How to celebrate ‘Galentine’s Day’ in style

Sure, you’ve heard of Valentine’s Day. You might make special plans each year, from date night with a partner to sending hopeful Valentine’s Day cards to crushes. But have you been missing out on Galentine’s Day?

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It officially falls on February 13th, the day before the big one, and it’s a great way to honour your best female friendships. Galentine’s Day came about thanks to Amy Poehler’s character in the TV series Parks and Recreation and has since taken off among gals across the world, regardless of relationship status!

Whether this is your first year celebrating or you’re hunting fresh ideas, here are five fun options to get your group chat going.

Sisters’ staycation

Flight prices are going to ‘continue to rise’, according to the Jet2 boss. So if an indulgent trip abroad is beyond your gang’s means, why not holiday together closer to home?

You could book a cottage somewhere and enjoy the British countryside away from work, kids and irritating partners. Or maybe a city-centre apartment is more your group’s vibe.

At the end of the day, location shouldn’t matter too much; being together is what’s important on Galentine’s.

Dinner and drinks

Few activities allow you to properly catch up quite like a night on the town. You could book a meal to settle everyone’s stomachs before moving onto a few bars. Eat, drink and chat, then dance the night away! Square Meal is perfect for finding restaurants, bars and even venues for hire.

Alternatively, why not start early with a bottomless brunch? Or keep things civilised with an alcohol-free event, like coffee or hot cocoa and cake.

Gals’ night in

Of course, there’s no obligation to go out for Galentine’s Day. You could have just as much fun by staying in, especially since it falls on a Monday this year!

You might host a dinner party if you back your skills in the kitchen or keep things simple with a takeaway instead. Once everyone’s fed, move on to high-energy games or a nostalgic movie night.

Pampering

If your gang doesn’t get much opportunity for self-care in everyday life, then a day of pampering could be the answer. Head to your nearest spa or book in for some beauty appointments - not that you need any!

If those options aren’t your style, perhaps some retail therapy will do the trick. Take your time, try new outfits together and offer plenty of positive encouragement!

A healthy challenge

For a completely different approach, your team could take on a physical challenge of some sort. That might mean hiking a nearby mountain, skydiving or just trying a new gym class.

Whatever the case, you’ll feel even better for coming through it together – and more motivated to start!

Could any of these ideas suit your squad this Galentine’s Day?

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The Korean Beauty Trends You Need To Jump on Board With

South Korea has always enjoyed a pretty buoyant beauty industry. In 2023, the market for personal care and beauty products was worth more than £10.5 billion. However, it’s only in the past decade or so that the K-Beauty phenomenon has broken the borders of the Korean Peninsula and inspired trends in the West and elsewhere. Nowadays, you’ll find many Korean cosmetics sitting alongside familiar brands online and in your favourite stores. Wondering which K-Beauty trends you should be following? We’ve got you covered.

Don’t Be Afraid of Face Oils

If you’ve always wanted to incorporate face oils into your routine but were worried about acne-prone skin reacting to them, K-Beauty has the solution. With Korean beauty products, there’s a key focus on all-natural ingredients, with most face oils derived from plants. When delicately applied, they'll nourish your skin, leaving it hydrated and looking smoother. Not ready to brave the waters of face oils just yet? Korean brand Beauty of Joseon offers some incredibly effective moisturising gels that are perfect for oily skin.

Introducing Filter Creams

Feel like a fraud every time you reach for those filter effects after taking a selfie? If you want to be a little more authentic with your appearance, there’s always filter cream. A staple K-Beauty trend, this stuff does exactly what it says on the tin. Once used, your skin will be glowing, looking as though you’ve reached for your go-filter on a smartphone screen. Need more convincing? Far from being a heavy concealer, it’s actually a moisturiser that will nourish the skin. The fact that unsightly lines and pores are blurred is just a benefit.

Don’t Reach for Those Tweezers Just Yet

You probably spend far too much time perfecting your eyebrows. Whether you’re someone who favours barely-there eyebrows or have embraced the power brow, there’s a fair amount of maintenance involved to keep them looking their best. However, the Koreans like to do things a little differently. Slightly feathered brows with separated strands is the ideal here. What’s more, it’s an easy look to pull off.

