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Sprout, The World’s First Plantable Makeup Pencils

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eyeliner, plantable, eco-friendly, sustainable, These makeup pencils are pretty special, and sustainable from start to end. Recycling in the beauty industry is notoriously difficult, but here’s a clever, patented invention by eco-pencil company Sprout World, that is designed to not only reduce waste, but give something beautiful and useful back to the planet.

Simply use the makeup pencils as normal, and instead of throwing them away when they become too small to use, flip them around, stick the end (green capsule facing down) into a pot of damp soil, and ta-da – beautiful wildflowers will start to sprout within 1-2 weeks!

Sprout Makeup Pencil
Where did the idea come from?

Sprout World is made up of 70% female employees. It was during a routine discussion about the waste problem within the beauty industry, that the team flagged how the majority of people in that room used make-up pencils daily, and therefore, they could potentially play a huge role in giving a second life (and a beautiful one at that) to products that would otherwise end up as waste.

Kind to the skin and planet

Sprout Makeup Pencil
Every element of the pencil is made from natural, kind-to-skin ingredients and materials:

100% natural and ethically sourced
Made from sustainable certified wood
Recyclable sugar cane cap
Plant-based soluble cellulose cap that dissolves when planted, releasing wildflower seeds
AllergyCertified, plastic-free and paraben-free
Sprout Makeup Pencils

Available as an Eyeliner (Black or Brown) and Browliner (Brown)

Price: £10.95 per pencil / £20.95 per two-pack

Stockists: amazon.co.uk and sproutworld.com

Niacinamide for your body?

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Niacinamide is a holy-grail skincare solution to help strengthen the skin’s barrier, prevent moisture loss, improve skin tone, reduce enlarged pores and provide anti-oxidant properties to protect against oxidative damage and premature ageing. This sought-after ingredient can often be found in facial serums, moisturisers and cleansers – but when did we decide good skin days just belonged to our face?

Elevate your daily body care with MESSIAH and EVE Body Cleanser .02 (£21 / 300ml) – a luxurious blend of premium, results-driven skincare ingredients including Niacinamide, AHA’s and Pentativin, so you can enjoy brighter, clearer, smoother, softer skin…from the neck down!
MESSIAH and EVE Body Cleanser .02 (£21 / 300ml, messiahandeve.com)

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  • Your daily skin smoother to gently reveal fresh, radiant, supple skin – without the scrubby mess.
  • Alpha Hydroxy Acids – derived from fruit enzymes to gently exfoliate, keep skin smooth and blemishes at bay.
  • Niacinamide – improves skin tone, brightens dull skin, strengthens your skin barrier and reduces trans epidermal water loss for hydrated skin all-over.
  • Vitamin E – a skincare staple that moisturises and protects the skin
  • Pentavitin – provides instant, deep hydration and protect skin from post-shower dryness.
  • And the scent! ‘Modern Unity’ contains a mix of bespoke blended French fine fragrances, combining essential oils and botanicals of blackberry, birch tar and guaiacwood – this mysterious and unique sweet, yet woody fragrance, is the embodiment of sophistication, designed to subtly last on your post-shower skin.
  • Responsibly designed – vegan, cruelty free, recycled and recyclable.

    • messiahandeve.co.uk    | @messiahandeve

Deliveroo and BGT’s Kojo Anim Launch Christmas Crackers That Will Help to Crack Hunger for UK Families in Need

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Deliveroo has teamed up with Britain’s Got Talent finalist and cult funnyman Kojo Anim, to launch a range of magical charity Christmas crackers called ‘Crackers Cracking Hunger’, to help provide crucial meals for families in need.  

Each box of six crackers is beautifully festive and costs £10, all of which will be donated to The Felix Project and FareShare.

Instead of finding silly throwaway toys inside the crackers, customers will find a Christmas hat and a rather witty bespoke joke from Kojo Anim himself. 

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Each £10 box will provide the equivalent of a week of meals for a household in need by redistributing good food that would otherwise go to waste. The crackers are made from 100% recyclable materials. 

This comes as it was reported that 1.3m UK families relied on food parcels over the festive period* last Christmas, and this year, millions will also rely on food banks and charities.

Customers should search ‘Crackers Cracking Hunger’ to find an Editions near them. Any Deliveroo customers who are not within delivery of a participating Editions, or who would like to make a monetary donation rather than receiving crackers, can still support the cause by making a donation on the ‘Crackers Cracking Hunger – Make a Donation’ page. 100% of all donations will support Deliveroo’s efforts to deliver more meals to families who need them via The Felix Project and FareShare. 

Each box of six crackers costs £10 and 100% of this cost will be donated to the charities. Delivery and service fees will still apply.

The Ultimate gift this Christmas: A Sports Getaway

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It has been a rough couple of years, so what better Christmas gift than a break?  Keith Prowse, the UK’s leading hospitality provider, has a range of experiences to help you give sports fans the ultimate gift this Christmas.

An official hospitality experience offers you food and drink from Michelin starred chefs along with the best seats in the house, making it an experience your loved ones will never forget.

Venue: The Lock

Event: Six Nations

Key highlights:

  • Presented by 2-Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, The Lock is a grand and sophisticated space located in Twickenham Stadium’s East Stand.
  • Private tables of 2,4,6,8 and 10
  • Four course English inspired menu
  • Post-match Twickenham tea

Price: From 1099pp +VAT

Venue: The Treehouse

Event: Wimbledon 2022

Key highlights:

  • Brand new experience launching at Wimbledon 2022
  • Roaming small plates from Tom Sellers, 2 Michelin Star Chef Patron of Restaurant Story
  • Innovative premium cocktails prepared by in-house mixologists
  • Live DJs and access to The Lawn garden
  • Complimentary bar including premium spirits & chilled Champagne
  • Official prime viewing location on Centre Court or No.1 Court

Price: From £850pp +VAT

 

 

 

Did You Know Truffle Is The Secret To Diamond Skin?

