Holiday season is just about here and that means giving time period. I absolute adored the gift giving selection Mary Kay comes up with for the holiday season each year, these are some of my go to products for gifting and I thought I'd show you what they are offering this year

There are some new items and some returning limited edition items and some absolute favourites among it so Let's get started.

Satin Hands Peaceful Pampering Set Citrus Rose $55.00

Mary Kay's Satin Hands set is a must have for me, I haven't been without one in probably a decade. This holiday season their Citrus Rose scent is back for limited time. The limited edition set has 3 steps, Protecting Softener, Refining Scrub, and Nourishing Shea Cream as well as cotton gloves. While I love the Citrus Rose scent, the set is also available during the holiday season in White Citrus and Fragrance-Free.

Mint Bliss Energizing Lotion for Feet & Legs & Holiday Socks /3 fl. oz. / $16.00

After my hands, my feet are my most important thing for me to take care of in the winter, Mary Kay's Mint Bliss lotion is just great for them. I've been using it since last holiday season and it leaves my feet so soft. It is a light but nourishing lotion that has a light minty scent that feels and smells amazing. This holiday season they've bundled up with a free cozy pair socks. I like to lotion up my feet and legs right before putting them on, in the morning my feet feel so much softer.

Silkening Dry Oil 5 FL. OZ. / 147 ml $24.00

This is a limited edition body oil that helps keep the body smooth and soft while being lightweight. It has a scent that they are calling Peaceful Garden.

Top Notes: Fresh Cut Stems, Bergamot, Cilantro, Muddled Spearmint
Middle Notes: Peony, White Tea, Violet Leaves, Water Lily
Bottom Notes: White Woods, Oak Moss, Musk

I really like this scent, it plays well on my skin. In addition to that I really love how the oil feels on my skin post shower or bath. It is just so soft and lightweight, all the while being hydrating.

Masking Minis / 1.2 oz each / $20.00

Pampering yourself or others during the cold holiday season is a must, it just is so hard on our skin. Mary Kay has you or you loved ones covered with their Masking Minis, its a duo of two of their most popular face masks. TimeWise Moisture Renewing Gel Mask is a mega hydrating mask that helps soothe dry and chap skin.. ClearProof Deep-Cleansing Charcoal Mask deep cleans skin and reduces shine and has a gentle cooling sensation (it's the rosemary and peppermint in it). This limited edition set is great because you could break it up and give it as two gifts of give it all at once to someone, or like me keep it for yourself.

Men's Hair and Body Wash Gift Set $30.00

One of my favourite items for holidays past from Mary Kay was this set. It has two fantastic men's Hair and Body washes that my hubby really loved, True Original and MK High Intensity Ocean

Shower all the guys on your list with this scent-worthy set of multitasking hair and body washes and a little mesh drawstring bag.

Both body wash scents aren't available outside this collection, so it is the only time to grab them.

Men’s Fragrance Gift Set .25 fl. oz. each $39.00

Speaking of great gifts for men, this limited edition trio of scents makes for a perfect gift. You get CityScape Cologne Spray, MK High intensity Cologne Spray and MK High Intensity Sport Cologne Spray. Currently this is the only way you can get MK High Intensity in any format.

I personally think it is the perfect gift for any family member who likes these kinds of scents, last year I gave it to a friend and he really liked them all.

• Cityscape® Cologne Spray
Top Notes: Italian Bergamot, French Lavender
Middle Notes: Whiskey Barrel Accord, Orange Flower
Bottom Notes: Cedarwood, Mediterranean Rockrose
• MK High Intensity® Cologne Spray
Top Notes: Ice Black Fennel, Silver Sage
Middle Notes: Black Tea, Violet Leaf
Bottom Notes: Royal King Wood, Amber
• MK High Intensity® Sport Cologne Spray
Top Notes: Gin Berry, Icy Bergamot, Liquid Oxygen Accord
Middle Notes: Cool Cardamom, Crushed Mint Leaf, Violet Pepper.
Bottom Notes: Wild Birch Bark, Amber

Women’s Fragrance Gift Set .25 fl. oz. each $39.00
Just like the men's set, this is a great trio perfect for gift giving. You get Dream Fearlessly Eau De Parfum, Love Fearlessly Eau De Parfum and Live Fearlessly Eau De Parfum. The three scents were inspired by Mary Kay Ash. Perfect for travel or even just at home, they spritz bottles are great (because I hate roll-ons) and they last a long time being Eau De Parfums.

Last year I gave this to my mother in law for Christmas and she loved it!

