Christmas Gift Guide: Skincare

<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Skincare-Christmas-gift-guide-2016" height="1050" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/271/31629188906_5e2a0555c0_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Welcome to my first ever Skincare Gift Guide!</span></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I thought I'd start with skincare because I have such a passion for it and both skincare and body care sets make a lovely gift to give. Below I have quite a few budget options, both skincare and body care gift sets and two affordable cleansing devices I really do rate. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hope this gift guide gives you a few present ideas or even what to treat yourself to in the Boxing Day sales! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Budget-skincare-gift-ideas-2016" height="1584" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/395/30824706434_9b02d55cf7_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Budget Skincare Gift Ideas </span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bee Good Clean Sweep Set </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�11.50 <a href="http://www.lookfantastic.com/bee-good-clean-sweep/11346280.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Okay, I will admit I was totally lured into this gift set because of the Raspberry & White Chocolate Lip Balm and can confirm it's just as yummy as it sounds! This is a really lovely gift set that will suit most as it contains the lip balm (everyone needs one in Winter!) and a cleansing water over a cream cleanser that I know a lot of people don't use. The Honey & Wild Mint Cleansing Water very much reminds me of one from Caudalie as it's so mild in scent and gentle and refreshing on the skin. For �11.00 this is the perfect no nasties, vegan gift set that will suit all skin types. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sheet Mask Bundle </span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�1-5 for 3 to 5 masks </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sheet masks are certainly popular right now so I think a stack of various ones from all different brands would make an interesting and affordable gift for a friend or family member. You can find a wide range of Korean branded sheet masks such as the Tony Moly one above in TK Maxx for only �1.99 and Garnier have just come out with a moisture sheet mask which you can find on offer for �1.00 in various supermarkets right now. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Patisserie De Bain Hand Cream Collection </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�9.99 <a href="http://www.rose-apothecary.co.uk/patisserie-de-bain-hand-cream-collection-3-x-50ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a>  </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you know someone that always uses hand cream then this gift set will be just perfect for them. For many a good hand cream means something that's moisturising but also well scented and fortunately Patisserie De Bain do the best smelling hand creams I've come across. The set includes � Strawberry Cupcake, Creme Patisserie and Caramell Whip and let me tell you they all smell beyond amazing. Caramel Whip smells like the inside of a pecan caramel pastry, Strawberry Cupcake reminds me of a children's strawberry yoghurt and I've decided Creme Patisserie is basically vanilla custard... I was that close to giving it a lick when I first used it! If was want someone to unwrap your gift and sit there ooo'ing and ahh'ing as they try it out then this is what you should get them! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wilko Rose Glow Gift Set </span></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">�3.00 Wilko in-store </span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you what to go super cheap but don't want to compromise on look or quality then I'd highly recommend a trip to Wilkos. I couldn't resist picking up this gift set for the price and the fact it's rose gold... my eyes seriously honed in on the gorgeous rose gold pouch that is worth buying the set for and filling it with a few beauty treats in my opinion. But if you want to keep it whole then it's a great extra gift or gift for a work colleague. It includes 4 items � Rose Glow Shower Gel, Rose Glow Body Lotion, a shower flower puff and a nice sized rose gold makeup pouch. Well done Wilkos! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Skincare-gift-sets-Christmas-2016" height="1586" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5606/30824699304_eca617d41d_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Skincare Gift Sets </span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Elemental Herbology Radiant Skin Set</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�19.00 <a href="http://www.lookfantastic.com/elemental-herbology-radiance-and-vitality-radiant-skin-set/11329630.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000008970312&gclid=CjwKEAiAm8nCBRD7xLj-2aWFyz8SJAAQNalaiy1V_BVUZPdQvo7RyKNU-LWD5V_9lieuj3rJGsaT1RoC-Jzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CJrB9YrB99ACFa0T0wodLxwEPQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When it comes to gifting skincare I believe even if you are on a budget it's always worth giving a skincare brand you trust. It may mean the gift set is smaller however I'm sure the recipient will be more grateful of it than they would a larger unbranded set. A perfect example of this is the Elemental Herbology set which is fairly small for the �19 price tag but if your gift-ee uses the set there's a high chance they will fall in love with the brand and want to purchase from EH in the future! The two minis included in the set are � Vital Cleanse Facial Cleanser and Vital Glow Overnight Resurfacing Cream. I haven't tried either of the products as I'm giving the set as a gift however I can say they smell so fresh and amazing. Also I've yet to dislike an Elemental Herbology product, they are one of those brands that use only quality ingredient which make all their products highly effective. Plus the gift box is copper... what's not to love! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">GLAMGLOW Gift Sexy Treatment Set </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�39.00 <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/GLAMGLOW-SEXY-TREATMENT-GIFT-SET_1911839/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Talking of effective products you won't find better face masks than the ones from Glamglow. Unless you know someone that absolutely loves skincare and face masks and deserves thoroughly treating then this really is a set to snap up for yourself in the after Christmas sales in my opinion, especially if you are new to Glamglow. Included in the set are four 30g face masks that target anti-ageing, hydrating, clarifying and firming and all though not all will suit your skin type three out of the four masks will work well, although I wouldn't recommend this set to anyone with sensitive skin as these are some potent masks that really do get to work and fast! I of course love how effective these masks are but I also love how most of them also double up as a different treatment. For example the Supermud mask can be used as a spot treatment (it works amazingly well overnight), Youthmud is grainy so you can exfoliate with it and Thirstymud can be used as an overnight mask which doesn't need to be wash off. If you are into your face masks then this is the ultimate set that you may want to ask Santa for or treat yourself to! </span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pai Everyday Hero Collection </span></span></b><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�38.00 <a href="https://www.paiskincare.com/products/everyday-hero-collection?variant=32749076874" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></b> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Onto a good all round skincare set that is ideal for someone you want to treat and you know they will embrace a skincare routine thanks to the set. As Pai is rich is organic extracts this is perfect for anyone with sensitive skin or prefers natural feeling and smelling products. The set includes 3 of Pai's bestselling products � Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser with face cloth, Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil and Chamomile & Rosehip Calming Day Cream. And with the cleanser alone costing �28.00 this set is mostly definitely good value for money. Ideal for a mum or aunt that deserves an extra special gift. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dermologica Power Rescue Masque Trio </span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�43.25 <a href="http://www.lookfantastic.com/dermalogica-power-rescue-masque-christmas-trio/11339456.