BEAUTY PIE Latest and Greatest Kit

Treat yourself or that special loved one this holiday season when purchasing the BEAUTY PIE latest and greatest kit that features a bundle of Christmas beauty gifts. In fact housed in a luxury velvet dark green vanity case that is soft to the touch with gold-tone hardware and a soft vegan-leather handle, the products sit safely inside and are individually wrapped. Unzipping to open the case you will find 14 full size items in 12 packages + 1 deluxe size EDP + 1 signature tote bag + 1 surprise.

I love how easy it is to order from beauty pie and the fact you are constantly updated once your order is completed at the checkout and with the delivery process. Now, im not going to lie, but i was surprised with how heavy the case is when i received it but couldn't wait to open it. The informative guide inside details all the products included whilst also having 4 x three month memberships for you to give to family and friends if they haven't already signed up.  

All the products are beautifully packaged with numbers on them that if you wish you can open one gift a day for 12 days or just open them all at once. I'm sure your be busy discovering and using the products included but another brilliant idea would be to use whats included as stocking fillers or just gifting to that special someone who likes that specific product. The full contents can be viewed over on the links provided below whilst with every purchase of this kit a donation is made to Magic Breakfast who offer nutritious breakfasts to over 200,000 children in the UK every school day.

Not a member yet? Click here: Beauty Pie to receive £10 off your first purchase and benefit from a FREE TRIAL (and free shipping) too! All information and to purchase the limited edition kit here: Latest and Greatest Kit x Neil.

LANEIGE Midnight Minis Lip Mask Set

The five choices available from Laneige's midnight minis collection all promise to not only soothe compromised lips, but also aid in moisturisation. The overnight, leave-on lip masks contain humectants to aid in hydration, emollients to nurture and boost moisture, whilst also containing a derivative but stable-form of vitamin c that provides antioxidant benefits. Lip masks are a great product to use because not only do they stay on the lips overnight with no transfer of product (this is helpful for maximum treatment benefits) but they are also a great product to reach for if you lips have dried out from makeup products that are designed to stay on the lips, but can be drying, whilst cold air can be a factor in wicking away moisture.

The LANEIGE midnight minis collection features five different scented variations that are also housed in coloured pots to suit their specific name. The fragrances included in the lip masks are well formulated because they do smell exactly like their name suggests, but if you know you cannot tolerate fragrance then these might not be for you. The options in the set arrive as:

Purple - Gummy Bear

Pink - Sweet Candy

Brown - Chocolate

Pale Tint Yellow - Vanilla

Bright Yellow - Lemon Sorbet 

Unscrewing the pot lid and applying to clean and dry lips, it is ideal to make sure you apply a generous amount that covers the whole area even going over the lip line border if you wish. I was impressed in not only the highly emollient formula that glides over the lips with ease but with how this leaves the lips feeling nurtured, moisturised, and pampered the next morning! Priced at £15.00 for 5, which works out as £3 per-pot, this overnight lip moisture therapy collection is also ideal for those who want to try before they buy the full-sized product. Available here on the non-affiliated link: Laneige Midnight Minis Lip Mask Set x Neil  

Ordo Sonic+ Electric Toothbrush

Revolutionise your oral care regime when introducing the Ordo Sonic+ Electric Toothbrush into your daily routine. The water-proof toothbrush not only presents itself with eye-catching unique designs but it also delivers 40,000 Sonic pulses to achieve that deeper and cleaner feeling. Designed and approved by dentists, you can choose between four different modes which are Clean, White, Massage and Sensitive whilst you can also be assured that you are cleaning your whole mouth by the smart 2-minute timer with quad-pacer that is present.

Featured in the box of your new Ordo Sonic+ Electric Toothbrush will also be a Ordo Sonic+ Brush Head that features high-quality, individually rounded bristles to achieve optimum oral-care performance. A hygienic travel cap and a Ordo Sonic+ Charging Base with USB connection is also featured to charge the Lithium Ion battery your new toothbrush is powered by. The easy-to read user manual details all the information you need and answers any questions you may have, so i would suggest reading through this before using. 

The smart LED indicator has a low power reminder and also achieves a power-off protection function that helps prevent battery damage, to keep your toothbrush working at optimal levels. Switching through the four different functions is relatively easy by pressing the main button and the LED display will show which mode it is on, whilst it will pulse every 30 seconds to tell you to move onto the next area of your mouth. I love how effective this is at not only cleaning the tooth surface but also cleaning between the teeth whilst also respecting the gums.

Offering the same features as the higher priced electric toothbrushes available, the Ordo is budget-friendly affordable whilst being easy to clean and easy to use. Just remember to allow the Ordo Sonic+ Electric Toothbrush to do all the work (instead of using a back and fourth motion) all you have to do is place on each tooth at a 45 degree angle to the gum line for 3-5 seconds for a cleaner and brighter smile! The affiliated link and discount code are below! x Neil. 

