Eylure X Emma Willis

If you are a fan of false lashes but you want false lashes which are less faff and more wow, then you will probably love the collaboration between Eylure and Emma Willis. If you have never heard of Emma Willis, she is a TV Presenter who is currently presenting The Voice and is also famed for presenting Big Brother and being married to Matt Willis from the band Busted. 

Working with Eylure, Emma has created a range of natural, stress-free lashes that are easy to apply - perfect for mothers on the go much like herself and to add that cute factor the lashes have been named after her three children.

The first set of lashes are called Trix-a-Lashious and they are described as being a subtle flared lash with a gorgeous kick; this pair of wild & wispy corner & accent lashes will elongate the eye and add lashings of fullness.

Next is All The Aces and these are a full & feathery set of gorgeous accent and corner lashes that will give you dreamy fullness worn alone or double the definition when layered together.

The final set of lashes in this beautiful threesome are called Insta-belle and they are a really cute set of light, fluttery accent & corner lashes that can be worn alone or layered-up for extra volume.

When I wear lashes, which is only on special occasions, I want something that isn't going to take a member of Mensa to figure out how to apply them and nor do I want to be sat worrying I've glued my eyes shut or that an hour into my night out there is suddenly an eyelash on my cheek.  Even though these Eylure lashes come with an adhesive, ive found it to be quite effective and having been to a few blog events in the last week, the lashes have stayed in place the entire time, have been easy to remove and are in good enough condition that I would wear them again.

Priced at £6.95 each you can find the Eylure x Emma Willis lashes in Boots.

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Caudalie Premier Cru Serum

I am a huge fan of Caudalie and have featured a few of their products and the story behind the brands' story starts in France in 1995 at the heart of a vineyard with Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas a husband and wife team. They believe the grapevine and grapes contain exceptional powers for the skin and they use the best ingredients to develop beauty products that are not only effective but also natural and luxurious

I absolutely love my serums and the Premier Cru collection from Caudalie comes with quite the description:

"Premier Cru is the "crème de la crème" of anti-ageing! Both luxurious & effective in equal measure, this exceptional formula delivers powerful results for the skin and reveals a more youthful complexion."

It utilises a brand new and patented technology which was developed in partnership with Harvard Medical School and it is called Vinergy Complex. Vinergy is a combination of Caudalie’s signature Vine Resveratrol and Betaine from plant extract that acts to firm, protect and soothe the skin whilst improving its ability to retain its moisture. These two ingredients combined together have incredible benefits which help the serum to smooth the appearance of wrinkles, brighten dull skin tones and firm the skin texture for a more defined facial structure. They work alongside six other key ingredients to help your skin which are:

• Vine Resveratrol + Micro Hyaluronic Acid Complex – stimulates natural hyaluronic acid production to lift and plump the skin.
• Viniferine – corrects and prevents dark spots for a brighter and more even complexion.
• Grape-seed Polyphenols – provide the skin with antioxidant protection to defend itself against free radicals, the main cause of wrinkles.
• Vinolevure® – reinforces the skin’s immune defenses.
• Macro Hyaluronic Acid –  remains at the skin’s surface to reduce wrinkles by smoothing, hydrating and plumping.
• White Peony Extract – evens skin tone and enhances the radiance of the skin.

Delicately scented with rose petals, this highly concentrated serum is also rich in hyaluronic acid.  I love everything about the serum and have been using it for well over a month now.  For me a serum is part of my daily skincare routine and this one is rich, it is luxurious, it melts onto and into the skin, it feels incredible as it is applied and it leaves your skin feeling just amazing afterwards. You only need a few drops of this serum, which I always apply after cleansing.

The entire Premier Cru Collection is packaged inside this beautiful golden pink packaging and it looks just stunning.  I recently started using the Eye Cream, Precious Oil and The Cream, so they will appear on the blog in a few weeks time when I have had a chance to try them all properly, but if they are as amazing as this serum, then I cannot wait to see how my skin feels.

