Thank you for my lovely presents :)

Hi there Beauty Addicts. I have finally found some time today to sit down and fully appreciate my Christmas presents. We were so busy over Christmas like most people, but it was so worth it as we got to spend time with the people we love. If like me you like to have a little nosey at the gifts that people receive for Christmas then here are the photos of mine and our very first Christmas tree in our new home :)

Presents from friends

Presents from my Fella's family

Presents from Mum. The pink candles may have been from a friend, but I can't remember, whoops!

A joint present to us both from my fella's Mum. His Dad gave us money too.

My fella bought me this. I received a sample of this in my May GlossyBox and promised myself to keep it in mind for my man to buy it for me for Xmas. I'm so happy :) We usually buy each other lots and lots of presents, but we are buying a sofa for hour new home so we said that would be our huge present to each other.

I love all of my presents of course. There is honestly not one that I don't like, but I couldn't help prancing around in my living with these studded beauties on while taking my photos. I feel like Lady Ga Ga in them. They are so cool and comfy too.

Tree & Base ~ B&Q

Lights ~ From a friend

Gold Chain & Red Glitter Snowflakes ~ HomeBase

Gold/Bronze Baubles ~ House Of Fraser

Star Tree Topper & Thread For Snowflakes ~ Hobby Craft

Thank you so much to everyone for all of my gifts. I appreciate every single one. I hope all of you got everything you could possibly wish for and more, including some special time with the ones you love.

Let's hope the New Year brings each and every one of you luck, love and happiness.

Did you get all you hoped for this Christmas? Why not share your cherished gifts in the comments below.

Love to you all

All You Want For Christmas

Hello my beautiful Beauty Addicts. I am not going to bore you with it, but I am still feeling very poorly which is why this is going a very wee post indeed.

I have seen a lot of people blogging and vlogging about Xmas gifts for others, but I want to know what is on your Xmas wish lists? What are the things you really want? Big or small. Practical or simply fabulous just let me know.

From a beauty blogger point of view a number of things appeal to me, but I do love a suprise. I get a buzz out of buying presents for others. It's aways a bit stressful as I hate buying things that I'm not sure someone will like or that don't look like I have put much effort into.

Anyway, I would love to know the presents on your wish lists. The main point is that it will give me ideas for others and perhaps one or two may end up on my wish list (cheeky I know ;) ).

I haven't even started my Xmas shopping which is so unlike me so all thoughts and ideas are appreciated.

Love to you all

My Liz Earle Anniversary Present

Hello my lovelies. I hope you have all had a great weekend and that some of you are getting to spend some precious time with your Dad's. My Dad passed away almost 5 years ago. I went to the crematorium today with Mum and we had lunch out. I loved my Dad so much and still do. He still makes me smile just thinking about him. If you have lost your Dad I hope your memories make you happy too.

Now let me talk about the lovely present that the other gorgeous man in my life bought for me. I mentioned in a previous post that we have been together for 9 years. He asked me what I wanted as an anniversary gift. I was going to purchase this offer from Liz Earle anyway so he said he would buy it for me instead :)

My usual Cleanser, toner and moisturisers have been these below for so long.

 

L’Oreal Plenitude Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Night Cream from Boots 50ml for £12.14 Link :)

This feels really nice on the skin. It has a slightly thick texture, but is creamy enough when you apply it to your face and neck. It makes my skin feel really supple.

 

L'Oreal Paris Vitalift Rejuvenating Cleansing - Smoothing Toner from Boots 200ml for £5.39 Link :) 

This product does an okay job at removing my make-up, but it does not fully remove it all. I do find the bottle a little annoying as when you tip it upside down more product comes out than is necessary as it is a liquid. I have spilt some of it so many times when I pour it onto a cotton pad.

 

L'Oreal Revitalift Anti Wrinkle and Firming Day Cream from Boots 50ml for £14.29 Link :)

This cream feels comfortable on my skin. My skin is less dry, but still not perfect.

I also used this Superdrug Vitamin E Cleanser & Eye Make Up Remover from Superdrug 200ml for £2.99 Link :)

This product is great for the price, but that's the good bit. My mascara is pretty stubborn, but still this product leaves quite a bit behind. Plus this product does irritate my eye area slightly. It's not the harshest make-up remover I have used, but my eye area does feel a little sore. Unfortunately I did not have any left to take a picture for you, sorry.

Below is the New Superskin Summer Skincare Essentials Offer from  uk.lizearle.com  that was bought for me for mature/very dry skin. 

I chose this as my skin has always been very, very dry. It's a constant battle for me and yes I am of an age when I want to keep those wrinkles at bay :) Above you can see the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 100ml pump, 2 pure muslin cloths, a Superskin Moisturiser 50ml jar and an Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer 200ml. You can choose a bottle if you don't want the spritzer.

In the deal I chose I also got the Skin-Savers Kit as below.

This kit includes an Instant Boost Skin Tonic 30ml spritzer, a Skin Repair Moisturiser dry/sensitive 15ml tube, a Superbalm 5g tub and a Hand Repair 15ml tube. It all came in this cute little bag.

This whole offer cost £56.70 Link :) I also received this complementary gift below so thank you @lizearle

This is the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser in 30ml. It's a great size to leave at the boyfriend's house. I may even take some of the Skin-Savers Kit in it's handy little bag around to his too.

Here is a little product information I was sent and one of the muslin cloths. I managed to remember to include in this picture the Superskin Moisturiser 50ml jar before I unwrapped it. 

I am really looking forward to trying out this range as I have seen so many reviews on it and not heard a bad word yet. I think looking after your skin is so important, but I must slap my wrist as I am one of those guilty people who sometimes goes to bed with their make-up on. I can here you tutting at me :( I hope this will encourage me to change my ways :)

I am looking forward to trying out all these products and very much hope that the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser to be used with the pure muslin cloths really does work for me as I never feel completely cleansed and free of make-up. I always wake up with panda eyes no matter how much make-up I was wearing the previous day/night. This is when I have done my utmost to remove all traces.

Have you tried any of these products? Do they live up to hype for you? Have you visited their salon?

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday my little cherubs.

Love to you all