Another free sample offer currently available with consultation and while stocks last is the Elizabeth Arden City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Hydrating Shield – 5ml – deluxe sample size.

You just need to ask at any Elizabeth Arden counter  and then you will receive your free 5ml / 7-day sample Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart sample with a skin consultation while stocks last.

Described as a moisturising lotion that hydrates and shields skin from UV rays with SPF 50 sunscreen hydrating with an anti-ageing formula that utilises triple action protection to safeguard skin from pollution, UV rays and visible signs of ageing. 

I have already tried my sample for two days and loving it already.   It has a light cream consistency, similar to colour of a tinted moisturiser.   I applied over my serum and moisturiser and it sank into my skin really quickly and although does not say it can act as a primer I found it was / is a good base for my makeup, also great for those makeup free days.  It really helps the look of your skin as well as protecting it.   Although pricey at £55 for 40 ml this product could be on my next shopping list if I continue to get good results over the next week but as always will be looking out for best offers available  and remember to do the same – love the look of this  offer already which is currently available at Elizabeth Arden online- when you purchase £60 or over  you will receive a free gift worth £115 which comes in a beautiful bag too – photo below of gift – see link here.  

I hope you found this useful – remember the above free 5 ml sample offer will be available while stocks last, so the quicker you can get into a Elizabeth Arden counter the more chance the sample will still be available – I also intend to do further short posts on other offers I have been lucky enough to get and are still available.

Thank you for looking  and look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Best Wishes Liz x

A quick post to let you know about three Body Shop free face masks offers, two currently available in-store (both of which I have already got) and one that will be available in-store through o2 priority from Monday 29th August 2016:

First one is through the The Body Shop facebook page / Claim Free Face Mask link,  Click Claim One  and enter your details and then you will receive an email voucher which you just need to show on your phone in The Body Shop store while stocks last, you can send link to three friends too.     You will receive three 5ml Masks – I am planning to try mine tomorrow and then do a quick review on them too.

Second one that is available with consultation while stocks last is The Body Shop My Happy Skin Samples pack – 7 personalised samples included one of which is another face mask – a week’s worth of samples  – I cannot find a link online but just ask in store while stocks last – I personally think this is a great way to try Body Shop products – so looking forward to trying these too.

Last but not least is the o2 priority one that is available from Monday 29th August 2016  – just show o2 priority offer on your phone in-store to receive another 5ml Himalayan charcoal purifying glow mask as below – just need to download o2 app if you have not already and remember not to press use now till you are at the counter.

I hope you found this useful – remember all the above offers are / will be available while stocks last, so the quicker you can get into a participating store the more chance samples will still be available – I also intend to do further short posts on other offers I have been lucky enough to get and are still available.

Thank you for looking  and look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Best Wishes Liz x

I have been searching for a ‘favourite’ under eye concealer for a while that will help conceal dark circles without emphasising any fine lines  / and also give your eyes that extra brightness / slight illumination especially when you have not had enough sleep.   So when I was browsing through the Bourjois beauty products on Boots online and seen the  Bourjois Radiance Reveal Concealer,  £7.99, noticed there was a Bourjois free gift (worth £22) with purchases of £15 or over – I decided to purchase two concealers, as I had enough advantage points, which meant I also got the free gift below: a full size – bronzing powder, nail polish and lip crayon and in addition as I ordered online I received two free Lacoste Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle 1.5ml fragrance samples to try.

The Bourjois Radiance Reveal Concealer is available in three shades; 01 – Light / Ivory (noted as light but Ivory is colour on bottle), 02- Medium and 03 Bourjois Deep    .  It comes in a glass bottle with a sponge wand applicator and silver tone screw top closure.    It states that is corrects, illuminates and has 24hr Hydration – the light enhancing concealer conceals dark circles and imperfections whilst smoothing and hydrating for 24 hours.

This concealer has the perfect creamy consistency and so easy to apply – I applied under the  eye area with three short strokes with the applicator and blended in lightly with my fingertips.   I am extremely impressed with this concealer as find it just glided / glides onto the skin so easily, blends in perfectly and does not settle into / emphasis any fine lines, instead smooths the under eye area.  It helps disguise dark circles, coverage is buildable.  Perfect as not obvious you are wearing concealer, illuminates the under eye area, is very long lasting and no caked residue at all.    I have nothing negative to say at all about this product  – just love it.

