Kiehl's Essentially Yours Gift Set

A gorgeous gift set with a selection of Kiehls' favourite essentials, to see you through your facial routine perfectly from cleansing to care. Containing Ultra Facial Cleanser, Ultra Facial moisturiser and Midnight Recovery Concentrate, with complimentary Daily Reviving Concentrate samples added in for your pleasure! All of their delightful Holiday gift sets are beautifully wrapped free of charge.

• This set contains:
• Midnight Recovery Concentrate
• Ultra Facial Cleanser 30ml
• Ultra Facial Moisturiser 30ml
• Small Eva Pouch

I absolutely love Kiehl's skincare, it is so luxurious and does what it claims to do, the midnight recovery concentrate is an miracle worker, my skin looks amazing after using it. All the products in the set are beautiful and will make your skin look refreshed, hydrated and youthful!

Available for £45.00 from all good online ans department stores with all the other great gift sets.

Ecotools Four-Piece Beautiful Complexion Set

The Ecotools Four-Piece Beautiful Complexion Set* includes all four brushes in the EcoTools Complexion Collection – their makeup-skincare hybrid brush line designed to improve skin’s health and maximize natural beauty. They are super soft and feel lovely when you apply your make up, they blend effortlessly and leave you with a great looking finish.

1. Mattifying Finish Brush: This duo-fibre head creates a flawless finish with either pressed or loose powder. The short bristles pick up the perfect amount of product while the long bristles distribute it smoothly to keep oil and shine at bay all day.

2. Skin Perfecting Brush: Specifically designed to smoothly and evenly apply BB/CC creams and tinted moisturiser. Use the rounded edge of the brush for precise coverage around the eyes and nose.

3. Eye Perfecting Brush: Features a uniquely cut, rounded tip head that mimics the shape of your finger around the eyes to reduce tugging or transferring oils. Designed with straight, firm and dense bristles for optimal blending and coverage.

4. Correcting Concealer Brush: A duo-fibre blend of bristles pick up and distribute concealer for full coverage of dark circles, redness or other imperfections.

This self-wrapping brush set is made for gifting! It includes a gift tag, ribbon and gift box, making it the perfect present for every beauty lover, the design on the brushes is stunning.. So bright and pretty.

1. Untie ribbon and bring top and bottom flaps to the front of box

2. Fold the flaps over the front of the packaging

3. Tie ribbon through holes on front of packaging to secure box closed

4. The perfect gift is now ready for delivery!

All brushes in the set are dermatologist tested and are made with soft, cruelty free bristles, recycled aluminum ferrules and sleek bamboo handles. Available at Boots and Superdrug from November priced at £19.99.

Will you be asking Santa for these?

PR Sample - All opinions are my own.

Real Techniques Collectors Edition Sculpting Set.

Another amazing value set from Real Techniques which includes three brushes - Sculpting Brush, Fan Brush and a Setting Brush - Accentuate your favourite features, create defined contours for added depth, or simply enhance your natural bone structure with RT's Collector’s Edition Sculpting Set. With the use of light and dark makeup shades, this set gives you the flexibility to transform your look.

Each brush is a special design: a sleek, high-shine pink instead of the classic matte.

• sculpting brush: features a wide, angled head specially designed to help create defined contours
• fan brush (exclusive to set): softly sweeps on powders + whisks away any excess makeup for an even finish
• setting brush: the key to completing any look with a controlled dusting of powder or highlighter

They certainly don't disappoint, I love every single one of them.. I've never owned a Fan brush as thought they were rather pointless, but once I'd tried it to apply my highlighter.. I'm a complete convert! It just applies like a dream making my highlighter look so much more natural, as it leaves such a light dusting of the product. The setting brush is also great for contouring the sides of my nose if I choose to do a full on face contour otherwise I just use to set my under eye powder.. The sculpting brush is perfect for contour & 'Sculpting' my cheek bones.. A great set for everyone.

