2019 Beauty Favourites: Skincare

Welcome back to the second of my 2019 Beauty Favourites. On Monday I shared with you all my make up favourites and today I'm going to share with you all the skincare that I discovered and loved this year. Now there are some missing catergories but that's because I haven't discovered anything new that beats previous favourites and I don't want to bore you by repeating everything all over again.

Cleanser: When it comes to cleansers I am by no means loyal to just one. I'm always on the lookout for new cleansers to try, especially if they can be considered dupes or replacements for products that cost the earth or have sadly been discontinued and this year's cleanser favourite is a latecomer but definitely worth the wait. The Sanctuary Melt Away Cleansing Oil is an amazing replacement for my much beloved but now discontinued Loreal Extraordinary Oil Cleanser. It's lightweight but effective and easily breaks down the most long wearing of mascaras and base products. I honestly didn't think I was going to find a product that worked as my well as that particular Loreal Cleanser but this does and it doesn't break the bank. It's something I'd been looking at for a while but I'm so glad I took the plunge and finally brought it.

Toner: Now if you've been around here for a while, you'll know that I am a big fan of the Pixi Toners. I've featured both the Glow Tonic and the Retinol Tonic in previous Yearly Favourites but this year both have been replaced by a toner I didn't even know was a thing until late last year. The REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic. Instead of containing Glyclolic Acid, this contains Lactic Acid which is gentler on skin but just as effective. I've been using this daily for over a year now and my skin has never looked or felt better. There is literally no texure, my redness looks reduced and my skin feels softer to the touch. I'm so impressed with how this changed my skin from the first use, plus the pump style bottle has meant I haven't wasted a drop. The first bottle lasted me a good six months and I've already had my second bottle for around four months and I've still got half of it left. If Glycolic Acid doesn't agree with your skin, I highly recommend giving this a go.


Mask: This year has been the year of chemical exfolitants over physical exfolitants. I've much preferred using AHA based products to exfoliate my skin over using harsh sugar or salt based scrubs which do nothing to irritate or oversensitise my skin. And my favourite this year has been the Revolution 30% AHA + 2% BHA Peeling Solution. It's a sure dupe for the same style product from The Ordinary but works just as well and is a lot more easy to buy. This is red in colour and works to chemically exfoliate any dead skin cells or texture from your skin. It's not for the faint hearted but if you've got skin that loves a good AHA product, this is for you. I love how baby soft my face feels after using this but I only reach for it only once every fortnight so that I don't disrupt the balance in my skin or irritate it in any way.

Serum: If you've been reading my posts for about the last year you'll know that I've been raving about the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair. This is a weird yet magical hybrid of a product that acts like a serum but contains the benefits of a serum, moisturiser and mask all rolled into one. This is not cheap so I've been sparing with it but it's become my go to when I've got those horrible under the skin blemishes that come to nothing but look horrendous and disrupt how everything sits on your face. A little bit of this mixed into my nightly serum or even applied alone works to reduce any redness, inflammation and the next morning any blemishes that have been hanging around have been severely diminished or disappeared completely. This is definitely going to be my skin saviour going into 2020.

Moisturiser: Moisturisers can be a fickle thing. One minute they work and the next they aren't doing anything for your skin and instead are causing your foundation to ball up in the most unattractive way. I started the year with one of these moisturisers that cost me a pretty penny and I was beyond disappointed that stopped working after a month of use. So I stuck to serums and SPF's until the Autumn brought back my dry, rough to the feel skin. And that's when Liz Earle's Superskin Moisturiser came into my life. Rich in texture but light on the skin, this moisturiser has changed how my skin looks and feels as well as working to help it retain moisture for longer. It doesn't affect any make up applied over top and it's stopped my skin from feeling the rough effects of the colder weather.

Eye Cream: Eye creams and me have been on a journey of sorts but I have finally found my holy grail eye cream and it's all thanks to last year's M&S Beauty Calender. The Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream is a rich feeling eye cream that works to hydrate and reduce the signs of dark circles but isn't that rich in texture that it disrupts anything you apply over top. A little goes a long way and ever since I started using it at the end of last year, I have noticed that my under eye area has looked the best it has since my teens. I don't know how many of these I've gone through this year but I know that I'm going to go through many more in 2020 and I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the market for a new eye cream.