Rethink Your Beauty Tools

Your cosmetic case is probably bursting at the seams with applicators and accessories you barely use. However, there’s one beauty tool worth adding to your repertoire. In Korea, spatulas are a staple. They’re perfect for applying thin layers of foundation, making them a must if you’re someone who struggles to achieve an even base. Furthermore, unlike pads and brushes, these trusty tools won’t soak up any of your products as you use them.

Make Life Simple with Multipurpose Products

Tired of spending a small fortune on skincare products? Perhaps you’re simply looking to cut down on the amount of time you’re spending in front of the vanity mirror. Once again, the K-Beauty phenomenon has the answer. In Korea, there’s a growing trend for simplification. As well as doing away with needless steps, K-Beauty skincare puts a focus on incorporating multipurpose products. When choosing things like toners and moisturisers, look for products that combine key active ingredients. As well as saving you precious time every day, your bank balance will thank you.

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ASOS Christmas Beauty Crackers 2023

As has been teased already, alongside their Advent Calendar, ASOS has released three ASOS Christmas Stocking Fillers for 2023 and they are sold in the form of a Christmas Cracker and they're just £12 each - here

Whether you want a Skincare Saviour, Make-up Must-Haves or even some Self-care stars, each one of these crackers is superb value for money.

Starting with the Make-Up Must Haves which contains 3 travel size products and is a saving of 57% at just £12 here.

Inside you will find:

• Lottie London Eyeshadow Palette
• Benefit Fan Fest Mini Mascara: 3g
• Made by Mitchell Blursh Lights: 6ml – Pink Lynx

On sale now, the Self-care Stars Cracker is priced at £12 - right here.

The second offering is the ASOS Self-Care Stars Stocking Filler and again, is priced at just £12.00 - here.

Offering a saving of 42%, inside this offering you will find 4 travel size products for those every day needs.

What’s inside:

• OUAI Wave Spray: 30ml
• Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant: 5.1g
• Rituals relaxing candle
• Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask: 20ml

On sale now, Self-care Stars Cracker is priced at £12 - right here.

Then finally we have the ASOS Skincare Saviours Cracker and again, as with the previous two offerings, this one is also £12 - right here.

Offering a saving of 47%, inside this cracker you will find 3 travel sized products for your face in the form of an eye cream, mask and moisturiser.

What’s inside:

• Weleda Skin Food Original Moisturiser: 30ml
• Sand & Sky Australian Emu Apple Super Bounce Mask: 10g
• Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream: 5ml

On sale now, Skincare Saviours Cracker is priced at £12 - right here.

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Selfridges Skincare Kits 2023

Selfridges has released three Selfridges Skincare Kits 2023 . Each box has its very own theme and with it a whole host of brands and their products which fit within that theme.

Each one of the three boxes is brightly coloured and they range in price from £60-£70 making them an absolute bargain to be had.

Starting with The Barrier Building Skincare Kit (£65) and this is my favourite box of the three, especially as it features some of my favourite products.

Taking advice from skincare experts from across the globe, Selfridges have pulled together a box of shield-strengthening blends and have gathered them together to create The Barrier Building Skincare Kit.

Contents:

• Murad Soothing Oat and Peptide Cleanser 200ml
• 111SKIN Y Theorem Bio Cellulose Facial Mask
• Augustinus Bader The Cream 7ml
• REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm 30ml
• Laneige Radian-C Cream 10ml
• Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier moisturising cream 7ml
• Sunday Riley C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening serum 30ml
• Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist 30ml

You can find The Barrier Building Skincare Kit on sale right now, here with Selfridges.

The next box is The Renewing Skincare Kit (£70) which is the most expensive of the three boxes on offer but is quite an exciting box.

Described as being the gift set that is filled with ten favourite anti-ageing blends, each designed to help that youthful radiance and tone stay around a little longer.

Contents:

• Rodial Retinol Resurfacing Pads – 20 pads
• Lancôme Advanced Genifque Youth Activating Concentrate 7ml
• Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil 12ml
• 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Brightening Essence 30ml
• Kate Somerville Peptide K8 Power Cream 30ml
• Sisley Sisleÿa L’Intégral Anti-Âge 5ml
• Paula’s Choice Clinical Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream 5ml
• Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C C-Tetra Cream SPF 30 Two-in-One Moisturiser 12.5ml
• Murad Retinol Youth Eye Masks 5 pack
• Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Clean Reboot Cleanser 10ml

You can find The Renewing Skincare Kit on sale right now, here with Selfridges.

