Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle Review

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If you are looking for a different kind of Christmas candle this year – something that has more of a ‘Christmas at the beach’ vibe – then you need to check out the Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss?

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle
Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle

Baked Kiss a scented candle and the second scent launch from new lifestyle brand, Velvet Smoke:

  • The scent of summer for the frosty winter months
  • Evokes sun-drenched salty skin and creamy suntan lotion
  • Contains 15% fragrance oil
  • Comes in a heavy, hand blown leopard inspired glass vessel
  • Hand poured in the UK in small batches
  • Blend uses soy wax and natural fragrances
  • 250g candle has an average burn time of 60 hours (1kg size, 120 hours)
  • Comes in a 100% cotton reusable bag

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Notes

Baked Kiss combines the scent of Coconut milk, Smoke, Sea salt, Tobacco, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, and Sandalwood.

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle Notes
Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Scented Candle Notes

My Review of Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Review
Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss Review

This is another gorgeous candle from Velvet Smoke. It is luscious and tropical, and there is nothing that makes me feel content, warm and cosy like the creamy smell of suntan lotion.

As soon as it’s lit, Baked Kiss quickly fills the room with a heady summer mix of coconut, sea salt and the idea of warm skin and a summer breeze. It’s fabulous.

It has a gorgeous creamy quality and a brilliant clash of salty and sweet which makes it really unique and addictive. It’s not too sweet and maintains a freshness that keeps it beautifully balanced with light and dark.

There’s a gorgeous smoky woodiness thanks to tobacco and soft sandalwood which gives it a wonderful comforting feel, perfect for wintry, festive evenings.

Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss packaging
Velvet Smoke Baked Kiss packaging

Like the first candle that Velvet Smoke launched, Filthy Rose (review here), a big thing I love about Baked Kiss is the glass vessel it comes in. It’s absolutely stunning and the colours are so pretty. I’m obsessed. Once you have used the candle, you will definitely want to keep the glass jar and could use it for a cocktail, to hold your makeup brushes, or just as a gorgeous ornament. Whatever takes your fancy.

I am really looking forward to what they launch next!

Where to buy it

The Baked Kiss candles is £49 and available now via the link below:

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La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 Review & Unboxing

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The La Mer Advent Calendar is back for 2024 and of course, it is stunning and this year has lots of full sizes! Here is everything you need to know with contents, value and where to buy it.

What is in the La Mer Advent Calendar 2024?

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La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 Review & Contents

This year the calendar contains so many good sized products.

This year’s edition includes:

  • The Essence Foaming Cleanser 30ml
  • The Treatment Lotion 30ml
  • The Regenerating Serum 5ml
  • The Concentrate 5ml
  • The Eye Concentrate 5ml
  • The Lip Polish 15g
  • The Lip Balm 9g
  • The Body Cream 30ml
  • The Hand Treatment 30ml
  • The Fresh Cream 15ml
  • The Soft Cream 15ml
  • Crème de La Mer 15ml
La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 Contents
2024 Contents

How Much is the La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 & what is the value?

The price of the 2024 La Mer Advent Calendar is £495 and the value of the contents is £673.

Where to buy it

The La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 is £495 and available now via the link below.

My Review of the La Mer Advent Calendar 2024

This has always been one of the most stalked calendars by the hard core La Mer fans. It comes in exclusive limited quantities and the design is always beautiful.

The first year it launched, it appeared online and sold out instantly, so if you managed to grab one, you were very lucky indeed! The execution is always superbly elegant and beautifully packaged. The ultimate treat.

I love that they have made this a regular thing because La Mer are there at the top of the tree when it comes to luxury! The 2024 edition is their sixth Beauty Advent Calendar and it’s the best one yet in terms of value.

It’s pricey but so so beautiful and an amazing way to stock up on La Mer essentials, or to discover your new obsession. This year we get full sizes of the Lip Balm (which happens to be my ultimate lip balm) and also the very gorgeous Lip Scrub. They are a brilliant duo. Plus there are full sizes (15ml) of a range of La Mer moisturisers.

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When does the La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 launch?

