A New Year reset does not need to feel punishing, restrictive, or joyless. The most powerful resets are not about stripping everything back; they are about refinement. Better choices, better rituals, and a renewed commitment to feeling well, looking radiant, and living with intention. This year, the reset is quieter, slower, and infinitely more luxurious. It begins with beauty as ritual, flows into nourishment that supports real life, and settles into wellbeing practices designed for longevity rather than quick fixes. Consider this your invitation to reset with elegance, purpose, and pleasure.

Where Restoration Begins

Evolve Organic Beauty, Vital Clarity Muscle Melt Balm

January often brings renewed movement, fresh routines, and inevitably, tired muscles and tension. Vital Clarity Muscle Melt Balm from Evolve Organic Beauty is designed precisely for this moment; a considered, sensorial product that turns recovery into a ritual.

This warming, soothing balm melts effortlessly into the skin, combining Arnica and Comfrey macerations to support muscle recovery, alongside Organic Macadamia and Sea Buckthorn oils to nourish deeply. The signature Vital Clarity essential oil blend, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Lemon, Basil, and Grapefruit, uplifts the senses while calming the body, striking a rare balance between energy and ease.

Ideal for post-exercise massage, relieving shoulder and neck tension, menstrual discomfort, or moments when your body simply needs care, this is a beauty essential that works beyond the surface. Compact and travel-friendly, it slips seamlessly into gym bags, bedside tables, and daily routines.

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Discover more from Evolve Organic Beauty here

Wilder Botanics at John Bell & Croyden, Botanical Luxury Rooted in Clinical Wisdom

There are few destinations more trusted for elevated wellbeing than John Bell & Croyden, and their introduction of Wilder Botanics feels like a natural evolution of modern apothecary luxury.

Founded by naturopath and herbalist Rachel Landon alongside her husband Charlie, Wilder Botanics is grounded in over twenty years of clinical naturopathy. Each small-batch product blends traditional herbal wisdom with precise, modern formulation, using wild-crafted, organic, and responsibly sourced botanicals. Slow-infusion techniques preserve potency and integrity, ensuring every formula delivers both efficacy and sensorial depth.

From the deeply restorative Recovery Night Oil to the glow-enhancing Phyto Radiance Day Oil, these skincare icons elevate daily routines into intentional rituals. Bath and body offerings, including the Herbal Tranquillity Bath Soak and Sacred Wash, create moments of grounding calm, while inner-wellness blends and herbal teas support digestion, sleep, hormonal balance, and emotional wellbeing.

Sustainability is not an afterthought; glass packaging, minimal plastic, and recycled materials are woven into every stage of creation, aligning perfectly with conscious luxury values.

Explore the Wilder Botanics collection here

Food as Nourishment, Not Restriction

NUUDA, A Refined Approach to Resetting Well

If your New Year intentions include feeling lighter, clearer, and more energised, without extremes, NUUDA offers a refreshingly intelligent solution. This premium, nutritionist-designed food brand focuses on nourishment rather than deprivation, making it one of the most thoughtful reset options available.

Chef-prepared meals are crafted using whole, seasonal ingredients and functional nutrition principles, supporting gut health, mental clarity, sustained energy, and mindful weight management. Everything is frozen at peak freshness to lock in nutrients, with no preservatives or ultra-processing; a detail that quietly sets NUUDA apart.

Curated bundles, including Gut Health and Clean & Lean options, provide a sustainable alternative to harsh detoxes. This is food that fits into real life, supports long-term habits, and still feels elevated, considered, and indulgent.

Find out more about NUUDA here

Sonomono Natto, Japanese Gut Health Made Effortless

For those looking to support digestion and immunity at a deeper level, Sonomono Natto offers a modern take on a centuries-old Japanese superfood. Traditional natto is renowned for its health benefits, yet often avoided due to taste and odour. Sonomono solves this beautifully.

Using freeze-dried natto powder made from non-GMO Japanese soybeans and the brand’s exclusive sonomono natto bacteria strain, these capsules deliver the full benefits without compromise. The spores are protected naturally and by vegetable capsules, allowing them to survive stomach acid and activate in the intestines, where they help balance the gut microbiome.

Clinically supported and backed by gastric-survival experiments, Sonomono Natto retains natto’s powerful nutritional profile, including vitamin K2, nattokinase, minerals, fibre, folic acid, and a complete protein with an amino acid score of 100. A discreet yet impactful addition to any New Year reset.

Sonomono® Natto Powder Capsules

Living Alpha

Wellbeing That Respects Real Life

sofi, Restoring Rhythm Without Medicalising Rest

Sleep remains one of the most overlooked foundations of health, and yet modern life has blurred the boundaries between day and night. Sofi was created for those who feel wired during the day and restless in the evening; not because something is wrong, but because life rarely slows down.

This simple, plant-based spray system introduces gentle structure and routine without turning sleep or stress into a medical problem. The range includes two complementary sprays. Sofi day, containing Ashwagandha, supports the pressures of busy daytime schedules, while Sofi night, featuring Passionflower, helps ease the body into natural rest. Both botanicals have long histories of calming the nervous system and supporting stress regulation.

Available in selected Boots stores and online from 26 January 2026, and online at Holland & Barrett from late February, sofi is an elegant, accessible way to reset your rhythm and reclaim restorative rest.

Discover Sofi day and night sprays here

Final Thought

A New Year reset does not demand reinvention. It asks for intention. By choosing beauty that restores, food that nourishes, and wellbeing practices that respect real life, you create a foundation for a year that feels balanced, luxurious, and sustainable. Reset gently. Reset beautifully. Let this be the year you truly feel well.

]]> https://www.renebyrd.com/gift-guide/new-year-reset/feed/ 5 https://www.renebyrd.com/gift-guide/christmas-gift-guide-2021/ https://www.renebyrd.com/gift-guide/christmas-gift-guide-2021/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2021 03:22:47 +0000 https://www.renebyrd.com/?p=6450 Wow, what a year. light at and the end of the tunnel. Last year Christmas was canceled! This year Christmas will be bigger and much better. Families will be finally together celebrating new additions, friendships, and newly created bonds. I have put together a Christmas round-up showing a selection of gifts in wellbeing, beauty, and lifestyle. We’ve got Christmas sorted…now grab a glass of fizz or cuppa sit back and relax and get stuck into the Christmas gift guide 2021.

Wellbeing

Olverum Restful Sleep Pillow Mist

Give the gift of tranquillity and peace this Christmas. The restful sleep pillow mist is a unique new formulation, which helps you get more out of the day by getting more out of the night. Olverum restful sleep pillow mist works to support and enhance each stage of your natural night-time sleep. The Olverum Restful Sleep Pillow Mist has helped me to relax throughout this season your loved ones will thank you for such a thoughtful and luxurious gift.

OLVERUM Restful Sleep Pillow Mist is a unique treatment designed not only to help you get to sleep more easily but to improve the quality of your sleep, essential for maintaining firmer, healthier skin and a radiant complexion. Scientifically formulated to work in harmony with your natural nightly sleep cycle, the exactingly balanced luxurious fragrance development of its key ingredients supports and enhances each of the four key stages of sleep. Just two spritzes applied to linens can ease you into a trouble-free slumber, enhance the health benefits of deep sleep, and boost your daytime energy levels.

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Olverum Bath Oil

Olverum Bath oil has received rave reviews! Winner of Tatler Magazine Beauty Awards, you are in safe hands. Olverum Bath Oil is a highly concentrated, therapeutic bath oil which contains 10 pure essential oils, carefully blended to work synergistically, and a very effective way to naturally relieve stress and help you achieve a great night’s sleep.

This time-honoured formulation has remained largely unchanged for 83 years, and until now has only been known by a cult following in the UK. Now beautifully re-packaged, yet still retaining the same formulation loved for eight decades by its’ passionate devotees. 

An Olverum bath is like a warm comforting hug that helps you recover when you feel mentally and physically depleted. Whether you use it to relieve stress, revive aching muscles and joints, rebalance dry skin, or for luxury at its finest for a long soak in the bath for a ‘me time’ moment, Olverum promotes a feeling of wellbeing and renewal. Olverum bath oil creates an oasis of bliss and calm which has been so beneficial at a time like this.

Olverum Bath Oil is a highly concentrated and unique blend of 10 essential oils; Eucalyptus, Lavender, Juniper, Lemon Peel, Siberian Fir Needle, Exotic, Verbena, Lime, Geranium, and Rosemary. It is free from artificial colors and preservatives and is not tested on animals.

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Holistic Silk

This Christmas take your loved ones on a silk journey. Silk has incredible benefits for skin, hair, and general wellbeing.  

Eco Archive Limited Edition Lavender Eye Mask

To celebrate holistic silk opened their archive to spread some eco love with their back catalogue of inspiring textiles to create this new collection.

The eco collection gives back to the people who make them.  5% of all profits from this collection will be donated directly to the NGO Help Foundation who produced them, to further support their vital work.  Each beautiful mask also features a smooth 100% Mulberry Silk lining to prevent night-time facial creasing. 

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Pure Mulberry Silk Hair Turban

Glam-o-rous!  100% Silk Turban has been expertly designed and constructed to bring all the beauty benefits of Mulberry Silk to your hair.  

Unlike others, the Holistic Silk Turban is made so that the most effective glossy side of the Mulberry Silk sits against your hair to naturally control hair hydration.  This means less frizz and fewer split ends whilst still being exceptionally comfortable and stylish to wear.

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Pure Mulberry Silk Kaftan

Inspired by Grecian Goddesses, their classically designed Kaftan transcends time taking you to a place where luxurious lounging is a must.

The classic Kaftan has been worn for centuries and our 100% Pure Mulberry Silk version, generously cut for a flattering one size fit, features a subtle V neckline, soft drawstring waist, drape sleeves, and side vents for freedom of movement.

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Serenity Box Co.

UK’s leading CBD subscription box has released its Her Christmas Serenity Box and 12 days of Serenity Advent Countdown Box. To help you enjoy the run-up to Christmas, the limited-edition Serenity Box Co Advent Countdown Box is full of our favourite CBD products. 12 hand-picked favourites that will ensure a Serenity-filled Christmas.  These luxurious specially curated boxes filled with premium CBD wellness products are perfect for the current climate especially as we move in the winter months. Serenity boxes are the gift of rest and relaxation. Just what you loved ones need as a pick me up, after such an uncertain year. The moment you open the box you will instantly be taken on a wellbeing journey. The boxes can be delivered directly to your family and friends, so if we don’t get to see our loved ones this season they will still feel connected and cherished.

Serenity Box Co’s Serenity for Her

The specially curated box is full of new and exciting products to help you give the gift of rest and relaxation to your loved ones this Christmas. What’s in the Serenity box for her: 

• CBD Virtue: Berry CBD Oil 
• Cheerful Buddha: CBD Chocolate
• Love Hemp: CBD Hemp Fibre Face Mask  
• Essench CBD: Organic CBD Lash Serum  
• CBD Hemporium :English Breakfast Tea 

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12 Days of Serenity Advent Countdown Box

To help you enjoy the run-up to Christmas, the limited-edition Serenity Box Co Advent Countdown Box is full of some of our favourite CBD products.