The Final box on offer from Selfrigdes is The Clarifying Skincare (£60) and it is the least expensive box of the three, but still packaged with amazing products.

The Selfridges The Clarifying Skincare Kit beauty bundle is perfect for those who feel their skin is in need of a refresh and it features ten pore-clearing and radiance-boosting blends to help you redesign your morning and evening skincare routines.

Contents:

• Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 15ml
• Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 30ml
• REN Evercalm Redness Relief Serum 15ml
• Dr.Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Colour Correcting treatment 5ml
• The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 150ml
• Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream 50ml
• Caudalie Vinopure Salicylic Spot Solution 15ml
• Rodial Vit C Brightening Cleansing Pads – 20 pads
• Eve Lom Rescue Mask 25ml
• Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 50ml

You can find The Clarifying Skincare Kit on sale right now, here with Selfridges.

To add to these three amazing boxes, Selfridges also have their very own Advent Calendar for 2023 and it is even better than the offering from 2022.  A full review can be found right here.

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Liberty London Advent Calendar 2023 - Spoilers

On sale now 

The Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar is always really popular and this year, here is everything you need to know about the 2023 Advent Calendar and the Liberty it will be available to pre-order today from 12pm for all Beauty Drop subscribers and this includes anyone who signs up to Beauty Drop now.

Worth a whopping £1043, the Liberty Advent Calendar, which launches on 28th September, will be priced at £250 and will feature 29 products, of which 20 will be full size. Added to that, there is a chance for five lucky people to find a Golden Ticket hidden inside their Advent Calendar which will give them £1000 to spend at Liberty!

If you don't want to see what is inside this years Advent Calendar, then scroll no further because the contents are listed, instead, head right here to sign up to the waiting list, to get your hands on this Advent Calendar when it launches.

What’s inside:

• Rose Inc Cream Blush in Daylily FULL SIZE
• Augustinus Bader The Cream 15ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 30ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Verden D’Orangerie Hand Cream 75ml FULL SIZE
• Votary Night Star Serum 30ml FULL SIZE
• Davines OI Shampoo 90ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream 20ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Liberty Stateley Bouquet Votive 60g TRAVEL SIZE
• Le Labo Rose 31 Liquid Balm 9ml FULL SIZE
• MALIN+GOETZ Rum Bar Soap 50g TRAVEL SIZE
• Larry King Spoilt for Choice Hair Oil 30ml FULL SIZE
• The Seated Queen Cassiopeia’s Serum Concentrate 10ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil 15ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Surratt Relevée Mascara 6ml FULL SIZE
• OTO Exfoliating Cleanser 25ml FULL SIZE
• Dizziak Deep Conditioner 50ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Byredo Lipstick in Solid Ground or Commuter 3g FULL SIZE
• Dr Sebagh Serum Repair Hyaluronic Acid 20ml FULL SIZE
• Bibbi Ghost of Tom Eau de Parfum 8ml TRAVEL SIZE
• 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask 6ml FULL SIZE
• REN Clean Skincare Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream 50ml FULL SIZE
• Liberty Pocket Mirror in Elegance Print
• Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin Eau de Parfum 10ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Estella Bartlett Stars So Bright Gold Plated Bracelet
• The Uniform Hair Clip Duo
• Zelens Instant Recharge 30ml FULL SIZE
• Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Roller Ball 10ml FULL SIZE
• Charlotte Mensah Manketti Hair Oil 15ml TRAVEL SIZE
• Exclusive new Liberty product

This is an impressive list of contents inside the Liberty London Advent Calendar for 2023 and, if you want to be kept up to date of news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.

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YOU Beauty Advent Calendar 2023

The YOU Beauty Advent Calendar is back for 2023 and it is one that is always popular.

The You Beauty Advent Calendar is on sale for just £85 (including free P&P)and the contents are said to be worth £360 giving you a huge saving of £275.

If you want to see what is inside this Advent Calendar from Cult Beauty, then don’t scroll down!

