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North Wales Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Look Fantastic's £45 box full of luxury aftershave and skincare items is the ideal Father's Day gift
Father's Day is just around the corner, with many of us considering buying something special to the fathers in our lives. This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 15, so there's plenty of time to pick up a card and perhaps something extra. If you are looking for a gift that can encourage self-care, then LookFantastic might have the option for you. The Father's Day Edit box has an assortments of grooming essentials worth £180 but is sold for £45. The gift box includes top picks from Jo Malone, Avene, and ELEMIS. The gift box comes in a modern, blue box that can easily be recycled for other uses once done with its original content. Its description on the LookFantastic website reads: "Treat the man in your life to their very own grooming essentials with The Father's Day Edit, worth £180, yours for just £45. Including the woody scents of the best-selling Jo Malone Cypress and Grapevine Intense Cologne, Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel Hydrating Cream, and more". Here's everything you can get in The Father's Day Edit gift box from LookFantastic: Delivering up to 72 hours hydration, this is the perfect low-maintenance moisturising cream. Perfect for shielding skin against the elements, working to treat dry skin areas and keep skin hydrated. Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion 200ml (Full-Size) - Worth £24 Designed to smooth the look and feel of skin - this intensive body lotion works to leave skin soft to the touch. Jo Malone Cypress and Grapevine Intense Cologne 9ml (Deluxe-Size) - Worth £24 An earthy aromatic scent, with notes of vetiver and amber, leaving a long-lasting crisp woody aroma. Nip and Fab Glycolic Pads Extreme 50 (Full-Size) - Worth Over £18 A 1 step wonder to refreshed, healthy-looking skin. Swipe over face AM & PM to gently exfoliate and smooth skin. From a leader in men's grooming - sprinkle on to dry hair for lift, thickness, and a matte finish. Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser 30ml (Deluxe-Size) - Worth £13 Freshen up and hydrate with an easy-to-use cleanser, use AM & PM on to damp skin, rinse off after 30 seconds. This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 10ml (Deluxe-Size) - Worth £10 Rest, relax and rejuvenate with the ultimate tool for the best sleep ever, featuring notes of lavender and chamomile. Barber Pro Foaming Cleansing Mask (Full-Size) - Worth £6 A self-foaming mask that works to remove impurities, dirt, and oils - leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed. The gift box has received five reviews and a five-star rating. An extensive review from one happy customer reads: "What a brilliant father's day edit and a great price! Love that there is a Elemis product and the Jo Malone Cypress & Grapevine Intense Cologne - which is quite fitting for the Summer season. "The box is put together really well. From a cleansing mask, cleanser, exfoliator to a Pillow Spray and Eye mask - it caters for both morning routine to night time routine both relaxing for night time with the pillow spray and then invigorating with the refreshing smell of the Jo Malone Cologne for the day. "From facial, body and wellbeing care of the pillow spray. Brilliant!" Another satisfied shopper remarked: "Great selection of premium products including Jo Malone and Elemis. The cypress and grapevine fragrance smells divine." While another reviewer had this to say: "I bought this for my partner for father's day and seems good value for money for what you get and a good variety of items inside." Although there are no negative reviews for the box yet, you can find out more about it here. If you are looking for a similar gift box for Father's Day this year but for a cheaper price, you could purchase Next's The Fathers Day Spoil Him Grooming Box, which is worth £88, but is sold for £22. For something more edible than beauty however, you could get the Pub Snacks Hamper for Men - Fathers Day edition, for £21.99 on Amazon.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Look Fantastic's £45 box full of luxury aftershave and skincare items is the ideal Father's Day gift
