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The BC gift sets you’ll want to gift (and receive!) this Christmas

The BC gift sets you’ll want to gift (and receive!) this Christmas

by Jo Boyden on Oct 24 2025
It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of the year! And with Christmas just two months away, the countdown is officially on! Before the chaos (and stress!) of last-minute gift shopping sets in, why not get ahead of the game and start now? Let’s be honest, finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy. You want something thoughtful, beautiful, and genuinely useful, not another generic present destined for the re-gift pile! Whether you’re shopping for your skincare-obsessed sister (like me!), searching for the perfect pampering treat for your Mum, or simply looking to treat yourself (because yes, you deserve it!), our new and exclusive Beauty Collective Christmas Gift Set Collection is here to save your sanity, and your skin!   Why you’ll love them From radiance-boosting serums to rejuvenating masks and indulgent body treatments, each set has been expertly curated to pamper, rejuvenate and transform skin (seriously!) They feature our most-loved high-performance professional products and come beautifully packaged, and with serious savings we know you’ll love too! Each gift set also creates a complete skincare routine, so there is no guessing game as to which moisturiser you should buy to go with your cleanser and serum! And the best part? They’re designed to suit every skin type!   So what’s inside the gift sets? Expect best-sellers and indulgent must-haves from across all our brands (Pevonia, Phytomer, Hubislab and more). Whether it’s a marine-infused mask for tired eyes or a vitamin-rich serum for luminous skin, each pack is all about results and self-care! The hardest decision though is choosing which one (or how many) of the 38 gift packs to add to your cart! So we’ve decided to break it down for you!   If it’s anti-ageing you are after If fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness are their concern, these packs deliver serious youth-restoring results. Pevonia Age Correction Gift Box Collections Three targeted options focusing on Collagen, Elastin, or Hyaluronic Acid, (the holy trinity of plump, youthful skin might I add!) Simply choose based on their (or your) primary concern, so for firmness (collagen), elasticity (elastin), or hydration (hyaluronic). Phytomer Pionniere XMF Ritual Gift Set The ultimate anti-ageing ritual from Phytomer's most advanced range. This is for someone who takes their skincare seriously and wants visible, transformative results. It includes who outstanding products (a cream and a mask) that work together to instantly smooth wrinkles, while plumping, brightening and refining the skin. Oh and they come packaged in a gorgeous, cute and convenient cosmetics bag! Vie Collection Time Control Ritual Gift Set Featuring two advanced age correction products with EGF (Epidermal Growth Factors) technology, this gift set is perfect for the science-minded skincare lover who wants cutting-edge anti-ageing innovation. Pevonia Caviar Luxury De-Ageing Gift Set This is the crown jewel when it comes to the gift sets! Pure, unapologetic luxury with caviar-enriched formulas. For someone truly special (or, you know, yourself because you deserve it)!  For those with more sensitive skin Know someone whose skin reacts to everything? These gentle giants could be their new best friends! Phytomer Douceur Marine Ritual Gift Set With two of Phytomers marine-based soothing best-sellers, the Douceur Marine Soothing Moisturising Cream and Vegetal Exfoliant with Natural Enzymes, this gift set (which comes in a gorgeous blue cosmetics pouch) has been designed to soothe, hydrate, comfort and restore skin’s natural balance so it’s healthy and happy! Pevonia RS2 Gift Boxes Specifically formulated for rosacea and ultra-sensitive skin. These aren't just gentle, they are therapeutic-grade sensitive skin solutions, oh and they are global best-selling products too! Featuring two boxes. One with the entire RS2 rosacea collection (cleanser, lotion, serum and cream) and one with the cream and a small size cleanser and lotion) they provide a complete, calming ritual and are designed to soothe, strengthen and restore comfort while reducing redness and irritation. Naturys Sensitive Gift Set This vegan trio featuring a makeup remove/micellar gel, facial oil and cream, transforms delicate and sensitive skin by soothing, calming and restoring hydration.   For the hydration-obsessed Dry, dehydrated skin that drinks up moisture? These quenching collections really do deliver! Phytomer Hydra Original Ritual Marine hydration that plumps and dewifies (yes it’s a word!). Lightweight yet incredibly nourishing, the products in this pack are perfect for year-round hydration. Hubislab Moisture Max Gift Set Korean cosmeceutical hydration at its finest! This gift set really is the ultimate hydration ritual, the 4 products (cleansing foam, aqua mist, moisturiser and cream) work together to deeply quench, revitalizes, and restores glowing, healthy skin! Pevonia Dry Skin Gift Pack When it comes to transforming parched skin into soft, supple radiance, this trio (including the rejuvenating dry skin cream, oil to foam cleansing and refreshing and revitalizing facia mist) delivers with rich, comforting ingredients and textures! For the retinol lovers! Those that really are retinol devotees (and for VERY good reason) know what they want, and these deliver encapsulated, effective vitamin A magic, quite literally! Medicalia Retinol & C Gift Bag This pack provides seriously smart pairing. A powerful retinol and vitamin c resurfacing and brightening cream for nighttime renewal plus essential broad-spectrum SPF 40 sun protection for daytime! Anti-ageing essentials. Pevonia Micro Retinol Gift Set Collections The two Pevonia retinol packs include products featuring encapsulated retinol technology that delivers results without