NARS Pleasure Seeker Afterglow Lip Balm Set

 If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a million times, but I truly believe that you can never have too many lip balms.

I personally have them everywhere; my handbag, car, bathroom, bedside table, the lounge, you name it, you’ll find a balm ready and waiting for me!

If you’re like me or know someone else with a similar addiction then I’ve found the perfect gift for you.

Check out the NARS Pleasure Seeker Afterglow Lip Balm Set.

Beautifully presented in an elegant deep red box with black ribbon detailing, you’ll find not 1, not 2, not even 3 but FOUR stunning lip balms to protect and nourish your lips while offering a sheer pop of colour.

 

This limited edition holiday set features one full size afterglow lip balm and delightfully cute three minis.

Full Size Orgasm:  A peachy pink with golden shimmer

 

Mini Clean Cut: Clear

 

Mini Orgasm X:  A sheer shimmering deep coral with gold pearl

 

Mini Turbo: A sheer cherry red

Presented in NARS’ iconic rectangular, funky angled tubes with shade-matching pearlescent hues, whether you’re after a quick slick of the balm on the go or are looking for a balm with a little je ne sais quoi, there’s a balm for you.

Each little cutie has been formulated with NARS’ Monoï Hydrating Complex  and a blend of antioxidants to help protect and condition your lips, leaving them feeling wonderfully supple and smooth.

 

Luxuriously silky and soft, the balms themselves are wonderfully rich yet beautifully lightweight and glide across your lips effortlessly.

Each shade offers a gorgeous sheer wash of colour with a high shine finish, making them perfect for prepping your pout prior to lipstick application, popping over the top of your lip colour or indeed, worn alone.

 

These balms are iconic for a reason and I just adore the three minis, I mean, who doesn’t love teenie tiny versions of your favourite cosmetics!

Perfect for popping in your handbag for on the go touch-up’s, they’re just delightful.

NARS Pleasure Seeker Afterglow Lip Balm Set is available now and costs £36.

Paul & Joe Christmas 2021

 Treat a loved one to the cutest beauty gift this Christmas from Paul & Joe.

Known for their ridiculously cute cat-inspired lipsticks, balms and compacts, this kitsch, funk brand does not disappoint this festive season.

Take a little look at a selection of their goodies I’ve compiled to introduce to you.

Absolutely beautifully presented (as always), these items are a festive feast for your eyes, and if you’re a cat lover then you’re going to be well and truly in heaven.

 

Up first is the simply exquisite Treatment Lipstick 001 Bouquet de Noel (£17).

Hidden inside an environmentally friendly cardboard tube complete with a ditsy floral pattern you’ll find a wonderfully rich, luxurious lip treatment stick-balm.

Formulated with a host of natural moisturising ingredients including Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil and Orange Honey as well as Collagen, this silky balm helps to deeply nourish and hydrate dry, chapped lips.

 

The best part? The bullet tip is shaped like a cat face.

Wait.

A cat face. Wearing a Santa hat.

I know I know, I can’t! Its just unbelievably sweet!

Gimmicky? Maybe, but this is a signature element for Pal & Joe and quite frankly I think its brilliant.

The only issue is that the formula is so decadent and effective that it won’t take long for that little cat to disappear!

Available in the same fashion print is the Paul & Joe Silky Hand Cream (£11).

This luxurious, lightweight hand cream boasts a beautiful festive fragrance and long-lasting hydration.

 

Its formula contains water repelling silicone oil, so even if you wash your hands you’ll find that the moisture is locked in for long lasting effectiveness.

Looking for something a little more dramatic? Look no further than the Paul & Joe Limited Edition lipstick in Ruban de Noel (£17).

This packaging features red and white gingham with the image of a gorgeous cat with big blue eyes and just like the lip treatment, reveals a surprise when you remove the lid.

 Twist the lipstick upwards and up pops a festive, red, mischievous winking kitty with (you guessed it) a Santa hat.

Ruban de Noel is a sumptuous, soft red which is perfect for the party season.

Enriched with orange oil, shea butter, jojoba oil and macadamia nut oil, this creamy rich lipstick not only imparts a gorgeous pop of colour but ensures your lips are pampered and soft all day long.

