Benefit Cosmetics Magnificent Brow Show + Giveaway

If you are an avid fan of QVC and watch it regularly, you might have noticed that they are working on a series of Instagram live 'salon at home' events over the past few weeks, where you can meet the experts and bring some beauty to your home! Well on Wednesday 9th December, it is the turn of Benefit Cosmetics, my go to Brow products and at 7pm, you can watch a live IG live brow masterclass is taking place.

To celebrate this event, I will be giving away a Magnificent Brow Show, worth over £112, to one of you lucky people. The Kit contains 5 FULL-SIZE brow bestsellers 

Contents

• Gimme Brow+ brow-volumizing fiber gel in shades 2, 3, 4 or 5 | full-size 
• Precisely, My Brow Pencil ultra-fine brow defining pencil in shades 2, 3, 4 or 5 | full-size​ 
• Goof Proof Brow Pencil super easy brow-filling & shaping pencil in shades 2, 3, 4 or 5 | full-size  
• Ka-BROW! cream-gel brow color with brush in shades 2, 3, 4 or 5 | full-size 
• 24-HR Brow Setter 24-hour invisible shaping & setting gel for brows in shades 2, 3, 4 or 5 | full-size

If your Brows are one part of your face and makeup routine you know the least about or conversely if it is as important to you as applying your foundation, this IG masterclass will be on hand to give you some hints and tips as to how to get the best use out of these products, along with some advice on how to fill, pluck and groom your eyebrows from home, whether you want to know your perfect brow shade or sort out those strays.

How to Win

Want to know how you can win?  All you have to do is follow both me and QVC on Instagram here and here.  The winner, will be able to selected their own shade of kit and will be picked at random, after the QVC masterclass, so make sure you are tuning in! 

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Gatineau Melatogenine Cleansing Collection

I love my skincare gift sets and the Gatineau Melatogenine Cleansing Collection is such amazing value for money at less than £30 here it would be madness to not include it. Packaged inside an incredibly festively chic looking box there is a combination of some must-have products from Gatineau which help you achieve a gentle yet thorough cleanse.

Inside the box you will find the following products:

As you can see, this is quite the collection and I just love everything about it.

Melatogenine Refreshing Cleansing Cream 250ml:  This is described as being a quick and easy to use luxurious refreshing 2 in 1 cleanser. Gently and thoroughly removes all impurities from the face and neck while toning and boosting the age-defence action. 

Skin looks pure and clear, more supple and soft. Enriched with Melatogenine and Sweet Almond Oil; this formula removes all traces of make-up and impurities, provides anti-ageing benefits as well as ensuring your complexion is soft and beautiful.

Gentle Eye Make-up Remover 50ml - I really like this eye makeup remover, it has never caused me any irritation and it is so good, that literally one swipe with a cotton pad and it removes absolutely everything, even waterproof mascara.

It is formulated with Aloe, Cucumber and Green tea to gently remove eye make-up and it is also suitable for contact lens wearers. 

Radiance Enhancing Gommage 15ml - Now this is one product I do absolutely love from Gatineau and if every you want to ensure absolutely everything rank is removed from your skin, this is it!

It is a gel exfoliator which has a luscious pearly orange texture to it and once you begin to massage it onto the skin, it turns to liquid and it does this to release its exfoliating ingredients enzymes and AHAs; and they come together to gently lift off impurities. Your complexion appears brightened and your skin radiant. 

Facial Cleansing Brush - This is one incredible brush and I absolutely love not only how densely packed the bristles are, but just how delicate it is on the skin.

This brush is described as being a deep cleansing brush that gently exfoliates skin's surface with a delicate massage action. Fitted with soft bristles, it glides effortlessly over facial contours to help encourage circulation.  You can use it with just about any product on your face that you use to cleanse, polish or exfoliate and the brushes do a really amazing job at making that product work extra hard.

I am blown away with just how little this entire kit costs and being less than £30 (here) it is definitely one to be snapping up quick.

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Beauty Kitchen Daily Skincare Heroes Kit

Beauty Kitchen always make 100% effective, natural and affordable products and this Daily Skincare Heroes Kit features a Tartan bag, which is handmade in the UK using off-cuts from the production of kilts that would normally go to waste, you will find 3 super-powered goodies to cleanse, moisturise, rejuvenate & deeply nourish for healthier, younger-looking skin.