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Beauty, Health and Skincare Gift Ideas

John Bell & Croyden

Gift your family and friends this Christmas with luxury beauty products at John Bell & Croyden. Established in 1798 John Bell & Croyden has been a luxury pharmacist to Her Majesty The Queen since 1958 and holds the Royal Warrant. Brought to you online, Their Wigmore Street store has introduced hundreds of globally sourced well-being and beauty products to the UK market over the last 220 years and they are passionate about putting health and wellbeing first.

BeautyLab Black Diamond

Red carpet-ready collection designed for all skin types, BeautyLab Black Diamond range infused with diamonds, precious gemstones, peptides, and mother of pearl which delivers both immediate and cumulative youth-enhancing results.

The brand, originally developed for celebrity estheticians, has quickly become an established salon/spa/clinic brand. BeautyLab creates smart, high-performance products that reactivate and re-educate the skin’s functions, delivering both immediate and long-term results.

The BeautyLab Black Diamond product collection is designed to create flawless, radiant skin. Encapsulated diamond cores restore the skin’s ability to reflect blue light, giving skin a radiant, more youthful appearance. Diamonds deliver a soft-focus effect that fills in fine lines and blurs the visibility of wrinkles, shadows, pigmentation, and imperfections, as well as adding luminosity to the skin. Mother of pearl provides excellent but gentle exfoliation, giving the skin a pearly, smooth finish.

Sapphire has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, while Ruby nourishes, heals, and energises the skin. The range is also rich in copper peptides: they moisturise, plump and soften the skin and improve its firmness and suppleness. BeautyLab Black Diamond range provides an instant photogenic look, which is why it is used at red carpet events, TV, and fashion shows, where your skin must look absolutely flawless.

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DECLÉOR

Green Mandarin Glow Aromessence Serum

Green Mandarin Aromessence is a 100% natural-origin face serum enriched with Green Mandarin, Lemon, and Sweet Orange Essential Oils to revive your skin glow and reduce the appearance of wrinkles/fine lines.

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DECREE

Peptide Emollient Veil+

An elegant moisturiser loaded with anti-ageing peptides. Skin is plumped and radiant. Delivers lasting hydrating and enhances the effects of day and night serums. This richer formula is ideal for drier skins; also treats skin dehydrated by air travel, extremes of temperature, and fatigue.

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DERM INSTITUTE

Cellular Rejuvenating Neck & Décolleté Serum

Intensive formula designed to firmer and tighter neck and décolleté. advanced peptide complex works to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles to create a contoured Y line of the neck. Hydrates the neck and décolleté for a soft and refined touch.

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DR IRENA ERIS

Institute Solutions Y-Lifting Contouring Serum

A serum that effectively lifts up the facial contours, modelling the skin within the Y-zone (cheeks, chin, and neck). Horizontal and vertical wrinkles are visibly reduced. The highly active lipolytic complex reduces a double chin by stimulating microcirculation and auto-drainage. The facial profile becomes sharpened and visibly slimmer. Red algae extract and Centella asiatica reduce skin laxity and embrace the skin with pleasant softness.

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Angela Langford

Balanced & Beautiful

This Christmas treat yourself or your loved one to radiant & healthy-looking skin. Many people with oily & combination skin worry that face oils will just make their skin even greasier – but this isn’t necessarily true. As long as you use the right oils, these treatments can actually balance your skin and return it to a more “normal” state.

Balanced & Beautiful has been specially formulated to do just that – with regular use you will find your skin becomes balanced & pores are refined. You will be left with radiant & healthy-looking skin.

Follow with… Nothing! Using face oil is the end of your daily or nightly skincare routine.

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Sens8ate Skincare botanicals

HYDRATE & GLOW VITAMIN A,C E SET

Skin Bliss Moisturizer – The cream will strengthen the skin’s lipid barrier immediately below the surface and will restore proper moisture and balance.

Nourishing Cleanser – Our 2-in-1 cleanser and face wash delivers maximum purification by removing germs and impurities resulting in cleaner, calmer and soother skin.

Radiance Facial Scrub – Our scrub will help to boost your collagen to tighten skin and give you that youthful appearance.

Glow Face Serum – Will help increase collagen production which is vital to smooth out your complexion and reduce hyperpigmentation.

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CBD Restore & Balance Set

Morning Dew Day Cream – It will help boost the appearance of hyperpigmentation and aid the skin’s healing process.

Evening Elixir Night Cream – This soothing natural night moisturiser is infused with hemp oil, opuntia, rosehip, and Evening Primrose oils to create the perfect cream that rejuvenates skin throughout the night.

Flawless CBD Miracle Face Oil – This 100% natural facial oil serum contains a blend of hemp, marula, broccoli, flaxseed, apricot, and opuntia oils that combine to provide compelling enhancement to skin.

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Premium Mini Sets

Premium sample set consisting of:

• Nourishing Cleanser 15ml
• Radiance Facial Scrub 15 ml
• Skin Bliss Moisturiser 15 ml 
• Glow Serum 15 ml
• Small box to house the set

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UnoCardio Vegan

Uno Cardio Vegan is an ultra-pure algae oil from WHC. It offers you 800mg of Omega-3 per vegan soft gel – twice as much as most other algae supplements. Each soft gel provides 265mg of EPA and 465mg of DHA, which the body will absorb extremely quickly and efficiently thanks to its triglyceride form.

UnoCardio Vegan algae oil capsules are very high in EPA and DHA making them a great alternative to fish oil for vegans and those who don’t like fish oil or don’t eat fish. It is an ideal supplement for those who want to raise their Omega-3 levels whether to support cardiac function, brain health, or vision or to supplement a vegan diet.

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FIERCE Collection by Pietro Simone Skincare

Simone’s inspiration in the creation of FIERCE is quintessentially who he is as during the Covid pandemic & lockdowns he experienced his own issues with hormonal changes & imbalances resulting in personal challenges. With FIERCE he has created a line that is sustainable and traceable while taking care of the world & our people-making a difference-with leaps not steps.

Dewy Reboot

Pietro Simone knows skin and pushes skin’s REBOOT button with Dewy Reboot, in his new FIERCE collection. This multi-skilled serum has an advanced anti-pollutant skin shield technology that gives an intense epidermal reboot & renewal. With its 4-dimensional hyaluronic moisturising system, an ultra-innovative VIT C structure with Gluthathione molecule and Collilda Gold- for a 100% stable and penetrable form of powerful stable vitamin C, and Gluthathione complex and skin barrier drone delivery system- it will wipe all your skin woes and give you radiant skin just as you want it. It is simply, where your skin’s needs are met with results!

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Fierce Infusion

A visionary, fierce combination of groundbreaking Skin Delivery System Technology and powerful skin bio-compatible ingredients are the essence of this moisturising, anti-redness, rosacea management, skin barrier rebuilding, and skin microbiome optimisation.

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FFS Beauty

FFS Beauty is revolutionising the way women think about beauty. The first brand to create the world’s first three-step female shaving system for the smoothest beach-ready legs any time they are fiercely proud to be at the forefront of creating products that have women in mind.

They are also proud to be sustainable and are on a mission to become carbon neutral. Their latest botanicals range creates a luxury home spa experience that is as eco-friendly as it can be. Handmade in a factory purely powered by renewable energy it is not only vegan-friendly, organic, and sustainable with compost wrap and plastic-free. It is luxuriantly packed with spa-filled aromas and great for mind, body, and soul.

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New OCLEAN W10 Water Flosser

The OCLEAN’s W10 Water Flosser is the bigger, more effective brother of the everyday floss, and it’s the perfect way to prevent nasty oral issues and improve your general oral health, making sure that your smile is always on point.

•  5 modes, with a unique sensitive mode that takes care of the gums
• A pulse frequency of 1,400 times per minute and 4 different nozzles suitable for changing needs
• Sleek and sophisticated design with an anti-slip silicone strap for ease of use
• A convenient and extensive 30-day battery life

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Oclean Flow

Oclean is the manufacturer of the first smart sonic electric toothbrush and introduces Oclean Flow, a high-quality, scientific and stylish oral and dental care product and a clean digital device management solution through advanced technology and innovation.

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Give back this Christmas

These handmade, embroidered products offer ‘one of a kind pieces, created by a woman’s sewing cooperative in Madagascar. Made from recycled cotton, each individual item is totally unique and offers a stunning present with real purpose. Made by the women of the Stitch Sainte Luce cooperative, the items’ sales bring in valuable income for families in Madagascar; who need our support now more than ever, as 1.15 million people on the island face starvation, due to the world’s first climate change famine.

Stitch Sainte Luce, supported by the charity SEED Madagascar, has taught embroidery, as well as business skills in maths, sales, and English language, to over 100 women. Alongside value incomes, the cooperative has also helped empower women, giving them a creative and social outlet and building self-confidence.

For more information on Stitch Sainte Luce, or to buy products, please visit

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Give the Gift of Lux

Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 Story Edition

A niche fragrance range bottle of liquid courage has sparked thousands of stories worldwide. These limited-edition Story Editions bottles feature one of the 15 finalist stories from our competition splashed across the back of the bottle. So elevate every day with a spritz of something special and make this the beginning of your molecule story. Please note that your purchase will be a random story selection.

Molecule 01 consists of the molecule Iso E Super pure and singular.

Iso E Super is a molecule that hovers close to the skin to create an indefinable aura around the wearer, creating a blanket of secrecy.

It is characterised by a hyper-modern cedarwood note with a velvety sensation. Perfumer Geza Schoen explains its allure: “Iso E Super is one of those skin-sexy scents that makes you want to nestle into it. It’s comforting, cocooning.”

Iso E Super has marked intermittency. To the wearer, it seems to vanish and then re-appear. This is due to the way it bonds with receptors in the olfactory system, only slowly releasing to make way for a fresh charge of the molecule on the receptors.

Iso E Super does not exist in nature. It was created in a laboratory at IFF in 1973.

Molecule 01 consists of the molecule Iso E Super pure and singular.

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BDK Paris Velvet Tonka

Tonka bean is an ingredient full of contrasts, sometimes reminiscent of vanilla leather, sometimes of almonds, sometimes even revealing chocolatey facets. Velvet Tonka is characterized by its trilogy of tonka bean, orange blossom and almond. When worn on the skin, it coats it like an oriental delicacy dusted with icing sugar.

The balmy tonka bean is adorned with almonds and rose petals for a velvety touch, and with a hint of tobacco absolute to give it a honeyed feel. In the base, addictive notes of milky amyris wood unfurl, enhanced by ambroxan and vanilla absolute for an unparalleled velvetiness and sensuality. Velvet Tonka is a tribute to the Moroccan origins of founder David Benedek and to the iconography associated with the region through its flavors and its landscapes, like a sweet, indulgent breeze coming straight from the Atlas Mountains.

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FOAMIE

Charcoal Rosewood & Tonka Bean 3-in-1 Shower Bar

Introducing the 3 in 1 Shower Bar, an All-In-One bar for Body, Face, and Hair for easy and effective cleansing from head to toes.

