Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Teenage Gifts
Green People NEW Age Defy+ Tinted DD Moisturiser SPF 15
‘Discover the UK’s first certified organic DD cream, a Daily Defence SPF15. This advanced anti-ageing tinted moisturiser with Sea Fennel stem cells gives blendable coverage for a smooth and even skin tone’
(The Green People)
I have long been a huge fan of The Green People. I adore their skincare products and find they are the only company I can say I completely trust to deliver natural, organic and eco friendly products. I have recommended their ‘Day Solution’ facial moisturiser to several of my friends and family. This works particularly well with sensitive skin giving impressive results. They also have some beautifully boxed sets which make great gifts.
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Kazam Tornado 348
Phones, oh how they have changed! I remember my first phone like it was yesterday – and to be honest, I did hang onto it for quite some time. Yes, it was old but it worked and served me well. It’s like all products, if they work well and if the company offers a good follow up service, we can rest easy continuing to use that particular product in the faith that, in unforeseen events, we have a back up plan.
The KAZAM Tornado 348 is the exact product you are looking for if you need the latest technology combined with super ‘all singing all dancing’ customer care.
Like any other android phone, you can have all the apps you like to keep you connected, with all the latest super smart features. All this, yet the KAZAM Tornado 348 still manages to be the worlds slimmest smartphone at an amazing 5.15mm!
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Lente Designs.
Looking for a way to brighten up a Monday morning? Have a look at www.lentedesigns.com
The ‘about us’ page is always the first thing I read when looking into new sites to review and this has got to be one of the best ever! Not only does this give us information about Lente Design, but also information on the team and why they got together. The antics of the dog, Gus, made me laugh out loud.
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Teenage Gifts
Ginvera Green Tea Gift Sets
Ginvera Green Tea Skincare have been the leading skincare brand in Singapore for years and now Janiro Ltd are bringing these fab products to the UK. I have tried a few of these and am ‘hooked’ on the BB cream. The nude, yet adequate, coverage stays put all day and does not dry out skin. There is also the added benefit of spf30 which also reduces skin aging by blocking out the harmful and aging effects from the sun.
For valentine’s Day this year Janiro Ltd have some wonderful Ginvera Green Tea gift sets to choose from:
Bright Eye Perfect Complexion, RRP £44.95
‘Keep your friends guessing and wondering how you can look so fresh and gorgeous. From the smoothest skin to the most natural of all BB Creams and brightest eyes. Beautifully presented in a Ginvera Gift box, tied with green silk ribbon’
Contents:
Ginvera Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel, Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream 25ml SPF30, Ginvera Green Tea Jade Dark Eye Circles Roll Away, Beautiful Handmade Lemon Grass scented candle, Ginvera cotton bag (Janiro)
This set is particularly appealing to me as it contains my favourite BB cream. I have also used the Ginvera Green Tea Jade Dark Eye Circles Roll Away. If shadows and dark circles are your concern try this super little cream. I noticed a result instantly and didn’t need half the primer I would normally used under my eyes to hide the fact that I simply don’t get enough sleep.
Ginvera Perfect Complexion, RRP £35.95
Another fab gift set containing two of the ‘hero’ Ginvera Green tea products – Exfoliation Marvel gel and BB Cream.
The Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel is simply ‘marvelous’ – containing no abrasive ingredients yet your skin will feel completely cleansed and smooth. This paves the way for other products to absorb into the skin as they are intended to. I also noticed a reduction in spots and blackheads which is a result of the gentle exfoliation and the healing properties of green tea.
Travel Kit, RRP £12.90
Perfect for whisking away with you on holiday, this set is small and compact, yet contains all you need for your break:
2 x 10g Ginvera Exfoliating Marvel Gel
1 x 8g Nude Cover BB Cream SPF30
1x Stretch hair band*
1x Ginvera Compact mirror (with magnifying side)
1 x Beautiful travel makeup bag
These sets are presented beautifully and are definitely some of the most beautiful sets I have see. I love these products and urge you to try it and see for yourself the power of the active ingredients and the lasting results.
