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Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Close Shave Society.
Close Shave Society have, what I think, is an ingenious and unique business model-selling razors by monthly subscription.
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When you visit their website, you simply choose which product you want, the type of subscription-monthly or annually (for the best price) and your preferred razors are sent to you regularly every month postage and packaging free! You can also opt out of your subscription after only 1 month if it’s not for you. But why wouldn’t it be? No more stubble days because you forgot to get your razors at the shop!
‘At the start of the membership you’ll be sent the razor’s handle, from then on you’ll be sent only the razors blades (you decide the frequency) which then plug into this handle – This idea’s the first of its kind in the UK – it’s a huge time/money saver for those who want to be kept their facial/bodily hair in tip-top shape, without having to hit the shops every week. The blades can be sent anywhere within the UK; If you’re away for a couple of weeks in Scotland on business, take your razor handle with you and choose where you want the blades to be sent to’ (Close Shave Society)
The product itself is really top quality, you will receive a free handle and 4 cartridges with 5 stainless steel blades and a flexible head for a really close, smooth shave, and an aloe vera strip to soothe your skin at the same time. And all for a price that would compete with many lower quality brands in the supermarket. Subscriptions start at £3.50 /month. Ladies, there is a razor for you too-The 5 Blade ‘Brazilian’! Need I say more?….
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Have you some last minute Christmas shopping to do yet? These would also be an excellent and unusual gift.
Visit http://www.closeshavesociety.com/ for further information.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Skin Doctors Instant Eye Lift
Eye creams – which one do we buy? There are so many on the market, esch with their individual claims to tighten the skin, reduce wrinkles and make us look 10 years younger!
I choose the Skin Doctors Instant Eyelift as it has been recognized nationwide as being ‘brilliant’ and has been awarded ‘Best Classic Cosmetic Product’ at the 2013 Beauty Awards.
I was so impressed with this cream, it really lifts the skin with a tightening effect you can feel instantly. Wrinkles are smoothed and puffiness is reduced – these are the 2 main causes for concern around our eyes and they are both dealt with by this product. The tightening and firming effect can last up to 8 hours. This is the perfect product to carry us over the party season looking youthful and wow – what a gift! I would have estimated this product to be way higher priced than it actually is – RRP £20.40
How to use: use daily or for special occasions. Use on clean, dry skin. Shake bottle slightly before use…place one drop on your finger and apply in a crescent shape motion with three strokes to form a thin layer under the eye. (Skin Doctor)
For further information visit www.skindoctors.co.uk
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
A Beautiful World ‘Bee Gift Box’.
I was delighted to discover www.abeautifulworld.co.uk. I adore natural high quality skincare and this site seemed to have all my favourite brands under one hypothetical ‘roof’.
‘At abeautifulworld we appreciate that your skin can be tricky and sometimes overloading it with products can send it into a spin rather than sooth it. That’s why we’ve scoured the globe from California’s Sierra Mountains to a sheep farm hidden deep in New Zealand, in a bid to find high performance skincare that reflects the latest developments in organic and natural beauty technologies. Prepare to be amazed.’ (abeautifulworld)
I was amazed and you will be too. The site is very easily navigated and a pleasure to visit.
They have excellent gift sets recommended this Christmas which include the latest organic products and the latest technology in anti-aging skincare.
My favourite, although it was difficult to pick a favourite, would have to be the ‘Christmas Bee Box’.
This set retails at £45 and includes a Bee Venom face mask and eye serum. Bee Venom is known as a natural botox, and it is the ‘biggie’ in organic skincare this year. The venom stimulates collagen and elastin production and regenerates the skin like no other ingredient on the market.
I have read in magazines that the Duchess of Kent is a fan!
The Bee Venom eye serum left my skin instantly soft yet firmer and the feeling lasted well into the evening. Even under make-up, this continued to moisturise and worked well in reducing the fine lines that tend to appear as the day progresses. This one is definitely a keeper!
The face mask can be used and then removed after 15 minutes or left overnight. I left it on overnight and am now an addict! This facemask is absolutely amazing. My skin initially felt a little tingly, but in a good way. The next day my face felt super soft and moisturised BEFORE I put moisturiser on. I am completely converted to these products now and will be purchasing them in the future. I also cannot wait to try other products from www.abeautifulworld.co.uk
Use the code xmas10 and get 10% off and free UK shipping!
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Naked Fake It ‘Gotta Glow’ Gift Set.
