Elizabeth Grant Luxury 12 Piece Skincare Bundle

December 16, 2016 - Vicki Leave a comment

Elizabeth Grant are a skincare brand that is sold on Ideal World TV, they have a huge range of products which would make lovely gifts for any skincare addict. They have products to suit most skin types and to tackle quite a few skin concerns. Also if you like to snap up a bargain, Ideal World often have great offers on Elizabeth Grant products and I have spied quite a few gift sets amongst them.

This Elizabeth Grant 12 Piece Bumper Skincare Collection* is such a treat! Elizabeth Grant have put together 12 anti ageing essentials which includes a range of Serums, Creams, Treatments and Shower and Body Lotions. Its a great range of products for anyone concerned with the early signs of ageing. The products included are formulated to reduce fine lines and wrinkles whilst hydrating your skin and improving uneven tone and dullness. So they have you covered and your skin is in good hands.

How beautiful is the packaging, I love the mixture of gold, white and blue I looks so luxurious.

Included in this incredible 12 piece is,

Biocollasis Complex Vitality Renewal Night Serum – helps brighten skin and improve the skins elasticity.
CellBiocollasis Complex Vitality Revivalising Day Serum – helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Keeps skin moisturised at night due to the formulation.
Biocollasis Complex Day Cream – helps hydrate at skin, leaving it looking more supple and smooth.
Supreme Cell Vitality Renewal Night Cream – has a dual performance action- to temporarily lift and smooth the appearance of the skin.
The Eye Balm helps penetrate, resulting in hydration for the delicate, thin skin around the eye area.
The Eye Treatment helps soothes while distributing actives onto the skin, helping to reduce the look of puffiness, skin sag and fine lines.
Collagen Re-Inforce Booster – helps improve the firmness, fullness and smoothness of the skin.
The Essence of Torricelumn helps the five signs of ageing; lines and wrinkles, dryness, uneven skin tone and dullness.
The Bath and Shower Gel is scented with Graceful Angel fragrance. It gently cleanses leaving the skin feel softer and perfumed with the floral scent of Graceful Angel.
This Body Lotion is perfumed with a floral scent of Graceful Angel and contains Torricelumn and shea butter. It helps the skin feel more moisturised and gently scented for the day.
Supreme Cell Vitality Neck Cream helps the neck area appear firmer and smoother.

I’m not too sure if this specific set is still for sale but as I said Ideal World very often have great offers on Elizabeth Grant Skincare so there will be a deal to snap up. One more product I highly recommend from this brand are their eye masks. They’re handy to have with you when you travel or have had a late night and need to look bright eyed the next day. I always have a set with me in my makeup bag for those occasions you need a little looking more awake!

Check out the Elizabeth Grant range on Ideal World TV

* PR Sample

Pai Instant Radiance Collection

December 13, 2016November 26, 2017 - Vicki 1 Comment

Pai Skincare is one of those brands you fall in love with from the very first product you try, its a brand that never lets you down and one that you whole heartedly trust. They use the very best quality, natural ingredients and they have products to suit specific skincare needs.

I have been using the Instant Radiance Collection* because one of my main skin concerns is dull skin. I always look for products that promise to add more of a glow / radiance to my complexion and this duo have been a pleasure to use.

In this collection you will receive,

Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil Rollerball (10ml)
Kukui & Jojoba Bead Skin Brightening Exfoliator (15ml)

The Kukui & Jojoba Bead Skin Brightening Exfoliator is a very hydrating, gentle exfoliating polish. Its enriched with

Exotic Oils and high concentrations of Omega 3 & 6
It uses ultra-gentle Jojoba Seeds and a Micro-Sphere exfoliation system to gently roll over skin to lift away dead skin cells, de-flake and polish skin without damaging skin cells and locking in moisture
Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, D and E and also deep penetrating oils which hydrate, nourish and soften the skin
Kukui nut oil comes from the seeds of a Polynesian tree and soothes and softens the skin without leaving a greasy film

Its a lovely exfoliator to use in the evening to lift off all that dirt and grime from the day, which helps to give your skin that beautiful natural radiance. Not only does it leave your skin feeling soft and nourished but it also leaves it feeling hydrated which is not always the case with exfoliators.

The other product included in this radiance duo is the Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil. It comes in a very handy travel friendly roller ball. This multi tasker is one of Pai Skincare best selling products and once you use it it’s easy to see why.

Rich in concentrated Trans-Retinoic Acid, an essential fuel for the skin’s natural repair function. The power of retinol without irritation.
Rosehip Oil is renowned for its skin healing properties. High concentrations of Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9, plus antioxidant carotenoids help repair and protect the skin against environmental stresses and visible damage

This is quite a hero product as it helps reduce scaring, improves skins firmness, elasticity and suppleness whilst also protecting skin from environmental aggressors and reduce the effects of photo-aging effects of UVA light on the skin.

This is quite a lightweight oil and I have been using it at night after the exfoliator, I like to massage it in to my skin for a minute or two and my skin is left feeling nourished and so hydrated. I have been using this oil for a couple of weeks now and I think my skin looks brighter and feels less dry.

I think this is a great duo for the Winter months, when our skin needs a little extra TLC and the ingredients in both products focus on protecting, repairing and giving our skin back its natural healthy glow.

Pai products are all cruelty free and Pai are proud to carefully select ingredients with proven remedial and skin soothing properties and keep their products free from irritating chemicals and alcohol.

*PR Sample

Baylis & Harding Christmas Gift Sets

December 5, 2016 - Vicki Leave a comment

If there is one brand that you can rely on at Christmas to release fantastic, affordable gift sets its Baylis & Harding. They have such a wide selection and have a gift option for everyone and to make your life even easier they come beautifully packaged and ready for gifting. I also like that their products are available in most major supermarkets so you can do a little Christmas shopping whilst you’re in.

