STILA Festive Gifts

 

Treat yourself or a beauty addicted loved one to a fabulous gift from Stila this Christmas.

With a brilliant selection of gifts available, there’s something for everyone and for every budget!

Two of my top picks this year are the Pay it Forward set and Kindness is Cool set.

 

 

Get your glam on with Stila’s Pay It Forward Mascara & Dual-Ended Eye Liner Set (£38-Worth £44.00).

Featuring a full size Huge™ Extreme Lash Mascara paired with Stila's award-winning dual-ended liquid eye liner, this sleek little kit will ensure that all eyes are on you this festive season.

As its name may suggest, the HUGE™ Extreme Lash Mascara creates the biggest, boldest, blackest black lashes ever.

 

 

The curved shape of the brush mimics the natural shape of your eye, making it possible to grab each and every lash.

Crimped bristles catch, hug and coat every lash, even the tiniest ones for a full, fluttery effect.

Formulated with a custom blend of soft, flexible waxes it is possible to build serious volume without ending up with clumpy, spider leg lashes and conditioners within the blend help to lock in moisture so your lashes stay soft coat and coat.

 

 

Its long-wearing formula ensures your lashes are locked in place all day long plus there’s zero smudging, melting or flaking going on here.

Just long, curvaceous, voluminous super black lashes.

 

 

Now, no mega lash look would be complete without a slick of ultra-black eyeliner, but lucky for you you’ll also find the Stay All Day® Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Intense Black.

This chic, sleek liquid liner features not one, but two tip applicators conveniently united on either end of the pen.

Ideal for creating the most perfect and precise lines every time, one side of the pen features Stila's #1 selling waterproof liquid liner, the Original  and other side features the Micro Tip’s ultra-thin applicator.

 

The waterproof, silky formula glides across the skin without catching or dragging, drying quickly, never to smudge or run.

Use the Original precision-like end to deliver any look you’re after, from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke and move over to the Micro Tip for an ultra-precise tip for superior control and accuracy.

The result, dramatic, dazzling eyes!

Now you’ve sorted your peepers its time to move to your pout!

 

 

 Stila’s Kindness is Cool Liquid Lipstick & Lip Liner Set (£30-Worth £37.00) is an essential lip kit featuring the brands iconic liquid lipstick and matching lip liner.

 Wrapped inside a luxe gold presentation box you’ll find a full-size Stay All Day® Liquid Lipstick in the shade Patina.

 

 

This hugely popular, iconic shade offers an elegant dusty rose hue and boasts incredible staying power!

This full coverage, creamy-matte lipstick offers a bold, highly pigmented colour pay off paired with an intensely moisturising, comfortable wear experience.

Featherlight and silky in texture, the formula has been enriched with Vitamin E and Avocado oil to deeply nourish and condition your lips, leaving them feeling soft and comfortable despite the matte finish.

 

 

The lipstick hugs your lips, clinging on tight without bleeding or transferring and stays put like a stain.

Its easy to see why this is an award-winning, cult favourite!  

Now no lip would be complete without a matching liner, so step forward Stay All Day® Matte Lip Liner in the shade Everlasting.

This super precise, long wearing liner is the perfect companion to the lipstick thanks to its high performing, gel-based formula providing a unique, ultra-gliding, fluid application that delivers immediate colour release for even, saturated lines.

 

 

Featuring a revolutionary direct pouring methodology it offers pigment purity and elasticity to move with your lips for colour that lasts all day long.

Put both looks together and you’ll be the belle of any ball!

Stila’s Pay It Forward and Kindness is Cool gift sets are both available online now from LookFantastic.

Viktor & Rolf Good Fortune

 Good Fortune is the mysteriously exquisite new scent from fragrance powerhouse Viktor & Rolf.

 Inspired by Viktor & Rolf’s recent Spiritual Glamour Haute Couture Collection, Good Fortune is the physical incarnation of a new positive lifestyle, and olfactive manifesto for spirituality and self-potential.

 An expression of modern spirituality, Good Fortune is an invitation to those wishing to embrace their inner modern mystic, to follow their own path and trust their own innate power

 The embodiment of a new positive lifestyle, it empowers you to create your own destiny.

 

 

Given its powerful concept, it seems it has a lot to live up to but boy does it do this, from its bewitching vessel to its decadent scent.