irritation! You really will experience the next generation in retinol to visibly perfect, immediately brighten and dramatically refine skin for the ultimate age-defying beauty routine. For the body-care lovers Your own personal spa-at-home indulgence gift sets! Pevonia Body Rejuvenation Gift Box This gift set quite literally provides head-to-toe pampering with a body scrub, Marine Magnesium (all the rage right now!) and Pevonia’s global bestselling body product Dry Oil Body Moisturiser, to exfoliate, hydrate and deeply nourish for silky-soft, radiant skin. Pevonia Crepe-No-More Body Gift Bag The products in this carefully curated gift bag specifically target crepey skin on arms, décolleté, and body. A game-changer for mature skin. Naturys Silky Skin Body Set The most affordable entry point, perfect for introducing someone to luxury body care. For those who love their skincare makeup ELES Christmas Gift Pack The only makeup-inclusive set in the collection! This set features 4 products including the best-selling Mineral Liquid Powder Foundation, transformation cleanser, a set of muslin cloths for smooth makeup removal and the hydrating and brightening ELES Sheet Mask,  . All presented in a sleek makeup bag, it really is the perfect gift pack for the beauty lover who wants the complete package and of course radiant, flawless skin! And last but not least…. Phytomer Advent Calendar 24 days of marine skincare magic with 2 full-size products, 8 travel sizes, and 14 deluxe samples. This isn't just a gift, it's a month-long experience of discovering (or rediscovering) Phytomer and why we love this brand so much!  So, whether you're treating someone special or finally investing in that professional skincare routine you've been coveting, these gift packs are available now and deliver serious value! No more last-minute panic or generic gift cards needed! This year, you'll be giving the gift of glowing, healthy skin, and that's something everyone will actually love we promise! But remember they are limited edition and only available while stocks last!
Party ready makeup: Get this simple soft glam look

Party ready makeup: Get this simple soft glam look

by Jo Boyden on Nov 29 2024
The festive season (or silly season as some of us like to call it!) is here! And with it comes a whirlwind of events, so nailing your makeup look (especially if you’re time poor like me) really is paramount! But how do you get that flawless, party-ready look that is simple to do and lasts all night? Well we’ve got you covered! Whether you are off to your work christmas party or have an upcoming gathering with friends, we have the perfect makeup look for you! Keep reading for our step-by-step guide, expert tips and product recommendations to make sure you’re party ready this festive season!   How to get a “soft glam” makeup look There’s definitely a time and place for a smouldering smokey eye, sharp contouring, or a striking red lip, but this silly season we are focusing on a more understated “soft glam” look. This style keeps the essence of glam while dialing it down for a look that’s lighter, softer, and effortlessly polished and it’s easy for everyone to achieve!   Skin prep (for perfection!) Before you start any makeup application your skin needs to be properly prepped. It’s the secret to flawless makeup I’m telling you! You know the drill, make sure you cleanse your face to remove any impurities, before applying a hydrating serum and moisturiser to create a smooth, plumped canvas. Using a primer can be game changing too as it will help makeup last all day as well as blur any imperfections!     Pro Tip: For even better results make sure you exfoliate a day before your big event to remove dead skin cells for a smoother application and follow with a hydrating sheet mask to plump and hydrate!   Ace your base! A long-lasting foundation is key for party makeup. Choose one with a luminous finish for a radiant glow or a matte formula for a more polished look. For our soft glam party ready look we used the NEW ELES Mineral Veil Cream to Powder Foundation.  Impeccably crafted to transform you skin into a flawless canvas, this innovative formula rich in antioxidants and firming and soothing ingredients, is your secret weapon against imperfections. Its luxurious creamy texture glides on effortlessly, camouflaging blemishes, evening out skin tone and masking minor flaws with precision. Packed with a powerhouse of pigments, it creates a second skin effect without the weight, offering air-like coverage that lasts! To apply use a damp beauty blender sponge to blend it seamlessly into your skin. Next you’ll want to conceal dark circles and blemishes with a creamy concealer like ELES Dual Action Concealer. Pro Tip: Set your foundation with a translucent powder for an all-night flawless finish.   Skin perfection Now you’ve aced your base, you’ll want to perfect your skin with a dusting of ELES Baked Finishing Powder in Diffused Light. This amazing multi-tasker combines coverage, bronze and highlight and leaves skin looking perfectly airbrushed – no joke!   Elevate Your Eyes The eyes are the focal point of any festive makeup look but for this look we want to keep them soft and subtle although it does include perfecting a winged eyeliner! Do not fear though, while nailing the winged liner might well appear a little tricky at first, with a little patience and practice, you’ll master this iconic look in no time! At BC we love a good, winged eyeliner look, (I personally do it every single day) It not only elongates your eyes but makes them appear more lifted too! Plus it suits any eye colour and can be as subtle or as stand out as you want it to be. But before applying our eyeliner, we want to focus on our eyeshadow first. This party ready soft glam look involves neutral shades with very soft shimmer. We have used the ELES Earthly Glow Palette. The palette includes 3 neutral shades, although for this particular look we have used just two. Take the lightest shimmer shade and apply a