Hello you beauties!

Christmas is less than a month away already and I know a lot of people may have already done their Christmas shopping but I know there will also be some people who still need some ideas. I haven't actually needed to buy anything beauty gifts this year (as the only person I've actually really bought anything for this year is my boyfriend).

I have seen some really good gift sets though which I know I would love to receive myself so I wanted to share these with you all.

From searching around Boots and Superdrug mainly, I feel like my favourite gift sets are definitely from the brands Makeup Revolution, No7, Soap and Glory, and Sleek.

The Makeup Revolution gift sets (available in Superdrug) definitely seem to be worth the money - most of them only being £15 each. Most of these include a palette of some form, with a couple of brushes, or a sponge, or maybe a fixing spray of some sort. These are great because the palettes are so large so they accommodate for everyone- no matter what shade you need, it'll probably be there for you. They have all sorts of different types of these sets - such as sculpting palettes, contour, strobing and highlighting, brows (whatever you want, you name it). You definitely get a lot for just £15 and I know I would love it if I opened one of these on Christmas Day.

Soap and Glory (available in Boots) has always been well-known by every beauty lover and always impresses with their Christmas gifts each year. Again, they're really affordable too, usually being priced between £10 and £30 (although if you want to spend a little bit more on a certain friend or family member then they have more expensive gift sets too). These gift sets, in my opinion, would probably be best for someone who loves skincare as these are very skincare heavy, even though some do feature some of the brand's makeup. I haven't tried much of their skincare (and only a bit of their makeup) but from my own personal experience with the brand, I can easily say that these sets are worth the money. My favourites are the 'Pick & Spritz', 'Pout-y Popper' and 'Glow Ball'.

Most of the best gift sets seem to be from Boots this year and it's been nice to explore Boots again recently as I've been spending most of my time and money in Superdrug (probably because of my ongoing obsession with Makeup Revolution). Boots have definitely outdone Superdrug this year with their gift sets and so I want to share some more of them with you.

Sleek have produced some good gift sets this year, with their focus mainly being on their matte liquid lipsticks (also known as 'Matte Me') and their eyeshadow palettes. Their famous highlighter palette, Solstice, is also in a few of their sets. I've used one of their 'Matte Me' lipsticks before, in the shade 'Birthday Suit', and I also own the Solstice highlighter palette and even though it's only a couple of the brand's products, I do really like this brand. And from the quality of these products, I would happily purchase more from them. I have heard great things about their eyeshadow palettes too, so these gift sets are definitely great for any makeup lover. They're very affordable too as each set is priced between £10 and £30. My only problem with the Sleek sets though is the fact that a lot of them only have mini versions of the product in it. And I know you probably are still getting your monies worth with the set even if the products are miniature but I always think the best thing about any gift set is being able to get full sized products in it for such a decent price.

Even though there are many, many other brand's gift sets I could talk about, the final brand I'm going to be mentioning today is No7. This is a brand I have used a lot in the past (and I do still use sometimes now) and although I wouldn't say they're the best brand I've ever used, they're definitely not the worst and I do like owning their products and will continue to use them. Their sets are so nice this year too, and seem really sophisticated while also being a really thoughtful gift. There is a great mix of makeup and skincare so you can find anything for anyone, whether they prefer skincare or makeup you will be able to find the perfect gift for them. These gift sets from this brand are pricier than the others as No7 is considered to be on the more expensive end of the spectrum when it comes to the prices of drugstore makeup. There are some items less than £10 but a lot are priced between £20 and £40. I personally really like the look of the 5-in-1 brow palette and their limited edition illuminating palette.

So these were just a few Christmas gifts that I've liked the look of this year. Obviously there are many other great ones, such as from NYX, FCUK and Jack Wills but we'd be here for a very very long time if I was going to tell you every single Christmas gift that caught my eye. Have you bought any beauty Christmas gifts for any friends/family yet?

I'll be back next week with another post for you all.
Byeee!

Hello you beauties!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and got many great gifts! I'm personally so sad that Christmas is over already (especially as it means Blogmas is now over too), but I'm now looking forward to welcoming in 2017!

I thought today I'd do a simple post, as you're probably all still feeling sleepy after the masses of food we all consumed yesterday. So I thought I'd follow the trend and share with you what I got for Christmas this year! In no way am I trying to brag, but I know how much I love seeing what other people get as gifts so I thought you all might like to see what I received. My parents truly did spoil me this year.