With vegetable oils, cacao butter, and activated charcoal, our soap-free formulation is pH optimized for gentle cleansing and intensive moisturizing.

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Christmas Sets

Relaxing Coconut & Candle

Turn a bathroom into a small winter wellness oasis with our Relaxing Coconut Set. Complete with our Body Butter, Body Bar, Candle, and cheerful winter packaging.

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Christmas The Travel Trial

Send your loved ones packing with our Plastic-Free Travel Starter Kit. The set has everything you need to travel sustainably. Complete with our a travel-sized Charcoal Face Bar, Aloe Vera Shampoo, and Papaya Body Bar. It’s the perfect gift this holiday season as we get back to travelling!

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Wild Beauty from Rhug Estate Body Wash

A soothing body wash with hydrating botanical cleansers combined with wild foraged Nettle and Hawthorn, known for their purifying and protecting properties.  Fragranced with an uplifting blend of Organic Bergamot, Geranium and Petitgrain essential oils.

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Skwad Teen Skin Care

Our capsule collection of gender-neutral skincare creates an easy-to-follow routine that can be the best tool to take into the future.  It will arm teens with the knowledge to make informed decisions about the fate of their own skin.

We are taking a different approach to skincare from many of the others that can be dehydrating.  We are looking to moisturise without looking greasy.  The texture is soft and light. It won’t be heavy on your skin so you won’t feel the need to rub or scrub for a long time.  It’s an easy application, able to use in many forms depending on the situation at hand at a particular moment.

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Home Fragrance

A fruity, juicy explosion opening with top notes of Pomegranate, Pineapple and Litchi lets us imagine an exotic and charming atmosphere. A bright touch of Cranberry and fine berries brings us back to the fresh and aromatic notes of mysterious and shady wooded paths. The sweet, gourmand base ensures cuddle and pleasantness to the fragrance.

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Shopping for a luxury fashion-lover we got you covered.

Hope and Story 

Is a community of sustainable, British-made brands designed for conscious consumers who want to shop sustainably and shop local, without sacrificing quality.

Here are some of the hot picks from Hope and Story online marketplace.

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Geoff Stocker

This Christmas shower your loved one with the finest of British designers Geoff Stocker. Geoff Stocker has emerged as one of the most creative and inspiring British luxury accessory designers this century. All designs are digitally printed onto a variety of silks. Satin for pocket squares, with its wonderful ability to capture perfect detail and for its lustrous feel. Twill for men’s scarves and dressing gowns, as it’s sumptuously traditional, mostly associated with neckties.

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Maison Lejaby Paris

Maison Lejaby Paris is a luxury French Lingerie that provides the most comfortable fit and comfort. Maison Lejaby Paris offers a touch of understated luxury with a beautiful selection of luxurious gifts or personal buys for the festive season. Maison Lejaby Paris has a commitment to limit waste and their ecological footprint at every stage of their activity so you have comfort that they are doing their part to preserve the climate.

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STOW

The See-View Pouch has been developed for our new post covid travel requirements – access your important flight documentation such as covid passports, vaccination certificates, passenger locator forms, and passports with ease. Scan boarding passes from inside the pouch for fuss-free duty-free shopping and stress-free departures. 

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Invisibobble

British Royal Collection

A winter holiday collection for your inner princess with rich velvet materials, pearls, and ‘royal bloody‘ rhinestones. 

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This gift brings music to your ears

Edifier x3

X3 TO-U True Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Earbuds

Up to 24 hours of playback time

Bluetooth V5.0 technology

Support Qualcomm® aptX audio decoding

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Buy a Gift

Buyagift is the UK’s leading online provider of gifts and experiences and offers over 4,500 unique and exciting gift ideas for all occasions the perfect gift for Christmas

Christmas Gift ideas

Blissful Spa Day with 25 Minute Treatment for Two

What’s included?

• 25-minute treatment each (treatments vary dependant on chosen location)
• Access to spa facilities! Facilities may vary but you can expect the following features:
• A choice of UK wide locations –including well known spa brands such as Marriott, Virgin Active and Riverhills
• Swimming pool
• Sauna
• Steam room
• Gym
• Relaxation room

Choose the perfect 25-minute treatment to suit you and your spa buddy at your selected blissful spa day location. This indulgent treat for two at your choice of location, which includes Virgin Active and Marriott Hotels, is designed to provide much-deserved relaxation and rejuvenation. Spending some time making the most of the fantastic facilities such as the swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gym will be an energising addition to your day, perfectly complimenting your 25 minutes of pampering treatments. Treatments vary by location but among the heavenly options, you’ll find options such as a soothing Swedish back, neck, and shoulder massage, scalp massage, a facial, manicure, or pedicure.

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The View from The Shard with a Cocktail and MICHELIN Starred Dining for Two at Galvin La Chapelle

• Flexible entry tickets to The View from The Shard for two, including:
  – A delicious cocktail each
  – A digital photo package
• A three-course, MICHELIN-starred meal from a set menu, complete with a glass of sparkling brut each at Galvin La Chapelle

This day out for two in the Capital combines some of the city’s finest attractions with award-winning food, so prepare to discover the best that London has to offer! Dominating London’s iconic skyline, you and your guest will visit The View from The Shard, ascending to the highest viewing platform in London for the most eye-catching views across the Capital. You’ll be able to spot prestigious landmarks and enjoy panoramic views for up to 40 miles around. Enjoy the marvellous scenery as you sip on a refreshing cocktail each. You’ll also both be treated to a mouth-watering meal at the MICHELIN-starred French restaurant Galvin La Chapelle. Located in a grand, former Victorian chapel in the heart of Spitalfields, the restaurant won eight top restaurant awards in its first year and serves some of the finest gourmet cuisine in London. You’ll indulge in a scrumptious three-course meal from a set menu, complete with a glass of refreshing sparkling brut each as you soak up the restaurant’s magnificent charm and décor – enjoy!

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Red Letter Days

Afternoon Tea with Champagne for Two in The Domes at London Secret Garden Kensington

• Discover London Secret Garden with a luxurious afternoon tea experience
• Savour sweet and savoury treats in the comfort of a private dome!
• Enjoy a chilled glass of Champagne each
• Relax in a cosy ambience, hidden away in the back streets of Kensington

When it comes to dining in London – we’ve got a secret to share. Discover the enchanting dining space at London Secret Garden, where guests can wine and dine in the comfort of a bespoke, transparent dome. Hidden away in the back streets of Kensington, each igloo-style pod is comfortable and inviting. Be tempted by tiers of sweet and savory bites with a contemporary afternoon tea for two. From Scottish salmon and cream cheese sandwiches to fluffy scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, pair the luscious tastes with a selection of teas and a glass of Champagne each. Relish cosy autumn nights or the warm summer sun in the serenity of London Secret Garden.

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Triple Supercar Driving Blast with High-Speed Passenger Ride

• Drive three elite supercars for three miles each
• Begin with a safety briefing led by a professional
• Finish with a high-speed passenger ride

Fasten those seatbelts and prepare for an adrenaline-pumping experience on the track. Available at 31 circuits, choose three elite supercars from the world’s top motoring marques which include Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, and more. Machines of beauty and precision engineering, these cars have been expertly designed to be fast and powerful. After the introduction and safety briefing has finished, experience their thundering engines and race around the circuit for three miles in each supercar. Wrap up the day with a high-speed passenger ride with a qualified instructor. Hold on tight!

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Wellbeing  

Olverum Restful Sleep Pillow Mist

Give the gift of tranquillity and peace this Christmas. The restful sleep pillow mist is a unique new formulation, which helps you get more out of the day by getting more out of the night. Olverum restful sleep pillow mist works to support and enhance each stage of you natural nighttime sleep. The Olverum Restful Sleep Pillow Mist has helped me to relax throughout this season your loved ones will thank you for such a thoughtful and luxurious gift.

OLVERUM Restful Sleep Pillow Mist is a unique treatment designed not only to help you get to sleep more easily, but to improve the quality of your sleep, essential for maintaining firmer, healthier skin and a radiant complexion. Scientifically formulated to work in harmony with your natural nightly sleep cycle, the exactingly balanced luxurious fragrance development of its key ingredients supports and enhances each of the four key stages of sleep. Just two spritzes applied to linens can ease you into a trouble-free slumber, enhance the health benefits of deep sleep, and boost your daytime energy levels.

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Ancienne Ambiance

This Christmas illuminate and make your home cosy with the luxurious brand Ancienne Ambiance, your loved ones will thank you. Ancienne Ambiance can help you put together the perfect gift, you will be spoilt for choice; luxury candles, fragrances, luxurious beauty products and accessories leaving you feeling like a goddess.

Ancienne Ambiance candles take you on a sensory journey like no other with the most beautiful luxurious packaging. Full of fragrance, which lasts for a long time, each Ancienne Ambiance Luxury candle is hand-poured in the UK using traditional techniques, special slow-burning wax blend and lead-free wick. 60-65 hours of burn time included. Discover and explore award-winning luxury scented candles as recommended by Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, Spa Secrets, Positive Luxury and Sheerluxe to name a few.

Romana Amber Scented Candle

A dry and soft aromatic, this fragrance has natural amber tones with powerful diffusive character. Ambergris resin was favoured by Roman Emperors and was considered rare and costly, found cast upon the seashore. The trade of fragrance created an incredible frenzy in Rome, and the Romans used it with indulgence. Rome became the centre for perfumers who supplied the entire society including senators and mayors, with divine blends of amber scents.

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Goddess Beauty Oil (for face, body and hair)

A multi-purpose argan beauty oil, Face oil, cleansing oil, hand/body oil, lotion booster, split-ends soother, fragrance primer or makeup highlighter.  Premium beauty oil, Goddess Beauty Oil works at improving skin vitality and elasticity, to keep skin beautifully moisturised and looking its best. Oil is your friend, not your foe: our skin produces oil to protect and keep it supple. 

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Goddess Canvas Pouch

These versatile canvas pouches make a fantastic anytime clutch and are perfect makeup bags or cosmetics bags for Goddess essentials. Canvas pouches make a fantastic anytime clutch and are ideal for carrying your handbag essentials. These versatile pouches are also great for storing makeup essentials and are really useful when travelling – the perfect travel pouch to keep your passport and travel documents safe and snug!

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This is Silk

This Christmas give the gift of award wining silk by ‘This is Silk’. Silk is a luxury fabric with incredible benefits for skin and hair. This is Silk was founded in 2017 to bring people the benefits of Silk.

Silk Pillowcases

Voted ‘Best Buy’ in the Independent and frequently praised for their unrivalled quality. Sleeping on cotton accelerates the ageing process. Sleeping on Silk delays it. The pillowcases are all machine-washable on a delicates’ cycle using a detergent suitable for Silk. Sleeping on a ‘This is Silk’ pillow is like sleeping on a little touch of heaven pure bliss.

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Hair Wraps

Do you want frizz-free and glossy hair after an eight-hour sleep then trust a silk hair wrap this will forever change the look and condition of your hair. I tried a silk hair wrap and no longer have bad hair days.