Featuring a matte finish and a gorgeous fig scent, it is a comfortable, easy to wear lipstick that will certainly draw admiring glances.

 Just like the lip treatment, this lippie also has a matching hand cream in the form of their Moisturizing Hand Cream (£11).

Unlike the silky hand cream, this tube of joy features a far richer, decadent texture to deeply restore and hydrate the skin on your hands.

 

Perfect for extra dry or sensitive skin, it possesses a gorgeous fig scent and is a great price point for stocking fillers.

Finally, no makeup bag would be complete without a mirror, and what a mirror the Paul & Joe Beauty Mirror (£14) is.

This large, circular compact mirror has been dressed in a rich, red wine hue and features a unique floral motif and red pleat detailing.

 

Presented alongside an elegant, hand keepsake pouch, it is super slim and light making it perfect for popping in your handbag.

Its innovative fold back lid allows you to stand the mirror upright, perfect for effortless touch-ups whenever and wherever.

Given the attention to detail with each and every item from this Christmas Collection, I would have expected their price points to be way higher but was pleasantly surprised to see how affordable they actually are!

You can get your hands on these gorgeous gems from Feelunique, Beauty Bay and Amazon now.

Sanctuary Spa Favourites Gift Set

 Sanctuary Spa fans rejoice as I’ve picked up possibly my favourite gift from their fabulous collection this year.

Just look at this gorgeous Sanctuary Spa Favourites Gift Set.

Beautifully presented in a bumper gift box, complete with its own carry handle you’ll find ten incredible products to allow you to pamper yourself quite literally from top to toe!

I’m a huge fan of sanctuary spa. Its unforgettable, iconic, decadent and aromatically fragranced products are simply to die for.

Injecting a little luxury into the everyday, their comprehensive collection of goodies are affordable yet opulent, a perfect combination, particularly when you’re looking for the perfect gift for a beauty lover.

This jumbo box of treats contains some of the brands star products which will allow you to immerse yourself completely in the Sanctuary Spa experience, ensuring that your body is left pampered and soothed and your mind is calm and relaxed.

 

After all, taking time out from your busy life to focus on you is important and with this gift, its never been easier.

Lift the lid to reveal the plethora of gorgeous gems and let the pampering commence!

 Step into an ulta-luxurious showering experience with the deliciously rich Shower Oil.

This decadent and silky oil features a deeply nourishing combination of gold of pleasure oil  and a blend of omega’s 3, 6 & 9 to revive and rejuvenate dry skin while bathing.

 

This transformative oil starts life as a honey-like oil, until it mixes with warm water and develops into an elegantly fragranced soft foam.

It cocoons your skin in a comforting froth, leaving you feeling refreshed and clean but also super soft and moisturised.

 Fancy something a little simpler? No worries, the statuesque Body Wash is an equally appealing option.

Infused with essential oils and jojoba beads, this microbead free wash froths up wonderfully, creating a plethora of frothy, silky bubbles to effortlessly cleanse and pamper your skin.

There’s even a shower puff included within this set to help you achieve all your bubbly dreams too, they’ve literally thought of everything.

Next is one of my all time favourite products ever, the Salt Scrub.

Buff your way to body beautiful with this absolutely stunning salt scrub.

Featuring a sumptuous blend of dead sea salts suspended in nourishing oils, this scrub offers the best of both worlds; superior exfoliation and long lasting moisturisation to leave your limbs feeling incredibly soft and silky smooth.

 

 Infused with notes of sensual Patchouli, Sandalwood and Jasmine, you’ll leave your bath or shower feeling like you’ve just left a treatment at a spa- no joke, seriously!

Your fragrant experience need not end once you’ve stepped out of the bathroom thanks to the inclusion of some seriously fab post-bathing goodies.

First up is the unique Wet Skin Moisture Miracle.

Capitalising on your skin’s peak hydration moment (when it’s wet), this innovative moisturiser is designed to be used while you’re still soaking wet.

 

Simply apply the product like you would any regular body moisturiser and don’t rinse off, simply towel dry and get ready as normal.