1. An iPhone 5S
2. Slippers
3. White Grace perfume
4. Britney Spears Fantasy perfume
5. Along Came Betty She Mist Me scented body mist
6. Lynx Attract for Her deodorant and body wash
7. Some silver heart earrings
8. Baylis and Harding limited edition bath set
9. 'Girl Online Going Solo' by Zoe Sugg (Zoella)
10. Body Shop body set in the Mango scent
11. Emax Design Makeup Brushes
12. Just Dance 2017 for the Wii
13. 'Fantastic Beasts' colouring book
14. Chocolate
15. Money

I genuinely love everything that I got for Christmas this year, especially my new phone! As you all know, that was on my Christmas wishlist this year and I am so happy.

I would love to know what you all got for Christmas too, so feel free to tell me in the comments below!

Enjoy your boxing day, and I will be back on Wednesday with another post for you all!

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Hello you beauties!

Welcome to day 21 of Blogmas!

Day 21 of Makeup Revolution calendar: Baked blush in the shade 'Bang Bang You're Dead'

I know that sometimes I am guilty of leaving my Christmas shopping until last minute, leaving me basically no time to find things for anyone. So the best thing to do is to look around your house or maybe some local craft shops, get creative and make something to gift to your loved ones!

1. Bracelets
Bracelets are always so great to make for people no matter what age or gender they are (of course make sure you're not giving any to any young young children as it's a potential choking hazard). You can find a variety of beads in many many craft shops so you can cater for any type of person.

2. Personalised Photo Frames
Reminding a friend of the great moments you have shared with them is always a great idea so be as creative as you want.

3. Cookie jars
Everyone has seen these. Put all of the dry ingredients for any cookies in a lovely mason jar (layering is lovely too) and add a little tag with any further ingredients or instructions on it and then you have the perfect little gift for your friends! Everyone loves cookies!

4. Personalised cushion covers
These are so easy and so fun to make and your friends will love them! Find a plain cushion cover (and maybe a cushion if you had time to) in any colour you want. Find scraps of fabric in all colours and patterns and fabric pens and decorate to your hearts content!

5. Personalised mug
Everyone loves mugs, and can always find a use for them. So why not make a personalised one for your friend or family member!? You can buy many kits out there to do just this and the person you're sending it to would love it too.

If you have any more ideas, then just let me know in the comments below!

I'll be back tomorrow for day 22 of Blogmas!

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Hello you beauties!

Welcome to day 11 of Blogmas! I know a lot of you may have already sorted out all of your Christmas shopping, with a lot of it already beautifully wrapped, ready to take to the various people. If you're like me, then you probably haven't even started yet. You'll have no clue where to start. And that's okay, despite how annoying it can be.

Day 11 of Makeup Revolution Calendar: Lipstick in a purple shade

Today I'll be giving you my Christmas shopping tips to help you make this stressful period slightly easier.

1. Do it all in one day
I know this probably sounds exhausting, but honestly, to get it all done and dusted within one day is so rewarding. That way, you're not worrying about it for days after. But if there's something you can't find while you're out shopping, you can always look for it online, and shop from the comfort of your own home.

2. Write a list 
Of course, write a list of what you intend to buy and who you intend to write it for. This again makes the day so much easier, because you're not having to think there in the moment about what a certain person may like. That way, you can organise your day so you know exactly where you need to go and so it doesn't take hours and hours.

3. Sales
Find out when and where the sales are. This can save you a lot of money, just as long as the gifts you want to buy don't sell out too quickly! Look for the offers/sales at places like Superdrug and Boots to buy that special gift for the beauty lover in your life.

4. Go alone
The last thing you want is a distraction. At least if you're alone, you can just focus on going to where YOU need to go, rather than where a friend might want to go too. It makes the whole experience, while possibly slightly lonely, a lot more easier and quicker.

5. Sleep
Make sure you get plenty of sleep the night before, and get up at a reasonable time. There;s nothing worse than feeling extremely exhausted during a shopping trip, because then you lack the motivation to actually do it.

So those were my tips to make sure your gifts for friends are all ready in plenty of time before Christmas day! If you have any extra tips of your own, make sure to let me know in the comments (and I might even add them into this post - with credit to you of course!)!

I'll be back tomorrow for day 12 of Blogmas!

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