Buy here

Contents

• Little Soap Company Organic Grapefruit & Orange Soap Bar FULL SIZE
• Yankee Candle Filled Votive Candle Midsummer's Night, 37g Mini Fragrance
• Balance Me Radiance Face Oil, 10ml FULL SIZE
• BEAUTYPRO VITAMIN-C Brightening Sheet Mask FULL SIZE
• LEIGHTON DENNY Vamp High Performance Nail Polish, 12ml FULL SIZE
• Philip Kingsley Maximiser Root Boosting Spray 60ml
• Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel, 40ml
• Able Skincare Indoor anti-pollutant & detoxifying Niacinamide blue light eye therapy, 15ml FULL SIZE
• Bare Minerals MAXIMIST VOLUMIZING MASCARA FULL SIZE
• Feather & Down Sweet Dreams Pillow Spray, 50ml FULL SIZE
• Rodial Bee Venom Cleansing Balm Mini,20ml
• Nails.INC 45 Seconds Speedy Gloss Top Coat FULL SIZE
• It's a 10 Haircare Miracle Leave-In Product, 59.1ml
• Gatineu Golden Glow Gradual Tan, 75ml FULL SIZE
• Emma Hardie, Vitamin C Radiance Gel Cream, 20ml
• LEIGHTON DENNY Travel Crystal Nail File
• UKLASH Lengthening Mascara FULL SIZE
• REN Clean Skincare Mini Evercalm™ Gentle Cleansing Gel, 50ml
• BRIOGEO DON'T DESPAIR, REPAIR! DEEP CONDITIONING HAIR MASK, 30ml
• Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Scrub 75ml FULL SIZE
• UpCircle Face Serum with upcycled coffee and rosehip oil, 10ml
• Percy & Reed I Need A Hero! Wonder Shampoo, 50ml
• Avant Velvet Perfecting Rose Sugar Lip Scrub FULL SIZE
• Dr.PAWPAW Age Renewal Softening Hand Cream 50ml - Cocoa & Coconut FULL SIZE

If you want to be kept up to date with news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.

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Making Ethical Choices in Personal Care

Personal care products we choose each day play an essential part of modern life, yet did you know their effect extends far beyond our bathroom sinks? From selecting shampoo to moisturisers, every decision has the ability to have profound ripples throughout society as a whole.

In this blog post, we are exploring the ethical choices available when purchasing personal care products, and why they matter. Furthermore, we will consider ways in which these choices align with individual values and preferences.

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Assess Ethical Options

Why are ethical personal care choices worth your consideration? Look beyond immediate personal benefits - think about their possible impactful effects both on yourself and in wider society!

Personal care products touch all parts of our daily lives from morning showers to bedtime skincare rituals - yet some companies engage in practices which could compromise human health, the environment or animals with lasting ramifications for society as we know it.

Impact of Unethical Practices on Society

Unethical practices within the personal care industry go well beyond laboratories and production facilities - they pose serious obstacles that demand our collective consideration and action.

Animal Testing: Ethical and Scientific Considerations

• Cruelty on Innocent Lives: Animal testing raises ethical concerns due to its cruelty towards innocent lives, which often result in injury for those subjected to tests, rendering this option irrelevant and irredeemable as something worthy of consideration.
• Scientific Validity Challenged: Animal testing has become more controversial as an approach to research; no longer representing sound scientific practices.

Harmful Ingredients: Risks to Health and the Environment

• Health Implications: Many personal care products contain chemicals which could potentially cause skin irritations and allergies as well as more serious health concerns for consumers, posing risks to all parties involved with its supply.
• Environmental Effect: Chemical pollutants have widespread environmental repercussions that are detrimental to our world, contributing to pollution and ecosystem devastation.

Unsustainable Sourcing: Environmental Degradation and Social Disruption

• Reducing Natural Resources: Unsustainable practices lead to the depletion of vital natural resources, leading to further environmental degradation and creating further imbalances within ecosystems.
• Ecosystem Damage: Such actions threaten ecosystem balances and biodiversity - two serious threats that threaten environmental sustainability.
• Social Consequences: Nuclear power plant emissions have the potential to have serious negative repercussions for local communities, endangering livelihoods and diminishing wellbeing.

Ethical Dilemmas in Consumer Trust and Reputation

• Loss of Trust: Unethical practices within the personal care industry undermine consumer confidence by raising questions regarding product safety and quality issues as well as brand integrity issues.
• Reputational Damage: Brands engaging in unethical conduct risk suffering irreparable reputational harm through consumer boycotts or public outrage, potentially jeopardizing both their image and brand loyalty.

