As the big day rolls ever closer stress levels for a lot of people can be at their highest. From worrying about family interactions, burning the candle at both ends or simply trying too hard for that perfect Christmas Day.
However, that doesn't need to be the case, with a little less expectation and awareness of stress or anxiety levels you can have a festive break that you will enjoy. Below I've detailed a few of the ways I like to have a stress-free Christmas after battling anxiety for years. I hope these simple tips help you have a merry little Christmas.
It's that time of year again! Christmas work do's are in full steam and many a family gathering are being had. For me, this means sweat/weatherproof makeup (not so glamorous, I know) and extra sparkle!
So I thought I would give you a rundown of my go-to special occasion makeup, from long-lasting products to the sparkliest makeup products I own!
For my final instalment of this year's Christmas gift guide, I thought I would share a few skincare and body care gifts, the latter being pretty easy to buy while skin care gifts taking a little more thought.
Which is why I decided it would be nice to give a few suggestions and share my favourite gift sets for Christmas 2017! You can see the rest of my Christmas Gift Guides HERE!
Onto the serious Beauty Gift Guide today!
While there may be more you want to put on your own Christmas list here than gift others there are some great value sets here worthy of gifting to those that you want to spoil this year!
You can find the rest of my Christmas Gift Guides 2017 HERE!
My annual Christmas Gift Guides are officially here! Yes, I'm excited about them!
Whether you are in the midst of your Christmas shopping, need ideas for what to ask people for or even just to earmark a few gift sets you may want to treat yourself to come Boxing Day my gift guides for 2017 should help!
Today's Christmas Gift Guide is for those that are semi on a budget/don't want to overspend, however still want to gift something really nice! I tried my best to pick the gift sets and gifts that are good value for money and I think I've accomplished that with some real gems... let me know what you like the most!
Ahhh, Christmas! The time of year I can indulge my love of sparkly eyes and cosy yummy smelling products!
With so much love for so many products right now I thought I'd bring it back a bit and write up an old school seeming favourties post. Expect a lot of glitter in this post!
ON THE EYES
Although I love shimmery eyeshadows all year round I really do get excited to bring out the ultra sparkly gems around this time of year. My go to shimmery base is without a doubt Makeup Geek Grandstand, described as a medium rose gold with slight taupe understones and a foiled finish - it sounds dreamy, right? The shade can be worn both alone all over the lids or with other deeper eyeshadow. I have a lot of love for this shade and it's definitely someone that suits festive makeup both day or night really well! Another single eyeshadow be in a totally different formula is the Stila Magnificent Metels Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Kitten Karma. It really doesn't get more sparkly that this as the formula is simply like liquid glitter which sets on the lids while somehow remaining lightweight and comfortable. Christmas day eyes right here!
Another shimmery favourite that's been released just for Christmas is the stunning Becca Apres Ski Glow Eye Lights Palette which contains 7 wearable shades. I was initually a bit worried I wouldn't love this palette after seeing Temptalia's slightly negative review of it based on the pigmentation and formula. However I really can't fault this palette as it's the dreamy texture Becca customers are use to and the pigmentation is spot on. I've already created so many lovely shimmery eye looks with this palette.
ON THE LIPS
As I like to go sparkly on the eyes I feel for day I have to tone down the lips, so my go-to right now is Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Penelope Pink, which is strangely not pink but nude. This semi glossy finish lipstick is so comfortable to wear and really is a nice nude for pale skin tones. However for an evening look I will be pulling out MAC Ruby Roo as it's such a vivid but rich red which seems to suit everyon. You really can't go wrong with MAC lipsticks.
ON THE SKIN
As I'm all about the glow right now a fairly new favourite I've been loving through November and December so far has been Ciate Glow-To-Illuminating Blush in Babydoll. This is the perfect blush/highlighter hybrid and like nothing else I've tried really. With matte skin this really does bring like back into the cheeks with a hit of pink along with the illuminating glow finish. Perfect for everyday when I feel full on highlight would be a little too much.