Available in stores now as released March 2015 for £19.99.

He-Shi Luxury Gift set

A perfect gift/Stocking filler for a wannabe bronzed goddess... This He-Shi Gift Set includes Express Liquid Tan 150ml with a free mitt and luxury bronze clutch bag.

Get instantly beautifully bronzed skin with this great value gift set. All you need for a flawless finish for Christmas & New Year party nights. Instant golden colour with a see where it goes formula, its quick drying due to its incredibility light texture, Gives you the perfect colour that lasts 7-10 days, it is also Suitable for use all over body including the facial area.

This is one of my favourite go to Self tanners, it is super easy to apply with the mitt for a streak free finish, it provides you with a subtle guide colour to allow you to see where you've applied it, is touch dry within minutes and as it's Odourless, paraben and alcohol free formulation you can dress and go whilst waiting for the colour to develop and at only £20.00 its a bargain! It's made from 100% natural DHA - bonus..

Will this be on your Christmas list? 

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Real Techniques - Nic's Pick's.

Real Techniques brushes have quickly taken over my whole brush collection, I no longer reach for any other brands as I love how they apply make up and how soft they feel, making applying my make up a breeze!! This collection of Nic's favourite brushes, including 3 exclusives. Nic's Picks is an essential for every collection and is the sequel to Sam's picks the quality is the same the only difference is these brushes have a sexy chrome handle instead of brightly coloured. Nic's Picks Collection includes 5 brushes with limited edition designs:

- Real Techniques Duo-Fiber Powder Brush
Gently picks up powder pigments and softly buffs it into the skin. Product will be picked up and distributed evenly over the face allowing you to control the amount applied.

- Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush
One of Nic's all-time favourite brushes. Flat enough to pack on the colour with, but firm enough to blend with. Also great for buffing over concealer.

- Real Techniques Cheek Brush (exclusively available in this collection)
Has denser bristles to enable you to build colour. Imagine an expert face brush but softer and rounder. The tapered finish means you can use this for bronzer and highlighter application also.

- Real Techniques Angled Shadow Brush (exclusively available in this collection)
Designed to fit in the crease of the eye to add depth. The soft angle also makes applying shadow under the eyebrow arch simple.

- Real Techniques Eyeliner Brush (exclusively available in this collection)
Softly angled, this is the perfect brush to apply shadow to the lashline and for creating a blown out liner look with eye shadow. Use with gel liner to create a feline flick which is made easy by the angle of the brush.

Each brush does it's job perfectly, with ease, grabbing just the right amout of product and leaving my make up looking flawless, as with all RT brushes I use the brushes for different tasks not just using it for what it says in the description and they don't disappoint! If your stuck for Christmas gift ideas.. Any girl would love to unwrap these on Christmas morning or If you wish to simply treat yourself! 

They retail for around £29.99 which I think is great for five brushes!

What's your favourite RT Brush?

Nars Guy Bourdin Mini Nail Polish Coffret - Beautiful Stranger

Part art. Part fantasy. Pure fashion.

The editorial legacy of Guy Bourdin is one of insatiable glamour and transfixing, sexually charged imagery. François Nars embraces the seductive spirit of Bourdin with this Mini Nail Polish Coffret, a collection of provocative Nail Polishes in four hyper saturated limited edition shades.

This is a beautiful little NARS set. Is so pretty, every shade is exactly what I'd choose, I love this collection and can't get enough of my Guy Bourdin Blush Palette. I also have my eye on the Lip set! 

Lost Red is a stunning true red shade.

Dance Dance Dance is a beautiful violet purple cream

Shameless Red is red with hints of pink and coral.

Manosque is a taupe shade with hints of purple, grey & brown.

I got mine from HQ Hair.com it sells for £25.00, I didn't realise they sold NARS until I came across them whilst browsing, I already own lot's and lot's of nail varnishes, but I just couldn't resist these little beauties especially as it's a limited edition set! - It also doesn't take up much space.....  I'm currently wearing 'Lost Red' ready for tomorrow! 

