ManCave Natural Grooming – Ideal Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Margaret Graham

Here at Frost, the team really like ManCave, the supreme-performance, natural men’s grooming range with a premium fragrance. The four sets are: Supreme Skincare Set – RRP £12.99, Supreme Shavecare Set – RRP £15.99, The Wash Bag Set – RRP £22.9 and The Survival Set – RRP £29.99

These gift sets are launched on boots.com (now with click and collect) perfect for Christmas gifting.

The Wash Bag Set – RRP £22.99

http://www.boots.com/en/ManCave-Wash-Bag-Set_1765219/

For men on the go, this set includes a ManCave flannel.

Borage Moisturiser is an innovative natural moisturiser enriched with bioactives and UV absorbers (rrp £9.50) Willow FaceWash combines natural extracts to refresh, waken and purify skin without drying. (rrp £5.95)FaceScrub with Olive Stone to exfoliate skin and reduce blocked pores, blackheads and ingrown hairs (rrp £6.99)

Supreme Skincare Set – RRP £12.99

http://www.boots.com/en/ManCave-Supreme-Skincare-Set_1765215/

Good skin starts here – this simple two-step grooming regime has all you need. Borage Moisturiser is an innovative natural hydrating facial moisturiser enriched with bioactives and UV absorbers to create a soothing, easily absorbed formula. (rrp £9.50) Willow FaceWash combines natural extracts to refresh, waken and purify skin without drying. (rrp £5.95)

Supreme Shavecare Set – RRP £15.99

http://www.boots.com/en/ManCave-Supreme-Shavecare-Set_1765217/

Get the best out of your shave with this Supreme Shavecare Set. Natural ShaveGel featuring a built-in Pre- Shave performance with Meadowfoam Seed & Tea Tree oil for a premium shaving experience (rrp £5.99)

FaceScrub with Olive Stone to exfoliate skin and reduce blocked pores, blackheads and ingrown hairs (rrp £6.99) Post ShaveBalm with Aloe Vera to soothe, plus Vitamin E and Copper PCA to repair skin after shaving. (rrp £6.50)

The Survival Set – RRP £29.99

http://www.boots.com/en/ManCave-Survival-Kit_1765221/

For every situation, this Survival Set has got you covered. Lemon & Oak Shower Gel combines Lemon oil, Vetiver and Bergamot to uplift and stimulate for an aromatherapeutic showering experience. (rep £3.99) Borage Moisturiser is an innovative natural hydrating facial moisturiser enriched with bioactives and UV absorbers to create a soothing, easily absorbed formula. (rrp £9.50)

Willow FaceWash combines natural extracts to refresh, waken and purify skin without drying. (rep £5.95) FaceScrub with Olive Stone to exfoliate skin and reduce blocked pores, blackheads and ingrown hairs (rep £6.99) Natural ShaveGel featuring a unique built-in Pre-Shave performance with Meadowfoam Seed & Tea Tree oil for a premium shaving experience (rrp £5.99) Post ShaveBalm soothes with Aloe Vera, plus Vitamin E and Copper PCA to repair skin after shaving. (rrp £6.50)

www.mancaveinc.co.uk

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Four-Piece Beautiful Complexion Set by Margaret Graham

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Margaret Graham

Frost really likes this this fantastic cruelty free brush set, being animal lovers. It includes all four brushes in the EcoTools Complexion Collection® – a makeup-skincare hybrid line designed to improve skin’s health and maximize natural beauty. This self-wrapping set includes a gift tag, ribbon and gift box, making it the perfect present for every beauty lover on your list. I know just the person to get this for, but that’s my secret.

Mattifying Finish Brush: This duo-fiber head creates a flawless finish with either pressed or loose powder. The short bristles pick up the perfect amount of product while the long bristles distribute it smoothly to keep oil and shine at bay all day.

Skin Perfecting Brush: Specifically designed to smoothly and evenly apply BB/CC creams and tinted moisturizer. Use the rounded edge of the brush for precise coverage around the eyes and nose.