 Good Fortune is captured within the most beautiful bottle.

 An elegant glass orb resembling a fortune tellers iconic crystal ball sits atop a regal, luxurious gold base.

 

 

 Wrapped around its neck is a gold ribbon bearing the iconic V&R logo sat against the backdrop of a  black flower.

 Atop sits a multi-faceted, amethyst inspired jewel cap, a symbol of power and positive energy.

 The intoxicating nectar radiates from within, its soft violet hue inviting you to explore its fragrant experience and release its power.

 

 

 And powerful it truly is.

 Good Fortune opens with a radiant explosion featuring a secret alchemy of fennel and gentian flower co-distilled.

Sat at its heart is a blooming Jasmine super-infusion with its velvety, solar notes created from an ingredient blended in India and exclusively tailor made for Viktor & Rolf.

 Its potent heart gradually gives way to an enchanting base, with a sweet, soft, creamy, captivating Bourbon vanilla creating a comforting and sumptuous experience.

 

 

 Together, these opulent elements create a truly unique and bold fragrance which envelops the wearer in an invisible veil of mystical magic.

 Powerful and one of a kind, Good Fortune is undeniably a floral scent but to simply describe it as such feels somewhat reductive.

  It is rich, possesses an addictive depth, is luxurious, lavish and quite frankly, beautiful.

 

 

 It is the kind of fragrance that will draw multiple compliments as people clamber over themselves to discover what it is you’re wearing.

Viktor & Rolf’s Good Fortune is available now and costs £59 for 30ml, £83 for 50ml and £114 for 90ml.

Dear Dahlia Dazzling Beauties

 Dear Dahlia has to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing brands I’ve ever come across.

Presented in exquisite packaging and compacts featuring elegant white and grey marbling with rose gold detailing, it’s a brand that screams luxury.

Dear Dahlia is a luxury vegan beauty brand inspired by the Dahlia flower and its timeless beauty.

As a brand they believe in timeless beauty that is classic but never ordinary and strive to offer high-performance cosmetics that are effortless to apply.

Committed to redefining luxury vegan beauty, all of their high-performance products are infused with Dahlia Variabilis flower extract that offers proven skin-conditioning properties to offer long-lasting protection and benefits for your natural glow.

Their gorgeous makeup range is also enriched with certified skin-nourishing ingredients, including shea butter, cacao seed butter, sweet almond oil and argan oil, to name but a few.

I had the absolute pleasure of testing out a few of their stunning cosmetics items and I was not disappointed with the results.

Just look at their Mesmerizing Moment Collection Palette in Golden Goddess.

Mesmerizing could not be a more appropriate name for this breath-taking palette.

 

Lift the elegant mirrored lid of this chic palette to reveal a carefully curated selection of eight dazzling shades in a selection of velvety mattes, silky shimmers and high sparkle glitter finishes.

Buttery and smooth in texture, they offer a powerful colour payoff, excellent blend and buildability and a truly gorgeous finish.

Reminiscent of a goddess’ radiant aura, you’ll find the following stunning shades;

Aura: A shimmery ivory shine

Lavish: A glittery desert sand

Wisdom: A matte caramel cream

Majestic: A shimmery bronze brown

Beauty: A sparkly copper pink

EGO: A Matte brick orange

Crown: A sparkly sunset gold

Intense: A matte dark sienna

Infused with the brands Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract, the shadows not only look incredible but their skin conditioning elements help to protect and look after your skin too.  

Sticking with dazzling eyes, I also got to grips with the Dear Dahlia Paradise Shine Eye Sequins.

These octagonal vessels of pure magic combine high shine pearls and glitter to create the most dazzling eyes.

 

Available in 12 shades and absolutely perfect for the forthcoming party season, these lightweight, water-based shadows feature an innovative whipped texture which glides across your lids before quickly locking down for maximum, multi-dimensional shimmer with minimum fallout and flaking.

They boast a super gentle formula with no heavy metal powders or nanoparticles and are infused with the patented Dahlia Flower Extract and certified organic Sweet Almond Oil, Argan Oil, and Jojoba Seed Oil to nourish and protect the delicate eye area.

 

Vegan and cruelty free, the antioxidant rich Variabilis Flower Extract helps to protect the skin against harmful environmental aggressors such as blue light and pollution, which can damage and prematurely age your complexion.