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&gclid=CjwKEAiAm8nCBRD7xLj-2aWFyz8SJAAQNala_AHXFDIH8Jn9u9FluK-mp4DdwrRoZYphqdGb7h9dYRoCqc3w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CNbQutTB99ACFcEC0wodVWAENA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></span></b> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Back to face masks because I can't get enough of them, I have a trio of three 38ml Dermologica face masks. Dermologica is a brand I associate with spa facial treatments and again come up with highly effective products. The trio includes the Charcoal Rescue Masque, Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque and the Skin Hydrating Masque, which are suggested to be used at the same time for various areas of the face. Now I personally think they are all amazing stand alone face masks but they could be used together if you have a combination skin type. My favourite has to be the Charcoal Rescue mask as it's amazing at drawing out impurities in the skin and instantly brightens. However even on first use I can tell that the Multivitamin Power Recovery mask is something totally different are really rejuvenates the skin, perfect for ageing skin or after being ill. Comparing this to the GlamGlow set as they are similar in price I feel the masks here are just as effective however less commercialised; no pretty packaging and the scent of the masks leaves much to be desired. Basically if you love skincare and use face masks often then this set will impress you! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Bodycare-gift-sets-Christmas-2016" height="1587" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5596/31629195096_5d451c22b1_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></b></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Body Care Gift Sets </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Neal's Yard Shower Gel Organic Collection </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�15.00 <a href="http://www.nealsyardremedies.com/gifts/gifting/new-gifts/8512.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></b></span>  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This may seem an odd question, but do you know someone that loves having showers over baths? If you do, then an all shower gel set with no wasted bath products may be the perfect call. Also it's a gift you know they will use! This lovely gift set from Neal's Yard includes four 50ml shower gels in four glorious relaxing and uplifting scents � Geranium & Orange, Jasmine & Ylang Ylang, Rose & Geranium and Rosemary & Elderflower. My personal favourite has to be Jasmine & Ylang Ylang as it's such a relaxing and comforting scent, so much so that I'm tempted to treat myself to a full size bottle. A gift set just perfect for shower lovers or anyone that travels often. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Soap & Glory 12 Christmas Washes </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�30.00 <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%E2%84%A2-12-Christmas-Washes%E2%84%A2_1892596/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Next up possibly the ultimate bath & shower set that contains 12 mini S&G products! This pretty affordable set is ideal for any lovers of the Soap & Glory scents, new and old. First of all I feel I need to mention the amazing packaging as the box is not only huge but it actually lights up... I'm not sure of the purpose but it's a fab Christmas novelty none the less! The jumbo set contains 5 x 50ml products and 7 x 75ml, which would last anyone a pretty long time. What I really like about this set is that is contains a good mix of products from scrubs to body washes and even a face wash, plus there's even two of the new shower jelly's included to try out. I know a lot of people that would be thrilled to receive this gift set! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Baylis & Harding Miidnight Fig Body Wash Cracker </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�6.40 <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_172010711099?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=8280861&placmp=SSH__690656392_41208593928&mkwid=swP0KWqt6%7cpcrid%7c155117885229%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cpdv%7cc%7cprd%7c8280861&gclid=CjwKEAiAm8nCBRD7xLj-2aWFyz8SJAAQNalacJF8STwt0dJvYNKwNUPfGzY20HZLDMaCwF4NDYglsRoCe7_w_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE </a> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Baylis & Harding offer some well priced gift sets so I had to feature something from the fairly large range. This large cracker shaped gift includes a huge 500ml Midnight Fig & Pomegranate Balancing Body Wash that makes a great extra gift or a gift for someone you don't necessarily know so well. Paired with a box of chocolates you've got a fab gift for under �10! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wilko Handwash Duo </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�3.00 Wilko in-store </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Staying with budget gifts I had to include another amazing Wilkos gift set that's only �3.00! This duo hand wash & hand lotion set is ideal for anyone older or anyone you've noticed likes to have duo hand products next to the sink. Not only is the outer packaging really well presented for the price but the bottles really are lovely and could definitely be re-filled after they have been used up. Skip the supermarkets for budget skincare gifts and head to Wilkos, you won't be disappointed! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Cleansing-skincare-devices-review" height="900" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/612/31629190306_c0a420e2e1_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></b></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Skincare Cleansing Devices </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Foreo Luna Play Cleansing Device</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�29.00 <a href="https://www.foreo.com/luna-play" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></b></span> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A few years ago cleansing devices were pricey, and quite a few still are, but thankfully Foreo had made trying out sonic facial cleansing accessible to all budgets. This Foreo Luna Play is a mini version of their larger Foreo Luna and offers 100 uses. This means you can cleanse with the device for a few months to see if a Foreo is worth the investment. Having used this device before I can say it's just as good as larger cleansing brushes and really does remove makeup well. I also love that the bristles are silicone which means they don't splay and the entire device dries quicker without any bacteria forming. A perfect gift for anyone that's into cleansing or is wanting to improve their skin. To make it into a gift there is a gift set <span style="font-size: small;">available</span> for the same price <a href="https://www.foreo.com/cleansing-discovery-must-haves?id=1415&cselect=ukgbpen&gclid=CjwKEAiAm8nCBRD7xLj-2aWFyz8SJAAQNalaABgas7NrZyfzNpTS7RDlSWQ1LHX4OWYZQf_D7XM05xoCb0fw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or you could pick up the day cleanser 100ml which will last the same amount of time as the Foreo Luna Play if used together. Even though the Foreo Luna Play is under �30 this would seem such a generous gift to give. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Magnitone Daily Cleasing Brush </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>On Sale �50.00 <a href="http://www.lookfantastic.com/magnitone-london-barefaced-vibra-sonic-daily-cleansing-brush-rose-quartz/11341373.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000008970312&gclid=CjwKEAiAm8nCBRD7xLj-2aWFyz8SJAAQNalaI1Dm7orY89C9o0a4HGI-84dk1_beo0YJ_camACoqjxoC3Arw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CJ-v_6XD99ACFVQS0wodcFgLfQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></b></span>  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another well priced cleansing brush that certainly gives the Clarisonic a run for it's money is the Magnitone Daily Cleansing Brush. This can be currently picked up from Look Fantastic for the amazing price of �50 � this is the time to try one or ask for one if you've never used a sonic cleansing brush before. Unlike high-street versions which still cost around �30 it's the sonic element and the brush quality that makes the difference of how well the brush cleanses your face. Having tried of the Magnitone brush and the Clarisonic I can say that they are pretty much identical, in fact the Magnitone is much more lightweight and the magnetic charger (it's literally the best thing!), plus the 12 month warranty make this the one to go for. A perfect gift to ask for or sneakily buy for yourself for amazing skin in 2017!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So there you have it, my skincare gift picks for Christmas 2016! </b></span></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></i></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Make sure to look out for my Beauty Gift Guide on Monday � it's gonna' be a big one! </b></span></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></i></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fee xo. </b></span></i></span><br /><br />