Eye Perfecting Brush: Features a uniquely cut, rounded tip head that mimics the shape of your finger around the eyes to reduce tugging or transferring oils. Designed with straight, firm and dense bristles for optimal blending and coverage.

Correcting Concealer Brush: A duo-fiber blend of bristles pick up and distribute concealer for full coverage of dark circles, redness or other imperfections.

The ecoTOOLS® Complexion Collection® features beautiful cruelty-free bristles, a beautifully designed unique recycled ferrule combining the elements of beauty and science, and sleek bamboo handles. The packaging is made from recyclable PET and post- consumer recycled paper.

£19.99  Available at Boots.com and Superdrug.com

Sparkle through the festive season with the Mavala Christmas Range by Margaret Graham

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Margaret Graham

Make Christmas even more beautiful with these festive gifts from MAVALA.

From beautiful baubles to cute crackers and kits, MAVALA’s Christmas offering has something for everyone, no matter your budget.

MAVALA Snowblossom Kits (RRP £12.50)

Shower your loved ones with a trio of Mavala colours. These snowflake-covered sets are available in 6 sumptuous shade collections from festive reds and pretty nudes to sultry shades perfect for dark winter nights.

MAVALA Cracking Duo (RRP £9.00)

Have a cracking Christmas with these duos. Available in six complementary colour ways so there is something to suit all tastes. No need to pull this cracker, simply untwist the top to reveal two nail treats.

MAVALA Christmas Baubles (RRP £5.00)

Have a ball this Christmas with the  MAVALA Christmas Baubles in eight sparkling festive hues, including favourites Rouge Rubis, Magic Sapphire & Magic Snow.

Take care this Christmas with the Mavala Nail Care Collection
Give the gift of beautiful nails this Christmas with the MAVALA care range. Whatever your nail concern, MAVALA have it covered with a collection of gifts for gorgeous natural nails.

MAVALA Vanity Case (RRP £26.50)

Packed full of Mavala’s best-selling nail care products, this vanity case is perfect for a complete at-home manicure. The case includes: Scientifique, 002 Basecoat, ColorFix Topcoat, Nail Polish Remover

MAVALA Colour Stay Coffret (RRP £17.50)

Love your nail colour but hate that it never lasts long enough? The Colour Stay coffret from Mavala has everything you need to make your colour last whilst caring for your nails and cuticles. The set includes: 002 Basecoat, ColorFix, Oil Seal Dryer & Mini Emery Boards.

MAVALA Discovery Coffret (RRP £29.95)

This nail care & beauty coffret is perfect for those who are new to the world of nail care. Packed full of a range of treatment products and a step-by-step manicure programme, it’s the perfect solution to your nail problems. The set includes: Cuticle Remover, Scientifique, 002 Basecoat, ColorFix, Oil Seal Dryer & Hand Cream.

The Mavala Christmas Collection is available at JohnLewis.com, Boots.com and selected independent retailers nationwide.

Carnation Bunion Pads & Bunion Protector Review

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Amy Voce

Bunions. They are awful and painful. Even the gorgeous 37-year-old Amal Clooney suffers from them and Nigella Lawson had hers removed from both feet. What exactly are they? Carnation let us know.

A bunion is an inflamed fluid-filled bursa formed on the side of the foot. The joint protrudes because the toe is bent away at an angle, pushing into the other toes and causing them to bend unnaturally.

Sometimes the second toe is forced over the big toe leading to the toes being crammed together and subsequently, as a result of the pressure, to the formation of corns and callouses.

Bunions

Identifying bunions by appearance and symptom:

A bunion forms on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe.

Cause

Bent toes and bunions can run in families but are often caused by defective or ill-fitting footwear.
In early teens, bones are soft and still developing and can mould to the shape of the footwear worn.
Socks that are too tight or too small, pointed shoes and high heels which cram the toes into the front of the shoe will cause permanent distortion if maintained while the feet develop.
A bunion forms on the joint as an attempt to protect against pressure.
Treatment

Wearing a bunion pad or shield which fits the contour of the joint will relieve pressure on the bunion, as will wide fitting shoes. In a small number of extreme cases, surgery can be performed, which involves straightening the toe by removing parts of the deviated bones.

