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Looking for a sophisticated present this year then try REN

REN Products were created to offer the best of both worlds: skincare that is formulated with cutting edge, clinically proven, 100% natural bio actives whilst being free from skin unfriendly ingredients. REN call it Clean Bio Active Skincare and the benefit of Clean Bio Active Skincare is beautiful, healthy skin. REN are also passionate about ensuring their products are addictively pleasurable to use. Otherwise, what would be the point in going to all the effort of making products that are great for your skin but end up sitting unused in your bathroom cabinet?

We have a wide range of REN products on the website and in our Shrewsbury shop.

Treat Yourself

With all the shopping you’re doing for everyone else, you deserve a treat yourself. Making yourself feel special needn’t break the bank either – how about one of our luscious lip balms to help you keep your lips soft and gorgeous while you’re out braving the elements

Here are our picks:

Many people are sensitive to even the most natural of essential oils and fragrances... they need a skin soothing "Un Balm." So Badger made it! This is an all-purpose remedy in the tradition of the original Badger Healing Balm... good for cracked fingers, hands and feet, for dry lips and for helping to heal scrapes and scratches. Gentle, mild and effective. Badger Unscented Healing Balm is very good stuff for cracked, chapped, rough and weathered skin anywhere on the body. £4.00

Pucker up for shimmery colour with Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers.Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers are a kiss of colour and pearlised shine that add a hint of glamour to Burt's Bees world famous beeswax lip balm. Condition, smooth & highlight your lips with this wonderful selection of shimmering shades. Luminescent earth pigments add a hint of colour to Burt's Bees natural beeswax lip balm to give your lips the lift they need. Nourish, moisturise and soothe your lips with natural ingredients like vitamin E and coconut and sunflower oils. It's time to pucker up with shimmery colour. Apply shimmer to lips as often as needed or desired. It's good for you. Eat it off. Kiss it off. Talk it off. Re-apply. Choose from one of these gorgeous shades: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer - Guava - frosted pinky/purple, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer - Papaya - glittery copper, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer - Fig - glossy burgundy, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer - Radiance - translucent sheer gloss. £6.00

Dr Hauschka Lip Balm - for dry sensitive skin conditions. This rich balm gives intensive nourishment to dry, cracked lips. Anthyllis and calendula extracts stimulate skin renewal and healing, whilst waxes and oils soften the lips. Lip Balm provides a translucent shine. £10.00

And there’s more in the shop and online too from Korres and REN.

Gift Ideas for Guys

If you’re looking for a gift for the woman in your life you might be interested to know we’ve been included in Shropshire Live’s Top 5 emergency gift destinations, the essential guide for guys looking for that perfect girly present this Christmas. Check us out at www.shropshirelive.com and click on the Emergency Shopping Destinations link.

MAYDAY MAYDAY

Cooler, drier air, central heating and too much alcohol at the office party playing havoc with your skin? Need a little extra help to stay hydrated and in tip top condition? Look no further than REN'S Mayday Mayday Rescue Balm £20.

A soothing, calming and healing balm for dry, irritated or chapped skin. Think Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream without the nasty chemicals!

Exotic Escape

Hei Poa bodycare and Hei Poa Suncare products are made in Tahiti and are multi purpose products. Tahitian women, who are said to be the most beautiful in the world, use Hei Poa Monoi for hair, skin, hands and sun care. Not only do these products have exceptional moisturising qualities they also have a divine unforgettable scent. Buy Hei Poa natural products online now! Products include; Hei Poa body oils, Hei Poa perfumes and Hei Poa Suncare.

Try Me…

Kits are a great way of trying something new and we have lots of great ideas in store and online. Here’s a few of our favourites:

Dr. Hauschka, Daily Face Care Kit - £15.00
Korres, Vanilla Plum Trio - £24.50
Burt's Bees, Polka-Dot Perfect Mani-Pedi Gift Set - £20.00

Our favourite retailers this Christmas

Why not check out some of our favourite local retailers this Christmas you’ll find lots of special individual presents:

Oberon for gorgeous jewellery & Radley bags - Wyle Cop Shrewsbury
Vintage for lovely individual gifts from the past - Wyle Cop Shrewsbury
Toot Sweets for the sweets from your childhood - Fish Street Shrewsbury

Great Delivery

Don’t forget if you send more than £40 online delivery is FREE.

Nice Cream for Men

You’ll find the perfect gift for the men in your life at The Nice Cream Company. With products starting from just £4.00 you can afford to treat them to their favourites or introduce them to a new regime.
Products from Badger, Korres, Ren, L’Occitane and Burt’s Bees will ensure your man keeps looking his best in 2010.

It’s Our Birthday

Don’t forget if you’re in Shrewsbury today (Saturday 5 December) come along and join in our birthday celebrations. We’ve been in business five years – doesn’t time fly!

You’ll be treated to a glass of wine and a piece of birthday cake. While anyone making a purchase on the day will receive a goody bag of free samples and a chance to burst a birthday balloon – you could win a prize from one of our exclusive product ranges.

The perfect office party accessory for under £10

It’s office party season again and maybe this year you’ve resigned yourself to wearing something that’s already in the wardrobe. Fear not you can still add some brand new glamour to your outfit with the limited edition Christmas range of colours from Butter London. This exclusive hard to find brand has three dazzling colours guaranteed to get you noticed at the office party.

Perfect Prezzie – A lush, deep red. Sophisticated and fun, just like you.
Fairy Lights – Stay pretty in pink the Christmas with this sweet, sparkly shade.
Knees Up – Perfect party nails are yours with this dazzling shade of shimmering red.

Each is priced at £9.80

Come and join us for carols, mulled wine and shopping in aid of World Vision and Cancer Research

We’re supporting Julia Wenlock from Toot Sweets on Butcher Row next week in her bid to raise money for charity with an evening of carols and shopping. It’s taking place at St Julian’s Church off the High Street on 9 December from 6-9pm. There will be a selection of lovely independent retailers, including us, the Nice Cream Company selling beautiful gifts and treats for Christmas. Singers from the Shropshire Youth Choir will also be performing some festive favourites and there will be a raffle. Cakes, Mulled Wine and Chocolates will also be available! All the money raised will be going towards Julia’s fund-raising for Kilimanjaro 2010 so come along. Her climb is supporting World Vision & Cancer Research UK and she is hoping to raise £10,000 to be split between the two charities.

Super cute accessories for new mums and babies

Maybe you’ve got an addition to the family this year or know a friend who has? Don’t forget to check out our wonderful natural skin and bath ranges for children from Badger and Burt’s Bees. Oh and there’s a super cute velour Baby Bee Tote Bag priced at just £2.49 to hold your gifts

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On the first day of Christmas.....

There’s just 21 Nice Cream Shopping Days left until Christmas so don’t forget to visit us on Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury where you’ll find a sanctuary of gorgeous beauty products. We stock more than a dozen of the most exclusive beauty brands around including REN, Dr Hauschka, Butter London and Burt’s Bees.

And if you can’t make it to our lovely shop you can always order online – don’t forget to order before 19th December to ensure Christmas delivery.

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