Onto body care now and I have to give a mention to the cosy shower gel that is Lush Rose Jam. Although I'm currently running low as this is old stock I was beyond happy to see Lush have brought back Rose Jam for Christmas yet again. I've already asked for this for Christmas as I'm such a fan so hopefully between now and Christmas day I won't run out as it's such a lovely product to use in the shower. Really comforting and more-ish!
Staying with body care I had to include my now discontinued tub of The Body Shop Vanilla Pumpkin Body Butter which was released for Autumn/Halloween. Recently I've been using this after every shower and the scent and feel is just heavenly. It is such a shame that this scent is no longer available however I can imagine the new Christmas Vanilla Chai Body Butter being as equally lovely.
EXTRAS
Lastly, I wanted to share a new hair favourite with OGX Pink Sugar Plum Shampoo. I'm totally extra when it comes to Christmas themed products and so I had to pick up a festive themed shampoo from OGX. Out of the three new limited edition scents I was most down to Sugar Plum as it was the sweetest out of the bunch. I love OGX shampoos in general so I'm loving this Limited Edition scent right now.
Let me know if you have any festive beauty favourites at the moment!
Fee xo.
With Christmas fast approaching I think we are all in PBM (Present Buying Mode) and while it hasn't reached PPMB (Panic Present Buying Mode) levels just yet, we all want to nail down some good gifts for our nearest and dearests.
Which is why if like me you've been asked 'what do you want for Christmas?" or "give me ideas?!" more than a few times since November! So here is the post to give you ideas of what to ask for or simply so that you can drop hints about what you would like to see under the tree come Christmas morning.
Fragrance is without a doubt one of the most gifted (and possibly most returned/re-sold) items at Christmas! The allure of the fragrance gift set! So when jotting down ideas for this years Christmas gift guides here on Makeup Savvy I decided I need to focus on fragrance for one of them.
Gifting perfume can be tricky, although it may not seem it, especially if you don't know what your recipient prefers, so my first section of this guide is all about giving a gift of fragrance that is foolproof - yes, it can be done! Moving onto affordable fragrances after that and then more luxurious scents for the ones you really want to treat this year. I really hope this fragrance gift guide gives you a little inspiration!
I don't know about you but Christmas is one of my busiest times of the year and although I love it I require daily downtime to stay on top of it all and enjoy it!
Of course, sticking on a Christmas movie is one way to relax while saying in the spirit of things but for me, I also like to combine my love of reading with this special time of year! This is something that I started a few years ago, seeking out festive reads instead of my go-to thriller genre.
So today I thought it would be a nice idea to share my own collection of festive reads and put together a Christmas reading list that not only could you pick and choose from yourself but you could also gift others, especially if you know a fellow Christmas fanatic! Below you will find a good mix of reads, from a book for all ages, something that will prompt nostalgic memories of Christmas as a child, a festive cookbook with a twist and even a short story from author, John Green - who knew he'd written a Christmas tale!
This post is kindly sponsored by Cult Beauty - a website I've shopped at a lot this year!
Today I wanted to talk beauty favourites. Not my new-in favs or even the products I've been loving for the past month, my favourites for the entire year!
As we reach the end of the year I always like to assess what I've loved, so that I can A) make a point of discovering even more from that brand in the new year to come, and B) so I can share with you what I really do rate and recommend. So I'm doing just that, sharing my top 15 favourite products but with the help of Cult Beauty to coincide with their Cult Product of 2017 campaign, where you have the chance to win a £100 Cult Beauty voucher every day (the things I would snap up!) via Instagram when you share your own favourite product of the year with #CultProductOfTheYear.
Anyway, I have a feeling this is going to be a long one so let's get into it!
Ahh, it's finally December. Well, I say finally but I think we are all baffled by how fast 2017 has gone. So much has happened yet it seems only yesterday it was the start of the year. Who knows!
For me, December is 'Christmas' as I find the lead up just as good, if not better, as the day itself. The sparkle of Christmas lights both indoor and out, along with feel-good adverts about getting together and giving back adds a lightness to my days. I also feel Christmas is the season where regressing in age is fully acceptable, so I fully intend to be sat by my Christmas tree feeling presents through their wrapping paper while watching Arthur Christmas and eating too many chocolates in the days leading up to the big day. Actually, isn't it funny how we call it 'the big day'?
