Space NK Goody Bag: The New Season Edit

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It’s the Space NK Gift with Purchase time again  – or, as I like to call it, The Time of Great Temptation. Some very nice things to try in this new season edition, as well as the obligatory Diptyque mini-candle. I’m especially interested in the Algenist serum, as I’ve been really impressed with their cleanser (here) and am keen to try more from the brand; also the Chantecaille mask and the little bottle of treatment from Radical Skincare. Lots to get your teeth into, if you’re something of a beauty fanatic. Here’s a closer look at some of the skincare samples:

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For those of you who have wanted to try Sunday Riley’s face-transforming Good Genes but not make the full investment, this is a nice opportunity – and you get 10ml, so a third of a full-sized bottle. (The full size costs £85, more info here.) Good Genes can be used a serum or a mask and there are three other face masks in the goody bag – Caudalie’s Instant Detox, Chantecaille’s Healing Mask and Wei’s Bee Venom.

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I’m really into my minis at the moment (even more than usual!) because I’m living from a suitcase and have had to whittle my beauty product stash down to a ridiculous bare minimum. I’m quite enjoying trying lots of new things, though; filling my makeup bag with little travel sizes and working my way through them. One area I’m particularly lacking in is haircare (I misjudged how much I’d need to take with me during my holiday-let-hopping period) and so I’m particularly pleased about these:

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I loved the No Frizz stuff from Living Proof so looking forward to having a go with the styling cream and the Phyto shampoo is a welcome surprise. Also – completely unrelated to haircare I know – I do still absolutely adore my mini versions of the Sleep Plus Pillow Spray from This Works – I take them absolutely everywhere with me to create a kind of “home from home” ambience. It’s comforting, calming, and I’ve already popped one in my bag of stuff to take to the birthing centre when the time comes to welcome Baby AMR into the world.

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As usual, the Space NK goody bag is free with any order over £150 – no need for a code, it will automatically be added to your order once you’ve reached the threshold. The goody bag can be shipped internationally (though usually I think that the US is excluded because they have their own separate promotions, let me know if you’re in the states and manage to order one) and it’s available on a first-come-first-served basis, which is why I’ve crept this post in before the big Space NK newsletter goes out! The gift with purchase promotion runs from now until midnight on the 14th (tomorrow night) and it’s limited to one per customer.

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My suggestions for a shopping list if you’re stuck for ideas? Laura Mercier’s amazing Silk Creme Foundation (see full review here), Algenist’s Genius Cleanser, Aurelia’s Dry Body Oil, which is quite possibly the best smelling body oil ever to have been invented, and Diptyque’s Philosykos eau de toilette, a gorgeous figgy scent to take you through the summer. The more electronically-minded people who are looking to tech-up their home facial routine can find the various versions of the Clarisonic at Space NK (I love the new limited edition summer colours) and if you were looking for some seriously swish home fragrancing, then Diptyque’s gargantuan version of the Figuier candle is a bit of a showstopper.

View the full list of products in the Space NK goody bag… 

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The Real Unsung Hero of The Charlotte Tilbury Range

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Review

Everyone and their Mother raves about the Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes and of course the skincare but I never see nearly enough love for the real star of the show – Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow. It is a fusion of primer and illuminator that will leave you wondering how you ever survived without it for so long. Really how did you manage?

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Review

We all know the drill in regards to primer: you apply it underneath foundation and/or general make-up to intensify and prolong, and if you are lucky it will boast a few skincare benefits too. To find something that brightens, hydrates, prolongs, perfects and has a handful of anti-ageing ingredients to boot (BioNymph Peptide Complex to stimulates collagen), is all but unheard of, and yet that is exactly what Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow offers and more.




Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Review
Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Review
Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Review



For every product that I can visually display it’s sheer brilliance – magic if you will – there’s the odd launch or two that no photograph or paragraph can document with justice and Wonderglow is one of those. To the naked eye, Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow is a fairly loose, liquid illuminator that is a neutral gold in tone – heck you might even be put off on that alone as not everyone likes an all over glow but I can promise you it is worth the risk. The light reflecting pearls present in Wonderglow – even when applied under make-up as a primer – create a soft, lit-from-within glow that is youthful, forgiving (even on fine lines and enlarged pores) and brightening. For a moment let’s forget the additional benefits and focus on that glow, one quick application of this liquid gold primer, quickly and effectively disguises any signs of tired, sallow and dull skin. You can also apply it as a stand alone liquid highlighter, or mix into any other liquid face product, such as foundation to add additional radiance, or to create a dewy finish.

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Review

How ever you decide to use it, I’m sure you will come to agree that Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow is a non-greasy, lighter-than-air brightening choice. What is slightly odd about this product is that it contains soft focus, ceramic microspheres to smooth over the skin’s imperfections and blur as it goes. I’ve never experienced anything like it – a radiance boosting product that also helps to visually soften the appearance of my pores. One word – magical.