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With the seasons changing and the days becoming cooler, this can often take a toll on your skin. Most commonly, the winter weather affects our skin by drying it out; the combination between the cold outside and the heat of your house, contributes to this. This ‘winter skin’ can cause your skin to have a dull appearance, and even contribute to signs of early ageing.

SOS H20 may be your secret to diamond skin this winter due to its secret ingredient… truffle. Yep, that’s right, the secret to keeping your skin hydrated and youthful may just be your favourite ingredient in pasta.

 

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Why Truffle is the secret to diamond skin:

  • Infused with nutrients, vitamins, and amino acids, which boost healthy skin with anti-aging properties.
  • Packed with anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties from an enzyme called Superoxide Dismutase which repairs skin and helps to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. 
  • Rich in vitamins and amino acids, this ingredient will nourish the skin with hydration and boot moisture levels for softer, smoother skin.
  • Packed with ceramides and Vitamin C, your skin will be brightened and dark spots will be diminished.

​SOS H20, from £5, sosserum.co.uk 

  • Formulated with Green Grapes and White Truffle, the appearance of fine lines will be reduced, and skin will be brightened.
  • Infused with skin-perfecting ingredients including low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid, to keep even sensitive skin moisturised all day. 
  • A silky formula, fast absorbing, that increases hydration, elasticity and suppleness as well as leaving the skin looking firm and toned.​

Offering UVA and UVB protection of SPF 30, this is the perfect daily moisturiser in winter. UVA rays are at the same strength in winter, as they are in summer, meaning that skin damage is just as likely to occur in the cooler months as it is the summer. Wearing SPF 30 everyday means that 97% of UV rays will be blocked, and skin damage will be reduced.

Intensely hydrating, soothing, and offering UVA and UVB protection of SPF 30, SOS H20 is the winter swap we all need to keep skin youthful and glowing throughout the colder months.

 

The Perfect Winter Skincare Routine with Korean Beauty Brand

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As the weather becomes cooler, our skin becomes drier. The lack of humidity in the air, and even your central heating, is the cause for your skin drying out. To ensure your skin stays hydrated and plump throughout the winter months, it’s essential to switch up your skincare routine. Making skincare swaps to more hydrating products is the secret to ensuring glowing skin throughout the winter months.  

 Korean beauty brand, Atomy, has compiled a skincare routine for all skin types. Anti-ageing and hydrating products, this routine will answer all your winter skin problems. We have tried the brand and love them. Try them out for yourself. 

 

Top Pick For Christmas: VTech Myla The Blush And Bloom Unicorn

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We cannot get over how gorgeous Myla, the blush and bloom unicorn is. She is the perfect, interactive, toy from leading children’s toy brand Vtech. Gorgeous, fun, and excellent for development. We cannot recommend this fantastic toy enough. It is our top pick for Christmas.

Leading electronic toy brand, VTech, is excited to announce that Myla – the much loved Unicorn – is getting a makeover. Introducing, Myla the Blush and Bloom Unicorn.  

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Little ones can now take Myla to a make-believe hair salon with a beautiful array of stylish hair options. From giving her a simply brush with a comb, to unlocking her full potential with a stupendous selection of clips – Myla is getting ready for her festive debut. 

Most notably, Myla has a magical wand that allows children the opportunity to express their full fashionista. By selecting any colour on the wand, you’ll be able to apply a sprinkle of colour to her horn, eyes and wings before watching in amazement as they magically light up in the chosen colour. She’ll also light up if you blow her a kiss! 

Myla can also bring a sparkle of magic to your play-area, with wings that flap in time with the music she plays. And when it all get’s a little much, Myla will also tuck her legs under and have a nap – encouraging little ones to think creatively about dreamtime. 

RRP: £55.50 | Available from: Smyths Toys Superstores / Amazon / ToyStreet

 

 

Hot Tools Hair Styling Products – Perfect For Christmas

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The most perfect Christmas present? Why, perfect hair of course. With the festive party season on the horizon combined with the hunt for the perfect gift  Hot Tools (two of which are on offer throughout November) – the award winning US hair styling brand which has launched this summer across the UK and Europe. Inspired by professionals and with more than 30 years of salon experience, the brand’s new Pro Signature range of styling tools has been created especially for a consumer audience.

 We love the The New Pro Signature Detachable Blow-Dry and Volumiser – Combining fast drying in up to half the time (versus drying and styling separately) with exceptional volumising for salon blow-dries and styling on-the-go in one easy-to-use tool with an exclusive detachable design. Currently £79.99 – on promotion with Argos 01/11-30/11 with £20 off. This fantastic brush really works. It is also super stylish. An easy shortcut to fab hair, what more could you want?

 

 

The New Pro Signature Digital Straightener – Featuring unique gold titanium floating plates and exclusive Pulse Technology® for ultra-sleek, long-lasting styles, time and time again. Automatic dual voltage also makes it the ideal travelling companion. Currently £59.99 – on promotion with Argos 01/11-30/11 with £20 off.
 
 

Hot Tools® Pro Signature Gold Curling Irons – The new Pro Signature collection includes a trio of Gold Curling Irons featuring iconic gold plating in multiple barrel sizes, delivering long-lasting, effortlessly beautiful curls, waves with reduced frizz and added shine. Currently £59.99:

Multiple Barrel Sizes for Different Styles:
25mm – Create bouncy, classic curls and waves
32mm – Perfect for creating polished curls or soft beachy waves
38mm – Create large soft curls and volume
Other great products in the range include: