Earthy Goddess Nail Polish Collection RRP £24.95

 

If, like me you are needing some Christmas and New Year glamorous nails however, do not want to compromise on your nail health, then the Earthy Goddess Nail Polish Collection is your go to. 

Featuring 4 beautiful colours that go with every outfit choice, from wearing neutrals, chic, classic, dazzling or rich party tones.  These colours knock Christmas red off the number 1 spot, but can also be worn all year round too. They make a great gift as can be separated however, I think you would want to indulge in them all for yourself.

Theia

Featuring a molten metal silver that can be worn with just 1 coat for a soft, pearly silver or with 2 coats or a full on metallic silver, this makes a great colour to wear on it’s own or as a base colour, before applying shimmer.

Aphrodite 

This pearlised iridescent white has an ethereal glow, which catches the light giving multi faceted hues of  an oyster pearl. Again this can be worn on its own or built up for a more shimmering base layer. It’s a classy colour that can be worn all year round, especially in the summer as the sun catches the the multi tonal shimmer.

Venus

A dark chocolate brown, that is shot through with shimmer giving a silk like finish. This beautiful brown, is the epitome of party nail glamour. If you liked your Rouge Noir by Chanel, then this is a modern version for those who like dark nails.

Freyja

A perfect gold glitter that can be worn alone or as a top coat, over the other colours. It’s a beautiful soft gold, not too warm and so suits all skin tones. Just one coat instantly gives you a little sparkle, that looks perfect for any occasion, and like all the colours looks amazing not just on the fingers but also on the toes. 

Earthy Nail Polish, is plant base and vegan, the formula will not ruin your natural nails and the colours are long lasting. The main acetate is made from sugar cane, and you only have to go onto the website to read their ethos that this is a company that cares about our environment as well as your nails. The bottles and bamboo caps are recyclable. You can purchase by clicking the link HERE

Spa Ceylon Lotus & Rambutan Face Care Discovery Set RRP £24

We have just over a week to go before Christmas, and if, like many of us you are still wondering what extras or stocking gifts you can purchase then this Discovery Set is a great idea for all those who like our pampering. 

The niche award winning brand is based around Ayurveda and all the products are non toxic, vegan, cruelty free and do not use any chemical nasties such as sulphates.

This gift is ideal for anyone who needs an injection of ingredients that help with fine lines, hydration and also to help soothe the skin.

The set focuses around 

• Lotus Leaf Active Cell Extract - skin balancing, helps soothe inflammation so ideal if you have sensitive skin, hormonal skin and acne. 
• Vitamin B12 - helps promote a healthy cell growth and provides nutrients needed for collagen production. 
• Rambutan - contains antioxidants that help hydrate the skin, brightens dull, dehydrated skin and is anti-bacterial so ideal if you have acne prone skin. 
• Kava Kava - soothing and calming for dry, irritated skin types. 
• Hyaluronic Acid - anti-aging, maintains water to the skin so helps plump the skin.

Included in the set you will find a whole skincare regime in travel sizes, each one with its own beneficial added ingredients.

• Face Treatment Milk Serum - includes Rose Hip, Calendula, Grape Seed, Bearberry, ingredients that are anti-inflammatory, soothing and ideal for calming the skin.
• Ultra-Hydrating Day & Night Treatment - ideal if you suffer with dry, irritated skin this moisturiser contains Witch Hazel, that is often used in products to help soothe the skin whilst minimising the appearance of large pores.
• Day Facial Protector - contains Arnica which is skin healing. 
• Facial Cleansing Foam - full of moisturising properties such as Avocado Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil and skin balancing St John’s Wort.
• Gentle Face Exfoliating Masque - Again with similar ingredients to the Facial Foam, this also has Liquorice which helps brighten the skin and is good if you suffer with pigmentation. 

The set makes an ideal stocking filler as contains a whole skin regime to pamper the recipient. The sizes make it ideal for travel or to get a taster before buying full sizes. It also has up to 25% off at the moment, as well as great value gift sets and a free gift set worth £30 when you shop over £100.

You can purchase online by clicking the link HERE

Ella & Jo Glow Face Filter Mist & Glow RRP £16

 

The perfect accompaniment to your makeup routine this Winter is definitely the Ella & Jo Glow Face Filter Mist & Glow. It’s an ultra fine spray that gives instant luminosity to the skin whilst developing into a subtle tan. Not only does it look amazing but it’s filled with active ingredients that improve skin health.