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Pure Silk Satin Face Masks

Who would have thought in 2020 we would be wearing masks! My first choice is ‘this is silk’ pure Mulberry Silk Face Masks with a filter pocket. These luxurious masks are made of pure 22 momme Silk Charmeuse, ensuring both comfort and breathability. Silk is the easiest and most comfortable to wear against the mouth and nose. It will also prevent irritation and breakouts, due to Silk’s incredible, natural qualities.

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Serenity Box Co.

UK’s leading CBD subscription box has released its Him and Her Christmas Serenity Boxes. These luxurious specially curated boxes filled with premium CBD wellness products are perfect for the current climate especially as we move in the winter months. Serenity boxes are the gift of rest and relaxation. Just what you loved ones need as a pick me up, after such an uncertain year. The moment you open the box you will instantly be taken on a wellbeing journey. The boxes can be delivered direct to your family and friends, so if we don’t get to see our loved ones this season they will still feel connected and cherished.

Serenity Box Co’s Serenity for Him Box

From topical to edibles, it’s a great way to introduce CBD products to friends or family as a gift this Christmas, all handpicked by Serenity Box’s team.

What’s in the Serenity box for him:

• CBD Virtue: Berry CBD Oil
• Silly Goose: CBD Coffee  
• BNatural: Beard and Face Oil 
• Paso CBD: Raspberry Gummies 
• Goldleaf: CBD Jotter 

Serenity Box Co’s Serenity for Her

The specially curated box is full of new and exciting products to help you give the gift of rest and relaxation to your loved-ones this Christmas.

What’s in the Serenity box for her: 

• CBD Virtue: Berry CBD Oil 
• Poko CBD: Luxury Facial Oil 
• CBD Queen: Infused Body Oil 
• Ambience CBD: Shea Lip Balm 
• Paso CBD: Milk Chocolate 
• Goldleaf: CBD Jotter

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Reverse Life 

Get the anti-ageing celebrity secret everyone is talking about. This tasty liquid supplement includes a mega dose of 10,00mg marine collagen per daily 25ml dose to support the elasticity and connectivity of your skin cells, plus supportive Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid to keep skin plump and hydrated. Vitamin B contributes to maintaining all round health including healthy hair, skin and normal nervous system. Reverse Life Collagen boosts energy and metabolism. Reverse Life collagen drink is the purest marine collagen on the market it can single-handily combat a whole array of ageing signs. It can reduce wrinkles and fine lines on your face, strengthening nails, help lengthen lashes and rejuvenate hair for a fresh and healthy look. You may see amazing results in as little as a fortnight.

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Livia

Christmas is the season to look after the ones you love. Many women suffer pain Livia is the first scientifically proven off switch for relief from menstrual pain. Instant, drug free relief, which helps, manage and lessen female menstrual pains. I have suffered from pain whilst on my cycle for many years and this device as been life changing. Life in lockdown can restrict access to going outside. Livia is perfect to manage a women’s natural cycle of life.

The device’s patented SmartWave technology transmits a unique pulse to keep the nerves “busy” How this works is that when the nerves are stimulated, the nerve gate is closed, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain and being felt-result it really works give it a try it will change your life a game changer.

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The Innermost Collection: The Gift of Wellness

This Christmas many of us will over indulge that’s okay. Let Innermost help you with your New Year goals. Innermost have created nutrition products inspired by real life that address your personal health and fitness goals. Natural ingredients developed to help you think, feel and perform your best, whoever and wherever you are on your journey. Free from additives, artificial colours, soy, gluten, and GMO nasties.

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Tesalate Workout Towel

Many of us have been working out this year as part of our daily exercise routine. Let me introduce you to Australia’s no. 1 beach towel supplier. Tesalate have introduced the latest product an Antibacterial odour-free Workout Towel that will take your fitness journey to a whole new level. I tried this towel for a heavy spinning session and it was amazing. With antimicrobial additives built into the very core of their fabric, their work out towels remain smelling fresh, even after long hours of hard workout. Tesalate make the perfect gift for your friends and family who are fitness fanatics or your loved ones you wish to encourage to be a better version of them.

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Lestoff

Hammam is at the heart of relaxation create your own spa this Christmas, once all the preparation is complete, table set and turkey in the stove relax in a hot steam bath. Lestoff hammam towels are the perfect addition to a relaxing night in this Christmas

The Hammam towels are lightweight, high absorbent, quick drying and compact, made of 100% cotton. It’s multifunctional and small in the bag, practical for bath, travel, and sports a shawl for deco.

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Welana

Give back to Christmas. With Welana products you do something good for yourself and for the environment. With the purchase of a Welana product you support local Ethiopian communities who keep the traditional weaving culture alive and work under fair conditions with great respect for our environment. Hand-Woven fair trade scarves, blankets and towels from Ethiopia.

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YourZooki

Premium wellness brand YourZooki is introducing the ultimate gift for health & beauty lovers! A 10-week pre-paid subscription of their delicious citrus flavoured Liposomal Marine Collagen Zooki.  In the gift bundle you will receive a complimentary Collagen Zooki trial pack, which includes 7 sachets, and a gift card you wrap under the tree for your loved ones! 

As our collagen levels naturally begin to deplete at 25, it’s important we replenish our skin – especially after indulging throughout the festive season! The delicious Citrus Lime flavoured sachets contain an impressive 5000mg of hydrolysed Marine Collagen to help with skin and muscle rejuvenation your skin will thank you.

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Work Wonderland

Why not gift someone, or yourself, a career and life direction?

We are living in an unprecedented time the pandemic has seen many people think about their direction in life. Work Wonderland will make a great gift for anyone seeking a fulfilling career change. It helps people figure out what’s really right for them, based on who they are, what drives and motivates them, what they are good at and what they are interested in and care about. Work Wonderland is an online coaching course and web application that helps you identify your ideal career in the context of your ideal life, and develop a plan to achieve it. 

The course has 14 simple exercises to complete and at the end, you’ll have a clear picture of the right direction and some concrete steps to make it happen. It comes in a branded presentation gift box. Inside the box are a personally signed welcome card and a beautiful gift card encased in velvet foam.

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Box Of Favours

This season has seen humanity at its finest. Box Of Favours is a beautifully designed gift that contains favour cards, and a tongue in cheek contract to be signed by the gifter. There are 10 set favours and 5 are left blank for more personal favours.

It’s all about spending time with loved ones and helping each other out. Box of Favours is a perfect stocking filler this Christmas. Box of Favours will help you spread Christmas cheer at a time when the world needs to smile.

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Beauty and Skincare Gift Ideas

John Bell & Croyden

Gift your family and friends this Christmas with luxury beauty products at John Bell & Croyden. Established in 1798 John Bell & Croyden has been luxury pharmacists to Her Majesty The Queen since 1958 and holds the Royal Warrant. Brought to you online, Their Wigmore Street store has introduced hundreds of globally sourced well-being and beauty products to the UK market over the last 220 years and they are passionate about putting health and wellbeing first.

Rhug Wild Beauty

Inspired by the wild beauty of Rhug, this rich hand lotion smells like heaven. Luxurious duck egg packaging. Organic and wild foraged ingredients from the Rhug Estate. Rhug Wild Beauty contains essential vitamins and minerals, while fragrances are 100% natural and made using essential oils. Made in the UK with integrity and care for the environment, using recyclable materials.

Moisturising Hand Lotion with Apricot Oil and Heather combines deeply hydrating Organic Apricot Kernel and Jojoba Oils and soothing Rhug wild foraged Heather. Naturally fragranced with an uplifting blend of Organic Neroli Flower water with Organic Bergamot and Petitgrain essential oils. As we are constantly washing our hands this deeply moisturising hand lotion will be a real treasure.

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Skin Superfood by CODEX

Award wining brand Codex Beauty has its roots from the Biotech industry, grounded in science, creating meaningful skincare benefits.  A hydrating and nourishing treatment cream for face hands and body. Made with our unique BiaComplex herbal formula, this cream helps treat dry, flaky or irritated skin and leaves it silky smooth. When tested by 30 Women, aged 37-64 the results reported was amazing they claim it improves the appearance of skin texture/smooth’s, improves skin moisture content/hydration, improves appearance of skin flakiness and improves skin barrier function perfect beauty gift this season.

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Angela Langford “Look on the bright Side”

This mask is perfect as a Christmas gift for a family member or friend. The mask should be used weekly to brighten your complexion, boost radiance and even out skin tone. For extra benefits tailor this treatment by mixing it with one of your favourite natural skincare products. This mix it yourself natural face mask contains a mix of pineapple, vitamin c & papaya to help your skin feeling smoother and looking brighter. Each jar of our natural facemask should give you ten applications – and we recommend you treat you and your skin once a week creating meaningful skincare benefits. 

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79 LUX

This Christmas gift 79 Lux, founded by Beauty expert and authority on health and nutrition, Karen Cummings-Palmer, 79 Lux was born from her quest to find the best treatment for her own thirsty, grown-up skin that still showed signs of childhood eczema. The resulting skin-loving heroes are formulated from organic and wild-crafted ingredients to nurture, nourish and protect skin without compromising your health or the planet. Luxury at its finest, the Intensely Restorative Protective Hand Cream is not your average hand-holding saviour – instead, expect deep hydration, cellular repair, microbial protection, reduced inflammation and encouraged collagen production. This is as high-tech as a hand cream gets. Your hands will thank you treat your hands to the pampering they deserve.

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Give back this Christmas

The Miracles Store offer products that make great gifts for Christmas.  The Miracles Store offer gifts which say hello to kindness. In a world, which can be cruel, the miracles store has created gifts that can make the world a better place. ‘Be Kind’ ‘Do things with love.’ They are committed to being the miracle that we want to see in the world. Miracles Now Foundation is established, 10% of all profits from The Miracles Store go directly to existing non-profit organizations to help women and children leave, heal from, and rise up from domestic violence.

“Do All Things With Love” 

While you’re on the go, this 100% cotton inspirational t-shirt will make the people around you smile.

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“Teamwork Makes The Dream Work” 

This inspirational coffee mug makes the perfect Christmas gift for female co-workers, colleagues, and even managers.

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Ladies Night!

Christmas is the time to dress up I have selected two amazing brands that will make the perfect gift. Never get caught out again No Mo-Stache virtually effortless ‘pre-waxed’ strips to help neaten your brows, upper lip or bikini line. Finish off the look with the luxurious brand Lola’s Lashes premium strip lashes fit for the queen you are.

No Mo-Stache

Lockdown has left us with unwanted fuzz don’t be left in the lurch No Mo-Stache was founded by fashion executive Gita Vasseghi who wanted to make hair removal as easy (and ouch less!) as possible. Messless and virtually effortless, the quick, ‘pre-waxed’ strips can be warmed with the heat of your hands and then used to help neaten your brows, upper lip or bikini line. Catering for all your depilatory desires, these strips will ensure that you’re always equipped for the briefest encounter (or unforeseen clinch). 