wash over your entire eyelid and inner corner of your eyes to brighten. Next apply the middle neutral shade to the outer corner and crease for depth. Blend seamlessly for a radiant eye-catching finish! Now its time for the winged liner! For beginners, a felt-tip liquid eyeliner or gel eyeliner with an angled brush is easier to control. We highly recommend using the ELES Felt Tip Liner, it draws a high-pigment, flawless line and features a super-fine felt tip for precise application. Now to start look straight into a mirror and decide the angle of your wing. Use your lower lash line as a guide, extending the line upward toward the tail of your eyebrow. Draw a small line outward to create the wing’s base. Then, connect the tip of the wing back to your lash line, forming a triangle. You now need to line your last line! Start from the inner corner of your eye and draw a thin line along your lash line, connecting it to the wing. Keep the line thinner toward the inner corner and thicker as it moves outward. Now you need to fill in the triangle you’ve created for the wing and any gaps along the lash line. If you’ve made any mistakes do not fear, simply use a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover or concealer with a brush to sharpen the edges or fix any mistakes. Pro Tip: if you have a bit of an unsteady hand you can always use tape or a card to help create the perfect wing. Simply place it at the angle you want your wing to help create a sharp line. You can also practice with a pencil eyeliner first by tracing the shape lightly before going in with your liquid or gel liner. Next using a pencil liner (we’ve used ELES Superwear Gel Liner) you’ll want to line the lower last line and complete your eyes with Lush mascara for a wide-eyed effect.   Perfect your brows Well-defined brows frame your face and elevate your makeup so you’ll want to fill in any sparse areas with a brow pencil or powder. We love ELES Precision Brow Pencil. It enables controlled brow filling and lining to quickly and effortlessly create fuller, natural looking brows that will last the distance! Go for a natural look by following your brow’s natural shape.   Keep lips neutral and glossy Choose a lipstick that complements your look but remember a nude lip pairs beautifully with dramatic eyes. Firstly use a lip liner to define your lips and prevent feathering. We love the ELES Lipliner in Naked. Follow with a gloss for lips that stand out from the crowd. We love the ELES Pucker up Lipgloss in Lingering its natural but adds depth to lips with a subtle hint of colour, plus this lipgloss not only looks super glassy and glossy, it conditions your lips and doesn’t feel sticky!   Seal the deal Set your makeup with a setting spray to ensure it stays put through dancing, toasts, and holiday feasts. Not only does it lock in your look, but it also adds a natural finish to your makeup.   Voila! You look is complete, it’s time to shine!
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Let it glow! Team BCs top 10 beauty products this festive season

by Jo Boyden on Dec 14 2023
If like me you’re finding the festive season somewhat exhausting thanks to the daily juggle of events, get togethers, shopping trips, kid’s activities, workload and more, it’s time to get serious about your skin because chances are it’ll be visibly reflecting exactly how you feel, and let’s face it no one wants to look fatigued! No sireee, instead we all want beautifully glowing skin, and beautifully glowing skin you shall have (as long as you invest in the right radiance boosting products that is!) And remember it’s not just about your skincare, you can also fake it till you make it with a range of makeup must-haves too! So read on for our personal top 10 beauty must-haves for truly glowing skin this festive season.Pevonia Vitamin C ComplexSerums - a must-have in any beauty routine. Why? Because they are the one product that will deeply penetrate the skin for optimum results every day. And a collective favourite for skin that glows is Pevonia’s Vitamin C Complex. It’s a beautiful lightweight, creamy serum which smells DIVINE.I personally use this product every single day as I love how it makes my skin both look and feel! (and I love the complimentary comments I get from wearing it too!) Its rich in Vitamin C and hydration hero hyaluronic acid, that work together to quite literally drench your skin with repairing antioxidants, deeply nourishing it while correcting photo-damage. And not only does it have the most beautiful citrus aroma, it makes skin instantly brighter and dewier on application too! Apply in the morning after cleansing and before applying your moisturiser for that perfect pick-me-up!For the ultimate skin brightening boost, this product is a must!NEW Naturys Moisturising Hydra Serum 24HIf you want glowing skin but don’t want to break the bank then get your hands on this new beauty by organic and vegan skincare brand Naturys.It boosts skin with that much needed burst of hydration (which let’s face it we could all do with this time of year) leaving it not only deeply nourished but softer, smoother and visibly radiant too (and we are talking after every application!)It’s a rich moisturising gel serum so it feels wonderful to apply, plus it contains a multitude of amazing ingredients from hyaluronic acid and panthenol to vine sap, celery stem cells and peptides! So let’s not forget the added detail that its anti-ageing too!Definitely a new go-to favourite of many of our team!Pevonia Micro Retinol Skin Refining Gift SetWhy invest in one product when you can get an entire collection for not much more!That’s right, with the micro retinol skin refining gift set you’ll get glowing skin and free gifts in one! The box includes 4 outstanding radiance boosting bestselling retinol products but you only pay for 2!Be prepared to experience the next generation in retinol to visibly perfect, immediately brighten and dramatically refine skin for the ultimate anti-aging beauty routine. How does