I will  be repurchasing and would definitely recommend you trying this product, if you have not already.   I have included two online sites below where offers, (including the one I got at Boots) are available at the moment, while stocks last (also available in stores whiles stocks last) but as always shop around online or in store for best offers before purchasing – hope this helps.

• Boots: – free gift worth £22 with purchases of £15 or more while stocks last –  remember your advantage card points too ;
• Superdrug: –  free contouring duo  kit when you purchase 3 Bourjois items and 3 for 2 on selected Bourjois items – also remember your health and beauty card too.

If you have tried the radiance reveal concealer before would love to know your thoughts.

Thank you for looking  and look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Best Wishes – take care  Liz x

Another v good offer currently on at Boots and which I got  is the Real Techniques by Sam & Nic Core Collection Brush Set which is now half price – £10.99, reduced from £ 21.99 (the four piece starter set is also now half price – £10.99).

The CORE set contains four brushes; the contour brush, pointed foundation brush, detailer brush and buffing brush and a white panoramic case which is a dual carrier and stand.  I love the colour way of this set, black  and a bright copper , the brand name and brush type is  written / embossed  onto the handles.

The set contains a:

• Contour Brush – brush has soft bristles although firm enough for applying highlighter or contouring;
• Pointed Foundation Brush – slightly different cut to other foundation brushes – however I found it  v good for applying liquid foundation so easy to achieve the buildable coverage you prefer / want with this brush, would prefer the brush a little bit bigger though;
• Detailer Brush – this brush is v good for applying concealer, as a lip brush, or you can also use it for applying eye shadow at the corner of the eyelid to add definition;
• Buffing Brush – I found that this was perfect for applying powder / mineral foundation/ Finishing powder.
• Panoramic Case – white case with a Velcro closure – can be used as a carry case which is a perfect for keeping brushes organised especially for travelling or as a stand which is also a great way to dry the brushes.
  

  

  

I love this set and the quality of these Real Techniques brushes – the bristles are soft enough not to aggravate your skin yet firm enough that they apply makeup v well- they are also so easy to clean and dry v quickly as well.   I am v happy with my purchase because as well as getting it for half price I was able to use the points I had built up on my advantage card to purchase set so that meant I got this set  for ‘free’.

I definitely would recommend taking a look at this set /current offers at Boots, especially if you have enough points on your card to get it for ‘free’.  I would also recommend considering purchasing the expert face brush from this range as I absolutely love this slightly firmer brush for applying solid powder foundation or all over bronzer or even blusher – details for it here.  However as always before you purchase always check around on line and in stores to make sure this is the best value available at the time if you intend to purchase.

I hope you found this useful and would love to know if you have already purchased this set or intend to.

Thank you for looking  and look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Best Wishes Liz x

I wanted to let you know about this great free offer while it is currently available as I love freebies and hate people missing out on any, especially beauty items.  When you download the Vouchercodes UK app on your phone you can claim a free body crush nail varnish worth £5 (6.8ml) at  Body Shop stores until 21st August 2016 or while stocks last.  A choice of colours are available and once you make your choice in store just select the use voucher on the vouchercode app on your phone, show to the Sales Assistant at the counter / till and as simple as that you have a new nail varnish absolutely free.  Vouchercodes UK also have a number of other offers available so remember to check them out to see if you can make use of any of them.

I was lucky enough to get two nail varnish with this offer as had two phones with the app downloaded on both, my husband’s and mine – so many colours to choose from but I chose 650 – Mad about Blue – as you would expect a blue shade, a mix between royal and denim blue and 630 – Minty Amour – more a teal / jade green shade.  I have swatched them both and two coats gives a good opaque / strong colour, the brush may not just be as good as some high-end brands but it does apply the polish evenly, not sure how long lasting yet but initially v impressed, especially as received absolutely free, great way to try new products.