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Lola’s Lashes

Diamond Magnetic Eyelashes and Eyeliner Kit

The UK’s No 1 Magnetic Lashes, Lola’s Lashes are Luxurious premium lashes and would make the perfect gift this Christmas.  The Diamond Magnetic Lashes & Eye Liner gift set kit is a dream, packaged in a beautiful white and rose gold box. That’s not it! 100% Cruelty-free & Vegan, 30+ Wears, Kinder to eyes than traditional lash glue, No Clumps, No Mess, No Latex, easy to apply in under 2 minutes-I counted it was so quick, wind & waterproof, powered by 5 mini magnets on the lash band, clicks into place on contact with the eyeliner-result! Easy to remove using the cleaning oil included. What are you waiting for you will never look back! You deserve to feel like a diamond beautiful and rare.

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Flick and Stick

Lola’s Lashes Flick and Stick Precision 2 in 1 Eyeliner & Lash Adhesive. Once you have tried Lola’s Lash adhesive you will never look back! Lola’s Lashes are pioneers in creating a new method to apply your lashes.  Say goodbye to traditional eyelash glue and hello to the easiest applicator you will ever use. Their eyelash adhesive pen is compatible with any strip lashes. Their eyeliner adhesive pen formula is completely waterproof and will hold your lashes all day without any issues at all. It also lasts for over 60 uses! Remove with warm water or any makeup remover-result and the perfect gift for ladies that glam.

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Introducing Tweezerfile

Tweezerfile is an award-winning and innovative new beauty product that allows you to sharpen your old blunt tweezers and bring them back to life.

Tweezerfile is the perfect gift for the beauty conscious and the eco-minded. The small pocket-sized beauty file allows you to bring your favourite tweezers back to life. No need to throw them away and buy a new pair.

Now blunt, useless tweezers are a thing of the past – keep Tweezerfile in your beauty bag and your tweezers will always be in tip top condition.

How to achieve flawless brows at home

By Lucy Zender, creator and founder of Tweezerfile

Are your eyebrows in need of a little attention? 

There’s no question that eyebrows have become an obsession over recent years. Indeed, it seems beauty-conscious women cannot be seen out without the perfect brow.

A little harder two lockdowns in and with access to beauty professionals having been limited in between times. So, perhaps your brows are out of control or you just want to keep them as neat as possible until you can next get to an appointment. Or perhaps you have been taking a more do-it-at-home attitude to your beaty regimes over recent months.

Whatever your motivation, if you’re planning to do a DIY eyebrow tidy, you want to do it right and ensure you get the perfect brow. Here are my top tips for getting flawless eyebrows in the comfort of your own home.

Your equipment:

• Tweezers – If your eyebrows are particularly thick, I suggest you use straight tip tweezers, as they give a good firm grip, allowing you to grab more hair and remove it faster. If you need precision plucking, have to hand some pointed tip tweezers. Stainless steel is a good material to choose as it’s hypoallergenic, so you should avoid skin irritation. Make sure all your tweezers are sharp – you’ll get a much better result, a lot more easily.
• Eyebrow pencils – Choose good quality but don’t be tempted to spend a fortune.
• Eyebrow scissors – If you are planning to trim your eyebrows get scissors specifically designed for the job. They should be thin with sharp blades and, again, choose stainless steel if possible.
• Eyebrow brush – If you don’t have one, a clean mascara brush or even a toothbrush can be used.

Before you start:

I would recommend you pluck your eyebrows after a bath or shower, so your pores are open and your skin softer. If you don’t have time, hold a warm, damp flannel to your brows for a couple of minutes to achieve a similar effect. Make sure you are relaxed and have everything you need to hand. It’s important not to rush this, so do it when you have plenty of time. Most importantly, ensure your mirror is completely clean and fit for the job and that you have good light – but avoid magnifying mirrors and very bright lighting as that can lead to over-plucking.

Determine your eyebrow shape:

In order to pluck your natural line, you need to determine the three vital points of your brows. Then you can pluck around these markers. These points are:

1. Start – With your eyebrow pencil, hold it vertically against your ‘nasal wing’ (the fattest part of your nostril). Mark with your other pencil where it meets your eyebrow.
2. Arch – this is the highest part of your eyebrow and can be determined by holding your pencil against your nasal wing again but this time at an angle so that it runs past the outer part of your pupil. Where this meets the eyebrow is your arch point. Again, this should be marked.
3. End – With the pencil still on your nasal wing, turn it so it runs past the outward corner of your eye. Where it touches the brow, mark the end of your eyebrow.

Get plucking:

Work from the inside, over to the outside then underneath i.e. first pluck the hairs between your eyebrows, then pluck the hairs above your arch, to properly define it. Next, take out any hairs that are on the outside of your end mark. When you have done this, pluck under your brow. This is where you can determine how thick or thin your brows are. Be really careful to keep the plucking underneath consistent in both eyebrows!

In fact, make sure you don’t do one eyebrow and then the other. Instead do a few hairs on one eyebrow and then even it up on the other side. Stop regularly and check that they are coming out even.

To make your plucking most efficient, stretch your skin tight and pluck from as close to the root as you can get. This makes it far less likely that you will break a hair and leave it too short to grab with your tweezers. Also, pull the hair in the direction it grows, to make it easier to pluck.

Trimming stragglers:

Once you have your shape, you may want to just tidy up long hairs that have a nasty habit of pointing out at odd angles. Take your brow brush and brush your hairs up, then very carefully use your eyebrow scissors to trim them to the right length.

Finishing touches:

It’s likely the skin around your eyebrows will be inflamed and sore once you have finished, so have a soothing cream to hand. You can buy cortisone cream in the chemist or try some pure aloe gel.

Once they have calmed down you can go the extra mile with a couple of finishing touches.

• If you still have errant hairs, use a specially-designed transparent gel to smooth them into place and keep them there.
• If you did over-pluck or have small gaps in your eyebrow, use your eyebrow pencil to gently draw some tiny lines to replace the errant hairs.

Look after your Tweezers:

After a few times plucking your own brows, you’ll probably have got the hang of looking after them. However, don’t forget also to look after the tools of your trade, namely your tweezers.

Many people simply throw their tweezers back in their makeup bag when they have finished with them. The trouble with this is that they then come into contact with makeup residue, containing chemicals that really shouldn’t come into close contact with open follicles, as this can result in infection, which kind of defeats the object of plucking your brows to make you look more presentable!

The other thing that happens is that they are more likely to get the tips blunted and blunt tweezers are not effective. Blunt tweezers tend to bend and break hairs or simply not work at all.

So, when you have finished perfecting your brows, wipe your tweezers clean and store them either in a special storage pouch or point-up in a pot or other receptacle. If your Tweezers came with those little plastic covers on the tips, keep hold of them and replace them after each use to protect them from dust, etc.

However well you look after them, they will blunt eventually and what do you do then? Well, most people simply throw them away and get a new pair. This is fair enough in a way, but it is a costly exercise and, as most of us are attempting to move away from a throwaway society, it seems somewhat un-planet-friendly!

There are sharpening services you can use but these can be relatively expensive in comparison to the unit price of the tweezers themselves, not to mention there is still an environmental cost, albeit comparatively small. Worst of all, you have the inconvenience of sending them away and then waiting for them to be returned before you can get on with your brow maintenance. Alternatively, look for a Tweezer file designed specifically for tweezers that is easy-to-use and will ensure your tweezers are always in tip top condition and will last and last!

I hope you’ve found these tips useful and that you can enjoy nice trim brows, whether this is a change for good or just until you can back to your favourite beautician! However good your DIY job, I suspect you may be glad to let them work their magic again!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lucy Zender is the creator and founder of Tweezerfile, an award-winning and innovative new beauty product that allows you to sharpen your old blunt tweezers and bring them back to life. Hold your tweezers with the blades together, then slide the tweezer up and down the Tweezerfile, gently applying equal pressure on the top and bottom blade. After a few strokes, your tweezers will be back to their old glory, gripping even the shortest hair! Available in two beautiful colours, coral and petrol blue. Available via Tweezerfile.com and from Amazon.

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Beauty Awards:

Ellis James Designs

Treat your loved ones to a luxurious make up organizer bag by Ellis James Designs “Black Makeup Train Case” is a game changer. 12 Multi-sized brush compartments and tool slots, large size for storage with 4 removable Velcro dividers, a removable zip pouch for all your on-the-go essentials. This designer train case can be used for travel, storage to organise you’re never ending cosmetic, and make-up, skin and body care products. I was pleasantly surprised how much it could hold try it and see.

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Buzz Beauty

Never get caught out if you can’t make the hairdressers and treat yourself and loved ones to premium hair styling tools from celebrity hairstylist José Eber products as featured in Harrods and Selfridges.

HST Clip less Curling Iron

The José Eber HST Clip less Curling Iron 25mm creates larger, bouncier long lasting curls and voluptuous waves that are smoother, shiner, and frizz-free. Create incredible volume and texture while reducing the amount of damage caused by traditional curling wands. The innovative clip less design provides consistent and even heat for quicker styling without causing creased or crimped ends. Create a more natural look by curling hair from root to tip, reducing heat at hair’s weakest point the tips and save your locks from unnecessary harm. This is the best hair wand I have ever used my hair is left frizz free and glossy and long lasting waves, try them and see.

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HST Air Styler

The revolutionary José Eber Air Styler utilizes a high-speed nano fan that propels cool air through the tool length expelling it through a grid around the tourmaline ceramic styling plates. This cool air instantly sets the hair in the desires style of curls or waves. The Air Styler’s unique air-cooling feature allows you to bring the barrel right up against the scalp with no fear of burning. The Air Styler also straightens hair faster than most conventional flat irons. This tool has been a game changer for me a styler that speeds up my entire daily styling needs a must for your beauty routine.

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Curls 4 Girls Digital Straightening Brush

We haven’t forgotten the little people in your life kids always want the grown-up experience. The C4G Kids Friendly Digital Straightening Brush makes styling your hair faster and easier than ever before, with ceramic bristles that straighten as they brush, and digital heat control that you can adjust to the needs of your hair. The C4G line can be used for adults as well.

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Give the Gift of Fragrance this Christmas

Stories Parfums

A niche fragrance range that weaves a narrative from mislaid memories, childhood dreams and long-forgotten hope; STORIES Parfums ® is a pilgrimage for the senses. The moment I was introduced to Stories Parfums it took me on a sensory journey of notes; clean, soft and elegant describes this luxurious brand.

Creative Director & Founder of the perfume house, Tonya Kidd-Beggs, curated each blend personally as a testament to the power of fragrance in her own life. Grasse, on the French Riviera, has a long-established fragrance history dating back to the 17th century. It was here that Tonya developed her first two perfumes, STORIES Nº. 01 and STORIES Nº. 02, using only the finest raw materials sourced from all over the world. Tonya employed time-honoured, traditional methods to formulate the perfumes while trusting her intuition to bring balance to the collection.

The hand & body range was developed in addition to the perfumes. The body washes are gentle cleansers full of moisturising properties including aloe vera, coconut oil and the deeply nourishing pro-vitamin B5. The body lotions provide a lightweight but rich treatment for the skin with ingredients such as shea butter, aloe vera, sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, marula seed oil and argan kernal oil.

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Festive Bubbly, Gin and Non Alcoholic Option

Christmas doesn’t feel complete without sharing a tipple or two.  These brands will definitely get the party started. We have had a tough year but it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the simple thing cheers to good times ahead celebrating and sharing. Whisky Exchange offers a range of Champagne & Sparkling Wines they won Decanter’s best online.

