The Giveaway: Aesop and The Paris Review

My generous friends at Aesop not only satisfy every skincare need imaginable, they're also offering you an exclusive gift.
That's right,  it's giveaway time - and get this: there's enough custom-designed packages for twenty winners! Essentially it's a no-brainer, but just to make it even clearer here's some very simple logic: we all love free stuff ergo get involved. Now onto the details...

As you already know, Aesop is all about the experience. That is to say their products induce instant bliss and reap real results (have you tried the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Hydrator?). What's more the means by which these benefits are delivered truly embody perfection (and are all part of the aforementioned experience). A marriage of incredibly streamlined packaging covered with some of the finest examples of the written word (from the likes of Osler, Twain and Emerson) means your top shelf retains an effortlessly and intellectually curated look (something any bathroom snooper would most definitely admire - and let's be honest, there's always a bathroom snoop). 

Up for grabs:

In a unique partnership with The Paris Review, Aesop is now offering Mr Essentialist readers complimentary copies of the current Summer Issue (which includes works by Ben Lerner, Patrizia Cavalli and Lydia Davis). Founded in 1953, The Paris Review is much lauded for intelligent fiction, poetry, essays and art, not to mention an expansive collection of longform interviews with noted writers – many of whom were first published in its pages. In the words of one critic, it is ‘one of the single most persistent acts of cultural conservation in the history of the world.’ You'll also receive a carefully chosen selection of samples (including Parsley Seed Cleansing Oil, the Cleansing Masque and a travel-sized Body Cleansing Slab). 

How to enter:

It's simple. 'Like' Mr Essentialist on Facebook and shoot me an email. The first twenty emails will receive a response with a unique promotional code and instructions on applying it at check-out. Remember codes are limited and provided on a first come first serve basis. 

*Click the arrows above to browse and shop a few of my favorite Aesop products.

The Giveaway: Ray-Ban Aviators

I'd bet a lot on the fact that everyone loves free stuff. I mean, I sure do. But that's not the point. The point is you can win.
So get involved, dear reader. Chances are you'll be wearing these Ray-Ban aviators before you know it (just FYI, aviators look great on everyone). But that's not nearly all. The generous people over at Old Spice are doing more than just ensuring the entire population smells great, they're kindly giving you the chance to be decked-out in lot's of free swag. That's right, we're winning.

Up for grabs:
A summer holiday themed giveaway including Ray-Ban Lite Force Aviators (pictured above), a red passport holder (for when you go places, you know?), custom dopp kit, towelette and a selection of Old Spice's new bar soaps - which I reviewed here. 

How to Win:
It's easy, just 'like' Mr Essentialist's page on Facebook and tweet by clicking this button:  Tweet

Alternatively you can enter by liking Mr Essentialist's Facebook page and commenting below with your favorite holiday destination - ie 'Fiji'. Extra entries will be thrown in for anyone who follows on Bloglovin' and subscribes via email also. The winner will be announced this Friday, 28th of June on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Good luck kids!

Alexander Atkins, in an Adolfo Dominguez shirt, photographed by Victoria Esnault-Pelterie in Palma de Mallorca.

This post is sponsored by Old Spice.