Awareness of unethical practices within the personal care industry holds equal weight with consumers and industry influencers, reinforcing our shared commitment to developing more sustainable ethical options that prioritize both human health and environmental preservation.

Conscious Consumerism At Its Core

By exploring conscious consumerism, we will gain more understanding on its ethical effects on personal care practices and businesses that support sustainable values. Let's go beyond its surface manifestations to understand its profound ramifications as well as why making mindful purchases makes good business sense.

Consumer Power: Impacting Industry Values

Individual consumers hold immense power to shape industry values positively by making well-informed and ethical product selection decisions for personal care products. By choosing products aligned with values, conscious shoppers send a signal that brands prioritise sustainability, animal welfare and human wellbeing over profits maximisation.

Ethical Brands in the Spotlight

Brands like Vegetology stand as an excellent example of ethical personal care practices by employing sustainable sources, forgoing harmful chemicals, and advocating transparency. Such brands serve as models of ethical living while inspiring others to follow in its footsteps.

Establishing an Industry Shift

Companies committed to ethical practices can play an instrumental role in leading an industry shift toward more ethical personal care choices by setting an important precedent with their actions.

Advantages of Making Mindful Choices

By making ethical choices as part of your everyday care routine, not only are you contributing positively to society; you also stand to experience both immediate and long-term advantages.

Personal Well-Being

• Healthy Skin: Ethical personal care products often include natural and nourishing ingredients which may lead to healthier, brighter looking skin.
• Peace of Mind: Selecting products which align with your values can bring immense comfort when selecting products for safety reasons.

Environmental Stewardship

Consumers who choose products produced using eco-friendly manufacturing practices can help decrease the environmental footprint of personal care industries such as personal care.

Compassionate Consumerism

By opting for cruelty-free products, you are taking an important step against animal testing, helping create a more humane industry and contributing to animal welfare.

Industry Transformation

You as an ethical consumer have an incredible influence in raising industry-wide ethical standards with your purchasing choices, encouraging brands to adopt moral practices. Your actions help change industry culture for good!

Ethical personal care choices can bring many rewards for both yourself and the planet. By purchasing eco-friendly products you are investing both yourself and the environment - contributing towards more eco-friendly standards in industry standards.

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Embracing Sustainable Ingredients

Natural ingredients in ethical personal care products are like nature's gift that keeps on giving, providing not only beneficial skincare features for our skin and planet but also making life better in general! Eco-friendly ingredients hold their own magic; not only are they good for our planet and body alike but they're good for skin too!

The Appeal of Organic Products

Naturally derived ingredients sourced from plants not only nourish your skin, but they also foster harmony between human health and environmental wellbeing, creating an alliance which advances both simultaneously.

Natural ingredients provide skincare benefits without harsh chemical compounds found in synthetic cosmetics - giving your skin an upgrade while simultaneously decreasing environmental footprint. Giving it some breathing room!

Responsible Sourcing

Ethics-minded personal care brands take ingredient sourcing seriously, prioritising environmentally responsible procurement methods so as to guarantee natural ingredients come from sources compatible with environmental preservation.

By adopting responsible sourcing practices, these brands have significantly decreased the environmental footprint associated with personal care product production and have contributed to making our planet greener and more eco-friendly. Each step plays a part in making our world greener!

Time-Tested Botanical Extracts

Sustainable ingredients often feature ancient botanical extracts like aloe vera, chamomile and green tea that have long been valued as sustainable practices and offer skincare benefits while upholding sustainable values.

Tips for Making Ethical Choices

Now that we understand the significance of ethical choices, let's dive deeper into their implementation:

Read Product Labels

When purchasing personal care products, pay careful consideration to their ingredient lists. Look for those made with natural and sustainable ingredients - ethical brands often boast of this fact on their labels!

Research Brands

Before purchasing products or services from any brand you consider, take some time to perform extensive research about them. Prioritise companies who focus on ethical practices like cruelty-free testing, sustainable sourcing practices and clear ingredient lists.

Search Ethical Certifications

Many ethical products carry certifications demonstrating they use cruelty-free or organic and sustainable ingredients, making it easier for customers to identify products which reflect their values.

Be Informed

Keep up with ethical personal care developments by staying educated yourself. Knowledge is power; more of it means better ability to make ethical choices when necessary.