Veuve Fourny Vertus Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Introducing Veuve Fourny Vertus Blanc de Blancs Champagne a special growers Champagne, perfect for celebrating Christmas this year. What makes growers Champagnes so special is that the growers know their grapes better than the big producers so you can rest assured you are getting the very best.  A 100% Chardonnay from Veuve Fourny, who own vineyards in the highly regarded premier cru of Vertus, The bottle is regal and elegant, the notes are delicate white flowers, white peaches and a gentle sweet brioche aroma.

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Mermaid Salt Vodka

Introducing stunning Island Vodka from the Isle of Wight Distillery, is infused with island sea salt for a uniquely smooth finish and flavour ‘like the subtle kiss of a mermaid’. Plastic-free and the bottle is beautiful and presented in a stunning, eco-friendly, bottle with sculpted scales, fitting with its origin. It’s environment-friendly vodka with a hint of sea air. Perfect on its own over ice or with a mixer, Mermaid Salt Vodka also layers on a unique savoury element for cocktails that you just can’t get with other vodkas. I couldn’t wait for Christmas to try and was pleasantly surprised by the unique and subtle flavour; this is a must for the festive season.

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Mermaid Gin

Have you joined the new Gin movement? From the Isle of Wright’s only distillery, Mermaid Gin was created. This Christmas is a time to have fellowship, why not share a glass or two with friends and family with this unique vegan and gluten-free Gin. It is a hand crafted small batch gin distilled using ten ethically sourced botanicals. A smooth yet complex blend, the bottle is beautiful hues of vibrant blue a breath-taking design, the freshness of organic lemon zest, the peppery notes in grains of paradise and a hint of sea air from fragrant rock samphire also known locally as ‘Mermaid’s Kiss.’ Sustainable, the bottle is plastic-free and 100% recyclable featuring an all-natural cork with a wooden top and a unique, plant-based and biodegradable seal.

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Nine Elms No 18

Just because you don’t drink doesn’t mean you can’t get to join in with the fun. The first ever non alcoholic drink created specifically to complement good food, crafted from the botanical infusions of 20 different flowers, herbs and spices, and the juice of 4 types of berry, NINE ELMS No.18 was perfected over two years of recipe testing and has an intriguingly complex taste profile which both drinkers and non-drinkers alike can enjoy. Designed to be drunk like a wine, not only does NINE ELMS No.18 hold its own at the dinner table, its versatility makes it perfect for crafting a variety of sophisticated cocktails. Packaged in a beautifully designed glass bottle, bring a little bit of luxury to your Christmas season.

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Spice Pots

Add some spice to Christmas, with these 100% natural perfectly balanced spice blends to create quick and simple but delicious curries and other Indian-inspired food. Spice Pots created Festive Food Survival Kit.  These Spice Pots put the guesswork out of creating a very special Christmas Dinner. The Festive Food Survival Kit provides 3 Savoury Curry Spices mild, medium and hot. The kit even has a sweet spice for festive desserts and your bake off moments. That’s not it the kit has cute booklet with 8 festive food recipes.

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Shopping for a luxury fashion-lover this Christmas we got you covered

Glencroft Country Wear

Established in 1987 Glencroft offer ranges of classic British country wear made from natural fibres including British Wool, Harris Tweed and sheepskin. There is something very luxurious about sheepskin. Grencroft has designed the most beautiful sheepskin hat called ‘Snow Queen.’ Elegant and regal as we move into colder months, this very stylish warm hat for ladies is made in Yorkshire from 100% sheepskin. A beautiful sophisticated hat that is a perfect Christmas gift for the special ladies in your life. The Snow Queen sheepskin hat will definitely make you feel special the moment you place it on your head like a white crown fit for princess or queen.

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Launer London

Treat your friends and family to a Royal Warrant holder luxury handbag and accessories brand this Christmas called Launer London. Launer London embraces colour and new styles fine-tuned gifting luxury at its finest handcrafted in Britain. Launer is a British legacy built on tradition and fine craftsmanship. Over 70 years of heritage, producing the very finest in understated luxury, employing time honoured skills and traditions. Here are some of the hot picks from Launer London luxurious accessories.

IPad Case

Royal Blue iPad case in calf lined in soft suede protects and enhances your iPad. Each case is made to measure for your iPad model.

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Angelo Tray

The Angelo tray in scarlet is a luxurious tray designed and handmade by Launer London. Designed to hold jewellery, watches and valuable possessions, The Angelo adorns dressing tables with luxury finesse. Beautifully crafted by our skilled artisans and designed to also be stored flat for travelling by undoing the popper studs. The Angelo really is an exquisite accessory and ideal for that exquisite treasured gift.

W: Launer London Angelo Tray.

Zip Round Purse

Vibrant red patent is one of the many premium leather finishes, including calf, available for this zip-around luxury purse. On opening, the perfectly handcrafted piece unfurls to reveal an interior zip pocket; four note sections and eight credit card sleeves.

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Eight Credit Card Wallet

Tangerine and black eight credit card pocket comfortably carrying eight credit cards and offering two sections for notes, the item still folds thin in the pocket, offering convenience, style and craftsmanship in one perfect package. Both exterior and interior are traditionally crafted from Launer’s finest soft calf leather, providing a distinctive, lightweight velvety touch and suppleness. Rolled gold plated corners and embossed initials are available as optional extras.

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Maison Lejaby Paris

Maison Lejaby Paris is a luxury French Lingerie that provides the most comfortable fit and comfort. Maison Lejaby Paris offer a touch of understated luxury with a beautiful selection of luxurious gifts or personal buys for the festive season. Maison Lejaby Paris has a commitment to limit waste and their ecological footprint at every stage of their activity so you have comfort that they are doing their part to preserve the climate.

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Lexie Drew

We can’t forget our little babies this Christmas Lexie Drew was created in 2019 by a ‘Mummy Daughter Trio’ who were on the lookout for practical yet stylish bibs for the newest arrival into their family. Made in the UK their bibs are lined with organic bamboo towelling making then soft and also keeping your little one dry for longer. Lexie offers the cutest Christmas Bundle selection of bibs, hairbands and clips leaving your little angels looking adorable, as seen in Tatler.

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The must-have limited edition collectors Item to gift this Christmas

This Christmas gift something unique a limited edition, collectors items, one of a kind. Do you fancy a Disney classic as fine art pins and prints? Based on original artistic interpretations from top artist around the world, this limited edition Disney, Harry Potter and Star Wars prints are rare creations, officially licenced by the brands. Limited and numbered and you will be the only one in the world with that number in that edition. Everything produced by Pulse Gallery comes with a certificate of authenticity. This truly is a fantastic gift to receive for Christmas and will be one to treasure for years to come. 

Limited edition prints

The George Caltsoudas Disney series these collectable art prints are created by the top Greek-Canadian illustrator based in Kavala. The 24″ x 18″ fine art prints are stunning interpretations of scenes from Disney classics including Snow White, Cinderella and Malificent. Timeless, classy and elegant, they are a great way to brighten a living space. The prints available are all printers’ proofs, meaning there are only around 25 of these specific editions in the world. All prints are officially Licensed by Disney and are sold individually by:

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Limited-edition Disney and Pixar Pin Collections

Wear them or display them, these highly sought-after limited-edition Disney and Pixar pin collections released by Pulse Gallery are the perfect Christmas gifts for fans and collectors around the world. These exclusive enamel pins are collectible pieces that rocket in value over the years and can be displayed and enjoyed all year long.

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Retail Buzz Toys

This Christmas keep your kids entertained by a selection of fun innovative toys stocked in the most famous Toy Store in the world ‘Hamleys.’ No longer will you be bothered whilst preparing the feast for the family your kids will enjoy these toys for hours.

Wall Racer

The Wall Racer is a gravity-defying sports car that will turn the walls and ceilings into a new playground. By incorporating suction with the fun of a remote control car, the Wall Racer is able to climb walls and race across ceilings. It has two bright LED headlights to light the way, ideal for nighttime driving and is available in 3 great colour combinations.

The cars charge directly from the remote and are available on a tri band frequency so you can race 3 cars at once and with a flick of a switch, can change from wall to floor driving. The whole room can now become your racetrack.

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Micro Jet

The Micro Jet is a small size plane, capable of flying up vertically. It has a 2.4 GHz remote control that gives a very long control range. Can be used indoor and outdoor as well. The Micro Jet has 3 different speeds: low, medium and high, to control the speed of flight, 6 axis gyro which gives a stable control and the ability to make a 360 degrees flip in the air. It also contains a self-control button that makes it fly in circles.

The box includes: Jet, rechargeable battery, remote control and USB charger with spare parts.

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Thunder Glow Drone

The Thunder Glow is a medium size Drone with LED lights all around it. Including 6 axis gyro stabiliser, long range 2.4 GHz control, low/medium/high speeds and an automatic trim function. Includes: back to home and headless mode. The Thunder Glow is the newest addition to our radio-controlled range and is proving to be a lively and popular choice for both indoor and outdoor fun.

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Coolest Gift Ideas for Gadget Lovers

The perfect stocking filler: LG XBOOM Go PL2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Available in three colours (mint blue, bubble-gum pink, sour yellow), this powerful little portable speaker packs a punch with Meridian Audio Technology, 5W output, IPX5 for weather-proof enjoyment, and 10 hours of battery life – the perfect stocking filler for kids and adults alike.

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The perfect gift for those on the go: LG HBS-FN6 TONE Free Wireless Earbuds

Keep in the Christmas spirit anywhere, any time with LG’s new TONE Free Wireless Earbuds. Available in either a sleek black or white design, the earbuds feature premium Meridian audio technology, noise reduction and echo cancellation, ambient sound mode to hear your surroundings, long-lasting battery life (up to 18 hours on the go) and fast charge (Just 5 minutes of charging will give you 1 hour of playtime). The earbuds also feature industry-first UVnano sanitising technology in the case, killing 99.9% of bacteria whilst charging your earbuds.

W: LG HBS-FN6 TONE Free Wireless Earbuds.

The gift for music and interior design lovers: LG SN11RG Soundbar

This Christmas there is no need to compromise on style when blasting your favourite holiday songs! The sleek LG SN11RG combines Meridian’s leading audio technology along with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for a totally immersive listening experience. For the interior design fanatic, the soundbar can also be mounted flush to the wall.

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Mind and Body

Mandy Platt

Leading UK Mind, Body & Health Influencer

‘The greatest wealth is health!’ Mandy’s ethos and methods are to keep things simple, to teach and give understanding and to teach her clients to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, positivity, mind strength, motivation, and being in touch with the body they are in.

This is where Mandy’s Methods work wonders, showing the easiest ways to exercise to get maximum results, the right way to clean eat to feel reenergised, the foggy brain that descended on you will clear up right away!

There are so many confusing diets and books out there when it couldn’t be simpler if you did it Mandy’s way.