Beauty Christmas Christmas 2016 Christmas Gift Guide gift guide Christmas Gift Guide: Skincare

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eBay Bargains #67 - Under �5 Christmas Gift Ideas

<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="ebay-christmas-gift-ideas-2016" height="2371" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/367/31505336441_e9a869edee_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Today I thought I would share some last minute eBay buys that would make ideal Christmas gifts or just to treat yourself to! These are all UK listed items with free delivery and will arrive before the big day, so there's no need to worry! Hope you find something here! </i></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Set of 3 Maybelline Brocades Nail Polishes </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�3.99 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142058040241?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Normally �3.99 each this trio of Maybelline nail polishes is great value for money. It contains the most perfect shades the festive period and into the New Year, in particular Knitted Gold (middle) which reminds me of an Essie nail polish and looks absolutely stunning from the nail swatches I've seen. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>LaRoc 4 Piece Makeup Brush Set with case </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�4.99 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311412837720?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Now I've sure you are thinking this looks very similar to another makeup brush set with metallic orange handles... I was thinking the same thing! But I've checked it out and LaRoc is an established company and everything seems legitimate, making this a total bargain of a set! I know I'd be pleased to receive this especially with the wide range of brushes and handy stand up case.   </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>2 Pack of 3 Essie Winter Collection Nail Polish Kits </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�4.49 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371693466946?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I've mentioned these a few times now because they are an absolute bargain! These Essie trios generally cost �12.99 so two sets for only �4.49 is amazing value. The bottles are miniatures but I find them the perfect size as who ever finishes a nail polish? Plus the set includes 3 lovely shades with a slightly off white, a stunning silver foil and a vivid red shade. Just perfect for this time of year... and because you receive two sets you can give one as a gift and keep one for yourself! I've soooo tempted to snap these up!  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Set of 6 Models Own Lipstix Lipsticks </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�4.99 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142154012164?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Recently Models Own went and had a revamp of their makeup line and sadly discontinued the Lipstix range... hence the amazing price for a set of 6 which did use to retail for �4.99 each! The set includes the full shade range including my favourite shade, Beauty Blush! Such a bargain! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>A5 Blue Floral Diary 2017 </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�5.00 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381785728273?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A 2017 diary is a great gift to give especially if it's as pretty as this one! I'm totally digging the blue floral design and A5 is just the right size. This could be gifted with a nice pen to make it feel like a whole gift. I know I'd be pleased to receive this. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Set of 5 Rose Gold Makeup Brushes  </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�5.59 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222310506177?var=521163712851&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Last but not least a budget brush set that I own and absolutely love! I'm sure you can see the quality of the brushes just from the stock image. I remember being so surprised at the quality for the low price! Expect the prettiest rose gold handles and the softest brushes here that can be used on both the face and eyes. This would make a perfect gift to a makeup lover or even a sneaky treat for yourself! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>This is my last eBay post of the year so I really hope you've found a few bargain here! I will of course be back in the new year with even more eBay finds! </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Fee xo. </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b> </b></i></span></span><br />

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Top 5 Drugstore Base Products

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrW1F4zYEGy6BarSsFAQ5UKuwsuiVUNaR-L00h_4_krYAFPHT7jlRDMcu3noJ-lWZBReOC7hF5vO-8ITNsgRdDcoOSYL0djwsY5ccHcnmFUi6M1zrgsV6GIgrl2BR45-kDdGF7sfOZoY/s1600/Top-5-drugstore-base-products.JPG" /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>For me base products are the most important to get right. From finding a flawless looking foundation that matches your skin tone to an opaque concealer that doesn't look cakey under the eyes. If you've got a good base then everything else will follow and look put together in my option. </i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Drugstore or high street makeup as we call it here in the UK has moved on leaps and bounds in the last few years and with brands such as Bourjois and NYX you can find products to rival high end ones. Below are my top 5 favourite base products from primer to setting powder that I use to achieve an affordable yet flawless base. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz-l6xW8shMplrgesyFr2-lrqusBRAD31nIQ7PgxXHMn40VFEAdeL-gKr8qUQrfZloKreTJRaThR7TEaQU0UC1ZRP262APEnb2OhHNh895I3M0hbgaSK4wjHThvZqUZ30lj9FxUYJ-Isw/s1600/top-low-cost-base-face-products.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1. PRIME</span></b></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.asos.com/bourjois/bourjois-happy-light-primer/prd/3634523?iid=3634523" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bourjois Happy Light Serum Primer</a> </span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When priming the skin in winter I like to go for something that will create a dewy base, so I always reach for an illuminating primer. My go-to for this is the chic Bourjois serum primer that is a joy to use. Not only is it beautifully scented but the serum formula just sinks into the skin creating a lovely hydrated and slightly brighter base for foundation to be applied onto. Unlike other illuminating primer this contains no obvious flecks of glitter so you won't turn into a human disco ball but it will bring more life to the skin and gives you a more awake complexion. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2.BASE</span></b></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.tesco.com/direct/revlon-nearly-naked-foundation-natural-beige/272-9358.prd?skuId=272-9358&pageLevel=sku&sc_cmp=ppc_sh-_-sh-_-bg-_-272-9358&gclid=Cj0KEQiA4JnCBRDQ5be3nKCPhpwBEiQAjwN1bjB4zLkA_p0f6iv-xIjOMHvHEws1XkWwifmFMDgsTgQaAiZq8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&source=others" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation</a> </span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For a your-skin-but-better finish you really can't go wrong with the Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation as it blends into the skin a dream, offering just the right amount of coverage to even out skin tone. I love this lightweight foundation as it cancels out all redness for me yet leaves my skin looking like skin with only blemishes and the under eye needing to be covered up. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3.CONCEAL</span></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.asos.com/nyx/nyx-professional-make-up-concealer-wand/prd/6272993?iid=6272993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NYC HD Photogenic Concealer</a> </span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Next is the all important step of concealer and for this I like something opaque and creamy. The NYX HD Photogenic Concealer also known as the the Hi Definition Photo Concealer is a product perfect for the job and is often compared to much higher end concealers. This is full coverage concealer which blends under the eyes and over blemishes seamlessly and most importantly stays put throughout the day, especially when set with a little powder. Both my concealer and foundation favourites are actually loved by Kim Kardashian and Emma Stone which is more than reassuring to know! You can find more top drugstore products with this handy <a href="https://www.magicfreebiesuk.co.uk/special/celebrity-drugstore-makeup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">celebrity makeup guide</a> that details what low-priced makeup products celebrities actually use! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-Cm8LRsjQGIpW7ton4poz7Fytasn5fqBj2NyR6GVqzP_0IdcyRQtHOErMU6ZzuLqS63LFQk812ffcxkbfRpxB_FUQfLjuQlGFh8ZkJXK958ilkhKg7M9out-urT_-SfMy19Wy8Zfc8Y/s1600/Best-drugstore-base-products.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">4. SET </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/GOSH/GOSH-Velvet-Touch-Primer-&-Setting-Powder---Transparent/p/879457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Gosh Prime 'n Set Setting Powder</b></a> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Although I love a dewy glow, setting my T-zone and under eye concealer is a must for me. My favourite loose powder for this job is something I've been using for years now and is hands down the most effective product if you want to mattify the skin - great for oily gals! With a damp beauty sponge I like to bake my under eye area </span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">� la Kylie Jenner and with a large powder brush I sweep the Gosh translucent powder across my forehead and down my nose. </span></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">5. ILLUMINATE </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/Face-Highlighter/Mua-Luxe-Strobe-&-Glow-Highlight-Kit/p/654100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>MUA Luxe Strobe & Glow Highlight Kit</b></a> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Lastly to add some glow and sheen to my face I love this multi formula compact that offers both a powder and cream formula. Generally I will just opt for a dusting of the highlight powder over my cheekbones but for a full on glow I will first dab on the pearlescent cream highlight and then set it with the highlight powder which gives such long lasting and intense pigmentation. This really is amazing for a drugstore product and something I'd highly recommend checking out when you are next shopping. In fact the entire MUA Luxe range is pretty damn amazing! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I love knowing others low-cost favourites so make sure to let me know your own budget concealer and foundation in the comments below!  </span></b></i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Fee xo.  </span></b></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /><i>This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Magic Freebies UK. However all views are 100% my own! </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i> </i></span>

