Xmas 2015 / Kiehl's Holiday Gifts

A beautiful wrapped present certainly makes an impact on the eye of the receiver, it shows that you care and an eye-catching packaging makes the gift even more appreciated!

Proof of that, Kiehl's has teamed up with Pop Art artist Peter Max to redesign their Holiday 2015 Collection, making their iconic products extra special and festive.

The inspiration comes from his masterpiece 'The Cosmic Runner' and the colourful drawings represent vibrant Holiday Flyer characters with an aura of magic. The all concept embodies values important at heart for the artist and the brand: love, joy, solidarity and respect for the environment.

There are several holiday edition bundles of products to choose from and my top pick goes to Kiehl's Essentially Yours Gift Set*.

This set contains a complete selection of skincare best sellers, from cleansing to moisturising.

In the roomy and chicly branded beauty bag, you'll find a full size Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser and a full size Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate.

The cleanser is very mild and suitable for all skin types; it's ph-balanced so it doesn't dry out the skin and also dissolves make up.

The night serum - well, who doesn't know this product?! - is a true skincare hero! It comes with a dropper and you only need to use a couple of drops, on its own or under moisturiser; it's paraben free and 99.8% natural and it promotes skin recovery during the night for a more radiant appearance in the morning - A miracle worker!!!

Finally, you also receive a sample of the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer that works in unison with the cleanser; this lotion is very light in consistency but still provide 24-hr hydration.

The Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate is an 100% natural and paraben free face oil which is full of antioxidants and provides protection against daily environmental aggressors. I haven to used this one before and it sounds pretty amazing - looking forward to try it out!

Peter Max has also rebranded several single items for the Holiday 2015 Limited Edition Collection. The Kiehl's Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter* is one of them.

I love the airy consistency of this moisturizer! It melts into the skin and leaves my skin soft for up to 24 hours.

The special soy milk & honey formulation also gives it its particular indulgent scent and I dare you not to smell your arm all day long. ;)

Again, the illustrations are cheery and Christmasy and just put you in a good mood at the end of a hard day.

Have you seen this Collection in store? Head over to http://www.kiehls.co.uk for your Christmas shopping.

Empties / July-August

This is my first empties post; I've never done it before because I don't finish stuff that quickly - especially if I'm trying new products and I have a few on the go - but it seems to be a very popular  type of post... and if people enjoy them, I'm happy to start writing them! :)

I can't guarantee that I'll be able to produce a post every month, more likely every couple... but I'm, definitely, started keeping track of my empty bottles - especially since I really want to finish things up now (I have no more space!!!)
 

 

Figs & Rouge Balm 100% organic in Sweet Geranium: I got this in a beauty box months ago; been mainly using it as a cuticle treatment, before bedtime. Not particularly impressed as it's very oily (hence why I've only been using it before bedtime); also, not used as a lip balm as I really dislike the smell.

Repurchase: maybe because the tins are cute... but in another scent.

L'oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Fresh Feel Gel: actually, I don't use self-tan regularly - let's say 2/3 times, in the summer, before an holiday or a special event. 

I still got a bit left of this but it's 2 years old, I believe, and I know I won't be using it in the coming weeks. This one was pretty good - gel is very fresh on the skin and it develops in a nice subtle brown colour; it does smell a bit of biscuits but I'm not bothered by that. Good price too.

Repurchase: maybe.

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser: all time favourite - definitely a staple for me and many others... I know you have read endless reviews about this cleanser so I just refer you my original review as my opinion hasn't changed.

Repurchase: already have a back up :)

Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream: this was ok - I wasn't blown away... it has the tipical clinique non-smell but with a hint of mint. Consistency is towards a mild scrub: very creamy with not enough beads, in my opinion.

Repurchase: probably not, I can get better scrubs AND cheaper (plus, I think it's discontinued now).

Kiehl's Abyssine Cream: I LOOOOVE this cream! Honestly, what a great performer!

I saw such an improvement in the texture of my skin in a matter of days.

It looks thick in the jar but it absorbs beautifully in the skin and you don't feel it at all.

Also, you need a tiny amount.

Repurchase: Most definitely yes! And it really makes me want to try more from this brand.

 Avon Anew Clinical Lift and Tuck - Professional Body Shaper: I always use anti-cellulite or firming creams on my body - twice daily. I do think (some of them) make a difference... but you really need to be consistent because as soon as you stop with your routine, the dreadful bumps return. :(

Anyways, this product was useless! It's a shame as I liked the consistency: easily absorbed and smells quite nice too.

Repurchase: nope.

So, that's it for now... please, let me know if you think I should continue with the empties posts.
Many Thanks!! :)
xxx