Beauty Kits and Boxes with Feelunique

How did I not know that Feelunique had so many gift sets to offer? Browsing through the website for a few gifts for some upcoming birthdays and I think my wishlist has grown quite a lot!  Looking within the gift set section, there is a lot of choices and a lot of savings to be had and here are just some of the ones to catch my eye.

Caudalie 'Mixology' Beauty Box  £45

I am a huge fan of Caudalie and have been lucky enough to try a lot of their products over the years and this box offers some of my favourites. Described as being a Mix, Match and Glow box, it is packed full of cult favourites which contains:

• Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum 10ml - This oil-free serum contains highly concentrated Viniferine (grape sap), to boost radiance, even the complexion and correct dark spots.
• Caudalie Glycolic Peel 75ml - Designed to restore radiance, this peel is full of natural ingredients like glycolic acid and papaya extract.
• Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Essence 50ml - Inspired by Korean beauty regimes, this lightweight, refined formula is infused with glycolic acid, to buff away dead skin cells, white peony, for a healthy glow and even complexion, and organic grape water, to soothe and moisturise the skin. 
• Caudalie VineActiv Overnight Detox Oil 30ml - Rich in Omega 6 and Vitamin E, this night time oil works to allow tired, stressed skin to regenerate itself at night. 
• Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser 50ml - Light, airy and soap-free, this cleanser is infused with moisturising grape extract, purifying sage and soothing camomile extract to restore radiance and leave the skin feel smooth.

With a box that would retail for £84, this is quite a bargain to be had and each product is an impressive size.

Urban Decay x Feelunique Beauty On The Go Kit £40.50

Any fans of Urban Decay out there will love this little kit. Described as being the 'On The Go' Kit contains Introducing many best-selling makeup essentials by Urban Decay and is designed to take you full circle from work or study to going out out! Inside you will find

• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Anti-Ageing Travel Size 5ml - Said you last for 24 hours, this crease-free eyeshadow primer works to lock your shadow in place, wake up tired eyes and minimise the appearance of redness and other imperfections
• Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray Travel Size 30ml - For me, this spray speaks for itself and I've lost count of how many times I have repurchased it. 
• Urban Decay Perversion Travel Size Mascara 4ml - Said to be a mascara which will build, separate and define each lash whilst never being brittle or clumpy, Perversion is a not too wet and not too dry mascara which you can build up whilst avoiding the dreaded spider leg lashes.
• Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - This is one palette that I still don't have in my collection but it is everything that I need for travelling. Made up of five matte and one demi-matte shade, it is literally perfect. 
• Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow 1.5g in Diamond Dog - A Deep Brown with White-Gold Sparkle, this is one of the few single shadows I own and simply adore.

Putting all of this together inside a beautiful Feelunique Holographic Cosmetics Bag. I think this is an incredible collection and one I would very much like in my stash.

BY TERRY Favourites

This beauty box contains the 5 award-winning BY TERRY bestsellers which Feelunique say you need to create the perfect everyday glamorous and flawless look. 

Box Contains:

• BY TERRY Lip Powder Essence 0.9g in N2. Nude Flirt - Described as being a breakthrough lipstick which triggers a true "lip revolution", the weightless, loose powder texture immediately transforms into a highly-pigmented liquid ink matte lipstick.
• BY TERRY Mascara Terrybly Growth Booster Mascara 8ml in Black Parti-Pris - Described as being a tinted lash serum enriched with Lumicoat® Care Technology activates lash growth, delivering greater volume, length and thickness
• BY TERRY Compact-Expert Dual Powder 5g in No. 7 Sun Desire - Described as being a matifiant, illuminator, perfecteur all-over that sublimates all the eyelets and fixes the make-up in a single gesture. The soft touch texture is enriched with lightweight "self-adapting" pigments.
• BY TERRY Mini Hyaluronic Hydra Powder 1.3g - Said to set your make up and blur visibility of imperfections to create a ‘soft focus’ effect. Ultra-lightweight and completely invisible, this controls shine without leaving skin looking dry or chalky
• BY TERRY Ombre Blackstar Melting Eyeshadow 1.64g in Bronze Moon - This is a luxurious cream eyeshadow that is packed with Tahitian Black Pearl extracts, rich in calcium, trace elements and pearl proteins for smoothing, reshaping and perfecting action.

This box is currently on offer for £54 but has a value more than double at £130 so it is an absolute bargain not to be missed.  Whether or not you are a fan of the brand, want to discover some favourites or want to get to know By Terry, then this is some box.