Quickly absorbed and faster to use than a regular body lotion, this silky, lightweight moisture miracle infused with apricot and avocado oil will leave your skin feel wonderfully soft all day long.

That said, why have just one lotion when you could have two?

Also within this gorgeous gift you’ll find Sanctuary Spa’s iconic body lotion.

This luxurious, light yet velvety lotion features a blend of aloe vera and argan oil to deeply hydrate and soothe dry skin, leaving your body feeling comfortable and soft.

Now lets not forget your feet and fingers!

Lets face it, your feet work hard carrying you around all day so show them a little tlc with the Heel Balm.

 

Enriched with deeply nourishing shea butter and wheatgerm oil, this thick balm delivers and intense moisture boost to soften and smooth even the roughest and driest of feet.

 Similarly, the cute Hand Cream, infused with shea butter and sweet almond oil offers a lightweight yet intensive boost to dry, cracked hands without leaving them feeling greasy or heavy.

Now you’ve been treated top to toe you’re probably feeling ready for a decent night sleep, well luckily for you, you’ll also find a wonderfully relaxing Sleep Mist within this set.

Created to help poor sleepers, this mist is unlike other sprays that I’ve come across.

Yes, you are supposed to spritz the mist over your pillow, but unlike others it is also designed to be used on your face and body.

Scientifically proven to help you fall asleep faster and for longer, it features a mood enhancing blend of jasmine, patchouli and frankincense to help quieten a busy mind and allow you to fall into a peaceful slumber.

 

That’s not all though, it also contains a host of skin loving ingredients to help restore your natural glow while you sleep.

Hyaluronic acid plumps and restores moisture levels within your skin and queen of the night extract helps with cell renewal, resulting in a healthier looking complexion come morning.

 

Priced at just £40, you are getting a hell-of-a-lot of product for your buck, plus you can keep and reuse the beautiful gift box to store all your goodies going forward.

Sanctuary Spa’s Favourites Gift Set is available now from Boots and costs £40 though it is currently on sale for ½ price for a limited time so bag yours while you can!

Charlotte Tilbury Christmas Gifts

 One of the brands I get most excited over at Christmas is Charlotte Tilbury.

The sheer variety and combination of different gift sets is astounding and as you would expect, they are always exquisitely presented, to the point where I find myself popping almost every one on my Christmas ‘wish list’!

Two of my favourites this year are the Pillow Talk Push Up & Recovery Eye Kit and the Mini Collagen Lip Bath Icons.

Both sets look so stunning, drenched in rich rose gold and crisp, elegant white boxes, you just know that they are going to dazzle and delight when they are unwrapped on Christmas day.

Lets delve into the Pillow Talk Push Up & Recover Eye Kit (£55).

This limited edition duo are a pairing made in heaven.

Beautiful, fresh and glossy eyes have never been easier to achieve thanks to the combination of Charlotte’s iconic Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara and Cryo-Recovery Eye Serum.

Prep your skin before applying your makeup with this luxurious eye serum which works like an energising alarm clock for your eyes.

Banish the look of tired, puffy eyes with this chic tube of magic featuring a cooling metal applicator.

Infused with an anti-ageing, caffeine and crystal complex along with Charlotte’s 'magic 8' matrix of oils, this innovative serum refreshes, brightens, depuffs and awakens your eyes.

Inspired by the benefits of cryotherapy,  this tube features an expertly moulded cooling metal applicator which fits into the contours of your eyes, offering a refreshing, cooling sensation while you massage and depuff the entire eye area.

The serum is absolutely jam packed with a host of impressive skincare ingredients ready to supercharge your eye area, turn back the clock and erase the effects of fatigue in minutes.

It contains 2% of something called IceAwake, a bio-tech extract from Swiss glacial soil which helps to refresh tired looking skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Sticking along with Swiss line, it also features Swiss Ice Wine Essence which comes from grapes which have been frozen on the vine and contains unique sugars which help to create an invisble tightening and blurring effect.

2% Replexium, a plumping-effect peptide complex also helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, leaving your skin feeling firmer while caffeine gives your skin a real boost, irradiating puffiness and dark circles.

