Gift Guide: Beauty

What's Christmas without some lovely beauty treats? Whether you're buying a gift for your best friend or secretly treating yourself, here are some great beauty items that deserve to be opened on Christmas morning!

Juice Beauty Antioxidant Power Pack

The Holiday Kit

Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Set

Givenchy Beauty Le Prisme Blush

Nails Inc: Autumn Winter Mini Gel Effect Collection

Molton Brown Elderflower Festive Bauble

Clinique Skincare Greats

Clarisonic 4-Speed Cleansing Brush

Morning Routine

Each of us has a morning routine that hopefully helps us to face the day ahead with a smile!

So how do I start my day? 

Before I leave my bed, I reach for my iPad and check my emails and social network notifications. I know some people would rap me on the wrist for admitting this, but these ten minutes allow me to start my day on top form and get ready to be productive.

Then the regime begins! For my face, I use my Clarisonic three to four times a week, and my skin instantly looks brighter after it has completed the quick two minute cycle. On other days I'll use a gentle cleanser like Simple's Facial Wash Gel. I tone my skin with Clinique's Clarifying Lotion 2 and use a moisturiser like AHAVA's Essential Day Moisturizer or the classic Hydrating Gel Cream from Bobbi Brown.

After I've brushed my teeth, washed my hair and showered, I use a thick body lotion like Neutrogena's Moisture Wrap to keep my skin hydrated all day long. If I'm heading to work then I'll straighten my hair, otherwise I keep it natural and let it do its own thing!

I've featured my beauty products before,  but my three favourite fragrances currently on rotation are Tory Burch, Coach's Poppy and this great set of mini scents from AERIN.

After this I'll get dressed and have a light breakfast before taking the day on!

I'd love to hear about your morning routine and any recommendations for new products that I should try! Leave me a comment or tweet me!

Clarisonic and Lancome Special Cleansing Set

The Clarisonic is absolute essential in my facial cleansing routine, and the news that the brand has teamed up with Lancome for a special collaborative set available at Debenhams has made my Sunday! 

The special package includes Gel Eclat cleanser, the brush (plus head) and Visionnaire Serum all for £125. (It's worth £161.) You also get a trial size Clarisonic cleanser and a protective travel case.

If you've been thinking about getting a Clarisonic, why not treat yourself?!