Luxury Christmas Gifts from ESPA

Great news for Christmas Shopping lists this year, ESPA have released a new collection of 22 inspirational gifts designed to suit every lifestyle, mood and occasion. Each lavish offering is individually hand-wrapped in luxurious tissue and exquisitely presented in a bespoke claret box, then tied with sumptuous ESPA ribbon. Whatever your budget, there is a truly special gift to suit everyone from this irresistible collection: gifts to relax and to revitalise, gifts for those who adore Spa experiences and gifts for men and gifts for the home. The perfect antidote to the stress of Christmas shopping, ESPA gift will also be available hassle-free online and will be beautifully wrapped and delivered for you with a personalised note.
I have been lucky enough to try out one of these luxurious gifts 'The Introductory Collecction' which is perfect to introduce someone to the ESPA range, it contains a complete skin routine in one little box! Firstly there is the 'Hydrating Cleansing Milk' a gentle creamy cleanser which cleanses deep into the skin leaving it feeling clean & fresh, the 'Floral Spafresh' is a light toner to sooth, hydrate & refresh your skin, 'Refining Skin Polish' is a gentle exfoliator to clarify & refine the skin, '24 Hour Moisturising Complex' deeply nourishes & hydrates helping to regenerate the skin & finally '24 Hour Eye Complex' which is a ultra nourishing cream gel which rejuvenates the delicate eye area. One of the most noticable thing about these ESPA products is not only do they feel great on the skin the fragrance is fantastic as well, leaving your skin feeling revitalised & ultra fresh as if you have just walked out of the salon every morning! The Introductory pack is only priced at £16 making it the perfect treat, more gifts from the range are below -


INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT COLLECTION (£41)


GENTLE DEEP CLEANSING BALM 5ML
FIRMING FACE MASK 5ML
REGENERATING MOISTURE COMPLEX 5ML
REGENERATING FACE TREATMENT OIL 10ML
REVITALISING EYE MASK 5ML
INTENSIVE BIO-COMPLEX 5ML



SOOTHE (£43)


SOOTHING BATH OIL 100ML
SOOTHING BODY OIL 50ML
SOOTHING AROMATIC T-LIGHTS



WINTER RESCUE (£44.50)


BOTANICAL LIP BALM 12ML
BOTANICAL RESCUE 18ML
WHITE CLAY HAND CREAM 75ML
REPLENISHING FACE TREATMENT OIL 10ML



INVIGORATE (£35)


BODY SMOOTHING SHOWER GEL 200ML
ESSENTIAL MOISTURISING BODY LOTION 100ML
COTTON CLEANSING MITT



THE ULTIMATE ESPA EXPERIENCE (£275)


HYDRATING CLEANSING MILK 100ML
FLORAL SPAFRESH 100ML
24 HOUR MOISTURISING COMPLEX 15ML
SKIN BRIGHTENER 15ML
REFINING SKIN POLISH 15ML
ESSENTIAL MINERAL MASK 15ML
REPLENISHING FACE TREATMENT OIL 28ML
SOOTHING EYE LOTION 100ML
PINK HAIR & SCALP MUD 100ML
MINERAL SEA SALTS 200G
EXFOLIATING BODY POLISH 100ML
ESSENTIAL MOISTURISING BALM 100ML
RESTORATIVE BATH OIL 100ML
RESTORATIVE BODY OIL 50ML
WHITE CLAY HAND CREAM 75ML
SOOTHING AROMATIC CANDLE 200G



SHAVE RITUAL (£39.50)


SHAVEMUD 200ML
POSTSHAVE 70ML
COTTON CLEANSING MITT

All Available www.espaonline.com

Serious Lash Attitude - Madame Butterfly

Make a serious statement with your lashes this party season with Madame Butterfly, amazing dramatic lashes that will certainly make you stand out from the crowd!!! The range also includes bejeweled lashes, coloured & feathered, plus with names such as 'Midnight Masquerade', 'Sexy Loren' & 'Burlesque Beauty', who could resist!!! £4.50 each at HQhair

Perfect Xmas Gift - GHD Purple Gift Set

This Christmas sees the brand new limited edition purple GHD gift sets flying off the shelf, the perfect present for any fashionista!
The set contains a set of purple GHD straighters with matching bag, a GHD travel hair dryer, purple hair clips & a heat resistant roll bag.

Available at 'GirlzNight' for only £145 -

Angelina Jolie - Red Lipstick Glamour!

Angelina Jolie wowed the crowds last night at the premier for Brad Pitt's new movie 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', she wore a figure hugging dress by L'Wren Scott, making it almost impossible to believe she gave birth to twins only a few months ago! To finish off her glamorous look for the evening she was sporting a fabulous red lipstick which gave added hollywood glamour to the whole ensemble! Red lips are the perfect accessory for any festive outfit this month, try Clinique's 'Angel Red' lipstick (also the colour Niole Kidman wore in Moulin Rouge).

New From Nars - The Multiple Duo

Nars have just released their new compact 'The Multiple Duo', it contains 2 of their most popular shades 'Orgasm' & 'South Beach' in their 'mistake proof colour' which is quick & easy to apply giving effortlessly flawless make-up! It can create a healthy flush of colour on the cheeks as well as shimmer effects for the eyes & soft colour on the lips, perfect for travelling light with your make-up bag!
Available On-Line at www.narscosmetics.co.uk (£33)

Make-Up Hall Of Fame - Barry M Dazzle Dust

Over the last few months we have been doing our very own 'Make-Up Hall of Fame', for all those fantastic products & tools that keep us looking at our best, it will consist of the true tried & tested items that come up trumps every time proving themselves to be timeless classics that no beauty junkie should be without! Any suggestions on what you think & any products you feel should definitely be put forward let us know - eyecandyblog@googlemail.com
Barry M's dazzle dusts are iconic & the perfect way to create a dazzling Christmas party look this year!!! Their collection includes every colour in the spectrum from bright to subtle sparkles, all highly pigmented & reflective so you can create a bold colourful look or opt for a subtle shimmer.. Best way to use the glitter pots is to apply a base first, go for 'Shell' Cream Base by Mac it really holds the pigment in the shadow & keeps it where you want it to be! Apply with a flat brush first of all & then blend out with a 'fluff' brush to create a soft finish. £4.50 each.

Brand New from Soap & Glory - Off Your Face Wipes

Latest addition to cult brand Soap & Glory is their fab new face wipes 'Off Your Face', these are an all in one cleansing wipe which removes make-up & grime from the day with an added bonus - pore minimiser! So over time they will reduce pore size as well as help dead skin build up as you cleanse , excellent!!! £3.99 from Boots.