Make-Up Gifts That Dazzle This Christmas!!

With just over a month until Christmas, the party season is upon us. While many women out there will be eagerly dreaming up their perfect party look, Boots has come up with hundreds of dazzling gifts to add sparkle and shine to their festive ensemble.
Every girl wants to be the belle of the ball and adding a touch of glamour to her gift list is guaranteed to delight her on Christmas morning. From pre-pampering party sets that create soft glistening skin to the hottest seasonal make-up colours, Boots has everything to make her steal the limelight this year.
Below is a small selection of gifts that will make us feel all shimmery, gorgeous and ready for that moment under the mistletoe!

Let it Glow, Let it Glow, Let it Glow! Soap and Glory Glow Biz, £20 is a deluxe cosmetics case that comes with all she needs for all-over glamour and glow. This divine set includes Face & Body Sun Powder Spray, Fragrant Body Cream and Mix & Match Facial Bronzer.

Take a leaf from Fearne Cotton’s book and treat your favourite lady to this stylish set designed by the style queen herself. Fearne Whatever Takes Your Fancy, £30 is a stunning make-up kit containing all the essentials items to turn her into the ultimate glamour puss.

Compete with Carrie in the style stakes with this Sex and the City Gift Set. The Carrie Clutch, £15, combines a striking gold sequinned party clutch bag with perfume atomiser, mirror and lip gloss. The perfect accompaniment to any Christmas party.

Disco fever has hit the No7 Collection. Give yourself a touch of festive sparkle this Christmas with the No7 Mirror Ball Highlighter Compact, £13.50. This handy little compact is small enough to keep in your handbag and can be applied to shoulders, collarbones and face to give you the ultimate décolletage.

All the glitter and glitz she needs for a big night out! The 17 Dazzle Eyes Collection, £15, will help her light up any room. The eye-catching gift set of three eye dazzlers, three glitter liners and two jumbo eye pencil is the ultimate sparkle fix for any girly girl.

All available at Boots - www.boots.com

New Real Skin Cream from No Nonsense

Face and body creams made of organic natural oils and nothing else....

Handmade using 100 per cent organic oils and nothing else, the new Real Skin Cream range from No Nonsense is a very different approach to skincare.

Delivering fast and long-lasting moisturisation, while avoiding all chemicals, No Nonsense Real Skin Cream has been developed for face, body, hands and feet. As this rich buttery cream is applied the body’s heat melts it into the skin and the oils are absorbed to provide immediate hydration.

Quickly and effectively combating dry skin on every area of the body this fundamental product comes in three formulas. Apricot & Shea leaves skin fresh-looking and silky soft, Hemp & Shea balances dry skin and reduces inflammation while Rosehip & Shea fights wrinkles and helps keep skin feeling young and elastic. Formulated for everyday use the Real Skin Cream range is particularly beneficial when skin has been dehydrated after shaving or showering

With each variety containing just four powerful natural ingredients, vitamin rich fair-trade shea butter, two natural plant oils and one essential oil, you know exactly what you’re putting on your skin. Known for their skin-loving benefits these natural oils have been carefully chosen to provide all you need for silky soft, naturally glowing skin. The creams contain absolutely no synthetic ingredients, parabens, perfumes, preservatives or additives. The entire range is hypoallergenic, perfect for sensitive and problem-skin, and suitable for vegans.

Creator Dawn Lyle says the combination of providing intense moisturisation with avoiding all possible skin irritants has transformed her own skin:

“Many skin problems are caused by the chemicals contained in over-medicalised skincare products which can cause damage, dry skin and premature ageing as they accumulate over time. I decided to call this product Real Skin Cream because it avoids all the rubbish that isn’t needed and simply delivers the concentrated moisturisation that skin cries out for.

“Skincare has become clouded with quasi-science when actually skin’s needs are simple and an effective moisturiser is at the top of the list, especially in winter. Containing nothing except organic natural oils No Nonsense is whipped into a cream to give these incredible oils an easily-absorbed texture.”

No Nonsense 100ml body creams are priced at £15 and available online at www.nononsensebodycare.co.uk.

You can try before you buy with free samples available on the website (www.nononsensebodycare.co.uk) where you can also win a romantic weekend for two in a tipi.

Brand New - Simple Kind To Skin Vital Vitamin Foaming Cleanser

Simple, the UK’s top selling cleansing brand is soon to launch a new product to its everyday essentials range – Simple Kind To Skin Vital Vitamin Foaming Cleanser.