• Dream Fearlessly
Top Notes: Italian Bergamot, Rose de Mai, Pink Peppercorns, Pineapple
Middle Notes: Night-Blooming Jasmine, Orange Flower, Tiger Lily
Bottom Notes: Patchouli Flower, Benzoin Laos, Cedarwood
• Love Fearlessly
Top Notes: Baie Rose, cardamom, mandarin
Middle Notes: Jasmine sambac, pink peony scent TREK®, plum blossom
Bottom Notes: Patchouli Indonesia, sandalwood Australian, sensual musk
• Live Fearlessly
Top Notes: Italian Bergamot, Ginger, Lush Petals
Middle Notes: Bold Rose, Lily of the Valley, Orchid
Bottom Notes: Roasted Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Australian Sandalwood, Vanilla Musk

Vinyl Shine Liquid Lip Set /Neutral / Bold / $22.00

Mary Kay has these super cute gloss sets for the holidays that I am just in love with. These duos are lightweight, full of colour and shine and last a good chunk of time on the lips.

Neutral set shown

You can get the sets in Neutral, with Brilliant Brown and Glowing Neutral shades of Bold, with Vivid Berry and Luminous Red shades.

Bold set shown

I'm very much in love with these lippies, they are just so darn pretty!!! I also love them as stocking stuffers, you can toss one into a stocking or wrap a pack up as a gift.

Highlight Brush & Contour Sponge Set $18.00

This is a cute little brush and sponge set, the perfect gift for any makeup lover in your life. The set has a mini Highlight Brush, brush guard and mini Contour Sponge. My one niece is just getting into makeup for fun, and I totally remember that stage of my life, I think of how cool it would have been to have gotten brushes like this at that age. I also just adore Mary Kay's brushes, they are some of my favourites to use.

So there you go, all the limited edition products that Mary Kay has available this holiday season. I personally love all of them and think they would make great gifts.

You can buy Mary Kay products at MaryKay.ca

*Products were sent to me for review either this year or years past. All views and opinions are my own.

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Since the holidays are fast approaching I thought it might be time to talk about a gift that might be perfect for the man in your life, Manscaped The Perfomance Package.

Manscaped is a cheeky brand known for its clever word play and being the official sponsors of the UFC and The 49ers as well as being on Shark Tank.

The brand has launched its first 'above the belt' trimming tool, the Weed Whacker. It is a nose and ear trimmer. The Performance Package takes the Weed Whacker and adds it to its already popular Perfect Package 3.0. Today I am going to take a look at this set that makes the perfect holiday gift.

THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE

What you get in the package

-Weed Whacker / ear and nose hair trimmer
-The Lawn Mower 3.0 / waterproof trimmer
-Crop Preserver
-Crop Reviver
-Magic Mat
Plus free
-Shed / travel bag
-Anti-chafing boxers

Now that we know what is in it let's break it down and give it a review.

THE LAWN MOWER 3.0

This is the star product in the Manscaped line up. It is the third generation of their clipper. It features their SkinSafe technology to prevent nicking sensitive skin. It has a 600mA li-ion rechargeable battery that lasts about 90 minutes so you can get even full body shaving jobs done. It also features a slim and light weight waterproof deign. Finally it has an adjustable guard that has two lengths. There also is a little stand that you can use if you want for charging and storing.

Since we are talking body trimmers, this is already going to get TMI, so why not go all out here. Mr. Fox is a hairy guy, very hair, so he often shaves his chest and privates and requires me to shave his back. So I am going to compile this review from what feedback he has given me plus my own from using it on him.

I love that this is a light weight clipper, it is small enough for my tiny hands, but doesn't slip around. It is light weight so my hand doesn't get tired quickly. In addition to all this it glides along the skin so nicely that I have never had such an easy time clipping his back. His previous trimmer has a metal flat area that goes along the skin and as a results skips...a lot, and that can hut. This clipper has plastic along that area making it slide along the skin and cuts that hair easily. It is by far the best clipper I have ever used on his back.

Mr. Fox says it isn't as sharp as his previous clippers, but it works quick and it seems much safer. He also really liked that you can order replacement blades, something other clippers don't offer.

WEED WHACKER

This is an ear and nose hair trimmer. It has 360° rotary dual-blade system, a 9000 RPM motor, waterproof capability and a 600 mAh li-ion battery. It also has the same charger as The Lawn Mower so you can save some counter space if you just use one charger. You can even replace the blades as it wears out.

Mr. Fox has really been enjoying this one. Since hitting 40 hair kind of starts popping up in strange places, so it has become incredibly handy. He usually use it after trimming his beard and says it clips really well.

Crop preserver

This is an anti-chafing 'ball deodorant'. It is a talc like gel that contains no talc that helps keep privates, body parts and pits from sweating and chafing. With aloe vera, tapioca starch and triglycerides it helps keep you dry and smelling great. It has a residue free and oil free texture that helps protect sensitive skin.

Mr. Fox works in hot conditions and likes to work out too, so this has come in pretty handy for keeping him from chafing and getting uncomfortable. He really likes how it feels and despite the strange concept really likes it and how it works.