that sound!Worried about trying retinol, click here for more information.Medicalia - Sunscreen SPF 40 with Blue Light ShieldNo one likes slathering on sunscreen, but it is THE most important step in your daily routine, and we don’t need to remind you why! Sunscreen IS essential all year round, but with more time out and about this silly season, it really is time to find that SPF favourite and use it religiously.So with that said, we felt it important to incorporate one into this list. We get that sunscreen often doesn’t feel good, no one likes the thick, oily slick that some can leave, not to mention the smell, but this one by Medicalia is subtle in fragrance, offers skin a smooth tinted look and protects skin against UV rays and Blue light damage omitted from all those devices we love to use! That’s right your devices can and will affect your skin just as the harmful rays from the sun do, and this sunscreen will help prevent that! We love it!Phytomer Night Recharge Youth Enhancing CreamLooking after your skin with a good night-time routine will have a profound effect on its appearance by morning believe me!And my personal go-to for summer is Phytomer’s beautiful silky, lightweight Night Recharge Youth Enhancing Cream. I am personally obsessed and as a result have got many of my colleagues onto it too! The cream cocoons my skin in nourishing hydration and really does restore youthful glowy vitality by morning. It’s soo good! Trust me!Phytomer Cyfolia Organic Radiance Ritual Gift SetIf you want to give yourself the gift of glowing skin this silly season (because why should it be about gifting everyone else!) try this limited edition gift set! It features two outstanding products from Phytomer to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise your complexion for optimum skin rejuvenation, including super hydrating, soothing and calming CYFOLIA ORGANIC Hydra-Comforting Cream and CYFOLIA ORGANIC Exfoliating Cream – a creamy, gentle exfoliator which immediately clears away any rough and dull skin to make way for a beautifully radiant complexion after every application. Bonus – the Exfoliating Cream comes free with the gift set!ELES limited edition Party Ready PaletteWho doesn’t love a palette? You can create desired looks by using just one product, well multiple products but within one cleverly designed, convenient compact that is! And this ELES Limited edition is exactly that! Created to add some festive glam and sparkle to any complexion or skin tone, it's sleek and convenient and features a bronzer, blush and two seasonally appropriate gold and brown eye shades. Honestly it's become the perfect companion for skin that shines this festive season!Each of the products consist of feather-light formulas and is enriched with natural skin-caring ingredients including vitamins A, C & E to help provide antioxidant defence while conditioning and protecting skin. They are richly pigmented and silky smooth to apply too, so all products deliver rich, opaque colour for hours of crease-resistant wear! What more could you ask?ELES Mineral Sheer TintIf you’re lunching by day or partying by night, this product should be your go-to! Loaded with minerals, vitamins and sun protection this beautiful, tinted moisturiser (and one of ELES Cosmetics best-sellers) imparts a sheer, natural radiance to skin (no jokes).It's skin caring and skin perfecting in one simple step!!ELES Baked Finishing Powder in Diffused LightAll hail this compact! Its gorgeous glowing warm tones act like a photo filter on your skin, subtle enough for daily wear, yet gives you that truly “lit from within glow” in seconds. Seriously.Plus it takes zero effort! You simply sweep it over the skin for a soft airbrushed finish to any base. The glow-giving powder contains light-reflecting pigments to make skin look impossibly fresh and flawless. Beautiful, glowy skin every time I’m telling you!
These are the Christmas Gift Sets on our beauty wishlist

These are the Christmas Gift Sets on our beauty wishlist

by Jo Boyden on Nov 23 2023
Christmas is coming! And what better time to treat loved ones (and yourself too of course!) than to exquisite gift sets, packed with much-needed skincare essentials!But with 25 Christmas gift sets to choose from at Beauty Collective, we understand it can be difficult to know, let alone choose, which gift sets you should add to your beauty Wishlist! That’s why we are here to help! We've narrowed down our firm favourites and have categorized them too, so you’ll know which are best for your skin’s specific needs. What’s more, when you purchase a skincare gift set from Beauty Collective this Christmas season, you’ll save up to 40%!Happy shopping! Pevonia Age Correction Collagen Gift Set A must for dehydrated, ageing skinYou can fast track to radiant skin with this skincare Christmas gift set packed with all my favourite anti-ageing essentials! In my opinion it really is the ultimate Christmas gift for skincare lovers!Featuring not one, but four of Pevonia’s best-sellers (and my favourites too!) the products in this pack provide skin with the ultimate in hydration and skin-smoothing results thanks to its multitude of hero ingredients from collagen to caviar.Including a free Age Correction Hydrating Toner, a free Age Correction Hydrating Cleanser, an Age Correction Marine Collagen Cream, and an Age Correction Intensifier Collagen & MyOxy Caviar, you will be blown away by the results after just a few applications. Use daily morning and night and reap the benefits! Pevonia Micro Retinol Skin Refining Gift Set The best for Sun damaged, photo ageing, dull and devitalised skinWe’ve all heard that retinol is one of THE anti-ageing beauty heroes, but have you tried it yet?This skincare Christmas gift set contains four retinol must-haves; a free Micro-Retinol Essential Foaming Cleanser, a free Micro-Retinol Essential Toner, a Micro-Retinol Essential Serum and a Micro-Retinol Essential Moisturiser (all full size products), which will quite literally brighten, refine, and