Mandy, who is 52 years old herself, feels that hitting 40 plus gives us all a natural sense of wanting to live life to the full whether you have had children or not and getting to 50 plus it becomes even more important to eat right, be healthy and exercise because these are the years when all those aches, pains and nasty diseases take hold, so it’s natural to want to delay aging and illness.

Mandy’s Methods are simple to pick up and remember and she will feel right by your side as you change your life.

Mandy said “I never stop studying, learning, discovering and with those tools I help other women to give them an incredible zest for life which I have! I’ve worked in rehabilitating people with serious disease, eating disorders, spinal conditions, obesity, confidence and self-worth issues and have had amazing results with all my clients, many of whom are still with me!” 

Nobody is perfect but we can all be the best version of ourselves! I’m super excited to share my health and fitness methods and nutrition along with all the secrets I have towards helping you achieve your goals and keeping results for life! 

As featured on Good Morning Britain, OK Celebrity News and trainer to Miss England ahead of Miss World to book head over to Mandy’s website.

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Dr Sally Moorcroft

Orchard Barn Health and Wellbeing Centre

Dr Sally Moorcroft has developed her medical career from being a hospital doctor to a functional medical practitioner with more of a holistic and proactive approach to wellbeing- she operates from her wellbeing centre, Orchard Barn. Based in North Lincolnshire her practice attracts clients from London, right up to the Scottish borders many of them travelling miles to consult with her.  I am thrilled to get the chance to talk with Dr Sally and hear direct from an expert on ways to help with mental and physical wellbeing in the Age of Covid and beyond.

What are the main signs of mental illness?

Anxiety – feeling tense or nervous, fearing the worst, having panic attacks, having difficulty sleeping, feeling like you can’t stop worrying.

Depression –uncontrollable emotions, hopelessness, changes in appetite or weight, fatigue and sleep changes, lack of motivation, or losing interest in activities.

5 ways that someone can improve their mental health: –

1. Writing in a daily journal or gratitude journaling – writing to express our emotions and gratitude; and reflecting on and investigating our feelings in a journal is a very helpful practice which enhances self-awareness, helps to manage stress and eases the symptoms of mental illness, especially those of anxiety and depression.
2. Taking regular exercise – jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, gardening, and dancing are readily accessible to most of us, and have all been proven to help improve our mental health and reduce anxiety and depression.
3. Ensure sleep is optimum – getting enough sleep is essential to our mental health. Practice good sleep hygiene and remember:
   • Exercise regularly, but at least three hours before bedtime.
   • Avoid tea and coffee and excess alcohol before bed. 
   • Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same regular time each day. 
   • Only use your bed for sleep or sex, not watching TV. Your bed should be associated with sleep. 
   • Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine that let’s you unwind, and sends a signal to your brain that it’s time to sleep. 
4. Make some simple dietary changes – cutting down on sugar and processed food; reducing or ceasing altogether your alcohol intake and eating a healthy diet has been proven to reduce the risk of depression.
5. Practice regular mindfulness – there is a large body of evidence supporting mindfulness in improving our mental health and reducing anxiety and depression. With so many apps and books easily available, it’s never been simpler to give it a go……. Try Headspace, Calm, 10% Happier, Portal or Stop, Breathe & Think.

To book a consultation with Dr Sally Moorcroft visit the website directly below

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Giesswein

Founded as a family business, Markus and Johannes Giesswein have been dealing with wool since childhood. Giesswein only hand-pick wool qualities according to high ethical and ecological.

I am very excited about the Giesswein brand its affordable luxury which all the family can enjoy in this unprecedented climate. Sustainability is part of Giesswein production 0% scraps, up to 90% recycled water in production and 100% use of renewable resources. They also 100% support a no mulesing process and animal ethicacy standard meaning happy sheep! The brand supports recycling materials and packaging they take sustainability very seriously.

Comfort and quality are two of the things I look for when choosing a lifestyle and fashion product. Giesswein offers two products that have made my life under lockdown so much more comfortable and I intend to make Giesswein part of my life whilst in lockdown and beyond.

Merino Runners

These merino runners are designed for maximum comfort, grip and style. Made of 100% Merino Wool have been a game-changer for walks in the parks and at home fitness classes. These trainers are very special they have all the merino wool benefits: temperature-regulating, and quickly wicks moisture away from the foot, antibacterial and odour resistant, lightweight, water-resistant and can be worn sockless! The interchangeable Comfort Foot Bed and ultra-light sole made of EVA guarantee maximum comfort. The Perfect Fit System from Giesswein makes sure that your shoe will have—you guessed it!—the perfect fit. I am very happy with my merino runners trainers they are stylish a great selection of colours, comfortable, light, flexible, and a bonus machine washable (cold water, delicate wash and no! fabric softener) they will be good as new.

W: Giesswein Women’s Merino Runners.

Please use the discount code PRINUK-10 for 10% off the website.

Protection Wear

The Maskerchief (3 In One Face Mask/Scarf/Tie Top)

Face coverings are now mandatory in most shops, airports and other public transport. If you need to wear one it might as well be beautiful and comfortable and be versatile enough to wear more than one way!

We created these so that you have a softer, prettier and more feminine way to protect yourself and others. Made from our collection hand screen-printed natural fabric, these are light and soft against the skin. The mask part is double walled and curves to the face (pull slightly to open the folds on receiving yours). There are two elastic loops to hook behind the ears. The scarf is tied at the back of the neck and can be worn without raising the mask part. These are washable and therefore can be worn many times. Reducing waste of disposable masks, which often can be uncomfortable and irritating to the skin. 

This is not a medical grade mask to be used in hospitals.

The Kenya prints are great for the man in your life too!

10% of the profits of these Maskercheif will go to the NHS. Keep safe, feel comfortable, give back. 

W: Sarks the Facemask Scarf.

Skincare, Supplements, Hair, Nutrition and Weight Management. Treatments  

Biovène Barcelona

Thermal Repair Hair Wrap

There is nothing better than treating yourself too a bit of TLC especially your tresses. Get your hair into optimal condition and treat it to one of Biovène Barcelona’s hair wrap treatments. I suffer from episodes of flaky scalp so was recommended to try their ‘Thermal Repair Hair Wrap Treatment.” This hair wrap contains Camellia Oil, a well-kept secret of ancient Geisha’s to keep hair healthy, smooth, silky & shiny. Combined with Lavender this wrap prevents bacteria or fungi that can cause dry, itchy and flaky scalp. The Lavender here is not only soothing but will make you feel refreshed. This hair mask is especially popular as it self-heats making it the ultimate reach for when you want to relax and say: Ahhhh total bliss… Suitable for all hair types. 99% Natural Ingredients, dermatologically tested, cruelty-free, vegan-friendly – without sulfates (SLS/SLES), parabens, silicone and phthalates. I am totally in awe my hair feels brand new.

W: Lovelula.

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Nourish Restore, Pink Heaven (Solid Shampoo)

Did you know, over 80 billion plastic bottles are being disposed of from shampoo and conditioner alone globally? Out of that, 9 million tons of plastic gets thrown into the ocean annually, this means one garbage truck of plastic being dumped into the sea every minute and sadly 91% of which are not Recycled! So very sad! I was so excited to be introduced to the Eco-Shampoo and Conditioner ‘Shampoo-in –A Bar.’

Choose solid Shampoo & Conditioner bars from Biovène Barcelona in 5 formulations: Hydrate Repair, Damage Control, Moisture Volume, Clear Protect & Nourish Restore.

The bars are packed with powerful natural ingredients & essential oils and gentle enough to be used daily and leaves hair with an incredibly clean, fresh and satisfying feeling.

For all hair types. Dermatologist tested, plastic free, pH-balanced, vegetarian – without sulfates, parabens and palm oil. Not tested on animals.

I was so excited to try the ‘Pink Heaven’ Shampoo and Conditioner in a bar, it smelt like heaven and my hair was left shiny and soft. Try out the gold award winning sustainable beauty product and join the revolution.

Nourish Restore – Pink Heaven:  Made with the most exquisite ingredients and natural Beeswax, Shea butter, Minerals, Vanilla and essential oils of Lavender & Grapefruit. Smooth, soften and restore hair completely with this deep-cleansing and refreshing blend from heaven that effectively removes hair buildup and nourishes every strand for stronger, healthier hair with an irresistible shine and glow.

W: Biovène Barcelona Nourish Restore, Pink Heaven (Solid Shampoo).

Lone Design Club X Miin Cosmetics Korean Skincare Edit Products

The well-known fashion, beauty and lifestyle omnichannel, Lone Design Club have teamed up with the amazing Korean Beauty platform, Miin Cosmetics, to bring a selection of Korea’s finest, independent skincare products to the UK.

To celebrate the launch of the LDC X Miin Cosmetics Korean Skincare EDIT, LDC has put together five, exclusive k-beauty bundles. Perfect for those wanting to dip their toe into the Korean beauty movement. Below is a beauty round up, join the Korean Beauty skincare range taking the UK by storm, there is something for everyone.

Beauty Bundle – Anti Ageing

Skin care shouldn’t be a chore, take the time to look after your skin and enjoy all the steps along the way. If you’re looking for a full blown routine or some new products try out this amazing bundle that contains products infused with anti-ageing properties. 

This set contains,

Ultra Time Return Eye Serum 

The eye serum features 10% aloe vera juice from Jeju Island and gets its natural fragrance from essential oils. This concentrated essence will take the best care of the eye area with a complex of vitamins, peptides and natural active substances.

Collagen Lifting Skin Renewal Mask

This premium-grade cotton sheet mask provides a lifting effect for softer and younger skin.

Bumbum mask 

This unique mask contains a highly effective Voluform complex which promotes skin contouring and definition.

Wonderful Body Stick

Firming and lifting body balm promotes supple skin while also making your skin firm and plump. Apply the stick to areas in need of lifting, such as the neck, chest and upper arms.

W: Beauty Bundle – Anti Ageing.

Beauty Bundle – Moisture Surge

Looking for alternatives to shake up your routine or simply exploring? You’ve tried masks for your face but why not other parts of the body? To complete your hydration journey stay topped up with an all over body moisturizer that will keep your skin soft and smelling lovely all day. 

This set contains,

Super Moisturising Body Essence cream 

Unscented, fast-absorbing and non-oily body essence with excellent hydrating benefits that is specifically formulated for dry body skin. It effectively hydrates and locks in skin moisture.

Ultra Floral Leaf Mask

This two-step lyocell mask revitalises skin with botanical extracts such as camellia, rose, lotus, cherry and peach blossom extracts. It offers intensive skin nourishment and anti-aging benefits.  

Melting Mask for Hand

This hand mask is designed to treat dry and rough hands. The essence in this hand mask helps boost your skin’s natural barrier while also moisturising, brightening and leaving your skin soft and fully hydrated. It won’t slip off, even when you move.

W: Beauty Bundle – Moisture Surge.

Beauty Bundle – Fun in the Sun

Planning any winter sun breaks it’s important to ensure that your skin gets the protection and after care that it needs. Even on less sunny days wearing suncream is imperative to protect your skin from harmful rays and the signs of ageing. If you do get caught out (we’ve all been there) or if you simply feel like you need an extra boost from all your time outdoors, these face masks will be the perfect partner to soothe and hydrate. 

