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There’s a brand new Space NK Gift With Purchase for September 2024 and I have everything you need to know here.
When is the Space NK Gift with Purchase 2024?
The GWP runs from Wednesday 4th September 2024 until Saturday 7th September 2024, or while stocks last.
The free gift is worth over £300. Shop here* from 4th September while stocks last.
As always with Space NK GWPs, it represents a great value saving and I know that you will be super keen to find out what’s inside! I have a list for you with product sizes!
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ESTEE LAUDER Free Gift with Purchase 2024 – Worth £113
Get Estee Icons Kit worth £106 for just £25 when you buy any Estee Lauder foundation.
What’s in Space NK Gift With Purchase for September 2024?
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This gift is a edit of hardworking products across brands such as Augustinus Bader, Milk Makeup, Ultra Violette, Sunday Riley, Drunk Elephant, and more.
The Space NK Gift With Purchase September 2024 contains:
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ELEMIS Advent Calendar 2024 Review & Contents – Out Now
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The ELEMIS Advent Calendar is super hot property every year so I am pretty sure this will sell very quickly. It has just gone on sale. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 edition.
This year’s edition has a lovely classic design and is called 25 Days of Skincare Joy. All the products – which include Pro-Collagen and Dynamic Resurfacing bestsellers, plus Superfood formulas and Frangipani Monoi bodycare – are house in a fully recyclable keepsake box
It is pretty amazing isn’t it?! Some of these are newer launches and absolutely excellent, so this is a brilliant opportunity to become more familiar with the product range.
Elemis Advent Calendar Unboxing Video
Stayed tuned for the 2024 unboxing and a giveaway!
How Much is the ELEMIS Advent Calendar 2024 and what is the Value?
The ELEMIS Advent Calendar 2024 price is £199 and value is £537.
When is the ELEMIS Advent Calendar 2024 Out?
The ELEMIS Advent Calendar is available here now*.
My Review of the ELEMIS Advent Calendar 2024
ELEMIS Advent Calendar 2024 Review
I have never not loved an Elemis advent calendar and the concept fits the brand perfectly because they have such a brilliant portfolio of skincare. It serves as an amazing reminder of some major icons, and also gives us a chance to meet some of the latest launches too.
This year we have a perfect mix of skincare and body. There are all the Elemis must-haves, like the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, along with some fabulous newbies like the new innovation Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator which I absolutely love.
And of course there’s the full size 50ml Pro-Collagen Marine Cream which is worth £95!! That one is always a crowd pleaser.
And then there’s the incredible packaging. It is made using recyclable cardboard and the design would look great on display all year round.
To stay up to date with all the latest releases in the advent work, make sure you bookmark Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2024 – Which One Will You Buy?.
Keep me informed on this and all Beauty Advent Calendars.
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Tanning king James Read has recently launched a brand new and very gorgeous brand and I have been trying it out. Here’s the lowdown on Self Glow By James Read Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops.
What is Self Glow By James Read Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops?
Self Glow By James Read Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops packaging
Skincare infused tanning serum
Designed to brighten the complexion
Delivers a buildable summer glow
Can be mixed with a serum, moisturiser or makeup
Contains a nourishing blend of natural ingredients to moisturise, soften and soothe
Suitable for all skin types
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid – to boost moisture levels
Cocoa Extract – to soften the skin
Aloe Vera – to soothe
How to use it
Self Glow By James Read Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops with pipette
The Glow By James Read Sunbright Drops are really easy to use. All you need to do is mix one or more drops depending on your desired glow level, with a serum, moisturiser or makeup and then apply to the skin and blend.
Be sure to wash your hands after use.
My Review of Self Glow By James Read Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops
After Photo – subtle glow
This is such a lovely product and it’s really versatile and easy to use. They give the skin a really natural looking glow without any hint of orange. The above picture shows what a couple of drops mixed with serum looked like the following day. If you want something more intense, you can use extra drops.
The texture is like a super hydrating serum, and it really feels like skincare. The formula mixes easily with serums and moisturisers. I have really enjoyed mixing a couple of drops with the new Drunk Elephant C-Luma serum that I have been testing. I like to apply it in the morning under moisturiser and SPF.
This way, the glow develops gradually throughout the day, which is great whether you are wearing makeup or not. I love it for working from home days, for a little subtle glow, and if I am wearing makeup, I find that it still looks really nice late on in the day, and the tan that has developed kind of makes up for any makeup fade that I might have experienced.
One of the reasons I have tended to avoid using fake tan for my face is that I sometimes find it can cling to my hyperpigmentation. I am pleased to report that this doesn’t highlight my pigmentation.
