Hi Everyone

As advised before a great way to obtain ‘free’ samples / try  products at the moment is through the Feelunique’s Pick ‘N’ Mix Service.

You can pick five ‘free’ samples from a selection of samples  available while stocks last – you are charged £3.95 for shipping and handling fees although you can redeem this against any future order  (excluding Pick ‘n’ Mix) via a £3.95 gift voucher you receive in your follow-up email.  Therefore although you initially have to pay for shipping & handling as this can be redeemed against future orders and as long as you do place a future order you really are getting your sample selection for ‘free’. 

However you can only access one Pick ‘N’ Mix selection per month and the £3.95 code you receive cannot be redeemed against the shipping and handling costs for future Pick ‘N’ Mix selection(s).

Received my latest selection ‘Pick ‘N’ Mix selection at the weekend, already love three of these products, so delighted they were included in the selection, as perfect size for travelling:

• Elizabeth Arden Superstart Skin Renewal Booster – 5ml – tried this product before – and enjoyed using it and it definitely give my skin a boost so happy to get another sample, 
• 2 x Benefit Goof Proof Brown Pencils in Nos 2 & 6 both 0.11g – love this product as well, the perfect brow pencil – surprised but delighted they were included in selection as deluxe size samples;
• Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream – 15ml – love a lot of Caudalie products so looking forward to trying their hand cream – this is a generous sample size as well; and lastly
• Leonor Greyl Gentle Volumizing Shampoo Sachet – 14 ml – never tried the shampoo in this range before but have used the conditioner and thought it was good so also looking  forward to trying – perfect size to take with you to the Gym.

I am delighted with my selection especially as all good size samples – perfect sizes for your makeup bag / handbag.

I will definitely keep using the Pick ‘N’ Mix service and highly recommend trying it for yourself as a great way to try products for ‘free’ prior to purchasing especially if you make a future purchase through Feelunique to enable you to redeem your £3.95 gift voucher(the charge for shipping & handling fees) (if new to Feelunique you can use my code here to get 15% off your first order).  Remember you can also check  size and type of samples before selecting i.e. if a sachet, tube or pot etc.

Look forward to any comments you may have – would love to hear if you have used the Pick ‘N’ Mix service already, and if so,  what you thought of it?

If not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care and hope you all have a good week.

Best Wishes Liz x

Hi Everyone

I had to let you know about a product which I finally got round to trying  from the Sarah Chapman London Skinesis range – the award winning Skinesis Overnight Facial serum-oil.

In case you have not heard of Sarah Chapman or her products – please see link here for further details, range of products available.

The Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial is described as a multi award-winning skin transforming, night-time elixir which recreates the lifting, firming, skin perfecting benefits of a Skinesis facial.  Awaken to plump, smooth, rejuvenated skin with a signature Skinesis glow.  Ideal for skins concerned with ageing, Overnight Facial also helps calm stressed skin and is deliciously naturally fragranced with a soothing pure essential oil blend of jasmine, frangipani, rose and tuberose.

Stated:  Suitable for all skin types and you are advised to smooth or massage all over face, neck and chest every evening / at night – This product is suitable to use every evening / night.

Results are described as:
Recreating the effects of a Skinesis facial, leaving skin plump, smooth and rejuvenated with the signature Skinesis glow. Lines and uneven textures are smoothed, skin is brighter, firmer and more radiant, giving instant results to flat, dull and unbalanced skin.

The product comes in  a beautiful  bronze hard plastic container with silvertone detail around it and white writing.  It has a pump applicator and push on cap and price ranges from £21 for 5ml – the package does look luxurious as well as being practical.

I had received the 5ml size (what I would call a deluxe sample size) in a free beauty goodie bag gift with purchase and just had never got round to trying, cannot believe I waited so long to try.

It has a non greasy light serum / oil type consistency and the first thing I noticed, loved was the aroma – it is hard to explain but to me it is has an uplifting, refreshing fragrance, not overpowering but when you apply it you feel you skin is being treated, pampered with a luxurious product.   I have tried a lot of skin care products over the last few years but this definitely has my favourite fragrance to date.  Now on to to the application and results, I used/use two pumps at night after cleansing  (sufficient for face neck and chest) and warm serum in my hands and then press, massage onto my face neck and chest.  It absorbs into the skin quickly, leaves your face hydrated but not greasy and in the morning when you wake up your skin does look rejuvenated even after little sleep, your skin looks energized, more radiant, skin feels soft, smooth to the touch and fine lines appear reduced.  I definitely noticed results after one application but with longer use the results seem even more enhanced.

There are a lot of products I enjoy using and have found good results with but I can definitely say this is the one product recently that has really surprised me with its impressive initial and ongoing results.

