Feelunique Exclusive for Christmas 2018 - Beauty Boxes

So many of my friends have finished their Christmas shopping already and I hold my hands up and admit, I haven't bought a single product yet! Feelunique is one of my favourite sites to browse and they have some amazing little gift boxes tucked away just waiting to be found - these four are incredible value for money, so perhaps I might just treat myself!

The first beauty box is The Little Beauty Parcel - The Skincare Edit (£30 here) and it comes with the following description:

What better way to spoil that special someone in your life than with an indulgent selection of skincare saviours? We’ve rounded up our go-to products for when our skin needs a little pick me up, including a This Works detox mask, DHC nourishing cleansing oil, Skyn Iceland cooling eye gels and even a Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. Enjoy!

This is a Feelunique Exclusive for Christmas 2018 and it is something that is just absolutely brilliantly put together.

I really like the contents of this box and inside you will find:

• Gatineau Gentle Silk Toner 40ml
• FILORGA Lift Structure 15ml
• Nuxe Aquabella® Micro-Exfoliating Purifying Gel 15ml
• This works Evening Detox Clay Mask 5ml
• Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter 6.2g
• DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 30ml
• Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream 15ml
• Skyn Iceland Hydro cool eye gels x 1 pair of eye gels 3.2g
• NIP+FAB Exfoliate Glycolic Fix Gentle Pads Sensitive 80ml

Again, all of this for £30 when it has an RRP of £60 is brilliant value for money and a great way to try products you might have had on that wishlist for some time.

The second offering from Feelunique is The Little Beauty Parcel - The Unique Boutique Luxe Edit and it costs £58 (here) but has an overall value of £143 and again, amazing value for money.

Described as being the box for those ' who like the finer things in life', the products that have been handpicked are said to be some of the most luxurious lotions and potions to create one bespoke box. Again this is a Feelunique Exclusive for Christmas 2018 and the contents are totally amazing.

• Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules Advanced 7pc
• Cover FX Shimmer Veil 4ml
• Shiseido Ultimune ImuGeneration Technology 10ml
• BY TERRY Ombre Blackstar Melting Eyeshadow 1.64g (will be either 2 shades: Black Matte & Blue Obsession)
• Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray 50ml
• Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer 8.9ml 
• It's Skin Prestige Crème D'Escargot 10ml
• this works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 5ml
• Zelens Transformer Instant Renewal Mask 10ml

Again, so many amazing brands in one box and products which are a great shade for trying before you splash out on a full size!

The third box is The Little Beauty Parcel - The Vegan Beauty Edit and it costs £40 (here) but has an overall value of £103.

Described as being ideal if you are stuck for that present for someone who prefers to use vegan beauty products or even if you yourself want to give some brands a try.  Again, Feelunique has handpicked their favourite cruelty-free products which include:

• Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil 15ml
• INIKA Vegan Lipstick 4.2g - Pink Poppy 
• Cowshed Knackered Cow Relaxing Bath & Shower Gel 100ml
• SISTER & CO. activated Charcoal Deep Cleanse Detoxifying Soap Bar 110g
• Lily Lolo Eye Shadow Brush
• Elemis Superfood Facial Wash 150ml
• Nude by Nature Sheer Light Illuminator 15ml

If you are wanting to get your hands on this box, then grab it quick because it is a Feelunique Exclusive for Christmas 2018. 

If all of this isn't enough for you, then how about something for the man in your life too? For me it is always a struggle (or was) to know what to get and this is quite a clever little box - 

The Little Beauty Parcel - The Men’s Edit.

Priced at £25 (here) but has a value of around £45 there are five products and all of which give the man/men in your life an excuse for pampering.  Items include:

• Barber Pro The Gentleman's Sheet - Face Mask
• Man Cave Moisturiser 30ml
• Gentleman's Tonic Exfoliating Face Scrub 100ml
• Tigi Bed Head for Men Lion Tamer for Hair and Beard 100ml
• Men-U Matt Moisturiser 15ml

What I love about this box is the variety of products, of which I know Beautykinguk would actually use and all for less than £30 making it a great gift.

I am hopeful that these boxes have given you a bit of a helping hand when it comes to buying some presents for a loved one or even yourself.  Do any of them catch you attention?

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Prima Makeup ‘The Twinkling Twelve’ Collection

I keep telling myself I don't need any more eyeshadow palette, but at this time of year, there are so many new releases that are just too good to miss. Prima Makeup came to being in 2016 when the CEO, Emma Southorn, created the idea of Prima Makeup from her hospital bed. Having been diagnosed with Sepsis, Emma was told she may not survive and she began thinking of all the things she wished she had the chance to do. Glitter and sparkle obsessed, Emma wanted to bring the most beautiful glitters to the market is an easy to wear and relatable format. As she began to recover, Emma decided to turn her dream into a reality and in 2016, Prima Makeup was born. 

The Twinkling Twelve Collection (£27.99 here) is made up of 12 individual pressed glitters all housed in a beautiful glittering case. What makes them slightly different to other pressed glitters is that these ones have a unique formula because they have a built-in adhesive, which I think is really clever and something other brands should look at because with Prima you don't need a separate fixing gel to make the glitter stick.

That said, they are not greasy or tacky and because they contain no oil, they also won't crease!  With some beautiful shades to choose from, my palette features:

• Liquid Gold - Light Gold Metallic
• Grey Skies - Light Grey Metallic 
• Hot Chocolate - Brown Metallic
• The Only Way Is Barbie - Pink Holographic
• Starlight - Silver Holographic 
• Drama at the Disco - Black Holographic
• Pink to make the boys wink - Light Metallic Pink 
• Copper Kettle - Metallic Copper
• Mermaids Tail - Iridescent White
• Ariels Night Out - Holographic Sea Green
• Hot Shot Pink - Metallic Hot Pink
• Out of the Blue - Metallic Cobalt Blue

As well as being used on the eyes, these pressed glitters can also be used on your lips and face and again because they contain aloe vera, the formula doesn't irritate, scratch or mark the skin, In fact, as glitter makeup goes, these are some of the most comfortable that I have used and they are incredibly long lasting, full of pigment and have that wow factor for the upcoming festive season!

Prima Makeup pressed glitters are gluten free, vegan friendly, non-toxic, paraben free and formaldehyde free. All of the other products listed on Prima Makeup are also vegan friendly and contain no animal products of any kind. 

Ideal for your own makeup kit or making the perfect Christmas gift, The Twinkling Twelve Collection has been beautifully packaged in a sparkling magnetic palate. Available at the high-street’s hottest retailers including River Island, Prima Makeup further ships to over 19 countries worldwide.

The Twinkling Twelve Collection Palette, £27.99

www.primamakeup.com

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Cinch Skin Skincare – Face Cheat, Face Cheat(er) and Face It

This year I think I have discovered more brands than I ever have done before and I have absolutely loved it. The latest brand that I have been introduced to is Cinch Skin. Coming all the way from Australia, Cinch believes that life’s complicated enough without having to worry about using a whole bunch of beauty products to keep that face beautiful and their ethos is all about keeping beauty simple. 

Cinch products have an ingredient referred too as your skins new best friend as it is a bit of a Superhero, it features in all of their products and it is called SUPEROX-C™. It is extracted from Australia’s own Kakadu Plum which has the world’s highest concentration of Vitamin C. True story. And it’s in all of our products!

Their products are quick and easy to use with multiple benefits so that instead of using five products, you can now give amazing face using just one.  So, created by a mother who had limited time to complete her seven stage skincare system, she decided she wanted to create that one product that could be five in one, to save time, whilst at the same time caring for and looking after the skin.

When you live in the fast lane – you need all the help you can get. So here’s your latest, greatest super secret life cheat. It’s like a good night’s sleep in a bottle. Introducing Cinch. Quicker skincare. Longer-lasting hydration. Brighter glow. Less make-up. Smoother skintone. You’re welcome.

I have got the trio of products which I have had for quite a few months now and the one thing for me, when it comes to skincare, is that you need to really give it a try.  You can't use it for a week and make a decision, or at least I can't anyway.

First up is the Cinch Skin face Cheat Moisturiser + Glow (100ml £22.07). Described as being The Swiss Army Knife of skincare, Face Cheat is a 72hour Moisturiser in a spray. I am a huge fan of products that I can spray simply because they save me some time and sometimes those precious few seconds are valuable, especially if you have a train or bus to catch!

Using this product is really easy and depending on your preference, you can use it in two different ways.  For that subtle glow, you need to shake the bottle and hold it roughly 10cm from your face and spray.  You can also spray it into the palms of your hands and pat onto your face.  What I really like about this product is that it does so many different things - it illuminates the skin, it gives you a glow, it cares for your skin and all in all it is an absolute adventure working out which way to use this product for the best.
The next product is the Cinch Skin Face It 5-in-1 Cleanser + Glow (200ml £11.02).  Now this product comes at you with quite the statement: "The product that will change your attitude towards cleansing!". This is a 5-in-1 micellar water and the issue I have is that I am not the biggest fan of them as a whole, I am incredibly picky as to which brands I like micellar waters from and if you read my blog regularly, you will notice it is a product I hardly ever feature.  However, I was so intrigued about the bold statement that I had to give it a try.

So when it comes to a Micellar Water, I want something that will remove makeup and surface dirt but without leaving my skin feeling dry and taut.  Now, I really like the formula of this product, I like that it isn't overly oily, it doesn't feel slimy, it doesn't sting my eyes and thankfully it doesn't dry out my skin.  It features a pump, so it doesn't go everywhere when you use it.

The 5-in-1 part is that this product not only removes makeup, it also tones, balances and gently exfoliates the skin, it also gives immediate hydration and a subtle glow.  I have really enjoyed using this, more than I thought I would and definitely more than I expected too!

The final product in this trip is the Cinch Skin face Cheat(er) (50ml £22.07).   Again, this is another product which not only has 5 amazing benefits in the one cream, it also claims to be a 72hr moisturising cream.  I am always very dubious of such claims because I will never know whether a product lasts that long or benefits my skin for that length of time because I double cleanse every single day and I shower.  That aside, I still wanted to find out how good this cream was.

The pump dispenser gives you just enough product needed for the face and the formula of the cream is one that is quite thick but thankfully when it is applied to the face, it melts on contact with the skin and is really easy to massage in.  There is no visible evidence that the cream was there once it has been massaged in and it does feel incredibly hydrating.

I have combination skin which is oily on my t-zone but I also have patches of dry skin and this cream is absolutely incredible at moisturising those areas.  It doesn't solve the problem but I have noticed a difference in how my skin feels, especially on my cheeks, which is my biggest dry area.  As well as being a moisturiser, this cream also makes for a pretty good primer and to have a primer which hydrates is always a bonus.

If I was to pick my favourite product from this trio then for me it would be Cinch Skin face Cheat Moisturiser + Glow because I like how it feels on my skin, it has a pump making it easy to use, it is a bit of a multi-tasker and it works so incredibly well with my skin. Cinch products are not tested on animals and are all Vegan-friendly. The range also excludes ingredients such as Parabens, Mineral Oil, Urea, Sulphate Detergents and Soap and you can find it right here.

Have you tried anything from Cinch Skin Skincare?

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