Visit the affiliated link here: www.ordolife.com/blondemaleblog

Use The Ordo Discount Code At The Checkout: BLONDEMALEBLOG 

Garnier Ultimate Blends Argan Oil & Cranberry.

The Garnier ultimate blends hair care range provides affordable products suitable for your hair needs on a daily basis. I typically love this range because some days my hair needs a hit of hydration whilst other days it needs a boost of nourishment, the range is easily identified by its individual colours and the description on the front of what it will deliver. Specifically using products targeted for colour-treated hair will not only help keep your colour from fading but will also deliver that extra-care coloured hair needs. Read on to discover my experience of the Garnier Ultimate Blends Argan Oil & Cranberry shampoo and conditioner, disclaimer the links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the products. 

Garnier Ultimate Blends Argan Oil & Cranberry Shampoo.

Presented in a recycled plastic bottle, the shampoo is ideal for coloured and highlighted hair by featuring some important ingredients. Applying to wet hair, the shampoo lathers extremely well by the SLS and Cocamidopropyl betaine that helps create the foamy lather, perfect to cleanse the scalp and remove build-up and impurities. A cranberry light scent can be detected whilst the creamy texture features argania spinosa kernel oil and vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil that prevent overly drying of the hair by sealing in moisture. Hair conditioning is also helped by the silicones featured in the shampoo along with Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride that helps detangle every hair strand easily. I love how this shampoo effectively cleanses the hair but does not strip it of its moisture making it ideal for those who wash their hair everyday but still want to look after their colour whilst boosting shine!   

Garnier Ultimate Blends Argan Oil & Cranberry Conditioner.

Presented in a recycled bottle, the conditioner is the perfect treatment to apply after using the argan and cranberry shampoo from the same range or any other Garnier shampoo. Featuring argania spinosa kernel oil and vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil that both expertly nourish and seal every hair strand, the other included benefits from this shampoo are anti-static provided by Diketyldimonium chloride and detangling from Cetrimonium chloride. Emollient benefits are supported by the cetyl esters included in the formulation whilst Amodimethicone selectively binds to damaged hair without weighing it down and dimethicone instantly smooths the hair whilst also sealing in moisture. I love how this conditioner instantly absorbs when applying on to wet hair and i tend to leave it for about 2 minutes before rinsing it out, you will notice how soft and nourished your hair feels throughout this stage. My hair feels nourished, tangle-free and the shine has been boosted when dry from this affordable but luxury conditioner! 

Available here: Ultimate Blends Argan Oil Shampoo  & Ultimate Blends Argan Oil Conditioner priced from £2.50 Check out the full range here: Garnier Ultimate Blends x Neil.  

Garnier SkinActive Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide

Presented in new tube integrating card board, the Garnier SkinActive Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide hand cream is easily dispensed by opening the flip top lid and lightly squeezing to access the product. The highly emollient hand cream features humectant glycerin to draw moisture to the skin whilst also featuring 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol that belongs to the ceramide ingredient family to slow down water loss and help soften the upper layers of the skin. The hand cream also features a host of beneficial emollients which are the non-drying cetearyl alcohol, and glyceryl stearate, butyrospermum parkii butter / shea butter, glyceryl stearate se, theobroma cacao seed butter / cocoa seed butter that all contribute to lock moisture into the skin whilst improving softness. I absolutely love this hand cream as it glides over the skin easily whilst a caramel and cocoa butter fragrance can be enjoyed when it absorbs quickly. It does not leave your hands feeling overly greasy and even after hand washing my skin still felt soft and smooth. Apply this vegan formula, repairing balm, as an overnight treatment or throughout the day to protect your hard working hands which deserve to be pampered and cared for!

Garnier SkinActive Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide 967599 07 : Ingredients: 

AQUA / WATER - GLYCERIN - CETEARYL ALCOHOL - GLYCERYL STEARATE - BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER - GLYCERYL STEARATE SE - THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER / COCOA SEED BUTTER - SODIUM P O LYAC RY L AT E - 2 - O L E A M I D O - 1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL - CAPRYLYL GLYCOL - CITRIC ACID - CARAMEL - BENZYL ALCOHOL - PARFUM / FRAGRANCE. (F. I . L . Z70013259/1).

Available as 75ml, more information can be found here on the non-affiliated link: Garnier SkinActive Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide x Neil. 

Simple Booster Serum 10% vitamins C + E + F

Suitable for all skin types, Simple has launched three different booster serums that can easily be used in your morning and evening skincare routine. The Simple Booster Serum 10% vitamins C + E + F contains 95% naturally derived ingredients to brighten and protect dull, dry skin from external aggressors whilst also being PETA vegan approved and contains no harsh chemicals, no alcohol, no mineral oils, no artificial colour or perfume. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover and purchase if you wish.