I definitely recommend trying this product not only for the results but also because it is so easy to fit into your normal routine.    However as always ask  for a sample to try first before purchasing if you have any stores near you who stock Sarah Chapman products, sometimes they may have samples or if not, if you have a small pot they will put some product in it for you from their tester, or they may have small pots they can use.  If you have time you could ask to try the product in store to see if you like the fragrance, how it feels on your skin.

You can purchase from a number of online stores which include, Sarah Chapman, SpaceNK UK, Feelunique.co.uk  however the best value at the minute is through QVC UK as for the month of March they have a Supersize Limited Edition 30 ml size available for £50 (15ml usually is £49) also available on two easy payments of £25, fantastic saving while stocks last.  I have already purchased the 30ml and now looking forward to it arriving and then going on to try further products from this range.  However as always if the Limited Edition size is not available check around to see where you can get the best offer i.e. discovery sets, discount off, free gifts with purchase, samples or hopefully if you are lucky maybe all of them.

Look forward to any comments you may have.   Love to hear if you have tried this product before and if so do you love it as much as me.  If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Best Wishes Liz x

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Hi All

A short post to let you know you can now get a free Cult Beauty Spring  goody bag  worth over £210 when you spend £110 or over on Cult Beauty.co.uk  while stocks last – please see photo below of what is in the free goody bag and link here for full details.

If there are products you need, wanted to try, or have gifts you need to get – good time to get them if you can, while the free goody bag is available – from past experience the free goodie bag does not last long.

Also remember to claim your cashback on any Cult Beauty purchases – via my link here, if you are not already signed up for cashback or if would like to see more details on ‘cashback’ please see my earlier post here.

Hope you found this useful – welcome any comments you may have.

If you are not a follower would love you to subscribe / follow my blog too would mean a lot.

Thank you

Best Wishes Liz x

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It is so hard to believe it is time for the ‘April 2017’ edition of the monthly magazines already –  I have / will include details of any freebies below and when / what free gifts are available if you are considering subscribing as well – as usual I will update post when I see or if there is any further magazine freebies (there have not been many over the last few months):

Marie Claire = £3.99 – Free Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream   (15 ml) – worth £28.00 and 20% off an Elemis Pro Collagen Age  Defy Facial at participating spas and salons nationwide (visit elemis.com/marieclaireoffer to find your nearest one), offer ends 31st March 2017 – need to take offer page out of magazine with you and quote ‘Marie Claire’ when booking – free fragrance slips / cards included within magazine as well.

No gifts noted with Marie Claire subscriptions in this issue however keep checking online as regular free gifts with subscriptions are available.

There also is a Free Neal’s Yard Remedies Hand Cream (worth £10 each- choice of three) with next months edition (May 2017) due out 30th March.

As advised previously each month I will update each month’s magazine freebie post when I see additional magazine freebies  or when relevant offers become available. (once again a reminder for any new followers, that magazines always dated a month in advance i.e. you get the April issue in March).

Hope this helps – any comments / queries please let me know.   If not already subscribed / following my blog would love you to follow – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

Another product I have now got round to trying is the L’Occitane Shea Cleansing Oil and I am so glad I did as it has surpassed my expectations already.   I was lucky and received the full size L’Occitane Shea Cleansing Oil, 200ml (£17) as a free gift with purchase.  My two favourite cleansers prior to trying this product were the Liz Earle cleanse and polish and DHC Cleansing Oil, however I already like the L’Occitane cleansing oil even better than the DHC Cleansing Oil.

The Shea Cleansing Oil, has a silky non greasy texture and I find it cleanses, removes make-up, including eye makeup (even waterproof) in a single step.  It has a beautiful natural refreshing / uplifting aroma.  It feels so luxurious on the skin and takes so little product to cleanse the skin (will last a long time)- just massage into skin, add water and then it turns to a milky consistency and then you just rinse off – it feels like you are giving yourself a proper mini facial.  My skin feels cleansed, refreshed, comfortable and hydrated (not dry) and looks radiant as well.

States:  it transforms into a soft emulsion when applied with water to preserve skin’s natural hydration. Your skin will be clean and comfortable, and your complexion looking fresh and radiant.  I totally agree with these claims from my initial results.

I definitely would recommend trying this product but as always try to get a free sample if possible to try first and then check for best offers available before purchasing.

You can purchase the cleansing oil from a number of online stores and I have included two below which I hope you find helpful.

• L’Occitane.co.uk: – £17 – choice of two free samples with orders and a number of different offers on with set purchases and free shipping with orders £35 or over, also remember to sign up or go through Topcashback  first to get cashback on your purchase when you sign up for the first time – if you use my referral link here, you will also get a £5 Amazon Gift Card and then you can claim % cashback from participating retailers-(please see link here for further details); and
• QVCUK.com: – £24.51 (p&p £3.95)– 6 piece cleanse and discovery set (great way to try a number of products and perfect travel sizes).