You can find this Premier Cru Serum, which is priced at £90 at most major retailers online such as LookFantastic, SpaceNK, Fabled, FeelUnique, John Lewis and more.

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Phase Zero Makeup X Love Me Beauty | The Lipstick Collection

Whether or not you are a subscriber, you might have noticed that there have been some intriguing changes made to Love Me Beauty and its whole concept. I love beauty boxes and Love Me Beauty has decided to change their role within the Beauty Box world and have instead decided to shake things up with Phase Zero Makeup. 

Simply explained by Oliver Gauci

Phase Zero X LMB is a project where we’ve created a cruelty-free, luxury formula based brand at factory prices. As we are the manufacturers, we are going to sell straight to the consumer, without all the middlemen and huge markups! A lipgloss that retails at £12 for example, you’ll get for £3.50 with us

Phase Zero is exclusively available to Love Me Beauty and it works in a similar way to the Beauty Box Subscription. So, for a £5 monthly membership fee, you as the subscriber gain access to the Phase Zero Makeup collection at those much-discounted prices. The brand promises that they will deliver high quality, cruelty-free makeup products that contain luxury formulas but instead of costing exorbitant amounts, you will instead get them at factory prices, for example, retail for £12 but members pay only £3.50. If you don't want to be tied into a contract, then you don't have to be, you can still buy the products for their RRP.  The month of February sees the Phase Zero Makeup X LMB project launch with a collection of lip glosses, matte lips and lip toppers which I am sharing with you today.

The collection I have features three lipglosses, four matte lipsticks and two lip toppers and all of the lip products are packaged in plastic tubes, which all look the same and are best identified from the little stick on the bottom of the tube. The plastic tubes contain 8ml of product, come with a standard doe foot applicator and there is a slight Vanilla scent to them.

The three lipglosses I have are the shades

• Dark Burgundy which is a beautiful rich aubergine shade
• Baby Pink which is a really pretty nude pink
• Postbox Red which as the shade name gives away is a stunning bright red.

I am really picky when it comes to lipglosses because I cannot stand anything that is icky, sticky or tacky on my lips, you know the feeling that you have rubbed your lips across a block of lard? Yeah, that feeling. Thankfully these glosses do not have too thick a formula and nor are they sticky but they do contain Sunflower oil, so are really hydrating and quite lightweight for a gloss. 

So far from my using them, Dark Burgundy is the hardest one to work with and is a bit streaky, but it works fine over a lipstick. Postbox Red is not really my shade at all but it is really pigmented and Baby Pink is more of a nude and not so much of the pink and again it can be worn alone or over lipstick.

The liquid lipsticks are matte shades and all four of them dry without flaking, feathering or even running.  The four shades that I have are:

• Classic Red which is, again as the shade states a very classic shade of red
• Pink Suede which is one of my favourite shades and it is a pink nude
• Chai Latte is best described as being a brown nude
• Gingerbread is a deep brown/red which is said to warm your complexion.

All four of these liquid lipsticks are pigmented and deliver an even coat onto the lips in just a few swipes.  

They dry down quite quickly and are really comfortable to wear and last for hours once applied.

The final two products within the collection are two lip toppers and they are both just stunning and my favourite products from the Phase Zero Lip Collection.

• Holographic Girl is everything you think it will be and is definitely one for the Unicorn lovers with its pink/blue hues
• Prosecco Kiss is my absolute favourite product from this collection and it is just stunning with its shimmery rose gold shade

What I really love about these lip toppers is that they can be born with or without lipstick and the formula is non-sticky and dries quickly so it is perfect for keeping your lipstick in place.

Again neither of them are sticky and tacky when applied and they pretty much work alone or with your lipstick.

I am really intrigued as to where the Phase Zero x LMB project will go over the next few months, I think the Lip Collection is an incredible start and a great introduction to what the entire project is about. To find out more about membership benefits check out LMB’s How It Works section and to get your 1st membership month free quote: PZONEFREE at checkout.