I also used the Self Glow By James Read Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops to patch up a bit of body tan that had come off on my feet after a few Peloton rides in a row. I used it neat straight on to the skin and it blended in seamlessly. It was a great quick fix before I did my regular ‘scrub everything off and start again’ bath!
Where to buy it
Self Glow By James Read Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops are £39 for 30ml and £18 for 12ml. It is available via the links below:
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Dyson have just launched styling products, and although it wasn’t what I was expecting as their latest launch, it actually makes perfect sense! I have been testing the Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream and the Post-Style Serum. Here’s what you need to know.
What are the Dyson Chitosan Styling Products?
Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream & Post-Style Serum UK Review
There are five products within the new Dyson styling collection which are split across different variations of a pre-style cream, and a universal post-style serum.
The hero ingredient that works across all the formulas is Chitosan which is a molecule found in the walls of oyster mushrooms and the element of the mushroom that gives it its shape,
The collection includes:
Pre-Style Cream Straight to Wavy, Light Conditioning
Pre-Style Cream Straight to Wavy, Rich Conditioning
Pre-Style Cream Curly to Coily, Light Conditioning
Pre-Style Cream Curly to Coily, Rich Conditioning
Post-Style Serum
Dyson Triodetic Technology
This new Dyson technology has been developed as a solution to the challenges of traditional styling products which use simple polymers that can sometimes leave hair feeling a bit stiff or crunchy.
Triodectic technology enables each strand to be flexibly locked into place with a lightweight structure of bonds. This means that each strand of hair is able to “move, flex, and recall its style, in unison with the rest, resulting in hair that feels conditioned, without the crunch”.
The Pre-Style cream has been developed to give a two times longer hold on styles, is weightless and non-crunchy, and allows natural movement and shine. It promises to give hair completely flexible hold and also protect against frizz, even in high humidity.
It is designed to be used on damp, towel-dried hair to prime the strands for styling.
Which Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream to choose for your hair type – Light or Rich Conditioning?
I think you will probably know whether you are straight to wavy, or curly to coily, however, in case you need a bit more clarity on the differences between Light and Rich conditioning variants, here’s a bit more detail:
Light conditioning formula – this is a lightweight blend of conditioning agents. Dyson recommend this for those with thinner hair strands that are easily weighed down by product
Rich conditioning formula – his is a richer blend of conditioning agents and Dyson recommend this for those with thicker hair that needs more intense nourishment
Pre-Style Cream Key Ingredients
Chitosan – derived from oyster mushrooms and tested to find the optimum grade and percentage for all-day, flexible hold, with natural movement and shine
Argan oil – for smoothness and shine, used in the formulations as a nanoemulsion, with smaller chain lengths, to smooth the cuticle more effectively – with less
Castor seed oil – protects against frizz, nourishes the hair cuticle and keeps airborne moisture at bay
The Post-Style Serum is designed to give flexible hold to your already styled hair whilst also adding hydration, shine and definition. It promises two times longer hold and protection from frizz, even in high humidity.
This is designed for use on dry, styled hair to smooth, define and enhance the style.
Post-Style Serum Key Ingredients
Chitosan – derived from oyster mushrooms and tested to find the optimum grade and percentage for all-day, flexible hold, with natural movement and shine
Hyaluronic acid – hydrates with 2 different molecular weights
Amino acid blend – to help repair signs of damage to the hair cuticle
My Review of the Dyson Chitosan range
Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream & Post-Style Serum After Photo
I was very excited to try out these new styling products from Dyson, mainly because I have a low-key obsession with anything Dyson. But this excitement was greater because I am well aware that there is a knack to getting Airwrap waves to last, and if you could manage this effortlessly, it would be like some kind of hair eutopia!
I love my Airwrap a lot (you can check out my review here), however, I do get a lot of messages from people saying that they wished the waves would last longer. This new launch should mean that this problem is completely solved.
I literally could not wait to try it – I even brought hair wash day forward!
I absolutely love the packaging. It has that Dyson magnetic snap of the lids which I feel is synonymous with the Supersonic attachments. It is very satisfying. As is the delivery system of both products. You place the bottom of the product into your hand and pump down, and it delivers the most precise dose of product.
Chitosan Pre-Style Cream
I was sent the Pre-Style Cream for Straight to Wavy hair in the Light Conditioning formula. According to my actual hair type, I probably really should have had the Rich Conditioning variety, but I didn’t let that put me off!
I actually went for four pumps on to completely naked (no other product at all, apart from a scalp serum from Head & Shoulders* I am loving). I smoothed it through the lengths of the hair and it brushed through effortlessly.