Carnation Bunion Pads are shaped to fit around the bunion and are made from felt, which spreads the load to give maximum comfort.

Carnation Gel Bunion Protectors are made from soft, flexible gel with a toe loop to help positioning over the bunion. They can be washed for repeated use.

Carnation Bunion Pads

Carnation Bunion Pads
Traditional, cost effective felt pads proven to relieve the pain caused by bunions

Shaped to fit around the bunion
Made from felt, which spreads the load to give maximum comfort
Hypoallergenic adhesive
Carnation Bunion Pads are available in packs of 4

We reviewed them and they work. Brilliant things.

Carnation Gel Bunion Protector

Long lasting, cost effective protection to relieve the pain caused by bunions. Ideal for chronic sufferers

Soft, flexible gel contains mineral oil to moisturise and help soften the skin
Slim design fits easily into the shoe
Toe loop to help positioning on the bunion
Long life – can be washed and re-used

This is brilliant and is also reusable so saves you money longer term. Great cushioning that relieves the pain. Full marks.

Available from boots.com

Baylis and Harding Weekend Essentials Bag | Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Frostie

This gorgeous Mosaic Baylis & Harding Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit Weekend Bag Gift Set is only one of many things available from lloydspharmacy.com It is shiny, glamorous and full of goodies. It is perfect for a weekend getaway and is a very affordable £19.99 (rrp). The products inside are as great as the big weekend bag and phone purse. The black and gold is perfectly glitzy for Christmas. The perfect gift for a loved one, or to treat yourself. Bling on the outside and pure, relaxing, indulgence on the inside with wonderful Baylis and Harding products inside. A really great gift.

Set Contains:

• 100ml Bottle Bath Crème
• 100ml Bottle Bath Milk
• 100ml Bottle Shower Gel
• 200ml Tube Body Wash
• 50ml Tube Hand & Nail Cream
• 250g Jar Body Butter
• Nylon Body Polisher
• Cream Calf Skin Weekend Bag

This gorgeous set is available from Lloyds Pharmacy here

Herpatch Prevention Stick: New cold sore prevention balm hits the UK

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Frostie

 24 per cent of cold sore sufferers are convinced that everyone is looking at them when they have a cold sore blister.
 Nearly half of those who suffer with cold sores admit they feel embarrassed when they develop a ‘fever blister’.
 A fifth of those surveyed (19 per cent) revealed that they will not leave their house if they are suffering with a cold sore.Each year, more than a third of the world’s population who harbour the causative virus suffer recurrent outbreaks of cold sores, with many sufferers experiencing more than 12 outbreaks a year3. However while the virus self can’t be cured, the amount of outbreaks can now finally be controlled with the launch of a pioneering new balm that will be going on sale in Boots stores nationwide (and Boots.com), from this week.
Classified as a medical device, the Herpatch prevention stick is a moisturising balm that effectively helps to prevent cold sore blisters. Developed with Protective Nutritive Shield technology to block the triggers that could lead to a cold sore outbreak, the balm combines a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF30), Zinc, Aloe Vera, and other skin protectants to keep lips hydrated andsafeguarded from an embarrassing blister occurring.

With its carefully selected ingredients, the Herpatch prevention stick literally provides a barrier to guard sensitive skin from the external factors that could spark a cold sore; including central heating, air conditioning, wind burn, and extreme weather conditions. The softening and moisturising action of the balm alsohelps to soothe skin during an outbreak, keeping the lesion moist to prevent cracking and reduce the occurrence of secondary infection.

Sunlight triggers cold sore outbreaks in up to a quarter of people with recurrent infections.

After exposure to UV radiation, up to 70 per cent of cold sore sufferers develop a blister within 7 days.

Ultraviolet light can reactivate Herpes simplex virus in over 60 per cent of cases.