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the POREfessional Pearl Primer

I am sure everyone has head of and tried POREfessional from Benefit Cosmetics and some of you might like it, loathe it or love it. For me, it was the first primer I ever tried that actually made my makeup last longer and it will therefore always hold fond memories for me, a sort of discovery if you as to how amazing a primer can be. Then came POREfessional Matte Rescue, Agent Zero Shine and now a new member of the POREfessional family with Pearl Primer.

Sitting pretty in Pink, Pearl Primer works to tackle those pores just like the original but as the description states:

The power of the POREfessional…PLUS brightening! This soft brightening face primer instantly minimises the look of pores, locks on makeup and helps skin look bright, boosted & awake. 

Like the original POREfessional, Pearl Primer has the same oil-free, lightweight, silky-smooth texture and it gives a soft matte finish. I love that it makes the complexion much brighter and this is due to the pink colour of the primer which works as a colour corrector to combat dark and sallow areas of your complexion. It is also a product that you can wear alone or under your makeup and I have actually worn it a few times on its own on my 'no makeup' days and ive been complimented on how glowy my skin looks and literally it has just been Pearl, some mascara and a lip balm.  Powdery soft to the touch, it applies like an absolute dream and creates a lovely base for applying make up.

One question I am asked a lot about primers is which one do you need? Ultimately it depends on what your main concern is and Benefit do have some options.  If you want to minimise imperfections as well as control shine then the original POREfessional is probably the best option, whereas if you want absorb excess oil and rid yourself of that excess sheen and shine the one you want is Matte Rescue and if you want to have the minimising pores but stay looking a little glowy, but without the oiliness - the new Porefessional Pearl Primer is worthy of a try and all three primers come in travel size options which are worthy trying before buying a full size.

You can find Pearl Primer on all Benefit Counters and online priced at £10 for the travel size and £27.50 for a full sized tube.

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REN Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic #GlowClean

Everywhere you look right now brands have their own 'Acid' product to aid exfoliation and when I was invited to the launch of Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic  by REN, I was quite excited.  If you read my blog regularly, REN have featured a lot over the years because I love the brand and their products, especially the magnesium range (reviewed here).

Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic is a gentle one that focuses mainly on Lactic Acid and it is suitable for even sensitive skins. Described by REN as being a toner that provides a daily dose of clean bio-active extracts to help your skin get glowing, formulated with the pH of 3.5; the optimum pH at which your skin naturally exfoliates. To do this REN use and harness the power of three sustainable, natural bio-actives - Lactic Acid, Salicin and Azelaic Acid Precursor and each one of these ingredients work together and each one is quite incredible:

• Lactic Acid. This is sourced from the fermentation of yeast and is used to dissolve the bonds holding dull, dead skin cells on the surface. It has renewing abilities, helping skin to appear firmer and plumper by encouraging new cell turnover. 
• Salicin. This is sustainably sourced from Willow Bark Extract and it works on the skin’s surface and can more effectively help cleanse your pores. It also helps to balance the production of the skin’s natural sebum levels and reduces imperfections 
• Azelaic Acid Precursor. Sourced from Wheat, Rye and Barley, REN state that this is the bio-active that’s going to give you the brightening. It works with the skin to boost radiance, hydration and even elasticity.

Bringing them together and putting them into one product, not only does your skin get look amazing, it also feels amazing too.  I have been using this Tonic for well over a month now and whilst there is a very slight tingle when I used it the first time, it doesn't make my skin go red, it doesn't make my skin feel dry and it doesn't sting. It also doesn't have a horrid scent to it, infact I rather like the scent of this, orange

We all know that exfoliation is good for the skin because the process of removing dead and dull skin cells reveals a much healthier, brighter looking skin but over-exfoliation is not good, so finding the right balance is important.  REN make everything much simpler with Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic because it is gentle enough to be used daily.

I love that it comes in a pump dispensing bottle known as a well-pump and you simply push down with cotton pads until it is saturated and then swipe onto clean skin over the face and neck, day and night, avoiding the eye area before following with your regular skincare routine.

The REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic has launched as of 1st February 2018 and a 250ml bottle retails for £25 here.

