GLOSSYBOX ADVENT CALENDAR 2019

Glossybox has had some incredible beauty boxes during 2019 and many of them have sold out as quickly as they have gone on sale. Again, they are back with their second advent calendar ‘It’s The Season to Be Glossy’ and if it is anything like the 2018 calendar, then it is set to be amazing.

Inside the advent calendar, you will find 15 of the 25 products are full-size and there is a really good mixture of make-up, skincare, body and hair brands. 

The overall value of this calendar is £370.  Rather than spoil what is behind each door in order, below is a list of contents and what each one is, so if you don't want to see what is inside then the calendar look away now, but what you do need to know is that the calendar priced at £70 for subscribers and £80 for non-subscribers here

CONTENTS

MUA MAKEUP ACADEMY PRO/ BASE Primer Oil with Gold Flakes / Full Size (RRP £4) - Described as being a super absorbent facial priming oil formulated with gold flakes to add luminosity leaving a radiant, flawless and dewy finish.

MITCHELL & PEACH Flora No.1 Bath Oil 15ml / Deluxe Mini (RRP £8.05) -  Featuring the oils of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Lavender, the oil leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and lightly scented.

SLEEK MAKEUP Matte Me – Birthday Suit / Full Size (RRP £4.99) - This is a pink-toned nude which when applied leaves a matte finish. It is a liquid lipstick that glides on in one smooth application, with no need for a second coat. It has a light as air texture provides you with comfortable wear for hours.

LIVING PROOF Perfect Hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler 30ml / Deluxe Mini / (RRP £5) - I am a huge fan of Living Proof and this is a product I have been wanting to try. Described as being an innovative styler that is applied in the shower and lightly rinsed, leaving behind only what you need to create beautiful air-dried styles.

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Ultimate Shadow Palette – Warm Neutrals / Full Size (RRP £16.00) - I love my nude and neutral palettes and this one calls my name. Featuring 16 high-performance eyeshadows in a rainbow of tone-inspired shades. On the palette, you will find what is referred to as a vivid mix of velvety-rich textures and mesmerizing finishes that range from mattes and satins to shimmers and metallics.

CHLOÉ Nomade Eau de Parfum 5ml / Deluxe Mini (RRP £7) - Described as being the perfect day to night fragrances, Nomade is said to belong to the floral chypre family it has notes that include Mirabelle plum, freesia and oakmoss. I haven't been much of a fan of the other Chloe fragrances, but this one, I do like.

GLOSSYBOX Blending Sponge / Full Size (RRP £10) - Everyone needs a blending sponge within their stash and this one I rather like too.

NUDESTIX Cream Lip & Cheek Pencil / Full Size  (RRP £20.00) - Described as being a contemporary, multi-purpose adaptation is a liner, lip tint and cheek cream in one – double-ended with a built-in sharpener for frustration-free and easy skin enhancement.

DERMALOGICA Daily Superfoliant 13g / Deluxe Mini / (RRP £17.50) - Described as being a charcoal-based powder exfoliant helps remove air pollution particles that can enter pores and accelerate skin ageing. It also helps detoxify pores for firmer, healthier-looking skin.

KAT VON D BEAUTY Tattoo Liner Liquid Eyeliner / Deluxe Mini (RRP £6) - An award-wining product that most people will have heard or of used but this eyeliner is described as being a vegan, highly-pigmented formula which features all-day-long wear that is both waterproof and smudge-resistant.

STEVE LAURANT Lip Tint / Full Size (RRP £17) - I had never come across the brand until Glossybox but the Lip Tint is described as being gorgeously creamy, cruelty-free, hydrating, highly pigmented but long-lasting.  

THE BODY SHOP Hand & Nail Cream 30ml / Full Size (RRP £5) - I already know the scent of my hand cream but I won't ruin it for anyone else.  The Bodyshop describe their hand creams as being light, nourishing, non-greasy texture which is infused with a light fresh fragrance. The gel-cream formula absorbs quickly, helping to soften and protect the hands.

