Monday, 19 October 2020

Look Fantastic Beauty Box: October The Retreat Edition

 This October, treat yourself to a deeply relaxing and indulging experience with Look Fantastic’s Beauty Box.

 The 'Retreat' Edition features a collection of carefully curated products to enable the ultimate self-care evening.

Featuring 6 products with a combined worth of over £58, there’s everything from skincare, bodycare, cosmetics and even beauty tools included to help you relax and unwind.

 

 

 

Presented in a soft bluey/violet reusable box you’ll find items gems from brands Glov, ECOOKING, By Terry, StarSkin, Bubble T and Balance Me to paper you from top to toe.

Begin your evening self-care by sinking into a warm, cosy bath with Bubble T.

A favourite brand of mine known for their tea infused and inspired array of products, you’ll be treated to a wonderfully aromatic bathing experience with their Earl Grey Bath Tea.

 


 

Quintessentially British, the pretty purple salt crystal soak is formulated with sweet citrus aromas and infuse your bath with a wonderfully relaxing scent and help to ease aches and pains while calming a busy mind.

While you relax in the cocoon of warm waters, why not apply StarSkin’s Smoothing Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Eye Catcher Mask.

 

 



 These life-saving one-time use masks have been infused with fermented, vitamin rich coconut juice, adenosine and liquorice root extract captured within a revolutionary serum containing Bio Cellulose to effortlessly reduce eye puffiness, reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles for a radiant complexion.

Shaped to perfectly fit the natural contours of you eye area, the mask quenches tired, dehydrated skin with a blend of Allantoin and Chamomile, leaving you with luminous, revived and refreshed skin.

Apply for 15 minutes and sit back and relax while the serum works it magic.

 



When it’s time to leave the sanctuary of the bathroom, cocoon your locks in GLOV’s  hair wrap.

Developed from innovative microfiber technology, this wrap is far more gentle on your tresses than traditional cotton towels resulting in less breakages while speeding up drying time.

Perfect for drying your hair overnight or locking in hair masks, to use simply tilt your head back, apply the wrap ensuring all your hair is covered then wrap and secure with elastic.

 


As someone with long thick hair this is a god send for gently drying my hair quicker than ordinary towels.

Now you’ve pampered your tip its time to work on your toes.

ECOOKING’s Overnight Foot Cream works its magic while you sleep to both remove hard skin and moisture.

Formulated for all skin types it contains 15% Natural Carbamide (urea) which improves hydration while offering an anti-microbial effect.

 


 

Natural Lactic Acid exfoliates and removes dead skin cells whilst boosting collagen production, glycerine, organic almond oil and Organic Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil deeply moisturises the skin while Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil increases blood circulation and leaves a fresh aroma and refreshing cooling sensation on the skin.

Massage the cream gently into your feet before you to bed and cover with socks for maximum effect and to prevent product transference.

Come morning your tootsies will feel wonderfully soft and refreshed.

Its not just your body that benefits from a pampering with this box too as your face gets a look in too in the form of Balance Me’s Bakuchoil Serum.

 


 

This  100% natural plant-based retinol alternative provides all the anti-ageing, rejuvenating benefits of a retinol without any irritation or sensitivity.

Formulated with vital antioxidant, anti-pollution and anti-blue light protection it gets to work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing collagen production to result in a smoother, more radiant complexion.

Key ingredients of Bakuchiol, a plant-derived, natural alternative to vitamin A stimulates the production of collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while Cacay Oil offers superior hydration and antioxidant protection.

 


 

Terminalia Cherbula, a potent Ayurvedic antioxidant boosts collagen production, maintains hydration, controls inflammation, targets pigmentation and enhance radiance all while offering anti-pollution and blue light protection.

Lightweight yet deeply nourishing, apply the serum to freshly cleansed skin morning and night before your moisturiser and enjoy its long lasting skincare benefits.

Last but no means least is the inclusion of BY TERRY’s Baume de Rose Flaconnette Liquid Lip Balm.

I’m an avid collector of lip balms. I have them basically everywhere, in my bag, the car, my bedroom side table, bathroom, lounge, you get the picture.

This little bottle of joy is a liquid version of BY TERRY’s iconic Baume de Rose Lip Balm which protects and comforts your lips resulting in a full, plump, glossy pout.

 


 

Lightweight and silky smooth, it contains rose blossom essential wax which has powerful regenerative properties to combat dryness.