Look Fantastic's £45 box full of luxury aftershave and skincare items is the ideal Father's Day gift The Father's Day Edit box has an assortments of grooming essentials worth £180 but is sold for £45 The gift box includes top picks from Jo Malone, Avene, and ELEMIS (Image: LookFantastic ) Father's Day is just around the corner, with many of us considering buying something special to the fathers in our lives. This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 15, so there's plenty of time to pick up a card and perhaps something extra. If you are looking for a gift that can encourage self-care, then LookFantastic might have the option for you. The Father's Day Edit box has an assortments of grooming essentials worth £180 but is sold for £45. The gift box includes top picks from Jo Malone, Avene, and ELEMIS. The gift box comes in a modern, blue box that can easily be recycled for other uses once done with its original content. Its description on the LookFantastic website reads: "Treat the man in your life to their very own grooming essentials with The Father's Day Edit, worth £180, yours for just £45. Including the woody scents of the best-selling Jo Malone Cypress and Grapevine Intense Cologne, Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel Hydrating Cream, and more". READ MORE: Debenhams sale sees huge reductions on luxury GV2 watches so shoppers can save over £2,000 LATEST: Major Topshop announcement on shock high street return Here's everything you can get in The Father's Day Edit gift box from LookFantastic: REN Clean Skincare Everhydrate Marine Moisture Serum 30ml (Full-Size) - Worth £40 Delivering up to 72 hours hydration, this is the perfect low-maintenance moisturising cream. Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel Hydrating Cream 50ml (Full-Size) - Worth Over £25 Perfect for shielding skin against the elements, working to treat dry skin areas and keep skin hydrated. Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion 200ml (Full-Size) - Worth £24 Designed to smooth the look and feel of skin - this intensive body lotion works to leave skin soft to the touch. Jo Malone Cypress and Grapevine Intense Cologne 9ml (Deluxe-Size) - Worth £24 An earthy aromatic scent, with notes of vetiver and amber, leaving a long-lasting crisp woody aroma. Nip and Fab Glycolic Pads Extreme 50 (Full-Size) - Worth Over £18 A 1 step wonder to refreshed, healthy-looking skin. Swipe over face AM & PM to gently exfoliate and smooth skin. American Crew Boost Powder 10g (Full-Size) - Worth Over £18 From a leader in men's grooming - sprinkle on to dry hair for lift, thickness, and a matte finish. Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser 30ml (Deluxe-Size) - Worth £13 Freshen up and hydrate with an easy-to-use cleanser, use AM & PM on to damp skin, rinse off after 30 seconds. This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 10ml (Deluxe-Size) - Worth £10 Rest, relax and rejuvenate with the ultimate tool for the best sleep ever, featuring notes of lavender and chamomile. Barber Pro Foaming Cleansing Mask (Full-Size) - Worth £6 A self-foaming mask that works to remove impurities, dirt, and oils - leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed. The gift box has received five reviews and a five-star rating. An extensive review from one happy customer reads: "What a brilliant father's day edit and a great price! Love that there is a Elemis product and the Jo Malone Cypress & Grapevine Intense Cologne - which is quite fitting for the Summer season. "The box is put together really well. From a cleansing mask, cleanser, exfoliator to a Pillow Spray and Eye mask - it caters for both morning routine to night time routine both relaxing for night time with the pillow spray and then invigorating with the refreshing smell of the Jo Malone Cologne for the day. "From facial, body and wellbeing care of the pillow spray. Brilliant!" Another satisfied shopper remarked: "Great selection of premium products including Jo Malone and Elemis. The cypress and grapevine fragrance smells divine." While another reviewer had this to say: "I bought this for my partner for father's day and seems good value for money for what you get and a good variety of items inside." Although there are no negative reviews for the box yet, you can find out more about it here. If you are looking for a similar gift box for Father's Day this year but for a cheaper price, you could purchase Next's The Fathers Day Spoil Him Grooming Box, which is worth £88, but is sold for £22. Article continues below For something more edible than beauty however, you could get the Pub Snacks Hamper for Men - Fathers Day edition, for £21.99 on Amazon.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
I've been using this anti-aging face cream for over a year. It's just like La Mer's $525 cream, but it's $476 cheaper
A few years back, I was diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and, as part of my treatment, was put into chemical menopause at 41. One of the biggest side effects was the toll the sudden estrogen depletion took on my skin. My once glowing complexion soon became dull and dry, with fine lines and wrinkles taking hold. Extreme measures were required, so I treated myself to a container of La Mer's Creme de La Mer Moisturizer; a pricey product swooned over by so many celebs. At a staggering $525, this miracle moisturizer wasn't cheap, but considering I had just been diagnosed with cancer, I felt little regret forking over the funds. After just a few days of use, my skin was starting to regain some of its lustre. However, I couldn't stomach paying that