Facial Oil:  And lastly I discovered a new facial oil in 2019. The Botanics Overnight Facial Oil gave me major Garnier Miracle Sleeping Cream vibes when I discovered it, just in oil form. And it works in the exact same manner. It works overnight as you sleep to hydrate skin as well as working on improving the rate of cell turnover in your skin. It's like a good night's sleep in a bottle and whilst it's thick, somewhat greasy texture means you can't put it on and go straight to bed but you can easily let it sink in as you enjoy a chapter or two of your book or a good scroll through Twitter.

Haul: Beauty, Beauty And Some More Beauty

I'm back! I decided I needed a break from pushing myself to hard to be perfect both with the blog and in life in general. But now I'm back and I'm coming at you today with a haul of epic proportions. Over the last few months I've been collecting everything I've brought beauty wise for this giant haul. A lot of them are repurchases, some of them are new discoveries and a few of them are in preparation for the wedding I'm going to this month.

I'm going to kick things off with the travel sized cuties I've brought to take with me to Naomi's wedding later this month. The first thing I picked up was the IT Cosmetics CC Cream. I'd heard so many good things about this since I started my blog and I've always wanted to try it. So when I saw my local Boots were now stocking it in their newly refurbished beauty hall, I just had to try it. I've worn this a couple of times and it's amazing. I brought the travel sized to initially try it and to save some room in my make up bag when I go up to Sheffield. I can tell you now though, I'll definitely be buying the full size bottle when I get paid next.

The next new travel sized product I brought to both try out and take away with me is the Too Faced Hangover X Spray. Again Too Faced is now easier to access for me so I of course had to pick up the primer water that I'd heard so much about. I haven't tried this yet but what I really like is that this can be used both under and over make up meaning I've saved even more room in my make up bag when I pack. Will I buy the full sized bottle, come back to me at the end of the month and I'll let you know.

The penultimate item I brought for the wedding was a travel sized pot of the Clinique Take The Day Off Balm. I needed something to take to Sheffield to remove my make up off with and as I already love this balm, it was a no brainer. And I can't get over how dinky and cute this tiny pot is. I still need to buy a travel sized moisturiser so I'm tempted to go back and buy the travel sized of the Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrator.

The last thing I brought in preparation for the wedding is in fact a repurchase. The Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Out Loud is one of my absolute favourite lipsticks and it just happens to match the colour theme I've got going on for the wedding. If you've never seen Out Loud as a shade, it's a very beautiful pumpkin, burnt orange shade and ties in beautifully with my dress, shoes and bag. I've loved this shade since I brought it and mine was on it's way out so I obviously needed to repurchase one for the wedding.

Shall we move onto the plethora of repurchases I've got to share with you. Let's kick things off with the most exciting of the bunch. I finally caved and brought a full sized bottle of the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair. I absolutely adore ANR. It works wonders on my spots and helps to even out my skin whenever it's feeling a little worse for wear. A little bit of this goes a long way and whilst it's expensive, it's well worth every penny.

Boots at one point had an amazing deal on their Pixi products so I of course had to pick a fresh bottle of both my Retinol Tonic and Glow Tonic. Both of these are everyday essentials for me and have helped take my skin from a temperamental wreck to feeling like a goddess. And being only £12 a bottle at the time, I'd have been silly not to have ordered them.

Another repurchase I made was for the Nip And Fab Glycolic Fix Extreme 6%. It's my go to toner when my skin is breaking out and when the XXL bottle is only a fiver more than the small bottle, it was a no brainer for me. This will last me for ages so I don't mind paying a little more for something I know that works.

Alongside my ANR and Nip And Fab Toner, I can't live without my Palmers' Facial Oil. I normally wait until it's on a half price deal to stock up but I was close to running out and I couldn't fathom letting my skin go without it so I just brought it full price. It's not the most expensive product out there but I always like being able to save a little money where I can.

