Christmas Treats with The Bodyshop

If you are still looking for Stocking Fillers but want something that little bit special, The Bodyshop have an amazing array of products that must just tickle your fancy and it is hard to walk past any one of their stores right now without noticing just how festive and colourful it looks, not forgetting that shop aroma which takes me back to my teens when the scent of Dewberry clung to the air as the 'in fragrance' everybody wore.

One of the joys of The Bodyshop is that there is something for everyone all under one roof.  They are perhaps known better for their Body Butters, Shower Gels and scents such as White Musk, Festive Chai Vanilla and British Rose to name just a few.  Alongside those you will find a growing fragrance selection, face-masks which sound good enough to eat, makeup and of course gifts for him.

Today I am sharing some of these sets with you and there is a little mixture of something for the stocking, something for him and something a little bit special. Starting with the House of Holland Limited Edition White Musk® Treats.

For Christmas, this iconic cruelty-free, vegan fragrance that my teen best friend loved, has been given a a makeover by British fashion favourite, House of Holland. It has the zingy notes of citrus, coriander and galbanum essence which are combine with luxurious accord of iris, lily of the valley and jasmine. Inside the box you will find: 

• Limited Edition Body Lotion White Musk® 60ml
• Limited Edition Shower Gel White Musk® 60ml
• Bath Lily White

Smells just incredible and so fresh it makes such a lovely stocking filler and it costs just £6.

What did surprise me when I was last in store is just how wide and varied the ranges are, especially for men. One gift that stood out was this Modern Gent's Shaving Kit.

Inside the brightly coloured paper bag is a three step, Maca Root Shaving Kit and if you read my blog regularly, it won't have escaped you that I am married to Beautykinguk and he is known not only for his loved of aftershaves, but also grooming, especially beards.  Worth a huge £31 it actually retails for just £22 and for that you get 200ml tub of Maca Root Shave Cream, a Maca Root Energetic Face Protector and a Maca Root Face wash.  Also inside the bag is an instruction guide as to how best to use each product and in which order to ensure you use them to their absolute potential.

Then finally comes the something a little bit special and a product which really does take me back to my childhood with the Fortune Teller game you would make from paper and apparently it would tell you everything you needed to know.  Well this takes on that vibe for me and it is the Limited Edition House of Holland Lip Cube. 

Again for the Lip Cube, The Body Shop has teamed up with House of Holland to create this exclusive capsule gift collection. Give it some lip with this set of four fruity and nourishing lip butters. The clever packaging doubles as a mini magic cube to play with.

• Lip Butter Strawberry 10ml
• Lip Butter Shea 10ml
• Lip Butter Mango 10ml
• Lip Butter Coconut 10ml

I love this this is bright, it's colourful, it's fun and it is totally different to any other product I have seen from The Bodyshop and it costs just £18.

I hope you have seen something that jumps out from this post and gives you one or two ideas for someone you need to buy a gift for and if you spend £50 and use the code 14664 you can get yourself £25 off (but check the T&C's first)... so happy shoppping!

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Christmas with Burt's Bees

One of my favourite brands Burt's Bees have an incredible range of Christmas products and today I am sharing some of them with you from stocking fillers and medium gifts to full on gift sets which promise to keep you looking and feeling amazing from head to toe.

I am a huge fan of the Lip Balms from Burt's Bees and make my way through quite a lot of them throughout the year. Some have had a bit of a makeover recently and they will appear in a separate post, so keep a look out for that. 

In the mean time the Burt's Coconut & Pear Hanging Bauble set  features a dynamic duo for hands and lips.

Inside it is featuring the much-loved 100% Natural Coconut & Pear Lip Balm and classic Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream and it costs just £6.99.

Staying with Lip Balms for this Naturally Beautiful Tinted Lip Balm Duo.  It contains Tinted Lip Balms in Hibiscus and Red Dahlia shades.  These lip balms give just a hint of colour and 8 hours of moisture. 

The botanical waxes in these softly tinted balms will take your lips to lovely in one pretty swipe. They come in a range of six naturally flattering shades.  Priced at just £10 you can find them here.

The Bag of Extra Treats makes for an amazing gift for those wanting to discover what Burt's Bees is all about or if you are already a fan, a chance to stock up on some favourites an whilst you are doing so, getting this handy sized cosmetic purse too.  

Inside there are four products:

• Milk & Honey Body Lotion, 70g - This dermatologist-tested nourishing moisturiser combines milk, honey and vitamin E, along with coconut and grape seed oils for an ideal blend of nutrients. The delectable combination in this tube of 99% natural body lotion moisturises for up to 24 hours. It’s also non-greasy and absorbs quickly.
• Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E & Peppermint, 4.25g - Infused with power packed Beeswax to condition skin and antioxidant Vitamin E to richly moisturise and soften lips, this lip balm nourishes dry lips while keeping them revitalised and hydrated. With a matte finish and moisturising balm texture, this tube of soothing lip balm glides on smoothly with a hint of Peppermint Oil which leaves your lips with a refreshing tingle. 
  
• Vanilla Bean Lip Balm, 4.25g - Infused with powerful fruit extracts and beeswax to richly moisturise and soften lips, the nourishing oils and butters will make your lips feel soft, supple and hydrated.
  
