Caudalie Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas is coming with magical sparkles from the vines, that is accordingly to Caudalie and having been lucky enough to see their Christmas offerings, I have some beauties to share with you today and it is quite the collection.

The first gift set is one which I was really excited to see and it is the Reversatrol Lift Gift Set (£42) - Described as being a natural and effective skincare regime that visibly lifts resculpts and re-plumps the skin, thanks to the unique patented combination of Vine Resveratrol and micro hyaluronic acid. 

Inside the gift box, there are three products from the Resveratrol range and they are:

• Resveratrol[Lift] Face Lifting Soft Cream (50ml) - The newest addition to the Resveratrol line up, this is a lightweight and nourishing cream which works to smooth wrinkles and strengthens the skin in one single step, to reveal a more youthful complexion and it does so thanks to vine-derived resveratrol and micro hyaluronic acids to diminish visible signs of skin-ageing.
• Resveratrol[Lift] Firming Serum (10ml) - This serum, which is packed full of vine-derived resveratrol and micro hyaluronic acids helps restore a youthful complexion: skin appears firmer and more toned, and the facial contours are redefined.
• Resveratrol[Lift] Eye Lifting Balm (5ml) - This balm which combines antioxidant-rich grape vine resveratrol with micro hyaluronic acids, lifts and smooths the areas around the eyes and lips. It reduces undereye puffiness and lifts the eyelids, to reveal a youthful, well-rested look.

Together these products have a value of £69 if bought separately and you can find it right here.

The second gift set comes in the form of a cracker and I a huge fan of Beauty Crackers. The Vinosource Cracker.

Inside, this cracker contains a trio of Caudalie heroes in a miniature form which are really cute. Inside you will find:

• Vinosource S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum (10ml) - Described as being a rich in hydrating and soothing organic grape water, this serum is great for anyone who has slightly dry skin because it helps to restore the skin's natural moisture balance and leave it feeling soft and supple.
• Vinosource Moisturising Sorbet (15ml) - I really like the gel-to-water formula of this sorbet as it melts into the skin upon contact, leaving it soothed, moisturised and strengthened. Specifically designed for sensitive skin, it immediately hydrates whilst reducing redness, for long-lasting comfort and hydration.
• Caudalie's gorgeous Micellar Cleansing Water (30ml) - This gentle water cleanses and removes make-up from the face and eyes in one simple step. Suitable for even the most sensitive of skin.

This cracker has a value of £12.50 but is available for just £10.

Sticking with the stocking fillers and this time we have the Beauty Elixir Bauble. If you are a fan of Caudalie already, then you will more than definitely be a fan of this Elixir, I have featured it a few times on the blog already (here). 

Inspired by Queen Isabelle of Hungary’s elixir of youth, this powerful plant-based facial mist smoothes away fine lines, tightens pores and gives the complexion an instant boost of radiance. 

Described as being a Caudalie cult product which is favoured by make-up artists, beauty junkies and celebrities, this Elixir has a whole host of uses which include:

• Using as a toner in the morning.
• Ideal for moisturising your complexion sponges.
• Right after applying your foundation, as a makeup setter.
• Spray on your chest and neck to instantly soothe and refresh.
• Spritz for a pick-me-up and to tighten pores.
• Store in your refrigerator for the ultimate cooling mist.
• Spritz on your pillow, for sweet dreams.
• On a plane to quench dehydrated skin.
• After a workout, to calm redness.
• Sprayed in a room, it creates a sensual aroma for relaxation. 
• After make-up removal, to brighten and purify the complexion.

Once spritzed this Elixir fills the air with notes of benzoin, myrrh, orange, blossom, grape and rose, all of which work to give your complexion a rosy glow. Add to that astringent rosemary and the stimulating essence of lemon balm and mint and the scent is really quite incredible and it is of course really gentle on the skin.  Currently on offer for just £9 here.

The final giftset within my little arsenal of goodies is one of my favourites and that is the Luxury Vine Body Butter Set.  

Inside this beautifully decorated box are two amazing products that I never expected to like and use as much as I have.  Described as being 

"Pleasure and well-being are wrapped together in an indulgent gift set! This luxurious box contains the must-have hand and body treats to restore, hydrate and pamper your skin" this Set Contains:

• Vine Body Butter (225ml) - Rich in moisturising Vinolevure and natural ultra-nourishing Shea Butter, this balm deeply repairs dry skin. With a delicate fragrance, its creamy texture is rapidly absorbed and wraps your skin in a veil of satiny softness.
• Hand and Nail Cream (75ml) - Moisturisation, softness and youth are all reunited in this antioxidant-rich hand cream for soft, soothed, protected skin. Lightweight and fast-absorbing without greasy residue.

This box of joy costs just £22 here and has a retail value of £34.

I hope this has given you an insight into what Caudalie has on offer this Christmas. There are of course a whole lot more gift ideas to be had whether you want to buy items singularly to make up your own gift hamper, I have my eye on this Divine Gift Set which contains some incredible products.

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ELMOLU’s Lovemode Facemask collection

I love my facemasks and I have been getting to know quite a few new brands recently, one of which is the ELMOLU’s Lovemode collection.  Described as being a range of nourishing cream essence enriched sheet masks. The beautifully packaged Lovemode story masks have been made in Korea and are formulated specifically to care for common skin care concerns. 