For further information visit www.janiro.co.uk
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Ted Baker Tokyo Range and Orla Kiely Valentine’s Day Gifts.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I am so excited. I must admit, I am more excited this year than any other – might be something to do with a certain movie premiere coming to the cinema! Anyway, we will all be feeling romantic this Valentine’s Day after watching Christian Grey with his sultry voice and gorgeous eyes. The Ted Baker Tokyo Range and Orla Kiely Valentine’s Day Gifts from John Lewis and House of Frazer have romance covered this year with their exceptionally romantic gifts and a love story to compliment!
I love a good romance story and historical ones are the best for sure. The new range of candles and diffusers from Ted Baker are fantastic. I have one from the Ted Baker Tokyo range and I love it.
This Ted Baker Tokyo Diffuser is more than just a scented gift, but a love story in a box.
‘This story is about a Princess from ancient Edo falling on love with a servant’s son, but being forbidden from seeing him – so she places a candle on her balcony each evening to let him know of her desire’ (Ted Baker)
The presentation is gorgeous – a beautifully boxed diffuser with imagery suited to the story on the box. The fragrance: Green tea and Bamboo, is inspired by devotion and unrequited love and you couldn’t find a more romantic scented gift for Valentine’s Day. The Tokyo range also includes a beautiful boxed scented candle.
Available from House of Fraser and John Lewis
Candles £28, Diffusers £35
To compliment the scented candles and diffusers, Ted Baker have yet another gorgeous scented addition to the range – the Mia Fragrance. This is another gift that will be well received. The presentation, again, gorgeous.
A beautiful nude pink and rose gold box opening to reveal a delicate bottle of Mia. The scent smells like spring romance to me – perfect for Valentine’s Day. I adore freesias and the delicate scent of this flower is so evident in this perfume, along with rose, lemon, raspberry and patchouli.
Available from www.boots.com and in store for £15.
Another fab gift selection from John Lewis has got to be these gorgeous Orla Kiely bags. Available in 3 sizes, these have the iconic Orla Kiely pattern in navy and pink – perfect for Valentine’s Day.
The cosmetic bag, £20
The medium washbag bag, £26
The large washbag, £32
One of these gorgeous bags simply isn’t enough!
Ted Baker Tokyo Range and Orla Kiely Valentine’s Day Gifts are available online and instore.
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Spanx Slimplicity Lingerie-Strap Slip
Who dares to head out for their Valentine’s Day dinner with their loved one without Spanx hiding elegantly underneath their little black dress? Not me!
Spanx have a reputation for supplying the best slim-wear on the planet. Almost everyone has at least one Spanx item, or wishes they had!
Have a look online at www.spanx.co.uk and you will be impressed as well. I think its great there is a helpline number and the fact that this number is free to call from the UK. All items can be returned within 30 days if you are not happy – another big plus for Spanx!
Now, what do I have in my undies drawer with a Spanx label on it? I have the most amazing, lifesaving, ultra slimming slip in the country. The Spanx Slimplicity Lingerie-Strap Slip RRP £79, looks fab and does an amazing job. Any lump or bump along with ‘muffin tops’ and ‘love handles’ are gone for the evening with this slip under your dress. The fabric is ultra soft, not rough and rubbery like so many other cheaper supermarket brand alternatives.
It is comfortable to wear and does not move up your body as the night progresses – unless you want it to! I have so many dresses and would never dream of heading out for the night in jeans. I go out on so few occasions I like to whip on the glam and enjoy myself. I can do this easily with Spanx Slimplicity Lingerie-Strap Slip and have the confidence I used to have when I had a figure like my eldest daughter!
Slimplicity Lingerie-Strap Slip:
- Single-layer compression firms the tummy and love handles
- Beautiful bustline detailing and sweetheart neckline
- Adjustable straps for a fit that’s uniquely you
- Darts release compression to flatter the figure
- Sheer edging adds a simply elegant touch
- Slimming Level: Super
- For product measurements see Fit Tips!
- Imported
- 76% Nylon, 24% Spandex
Have a look and phone the helpline number if you need any help in selecting your ‘size 10 figure’. There are a wide selection of Spanx to choose from – I have a few more items on my birthday wish list already.
For further information on Spanx Slimplicity Lingerie-Strap Slip visit www.spanx.co.uk
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The Green People Lemongrass & Ginger Body Lotion and Body Wash gift set.
Green People are a company who specialise in organic skin and body care products. Their products are made as naturally as possible with no harsh chemicals, SLS, parabens, petrochemicals, alcohol or artificial fragrances added. I have been using their products for some time now and always find them to be very effective. In my opinion, Green People are one of the most trusted skincare suppliers on the market. You can relax and not stress about ingredients, just place your trust in Green People.
I have recently had the pleasure of trying out one of the new limited edition gift sets, Green People Lemongrass & Ginger Body Lotion and Body Wash gift set. I love it when a favourite company of mine brings out a completely new product – so thanks Green People!!
The Green People Lemongrass & Ginger Body Lotion and Body Wash gift set comes boxed nicely in the usual environmentally friendly packaging that Green People always use. This looks very well and it also looks a lot more than £19.95. Its also worth noting that Green People have a reward system for their customers.
This set contains 2 full size products, body lotion and body wash. The body lotion is an organic blend of shea butter and perilla seed which leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth. Containing omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids which nourish the skin, the result is supple smooth skin which smells divine!
The body wash contains marshmallow known for its moisturising properties and aloe vera which reduces inflammation and promotes healing.
Both these products are a fab organic combination of pure luxury and I cannot recommend them enough. If you are shopping for the perfect Valentine’s day gift this year, have a look at www.greenpeople.co.uk and pick up one of these limited edition gift sets before they sell out.
The Green People Lemongrass & Ginger Body Lotion and Body Wash gift set RRP £19.95
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Braun Series 7 Shaver 720s
There isn’t a man on the planet who wouldn’t want a Braun Series 7 shaver for Valentine’s Day. As usual, everything I give my husband to test suffers from ‘overkill’ his favourite words are ‘if a job’s worth doing, do it right’. I can guarantee this shaver has been well and truly tested down to the very last detail.
I have tried to sum up the main differences from other Braun shavers – the other being not ‘bad’ but this razor being greatly superior!
Setting this shaver aside from the crowd is its unique 3 shaving modes. The Braun Series 7 shaver can be set at normal mode, sensitive and intensive Modes which can be used at your will depending on which mode suit the parts of your face you are shaving, eg, neck, beard etc. This adjustable shave also goes a long way toward reducing irritation. If you find a particular area of your face is prone to sensitivity, simply switch to the sensitive mode – easy!
I loved the noise of this shaver. It is no more noisy than other shavers but it is certainly easier to listen to. This would be the sonic technology, giving 10,000 micro-vibrations – which is incredible. This feature results in the skin being smoothed just before it is to be shaved. Your skin will have less irritation and my husband certainly proved this to be correct. His skin would have a few lumps and bumps yet no cuts or irritation with the Braun Series 7. He is very pleased!
My husband also said this razor gave a ‘wet shave’ when shaving dry. The closeness of the shave could only have been achieved on other razors while using in water so that’s a big achievement. This makes shaving faster as you can literally shave on the go and have excellent results. He also noticed that while being able to shave without the hassel of using water, the Braun Series 7 also gave a close shave with less strokes as more hairs are caught during each action – another major time saving feature. The technology of this feature is quite mind blowing – Optofoil, exclusive to Braun, captures both short and longer hairs all in the same stroke.
‘The OptiFoil is the most advanced foil from Braun. The unique geometry with ergonomically sized holes captures more hair and cuts them deeper than ever before. The specially designed hexagonal holes are of varying sizes. Small holes give optimal shaving results at a 90° angle while larger holes capture more hair and cut deeper at different angles. The result is Braun’s closest shave ever’ (Braun)
The Braun Series 7 also has a trimmer for longer hair and beards which hubby could find no fault with. This was accurate and easy to use.