This is bolstered by a caffeine complex combining alage extract with horse chestnut extract to boost elasticity and hydration while smoothing the skin while the Magic 8 Matrix containing BioNymph peptide, frangipani and vitamins A,C and E empart a gorgeous natural glow.

You’ll also find a Magic Crystal Complex within this formula, comprising of moonstone, ruby, rose quartz and amethyst which are known for their calming, protective, empowering, uplifting and soothing benefits.

Who knew!

Lightweight, silky and luxurious in texture, simply squeeze the tube to dispense a little of the product onto the cooling applicator tip.

Glide the applicator across your eye contour, using the flat side to apply the serum to the undereye area then twisting to use the ball side for a refreshing massage effect.

On and top tip- store in the fridge for an even more effective soothing and reviving experience.

Once your eyes have been awaken, its time to turn to the iconic Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes mascara.

Housed in a soft pale peach tube with rose gold detailing, you’ll find the crown jewels of mascaras.

This fabulous formula allows you to create glossy, defined, lifted, voluminous lashes in a few strokes of a wand.

Boasting not just an impressive formula but an innovative delivery system in the form of its paddle brush, you’ll never need another mascara ever again.

The silky, ultra black mascara contains a lifting polymer derived from the Larch tree which contains a natural gummy stretch and flex film former to help create a push up vertical lift and hold effect.

Enriched with lightweight natural waxes including carnauba and microcrystalline, they add body and texture to create a dramatic, weightless false lash effect.

Keratin, frequently found in haircare products creates a super strong conditioning effect on your individual hair fibres creating both a thicker look and feel to your lashes while its jet black, glossy hue instantly intensifies and defines the look of your eye colour and lashes.

Smudge proof, flake proof and humidity proof, you can throw away your lash curlers forever with this bad boy!

The brush itself is a micro precision paddle brush, featuring a load, comb and lift technology which lifts your lashes, capturing and vertically painting each individual lash.

The diamond shaped bristles on each side of the brush follow the natural architecture of your lashes, reading the fan of your lashes to magnify and amplify for an eye opening effect.

Another absolutely favourite of mine from Charlotte’s chest of treats is the Mini Collagen Lip Bath Icons (£20).

This gorgeous gift set comprises of mini plump effect, hydrating lip glosses in three of Charlotte’s most popular shades.

Inside you’ll find the cutest minis in the following shades;

Walk of No Shame: A high-shine sheer berry lip gloss, perfect for creating that just bitten, full bodied look.

Pillow Talk: A dreamy, mini sheer nude-pink lip gloss.

Refresh Rose: The original, iconic clear high-shine lip gloss for beautifully kissable lips.

Infused with some seriously impressive lip loving ingredients, these glosses don’t just make you lips look gorgeous but they help to protect and perfect them too.

 ‘Super lip’ Peptides moisturise and enhance the look of the volume of the lip while lip plumping Mustard Sprout Extract hydrates and defines the contours of your lips, creating a fuller appearance.

Marine Collagen offers a fantastic boost of hydration while Vitamin A improves the appearance of dry, cracked skin for smoother, fresher lips.

Nourishing skincare hero coconut oil softens and comforts while fatty acid rich Marula oil and antioxidant rich Vitamin C and E deeply repair and protect your lips.

Peppermint Oil  offers a refreshing flavour and organic menthol crystals create a cool, crisp sensation on your lips.

Silky, lightweight and non sticky, the glosses glide across your lips, hugging and hydrating as they go.

The super soft, heart-shaped applicator tip ensures precise and even coverage and the luxurious, sumptuously rich texture ensures your lips are left and feeling full, comfortable and wonderfully soft.

Offering a gorgeous sheen, your lips appear fuller, healthier and ever-so kissable!

You can get your hands on these two sets along with an expansive selection of other gifts at Charlotte Tilbury now.

Merry Clinique Candyland Giftshop: Must-Have Makeup

 Step into a world of sweet beauty with Clinique’s Merry Clinique Candyland Giftshop.

Featuring an expansive collection of skincare, make up and fragrance gift sets at various price points, whether you’re looking for a secret Santa type gift or a bumper hamper style present, there’s a gift for you and your loved one.