Fake tan, my hubby can smell it ‘a mile off’ and hates it! I am lucky to have brown skin and ‘take the sun’ well, but at Christmas any glow from the summer is almost gone. We all need a bit of glow on our ‘white bits’ – its party season with lots of low cut dresses and short skirts floating about!
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Naked Fake it will take care of your skin in more ways than one. This product is so impressive – a ‘natural’ fake tan, 97% natural to be exact! Silicone free and kind to skin, this is a lotion that will suit even sensitive skin. It is very easy to use and leaves skin super soft, enriched with shea and cocoa butter. You will be your usual summer bronzed goddess in no time – and without the usual horrible smell associated with other tanning products.
As for presentation, the Gotta Glow gift set is beautifully packaged and includes Glow It Up Self Tan Lotion and 100% natural Dust Me Mineral Shimmer Powder. This is the perfect gift for someone who likes to look good… naturally. As for this set, I’m keeping it all for myself!
RRP £14 available from www.nakedbodycare.co.uk and www.keepmeinspired.co.uk
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Bacon Shaving Cream.
If you have yet to discover the Fowndry, have a look today.
‘Here we’ve assembled a collection of everything cool, quirky and cutting edge that’s happening in the world right now. Products, gifts, games, gadgets… our team has spent a lifetime scouring the Earth’s surface, from trade fairs to toy shops, fantasy bazaars to tech forums, in search of the most inventive, up-to-the-minute items’. (The Fowndry)
The site is super cool and trendy and the products really are iconic.
I adore the Bacon Shaving Cream:
‘Can you smell… manhood? Leave your chops smoother than a Teflon griddle and drive your lady friends wild with the powerful musk of Bacon Shaving Cream’ (The Fowndry)
I just can’t resist this smell. When my husband uses this shaving cream the smell lasts for hours after. He has now said he will use no other shaving cream as his skin would be fairly sensitive and prone to a rash after shaving. This super high quality cream leaves skin baby-soft and smooth with no irritation. Nicely packaged and excellent value at £12.99.
Visit www.thefowndry.com for further information and check out their array of products for gift inspiration.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Homeware Reviews
Bauballs
These made me laugh – they were just what my Christmas tree needed and I have had so many comments on my ‘Bauballs’!
Orchid, the UK’s male cancer charity has produced these delightful tree ornaments shaped like testicles! They were designed to raise money for the charity which supports pioneering and life saving research and are part of Orchid’s Christmas testicular cancer awareness campaign.
Why not add a set of ‘Bauballs’ to your tree this Christmas and raise smiles and money for this super charity? They would also make for an excellent ‘Secret Santa’ gift or perfect as a cheeky gift for your friends.
‘Bauballs’ can be found at selected House of Fraser stores or online at www.checkyourbauballs.com (£5 each)
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Dove Men + Care Trio Gift Pack.
This is a lovely little set from Dove to ensure your man stays clean and smells good. I have struggled with this for ages, and after 10 long years, mine will just about shower every day. Why are men the complete opposite to women? Every morning we smother ourselves in lotions and potions to fend off the years and smell delicious while the men in our lives get out of bed, shower, (on a good day) and go.
I feel there aren’t a lot of products out there specifically targeted at the male of the species, however this set is suited for the typical man, no faffing about with moisturiser or creams, just wash, spray and the job is done!
It comprises 150ml of Clean Care Antiperspirant deodorant, 250ml of Clean Comfort body and face wash and 250ml of Aqua Impact body and face wash.
The deodorant has a lovely fresh scent, (I think I’ll nab this one for myself)! The face and body wash is lovely and creamy, with a nice soft lather.
I have been using Dove products for years myself and am delighted with the new additions to the range for both men and women.
A perfect stocking filler for the man in your life.
Retails at £8.99.
Available from Boots, Asda, JS and Superdrug.
Health and Beauty, Pampered Foods
Prefunc
Prefunc – this has got to be one of the cheapest products we have tried on Pampered Products – but it is also the most invaluable!!
Don’t we all love a night out? Mine are down to 2 per year now and they both take place in December – I put this down to having 3 jobs and 3 kids! It is because of my busy schedule that after one of my rare nights out, I have to be able to focus 100% the next day – than you Prefunc!
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This lifestyle management drink has been 6 years in the making and wow – it works! The official launch was in US cities and now Prefunc is available in the UK. You will find it stocked in bars, clubs and stores and also online. A 59ml shot will cost £5.