• Tinted Lip Balm in Hibiscus, 4.25g - As above, these balms give a hint of colour whilst offering up to 8 hours of moisture.

The entire set is priced at just £16.99 here and is incredible value for money.

Best of Burt's Gift Set is the one you need for a little bit of everything. The joy of these kits is that even if you are a fan of Burt's Bees, it is a chance to stock up, or it is a great introduction to the brand. 

The set contains five products and includes

• Milk & Honey Body Lotion - This is a dermatologist-tested nourishing moisturiser combines milk, honey and vitamin E, along with coconut and grape seed oils for an ideal blend of nutrients. The delectable combination in this tube of 99% natural body lotion moisturises for up to 24 hours. It’s also non-greasy and absorbs quickly.
• Coconut Foot Cream - This is my absolute favourite foot cream ever. Made with coconut oil and other natural ingredients, this foot cream helps soften and rejuvenate neglected, dry feet, while rosemary and peppermint extracts refresh weary soles.  It is perfect for getting your feet sandal ready.
  
• Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream - Made with natural ingredients that help keep your hands feeling soft and smooth. Infused with moisturising shea butter and quick absorbing, hydrating cocoa butter and sesame oil. Enriched with a blend of the finest extracts and vitamin E to revitalise and nourish your skin.
  
• 100% natural Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E and Peppermint  - Description as above.
• Tinted Lip Balm in shade Hibiscus and again all of these balms give a hint of colour whilst offering up to 8 hours of moisture.

The entire set is currently on offer here for just £19.99 but it can also be found on other sites for £10 more.

So there are just some of the offerings from Burt's Bees this Christmas and whatever your budget, there is something to suit most needs.  If you haven't heard the story about Burt and this brand it is really one which warms your heart, even though sadly Burt did pass away just a few years ago. It began in Maine about 30 years ago. Burt the Beekeeper was happily selling honey from the back of his truck. But fate had other ideas for the bearded hero when he met Roxanne Quimby. Burt and Roxanne hit it off and before long she was making candles with unused wax from Burt’s beehives. 

From those original candles to the iconic Beeswax Lip Balm, to over 180 products — Burt’s Bees has been guided by a single principle: Nature has the best answers. At Burt’s Bees when they say ‘natural’ they mean natural. On average, Burt’s Bees products are 99% natural with over half of the products 100% natural. Burt’s Bees believes you’re at your most beautiful when what you put on your body is from Nature — after all, what goes on to your body goes into your body. Burt’s Bees formulations support your skin with the nutrients it needs – and none of the chemicals it doesn’t. Burt’s Bees products help you put your best foot, lips, skin, hair and sense of well-being forward. Every day. Available in: Lip Care and Lip Colour, Facial Skincare, Hand and Body Care, Baby Bee and many more! Over the years Burt’s Bees brand has become one of the world’s leading natural personal care brands. Burt couldn’t be more proud. None of the products from this range are tested on animals and nor do they contain petrochemicals, phthalates, parabens or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

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Murad - Joyful And Renewed Collection

Over the next few weeks I am going to be sharing with you some amazing skincare gift sets that would make an amazing gift for Christmas. Today it is the turn of Murad, a brand I have got to know via beauty boxes and a brand that I absolutely love. The Murad Joyful and Renewed Collection set features a complete 3-Step Skincare regime: Cleanse, Treat and Hydrate. Worth a huge £118 this set is currently on offer for less than £60 here and inside this delightful box you will find:

Renewing Cleansing Cream (200ml) (RRP £26) - Described as being a nourishing, radiance-reviving formula which works to expertly eliminate dirt and impurities that have been acquired throughout the day on the skin. 

It is infused with essential vitamins, minerals and powerful antioxidants such as Papaya, evening primrose oil and borago oil which work to dissolve dead and dull skin cells, whilst defending against environmental aggressors to leave skin fresh and healthy-looking after use.

Retinol Youth Renewal Serum (15ml) (RRP £32.50) - This serum is described as being a fast-absorbing formula that works to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is powered by Retinol Tri-Active Technology (a fast-acting Retinoid, a time-released Retinol and a Retinol booster). 

What I like about this serum is how lightweight it is when you apply it to the skin, it absorbs itself pretty rapidly and is designed to deliver a firming effect to smoothen and refine skin, whilst Hyaluronic Spheres provide long-lasting hydration to reignite a radiant glow.

The final product within the box is a 50ml Age-Balancing Moisture (RRP £59.50) and it is described as being ideal for dry, dehydrated and slackening skin.  As well as having an SPF30 this cream deeply nourishing moisturiser uses a blend of Shea, Sunflower, Grape Seed and Avocado Oil which provide long-lasting hydration, while Phytoestrogens work to smooth your complexion. 

Add to that the inclusion of a Copper Peptide Complex which is said to "stimulate cell turnover and the production of collagen, resulting in a more supple skin".   On the skin, this moisturising is so luxurious and smooth and a real treat to use.  I love that it isn't too thick a texture and it absorbs pretty quickly.

This is such a beautiful skin care set for Christmas and more than worth its price tag.

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