Universal Makeup Beauty Box Powered by Feelunique £19.60

If you didn't know, Feelunique has an arsenal of beauty boxes which they curate themselves. Available throughout the year and at Christmas time, they are worth keeping an eye out for because they do make an amazing gift. The Universal Makeup Beauty Box Powered by Feelunique contains:

• Nude by Nature Translucent Loose Finishing Powder 10g - Said to help extend the life of your makeup as well as help keep shine at bay.
• The Pro Hygiene Collection Antibacterial Makeup Spray 15ml - This little spritz is designed to clean your makeup tools! Think tweezers, eyebrow brush, beauty blender and even clippers!
• Bourjois Rouge Edition Souffle De Velvet Lipstick 8ml - Coquelic'oh. This innovative lipstick is described as being packed with essential oils and once applied not only does it dry to a very ‘in-vogue’ matte finish but it also retains its vibrant colour.
• Elizabeth Arden Lasting Impression Mascara Black 2.5ml - Using Avocado and olive oils strengthen lashes, this mascara is described as being the stuff of legends!
• Laura Geller Beauty Spackle Treatment Hydrating Make-Up Primer 59ml - This Vitamin rich, skin hydrating primer is said to create the perfect base for makeup application
• PHB Ethical Beauty - Black Eyeliner Pencil 4g - Made purely of plant oils and waxes this is a vegan, cruelty-free and halal certified eyeliner

For under £20, I think this is a bargain not to be missed, it has something for everyone and if you see something in the box you quite like, you can always swap it out and add something else in its place!

The final box which really caught my attention is the Feelunique Fragrance Gift Box for Her with £60 Voucher - £60.00

I adore my perfumes and fragrances, but I am really quite picky about what I like to wear. So this gift box which contains 6 fragrance samples, along with a £60 gift voucher is quite different to others I have tried. 

Inside the box are the following fragrances:

• Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum Sample 1.5ml 
• Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Eau de Parfum Sample 1.5ml
• Emporio Armani Because It's You Eau de Parfum Sample 1.2ml
• VIKTOR&ROLF Flowerbomb Eau De Parfum Sample 1.2ml
• Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau De Parfum Sample 1.5ml 
• Armani Sí Eau De Parfum Sample 1.2ml

What I like about this is the chance to use these fragrances over a certain amount of time and then you can decide which one you like the most and use the accompanying £60 voucher which can be redeemed for a full-sized fragrance.

Without question, I am still one of those people who loves beauty boxes and I still find them as much fun now as I did when I first started blogging, only now there is a lot more choice than there used to be and here is Feelunique showing just that.

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Tips and tricks to grooming

Beards have been undergoing a revival for the last couple of years, and while they can look stylish when well cared for there will come a time, and heat when the beard has to go. But, how do you banish a lengthy beard while avoiding shaving rash, bumpy irritation and razor burn after months of shunning your shaver? Well I managed to go from this to this and if it is something you are thinking about, want the man in your life to think about or maybe even do...Read on….

Step One

First things first, trying to shave a beard directly off your face when it has some length to it is a no-no. The first step has to be to take the beard right back down to the skin leaving just a stubble. A beard trimmer or electric shaver is ideal for this and you can’t go wrong with a range of models to suit any budget, such as this Blade Shaver from Panasonic.

Step Two 

Before shaving take a warm shower to open up the pores in your face and soften the stubble. By doing this it should make it easier for your razor to cut each hair, giving a closer and more comfortable shave.

Step Three

Gently exfoliate your neck and beard area. By using an exfoliator with beads or grit like grains in a circular motion you can free any ingrown hairs and wash away any grime from the pores. This should leave a smoother surface for the razor to pass over and in theory reduce any cuts.

Step Four

Apply a shaving cream or gel of choice - from my experience, using a low lather gel or cream results in a better shave as the razor glides better over the face and doesn’t clog as much leaving stripes that require further attention.

Step Five

Make sure you have a fresh, sharp razor. There is no point following these steps if you are going to attempt to shave using a razor that has all of the sharpness of a blunt butter knife. The sharper the blade, the fewer passes of the beard area that are required.

Step Six

When shaving don’t press too hard and avoid shaving against the direction of hair growth. Going against the direction of growth results in hairs being cut at differing lengths encourages ingrown hairs and that my readers are the main cause of the redness and itchy feeling.

Step Seven

Rinse off any remaining shaving gel or cream with cold water. Not only does this spank you wide awake but it also serves to close the pores. Using a post-shave balm, cream or serum is a crucial step, it helps to replenish your skin’s natural moisture and keep any skin irritation at bay.

I am lucky that my wife likes the beard, it took a good 7-8months to go from a 5-O'clock shadow to a fully grown beard and having now shaved it off, I do miss it, brushing it became something I did when relaxing, but then I think what I would have had to put up with in this insane heat, travelling on the tube twice a day and realise it was actually a very clever and astute move! To keep up to date with my beard and where it grows, you can find my blog right here.

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L'Occitane Terre de Lumière L’Eau

If you like your floral perfumes then Terre de Lumière L’Eau from L'Occitane is the perfect addition to your fragrance wardrobe.  Sitting within the Oriental Floral family, this is perfect for a hot Summer's Day because it is not overpowering, not overly musty and not overly sweet.

One thing I love about fragrances from L'occitane is the description given to the scent and for this one, it goes like this:

Luminous and exhilarating, Terre de Lumière L’Eau is a tender floral eau de toilette that breathes femininity. 