With exposure to sunlight triggering cold sore outbreaks in up to a quarter of people with recurrent infections, clinical studies show that frequent application of a lip sunscreen product, can significantly minimise outbreaks.

In addition to this high SPF, Herpatch prevention stick contains several functional ingredients, such as Zinc, Aloe Vera, and other skin protectants, which will help to prevent recurrent Herpes labials.

When applied regularly (the Herpatch prevention stick can be applied as frequently as necessary), the balm will effectively help to reduce the number of cold sore outbreaks. Handy to carry with you, Herpatch Cold Sore Prevention is an easy to use, fast and efficient treatment for the prevention of cold sores. Use in conjunction with Herpatch Cold Sore Serum during an outbreak for a complete cold sore-care regimen.

Herpatch Cold Sore Prevention is available NOW from Boots and Boots.com priced at £4.99

Khadi Anti-Aging Ayurvedic Rejuvenating Oil Review

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Frostie

We tried this natural product and loved it. It made a real difference to skin. It promises a lot and delivers. Recommended for hydrated, glowing skin.

Give your skin a new lease on life with the Khadi Anti-Ageing Face and Body Oil. Formulated according to the ancient principles of Ayurveda, this natural and organic wonder oil protects the skin against free radicals, boosts cell growth and repairs damaged cells, whilst improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

In addition, it also minimises pigmentation spots, leaving the skin clearer and more rejuvenated. The khadi Anti-Ageing Face and Body Oil costs just £11.90 and is available from selected health stores and independent pharmacies across the UK and Ireland, as well as online at www.khadihair.co.uk.

Containing pure Ayurvedic herbal infusions that have been prepared and blended by Ayurvedic experts in India, this unique facial oil is rich in essential oils, herbs and flowers that have proven complexion boosting benefits.

Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural healing that promotes a holistic view of beauty and wellness, which is key to the khadi brand: the aim to promote a beauty routine that incorporates the healing powers of herbs, oils and plants to achieve a more beautiful body.

This wonderful anti-ageing formula is packed full of beneficial natural ingredients:

Organic sesame oil helps nourish the skin. The fatty acids contained in the oil, such as oleic, palmitic, stearic and linoleic acid, are effective moisturisers that keep skin supple and soft
Almond Oil traps moisture in the skin, keeping it hydrated and nourished
Organic rose softens the skinand helps to delay the signs of ageing. Rose contains high amounts of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from damage. It also locks moisture into the skin, preventing it from becoming dull and dry.
Essential oilsof patchouli, myrrh, lavender and vanilla soothes the skin and calms the mind.

The Khadi Anti-Aging Face and Body Oil absorbs quickly in to the skin, leaving a subtle and refreshing aroma.

How to use:
Can be used in the morning and evenings, apply to damp skin and gently massage using a circular motion. It can also be used as a body oil and massage oil

Jethro Sheeran Alonestar Official Cornerstone Album Launch… Party Central!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

Having hosted several events, Nuraya Kokos (Baby Kokos PR) certainly knows how to draw a crowd…

On Tuesday 10 November, Baby Kokos PR hosted the launch of hip-hop/urban pop singer aLonestar – aka Jethro Sheeran’s new album CORNERSTONE at SW10’s swankiest club, Embargo Republica, sponsored by the premier beauty brand LA Skincare, Wolf Media, H and N Solutions, Catering Heaven, Little Eden, Julie’s Scrumptious Cakes, Wolf security, Celeb FC and hosted by international supermodel Harriadnie Beau.

When I arrived, the entire building was buzzing, an electric conglomeration of sights and sounds, flashing lights and thudding speakers, establishing a constant sense of breathless anticipation.

In other words: With over 480 invited and VIP guests, it was accomplishing the exact goal of a launch event.

“Vibrant sound, Alonestar’s vocals run deep” Venue Magazine

Rapper and producer Jethro Sheeran, who performs under the name ‘aLonestar’ grew up in Bristol, gaining a big following with his style of hip hop music fused with urban pop, written very much from the heart.

