Advent Calendars: Days 16 to 24

WOW I can't believe that's the end of the Advent Calendars well not quite 4160Tuesdays gives me a perfume for Christmas Day.

Here's an update as to what I received each day from day 16 to 24:

16 December

YOU Beauty: The Vintage Cosmetic Company Slanted Tweezers - I've a pair of tweezers I love so have gifted these.

M&S: Rodial Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel 15ml - this is a bit scary sounding! No doubt I'll give it a try.

4160Tuesdays: Tart's Knicker Drawer (how I'd laugh if someone asked me what perfume I was wearing while wearing this one!) It has notes of powdery floral amber.

17 December

YOU Beauty: Lanolips 101 Ointment - I have used this in the past but this one I've gifted on.

M&S: Swell Ultimate Volume Masque 50ml - another I've gifted on but have enjoyed using it in the past. See my review HERE.

4160Tuesdays: The Dark Heart of Old Havana - I love this one! With smokey notes of Tobacco, Coffee and fruits.

18 December

YOU Beauty: Benefit Roller Lash mini Mascara - pretty happy to see this. Tried it before and loved. Huge fan of mini mascaras.

M&S: Crabtree & Evelyn La Source mini Soap - this smells gorgeous! Huge fan of bar soaps. This one would be good for travel.

4160Tuesdays: The Lion Cupboard - this has been the first scent I haven't really liked. It has notes of herbs, coffee, juniper, citrus, woods and tobacco. I found it a bit old fashioned and musty.

19 December

YOU Beauty: Bee Good Plump & Firm mini Moisturiser - I tried this moisturiser recently for the first time and loved it. See my review HERE.

M&S: Autograph Ultimate Shine Twist Up Lip Colour - Nude - love this glossy pop of neutral colour. One of my favourites from all the calendars.

4160Tuesdays: New York '55 - with notes of raspberry, rose, violet, vanilla and musk. Really like this one.

20 December:

YOU Beauty: Philip Kingsley Body Building Shampoo & Conditioner - was pleased to see these in the calendar as they are brilliant size (75ml) and my hair could do with a little bit of body.

M&S: L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel 75ml - used this before and loved it.

4160Tuesdays: Raw Silk and Red Roses - WOW love this one. It has notes of rose, geranium, musk and fruit.

21 December

YOU Beauty: REN Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial 15ml - I've used this before and loved it. See my review HERE.

M&S Pixi Glow Tonic 100ml - I've just started using this and my skin seems to like it.

4160Tuesdays - Paradox - with woods, citrus, musk, iris and violet.

22 December

YOU Beauty: Green People Age Defy+ 24hr Brightening Moisturiser 10ml - I've a feeling I've tried this before. Good size sample.

M&S: REN Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial 15ml - received this yesterday in the YOU Beauty calendar. Will probably gift this one on.

4160Tuesdays: Inevitable Crimes of Passion - "the end of innocence. An invitation into a Victorian orangery, then into the velvet upholstered parlour for tea..then down to the basement". Sound interesting...

23 December

YOU Beauty: Rodial STEMCELL super food glam balm multi 25ml - a multi-purpose balm which you can use on your face, as a mask or eye balm.

M&S: Stila Lip Glaze in Sugar Plum - I've used these in the past and this looks like a pretty shade.

4160Tuesdays: Maxed Out - this one is gorgeous! It has notes of rum, coconut, lime, coffee, tobacco and cannabis. It has a really lovely coconut lime scent.

24 December

YOU Beauty: Rituals Under a Fig Tree mini Reed Diffuser - was really excited about this one! Can't wait to try it out.

M&S: Morgan Taylor Nail Polish - in a pretty maroon shade.

4160Tuesdays: Be Careful What You Wish For - citrus, oudh, cedarwood and patchouli. Looking forward to testing this one out more.

So that's it! What are your thoughts on the contents?  4160Tuesdays have made their calendar for 25 days so I'll get an extra treat on Christmas Day! Also looking forward to having time to try everything out properly.

Latest in Beauty Christmas Beauty Crackers

I recently picked up these beauty crackers from Latest in Beauty.  They are great value for money and stuffed full of trial size and full size goodies.  Get them now at £12.95 plus P&P.  See here for more details.

Inside are randomly picked beauty products.  I loved opening all three!

In the first cracker is a full size essie polish, Caudalie SOS Morning Eye Rescue 7ml and a mini Caudalie Divine Oil.

Inside cracker number two is Inika's Liquid Mineral Foundation which I've wanted to try for ages so was pleased to see a 6ml mini in Beige inside. Also in the cracker was my favourite Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask 10ml (mini review) and a mini 2ml of Caudalie's SOS Thirst Quenching Serum.

In the third cracker is a full size L'Oreal Miss Manga Mega Volume Mascara, The Vintage Cosmetic Company Tweezers and a Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Hand Cream.

I think these crackers are great value for money and would be great presents for sisters, mums, aunties and friends this Christmas (or a treat to self!)

