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Giveaway – Queen Cosmetics skincare

I have got an absolutely cracking giveaway for you this week, just in time for Christmas. The lovely people at Queen Cosmetics are offereing one lucky reader a festive gift set of some of their bestselling skincare products – Sensiderma Moisture Soothe, Sensiderma Rich Hand Cream, Eye Make-up Remover and Glycerine Soap, worth £45!

For anyone unaware of the brand, Queen Cosmetics have been going since 1927 – that’s 85 years – and was a pioneer in the field of hypo-allergenic cosmetics and skincare. Developed by dermatologists, its products are suitable for sensitive skin and are formulated according to a philosophy that believes in using the fewest ingredients possible to create effective results. There’s no testing on animals and both cosmetics and skincare are free of unnecessary additives and preservatives.

Created in small batches to minimise waste, the products are formulated with ingredients that are sourced mainly from UK suppliers (around 90%), so supporting the UK economy and minimising the company’s carbon footprint; it also takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and encourages customers to return empty containers for recycling.

Now for the products: Sensiderma Moisture Soothe is great for skin that is dry and sensitive, but it will also provide welcome relief to normal skin that feels dried out by the winter weather. I have used this and posted about it here. It really feels cool on the skin when you apply it and is absorbed quickly. Described as a day cream, I prefer to use it at night and it works well in this way for me.

Sensiderma Rich Hand Cream is just that, so it’s ideal for this time of year. Slather it on your hands before bed then put on a pair of cotton gloves to enjoy an intense overnight hand treatment that will leave your skin soft and smooth.

Queen cream eye make-up remover is interesting, especially if like me, you’re more used to the liquid kind. Simply pat the product over the eye area to remove even hard core make-up, then remove with damp cotton wool. As well as being good for sensitive skin, this is also suitable for contact lens wearers.

Finally, this simple glycerine soap can be used as a facial cleansing bar or in the shower instead of shower gel. It’s not that long ago when we all used bars of soap, before liquid cleansers became popular, yet it’s not something you see very often theses days. It won’t dry out your skin, unlike many soaps, and it is even suitable for use by eczema or dermatitis sufferers.

So there you have it! A great Christmas present to treat yourself with, I’m sure you agree. To enter just leave a comment below (and follow 40s Chic if you wish – it’s not a requirement of entry, but it would be great to see you here regularly.)
Good luck!


(One entry per person; please leave a twitter handle or some other way to contact you, but not telephone numbers and preferably not email; UK giveaway only – sorry; entrants should be over 18 years old; the giveaway closes on 14 December and the winner will be chosen at random through random.org).





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Giveaway – Logo What Am I?

Hands up who loves board games?

I’ve always been particularly partial to them – I remember sitting round the table playing Monopoly with my dad and sister and brothers when I was little, and enjoying great games of Cluedo with my best friend at her house.

Today I think board games still have a place in the family – it’s a fun way to bring parents and kids together and get them talking to each other. Perhaps that’s a function these games have never had before – they get people communicating in an age of DS, Playstation, XBox and Wii. I know that often the only answer I get from Dot when I ask her a question and she’s playing her DS is “Uuh”.

Board games can be a couple thing too. The number of rounds of Trivial Pursuit I have played with my OH over the years are too countless to mention – and the addition of a bottle or two of wine makes it into a party. Perhaps the less said about the better…

So where am I going with this? With Christmas just around the corner, the lovely people at Drumond Park have given me a copy of their bestselling game Logo – What Am I? to give away to 40s Chic readers. 

This board game, worth £25, is all about challenges that players solve by drawing, guessing and describing the answers. It’s for children (and big children) over eight years old and is a fun way to spend an evening, especially when the weather’s cold and wet outside and you’re snugly and warm inside.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave a comment below.

(One entry per person; please leave a twitter handle or some other way to contact you, but not telephone numbers and preferably not email; UK giveaway only – sorry; entrants should be over 18 years old; the giveaway closes on 7 December and the winner will be chosen at random through random.org). 

 

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Giveaway – lovely Lavera skin care

This week our fab 40s Chic giveaway is courtesy of those lovely people at Lavera. If you don’t know this brand then you’ve really been missing out – where have you been since 1987?
Lavera is a natural cosmetics, hair care and skin care company with a wealth of plant-based and organic products that are suitable for even sensitive skin. They are free from preservatives, synthetic perfumes and synthetic colours.

I have used Lavera skin care and make-up many times over the past few years and I can honestly say it is one of my favourite brands; I wrote about their sunscreens here or you can find out more by visiting their website at www.pravera.co.uk. 


The word Lavera by the way is Latin for truth, which is what the company strives for in its products and philosophy.

We have a Lavera Faces My Age Anti-Wrinkle Organic Face Care Gift Bag (worth £49.50) to give away to one lucky 40s Chic reader.  The reusable organza bag contains a 50ml organic gentle foaming cleanser, 30ml organic restoring day cream and 15ml organic intensive eye cream. All contain plant extracts and essential oils, and fair trade and organic ingredients.  
To be in with a chance of winning simply leave a comment below. If you would like to follow 40s Chic that would be even better, but it’s not compulsory. The closing date for this giveaway is 22 November.
(Rules: this giveaway is open to UK residents only – sorry. Entrants must be over 18 years old; one entry per person; deadline for entries is 22 November. Any problems or questions please get in touch.)

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