this year, I was introduced to beatitude, a brand which is best described as being is a luxury aromatherapy brand that has been created by beauty therapist and aromatherapist Rebecca O’Connor. Launched in Scotland in 2011 is 100% natural with no parabens, no petrochemicals, no sulphates and no artificial colours or fragrances. Beatitude is the ultimate feel-good brand and represents a luxurious high-quality product that has consideration for the environment.

Having rather enjoyed using Patience bath oil (review here) I have kindly send Peace, a room and Pillow spray.

I am obsessed with Room Sprays and have around 5 in my collection. I find that, depending on my mood, they do help with relaxation and de-stressing not to mention helping to wind down when I need to be sleeping. Peace is an incredible room and pillow spray and it is described as follows:

Scent yourself to sleep with our beautifully calming Peace Pillow Spray. Made with 7 pure essential oils that are renowned for their relaxing and soothing properties in a natural base of orange floral water this mist soothes stresses and assists a calmer state of mind allowing you to drift off to a good night's sleep.

Again, essential oils fascinate me and I pretty much know what the properties are of most of the well-known ones and equally, I know which ones do and don't work for me. Within Peace you will find anxiety- reducing Lavender, calming Ylang Ylang, mind-clearing Frankincense and super- grounding Patchouli plus Mandarin which helps relieve stress, Cedarwood which is calming and relieving and Petitgrain which is said to be great for those with insomnia.  All of these oils come together in a base of Orange Flower Water and as you can imagine it smells incredible.

When it comes to using the spray, I tend to spritz it around my room and across my bedding half an hour before I am ready to get in to bed and by the time I am ready to get into my bed, the room not only smells incredible and it is great those times on insomnia, when you can't switch off and even when you are in one of those irritated moods.

Priced at £24 for 100ml or £16 for 50ml you can find Peace and all other products within the beatitude range here.

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JewelleryBox + Giveaway

I like my jewellery and whilst I never ever take off my engagement and wedding rings, I do like to wear a few choice pieces every now and again. When JewelleryBox got in touch and asked if I would like to try some of their products, I was quite excited because a few friends of mine have some really delicate and beautiful necklaces and I have had on eye on one or two pieces for myself plus... I am also giving one of you lucky lot the chance to win £40 to spend at Jewellerybox too.

If you haven't heard of them before, Jewellerybox is an online jewellery retailer based in South London who launched back in 2014. They are on a mission to show the world you can buy real jewellery at costume jewellery prices. From starting out in 2014, not only do they sent out up to 10,000 orders a week across 100 countries, they also have a range that consists of over 10,000 unique pieces of sterling silver & 9ct gold jewellery, you will be spoilt for choice, it took me quite some time to narrow down my choices.

I have for years, been obsessed with the Infinity symbol and if I was ever brave enough to have a tattoo, it would be that.  The Infinity symbol, often referred to as the Lemniscate, takes on the shape of a sideways figure eight and it comes with many different meanings. To me, it has a personal meaning that I am not quite ready to share with the world, but it is a beautiful shape and formed my choices of jewellery.

Sterling Silver Infinity Loop Stud Earrings - These sterling silver stud earrings feature a 1cm by 5mm infinity symbol with a 1.3cm front to back distance and butterfly backs for secure fastening to your earlobes. Perfect for valentines day, a wedding or an anniversary! The earrings will arrive in sealed packaging. £6.75.  I love how dainty and delicate these earrings are and for someone like me with small ears, they fit just perfectly.

The second item I chose is this stunning Sterling Silver Rolo Chain Bracelet with Large Infinity Charm. Again it comes with the Infinity Charm which matches the earrings perfectly and the Rolo Chain, which is a classic design and because it is a double chain it more than definitely makes it stand out. Priced at £18 here.The final item within my trip is the Sterling Silver Infinity Necklace - The necklace is 16 inches long and with it is a 2-inch extender, so it is perfect for those who want it to hang lower. Again, it is made of Sterling Silver and features a lobster clasp and on it is the Infinity Symbol which sits flat against the chest which I really like when it comes to a necklace which features a charm. Priced at £11.15 here.I am absolutely chuffed with my three items of Jewellery and am so impressed with how well made they are. Given JewelleryBox have said that their mission is to show the world you can buy real jewellery at costume jewellery prices is something they absolutely do live up to. Even better not only do I have a competition from which one of you could win £40 to spend with JewelleryBox using the widget below, I also have a 20% discount code which is XMAS20 and you simply use it at the Checkout.

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Glossybox - November Edition

I think we can all say that whilst Autumn arrived and it didn't feel too horrid, Winter is in the air as the nights have got colder, darker and the I am already debating whether or not it is too early to be wearing my scarf. On board with that seasonal change is Glossybox and for their November edition they have created a box which is designed to give the skin as much hydration and goodness as possible as we gear up for Christmas. The box this month contains no less than five products and they are a mixture of skincare and makeup to help you look and feel your best.

Green Frog Botanic - Geranium & Peppermint Body Wash - Natural, Organic, Cruelty-free and vegan, this is a new brand to me and I have really enjoyed using this body wash. It uses a combination of moisturising Aloe Vera, calming geranium and cooling peppering oil and is designed to be a deep conditioner for your skin, leaving it hydrated, nourished and full of antioxidants. 

Using it first thing in a morning is a great start to the day as the Peppermint almost kicks you awake. On the skin it just feels absolutely lovely and a 100ml travel size tube costs just £3.95 (here) which is a bargain.

Next up we have the Boots Charcoal and Willow Bark Sheet Mask. I love a good sheet mask and they are great for just having some time out to chill and relax. This mask is one you leave on for 15 minutes and it is designed to cleanse and purify the skin. 

I always sheet masks really soothing, especially if you have had a stressful day and come home all angry wanting to kick things.

Collection Cosmetics Eyebrow Powder is also included this month and this is a product I have used and fully reviewed HERE. Eyebrows are still a 'thing' in the world of beauty and whilst I am not sure I will ever have the best eyebrows thanks to my over-tweezed teen years, I do everything I can to ensure they look half decent on a daily basis. 

This product contains a loose powder formulation, containing fibre particles to add volume to the brows with a natural finish and you use a sponge applicator to apply, which I found really easy to do.

Beauty UK Cosmetics is a brand which is described as being an independent fashion-savvy brand that offers an exciting and accessible range of cosmetics designed to fire the creative spirit. With that in mind, this month Glossybox have included their Contour Brush which has really soft bristles and is really nice on the skin when applying your bronzer.

I have also been using this brush to apply powder and it does a pretty good job. Brushes with Beauty UK Cosmetics start from as little as £3.99.

The final item comes from SportFX, a brand which has become a Glossybox regular and one I had never come across until they started to feature in these boxes.

This months sees a Limited Edition Lip Balm which leaves a slight tint of colour on the lips. I am a huge Lip Balm fan and always have more than one on me at any given time and as the months get colder, they become more and more needed.

So there you have the November box which is actually one I have enjoyed. I have really liked being introduced to Green Frog Botanic and using a product that has left me wanting to explore the brand a little bit more.

  What did you think to this months box?

If this looks like a box you quite like the look of, you can find out more about subscribing here and if you use the code GLOSSY you can get 40% off but it is only valid until 30th November.

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