Friday 30 October 2009

Four Fab gifts for under 10! 10 Fab little gifts which you can get for under £10 each!

If luxury make-up brands aren't your thing, take a look at these fab make-up gifts which you can get for under £10 each from Boots.com, some of them are even on Boots' 3 for 2 offer!

17 Mini Lip Gloss Library £6 - 8 Ultimate volume lip glosses in Crystal, Star Girl, barely Rose, In the Nude, Very Berry, Fuzzy Yellow Petal Flutter, Dainty Indigo Pansy Kiss, and limited edition for gift only Bubbly. Plus 2 Endless shine lip gloss in Coral Queen and Twinkle Toes, all 0.8ml each.

Ted Baker London Lippy Kit £6.36 - Ted Baker Lippy Kit is a seasonal printed palette in Ted's own clothing print with an internal mirror enclosed. This kit offers the complete seasons palette for all your lip moods including a glossy topcoat for ultimate shine! Complete with a double ended lip brush. This is available in 6 different colour options.

Chilli Pepper Lip Treats £7 - Chilli Pepper Lip Treats contains a lovely trio of wearable lipgloss shades in Brown Pink Forest, Oyster, and Pink - all 12ml each.

French Connection FCUK Eye & Lip Palette £8 - FCUK Eye & Lip Palette is a sleek black mirrored compact including: 18 Eye Colours, 24g total. 6 Lip Colours, 4.5g total. A doubled ended applicator.

Boots 17 Silver Vanity Case and Make-up Set



I've been a fan of 17 range at Boots.com for ages now and I'm really happy to see what they've got in store this Christmas. When I think of 17 I think of effortless glam without the hefty price tag and this fab vanity case and gift set doesn't disappoint!

For just £30 you're getting 12 eyeshadows, 2 powders, 4 lip colours, 2 liquid liners and a whole host of tools to apply it all!

Here's the details:
- 17 Solo Eye Shadows - Viva Diva, Mardi Gras, Punky Purple.
- 17 Glitter Eye Shadow - Gold Digger, Spirit, Heartbreaker, Superstar.
- 17 Trio Eye Shadows - Metallic Toffee, Moody Blue Dark Shade, Smokey Quartz dark and light shades.
- Limited Edition for Gift only: 17 Eye Shadow Smokey Green, Newt, Total 19.5g.
- 17 Pressed Powder Natural.
- 17 Blush Powder Bramble Frost.
- 17 Shine on Lipsticks Sweet Sizzle, Watermelon Crush.
- 17 Lasting Fix Lipstick Blondie.
- Limited Edition for gift only: Very Berry, In the Nude 24M.
- Limited Edition for gift only: 17 Glitter Liquid Liners Silver and Blue, 2 x 3.6g.
- Brush Set.
- Eyelash Curler.
- Cosmetic Sponge

If this sounds like the perfect gift for someone you know, or the perfect little treat for yourself, then click here to buy it online for just £30.

Thursday 29 October 2009

Nails Inc Fold out polish collection



This Nails Inc gift set is available exclusively at House of Fraser, and it contains all the shades you'll need this season, plus a conditioning base coat and a super fast drying top coat.

Here's the details of what you get:

- Aspen 10ml
- Hanover Street 10ml
- St James 10ml
- Bond Street Lights 10ml
- Queensgate 10ml
- Victoria 10ml
- Caviar Top Coat 10ml
- Caviar Base Coat 10ml

All these fab colours come in a black gift box which you can keep for store these nail polishes in.
This gift set costs £30 and if you were to buy all the products on their own it would cost you £85.50! So if you're thinking of buying separates, you'll save money by buying this set instead! Click here to buy now

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Limited Edition Eyes YSL Touche Eclat & Luxurious Mascara Set



Yves Saint Laurent's Touche Eclat is such an immensely popular product! I know girls who can't live without theirs, and in the run up to Christmas 2009 YSL have released this limited edition gift set which includes their touche eclat product and their volume mascara. The set costs £39 and YSL say the combination of both these products will give you "instantly beautiful eyes".

This makes a perfect gift for anyone who already uses the touche eclat product but as with all limited edition items, stocks don't last long so buy now - click here to order yours

Decléor Secret D' Hydration Skincare Gift Set



This boxed gift set (don't you just love gift sets which are an easy shape to wrap up!) from Decleor features hydrating skincare products, making it a great gift for the winter months.