The shaver, being wet and dry, can be rinsed under a tap after use which makes cleaning the shaving head quick and easy as well.
Last, but not least, this shaver uses recharagable batteries and charging take only one hour – not like my iPhone! The low battery indicator light will let you know when to charge and you will get at least 50 minutes of cordless shaving from this charge. If you forget to charge or have not the time, a quick charge of about 5 minutes will be enough to completely shave your face.
I hope I have impressed you with the ability of the Braun Series 7. It was one of the most iconic and worthwhile items my husband has tested and he had absolutely no complaints.
For further information and item specifics visit www.braun.com
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Braun Silk epil 7 Skin Spa
This has got to be one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts a girl could receive, wouldn’t you agree?
The Braun Silk Epil 7 Skin Spa has it all – the ultimate hair removal tool and exfoliation! With regards to giving this as a gift, the presentation is excellent. the set really does look well so it will be sure to impress at first impressions.
Getting down to the nitty gritty, the Braun Silk Epil 7 Skin Spa really knows its stuff and does exactly what it is supposed to do. There are 5 interchangeable heads including a shaver head, a trimmer cap, an efficiency cap, a sensitive area cap and a facial cap. You really will have all you need for super smooth and soft skin with the Braun Skin Spa.
Suitable for use wet and dry, this shaver works just as well in the shower as it does on dry skin.
Braun say the Silk-epil 7 will remove hairs as small as a grain of sand and after trying this theory for myself, I agree! The speed personalisation is a touch of genius – I can adjust the speed to give a comfortable smooth shaving experience individual to my needs.
Exfoliating the skin is super easy with the sonic exfoliation brush. This brush claims to refine the skin 4 times better than a manual scrub – I was so excited trying this out as I would have exfoliated weekly to keep my skin soft and have used so many different types of facial scrubs. The 3,000 plus micro-vibrations really give the ultimate exfoliation leaving skin soft and super clean, and without the use of scrubs with gritty particles that are so difficult to rinse off your face!
Despite the many functions and excellent presentation, this set retails at £169.99.
For further information visit www.boots.com
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Argania Desert Defense Shampoo and Conditioner and Cashmere Hair leave-in Conditioner.
Anyone who regularly reads the posts on Pampered Presents or who follows our Facebook will know they will frequently find natural and environmentally friendly products. I believe these products are better for bodies and our planet and, thankfully, more and more people are following this ethos. I am delighted to feature yet another fabulous product range that ‘ticks all the boxes’ for me. Argania Desert Defense, the new range from Argania Haircare.
Ethically sourced from Morocco, you won’t find any nasties like sodium lauryl sulphate, artificial colours, mineral oils or parabens in these products! However, you will find organic cold pressed argon oil and essential oils, all which add lustre, moisture, shine and silky softness.
I have been using the Argania Defense Moisture Defense Shampoo and Conditioner followed by the Cashmere Hair leave-in Conditioning Spray. I don’t know where to start.. maybe with the smell! Oh my goodness, these products smell gorgeous. I have had people commenting, asking which perfume I am wearing!
The smell is a combination of the essential oils and I just love it. Aside from the smell, my hair feels silky and is more easily combed out after washing. My fingers simply glide through my hair, yet there is no greasy feel. Having naturally curly hair can be difficult. I have to ‘deal’ with fuzz every morning. I have found my hair to have more curl with less fuzz and there is definitely more shine.
This is not the first time I have used hair products that are natural and contain oil, but it is the first time I have had these exceptional results. All this for a mere £7.99 for the shampoo and conditioner! An absolute bargain!
The Argania Desert Defense Cashmere Hair Leave-in Conditioning Spray is £9.99 and this Will become your most favourite product ever – trust me.
For further information on the full range of Argania Desert Defense products visit www.lovelula.com or purchase from Boots or Superdrug.