Contained in a handy new pump action bottle, this light-weight foaming cleanser from the experts in sensitive skin, is packed with multi-vitamin goodness and added moisturisers. It gently removes impurities and traces of make-up leaving skin feeling cleansed, refreshed and nourished.

Simple Kind To Skin Vital Vitamin Foaming Cleanser is formulated with the multi-vitamin goodness of Pro-Vitamin B5 to actively restore, soften and smooth skin, and Vitamin E to improve its condition. It also moisturises while it cleanses with Glycerin to hydrate and nourish, Chamomile to soften and soothe, and Geranium to condition and regenerate.

What’s more, with no perfume and no colour, common causes of skin irritation, and no harsh or unnecessary chemicals, Simple Kind To Skin Vital Vitamin Foaming Cleanser is perfect for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

Simple Kind To Skin Vital Vitamin Foaming Cleanser, 150ml from £4.49, is available in store from January 2011. For stockist details call 0121 712 6523 or visit www.simple.co.uk.

Frost Bitten Beauty From myface.cosmetics

ICE, ICE BABY . . . rock the ultimate snow queen makeup looks this Christmas with ice cool, frosted glamour from myface cosmetics. FREE with purchases over £15, treat yourself to a myface makeover with a festive bling box that includes a full size Lil’ bling nail polish, high def eye pencil and one hit wonder lip gloss . .. worth over £25!!

For makeup that says ‘frost bitten beauty’ follow these steps from myface.cosmetics artistic director, Kay Montano . . .

Step 1: apply the high def eye pencil black along the top and bottom lashes and in the lower rim. smudge slightly with a small blending brush or a cotton bud to create that sexy lived-in look - the makeup is meant to be smokey and sultry. at the outer corner take the line out and up slightly to elongate the eye and really emphasize the feline shape

Step 2: molten metallic nails are THE trend for winter so go for high impact, ethereal colour with a coat of Lil’ bling in Diamonds and Pearls. sweep the easy application brush over nails for a wash of ice cool, metal chrome – and for added bling match nails with eyes using the pigment packed, blingtone eyeshadows

Step 3: to add to the frost effect, add a wash of shimmering sparkle to lips with the One Hit Wonder lipgloss in Diamonds and Pearls. the pale, ice cream, sheer colour resembles a new fallen crystal snow in the morning sun, adding opulent shine with just 'one hit'

Kay’s top tip: build up colour pigment on both nails and eyes for a high impact evening look by layering both the blingtones and lil’ bling nail chromes

- myface.cosmetics is available from Boots nationwide, Boots.com and www.myfacecosmetics.com

Skin Resonance From Comfort Zone - The Ultimate Winter Skin Saviour

The associated changes in humidity during the winter months can be a serious irritation to your skin, for many causing bouts of sensitivity, redness, and irritation. Celebrities such as Lisa Faulkner, Leeann Rimes and Catherine Zeta Jones are all suffers of skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, redness and microcirculation problems.
Thankfully, award winning luxury spa brand [ comfort zone ] has introduced skin resonance, an innovative system that’s been specially designed for delicate and reactive skin that has a tendency towards sensitivity, particularly during the colder months.
This unique calming system uses an advanced formula to help intensify the skin’s natural defense mechanicism. Rich in precious dermocompatibile active ingredients, skin resonance boasts an exclusive complex that protects skin.


Skin Resonance Includes:

Skin Resonance Cream SPF 15
A protective formula to protect and nourish the skin, shielding from cold and windy climates. This innovative cream reduces signs of skin imperfections, such as redness and problems with microcirculation.
Active ingredients: echium oil, lipidic complex, white tea extract, anti-cold complex.

Skin Resonance Tonic
An alcohol free, fresh and delicate tonic with a calming and protective action… ideal used as a soothing mist spray for immediate soothing treatment.
Active ingredients: polysaccharide, anti-pollution agent, allantoin, licorice extract.

Skin Resonance Concentrate
An intensive treatment that is rich in polyphenols which reduces signs of skin imperfections, such as redness and microcirculation problems. For best results use with skin resonance cream, adding a few drops to reddened areas to improve the appearance of fragile and sensitive skin.
Active ingredients: white tea extract rich in polyphenols, escin.


