Orla Kiely Bath & Face Cloth Gift Set

I'm a huge fan of Orla Kiely products and I wasn't disappointed with her Christmas 2013 collection. This cute set is free from parabens, sulphates and artificial colourings.

The mini geranium scented body lotion and shower gel duo is perfect for travelling or for anyone who loves a good bath. The orange face cloths features the gorgeous Orla Keily signature stem print. The geranium range features a blend of 10 essential oils including geranium, eucalyptus, lavender and clary sage. Not only is this a really relaxing set it also cleanses and nourishes skin.

The Orla Keily Geranium Bath & Face Cloth set is £12.00 from John Lewis here. 
Coming up tomorrow: Guinot Gift Set 

Naked Fake It Gotta Glow Gift Set

Finally, a natural option to fake tanning! The Naked 'Fake It Gotta Glow' gift comes with a silicone free Glow It Up Self Tan Lotion and a 100% natural Dust Me Mineral Shimmer Powder. This is perfect if like me, you aren't jetting off anywhere sunny soon but still want that golden glow all year round.

The Glow It Up self tan lotion is enriched with Shea and Cocoa butter to help hydrate skin and leave it feeling super soft. There's no chance of that funky fake tan smell with this as the lotion has a fresh pink grapefruit, zesty bergamot, amber and vanilla extract scent (YUM). The fragrance-free Dust Me Mineral Shimmer Powder is ideal for a quick tan fix.

The Naked Fake It Gotta Glow gift set retails for £14.00 from the Naked website here or online here. 

Coming up tomorrow: Orla Kiely Gift Set 

Ted Baker Putting On The Glitz Gift

Flicking through the Boots Christmas catalogue is something I look forward to each year. I love the range of brands and the 3 for 2 offer is good value. When it comes to beautiful and stylish gifts, Mr Ted Baker has it covered. The Ted Baker Christmas  range this year has a 1920's twist with a vintage charm.

'Putting on the glitz' is a highlightling and bronzing set perfect for achieving a natural, healthy glow. It contains a Bronzing Pallette, Bronzing brush and two Illuminating Liquids. The bronzer compact comes with a mirror, so great for touch-ups. The illuminating liquids are very similar to Benefits High Beam and Sun Beam highlighters. Four high quality products for £16.00 is great value and perfect for bronzer loving friends!

The Ted Baker beauty gift collection is available exclusively at Boots store and online here. 'Putting on the glitz' is £16.00 and on 3 for 2.

Coming up tomorrow: Naked Fake It Gift Set

Giveaway: Three Sets of Deep Heat Bath Soak & Rub

To get us all in the festive spirit i'll be doing a '12 days of Christmas' feature on here. It will include beauty themed gift ideas, DIY tutorials, xmas nail inspiration, a giveaway and lots more! What better way to start of this feature than with not one, but three chances to win some free stuff. So, whether you need some inspiration for your own Christmas wishlist or you're shopping for loved ones, there will be something for everyone and every budget on here this month.

We love Christmas but not the stress that comes with it. Last minute present shopping, forgetting to peel the carrots, all those Christmas parties...Dont worry, help is at hand. The good people at Deep Heat have kindly offered me three sets of their relaxing Bath Soak and Rub to get you through the hectic Christmas season. Read on to find out more about the goodies you could win!

With its unique, herbal aroma that allows you to enjoy a spa-like experience in the privacy of your own home, Deep Heat Muscle Rescue Neck and Shoulder Cream has been formulated with a combination of vanilla and rosemary to offer an everyday solution to tired, tense muscles. The convenient 50g portable pack has a soft sponge applicator providing to provide a gentle massage when applying. Or immerse yourself into the Deep Heat Muscle Rescue Bath Soak. It contains electrolyte minerals and a unique combination of essential oils providing the relaxing aroma of rosemary, orange and patchouli to rescue stressed, tense muscles.

For your chance to win one of three sets simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Winners will be announced on December the 10th and contacted by email. Open to UK residents only. Good luck! 

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Coming up tomorrow: Ted Baker Gift Set

Eye Creams & Gels: Review

Eyecare has always been an important step in my skincare routine. I suffer from hereditary dark circles and dry skin around my eyes so I like to use either an eye cream or gel morning and night. I apply it after cleansing but before moisturising my skin. Here's a selection of some eye creams I reach for when my eye bags are big enough to qualify for extra baggage allowance.

REN Vita Mineral Active 7 Eye Gel £20.00* 15ml
A light and cooling gel which helps to revive tired eyes. You can use this one under or over makeup, the latter I'm yet to try. With this a little bit goes a long way so I only need to apply a small amount. Like all REN products this contains no parabens, sulphates, mineral oil or synthetic fragrances. This helps to cool and refresh my eyes and does reduce puffiness but I don't find this has done a great deal for my dark circles.
L'oral Skin Perfection Awakening Eye Cream £12.99
Designed to ward off crow feet, quench tired eyes and conceal dark circles. This cream is slighted tinted so it does work to correct dark circles and illuminates the under eye area. I can't comment on whether it's any good for fine lines but I'm sure my future self will thank me. Possible favourite out of all five....
HealGel Eye Fix £32* 15ml
Not one for those on a budget but I've found with this a little bit goes a long way. The gel formula has a delicate scent so great for those with sensitive skin. This definitely helps to reduce puffiness and slightly reduces dark circles. I've only been using this for 3 weeks so will be interested to see in a months time whether this is worth the hefty price tag.
Guinot Eye Mask £28.50* 30ml
I didn't even know that you could get a mask for your eyes before coming across this one. This is a thick, clear non-setting gel which instantly cools and  soothes tired eyes. This would be perfect if the skin around your eyes gets irritated. Not only does this moisturise, it also tightens skin and improves circulation to help banish dark circles. I leave this one for ten minutes when my eyes are looking puffy and remove with cleanser. Key ingredients include witch hazel and hyaluronic acid.
Simple Revitilsing Eye Roll On £4.99 15ml £4.99
I keep this in the fridge to keep cool and apply it to my eyes in the morning to wake them up. I love the refreshing feeling the cucumber extract gives and it definitely helps to wake my eyes up. The roller ball makes this really easy to use, also this is a great option for those on a budget ( not pictured because I've misplaced it!).

Are you an eye cream obsessive like me? A special mention goes to Nip + Fab Eye Fix which is in my top 3 favourite eye gels, definitely repurchasing after I've used up these ones!