LUXIE, Inc Angled Shading Rose Gold Brush / Full Size (RRP £9.50) - This brush is said to be perfect for sweeping highlight over the brow bone, defining your crease, or blending out the outer corners of your eyeshadow.

LA SPLASH COSMETICS Wickedly Divine Eyeliner / Full Size (RRP £12.25) - Said to be an intensely pigmented, Eyeliner which dries in seconds to deliver long-lasting, smudge-free results. It comes with a fine-tipped brush for effortless application.

WINKY LUX Uni-Brow Pencil & Spoolie / Full Size (RRP £15) - Described as being a universally flattering pencil works on every brow. It has a triangular-shaped tip which can be used at the pointed end to draw small hairs and at the chubby end to fill in sparse patches. You can then polish your look by brushing product through with the custom spoolie tip.

DR. DENNIS GROSS SKINCARE Professional Grade IPL Dark Spot Concentrated Serum 7ml / Deluxe Mini (RRP £23) - This is a brand I really want to get to know as everyone raves about it.  This particular product is described as being a soothing serum that helps to improve skin’s radiance and tone. Formulated with l-ascorbic acid, lactic acid, kojic acid, alpha-tocopherol and liquorice root extract it helps to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles while combating the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone and dullness. It also helps to clear and brighten the skin while defending the complexion against environmental aggressors.

3INA MAKEUP The Cream Eyeshadow 313 Light Brown/ Full Size (RRP £12.95) - I adore this shade and 3ina describe it as being a long-lasting eyeshadow for intense, shimmery magnetic colour for all-day wear. It is also waterproof.

CURAPROX BE YOU Candy Lover Toothpaste 10g / Deluxe Mini (RRP £3) - Admittedly Toothpaste isn't something that excites me the most within this advent calendar. However, described as a taste sensation with watermelon and refreshing menthol, ice-cold fireworks for your mouth and gums.

NUDE BY NATURE Touch of Glow Highlight Stick 5g / Deluxe Mini / Worth £9 - Described as being a versatile stick for easy highlighting, creating points of light, intense colour and luminous sheen.

RITUALS Rituals of Sakura Body Cream 100ml / Deluxe Mini / Worth £8.41 - A cream which is rich, velvety and whipped, this is an amazing luxury to use.  once on the skin it has a creamy texture that absorbs quickly to deeply nourish, soften and moisturise. Using the properties of antioxidant Vitamin E and Centella Asiatica to leave your skin feeling silky, supple and smooth.

DR.PAW PAW Original Clear Balm 10ml / Deluxe Mini / Worth £3.95 - If you like a multi-use product then this one is one to try.  Described as being a multi-purpose weapon against all kinds of skin problems it uses fermented PawPaw as the main ingredient and it boasts natural healing qualities and is said to be one of nature’s finest remedies. The balm has a plethora of uses; it’s perfect as a skin protector, moisturiser, nappy cream, lip finisher, for sunburn, skin irritations, as a hair conditioner and for any other skin related purpose you can think of. 

AVANT SKINCARE Pro-Intense Hyaluronic Acid Illuminating Day Cream 50ml /Full-Size £98 -  Said to combine the signature ingredients Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Water, Jojoba oil and Soy Lecithin, the cream helps your skin retain moisture, balance oil and sebum production for an even skin tone. Its powerful moisturising properties help to keep the skin hydrated, making it an excellent additive for mature, dry, or overworked skin.

BARRY M COSMETICS Blusher Quad / Full Size £5.99 - Described as being a highly pigmented matte and shimmer blusher powders. In 4 unique shades, they’re perfect for natural, buildable colour that lasts all day. Tge blushers can be used individually or mixed together.

NAILS INC Nail Polish – Golden Days Ahead / Full Size / £11 - A beautiful gold metallic nail polish which will be perfect for the festivities which are drawing ever near.