It’s the scent of daybreak, that beautiful moment when the sun’s rays emerge gently over the horizon. Inspired by Provence at first light, the serene notes of this tender, floral fragrance evolve slowly, giving each accord the time to reveal itself fully, like the unfolding dawn…

Terre de Lumière L’Eau opens with the notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Blackcurrant which give it quite a fruity hit and just as it settles, the middle note of Pink Peony re-energises the floral side of the scent and gives it, for me, that wow factor and then the base notes of Bitter Almond Essence, Tonks Bean and White Musk turn this fragrance into the most beautiful light floral fragrance which has amazing longevity on my skin.

The bottle which takes on an Ombre pattern with a sold white section at the top is circular in shape and when it captures the light, it does create a rainbow.  Terre De Lumiere has a special meaning for L'Occitane and it is quite a beautiful description:

As the day draws to a close, the sky is set alight, embracing all the shades of gold. Beauty is suspended in time as this stunning spectacle reaches its height. This is the golden hour. Meaning "land of light", L'OCCITANE's new collection is inspired by the special time of day in Provence known as the golden hour... A short moment at dusk as the sun falls and the sky fills with golden and purple light. The air is filled with the most fragrant Provençal scents.

As well as Terre de Lumière L’Eau, the L'Occitane fragrance collection is quite extensive and well worthy of looking into here. For this scent, it comes in two sizes 50ml (£49) and 90ml (£65).


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Mintd Box - 2nd Birthday

July is my favourite month (because it is my birthday month) and today I am sharing with you the second birthday beauty box from Mintd which you might have seen the full reveal of HERE on my Instagram not too long ago.

For a beauty box to make it to a second year it is quite an achievement and there is something a little special about Mintd box and that is that it is a monthly / bi-monthly luxury beauty subscription which sends to you a carefully curated selection of 4-5 full/deluxe sized luxury beauty products from exceptional luxury brands. Products across the skincare, makeup and haircare spectrum are carefully selected and handpicked from a broad section of innovative, exclusive and luxury that there is out there.

So to mark the second birthday there are four amazing brands from which there are four amazing products which are: 

Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Clay Cleanser (£35) - Sunday Riley is a brand I have been wanting to try for some time now. Everyone I know who uses any of the products is a huge fan and cannot promote them enough. Described as being a lightly foaming cleanser which contains a cocktail of vitamins, minerals & essential oils to tone and balance normal to combination skin.

So you will find ingredients such as French green clay and Moroccan rhassoul clay which work to gently lift away excess oil without drying out the skin. There is also the use of neroli essential oil and the powerful antioxidant vitamin C. Black pepper helps to boost the circulation as well as helping to rejuvenate tired skin and finally the use of frankincense which works to promote cellular regeneration to give a firmer and smoother face with visibly reduced pores. The luxurious gel formula calms and soothes irritated skin, bringing back balance and brightening the complexion.

Omorovicza Rose Lifted Serum (£90) - This is one of my favourite brands and this happens to be a product I hadn't yet tried. Described as being a luscious healing skincare product, it screams luxury and this is something I love about the brand.

The formula for this serum is really lightweight and uses natural ingredients to leave the skin feeling soothed and rejuvenated.  The use of natural sea mayweed works to relax muscles, smoothing expression lines and wrinkles, then we have Ruby crystals which give the skin an instant youthful glow so the complexion is left looking radiant and revitalised and of course there is the Hungarian Thermal Water which is used in every product from Omoroviza for its mineral-rich content.

Oskia Skincare Renaissance Mask (£51) - Described as being a spa in a jar this Renaissance Mask by Oskia is simply divine. A buttery balm that increases skin radiance and minimises the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, it is formulated with beauty-boosting nutrients and essential vitamins and minerals that enhance cell turnover.

This mask works to even out and brighten the complexion by reducing melanin production, leaving skin feeling fresh, re-energised and youthful. Initially pink in colour, once applied to the skin the mask turns white once signifying the product has been applied effectively. What I love about this mask is the texture and how it makes my skin feel as I apply it and then after using, my skin feels so hydrated.

The final product in the box is the De Mamiel Dewy Facial Mist (£14.10) - Described as being a serum that works like a facial mist, this unique serum is formulated with essential oils so that the skin is repaired and protected, and the mind and body are calmed for an overall sense of well-being.

Ever since I started using this I have become quite obsessed with it. It can be used at any time of day - perfect in the morning for awakening the skin after cleansing, as a quick refresh mid-afternoon, to refresh your makeup before a night out or even to be used before bedtime to soothe.  It lightly coats the skin rather than drenching and it smells just incredible.

This is one incredible box,  The value of this box is an incredible £190.10 but it can be yours for just £70 which includes free delivery within the UK but it is also available for worldwide shipping. If you want more information about previous boxes and more details about the subscription services on offer right here.  There is currently an offer of a free Omorovicza Oxygen Booster should you signup to 3, 6 OR 12 Month plans. 

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