What colour will you be wearing for Valentine's day?!

Aura by Swarovski Valentine's Gift Set

This stunning Limited Edition Valentine's Coffret* contains Aura by Swarovski eau de parfum 30ml refillable spray which is encased in a stunning silver bottle with a beautiful crystal on top, looks lovely on anyone's dressing table aswell as a Aura by Swarovski perfumed body lotion 100ml and a Aura Crystal Touch Make up jewel all presented in a gorgeous delicate pink pouch.

The scent description is Crystal transforms into a luminescent perfume. A floral fruity incandescent fragrance, for a vibrant aura that glows with the energy of light. It is a lovely fresh scent that settles to a lovely warm sexy musky scent that oozes sophistication. No man will be able to resist you - Perfect for February 14th! The gift set is £44 giving you a massive saving of £69.50. Available from 6th Feb 2014.

What fragrance is your Sexy Scent? 

Too Faced A Few of my Favourite Things Palette

This stunning palette is made of sturdy cardboard and is excellent quality, It opens like a book to reveal 20 gorgeous eyeshadows, 2 pretty blushes, and 2 lovely bronzers. 

The palette is absolutely beautiful in a pink and gold chevron with white embossed letters- I fell in love with the packaging, especially the make up bag before I laid eyes on the palette. 

I (luckily) was unable to find this in stock anywhere and thought I'd missed the boat, but on Christmas day I was having a peak at Debenhams online sale and saw it on sale with 33% off, before I had a second thought it was in my basket and I'd checked out a very happy lady as not only had I managed to get my hands on it, but at a bargain price of £32.00!! 

It also comes with a Travel-sized 'Better than sex' Mascara and a full-sized Lip Injection Colour Bomb (in Bee Sting).

Included in this palette are 20 eyeshadows ranging in several colours and finishes.  There are 5 matte finish shadows, and 15 metallic/shimmer shadows. 

Each eyeshadow is amazing quality- very pigmented, smooth, and easy to blend!  I really enjoyed using all the eyeshadows as they are so smooth and creamy feeling.

Snowflakes is a pale white gold with a frosted, metallic finish. 

Whiskers on Kittens is a pale peach with a hint of pink and gold sparkle.

Chocolate Milk is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. 

Moon on Their Wings is a warm, golden beige with a frosted, metallic finish and gold micro-glitter. 

Dark Chocolate is a dark brown with subtle cool undertones and a matte finish. 

Cream Coloured Ponies is a pale, cool-toned ivory with a matte finish. 

Honey Honey is a warm, golden copper with a frosted, metallic finish. 

Buche de Noel is a medium-dark brown with a golden, frosted sheen.

Evergreen is a medium-dark forest green with cool undertones and a pearly finish. 

Blue Satin Sashes is a deep, dark blue-teal with a matte finish and subtle gold sparkle. 

Coquet is a pale, light-medium pink with a golden, frosted finish and warm, yellow undertones. 

Taffy is a light-medium, warm-toned pink with a slightly metallic sheen.

Crisp Apple Strudel is a warm, medium brown with a bronze sheen.

Woollen Mittens is a subtly gray-tinged, medium-dark brown with a satin-matte finish.

Soiree is a dark burgundy with warm, red undertones and a subtle sparkle over a matte finish. 

Tinsel is a dirty, medium gold with a frosted, metallic finish.

Bluff is a medium-dark, muted purple with mauve undertones and a frosted sheen.

Ooh la Orchid is a magenta purple with a matte finish.

Party Time is a bluish-teal shimmer layered over a blackened navy blue. 

Pure Glam is a deep, dark black with a matte finish and silver sparkle.

Raindrops on Roses is a light-medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and an overlay of gold shimmer. 

Chocolate Soleil is a medium-dark brown with warm, yellow-orange undertones and a satin finish.