The set includes:

- Aromessence Neroli- Essential serum
- Hydrafloral antipollution flower nectar moisturising cream 50ml
- Source D'Eclat radiance revealing peel off mask 15ml
- Aroma Solutions nourishing lip balm 10ml

You can get this set for £36 online, click here to buy this skin saver now

Clinique Pink Lip Gloss Gift Set - long last shine



This is the ultimate girly gift from Clinique - a set of pink lipglosses in their bestselling shades:

- Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 Cabana Crush
- Kissyfit
- Airkiss
- Fireberry all 2.3ml

You also get a cute pink leather-look case to match!

Buy this now for £20 from House of Fraser.

Monday 26 October 2009

bareMinerals - BareCrystals Collection gift set



If mineral make-up is your thing, then you need to get your hands on this gift set which is exclusively available from Debenhams.
The bareMinerals bareCrystals Collection is full of rich, glistening bareMinerals eye colours which are infused with authentic quartz crystal. This collection brings together the beauty of natural shimmering crystals with the versatility of bareMinerals, letting the world see your light.

Here are the products included in the set:

- bareMinerals Mineral Veil- For the ultimate, translucent finishing touch to your makeup, this product morphs into your skin, infusing it with softness and light.
- bareMinerals Bare Radiance All-Over Face colour - Year-round complexion boosters that infuse radiant light into your skin for a uniquely beautiful lit-from-within effect.
- bareMinerals Rock Crystal Eyecolour- This 100% pure bareMinerals velvety shade of light buttery whisper is incredibly easy to apply as it gives opaque coverage for all-over lid colour and crease contouring.
- bareMinerals Gilded Quartz Eyecolour- This 100% pure bareMinerals glimpse of gilded khaki gives eyes a dreamy, poetic look with just a touch of glow. Wear it dry for delicately sheer illumination or -foiled-wet for an opaque wash.
- Racquel Buxom Full colour Lip Polish- A new Full-colour Buxom Lip Polish in chocolaty rose makes lips look fuller and voluptuous just like their original formula, but with maximum colour intensity.
- Flawless Application Face Brush- The natural, soft-tapered bristles of this brush are designed to provide light-to-medium coverage for a broad range of easy, professional-looking applications with bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation, All-Over Face colour.
- Wet/Dry Shadow Brush-One brush with endless options. This versatile brush gives you the flexibility to achieve dramatic matte colour or a soft, smoky look. Dampen the brush to provide a light wash of colour to your eyelids.

This gorgeous boxed gift set can be yours for just £40, which is amazing considering the products alone it would cost you over £100 to buy each product separately. Click here to buy it now.

Estee Lauder Blockbuster Professional Make up Collection



Estee Lauder have put together this amazing gift set packed with some of their bestselling products and costing just £50 when bought with a qualifying product!

In addition to the make-up products included, you also get a luxurious red fabric case and a stunning gold mock crocodile pouch. Here's what's inside:

- Deluxe Pure Colour EyeShadow Compact with 15 EyeShadow shades and 2 EyeShadow applicators
- A Deluxe face Compact which includes 2 Signature Blushes
- 4 Pure Colour Long Lasting Lipsticks
- 3 Artist Eye Pencils
- Projectionist Mascara (Black 01) 2.8ml
- Lash Primer Plus full Treatment formula 2.8ml
- Gentle Eye Makeup Remover 100ml
- Makeup Brush Set (4 piece): Powder Brush, Blush Brush, Lip Brush and Eye Brush
- Gold stand-up mirror

This is a must-have for all Estee Lauder fans and would also be cherished by anybody new to their products. This set is available online for a very reasonable £50, click here to buy now

Saturday 24 October 2009

Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume 2



After the success of last years Book of Shadows collection from Urban Decay, they have released this new version which is even better!

This boxed set of 16 eyeshadows, including 9 bestselling shades and 7 brand new colours, is covered in pearly white with a purple foil design. Inside it opens to reveal a mirror framed in peacock feathers and the secret doors hold a mini look book, full of inspiring photos and looks to help you make the most of the set!
The set also includes travel size version of Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils and Eyeshadow Primer Potion.

These are the shades included:

- Sellout
- Gunmetal
- Ecstasy
- Midnight Cowboy Rides Again
- Twice Baked
- Half Baked
- Flipside
- YDK.
- AC/DC (deep eggplant shimmer)
- Nylon (champagne sparkler)
- Mushroom (taupey-gunmetal)
- Sphynx (pink sparkle/shimmer)
- Jinx (bright blue shimmer)
- Homegrown (bright green shimmer)
- Misdemeanor (deep teal sparkle)
- Perversion (matte black)

You can get this set from House of Fraser for £27. Click here to buy now

Too Faced Natural Eye Kit



This little gift set from cosmetics company Too Faced is perfect for girls who prefer a more natural look, but still want to look flawless and beautiful.