Hope you found this useful – Have you tried this product before,  and if so what do you think of it?

If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care.

Best Wishes

Liz x

Hi all

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and had a great start to the New Year -V Best Wishes for the rest of 2017.  Unfortunately have not got a chance to do many posts over the last few weeks as have been v busy and now have so many posts planned /  want to do.

V lucky at the moment and away in the sunshine for a few weeks so getting a chance to try a lot of the products I have wanted to try for a while but just have never got round to using. (still plenty more to try though!)

One of these products is one I was v lucky  to receive for free a few weeks back and was perfect to take with me travelling (portable and light)  – the Palmat 2-in-1 make up brush cleansing tool  from Practk Beauty Gadgets.   I was intrigued by this product as although I have seen ‘mats’ for washing makeup brushes, had never seen this particular type of brush cleansing tool/mat.

Features:

• It is a purple silicon makeup brush cleansing tool / mat;
• Can secure between your fingers for maximum control;
• Wear on palm to quickly clean brushes;
• Has adjustable tabs on each side for a customised, comfortable universal fit;
• Suction Cups to hold firm through vigorous cleaning;
• Place in sink for hands free cleaning.

Also states:

• Removes harmful build up and bacteria from eye and face brushes.

I found it v easy to use and it fits v well on palm of my hand,  suction cups also hold it firmly on surfaces to enable you to clean brushes properly.

There are wash ridges and refine ridges on each pad and when using any light cleanser / brush cleanser the wash ridge section removes all the makeup really well from the brushes after a few washes and then the refine end helps to remove any residue and brushes do come up as good as new after drying.

I would definitely recommend this cleansing tool especially if you have a lot of brushes, and prefer a base to clean your brushes on as it is effective for both small and large brushes, perfect for travelling,  reasonably priced and I feel this product will also be v durable as well as the silicone appears to be off a high quality – so no need to repurchase for a while unless you would like a few of them.

As always remember to look out for the best value / offers available before purchasing – cannot currently find many UK sites stocking this product however I  have listed one below.

• Beautychamber.co.uk– £8.95

Hope you found this useful – Have you tried this product before,  and if so what do you think of it?

If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care.

Best Wishes

Liz x

I was very lucky a few weeks back and won an #Zerreau Instagram competition.  The prize was their Waterless Towel Off Shampoo Foam (180ml).    I wash my hair every day and have done for a long number of years (just don’t feel content if it has not been washed) and as I do not like dry shampoos  I was  intrigued to see the way / how good this product actually was- although delighted to win this prize and very grateful to receive it I was a little sceptical as well – a ‘waterless’ shampoo!

Zerreau Towel Off Shampoo Foam – has a pump applicator and has a white creamy foam with a refreshing apple fragrance (think Granny Smith apples) – not overpowering and  is described as a revolutionary way to get fresh clean hair without using water.    Advised  to massage foam directly and generously into the hair to release grease and oil.  Whilst still soapy thoroughly towel dry to remove and style as normal and if you hair is very thick wash in sections and repeat as necessary – can also just be used on the roots.

As I have fine long hair I did not want to overload my hair so I took a little product at a time and applied to my hair until it was all covered and quite damp and then I towel dried my hair to remove the product and then dried it with my hairdryer and straightened my hair as normal.  I was v pleasantly surprised with the results as it left my hair feeling and looking ‘clean’ and silky soft to the touch – appearance looked the same as if I had washed my hair with water.  Although I was slightly disappointed  once I dried my hair that I could only find a v slight hint of the ‘apple’ fragrance.  Also the first time I used the product I think I still used too much as took a long to dry my hair so it may take a few goes before you know the correct amount  for your hair.

I would definitely recommend trying / purchasing this product and although it still has not convinced me that my hair does not need washed with ‘water’ every day ( I do not think there will ever be a product that will convince me of this as this is a personal chose)  I will be repurchasing it to take with me anywhere I find it difficult to wash my hair ‘properly’ i.e. travelling, music events, camping etc

As always remember to look out for the best value / offers available before purchasing – you can purchase from a number of stores and I have listed two online stores below.

• Superdrug– £3.99 for 70 ml or £7.95 for 180ml – however you can get points with their  Health & Beauty Card and also look out for any special offers they may have on;
• Amazon.co.uk – £19.99 for 3 x 180ml – also look out for any offers that they may have on – also remember if you not already signed up to Topcashback.co.uk if you sign up using my referral link here you will get a £5 Amazon gift card and then you will also be able to claim cashback on a number of online retailers (including Superdrug).

Hope you found this useful – Have you tried this product before,  and if so what do you think of it?

If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Have a lovely weekend.

Thank you – take care.

Best Wishes

Liz x