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TOUCH IN SOL Metallist Shadow Liquid Foil & Glitter Duo + Giveaway

I don't think I need to mention how much of a fan I have become of the brand Touch In Sol by now but just incase you have no idea who or what I am talking about you can find reviews here, here and here on products I have been using from the brand. 

Today is a product that will appeal to just about everyone and it is a product I just cannot rave about enough and that is the Metallist Shadow Liquid Foil & Glitter Duo.

Combining foil and glitter shadows, this dazzling duo imparts rich, metallic pigment and stunning sparkle for truly show-stopping eye looks. In five gorgeously gleaming molten metal shades – from pale gold ‘Talia’ to burnt copper-bronze ‘Eldora’ – this is an effortless way to flatter and enhance your eyes, channelling some South Korean cool in the process.

Eye shadow is a product you can never have too much of but throw into the mix something which also combines the use of foil and glitter, well now you're talking. There are some brands who have some very good glitter shadows and then there is Touch In Sol and it is these ones which literally are the best I have tried. A dual ended product means that you have one end which is a super metallic creamy shadow and the other end is a glitter, that compliments the creamy side perfectly. Once on the eyes and the liquid has set this stuff does not budge, it doesn't fade and it doesn't crease. I also use a primer on my lids and having spent an entire day moving around London from meeting to meeting starting at 8.30am and getting home at 9pm, the last thing standing was my eye shadow.  It doesn't scratch, it doesn't itch, there is no chunky flakes of glitter which set awkwardly, everything about Metallist is easy to wear and comfortable.

I have five incredible shades which I have been trying out over the last few months and I am struggling to decide which one is my favourite:

• Margaret - Burnt Rose-Orange
• Eldora - Copper Bronze
• Adelio - Bronze Ruby
• Lottie - Dusky Mauve Rose
• Talia - Pale Champagne Gold

From the five above, Talia is the one I have worn the most during the daytime, but if you have seen me at events of an evening, then I have either worn Eldora or Lottie, it really depends on my mood but depending on yours you can mix and match them too.

The application of Metallist is really easy, ive seen a few people apply theirs slightly differently to have I do it, but it has to be what works for you.  Using the doe footed brush, I apply the creamy eyeshadow to my lids first (after priming) and then allow the shadow to almost dry, but not quite before adding the glitter.  When you add the glitter you can again use the spatula shaped applicator or depending on your preference your finger or a brush.  I always tap some of the glitter onto the back of my hand before applying, this then allows me to control where I want it to go, set and how I want it to look.  I can, then at any point apply more if I need too.

If I have managed to tempt you into trying Touch In Sol Metallist Shadows, then hold it right there because I have a giveaway for you over on my Instagram HERE and it is quite straight forward.

There is a whole host of Touch In Sol makeup and skin to be discovered over at Cult Beauty, ASOS and recently launched at Feelunique and honestly, it is a brand which continues to surprise me.

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Indulge Beauty

Not too long ago there was a rush of excitement as people claimed and confirmed that Sephora was coming back to the UK and I was dreaming of all the products I could buy, here I am in 2018 and still no Sephora! Will it ever arrive, well who knows but in the meantime, nestled in the heart of Westfield Stratford City is a store called Indulge Beauty, a store I have now visited three times in as many months and quite possibly one to watch.

Indulge beauty describes itself as being a revolutionary, interactive shopping experience which is home to over 120 cult, classic and emerging brands. The brainchild of f entrepreneur Sanjay Vadera, the mastermind behind The Fragrance Shop and he identified a gap in the market for customers to shop across brands when shopping. Whenever you go to a makeup counter for a makeover, they will only ever use their own products, there is nothing wrong with this, the sales assistants have jobs to do. However, how many times do you wear a full face of makeup and stick to just one brand? For me, it is never. I do sometimes use more of one brand than another but that is all. So Indulge Beauty is designed to allow you to shop cross brand and by that I mean get your lipstick from Illamasqua, your primer from Touch In Sol, your gloss from Buxom, your mascara from Makeup Forever, your eyeshadow from Urban Decay and your foundation from The Ordinary for example.  So inside the store, you can settle yourself into a makeover station and experience a whole new kind of fun.