visibly perfect your complexion. Just be sure to ease into it, use only at night, and stick with it to see optimum results. If you have concerns about using retinol products, you can read more about this holy grail ingredient and the best-selling Pevonia Micro-Retinol line here. Phytomer CYFOLIA Organic Radiance Ritual Gift Set Perfect for all ages concerned with dull, devitalised skinYou can really gift the gift of glowing skin with this Cyfolia Organic gift! It features two outstanding products, the CYFOLIA ORGANIC Radiance Hydra-Comforting Cream and the CYFOLIA ORGANIC Radiance Exfoliating Cream, to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise your complexion promoting optimum radiance and skin rejuvenation. Oh and the products are certified organic too which we love. Pevonia Sensitive Skin Gift Pack A must-have for sensitive and rosacea-prone skinIf you suffer from super sensitive skin or if you are prone to facial flushing or rosacea, this skincare Christmas gift set is for you!Featuring a free Sensitive Skin Cleanser, a free Sensitive Skin Lotion, and a Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream (all 50ml) presented in a gorgeous rose gold cosmetics bag, the products work together to effectively desensitize and decongest skin while also effectively relieving rosacea discomfort. Sore, red, or irritated skin no more! Honestly this pack is the salvation for seriously sensitive skin. You can trust us! Pevonia Eye Care Solutions Gift Set Ideal for anyone concerned with premature eye ageingIf ageing eyes is a concern of yours then this is the gift set for you! Packed with not one, but three essential eye care products; the Evolutive Eye Cream, the 'C' Evolutive Eye Gel and the Eye Makeup Remover, to cool, calm, smooth and protect the delicate eye area, you’ll really notice a huge difference to ageing eyes in next to no time! Use the eye gel by morning, the eye makeup remover to cleanse in the evening, and the eye cream before bed, and reap the radical results right from the get-go. We are talking younger looking, radiant eyes. Seriously. ELES Limited Edition Party-Ready Palette The perfect face & eye palette to create that stand-out party ready makeup lookWhy wait to Christmas to receive this Christmas makeup set when the party season is already upon us!Created to add some festive glam and sparkle to any complexion, this sleek and convenient compact featuring a bronzer, blush and two seasonally appropriate shimmering eye shades, will take your party look to new heights. Oh, and it’s super handy to have in your handbag for those little touch-ups when you are out on the town too! We love the versatility it provides and what's more the feather-light formulas of each of the products are enriched with natural skin-caring ingredients including vitamins A, C & E to help condition and protect skin! Oh and they are richly pigmented and silky smooth to apply too! What more could you ask? Pevonia Spa Therapy Gift Set The ultimate antidote if you’re tired, stressed and in need of some serious TLCWe love our skincare essentials but let’s not forget a bit of indulgence for our bodies too!This gift set provides the ideal collection of products to create a truly relaxing spa experience in the comfort of your own home!Including a free Bath & Shower Gel Anti-Stress, a free best-selling Dry Oil Body Moisturiser, an exquisite anti-stress massage oil and our mineral-enriched, pure Marine Magnesium, this collection of pampering products will have you feeling relaxed, de-stressed and free of tension within no time!To shop all BC Christmas beauty gift sets click here.
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Team BC’s go-to products this holiday season

by Jo Boyden on Dec 09 2022
Whether you are working through the holiday season, taking time off to just be, or heading on a trip overseas, Beauty Collective have a multitude of beauty products that will perfectly suit your every need. But with so many options to choose from we thought we’d lend you a helping hand by asking a few of the BC head office team their go-to products for this upcoming holiday season. From best-selling skincare to multi-tasking make up products, there is something for everyone and every occasion. Enjoy! Pevonia Hyaluronic Acid Hydra MistThis product is a dream and a must-have for any occasion! I am obsessed and use it religiously every morning after I cleanse and moisturise for that extra boost of hydration! But that’s not all! I also carry it with me wherever I go as it provides the perfect spritz to replenish tired, dry or tight skin, whether it be during the day when I’m in the office, after I’ve spent a few hours at the beach or on a long-haul flight overseas. I’ve also found it’s a fantastic setting spray to help makeup stay in place all day long (no more looking in the mirror mid-morning and seeing that my makeup has disappeared from my face!)As well as Hyaluronic Acid, it’s formulated with a blend of ultra-calming Chamomile, Aloe, Green Tea and aromatic essential oils, making this powerhouse product ideal for all skin types, especially dehydrated, irritated, and ageing skin! However should your skin be on the sensitive side, a little itchy or irritated even, it will work its magic to calm, nurture and alleviate too.Jo Boyden, PR & Marketing Manager ELES Luminous Defence Brightening Day Protection 50+With so many outdoor celebrations over the Christmas break I'll be reaching for my favourite sun protection; the ELES Luminous Defence Brightening Day Protection 50+. It's super lightweight and full of great ingredients that prevent hyper-pigmentation and dehydration. It also gives me a bit of glow which is a bonus.Liane Scior, Director of Education & Marketing Phytomer Hydra continue 22h moisture flash GelI do a lot of flying for work and this has become my go-to to restore hydration in my skin before and after flights. This beautiful light textured gel is like giving your skin its own glass of water to keep hydrated and the results