This set contains, 

PAPAYA-D Sun Cream SPF 38 / PA+++

This daily sunscreen offers anti-aging and brightening benefits, featuring Papaya Fruit Water 55%. This physical and chemical sunscreen is designed for a daily use and protects against both UVA and UVB. The texture is light yet hydrating and has a tone-up effect without leaving a white cast.

Too Much Fun in the Sun? Soothing and Calming Mask

This mask is infused with gentle yet effective botanical extracts such as olive leaf and aloe leaf extracts to target specific skin concerns. These help to calm redness and reduce irritation to leave skin radiant, fresh and relaxed!

Aloe Soothing Mask

The aloe sheet mask soothes and refreshes skin. It leaves skin feeling revitalised and hydrated.

W: Beauty Bundle – Fun in the Sun.

Beauty Bundle – Face Masks

If you can’t decide which face mask to try then why not try them all? Each mask has unique properties to help you to achieve flawless and rejuvenated skin. Achieve the ultimate Korean Beauty routine with these essentials. Also makes for a great gift.

This set contains, 

Ultra Floral Leaf Mask

This 2 Step Mask offers intensive skin nourishment and anti-aging benefits. It will leave your skin feeling revitalised.

Sweet Dream Deep Sleeping Mask

This night mask deeply nourishes your skin, while its formula with lavender oil extract helps relax you for a good night’s sleep.

I Love Myself Makeup Boosting Mask

Packed with incredible exfoliating and hydrating ingredients this mask is perfect for priming the skin for makeup use. 

Everyday Bouncy Mask

This ultra-hydrating sheet mask features a cocktail of 6 moisturising ingredients and an excellent total-care sheet mask.

Don’t Worry Healing Mask 

With ultra-healing and soothing ingredients this sheet mask will calm even the most troubled skin.

Too Much Fun in the Sun? Soothing and Calming Mask

This soothing mask is filled with aloe and olive extracts to calm redness and reduce irritation to leave skin radiant, fresh and relaxed!

Pore Gone For Good Pore Care Mask 

Infused with gentle yet effective botanical extracts these masks target specific skin concerns. It helps to minimize shine, balance oiliness, and visibly refine pores.

W: Beauty Bundle – Face Masks.

Beauty Bundle – Relax

Feeling the need for some rest and relaxation. These soothing products will provide your body with the chance to unwind, so put your feet up, sit back and relax and feel refreshed. 

This set contains, 

Benton Honest Cleansing Foam 

Formulated with natural foaming ingredients, this cleanser gently refreshes skin suffering from stress or pollution. This facial cleanser not only cleanses but also provides an effective skin hydration.

The Sweet Dream Deep Sleeping Mask 

This night mask deeply nourishes your skin, while its formula with lavender oil extract helps relax you for a good night’s sleep.

Put Your Feet Up! Mask

Infused with an amino acid complex, this foot mask features excellent nourishment and hydration to keep skin supple and soft. It reinforces your skin’s moisture barrier with ceramides.

W: Beauty Bundle – Relax.

John Bell & Croyden Beauty and Health Round Up

Established in 1798 John Bell & Croyden has been pharmacists to Her Majesty The Queen since 1958 and holds the Royal Warrant. There Wigmore Street store has introduced hundreds of globally sourced well-being and beauty products to the UK market over the last 220 years and we are passionate about putting health and well-being first, check out the most amazing products which will be a staple part of your life for years to come.

Faith in Nature

I get really excited about products that are ethical; naturally fragranced and cruelty-free, Faith in Nature ticks all the boxes.  Manufactured in the UK, Natural Beauty Expert for Over 40 years with 100% naturally fragranced, ethical, paraben-free, vegetarian, Vegan improved and without synthetic colourings or fragrances they have created organic ingredients.  Faith in Nature, offer an award wining natural beauty hair care range created with natural ingredients for you and the environment.   Thank you Rivka Rose the founder and qualified aroma-therapist for creating a natural product to cater to the modern and ever-evolving consumer need.

Grapefruit & Orange Shampoo

Grapefruit & Orange Shampoo is a natural shampoo that blends grapefruit and organic orange essential oils to gently cleanse and invigorate, leaving greasy hair feeling fresh and smelling great. Our grapefruit and orange shampoo is vegan and cruelty-free, perfect for anyone wanting to be as kind to the planet as they are to their hair. I really enjoyed using this shampoo it left my hair feeling squeaky clean and smelling like a slice of sweet cake.

Grapefruit & Orange Conditioner

This conditioner blends grapefruit and organic orange essential oils, which are known for their cleansing qualities and invigorating aromas. I applied this conditioner directly after the shampoo my hair was left shiny and full of body.

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Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey is renowned worldwide as a “superfood” and they are not lying, Manuka Honey comes with many unique properties that promote a number of medicinal benefits, from soothing throats to staving off diabetes and promoting skin healing. I have been using Manuka Honey skin care products to help with my breakouts its antibacterial potential never fails. Real Manuka Honey is sourced only from the Manuka plant; this is what makes this range so special.

Check out a selection of Manuka Honey products offered by John Bell Croyden here are some of my favourites:

Manuka Health MGO 1000+ Manuka Honey Limited Edition

Ultra-high grade, premium New Zealand MGO1000+ Manuka Honey. Certified for natural methylglyoxal content (At least 1000mg/kg) – scientifically proven to be a key natural compound in Manuka honey. MGO 1000+ Manuka Honey has a smooth, luscious taste to be savoured.

W: Manuka Health MGO 1000+ Manuka Honey Limited Edition.

Manuka Health MGO 550+ Manuka Honey

Ultra high grade, premium New Zealand MGO 550+ Manuka Honey. Certified for natural methylglyoxal content (minimum 550mg/kg) – scientifically proven to be a key natural compound in Manuka honey. MGO 550+ Manuka Honey has a delicious rich flavour and a smooth velvety texture.

W: Manuka Health MGO 550+ Manuka Honey.

Manuka Honey Lip Balm

A smooth and nourishing lip balm to soften and restore dry, chapped lips. With premium MGO 250+ Manuka Honey, beeswax and pure plant oils, this natural balm helps protect the lips against dehydration. 100% Natural with no colours, flavours or fragrances.

Manuka Honey Soap

A creamy natural soap suitable for all skin types, even delicate baby’s skin. Made with MGO 250+ Manuka Honey and pure plant oils with no colours or fragrances, this gentle soap softly cleanses without drying.

Manuka Health Protective Mask

A Manuka Health, all navy protective mask with a filter.

W: Manuka Honey.

Cleanmarine For Women

Cleanmarine For Women is a unique all-in-one Omega 3, Phytonutrient and Vitamin blend designed specifically for women 15-45 years to give nutritional support especially around the time of your period. So you feel and look your best all month long.

Since being in lockdown my skin has played havoc, this amazing supplement has being the helping hand I needed. Conveniently Cleanmarine For Women contains vitamin B1, B2 and B6, which work to support normal energy yielding metabolism while vitamin B2 and B6 contribute to reducing tiredness and fatigue. 

Sustainable Cleanmarine Krill Oil is ethically and sustainably sourced from the pristine waters in Antarctica which means, unlike many fish oils, you will not find any pollutants. We use a process called Eco Harvesting, this is an environmentally friendly technology developed for catching krill. It is a gentle process that singles out by-catch and minimizes environmental impact. As part of our commitment to ethical fishing, every batch of Cleanmarine is traceable from Sea to Shelf.

W: Cleanmarine For Women.

One Nutrition Organic Wheatgrass Juice capsules

I get really excited about ‘super foods’ we all need a super hero and One Nutrition Organic Wheatgrass Juice Capsules is my hero! Most wheat grass superfoods products are made from powdered leaf. However, there’s is made from the juice of the actual wheat grass leaves and is not only six times stronger but also easier to digest. To maintain optimum balance this magic capsule is a brilliant source of vitamin B12 and iron the perfect recipe for fantastic nutrition.

W: One Nutrition Organic Wheatgrass Juice capsules.

Yourzooki

Vitamin C Zooki

Vitamin C is a powerful supplement to keep our immune system in check. Vitamin C Zooki is a

high grade Liposomal Vitamin C supplement – each sachet contains 1000mg of Vitamin C wrapped in billions of nano-sized spheres called “liposomes” that shield, protect and deliver the Vitamin C directly into your cells. A great-tasting Liposomal Vitamin C, to be had on the go straight from the sachet or mixed into water, smoothies, shakes, yoghurt, porridge, granola & more.

W: Vitamin C Zooki.

Hourglass Fit

A 100% natural dietary supplement designed exclusively for women. I hear you shouting another gimmick! This is the real deal I have been taking this for the past month and so excited about this supplement, is does what it says on the tin.  Hourglass fit is a dietary supplement, natural ingredients to help boost the user’s metabolism and crush cravings and it does just that! The product, which is both gluten and vegan friendly, complements a healthy and active lifestyle. The supplement is both gluten free and vegan friendly making it a great choice for many.

How does it work?

Hourglass Fit uses 100% natural ingredients, and complements a healthy and active lifestyle to help women lose stubborn weight safely and gently. The ingredients have been specially selected as they are scientifically proven to work. For example, glucomannan is a natural appetite suppressant, zinc supports the immune system and aids digestion and 5-HTP improves mood levels and enhances motivation.  This complements a healthy and active lifestyle so if you are on the way to creating the best version of you? This will be a perfect companion!

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Natur Boutique’s Artichoke Tea

Artichoke tea​ is an earthy and beneficial​ tea​ brewed from the plant. Artichoke tea​ is thought to aid digestion and is perfect with a drop of Manuka Honey. ​

Disclaimer: Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek advice from their doctors before using artichoke extracts. Artichoke leaf extract should not be taken in the presence of gallstones or other bile duct occlusion, due to its bile stimulating effects.

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Honeybuns

When its time for a treat, my first choice is award wining Honeybuns gorgeous gluten free cakes, they taste just like a drop of  heaven. Their story started in 1998 delivering cakes to cafes and delis in Oxford. Now based on an old diary farm in the Dorset they are the trusted gluten free bakery dedicated to making delicious, free-from, artisan treats. Honeybuns are a true family, with total kindness and sustainability at its heart. They have an onsite nature reserve, extensive onsite recycling & solar power and an accredited vegan range.

Honeybuns offer authentic, hand made and impeccably sourced ingredients. The cakes are delicious a wonderful treat as a gluten free option. I fell instantly connected to Honeybuns growing up as a child my mother would bake gluten free cakes due to her gluten intolerance. It’s so exciting to see how gluten free options have grown over the years and Honeybuns are shining a light on gluten free baking.

Cake Slices and Traybakes

Gluten free cakes and traybakes are perfect to tame the sweet tooth; milk chocolate, dark chocolate, shortbread and flapjacks and all gluten and diary free and vegan.

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Cook Books

If you are anything like me I like to bake! Honeybuns supply the most amazing cookbooks so you can master gluten-free baking at home.

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Honeybuns Gifts

Make someone feel special with a tasty gift from Honeybuns you will be spoilt for choice, afternoon tea party or the famous Honeybuns taster box yummy! My mouth is watering already!

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