The Skin Resonance range includes:

Skin Resonance Tonic: 125ml £18.50
Skin Resonance Peeling: 50ml £21.50
Skin Resonance Fluid: 30ml £36.95
Skin Resonance Cream spf15: 50ml £41.50
Skin Resonance Mask: 8x10ml £30.50
Skin Resonance Concentrate: 6x4ml £34.50

[ Comfort Zone ] Products are available from spas and salons nationwide.

For stockists please visit www.comfortzoneskincare.com

Fearne Cotton "Gift Of The Week' With Boots

Hold on to your hats this week, as Boots is now offering Fearne’s Favourite Hat Box as part of its ‘Gift of the week’ offer for only £19 (usual price £40), between 19th and 25th November. Filled with Fearne Cotton’s fabulous new make-up gift range available exclusively at Boots, it is sure to transform any girl into a glamourpuss in time for the Christmas parties. For those looking for a little extra, you can also collect 1,000 Boots Advantage Card points for every £50 you spend in Boots stores and online at Boots.com this weekend.

The gorgeous floral hat box contains a selection of cosmetics that are perfect for any catwalk queen wanting to rock the edgier look by mixing modern and vintage styles. With Fearne’s Favourite Hat Box girls can create dramatic eyes with five eyeshadows, two eye shimmers, two chunky eye pencils, a mini eye pencil and a mascara; or let their lips look luscious under the mistletoe with four different lip glosses and a lipstick. Whether they’re a Fearne fan or just love make-up, with this bumper gift you can really indulge a loved one!

There’s more to Fearne’s Favourite Hat Box as it also includes a sweet heart-shaped make-up bag and animal print powder puff that will instantly make this a gift to remember. Be quick though, as the offer is only available at Boots or boots.com for better than half price between Friday 19th and Thursday 25th November, while stocks last.

Electrifying Beauty Gifts from Boots!

To find the ultimate treat for your loved ones this Christmas check out Boots grooming tools, perfect for creating this season's must have looks & perfect for the party season too!
I've noted a few of EyeCandy's top favourites from the electrical gift selection, all guaranteed to be under our tree this christmas!. All products are available from Boots Stores or online at Boots.com
Blow them away at all those festive parties by using Mark Hill RAW Limited Edition Power Dryer, NOW £29.99 (was £59.99). This must have item uses ionic technology with tourmaline and has three heat / two speed setting to create the ultimate sleek finish. Available in two stylish designs – Snow Leopard and Pink Giraffe, it is the perfect accessory for any fashionista’s dressing table.


Exclusive to Boots. Have a bright start to everyday with the No7 Illuminated Make-up Mirror, NOW £19.99 (was £49.99). Designed to eliminate shadows and glare, the 360° lighting around the mirror makes it perfect for make-up application and the x5 magnification gives flawless grooming. Just flick on the light for instant dressing-room glamour!


Create professional curls with Umberto Giannini Glam Hair Jumbo Rollers, £29.99. These are great for adding volume to almost any length of hair and will help you re-create the glamorous party styles you see in all the magazines. The kit includes six salon professional rollers (four large and two medium) plus grips and a style book.


Hair today gone tomorrow! Hair will be a thing of the past with Boots Smooth Skin I-Pulse Hair Reduction System, NOW £274.99 (was £324.99). This home IPL unit is ideal for permanently removing hair in the comfort of your own home. It uses flashing pulses of light – an advanced form of light-based beauty therapy which permanently reduces hair growth. Within 6-12 treatments she will have the perfect hair-free party skin!


The Braun Silk-épil Xpressive Pro Epilator, NOW £86.65 (was £129.99) can remove hairs as short as a grain of sand. This fantastic invention can be used in the shower or bath to fit into her routine perfectly. The set comes with a shaver attachment as well as underarm and facial caps. All the essential tools she needs to give her smooth, silky skin.



Look party fashionable and fabulous this Christmas with the Carmen Hair London College of Fashion Straightners NOW £39.99 (was £79.99). This stylish limited edition item was designed exclusively for Boots by Aurora Alyssa Patag from London College of Fashion. The thirty second fast heat up system and ceramic plates allow you to create a smooth, sleek look in just a few minutes.


Don’t forget to use your Boots Advantage Card to collect four points for every pound spent in store and online at boots.com. If you are more internet savvy, why not try Treat Street, a new online shopping portal where shoppers can collect at least one Boots Advantage Card point for every pound spent with selected brands Boots customers have told us they love to shop with!