TARTE COSMETICS Park Ave Princess Chisel Palette / Full Size (RRP £40) -  This is the biggie for Glossybox and it is a stunning palette.  Said to feature six Amazonian clay-infused bronzing and highlighting powders in magnetic removable pans, all housed in a gorgeous rose gold bar palette. Boasting four universal bronzing powders in shades Carat, Princess Cut, Angle and Crown of which two are matte and two are shimmers.  You will also find Halo and Enhance which are two matte highlighters, this palette is quite stunning and I am so glad I have got my hands on it. There is also the inclusion of a brush, which as palette brushes go, this one is pretty darn good!

I am really impressed with this calendar.  I love that there is a real mixture of products with everything from high street brands to higher ends brands.  There is makeup, fragrance, skincare, body care, hair care and hand care not to mention the beautiful way everything is packaged.

PRICE

£70 for subscribers and £80 for non-subscribers and it is selling out quickly, so grab it right here.









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The Importance of ‘Sort Your Life Out Saturday’

Over the course of a busy week, it’s easy to lose track of those pesky little jobs. And the temptation is always there to put them off until another day. Well, that approach isn’t going to work in the long-run; you need to tackle those tasks in one go over the course of the weekend. Don’t worry; done right, and ‘sort your life out Saturday’ can be followed by ‘put your feet up Sunday’.

Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash

Preparation

If you’re going to get the most out of the effort, then you’ll want to do a little bit of planning. Write down everything that you intend to do, and cross each entry out as you complete the relevant task. Also, a quite nice way to look back and see what you’ve achieved over the day.

Household Chores

Keeping a household in good condition means performing several dozen small tasks, from unblocking sinks to vacuuming landings to changing sheets. Most of us will find it impossible to keep all of these in our head. Changing a bulb in your desk lamp, for example, is a task that might be forgotten for weeks.

Set a schedule, and enter reminders into your phone. That way you’ll know exactly what you need to do every time Saturday rolls around. You’ll even find apps that help you to do this efficiently. Of course, if you’ve been putting things off, you’ll probably need to do everything at once. Set up a cleaning playlist and get going as soon as you’ve finished breakfast. You can start by doing the dishes.

Meal Preparation

If everything you eat is entirely improvised, then it’s unlikely that you’ll eat well. With a little bit of meal preparation, on the other hand, things become much easier! To do that requires a little bit of preparation and planning at the weekend and a steady supply of Tupperware boxes. If you’re making a big meal on Sunday, like a roast, then the leftovers can serve as the basis for the rest of your intake throughout the week.

Food Shopping

Food shopping is an essential task. While a surprising amount of people try to get by on dried, canned, and take-away food, the reality is that you need fresh stuff to live a decent quality of life, and that means weekly trips. Make a shopping list and get down to your preferred supermarket, preferably at a time when it isn’t going to be heaving. If you’ve got an hour or so spare on a Friday evening, you might find life easier. Alternatively, you can simply shop online, saving all of your purchases in a basket that’s remembered every week, which is also a brilliant way to keep track of your budget if you’re trying to save some pennies.

Taking Time for Yourself

All of this hard work is going to take it out of you – especially if you’ve spent Monday to Friday with your nose to the grindstone. It’s therefore worth including a reward in your plans. It doesn’t have to be a big thing; some time soaking in the bath or curled up on the sofa with a book will help to make the effort worthwhile.

How do you get yourself Saturday ready?

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Marks & Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar - Full Contents Reveal

The 2019 Marks & Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar launches today and these calendars are just so popular because the price makes them affordable at just £40. The 2018 Marks and Spencer Calendar cost just £35, so it isn't much an increase.  This one takes on the shape of a Star, a favourite design for 2019 Beauty Calendars and it features beauty products that you will find in the M&S beauty department from both top brands and also M&S own brand.

 If you haven't been into your local M&S Beauty Hall of late, it is well worth taking a look because there is so many amazing brands available.  The contents of this 2019 Calendar are worth over £300 but to get your hands on it, you need to spend £25 on beauty, clothing or homeware. If you don't want to see the full content reveal, then stop scrolling now.

