Travel Beauty Tuesday: Korres Holiday in Greece Gift Set

When it comes to beach holiday beauty, I've got two priorities - keeping my skin protected with SPF30+ and cooling off in the shower after a sweaty betty afternoon on the sun lounger. So the idea of a Korres' Holiday in Greece Gift Set, which is full of invigorating bath and body treats, was right up my beauty street.

The five-piece set includes:
(1) Basil Lemon Body Milk (40ml)
(2) Basil Lemon Shower Gel (40ml)

These smell divine and the formula of the body milk is really light and moisturising.

(3) Guava Body Butter (40ml)
(4) Guava Shower Gel (40ml)

These have more of a tropical feel and the body butter is great for that extra step of post-shower pampering.

(5) Aloe & Dittany Shampoo

This is my least favourite item in the gift set, but everyone needs an emergency shampoo on holiday, even if you just use it after a dip in the pool!

AND I have some good news - for the month of June, this set is on offer for £12.67 down from £19 on ASOS. You can thank me later ladies!

What's your travel beauty essential? xxx

*This post includes a PR Sample, but all thoughts are my own

Sneak Peek: Korres Black Pine Face Serum

There's nothing I love more than a skin care product with some serious science behind it, which is why I had to get my hands on the brand new Korres Black Pine Face Serum before it hits the shelves in April.

Korres Black Pine Face Serum is an 'anti-wrinkle, firming and lifting' formulation, which is suitable for all skin types. Its 'USP' ingredient is black pine polyphenol, which has been found to increase the skin's firmness, enhance contours and decrease the appearance of wrinkles.

What I particularly love about this serum is that its content is 93.7% natural, and has not been made with parabens or silicones. Active ingredients include hyaluronic acid (which moisturises and hydrates), soy fibers (which boost collagen levels in the skin and restore smoothness) and oat polysaccharides (which lift the skin and act against muscle relaxation).

As you can see, the serum comes with simple and sophisticated black and white packaging, which really sets it off as a high-quality, luxury skin care product.  In terms of application, the product comes with a pipette and instructions for use advise you to apply the serum to the face and neck, avoiding the eye area.

One thing I will say is that I was concerned that the serum would be black or slightly tinted because of the name and its packaging, but I am pleased to report it is a clear light solution.

Although it looks thick quite thick initially, once you blend it into the skin it is fairly thin and light. I really couldn't believe how easily just two drops of the serum spread over my hand. I think this would last such a long time; it really is a dream to apply and, although I can't put my finger on an exact fragrance, I can tell you it smells lovely.

I really think this serum will be a skin care staple and can't wait to see what you think!

Korres Black Pine Serum retails at £39 for 30ml. It will be available exclusively at Waitrose from 15 April and selected stockists from 1 June.

*This post contains a PR sample, but all views are my own