PRODUCT REVIEW - XMAS GIFT IDEAS FROM REAL TECHNIQUES, TWEEXY, PALM BEACH COLLECTION, ELLA BACHE, AND AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES

If you’re anything like me, and still have some Xmas pressies you need to get, then don’t despair as I’ve got some more brilliant suggestions for you..
For the makeup lover, new makeup brushes never cease to excite, and a favourite brand is always Real Techniques, as the quality is simply incredible, while they remain reasonably priced. They’ve got some great sets out for Xmas, including the limited edition Brush Goals, which frosted handles with sparkly silver. 

The set contains five brushes including;

• Correcting brush with densely packed bristles to buff liquid foundation for a streak free full coverage finish 
• Blending crease brush with long tapered bristles that fits into the crease to blend out harsh lines 
• Deluxe concealer brush to perfectly blend concealer above and below the eye area 
• Full coverage eye brush for maximum powder shadow pickup and application all over the lid
• Fan brush to softly sweep on powder and whisk away any excess makeup for a more even finish 

Alternatively there’s the Real Techniques Flawless Base Set, which contains everything you’ll need to create that perfect base, including four brushes and a handy cup to store the brushes in;

• Contour brush: for delicate application of highlighter or contour product above or below cheekbones
• Detailer brush: precision cut to effortlessly conceal problem areas. Tip: use with lipstick for long-lasting shape and definition
• Buffing brush: ideal for full coverage application of loose or compact powder foundation
• Square foundation brush: densely packed + unique build custom coverage with liquid foundation
• Brush cup to keep brushed organised

Real Techniques Brush Goals - RRP: $45
Real Techniques Flawless Base Set - RRP: $47.50
Available from Priceline and Real Techniques 

For the nail polish lover there’s the clever Tweexy Nail Polish Holder. This clever little gadget is a wearable nail polish bottle holder, and essentially a huge ring which fits all finger sizes, and the top allows you to insert a larger variety of different shaped nail polish bottles. The soft and flexible holder makes appealing nail polish so much easier as you simply do not need to find a spot to put the nail polish, eliminating the risk of knocking over the bottle plus it allows you to tilt the bottle to completely empty too. one-piece beauty staple that makes polishing nails easier. A must have.

Tweexy Nail Polish Holder - RRP: $16.95
Available from Priceline 

For the home lover, there’s the Mini Candle & Diffuser Set in Winter Pine from Palm Beach Collection, which contains a mini Candle and a mini Fragrance Diffuser.

It contains a mini candle and a mini fragrance diffuser is a gorgeous little bottle, and both smell absolutely gorgeous, and bring the perfect Christmas spirit into the house, thanks to the notes of cinnamon, pine musk along with among others cassis, clove and vanilla. This gift set comes in a great green gift box with accent colours on the side, and like the triangle box, so pretty that you don’t even have to wrap it!!

Palm Beach Collection Mini Candle & Diffuser Set in Winter Pine - RRP: $29.95 / 90g Candle | 50ml Fragrance Diffuser

Available from Palm Beach Collection, RY and select other stockists 

For the skincare lover, there’s the cute Bonbon from Ella Bache which a mini Cream Jojoba Softening Cream (20ml) along with the Special Eye Cream (15ml).

The Softening Cream, which can be used as both day and night cream, is enriched with jojoba and coconut oils along with lanolin to soothe, heal and protect the skin. The Special Eye Cream is a rich moisturising and nourishing cream for the eye area that helps target dryness and minimise the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet, and keep the skin moisturised throughout the day. It can also be used as a lip moisturiser as needed.

This is such a great little sample set, with good deluxe sized products and it is also a great opportunity to trial some different products, as well as they’d be great for travelling, the sports bag etc.

The gift set has a value of $50, but it has an RRP of just $19, so it is fantastic value too.

Available from Ella Bache Salons and David Jones

Finally, there’s some beautiful suggestions from Aromatherapy Associates London. Including the festive Pearl of Wisdom, which is a gorgeous white babble contains a Light Relax Bath & Shower Oil (9ml).

This potent, hand-blended Light Relax Bath & Shower Oil contains among others Lavender, Ylang ylang and Petitgrain to calm, and it can be used in several different ways. You can add a few drops into your hands, cup them and bring them to your face and slowly inhale a few times. Alternatively you can use it in the warm shower or bath and enjoy a relaxing experience.

Alternatively, there’s the Aromatherapy Associates London Deep Relax Roller Ball (10ml), which is made from a 100% natural blend of sandalwood, chamomile and vetivert. It helps you relax and get a more tranquil nights sleep, simply by rolling it onto your pulse points. Seriously brilliant. A must have on the bedside table.

Aromatherapy Associates London Pearl of Wisdom - RRP: $24
Aromatherapy Associates London Deep Relax Roller Ball - RRP: $40
Available from Aromatherapy Associates London

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