Even though its the end of January, I am still writing up reviews on some of the beauty and makeup products that I received last Christmas. It's taken a while, but I am hopefully going to get everything posted by the end of the month. Instead of writing individual posts on each gift set that I received, apart from the Ted Baker one which you can find here, I thought I would group them all together into one post.

Vera Wang Be Jeweled was one of my favourite perfumes last year and surprisingly, I still have a tiny bit left in the bottle that I received from my mum and dad last year. This is probably because I only save it for special occasions because its way too special for everyday use. I also got this perfume in the exact same gift set that I got last year. The set includes a full sized Be Jeweled EDP, as well as the Be Jeweled Shower Gel and Body Lotion. Since the shower gel and body lotion are only in small bottles, I used them up rather quickly but they were absolutely lovely and left the divine scent of the perfume on my skin, which still remained a couple of hours after showering.

I've also received this exact Strawberry Body Set from The Body Shop many, many times throughout my life, but thats because its an absolute classic. I even remember using these back in Year Seven. The set contains a Strawberry Shower Gel, Body Polish, Body Butter, Soap Bar and Body Pouf. My favourite product in this set is definitely the Body Butter and it has been every time I use this set. The butter is so rich and creamy, and my skin always feels completely hydrated after using it. I smooth it all over my skin, head to toe, after showering and in the morning, my skin really does feel like a babies bottom. I am also a big fan of the other scents that The Body Shop use for their products like coconut, vanilla, shea, and cocoa butter.

I have been given and bought a fair few Soap and Glory gift sets in my time, but I've never had one shaped like a giant Christmas bauble! I thought the packaging of this gift set was adorable and even though I have no idea what to use it for now that its empty, I've still kept it just incase I do find a use for it one day. The set contains the Smoothie Star Body Wash, Breakfast Scrub Body Smoother, Body Buttercream, Hand Food Hand Cream and Body Pouf. I hadn't tried anything from the Smoothie Star range before this, which is a shame because I absolutely adore the scent. It's definitely one of my favourites from Soap and Glory. I will definitely repurchase the body butter one day because it was absolutely gorgeous. It left my legs looking and feeling so soft and radiant, and I received so many compliments about how nice my skin smelt.

I received this Ted Baker set for christmas last year and have been planning to write a post about it for so long but as most of you know, I have been so busy with college and uni applications. However, since I've had a pretty chilled out night, I thought it would be nice to write a quick post before I go to bed. I had high expectations about the makeup in this set when I first opened it up because first of all, its Ted Baker. Ted Baker is such a fabulous brand and I don't think I've ever been disappointed by any of their products that I've used. Also, the packaging is absolutely gorgeous and even though I've taken out the makeup in the set, I still keep the box as makeup storage for my eyeshadow palettes. The two factors paired together set my expectations in place, which is why I was a little disappointed by the quality of some of the products.

First of all, the lipgloss was way too bright and bold for my liking and it overall just felt like a cheap lipgloss. It did not last long at all and the application was a very unpleasant experience. The doe foot was also uncomfortable and felt too solid which made it harder to apply. I also wasn't a fan of the lipstick, mainly because of the colour as I didn't feel like it suited my particular skin tone. However, the creamy consistency was lovely and the application process was a lot nicer than the gloss. Although, once again, it came off too easily and didn't last very long.

Despite the negative reviews on the lip products, there are however products in this set that I am a fan of, even though I may not necessarily repurchase them if they're sold separately. The eyeshadow brush is lovely and is fantastic at picking up plenty of product. I love using it for the highlight shade that I pop in the inner corner of my eye, tear duct and on the brow bone. I was also impressed with the blush compact that is in the top compartment. It adds a subtle rosy sheen to my cheeks so it will be perfect for summer when you're wanting something a little lighter on your cheeks. I sweep my brush across all three shades so that I get both the rosy colour and shimmery highlights.

The kabuki brush is also fantastic as a body brush if you're wearing a low cut top and you're wanting to sweep a little bronzer or highlighter across your collar bone and chest area. Although too soft to be true, it still manages to pick up plenty of product. I haven't used the eyeshadow palette and stick blush as of yet because I always opt for my powders on a daily basis, but I'm sure I'll be in the mood for it one day. I tend to use creamier blushes in the summer because they are mostly all waterproof and normally have a lovely dewy sheen which always compliments any summer makeup look. I also still need to try out the eyelash curlers but I have never been a big fan of them in the past which is why I always forget to give them a go. The mascara and felt tip liner weren't the best in the high street, but I will of course keep using them because they're not the worst. I do feel as though the mascara is starting to dry up a little too quickly though, but the eyeliner is definitely still going strong.

Behold, one of the most magnificent, game changing, extraordinary shampoo and conditioner sets I have ever come across. I genuinely thought that my hair was of a decent condition before I used them and now that I've already used up both bottles as much as I can (I squeezed the bottles until there wasn't a drop of product left), I am already contemplating buying it for myself seen as though this was given to me as a Christmas present from my mum and dad.

I noticed a significant improvement in the condition of my hair from the very first use. Whilst drying and styling my hair after washing it, my hair felt so much more manageable, and even lighter! Girls with long and thick hair know exactly how much of a burden the weight and time spent trying to style it can be. Recently, I've just stopped trying with my hair completely because I can never be bothered to make it look somewhat presentable at seven in the morning, so I normally just leave it down and let it do what it pleases throughout the day. If I have a little bit of dignity that day then throwing a beanie over it always does the trick.

The only thing that I'm not particularly fond of is the packaging because it makes the products look like something you get prescribed from the doctor or find in a chemist. I mean it makes sense if they deliberately did this to go along with the whole 'recovery' theme but its not something that appeals to my eyes as much. Other than that, I absolutely adore this set and will definitely have a look on the TIGI shelves next time I'm on the hunt in the high street for a new shampoo and conditioner.

Woah, it feels like forever ago since I posted on here. I even feel as though I've forgotten how to actually blog. I have neglected my blog so much this month because of the amount of coursework, uni prep and just general college work that I've had. Hopefully I can get back into the rhythm of blogging again because I have so many ideas for upcoming posts. Anyway, to make up for lost time, I have another haul of makeup that I received this Christmas. Once again, I apologise for the delay as Christmas was ages ago now. As well as the makeup featured in the photos above, I couldn't help but order the MAC Velvet Teddy lipstick and Woodwinked Pro Palette eyeshadow refill pan with some of the money I got too. I haven't stopped wearing Velvet Teddy since the day it arrived.

My mum totally took me by surprise when I thought that she knew exactly what I wore on a daily basis, but then she spilled her secrets when she told me that she had a sneak through my makeup collection when I was at college one day. I just assumed that she was physic or something. Surprisingly I haven't even touched my new Sleek palette yet, probably because I've been too obsessed with my Naked palette from Urban Decay, but I will eventually and I already know that I'm going to love it. I used to be obsessed with my Au Naturel palette before Christmas, so I'm heading in with high expectations.

Theres no surprise that my Collection Lasting Perfection concealer is featured in this post. I can't even begin to work out how many tubes of this I have went through. I don't think I will ever want to stop using it. I've also already opened up my Benefit set and love every single product, so expect a more detailed blog post soon. My only wish is that all of the products weren't sample sized because I will be running out soon and that breaks my heart just a little to be honest.

I'm not a big fan of liquid liners that have the little brush because I never have a stable hand when doing my eyeliner, which is why I love my felt tip liners so much because they are so easy to use. However, I will definitely give it a try and see how I feel about it. Although, I don't think it will win my heart as much as my felt tips do. The Rimmel lip glosses are also absolutely fantastic and I will definitely keep my eye out for them when I hit the high street again to see what other shades are on offer. A nice new nude wouldn't take up too much room in my collection!

Most of you probably know that I am a big fan of Simple skincare so you can only imagine my excitement when I opened this little basket up on Christmas morning. My mum must have definitely read a few blogs one night if she knew exactly what to get. I absolutely loved this gift idea and was so impressed with her creativity. Hampers are the best gifts and are definitely things that I would like to start doing more, especially with upcoming birthdays and holidays. You can literally create them for anyone because you decide what you want to put in your little hampers. All you need to do is buy a decent sized basket or box and then off you go, fill them with whatever your heart desires.

Anyway, back to the main reason why I'm writing this blog post. I didn't necessarily want to write a separate review on each product as I can imagine that an entire blog post on face wipes wouldnt be the most exciting thing to read. I also haven't tried out every product in the basket yet so that would be pretty useless. Instead I thought I would do a haul so that I could still feature every product but only talk about the products that I have used.

I have been using the Kind To Skin Soothing Facial Toner every single day since Christmas and have noticed a vast improvement in my skin. I had a little bit of a mild breakout around my chin just after Christmas, but they didn't go nearly as bad as they could have done and its definitely because of the contribution of this amazing product. I am so happy with how my skin is looking recently, so definitely expect a skincare routine post in the near future. I've had this product in the past quite a few times and have loved it every single time. It's perfect for someone who has just started giving more attention to their skincare and have begun to create a bit of a startup skincare routine. Plus, its so cheap too!

Another product in the basket that I've already started using are the makeup wipes, which let me just say right now, are absolutely fabulous. I absolutely despise wipes that either dry up seconds after you take it out of the packet, make your skin feel tight and dry or are just not moist enough to begin with so you end up using half of the packet just to remove a days face. However, these wipes do the exact opposite of the factors listed above. I only need one single wipe to remove my makeup and ensure that my face feels completely clean, even though I do still go over with a cleanser, just incase.

I also don't feel like I need to moisturise or cleanse straight after and recently I have been taking my makeup off the second I come home from college and then do the rest of my nightly skincare routine later on in the night when I generally take a shower and get ready for bed. Theres just no rush and I don't have to keep my makeup on any longer than I have too because theres something more relaxing and therapeutic about doing your skincare routine before bed.