Yves Rocher Online Game Competition

Yves Rocher have just launched a new online 'game' which will be open until the 4th January so you have plenty of time to take part. All you have to do is answer one question and enter your email address and you will be in with a chance of being one of 170 winners! There are £10,000 worth of gifts/prizes to win and it is SO quick and easy to enter - I've already entered.

It will end of the 4th January and the winners will receive an email mid January. You will receive an exclusive discount code after you have entered that you can share with friends/family.  Enter for your chance to win, here.

Will you enter their amazing competition? 

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Naturisimo Makeup Discovery Box (Worth £40)

If you are a fan of beauty subscription boxes then you'll love the Naturisimo discovery boxes which are released every month. I've received the previous boxes and they have all been fantastic as they contain a wide range of samples and the products/brands are natural. As the world of natural/green beauty can be a little confusing, then the discovery boxes are a fantastic way of trying a range of natural products/brands. 

The *Naturisimo Discovery Box (£9.95) this month is a makeup discovery box which makes me very happy as one of things I love the most in beauty boxes is makeup! This box contains three full sizes products and four samples from Bella Pierre, Lily Lolo, Caudalie, Living Nature and Vapour Organic Beauty. 

- Bella Pierre Lipstick in Catwalk (full size): Bella Pierre lipsticks contain Vitamin C and E as well as natural waxes and mineral pigments. I have tried a lipstick from the brand before and I like them so I was excited to try this natural shade. The shade is a 'your lips but better' shade although it is lighter/brighter on the lips. It feels comfortable and it is perfect for everyday but the longevity isn't amazing. 

- Vapour Organic Beauty Stratus Instant Skin Perfector (2ml): I am always looking for highlighters and products to add a glow to my dull pale skin and this one is amazing. This product is quite unique as it is a primer, moisturiser and 'no colour' foundation in one. I have been using it as a primer and highlighter as it adds a gorgeous natural and subtle radiance to the skin. 

- Caudalie Radiance Tinted Moisturiser (Light/Medium, 2 x 1ml): Caudalie is one of my favourite brands, I love their skincare, fragrances and bodycare products. I used to use tinted moisturiser all of the time but I don't now as I need more coverage although this tinted moisturiser is great for 'no makeup' days and I think it will be perfect in the summer when I want less coverage. 

- Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum (1ml): I have tried the Caudalie SOS serum and I loved it so I am excited to try this one as my sensitive, dry skin seems to like Caudalie products. 

- Lily Lolo Mineral 
Eyeshadow in Pink Champagne (full size): Loose eyeshadows aren't really on my list of makeup items I want to try as I think they will just be messy and time consuming however this product is gorgeous. The Pink Champagne shade is a pretty, natural pink shade with gorgeous shimmer that catches the light beautifully so it would be PERFECT for the festive season. It almost has a coral or salmon tone to it and the packaging is great! 

- Living Nature Eye Pencil in Midnight (full size): The final item is a creamy black pencil liner from the New Zealand based brand Living Nature. I've tried a few of their skincare samples and they were fantastic! The liner is creamy enough to smudge for a easy smokey eye (again perfect for christmas/new year makeup looks) but it does seem to last on my skin. 

Overall, I'm really happy with quite a few of the products in this months box, including the gorgeous Lily Lolo eyeshadow shade, the everyday lipstick from Bella Pierre and the amazing Vapour skin perfector. I'd definitely recommend this box if you love natural makeup or if you want to try new brands/products. The value of the box is £40 which is amazing as you are not even paying a quarter of the value! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5. 

Use the code: MAKEUP15 to get 15% off the brands featured in this box (the code will be valid for one month)!

Have you tried any of these products? Have you tried any of the Naturisimo Discovery Boxes? 

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Orelia London Necklaces

Orelia is one of my favourite inexpensive jewellery brands as they not only have gorgeous packaging and an affordable price point but the jewellery is so pretty and they have a wide range of products to choose from! I've already reviewed some products from Orelia, including their In The Light collection and summer pieces.  

I was very kindly sent three necklaces I chose and my favourite is definitely the *Orelia Mixed Star Ditsy Necklace (£12) as I love stars, I have a star tattoo on my left wrist, if you didn't know. The necklace is so dainty and cute; it would be a lovely present or stocking filler. 

I also received the *Orelia Single Crystal V Necklace (£15) which is such a simple design but it is so pretty and so versatile as it can be worn causally or more formally. I love the V design as it's pretty and quite unique. 

Lastly, I received the *Orelia Minimalist Multi-Row Necklace (£20). Multi-row and multi-layered necklaces are usually something I stay away from as they are always too long on my petite frame and they always tangle to the point where I just throw them away but thankfully this one doesn't tangle at all; however it is too long on me. Although I love the minimalist design and the glass stone. 

Overall, I love the first two necklaces and I will get a lot of use out of them however the multi-row necklace is too long on me so I will pass it on to a friend. Orelia jewellery, from my experience, is very high quality and they would make lovely gifts. The new Nordic collection is gorgeous! 

