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The NIOD 4 Piece Concentrated Skincare Collection Set on QVC

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{gifted} Heads up! NIOD has done it again and are offering you the most incredible QVC TSV. You will be able to get your hands on this NIOD 4 Piece Concentrated Skincare Collection as an online pre-sale on 12 August and on all QVC shopping channels on 14th August until the clock chimes at midnight. So make sure you don’t miss out, as it is set to sell out fast.

You will be able to buy this collection for an amazing price of £54.98 (when sold as individual units, the NIOD set collectively retails at £134) so that is a saving of almost 60%.

NIOD 4 Piece Collection QVC TSV

I have to admit that I really like NIOD and their scientific, no-nonsense approach. Using their skincare in my routine makes me feel like a bad-ass scientist, what with all the cool brown glass bottles, pipets and product names I can’t pronounce. I am always recommending their products because you really see results, and it is affordable skincare where you don’t compromise on quality. So if you have wanted to try NIOD for yourself now is the perfect time to snap up some of their best-selling products!

NIOD QVC TSV 4 Piece Concentrated Skincare Set

NIOD TSV QVC Skincare Collection

Over the past couple of years I’ve tried a few products from the NIOD range and I like how they’re a brand that are results driven with formulations created to improve the integrity and health of your skin. Without huge price tags. It’s skincare that is effective and low key and the packaging is right up my street too. Simple, clean and modern, its so cool. There are a couple of my favourite products included in this set, and I am also so excited to try the Neck Elasticity Catalyst, I have heard nothing but wonderful reviews.

NIOD Sanskrit Saponins 90ml (£21)

Sanskrit Saponins is a deep cleansing balm that uses Ayurvedic saponins to offer thorough decongestion whilst maintaining the skin’s integrity. Use once every other day in the AM or PM after removing makeup. SS can also be used as a masque on dry skin for a deeper cleanse. Apply to dry skin for 10 minutes and then rinse.

NIOD Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex 2 15ml (RRP £25)

NIOD’s Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex 2 offers a multi-dimensional approach to topical hyaluronic supplementation by combining 15 forms of hyaluronic compounds, hyaluronic precursors and a hyaluronic support technology in a peptide-charged delivery system. MMHC2 aims to hydrate as well as enhance the look of plump skin. This formula consists of a range of Hyaluronic compounds of different molecular weights for multi-depth hydration.

NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2 15ml (RRP £38)

Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2 is a multi-tasking formula that contains 2% of pure GHK peptide, of which 1% branches with copper ions upon mixing. Often referred to simply as CAIS2, it works to target signs of ageing while supporting the look of healthy skin. Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2 is recommended to be used as the first step after cleansing. It can be applied in the AM and PM.

NIOD Neck Elasticity Catalyst 50ml (RRP £50)

Neck Elasticity Catalyst contains multiple peptide technologies as well as caffeine and hyaluronic acid to help reduce the appearance of lax skin in the neck and lower face areas. Apply in the AM and PM after cleansing and applying lightweight serums. If using as part of our NIOD regime, use after the Copper Amino Isolate Serum and Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex.

4 Piece Concentrated Skincare Collection

The NIOD 4 Piece Concentrated Skincare Collection set will be on sale for an amazing price of £54.98 and will be available at this price for an online pre-sale on 12 August and on all QVC shopping channels on 14th August until the clock chimes at midnight.

When sold as individual units, the NIOD set collectively retails at £134, QVC customers will be offered a saving of almost 60%.

*This post includes PR Samples

Tropic Makeup Range – Bases & Lips

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I’m sure you have heard of Tropic, they’re one of my absolute favourite beauty brands. A few of the reasons I like them so much include their positive ethos on the environment, the ingredients they use and and the fact their entire skincare and makeup collections are natural, vegan and cruelty-free. As a brand they’re proud to use naturally derived, sustainably sourced ingredients, that are free from harmful toxic chemicals.

So your skin is in good hands.

They also use minimal packaging, and are embracing green technology. Tropic are a brand that produce quality products that deliver results, I honestly don’t think I have tried a product from Tropic that I didn’t like. Recently I’ve been lucky enough to try a few products from their revamped makeup collection.