What does it do and what is in it? I hear you ask with interest! Firstly, Prefunc is natural – it contains fruits, herbs and spices all which work to ensure you have a good morning after a good night out. It is not a synthetic drug but a well researched natural supplement. Not bad for £5 is it?
Prefunc can be taken before, during or after your night out, so no worries if you head out and forget to take it – in fact, when I was ‘testing’ this, I took it at 1am just before getting into bed. The next morning I woke up and thought, ‘Strange – no headache’! Fantastic, my tummy doesn’t hold alcohol very well and I would usually feel ‘rough’ the morning after. I felt absolutely fine.
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I think this drink is an amazing idea, for a very good price. If you compare a shot of Prefunc to a pint of beer or a cocktail there is not much difference in the price. However, you will appreciate the difference the next morning!
Would I buy this for my 2 nights out every December – YES! Try it and see for yourself – this is one product so many people will be thankful for. Prefunc has filled a huge gap in the market and this revolutionary product will continue to succeed for this reason.
For further information visit www.prefunc.co.uk
*I would like to point out that alcohol is damaging to our bodies and linked to many diseases so although we now have the perfect hangover cure, please consume alcohol responsibly*
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Jamela Grape Seed Eye Cream and Lotus Serum.
I have to admit to a certain amount of vanity and resenting the aging process a little! I don’t go overboard but I would swear by cleansing, toning and moisturising daily. I have used a facial moisturiser and an eye cream for 20 years and like to think they are doing a great job!
However, as 40 draws near, I am now using a serum as recommended by a beautician. Your skin needs something extra from the age of 35yrs onwards and I have spent some time researching what to use.
The Jamela skincare range impressed me as they back up everything they use in their creams, and explain why these are beneficial. The website is easily navigated and best of all, the price is what I would call ‘middle of the range’ – not too cheap or too expensive.
Grape Seed anti-wrinkle Overnight Eye Cream.
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Fine lines and wrinkles are not welcome and I hate to see them appearing! I have selected this eye cream as this is specifically what is deals with.
The Grape Seed eye cream is anti-wrinkle, lifting, nourishing and revitalising. Many eye creams devide these benefits into several products and leave you wondering which to choose but Jamela have all my concerns in one product.
‘The combination of ingredients have been specially formulated to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with the additional benefits of nourishing and revilatising tired skin around the eyes.
Grape Seed Oil helps to increase the production of elastin, while the animo acid moisturiser and Jojoba Oil with its inherent emollient properties will moisturise and tighten the skin to create a healthier, lifted appearance.’ (Jamela)
This eye cream is to be used at night, sparingly. RRP £19.75 for 40gm Tub.
I am very pleased with the result. My skin feels soft and hydrated. Lines do appear diminished, definitely less pronounced. This is excellent value compared to other creams on the market that only claim to deal with certain aspects of ageing.
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I am also using the Lotus Intensive Hydrating Serum. Jamela have 3 different serums and I selected this one as it deals with hydration issues – I firmly believe if skin is hydrated through drinking enough water and moisturising, we will reduce the signs of aging.
This is another product that claims multiple benefits:
- Firming
- Renewing
- Anti-Wrinkle
- Improves Elasticity
- Healing
- Cleansing
‘Jamela-Lotus Intensive Hydrating Serum is an advanced proprietary hydro-glycolic extract blend that is rich in collagen, animo acids and biostimulins. Containing no components of animal origin, this product is derived from hydrolyzed plant collagen and lotus extract and is designed to offer a composition that mimics natural biological effects.
The special hydrating formula with lotus placenta can increase skin firmness promote the growth of collagen, stimulate cell renewal, and improve skin cell excretion, absorption processes, and supresses black pigments, as well as eliminating old and decayed cuticles. Continuous application will reduce fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, loss of elasticity and improve dull skin tone, scarring and wound healing. This fast absorbing hydrating serum will keep your skin hydrated for at least 8 hours.’ (Jamela)
Ladies, if it is skin like velvet you crave – this is the product for you! I adore this serum. My skin instantly feels smooth and as soft as velvet. This feeling stays all day and I would also notice that when I have the heat on while driving the car, my skin no longer feels like it is drying out.
Excellent value for only £17.
I strongly recommend you try these products and see for yourself how spending less can actually do more for your skin.
Put Jamela on your wish list and email it to your hubby now! I have just selected further products and am really looking forward to Christmas day!
For further information visit http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=jamela+skin+care&tag=mh0a9-21&index=beauty&hvadid=479679701&ref=pd_sl_74uxa65cq2_e
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