Category: Beauty

[unpaid/affiliate/ad] So, this is the big one – a whopping £400 value gift with a spend of £250 or more in store or on-line. What is really thoughtful about it is the inclusion of 8 gift boxes so that you can parcel up and gift onwards. I’m swayed hugely by the full size Jo Loves…

[unpaid/sample/prioradrelationship/affiliate/ad] I’ve been really looking forward to posting about The Body Shop Advent – and Christmas actually – because there’s always a bit more to them than others. This year they’re celebrating the imperfections of family celebrations and as we all know, they can be many! I like the little picture of the cat walking…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Yay! This is about time! It’s a big deal, no matter where you are in your career, to be invited to create a colour for MAC Cosmetics and become a Maker. Nic & Sam are described as long-standing friends of the brand – they are both former MAC artists before their YouTube (HERE) career…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I briefly mentioned the MAC advent in yesterday’s Frosted Fireworks post, only for it to arrive about half an hour after I’d pressed publish! So, it’s getting a whole post of its own because it’s such good value, visually splendid and believe me, it will sell out in super-fast time. I’d only seen pictures…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I (honestly) wasn’t going to go anywhere near Amazon Prime Day except at the back of my mind I kept thinking how much I wanted to recommend my toothbrush. I’ve been very tooth focused as I’m going through the tooth aligning process (which has been so beset by problems that I can hardly tell…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] So far, SO the best … if you’re an Elemis fan, their advent offering this year is sumptuous. I’m so impressed with the presentation – no wonky drawers, no buckling or bending, sturdy and tasteful as well as being extremely good value. It just feels like such a quality thing – and, although I’m…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I swapped using wipes for washable cotton pads soaked with cleanser for swatching but to be honest, I ended up using so much cleaner because I do a lot of swatches – and the pads were constantly in the wash. So, I actively seek out biodegradable wipes because I don’t want to contribute to…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s funny how beauty advent calendars have so seamlessly fitted into our pre-festive routines (still fighting not to use the C word!). Every year, I give the L’Occitane advent to my mum and dad because there is stuff they can both use – and do, even well into their eighties. In fact, what my…

[unpaid/sample/ad/affiliate] Yes, here we are! Look away now if you’re not ready but there has already been huge interest in this year’s advent offerings so I’m covering some, steering clear of others and giving you the head’s up for the ‘biggies’ just in case. I know the Liberty Advent is very popular, as is Jo…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m glad I waited a bit before posting about the Drunk Elephant Firmy limited edition skin care set because it looks like SpaceNK has an offer for £15 off every £60 spent. This is £74 so slots nicely into that particular promotion (and for this product, free next day deliver). I’m very drawn to…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Surf brand Roxy isn’t particularly one that I relate to (literally have never been seen in boardies catching a wave) but looking beyond that, this is quite a nice, if predictable, collection of small size products that allow you to play with try-me sizes before committing to a product. I also thought that this…

[unpaid/sample] I’m always happy to see a tinted lip balm, especially when they’re affordable. These are a new launch from Mavala, better known for their dinky sized nail polishes, making a bit of a summer splash without putting a dent in your purse. These are just the fruity and fun balmy sticks that they look…