Tropic Summer Makeup

Tropic Beauty Booster Sheer Foundation SPF35 – £22

This is my stand out product, not only does it give your skin the most radiant, healthy dewy, even coverage it also offers UVA, UVB and HEV (artificial light) protection and a high SPF. I have been testing this Beauty Booster out at the best time of year, it has been so warm, sunny and very humid in Cornwall and the last thing I have wanted was to apply a heavy foundation – or up to a point any makeup at all. This lightweight serum based foundation is like a very, very good BB cream in that you get a light-medium coverage so your skin feels like it can breathe, it is so hydrating and your freckles are still visible but it evens out your skin tone, covers redness and gives you that natural healthy glow with the added layer of UV protection.

Tropic Beauty Booster

The consistency of this sheer foundation is very silky and fluid which makes it easy to apply and blend, I just use my fingers but Tropic also have a makeup sponge if you wanted more precise, long wearing coverage. It comes in the newly revamped bright white packaging, which looks so fresh and classy. The tube is handy for travel and very light. It is the perfect product to take away with you on your travels especially if you’re trying to pack light, this is your skincare, base & SPF protection in one.

Antioxidant-rich resveratrol and vitamin E help to condition the skin, while building defences against daily pollution. Titanium dioxide gives a mineral SPF of 35 to shield against everyday exposure. So if you’re looking for a base that gives you an even, lightweight, natural dewy finish then this Tropic Beauty Booster is the one. I have been loving it and using it every day as my base, I love the coverage, glowing finish and the fact I can trust my skin is protected from harmful UV with the broad spectrum SPF35. It comes in 6 shades & I wear Warm Beige which is a perfect match for me.

Tropic Beauty Booster Shade Range

New Tropic Vegan Makeup

Tropic Mineral Foundation £24

Mineral foundation used to be a no-no, it was cakey, dusty and oxidised as the day went on, but no more! The humble mineral foundation has made such advances over the past few years every brand has one in their collection and that’s because people want their mineral makeup to be nutrient rich, beneficial for their skin, and they want a natural finish but with incredible coverage. This Mineral Foundation from Tropic ticks all the boxes, it gives medium to full coverage with a silky smooth finish that won’t look dry and heavy throughout the day. My skin looks flawless and it is so comfortable and very long wearing, if you need your makeup to last all day (and into the night) then this is ideal.

This lightweight powder applies effortlessly and is easy to blend, it gives an even medium to full coverage and looks like a second skin. The formula is enriched with active botanical extracts of olive leaf, sea buckthorn and vitamin E (which nourish the skin) whilst zinc oxide protects skin from UV rays with an SPF of 25.

Tropic are focused on their environmental impact and with that being said, the clever thing about this foundation is the fact this pot can be refilled with Tropic’s innovative compostable pouch. Simply remove the buffing plate of the pot, pour in your foundation, and pop the pouch into your compost bin – earth-friendly cosmetics couldn’t be easier. So you’re getting great looking skin and being kinder to the planet in the process.  It comes in 6 shades,

Tropic Mineral Foundation Shade Range

Tropic Mineral Foundation

Tropic Kabuki Brush £22

This flat top makeup brush is the perfect way to apply your mineral foundation. It picks up just the right amount of product and with a swirling motion you can buff it in to your skin to achieve that gorgeous even, velvety, smooth finish. Applying your foundation with a Kabuki Brush allows you to build up the coverage so you don’t apply too much product at once. This brush from tropic has a lovely white wooden handle and is made with vegan fibres, it is compact and a nice size to pop in your makeup bag for reapplying on the go.

Tropic-Kiss Me Quick Lipstick in Lush Lychee-

Tropic Kiss Me Quick Lipstick

This is the ultimate Summer lipstick, it is pigmented, hydrating and has a super glossy finish. This Kiss Me Quick Collection comes in 8 shades that range from bold to everyday elegance. I have been wearing the Lush Lychee shade and it a pretty neutral that goes with everything. It is a universal, go to lip colour that would be a winner in everyone’s makeup collection. The creamy consistency makes it effortless to apply and it looks smooth and and feels smooth on the lips. Just what I need over the warmer months, a lipstick that’s hydrating nourishing and has a good amount of pigment.

The handy Lipstick Colour Cartridge means you can easily refill your favourite shade, or collect them all and switch your daily colour into your case for on-the-go application. This luxurious lipstick has been named after one of its hero ingredients, Kiss Me Quick flower extract, which gently plumps your lips over time by stimulating collagen and hyaluronic acid production. The addition of vitamin E and oils of Shea, mango and jojoba give a rich, conditioning formula.

Tropic kiss me quick lipstick shade range

Tropic Beauty Booster Swatch

Skin Booster in Warm Beige / Kiss Me Quick Lipstick in Lush Lychee

Tropic Skincare are cruelty-free, vegan and 100% naturally derived.