It isn't all about makeup either.  Inside you will find products for skincare, bath and body, supplements, hair care, gift sets, travel sets, hair accessories and tools and of course fragrances.  There is also an incredible selection of brands which includes Urban Decay, The Ordinary, Buxom, GHD, Caudalie, Verso, Ouai, Touch In Sol, BeautyBlender, Delilah, Glam Glow, Makeup Forever, Eight and Bob, Tom Ford, Erborian, Aveda and so many more.

What I really like about the store is that it is gender fluid.  You don't walk in and feel as though it is aimed at women or men, it is aimed at absolutely everyone to come along and enjoy, celebrate and indulge in beauty. You can find Indulge Beauty on the lower ground floor, next to Superdrug but don’t fret if you can’t make it because Indulge Beauty has an online boutique. New customers can get 15% off with the code WELCOME15 at check-out.

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Exuviance Detox Mud Treatment

One brand a lot of my Blogger friends rave about is Exuviance and it is a brand until now I had never tried. I was kindly sent two new products which will soon launch and the one I am sharing today is the Detox Mud Treatment. Like anyone, I love an excuse for a good pampering session and this was something I looked forward to trying. If you have never come across the brand before, Exuviance is a dermatologist developed skincare range created by Drs. Van Scott and Yu, widely recognised around the world as leaders in the field of cosmetic dermatology. They are creators and original patent holders of the first glycolic peel and discovered the rejuvenating powers of Alpha Hydroxy, Polyhydroxy and Bionic Acids, which provide proven, visible results backed by evidence from numerous clinical studies, patents & articles in every major medical journal of dermatology.

Described as being a deeply purifying mask that works like no other, to decongest the pores and detoxify the skin it is perfect for anyone all skin types and obviously for anyone who feels their skin needs a really good deep clean. What caught my attention to this mask was the inclusion of Japanese Binchotan Charcoal, an ingredient I have seen in quite a few products and one that my skin reacts too really well. I have combination skin which gives me an oily t-zone and also dryness on my cheeks and there are times when my skin can just be a nightmare and like most of us needs something a little extra special.

Exuviance state that the inclusion of Japanese Binchotan Charcoal is what makes this mask unique. The Charcoal has strong absorptive properties that act like a magnet and in doing so it naturally draws out impurities and toxins from the skin that can be caused by environmental factors such as pollution. This results in a beautifully radiant and glowing complexion, leaving pores refined and energising stressed skin.  Alongside the charcoal there is a whole host of other ingredients which include:

• French Clay has a high mineral content that absorbs excess oil to leave the skin with a natural matte finish.

• NeoGlucosamine is clinically-proven to boost collagen production whilst lightly exfoliating the skin, leaving it smooth and refined.

When it comes to using the mask, you need to ensure that you have fully cleansed your face and décolletage and then having applied a fairly thin layer, simply leave it on for 15 minutes at which point it has dried but isn't too tight and then rinse off using warm water. Designed to be used twice weekly, I haven't found the mask to irritate my skin or leave it dry and taut, instead I love the fresh clean feeling I am left with.

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Yope Hand and Skin Care

Looking after your hands is more than just washing them regularly and applying hand cream when you think your skin needs it.  For me it is about checking the products I put on my hands that do not dry my skin out.  Many years ago now I stopped using highstreet branded soap and instead switched to products which are kinder on the skin.

Yope is a new brand that I have been introduced too and they have a range of naturally unusual hand Soaps designed for everyday use. Yope soaps are made in Poland whilst they smell absolutely divine, they do not contain any enhancing substances such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES).

Within the package I have there is a Natural Kitchen Hand Soap in scent Clove and it has been made with 92% natural ingredients, such as allantoin, Vitamin B5, and the Essential Oil from Clove buds (an ingredient with natural antifungal and antibacterial properties).