He has also collaborated with a number of other artists including his cousin Ed Sheeran.

This album, CORNERSTONE, features ten tracks, five of which are available to download now with the entire album release set for 6 December 2015.

Preview, buy and download songs from the album, including ‘Bristol Pill’, ‘In This Lie’, ‘My Child Master’ (ft Josh Rhys Owen) and many more.

CORNERSTONE album – £6.99 with songs starting at 0.79p:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/cornerstone/id1057265050

VIP and guest attendees included:

Rough Copy, Bupsi (aka Nicola Brown). Paddy Doherty (Celebrity Big Brother), Rashelle, Samantha Kay, Karl Negus, Miss Supranational Wales and England 2015, Miss London Town Supranational, Simone Myers (TOWIE),

Naomi Isted (British fashion and beauty presenter), Alex Reid, Simon Gross, Colin Chapman (author), Melody Munday and James Lewis (ITV’s Deals, Wheels and Steals).

Guests enjoyed performances including Lydia Lucy who appeared as the main supporting act for Jethro Sheeran,

Gak Jonze, Sean Magee and Jason Sharpey Pearce and entertained with the sharp magic talent of Carl Charlesworth.

Catering Heaven (and the clue is in the name), provided elegant canapes and sandwiches, with Julie Matthews (Julie’s Scrumptious Cakes) working her magic providing adorable cupcakes and a celebration cake creation tailored to the event.

www.corinne-modelling.co.uk

Corinne@frostmagazine.com

@ladycdtt

Images: Shane Finn at Visual Devotion

Video: Courtesy of Klash Ent TV

About Jethro Sheeran…

Winner of two Exposure Music Awards for Best Male Artist and Best Urban Song, Jethro Sheeran, Alonestar, is an artist fusing both hip hop and urban pop that has seen his live performances described as ”mind blowing – his headline performance at the EMA’s was electrifying!” by Dean Hill of tourdates.co.uk and the Exposure Music Awards.

His 6 track EP, “Warrior”, featuring collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Rosie Ribbons, Ja Ja Soze and Lifford, is available on iTunes with the title track recently performed on TV2 fight night live in Denmark with a live audience of 10,000 and more than three million watching on pay per view. Playing songs from this EP on the summer festival circuit, he has had enthusiastic responses from audiences across the UK.

International club and festival performances have earned him a reputation as a consummate showman, drawing enthusiastic crowd responses from London, Morocco, Spain and Denmark (free-styling with The Game and Black Wall Streets, Clyde Carson) to Port of Spain in Trinidad, as well as radio and TV coverage with his music also being described as having a “dark Bristol sound, a class production” by the Evening Post and as “being reminiscent of our early work” by Massive Attack.
For more information email info@alonestar.co.uk or visit:
http://www.myspace.com/alonestarmusic

http://www.soundcloud.com/alonestar

http://www.facebook.com/alonestar

www.twitter.com/alonestar1

#cornerstone

About Embargo Republica : Chelsea…

Grit and glamour fuse together to create Embargo República’s cool and contemporary Cuban backdrop: enter the club through our cigar shop to an interior shaped by exposed brickwork and timber, graffiti splashed on whitewashed walls, jazz club ceiling fans and eclectic vintage furniture.

If it’s a chilled out vibe you’re seeking, relax under the stars on the open air terrace, the largest rooftop bar in SW10 and a tropical haven that emanates Cuban al-fresco living. Boasting arguably the finest choice of cocktails and rum’s in town!

Music is at the beating heart of Cuban culture and we take pride in the range of live bands, DJs and acoustic acts that take to our stage each week – Victor Hugo & the Mambo Boys, The Cuban Brothers and Salsa Fuego Trio, amongst others, keep Embargo República buzzing from early evening until late with infectious Cuban and Latin rhythms.

533 KING’S ROAD
LONDON
SW10 0TZ

020 7351 5038 Sales: 07793 778 164

Enquiries: enquiries@embargorepublica.com

Reservations: promotions@embargorepublica.com

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