CONTENTS

• FILORGA NCEF Reverse Moisturiser 7ml
• Nails Inc Nail Polish Weekend Millionaire 10ml
• Percy & Reed Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Balm 75ml
• Shay & Blue White Peaches Natural Spray Fragrance 10ml
• Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser 30ml
• NUXE Crème Prodigieuse Boost Multi-Correction Gel Cream 15ml
• Emma Hardie Purifying Pink Clay Detox Mask 20ml
• Philip Kingsley Body Building Weightless Shampoo 60ml
• PRAI Ageless Throat & Decolletage Night Crème 30ml
• This Works Sleep Together Calming Spray 75ml
• L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 10ml
• M&S Pure Super Hydrate Day Cream SPF15 30ml
• M&S Coconut Body Butter 50ml
• REN V-Cense Night Cream 30ml
• M&S Formula Absolute Ultimate Sleep Cream 15ml
• M&S Formula Absolute Total Lip & Eye 15ml
• Autograph Luminosity Radiant Skin Primer 15ml
• Autograph Kohl Eye Liner
• M&S Dual Action Eye Brush
• EYEKO Lash Alert Mascara 4ml
• Skyn Iceland Minty Lip Fix With Glacial Water 12ml
• STILA Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick 1.5ml
• Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser with Damask Rose 30ml
• PUR Afterglow Highlighter 2.5g
• AVEDA Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair 100ml

As you can see, there is some amazing brands included within this calendar and I really like the inclusion of M&S own brand Autograph, which is a really good brand.

PRICE

£40 when you spend £25 on Clothing, Home and Beauty in-store or online.

LAUNCH DATE

October 31st at Marks and Spencer.

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Jana Reinhardt Jewellery - Penguin Necklace + Giveaway

One of my favourite parts to visit London Zoo is Penguin Beach.  To stand and watch the penguins go about their business, watch those of us who are enamoured with them and pose cheekily for photos like absolute pros to the delight of visitors.  Jana Reinhardt jewellery which is simply stunning and very much unique has managed to capture the characteristics of the Penguin so incredibly well, I just love this necklace and I hope you will too.

Jana Reinhardt with her husband Ross is based in Worthing, West Sussex, having left the London behind in 2012 and achieved their dream of living and working by the sea. All of the jewellery is made entirely by hand using the old methods of fabrication and wax carving. Minute imperfections are embraced. Each piece is unique.   The Penguin teaches you about having grace when it comes to your actions and emotions. You possess the strength and the fortitude to live with and overcome struggles.  They teach us about having grace and strength and the fortitude to overcome struggles. They understand the concept of teamwork and utilise it regularly to get what they want.

All of the above are characterised within this Penguin Necklace, everything from the flippers to his tiny beak and even his eyes which grab your attention.  For me, I love that this necklace has been handcrafted here in the UK and as well as being available in 925 Sterling Silver, it is also available in 9ct or 16ct solid gold and platinum or 22ct yellow gold vermeil, as well as 18ct, rose gold vermeil.  The Penguin himself is measured at 15mm high and 11mm wide and it most certainly stands out when it sits on the accompanying necklace chain which is not only hand polished to a high shine but the chain is also adjustable, so there is the ability to change how high or low the Penguin sits.

This necklace is priced at £95 and it can be engraved with initials for a further fee. However, I am giving one of you the chance to win this beautiful necklace for yourself. All you have to do is to complete the Rafflecopter below, making sure you complete those mandatory steps.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Rules

– This giveaway is open internationally.
– One winner will be chosen at random via Rafflecopter
– Entrants under 18 must seek parental permission before entering this giveaway.
– There is no purchase necessary to enter this giveaway.
– Information you give when entering this competition will remain confidential and will not be passed onto anyone else.
– ALL entries will be checked and verified, with any incomplete, false or duplicate entries being removed from the giveaway entirely.
– The Jana Reinhardt team kindly gifted me this necklace and I’ve decided to offer it to one person as giveaway prize.
– The winner will be both be notified by the email address given and will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner/s don’t respond within 48 hours, an alternative winner/s will be selected via Rafflecopter’s randomiser.
– This is not a sponsored giveaway
– The item will be posted to the winner to the address that they have given to me via email within 28 days of replying.


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