Baylis & Harding Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit Shower Sensation Star Tin

The star-shaped tin contains three of Baylis & Harding’s best selling products and is the perfect affordable pampering present.

Balancing Body Wash with Vitamins A, B and C
Hand and Body Lotion
Luxurious Shower Crème

I think this would be a really nice set to give to a Mum, Gran or as a Secret Santa gift. It has 3 great products in and the scent is one that a lot of people will enjoy, it has zesty top notes of sweet mandarin, grapefruit and lemon alongside a sweeter, more sensuous heart of jasmine and orange blossom.

Beauticology Soldier Cosy Night In Gift Set

This is such a fun set and I love the candy cane style packaging it so festive and cute. The contents of this would be more suited to a teenager or young adult as both the products included have very sweet scents. You have everything you need for the perfect cosy night in! Inside you get,

Knitted Hot Water Bottle Cover in red & white stripes with soldier motif
Vanilla Frosting Hand & Body lotion
Strawberry Candy Cane Body Wash

Both these gift sets come beautifully packaged and ready to gift!

Baylis & Harding have a great selection of gifts this Christmas and they’re available in Tesco, Boots, and Morrisons very handy to pick up whilst you’re doing your shopping. I’m spending Christmas in Scotland & the super soft hot water bottle is 100% coming with me!

*This post contains PR samples

Perfume Christmas Gift Guide

December 2, 2016March 1, 2025 - Vicki 1 Comment

I personally think fragrance make such a lovely product to both give and receive at Christmas and the great thing is lots of brands have fantastic offers at this time of year, many release special gift sets too. Fragrance is one of those luxuries that we don’t always treat ourselves too throughout the year, so that makes them the perfect gift.

I have rounded up a few of my favourites and I think there is something to suit all ages and budgets.

Black Opium Nuit Blanche EDP

Now this latest version is a fresh take on one of the most iconic fragrances, NUIT BLANCHE translates to ‘White Night’, a night in Paris once a year when rock chicks take control and make the city their playground until dawn, so its a scent that won’t let you down and will stay smelling incredible all night long. This new take on the classic scent is a more seductive white coffee floral fragrance designed to give the wearer a burst of energy to last through the night. It has Top notes of White Coffee Accord. Heart notes of White Flowers, Aldehydes and Base notes of White Musk.

Everything about Black Opium feels luxurious, the bottle is a translucent black glass infused with gorgeous sparkling glitter which makes it look so glitzy and pretty. As with all YSL products it is beautiful quality and you feel indulgant using it, it would make such a thoughtful gift for someone special this Christmas.

Stella McCartney Pop

I love this perfume, it is the latest release from Stella McCartney and has already become quite a cult favourite. The bottle is bold, pink and very modern, and I think this more youthful vibe is reflected in the fragrance too. It has Top notes of Tomato leaves, Violet leaves, Green Mandarin, Heart notes of Violet, Tuberose, Plumeria and base notes of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musks. So a real mix of woody, citrus and floral, despite it being quite complex it settles down to being quite musky and a little masculine. This is a very nice scent for anyone that enjoys a scent that is a little different.

Michael Kors Wonderlust

This is a new release for 2016 and It’s such a pretty fragrance. As you would expect from Michael Kors, it’s more of a romantic, feminine scent. It has notes of Italian Bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin, Almond Milk, Pink Pepper. Heart notes of Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute, Dianthus, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Heliotrope. Base notes of Cashmeran Wood, Benzoin Siam, Sandalwood Sri Lanka. I would say it is more of a fragrance for the warmer months because it is such a smooth, refreshing scent. Its has a very unusual mix of citrus and spicy notes which work so well together.

Viktor & Rolf BON BON Couture

This is a perfume for anyone that likes their warm, sweet scents but with an intense twist. BON BON Couture is a more intense version of the hugely popular BON BON. It has notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Peach. Heart Notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Caramel. Base Notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Tobacco. So although it is sweet it isn’t as sweet as this original, this version is a little more rich and sexy rather than sweet and girly.

The bottle itself is just gorgeous, it comes in a pretty purple / pink ombre effect bottle which feels very luxurious and heavy. It is shaped like a wrapped sweet (candy), it’s very feminine and looks pretty sat on your dressing table. Viktor & Rolf always deliver on quality and this new release won’t let you down.

Hugo Boss Orange EDP

I always spray this when I am walking through duty free at the airport and by the time I get on the plane I wish I had bought it. It is a lovely crisp modern scent with notes of Red Apple African Orange Flower and White Flowers and base notes of Sandalwood, Olive Tree and Vanilla. It’s a nice mix of warm, fresh notes which make this such a nice fragrance to wear. This scent lasts a good amount of time on me, and I think it makes the perfect daytime scent. It’s ideal for anyone that likes quite a modern twist on a citrus scent. It is the only Hugo Boss fragrance that I have actually liked, and I urge you to give the tester a go and let it settle for a few minutes, I guarantee you will love it.

Tommy Hilfiger The Girl

This is a new twist on one of Tommy Hilfiger’s most iconic scent. They have updated it and given it a more modern feel. It is a nice fragrance for a teenager or young adult as it is light but pretty scent. It has top notes of green pear, violet leaf and fig leaf. Heart notes of jasmine petals and silky muguet. Base notes of cedarwood and cashmeran. So its quite crisp and fresh at first, but it settles down to be more of a warm scent. This is a very easy perfume to wear and would make an ideal daytime fragrance.

Do you like to give / receive perfume at Christmas, and if so what is top if your wishlist this year?

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