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Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales 2024

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As always, at this time of year, there are quite a few bargains to be had, so I thought I’d put together a quick roundup of the best deals and websites to have a look at. Here are my Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales & New Year Bargains! Happy shopping! I’ll be updating this post as new offers appear.

Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales 2024 Preview & Highlights

These are my top picks of the Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales this year year:

Some of the below deals are already live, so it’s worth checking the links early.

  • Space NK – will have 50% off loads of gorgeous products live from 25th December. Shop HERE*.
  • Harrods – up to 50% off selected purchases online HERE* from 26th December.
  • LOOKFANTASTIC – Save up to 60% and get free gifts in the Winter Sale HERE*
  • Medik8 – Save up to 25% Off Selected Products HERE*
  • Dyson – savings on Supersonic and Airwrap – shop HERE*
  • Elemis have 25% off all their value saving Christmas Gift sets HERE*.
  • Shiseido – Get 30% off selected items and 30% off a range of products including the Shiseido 2024 Holiday Collection HERE*
  • Clarins – up to 40% off gifts sets and best sellers HERE*
  • NARS – 30% off Holiday collection and 40% off last chance products. Shop HERE*.
  • Cowshed – up to 30% off HERE*
  • La Mer – gift with purchases and complimentary products with minimum spends. Use Code: INDULGE at checkout to redeem. Shop HERE*.
  • REESON Beauty – FREE SHIPPING on orders over £50 until 31st December HERE*
  • Boots – Up To 50% in Boots’ Biggest Ever Sale HERE* (Over a thousand products to be discounted!)
  • Bobbi Brown – Enjoy 33% off Christmas Collection and other makeup and skincare at Bobbi Brown HERE* (From the 23rd December until 6th Jan)
  • Glossier – save up to 40% on limited products before they disappear – shop HERE*
  • Selfridges – top brands are available at amazing prices HERE*. Advent Calendars are slashed in price.
  • Harvey Nichols – Shop up to 30% off Beauty HERE*.
  • Sephora UK – big savings including 50% off updated frequently, shop HERE*
  • Cult Beauty – up to 50% off sale items HERE*, Offer: Take 15% off + Extra 5% Off Selected Products with Code: CBAFF15
  • Molton Brown – Up to 30% Off in the Winter sale HERE* now
  • The White Company – up to 50% off HERE*
  • Clinique – discounts on beauty sets HERE*
  • Penhaligon’s – Up to 50% off in the Winter Sale + GWP when you spend £120 with code GIFTSET HERE*
  • Armani Beauty – offering 20% off all makeup, fragrance and gift sets HERE*
  • Hearst Magazines – January sale has launched early – up to 72% off HERE*.
  • NET-A-PORTER – they have an amazing 30% off a brilliant selection of beauty products now! Shop HERE.*
  • Face the Future – Up to 40%, running now HERE*
  • Jo Malone London – Shop online HERE* and get a free 9ml fragrance with orders over £90.
  • Charlotte Tilbury – Up to 30% off select products. Limited time only! Automatically applied at basket, shop HERE.*
  • Fenwick – Up to 50%* off selected lines, dates HERE*
  • MAC – Up to 50% Off now. Offers available HERE*
  • Kiehl’s – 30% off Selected Products HERE*.
  • YSL Beauty – 30% Off Gifts HERE*
  • L’Occitane – up to 50% HERE*
  • Benefit – 50% off HERE*
  • Liberty – tonnes of niche brand bargains HERE* over the Christmas period
  • Escentual – Up to 60% off Gift Sets and 22% off RRP on all products HERE*.
  • ESPA – Up to 50% off everything PLUS an extra 5% off with Code: ESPAX5 HERE*
  • Aveda – Enjoy an extra 33% off all gift sets, plus sitewide discounts HERE*
  • GHD – up to 20% off tools HERE*

Happy shopping!! I hope this helps you find the Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales & New Year Bargains, and let me know if you have any questions!

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Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner Review & Swatches

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Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner Review & Swatches

I love a bit of eyeliner when I want a quick look that makes me appear that I have made an effort with my makeup and these gel liners are super easy to use. Here’s a look at the Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner with swatches of all the shades.

What is Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner?

Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner
Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner
  • Intense, long-wearing colour
  • Smooth, creamy texture
  • Effortless application
  • Creates bold precise lines
  • Formula combines rich pigments with Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate the delicate eye area and prevent dryness
  • Waterproof formula
  • Retractable liner format
  • Features a built in sharpener
  • Smudger tool for smoky effect
  • Matte and satin finishes

Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner Shades & Swatches

There are a range of shades in collection across matte and satin finishes:

  • Gravitate – creamy beige matte
  • Mesmerize – soft lilac matte
  • Bewitch – night violet satin
  • Eternal – emerald green satin
  • Enigma – blackened blue satin
  • Depth – warm brown matte
  • Allure – dark brown matte
  • Orbit – smoky grey matte
  • Hypnotize – intense matte black
  • Cosmic – deep aqua satin

Swatches

I have 9 of the shades to show you here, Gravitate, Mesmerize, Bewitch, Eternal, Enigma, Depth, Allure, Orbit, Hypnotize:

Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner Swatches
Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner Swatches

My Review

Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner packaging (shade Gravitate)
Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner packaging (shade Gravitate)

I have really been enjoying this formula. It is gorgeously creamy yet super long lasting and it is so easy to apply. For a smoky look, you can just scribble it on and then smudge it out, either with the smudger it comes with, or a fluffy brush.

The shade range is really gorgeous. My absolute favourite shade is Depth which is a beautiful brown that’s so soft and flattering. It’s my kind of shade.

I also really like the green called Eternal. I used it in a smoky way and really loved having some sheer colour for a change. I also very much like the brightening shade, Gravitate, which is a really easy way to look more awake if used in the waterline.

The little sharpener and smudger are super handy and mean that you can create a range of different looks, with either sharp lines or diffused colour.

Where to buy Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner

There are 10 shades and they are £20 each. Lots of shades are selling out, so make sure you check out the different retailers. They are available now via the link below:

If you’re still looking for an eyeliner, I love the Victoria Beckham Beauty collection too. Read: Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Review & Swatches.

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Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Review & Swatches

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Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Review & Swatches

One of the latest launches from gorgeous French brand Violette FR are these easy to use lip shines. Here’s a look at the Violette FR Bisou Jelly collection with swatches of all the shades.

What is Violette FR Bisou Jelly?

Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine packaging
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine packaging

This new launch from Violette FR is described as a balm meets lipstick formula:

  • Antioxidant-rich formula
  • Delivers a sheer kiss of colour
  • Natural shine finish
  • Non-sticky
  • Engineered with two distinct layers
  • Pigmented core for blurred colour within the natural lip
  • Outer jelly layer infused with Vitamin E
  • Available in four shades HERE*

Violette FR Bisou Jelly Shades & Swatches

There are four shades in the collection:

Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Shades
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Shades
  • Bonbon à la Rose – soft nude pink inspired by traditional French rose pastilles
  • Pomme d’Amour – bright candy apple inspired by glossy candied apples
  • Bonbon Caramel – rich, caramel brown for natural warmth and luminosity
  • Aïssa – berry shade (also available in Bisou Blush, inspired by Violette’s longtime muse, French actress Aïssa Maïga

Swatches

Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Swatches
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Swatches

Lip Swatches

Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Swatch Bonbon a la Rose
Bonbon a la Rose
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Swatch Pomme d'Amour
Pomme d’Amour
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Swatch Bonbon Caramel
Bonbon Caramel
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Swatch Aissa
Aissa

My Review of Violette FR Bisou Jelly

Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Review
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine Review

I love an easy to use, shiny sheer lip and this one really ticks all the boxes. It’s lovely! In terms of ease, these are the kind of products you can grab from your handbag and swipe on a top up without needing a mirror, and it really doesn’t get any easier than that!

Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine - colour core with jelly outer layer
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine – colour core with jelly outer layer

Also the Violette FR Bisou Jelly is a lovely sturdy product. When you first look at them, they look like you might have to apply really gently in case the bullet collapses and you apply more than you need. However, the formula has a lovely firmness and you can apply boldly without any fear of making a mess. It really holds its own.

It terms of texture, it feels nice and moisturising, so you could easily reach for one of these instead if your regular lip balm. And because it’s a sheer and naturally flattering kind of finish, it looks great even without any other makeup.

Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine - shade Bonbon à la Rose
Violette FR Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Shine – shade Bonbon à la Rose

The selection of shades is really pretty. I love them all. They all offer a soft hint of colour that can be subtly intensified with Pomme d’Amour being the most ‘poppy’ shade.

They are all so wearable, however, I think that Aïssa is possibly my favourite, and I don’t think I am alone as this is the shade that is currently sold out. If you love a nude tone, Bonbon Caramel will be right up your street. It’s like a lovely sheer 90s nude and would look stunning with a lip liner if you wanted a more ‘makeup-y’ look.

Where to buy it

Violette FR Bisou Jelly is £30 each available via the link below:

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Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum Review

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Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum Review

For the last few weeks I have been rather haphazardly testing the Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum and I have to say, I am impressed! Here’s what you need to know.

What is Sweed Eyelash Growth Serum?

Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum
Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum
  • Eyelash serum that helps to extend the growth phase of each lash
  • Works to leave lashes looking longer, stronger and healthier
  • Typically provides results in four to six weeks
  • Formulated with a blends of ingredients to support lash growth
  • Does not contain any prostaglandin
  • Ideal for use before bed

Key Ingredients

Pumpkin seed extract – to condition and nourish the lashes

Biotin – to improve lash health and strength

Panthenol – to help strengthen lashes

Hyaluronic acid – to nourish and hydrate

Myristoyl pentapeptide-17 – to enhance lash length, thickness and fullness

Keratin – helps to improve the health of the eyelashes.

How to use it

Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum brush
Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum brush

The Sweed Eyelash Growth Serum is really easy to use. It has a lovely fine brush that is easy to swipe along the lash roots.

At night (when I remember!), I apply along the upper lash line after cleansing and then let it dry for a minute or two before doing my skincare.

You can also use it on brows but I haven’t tried that yet.

My Review of Sweed Eyelash Growth Serum

Review: Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum
Review: Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum

So I have been using this for a few weeks, and I haven’t remembered to do it every single night, but I still think that it has made my lashes grow! Every time I apply my mascara, I need less product to get my lashes looking long and fluttery, and they really do look super fluttery!

This is one of those weird ‘looking up’ photos to demonstrate the length of my lashes after a few weeks of use:

Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum - After Photo
Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum – After Photo

I think lashes always look longer if you do this, so I will share some more comparison pics later down this post, both with and without mascara, but I have to say, I am very impressed.

I met the Sweed Beauty founder Gabriella a couple of months back, and she said it works really quickly. However, I didn’t expect it to be quite that fast especially as I haven’t been using it quite a religiously as I should have.

I literally just paint it along my lash line at night after cleansing, and then let it do its stuff. It doesn’t sting or irritate my eyes like some lash serums have in the past. It just seems to work!

Before and After Photos

So for complete transparency, I didn’t actually take any before photos as this has been an extremely casual trial!! However, because I am constantly reviewing products and taking before and after photos, I do have lots of photos of my bare lashes. Here is one:

Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum - before no mascara
Before – no mascara

The above photo is from my Monika Blunder Beauty Architect Eyes Buildable Mascara Review.

And here is a photo of my bare lashes today, after a few weeks of using (I say ‘few’ as I’m not exactly sure how long, and I haven’t remembered every night!):

Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum - after no mascara
After – No mascara

Now, my lashes don’t ever look like much without mascara anyway, so here’s a photo from the same Monika Blunder Beauty Architect Eyes Buildable Mascara Review, with a light coat of mascara.

Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum - before with mascara
Before with mascara

And here are my lashes today, with the same Monika Blunder mascara, and probably a lot less of it:

Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum - after with mascara
After with mascara

I think you can really see how my longer, stronger and healthier the lashes look. What do you think?

I am definitely going to continue using this (when I remember) and see where I get!

Where to buy it

The Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum seems to be out of stock at most retailers but you can buy it now via the link below:

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L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination Review

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This is an affordable product I have been loving. Check out the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination brow mascara.

What is L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination?

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination

This is a really easy to use brow gel that shapes and tames brows with long wear hold:

  • Shapes and sets brow hairs
  • Lightweight formula
  • Transparent texture
  • No residue or flakes
  • No mess application
  • Angled brush for easy application
  • Long wear hold

How to use it

This brow gel is so easy to use. Just comb through your brow hairs in the direction you want them to hold. I like to brush them up for a soft, bushy look. You can use it with or without a brow pencil first.

Before & After Photos

Here’s a photo without the brow mascara:

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination - before photo
Before

And here’s a shot with a light coat brushed upwards into the brows:

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination - After photo
After

My Review of L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination Review
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination Review

I have really been enjoying using this brow gel because it is so easy to use and super affordable. I love the fine angled brush. It grabs and controls the hairs effortlessly making it very easy to fluff up and shape the brows in no time at all.

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination angled brush
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination angled brush

While it gives a good firm hold to the brows, it doesn’t feel sticky or crispy. The finish is really natural looking too, especially if I use it without a pencil straight on to bare brows.

The L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination formula gives the hairs a really soft sheen which adds how natural-looking this product is. I hate it when my brows look matte because it can look really unnatural.

If I want a more defined look, I use a brow pencil first. The ones I like are a bit pricier than this L’Oreal product, but if you are looking for recommendations, check out, MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil Review & Swatches, and Victoria Beckham Beauty BabyBlade Microfine Brow Pencil Review & Swatches.

Where to buy it

The L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination is £11.99 and available to purchase via the links below:

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