Conclusion

As we reach the end of our ethical personal care journey, keep this in mind: every decision counts and affects more than just you - they impact the planet and people alike. So embrace the power of your choices; use personal care routine as a platform to bring positive change into the world!

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What You Should Consider Before Purchasing a Stairlift

For individuals facing mobility challenges, navigating stairs can be a daunting task. However, with the stairlifts, the uphill battle becomes significantly easier. In this post, we will explore the essential factors to consider before investing in a stairlift. Whether you or your loved one requires assistance, this guide aims to provide valuable insights to ensure you make the right decision! Key facts in this blog were checked by Multicare, who are industry experts!

Assess Your Needs and Staircase Configuration

Before purchasing a stairlift, it is crucial to evaluate your specific requirements and the characteristics of your staircase. Determine whether your stair components are straight or do they have curves or landings. This information will help you choose either a curved stairlift or straight stairlifts. Ensure the chosen stairlift can accommodate the weight of the user and any additional items, such as groceries or a wheelchair. Plus measure the length of your staircase accurately to determine the necessary track length for the stairlift installation.

Safety Features for Peace of Mind

When it comes to stairlifts, safety is paramount, so you must look for the following features. Ensure the stairlift comes equipped with a seatbelt for added security. Safety sensors are essential to detect any obstacles on the stairs, automatically stopping the lift if necessary. Opt for a stairlift with a swivel seat, allowing users to safely and comfortably enter and exit the lift at the top or bottom of the stairs. In case of power outages, a stairlift with a battery backup system ensures uninterrupted operation.

Comfort and Convenience

To enhance the overall user experience, consider the following comfort and convenience features. Adjustable seat height… Look for a stairlift with an adjustable seat height to suit individual preferences and provide optimal comfort. Choose a stairlift that operates quietly and smoothly to minimise any potential disturbance. Importantly, ensure the controls are user-friendly, featuring large buttons or switches that are easy to operate, particularly for individuals with limited dexterity.

Customization Options

Stairlifts can be customised to meet specific needs. For example the choices of upholstery. Select a stairlift with upholstery options so that you can match your home decor and personal style. Consider a foldable stairlift to maximise space when the lift is not in use. Some stairlifts offer add-ons such as storage compartments, remote controls, or powered swivel seats for added convenience.

Professional Installation and Maintenance

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of your stairlift, professional installation and regular maintenance is essential. Seek expert advice and consult with reputable stairlift providers who can assess your needs and provide expert guidance. Understand the installation process, including any modifications required to your staircase, and inquire about warranties or guarantees. Plus it's always good to inquire about maintenance plans and servicing options to keep your stairlift in optimal condition over time.

Conclusion

Investing in a stairlift can significantly improve the quality of life for the elderly and disabled by granting them independence and freedom of movement within their homes. By carefully considering your needs, staircase configuration, safety features, comfort options, and customization choices, you can make an informed decision that meets your requirements. Remember to consult with professionals to ensure proper installation and ongoing maintenance, guaranteeing a reliable and long-lasting stairlift experience.

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ESPA wellbeing beauty advent calendar 2023

The ESPA Advent Calendar has launched and for a limited time only, there is a Free Evening Serenity Gift worth £54.00.

Worth £418, the ESPA Advent Calendar is on sale for just £175 and it is a 25 day Advent Calendar which features a selection of well-being luxuries including invigorating cleansers, nourishing creams, and rich essential oils.

If you want to see what is inside this Advent Calendar from Cult Beauty, then don’t scroll down!

Buy the ESPA well-being beauty advent calendar 2023

What’s inside:

• Modern Alchemy Purifying Polish 55ml
• Active Nutrients Super Nourish Glossing Shampoo 50ml
• Active Nutrients Super Nourish Glossing Conditioner 50ml
• Pink Hair and Scalp Mud 30ml
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Define and Tighten Body Serum 30ml
• ESPA Winter Spice Scented Ceramic Ornament
• Fortifying Bath & Body Oil 15ml
• Active Nutrients Yuzu and Ginger Cleansing Sorbet 15ml
• Fitness Shower Gel 30ml
• Muscle Rescue Balm 15g
• Active Nutrients Optimal Skin Pro-Serum 10ml
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Phyto-Collagen Plumping Mask 30ml
• Refining Skin Polish 15ml
• Active Nutrients Isotonic Hydration Mask 30ml
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Moisture Complex 15ml
• Active Nutrients Optimal Body Tri-Serum 10ml
• Winter Spice Votive Candle 70g
• Tri-Active™ Resilience Pro-Biome Moisturiser 15ml
• Active Nutrients Optimal Skin Pro-Cleanser 50ml
• Tri-Active™ Resilience SOS Skin Clearing Serum 10ml
• Fitness Bath Salts 55g
• Positivity Pulse Point Oil 9ml
• Overnight Glow Enzyme Peel 15ml
• Nourishing Lip Treatment 5ml
• Depuff and Soothe Eye Gel 15ml