I absolutely love the scent of this, it is fresh and quite spicy and perfect for masking those horrid smells left on your hands after washing up along with other scents and smells from cleaning, which I really dislike. It comes in a 500ml bottle with a pump action dispenser so it is easy to use and requires little effort and of course the drawing of a raccoon on the labels adds to the cuteness of the bottle.

Yope Mineral Regenerating Hand Lotion with its etching of a Toucan also come with a pump action dispenser and it has been specifically formulated to moisturise, strengthen, and protect dry and rough skin.

The lotion contains rich and nourishing oils such as argan, coconut and tsubaki which work soften and regenerate the skin. Vitamin E which helps to prevent the ageing of the skin and organic shea butter which protects the skin and prevents dryness. This hand lotion is also free from parabens, silicones, and mineral oils.

I really like the scent of this hand lotion, it is light and fresh and has no chemical scent to it at all.  I love that the bottle compliment one another and you can find them priced around £6 each both online and in stores right here.

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Beauty Banks: How To Help Fight Hygiene Poverty

Access to the most basic hygiene products such a soap and sanitary towels is a right that for some is still out of reach to the many here in the UK, a fact which might shock most of you, perhaps it is something many of you haven't ever thought about or given thought too. Well two people who have are Jo Jones and Sali Hughes with their new organisation and guess what - You can get involved too.

Beauty Banks aims to encourage the beauty community to donate toiletries to people living in serious need and give the hoard of unused products many of us accumulate over time a much more worthwhile purpose. As a beauty blogger and beauty lover, I am fortunate enough to be gifted a lot of items and like many I do love a good 3 for 2 offer and take full advantage of them whenever I need too. 

My own local supermarket has a basket for the local pet charity, the food bank and my local church has somewhere for products to be taken for local domestic shelters. It isn't too much of a hardship to shop clever which is how I see it. You need toothpaste? Well look for an offer and donate the other, you need shower gel - same rules apply and so on an so forth. If you look in your cupboards you will have tins of food, still in date, that you don't need want or need... you might even have unopened PR samples that you won't use, isn't your shade, scent or even 'thing' so donate it, clear the clutter.

As Sali Hughes so rightly and poignantly puts it:

Clean hair, skin and teeth are a right, not a privilege. Personal hygiene – while not a matter of life and death – is crucial for our dignity, self-respect, personal pride and mental health.

This isn't just an organisation only some people can get involved in, everyone can do their bit. So how can you get involved? Thankfully it is really simple and very easy. Beauty Banks need items such as:

• Shampoo
• Body Wash
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Shaving Products
• Tampons
• Sanitary Towels
• Wipes
• Hand Sanitiser
• Toothpaste

Literally everything you probably have in your bathroom collecting dust, your hotel miniatures, toothbrushes, combs, hand cream, body cream, hair masks and even toilet roll for some places. There are also some rules to follow and they are quite important - Products need to be unopened, to comply with health and safety rules. Also nail polish, nail polish remover and perfume are restricted solvents, so please don't send these either. Please also don't send money as this is a non-profit organisation and isn't a registered charity but if you really feel you want to send items the you can shop directly from their Amazon wish list and have it sent directly to them.

Where to send your stash

Once you've gathered a decent stash of products, put them in a box and write "Beauty Banks" on each side, addressing the package to the following address:

Beauty Banks

c/o Jo Jones

The Communications Store

2 Kensington Square

London

W8 5EP

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Beauty Expert - The Spa Edition

In the latest edition of The Beauty Expert Collection which is called ‘The Spa Edit’ it comes packaged inside a handy cosmetics bag and is packed full of relaxing products covering skin, hair and bodycare brands and they have been chosen with one thing in mind and that is to help you sit back, relax and rejuvenate your skin and mind and it couldn't have arrived at a better time.  Having seen off January, which never seemed to want to end, February has brought more rubbish weather and as I don't want to be outdoors and want to stay indoors and have a weekend of pampering.

The Spa edition is packed with six full sized products from brands you will all know and love and it has a combined worth of over £220 but can be yours for just £70 (here) and it is just amazing value for money.