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A Beauty Chrismas Tree Through Your Letterbox

<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Bloom-and-Wild-Birchbox-Beauty-Tree" height="800" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5648/30492503873_0c0c9218e4_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I can't say I've ever been inclined to review a Christmas tree before now. But when anything beauty related is combined with anything Christmas, I'm there! </i></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>So when the people at <a href="https://www.bloomandwild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloom & Wild - the flower delivery company</a> got in touch to tell me about this magical little tree that contains beauty trinkets I didn't need any convincing. Also if you're a new customer to B&W I think the �10 discount (details below) make it a pretty good deal! </i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The <a href="https://www.bloomandwild.com/send-flowers/tagonly/christmas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">miniature festive Birchtree</a> (it's real FYI) comes with 5 luxe beauty trinkets from some high end beauty brands with a pretty bow on top to finish it off (teeny lights are my own!). And all through your letterbox for �30.00! Well in fact<b> �20 with the �10 discount</b> if you're a new customer, or �24 with my 20% Makeup Savvy discount code below. There's also three other mini Christmas tree options with and without decorations <a href="https://www.bloomandwild.com/send-flowers/tagonly/christmas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Other than for elves this little tree would be perfect for anyone that works in an office or wants to decorate their bedroom or hallway maybe. Or this could be a nice nice option if like me you've never had a real Christmas tree before and want to see what all the fuss is about... it actually smells pretty good!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/58641650@N08/30492504853/in/dateposted-public/" title="Birchbox-beauty-tree-review"><img alt="Birchbox-beauty-tree-review" height="600" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5638/30492504853_1ec142b4a6_o.jpg" width="700" /></a></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pretty tree aside, lets talk to good stuff! The five miniature include - Caudalie Instant Detox Mask (I will be trying it out tonight!), Rituals Magic Touch Body Cream, Benefit POREfessional, Lord & Berry Red Lipstick and Givenchy Live Irresistible EDP.</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Now the team at Birchbox, the makeup box company, have picked well here because you are bound to like most of the deluxe beauty minis. They are all high end names and all really lovely products! I will be passing the Benefit POREfessional onto someone else because I'm not a huge fan but I'm fussy when it comes to primers, but other than that I literally love everything!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My favourite mini has to be the cute Lord & Berry lipstick as it's such a vivid red shade making it perfect for this time of year. But I'm also a fan of Rituals Magic Touch body cream and I've already looked up the price of Givenchy Live Irresistible because I'm in love with it! So the minis really are well thought out and worth around �15 alone!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bloom & Wild discount codes - Receive a �10 gift voucher <a href="https://bloomandwild.mention-me.com/me/referee/registerko/5559171/28888855/e/2a86c304af76b57ca615902a05a4fa5f046ca051/fe/cw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to use across the B&W site or for 20% off enter code: </span>MAKSA<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">V at the checkout. </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Bloom-and-Wild-Miniature-Christmas-Tree" height="600" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5531/31156310672_0cd598275e_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As for the negatives even though I love this little tree there are few. I have found the tree isn't as stable as I'd like and it's better propped up than free standing. Also as I'm new to a fir tree the process of tying the beauty trinkets to the tree was a little ouchy - pine needles are sharp! But you could totally stash the makeup samples away and just hang mini baubles from it. Only minor complaints but still worth a mention I thought.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Bloom & Wild really have impressed me with their Christmas mixed with beauty offering here and with the discount code I really think it could be a sweet little gift to yourself! </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Fee xo. </b></i></span></span><br /><br />

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Black Friday Beauty Deals + My Favourite Sale Picks