Melt Into Spring is a medium, pink-coral with a matte finish and warm undertones.

Sun Bunny #1 is a coppery brown with a frosted finish. 

Sun Bunny #2 is a light-medium orange with gold shimmer and frost. 

This is my first experience of the Too Faced brand and I am really impressed, I love the palette, packaging and Mascara the only thing That I could leave was the lip product, it just didn't 'Wow' me, the colour also didn't suit me, but it was an ok extra in a great gift set. I'm also not sure I'd spend the full £48.00 and am really glad I managed to get it for a bargain.

Did you manage to bag a bargain this Year?

Pür Minerals "Bare it All" Gift set

Highlight, contour and accentuate your natural features in four easy steps! Give your cheeks a healthy glow and enhance your bone structure with Pür’s vitamin-rich Mineral Blush and Contour/Highlight Powder Duo. 

Add a splash of lush, natural colour to lips with Au Naturel Lipstick with hydrating shea butter and jojoba oil. Pure Black Precision Eyeliner completes the look with a quick and easy dose of long-wear definition.

What’s Inside
Pure Black Precision Eyeliner – defines eyes with long wear, bold colour 
Au Naturel Shea Butter Lipstick – hydrates with shea butter and jojoba oil
Contour/Highlight Powder Duo – enhances features for natural definition
Mineral Blush in Peep Show – nourishes a healthy glow with vitamin E

This really is a great little Christmas gift set for female in your family who are interested in make up, 2 great compacts with a lovely natural bronzer/highlighter and a gorgeous rosey blush that would compliment any skin tone, priced at £29.00 and available online or at Marks and Spencer, the shades are soft, easy to use & pigmented. This brand also don't test on animals.

What do you want under your Christmas tree?

elemis perfect pro-collagen gift set

Your complete anti-ageing regime for perfectly cleansed and nourished skin. Presented in a gorgeous silver vanity case, carry your the power of Pro-Collagen with you wherever you go. This collection includes:

Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser 30 ml - a new generation anti-ageing cream facial cleanser which deeply moisturises to reveal a youthful complexion with Active fragrances of Sweet Brazilian Orange, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Patchouli veil the face whilst essential plant extracts purify and cleanse skin. It defends against daily pollutants with skin-protecting Moringa Seed Peptide. Great Burdock helps to balance the skin whilst Noni and Assai Fruit are known for their high levels of anti-oxidants.

NEW Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 20g - This Award winning powerful treatment cleansing balm dissolves make-up and daily grime. Developed first and foremost for its performance in Elemis treatments, this super-cleansing, luxurious treatment balm is expertly formulated with a 100% active base of natural oils grown within the UK. Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm combines precious starflower, elderberry and optimega™ oils with rose and mimosa waxes, and anti-ageing padina pavonica to deeply cleanse, nourish and smooth for a glowing complexion.

Rehydrating Ginseng Toner 50ml - combines extracts of tonifying Korean Ginseng, Quillaja Wood 

and Sweet Betty Flower. This combination of ingredients works to revitalise and nourish the skin, 

whilst thoroughly removing any last traces of facial cleanser. This toner is perfect for rebalancing the 

skin´s natural pH and for rehydrating dry and mature skin.

Papaya Enzyme Peel 15ml - Natural fruit enzymes of exfoliating Papaya and calming Pineapple smooth and clarify the complexion. This rinse-off exfoliating cream contains nourishing Milk Protein, Anti-Oxidant rich Vitamin E and Marine Algae to Moisturise, repair, and Protect Skin. Perfect for complexions which are sensitive or mature.

Limited Edition Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 30ml -  is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkle depth by up to 78%, and increase hydration and moisture levels by up to 45%*. This powerful anti-ageing cream provides a progressive lifting effect through increased collagen support. The dynamic combination of the marine algae Padina Pavonica, Rose and Mimosa Absolutes,and Gingko Biloba Liposomes delivers visible results within 15 days.

Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream 15ml - This luxury, moisture rich night cream leaves your skin feeling plump, brighter and hydrated. Developed with the revolutionary Padiana Pavonica, which actively mobilises Calcium to protect and support the cell structure, strengthening the 

epidermis for a more youthful, firmer appearance.

It also includes a 100% Cotton Wash Cloth, every product is a multi award winning product and will give your skin a treat of it's life! I love everything in the set and think it is a fantastic way to introduce new products for you to try and then fall in love with, since using Elemis products my skin has been looking so healthy, smooth, flawless making my make up sit perfectly, my fine lines are reduced.

This set is perfect for any skin junkie! At just £70 The Pro-collagen Perfection gift set* saves you £38 if bought separately, it is Perfect for travelling or just simply trying the product to see if it suits you but I'm sure this will make you want to switch up your routine and tempt you to buy the full size.

What's your favourite Skin care?

Orla Kiely Geranium Mini Bath and Hand Christmas Gift Set

Orla Kiely Geranium uses a blend of essential oils including geranium, eucalyptus and clary sage to refresh and cleanse the mind and body.

This set is part of the geranium bath and body collection which includes six different gift sets priced between £12 and £24. The set I am reviewing is the mini bath and hand set*, which includes a 50ml size shower gel, hand wash, hand lotion and body lotion. They all smell lovely very fresh and with a hint of citrus.

The packaging is really pretty and would brighten up anyones bathroom shelf, I think this a great little gift at a really good price at only £12.00, They would make a perfect present or stocking filler for a lady in your life.

If you are interested in buying them for someone or just treating yourself Available on the Orla Kiely and John Lewis sites, they also have a fig candle & diffuser set that I have my eye on, a great scent for Christmas!

What's on your Christmas wishlist?

Stila 'Colour Outside the Lines' smudge stick waterproof eyeliner set

The Stila Colour Outside the Lines Smudge Stick Eyeliner Set is a new five piece collection of Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliners in a collectible tin that will be available for a limited time with the Stila Christmas collection 2013. 

Stila presents five full size Smudge Stick Eyeliners with the Colour Outside the Lines Set* in a reusable collectible tin, Perfect for travelling and keeping safe.

These are retractable eyeliners so no sharpener is needed. Bonus! Each twists up and down easily for application. The set has essential shades like brown and black and also a few seasonal brights like Emerald and Aubergine.

You get the following shades: Stingray (black), Lionfish (brown), Aubergine (burgundy), Emerald (green), Navy (blue).

Smudge Sticks last a good few hours on my eyelid without smudging or flaking, but they don't seem to last as long on my waterline, usually around three hours before fading. I like these liners because they have such an easy application and a smudge formula that sets quickly. This gorgeous little set is £36.00, giving you a massive saving and can be picked up from most beauty stores and online.

What's your favourite eyeliner?

Thierry Mugler Alien Gift Set.

A gorgeous gift for someone this Christmas from Thierry Mugler, Alien Loyalty gift set includes: Eau de parfum 30m, Body lotion 100ml and Shower gel 30ml. it is a fragrance whose magic trails awakens your emotions. A scent like no other it is irresistibly appealing and totally out of this world...

I never thought I would like this scent but for the past two weeks I've worn nothing else. I love it! It is a lovely Autumn scent, slightly comforting and creamy but not over powering. The scent is described as Distinctive and mysterious, yet comforting and soft, Alien by Thierry Mugler* conveys passion sensuality and the essence of absolute femininity. A rich floral woody amber containing jasmine sambac, cashmeran wood and white amber.

I have had so many compliments about how good I smell from friends, family and have probably made Theirry Mugler a few sales from it! The bottle is really pretty in deep purple & silver finish.

If you wish to smell delicious like me and own this lovely perfume you can pick up a 15ml bottle for around £27.00 or treat yourself the this great gift set for £50.00

What's your favourite Autumn/Winter Scent?