The Lovemode collection has six highly nourishing cream essence blends, depending on the type of love that your complexion craves; Fresh Aqua, Anti AC, Energy Boosting, Pore Scaling and Peptide Wrinkle. I have three from the collection which are:

Fresh Aqua (Blue Sachet) - This mask contains rose extract which is known for its moisturising properties which helps to lock the moisture deep inside skin layers,  jojoba seed oil helps to enhance the skin's flexibility while tightening the pores at the same time, resulting in glowing, youthful complexion.

Whitening (Yellow Sachet) - A brightening and nourishing cream sheet mask. Using ingredients such as Daisy Flower extract, Safflower, peach flower extracts and Niacinamide all of which work together to make skin look brighter and feeling more nourished.

Peptide Wrinkle (Pink Sachet) – This mask is my favourite of the trio and it uses the ingredients of Tea tree and Eoseongcho (Huttuynia cordata) extract work together to supply sufficient moisture for the skin. It also helps to relieve irritated skin and control skin’s moisture and oil balance. Then we have the addition of Rosemary extract which also helps to ensure the skin is clear and looks radiant.

These masks are all soft and smooth when applied to the skin, designed to left on for between 15-20minutes and once removed, there is often a bit of essence left on the skin which I proceed to massage in as an extra treat.   Priced at around £4 each, these masks are such a lovely treat, they fit closely to the skin and have caused no irritations.

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Fushi - Rose & Jasmine Complete Body Care Collection.

Fushi (which means ‘eternal life’) began with the combined cultural heritage of the founders Rannesh Jansari and Ria Pattni. Both were handed down ayurvedic family recipes by their grand-parents who blended oils and infused herbs to create natural remedies. Now if that isn't a wonderful introduction to a brand, then I don't know what is.  Fushi kindly sent me one of their festive gift sets and it has been amazing to get to know and use.

As a company, Fushi has now grown whilst staying true to their ethos and values by supporting and developing communities worldwide who help provide Fushi’s sustainable ingredients. Hand-blended in their London workshop and combining pure, fresh-pressed oils™ and fresh-ground herbs™ from this season’s harvest, their new limited edition festive gift set, Rose & Jasmine Complete Body Care Collection is the one I am sharing with you today.

Inside the most beautifully dedicated box are four luxurious products - a Body Wash, a Body Lotion, a Body Oil and the exclusive BioVedic™ Radiance Facial Oil.  These products have been formulated for all skin types and are designed to leave your skin feeling fresh and velvety smooth.  Fragranced with the uplifting scent of Rose, Jasmine which is calming and Sandalwood which is warm and woody, you cannot help but love each of these products.

The first item to catch my eye within the beautifully presented box was the BioVedic™ Radiance Facial Oil. I absolutely love facial oils and what I liked about this particular oil was how lightweight it was on the skin without being at all greasy or slimy. 

Said to have been inspired by Ayurvedic principles this oil uses revitalising herbs to deliver long-lasting nourishment and hydration this innovative formula contains Baobab, Jojoba and Moringa oils which leave the skin feeling supple, radiant and velvety soft.   I really liked how this felt on myself because it wasn't heavy and you only need just a small amount because it is a case of a little going a long way.

The next product is the Rose & Jasmine Body Wash.  I have said this on many occasions, but Jasmine is one of my favourite scents, I find it incredibly calming and when it is used within a candle or bathing product, I am at my most relaxed.   

With a pump dispenser, this body wash which uses both Rose and Jasmine essential oils has a really fresh scent to it, almost as though you are walking through a garden of freshly blooming flowers. There is also Lemon Balm, which if you didn't know, is part of the mint family and it is incredibly refreshing as a scent but perhaps, more importantly, it is packed full of antioxidants. Calendula oil is also here as an ingredient and again, it helps to keep the skin nourished and hydrated.

I have never been a huge fan of body lotions, oddly I find them a faff, but if I do come across one I really love, then I do tend to stick to using it, the case being this Rose & Jasmine body lotion from Fushi.  

It comes with a pump action dispenser and on the skin, the lotion, which isn't overly thick, is instantly cooling on the skin.  Again, as with the body wash, it contains the calming scent of Lemon Balm which is just divine as a scent and it also used Calendula leaves which leave the skin feeling refreshed.   Once the lotion has absorbed into the skin, the scent of both Rose and Jasmine come to life and my skin is so soft and smooth to the touch, it makes using this body lotion an absolute joy. 

The final product in this box is the most wonderful Rose & Jasmine Body Oil.  Not only is it deeply moisturising but it is absolutely up there with one of the most luxurious oils I have ever used. It contains some incredible ingredients such as Borage which is an anti-inflammatory, Sweet Almond Oil which is great for moisturising the skin and antioxidant-rich Rosehip Oil which also has a high Vitamin A and C content and it is nourishing and moisturising.  

You can use this Body Oil in two different ways and it is entirely dependant upon your personal preference, but it can be used as a bath oil, you only need a few drops into hot running water and it creates the most wonderful aroma which is instantly relaxing as well as leaving the skin feeling wonderfully soft and nourished.  You can also use it after bathing as a pampering oil and if I apply the oil this way, I like to ensure I use it on areas of my skin which are at their most dry, usually my shins, knees and elbows and concentrate on making the oil work for me there.  

Keeping true to Fushi’s beliefs and ethos, the set has been developed to remain as ‘green’ as possible. The products are all packaged in easily recyclable packaging like glass and PET, whilst the box is made of 100% recyclable cardboard.  The entire set is available right here and all for just £35 which is an absolute bargain and it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves their pure and natural ingredients.

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.