<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img alt="Black-Friday-Beauty-Deals-UK-2016" height="1059" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5836/30396063513_5658473f58_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></i></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">It seems every blogger and their mother is writing about Black Friday this year! And why not when we have totally adopted the largest frenzied sale shopping event of the year.</span></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All beauty websites are fully on board with some amazing discounts to be had, whether you want to treat yo' self or get some hardcore Christmas shopping done, now is the time! Below I've listed the major beauty discounts plus my own favourite sale picks that I'm finding hard to resist - a treat of two is in order I think! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img alt="Look-Fantastic-Black-Friday-Deals" height="588" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5831/31059741992_cd3466e2c5_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Foffers%2Fview-all-products.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25% Off at Look Fantastic</a> (exclusions apply/valid Black Friday only) Code: <b>LFBLACK </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Foffers%2Fview-all-products.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20% Off at Look Fantastic</a> (exclusions apply/valid 26th-28th Nov) Code:<b> LFCYBER</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Foffers%2Fblack-friday%2Fforeo.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save 25% across Foreo range</a> + an extra 5% off (25-29th Nov) Code: <b>CYBERX5</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Foffers%2Fblack-friday%2Fpremium-beauty.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20% Off Premium Beauty at Look Fantastic</a> (25-29 Nov) Code:<b> PREM20</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The LF Black Friday Bumper Beauty Box - <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Fbeauty-box%2Fblack-friday-bumper-beauty-box%2F11352401.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live now only �20 here!</a> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Every box will have a minimum of 12 beauty products AND will be worth over �100!</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jfSaSJ2r2JvUJZWM8tJuWAhXy8PPHRyX96qQHHQnJ7QEi3dgg-f9dkRF8ux5O49sybXyK8mFK5tEGhNqxdboHpWtKA6Cruo57Qt5bVNvibZk-sogoWoPhf6yNWnvAFkJU2eWZ-6PA_M/s640/27f9a186-0f0b-47f2-8050-d17a279d01c7.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img alt="Black-friday-beauty" height="154" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5465/31105075941_4c56343f3d_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3337&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hqhair.com%2Foffers%2Fblack-friday.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20% off at HQ Hair</a> (until 29th Nov) Code: <b>BLACK </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3337&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hqhair.com%2Foffers%2Fblack-friday%2Fgrow-gorgeous.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30% off Grow Gorgeous Products at HQ Hair</a><b> </b>(until 29th Nov)</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=988&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyexpert.com%2Foffers%2Fblack-friday.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20% off at Beauty Exper</a><b><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=988&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyexpert.com%2Foffers%2Fblack-friday.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">t</a> </b>(until 29th Nov) Code: <b>BLACK </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=YQbor9*zs34&subid=&offerid=431477.1&type=10&tmpid=10275&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.thebodyshop.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">40% off selected items at The Body Shop</a> (until 30th Nov) Code: <b>19805</b></span> <br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.asos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20% off EVERYTHING at ASOS</a> <b>(until 29th Nov) Code: GOGOGO</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3169&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nealsyardremedies.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20% off EVERYTHING at Neal's Yar<b>d</b></a> (until 25th Nov)</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.paiskincare.com/collections?tab=all-products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25% off EVERYTHING at Pai Skincare</a> (until 28th Nov) Code:<b> BLACKPAIDAY</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.kiehls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20% off at Khiels</a> when you buy 2 products or more (until 26th Nov)  </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img alt="Beauty-Black-Friday-Deals" height="1071" src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5612/31106759591_5454cb9f4f_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">DKNY Fresh Blossom Set at Superdrug �16 <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2026&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2026&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.superdrug.com%2FFragrance%2FFragrance-Gift-Sets-For-Her%2FFragrance-Gift-Sets-For-Her%2FDKNY-Fresh-Blossom-Eau-de-Parfum-30ml-Gift-Set%2Fp%2F711723" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - Models Own gift set �15 <a href="https://www.modelsownit.com/category/261/gifts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - Sanctuary Make A Wish Set �23 at Boots <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fen%2FSanctuary-Make-A-Wish_1892624" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - Charlotte Tilbury The Smokey Eye Kit �45 (Saturday only) <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=YQbor9*zs34&subid=&offerid=373708.1&type=10&tmpid=17739&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.charlottetilbury.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Fblack-friday.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - Niod Masque Set �30 <a href="http://deciem.com/sales/event/2016/blackfriday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - No7 Glamourous Nudes Palette at Boots �10 <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Glamorous-Nudes-Eye-Palette_1893354/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - HQ Hair Beauty Bauble Code: BLACK �20 <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3337&awinaffid=%20246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hqhair.com%2Fhealth-beauty%2Fbrands%2Fhqhair-beauty-bauble.list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> (<a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2016/11/the-best-christmas-beauty-bauble-around.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my review</a>!)- Soap & Glory Extrava-Glam-Za Gift Set Boots �25 <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=246295&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fen%2FSOAP-GLORY%25C2%2599-EXTRAVA-GLAM-ZA%25C2%2599_1865510%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Hope you've found some amazing deals here! </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>I'm now off Black Friday shopping... online of course! </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Fee xo. </b></i></span></span><br /><br /><br />

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5 Highly Effective Beauty Products

<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Effective-beauty-products-that-work" height="1050" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5592/30378601864_f2b4a80dcf_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sometimes you come across a beauty product that just works. It works it all the ways you hoped it would and more. It's not a fluke or that your skin is a match for the product but because it's highly effective. </span></i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">These are the true gems of our makeup bags that we don't hesitate to re-purchase and don't really care about the price much. </span></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Below are five of my own highly effective beauty products that I'd recommend to anyone. They are products that have wow'd me and make a noticeable difference. I'd love to know your own 'highly effective' picks! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="cult-beauty-products" height="800" src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5492/31199809375_913e66c158_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Charlotte Tilbury Pillowtalk Lip Cheat</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�16.00 CT online (receive free samples!) <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=YQbor9*zs34&subid=&offerid=373708.1&type=10&tmpid=17739&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.charlottetilbury.com%2Fuk%2Flip-cheat-pillowtalk.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or Selfridges <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/charlotte-tilbury-lip-cheat-re-shape-26-re-size-lip-liner_455-3003231-LIPCHEAT/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></span>  </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was a purchase enabled by many a beauty blogger review and as a none lip liner lover I decided it was time I take a leap of faith and fine a product that could be a base for most lip colours I wear. And I'm soooo glad I went for this now for 2 reasons - 1. This really is a lip cheat in that it's a fool proof way to make your lips appear bigger in seconds, literally magic! 2. It's an amazing liner for all lipsticks making them stay put for longer and stops any feathering. If you have fair skin then this will be the most perfect lip shade for you but if you are darker you will also find a 'your lips but better shade' in the Lip Cheat range. I now often skip lipstick altogether and wear this alone as it's beyond flattering and makes the lips appear fuller. The only slight downside is that due to the creaminess of the pencil it does require sharpening fairly often meaning that with regular use it won't last you over 6-7 months I'd imagine. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Pixi Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�18.00/250ml ASOS <a href="http://www.asos.com/pixi/pixi-glow-tonic-250ml/prd/4856599?iid=4856599&affid=14173&channelref=product%20search&mk=abc&currencyid=1&gclid=CjwKEAiAmdXBBRD0hZCVkYHTl20SJACWsZj9zZ0CBHIlDGAYMlTbHqOyJ8rLuGa_8pJd_BqFjBEUlxoCLf_w_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or �10.00/100ml M&S <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/glow-tonic-100ml/p/p22481636?&pdpredirect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></span> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pixi Glow Tonic is a staple of many thanks to skincare guru Caroline Hirons who raved about it (and still does) a few years ago. This is without a doubt Pixi's bestselling product as it's just so damn effective at making skin look brighter and younger. If you are totally new to the chemical toner, which isn't as scary as it sounds, you simple wipe it over the face both day and night and within days you will notice a difference in skin texture and brightness. I really don't know where I would be without this product! A total skincare staple! </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Butter London Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�14.95 Fruugo <a href="https://www.fruugo.co.uk/butter-london-nail-foundation-flawless-basecoat/p-8830395-19090087?gclid=CjwKEAiAmdXBBRD0hZCVkYHTl20SJACWsZj9NFhmL2vZLBfzOrqERC4TNoFCi8wzQ814GPHOf5hLShoC1-jw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or smaller size in gift set for �11.99 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUTTER-LONDON-Backstage-Basics-Catwalk-Ready-Kit-/262725990055?hash=item3d2bb076a7:g:9O8AAOSw4GVYML2C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A few years ago my constant use of nail polish got the better of my nails. They were highly stained and ridges were becoming a problem that even nail polish couldn't mask. I had two options, go nail polish free or find a nail polish base that actually worked. I of course went for the latter and after a few hours of searching I decided Butter London's Nail foundation looked a good choice. Since then applying this base coat has become an essential step in all my manicures and I don't think I'm skipped using it since snapping it up! Gone are my yellow stained nails and with the combination of  regular buffing and this base coat, that literally acts like a primer, my nails look shiny and flawless when nail polish is applied. I wouldn't ever consider another base coat now! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Dove Maximum Protection Deodorant </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�4.99 Boots <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Dove-Maximum-Protection-Go-Fresh-Pomegranate-Lemon-Verbena-Anti-Perspirant-Deodorant-Cream-45ml_1250593/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or most Supermarkets  </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Adding a deodorant to my 'highly effective' list seems such a boring choice but when I first tried this I remember how impressed I was, something that had never happened with a deodorant before. Why is this so special? Well as the name states it's 100% maximum protection and can be applied at night to be affective the next day. Also as this is a cream deodorant (I was never a fan before I tried this one) it lasts around 1-2 months making it pretty good value for money. I'm also quite pleased that I'm no longer spraying fumes into the environment. It you are curious about this deodorant don't let the higher than average price point put you off as it's more than worth it. </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Benefit Ready, Set, Brow! Clear Brow Gel </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�18.50 Boots <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Benefit-ready-set-BROW-clear-brow-gel-7ml_1854731/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or Feel Unique <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Benefit-Ready-Set-Brow-7ml?option=66438&gclid=CjwKEAiAmdXBBRD0hZCVkYHTl20SJACWsZj90Ri4rzJSt1O2jSXe3elrUCwqdP9SvIP7WlWM69-S-xoC0N3w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></span> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Before discovering this product I would have told you that a brow gel is a brow gel and all did the same job. But since using this beauty I can see error in my judgement as this really is the best product I've used to keep my brows in place and is practically waterproof. Ideal for unruly brows, brows that require a lot of filling in or light brows that you apply quite a bit of product to, with this gel you know your eyebrows will stay exactly how you want them until you cleanse at night. I put this brow gel to test on holiday recently and even when swimming and in the heat this product held up. Also thanks to a tip from Nikkie Tutorials on YouTube I often use a small amount of the this clear brow gel on my lids and then apply glitter/loose pigments as they stay so much better that way. I equally love the tinted version Gimme Brow - basically Benefit know what they are doing when it comes to brow products!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Totally loved writing this blog post because these are all products that have blown me away and I'd always recommend. </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Let me know if you agree or disagree with any of my choices here! </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Fee xo. </b></i></span></span><br /><br />

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What's On My Christmas Wishlist 2016