Such ingredients include:-

• Niacinamide - promotes skin calming and hydration, skin looks more even toned. 
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract - anti-bacterial so fights against skin irritations, pimples and acne. Also contains vitamin E that nourishes and hydrates dry skin, as well as brightening dull, dehydrated skin types. 
• Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Leaf Extract - increases collagen renewal and anti-inflammatory so helps reduce skin damage. 
• Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract - improves hyperpigmentation, dark spots and also helps cell regeneration. 
• Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate - contains vitamin C that helps brighten the skin as well as being anti-aging. It also is anti-bacterial so again, helps with skin conditions such as acne. 

The mist itself is a very fine, lightweight mist that gives a continuous spray when the nozzle is held down. 

As the instructions per above, make sure your face is void from any cream or oil and that you are not wearing any clothing too close to your face and neck. Simply spray and lightly mist over your face ensuring eyes and mouth are closed. After just lightly blend around the jaws and eyebrows, wait a few hours before washing. 

The mist is instantly hydrating and as you can see leaves a gentle glowy, luminosity to the skin. I tested the light to medium shade, which for my olive skin was probably a little too light on one application however, it did give a very natural ‘you look well’ glow. It’s perfect if you’ve been feeling run down, your skin is looking dull, cutting down on your make up routine, and giving you party season radiance! 

The product is vegan, travel friendly and pregnancy friendly! It makes a great stocking filler and Christmas present. It’s in the sale at the moment on their website and ideal for party and winter season. You can purchase it by clicking the link HERE

Oriflame The One 5-in-1 Wonder Lash Mascara £6.49

 

I had to admit when I looked at the price, I needed to do a double take on this mascara. Usually it’s so much more expensive and yes, I was right in my thinking as, at the moment it’s at the lowest price (usual RRP is £13)!

The 5-in-1 benefits are absolutely fabulous. This is not just your usual mascara that is designed for purely cosmetic use. It contains active ingredients such as:-

• Helianthus Annuus - Sunflower Seed Oil, often found in skincare, this oil contains fatty acids that help nourish and condition dry lashes. It also helps to strengthen brittle lashes and encourages growth.
• Ascorbic Acid - otherwise known as vitamin C. Again this helps the condition of lashes and supports healthy lash growth. 

The wand itself is designed with a flexible and thin spoolie (brush head) to really reach the inner lashes and grab the colour from the very base line. Pressing into the base of the lashes, before gliding through lashes gives an imprint of liner thus eradicating the need for separate liner. 

Here I have only applied one coat, and you can see just how dramatic in difference my eyelashes are. It’s incredibly impressive as not only does it lengthen but it also gives volume and curl.

If you go onto their website by clicking the link HERE you will see that there are 667 reviews, each and everyone being 5/5! You will have to hit the ‘translate’, as it’s a Swedish company so many of the reviews are given in Swedish. You will also see the amazing savings you can get whilst stocks last. Ideal for Christmas stocking gifts or to take you from day to night glamour. Oriflame is cruelty free.

OPI Wicked Nail Lacquer Oh, For Oz Sake / Let’s Rejoicify £15.60

 

I had wanted to test some Christmas glitter nails and was sent these two varnishes from OPI. I have to say that whilst not what I had in mind (full on glitter), these are actually pretty perfect for Christmas! Part of the Wicked Holiday range for 2024, the collection contains every shade to take you into Winter. 

Oh, For Oz Sake

The Oh, For Oz Sake is a beautiful, ethereal pearlised white that is translucent and yet buildable.

It’s shimmering particles on a natural nail, gives just a light reflection of ‘mermaid’ however, I soon found out that actually it transforms any nail colour into a 3 dimensional shimmering colour.

Here I have applied to my little finger, just one coat and it’s taken my glossy navy (gel) nail colour into a stunning, show-stopping shimmering turquoise. I can’t wait to see how it transforms my other colours! It’s a beautiful colour on it’s own, especially when under artificial light as really glistens. 

Let’s Rejoicify

I have to say this is my favourite colour I have tested this year. A deep wine that is shot through with a shimmer that I can’t quite work out if it’s the same wine colour or fine silver. 

The dark, rich merlot lends itself to open fires, drinking red wine and seductive party vibes. It’s also incredibly on trend and looks amazing on fingers as well as toes. Whilst the website describes it as a purple, I would definitely say it’s a deep burgundy, rich and luxurious.

Not only does it look fabulous on its own but again, transformed my navy into a midnight sparkling, deep shade. In fact I have actually been looking for a colour like this for some time, as it’s not quite black, red or navy but a mixture of all 3!

With up to 7 days wear and with the patented Pro-Wide brush for easy application, you only need 1 coat for a light shimmer, or you can build up the colour with 2 coats. These make fabulous stocking fillers, although I think you would be hard pressed to part with them! Available to purchase at OPI online or by clicking the link HERE