I do love these makeup-skincare hybrids!

I tested out three of the 12 shades in;

Love Drunk: A strawberry with bronze glitter

Angel Tears: A pink beam glitter

Enchanted: A pink quartz glitter

To use, unscrew the rose gold lid to reveal an applicator wand with a soft tip.

Swipe the shadow directly onto your eyelids before using your fingers or brush to blend and its really as simple as that.

 

Silky and light in texture, the sequin shadow is neither greasy nor sticky and has a pleasant cooling effect on contact with your skin.

The glitter and shimmer particles are fairly evenly distributed to ensure even coverage and once dried I was really impressed by their durability.

I expected to find a lot of shimmer descending over my face throughout the day but to my surprise they stayed locked in place.

 

Designed to be worn alone or over the top of other shadows, they create a gorgeous sparkle and multi-dimensional effect that will certainly get you noticed wherever you go.

You can get your hands on Dear Dahlia’s Paradise Shine Eye Sequins from LookFantastic where they cost £28 each and the Mesmerizing Moment Golden Goddess palette is available from the Dear Dahlia website and costs $58.00.

Dermalogica Biolumin C Eye Serum

 Say goodbye to dull, tired looking, puffy dark eyes with Dermalogica’s Biolumin C Eye Serum.

This powerful eye serum has been supercharged with an impressive host of ingredients to outsmart the visible signs of skin ageing caused by daily eye movements and environmental stress.

This luxurious, targeted serum delivers a highly-bioavailable Vitamin C complex to the skin around your eyes to dramatically brighten and visibly firm.

 

 

Suitable for all skin types, there is no time like the present to call ‘halt’ to the ageing process.

As you know, the skin around the eyes is thinner than on the rest of your face, making it more delicate and prone to revealing the signs of ageing.

Because of this, it is important to use a product specifically for your eye area in the fight against ageing.

 

 

This sleek, chic little tube of sunshine is about to become your new skincare BFF, for so many reasons.

Housed within a white tube with a vibrant, orange tip, the serum itself is wonderfully silky, light and features a nude hue.

Top of the list of key ingredients is of course, a powerful vitamin C complex which fends off oxidative stress while illuminating the appearance of dark circles.

 

 

Vitamin C and Arjun Tree Extract (both powerful antioxidants) get to work repairing the damage caused by environmental aggressors such as pollution and sun damage while chia seed oil helps to reduce under-eye puffiness and provides antioxidant protection from free radicals.

Mushroom Extract delivers nutrients to the skin, with poria mushroom helping to boost luminosity and increase your skin’s own hyaluronic acid production which results in keeping the delicate skin well hydrated.

Tremella mushroom and micro-algae locks in moisture and papain, from the Papaya plant, gently exfoliates the skins surface to reveal a brighter, healthier looking complexion.

 

 

Together, this impressive blend of botanical ingredients improves elasticity, reduces the appearance of fine lines, de-puffs and improves the look of dark circles.

The serum is lighter than a traditional eye cream but no less nourishing.

Quickly absorbed, your skin feels instantly quenched and pampered and you’re left feeling brighter and lighter somehow.

My eyes have been my trouble spot for the last 8 years or so in that I’ve really begun to notice the fine lines and crow feet creeping in.

 

 

However, since using this decadent serum I’ve also noticed that my dark tear troughs have faded and the puffiness I experience of a morning goes down much more quickly than had I not used the serum.

Free from artificial fragrance, artificial colour and parabens, it is great for those of us with sensitive skin.

Dermalogica’s Biolumin C Eye Serum is available now and costs £63.

LookFantastic Wanderlust Beauty Box Edit

 This summer LookFantastic have got you covered with the launch of this months Wanderlust Edition Beauty Box.

Whether you are jetting off for a much needed holiday abroad or sticking around to discover more of the gorgeous UK, they’ve packed this month’s box full of a host of summer essentials to keep you glowing long after the sun has gone.

 

But, that’s not all. Oh no!

This month’s box is super special, in fact, it’s not actually a box at all.

Instead of the regular environmentally friendly cardboard box, this month you’ll be receiving a luxurious, faux leather travel bag!

 

Created in elegant cream with a clear PVC window to allow you to easily see what is inside, it’s the perfect size for bringing on your days out or using as a toiletry bag.

Thanks LF!

First up is the Elemis Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter.