The Soap And Glory Peaches And Clean Cleansing Milk is one of my go to cleansers and annoyingly my current bottle had gotten to the point where nothing wants to come out even though there are tons of product left in the bottom of the bottle. I wish Soap And Glory would change their packaging so that I didn't end up wasting tons of product each time I buy this.

A product I always get every last drop out of is the Botanics Rosewater Toning Spray. This is a great budget dupe for the Liz Earle Skin Tonic Spritz. I tend to reach for this more during the summer months when it's warm and my skin needs to be constantly refreshed. Ideally I'd have like to have taken this when we go up to Sheffield but unfortunately the packaging is a bit to bulky for my weekend bag.

I literally ran out of sheet masks halfway through last month. I couldn't believe it, I'm usually more on the ball with repurchasing them but I completely lost track of how many I had used. So I repurchased some of my favourites including these two from Soap And Glory. The Miracle Moisture Mask is my favourite of the two as it fits wonderfully to the face, works wonders on the skin and doesn't cost the earth unlike other masks of it's type. The Radiance Boost isn't one I'd normally choose but they didn't have the pore refining mask when I brought them so it had to do.

Boots ran out of my holy grail scrub for a good two months so when it finally came back in stock I went a little mad and brought four. Yes you read that right, I brought four. There was no need to put all four in the picture but I did in fact buy four so that I don't have to worry about running out for a while. The Sugar Crush Body Scrub from Soap And Glory is the only scrub that actually makes a difference to my skin. Nothing else works as well and I was more than happy when I spotted it sitting on the shelves of my local boots.

I also brought another of the Fizz-A-Ball Bath Bombs from Soap And Glory. This post isn't sponsored, I just really love Soap And Glory products. This bath bomb isn't a luxurious as the ones you pick up in Lush but it does smell divine and adds a little bit more luxury to your soak in the bath.

A couple of months back Barry M released their Serum Mists. Different from their Primer Water and Setting Sprays, these sprays are designed to work under your make up as well as over your make up as a refresher. I'm actually already on my second bottle of the Coconut Spray as it's just divine and I end up spraying myself with more of it than is necessary. The Cucumber one is going to be an essential through the Summer months and I'm really tempted to take it to Sheffield with me even though it's got some slightly bulky packaging.

I have never been able to be loyal to a mascara. And recently none of my mascaras were doing anything for me so I went and repurchased my favourite from Loreal. The Volume Million Lashes Couture has an amazing silicone barrel shaped brush that catches every tiny lash and gives them a massive boost. It's only downfall is that Loreal mascaras are a bitch to remove but it doesn't stop me slapping a ton of this on everytime.

The Benefit They're Real Tinted Lash Primer is the only lash primer I like out of the many I've tried so when mine showed signs of running out, I snuck over to my local Benefit stand (the women there scare me) and picked up a fresh tube. I think what makes this stand out from other lash primers is that you can wear it on it's own without it being obvious. I didn't think to pick up a travel size tube of this for the wedding and I refuse to go without it so it looks like I'm going to be taking the full size with me.

If you've been around for a while then you'll know I love the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Inks. I already own quite a few but there was still a couple of shades that I had my eye on but just hadn't got round to buying. So when work offered me 20% extra off make up alongside my work discount I just couldn't resist picking them up. Lover is the most stunning cool toned pink shade that has a wonderful lilac undertone that pairs well with numerous looks. I've worn this several times and may have brought a couple of t-shirts recently based on how good it's going to look paired with this shade. And Dancer I haven't worn yet but I plan on getting a lot of wear out of during the Summer. It's more orange than the other reds I own from this range and I think it's going to look amazing paired with my fair complexion and dark hair.

Earlier in the year Pixi released a shit ton of new products and one that really caught my eye were there packs of sheet masks. There are two types, the Glycolic trio and the Collagen Boost trio that I picked up. There are three in this box and they only cost a tenner. A TENNER! There are some brands that charge double that for just one. I've used one of these already and I really like how it made my skin feel. However recently I've let my self care/skincare routine drop and it's definitely showing.