In addition to the 9 natural eyeshadow colours, you also get step-by-step instructions on how to get that perfect natural but fabulous look!

You can get this set fromBoots.com for £22, Click here to buy now

Friday 23 October 2009

Clinique Forever Lips and Eyes gift set



This is another fab gift set from Clinique, available exclusively from Boots.com. This simple but chic set includes an eyeshadow compact and a lipstick in the following shades:

Eyeshadows - All About Eve, Dark Brown, Sable and Toffee with brush.
Lipstick - Buttershine Lipstick in Delovely (one of their bestselling shades!)

The set costs £25 and is available online as well as in store, click here to go to boots.com to find out more.

Thursday 22 October 2009

Benefit Celebutante make-up set


Benefit have created this beautifully packaged "personal stylist" make-up kit for all the girly girls out there! The portable set has a collection of some of Benefit's bestselling products perfect for any celebutante on the move from party to party over the christmas season.

Here's what you get:

- high beam luminescent complexion enhancer
- benetint rose-tinted lip & cheek stain
- dallas the outdoor glow for the indoor gal face powder
- lip gloss in I'm with the band
- full-finish lipstick in lady's choice
- full-finish lipstick in no competition
- velvet eyeshadow in leggy
- velvet eyeshadow in dandy brandy
- fluff shadow/talent brush
- step-by-step lesson

At £29.50 you're getting a lot for your money in this set and I think you'll agree with me that it does looks fabulous! Click here for more info from the Benefit online store.

Clinique High Style Gift Set - a great little stocking filler



How cute is this little gift set from Clinique? Not only does it look fab but it's also very affordable costing under £15 from feelunique.com.

In the set you get:

- High Impact Mascara 8g
- Aromatics Elixir Perfume Spray 4ml
- Metallic Silver Mini case

The rrp on this is around £18 but feelunique.com have this in their online store for just £13.99 click here to order yours now before they all get snapped up!

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Limited Edition ghd Precious Gift Set



ghd never fail to disappoint when it comes to their limited edition gift sets, and they've gone all out for Christmas 2009 with this precious gift set!

The set includes a damask/baroque patterned black and silver set of ghd IV stylers, a black ghd travel hairdryer and a black heat-resistant roll-up bag to help keep your stylers in pristine condition. All of this comes encased in a black and silver box, perfect for wrapping up and presenting as a gift. These ghd stylers also come with a 2-year guarantee.


These are guaranteed to sell out so don't leave it too late if you want to buy a set as a gift or for yourself! Click here to order now.

BellaPierre Cosmetics Get The Look Kit - Smoky Eyes



As if you weren't spoilt for choice enough with all these "how to do a smoky eye" make-up sets out there already (bareMinerals and Benefit Cosmetics both have sets out at the moment) BellaPierre, a cosmetics brand which follow the mineral make-up ethic have brought out this gift set which you can use in a number of ways, but works particularly well for getting the smoky eye look!

Their mineral shimmer powders have the following benefits:

- they won't crease, clump, fade or smear
- they're made from 100% natural pigments
- they're suitable for sensitive skin and hypo-allergenic
- they're long-lasting
- they wash off easily with soap and water
- they contain no dyes, fillers, additives or preservatives

This smoky eye kit which comes complete with instructions on how to get the perfect look includes the following:

- 3 Shimmer Powders (2.35g) - Snowflake, Tin Man and Noir
- 1 Paraben-Free Eye Primer 8.5g
- 1 Shadow Brush
- 1 Liner Brush

You can get BellaPierre products in the UK from online retailer feelunique.com and this set comes in at £39.99 at the moment for a limited time only feelunique are offering a further 20% off the entire BellaPierre range so click here to buy now and make a saving!

Saturday 17 October 2009

YSL Bow collection make up palette



YSL have some treats for all us shoppers this season, I'm waiting for their new charm lipgloss to come into the shops near me (which should apparently be any day now!) but in the meantime, they also have this very sophisticated black velvet encased makeup set, which you can also use as a clutch bag!