*this post contains PR samples

QVC TSV Shay & Blue 4 Piece Portable Fragrance Collections

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{gifted} This is a Shay & Blue offer not to be missed, so mark your calendars as this is going to sell out fast! On Saturday 27th, Shay & Blue are doing their very first Today’s Special Value (TSV) on QVCs ‘Beauty Day’. Debuting from midnight to midnight, you will be able to get your hands on two Portable Fragrance Collections worth £100 for under £40. Making a huge saving of over £60.

These unique 4 Piece Portable Fragrance Collections from Shay & Blue come beautifully presented in a gorgeous signature blue gift bag, containing either the Summer or Winter option. If you’re a Shay & Blue fan then you might have noticed there is a brand-new scent included in the Winter collection, Blackberry Woods, which isn’t available to buy anywhere else right now. It is due to be released later in 2019, so you can be amongst the first to try it.

Shay & Blue QVC TSV 4 Piece Fragrance Collection

The summer option features 4 x 10ml Eau de Parfum Sprays bursting with scents that evoke British Summer-time. This collection has such a fresh, light feel to it and I love the juicy, zesty uplifting notes that give the scents such a Summer, holiday vibe. I adore the Dandelion Fig scent, it smells like long warm Summer nights.

  • Blood Oranges Eau de Parfum – a citrusy, revitalising scent with deep, sultry notes of hot napa leather and a fresh, juicy burst of blood orange
  • English Cherry Blossom Eau de Parfum – delicate blossoms mingle with a luscious blend of fig and cassis for a hint of warmth on a base of cherry wood
  • White Peaches Eau de Parfum – juicy soft peach captures the essence of summer, while cool elderflower granite and earthy silver wood birch add a fresh, modern finish
  • Dandelion Fig Eau de Parfum – with top notes of dandelion leaf and lemongrass, complemented by tomato vine, juniper and a heady blend of ripe fig

Shay and Blue QVC TSV July 27th 2019

Shay & Blue QVC TSV July 2019

By contrast the Winter option features 4 x 10mls sprays of deeper darker fragrances. This is the perfect collection if you like scents that are quite spicy, bold notes layered with subtle warm, floral notes. All four scents are beautiful, my favourite of the four has to be Framboise Noire, it is sexy, quite masculine and very long wearing.

  • NEW Blackberry Woods Eau de Parfum – the essence of autumn, this heady blend features top notes of blackberry with a heart of neroli and lemon leaves, and a warm, woody cypress base
  • Atropa Belladonna Eau De Parfum – a decadent scent with rich notes of cassis berries blended with a white flower bouquet on a deep base of patchouli and sandalwood
  • Framboise Noire Eau De Parfum – a rounded combination of mixed forest berries on a bed of deep, black woods for a sensual fragrance reminiscent of a fine wine
  • Black Tulip Eau De Parfum – a modern floral with fresh, delicate sprigs of snowdrops with rich, black tulips, tart plums and a warm, balanced base of white chocolate

Let me know which scent you’re most excited to try, also these would make fantastic gifts if you have any special birthdays, or occasions coming up.

SAVE OVER £60

Collection value: worth over £100
QVC TSV Price: under £35 (plus P&P)
Special price available for ONE DAY ONLY from midnight to midnight on Saturday 27th July 2019

* Please note, customers can only order the winter option if they buy the summer option, this will then be dispatched later in the year.

Shay & Blue are an award-winning, cruelty-free, boutique perfumery creating modern and unique fragrances. Made with real flowers fruit and spices.

*This post contains PR Samples

Time Bomb Supersize Hero Collection on QVC

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{gifted) If you love skincare, you’re going to love this upcoming QVC offer, so mark your diaries. Time Bomb have put together their biggest and best Anti Ageing Collection and it will be available on QVC from 12th July 2019. This 4 piece Supersize Hero Collection is worth over £206 but you can snap up this collection for just £62.88, which is a huge saving! I’d say this is a deal too good to miss. If your skincare collection is needing a revamp, update or you just want to try some new products then this Time Bomb Collection is perfect.

This Time Bomb Anti-Ageing Collection includes many of their hero products, and they’re in SUPERSIZE bottles, so you get more for your money.