Have you tried anything from Orelia? What do you think of these necklaces? 

*What do you think of my new blog design?*

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Latest Launches + New Brands at Boots

If you follow Boots or the beauty community in general then you may have seen all of the exciting things happening at Boots recently! Boots have started to stock some amazing and previously difficult to find brands such as EOS (which is very exciting), NYX (even more exciting), Billion Dollar Brows as well as new and cult brands including Mr Blanc, Wet brush and Egyptian Magic. 

I was super excited when this amazing package arrived, I literally squealed as it contains some products I've wanted to try for so long as well as new brands and products I want to try! This is an initial impressions post but I will have full reviews of some of the products throughout December so stay tuned. 

First up, the product I was most excited to try and it has turned out to be one of my October favourites. The *Wet Brush (£11.99, Safari Leopard) is a detangling hair brush that I have wanted to buy for years so I was excited to find one in the box. I have been using it pretty much everyday for almost two weeks now and it is fantastic! I wasn't a fan of the Tangle Teezer but this brush actually detangles my thick, knotty hair really well although for me it works better on dry and damp hair rather than wet hair.

The *EOS Lip Balms (£6.50, Honeysuckle) have been a much coveted products in the beauty world when famous celebrities such as the Kardashians were photographed using them. I have two already (the pomegranate and lemon flavours) and I love them. The EOS balms are so quick and easy to use, especially on the go. I love all three flavours I've tried and I would definitely recommend these unique lip balms. 

Next up is another product I've been using constantly since I received it, the *Billion Dollar Brows Universal Brow Pencil (£17). It is an ashy, cool toned medium brown shade but on my brows/skin tone, it looks more neutral toned. The pencil is fairly creamy which I don't really like in brow pencils but this one stays in place well and blends easily for a more natural look. 

When I first stated blogging, there was a massive hype around the *Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream (£29, 118ml) which is apparently loved by celebrities such as Kate Hudson who uses it as an overnight face mask, Eva Mendes who uses it as a multi-use skincare product and Kate Bosworth who reckons her glowing skin is down to this cream - high praise indeed! I've been using it on my cuticles and hands and it's great so far (it doesn't irritate my eczema which is amazing!); however it looks and feels a little oily on the skin. I also think that describing it as a cream is quite misleading as it is definitely a solid balm that melts when it comes into contact with the skin. 

I also received the *HairBurst Food Supplements (£24.99, 60 capsules) which sadly I won't be able to use as I really struggle with larger capsules/tablets. I also received the WAH London The Lava Set (£18) which I can't wait to try. I will have a full review of the *Mr Blanc Teeth Whitening Strips (£24.99, strips) next month as well as the *Wunderbrow 1 Step Brow Gel (£19.95) which sounds very interesting! 

Overall, I am so happy with the products I received especially the EOS balm (as I love them already), the Wet Brush and the Mr Blanc teeth whitening strips that I can't wait to use, particularly with the festive season around the corner. Stay tuned for more in-depth reviews next month! You can't buy this box of goodies sadly - I think Boots should definitely start a subscription box service or a seasonal beauty box as soon as possible- they'll sell like hot cakes...or any kind of cake, because cake!

Have you tried any of these products? Do you think Boots should start a beauty box subscription service? 

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Christmas: Penhaligons Fragrance Set

It may have occurred to you, that I am a bit of a perfume collector, I do have quite a few and I do go through them at quite a fast pace...oops! I've tried perfumes from a range of brands such as Yves Rocher, Caudalie, Nuxe and celebrity fragrances to Prada, Giorgio Armani and Diptyque. One brand that I have wanted to try for a while is Penhaligons as I always read great reviews of their products!

I received the *Penhaligons Ladies Fragrance Collection (£29.99) from Qwerkity which contains four 5ml fragrances. Firstly the box and packaging is just gorgeous, so decadent and fancy so it would aesthetically look like an impressive gift even though the box and bottles themselves are relatively small. The fragrances are as follows:

- Lily of the valley EDT: Powdery, sweet and floral. The scent of this perfume reminds me of something from my childhood, I don't know what, maybe my mum or aunties wore something similar. It is sweet and floral as well as powdery which may make it more suitable for older generations but I personally still like it. This is the only eau de toilette in th set, the others are eau de parfum.

- Ellenisis EDP: Sweet, unusual and musky. This fragrance is much more unique and unusual! To me is is sweet with musky floral notes but it also reminds me of old fashioned boiled hard sweets too - it is definitely unusual. I think this one could be a bit of a hit or miss for some people.

- Malabah EDP: Musky, spicy and sweet. Now this is one I would definitely go for! The scent is musky and powdery it's a Christmassy kind of spice to it. I didn't expect a scent like this from such a traditional English perfumers. It isn't too strong and I think it's my favourite from the set - the bottle of this perfume is definitely my favourite.

- Artemisia EDP: Very sweet, fresh and familiar. As with the first fragrance, this one reminds me of a perfume either myself or my mum had years ago so it's quit nostalgic. It is sweet and fairly fresh, especially compared to the others. To me it seems to have perdominantly vanilly and floral notes which I personally like.

Overall, I think the set looks just amazing and the fragrances are all so nice, especially the Malabah perfume which I love! The little bottles looks so cute and luxe and even though they don't have a spray or dropper they are still easy to use - I've been using the lid to apply the fragrances to my wrists but a spray pull have been more convenient, in my opinion. I think this set would go down very well as a Christmas gifts for her - I know my mum and aunties would love it! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

Have you tried anything from Penhaligons or Qwerkity?

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Mio Liquid Yoga + Firming Faves

Mio is a brand I have tried before, I loved their Mighty Moisture Day & Night Facial Moisturiser a couple of years ago; however I haven't tried any of their famous bodycare products. Their Mama Mio pregnancy range is loved by celebrities and I've heard nothing but amazing things about their range of firming body products! 

I was very kindly sent three of their products and from now until the end of this weekend, you can get 30% off everything from the site (from the Mio and Mama Mio ranges) to celebrate Mio's birthday which is amazing - also they offer free UK delivery! Go, Go, Go! 

Mio products are free from parabens, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, colourants and PEGs; they do not test on animals.

- *Mio Get Waisted Sculpting Body Shaper (£35, 100ml): I was very excited to try this product as while I am still young (kind of *cries*), I am never happy with my stomach...and upper arms...and hips...you get the picture! I don't want to be super skinny, I just want firmer skin and a flatter stomach. The Get Waisted 'sculpting body shaper' contains nine ingredients to help stimulate circulation, eliminate puffiness, tighten the skin, discourage fat deposits and recontour your waist - from those incredible claims, I was very excited to try it out. 

The packaging for all three products is fantastic, it is simple but eye catching and both creams have a pump dispenser which makes them convenient to use and you know you are using the right amount of product each time. You are supposed to use the cream once a day for thirty days but I never apply body lotion/butter/cream everyday as I find it too much for my skin but I have been using this cream every other day for almost one month now. The cream itself is quite thick but it applies and massages into the skin quickly and easily; it has a scent which to me smells like menthol and essential oils but it is quite a medicinal/medical scent, in my opinion. 

The cream is easy to apply and it absorbs quickly, usually before the suggested 30 seconds of massaging it in is up and it doesn't seem to leave any residue or stickiness. It leaves the skin smooth and moisturised to an extent but I do use a light lotion, such as the Molton Brown Ylang Ylang Body Lotion, after it. Even though I haven't been using it as frequently as suggested (I think I would use it up quickly if I used it everyday), I have noticed that my stomach is firmer, smoother and flatter but the results aren't as incredible as I hoped but that is due to me not using the product as often as recommended. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5. 

- *Mio BoobTube+ Multi-Action Bust Firmer (£35, 100ml): I have wanted to try the Lush Lovely Jubblies Cream for so long so I was excited to try this! It has the same packaging as the Get Waisted cream. The ingredients list is amazing and full of so many fantastic, natural ingredients such as dandelion root, hibiscus flower extract, almond oil, organic olive fruit oil and cucumber seed extract among others, including the it ingredient of 2015, hyaluronic acid which we all know is amazing for hydrating the skin. 

As with the Get Waisted cream, I've been using this every other day rather than once a day and I have noticed similar results. I find that my skin is much smoother and firmer (although I have been taking tablets half way through using this cream so they will have played a part). This cream is much more moisturising than the Get Waisted cream and I have noticed such a difference in terms of smoothness, hydration and softness. The cream is thick and it has a similar scent to the previous cream but it isn't menthol/minty. The only reason I've dropped one star of both of these products is due to the price but if you can get it in a set or on offer as it is now then I think they are well worth a try. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5. 

- *Mio Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soak (£26, 200ml): Now from the name of this product, I had very high hopes! It claims to ease your mind and body, help with muscle fatigue, soothe tired aching bodies and to detoxify. The ingredient list is as fantastic as ever, it contains cypress leaf oil, sage, lavender (my favourite scent ever!) murumuru butter, fig extract, epsom salts and more. The bath soak smells incredible and very calming! 

I've used it a few times when I have been stressed out about taking some new tablets as well as while having an awful cold and pulled muscles from new yoga sequences and each time, I have been beyond impressed with this product. The scent is very relaxing anyway but it does become subtle when dispensed into the water and even though it doesn't foam up and it isn't exciting like a Lush bath bomb, the effects are amazing. My muscles and aches become far less tight, tired and sore; for me the effects seems to last for a day or so after my bath. It also helps me de-stress almost completely which is an impressive thing for me as I stress about everything and again the effects last for much longer than I thought they would. I can't recommend this bath soak enough! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5! 

Use the code: BIRTHDAY30 at the checkout to get 30% off everything from the site this weekend! 

Have you tried anything from Mio or Mama Mio? What do you think of these products? Will you be taking advantage of the 30% off offer?

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