Christmas Gift Guide For Her!

Hey beaut's!

One of the main struggles we have at Christmas is knowing what on earth to buy our loved ones and friends, and with just 34 sleeps to go until the big day (scary hey) it's about time we all get that Christmas shopping started pronto! So today I thought I'd put a little gift guide together and share a few gifts that have been tried and tested that I think make perfect presents, most of which are pretty affordable although there is one more pricey 'main present' thrown into the mix. 

Technic have some fabulous gifts sets this year that are perfect for any makeup loving gals you have in your life, and they don't break the bank either! The Technic Nude Edition Lipstick Collection (£4.99) comes with 6 full size liquid lipsticks in a great selection of nudes and theres also the perfect Christmas red shade in there too. Sticking with liquid lipsticks the Technic Lip Locker Matte Lip Set comes with 10 mini liquid lipsticks in nude, pink, red, plum and berry shades making it the ultimate gift for liquid lippie fans, best of all it's only £5.99 which is an absolute steal! The Technic 'The Glitz' Eyeshadow Set (£2.99) has to be my favourite though, it contains 4 glitters in Silver, Gold, Copper, and Cranberry which are perfect for the festive season and the quality is pretty good too! You can use them as eyeshadow toppers, in your inner corners or as liquid eyeliner, I love them!

If you have a wax melt lover on your hands then I cant recommend the Whiffy Wax Whopper Box (£20.00) enough, the box contains 9 2oz mega melts all of which are in festive scents and they all look beautiful, the detail and glitter within the melts in this box is seriously stunning! The quality of the wax melts is amazing too, I've tried quite alot of Whiffy Wax melts before and they melt melt so quickly filling your house with the gorgeous scent really quickly and you only need the smallest amount of wax for a really good scent throw too.

If you want to splash out on a main present or if you have a skincare junkie in the family then the PMD Clean Pro would make an amazing gift! The device comes in four colours - Navy, Teal, Berry and White and retails for £135.00 although it's on sale right now for £87.75! The PMD Clean Pro is a smart facial cleansing device which is made of ultra-hygienic silicone and is odour-resistant, antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and waterproof, so you can take it in the bath or shower with you without a care in the world! With SonicGlow™ technology the PMD Clean Pro removes skin’s impurities by breaking down dirt and oil from within the pores resulting in a much deeper cleanse whilst also toning, firming and smoothing the skin! The Pro also has the added bonus of the ActiveWarmth technology which radiates a soothing heat and encourages products to penetrate into the skin at a deeper level. I've been using my PMD Clean Pro for around a month or so now and I have to say I'm loving the results, my skin does indeed feel a lot smoother and supple now and I feel like it does a fantastic job at giving my skin a super deep cleanse and my skin has looked so fresh a polished since using it! 

If you know someone who suffers with dry, chapped skin or lips then the Dr.Lipp gift sets could be a saviour for them. Dr.Lipp is such a lovely brand and all of their products are 100% natural which I think is pretty amazing! I've used their multi-award-winning Nipple Balm for years because not only is it so bloody good for dryness but it has a multitude of uses too, the list is literally endless as you can use it for your hands, cuticles, after sun, babies bums, glitter glue, eyebrow shaping, sore nose, dry patches on your body like elbows and knees, chapped lips and you can use it as a clear lip gloss, it's so incredibly useful and their Original Nipple Balm Six Pack (£29.00) means you can have a mini balm on you at all times - in your pocket, handbag, makeup bag and on your work desk. Dr.Lipp also have a set of Lip Trio Tints (£18.00) which have the same amazing formula as the nipple balm but this time it's naturally tinted to add some colour as well as nourishment to your pout! 

Lastly something that's more universal and an AMAZING gift in my opinion is a pet portrait by Portrait Pals. Portrait Pals is an artist marketplace selling charitable pet portraits and bespoke gifts. How it works is you choose from a range of artists depending on the style of portrait your after, upload the photo of the adorably cute pet that you want turning into a portrait and then wait for the artist to do their thang! The artist I went for was the amazing Lauren Pilgreen, she done a incredible job at creating my portrait of Alfie, doesn't he look cute! I think this sort of gift is amazing for any pet owner of any age, and I think it such a special gift as the person receiving it will know you've really put a lot of thought, love and effort into their gift! 

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet beaut's or are you on the ball and finished? I'd love to know!

*This post contains gifted items, all opinions are my own!

Soap & Glory Kohl Eyed Gift Set Review

 Hey beaut's!

I'm a HUGE Soap and Glory fan and every year when their Christmas collection launches in Boot's I can not wait to go in and see it all and this year's offerings certainly don't disappoint! One thing that caught my eye straight away was their Kohl Eyed gift set, not only because this contains makeup but because it's a pretty kaleidoscope, yup that right when you look though the bottom of the packaging and twist the pink glittery lid you can see all pretty jewels moving around in pretty pattens, it's so cute!

Within the pretty kaleidoscope Kohl Eyed Gift Set* you get three full size limited edition Crazy Sexy Kohl Eyeliners in the shades Smoulder - a deep black, Foil In Love - a bright silver 'tin foil' looking shade and What A Night - a deep blue, all of which would be perfect for the party season/new years makeup looks. Each kohl liner has a super rich, highly pigmented formula, they all apply super creamy and you have around a minute or so's playtime with these to blend them out or to get a smokey smudged effect before they set, and let me tell ya once these bad boys have set theres no budging them, I literally scrubbed my hand under water to remove some swatches I done and they all stayed in tact and didn't budge at all, I was so impressed and it proved these pencils are very much waterproof!

Overall I think this set is awesome and it would be the perfect gift under the tree or a stocking filler for any makeup and beauty lover, or if your into your eye pencils yourself this is the perfect 'treat yourself' present because the liners are limited edition so you wont be able to buy them singly or get them after Christmas.

Will you be buying this cute set for anyone this Christmas? I'd love to know beaut's!

You can find the Soap & Glory Kohl Eyed Gift Set £10.00 HERE.

St Tropez Classic Party Cracker Review

Hey beaut's!

Christmas in the beauty world is bigger than ever now, not only do we have thousands of gifts, makeup sets, beauty advents and baubles to choose from but now we also have beauty crackers! Theres so many beauty crackers this year and I think their such amazing presents, whether your wanting them for a stocking filler, secret Santa gift or even something fun for you and your girls to open on a girlie Christmas dinner night - beauty crackers are such a winner, and today I have one from St Tropez that I just had to share with you all.

The St Tropez Classic Party Cracker is a fake tan lovers perfect prezzie and contains their classic self tan bronzing mousse (50ml) and their fake tan mitt for easy yet flawless application. The formula of the tan is lovely, it's infused with conditioning Vitamin E to keep the skin hydrated and protected and is very easy to use with the mitt. The tan itself comes out as a mousse and blends in beautifully for a natural-looking, long-lasting colour with a streak-free finish. The tan takes around 4-12 hours to develop but is lightweight on the skin, quick drying, transfer resistant and non-sticky whilst it develops, and if that fake tan smell is a problem for you then you will love this one by St Tropez because it actually has an innovative Aromaguard™ Fragrance Technology which banishes that unpleasant fake tan smell, woohoo! After the tan has fully developed it looks lovely, your left with a natural and golden looking tan which fades evenly and lasts a good 5-7 days before it could use a top up, perfect!

Overall if your looking for a small gift, stocking stuffer or secret Santa prezzie for a fake tan or beauty lover this cracker will definitely impress, to be honest I love the fact it's all in a cracker as much as I love the products inside he he.

You can find the St Tropez Classic Party Cracker HERE for £7.20 (it's on offer YAY)