If you want to be kept up to date of news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.

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Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 - ON Sale now

On sale now

The Waiting List for the Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2023 has now opened and here is your first look at what it will look like.

The calendar will contain 39 beauty products, 20 of them full-sized and it is described as being the best Cult Beauty Advent Calendar yet. 

What's more, if you sign up to the waiting list by 19th September, three people will have the chance to win an Advent Calendar for free.

Join The Waiting List

If you want to see what is inside this Advent Calendar from Cult Beauty, then don’t scroll down!

Contents

• 19/99 BEAUTY Precision Colour Pencil – Barna (Full Size worth £19.00)
• Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner (Deluxe 30ml)
• Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream (Travel Size 15ml worth £71.00)
• BareMinerals MINERALIST Gloss-Balm – Heart or Serenity (Full Size worth £22.00)
• Benefit Fluff Up Brow Wax – Clear (Travel Size worth £13.00)
• Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream (Full Size 15ml worth £43.00)
• Byredo Mascara – Astronomical (Deluxe)
• Byredo Conserve You Face Oil (Full Size 30ml worth £38.00)
• Cult Beauty Compact Mirror – Cult Beauty Christmas Print 2023 (Full Size worth £8.00)
• Cult Beauty Satin Pillow Case – Ivory (Full Size)
• Cult Beauty Satin Sleep Mask Sleep – Cult Beauty Christmas Print 2023 (Full Size)
• Dieux Skin Tattoo Forever Eye Mask (Full Size worth £22.00 )
• Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum (Deluxe 10ml worth £85.00)
• DR. DENNIS GROSS SKINCARE Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel (1 pack)
• Dr. Levy Switzerland R3 Cell Matrix Mask (Full Size 50ml worth £69.00)
• ELEMIS Frangipani Monoi Shower Cream (Travel Size 50ml)
• FABLE & MANE Holiroots Pre-Wash Strengthening Treatment Hair Oil (Travel Size 14.4ml worth £14.00)
• GLOW RECIPE Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream (Travel Size 20ml worth £19.00)
• Hair by Sam McKnight Happy Endings Nourishing Balm (Travel Size 30ml worth £22.00)
• HAIR GAIN Hair Gummies (Full Size 60 gummies worth £29.99)
• HERLUM Copa Dew Oil (Full Size 50ml worth £29.00)
• HUDA BEAUTY Cheeky Tint Blush Stick – Coral Cutie (Full Size worth £23.00)
• JO LOVES A Home Candle – Roasted Chestnuts (Travel Size)
• KINSHIP Supermelt Vegan Lip Jelly Mask (Full Size 10ml worth £19.00)
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye (Full Size 15ml worth £42.00)
• NATASHA DENONA Bronze & Glow Duo (Travel Size 4g worth £17.00)
• OLAPLEX No.3 Hair Perfector (Travel Size 30ml)
• OUAI Scalp and Body Scrub St Barts (Deluxe 30g )
• PAULA’S CHOICE Clear Cleanser (Travel Size 30ml)
• PHILIP KINGSLEY  Elasticizer Bluebell Therapies Woods (Travel Size 75ml worth £23.00)
• REN Bio Retinoid Youth Serum (Full Size 30ml worth £62.00)
• RÓEN Eyes on Me Eyeshadow Palette (Full Size worth £43.00)
• SAIE Glowy Super Gel – Starglow (Full Size worth £22.00)
• SUMMER FRIDAYS CC Me Serum (Full Size 30ml worth £65.00)
• Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic Acid Treatment (Full Size 30ml worth £70.00)
• SUPERGOOP! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30 (Travel Size 15ml worth £17.00)
• The Seated Queen Cold Cream (Travel Size 30ml worth £22.00)
• VERDEN Herbanum Bath Oil (Travel Size 55ml)
• VOTARY Super Sensitive Cleansing Cream (Full Size 100ml £55.00)

If you want to be kept up to date of news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.

