Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

Another great recycling scheme is the  Bravissimo Bra Recycling Scheme which lets you recycle your old unwanted bras (it doesnt matter what brand they are or what condition they are in).  You can just take your old bras into one of their stores and pop them in the recycling bin.    For every kg of bras they receive they make a donation to Coppafeel to help support their work highlighting the  importance of checking your boobs to give everyone the best chance of surviving breast cancer.  So not only are you recycling you are supporting a really important cause.   The bras are then sent to a recycling company based in Germany and bras are sorted into those that can be re-worn (which are sent to around 70 different countries) and those that will be recycled and could be made into padding for insulation or reworked to make car seats and dust from the recycling process can even be made into recycled cardboard.  So next time you are about to thro...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I am a big movie fan so when I received the Kikkerland Movies Trivia Game* I couldn't wait to try it out and see how good my movie knowledge really is. There are 50 trivia cards with questions about movies included in the tin and it's a chance to see how much you really know about the big screen and if your movie knowledge isn't that great then luckily the answers are multiple choice. These questions will trigger some great movie memories. The Movies Trivia Game cost £6.50 from Kikkerland . It's also a great stocking filler for that movie buff in your life and a great game to play with the family on Christmas Day.   Leigh 💜

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. If you are looking for a great stocking filler for the dog lover in your life then the Kikkerland Dog Birthday Kit* is perfect. The Dog Birthday Kit* is a fun gift to celebrate the birthday of your best friend in style and make him feel special. The tin includes a dog treat recipe book, a bone shaped cookie cutter, a Happy Birthday banner and a party hat. You can bake a cookie, put on the party hat and decorate the room just for your dog's birthday. It costs £10 from Kikkerland .   Leigh 💜

I love me some Tom Ford fragrances and I have quite the collection, but if you are like me then you know how expensive these puppies are (the 10ml Atomisers are £75 alone). Its an expensive collection. I have been eyeing up Tom Ford's Lost Cherry for quite some time, but I have such a huge collection of perfumes in general that I cannot justify such an expensive purchase right now, so when I tried Zara's Cherry Smoothie, I thought it was a great option for the price. Tom Ford's Lost Cherry is heavy on the dark cherry and almond which I love. Zara's version is definitely lighter and fresher and less in your face with the cherry, but the cherry notes still shine through in addition to almond which is the same as Lost Cherry. Tonka beans and black vanilla add a smoothness to this fragrance and it has pretty decent lasting power. Cherry Smoothie comes in a nice presentation box with a velvet ribbon on it so it makes for a perfect gift and at £17.99 for a 100ml Eau De Parfum...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I'm a big fan of The Hair Boss range and have tried out a number of the products so when I was sent The Hair Boss The Scalp Scrub* I couldn't wait to try it out.  The Scalp Scrub* is a pre-shampoo scrub which removes build up from your scalp and hairline.  It helps to reduce dandruff, stimulates hair follicles and helps to improve scalp health.  I must admit that I haven't tried out this type of product before, but I do get an itchy scalp with all the buildup so its a perfect product for me as its an exfoliator which helps to remove dirt and oil from the hair follicle leaving the scalp free from the buildup of styling products. You can use this product weekly and start by sectioning damp hair with fingers so you can see the scalp and just squeeze a small amount of product onto your fingers and gently massage into your scalp.  Then just repeat until your scalp is fully covered and make sure you includ...

I found a great little stocking filler at Primark recently. If you are looking for a cheap and cheerful gift for someone who loves beauty tools then this one is for you. The Primark Uplifting Facial Roller costs £6 and can be used for toning and cooling the contours of your face.  I also have the  Nurse Jamie Instant Uplift Tool which cost £55 and I have to say these tools are practically identical.  I'm not going to lie I thought that the Primark version would be a lightweight cheap plastic version, but honestly apart from the colours (the Primark version is a lovely metallic rose gold colour) they look and feel identical although the Primark version is a smidge longer than Nurse Jamie's version. They both have a nice weight to them as well. The Nurse Jamie tool did come with some directions on how to use and care for it, whereas the Primark tool didn't, so I just followed the instructions from Nurse Jamie when using the Primark tool and I can honestly say they both fe...

*I received these products for free but the opinions are my own. To mark World Mental Health Day I was kindly sent a box full of goodies to try out. World Mental Health Day is an international event that took place on 10th October 2022 to raise awareness about mental health and to encourage people to prioritise their wellbeing. One of the ways I like to take care of myself is to have a long, luxurious bath to help me relax every Sunday night (I usually have a quick shower most days) to prepare myself for the working week ahead. It gives me some precious me-time to get away from it all and settle down for the night and helps to ensure a good nights sleep. I will happily take a book to read, light a candle and lock the door for an hour for some pure relaxation. One of the products I received to try out was Fenjal Creme Bath Oil*.  This is a really great product to use when you want to have a long relaxing bath.  You just add 1-3 capfuls into running warm bath water and then sit ...

When I saw this cute little gift set from Cult Beauty I couldn't resist picking one up for myself and I also bought one as a stocking filler.  I love the original Lip Sleeping Mask which keeps my lips soft and smooth, so I was couldn't wait to try some different flavours (or is it scents?). The Laneige Midnight Minis set from Cult Beauty costs £15 and contains 5 mini lip sleeping masks of 3g each. The set contains Lemon Sorbet, Sweet Candy, Gummy Bear, Vanilla and Chocolate, which all sound yummy. This set is the perfect stocking filler and if you spend £25 at Cult Beauty you can get 15% off your order until 31st December 2022 by using the code UNWRAPPED15.   Leigh 💜 I purchased this product with my own money

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I was recently sent the Kikkerland DIY Bird House A-Frame House* to try out. There are no tools necessary to build this house you just follow the instructions on the back of the packaging which are easy to follow and you don't need anything other than your hands. Its made of a sturdy eco-friendly cardboard with a water-resistant wax coating and a dowel for the front perch. Once its assembled you can also decorate it if you want to. Even better it only costs  € 6.50. Its also available in 2 other styles - a Japanese Tea House and Log Cabin so you can put up a set in the garden to encourage birds to visit, providing them with shelter and warmth and hopefully help build their populations in the wild.  Its a great idea for a gift for someone who loves wildlife and is such a great price as well. When assembled the Bird House is 6" x 7.5" x 5.5" so you don't need a lot of space to put one up. You can purcha...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. If you are looking for a gift for someone who enjoys crafting or want something to do with your kids or just enjoy crafting yourself, then the Kikkerland Crafters Handmade Banner* is a perfect option for you. I was kindly sent this to try out and it was a fun way to spend time. It comes with everything you need to make your own banner including the fabric banner, brush, calligraphy templates and fabric paint. You just decide what you want to write on your banner, trace the letters that are included in the pack, then trace them onto the banner and paint in the words. Its a really nice idea and great to hang up in your house, whether its something you have done yourself or if it was a fun craft project for the kids.  Its ideal for putting something spooky on for Halloween or festive for Christmas or any other holidays you celebrate. You can purchase the Kikkerland Crafters Handmade Banner  here for £22.50. Leigh ...