are also immediate.Kellie Deveney, International Educator and Business Development Manager Medicalia SPF 40 with Blue Light ShieldThis is one of my all-time favourite skin care products. It’s the one thing I make sure I am never without all year round and especially while travelling. Wearing a daily SPF is essential for me and the gorgeous tint lightly evens out my complexion enough to not need make up while on holidays. The blue light shield is an added bonus on my office days.Taryn Gray, Brand Co-ordinatorELES Age Defying BB Cream 30I love the convenience of this product and wear it whether I’m at the office or heading to the beach. It’s lightweight so you don’t feel like you are really wearing makeup at all, it provides my skin with a flawless, glowy finish, and it’s the ultimate multitasker as it couples as a moisturiser, sunscreen, primer and foundation! What more could you ask for?May Scior, Operations Assistant Vie Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover Eyes and LipsRemoving "waterproof" makeup was really a feat until I discovered Vie Collection's Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover for Eyes and Lips. We all know that only oil can remove waterproof makeup and this one has the power of three oils combined but without the grease. During the holiday season, I can layer my makeup to make it last all day or all night and I have absolutely no problem removing my makeup at all! I can easily remove and cleanse it without rubbing my skin. Absolutely zero skin irritation!Elaine Palapag, Social Media Co-ordinator
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6 of the best christmas gift sets for every beauty lover

by Jo Boyden on Nov 10 2022
Finding the perfect Christmas gift when it comes to family and friends is no mean feat, especially with so many gift ideas out there! So instead of spending hours scrolling, why not just keep it simple and opt for a beauty gift set? The perfect idea for any beauty lover (which let’s face it is the majority of women!). Beauty gift sets not only provide an element of surprise and delight, they also have the ability to make the receiver look and feel a million dollars, especially when it’s filled with results driven professional beauty buys like the ones from Beauty Collective!From the best anti-ageing and hydration heroes to a complete line of must-haves for anyone suffering from sensitive skin, at Beauty Collective we have gift sets for skin type and concern! Plus, from full size products to best-selling travel sizes, the gift sets can be used at home as well as on the go! Perfect for the upcoming holiday season! Oh, and all gift sets come with free products too! But with so many options (29 gift sets to be precise!) it may be hard to decide which one to go for so to help you narrow it down, we’ve rounded up our top 6...that said all of them are pretty fabulous! BEST FOR THIRSTY SKINPevonia Age Correction Collagen Gift SetThere is no better time for your loved ones (or you!) to try the sublime best-selling products from Pevonia’s Power Repair line. Formulated with marine collagen, elastin peptides and hyaluronic acid, each exquisite product in this gift set not only firms the contours and plumps out fine lines but they provide hours and hours of hydration for better skin health too! Oh, and their heavenly textures and gorgeous natural aromas are also a big bonus!Gift set includes; a FREE Hydrating Cleanser, a FREE Hydrating Toner, Hyalruonic Acid Hydra Serum, Age Correction Marine Collagen Cream (all products are full size)BEST FOR SENSTIVE SKINPevonia RS2 Rosacea Skin Essential Gift SetIf you suffer from super sensitive skin or if you are prone to facial flushing or rosacea, this skincare Christmas gift set is for you!Featuring a FREE RS2 Gentle Cleanser, a FREE RS2 Gentle Lotion, an RS2 Concentrate and an RS2 Care Skin Cream, all the products work together in perfect unison to effectively desensitize and decongest skin while also effectively relieving rosacea discomfort. Sore, red, or irritated skin no more! Result!BEST FOR FACE & EYE AGEINGVie Collection Chrono Lines Ritual Face & Eyes Gift SetDid somebody say you’ll look 10 years younger after using these products? We kid you not, this best-selling duo – Chrono Lines Ultra Smoothing Cream and Chrono-Eyes Puffiness Dark Circles Wrinkles Cream – in the perfect value for money christmas gift set is a force to be reckoned with! Tackling dehydration, signs of fatigue, wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles and crows’ feet, skin will be rendered youthfully restored!BEST FOR ADVANCED AGEINGPevonia Caviar Luxury De-Ageing Gift SetGear up for the best year of your skin’s life with the opulent gift set from Pevonia. Packed with a luxurious array of caviar products including a FREE Myoxy Caviar Timeless Repair Cleanser, a FREE Myoxy Caviar Timeless Repair Lotion 120ml, a Myoxy Caviar Timeless Repair Serum and a Myoxy Caviar Timeless Repair Cream (all full sizes) this ultimate beauty gift set for those who deserve to be spoilt will counteract ageing like no other. Seriously.BEST VALUE FOR MONEYPhytomer Pionniere XMF Luxury Gift SetWith a staggering 65% discount this amazing value for money gift set includes three advanced anti-ageing Phytomer best-sellers – Pionniere XMF Rich Cleansing Cream, FREE Pionniere XMF Supreme Cream and FREE Pionniere XMF Radiance Retexturing Serum - known for their exceptional youth preserving properties! Instantly smooth and plump wrinkles for younger, healthier skin.BEST ALL ROUNDERPevonia Ultra Hydration Gift SetFast track to radiant skin with this skincare Christmas gift set packed with anti-ageing essentials including best-selling Age Correction Marine Collagen Cream, super hydrator Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Serum and a FREE Ageless Skin Collagen Mask (all 50ml) which work in synergy to ensure skin is beautifully nourished and treated day after day. What’s more, the products come in a fab little cosmetics bag for your convenience too.
