Estee lauder GWP @ House of Fraser

House of Fraser are always on point when it comes to beauty offers, sales and free gifts with purchases; I'm always so weak when it comes to beauty gifts and offers, I can't help myself! I recently received this lovely gift with purchase from Estee Lauder at House of Fraser and it's pretty amazing.

Sadly, this gift with purchase has now ended but it just shows how fantastic the beauty gift with purchases are at House of Fraser. There are quite a few GWPs at House of Fraser now so you can check them out! The gift with purchase includes seven amazing items, two of which are massive sample sizes as well as a cute makeup bag.

There are five skincare items, including a massive 30ml sample size of the Estee Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion and another large size of the Estee Lauder DayWear Creme (15ml) which I've heard nothing but good things about. The next two skincare samples are also raved about; the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair (7ml) and the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye (5ml). The final skincare sample is one I haven't heard of before, the Estee Lauder New Dimension Shape + Fill Expert Serum (7ml) and we all know I love serums and so far this one is gorgeous - I've also been loving the Daywear creme as it smells like cucumbers which is so refreshing!

There are two makeup items in the GWP set including the Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lip Gloss in 420 Reckless Bloom (4.6ml) which is a gorgeous shimmer rosy brown shade - perfect for autumn. Lastly in the set is the Estee Lauder Pure Colour Kajal Eyeliner (01 Blackened Black) and you can never have too many black eyeliners.

Overall, I think it's such a generous GWP and I've been loving the serum and daywear creme so far. The makeup bag is also really cute and it fits a surprisingly large amount of makeup in it, because I cannot control myself and I need to bring everything with me for a weekend away or just to have in my bag! It's such a shame that this GWP set isn't available now but keep an eye on the House of Fraser website as there are always amazing sets and offers on.

Have you tried anything from Estee Lauder? What do you think of this set (sorry it's not available anymore but there are gorgeous UD and Elizabeth Arden sets available now)? 

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Giorgio Armani Si Perfumes

Perfumes are some of my favourite products to test and my collection is getting quite large thanks to gifts, prizes and lovely PRs. I was recently send a lovely packaging from House of Fraser including the stunning *Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Parfum Intense (£75, 50ml).

Notes: Blackcurrant, Citrus, Rose, Neroli Blossom, Osmanthus, Vanilla, Benzoin, Patchouli 

Firstly, the packaging is just gorgeous - it's minimalist but so luxurious, only made more apparent in the weight - it's SO heavy! The perfume would aesthetically make an amazing gift. The fragrance initially is sweet, fruity and musky while being creamy and rich. It develops into a indulgent, deep and musky fragrance that would be perfect for winter or as an evening fragrance. Although while it is musky and heady, it's still a feminine and 'sexy' perfume.

The longevity is fantastic, as you would expect from an eau de perfum - it lasts all day on me and when I spray it on my scarves, I can still smell it the next day which is very impressive. It is pretty pricey but the packaging, complex fragrance and the amazing longevity makes it so worth it. I'd much rather pay more for a perfume and have it last all day and then some, instead of a cheaper perfume that I need to reapply throughout the day. My only negative would be that you can't see or feel when the fragrance is coming to an end. Overall rating: ★★★★★. 5/5.

I also have the equally pretty Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Parfum (£69.50, 50ml) which I received as a Klout perk last year (if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter then you will have seen the amazing package).

Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Cassis, Rose, Neroli, Jasmine, Patchouli, Woods, Amber, Orcanox, Vanilla 

This fragrance is in essence, a lighter, sweet and fresher version of the Eau de Parfum Intense - it's basically the more wearable, daytime version. I think both fragrances would make fantastic gifts as a pair because they both compliment each other and could be used as a daytime and nighttime perfume. The longevity is great but not as long wearing or as strong as the Intense perfume. Overall rating: ★★★★★. 5/5.

Have you tried either of these fragrance? 

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