This deliciously decadent butter cleanser effortlessly removes makeup, daily pollutants and daily grime to reveal a healthy-looking complexion.

 

It features a unique blend of a fermented Pumpkin enzymes and Acerola Cherry, naturally rich in AHAs helps to brighten your skin, while Mango Butter and Chia Seed Oil, rich in omega fatty acids, nourish and hydrate.

This multi-purpose, luxurious cleanser can be used as a daily cleanser, a deep cleansing mask or even as a hydrating makeup remover for both your eyes and face.

Does you skin feel in need of a little extra TLC? Then look no further than the Starskin VIP 7-Second Luxury All Day Mask.

This clever little mask comes in the form of a handy little pad and is essentially a 7-in‐1 beauty innovation that combines the ultimate 7-step skincare routine into one easy-to-use, super-charged mask pad to deliver instantly fresh and dewy-looking skin within seconds.

This innovative beauty tool can be used as a massager, exfoliator, toner, serum, moisturiser, mask AND a makeup primer.

Wowzers.

 

Perfect for fuss free, busy individuals, each mask is infused with Kudzu Root (66%), known as the “Forever Young Plant” that helps visibly combat the signs of aging by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet.

The formula is enriched with premium ingredients such as Cranberry, loaded with antioxidants to protect cells form environmental stressors, and Grape Seed Extract to soften and smooth the skin.

 This multi-tasking, double-sided cleansing pad hydrates and refreshes your complexion in an instant.

Simply inspired!

 

Once your skin has been prepped to perfection, its time to get your tan on with the MineTan Cucumber Hydrating Face and Body Tan Mist.

This cool as a cucumber, refreshing mist acts as a gradual tanner to give you a natural looking glow, even if the sun isn’t playing ball!

Infused with the soothing scent of cucumber (no nasty self tan smells here!), it has been formulated with citric acid, jojoba oil and macadamia seed oil to nourish and protect your skin while offering a streak free, never orange glow.

So now you’re looking hot to trot it’s time to turn your attention to your hair.

Grow Gorgeous Defence Anti-pollution Leave-in Spray is an anti-pollution mist designed to protect your hair from heat damage, colour fading and external aggressors.

Perfect for greasy hair and hair prone to product build up, this lightweight spray not only protects but helps you to achieve stronger, more resilient hair that is silky smooth and soft.

Formulated with green tea extract to stimulate the scalp, restore shine and encourage healthy looking hair, it also contains a Polysaccharide Matrix to help protect your hair by acting as a barrier against atmospheric pollution and limiting damage.

Tara Tannins and Organic Sunflower Sprout Extract helps protect against the harmful effects of urban pollution and provitamin B5 offers superior moisturise to improve texture and manageability.

So now lets return to your face and create a serious envy-inducing glow with the Illamasqua Beyond Liquid Highlighter in shade OMG.

This luxurious, beautifully pigmented liquid highlighter can be worn alone or mixed with your foundation of choice to add an iridescent glow to your complexion.

 

Formulated with Jojoba oil for seamless application, it blends perfectly and its champagne pearl shimmer is suitable for all skin tones.

​Apply to cheekbones and browbones for some serious oomph that lifts your complexion and creates the illusion of incredible bone structure.

Finally, we have the jewel in the crown, Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipstick in shade Rosewine 225.

This iconic lipstick is the perfect combination of high-impact colour in a super-moisturizing formula which features LiquiSilk to seal in both pigment and softness for long lasting, comfortable wear.

Silky, soft and buttery in texture, the lipstick has been infused with Vitamin E and avocado oil for superior conditioning while the microfine pigments offer a bright, bold colour pay off with lightweight feel.

Thanks to its creamy texture I like to use this lipstick as a matching blush, dabbing a little of the product onto my cheeks and blending to create an elegant, matching look.

So there you have it, what a fabulous box (or rather bag!) this month’s edition is!

Oh and did I mention that for those of you lucky so-and-so’s off to warmer climes, everything included is under 100ml in volume so its even airplane safe.

They’ve literally thought of everything!

You can get your hands on the Look Fantastic monthly beauty box now where you can pay up front or monthly with 1 box costing £15, 6 monthly is £13.75 and annually is just £13.

PLUS, get your first box for only £5 when you sign up to a 12 month plan using the code ‘FIRSTB5’.