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Travel essentials you’ll need this holiday season

by Jo Boyden on Dec 17 2021
Heading off on that much deserved holiday but not sure what products to pack in your beauty bag because isn’t everything essential?We all know when it comes to packing, less is always more so instead of bringing everything and the kitchen sink, it’s best to pack lightly by choosing multitasking makeup products, convenient packaging and travel sized skincare essentials, and at BC we have you covered!Read on for our go-to list of beauty must-haves to keep your skin healthy and glowing and your suitcase light this holiday season! ELES Age Defying BB Cream SPF 30Holidays are a great time to refine your makeup regimen to the bare essentials. A full face of foundation isn’t something any of us would want when we are spending days on the beach, relaxing by the pool or simply hanging out at home on staycation for that matter! But if you’re like me you won’t want to totally forgo makeup either! Instead, opt for a multi-tasking BB Cream! We LOVE ELES’s best-selling Age Defying BB Cream 30. Not only does it contain high factor SPF, but this tinted cream melts into the skin to cover blemishes for a unified dewy, and visibly radiant complexion too! What’s more, it has the added skincare benefits of hyaluronic, vitamin e, squalane and a multi-mineral complex too! Plus, it feels like you aren’t wearing makeup either! Amazing stuff. ELES Baked Finishing Powder in Diffused LightWe are all on the quest for those multi-tasking miracle products, and this product is just that! Your bronzer, highlighter, and foundation powder combined into one clever compact that you can simply swipe all over for your healthiest, natural looking glow! Yess!It’s a palette of gorgeous glowing warm tones that acts like a photo filter on your skin, subtle enough for daily wear, yet gives you that truly “lit from within glow” in seconds. I LOVE it and so do so many! ELES Cosmetics Custom PaletteJust as the name suggests this palette is fully customised which means you get to call the shots by selecting whichever product shades you want to insert, from a great selection outlined online. You need to pick a powder foundation, a blush and two eye shadows, all the products I live in (aside from my faithful mascara of course), and they come presented in a very sleek compact, perfect for on the go! What’s more the soft, powder formulas deliver rich, velvety, blendable colour that lasts all day! Pevonia Ultra Hydration Gift PackIf your skin is feeling a tad parched (it is the silly season after all) and could do with a serious boost of hydration, then this is the pack you’ll want to well pack! Featuring not one, but three Pevonia best-sellers (and my favourites too!) the products in this pack provide skin with the ultimate in hydration and skin-smoothing results. Including a free Ageless Skin Mask, Age Correction Marine Collagen Cream, and a Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Serum, you will be blown away by the results after just a few applications. Use the mask once a week, and the serum and cream daily morning and night and reap the benefits.For more convenient gift packs with travel friendly sizes click here. We have a pack for every skin type and concern! And for our discounted Christmas gifts sets full of our best sellers, click here. Pevonia Gentle Exfoliating CleanserWhile your sunscreen is an essential on holiday (wear it religiously!) don’t let it accumulate on your skin or clog your pores. You still need to gently exfoliate for fresh and healthy skin. For the perfect all-rounder exfoliator for all skin types, we LOVE Pevonia’s Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser. Formulated with jojoba beads, Saponaria and chamomile, it gently polishes skin with its unique creamy, granular texture, revealing a softer, smoother and brighter complexion after every single use!To learn all about the beautifying benefits of exfoliation and which other exfoliators might be best for your skin this season click here.
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From me…to me. Our five favourite beauty gifts to spoil yourself!