You can buy this online from House of Fraser who advise the following:

By day, opt for the refinement of navy blue on the eyelids and a simple ribbon of clear gloss on the lips. Come evening, give the eyelids added intensity with the smoky, sexy black shadow, and enhance the lips with a hint of fuchsia. The most beautiful way to start an evening...

This set can be yours for £43, as with most products like this they tend to sell out quickly! Click here to buy it now before it disappears!

Friday 16 October 2009

Urban Decay super stash eye pencil set



This eye pencil gift by Urban Decay set has cool written all over it! (*not literally...it actually has "24/7" written all over it)
You get 9 mini eye pencils in 5 of Urban Decay's bestselling shades, and 4 brand new colours, ranging from natural tones to tropical colours and electric blues. Not only do these look fab, they're also enriched with vitamin E and jojoba oil so they won't hurt your eyes either.

These are a must have for 24/7 party girls, and at £18 for the full set these are probably going to be a very popular christmas gift this year. Click here to buy a set now

Total Eyelook Makeup Clutch from Christian Dior



This gorgeous compact from Dior is something every girl would be proud to pull out of her handbag! Aside from the slick exterior which could easily be mistaken for a purse, this eye make-up set includes the following:

- Creamy eyeliner
- Eyebrow powder
- Glittery top coat
- Matt eyeshadow
- Iridescent eyeshadow

This set is available for £44 and has been out for some time now so get it before they discontinue it! Buy it online from Debenhams.
Click here for more info and to buy now.

Thursday 15 October 2009

Gosh Cosmetics "toucan" gift set for Christmas



If the luxury make-up brands are a little too pricey, then fear not because there are plenty of make-up gift sets which look just as fabulous and if you're smart you'll get them in advance for Christmas!

This budget make-up set is from the GOSH Cosmetics range at Superdrug. For just £9.99 you get the following:

- Trio Eyeshadow
- High Precision Mascara
- Velvet Touch Eyeliner
- Waterproof Eyeshadow Love That Cool Mint

Also, Superdrug have some great 3 for 2 offers on at the moment making gifts set like this a real bargain. Click here to buy now.

Wednesday 14 October 2009

Eyebrows Designer Brow Kit by Model Co



This eyebrow grooming kit comes all the way from premium beauty brand ModelCo who are based in Sydney, Australia. It's a great little compact for ladies that like to keep their eyebrows fabulously groomed to perfection.

Here's what you get:

- 4 eyebrow stencils (to get the perfect eyebrow shape for your face)
- due brow wax and powder
- 2 angled head brushes (for precise and defined application)
- grooming wand
- pink slant mini tweezers

If this looks like something you'd want to try and buy as a gift, then don't worry you won't have to go all the way to Australia to get it! It's available in the UK via online retailer Zuneta for £23.49. Click here for more info and to buy now

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Smoky Eye Tutorial Kit by bareMinerals



Mineral make-up has been gaining increasing popularity and now premium brand Bare Escentuals have put together this amazing kit to show you how to create the perfect smoky eye! You may remember I told you about the Smokin' Eyes kit by Benefit which is fab but this product is a great alternative.

Here's what you get:

- bareMinerals Celestine Glimmer (A softly translucent, ivory shade that adds a touch of glistening brilliance to your eyes)
- bareMinerals Skyline Eyeshadow - (Opaque coverage in a sultry grey-lilac shade for all-over lid color and crease contouring. The all-natural consistency makes this eyeshadow incredibly easy to apply and blend flawlessly)
- Double-Ended Smoky Eye Brush (this one-of-a-kind brush provides multiple use one end buffs on a base while the other end distributes color for an intensely smoky eye)
- A range of tutorials to help you create a range of different smoky eye looks to suit you whatever the occassion.

This kit, and a range of other by bareMinerals/Bare Escentuals are available from Debenhams for around £29. Click here to discover more!

Monday 12 October 2009

Green/Blue DKNY Make-up Bag



Who says make-up bags aren't important? Well any woman who treasures her make-up collection is sure to want an amazing good quality case to carry it all around in! This ultra fashionable DKNY make-up case comes in two colours, the greeny-blue colour shown above and also in black. It's a great little bag for carrying your essentials in and with the party season and Christmas coming up I know I'm going to be needing a handy little make-up bag like this with all my make-up must haves to help me tranform my day-time look to my evening look!

You can get this bag now from John Lewis for £39. Click here to buy now.