Abyssinian Oil is the main feature if the products within this kit and it comes from the Crambe Abyssinian plant and its seed oil is described as being a multi-tasking miracle! High in intensely hydrating Omega 9 and clinically proven to be more effective than Argan oil, it rapidly penetrates the outer layers of the epidermis, deeply nourishing the skin whilst providing protection against dehydration, the main cause of fine lines and wrinkles. Closely mimicking human sebum, it’s suitable for all skin types, even problem and oily skin!  So inside this bad the three products includes: 

Natural Cream Cleanser 50ml - Fragrance free natural cleansing and age defense for sensitive, oily or dry skin.

This fragrance free, non-greasy, cleansing cream simply melts into the skin and easily removes impurities such as dirt and grime as well as make up to reveal soft, supple, glowing skin. It contains nourishing Shea Butter and Abyssinian oil, a turbo charged version of argan oil, to help replace essential skin lipids without blocking pores, to restore the skins natural elasticity.

The Aroma Facial Concentrate 30ml - Intensive daily hydration and age defence treatment for sensitive, oily or dry skin.

This intensive daily moisturising oil is suitable for all skin types. Again, it contains Abyssinian oil, a turbo charged version of argan oil, magnolia oil and palmarosa to balance the production of sebum and rosehip oil, which help to promote cellular development and collagen synthesis, which is important for keeping skin smooth and supple.

A 50ml Facial Moisturising Cream - Fragrance free natural hydration & age defence for sensitive, oily or dry skin.

This fragrance free moisture balm is said to be perfect for anyone that wants natural hydration but hasn't yet converted to facial oils. It contains Abyssinian oil, a turbo charged version of argan oil, to help replace essential skin lipids without blocking pores, to restore the skins natural elasticity.

I think this is an incredible gift for those who love their natural skincare and the Tartan bag within which is comes in, is so beautifully made. With an RRP of £40, you can find it HERE for less than £20.

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Murad - Joyful And Renewed Collection

Over the next few weeks I am going to be sharing with you some amazing skincare gift sets that would make an amazing gift for Christmas. Today it is the turn of Murad, a brand I have got to know via beauty boxes and a brand that I absolutely love. The Murad Joyful and Renewed Collection set features a complete 3-Step Skincare regime: Cleanse, Treat and Hydrate. Worth a huge £118 this set is currently on offer for less than £60 here and inside this delightful box you will find:

Renewing Cleansing Cream (200ml) (RRP £26) - Described as being a nourishing, radiance-reviving formula which works to expertly eliminate dirt and impurities that have been acquired throughout the day on the skin. 

It is infused with essential vitamins, minerals and powerful antioxidants such as Papaya, evening primrose oil and borago oil which work to dissolve dead and dull skin cells, whilst defending against environmental aggressors to leave skin fresh and healthy-looking after use.

Retinol Youth Renewal Serum (15ml) (RRP £32.50) - This serum is described as being a fast-absorbing formula that works to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is powered by Retinol Tri-Active Technology (a fast-acting Retinoid, a time-released Retinol and a Retinol booster). 

What I like about this serum is how lightweight it is when you apply it to the skin, it absorbs itself pretty rapidly and is designed to deliver a firming effect to smoothen and refine skin, whilst Hyaluronic Spheres provide long-lasting hydration to reignite a radiant glow.

The final product within the box is a 50ml Age-Balancing Moisture (RRP £59.50) and it is described as being ideal for dry, dehydrated and slackening skin.  As well as having an SPF30 this cream deeply nourishing moisturiser uses a blend of Shea, Sunflower, Grape Seed and Avocado Oil which provide long-lasting hydration, while Phytoestrogens work to smooth your complexion. 

Add to that the inclusion of a Copper Peptide Complex which is said to "stimulate cell turnover and the production of collagen, resulting in a more supple skin".   On the skin, this moisturising is so luxurious and smooth and a real treat to use.  I love that it isn't too thick a texture and it absorbs pretty quickly.

This is such a beautiful skin care set for Christmas and more than worth its price tag.