Last year Simple launched a range of sheet masks but they left a lot to be desired which they obviously realised and this year they've come back and launched a new range of under eye patches and hydro gel sheet masks. These Brightening Under Eye Patches are amazing. I actually brought two packs, one of which I've already worn and I love them. They don't fold in on themselves as you apply them, they're not saturated in too much product and they don't slip down your face when you move. They don't have the most groundbreaking results but they do leave the skin under my eyes feeling super soft and hydrated.

And finally I have another pair of Simple Under Eye Patches to share with you and a Hydra Gel Sheet Mask. Both from Simple's Water Boost range, these claim to keep skin hydrated for longer but without the heavy feeling of cream. I'm always sceptical when brands make claims like these but I'm willing to give them a go. And as with all the new products in this haul if I like them then you'll see them in a favourites or review.

2019 Beauty Wishlist

Happy Tuesday! Last year I shared with you five beauty products I wanted to buy/try out in 2018. So I thought that for the beginning of 2019, I'd put together and share the five products I want to buy/try out this year.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair 
The first thing I want to buy this year is something I featured in an Anti-Haul last year from which I have done a full three sixty on my opinon of this product. I said last year I wouldn't purchase a full size bottle of this as it seemed a waste of money but now I'd happily drop the hefty price tag for a full size bottle of this. Advanced Night Repair has done wonders for my skin, especially after the festive season when it looked lacklustre and felt both congested and heavy. After only one night of using this, my skin looked brighter, felt smoother and softer, any bumps or breakouts had reduced in size. So I'll definitely be buying a full size bottle when I run out of my sample size.

 Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil 
I love a good sleeping cream, oil or complex and for the longest time I've heard nothing but good things about the Sunday Riley Luna Oil. Sure it's pricey but as with the Estee Lauder, I've learnt that paying that little bit more for skincare is worth every penny and as I get older, I'm wanting to invest more into my skin and the products I apply to it.

Mario Badescu Facial Sprays 
I made a Beauty Bay order at the end of last year and this was one of the things I intended on buying but actually completely forgot to add to my basket. So in 2019, I intend to try at least one of these sprays, if not all three of them if I can find a good deal on them. I've heard good things about these on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest so I'm really intrigued to see what they can do.

Kiehls Midnight Recovery Cleansing Oil
When Kiehls' released their Midnight Cleansing Oil, I was intrigued but didn't want to blow £30 on a cleanser that couldn't potentially disrupt my skin. However my friend Lauren tried it and said she really enjoyed it, so for 2019, I'm hoping to try a sample of this before purchasing a full sized bottle in hopes of replacing my hard to find Loreal Cleansing Oil.

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Toner 
And the last product that I've put into my wishlist is one that I'm highly unlikely to get my hands on but still like to try. I've heard many a good thing about their Rose Deep Hydration Toner and would love to replace my old Garnier toner with it. However Fresh is hard to get locally for me and with it being a glass bottle, I don't really trust it to be delievered in the post. So this will probably be the one I don't get but if I do, then it's an added bonus to my skincare routine.

2018 Beauty Favourites: Skincare

 

Happy Wednesday! As I've done the last two years, I've compiled all my beauty favourites from 2018. As usual I've split into two posts, one make up related and one skincare related. Today I'm sharing all my skincare favourites from 2018 with you. As I'm writing this, I'm comparing 2018's list to 2017's list to see which products I still love and what new discoveries I made.

Cleanser 
Cleansers are the one product I'm always changing but this last year there has been one that I've always returned to. That one is the Superfacialist Vitamin C Cleansing Oil. It's a lightweight cleansing oil that breaks down even the most long wearing of bases. It doesn't leave skin feeling greasy or weighed down and can easily be used as an AM cleanse as well as a PM cleanse.

Scrub
Exfoliators and facial scrubs were something I used a lot more in the last year. I have to give an honourary mention to the Soap And Glory Scrub Your Nose In It AHA Scrub. It leaves my skin feeling super soft but the Pixi Peel And Polish is the one that I can't get enough of. It's more of a leave on scrub than a physical exfoliator. It's not a chemical exfoliatant but it still leaves skin feeling soft and smooth to the touch without stripping the skin.  

Toner
I spent most of the year knowing I was going to be talking about the Pixi Glow Tonic for my favourite toner of the year but as the year drew to a close, another toner came out of nowhere and knocked the Glow Tonic of it's top spot. The Pixi Retinol Tonic was a product I was wary of using when it first came out but now it's one I have to use everyday without fail. My skin has never looked
as good as it has since I started using this and it's Retinol formula is gentle enough to use on a daily basis but still effective enough to see results. I've already gone through the small 100ml bottle I brought to try and am making a nice dent in a full size bottle as we speak.

Facial Mist
The Liz Earle facial mist is one of my absolute holy grail products but as I've featured it in previous years favourites, I wanted to talk about a similar style product that works just as well as the Liz Earle. The B B Calm Facial Mist contains a blend of Camomile and Hyaluronic Acid to soothe, hydrate and replump skin. I went for months with the Liz Earle spray and this worked just as well with my skin, alleviating any redness I had and leaving my skin feeling soft and hydrated. And the best bit was it cost me less than the Liz Earle, which I appreciate during the summer months when all my money went on ice cream and massive bottles of water.

Facial Oil 
Now you may notice I'm skipping several catergories such as serum, day moisturiser and night moisturiser. Not only have I done it to cut down on the size of this post but also because I haven't any other favourites to the ones I mentioned in my 2017 Beauty Favourites. However I did fall in love with a facial oil this year, something my routine was missing previously. The Palmers' Skin Therapy Facial Oil is a gorgeous blend of Rosehip, Vitamin E and Cocoa Butter which works to reduce the appearence of dark marks, pigmentation, fine lines and scars left behind from blemishes. It's lightweight enough to be used on a daily basis and doesn't clog pores or leave skin feeling weighed down. I've gone through a whole bottle of this already and am already halfway through my next. I love putting this on after I've taken my make up, when my skin easily takes any product I apply.

Eye Cream
I bounce about a lot when it comes to eye cream. In fact I'm talking about one in this post but in reality am actually using a completely different one. The one I used predominantly throughout 2018 comes from Estee Lauder. Their Advanced Night Repair Supercharged Eye Cream made an incredible difference to how my eyes looked both with and without make up. It easily reduced the appearence of blue tones and dark circles, giving my under eye area a clearer, brighter look that overall made me look more awake and refreshed. A little goes a long way with this which is why this tiny pot has lasted me a long time.

Under Eye Patches
I love a good pair of under eye patches. I'm one of those people who will spend that extra hour awake to finish the chapter of a good book or another episode of the latest show I'm bingeing. However the next day, that extra hour always makes an appearence around my eyes and not a lot apart from about a week's worth of sleep will help. Or so I thought. This year I discovered the Skyn Iceland Cooling Under Eye Patches. I wasn't too sure on them as I usually only used the Rodial Dragon's Blood Under Eye Patches but now they are a contender for my favourite under eye patches of all time with the Rodial. More of a material than a bio cellulose mask, this under eye patches cool the under eye area as soon as you apply them. You can almost feel your under eye area sigh with relief when you apply them. And for the days when it's really bad, you can pop them in the fridge for five minutes to get an extra shot of cooling action.

Sheet Mask
Last year I was all about the Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Masks and I still am but in 2018 Garnier released a new style of mask that I can't get enough of. The Garnier Fresh Shot Replumping Sheet Mask is a DIY sheet mask that delivers the equivalent of a full 30ml bottle of serum with each use. The bio cellulose mask is saturated in product and never fails to leave skin feeling hydrated, plump and soft to the touch. I can't get enough of these masks and always make sure to have a good two or three in my mask basket.

Face Mask
Last year I didn't really use a lot of wash off face masks, a lot if it was because I loved using sheet masks more but a lot it was also because I was quite lazy with my skin for the best part of the year. However when I did find the energy to use a wash off face mask, the Loreal Pure Clay Blemish Rescue Mask was my go to mask. With a three clay and blue algae formula, this mask helps to keep skin clear whilst working to reduce the appearence of any dark marks left after any previous breakouts. This has been a godsend whenever I've had a breakout or a pesky mark left from a breakout that just won't disappear.

Fragrance
For fragrances I'm usually a one trick pony. Normally I rotate between the four fragrances from the Rosie For Autograph range but this year I added not one but six new fragrances to my rotation. Admittedly they're all from the same brand but each and every one of them is absolutely divine and it's extremely hard to pick a favourite. The Elizabeth and James scents are to die for. They range from light and feminine to deeper and more muskier, almost masculine, each one just a divine as the next. And my favourite part is that you can layer these scents easily amongst the range or with other scents. I particuarly like layering the Nirvana French Grey with my Rosie For Autograph Original EDP. Both are light and feminine, making them perfect for a Summer's day or even a date night.  

Christmas Gift Guide: Under £50

Welcome Back to my final Christmas Gift Guide of 2018. Today we're talking everything Under £50 and boy did I find some gorgeous gifts from the likes of Laura Mercier, Estee Lauder, Rosie For Autograph and Aromatherapy Associates.

Estee Lauder Supercharge Your Radiance £50- This is the ultimate luxry gift from Estee Lauder. Packed full of amazing products from their Advanced Night Repair range including they Powerfoil mask and Supercharged Eye Complex Cream, this bargain set is the ultimate gift for any Estee Lauder lover.
Fresh Rose Retreat Petal Soft Skincare Set £50- Fresh is brand that can be hard to get a hold of in the UK but this Christmas John Lewis has a brilliant selection of gift sets including this Rose Petal set. Containing some of their bestselling rose based products including the Rose Face Mask, this set is perfect for someone who's been dying to try Fresh as a brand or for a die hard fan of their Rose collection.
Sarah Chapman The Elixir Collection £49- Sarah Chapman has released a cracking range of sets this year including this set of four bestsellers for under £50. Including both her famour Overnight Facial and Morning Facial, this set is perfect for those who've been looking to try Sarah Chapman without spending a ton.

 Bare Minerals Celestial Magic Lipstick Set £30- Bare Minerals have released a limited edition eight piece lipstick wardrobe containing eight of their Gen Nude Lipsticks including the shades Tutu, Queen and Crave. Perfect for any lipstick junkies out there.
Buxom Party All Night Lip Plumpers and Eye Veil Set £39.50- Buxom have gotten another of their bumper miniature kits this year. It contains four Full On Lip Plumping Lip Creams, four Full On Lip Plumping Lip Polishes and four Plumpline Lip Liners. The Eye Veil is an added extra that may not appeal to everyone but certainly isn't the main focus of this gift set.
Make Up Forever Enchanted Lip Book £35- Contains four of their bestselling Artist Matte Liquid Lipsticks in the shades 205, 407, 306 and 105. There's a nice combination of shades to suit and flatter a multitude of skintones whilst still appealing to everyone.

Smashbox Holidaze Photo Finish Primer Set £30- This trio of best selling primers comes in limited edition packaging and includes the Photo Finish Smooth and Blur Primer, Photo Finish Primer Water and Photo Finish Primerizer.
Clinique Hi Lash, Bye Lash Set £38- Contains a full size Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and Take The Day Off Cleansing Towelettes alongside a miniature High Impact Mascara and a Quickliner For Eyes in Intense Black. A perfect gift for fans of the Take The Day Off Range.
Laura Mercier Primer, Set and Glow Set £36- A trio of products including the ever famous Radiance Foundation Primer and Transluscent Setting Powder. A great way to introduce someone to Laura Mercier without having to worry about shades and skin types.

Omorovicza Mini Face Mask Set £30- A duo of Omorovicza face masks including the Ultramoor Mud mask alongside a free face mask brush. A little pricey for just a duo of masks but comes in beautiful packaging and screams luxury skincare/me time.
Murad Enviromental Shield Cleanser and Toner Duo £26- An amazing bargain duo that contains two full sized Murad products. The Eniviromental Shield Cleanser is £26 on it's own for a full size so to get that and a full size toner as well is a bargain but will have people thinking you spent a ton.
Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser and Glow Tonic Duo £28- Another great duo this time from Pixi. A full size Glow Mud Cleanser and Glow Tonic for under £30. A great saving of £8 and bound to go down well with any Pixi lover or skincare junkie in general.

Liz Earle Bright Eyed Gift Set £42- Liz Earle are always known to have great gift sets and this year is no different. Their Bright Eyed Gift Set contains a full size bottle of their Eyebright Lotion and a deluxe sized miniature of their SuperSkin Eye Cream. Perfect for anyone who loves Liz Earle or for anyone who's tyring to incorporate more eye based products into their routine.
Aromatherapy Associates Your Best Nights Sleep Set £39- This set contains several of their famous bath and body oils including the Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil as well as a bottle of the Relax Body Wash. The perfect gift for anyone who loves a long pampering soak in the bath.
This Works Dream To Sleep Set £35- This Works is one of my favourite brands so when I saw this duo, I knew I had to add it to my Gift Guide this year. Containing a 75ml bottle of their bestselling Deep Sleep Pillow Spray as well as a 120ml bottle of Deep Sleep Oil, this gift set is perfect for new mums, mums to be or anyone who struggles to get a good nights sleep.

Benefit Sweeten Up Buttercup Make Up Kit £34.50- Benefit's make up gifts this year are top notch and this one is no different. Featuring a full size Bad Gal Bang mascara, Porefessional Primer and Gimme Brow, this set is definitely a bargain at £34, including the adorable make up bag it comes in.
Fresh Honeymoon Lip Kit £33- Fresh have done a lip trio set this year featuring three of their Lip Treatments. Included are the Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment, Rose Tinted Lip Treatment with sunscreen and Sugar Bloom Tinted Lip Treatment with sunscreen.

Laura Mercier Shadows and Brights Metallic Mini Caviar Sticks £30-  Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks are well known and this year she's released a set of four miniature sticks for jus £30. Including the shades Intense Amethyst and Intense Moonlight, these are perfect for any eyeshadow lover.

 Kiehls Mini Scrub Gift Set £28- A lot of the Kiehls gift sets have been lacking this year but I did like this trio of mini body scrubs. This set includes three 56ml body scrubs in Grapefruit, Coriander and Lavender and will add a gorgeous luxury touch to any bath or shower.
Laura Mercier Luxe Indulgences Souffle Body Creme Collection £36- Every year Laura Mercier do a body souffle collection and this year it's just as gorgeous as previous years. Containing four body creme souffles in scents such as Ambre Vanille and Fresh Fig, this is the ultimate pampering gift set.
Rosie For Autograph Ultimate Radiance Duo £28- Rosie For Autograph have outdone it with their gift sets this year. The first in this guide is the Radiance Duo. Containing a full Amazing Radiance Body Glow and a Amazing Radiance Cream with SPF10, this set insures that you get that gorgeous glow all over your body as well as incorporated into your make up/skincare look.

 Gucci Bloom Rollerball Trio £34- Gucci Bloom is an absolutely gorgeous fragrance so when I saw this rollerball trio, I knew it had to be featured here. Including a rollerball of the original Bloom EDP, this set also includes a rollerball of the Bloom Acqua Di Fiori EDP and a rollerball of the Bloom Nettare Fiori EDP.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Miniature EDT Trio £35- Marc Jacobs Daisy is a classic scent that always sells well this time of the year. This trio of EDT's is perfect for any Daisy fan and whilst it contains the original Daisy EDT it also includes the Daisy Eau So Fresh EDT and Daisy Dream EDT.
Rosie For Autograph Fragrance Collection £30- The other Rosie For Autograph set I wanted to feature is this ftagrance duo. For only £30 you get a 75ml bottle of her original Rosie EDP alongside a 100ml bottle of fragranced Body Lotion. This is certainly going on my list so I never run out of my absolute favourite scent.