by Jo Boyden on Dec 11 2019
‘Tis the season of giving and I love nothing more than gifting my loved ones at Christmas (although my bank balance would disagree!) but in the midst of all the silly season’s social events and celebrations, shopping for an army of family and friends can be a tad stressful. This is why it’s important to stop and consider ourselves too! As a busy working mum, I’m guilty of putting everyone’s needs before my own, in fact, I’m almost positive I speak for all the mum’s out there but this shouldn’t mean we can’t treat ourselves when it’s most needed, after all, no one ever said you can’t buy presents for yourself too, right?So in the midst of all the Christmas mayhem, I want to share with you my Beauty Collective festive favourites - exquisite, results-driven gift sets you need to spoil yourself.Pevonia Spa Therapy Gift SetThe name speaks for itself! You can create a truly relaxing at-home spa experience with this trio of therapeutic treatments to relax, de-stress and alleviate tension and pain. Features; Marine Magnesium renowned for its alleviating, remineralizing and wellness induced benefits, Micro Emulsion Massage Oil – Anti-Stress and Anti-Stress Bath & Shower Gel.Sign me up now I hear you say! Phytomer Jeunesse Age Solution Face & Eyes Gift SetFeaturing 3 best-sellers – Expert Youth Wrinkle Correction Cream, Night Recharge Youth Enhancing Cream and Expertise Age Contour Intense Youth Eye Cream – this youth-enhancing trio will re-oxygenate cells, boost skin renewal and diminish fine lines revealing a revitalised and youthful new you! Pevonia Skin Radiance Gift SetAll you need to create radiant skin this summer! This multi-tasking trio consisting of Youth Renew Tinted Cream, Eye Renew Conceal & De-Age Treatment and best-selling Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser, will refine, hydrate and protect skin promoting a radiant natural glow.Pevonia RS2 Gift SetIf all this running around in this humid, smoky air is causing skin sensitivity we hear you!The RS2 Gift Set is essential for those suffering skin irritation, facial redness, and rosacea. Consisting of the RS2 Cleanser, Lotion, Serum and Cream the products work together to strengthen capillaries, diffuse redness, decongest, cool, soothe and hydrate. Evenly toned and visibly calmed skin, yes please! ELES Nude PaletteAs a busy mum the words ‘versatile 3-in-1 face and eye palette’ is music to my ears! Containing a bronzer, blush and two eye shades, this super convenient compact is the perfect way to add subtle colour and radiance to your everyday look, but it’s also great for little touch-ups when on the go! Plus the product shades have been cleverly selected by the experts at ELES and there is a smoky palette for those sultry summer nights too! Oh, and it comes with two free makeup brushes for precision application.For a little extra indulgence, why not go that extra mile and book yourself in for a treatment. If you have a favourite Beauty Collective brand, head to the ‘Brands’ page on the Beauty Collective homepage and search for your nearest spa…
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‘Tis the season to holiday….lightly, with travel friendly products.

by Jo Boyden on Dec 21 2018
Summer has set it, holidays are coming, which means it’s time for that much needed break!Heading off on a long weekend away? Or an overseas trip? If the answer is yes, and you are anything like me, this means you simply MUST pack everything and the kitchen sink, yet there is not enough room in your suitcase to accommodate it all! Oh and compromising your beauty regime isn’t an option.So why not make life simple and opt for travel friendly products? Cue travel packs filled with all your beauty essentials but in small, light, convenient packaging! Here’s what we recommend. And the great part is, we’ve got a pack to suit pretty much every skin type and condition! CHRISTMAS GIFT SETS AND STARTER PACKS[embed]https://youtu.be/z_FDfnrzDuE[/embed]
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Getting Ready for the Holidays + Christmas Giveaway: Makeup Gift Sets

by Jo Boyden on Dec 05 2016
The holidays come with a long list of to-dos -- decorating your home, organising parties, grocery shopping, gift shopping, dress and makeup shopping, the list is endless. Is "get myself ready" on your list too?Here are some tips on how to have a truly happy holiday: Organize your to-do list. Group them in categories -- home decor, groceries, gift shopping schedules, and the most important of all - ME. Make a list of the parties you're attending so you can prepare your dress (especially if it's a themed party), your makeup look, and your gift (you don't want to come empty handed). Make a list of the gifts you want to buy and group them according to family, friends, godchildren. Get "generic" gifts. It's hard to give gifts that you will have to return to to shop to be replaced for a bigger size. But oh, keep the receipts just in case! Personalize generic gifts with cute gift cards or include an item that you think they'll love. For family and close friends, you might want to know their wishlist! And the most important of all:Give yourself a gift! You deserve to be pampered for working hard this year. Get a set of outfit or two, new makeup to welcome 2017, and a ticket to your favourite holiday destination. No, that's not splurging. It's called loving yourself a little bit more. Happy holiday! +++ MAKEUP: GIFT IT or WIN IT! GIFT IT! Check out our luxurious ELES gift sets that you and your friends will surely love! WIN IT! GET A CHANCE TO WIN CHRISTMAS GIFT SETS FROM ELES COSMETICS! Click on the competition banner below, enter your information once, and earn points as you complete the form. SHARING & TAGGING ELES COSMETICS earns you more chances of winning. Go back to the competition page daily, copy&paste the status message on Facebook, and click it once you’ve completed this task. Share daily until the 23rd. Draws will be on December 15 and December 23.How to tag: Type @ELEScosmetics and Facebook will auto suggest the official page. Click on the suggestion and post! 🙂 Don’t forget to set your post to public so we can validate your entry. Good luck everyone!On December 15, we'll raffle 3 x Gift Box 1: Age Defying BB Cream in Light, Medium or Deep, Matte Lipstick in any shade and corresponding nail polishOn December 23, we'll raffle 3 x Gift Box 2: Transformation Cleansing Oil, Age Defying BB Cream in Light, Medium or Deep, Matte Lipstick in any shade and corresponding nail polishWin Skincare gift sets from our partner brand Pevonia Australia: