Christian Breton Gift Sets

Christian Breton is a French brand renowned for their skincare which started back in the 1960's. I have featured some of the products on my blog quite a few times (here). Aside from skincare, the Christian Breton range extends to cosmetics and from which there are 18 products to choose from which includes Eye Pencils, Shadows, Lip Gloss, Lipsticks, Loose Powder and much more.

Today is the turn of two gift sets which would be perfect for Christmas and there is the Lip XL Kit and the Infinite Lashes kit.

The first is the Lip XL kit which contains 1 Lip XL Visible Plumping Effect and One Super Shine Natural Lip Gloss

Give your lips more volume with this complementary duo: lip care which gives volume for extra definition, a visible plumping effect and a super-shine lip gloss. Your lips appear fuller and sexier!

The Lip XL Swiss Lip Care Visible Plumping Effect which is best described as being a powerful gel treatment that hydrates, volumises and nourishes. Using a pioneering Swissium complex, the velvet-textured cream glides across the lip giving a sheer, pearlescent finish.

Once applied, it instantly works to create enhanced definition and a visible plumping effect on the lips and has a slight cooling effect as it is applied. The beauty of this product is that it is suitable for use day or night and it can be worn alone for a natural looking satin shine, or underneath your favourite lipstick for amplified results. The overall effect being that your lips appear fuller, smoother and plush.

Also included within this duo is the Super Shine Natural Lipgloss.  I am not a fan of lipgloss usually, but there is something about this formula that I just can not get enough of. On application, it feels incredibly light on the lips, rather than sticky or tacky and as though you have rubbed your lips along a block of lard, it also adds full shine and colour which is long-lasting.

I have shade Just Perfect which is a beautiful Berry Shade and one that I really love wearing.

The second gift box is the Inifite lashes Kit which contains an Infinite Lash extension serum and a Super Volume Mascara.

The Infinite Lashes Serum improves the appearance of lash length and thickness. A safe alternative to lash extensions! With the Super Volume Mascara, get instantly longer and high-definition lashes.

I absolutely love trying a new mascara and have always got a few in my stash to try. This Super Volume Mascara has a really creamy formula but one which isn't overly wet.

It has a short packed wand of bristles which is perfect for getting in between each lash and coating it with the product and because the formula is so lightweight, you can build it up and add a few layers without achieving the dreaded spider legs look.

Also included within the kit is the Infinite Lashes, Lash Extension Serum. Described as being a lash-enhancing serum that restores strength and vitality to natural eyelashes. I am in the middle of trying a similar product by another brand, so haven't tried this one yet but it does get some pretty good reviews. 

This eyelash serum has been developed by a team of scientists through a series of clinical trials with incredible results. Formulated using Christian Breton's exclusive XLash™ peptide and a super-protein blend, the bottle hosts an integrated brush applicator, which has an ultra-fine brush head. Like similar products, you apply the serum over the base of lashes and the Infinite Lashes formula encourages healthy growth, whilst strengthening the fibre and preventing eyelash loss.

I am a real big fan of the Christian Breton brand and I really like both of these kits.  They retail for around €38,00 via the website (here) and you can also find the products sold separately on Amazon, AllBeauty and Lookfantastic.

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lookfantastic X Molton Brown Limited Edition Beauty Box

If you are a fan of Molton Brown, then Lookfantastic have got a box you absolutely need to get your hands on! The Lookfantastic x Molton Brown Limited Edition Beauty Box costs just £35 and has a total worth value of over £70! 

Inside this most beautifully decorated box, which takes in a bit of Molton Brown history and for Molton Brown and it starts back in 1973, on South Molton Street here in London as small-scale artisans, hand-pouring natural hair care products in the basement of the salon today, as the brand expanded and became ever more popular they proudly hold a Royal Warrant for the supply of toiletries by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen.  

The box, forms a replica of that very first store with its hand-drawn design and inside you will find 10 different fragrances of Molton Brown’s hero Bath and Shower Gels and they are:

• Molton Brown Blissful Templetree Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Discover a sacred fusion of peaceful notes with rose, jasmine and rich patchouli in this blissful bath and shower gel.
• Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Australian sea fennel with salted cypress and an aromatic base of cardamom in this refreshing men’s shower gel.
• Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Delicate rhubarb leaf and rose with a citrusy grapefruit twist bath and shower gel.
• Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Sweetly-spiced notes of pink pepper and warming ginger bath and shower gel.
• Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Exotically scented fragrant lily, warming ginger and cardamom bath and shower gel.
• Molton Brown Jasmine & Sun Rose Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - An Egyptian Summer’s blushing dusk captured in a scent. Featuring fragrant jasmine, combined with rich and fruity notes.
• Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Vibrant Sevillian orange, bergamot and neroli bath and shower gel.
• Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Revitalising black pepper, ginger and vetiver bath and shower gel.
• Molton Brown Relaxing Ylang-Ylang Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Relax with this richly scented ylang-ylang and floral bath and shower gel.
• Molton Brown Tobacco Absolute Bath & Shower Gel (100ml) - Warm your senses with tobacco absolute, vibrant grapefruit and Peruvian balsam bath and shower gel.

What I love about the selection of products within this box is firstly each one is 100ml which means you really get to try the scent and to see how it feels and lingers on the skin. Secondly, the mixture of scents included, of these 10, I have tried just 3, so for me personally, there is a whole host of scents to get to know. 

Not a subscriber? Subscribe to the lookfantastic Beauty Box today to our November Edition, plus add the Limited Edition Molton Brown Box to your basket and save £5 when you enter MOLTONBROWNBB at the checkout.

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New CID Cosmetics i-Gloss

This month Showcase Beauty has selected the New CID Cosmetics i-Gloss as their product and one was kindly sent to me to try out and review. Last month I had the delight of Antonia Burrell and Bagsy (review here). I have come across New CID Cosmetics in beauty boxes but have never really got to know much about them.   Born out of a leading hair, makeover and photography salon, for over a decade they have listened to thousands of women who come through the salon doors sharing their make-up insights.  It is said that a lot of these women felt that make-up shopping was a little overwhelming with too many fashion led shades and complicated application tips. Taking this onboard, New CID shaped their brand by working with and alongside make-up artists who listen to what women need from their make-up.

This New CID i-gloss (£19) is an award-winning lipgloss which has an integral light. It comes packaged inside a sleek mirrored light up tube and has one of the best lipgloss applicators I have ever used. Designed to provide an instant shot of colour which is not sticky or tacky on the lips, the formula is an absolute dream to use.

Available is a wide range of beautiful wearable shades with a mixture of sheer and opaque intensities, I have shade Spiced Berry and it is best described as being a deep peachy brown but it has a bit of a shimmer. Perfect to be worn on its own or over your favourite shade of lipstick, it is great for party season!

Enriched with vitamin E to nourish and protect lips, this gel-based formula is lightweight, has a cushioning effect on the lips and has a pretty good lastability once applied.  I love that there is a slight hint of orange to the formula.

This New CID i-gloss has an RRP £19 but for Black Friday week there will be 50% off, also don't forget you can use my code beautyqueenuk10 to get 10% off your purchases





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