First out of the bag is Omorovicza Ultramoor Mud Mask (50ml). Omorovicza is one of my favourite brands, if you haven't tried The Queen of Hungry Mist you need too. This Mud Mask is rich in nourishing Hungarian moor mud, alongside calcium and magnesium compounds – proven to accelerate healing. 

Natural acids and Hectorite Clay draw out impurities then detoxify and cleanse to leave your complexion clear, bright, hydrated and visibly lifted. There is also the use of essential oils which include sage, chamomile, rosemary and rose geranium which have a cooling and antiseptic effect on the skin.  

Next is Caudalie Divine Oil (50ml). This oil was the very first product I used from Caudalie and I still absolutely love it. A nourishing, multi-purpose oil which can be used on dry skin, hair and nails. Encased inside a beautiful glass bottle, this oil smells just absolutely incredible thanks to the Moroccan and Bulgarian roses. 

As well as roses, there is also the inclusion of Shea Butter, pink grapefruit, spicy pink pepper, hibiscus, sesame and argan oils.  I love a good multi-purpose product and this is quite something because not only can you use it on dry skin, flaky skin, split ends and on your cuticles but it also works perfectly well as a bath oil and not only does it smell incredible, it leaves your skin feeling so well nourished and hydrated.

Also included within this Spa Edition is the ESPA Optimal Skin ProSerum (30ml). Described as being an intensely nourishing serum which works to strengthen skin’s natural moisture barrier and help even skin tone, while enhancing elasticity to help minimise the early signs of ageing. 

What I love about this serum is how incredible it smells, it reminds me of being in a spa. Using Echium Oil and Sunflower Concentrate which replenish ceramides and omega oils, White Lupin which helps to smooth and firm while Turmeric brightens for beautifully radiant skin.  I haven't used many products from ESPA but this ProSerum is absolutely lovely, not at all greasy and has the kind of aroma which just makes you instantly relax.

Next is the Nourish, Breathe & Energise Hand Balm from Neom and as a brand, I know very little about it. This hand cream comes from Neom's Scent To Boost Your Energy™ collection and is described as being a cream to hydrate fatigued hands, the nourishing balm leaves skin ultra-soft, whilst boasting a rejuvenating scent. 

Enriched with a blend of grapefruit, lemon & rosemary which help to refresh and energise they work alongside both Shea and Cocoa Butter to hydrate and protect your hands.  On the skin, this hand cream which doesn't have too thick a texture, absorbs really quickly and leaves behind a really lovely aroma.

Another brand I feel I should know more about than I do is Elemis and within the Spa Edition from Beauty Expert is the Pro-Collagen Marine Oil (15ml). Described as being a rich and replenishing anti-ageing treatment and it is derived from ocean-based botanicals and marine-biological actives, the facial oil balances a trio of seaweeds – Padina Pavonica, Golden Seaweed and Roaring Water Kelp and they all come together and work in tandem to support skin’s natural moisture barrier, maximising hydration levels while smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

There is also the use of White Poppy Seed which is said to create a visible plumping effect, improve the skin’s overall texture and tone for a truly lifted and radiant visage.   Again, the scent of this oil is just heavenly and has that spa aroma to it, it is non-greasy and absorbs incredibly quickly into the skin.

The final item within this Spa Edition is the NUXE Micellar Cleansing Oil (150ml). Described as being the perfect first step of your double cleanse, this cleansing oil makes light work of removing makeup, dirt, grime and impurities from the skin without leaving it feeling dry and taut. 

It is infused with rosewater micelles which lifts away the most stubborn waterproof mascara. I have never been the biggest fan of Micellar Water, I have never quite found something that I liked using and would repurchase, even those which are most loved, but this Cleansing Oil for me is in a totally different league and ive already ordered a back up, I am that impressed with it.

The idea of having a bag of products which have been put together to help you relax, de-stress and take some time out is such a great idea, especially when there is a lot of stress around January. ‘The Spa Edit’ is still available and if you need an excuse for a bit of a pampering, Beauty Expert have you covered, grab it quick!

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