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Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar 2023

On sale now

I have had a fair few people ask about the Selfridges Advent Calendar for 2023 and here it is.

Opening out to look like a makeup case, this calendar is said to be worth over £1000 and will go on sale shortly for just £220 and inside you will find hair, makeup, skincare and body care products.

If you want to see what is inside this Advent Calendar from Selfridges, then don’t scroll down as they are listed.

Contents

• REFY – Brow Sculpt 8.5ml
• Dr. Barbara Sturm – Clarifying Serum 30ml
• Natasha Denona – Mini Bronze Eye Palette 5×0.8g
• Fable & Mane – SahaScalp Amla Soothing Serum 14.4ml
• Charlotte Tilbury – Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray 34ml
• Paula’s Choice – 10% Niacinamide Booster 20ml
• Lisa Eldridge – Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colour 3.5g
• Hair by Sam McKnight – Rich Nourish Shampoo 100ml
• Hair by Sam McKnight – Rich Nourish Conditioner 75ml
• PHLUR – Missing Person EDP 9.5ml
• MALIN+GOETZ – Dark Rum Candle 67g
• Penhaligon’s – Halfeti EDP 10ml
• 111SKIN – Rose Quartz Exfoliating Mask 30ml
• Davines – OI All in One Milk 50ml
• JVN Hair – Complete Air Dry Creme 30ml
• Color Wow – Raise the Root 50ml
• Dries Van Noten – Soie Malaquais EDP 10ml
• Costa Brazil – Sol Sunlight Body Oil 30ml
• anatome – Relax + Sleep Bath Salts 168g
• Vida Glow – Natural Marine Collagen Supplement 6x3g
• Biossance – Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 50ml
• Augustinus Bader – The Rich Cream 15ml
• Rabanne Beauty – Colorshot 10ml
• Dermalogica – Daily Milkfoliant 13g
• True Fiction – Pencil Liner Trio 24g
• Gisou – Honey Infused Hair Perfume 100ml
• Kylie Cosmetics – Plumping Gloss 7ml
• BYOMA – De-Puff and Brighten Eye Gel 20ml
• Oribe – Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil 50ml
• Byredo – Lipstick 3g
• Pleasing – Polish 13ml
• Pleasing – Polish 13ml
• Selfridges – Beauty Concierge Card

Another amazing Advent Calendar for 2023 and if you want to be kept up to date of news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.

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Avon Nourishing Lip Oils SPF12

Lip Oils have exploded across the beauty scene and not only do they come in from the high end brands, but also from those on the high street and today, I am sharing two from Avon.

Lip Oils are often used as an alternative to lip balm and are designed to moisturise and nourish the lips. It typically contains a combination of oils, such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, or argan oil, to help hydrate and soften the lips while providing a glossy finish. 

Avon offers two lips oils in the Avon True Nourishing Lip Oils priced at just £7 each (currently on offer for £5) and they are Blossom and Shimmering Petal. I really love the packaging, the clear see through tubes with copper lids clearly showing the shade of each lip oil as well as the doe foot applicator, shaped to make the addition to your lips easy.

Starting with Blossom which is a bright, vivid pink but when applied to the lips, as it is an oil, it just adds a sheer pop of colour making it perfect for use on its own or over your favourite lipstick. 

The formula of the lip oil is one that feels more like a gel than an oil, though it is neither greasy or tacky. In order to take care of you lips, the oil uses the likes of jojoba, avocado and coconut oil as well as vitamin E. I really like using this lip oil and it’s perfect for every day use.

The second lip oil is Shimmering Petal and it is a much lighter shade of pink but within the formula, you can see tiny flecks of silver glitter running through it.

Again the formula is exactly the same as Blossom with the inclusion of jojoba, avocado and coconut oil and vitamin E and as before, on the lips that same gel like texture which isn’t sticky or tacky and despite the flecks of silver, it is delightful to wear either on its own or over a lipstick, with the flecks offering a bit of sparkle.

Both Lip Oils also offer SPF12 making them even better for your lips. On offer for just £5 they absolutely should be purchased and tried, it’s a great way to find out whether a lip oil is for you or not.

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