I hope you found this useful and would love to know what colour(s) you have chosen / hoping to choose – I also intend to do short posts on other offers I have been lucky enough to get and are still available.

Thank you for looking  and look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Best Wishes Liz x

I recently was lucky enough  to get two free 30 ml Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleansers at the Liz Earle counter in Boots (at separate times), one through a consultation and  the other  through a voucher in a recent Daily Mail.  (If you missed out on this offer please consider following my Instagram page (beautyfashionchitchat) where I post notifications of any offers when I see or become aware of them)  Although the Daily Mail offer was  very popular, is now finished, still worth asking if they have any samples left you could try.

I had previously used the cleanse and polish and was always happy with it but then moved on to cleansing oils so wanted to give the cleanse and polish another go again.  I have now had a chance to try properly again so wanted to let you know my thoughts.

The cleanser is known as award-winning, for all skin types and can be used with the pure muslin cloth gently to remove daily grime and makeup even stubborn mascara.  The cleanser has a white thicker creamy consistency and once you open it you are enveloped in all the aromas of the natural ingredients, especially the Eucalyptus essential oils.  Contains Rosemary, Chamomile and Cocoa Butter as well.  You are advised that Cleanse & polish is a 2 phase process and you first need to massage gently onto skin including the eye and neck areas and then using the muslin cloth, which should be rinsed in hand hot water, to gently polish off the cream. 

I applied the 2 phase process as advised and found the creamy consistency is just beautiful on the skin and the natural oils give a calming element too while you are massaging the cream cleanser onto the skin.  I personally find you need to massage a bit more, though still gently, round the eye area  if you have a lot of eye makeup on, as you would expect.  The muslin cloth takes off all traces of makeup / cream after a few rinses and I personally found my skin was left clean,  refreshed, glowing with no irritations/ redness / tightness  at all.     However you need to apply the 2 phase process correctly i.e. use the hot muslin cloth to remove the cleanser to see the full benefits of this product as I know we can all be tempted sometimes to take a shortcut and just apply the cream and then just rinse off with warm water.

I will definitely be purchasing and will keep using this alternatively with my DHC Deep Cleansing Oil (will also do a separate review on this soon) and would recommend you trying this product, if you have not already.   As always I will look out for the best offers available at the time. I have included some online sites below where offers are available at the moment but as always shop around online or in store for best offers before purchasing – hope this helps.

• Boots: –  travel sizes start from £5.50 for the 30ml cleanse and polish but seems to be without the muslin cloth but you can polish cloths separately and also currently there are a choice of a number of sets available which include the cleanse and polish –  remember if purchasing in store just ask if they have any samples that you can try and your advantage card points too;
• Liz Earle: –  travel sizes start from £6 for the 30ml cleanse and polish and muslin cloth and there currently a choice of a number of offers available including five travel size products when you spend £50 or more  and in addition if you use my link here  until the 11.09.16 you will get £5 to spend (I receive £5 too).

Thank you for looking – any queries / comments please let me know.  If you have tried the cleanse and polish before would love to know your thoughts.

Best Wishes – take care  Liz x

One of the freebies I got recently was The Body Shop Drops of Youth Concentrate serum,  7ml sample,  (available to purchase in two sizes 30ml at £25 and 50ml at £32)– applied for it through a freebie notification which is still available through this link , you just need to apply for it and then you show your confirmation email / voucher on your phone in-store to get the sample while stocks last.  However if this offer is finished when you read this post ask in-store if they have any samples available.   (Remember if you sign up through online freebie sites e.g. LatestFreeStuff, Magic Freebies, Free Samples UK– other freebie sites available too just search online – you will get early / daily notifications of what freebies are available and the earliest you claim the more chance you have of getting freebies before they are gone)

The 7ml sample comes in a hard plastic green bottle with a black dropper applicator.   It is described as an innovative concentrate which helps to enhance surface skin condition, leaving it looking smoother, fresher and healthier.  It helps to condition, smooth, moisturise and 99% of ingredients are of natural origins.  You are advised to gently massage two to three drops into skin, and allow to sink in before applying your usual moisturiser or serum.   I applied as advised, I found two drops was enough and was happy that the serum was not sticky or greasy and sank / sinks into skin v quickly, so no need to wait v long before you apply your moisturiser.   Makeup applied well over it, did not cause any breakouts and I had no issues throughout the day.   I found the dropper applicator very easy to use and although the serum, which has a  watery gel consistency, has a fragrance it is not overpowering and the smell does not linger on your skin.