<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img alt="Christmas_wishlist_2016" height="1442" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5651/30793186800_cf6da48b18_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>If you've clicked on this post then I'm going to assume you're feeling festive and looking for gift ideas! So no apologies will be given here for talking Christmas!</i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm currently sat admiring my Christmas tree, trying to resist eating more Celebration chocolates (the Malteser ones, obvs) whilst wondering what the heck I want this year for the past hour! As you can see I've fortunately come up with nine gifts that I'd absolutely love to receive, so hopefully you can get some ideas here as to what you put on your own list or gift to others! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Lush Tutti Fruity Gift Set </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�11.50 <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/under-ps15/tutti-fruity-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Christmas wouldn't be Christmas for me without a Lush gift set. I always have to be quite specific in which gift set I'd like as I don't have a bath and many of the sets contain bath bombs and bubble bars. However I always manage to find something and this year it's the Tutti Fruity gift set that contains Yuzu & Cocoa Shower Cream (this is supposed to smell like chocolate orange!) and Miranda Soap, both of which I've never tried before. Gotta love a pre-wrapped Lush gift set under the tree! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Rifle Paper Co Paradise Gardens 2017 Calendar </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�26.00 Papermash <a href="https://www.papermash.co.uk/collections/rifle-paper-co-2017-calendars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Each year I always receive a pretty wall calendar - my 2016 calendar was a lovely one by artist Rob Ryan (2017 version <a href="http://amzn.to/2fkNnyE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>). This Christmas I'd love one from the Rifle Paper Co, they just do the most stunning stationary and calendars. The only thing is I'm totally aware that �26.00 is pretty pricey so I'm thinking this may be a post-Christmas treat to myself in January when it's likely to be reduced in price. Side note - If I do pick up this calendar I will be totally using the illustrations as framed prints once I'm done with each month thanks to <a href="http://www.thecreativityexchange.com/2015/10/2016-rifle-paper-co-frameable-calendars-and-gallery-wall.html" target="_blank">this</a> creative blog post! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Calvin Klein Eternity Perfume </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�19.00 for 30ml Amazon <a href="http://amzn.to/2fl7Zqn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></span> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks to being a beauty blogger I have more than enough fragrances on the go at any one time, but again it wouldn't feel as Christmassy (totally a word) without a new scent to open and wear on Christmas Day. This year I've asked for Eternity; a scent I use to love and wear many many years ago. In high street stores I've noticed this is generally full price but online you can find it for quite a steal even at the largest size. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ASOS Metallic Silver Loafer </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�12.00 <a href="http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-monthly-flat-shoes/prd/6311137?CTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On a recent midnight ASOS perusal I came across these amazing shiny silver loafers. You will either love or hate these shoes, but I personally think they will look great with skinny jeans. They are also a total bargain right now as they're on the 'Outlet' section of the site reduced down to �12 from �20!</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Pretty Iconic by Sali Hughes </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�12.49 Amazon <a href="http://amzn.to/2fjau9a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></span> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Books are the perfect to give and receive at Christmas as we all have more time to enjoy them. To add to my beauty bookshelf and to read through on Boxing Day I'm asking for Sali Hughes' 2nd book; Pretty Iconic. This is definitely one for beauty addicts as it features cult beauty products through the ages and it all about nostalgia and recommendations. If you haven't already read <a href="http://amzn.to/2fja2ry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pretty Honest by Sali Hughes</a> I recommend putting it on your own Christmas list this yea<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">r - such a good beauty read! </span> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Where Am I Now by Mara Wilson  </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�10.99 Amazon <a href="http://amzn.to/2fj7slF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another book I will be asking for is this interesting looking memoir by child-star Mara Wilson who you will recognise from Mrs Doubtfire, Matilda and Miracle on 34th Street. I grew up loving all films that starred Mara Wilson and like many wondered where she went and what she'd done with her life. With tales of playing Matilda and I'm sure lots of other stories plus an update on her life this looks a really good read. I love an autobiography to read at Christmas! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Darling Magazine Subscription </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>From $4.99 per digital issue. Subscription options <a href="http://shop.darlingmagazine.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I recently came across Darling magazine which basically re-writes what a wom<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e</span>n's magazine is. The publications tagline is something like 'a magazine that will love you back' (I can't find the exact wording now! oops) and aims to be an amazing empowering read for the modern woman. With more content than ads (finally), a zero photoshop policy (finally!) and actual detailed articles and interviews this looks like my kind of magazine. The only problem is that Darling is U.S based and only sold in select UK stores that seem to be in London. However there is an option to buy a digital subscription or<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span>individual digital issues so that may be what I ask for. But first I will be asking my local WH Smith is they can order it in and what the price would be, as this is a service they offer for international titles FYI. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Beauty Bay The Essentials Makeup Geek Collection</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�20.00 <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=YQbor9*zs34&subid=&offerid=453612.1&type=10&tmpid=20500&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fbeautybaythecollection%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a> </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love a good beauty gift set at Christmas and having searched high and low for my upcoming Christmas gift guides I think my favourite sets this year as the ones from The Beauty Bay Collection. The range consists of 12 sets, priced from �18-60 and all come with a rose gold, silver or black pouch and a range of branded makeup products. The above collection of products is right up my street from the rose gold pouch to the three Makeup Geek shades ideal for a pigmented smokey eye. It also comes with a handy Z Palette that holds the pan eyeshadows. I've yet to try anything from Makeup Geek but have heard soooo many good things about th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">eir eyeshadows</span> so I've love to start off my collection with this gift set. Just really good value for money! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Monki Bubblegum Sleepy Candle </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�11.00 <a href="http://www.asos.com/monki/monki-bubble-gum-scented-candle/prd/7298255?CTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BUY HERE</a> </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do I need anymore candles? Certainly not. Just this week I've had to designate an entire kitchen drawer for my candle collection. But when a candle is this pretty <i>and</i> bubblegum scented<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, mmmm, </span>it's hard too resist - fingers crossed it has a good scent thr<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ow</span>! I also love the cute little eyelash illustrations that decorate the white glass holder <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">which </span>make it seem<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> more hig<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">h end</span></span></span> in my o<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">pinion</span>. I'd be thrilled to find this in my stocking <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">come</span> Christmas morning! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>If you've been struggling with present ideas then I hope this festive post has helped! </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>What gifts are you wishing for this Christmas?</b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br />Fee xo. </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>

Beauty Christmas gifts lifestyle What's On My Christmas Wishlist 2016

If you've clicked on this post then I'm going to assume you're feeling festive and looking for gift ideas! So no apologies will ...

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Room 101: Beauty Edition

<img alt="Beauty-Pet-Hates-Room-101" height="1050" src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5594/31089634975_7f18782891_o.jpg" width="700" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of my guilty pleasures is watching back to back episodes of Room 101. It's not really a guilty pleasure... more a waste of time generally when I should be doing something else! </span></span></i><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you aren't familiar with the comedy/tongue<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">-</span>in<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">-</span>cheek style programme it's a series in which celebrities are invited to share their pet hates in hope that the host will agree and banish it to Room 101; a fictional kind of hell! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So today I thought I would submit my own beauty pet hates that I feel are deserving of <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R</span>oom 101. Let me know if you agree! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">S<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ponge</span></span> Eyeshadow Applicators</span> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Isn't it about time makeup brands ditched the useless sponge eyeshadow applicators from palettes? I think it is! To be far high end brands now provide compact brushes and from time to time lower end brands do as well, but for the main part crappy sponge applicators are still around! Most people that wear makeup own a few brushes and if they don't then using fingertips would work better than attempting to apply eyeshadow with a small rough sponge. I'd love to see the back of these pointless applicators in makeup palettes! </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Unhygienic Makeup Testers </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Over the years I've banged on about this problem quite a bit and will carry on doing so until the right measures are put into place to keep makeup shoppers health safe! I'm talking all the messy over used and unsanitized makeup you see on makeup stands. Makeup counters of course keep their makeup in pristine condition regularly sanitising products but sadly the same can't be said for high street makeup stands in various stores. It's common to see people at makeup stands directly applying makeup to their eyes and lips and it makes me shudder knowing that the products they are apply are unhygienic and could possibly contain e-coli along with other harmful bacteria and even cause bacterial conjunctivitis! I really feel strict rules should be put into place about this now! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The New Type of Brows </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This may be a controversial one but when did eyebrows become an entire process from outlining the shape to filling them in with micro brush strokes to give that ombre effect and not to mention 'carving them out'. I've even managed to get sucked into it and can often spend 1<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5</span> minutes perfecting <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">my eyebrows</span>! Surely a comb through and eyebrow pencil is enough<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">?</span> I'd love to see eyebrows become slightly more realistic and less Instagram perfect! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Fake Makeup on eBay</b> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fake makeup on eBay has become a huge problem over the past 10 years, so much so that there is <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">now </span>more fake makeup on the selling site than genuine makeup! This means that more and more customers are unknowingly buying counterfeit makeup that skip all checks a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nd </span>regulations and have in the past shown to often contain banned ingredients that could be harmful when applied to the skin. eBay really do need to crack down on this and remove counterfeit products that are listed (they are pretty obvious to spot if you know what you are looking for) and make buyers much more aware! I also have a bug bear with endless Facebook groups full of makeup lovers sharing which fake products are available and are best to buy. They surely know the risks and the possible carcinogenic risks but are ignoring this just for the price and look of a product! This also needs to be cracked down on by Facebook as it's certainly giving out the message that fake makeup is safe to use. I could go on all day about this issue but fake makeup 100% needs to go into room 101! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Do you agree with my room 1<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">01</span> choices? </b></i></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Let me know your own beauty pet hates. I'd love to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">read them</span>! </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Fee xo. </b></i></span></span><br /><br />