Shea butter, antioxidant vitamin E and ceramides help to nourish, strengthen and protect your lips against everyday aggressors while skincare hero Hyaluronic acid microspheres prevent your lips from feeling dehydrated.

Delicately scented with rose, it soothes your senses while smoothing and comforting your lips.

Non sticky, it is perfect for pampering your lips while creating a gorgeous glossy shine or can be used over lipstick for long-lasting moisturisation and a glossy finish.

 


 

To get your hands on this beautiful box you’ve got various subscription options, from a one off purchase at £15, to 3 months at £14.50, 6 months at £13.75 or 12 months at just £13.

Considering that the BY TERRY liquid lip balm costs £14 alone, I’m sure you can appreciate just what a bargain you’re getting along with the opportunity to try a host of new products and brands for a fraction on the regular price.

Look Fantastic The Retreat Edition Beauty Box is available now from their website.

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Thursday, 9 February 2017

balanceme Tinted Wonder Eye Cream



These days my eye area is definitely the most troublesome area on my face.

Night after night of disturbed sleep with two small humans has taken its toll on my face and my eye area is suffering the most.

I’m talking lines, puffiness and bags. Big, black-purple bags.

Not a good look I’m sure you’ll agree, so I’m always on the look-out for wonder eye products to help me look more alive.




One such product I’ve discovered on my hunt is balanceme’s Tinted Wonder Eye Cream. This natural anti aging eye cream combines colour coverage with enhancing skincare benefits to help eradicate fine lines and blur away dark circles.

Sounds like my kind of cream.

Proof that good things can come in small packages, this little cream is 95% natural and suitable for sensitive skin. It contains a range of ingredients to help hydrate and refresh including Cucumber Seed Oil to cool, calm and moisturise as well as reduce puffiness and brighten skin tone.

Rosehip Oil, a powerful antioxidant encourages cell growth and renewal while Arctic Cloudberry Seed Extract, rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin E helps to create a barrier, protecting skin from environmental damage.




The cream itself has a very subtle hint of cucumber scent about it and is lovely and light in texture.
While it looks quite dark in colour in my swatch it actually blends in perfectly to even my super pale skin tone.

Instantly my eye area feels nourished, refreshed and awake as my skin thankfully drinks it in!

In terms of hiding dark circles, it offers only the slightest hint of coverage but works brilliantly as a base for your concealer and can even be used on your eyelids as a primer too.




It is one of those products that is a real joy to use and I know that even after a hideous night’s sleep, I can trust it to help take the puffiness away and makes me look more human!

balanceme’s Tinted Wonder Eye Cream is available now and costs £20 for 10ml.
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Thursday, 12 January 2017

Balance Me Collagen Boost Restore and Replenish Face Cream




This 99% natural, anti-aging moisturiser contains a cutting-edge natural peptide complex along with a whole host of fabulous ingredients designed to love, nourish, protect and hydrate your skin.

Suitable for every single skin type this bad boy promotes natural collagen production, reduces fine lines and prevents signs of premature ageing all while hydrating and soothing your skin.

It is even suitable for the most sensitive of skins, like mine!

So, a face cream that can be used by every skin type huh. How!?




Well, for mature skin it contains a natural peptide complex proven to dramatically increase the skin’s ability to produce collagen and designed to prevent future signs of ageing.

If like me you have sensitive skin, you’ll be pleased to hear that it contains Aloe Vera and Rosehip Oil to help to soothe your irritated skin.

If you have normal skin, the Blackberry Leaf Extract within helps to protect against environmental damage and premature ageing and if you have dry skin, the Hyaluronic Acid provides instant skin plumping and smoothing benefits while essential Amino Acids support healthy skin cell generation for a smoother skin surface.

It’s a little bit of a wonder cream to be honest.




It also contains a blend of neroli, frankincense and rose geranium essential oils help plump the skin, while a concentrated blend of active botanical oils including Abyssinian, kukui nut, rosehip and starflower, feeds the skin with Omega essential fatty acids. 

As you can see from its peaks on my hand in the photo, the cream itself is quite thick and dense in texture.

It is sumptuously rich and creamy and yet not at all greasy, oily or heavy.

I have combination skin and my skin absorbed the cream pretty quickly, though I did use it sparingly.




It has a beautifully soft and gentle fragrance and immediately softened and nourished my face.

A little goes a long way with my skin but for drier complexions you could probably afford to be slightly more generous with your application.

It is a beautiful product and I love that it is 99% natural. Better still I love that it actually works and is a pleasure to use.

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