Although I enjoyed getting the chance to try this product and was happy with the size of the sample I received, I did not find any noticeable changes to my skin and did not feel my skin looked or felt any more smoother, hydrated or healthier.  Therefore at this stage will not be rushing out to purchase this serum as I personally did not achieve any better results with it than with my normal skincare, although would still recommend trying to get a sample to see how it works for you.

Thank you for looking – if you have any comments / queries please let me know.  Would love to know if you have received this sample or when you receive it and get a chance to try it – what your thoughts are?

Best Wishes Liz x

L’Occitane have a number of products that I enjoy using but  their Almond collection is my favourite out of the body skincare range.  I  love all the products within this range but the two stand out products from this range for me are the Cleansing and Softening Shower Oil and Cleansing and Exfoliating Shower Scrub .

If you have never tried any products from the Almond range please do not be put off by the name as the products do not have a strong ‘almond’ nutty scent, it is a beautiful, relaxing and refreshing almond tree flower fragrance.

Almond Shower Oil – Firstly the Shower Oil which comes in different sizes and is £18 for 250 ml and £29.75 for 500 ml. unless on special offers.  It is described as a shower oil that when it gets in contact with water, transforms into a lavish, softening foam, that leaves a satin-like softness all over the body.     It is a golden oil which feels so silky when you apply to your skin but once you start adding water it transforms into a milky, creamy, smoothing foam which feels delightful on the skin and leaves my skin so soft and rinses off easily.    You need very little and because I love it so much sometimes I  can get carried away and use too much but it is worth the indulgence.  I find it is a multiuse product as I use in a bath under running water and I also love using it for shaving under my arms or legs too as  I personally have never had any irritation and it leaves my skin so soft – however as always make sure if you want to use it this way too test a small area first to make sure it is suitable for you too.

This is a product I repurchase but as always before repurchasing I  check online / in stores  to get the best offer available at that time as  larger sizes / special value sets are often available on L’Occitane’s own site / in-store or QVC UK – there are a number of different combinations available at the moment on both sites for the shower oil.    However was v lucky recently and received a 75m bottle (bottle in photo above) with the July 2016 edition of Harper’s Bazaar – see recent post here.

Almond Shower Body Scrub – Secondly the Almond Shower Body Scrub which  is £18 for 200 ml but duo currently available on QVC for £24  – (it is a squeezable tube with the opening in the top, no need to take off the top, just screw the top to release the product) . It is described as a foaming and melting jelly which softly cleanses and exfoliates the skin to remove impurities and dead cells, as enriched with almond oil and crushed shells.   After using this body scrub, skin is soft, smooth and delicately scented with the fresh and delicate fragrance of almond tree flowers.  You are advised to apply with soft massage movements onto wet skin. lather and rinse, and it is also suitable for daily use.  I apply as advised and I find it is just perfect, and although  you can feel the small particles when you massage the product onto your skin they do not  feel ‘coarse’ as some scrubs can feel.

My skin is left soft, smooth, hydrated and with no dry patches.   The shower / bathroom and your skin is left enveloped in a beautiful fresh and delicate almond tree flower fragrance which I find lingers on your skin for most, if not all of the day especially if you build up your products and use with the shower oil too

I absolutely love this product, this is another product I always repurchase as I find the results justifies me repurchasing although as always I look for the best value available at the time and if I see a particularly good offer I may purchase two if I can as I know long-term more savings this way.  The only one improvement is that I would love a larger size bottle with a pump applicator.

I would definitely recommend trying both these two products as I do not think you will be disappointed but  try to get samples  if you can to try first before repurchasing the full sizes and always check online / in-store for best value available at the time.

Thank you for looking – any queries / comments please let me know and if you have tried either one or both of these products would love to know if you love them as much as me.

Best Wishes Liz x