Beauty Makeup Pet Peeves Room 101: Beauty Edition

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A Mini ASOS Christmas Gift Guide

<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="ASOS-Christmas-Gift-Guide" height="1050" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5485/30942791281_af53c05136_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>ASOS is hands down my go-to website when it comes to beauty & fashion and well, impulse purchases in general. So when Christmas comes around (i.e September) I get excited to see what they have to offer!</i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Their gift and beauty sections are now fully stocked and extensive to say the least, stuffed full of wish-list worthy items from a huge range of brands! And as I've already been doing a bit of online Christmas shopping I thought I'd create a mini gift guide* to give a few ideas of what you can pick up this year for friends & family or even put on your own Christmas wish list!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*Apologies in advance if any items listed are out of stock. It's always worth adding the product to 'saved items' on the ASOS website as things do tend to come back into stock.</span></i><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="ASOS-christmas-gift-ideas-2016" height="800" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5684/31056927475_e10e69e7cc_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Club L Night Mermaid Blanket</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�32.00 in 6 colour options <a href="http://www.asos.com/search/Club-L-mermaid-blanket?q=Club+L+mermaid+blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The mermaid trend is still going strong right now and one of the key items is a mermaid blanket. These are verging on ridiculous but that's kind of the point and they are very snug for the winter months! I didn't want to risk the quality so I decided to pick up a branded mermaid blanket from Club L on ASOS (as a gift for someone that will hopefully not see this post!) and I have to say it's so thick and warm. You can find the turquoise blanket <a href="http://www.asos.com/club-l/club-l-night-mermaid-blanket/prd/7279156?iid=7279156" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. However unbeknown to me all mermaid blankets are open ended, which doesn't make much sense for keeping the ol' tootsies warm, so that is something to be aware of. I will be either applying some bonding web to the end or sewing it up before giving it as a gift. That aside this is whimsical yet practical gift that I feel a lot of people would be happy to receive this Christmas! </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Paperchase Pop-up Igloo & Bear Christmas Cards</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�7.50 for 6 <a href="http://www.asos.com/paperchase/paperchase-pop-up-igloo-bear-6pk-christmas-cards/prd/6925598?iid=6925598" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Okay, I cheated... this item clearly isn't a 'gigt', unless you are including money or vouchers in the mix... then it certainly is! But I just had to include them as they are oh so lovely! Each year I enjoy finding a set of original cards for close family and this year I will be giving out these lovely pop-up igloo cards that are almost a little decoration when put on a windowsill or shelf. These are currently sold out of ASOS but you may still be able to find them on the <a href="http://www.paperchase.co.uk/christmas/christmas-cards/all-christmas-cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paperchase website</a> or in-store. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Paperchase Set of 3 Copper Clip & Pin Jars</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�8.00 <a href="http://www.asos.com/paperchase/paperchase-get-organised-set-of-3-copper-clip-pin-jars/prd/5854295?iid=5854295&clr=Multi&SearchQuery=paperchase%20copper&pgesize=3&pge=0&totalstyles=3&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sticking with Paperchase I also picked up this trio of copper stationary jars. This would make a lovely gift for anyone that loves stationary or all things copper/rose gold. I'm personally more in love with the copper glass jars than what's inside and already have a few ideas of how to re-use. ASOS have such a great range of Paperchase stationary, gifts and Christmas items that are really worth checking out <a href="http://www.asos.com/women/a-to-z-of-brands/paperchase/cat/?cid=19141" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Pixi-Christmas-gift-sets-2016" height="700" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5445/30942793321_1c2439783a_o.jpg" width="700" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>I also wanted to include two gift sets that contain two of my personal favourite products. These not only would make great gifts for a beauty lover (or to throw on your own list!) but are excellent value for money - especially theBalm set.  </i></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pixi Best of Bright Gift Set</span> </b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�20.00 <a href="http://www.asos.com/pixi/pixi-best-of-bright-holiday-edition/prd/7228829?iid=7228829&clr=Bestofbright&SearchQuery=pixi&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=104&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pixi Glow Tonic is one of my most favourite skincare products and if you know someone that loves skincare but hasn't tried this cult classic then this is the ideal set to get them. The 30ml toner is just enough product for the recipient to fully try it out and they also receive the Glow Mud Cleanser and Glow Mud Mask which sound really good. I will never be without Pixi Glow Tonic now so I'd love to find this gift under the tree come Christmas morning!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>theBalm Mary Lou Luminizer </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>+ Free Mini Collection </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�17.50 <a href="http://www.asos.com/the-balm/thebalm-asos-exclusive-mary-lou-luminizer-free-mini-collection/prd/7228685?iid=7228685&clr=Marylou&SearchQuery=the%20balm&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=106&gridsize=3&gridrow=6&gridcolumn=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another cult favourite in the beauty world is certainly theBalm Mary Lou Luminizer highlighter and a product I have a lot of love for. The highlighter alone costs �17.50 but exclusive to ASOS you also receive 3 mini products - yes! This is perfect for a makeup loving friend as with the mini lip gloss and two eyeshadows it looks more of a set. Also if you don't already own the Mary Lou Lumizer I highly recommend adding it to your Christmas wishlist with strict instructions for the present buyer to buy it from ASOS. This truly is one of the best highlighters on the market! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I really hope this mini ASOS gift guide has given you a little more inspiration on what to gift this year and possibly what to ask Santa for!  </i></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Fee xo. </i></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span>

Beauty Christmas Christmas 2016 Christmas Gift Guide A Mini ASOS Christmas Gift Guide

ASOS is hands down my go-to website when it comes to beauty & fashion and well, impulse purchases in general. So when Christmas comes ar...

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