Saturday 10 October 2009

Guerlain Limited Edition Volga Princess Eye and Lip Palette



This ultra pretty lip and eye palette from Guerlain is a must have this season! It's a perfect gift because it comes so beautifully packaged from the compact itself to the suede ribbon-tied pouch which accompanies it...and that's before we even get to the make-up itself! The set includes two eyeshadows and two lip colours. It's also a limited edition so buy it now before it't too late!

This set it available from Debenhams for £43. Click here to get it now while stocks last!

Friday 9 October 2009

Chanel Eye Gloss Palette


If you're after an eyeshadow palette, you're spoilt for choice with so many choices available, but if you really want something that has luxury stamped all over it, look no further than Chanel! If your local department store doesn't stock Chanel cosmetics then fear not because this "eye gloss" (and a whole host of other Chanel goodies) are available from the Debenhams online store.

So what is this eye gloss all about? Well it's more than just an ordinary set of eyeshadows. Chanel themselves (via their website) describe the product as:

Glowing new emphasis for the eyes, this unique gel-cream texture blends from sheer to intense. The subtle luminous sheen has a surprisingly - and decidedly - sophisticated effect.

You can get this very special gift item for £38.50, click here to buy online via Debenhams.

Thursday 8 October 2009

Limited Edition Elemis Essential Beauty Secrets Gift Set - supporting Breast Cancer Care



Another fab charity gift in aid of Breast Cancer Care, this time courtesy of luxury beauty brand Elemis. The set is packed full of anti-ageing goodies in pink packaging including:

- 30ml Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream
- 30mlElemis Pro Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream
- 15ml Elemis Pro-collagen Lifting Treatment For Neck & Bust (Limited Edition Pink Tube)
- 15ml Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel

You also get a pink case with all these amazing skin products. All of this is available from John Lewis for £50. Click here for more info and to buy now

Tuesday 6 October 2009

The ultimate gift - baby pink ghd hair straighteners



ghd really know how to put a gift set together! This limited edition gift set comes with a whole host of ghd accessories in this very girly pale pink colour. Like the Estee Lauder pink gift set which I blogged about earlier on this week, a percentage of funds from these ghds is donated towards Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Here's exactly what you're getting:

* Limited Edition pink ghd IV styler
* Versatile tote bag - to hold your hair and beauty essentials
* Heat Resistant styler pouch - protection for your beloved pink ghd IV styler
* A small hairbrush that is perfect fo your handbag
* 2 x pink sectioning clips

This special and much coveted gift set is available for £134.99 from the Jason Shankey online store. Click here for more info and to buy these now before they sell out! (at the time of posting this, the Jason Shankey store was showing 37 available)

Monday 5 October 2009

Lancome Juicy Tubes



Lancome's Juicy Tubes are great easy-to-use lip glosses for on the go, and they don't call them "juicy" for nothing, they taste good too!
They make a great gift for because they're small enough to fit into a handbag and VERY easy to apply on the go, the gloss comes straight out of the tube, with no need for a "wand" or even mirror!

You can get this set, which includes the 3 following shades: 15 Cerise, 17 Fraise and 22 Melon for just £20.49 from the online retailer feelunique.com. Click here for more info and to buy

Sunday 4 October 2009

Estee Lauder Limited Edition Pink Charity Lips Gift Set



This very girly pink gift set is a limited edition from Estee Lauder which is in support of the pink ribbon breast cancer charity.

The set includes:

* Pure Colour Lipstick (in the shade of Bois de Rose)
* High Gloss (in the shade of Blush)
* Artist's Lip Pencil (in the shade of Spice Writer)
* Pink Case with Mirror

Each product has been hand-picked by Estee Lauder brand spokeswoman Elizabeth Hurley and makes an amazing gift for girly girls who want to glam it up and support a charity at the same time.

This set is available to buy online from the House of Fraser online store for just £20. Click here for more info and to buy online

Friday 2 October 2009

Smokin' Eyes by Benefit Cosmetics


benefit cosmetics smokin' eyes kit


This bestseller from Benefit Cosmetics is a perfect gift for ladies who really want to emphasize their eyes! It has everything you'll need to create a perfect smokey eye including 3 eye-shadows, a black eyeliner pencil, a brightener, 2 brushes, mini tweezers and most importantly a guide for how to put it all together to create that perfect look.

This would make a great gift for ladies who like to experiment with their make-up and keep it funky and edgy. Also great for ladies who aren't great at applying make-up but want to learn as it comes with a how-to guide.

You can get this smokin' eyes kit from the BenefitCosmetics.co.uk online store for £26.50 Cilck here for more info on the product and to buy it now!