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Lush Easter Wishlist

Even though I am a HUGE chocolate fan and love everything there is about Easter, well who doesn't love eating chocolate for breakfast, there are one or two other things that I always have my eye and currently there are a few items from Lush that I rather like the look of and here they are in the form of a wishlist:

1 - The Golden Egg Bath Bomb - said to turn your water gold and is a combination of a Bath Bomb so you get the fizzing and a Bath Melt so you get some luxuriously moisturising oils to make your skin lovely and smooth.  Costs £3.50

2 - The Immaculate Eggception - Another Bath Bomb which comes in either yellow or pink and these are rather special because there is not just one bath bomb there are and when you crack them open you will find either a yellow chick of a white bunny!  Cost £6.95

3 - Rose - This one is a bubble bar and  it is made using Turkish Rose Absolute and promises to create a tonne of bubbles.  Costs £2.95

4 - Secret Garden - A bath bomb which is said to be full of flowers and the scent of spring which will create serene and tranquil bath that will bring you back to life.  Costs £2.95

5 - Bunch of Carrots - These caught my eye because they are quirky and something a little bit different.  Once you have them, you swish one of the carrots around your bath to enjoy soft clouds of bubbles and tropically scented water. They are also said to be reusable bubble bars and do not smell of carrots.  Cost 5.95

If you are not too sure what to buy when going into Lush, there is always an option to get a gift set which will contain a few items to make your options less traumatic.  As it is Easter Lush have two offerings which are:

6 - Funny Bunny - This gift set is sold in a Knot wrap and contains 4 items from the Easter Range and it costs £20

7 - Carrot - This gift set comes in the shape of a carrot which is really quirky and contains 4 products from the Easter range and costs £16.95

Finally:

8 - Madame Butterfly - This is a bubble bar on a stick, anyone who is familiar with the Christmas range will possibly have had one of these already, though in the form of an Angel.  With the bubble bar on a stick, like with carrots, you swish it around in your water as the bath runs and it creates Rose and Lemon scented  bubbles.  Costs £5.25

So there you have a little Lush Easter Wishlist and a nice alternative to chocolate.  Have you tried any of these products?

Ted Baker Last Minute Stocking Fillers for Him and Her

Okay so how many of you still have one or two last minute gifts to get and really do not want to be running around like a headless chicken?  Well look no further, I have some fantastic products that would make amazing stocking fillers for both him and her.

I have featured a few Ted Baker products on my blog in the last month and I am so impressed with them, I had to share them.  You can find Putting on the Glitz HERE gift set here which features an illuminating Highlighter, a bronzing compact, a Kabuki Brush and a Bronzing glow and if that isn't enough, you can find some Ted Baker eyelash curlers and nail buffer HERE.  All of these products arrive in fantastic packaging and can be found in Boots!

Today I have the Ted's Big swig gift set £12* and it features a 200ml hair and body wash, a 150ml body spray and a large water bottle. I really like the packaging within which these products arrive and it has the following description:

"For maximum performance with minimum sweat, the fresh, invigorating top notes of this (be)spoke Body Spray and Hair & Body Wash contrast neatly with this aerodynamically designed water bottle from Ted. After all, whether a grand tourer or a sprint specialist, everyone needs to whet their whistle from time to time! The Ted Baker Ted’s Big Swig gift set includes Hair & Body Wash that work in tandem with your physique to ensure you’re always oiled for choice, along with Body Spray as fresh as a bright yellow jersey...Saddle up!"

Then we have a gift for the girls, well two actually and they come in the form of nail polish duos.  First up we have Cherry Bomb Duo* £8.50. Described as:

"Put a little fizz in your day with Ted's girly and delicious Cherry Bomb, perfect for girls with a seriously cheeky side"

As you can see from the photos, the first shade is deep cherry colour which is absolutely stunning on its own, never mind with the addition of the sparkle called Sugar Rush, which I also adore.  

The second set I have is called Blue Moon Duo* £8.50 and as before there is a nail polish in a beautiful deep blue shade, so deep it is almost black, I absolutely love it and you can see how blue it is once the light catches it.  Add some sparkle called Space Dust and you add a bit more beauty to your nail colour.  Described as:

" The stunning Blue Moon is for girls who like to maintain a little mystery"

Now hopefully this post has given you some ideas for those last final few presents that you need to get to complete your Christmas Shopping.

Do you have any of these Ted Baker products?  Do you want them?