Next I rough dried the hair with Dyson Supersonic Nural hairdryer* and then finished off the style with my Airwrap. As I was working through the sections I could feel that it was giving my hair a lovely bounce and it was helping to make quite voluminous waves.
Chitosan Post-Style Serum
Once I’d finish styling, the hair did feel like it was going to hold better. After my hair was cool, I used 2 pumps of Chitosan Post-Style Serum to start with and gently put it through the lengths. Then I felt I needed to add a bit more, so did this again.
The finished look was really impressive (see photo above), and so much bouncier and voluminous than it is when I have used my Airwrap before. It also made my hair feel really soft.
Here’s how it lasted over the following few days:
End of Day 1 – quite late!!Day 2Day 3Day 4
Does Dyson Chitosan make your style last longer?
For me, I’d say absolutely yes. The style held extremely well for the first day and still looked good the next morning. It survived 2 Peloton workouts very well. There was still a soft wave by day 3 and still a nice shape by day 4.
Does Dyson Chitosan hold Airwrap curls?
Yes these products definitely made a difference to my Airwrap waves. They stayed much more defined and bouncy for much longer. I slept on them and exercised with them, and there was still a wave by the end of day 3. I tried not to wash my hair for as long as possible.
Does Dyson Chitosan weigh the hair down?
I have the Light Conditioning formula in the pre-styler. Both the Pre-Style Cream and the Post-Style Serum feel completely weightless in my hair.
Is Dyson Chitosan worth the money?
I have to say, at £49 each, I think that the price is a bit of a sticking point. However, these are made for Dyson customers who have already invested rather heavily in the tools, love the styles they create, but just want them to hold longer.
If you love your Airwrap like I do, and you find that these work for you as well as they work for me, then I’d say that they are worth the investment.
Dyson Chitosan 4 Day Test Video
I think what I need to find out next is whether the Dyson Chitosan products work independently. But I have loved how they both work together so it might be a while before I get round to testing them separately.
Where to buy Dyson Chitosan in the UK
The Pre-Style Cream and Post-Style Serum are £49 each and available now via the link below:
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Charlotte Tilbury has a brand new mascara for 2024 and it’s all about the volume. I have been trying it out for a few weeks. Here’s the lowdown on Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara.
What is Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara?
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara
Volumising mascara
Uses unique Lash Vinyl-Black Wrap Tech
Ultra-Curved Lash Styler Brush
Brush has ultra-fine laser-cut fibre bristles that are soft on one side and sharp on the other
Grips and separates each lash
Formula is designed for instant root-to-tip volume
Promises a 2x curl effect
Smudge-proof, flake-proof, sweat-proof, clump-proof and humidity-proof formula
Promises 28 hour wear
Suitable for all types of lashes
Comes in an art-deco inspired glass bottle, which helps preserve the formula
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara packaging
Key Ingredients
Lash Vinyl-Black Wrap Tech – infused with lash-plumping polymers that coat every single lash for 9x more volume after first application.
Vinyl-black inspired pigments – create the optical illusion of bigger, brighter eyes
Lash-Conditioning Jojoba Waxes – nourishes lashes
Before & After Photos
Here’s the before photo:
Before Photo
This is one light coat on the left side of the photo:
1 coat
This is 2 coats on the left side of the photo:
2 coats
My Review of Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara After Photo
I was really excited to try this new mascara from Charlotte Tilbury because, although I think that this brand has absolutely nailed so many of their products, I believe that the general consensus is that mascara isn’t really one of them.
I love so many CT products, but their mascaras have never made it into my permanent rotation. I think this one could be different.
You can see the mascara in action and how black it looks in this Instagram reel:
I think what I enjoy most about the Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara is the lift and curl that it gives my lashes, even with just one light coat. It is very eye-opening which I love and it gives great volume without looking too heavy.
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara Brush
I really like the brush. It gets in nice and close to the root of the lash, and really grips on to give a lovely curl. The packaging does feel a little old fashioned, but I appreciate that the glass is meant to ensure that the formula stays as fresh as possible.
This formula has pretty good staying power, and I haven’t noticed any smudging or flaking. It stays put very well. The curl holds up too which I love.
It’s also pretty easy to remove. I just use an oil cleanser and it comes off quickly. When removing it, you realise how dense and intense the black pigment is, as it turns the cleansing oil super black as you work it over the eyes.
All in all, I think this is a great new mascara launch from Charlotte Tilbury, and I think it could be the one that all the CT fans have been waiting for.