 

The gifting collection is exquisitely presented with playful, sweet candy coloured hues and bon bon inspired stripes, reminiscent of sweet treats of Christmases past.

I got my hands on the gorgeous Must-Have Makeup Set and boy is this a real treat!

Neatly nestled within the cutest pink and silver tin covered in candy striped lips you’ll find four effortless essentials from Clinique to help you achieve your most stunning yet natural beauty look yet.

Carefully curated to allow you to create a glowing look In minimal time, each item has been selected due to its universally flattering appeal and gentle formulas, making them suitable for all skin types.

 

The first item that will catch your eye upon revealing the lid is the stunning Cheek Pop™ Highlighter in Celebration Pop.

This absolutely fabulous highlighter captures the radiance and beauty of nature thanks to its daisy shaped presentation.

 

Featuring a warm toned, light gold hue it is the perfect shade for injecting some luminosity into a dull, flat looking complexion.

Silky soft and rich in texture, it offers flawless, even coverage in just a sweep of a brush, imparting some serious illumination to cheekbones, brow bones or indeed anywhere else that you wish to highlight.

Easy to blend and build, it creates a soft, metallic sheen without a hint of sparkle or shimmer, making it perfect for everyday wear.

 

That said, should you be looking for a more powerful glow then it delivers on this too, simply add a little more and build to your hearts content.

Soft, feather-light and silky, it won’t even feel like you’re wearing it.

 Sticking with the effortless beauty look, you’ll also find the cutest mini of Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.

 

As its name may suggest, this little bullet of joy is almost a lipstick, but yet not quite.

Featuring a glossy, sheer, non staining lip colour in a warm almost-burgandy hue, it is what I would describe as a lipbalm-lipstick hybrid.

Not quite lipstick, not quite gloss, it has become a firm brand favourite thanks to its decadent, softening texture which is more like a balm.

Combining the benefits of both a lipstick and a gloss, it offers a subtle yet noticeable pop of colour to brighten and lift your lips with the light diffusing shine of a gloss.

Its universally flattering, transparent pigment glides across your lips offering a slip of lightweight colour while its emollient rich formula deeply nourishes and moisturises dry, parched lips for a supremely comfortable wear.

Whether you wear this alone to give your lips a boost or layer over lipstick, it should be a handbag staple for everyone.

After all, its not a bestseller for nothing!

No makeup look would be complete without a slick of mascara, so of course you’ll find a mini of Clinique’s iconic High Impact™ Mascara in Black inside this set.

This gentle mascara is suitable for all skin types and offers both volume and length to your lashes for instant drama.

Its silky, luxurious texture glides across each and every lash with ease while the soft  bristles of the wand grab and lift your lashes to noticeable thicken and lengthen.

 

Its glossy formula creates lushes, plusher bolder lashes while its smooth, deep colour creates serious impact.

Its non-clumping, non-flaking formula will see you through from evening to night and its delicate formula ensures a comfortable, non irritating wear.

Finally we have a mini Pretty Easy™ Liquid Eyelining Pen in Black.

I get that eyeliner isn’t an every-day essential for many, however there is nothing more striking than a sleek slick of eyeliner to complete your look and truly define your eyes.

This eyeliner pen is one of my personal favourite for two reasons; firstly, it doesn’t aggravate the delicate skin around my eyes, secondly it is an absolute breeze to apply thanks to it tapered, precision brush nib.

Boasting 24-hour smudge and budge-resistant wear, this elegant pen paints on pure, deep colour from thick to thin, allowing you to create a flawless, clean line in one steady sweep.

Silky and rich in colour, the pigments hug your skin without creasing, cracking or flaking and the felt tip pen design allows you to create the perfect curved line without making mistakes.

The result? A beautifully radiant complexion with maximum effect for minimal effort.

Just brilliant!

 

Plus, you also have a gorgeous little tin keep all your Clinique makeup essentials in going forward!

Clinique’s Must-Have Makeup gift set is available now and usually costs £37, however you can currently bag it for the bargain price of £29.60 as part of Clinique’s Black Friday sale!