Time Bomb Supersize Hero Collection:

  • Take Off Time Cleanse + Buff (200ml) RRP £25
  • Complexion Cocktail With A Shot of H2Omega (150ml) RRP £30
  • Collagen Bomb Essential Skin Fuel (50ml) RRP £65
  • Powerball Intensive Moisturiser (100ml) RRP £80

= £62.88 (value of £206.50)

Time Bomb Supersize Skincare on QVC
time bomb supersize qvc deal

Time Bomb Take Off Time Cleanse + Buff 200ml

This is a great refreshing cleanser that will help remove dead skin & the daily build up of grime and dirt to uncover your natural radiant complexion. This gentle cleanser contains professional dermatological grade crystals that gently lift away that clinging top layer to reveal fresh, smooth, glowing skin beneath, so you can exfoliate/polish your skin without it being abrasive. I love using this in the morning so my skin feels silky smooth as it makes my make up apply like a dream and sit really well all day. I also like to use it as part of my evening skincare routine as it makes light work of removing my makeup and SPF so my skin is clean and all the pollution and grime from the day is not clogging my pores. This huge 200ml tube will last you months

Time Bomb Complexion Cocktail With A Shot of H2Omega 150ml

I have loved using this during the heatwave we have been blessed with in the UK because it is instantly hydrating, cooling and makes your skin feel refreshed. It reminds me of the popular Water Essence which is a step that is never missed in Korean Skincare. It is not a toner – more of a way to replenish lost moisture and deliver your skin a cocktail of mega moisture ingredients. It is wonderful if you have been out in the sun a lot and your skin feels and looks parched or if you have naturally dehydrated skin, this will help re-plump, hydrate and give your skin that supple youthful glow. You can either pour a small amount in to your palm or on to a cotton pad and gently pat it into your skin. It has quickly become my Summer skincare essential, oh and it smells like holiday in a bottle.

This Complexion Cocktail includes,

  • Chia Oil, nature’s richest source of Omega 3 EFA’s (a go-to resource for long distance runners seeking to conserve their body’s water in arid climates)
  • Electrolyte-Rich Coconut Oil, known for exceptional hydrating powers & another top source of Omega 3

Time Bomb QVC Skincare Bundle

Time Bomb Collagen Bomb Essential Skin Fuel 50ml

Keep your skin looking full, firm and glowing with this potent anti-oxidant rich Collagen Bomb Skin Fuel from Time Bomb. For anyone who is like me (40+) this is a wonderful product to add to your skincare regime. It’s hydrating, plumping and firming and targets all my anti-ageing skincare concerns in one product (the loss of collagen, moisture and elasticity). This product has a cream consistency which is more lightweight than a moisturiser but not as thin as a serum. It doesn’t just skit on top of your skin, it glides on and leaves skin looking velvety smooth and plump.

It contains so many incredible skin boosting ingredients,

  • Pycnogenol, derived from the bark of maritime pine trees found in the South of France, which has been clinically proven when applied topically to help maintain skin’s structure by 1) binding to and reinforcing collagen 2) inhibiting collagen destruction 3) promoting better quality collagen 4) scavenging collagen-attacking free radicals
  • Padina Povanica brown algae, found to promote healthy collagen renewal and preserve the integrity of collagen fibers
  • Davilla Rugosa leaf extract, found to protect newly synthesized collagen
  • Borage Oil, found to enhance collagen production
  • Micro-collagen, found to deliver intense moisturisation

Time Bomb Powerball Intensive Moisturiser 100ml

This huge 100ml tube of Time Bomb hero moisturiser is going to last you forever (well not forever but a very, very long time). I have been using it morning and night for a couple of weeks and it still feels full to the brim. It is creamy without feeling heavy on the skin. It doesn’t matter what the time of yearit is, our skin can look tired and dehydrated and this Powerball Intensive Moisturiser is the perfect way to combat that and help your skin feel plump, restore radiance and thanks to 21 natural hydrating agents it will refill, lock in and retain water thanks to a powerhouse of ingredients.

The key to Powerball’s efficacy is

  • Ectoin, a moisture grabbing and holding protein that enables organisms to thrive in harsh, arid, desert environments.
  • Bio-protectant Trehalose helps preserve skin’s internal fluidity, keeping it supple, elastic, resilient.
  • A proprietary blend of Hyaluronic Acid and Aqua Cell Complex (lentil, watermelon and apple extracts) loads and refills skin’s essential moisture reserves, for softer, smoother, plumper tone and texture.

Let me know if you snap up this incredible Time Bomb Biggest & Best Anti-Ageing Collection. Remember is is only £62.88 (RRP over £200) and available as a special QVC Deal.

*This post contains PR Samples