CROP REVIVER

This is a toner spray meant for your balls. Made with aloe and witch hazel it helps keep your privates cool and from flaring up after shaving....essentially after shave for your boys.

Mr. Fox thought it felt really neat, it gave a cooling effect while stopping any razor irritation that sometimes can happen after shaving.

You also get with the kit:

The Shed, which is a faux leather grooming bag. It has a handle and a sturdy zipper while being water resistant. It managed to fit all the tools with no problem for easy storage. It is a top quality bag.

Boxers, these are anti-chafing boxer briefs.

Magic Mat, these are disposable mats (you get 3) for doing your grooming on. You can collect the hair and dispose of it with ease. In reality they are just a little newspaper, so it is fun and cute but not a necessity. They certainly add a bit of charm to the set.

Overview:

Overall I think this is a great set and so does Mr. Fox. We both love the clipper and nose and ear trimmer. The additional products that are included are a nice touch that round out the kit and make it bit more special and they all work well. We both think it makes a great gift.

There is one con, we both with there were a bit more guard options for the Lawn Mower. Other than that it is pretty much a perfect set.

You can pick up any of the Manscaped items over on their Canadian website (ca.manscaped.com) or amazon.ca. Right now for the holidays you can save 20% on their site by using the code GIFT.

*This post contains pr samples, all views and opinions are my own. Some links may be affiliate links.

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Mary Kay is known for great limited edition collection, this holiday season is no exception. Filled with excellent gifts for the holidays, this collection is quite a good one.

Mad About Masking / $30

This one must have been popular last year because it is back. It is a set of four single use face masks in a cute little box.

Miss Pore-fect: The absorbing properties of clay leave your skin looking mattified and shine-free.
Energy Queen: Start your day with an uplifting mud mask that features Japanese green tea extract.
Lady Serenity: Soothe skin with a cream mask that treats with aloe vera extract and provitamin B5 (panthenol).
Dewy Gal: Get a glow before your big night out with the hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E from this moisturizing gel mask.

These cute set is perfect for stockings, pre-teens or teens or anyone who loves skin-care.

Hand Cream and Lip Balm Set / $21

Winter is hard on our hands and lips, which is why this gift set is a perfect gift for just about everyone on your list. In three scents there is something for everyone.

The lotions are luxurious and incredibly hydrating, prefect for these cool months. The lip balms are equally hydrating and feel smooth on the lips while smelling incredible.

Coconut Mousse: Light, airy and oh-so-enticing. Features notes of airy coconut, jasmine petals and rich cacao. A perfect present for the sassy sophisticate.

Berry Parfait: Dreamy, creamy and fresh. Features notes of pink strawberry, raspberry and vanilla absolute. An ideal gift for the romantic dreamer.

Citrus Sorbet: Sparkling, sweet and full of zest. Features notes of bergamot, apple blossom and amber. A delightful choice for the lively free spirit

The Iconic Lip Vault / $60

Mary Kay's lipsticks have become some of my favourites the last few years. The gel formula is amazing as is the colour payoff. Now you can gift (or gift for yourself) a trio of classic shades packed in a very giftable tin. The tin has a cute little drawing of three women with the three shades of their lips. As I am a sucker for tins I really like it.

Shades include:

Gel Semi-Shine Lipstick in Raspberry Ice
Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Mauve Moment
Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Crushed Berry

Men’s Hair and Body Wash Gift Set / $29

This set is perfect for the man in your life. With two travel sized men's hair and body washes and a cute mesh bag set is super handy for those that want to try something new.

Both scents are not normally available in hair and body wash which makes it a bit more special. True Original is a fresh and clean scent with lemon and Fuji apple top notes and amber and cedarwood middle notes and pinch of patchouli. High Intensity Ocean is a citrus-marine scent that has Italian bergamot, green mandarin, sea mist accord as top notes, nutmeg and geranium and water fruits as its middle notes and tad bit of patchouli and oak moss. This is my by far my favourite scent for my hubby and unfortunately it was limited edition, so this is pretty much my only chance to get some more of it in my life.

Mini Blending Sponge Set / $16

Who doesn't love a good sponge set? I know I do. This little set has four mini sponges in an ornament. Two tear dropped shaped sponges and two with an angle to them. Meant for wet or dry application. I love these shapes in their full size so minis are equally exciting to me.

Mini Essential Brush Set / $18

Another great stocking stuffer is this brush set. It comes with a little case and 3 miniature eye brushes (eye shadow, eye blender and detail brush/eyeliner). The brushes are tiny but great quality, and pink...can't forget the pink.

So there you go, some limited edition Mary Kay goodies that are great for the gift giving season, but also great for you to treat yourself with too. I really like the idea of giving any of these to a loved one and think they make great co-worker gifts too.