I was pleasantly surprised with how this serum presents itself as a milky emulsion texture that instantly glides over the skin with ease whilst also absorbing quite quickly, when only using a few drops on to freshly cleansed skin. In fact this serum works well with any product applied over it without it pilling or balling up and being non-sticky, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic its ideal for all skin types even the sensitive ones!

Ingredients Simple Booster Serum 10% vitamins C + E + F

Aqua, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tapioca Starch, Caprylyl Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dilauryl, Thiodipropionate.

My skin feels softer and smoother when incorporating this into my skincare routine and you can even mix this with the other simple booster serum ( Hyaluronic & Vitamin B5) for a customised skincare cocktail or just add a few drops into your current moisturiser.  An easy-to-use serum that supports and strengthens the skins barrier function whilst also providing antioxidant benefits to protect the skin, just don't forget to apply your sunscreen during the day! Priced from £7.99 and available here: Simple Booster Serum 10% vitamins C + E + F x Neil. 

Discover Syrene Skincare

Discover Syrene Skincare that presents a results-driven range of products designed to restore, hydrate and boost the skin's natural radiance. The cruelty-free and dermatologically-tested range is made in New Zealand but available to purchase from their website or official distributor's, so everyone can experience this consciously formulated skincare range. All the marine and botanically sourced formulas are housed in repurposed Ocean Waste Plastic whilst Ephemer™ is just one of the key ingredients featured in all of their products. The macroalgae cell extract derived from brown algae (Undaria Pinnatifida) is cultivated in photobioreactors by Syrene to not only ensure stability and antioxidant efficacy, but more importantly this process reduces the environmental footprint and contributes to the sustainable sourcing of this raw material. Repairing the skin at cellular level, Ephemer™ antioxidant concentration is 8 times higher than other seaweed ingredients which means it also provides higher antioxidant protection with quicker and longer-lasting results. Lets take a look at the three moisture-boosting and antioxidant rich products i have been using. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are only placed for you to discover the products.

The Syrene Aquagel Refreshing Toner instantly soothes and hydrates upon contact with the skin with its surprisingly cooling formula, the blue colour will surprise you with this toner! Applying to a reusable cotton pad and sweeping over the face and neck, i use the toner after cleansing (Morning And Evening) to take advantage of the hydrating and tightening benefits it provides from the Marine Collagen, Seaweed extract Ephemer™ and Larch Tree extract included in the formula. The skin is left feeling refreshed, soothed and nourished without feeling stripped of its essential moisture as some toners can leave you with that uncomfortable feeling of taut and dry skin. It is the perfect hydrating toner that helps balance the pH of the skin and works perfectly to prep the skin before applying your serums and moisturisers, you can even apply using your fingertips for a hit of hydration whenever your skin needs it! 

The Syrene Aqualight Moisture Gel Lotion instantly provides hydration without overloading the skin which in turn can feel sticky or heavy and just not great! Applying after the toner and your chosen serums, the gel-lotion features Ephemer™, Marine Collagen, Manuka Honey and Squalane that easily glides over the face and absorbs quite quickly to leave the skin feeling refreshed and looking naturally radiant. I was pleasantly surprised with its results when using this in the morning and evening as sometimes my skin can become dehydrated, but with its lightweight formula and Aquaxyl™ included in the ingredients which helps to optimise water reserves in the skin by increasing natural moisturising factors whilst also limiting water loss by improving the skin's barrier function, my skin has felt perfectly hydrated and moisturised! A highly recommended gel lotion that delivers on hydration whilst also supporting and improving the integrity of the skin with its lightweight texture and specific ingredients.

The Syrene Aqua Hydrating Masque is your go-to treatment to instantly restore and boost moisture for compromised and dry skin at night, whilst also repairing at a cellular level. The hydrating gel texture glides over the face and neck with a soothing and cooling sensation and is able to penetrate to the third layer of skin to hydrate, brighten and firm. The Scientifically approved formula contains Marine Collagen, Ephemer™, Manuka Honey and Liftessence™ extracts which all work together to offer a multitasking skin treatment overnight when you are asleep. I love how versatile this mask can be by either applying it on its own or over your "active" skincare products at night such as your serums or retinols for a refreshed and hydrated complexion that will greet you in the morning. It doesn't feel sticky or heavy which makes it ideal for those who are seeking a hydrating and moisturising treatment without overloading the skin with a product that just sits on the skin and does nothing, because it absorbs quickly and deeply making it one of the best overnight hydrating masque's available!

Discover the full range of Syrene Skincare products here: Aqua Range and Gift Sets x Neil.