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.

Christmas Gift Guide: Fragrance

 Welcome back to my penultimate Gift Guide. Today I'm talking you through some of the many fragrance gifsets for both ladies and gents that the market has to offer.

Nina Ricci Luna EDT 50ml Gift Set £46: With notes of caramel and vanilla, this scent is a little heavier than others but not ridiculously overpowering that you can't wear it. Plus the bottle is gorgeous and the whole giftset is very asthetically pleasing.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal EDP 50ml Gift Set £63: JPL's latest fragrance is very reminscent of Paco Rabanne's Olympea but not as heavy or heady. It's one of the slightly more expensive gift sets but it's opulent looking bottle and packaging is well worth every penny.
Yves Saint Laurent Opium EDT 30ml Gift Set £44: Opium is a classic scent and reminds me a lot of my mum. It's the perfect scent for the more mature lady as it has a heaviness to it that gives it a real oomph but it's not overpowering to the point where you can't wear it.

Marc Jacobs Decadence EDP 50ml Gift Set £71: With woody amber notes this fragrance is the ultimate indulgent fragrance. It smells sexy, feminine and classic all at once. Perfect for any girl bosses you know who love to smell great as they take on the world.
Kenzo Kenzo World EDP 50ml Gift Set £63: I have to admit that the bottle was the first thing that caught my eye with this fragrance. But when I looked into it, it's floral notes with hints of Amber and Rose reminded me of a Rosie For Autograh fragrance I adore. And if it smells anything like that you're onto a winner.
Gucci Gucci Bloom EDP 50ml Gift Set £72: Last year I was obsessed with Gucci Bamboo but this year it's been taken over by Gucci's latest fragrance. With notes of white floral and tuber rose this perfume is a hard hitter but not over powering or headache inducing. It's little expensive but it's what I've come to expect from Gucci.

And if full sized gift sets aren't someone's thing or you're not too sure of what scent they like then these miniature selection scents are the perfect gift. 

Diptyque Fragrance Gift Set £75: Contains five rollerballs of Diptyques famous fragrances including Philosykos and Vetyverio. More on the pricey side but a good idea if you're doing one more luxury present instead of a bunch of smaller inexpensive presents.
Estee Lauder Fragrance Treasures Gift Set £37: If you know someone who is a fan of Estee Lauder but don't know their fragrance preference then this set of four generously sized Estee Lauder fragrances would be perfect. Including Modern Muse and their classic Pleasures perfume, I'm sure this is bound to make someone's Christmas.
Jo Malone London Crazy Colourful Cracker £34: If you know someone who has shown an interest in Jo Malone but hasn't wanted to spend on themselves this cracker is perfect. With three different beauty miniatures in three famous scents, this little cracker will give someone that feel of indulgence without breaking the bank.

 Lancome Mini EDP Fragrance Collection £29: Contains five miniatures of Lancome fragrances including La Vie Est Belle and O De Lancome. A brilliant priced set for a higher end/luxury brand with generous sized bottles to really get a feel for the fragrance.
Gucci Miniatures Gift Set £32.50: Now if the full sized Bloom gift set wasn't for you but you still know someone who'll like it then save yourself some money and pick up this gift set. Not only do you get Bloom but you also get Bamboo, Gucci Guilty and Flora Gardenia for the fraction of the price.
House of Juicy Couture Deluxe Mini EDP Set £30: If you know someone who's a fan of Juicy Couture but find it hard to remember which one is their favourite then this set of four is brilliant. Including Viva La Juicy this little set is not only cute but well worth it's not ridiculously high price tag.

And if you're struggling to find a fragrance for the man in your life then I thought I'd throw together a few that I like the smell of to help you out. 

Paco Rabanne Invictus 50ml Gift Set £47: If you know a gent who's a fan of Paco Rabanne but don't want to join the fad that is One Million then give Invictus a go. A little fresher and marine based then One Million, this scent is one who like more clean cut an fresh scents.
Hugo Boss The Scent 50ml Gift Set £49: If you like Boss Bottled but don't want to buy the same fragrance again this year try the The Scent. One of the newer scents from Hugo Boss, it's aromatic and spicy scent is a contrast to Boss Bottled but still clean enough to not be heady or overpowering.
Versace Eros Gift Set £39: If the man in your life like a heavier, spicier fragrance then Versace Eros if for them. It's a slightly smaller bottle than you'd usually get but because this is such a strong fragrance, a little is all that is needed. So essentially it's going to last longer than others as less is needed to smell great.
Dolce And Gabbana The One Gift Set £51: Now if you want to spoilt the gent in your life The One from D&G is the one (excuse the pun). It's spicy notes with hints of amber and tobacco makes this a stunning gents scent that oozes sensuality and will make your man smell absolutely divine.

Paco Rabanne Pure XS 50ml Gift Set £47: The newest scent from Paco Rabanne has a sexy undertone to it. It's not overly heady or heavy but is one that you'll definitely be able to smell for hours.
Joop Homme Gift Set £42: If you want to go down a classic route for your dad or older sibling then Joop is the way to go. The classic homme scent is a bestseller and classic scent that stands the test of time. The gift set is a 75ml bottle which comes in around the same price on it's own if not more so if you're looking to save some money then I'd recommend checking the set out.
Hugo Boss Bottled Gift Set £45: If Hugo Boss' The Scent isn't your kind of thing and you're looking for a cleaner fresher scent then Boss Bottled is perfect.It has a sweetness to it that stops it from being overpowering but still leaves a lasting impression.
Diesel Only The Brave Gift Set £44: And the last fragrance set is one that anyone of any age can wear and smell great with. Only The Brave is another classic scent that can be worn by anyone, clean with hints of citrus and leather, this has a unique twist which smells different on everyone.