But what I'm here for other than celebrating the fact it's December is to share with you what you can expect to see on Makeup Savvy over the next month and a little chat about what I will be getting up... because I'm excited!
When it comes to getting excited about Christmas nothing quite excites me more than decorating my home. With all homeware stores coming out with amazing new Christmas decorations each year it can be all little overwhelming where to shop and what to go for, especially if you don't want to spend a lot!
Which is why I thought I'd write a rundown of my favourite homeware stores for budget Christmas decorations, whilst also sharing what a few bits and bobs I've picked up this year. I also thought it would be nice to share the DIY decorations I've made for the past five Christmases.
With my Christmas gift guides just around the corner I thought I'd first pull together an eBay gifts round-up for those that are looking for stocking fillers or simply want to spend less!
Everything here is under £5 and includes free delivery (UK listings only!). I really hope you like my picks as I personally think everything here looks much more expensive than it is.
As we are less than two months away from Christmas I thought it was time for my annual Christmas decorations from eBay post!
Due to most items being incredibly cheap and with free delivery, for the most part, they are from China. This does take longer than UK post, hence why I'm writing this in good time, however, I do find the items get delivered much sooner than stated on the listing, often taking around 3 weeks. Basically, rest assured everything here will get delivered before December.
Hope you find a few inexpensive festive treats here!
Although I vowed not to talk Christmas before November there are times when you have to make an exception to the rule. In this case, it's to share the just launched Tili Beauty Advent Calendar, one I truly believe far exceeds its rivals both on the quality of products you receive and the price!
This 24-drawer wonder is one of the best beauty advent calendars I've come across this year because it's not extravagantly priced (yes, I'm looking all the brands releasing £100+ beauty calendars this year), contains a lot of familiar beauty and skincare brands and importantly takes you right up to Christmas Eve.
With treats from Tarte, Pixi, Nails Inc, Philosophy, Becca, Liz Earle and many more this truly is the Beauty Advent Calendar for Christmas 2017! Read on to discover its full contents...
Along with nose contouring, baking without looking like a reverse raccoon and trying out the faux freckle trend, adding a little sparkle to your everyday makeup can be pretty daunting. However done right, by picking the correct products along with colours that suit your skin tone, shimmer can add a stunning radiance to your look while bringing a little glamour to your makeup routine - especially come Monday morning!
While I believe less is more I still love to incorporate shimmery beauty products into my daily makeup routine; from golden gilded lids to highlighted cheekbones and even a touch of shimmer on the lips.
Since I love adding a little shimmer to my own makeup routine, I thought a roundup was in order with some truly wonderful products that can be used both day and night and will never fail to feel special. From an exquisitely beautiful limited edition highlighter to a must-have gilded eyeshadow quad along with something for the nails. You may just want to start writing your Christmas wish list extra early after reading this post!
Lush have just dropped both their Halloween & Christmas ranges so of course, I headed to their website to 1. get excited about the upcoming festive seasons, and 2. decide what I need to try!
But while browsing I also discovered a few permanent products I feel I need to try before the year is out. Which is how this post has come about as I now have a shopping list of Lush products I want to pick up in the next month or so. Find below the new products that have caught my eye along with a few other autumn/winter pamper buys.
As I eagerly posted the stunning Zoella Beauty Christmas Range (see my post here) I thought it was only right I get the scoop on the Zoella Lifestyle Christmas Collection 2017! Especially as I love beauty and homeware equally!
This year's Christmas range from Zoella Lifestyle certainly doesn't disappoint, mirroring Zoella's interior tastes perfectly while cleverly giving off a chic festive vibe. Below you can find the entire range and links to where to can pick everything up - right now! (yes, that's even the Zoella Christmas Advent Calendar!)
Although I'm a massive lover of all things Christmas I can't say I envisaged talking about Christmas beauty products just yet! But sometimes a girl has gotta' make an exception... and bring out the Christmas decorations from the attic in August it seems!
The reason for this is the Zoella Christmas Range 2017 has just launched... yes, you heard that right! And I've got my mitts on a few of the gift sets to show you, along with details (and links) of the full range!
Read my post on the new Zoella Lifestyle Christmas Collection 2017!
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