Buy them here.

YOU Beauty Advent Calendar Days 1-7

I've been simply loving opening my YOU Advent Calendar. Such a treat getting a luxury beauty product each day.

Here's what I've received days 1-7:

Day 1 saw me receiving Sisley Black Rose Mask (10ml) - a luxury face mask from a top of the range brand. I've been lucky enough to use this mask before - it plumps up the skin leaving it radiant and renewed. This little one is going in my travel bag for my next weekend away.  You can see my initial post about Day 1 here.

On Day 2 I got Caudalie Feuille de Cassis Hand & Nail Cream (30ml). I've used this lush hand cream before and love it.  See my review here.

Day 3 saw me getting an ESPA duo - Refining Skin Polish (7ml) and Optimum Skin ProSerum (4ml) - see my review of the ProSerum here - I'm really happy to have a back up of this gorgeous serum! We also received a code for £15 off ESPA online with no minimum spend - a very generous offer.

On Day 4 I got Leighton Denny Nail Varnish (4.6ml) in VAMP - I'm not a huge varnish lover but will pass this onto a friend who I know will love this rouge-noir shade.

Day 5 gave me balance Me's Super Toning Body Wash 100ml - one of the few balance Me products I've not actually tried!  I'll review it once I've tried it.

On Day 6 I got Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation 7.5ml - I've used this several times before via beauty boxes. A great product so happy to see it in the calendar.

Day 7 saw me get a cute little pair of The Vintage Cosmetic Company Tweezers.

What are your thoughts on the first 7 days?  Did you get the calendar too?

YOU Beauty Discovery Box

YOU Beauty Discovery Box is the latest monthly beauty box.  Costing only £6.95 including P&P. The products are presented in a great little box (I'll find loads of uses for them).  YOU have teamed up with Latest in Beauty to bring beauty lovers trial size beauty.

What you do is chose two items from a selection and some surprise beauty treats are added.  You must make your choices by the 25th of the month. Also included is a little magazine which gives an overview of each product as well as money off offers.  Next month, it's handbag heroes.  You can join up HERE.

So what's inside:

Shiseido Super Corrective Duo - Super Corrective Eye Cream (5ml) and Super Corrective Serum (9ml) - looking forward to trying these out.

Daniel Sandler Waterproof Eyeliner in Grey Velvet - I'm a huge fan of waterproof eyeliners so looking forward to trying this out.  This is a full-size product.

Onto the extras:

Lalique Satine EDP vial - always happy to try out new perfumes. This has top notes of Jasmine Petals, Gardenia and Heliotrope, middle notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Pink Pepper with base notes of Vetivert, Patchouli and Sandalwood. It's sweet and lightly floral. 

Pure Gold Collagen - single use - I've tried this supplement before and didn't find it really made any difference to my skin so I'll probably pass this bottle on.

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Emery Board - pretty floral patterned emery board.

Did you get the box?  What are your thoughts?

See the website here

Advent Calendar - Days 2 & 3

Here's what I got in my YOU Latest in Beauty Advent Calendar for days 2 & 3:

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Eyelash Curlers (RRP £7) - looking forward to trying these out.  I like this brand and happy to see these in the calendar.

Today I received a mini 3g Benefit They're Real! Mascara (black) which apparently lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts and separates.  Looking forward to trying this out.

Have your got the calendar?  What are your thoughts so far?

Latest in Beauty - Editor's Picks Box

My Latest in Beauty Editor's Picks Box arrived yesterday and it's fab! Absolutely crammed full of goodies.

Such amazing value at £9.95 including P&P.

Here's what's included -

Balmi Blackcurrant SPF 15 Lip Balm full size (£4.99) - I got the raspberry flavour in my recent Joliebox and loving it so happy to see this one in the box.

Nelsons Pure & Clear Purifying Daily Face Wash 125ml - full size - £7.85 - I'm sometimes bothered with spots so looking forward to trying this out.

Ancienne Ambiance Goddess Bath Salts - in Amandula an almond scent it smells pretty good through the packaging! - never tried anything from this range so looking forward to trying these.  I love long soaks in the bath.  You can follow on Twitter @AncientAmbiance.

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Tweezers - full size item worth £8 in a cute floral design.  Very pretty.

Good Things Miracle Mattifier Moisturiser 15ml - looking forward to trying this since reading a review on Caroline's Blog.

Japonesque Beauty Fixation Nail Polish Touch Up, Make up Remover and Tinted Lip Balm - each mini box retails at £1 on Latest in Beauty website.

Mirenesse Secret Weapon 24hr Mascara in Black mini size - heard great things about this mascara so keen to try it.  Retails at £4 on LIB website.

Chia Bia Omega 3 Seeds - great to boost health and nutrition.  Have read about these seeds so keen to try.

A voucher for £25 off Mireness products if you spend £65 and a free Weleda 7ml Pomegranate Firming Night Cream!  

A fabulous box and such brilliant value for money.  Did you get it?  What are your thoughts?