much on a regular basis for skincare, so the hunt began for a more affordable option. My search yielded some fabulous finds, such as L'Oréal's Revitalift Moisturizer and RoC's Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream, but it wasn't until I tried Avene's Hyaluron Activ B3 Renewal Firming Cream that I was confident I had found the dynamite dupe of my dreams. For under $50, I had firmer skin with fewer fine lines and, importantly, at a fraction of La Mer's sky-high price tag. Avene's rich renewal cream is a treat for my tired skin and I can't imagine my morning skincare routine without it. I've been using it for more than a year now — read on for my honest review of this drugstore dupe. This rich renewal cream will leave your skin firmer and with fewer fine lines and wrinkles. Made in France, this award-winning product contains 92 per cent natural ingredients to help firm, smooth and restore skin. With just a tiny dab of the cream, formulated with thermal spring water, niacinamide and multi-weight hyaluronic acid, your face and neck will feel and look more hydrated and plumped. Dealing with dark spots? The cream features six per cent niacinamide, which is derived from vitamin B3. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and improves skin elasticity, all while making dark spots less visible. The thermal spring water is critical to helping soothe and rebalance skin. The non-greasy and non-sticky texture makes it ideal for wearing under makeup, and while the cream is rich, it's suitable for all skin types. Super hydrating: My skin gets painfully dry (yay, menopause!) and does best with a really rich moisturizer. A little bit goes a long way, so a jar should last you for a while. Skin is visibly firmer: One of my biggest problem areas is saggy skin, and I have noticed my skin is visibly firmer, especially along my jawline, since I started using. Bye-bye, crow's feet: The hydrating effects of this cream are like none I have ever used. Even hours after applying, my skin feels smooth and visibly hydrated. The fine lines around my eyes also look a lot less visible. It's like drinking eight glasses of water with each application. Twice a day is the only way: When I first started using it, I applied mainly in the morning, but after a week, I switched to adding in evenings as well. Now, after a year of use, I find that after a late night when I can't be bothered with all my other lotions and serums, as long as I apply this cream before bed, I wake up with brighter skin. European skincare is amazing: I love that this cream is made in France. I'm always so impressed with the skincare products in Europe and the ingredients they use. Every time I go there, I stock up on their incredible and affordable drugstore products. It's not fragrance-free: The product is described on the Avene website as "delicately scented," but I think that's an understatement. I don't mind the floral smell, but if you're sensitive to fragrance, it may not be for you. Acne-prone skin beware: I had cystic acne well into my 20s but haven't really had any flare-ups since. However, when I first started using this cream at night, I got a pimple or two. They went away, but if you have oily or acne-prone skin, I would be careful when using this product. You don't need a lot, so avoid applying it too liberally. As this is a fairly new product, the reviews are limited, although one Amazon shopper, who's only been using the product for a short time, remarked how well it absorbs into their skin. Another Amazon user commented, "I love its rich texture," going on to say, "My skin feels more firm and brighter." A shopper was searching for a firming cream that was safe to use while nursing and came across this one. After a month of use, they're pleased with the changes they are seeing, stating, "It moisturizes well, and my skin looks brighter." They also said their fine lines are improving. They did say that the cream's smell may eventually deter them from purchasing the product again. Initially, it smelled pleasant, but said, "As the day passes, I can still smell it, and it smells stale and gross." A Shoppers Drug Mart reviewer was disappointed that their skin broke out using the product. While another person complained that the cream had a "weird texture" and wasn't as impressed with this cream as they had been with other Avene products. For me, this skin-renewing formula is *the* find of my late 40s. It's a great alternative to La Mer's pricier product, and with each application, I notice my skin is visibly firmer and more hydrated. It's a very rich cream, so if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, it might not be your best choice for everyday use. I'm heading to Florida in a few weeks and, with the humid temperatures, will adjust to using it once a day to avoid potential breakouts. Keep in mind there's also a light scent to the product, so if you are looking for a fragrance-free formula, this cream probably isn't for you.