What I Got For Christmas

I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and that you are loads of good food, had quality time with family and got spoilt rotten. Today I thought I'd share with you what I was beyond lucky to recieve for Christmas. This is no way me bragging or showing off, I just love hearing what other people got for Christmas and thought that there may be some of you out there that would like to know what I got.

Civil War 2017 Calender
I'm a massive Marvel fan so when I saw this calender it automatically went of my Christmas list. I wasn't sure if I was getting it as my list was only rough ideas/suggestions but I was really happy when I opened this. There's something about changing a calender over every month that feels so organised and personally put together. This is definitely going to hang in my nerd corner with pride.

Pop! Marvel Collage Puzzle
Whilst we're talking Marvel and the somewhat non beauty related things I got this puzzle. I have quite a few of the POP! Marvel Figurines (again nerd corner) and when I saw this it just had to go on my list. This is going to be something for me to do when I'm at home trying to save some money instead of spending it on make up and skincare. I also really like the fact that it has quite a few female characters in it, something that is rare with Marvel merchandise.

Underworld Quadrilogy
I'm a sucker for big boxsets that I can binge watch in one go. And one I've been dying to get my hands on for a while is the Underworld Quadrilogy. This has the first four films in it and is the perfect binge watch in time for the new Underworld film coming out next month. Plus Kate Beckinsale looks like a total babe in all of them.

Little Mix Glory Days
I went old school when I added this to my list. Yes it's a physical CD, yes I know that I could have downloaded it but my mum needed another present idea and I thought this was a good one. Glory Day's is probably one of the best albums of 2016 for me and I can't say I've enjoyed an album this much since Carrie Underwood's Storyteller album. Power, Down and Dirty and Touch are just some of the brilliant girl power songs on here and are catchy enough that soon enough you'll be singing at the top of your lungs.

Yankee Candle Midsummer's Night Reed Diffuser
This came from my nan. I'm not the best with candles so she got me the next best thing. I love me a room diffuser, they always leave my room smelling divine no matter what time of the day. At the moment I have a Cinnamon one spreading Christmas Cheer throughout my bedroom but once it's gone I'm definitey going to be using this.

Christina Aguilera EDP 
This is such a throwback for me but it's still so good. I couldn't decide on a perfume I wanted this year until I stumbled across this in Debenhams. There's just something about this scent, no matter how corny, how old school it is that just pleases me greatly. This is the original fragrance and is perfect for wearing any time of the day.

Christina Aguilera By Night EDP
Aswell as the original scent I also recieved the deeper muskier By Night scent. This is perfect for evenings/nights out. These scents last ages on the skin and a little goes a long way. Definitely old school but brilliant all the same.

Stila Naturally Nude Liquid Lipstick Trio 
Last year I recieved the bold liquid lipstick trio from Stila and loved it so when I saw their nude trio this year I just had to add it to my list. It comes with their best selling shade Patina along with two nude limited edition shades. I haven't tried these yet but if they're anything like the last trio I know I'm going to love them.

Sleek Say The Magic Word Liquid Lipstick Set
Another liquid lipstick set I asked for and was lucky to recieve came from Sleek. I haven't tried any of their liquid lipsticks before so this set is perfect for giving them a go. There are four shades in here and whilst I haven't tried them I don't think there is a shade I'm not going to like.

Liz Earle Winter Glow Gift
I've really gotten into my Liz Earle skincare this year so when I saw these sets in Boots they just had to go on the list. This one is the Winter Glow set and has a trial size of their Radiance Boosting Mask inside. I like that this are small enough to be able to test but not that small they're not worth the money. If they're anything like the other Liz Earle skincare I've tried I'm sure I'm going to love them.

Liz Earle Winter Nourishment Set
Along with the Winter Glow Gift I recieved the Winter Nourishment Gift. This is the same premise as the one above except this has a hydrating/nourishing mask inside. My lovely nan brought these for me even though she got confused at what she was looking for.

Pixi Best Of Bright Set
This came from my best friend Lee-Ann. She knows how much I like skincare so surprised me with this Pixi set. It's funny I'd only looked at it myself a couple weeks before but hadn't brought it. Inside you get a tube of Glow Mud Cleanser, a bottle of Glow Tonic and a tube of the Glow Mud Mask. I already love Glow Tonic but think this is a fantastic way to try out a couple more skincare products I've had my eye on.

Rosie For Autograph EDP Coffret Set
Also from Lee-Ann I recieved this Rosie For Autograph set. She knows how much I love Rosie H-W and her range with M&S so thought she'd treat me to this. Inside I got a 30ml bottle of the original edp, a candle and a 100ml body lotion both in the same original rose scent. I'm saving this until I've used up my exsisting bottle of EDP and then I'll crack this open.

And the last present I recieved was from my best friend, my sister from another mister Jasmin. And boy did she spoil me. I've been dying for a bottle of Gucci Bamboo since it came out but because it was too pricey I didn't buy one myself and didn't like asking for one. This year I did ask though and was told no because it was too expensive until I opened Jasmin's present and was shocked to find a Gucci Bamboo Gift Set. Inside there is a 30ml bottle of EDP and a body lotion. I was so shocked at Jasmin's generousity that I could have cried when I opened it. I'm so grateful and thankful for this present and for having a best friend like Jasmin.