I used to be something of a beautyaholic. I adore potions and lotions and BC (before Children) I would spend my hard earned cash on lots of new and exciting cosmetics that promised the world. I loved the packaging, the anticipation and the whole buying something for me.
Now my life is different. The only time I get stuff like this is Christmas and Birthdays or if some kind PR sends me something! So this is my list of things that I have popped on my Christmas List. Some have been previous PR samples, others products that I am getting to the end off!
I have been looking for a new eye cream since having my eyes lasered nearly a year ago. Since giving up my glasses the area under my eyes has been dry and sore. I have tried alsorts of products and even been to see my GP, who said it was due to my skin not used to being exposed and that it needed to acclimatise. I have been using Healgel Eye for the last 2 months and my eyes are no longer dry and sore and I feel much better about them. Now at £32 I know it isn’t cheep, but I rarely spend any money on myself and I am a firm believer in that if you find something that works then keep on with it. Plus it has a pump dispenser so provides you with measured amounts and I reckon I will get around 4 months useage out of it.
Nourish Argan Skin Rescue Treatment
The latest cult brand at www.biggreensmile.com that is getting rave reviews from customers is Nourish, which was created from the guys that brought you Neal’s Yard. Certified Organic by the Soil Association, the Nourish skin care range was developed in 2012 to offer cutting edge, beautiful, high quality natural and organic skin care products. I have been using the Nourish Argan Skin Rescue Treatment, which is £18.95. It is perfect for my skin at this time of year, which really hates central heating.
Nourish Argan Skin Renew Treatment
I have also switched from my normal moisturizer to Nourish Argan Skin Renew Treatment and my skin is reaping the benefits. Again central heating makes it tight, sore and dry and this puts the life back in to it without being to heavy and greasy. It is £21.50.
Lily Lolo Honey Glow Shimmer Stripes
I used to wear make up everyday when I worked, but since being a mum I no longer hide behind my “face” plus I wanted the boys to understand that women do not need make up to look good. That said I still love makeup and wear it when I am going out of on days when I look particularly dreadful! I was recently introduced to mineral makeup and was send the Lily Lolo Honey Glow Shimmer Stripes compact. It is £19.99 and I have used it a lot. I opted for the honey glow as I am a real pale skinned person, but we are going on holiday. This gives me a gentle, subtle hint of a glow and makes me look like a better version of myself.
Liz Earle Hair Oil
Botanical Shine Nourishing Hair Oil for all hair types is the only product I use on my hair other than shampoo and conditioner and they have to be paraben and SLS free. At £15 for 150ml it is on the expensive side, but I have had my last bottle since March, so when you bring it down to a cost per use it is amazing value. People have raved about Moroccan Oil and I have used both but much prefer the Liz Earl Hair Oil. Even Maxi uses it to make sure his curls to not tangle. I was devastated when I left my bottle at Thorpe Park earlier in the year and was straight on to the internet to buy another bottle.
Aromatherapy Associates Bath Oil
I adore a long warm bath and there is something decidedly indulgent with Aromatherapy Associates Bath Oils. When my mind is racing and my insomnia raging then a bath with their deep relax oil goes a long way to helping me get on top of things and trust me that is priceless. My oil lasts me all year as I treat it like liquid gold. The boys are not allowed anywhere near it. This has been on my Christmas list for the last 18 years and I really look forward to unwrapping a bottle.
L’occitane Hand Cream
I used to have a love hate relationship with hand cream. I hate dry hands, but I hate greasy hands even more. Then a colleague introduced me to L’Occitane Hand Cream and it transformed my life. It is really thick and you only need a tiny bit. My colleague was a glamorous more mature lady and I used to really look up to her. She was always perfectly groomed and very chic. She also taught me her way of putting on handcream. You place a very small (pea sized or smaller) amount of cream on to the back of your hand and then rub both the backs of your hands together, before turning them over and rubbing in the remainder of the cream which means your palms do not get too greasy . This is the hand cream I always buy my MIL.
What is on your list for this Christmas?