Promise me that this will be the next Charlotte Tilbury product you in the very least swatch in store?

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow £38.50/40ml via FeelUnique – link.

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Sunday Tittle Tattle: Back to the Old School

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1) Sorry, I was a bit slow off the mark with this week’s Sunday Tittle Tattle and so those who subscribe by email will be reading this on Monday morning. Also, I’ve decided to go Old School and return to the previous way of titling these posts; it’s easier to pick them out when they’re marked Sunday Tittle Tattle which is important as they are – strangely! – one of the most consistently popular posts. If you’d like to browse through the back catalogue and see if you’ve missed any, you can find them all archived here.

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2) I have set Mr AMR the monumental beauty task of working his way through all of these little Tom Daxon fragrances and reporting back on his findings. I was going to do it myself, but they are just a little too much on the masculine side for me.

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Apart from Crushing Bloom, I suppose, but even that isn’t feminine enough for my prettified pregnancy sense of smell! I’m not sure what the point of this perfume testing is, really, but when you have no phone reception and slow internet and have finished all of the available Game of Thrones episodes, one has to make one’s own entertainment. We also spend quite a lot of time looking at bathroom supplies catalogues and “popping out” to do unnecessary tasks. You can find Tom Daxon’s Sampling Set online here, if you fancy a try yourself.

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3) This week’s photo of “Mr Bear on Holiday”: Mr Bear hiding in the laundry. Thank you Mother, keep them coming! (I’m actually going to go and visit Mr Bear in a week or so, I can’t wait!) Did you know that my Mum has a blog? I tell you this to put some pressure on her to write more posts – if you find yourself reading through, please all of you leave comments telling her to write more posts! She’ll be very perplexed but it will make me laugh.. My Mum Says…

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Katie Maloney’s Fall Flush

There are few things we enjoy more than getting the scoop on which Benefit products our fave bloggers & celebs are currently obsessing over! Especially when the seasons are changing & everyone has a new beauty routine. This time around, we caught up with Vanderpump Rules‘ star Katie Maloney (she’s got a super-cute new makeup blog Pucker & Pout) to talk about her fall favorites.

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To create her flawless face, Katie layers hello flawless! powder over the POREfessional primer. POREfessional gives a smooth, shine-free canvas that Katie says can even be used on its own, or with hello flawless! dusted on top for lightweight formula & a natural look with a bit extra coverage.

We love rocking a flushed “just in from the cold” look this time of the year without actually having to GO out in the cold, and Katie recommends majorette booster blush to amp up the color. We know our Benebabes like to stay cheeky, and majorette is the ultimate tool to keep the flush going all day long. It can be worn alone or under your favorite box o’ powder—either way, the cream-to-powder formula and perfect peachy-pink shade is a win for every skin tone.

Benetint is another one of Katie’s fall-flush secret weapons. Just like us, she loves having rosy lips, but often finds herself putting on a fab lip color first thing in the morning, and then neglecting it for the rest of the day. Benetint adds a subtle splash of just-bitten color that lasts all day, so you don’t have to worry about reapplication.

Last, but certainly not least, Katie is a fan of Benefit’s they’re real! mascara & they’re real! push-up gel liner. Her go-to eye look uses the they’re real! duo to create a simple, winged accent line on the outer corner, and super fluffed-up lashes to open her eyes.

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We’re totally loving Katie’s benefaves, and so psyched to see that she uses some of the same Benefit classics that we do! We’ll feel just a little bit cooler swirling on our majorette tomorrow, knowing that she’s doing the same thing! What do you think about Katie’s picks?

Katie Maloney appears on Bravo TV’s Vanderpump Rules! in addition to blogging for her beauty site, Pucker & Pout. 

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The Bold is Beautiful Project

The month of May has finally arrived, and we couldn’t be more ready—May is especially exciting for us this year because of the introduction of the Bold is Beautiful Project. As Benebabes, we all know that the key to looking good is feeling good and that laughter is the best cosmetic, and that’s what Bold is Beautiful is all about. We wanted to give our gals a way to give back to organizations that empower women & girls in their own communities through education and mentorship—enter, Bold is Beautiful!  SDDlMWM07io1rIiVvyw3G7aOcrjT-9QNCR6q3C4xYj8

This month, by simply getting a wax at ANY Benefit boutique or Macy’s BrowBar, you can give back. Every single dollar from your wax will go back to our four carefully selected charity partners—Girls Inc., Step Up, Dress for Success & Girl Develop It. We’re working with these partners because they empower big dreams & bold moves in women & girls, & we’re all about seeing gals getting out there and getting it done!

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No matter where or when a girl is born, she deserves the opportunity to be bold, believe in herself & reach her full potential, and that’s what Bold is Beautiful is all about. Not sure if there’s a Benefit boutique or Macy’s BrowBar near you? No problem—check out our Bold is Beautiful store locator to find your nearest location!

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So what are you waiting for, gorgeous? Get out there & wax a brow to help a gal!

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