The La Mer Advent Calendar 2024 is is available now via the links below:

Also check out Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2024 for all the latest news.

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Space NK Beauty Edits 2024 – Skincare, Haircare, Makeup

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Space NK Beauty Edits 2024 – Skincare, Haircare, Makeup

This is pretty exciting! We have three new Space NK Beauty Edits beauty bags for 2024 instead of the regular Space NK Beauty Box, and they are packed with skincare, haircare and makeup best sellers! Here is everything you need to know. Enjoy!

These edits are such good value propositions. The prices range from £60 to £75 with values as high as £219.

I love the presentation of these beauty bags. The designs are super cute and they will make really gorgeous Christmas gifts.

What’s in the Space NK Beauty Edits 2024 Beauty Bags?

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Space NK Beauty Edits 2024 – Skincare, Haircare, Makeup

There are three beauty bags to choose from in this Space NK Beauty Edits collection and each one comes in these gorgeous limited edition travel bags with soft white towelling cords, with bright pops of colour.

Space NK The Skincare Heroes Edit Contents – Price £75 / Value £219

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Space NK The Skincare Heroes Edit Contents

This edit comes in a white bag with orange accents and includes a range of skincare that will help make up a great routine. It contains:

  • Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm, 90g
  • Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum, 15ml
  • Tatcha The Camellia Cleansing Oil, 50ml
  • Skin Rocks Retinoid 1, 30ml
  • Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream, 30ml
  • Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, 30ml
  • Naturium, PyhtoGlow Lip Balm Chai, 10ml

Price £75 / Value £219

Space NK The Haircare Heroes Edit Contents Price £65 / Value £172

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Space NK The Haircare Heroes Edit Contents

Judging by response online to these edits, I think this one could be the favourite. It comes in the white bag with green accents and contains:

  • Olaplex NO.3, 100ml
  • Color Wow Dream Coat Spray, 50ml
  • JVN Complete Air Dry Cream, 147ml
  • Virtue Healing Oil, 20ml
  • Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo, 75ml
  • Hair by Sam McKnight Cool Girl Superlift Root Volumising Spray, 150ml
  • Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask, 100ml
  • Living Proof Triple Bond Complex, 10ml

Price £65 / Value £172

Space NK The Makeup Heroes Edit Contents Price £60 / Value £152

Space NK The Makeup Heroes Edit Contents
Space NK The Makeup Heroes Edit Contents

This one is the most affordable of the three options and comes in the white bag with hot pink accents. It contains:

  • Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara 5g
  • Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur 9.3g
  • Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Worth, 7.5ml
  • Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Light Wand in Light/Medium, 12ml
  • Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Makeup Setting Spray, 100ml
  • Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Colour in Muse 3.5g

Price £60 / Value £152

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My Review of the Space NK Edits Beauty Bags

I absolutely love these edits. Apart from the fact that they come in super cute beauty bags – I am obsessed with that white with those pops of colour – each bag really does offer up brilliant value for money.

The Space NK Beauty Edit in the skincare variety is fab because it offers up a really good value saving and represents pretty much a complete routine. It’s a great opportunity to discover new products without having to splash out on all full sizes. My favourite products in this bag are the cleansers. I asbsolutely love the Then I Met You cleansing balm and the Tatcha Cleansing Oil.

I also love the Space NK Beauty Edit in the haircare variety. There are so many of my faves in there. I love the JVN Airdry Cream, the Colorwow Dreamcoat, the Sam McKnight Cool Girl, and the Virtue Oil. It’s such a great mix.

The Space NK Beauty Edit in the makeup variety also includes some favourites. The Hourglass mascara is one of the best tubing mascaras out there, and the Milk Setting Spray is one of my absolute favourites.

As these will make such great Christmas presents, I’d imagine they will sell out really quickly, so don’t hang around!

If you are looking for a great Fragrance edit, you cannot go wrong with this year’s Space NK Fragrance Advent Calendar, which is still in stock but I can’t imagine for very much longer. Don’t miss out on that because the Harrods and Harvey Nichols editions are sold out already.

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